It’s Saturday, it’s three o’clock, it’s time for Kofta Anda!
Kofta Anda is available at Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Today’s mid-afternoon Curry was actually purchased on Wednesday, the intention was to enjoy this marvellous snack in situ, alas Sheerin Palace will not be having sit-in customers until after Ramadan.
The accompaniments are the leftovers from Hector’s Birthday Curry at Akbar’s last night. Marg had left just enough Rice to make it worth taking away, Akbar’s huge Naan had defeated both of us, as is the norm. The Rice was – dinged – the rest heated in the oven. I was surprised at how well the Coriander & Chilli Naan retained its impressive texture on reheating.
How long has Hector been looking forward to this? Unbelievably, the last time I had this dish at Sheerin Palace was back in June 2019. In the interim Hector managed to cook it himself, however, the last time was at the excellent Pak Tikka Shop – Grill House in Athena last October. Days later we were in Lockdown, again, therefore securing Kofta Anda has become synonymous with a sense of freedom.
Kofta Anda
Five substantial Meatballs and one hard boiled Egg sat in the Oily Shorva. I arranged the solids over the Rice, this looked OK, on stirring the Shorva it took on a healthier appearance. Having smothered the Kofta Anda, all was set.
Oh the Seasoning! This came from the Shorva, even though the Meatballs had sat in this sauce for three days, they had not necessarily taken in its Flavours. The Egg and each Kofta were cut into four pieces, at least, maybe more than a snack then. The Rice took on a new dimension being shrouded in the Shorva, sheer delight. The Naan helped move things around the plate, it too absorbed the Flavours. Egg in a Curry, not necessarily the norm, however, Fish Kedgeree has been a favourite since childhood, also the published Recipe for Curried Eggs has been a stalwart in Hector’s House for decades.
Meatballs, Egg, Shorva, Rice and Naan, what a combination. The first opperchancity to enjoy this at source is Saturday, May 15. Hector may be otherwise distracted that afternoon.