Today is the start of the KWVR Beer Festival, the main reason why – The Company – is in Bradford this week. Bunkers were required afore. Early Curry is best secured at The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England) where Hector entered at 11.20.
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Back again? – observed Mein Host as I reached the bottom of the stairs.
Same? – he asked before I took my place at the same spot as yesterday.
Hector had not spotted Kofta on the Menu yesterday, Howard had. This had planted the seed.
Do you do Kofta Palak? – I asked.
Kofta is indeed on the Menu, but no variations are stated.
You prefer Spinach? – he confirmed. He nodded, his two colleagues did also, as the Order was relayed to the kitchen.
This was a universal sign of approval?
A Raita, Modest Salad and a Jug of Water were brought to the table, no Poppadoms for Hector, Howard must have charmed these yesterday. Actually, I was happy not to receive Poppadoms for reasons given yesterday.
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Kofta Anda Palak
I was surprised by what came. Three Large Kofta with two halves of a hard boiled Egg. Cue – one egg is un oeuf. There was no obvious sign of Spinach in the Dark, Traditional Masala. Whatever the Herb content, this is exactly what The Hector seeks when ordering Saag/Palak: a Masala with Herbs, not a plate of Herb Mush.
I tore a strip off one of the three inclusive Chapattis and dipped it into the Masala.
Gosh!
This was – Stunning! The Complex Flavours were realised instantly. This was different from my usual – Methi, whatever the Spinach content, it was judged better than I have previously experienced, anywhere. This was a Magical Moment. I have never had or even seen Kofta at Kashmir previously. This was as good as Kofta can get, the Egg is always a bonus, Egg Curry – mmmm. Kofta Anda, always a Favourite.
The Richness of Flavour was, as ever, all down to the Seasoning. The Spice Level was only Moderate. It is the Flavours from the Spices that are crucial, not the – Kick. Only Well-seasoned Curry can give the – Wow!
The Chapattis were not as Floury as yesterday, I managed two. Three Kofta, I quartered each, that’s more like it. Later I added the Raw Onions from the Salad to provide a Diversity of Texture, better still. How does one improve upon – Perfection? Hector had just done so.
Sir? – enquired Mein Host.
That was Wonderful!
You really enjoyed it. Great.
The Bill
£6.90 Exactly what the Menu said for Kofta.
The Aftermath
The clear blue skies permitted decent photos of the transformed Centenary Square. And so to take a train to Keighley and Diesel Day on the KWVR to Oxenhope.
