The monthly visit to The Staggs in Musselburgh tends to conclude with a Curry at the New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). This evening Hector would dine alone. Three Chaps were finishing Portions of Pizza as I took my seat. Ayaz was behind the Counter, Chef Rasheed was in his Spot, and Shan was waiting to deliver an order.
The Curry would have come, however, today I fancied upping the order to the Half-Kilo. This may well be my Standard from now on. What is better than eating Quality Curry? More.
A New Young Chap brought the Modest Salad and a Jug of Water.
The Lamb Karahi was presented in a Huge Karahi which was too hot to touch. The Oil at the base was sizzling. Topped with Fresh Green Chillies, Coriander and Ginger Strips, this remains one of the Best Curry Dishes served in the City of Glasgow. The Bone content means that the Half Kilo is not excessive. A Single Chapatti accompanied the Curry, a second was brought a few minutes later, both Piping Hot.
On the last visit the Quality was off the scale, no way could that be matched. Whilst tonight’s Curry was Wonderful it did not have the Intensity of last time. One knows what Rasheed is capable of producing.
Another Solo Diner took the table beside me. I had to ask Ayaz what he was having. Mince. The Keema presented here looked decidedly different from the Norm. Conversation was inevitable. I recommended he try Cafe Reeshah whose Keema Mutter I hold in the highest regard.
The Bill
£14.40. As I paid, a Chap was also paying for a Sixteen Inch Pizza.
The Aftermath
Ayaz asked if I liked Pizza. He insists that I try it next time. I hope he forgets.
The Vote for Scottish Independence is looming. All the Staff at The New Karahi Palace will be voting – Yes. On reaching home, Sky News revealed a Poll with – Yes – ahead for the First Time.
Squeaky Bum Time approaches.
It is two months shy of two years since the last visit to The Shenaz (17 Granville Street, Glasgow, G3 7EE). I bet the next two years pass more slowly.
Parathas would accompany. For a moment I considered the Keema Paratha but spotted the Garlic, never had this. Kenny followed the lead, Dr. Stan stayed Plain. Dr. Stan suggested a share of Rice. The Special Rice contained …. which Kenny announced he detests. What Curry Blog has he been reading? Hector had to announce the order to the Waiter who I recognised from last time. The Staff were plentiful, no problems with Service here.
No Poppadoms or Dips came. Of course we hadn’t ordered them, what difference would that make? The Shenaz Custom of serving Onion, Tomato, Coconut and Pineapple with the Mains continues.
Some of the Meat was so Soft it had evidently been in the Curry Pot for some time, fortunately there was some that did require a chew. Studying the Columnar Structure of the Beef, here is evidence that only Beef has this. How many times have I questioned the veracity of Lamb?
She brings the rain, it feels like spring
This evening’s Curry at the 
though the Photographic Integrity was maintained. The Curry Camera was restored two days ago, alas, it has acquired a new problem (in transit?) and will have to be sent back to the camera hospital. Photographs are possible, just…
The Mint Coriander Masala was described by Jamie: – It was Hot, I could taste the Mint, it wasn’t overpowering, an Excellent Curry. Having tasted everything else on the table, it was as good.
Arriving First, Hector advised Khalid that we would be Five today. The table had been set for Four in the middle of the room, I was invited to take the large double table at the rear of the Dining Room. Saeed stated that another Half Kilo was not a problem, they had prepared a large batch as Three Further Diners were due at 18.00 to enjoy this Remarkable Creation. We agreed to give Stewart the choice.
Saeed brought out a Large Karahi with a plate of Chapattis to accompany. A Smaller Karahi and more Chapattis appeared moments later.
Mags – The Spice was amazing, better than the White Karahi.
There was a Spintaneous call for Ale at The Sir Howard Young (sic). How we stayed so long is unfathomable such was the dreadful array of Ale on offer. The call for Curry-Heute was less than Spontaneous, it was written. 
Ashgar and Irfan as ever were determined to make the visit as memorable as possible. The Menu was waived by Jamie #2 and Steve who followed the Hector Lead – Bring us the Best Lamb Curry you can. Only Dried Methi was available.
Some ordered Yellow Fizz, Hector stuck to the Sparkling Water.
The Aloo Paratha was better than anything that has come Hector’s way of late. I still hanker over more Flakiness. This was Very Good. It was only towards the end of the session that Hector spotted the significance of the other Paratha on the table. A Keema Paratha, whose interior revealed Discrete Mince Pieces, not the slab of Donner-like Meat that too many present. This will have to be explored further, next visit.
Ashgar showed Hector an Advert which they place periodically in a Local Publication. The number of offers available is now extensive. Friday and Saturday are the only days when the a la Carte Prices apply, for the rest of the week one can dine a la carte but enjoy significant savings. Look how little we were charged this evening. As always, any Curry Dish one can describe, the 
The Lady may have more to say…
Whilst Hector &Co spent the afternoon in Paisley, the rest of – The Company – were at a different Venue from our Norm. The Vale, at Queen St. Station, had publicised the availability of Oakham’s Green Devil, the Ale of The Moment. Robin, Jonathan, Howard and Hector decided we had better go and help The Others finish the Cask. Mission accomplished it was time for Curry-Heute.
A Upstairs Party of Eighteen were departing as we arrived, it is good to see this Venue attracting numbers, they deserve it such is the Outstanding Quality of the Fayre. A Couple were also finishing in the Downstairs Café area where we took our seats.
This is the Best Aloo Gosht I’ve ever had.
With Phone already in-hand, The Köln-Bonn Flughafen Ping drew my attention to incoming email. Incoming does not normally distract The Hector from his Curry, however, the name…
Lamb on-the-bone. Wonderful, Outstanding, The Flavours, The Ginger Strips, The Tender Lamb, The Spice, The Minimal Masala, The Fresh Chillies, The Oil, The Flavours – again, The Kick was Unforgiving. There was Satisfaction mixed with Sadness at the end. I should really consider ordering Karahi Gosht by the Half Kilo as my Standard Portion.
An early start was decreed today, an Opperchancity for Breakfast at Babu Bombay Street Kitchen (186 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 4RU). Arriving after 11.00, Hector hoped the Lunchtime Menu would be available, alas not, Noon. Last time I was told 11.00.
The Wrap made me pause monetarily. I do not have a huge amount of experience tackling Food served in this manner. A Bit of disassembly felt necessary, then the devouring began. As I have written previously, this redefines Beacon and Egg. The Quantity is Perfect for this time of day. Coriander for Breakfast, what a Tasty Way to start the day.
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Entering just after 17.00, I was pleased to see a Couple in front of me being greeted so warmly, there were embraces. Hector misses Hassan from 
The Smiling Waiter brought some Broken Poppadoms and Three Dips. Complimentary, as they should be. I sampled little of the Lime Pickle so as not to contaminate the Palate for the imminent Achari.
The Paratha was Halved, better than Quartered, but still – why? It was not as Flaky as is the Hector Standard. Too Doughy. Worth the price? No, Disappointing.
So the Website says. 
The Pakora arrived First, Eight Pieces for £3.85, Twice the value witnessed of late in Angus/Aberdeenshire. The Pakora was remarkably Fresh, Hector restricted his intake to Two Pieces as this was Marg’s selection. We were halfway through the Pakora when the remainder of the Dishes were brought out.
The Mince Palak Methi lacked Seasoning and would have benefited from more Methi. Keema Mutter is part of Hector’s staple diet, this disappointed. 
