This is Hector’s first full day in Wroclaw, free to do as I choose, I chose Curry for Lunch. Google Maps gives the opening times of Restaurants, the prognosis was not good, nor the actual number of Curry Sources. Having walked through the Stare Miasto, dodging the showers, there was a simple conclusion. If I was going to eat Indian Food, it would be Vegetarian, Vegan even.
For a change, this not a problem. The Vegetable Curry last night at the Masala Grill & Bar was way better than their Lamb Dopijaza. After a Salad-free Diet in India, the Vegan Fayre may restore a Balance.
Najadacze (Nozownicza 40, 50-147 Wroclaw, Polska) is located in a back street near the University. Is it strange that none of the friends I made at University were/are Vegan? It was on an Israeli Kibbutz that this Philosophy was first encountered. Having watched some eat then abuse Good Food, I had to air my contempt. Life without Bacon Rolls.
Najadacze sells Indian Food, it most certainly is not a Curry House. The Menu was varied. Falafel was available, but unless I am at Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate, or the Market in Tiveria/Tiberias, this Middle Eastern Delight does not have the same fascination. Banana Curry? Maybe in my next life.
Kofta (17 Zl) and a Sparkling Water (4 Zl) would form my Breakfast/Lunch. It was now 13.40, I had been waiting for the rain to stop.
Najadacze seats six people at tables inside and four outside. Around the wall a shelf accommodates seven more on stools. I knew my place. Maybe not, Bob Marley, I ask you. The members of – Yes – were Vegetarian in the 1970s, let’s have Prog Rock. Who likes Reggae?
Wow!
I could have been given anything, what came was a feast. The Kofta was accompanied by Assorted Salad-like Distractions.
Lentils on White Rice was sort of Curry-ish. I have just spent nine days in India avoiding Lentils. I would eat them when the time came, that is now. Pleasant. Salad, with Black Olives and Capsicum, Very Tasty. Before the Regular Readers faint, Hector is not eating Curry, Capsicum is fine otherwise. There was a Dressing, Bean Sprouts, further diversity, getting Good. The Orange Mass puzzled, wtf? Grated Carrots, I love Grated Carrots! Throughout the 1980s in Emek Hayarden I indulged in huge Omelettes accompanied by Grated Carrot. Cool, Refreshing, Tasty.
Seeds, I am not a budgie, I know not what they were, I have oft seen the Sunflower Seed Trail, these were consumed, no mess was created.
Initially, the three Kofta were considered to be the Weakest part of the Melange. They had been freshly made, they were Light, without Meat, lacking. Apart from Air, Cumin dominated. The Kofta improved with the infusion of the Chilli Dip, or was it a Tomato Dip.
A lot of thought had gone into the construction and presentation of this Dish. Looking around the room I noted that everyone else was lacking the rotundity that the Omnivore’s Diet permits. Hector was defeated, I could not finish this. Too much.
The Bill
21.00 Zl (£3.80). I will come back here, I might even risk the Falafel.
The Aftermath
Time to find the River, the Market Hall – Targowa – reportedly has a Craft Beer House of note. The day is now beginning.
The Menu was provided. Mutton Palak (45 Zl) was considered, especially the chance to eat Goat. The thought of the Standard Creamy Spinach version did not appeal. Paneer Palak (32 Zl), let’s avoid Cheese, 
A Shorba with Lamb and Onions by any other name. The Lamb was Too Chewy, the Texture was what I can describe as European, wrong. How do they achieve these Cubes of Meat, is it the Butchers? This was very much a Standard Euro-Curry, the overall Flavour approaching Bisto, Gravy rather than Masala. Imagine the disgust when one Piece of Ballast was unearthed.
Indian Buffet #4
The Waitress who was by now dealing with me exclusively, came over to ask the Customary Question.
It was on a Favoured Social Medium that Hector first encountered a seemingly new Glasgow Southside Venue 
The Handi Gosht was tempting, however they require forty minutes notice to prepare this, or as I have come to appreciate at nearby 
Lamb Chops Masala Karhi (£9.95) – too soon, let’s see what their Basics are like. Many Dishes tempted, Desi Karahi Gosht (£8.99) on-the-bone is what I had hoped for on entering the premises, here it was. A Plain Paratha (£2.70) would accompany.
The Calling Card was given this early, I felt I had to justify the photos. Ambala seats around fifty, the tables are separated by partitions, the painting of which is ongoing. Two Dips were provided at the start, but as I ordered nothing to accompany them, I wondered. Leave them alone. I now had five Fellow Diners, a Ridiculously Large Bowl of Ice Cream was presented to one. Methinks Marg may be happy here. A glass was provided for the Mango Rubicon (£1.10), the wait was over.
Those who have read these pages previously will know that this is a Classic Hector Curry. Topped with a forest of Fresh Coriander Leaves, the Masala Mash on the surface appeared a bit Watery initially, with the Oily Residue collecting around the periphery. This is how it is, enough Moisture, no more. There appeared to be Loads of Lamb, more Meat than I have eaten in the last couple of weeks. Some of the Lamb had gone to Pulp, the Texture of the Majority was Sound. The Seasoning was right on the limit of acceptable, the Spice Level was Perfect for Hector, others may have been taken by surprise.
There was a New Flavour, something that would make this standout out from The Mainstream. Mr. Arshad at 
Fun was had. The Hector was sated.
r. Stan and Eleanor enjoyed Hospitality at 
There is Aloo Gobi served Desi-style in Favourite Venues. This was too Sweet, and an Unhealthy looking Red.
Which should come first, the Keema or the Aloo? Topped with Liberal, Fresh Coriander, this most Simple of Curry Dishes is ironic for one brought up in the West of Scotland. Without the Spice, this is Marg’s Favourite Meal. With the Spice, Curry! There was a Significant Kick today.
The Meat appeared to be Chicken, Yay! Who was caring? The Dish was Very Dry with minimal Oil residue, the Antithesis of Curry served in 
Hector had two Dishes picked out. The Outstanding Roshan Lal (£9.95) has been enjoyed here on a few occasions. On a previous visit my Tweak was denied – It’s already in. The Karahi Gosht (£7.45) is a worthy fallback. Danial summoned Imran, Mein Host declared it was nonsense to state that the Roshan Lal was not available without Capsicum. QED. A Plain Paratha (£2.50) would accompany, Parathas at Akbar’s are Special.
Important!
We are here – To Dine
A Portion is Four, or Three by the time Marg has invaded my territory. The Three Portions arrived, Tracy sent hers back momentarily, they were decidedly underdone. Very seasoned– said Marg of her stolen Chop. The three Chops were Well-seasoned, the Spice on the tip of the tongue had – The Wow. When Tracy’s much improved Chops were returned – Very tasty when well fired. Marg received two Chapatis. All was well.
The Minimal Masala, the fact that the Spinach is strewn through the Meat, rather than the Dark Green Mass, made this Dish appealing even to The Hector. One day. Tracy enjoyed her selection – Absolutely tasty, I’m looking forward to breakfast tomorrow. Indeed, the Portions are deceptive, Doggy Bag required.
This looks like a 
This I consider to be 
The Chapatis had Coffee (£2.50), The Chaps had other Liquids. Doggy Bags were arranged. Hector admits to adding some of his to Marg’s not dissimilar Dish. We had one full Karahi and one Empty Karahi at the end. The Portions at 
The Aftermath
Lamb Chops Balti (£17.99), only in Aberdeen. Hector has not had his Lamb Chops infusion for how long? When the Lottery Ticket comes up, perhaps, meanwhile one cannot help equate this to two Bradford Servings. Back in the Real World, Handi Masala Lamb (£11.99) was a more realistic prospect.
Hector!
Shri Bheema’s is doing well as an operation. Anitha contacted me later to give more information on their new branches in England.
The Makwali Fish Curry was Classic Fish Curry in a Strange Coloured Masala that surely must contain Coconut, Hector would never have ordered this. The Chicken Biryani came with some Masala and a second Dip, the British way. Chicken Biryani
Margery Sr. enjoyed the Fish – The fish was pleasant to eat. Marg had more to say – The fish was sweeter than I expected, very light and tasty. I took their word for it. I had the Hector Curry.
For reasons that remain unexplained, the Chicken Biryani was divvied on to two plates and a considerable quantity of Rice left in the bowl. The remnants were never touched despite Margery Sr. saying she could eat more. The Chicken Biryani was a great success.
This Dish has been thoroughly enjoyed on previous occasions. Marg once described it as the Best Curry she has ever had in Aberdeen, nothing to live up to then. My 
With just enough space to peel off the covers, once again The Main was a Triple, Rice in the Middle, separating Aloo Bhindi and a Bean Daal. I’m a prisoner at 30,000ft, I shall eat the Daal. There was a Small Chapatti to mop up as required.
A Salad!
Google Maps had thrown up Pebble Street as a possible venue. Menus were studied at a few locations, most places were Vegetarian. Rampur Kitchen (1st Floor, India Mall, New Friends Colony Community Hall, 
The Waiter brought the Menu which won me over immediately. The Curry would be served in Half or Full Portions. Unbelievably Hector considered the Half to be Sufficient.
The Lamb Curry, for I know not what the Waiter brought in the end, had the Thickest Masala encountered in 
The Vegetable Biryani had to be decanted first. Cauliflower, Green Beans, Red Carrot and Paneer were mixed through the Rice. Wonderful – was Marg’s comment on the Biryani. What has happened, we go to 
Marg’s Butter Chicken was everything she likes in a Curry, still? Chicken Tikka Masala may have been invented in 
Lacha Paratha
Late this afternoon The Group visited 
Tonight is the penultimate Indian Dinner, the last Indian Buffet in 
The Lamb Shank was on-the-bone as is the norm, the Sauce the customary Shorva. The Lamb tasted like Boiled Ham, there was no Seasoning I could taste, where was the Spice? This was Terrible!
The Bhindi Masala rescued what was already a Disappointing Meal, Full of Flavour, Very Dry, an Excellent Dish!
