Glasgow – Basharat G’z – Methi Gosht

Basharat G’z (223-225 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8RU) has been an ongoing – Curry-Heute project – since the opening in the summer of 2019. The Lamb Karahi has proved to be outstanding, and therefore hard to resist when visiting the premises which were once Lasani Grill.  Before adding Basharat G’z to – Glasgow’s Top Rated – I was keen to sample other Dishes. The Aloo Gosht impressed at the end of August, today it was time to investigate the Methi Gosht (£7.00).

I arrived ten minutes after the 14.00 official opening time to find no one front of house. I had time to take photos of the Curry on display. One day I shall have the Kofta Anda. Basharat came out from the kitchen to greet. I like how Chefs offer their forearm, all about hygiene. I gave my Order, a Chilli and Coriander Naan (£2.80) would accompany.

Having taken my seat in the empty dining area, Abbas entered the premises, he was bringing in supplies. For the next few minutes he was in and out, apparently his assistant is off presently. Abbas was being kept busy today dealing with the stream of Takeaway customers and Hector asking for the new wi-fi code (basharat0008). It appears that Basharat G’z is doing well in an area with lots of competition. It was Abbas who brought the food.

Methi Gosht

My only criticism of the Fayre at Bsharat G’z has been the amount of Oil floating on top of the Masala at the point of serving. I thought this had been sorted, evidently not. Abbas had offered me an extra plate which I declined. I could have then spooned off the excess Oil, a thought for the future.

Beneath the Oil lay a Dark Masala rich in Herbs. This is how I seek my Methi Gosht, not the Saag/Palak which was on display. Basharat’s cooking is distinctive, so it was not a surprise when the predicted Flavours did not emerge. This Methi Gosht was something else altogether, I had to – adjust the palate – to appreciate this brand new taste experience. There was a warmth and depth of Flavour here that is unique to Basharat G’z.

The man himself came out to check on my progress. I told him this Methi Gosht was very distinctive, as is all his cooking I have had the pleasure of sampling. I would recognise this as being from his hand. Perhaps I was being over elaborate, Basharat cut to the chase:

Good?

Yes, very.

I never got as far as mentioning the – Oil.

The Meat was on-the-bone, a portion decidedly less than the half kilo, there was enough. I have written oft about Lamb in Curry which contributes little more than the natural Flavour of the Meat itself. Today I had found what I look for, every bite gave off its own Spicy Flavour.

The Lamb and Masala were working well together, time to address the Oil slick. I picked the Onions off the Salad and dipped them into the Oil which was to one side of the karahi. Oily Onions, a crunch, diversity, this I enjoyed.

Basharat has perfected the Chilli and Coriander Naan, albeit served in the – Rogni – style. The edges were Thick and Puffy as I like my Naan. The thinner centre was the business end, rich in Green Chillies and Coriander, more diversity. I should really enquire about having a smaller Naan, I cannot eat that amount of Bread.

The Bill

£9.80   Tap water only.

The Aftermath

A quick farewell and the bus into town from Victoria Road. I’ll be back, meanwhile there is a Curry House on Victoria Rd. to which I am long overdue a return visit, another – project.