Yesterday there was a post on a social medium by Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) announcing that Kofta Anda was being added to their Daily Specials (£7.00). Hector had never had this favourite before at Yadgar. Both Shkoor and Naveed were contacted – please keep me a portion for Monday at 14.00. Nearby Sheerin Palace serves Kofta Anda on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Marg and Hector arrived bang on the 14.00 opening time, the window shutters were going up, we stood outside until Shafiq was ready. This gave the opperchancity to record the latest menu. The real prices have not been known for some five years.
The Chapli were spotted through the window, irresistible. Marg would have one, Hector – two.
As we surveyed the Dishes on display, Shafiq confirmed that this was – the first time in a long time – since Yadgar had served Kofta Anda. We took our seats, moments later Shkoor arrived, then Naveed. All was set, Shkoor took the Order: Marg mentioned Salad, two portions of Kofta Anda (£7.00) were confirmed plus Chapattis (£0.70) and cans of Mango Rubicon.
Shkoor engaged us whilst we waited. Marg established that Shkoor had not come in just to see – us. Well why wouldn’t he? Shkoor would later depart to purchase the secret ingredients which make the fayre at Yadgar unique.
The Salad arrived with two sauces. I was pleased to find the Chilli Sauce had been heated, this adds another dimension to the Chapli. Marg commented upon the quality of the Olives, these were excellent, and streets ahead of what came our way in the recent trip to Türkiye.
Chapli
A Spicy Chicken Burger, the Seasoning was spot on. After last Friday’s debacle at Royal Punjab (Köln), it was quite a relief to find the Seasoning so well pitched.
Not to have a Chapli at Yadgar is now unthinkable, these are so so tasty.
The presentation of the substantial Chapattis was by Shkoor himself. He advised that more would come as necessary. We would never eat both. When will someone invent the half Chapatti?
Kofta Anda
Marg’s plate had four Kofta and one hard boiled Egg, Hector’s five. Yay!
On seeing the Shorva, Marg asked why we weren’t having Rice. I explained that the Shorva would simply disappear, it is traditional to have Bread. Applying the – search – facility in a well known and reliable Curry Blog, I note that it is two days short of five years to the day since Hector last had Kofta at Yadgar. Then it was Kofta Aloo, and Shkoor brought Rice!
What was in the Meatballs? Presumably Meat, Chicken is obvious given the colour. In 2015, Shkoor did admit to ground Chickpeas. The Flavours from the Shorva were intense, once again the Seasoning was perfect. Cinnamon and Coriander stood out, a piece of Cinnamon Bark was found. Marg’s mouth was soon on fire, so the Spice Level must have been decent. Having sat all night in the Shorva, the Egg had absorbed the Flavours too. Marg mashed her Egg into the Shorva, Hector had his in bits.
Splash! Splash! – the joy of having Shorva with a Chapatti, it was comforting to find how easily the liquid was mopped up.
Kofta Anda, always a treat, a major departure from the Karahi which feature most prominently in these pages.
The Bill
£15.00 A nominal sum.
The Aftermath
I thanked Naveed for acknowledging my request and remarked that even I am surprised as to how much I enjoy this – Curry.