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Glasgow – Ambala – An Essential Takeaway

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Hector

Today, back to Takeaway. I phoned Ambala (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP) from the QUEH to arrange an – above medium Spiced – Kilo of their classic Lahori Chaska Lamb Karahi (£24.99) accompanied by a Chilli & Coriander … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ginger Garlic – A Delivery to Clydebank

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Hector

The – silly season – is over, Marg has had her birthday too, time to get things back to whatever normal we presently live in, and definitely time for the first Curry of 2021. Ah, the power of advertising, Ginger … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – DumPukht Lahori – The Last 2020 Takeaway

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Hector

This wretched year is drawing to a close. Why do I think that administering vaccine to all, twice, is going to take an eternity? In possession of our hospital issued – permission to travel – we crossed the river to … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Daal Gosht – Slowly

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Hector

Hector was presented with a slow cooker for xmas. People assure me it will be used often, and the outcomes enjoyed. Time will tell. Why have I decided to try this approach? It’s all about cooking Lamb. I have been … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Hector

Wednesday, December 16 Tartan Tikka, a new Clydebank Takeaway was due to open today at 16.00. Hector and Marg popped in late morning to find the chaps putting in the finishing touches, well not quite. There was no external signage, … Continue reading →

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Dumbarton – Taj Dumbarton – It’s in Dumbarton!

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Hector

This afternoon, Hector drove 13km north-west from Clydebank in search of Desi Curry, the next few months may well reveal how few venues in West Dunbartonshire attempt serving anything beyond the – Mainstream. Hector first became aware of Taj Dumbarton … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Vegetable Pakora, plus another attempt at Chapli Kebab

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Hector

Home-cooked Vegetable Pakora can be a delight, way better than the twice fried, or otherwise reheated, offerings in restaurants. It is four years since Hector last prepared Pakora at home and today is only the second attempt in the decade … Continue reading →

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Dalmuir – Taj – Nine Years After

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Hector

Nicola has spoken, from Friday, West Dunbartonshire along with most of Central Scotland goes down a Covid Tier. Restaurants can open until 18.00 for dining in, except there are no known Curry Houses in this county which will do so. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” + Yadgar reviewed in The Herald

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Hector

Another Saturday in Quasi-Lockdown, when Hector switched on the so far reliable Oppo, Howard had the honour of being the first to – ping – with the news that Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP), Glasgow’s … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Mr Tasty – The Festive Season commences, or may be not…

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Hector

And so it’s December, the start of the – silly season – when Hector is particularly prone to buying Friday night Takeaway, busy pubs being best left to – amateuris drinkerus. OK, today is not Friday and as Boris has … Continue reading →

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