Hector was flying solo this Saturday afternoon in Glasgow. An impromptu visit to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was decided upon. Normally the Order is placed in advance, however, there are times when curiosity wins, what were today’s – Specials?
Naveed as ever, was manning the counter. He talked me through the various Dishes as I defined my limits:
No Chicken.
Liver?
No Liver.
This left Aloo Gosht and a Vegetable Melange which Naveed was careful not to call – Vegetable Curry.
Potatoes, Carrots, Peas – he listed.
To be a classic Vegetable Curry, Green Beans would have to be present, and perhaps Cauliflower also. A Chapatti (£0.60) completed the Order.
I took my seat at the rear of the premises, six chaps at the window were just finishing. Naveed brought the customary Mango Rubicon and asked if I desired Starters. This time, not.
The wait for the reheat was not long. One observation, Chef Arshad was once again nowhere to be seen, a lengthy vacation?
Naveed brought the food, what a contrast in styles.
Aloo Gosht
Six pieces of Lamb on-the-bone sat in a Shorva with one large piece of Potato. This was a modest portion compared to the usual sharing of a kilo. Here lies the great Shorva dilemma, accept this for being – Soup – or order Rice and soak it up. Today, the spoon was put to good use.
The Spice Level was no more than moderate. The Sucky Bones were fun, as always. There was only a hint of the famous Yadgar Flavour which makes me return here so often. Had I desired the full on Yadgar Experience then I would have pre-ordered, but I was confident that today’s Vegetable offering would supply that.
Potatoes, Carrots, Peas
How different was this? This mix of Vegetables never ceases to astonish. Just how does Chef capture the Yadgar Flavours in this creation? I have always put it down to the Carrots which also add a slight Sweetness, but those who know deny that this is so. Here was a beautifully Dry and Thick – Curry. The Chapatti was put to good use here, scooping the mass of Vegetables in the Minimal Masala.
This was truly magnificent. Naveed came to ask if I required anything else. Here was my opperchancity to express my feelings:
I could come here and eat this, or your Aloo Gobi, everyday.
This was why Hector came to Yadgar today.
The Bill
£10.00 A nice round figure.
The Aftermath
On Pollokshaws Road, I spotted that Shahed’s has re-opened on schedule. The place was stowed, every seating space at the shelves along the windows occupied. The Afghan Masala (£9.00) looks like the Curry which will attract Hector. If only they opened before 16.00.