Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking

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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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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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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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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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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Quasi-Lockdown Curry #2 – Hector Cooks Fish Karahi & further attempts at Naan and Chapatti

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Hector

It is nearly three months since Hector last cooked Curry. That we are in a continuing state of near-enough-Lockdown, the likelihood is that Hector’s House shall once again acquire a familiar aroma. Today, Sea Bass, six almost jumped into the … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks Fish Chettinad & more Naan

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Hector

Having watched even more videos on Naan making, Hector is convinced that the recipe used previously is the one, so why not change it?  I need to discover what happens with two eggs. Last time, the Yeast proved to be … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks Chicken Karahi + Naan

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Hector

Chicken Karahi? We live in strange times. For example, last night’s attempt at making Naan marked the hundredth post in – Hector’s Cooking, but not the hundredth Curry. I reckon that happened this evening, so I must present myself with … Continue reading →

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Hector’s #3 attempt at Naan + Basharat G’z – Kofta Anda

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Hector

With Rizwan confirming that last week’s wonderful Naan at Kabana (Manchester) was made from – strong white flour, Hector was motivated to once again try making Naan Bread at home. The range of flour available remains sporadic, simple – white … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #22 – Marg, the Chef, cooks Keema Mutter Aloo – Hector’s Paratha is improving

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Hector

seeWho chose to get married on Independence Day? Think about it, an easy day to remember. Since our trip to Sri Lanka back in 2003 we have been abroad for our anniversaries, but life-changing events have now decreed otherwise. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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