It’s that time of year again, staying in on a Friday night to avoid the Amateuris Drinkerus. After a few days of Deutsche Curry, a Glasgow Curry was calling. New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) is Hector’s local Takeaway, always busy, but possibly selling more Kebap and Pizza than Curry.
I had to study the Menu to find something different from the Lamb Karahi I have tended to order here. Lamb Bhuna (£6.40), Aloo Gobi (£5.50) and Special Rice (£2.50) was the selection, more than enough for one. Hector needed Vegetables. Mein Host was present but was too busy to acknowledge my rare appearance. The mature Chap who took my Order noted it carefully. As ever I asked that no Capsicum should sneak in to any part of my three selections. The Curry Chefs were a metre away behind a screen and so never seen. The wait was long enough to suggest the Order was not simply removed from The Big Curry Pot.
The Bill
£14.00. Two full portions of Curry, great value.
The food was still hot enough to eat straight away. Half of the Rice with Onions, Peas and Mushrooms was spread across the dinner plate. Half of the Aloo Gobi and half of the Lamb Bhuna was placed on top with care being taken to keep them separate.
The Aloo Gobi was well Seasoned and had an – OK – Spice Level. The Thick Masala was a pleasant sight, there was enough, not an excess. The Cauliflower was not overcooked retaining some firmness. The Potatoes were as one would expect, had they been cooked a few metres away across the border into Clydebank, then there might have been a problem. The Flavour was no more than Satisfying, a classic Mainstream Curry.
It was hard to identify the difference, if any, in the Masala with the Lamb Bhuna. The Seasoning and Spice Level were identical. The Fresh Coriander added to the overall Earthy Flavour, more Satisfying. Having taken only a half portion I knew the mass of Meat on my plate was still more than sufficient. All the Lamb pieces were Large and delightfully Tender. When the Vegetables in the Rice were encountered so the Synergy of this combination became evident. Hector, this was a very good choice, just what was required.
The Aftermath
The three half portions were placed in the freezer, same again next Friday.
