After an outstanding Lamb Achari at Royal Punjab (Köln) and a decent Mutton Vindaloo at Vedi’s (Berlin), it’s back to Curry in the Homeland. A Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, time to revisit Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ).
I arrived at Karahi Palace at 14.30, Ayaz was front of house and Chef.
The usual?
Yes please.
For those who have not stumbled across these pages before: Karahi Gosht (£9.00) and a Chapatti (£0.80).
A Salad was offered after I had taken my seat, a jug of Tap Water arrived also. It’s good to be home, back in the land of Desi Karahi, a significant step up from Curry.
A new assistant Chef was finishing his lunch, another new chap, a delivery driver, came in and out. Both acknowledged what would be the only customer for the duration.
I spent the waiting time filling out an online complaint to ScotRail. When one cannot buy one’s ticket at a machine or an app, because neither sell it, the ticket office is closed, and nobody is selling on the train, then one is forced to join the lengthy queue at Glasgow Central (Low Level) to purchase said ticket.
Shambolic – was an expression I heard at the front of the queue as the rear blocked the exit gates. I have previously been waved through on showing my concession card, not today. When one of the two ticket sellers ran out of tickets, he simply disappeared, never to return. Shambolic indeed.
I poured the Raita over the Salad. At Karahi Palace I usually decline the Salad when dining alone, however, Seit Salat in previous days has renewed my interest. It gave me something to eat whilst I waited for the super hot Karahi to cool.
Karahi Lamb
Tender-Soft, Lamb on-the-bone, and lots of it.
A superbly Thick Tomato-based Masala.
Ginger Strips, sliced Green Chillies, and modest sprinkling of Fresh Coriander.
These are the ingredients which make this the happiest of meals. The consistency in Flavour is always remarkable. Sometimes the Seasoning may vary, today it was a la Hector, Ayaz knows.
Sucky Bones, and two other slivers, so minimal bones, maximum impact. The unearthing of Cinnamon Bark was a rarity. It also reminded me that this Spice does not appear in recent Karahi Gosht Recipes I have posted.
I used to always leave a piece of Chapatti, lately this has not been the case. A Chapatti and half would be ideal, maybe it’s about time I moved up to Paratha once more? I ate the lot. Going away, makes one appreciate all the more, what is available at home.
The Bill
£10.00 A round sum.
The Aftermath
As always, appreciation was expressed.