Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking

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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Lockdown Curry #18 – Hector’s Home Cooking

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Hector

With some apples badly needing used up, this was a good day to cook Hector’s simplest recipe – Curried Eggs – with Pork Cutlets. It did take longer than the usual hour to prepare, some pieces of apple could have … 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 #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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