Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking

Glasgow – Halal Kebab House – If you don’t ask…

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Hector

When Hector last visited Halal Kebab House (164 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2N6) in November last year, the Curry was truly outstanding. This was down to the Chef who had learned the secrets of Yadgar then went on to present … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Pork Vindaloo – Michael Rother plays Sterntaler

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Hector

Michael Rother is back in Glasgow, Hector, Howard and Marg were there. There had to be Curry afore, tonight, home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. The published – Pork Vindaloo Recipe – was the base for this creation, somehow, Tamarind found its way … Continue reading →

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Hector cooks: Aloo Taare Ko & Kofta Burgers

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Hector

Kofta Burgers? A typical Burger Night at Hector’s House features home-made Beef Burgers with Pan Fried Potatoes. Tonight we had the – Spicy – version. Following my own recipes for Seekh/Kofta Kebab and Aloo Taare Ko, the minimal, extra effort … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks Beef Vindaloo – Plus a word about a sponsor

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Hector

How does Beef Vindaloo sound for lunch? – Hector asked Ricky, The Man from Bradford. That’ll be awright. And so the ingredients were assembled, it had to Beef, leftover from a massive joint cooked a bit since. In case there … Continue reading →

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Hector cooks Butter Chicken & Paratha

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Hector

Finally, Hector presents the much promised Butter Chicken as inspired by watching Parveen’s Sunday morning TV programme. The Base Sauce of Tomatoes, Garlic and Green Chillies was cooked back in February, the day I first attempted Tandoori Chicken. That batch … Continue reading →

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Hector cooks: Baked Haddock, Aloo Taare Ko and a Paratha

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Hector

Walking along the streets of Vinhorady (Praha) on Wednesday evening, Hector was passing a Spice shop, Fish Masala caught the eye. It turned out to be out of date and so the featured box was purchased. Tonight, Hector would serve … Continue reading →

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A different approach to Karahi Gosht, plus Hector’s first attempt at Home-made Paratha

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Hector

For those expecting Butter Chicken, get real, Karahi Gosht trumps all! Watching Parveen’s Sunday morning TV programme has made Hector determined to make Bread. Chapattis were tried years ago, yeuch! Parveen showed how to make a Stuffed Paratha, however, this … Continue reading →

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Hector cooks Tandoori-style Chicken

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Hector

Chicken Tikka tell me what’s wrong… Hector has been watching Parveen’s Indian Kitchen for the last few weeks, useful lessons have been learned. Watch this space for future Blogs on an attempt to make Paratha, and even Butter Chicken which … Continue reading →

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Hector prepares a Chettinad Masala, then cooks…twice.

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Hector

Since the first dry fried Masala experience at the Lighthouse Hotel (Galle, Sri Lanka) back in 2003, Hector has been fascinated by this alternative to the Punjabi Cuisine which prevails in the West of Scotland. Indian Mango (München) sets the … Continue reading →

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Pork Vindaloo – Hector cooks Pork Glasgow for Carnoustie

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Hector

Hector is well known for sharing, not. Hector does a lot of work for cherittay (sic), aye right. However, feeding the good people of Carnoustie in the final days of the year is becoming a ritual. This evening’s Curry was … Continue reading →

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