It is the day to take Mother for her Lidl Shopping. That there is Snow on the ground should not be a hindrance. An air mass from Siberia reached the UK yesterday, Glasgow escaped the brunt. En route to – The Southside – the weather warning was upgraded to – Red – a first for Snow in Scotland. A wee bit of snow.
Arriving at The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) at 13.50, the New Waitress showed us to a table far away from the few occupied. Realising we were being left out in the cold on two levels, she offered to let us sit with the other Lunchtime Diners.
Mother disappeared to use the Facilities. I asked for the Menu. The New Waitress pointed to the stand holding the cutlery, I felt like a Schmuck. How many times have I been here? Then I realised this was the Lunchtime Menu, not for Hector. The Lahori Lunch (£5.95) suits Mother.
For what felt like ages, I had no Mother and no Waitress. Eventually I asked again for – The Menu.
You want the black menu?
The Main Menu.
Basically at lunchtime this is the menu. (pointing to what was already on the table)
I beg to differ.
Hector will have his Curry.
At 14.10 the Order was taken. From the Lahori Lunch: Vegetable Pakora, Lamb Curry with Boiled Rice, and a small Portion of Mango Chutney please. From the – Menu – Lamb Desi Kourma (£7.95) Spicy with Special Rice (£2.75), and no Capsicum.
Desi means – Spicy – , sometimes it means – Local – I was informed.
Really?
As long as the Order is right, all shall be forgiven.
The – Red Alert – was scheduled for 15.00, by now the Snow was the proverbial Blizzard. I was already concerned about my drive home. The trains were all cancelled, buses would disappear at 16.00. It’s Wednesday, Pub Night. What? The State Bar is closed today? This is – The Beast from The East.
Mother was hungry, and so ate all three Large Pieces of Pakora that were presented. The Pakora was well fired and clearly hard. There was a struggle to eat it. Mother could not work out why the Mains were taking so long.
You are still eating your Starter – such is where we now are.
They’re awfully hard – observed Mother. Glasgow Pakora.
Mr. Baig, Mein Host, came over to exchange a few words. The conditions outside were the focus. As a teacher of thirty four years I accept that there are three distractions that one cannot call order to: Window Cleaner, Wasp/Bee, Snow. So it goes.
At 14.32 the usual Lunchtime Waitress came over to verify my Order. Had someone in the kitchen recognised it? Fortunately the wait was not much longer, meanwhile the Snow was getting deeper.
Lamb Curry
We have seen this often in the last year or so. For what one pays, quite sufficient. It suits Mother’s appetite. A few pieces of Lamb in a Standard Blended Masala, but this is The Village, one should expect their Signature Flavours.
That’s lovely – remarked Mother early on.
I haven’t had anything as Spicy as this for a while.
True, Hector has spent most of February away. Roll on March.
That Lamb is beautiful – was her final mid-meal comment.
Meanwhile…
Lamb Desi Kourma
The Curry on which Hector was basically – hooked – for ages.
As I began decanting the Curry, the Aroma had me won, oh so familiar, the Citrus. Topped with Sliced Almonds – wot no Ginger and Coriander? – eight Large pieces of Tender Lamb were present, I could have halved them, not today. The Flavoured Rice had Peas and Mushrooms, one could ask for Potatoes too and see what happens? There was nothing – offensive – in the Rice, mission accomplished.
In my review of the recent visit to Sarina’s (Queensbury – Bradford) I listed some of the top Glasgow Curry Houses who serve a Curry one could distinguish from all others. Add this to – The List. The Seasoning is usually all, the Citrus here adds so much. The Meat to Masala Ratio was more than acceptable even allowing for my Bradford Indulgences last week. This Blended Masala remains a Favourite, what’s more, the Lamb was giving too. The Colour today was – Light Brown.
I can’t move – said Mother as she stood to put on her outdoor clothing. She had been fed.
The Bill
£16.65 Almost as good as – Bradford prices.
The Aftermath
I suggested to Mr. Baig that he rename his business for today:
The Village Ski Resort.
This is how much snow covered the car during our meal.
Hector is now a – Housebound Husband – a great Opperchancity to keep this Blog up to date.
