Goat Meat (on the bone) (£14.95), the reason why I keep returning to Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU). This rarity in Glasgow was suspended over the Festive period at the turn of the year, then through Ramadan. A Curry in May, plenty of time for the normal menu to be restored.
Pratap, Mein Host, was not in the house as I entered at 14.00. Three tables were occupied, two solo diners, the Hector became the third. Chef was doing front of house duties, having served me previously, he duly made me aware of his recognition.
The Curry was duly ordered along with the customary Cumin Rice (£4.50). a glass of Tap Water was secured, no ice.
I watched the other customers food arrive. It would have been too much of a brass neck to strain to see what other peeps had ordered.
Their food, of course, would have tasted so much better if the Hector had photographed it en route.
Pratap came in, acknowledged his other customers, but stopped to address the Hector.
I’m back for the Goat – I announced. A bit predictable, and I shall remind the reader that Curry Cottage always has different Daily Specials on offer.
The Fish Karahi (£18.00) I have mentioned previously. Pratap has assured me that he can withhold the dreaded Capsicum, which he would add otherwise. After Monday’s experience at Mother India’s Cafe, maybe I should have taken the plunge, then also ranted about the price of a Fish Curry. But, I was here for the Goat!
Pratap brought out my meal, including an extra plate. I do not like adding Rice to Curry.
Cumin Rice, a well judged portion, manageable, realistic. With abundant Cumin, I looked forward to playing the – Seed Reappearance Game – later.
Goat Meat (on the bone)
The Topping of fresh Spinach was novel. Cooked, but not cooked-in, there was no sense of a Saag/Palak invasion. I did not count the pieces of Goat as I decanted, however, the Bone count would only reach three, so plenty of Meat. No Sucky Bones, Goat is empirically different.
Hot food, always noted and appreciated. A Bay Leaf was the only solid encountered in the blended Masala. The Meat was – Super-soft – which is to be commended, Goat needs more cooking. Initially, I was not sensing Spice coming back from the Meat, the notes were revised towards the end. This Curry was working.
A good – kick – the Seasoning built steadily as I ate. A highlight was when I did suck the large triangular bone, this had it all, and justified my effort. This was as close to a – Wow! – moment as I reached today. Whilst the Masala had an interesting – tang – it was not full on in terms of Flavour. Fortunately, the added rush of Flavour from the Cumin Seeds proved that this Rice combination was the ideal accompaniment.
Good as this Curry was, next time I should try something else. There are always interesting options at Curry Cottage as the dedicated page confirms.
The Bill
£18.90 A bit knocked off the price of the Cumin Rice. Cheers!
The Aftermath
Pratap asked if I wrote books. Just my two Blogs, though the volume written could make for a bound illustrated tome. Any publishers out there?
Do I make money from my writings was the next questions. A hobby, albeit the Hector is – startlingly committed – as described by Ron MacKenna of the The Herald.
As Pratap escorted me to the door, a chap came in with his elderly mother, regulars, this took Hector back a few years.