One cannot help but spot Fazz’s Indian Restaurant (Calle Playa Chío, 32, 35660 Corralejo, Fuerteventura, España) in Corralejo. Fazz’s is located at the end of the pier, all must pass it at some point. Indeed, it was the first Curry House that Marg and I encountered on our initial wanderings three days ago. People have been dining here every time we have passed, it always seems to be open. So unsurprisingly, when I tried to enter at 12.30 today, it was closed. A sign in the window had a special Bier offer starting at Noon, maybe in the high season only. A Chap asked us to come back at 13.00.
We arrived back just on 13.00, another couple were already in situ, they would order what appeared to be a Thali, or Tapas given where we are.
There was a lot to choose from in the Menu, when I reached Lamb Methi (€11.95) that was it. Methi in España, a first? Chef’s Special Fried Rice (€3.50) would accompany, this had both Vegetables and Keema. Hector could not resist this.
Marg rarely has Curry at Lunchtime, today it would be Special Turka on Puree (€3.50). She asked for Mango Lassi, this was available. Hector stuck to the traditional Sparkling Water, a 500ml Bottle was provided.
I took care when ordering the Lamb Methi to establish that Fazz’s interpretation would have Masala with Methi and not be a mass of Green Leaves a la Green Curry. Assurance was given, the Dreaded Green Ballast would not appear either.
I took my camera for a walk whilst we waited. This is quite a spacious venue, seating around sixty. The corner location means that windows are on two and a half sides of the premises, it is bright, there is much to watch passing by. One might even spot the RHIB on which Marg and Hector felt – The End – was coming during our return from Isla de Lobos two days previously. Cowboys.
Warm plates preceded the arrival of our Order.
Special Turka on Puree
Keema with Potatoes – is what I had noted prior to its arrival based on the Menu description. The contents were otherwise:
Thin strips of Tikka Lamb with Potato – was Marg’s observation.
The Potato was good, it was a change, I’ve only ever had Prawn Puree.
The Tikka Lamb was a surprise.
The Mango Lassi definitely had Mango but was not as Thick as served at home, it was tasty.
Chef’s Special Fried Rice
The Keema was presented in Large Pink Blobs, Mince should not be served – Pink. The Vegetables included Potato, Green Beans and Cabbage. The latter is a strange ingredient to add to Rice, surely? Cabbage, how many times am I about to write – Cabbage?
There was more than enough Rice, Marg helped herself to the surplus.
Lamb Methi
This had the appearance of a Curry with genuine – Pedigree. Here was a Wonderful – Masala Mash – with Oil collecting around the periphery of the plate. The cooked Tomato Slice on top just added that something – Special. This was so different from what I had allowed myself to order last night at the nearby Bombay Masala.
I decanted enough Meat and Masala, arranging it carefully on top of the Special Rice. I counted the Meat and stopped at double figures. The Lamb was cut small, there was definitely enough. The juices were flowing on the Hector Palate, Anticipation was all.
wtf?
It does happen, Curry is taken and one wonders what on Earth is on the plate. This Curry had a Distinctive Flavour, what was it? Did I actually like it?
The Meat was chewy, not as Tender as one expects. The Spice Level was not demanding, acceptable, the Seasoning was decidedly – Under. There was a Flavour, what was it? The Methi, where is it? I searched through the Masala Mash whose consistency was Excellent. What was in it, what was missing? Was there Ginger and Garlic in here? I found a small speck of green, the Methi? I tasted this, Cabbage?
Had – Methi – been lost in translation? I have checked, it shouldn’t have been.
Marg took a Soupçon:
It’s Sweet, Fruity – she claimed. I was not getting that. Cabbage.
The Waiter came over to ask the customary question:
I like the Thick Masala – I responded, accentuating the positive.
I did not know what I was tasting, it was not unpleasant, just, but this was something I never wish to have again. As seen below, the Menu is extensive. Other Diners would hopefully have a better experience.
The Bill
€23.45 (£20.75) The two Drinks were €4.50.
The Aftermath
I went up to the counter to introduce myself and Curry-Heute. The Chap was impressed by the range of countries visited. Marg was amused as a I rhymed them off.
And so down to business. I had to ask what was in my Curry, I had tasted no Methi, had they put in Cabbage instead?
I was assured that there was no Cabbage, but there was, in the Rice. He listed Carrots and – Gavva/Gabba? I am no wiser. Ideas are welcome.
Having walked the length of the beaches at Corralejo we headed inland and found the remaining two Indian Restaurants by chance, almost next door to each other: Jaipur Indian Tandoori Restaurant and Namaste Indian Restaurant. The latter was flying both Scottish flags. If I had more days, my next Corralejo Curry would be at Namaste.
