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Hector Cooks – Lamb Handi

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Hector

Once again Hector tries a media based Curry recipe, this time a Mutton Handi posted on – Nadia’s Foody Friends. As with last week’s disappointing Lamb Masala, the attraction was the honest, partial cooking of the Lamb before adding the … Continue reading →

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Dumbarton – Taj Dumbarton – Mughlai Korma

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Hector

After the disappointment of Hector’s Home-cooked Lamb Masala a mere two days ago, there was the need for a quick fix. Amar at Taj Dumbarton (12 West Bridgend, Dumbarton G82 4AB) came back with a well timed response to my … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Lamb Masala – a la BBC’s – Recipes That Made Me.

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Hector

Last weekend’s rerun of Recipes That Made Me featured Mein Host, Shazia, visiting a home in Bradford where the lady of the house, Shadia, demonstrated how she made Lamb Masala to a recipe that has been passed down through the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – It’s Hard to Beat This Place

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Hector

Visits to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) used to be frequent and regular, hopefully in four more weeks life will begin to return to an approximation of normal. The Restaurants and Curry Cafes should be open … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – A Modest Takeaway + Hector Cooks – Spicy Rice

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Hector

            On Saturday afternoon, Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) posted a photo online of their – Daily Specials. This may be as close to a dedicated – Yadgar Hotline – as one … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – A Mammoth Takeaway

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Hector

The powers that be have made it clear to Marg that as of two days ago, the Lockdown rules re hockey are back to where they were last year – Marg can cross the county boundary to coach, but not … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Aloo Gosht

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Hector

Back to basics this week in terms of ingredients. For this Aloo Gosht I was determined not to let my instincts get in the way and add whatever came to mind. I was also determined to make – Curry – … Continue reading →

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Alexandria – Sizzlers – Another West Dunbartonshire Takeaway

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Hector

The search for pastures new within the confines of Covid took Hector to the not so beloved Alexandria in The Vale of Leven. The 17km drive to Sizzlers (7 Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0ER) is legal, the 14km drive to … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Pork Vindaloo

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Hector

When I bought the Pork steaks, they had – Vindaloo – written all over them. It has been a while since I last cooked a Pork Vindaloo. Having deviated from the published – Pork Vindaloo Recipe – last time, the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – An Essential Karahi

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Hector

Looks familiar? This is a repeat of the last Order from Ambala (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP): a kilo of Lahori Chaska Lamb Karahi (£24.99), Chilli & Coriander Naan (£2.99) and a Chapatti (£1.30). The Bill £29.20    This … Continue reading →

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