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Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking
Hector Cooks – Shalgam Gosht – Slowly
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
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
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
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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