Only ten days have passed and it’s Manchester once more, it feels as if I am never away, call me – Mr. Manchester!
At 13.40, prior to checking in at Ancoats, Marg and I wheeled our bags up from Victoria and parked them at the rear of Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ England). The lunchtime rush was nearing its conclusion. Rizwan, Mein Host, gave his customary warm greeting. This week he was expecting us, plus some more of our – Company – later in the week.
The usual – was ordered – Lamb Karahi (£6.00) on-the-bone with Rice (£1.50). Marg was having Curry today – Keema Peas (£5.30) with a Chapatti (£0.80).
Rizwan was proud to tell me – we have followers in Pakistan.
We? I insisted that I only report on the outstanding quality of the fayre, it is he and his staff who provide it.
Lamb Karahi
A ritual is evolving, the naked Karahi is brought to the table, it is then dressed with the foliage. This time I stopped to record the intermediate stage featuring Ginger and Chillies.
Finally, the fully dressed Lamb Karahi.
Time to eat.
Yum, I need write little more. I have enjoyed this Curry dozens of times. Here is a link to the posts if the reader wishes to establish the efficacy of my claims as to its outstanding quality: the Spice, the Seasoning, the Tender Meat the Rich Masala, exemplary.
Sling the Rice – was a live comment I received from Chapatti John whilst I ate. I still insist that this Curry works better with the absorbent Rice, oodles more Flavour emanates.
Keema Peas
Marg was more conservative with the foliage. As is her custom, she maintained the Chapatti accompaniment. Marg was of the belief that she had more Meat than I had. This we could not verify, but it does confirm that the Keema portion was substantial.
Marg’s enjoyment was declared, her favourite Curry pitched at a Spice Level which was within her limits of tolerance.
Marg, facing into the now empty room, heard one of the staff comment about the photos I had posted on another medium. Proud of his own work, I deduce.
The Bill
£13.60 Hector knows how to show a lady a good time.
The Aftermath
On looking at the Board, I remarked to Rizwan that if I am to come back tomorrow, I should have something different.
Tomorrow there’s Kofta, with Egg – he informed me.
Kofta Anda! One of my favourite alternatives to Karahi Gosht.
I’ll be back!