Category Archives: Home Cooked

Lockdown Curry #2 – Hector Cooks – Aloo Gobi & Chapli Kebab

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Hector

OK, I’ll admit the Spices for the Chapli Kebabs came out of a packet. One buys such items occasionally, wondering if and when they’ll ever be used. Today is that day. I have been wanting to make Aloo Gobi for … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #1 – Hector Cooks Nihari, with a Yadgar – Keema Mutter Aloo in reserve

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Hector

Nihari, not Hector’s favourite Curry. Whilst the flavours can be decidedly different from the Karahi Gosht which appears so often in these pages, the issue is the accompanying – Shorva. Two smallish Lamb Shanks have been in the freezer for … Continue reading →

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Curried Eggs with Pork Cutlets – Home cooked by Hector

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Hector

Just a quicky, sigh of relief… It appears that Hector has not been – out for Curry – since Portugal.  Actually, I tried to visit a Glasgow venue, yet to be covered, last week, but found it unexpectedly closed.  Next … Continue reading →

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Kofta Anda – Home-cooked by Hector

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Hector

Kofta Anda, after watching Shaheeen on YouTube It’s Brexit Day, except for EU readers being one hour ahead of GMT, tomorrow’s date marks the day. The following day is Groundhog Day, here we go again. Marg won a month’s supply … Continue reading →

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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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Musselburgh – The Staggs – John Cooks More Curry

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Hector

This month’s visit to Staggs (Musselburgh) was chosen to coincide with Howard’s Birthday. Happy Birthday, Howard. I’m sure you had one around this time last year also. * * John decided to cook – The Company – another Curry, or … Continue reading →

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