A week without Curry, almost. Hector found himself driving over to the Southside, with roadworks seemingly everywhere, it took way longer than expected. Just how much of Ibrox/Cessnock has to be dug up?
With Friday prayers ongoing, arriving at Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) just on 13.30 may have been well timed. Something traditional is what I had in mind, a fix.
I took a seat inside to make it clear I was not here for a Takeaway. Two old timers were in situ, I have seen them around. The chaps behind the counter acknowledged my arrival, still recognised despite the infrequency of my visits. Having glanced at the Dishes on display on my way in, I had dismissed the Saag Aloo, it would be the always available Aloo Gosht with one Chapatti.
A casually dressed chap, who could have been anyone, came in and mentioned – masks. The serving chaps suddenly were sporting masks, to be fair, all customers I saw queuing were all suitably attired. The chap enquired about closing for prayers, disappeared and then came into the dining area with a measuring tape. He explained that two tables were too close to each other, but his lack of authority was remarkable. A chancer? The diners were socially distanced, not breaking the – rule of six – and were not at any table with more than two households, so no problem.
The food was brought, I had asked for some tap water, still free here. A jug of Loch Katrine’s finest was provided, ice cool, excellent. As anticipated, the large Chapatti was of the wholemeal variety, it did the job, I ate about two thirds.
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Aloo Gosht
Served piping hot, the traditional Shorva looked most appealing. Full of leaves and Stems, this was another classic. Eight decent sized pieces of Meat and one large bone were accompanied by a Potato and a bit. The Potatoes were cut into around ten smaller pieces, there was plenty here.
The Shorva was supped with the provided spoon and also scooped on to the Chapatti. The Flavour was so familiar, – Sheerin Palace. There was quite a kick, why initially I thought the Seasoning was down puzzled, on the drive home when I could still taste the well-seasoned Shorva.
The Meat was not only suitably Tender, it gave off so much Flavour also, well saturated. Even the pieces of Potato gave off a mighty kick. This Curry had been sitting under the counter, marinading, waiting for Hector to come and devour his portion. It was good to have a decent – Curry – again instead of the more complex – Karahi.
The Bill
£6.50 Cash only.
The Aftermath
More roadworks, Eglinton Street is a mess. Still, the taste of the Aloo Gosht lingered long.