John has been making regular appearances on Curry-Heute in the last couple of years. A keen Curry Chef, he announced over the weekend that he was going to cook a Karahi-style Curry and feed – The Company – today on our monthly visit to Staggs, Musselburgh. His Recipe was based on Rick Stein’s with Rapeseed Oil replacing the Ghee. Mid afternoon, two food flasks containing Lamb Curry were placed on the table with a smaller flask containing Chicken. 
Pitta Bread
John brought Pitta to accompany the Curry, and some.
He brought some Fresh Coriander too, none came Hector’s way.
Lamb Karahi
I took a Soupçon not knowing how far it would go around the nine. Nigel, Mein Host, was elsewhere today which may have been just as well given his propensity to devour food.
Behold the delightfully Thick Masala with strands of Spinach visible also. John told me he had blended in some Spinach, then added more. The Lamb had been cooked for over two hours in order to reduce the Masala to the required consistency. The Spice Level was well judged given that this had to suit all. John was initially worried that he may have over-seasoned the Curry. This actually raised my expectations, Seasoning is all – Khara!
The Lamb was suitably Tender, Strong Herb and Earthy Flavours were manifested. Had this been presented in a Restaurant and served in a karahi then Hector would be writing about a new discovery and suggesting everyone visits. This was a worthy Curry.
Chicken Curry
The same Masala had been removed from the pot before the Lamb was added. For those who desired Chicken Curry it was available. Hector passed, a good tactic, more Lamb arrived.
I noted the comments around the table:
Yvonne – amazing!
Craig – two stunning curries, an unexpected treat.
Neil – fantastic Lamb Curry, wonderfully tender meat, superb flavour.
Dr. Stan – what? I’ll have a Bishop’s Farewell please.
Steve – I thought it was delicious, both were delicious.
Michal – the taste of India was developed in John’s kitchen.
Mags – lush.
Hector – Curry referred to in the plural?
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