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Glasgow – Little Curry House – The Hector Challenge

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Hector

Having been impressed by the Lamb Massalam with Methi Aloo (£11.00) served four weeks ago at the Little Curry House (41 Byres Road, Glasgow, G11 5RG), Hector was keen to explore more of their Menu. In the three previous visits, … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Now Open 7 Days a Week

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Hector

After a splendid night at The Met, Bury, attending this year’s IQ gig, it was back to the harsh reality of getting back to Scotland. I had decided to take the risk of firstly booking with TransPennine Express who let … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Lahori Badsha – IQ (@ The Met – Bury) 2020

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Hector

Hector is on what has become an annual solo pilgrimage to Bury to see IQ at The Met. The elements did their best today to add stress where none was necessary. How can the 11.40 Avanti train to Euston be … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village Curry House – This is Kharra!

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Hector

Somehow Hector found himself driving through Tradeston at 13.00 on a Friday. The car must have been in autopilot when it pulled up at one of the vacant parking spaces on West St. opposite The Village Curry House (119 West … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Desi Pakwan – Kharra?

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Hector

In the past month, Hector’s Curry intake has been quite diverse: Soupy Curry and Creamy Curry have appeared and have been enjoyed, even – Chicken Curry! – though I am still trying to get over the shocking Fisch Jalferezi served … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Charcoals Indian Restaurant – #1 Curry of 2020

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Hector

With public transport reinstated, Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley were no longer captives at Hector’s House. Before the first assembly of – The Company – in full this year, a mid-afternoon Curry was necessary. Hector let Clive choose … Continue reading →

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Peanut Masala Chat – goes down well

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Hector

Happy New Year!  There is no Curry-Heute, however, this simple snack could be one for your next gathering.  Having been impressed by the Peanut Masala Chat served in Carnoustie last week, Hector thought he would have a go.  The assembled … Continue reading →

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Home-cooked Curry for Hogmanay in Helensburgh

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Hector

New Year in Helensburgh, who would have thought? This was turning the clock back. Steve and Louise would be the hosts for the evening, Steve would cook a Curry, Hector was invited to provide also. With Lord Clive and Lady … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks for Carnoustie 2019 – Aloo Karahi Gosht

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Hector

It’s December 28th, once again Hector and Marg have been invited to stay over on our trip south to feed The Carnoustie Two and invited guests. Having presented Aloo Gosht Methi Achari back in 2016, disappointment was expressed regarding the … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Shri Bheema’s (Bridge of Don) – Ho-Ho-Ho Curry-Heute!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Hector

For reasons various, this was the first December 25th since 1998 with Bier but without the traditional turkey dinner. Marg promised Hector there would be Curry-Heute. She knows the rule, once agreed, no going back. I phoned Shri Bheema’s (Balgownie … Continue reading →

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