12.40 is somewhat late for Hector to arrive at The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England), but who’s in a hurry? They used to open much earlier than 11.00. Marg and Hector were still the first customers of the day.
Jan, Mein Host, gave his customary warm smile of recognition, we go back many years, and always Curry for brunch. Having had Fish Karahi yesterday at Sultans, it was time for Meat. On-the-bone – was not available and so the choice was something radical: Meat Curry (£9.50). Hector ordering something so simple? Curryspondent Goody – recommended this Curry way back in 2012. It has taken a while. The customary inclusive Chapattis would accompany.
Marg asked for two Meat Samosas (£1.00), only – Veg – was available.
The Modest Salad, Raita and jug of tap water arrived in a flash. Our Order took a little longer, five minutes. Time to deep fry the Samosa and reheat my extract from The Big Pot.
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Samosa
These were the largest Samosas seen in a while. The deep frying had altered the pastry accordingly. Marg:
Mainly Potato with Carrots and Peas, filling, larger in size than I expected. I avoided eating all the pastry, I thought it was too much. I liked the Tomato and Cucumber, but left you the raw Onion.
Meat Curry
For a Bradford Curry, relatively speaking, this was quite – Soupy. But of course, far from the nonsense served in Mainstream Curry Houses. Loads of Meat sat in the dark, rich Masala.
The Spice Level was moderate, the Seasoning was low and the expected – Methi – blast wasn’t coming. Instead, Cloves hit the palate yet no whole Spices were found. The Earthy Flavour was quite straightforward, – Umami – a Meat Curry, it was what it was.
The traditional Chapattis were used to scoop up the Meat and Masala. The raw Onions were added and mixed though the Masala. Crunch. Three Chapattis, I ate two easily and used some of the third for mopping up. Who can eat three Chapattis?
The Bill
£11.50 Paid by card, though cash is preferred.
The Aftermath
Jan called me by name for the first time. We’ll see if he remembers next time.