Monthly Archives: June 2023

Hector Cooks: Chicken Desi Korma – Recipe : Letz cook on Reels

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Hector

Desi Korma, not the common Mild, Creamy and Coconut-rich – Korma – which appears on every Curry menu, has long been a favourite Hector Curry. For many years, this was Hector’s go-for Curry at The Village and latterly Karahi Palace … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – Some Way To Go

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Hector

The house guests have gone south, Marg has gone north. With the completion of the admittedly contrived objective of awarding Shahi Mahal its due place in – Glasgow’s Top Rated – it was time to resurrect another project. Karahi Palace … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Quod Erat Demonstrandum

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Hector

Yes, Hector is back at Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) for the second time this week, a practice not unheard of in the annals of Curry-Heute. Today marks the fifth Curry ordered at Shahi Mahal, and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – The Saga Continues

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Hector

With the knowledge and experience of years working at nearby Sheerin Palace, Chef Zahir deserves to be recognised in his breakaway premises Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2). Today was the Hector’s fourth visit. Having verified the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace set to become – Mehfil? – All change, once again…

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Hector

Thunderstorm over, and having completed my duties at the Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF – it was time to eat. Having been nothing but critical of Karahi Palace (New-co) (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) in recent weeks … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – The Full Kilo of Desi Karahi

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Hector

March 18th marked Hector’s first visit to Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2), the – The Works – were most certainly enjoyed. Then it was but the half kilo of Karahi Lamb (£16.00), today the – kilo … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Alishan Tandoori – A Blast from The Past

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Hector

One of the 5 places for a great Glasgow Curry… so wrote The Herald many years ago, as reported by Hector back in 2011, the first visit to The Alishan Tandoori (250 Battlefield Road, Glasgow, G42 9HU) in the era … Continue reading →

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York – Rafi’s Spicebox – Kashmiri Curry Kit

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Hector

There was a half kilo of brown Turkey Meat needing cooked, and nobody else to cook for. It may have been a year past its – best before – but being a packet of dry ingredients, well, why not? It … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – As The Shutters Rise

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Hector

Not since early July last year has the Hector faced up to tackling the wonder that is Goshat Karahi as served at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP). Since Lockdown ended, most visits to Yadgar have … Continue reading →

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