Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking

Peanut Masala Chat – goes down well

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Hector

Happy New Year!  There is no Curry-Heute, however, this simple snack could be one for your next gathering.  Having been impressed by the Peanut Masala Chat served in Carnoustie last week, Hector thought he would have a go.  The assembled … Continue reading →

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Home-cooked Curry for Hogmanay in Helensburgh

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Hector

New Year in Helensburgh, who would have thought? This was turning the clock back. Steve and Louise would be the hosts for the evening, Steve would cook a Curry, Hector was invited to provide also. With Lord Clive and Lady … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks for Carnoustie 2019 – Aloo Karahi Gosht

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Hector

It’s December 28th, once again Hector and Marg have been invited to stay over on our trip south to feed The Carnoustie Two and invited guests. Having presented Aloo Gosht Methi Achari back in 2016, disappointment was expressed regarding the … Continue reading →

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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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