Author Archives: Hector

Lockdown Curry #16 – Yadgar Kebab House – Yet Another Takeaway

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Hector

At the end of a long day of sorting and clearing out in the Southside, Marg asked – Have you ordered a Curry? Hector was not being presumptuous, but knew that Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #15 – Karahi Gosht – In The Garden

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Hector

Curryspondent Bill drew Hector’s attention to the online video – Cook with Nabeela. Having studied this and others, Nabeela’s recipe was transcribed. Fennel Powder – a new ingredient to Curry-Heute, as seen in other videos, was incorporated. The fundamental difference … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #14 – Hector cooks Machi Masala

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Hector

This midweek Lockdown Curry gives Hector a chance to display more of the Curry-Heute Recipes. This typically mild, creamy, Fish Curry is one of Marg’s favourites. Frozen chopped Onions were once again employed, fresh Onions are not turning to pulp … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #13 – DumPukht Lahori + Tiffin Express!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Hector

Today, Lockdown in Scotland moved into a new phase, a slight easing. Pubs and restaurants remain closed for the foreseeable, however if they open in England only in the next three weeks, there could be mayhem, an exodus. With a … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #12 – Hector cooks Pork Patia

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Hector

Pork Patia? Hector and Marg have long accepted that Lamb Patia does not work. In the years before Curry-Heute (B.C.H.), the recipe for Chicken Patia was popular in Hector’s House. I suspect we sickened ourselves of it. Patia is a … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #11 – Hector cooks Kofta Palak + DumPukht Lahori is open again!

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Hector

First the good news – DumPukht Lahori (39-41 Paisley Rd. West, G51 1LG) has reopened! Curryspondent Pete contacted Hector on Thursday evening with this most welcome piece of information. A phone call was made immediately, they confirmed an opening time … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #10 – Punjabi (Ibrox) – Back to Basics

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Hector

Fifteen days have passed since attendance at mother’s Southside care home was required to provide the necessaries. This time it was Marg who crossed the river, she still remembered the way. Having thoroughly enjoyed the Karahi Gosht (with extra Methi) … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry – #9 – The Asian Tandoori – A Friday Night Takeaway

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Hector

In the six years since I last visited Asian Tandoori (5 Duntreath Avenue, Knightswood, Glasgow G13 4JG) the exterior has been re-branded as – The Asian, yet Google maintain the original name. The on-line ordering app has – Asian Tandoori … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #8 – Leftovers, plus two pieces of History

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Hector

Normally, the eating of Leftover Curry is not blogged, but these are strange times. Indeed, Marg is doing some clearing out and found a folder with menus dating back to the 1970s, more on these later. Whilst Marg enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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Lockdown – Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Hector

Glasgow’s finest Curry House – Yadgar – is now able to deliver locally. Takeouts are available from 3.00 pm and deliveries from 3.30 pm onwards. We would like to thank you all for your ongoing support and hope you and … Continue reading →

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