Author Archives: Hector

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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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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