Category Archives: Home Cooked

Hector Cooks – Aloo Gosht

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Hector

Back to basics this week in terms of ingredients. For this Aloo Gosht I was determined not to let my instincts get in the way and add whatever came to mind. I was also determined to make – Curry – … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Pork Vindaloo

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Hector

When I bought the Pork steaks, they had – Vindaloo – written all over them. It has been a while since I last cooked a Pork Vindaloo. Having deviated from the published – Pork Vindaloo Recipe – last time, the … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – The Pedlar & Spice – Home Curry Kit, again

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Hector

It’s been Turkey for dinner most evenings this week. A certain supermarket chain has been selling off their remaining frozen xmas stock at near giveaway prices. How could Hector walk past a 4kg bird on sale at £2.63? Pre-cooked Meat … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Chicken Dhansak – on the saddest of days

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Hector

Chicken Curry, is there such a thing? My thoughts on this have been clear for some time, however, there are exceptions which prove the rule. Lamb Korma? Lamb Patia? They simply do not work, it has to be Chicken. For … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Machi Karahi Sabzi

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Hector

I keep coming back from the supermarket with Fish, my subconscious must be telling me something. Last week I cooked a Fish Karahi using The Pedlar & Spice – Curry Kit featuring Basa. The last time I prepared a Fish … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – The Pedlar & Spice – Home Curry Kit

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Hector

Curry Kits? Years ago, B.C-H., Hector tried the Curry Kits created by Rafi’s Spicebox in York. The Spices and Herbs were premixed in Oil. The outcome was excellent but the price was decidedly hefty. Still, they are certainly worth a … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Shalgam Gosht – Slowly

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Hector

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

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Hector

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

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Hector

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

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Hector

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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