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Praha – Spice Affair – Al Karim – A Comedy of Errors

There was a late start to the day, something to do with a late end to yesterday. The rendezvous at Al Karim (11 Jindrisska Nove Mesto Praha 1 Czechia) was pushed back to 14.00. Steve and Hector entered the building … Continue reading

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Praha – Amritsar Mail – Exceptional Lamb Madras!

Curry-Heute is also about exploration, with a view to discovering venues which serve Curry as good as, or possibly even better than Glasgow’s Top Rated – says the About page. Occasionally Hector strikes gold, today at Amritsar Mail (Vodickova 701/34, … Continue reading

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Praha – Masala – Lights out, Lights out in Prague

What were the chances of discovering a Curry House some thirty metres from the apartment? (emoticon understood) Masala (J. Masaryka 326/36, 120 00 Vinohrady, Praha Czechia) is that very venue. Steve decided to call it a day, it was only … Continue reading

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A different approach to Karahi Gosht, plus Hector’s first attempt at Home-made Paratha

For those expecting Butter Chicken, get real, Karahi Gosht trumps all! Watching Parveen’s Sunday morning TV programme has made Hector determined to make Bread. Chapattis were tried years ago, yeuch! Parveen showed how to make a Stuffed Paratha, however, this … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – The Fifth Visit

On the last visit I said I would be back for the Fish Moilee (£7.99). The Prawn Kozhumbu (£7.99) is one for the future. Arriving at 15.00, Banana Leaf was empty. Chef was working away at the rear of the … Continue reading

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Hector cooks Tandoori-style Chicken

Chicken Tikka tell me what’s wrong… Hector has been watching Parveen’s Indian Kitchen for the last few weeks, useful lessons have been learned. Watch this space for future Blogs on an attempt to make Paratha, and even Butter Chicken which … Continue reading

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Renfrew – Green Gates – A Name from The Past

It’s that time of year when every Chap has to take his Chapatti out for a romantic dinner. Cheaper than flowers, and two people get to enjoy. Marg has another commitment tomorrow and so Hector gets to save a few … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Chef Rashid works his wonders

There was an early rise this morning, 03.45 (GMT) to accommodate a flight from Malta back to Glasgow-Prestwick. There was only one thing on Hector’s mind thereafter, a Karahi Gosht (£7.90) at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, … Continue reading

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San Giljan – Suruchi Indian Restaurant – The Fourth Malta Curry House Reviewed

The Curry Houses of Malta are mainly clustered on the adjacent peninsulas of Sliema and San Giljan (St. Julian’s). It would have been remiss of Hector not to have a Curry here. The reconnaissance was done two days ago when … Continue reading

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Sliema – Krishna – Hector meets – The Neil Armstrong – of Maltese Curry

Marg went for lunch on the balcony at M&S from where there is a view over the Sliema-Valletta ferry service. Hector wandered further along the front to Krishna (97, The Strand, SLM 1022, Sliema Malta). Mein Host was sitting with … Continue reading

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