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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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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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