Looks familiar? This is a repeat of the last Order from Ambala (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP): a kilo of Lahori Chaska Lamb Karahi (£24.99), Chilli & Coriander Naan (£2.99) and a Chapatti (£1.30).
The Bill
£29.20 This much needed Curry was, let’s say, – acquired.
Compared to what has been posted recently in Curry-Heute, this Karahi was decidedly – Soupy – but far from being – Soup. There was a ten minute reheat in the oven before serving. As is our preference, there was an abundance of – foliage – prepared as the garnish.
Lahori Chaska Lamb Karahi
The minimal Coriander and Ginger Strips which had been the garnish were stirred in at the point of serving. The blended Masala featured large Green Chillies cut lengthways, these Marg was less keen to tackle. One came my way before it was accepted that I had already added enough Chillies to my Curry. Marg was still finding the Karahi to be – Spicy – but the agreed main feature of the Masala was its – Pepperiness, a delight. The Richness of Flavour was to the fore, this is what I have been missing.
The Meat varied in quality, some pieces so Soft, some Chewy. Served on-the-bone as a true Karahi Gosht must, the bone count was relatively low. Marg unveiled the solitary Sucky Bone. Meat that gives Flavour, not too much to ask, but sadly not a feature of Mainstream Takeaways. This Karahi was in a different league.
The Naan had been perforated to stop the centre rising. Such was the abundance of Chilli and Coriander on the Naan, I wondered why I had prepared my own – foliage. Habit, I suppose. Three sources of Chillies therefore, one can state with confidence that this Curry was a blast!
What has happened to DumPukht Lahori? Has Aqeel closed his business permanently?