The rendezvous with Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley was noon at Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München Deutschland). Somehow we met on the stairs down to the S Bahn at Hauptbahnhof. They arrived in München early this morning, we’ll see how long Maggie lasts today.
Herr Battra greeted us with his customary handshake as we entered. Clive and Maggie were also both up for the magnificent Fisch Chettinad (€13.90), though Maggie would ask for hers to be – mild.
Und zweimal Echtes – instructed Hector.
Half litre Bottles of Sparkling and Still Water (€3.50) completed the Order.
Some fifteen minutes later Hot Plates were brought to the table, Hector was already salivating.
In case Dear Reader you have been on Mars for the last eight years of Curry-Heute, the Chettinad as served at Indian Mango is truly Outstanding, Magnificent, the Best, ever. Last night it was Lamm Chettinad, this Lunchtime the Fisch. The plan was possibly another Lamm Chettinad this evening then Fisch for Brunch tomorrow before we head north to Buttenheim for a certain – Bock Tapping – at – Löwenbräu. Sometimes the Lamb wins, sometimes the Fish. Last night the Lamb took a few minutes to get going, the Fisch Chettinad today took no prisoners from the start.
The bowl of Basmati was spread across the plate and about half of the Curry carefully arranged on top. The photos certainly capture the richness of what lay before me.
Fisch Chettinad
The Spice and Flavours hit the palate hard. The Seasoning was remarkable but not overwhelming, enough. The Masala was possibly even Drier and Thicker than it was last night. As I decanted the second half of the Fish and Masala so a hint of an Oily Residue was left on the base of the bowl.
The Spice Level is Fierce – I remarked to Clive.
Maggie was well ahead of us, Clive admitted that Maggie could not have have handled what we were eating. Hector produced sweat, this Curry was testing.
It’s all about the Flavour, if one likes South Indian Cuisine then this is the place to be. Every other Curry House I have been to which serves Chettinad, does so as a Wet Curry, not here, yet it works better with Rice. Bread actually could be a disastrous accompaniment.
Maggie was finished long before Clive and Hector, she offered a few words:
A bespoke Chettinad which still made your tongue go on fire. I can still taste the flavour despite this.
Clive:
Fiery is correct, mild eye watering, mild nasal wetness (too much information here) and definitely my tongue will remember this for the rest of the day. I’d go back for seconds.
Mango Cream? – asked Herr Battra.
Three Soupçon of Mango Lassi were brought. These certainly put out the fire.
The Bill
€48.70 (£43.10) Where else is Fish cheaper than Lamb?
The Aftermath
We had timed it well, the 13.32 to Tutzing would connect with a Bus to Kloster Andechs. Gone are the days of the endless S Bahn to Herrsching.
Kloster Andechs
