Category Archives: Home Cooked

The mission continues, to cook a Desi Korma at home as good as say Karahi Palace used to serve, and Punjabi Zaiqa (Berlin) currently do. It was on my last trip to Berlin where I picked up packets of Korma … Continue reading →

Tonight’s Beef Stroganoff was cancelled when Marg announced that she would be fed elsewhere. Having hardly cooked in recent weeks, the Hector felt the need to get back into the kitchen. There would be Curry-Heute! A third recipe for a … Continue reading →

Oh to be able to replicate the Spicy Desi Korma as served at Punjabi Zaiqa (Berlin) and in Glasgow’s very own Karahi Palace and The Village. Ten days ago I tried, the results – dubious. It was Curryspondent Bill who … Continue reading →

Desi Korma, not the common Mild, Creamy and Coconut-rich – Korma – which appears on every Curry menu, has long been a favourite Hector Curry. For many years, this was Hector’s go-for Curry at The Village and latterly Karahi Palace … Continue reading →

Hector had a huge Cauliflower which was in danger of going past its best. Having not cooked anything for a while, it was decreed time to try Aloo Gobi. The recipe is that published in – Cook with Nabeela. Mushy … Continue reading →

A few weeks backs at House of Sher, I purchased 500g of Chapli Kebab mix, effectively Spiced Keema. It was a matter of when to make them, and Hector not living by Chapli alone. Vegetable Pakora felt like a worthy … Continue reading →

Craig and Lesley’s invitation for dinner in Helensburgh, with Hector cooking of course, has effectively been in place, for years. We all know why it has taken so long to fix the date. Usually when one receives a dinner invitation, … Continue reading →

A night in Carnoustie en route home, all part of the ritual of xmas in Aberdoom. Can you cook for eight? – another part of the ritual. That Mags and Dr. Alasdair need a break, having entertained their hordes, is … Continue reading →

At the end of August, Hector’s attempt at Karahi Gosht with a Tomato-based Masala was declared a success. The Curry-Heute Test, could this be repeated? The ingredients and a step by step, pictorial methodology, are given – here. The Recipe … Continue reading →