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Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking
Quasi-Lockdown Curry #2 – Hector Cooks Fish Karahi & further attempts at Naan and Chapatti
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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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