For the final Curry of this trip, the venue was always known. Curry for lunch in Bradford has to feature The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England). Fish Karahi (£8.50) has been Hector’s favourite here for many years, however, two days ago at Sultan Restaurant, Keema with Spinach was planted in the mind. Keema Spinach Masala (£7.50) it would have to be.
With luggage in tow, Marg and Hector entered Kashmir just after our noon checkout at nearby Jury’s Inn. Both regular staff greeted – We’re going home – I informed them.
Marg fancied her fallback Samosa (£1.00). The Order was given, Chapattis would accompany, three inclusive here, still.
A jug of tap water, a modest Salad and Raita were brought, no messing around.
We were the first diners of the day, more would arrive. It took only a matter of minutes to bring the food, all very efficient.
Samosa
A pair, not the largest Vegetable Samosas ever seen, but still, a decent snack. Marg held up one Samosa to show me the interior, Potato appeared to dominate. All was well here.
Keema Spinach Masala
Surprisingly – brown – the Keema was suitably Dry with no sign of surplus Oil. Tomato protruded from the mass, with but a hint of Herb, not the dark green that was anticipated.
Three standard Chapattis, I would make the effort to manage two. As ever, this would mean overdosing on Bread. Once cannot have Rice with a Curry such as this.
There was Seasoning, there was Spice. Bradford Curry is by definition Herb-rich, if there was Spinach present it was subtle. Ironically, this is how I prefer it, an overdose of Saag/Palak is not necessarily my cup of tea.
Second Chapatti taken care of, as has become the norm of late, neat Curry. This is far from being my preference, but is a reflection of the appetite.
Marg watched me clear the plate, the irony, I order Mince, she doesn’t.
The Bill
£8.50 No extras.
The Aftermath
Farewells and off to Bradford Interchange. There was a display of classic cars at Centenary Square.
Strange how our timetable permitted this final Bradford Curry. Hopefully I’ll be back before the end of the year, if not, January is guaranteed.