How could Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) possibly match the Quality of Karahi Gosht (£7.90) served to Hector exactly one week ago? It is one of the great challenges to match Perfection.
Mags has not been to Karahi Palace since April, she mentioned during the week that she was keen to return after today’s scheduled monthly trip to Staggs (Musselburgh). Entering @21.00, the place was quiet. Chef Rashid was in his spot, I called over – Same as last week please. The Extra Seasoning and Methi makes all the difference.
Qaiser was on hand to confirm Mags’ Order, Aloo Gosht (£6.90). A Chapatti (£0.70) each is enough accompaniment.
We had time to watch the Pakistan TV Channel, there is still dissent after Imran Khan’s victory in this week’s election, it appears.
No Salad/Raita this evening, there is no rhyme or reason, sometimes it comes, tonight nothing. So it goes.
Tradeston
This – zone of discard – has been in the news this week. Barclays are going to invest in a massive complex on the waterfront which looks as if it will extend two blocks away from the River Clyde. In effect they will be taking over half of Tradeston.
Some worthy buildings may well disappear, sadly some eyesores like the Cash & Carry opposite Karahi Palace may continue. In time the area will be transformed. Karahi Palace, The Village and Namak Mandi are going to have five thousand people on their doorsteps during business hours, a perfect Opperchancity to achieve Curry Fame.
Aloo Gosht
Tonight’s portion looked mountainous, it had – take me home – written all over it. Mags did not touch her Chapatti, I think she knew immediately that she would never finish this and so was planning her Takeaway.
The Masala appeared to be – Thin – but this was Curry not Karahi. The Ratio of Meat to Masala impressed, however. Lamb Chops were prominent.
Falling off the bone – remarked Mags. This is her Favourite Curry, simply the best, better than all the rest.
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Karahi Gosht
Here we go again… The Quantity of Chopped Green Chillies accompanying the Fresh Coriander and almost roughly cut Ginger spelled trouble. The aroma from the Chillies and the slightly burnt Meat was enticing. Too Hot to touch, yet somehow it goes in.
Huh – I gasped on my first intake, the Heat, the Spice. Qaiser looked across and smiled. Spooning the Masala Mash on to a piece of Chapatti set the scene for – Pleasure. Tomato, Herbs and Oil, so simple, yet it takes a Master such as Rashid to create this. Somehow – more Seasoning and extra Methi – has also become – more Chillies. Hector cannot complain, it adds to the moment.
Chops and Ribs featured. Meat that gives off Flavour, so many venues have much to learn. Meat, Masala, Chapatti, the Flavours were immense, Curry/Karahi at its very best.
You did well there, Hector – said Mags as I mopped up the last morsels.
In terms of Spice, this was approaching an ordeal, I could have left the Chillies, but they are an integral part of what makes this Karahi Gosht so – Special.
The Bill
£16.20 Mags arranged her Takeaway.
The Aftermath
Having established that Ayaz is still on holiday, I showed the picture of the proposed developments to Qaiser. I was not sure if he was aware of what was coming in the next couple of years. Ayaz revealed months ago that he has plans to upgrade the premises and employ proper Waiters, this may well provide the catalyst. Meanwhile imagine Karahi Palace selling Sandwiches and Wraps to the masses. Lunchtimes could become hectic.
The Company have decided that another visit to Staggs is required next week. Nowhere else guarantees Ale with the required Hops. The ritual demands another visit to Karahi Palace, we’ll see who accompanies next week.