Farewell to Mother-in-law, hello to Mother. I think the last time I saw both on the same day was back in 2013 at some event or other. Desi Cafe (140 Allison St. Glasgow G42 8RP) always goes down well with Mother, this was Marg’s first visit.
Only two other diners were present as we entered Desi Cafe at 13.40. Ahmed, Mein Host, greeted us from behind the counter, he was also manning the adjacent Takeaway. He talked me through the Curry on display. I offered Marg a choice of Aloo Gosht or Keema Mutter.
Mother and I are having the Aloo Gosht on-the-bone.
Three Aloo Gosht then with one Boiled Rice (£1.50) and two Chapattis (£0.60). Having just returned from Aberdoom, I must highlight the price of a Chapatti.
Mein Host was all set to offer me the Menu after he listed the ready Curry. Menu? I must try this, the Desi Karahi will have to sampled. Actually, Desi Karahi is advertised on the door, not the Menu.
A Jug of Water was brought by the young Waiter then three plates. Mother immediately sent hers back – hot plate required. The plates were warm, and on the hottest day of the year so far in Glasgow this year, they would have done.
Today, the Curry was presented in a karahi. We have had this, a china plate and a metal pot in our visits to date.
As anticipated, the Basmati was enough to share, Mother was given half, Marg and Hector shared the remainder. The Chapattis were for us. The Chapattis remained Soft, one each was enough.
The portion of Aloo Gosht was relatively Modest. With two large pieces of Potato, this was enough for Lunch. Having sat in the Shorva, the Lamb had absorbed sufficient Flavour to make this a Worthy Curry. The Spice felt Moderate to begin with, then crept up, Hector’s lips were tingling. The Shorva had sufficient Seasoning, Tasty. This was a very Simple Curry done well.
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The meat just falls off the bone – remarked Marg – I was worried at first that it might have been too spicy for for me, it wasn’t.
Mother just ate her Curry and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The Bill
£18.90 That makes the Aloo Gosht – £5.40.
The Aftermath
Ahmed was not visible as we left. I suspect our visits here are going to become more regular. Marg likes the venue, Mother likes the Curry, Hector likes the prices, and the Curry.