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Hector Cooks – The Pedlar & Spice – Home Curry Kit, again

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Hector

It’s been Turkey for dinner most evenings this week. A certain supermarket chain has been selling off their remaining frozen xmas stock at near giveaway prices. How could Hector walk past a 4kg bird on sale at £2.63? Pre-cooked Meat … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Chicken Dhansak – on the saddest of days

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Hector

Chicken Curry, is there such a thing? My thoughts on this have been clear for some time, however, there are exceptions which prove the rule. Lamb Korma? Lamb Patia? They simply do not work, it has to be Chicken. For … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sajjan – An Essential Click & Collect

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Hector

Sajjan (2372 Dumbarton Rd, Yoker, Glasgow G14 0QL) makes its debut on Curry-Heute. Located at the western extremity of Yoker adjacent to the city boundary, Sajjan is next door to Papa Gill’s. A Takeaway next door to a restaurant, the … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Machi Karahi Sabzi

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Hector

I keep coming back from the supermarket with Fish, my subconscious must be telling me something. Last week I cooked a Fish Karahi using The Pedlar & Spice – Curry Kit featuring Basa. The last time I prepared a Fish … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – An Essential Takeaway

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Hector

On Wednesday, Marg took a small detour on her way home from the QEUH, we haven’t had a Takeaway/Delivery from Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) during Lockdown #2. On our last visit to Karahi Palace in … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – The Pedlar & Spice – Home Curry Kit

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Hector

Curry Kits? Years ago, B.C-H., Hector tried the Curry Kits created by Rafi’s Spicebox in York. The Spices and Herbs were premixed in Oil. The outcome was excellent but the price was decidedly hefty. Still, they are certainly worth a … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Shalgam Gosht – Slowly

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Hector

The first home-cooked Curry of 2021 sees Hector present  Lamb and Turnip. Shalgam Gosht was first experienced at Yadgar back in  in 2012, the first time I had eaten Turnip in possibly a decade. Turnip will never become a favourite vegetable, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – A Bespoke Delivery

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Hector

The advert for Yadgar (Kebab House) (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) popped up on a well known Social Medium yesterday afternoon. My subsequent visit to the website – yadgar.co.uk – was a combination of the curious and a … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Tartan Tikka – Click & Collect

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Hector

Tartan Tikka (5 Second Ave, Clydebank G81 3BD) opened on December 16, Hector was there, twice. The visit early in the day confirmed the imminent launch, alas, on my return, they weren’t quite ready and Hector was hungry. Hector departed, … Continue reading →

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Dumbarton – Taj Dumbarton – The Best Curry had in West Dunbartonshire, by Far!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Hector

A Takeaway from Taj Dumbarton (12 West Bridgend, Dumbarton G82 4AB) was purchased last month. I did establish that there is no connection with my local Taj at Dalmuir. Having been recognised by Amar, Mein Host, in both of our … Continue reading →

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