Hector does not get to Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) anywhere near often enough. Curryspondent Dr Ed recently mentioned the new ceiling. Curry and a new ceiling, hold me back.
Arriving for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner mid-afternoon, I was delighted to see Kofta Anda, about three portions left.
The usual Aloo Gosht and Chicken Pilao were anticipated, today, no sign of Aloo Gosht. Some have suggested that the Chef at Sheerin Palace makes it up as he goes along, we need a Menu. Ahmed, Mein Host at Desi Cafe (140 Allison St. Glasgow G42 8RP), formerly of Sheerin Palace, says he once cooked Kofta Anda for me here. Kofta Anda served in a Shorva, Hector has grown to love it. This may well be only my third Kofta Anda at Sheerin Palace.
The Vegetable Curry which I missed by minutes the last time I had Kofta Anda was also available, plus something that looked like a Daal Makhani variant. So much choice – Heute.
The young chap who was serving had to take a phone order. I have never understood why in any business, those who are present have to wait whilst a phone-call is taken. We are here, sod the phone customer. A more familiar chap served me: Kofta Anda, a small Vegetable Curry, one Chapatti. I looked at the fridge, still no Sparkling Water.
I took my seat, a lone diner was just finishing, too late to discern what he had. I looked upwards. Sean D’Lear, very posh, the tables still need more regular wiping and the floor swept. This is Sheerin Palace, one accepts what it is.
The young chap brought cutlery and a glass, Tap Water was then ordered. The Chapatti came first. I looked at the Bread, freshly made, an ample Chapatti, how cool would it be before the rest arrived? Fear not, the microwave had been put to good use.
Kofta Anda
Four Lamb Meatballs and a whole boiled Egg in a Shorva. Shorva, the antithesis of the Hector Curry, however, this is something very special. Rich in Herbs, Seasoned to perfection and a kick that hit the back of the throat, what’s not to like? The four Kofta were halved to make eight, these were halved to make, a plateful.
Splash! I dropped the spoon but somehow avoided covering myself in Shorva. Rice would have avoided this risk, Hector the brave. This was truly magnificent, I could eat this every day. There’s more.
Vegetable Curry
Nobody could possibly make a Vegetable Curry to match nearby Yadgar, this ran it close. The Minimal Masala was in the preferred style of Hector Curry. What an array of Vegetables: Potato, Carrot, Pea, Sweetcorn, Green Chilli, Aubergine, and Cauliflower. Oops, a stray piece of Red Capsicum emerged, just a sliver, set aside.
The Spice was not as intense as the Kofta Anda, the Seasoning was there, the Flavour astonished. It was an honour to celebrate this Curry.
The young chap came though to check all was well. I was told that Sheerin Palace only use fresh Vegetables, not frozen. Not even the Peas? Kofta Anda is prepared on Wednesday and Saturday, Keema Aloo Mutter on a Monday. The rest of the week is Aloo Gosht. Now I know, but arriving this late in the day was taking a risk.
The food had been served piping hot, as I wiped the plates clean there was still a reasonable warmth. I had eaten from the separate plates, why decant to a cold plate?
Sheerin Palace, simple Fayre but Quality guaranteed.
The Bill
Just £10.00 – to quote the young chap.
The Aftermath
Would you like Sweets? – I was asked as I was halfway out of the door. I declared my preference for savoury.
Had I heard – Hector – when he was telling me about the Menu?
Meanwhile, along the street, no sign of activity, yet.
