A Sunday Curry, in Glasgow, quite a rarity. When Marg announced a post Hockey BBQ, the Hector was let loose. There was a rumour that Howard might be retiring, again, and so a Southside Curry fitted the bill.
Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP) was the chosen venue, mother shop of Karahi Palace (New-co #2). I was keen to see Ahmed, Moiz’s father, and see what more information I could glean. Arriving at 14.15, Ahmed was sitting front of shop, resting his eyes. As he popped on his glasses to greet, so another familiar face emerged from the kitchen.
You’re not meant be here! I came to see your dad.
Behold Moiz and his assistant who served me yesterday at the aforementioned venue.
Aloo Gosht with Plain Rice was the Curry for today. Ahmed disappeared into the kitchen leaving Moiz and Hector to chat. For the record, Karahi Gosht was declined. I cannot quote prices. The prices on display are for Takeaway. I have not seen a recent sit-in menu.
Karahi Palace was closed today, don’t start me. Darbar Grill was set to close at 17.00. This evening, all the staff were going out for dinner as part of Eid. So where do the owners of a Curry House go for dinner in Glasgow?
Italian was mooted, Pizza was mentioned, again, don’t start me – Italian Pizza? Moiz admitted that they cannot go for – Curry – as they would only find fault. I did suggest Akbar’s. Bradford Curry would be markedly different from what is served here.
Aloo Gosht
Shorva is the traditional style of Masala for this Lamb and Potato Curry. I decanted the seven pieces of Lamb on-the-bone, and two wedges of Potato. Portions at Darbar Grill tend not to be huge, but I believe one can – go large. Pay more, have more. I retained half of the Shorva, in this way the Rice absorbed the first half, and I had a backup for the end game.
The – kick – took me a bit by surprise, far from being OTT, but certainly – Spicy. Initially, the Seasoning felt below the Hector idyll. As I ate on, this no longer registered as an issue. The second batch of Shorva may well have upped the level of Seasoning.
Earthy, Desi Flavours, it’s good just to eat a straightforward – Curry – once in a while. Having sat in the Shorva, the Meat was certainly giving of Flavour. The Potato simply thrilled. The way in which Potato can absorb that much Flavour makes this the obvious – Interesting Vegetable – to add to a Curry.
The quantity of Rice beat me, maybe I had more food than I realised?
Knowing that Moiz reads these pages, I’ll remind him of his offer to retain a portion of Spicy, Desi Korma, the next time it is prepared. I’ll happily accept – Chicken – if that’s what comes.
The Bill
£5.00 I had to inversely-haggle with Ahmed who was keen to stand me this Curry. The 50% discount was the compromise.
The Aftermath
Back out into the rain, an officially retired Howard was waiting in his Sunday spot.