A threatening sky, after a month zero rainfall and even sunny days, Glasgow is back to its usual, and so is Hector. With no Desi Korma found in Lisboa earlier in the week, it had to be The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) the itch had to be scratched.
Arriving at 13.30, the count of twelve diners doubled within fifteen minutes. Cup Final Saturday, being here, we all had one thing in common. Surprisingly, two separate tables were occupied by teenagers. Four fidgety boys, I would estimate S3-S4, sat as kids at this age only can. The other table was of five, slightly older, mixed gender, Asian. Who’s having the Pizza?
No Dr. Hanane serving today, no opperchancity to celebrate her first formal appearance in Curry-Heute. Today’s waitress brought the menu, the same folder as last time with the Desi Dishes missing. I fetched another.
Lamb Desi Qorma (£14.95) with Mushroom Rice (£3.95) was ordered.
On-the-bone – I clarified.
Spicy?
Please.
A jug of iced Tap Water completed the Order.
Despite the recent, and I use the term – drought – with tongue firmly in cheek, the water in the Southside tasted fine today, i.e. tasteless. So what has happened in previous years where, along Nelson Street, it was awful?
As a solo diner, it appears that my Order skipped the queue, the wait was less than anticipated.
The Mushroom Rice always looks miserly as presented in the bowl, but is in fact the exact amount the Hector can manage. The fresh Mushrooms are always celebrated, Diversity.
Lamb Desi Qorma
Today, a veritable mountain of Meat. The appetite which was decidedly missing on Tuesday was certainly back. Scottish Lamb, so much easier to digest. One Sucky Bone in the array, everything was in order. That some pieces of Meat were fully permeated with Spice and others not, is something one has come to accept. One assumes – the pot – is topped up sporadically. I recalled the day in Manchester when Steve and I had Curry from the same pot and had entirely different experiences.
The Spice Level built steadily. Spicy – here does mean a good – kick. The mouth was – on fire – mid meal. A Spicy Korma, and why not?
The Masala was classic Desi Korma, the Seasoning was more noticeable here than in the Lamb. A gorgeous blend of Spice, no individual one stood out. Is Hector missing a blast of Clove? I was less aware of the Citrus Flavour associated with this Curry, however, this Blog entry has more to reveal.
Satisfaction attained. A fine change from Karahi Gosht. Every morsel was eaten.
So, the only other place I can source a Desi Korma is in Berlin? Next month.
I had been keeping an eye on the progress of the – yoofs. The table of boys and girls was having Starters, so I wouldn’t see what followed. I watched four rounds of Lamb Chops (£9.95) being brought to the young boys’ table and their gleeful reaction. At that age, I didn’t know about Lamb Chops, and I was seventeen before I could afford to eat out, and pay my own way. 1974, Akbar, Cochrane Street, Neil and Hector having – The Businessman’s Lunch (£0.60), and dressed to suit.
The Bill
£18.90
The Aftermath
I remarked to the waitress that it was good to see the young boys out enjoying the fayre. Were they having Pizza next? Apparently not.
They’re regulars, they love it – I was informed.
Re the other table – I always smile when I see Asian kids out for Pizza.
They don’t get it at home.
An hour or two later…I was aware that licking my lips was revealing both Salt & Citrus.
Who needs crisps?