Category Archives: Hector’s Cooking

Chicken Patia – Hector cooks a Chicken Curry!

Something planted the seed of eating a Chicken Curry last week. A Curry I tend to find disappointing, however, once upon a time Chicken Patia was a regular meal in Hector’s House. When I did my Curry Course all those … Continue reading

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Curried Eggs + Pork – Hector’s Home Cooking

In the spirit of reporting on every Curry consumed no matter how tenuous, here is a report on my latest home cooked – Curried Eggs. As a bonus, there’s an account of a somewhat disappointing home made Mango Lassi too. … Continue reading

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Shahi Kofta – Hector’s Home Cooking

Essentially this – Curry – is Kofta in a Masala topped with Egg. Having bought an ovenproof glass dish all barriers were removed. Hector could now attempt a version of the Shahi Kofta which has become a hit, in our … Continue reading

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A Fish Curry – The Housebound Hector

It’s Friday night and Hector is going nowhere, housebound for forty eight hours already, and all because of – a wee bit of snow. Fish Curry came to mind, but not my usual Machi Masala with Cream etc, perhaps something … Continue reading

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Hector cooks Machi Masala for Carnoustie

There is a saying in Edinburgh- You’ll have had your tea? There is a tradition becoming established in Carnoustie – You’ll bring your tea, and cook it. Last year en route to Aberdoom it was Curry for Ten (Aloo Gosht … Continue reading

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Pork Vindaloo – Hector’s Recipe with a few Tweaks

Contrary to what some think, Marg is not fed Curry every night. It is eight months since Hector cooked Curry at home, the Hector interpretation of Pork Vindaloo went down a treat, so much so that I hardly had any. … Continue reading

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Hector’s House – Dinner for Eight, at Seven

The Diaries showed April 1st as the first Saturday in 2017 when the Six from Helensburgh were free, Marg and Hector too. The plan was a Soiree at Hector’s House, with too many to stay over, but enough to justify … Continue reading

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A Curry for Carnoustie – Aloo Gosht Methi Achari

A few weeks back, Marg informed Hector that we are invited to stay over with Margie and Dr. Alsadair in Carnoustie en route to the festive dinner in Aberdoom – Oh, and I said you would cook Curry – for … Continue reading

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Hector’s House – Keema Karela Methi Aloo Mutter

A few weeks ago, The Rickmeister raised the matter of a Barrel Party on this very day. Few knew of this, especially The Hector who ended up as Host. Pyraser Landbier (Pyras, Bayern) was the main event, with a smaller … Continue reading

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Hector’s House – Methi Gosht (Seriously Dry)

Some believe that Hector serves Marg a Curry every day, if only. A few times a year is the norm. Last night the freezer was inspected, it was overflowing with Lamb, much of it bought at the local supermarket, and … Continue reading

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