Homemade Butter Chicken, with a little help from Yadgar

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Hector

The new TV series presented by Madhur Jaffrey has inspired Hector to make another attempt at Butter Chicken.  The last time I followed an online recipe, the result was disappointing.  Butter Chicken served at Mother India’s Cafe is Marg’s favourite Curry, so the Recipient will be a Critic.  The Cooked Chicken was courtesy of Yadgar.

I trawled T’Internet once more and realised what I have concluded by watching Madhur Jaffrey’s Tour of Britain, as long as one gets the Basics right, everything else will fall into place. And so, Dear Reader, the Beginners Curry Recipe was as good as anywhere to start.

To the Onion, Garlic and Ginger I supplemented the Usual Spices with a few experimental selections form the Spice Cupboard: Amchour Powder, Methi Seeds and Dried Methi Leaves.

A very unhealthy portion of Butter was then added along with the Chicken.  The Chicken was then removed to prevent it being overcooked and the Masala allowed to cool.  A whole carton of Cream was then stirred in and the Chicken then added and brought back to the boil.  The Butter and Cream did not curdle, success.

Marg was Appreciative

The size of the Chicken Leg did put her off, she pretended she could not eat all this and so picked a bit off.  The bigger the leg, the bigger the bone!

The dish was very different from the Curry I would normally serve, the Butter was the obvious difference to even my normal Creamy Machi Masala.  I will make this again, with Chicken Fillet next time, whatever the Marinade on the Chicken I cannot accept it made all that difference. However, for this dish Chicken does feel right.

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A Yadgar Takeaway

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Hector

München in the morning, Musselburgh in the afternoon, driving home in the evening, it was time for Curry-Heute!

Marg announced that she would eat something else, Craig and Yvonne in the back of the car were strangely quiet, it would have to be a Takeaway for one.  The call was made to The Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP)   giving an hour’s notice. One Goshat Karahi – A Hector Portion and Vegetable Rice.  The latter would reheat better than the normal Chapattis, it is also some time since I enjoyed this excellent Accompaniment.

Suppers Ready

 Ahmed confirmed that I wanted to take my order away, it was called for and presented.  Now for a brainwave.  There is always Cooked Chicken on display under the counter – they have been calling me for years.  This was the Opperchancity, Marg will love what I have now planned for tomorrow…

Take a Look!

What other Curry Source in Glasgow could have prepared this dish much approved by Hector.  The Masala was minimal in the absolute, this was not the customary Plate of Soup served up by the majority.

The Reheat

The microwave took care of the Rice.  A dry frying pan seemed the best receptacle for the Goshat Karahi.  There was still sufficient moisture and the oil content in the Curry, also minimal was sufficient not to destroy the dish. Here we go…

Yadgar at Home

Basically I ended up with an exotic Biryani such was the exceptionally Dry result.  The flavours were there but maybe got lost a bit in the mass of Rice.

The Bill

£16.00.  This included two very large Chicken pieces for an attempt at Butter Chicken tomorrow.

Hector was hungry, every last morsel was consumed with ease.

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München – Indian Mango – My Name is Kunjappu, Jolly Kunjappu

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Hector

The 06.25 easyJet flight from Gatwick to München meant only one thing, there had to be Curry-Heute for Breakfast! There can also only be one venue, the truly superb Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstrasse 15, 80331, München).

Having dropped off our bags at the Hotel Royal we moseyed down towards Marienplatz and then to Marg’s favourite Coffee House the Piemonte. She had Death by Walnut Cake, Hector had the Hot Orgasm – Hot White Chocolate. München is a City of Indulgence, and some people only come for the Bier?

Entering Indian Mango around 13.00 we were warmly welcomed by Herr Battra, the Head Waiter, who today was also assisting with the cooking. He offered me his arm to touch, his hands were off limits at this time.

I will cook you something Special! – he said. Good! It is well over a year since I have seen this Chap, it was good to be remembered. The young waiter, who has been here some eighteen months, also acknowledged us.

Fische Chettinad is not on the current menu, but one knows to ask. Mein Host came over and suggested I try something with Tiger Prawns and Chicken. I had to decline (sorry, Ahmed – for Chicken, my time has not yet come…). Fische Chettinad it would be. Marg had swithered about a Starter but the Walnut Cake had taken its toll. A Cola Lite was her only temptation. Hector stuck to the standard Sparkling Water.

There were over a dozen Fellow Diners, with a Lunch Offer at €5.50 currently, people can be fed here most economically. Some were clearly regulars.  The place-mats have various quotations attributed to JK, none other than the owner himself.

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The Fische Chettinad was presented with a bowl of Basmati. As ever the quantity of (inclusive) Rice was double what a normal person could eat, and so I spooned out half to cover the plate. I did the same with the Curry and realised that the portion was massive.

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Fische Chettinad

There was no Masala in the Sauce sense, this was a truly thick Melange of Chopped Vegetables with a healthy volume of White Fish. The customary Red Chillies used in South Indian Cuisine were visible, here we go…

There was an aggressive aroma of Smoked Spice that Marg could sense across the table, she knew this was off her tolerance scale, she would not be sampling. The Spices had evidently been Dry Roasted to give the distinctive Chettinad-style flavours. The Red Chillies were doing their job and then some – there was a blast of Heat! This was not a Curry for the faint of heart.  The chopped Vegetables gave a gritty Texture, this was sheer joy!

I was starting the second half when a familiar person entered the premises, it was Mr. Jolly Kunjappu – owner of this establishment, Poet/Philospher and Musician. It took him a few moments to spot us and then he was unsure. I took out the trusty HTC and showed him a certain Website – his faced burst into a big smile – I thought I remembered you! Our last meeting was in July  2010 as part of Hector’s Hilpoltstein Happenstance. He was pleased that I had ordered the Chettinad and asked if I had tried the Lamb version, I assured him that I have been alternating on each visit. He is rightly proud of this creation, his Mother’s recipe, of course.

We were offered a Mango Liqueur after our meal, it was far too early for such a temptation.

The Bill

€22.30. The Curry was €13.90 which is the charge for the Special dishes, three soft drinks were added to this. Yes Hector had two glasses of Sparkling Water! Why?

The Aftermath

There was a fond farewell from the Herr Battra and Mr Jolly who saw us to the door. Can I offer you a Bottle of Wine to take to your Hotel? – he asked. Again we had to decline, the no liquids rule meant we could not take it home. Nor would consuming a Bottle of Wine be a good idea after what was planned for the rest of the day…

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Three Quarters of a Million Hits!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Hector

Thanks once again to all the readers of Curry-Heute.

This number of hits was never envisaged at the outset, one million hits by the third anniversary in April 2013?

Hector

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Hector Cooks a Fish ‘Machi’ Masala

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Hector

Madhur Jaffrey has a new series on TV, touring the UK and updating us on what passes for Curry. Suffice to say by the time the Lady from Skipton had her Fish in the Karahi, Hector was defrosting some Trout. The Fish Masala (check the other Recipes above too) is very easy to make, which is just as well, it is some six months since I last cooked a Curry. Time to chuck out all the Spices and start again too?

The Onions were cooked, well forever, before the remaining Herbs and Spices were added. I purchased some Cream this very day, I know my audience. Marg particularly enjoys the Full-Cream version of this simple Curry. The Masala was allowed to cool for ten minutes so as to prevent the Cream curdling when it was added, success. In goes the Fish just after the Chopped Coriander and ten minutes later, a perfect Fish Curry.

The nights are fair drawing in, perhaps the ritual cooking of Curry in the middle of the week may recommence, soon…

Has anyone noticed how close Curry-Heute.com is to the Three Quarters of a Million Hits?

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A Late Night at The Village

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Hector

The Wrong Restaurant

There was seventeen in the group from Glasgow through at The Staggs in Musselburgh. Dr. Rick enquired late afternoon where we having Curry-Heute, not if. With Lord Clive of Crawley a House-Guest for the weekend there would be three of us. On arrival back in our Metropolis Howard and Tracey bade farewell, but not for long. On hailing the taxi at Queen St. we were suddenly five headed towards the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Glasgow G5 8DZ). The Taxi Driver chose to ignore all directions south of the river and stopped further along Nelson St. directly outside The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8BA). It was written.

It was also after 22.00, a bit late for The Village who have traditionally closed early, however that was then. The New Village stays open later, it appears.  we had missed the mob.

Hector had the Half Kilo of Village Desi Korma on his mind but was distracted by the Village Lahori Karahi which for some reason was speaking Laal Lahori to the head. Desi Korma it would be. Clive inspired by the discussion took the Lahori Karahi option, also at the volume to guarantee satisfaction. Chapattis and Nan Bread of all varieties would accompany our selections.

Complementary Poppadoms and Onion Chutney would amuse us whilst we waited for the Chefs to work their magic.

Flat Battery

It had been a long day, the trusty HTC had been stretched beyond its limits. There was no further record taken of who ordered what, fortunately the camera was still functional so with some intuition I have allocated a normal portion of Lahori Karahi to Howard, Keema Aloo to Tracey, and a normal portion of Desi Korma to Dr. Rick. All dishes were Lamb, of course!

Knock-Knock-Knock!!!

There was a tap, or three, at the window, it was Marg. Who knocks once these days? Marg completed the six at the bench table and ordered a Mango Lassi, she had eaten already.

Jonathan meanwhile was waiting for a phone-call along at The Laurieston, fortunately his Rumbly-Tumbly motivated him to call Lord Clive, he was with us moments later. Now was it he who had the Keema Aloo? An extra chair was placed at the end of our table.

The Wrong Meal – by choice

Abdul, who may well be the longest serving member of staff brought the food. He placed a highly seductive Half Kilo on the table in front of me, it was mine. I had a taste, it was wonderful, it was definitely mine, except of course, it wasn’t. Clive ended up with the Desi Korma, he was impressed once again by this superb dish and was more than happy to eat My Other Curry.

I now have to rely on the Usual Suspects to add their comments and clarify their choice and offer their verdicts.

The Bread Baskets

This was the first experience to four of my fellow diners of the new Baskets. They do keep the Breads remarkably hot and fresh. I am sure Ahmed my Pakistan Curryspondent will have something to say on their origin and the proliferation of their usage in the Orient.

The Bill

£82.15. We had a mass of food, all were happy with what they eaten and the price paid.

The Aftermath

Kasif (Master Baig) and the Man from Sri Lanka remarked that since they opened the new premises I have been firstly on my own, then with Marg, subsequently the Two Doctors, and now as One-of-Seven. The Bus-load is the next challenge.

The Official Opening has yet to be held I am assured, here’s hoping…

And now for some updates from my fellow diners…hopefully…

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Glasgow – A Warm Welcome at Masala Twist

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Hector

though there was a worrying draught at the doorway…

As reported in August last year,  The Curry Leaf has changed to become Masala Twist (192-194 Byres Rd, Glasgow, G12 8SN). This is not a simple re-branding but a brand new operation. Hector was in no hurry to return to these premises after a disappointing experience under the previous moniker. However, when one gets a tip-off…   John contacted me midweek to inform me that he and his Curry Group had a good experience here  and that he in particular had enjoyed the Lamb Desi. If John recommends a dish it must be worthy of investigation.

I cannot recall the last time Marg and I had a Saturday lunch during term time. We were shown to the same table as on our last visit to these premises. With eight tables seating some twenty eight covers in the fore-room, one felt we were all squeezed in. The Buffet was at the rear of the narrow room opposite the bar. Every time the double doors opened there was a blast of cold air. I pitied those who had to sit at the table immediately in front of the door. (They need the German Door-Blanket.)

Meanwhile the larger upstairs room was evidently closed. The attraction for the majority was the good value Lunchtime Buffet at £6.95. This suited Marg, however the Waitress appeared to be taken off guard when I asked for the Main Menu. This was brought and then she offered me a Lunchtime Menu. I assured her I wished to try a Proper Curry.

A Wee Bit Confused…

A large bottle of Sparkling Water was not available. Marg was asked if she desired a large or small Soda and Lime. How big was large? This turned out to be a pint and so a small was ordered. This gave me the opportunity of asking for a pint of Soda instead. In the end two pints came, at least we were charged less for the one with Lime. At £2.50 for a Pint of Soda I think they are certainly making a profit, of em £2.50!

The Tandoori Roti were £1.65 each and so the Vegetable Paratha felt better value. This would turn out to be a good choice. However we had to go through some more confusion in placing the order. The Karahi Bhoona (without Capsicum) is what I would have ordered had John not planted the Desi seed. The Karahi was advertised as coming with an Abundance of Onion and Capsicum, why? My Pakistan Curryspondent assures me this Mushy Vegetable is not part of their Cuisine.

And so I had to ask if there was Capsicum in the Lamb Desi. She appeared not to understand that I desired none, perhaps I was going to get some added? The Vegetable Paratha was recorded as a Fish Dish. I was confused. The Vegetable Paratha was finally confirmed by a Chap, Raman made First Contact and came over to confirm No Capsicum. I did suggest they could add anything else in its place but this fell on deaf ears.

One Buffet, Two Diners

Morally when not having the Buffet one cannot sample anything the fellow diner has before them. And so I sat and watched Marg enjoy her Starters. Chicken Chat without the unnecessary Red Food Dye, Pakora, Onion Chutney… she thoroughly enjoyed what was on offer.

When my meal came, Marg got up to fetch her mains. There was nothing in the Buffet that I would have been impressed by, too many Chicken dishes and no doubt all at the bland end of the spectrum. As I tasted none of them I can only take Marg’s word that the dishes were fine.

The Main Event

The Lamb Desi was presented, a good sized portion. The very Tender Lamb was cut large, there would be more than enough to satisfy Hector this Saturday Lunchtime. The Masala was up to the level of expectation. Delightfully Thick and with a Fresh Herb visible throughout. The Salt content was perfection – Karrah! The Flavours of the melange were able to emerge, a very pleasing dish, perhaps on the verge of – Wow.  Marg took a sample and was shocked by the – Kick!  The Lamb Desi was way Spicier than what was served in the Buffet, I rest my case.  More Fresh Methi or Karela might have put it up there with the very best, but this was well above the average. One would hope that with greater familiarity they could tweak this dish to the tastes of the individual.

The Vegetable Paratha was not there just to be dipped, this was a treat, perhaps the best Paratha I have ever tasted. Normally a Stuffed Paratha features Potato only, this was Aloo and Mutter, Potatoes and Peas. The thickness of the Bread was significant and the too hot to touch factor made the start a tentative one. I nearly managed to eat all of it which is unheard of. The Vegetable content satisfied the Hector requirement for an Interesting Vegetable. At £3.50 this was a better way of including Vegetables than the £4.95 Sides.

The combination of Lamb Desi and Vegetable Paratha is one I would certainly recommend.

The Bill

£25.75. The Buffet was good value as my fellow diners would all agree.

The Aftermath

The Waitress had previously been given the thumbs up when she asked if I was enjoying my meal. She took time to share the celebration of the Vegetable Paratha, she is aware of how good this. The Calling Card was presented and the Website shown on the trusty HTC. Mein Host, Raman then came over and took time to tell us the saga of their arrival on Byres Rd. from a previous business on Sauchiehall St. They have two other premises: The Punjabi Tadka in East Kilbride and also a Spanish Tapas restaurant in the same town. There are plans to open another Masala Twist on Glasgow’s Hope St.

Raman showed an interest in the Curry-Heute Website and my Favourite Places in particular. He then presented me with a Loyalty Card which is valid here and at the Punjabi Tadka. Having had time to look at the Punjabi Tadka Website I have spotted enough interesting dishes to tempt me south. Punjabi cooking is what I have come to seek out most. With a 20% discount guaranteed (except December) this will cover the cost of diesel and another superb Vegetable Paratha.

Masala Twist is staffed by lovely people, the Menu has a few Interesting Variants.  Hector will be back!

2019 update

Today (18.12.2019) I passed Masala Twist and found the premises being redesigned inside and the signage gone.

Banta Wala – the new name for Masala Twist in Byres Road.

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Helensburgh – Curry Club – A Takeaway

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Hector

The Curry Club (2 Old Luss Rd, Helensburgh, G84 7BH) has been in operation as a Takeaway for some nine years the proprietor told me as I waited for my first ever meal from these premises. With the Akash closed (gone?) there is only one sit-in venue in Helensburgh, and having sampled the wares of No. 28 last month, Hector was determined to try something different. The only Lamb dishes on offer appeared to be Lamb Tikka and so I went for the Beef Karahi (without Capsicum) and Vegetable Rice as the Accompaniment.

The Bill.

£9.70. Time would tell if this was good value.

The Aftermath #1

The turbaned proprietor came off the phone as I finished my order and so I thought I would try and be engaging. He was up for it. We spent a very pleasant ten minutes discussing the lack of Curry in Helensburgh initially. The conversation widened out to Glasgow Curry, he had been at Yadgar last evening for Sweets. Hector was becoming a fan. The New Karahi Palace was also a place we had in common, expectations were being raised.  Ironically, the more famous neighbour did not rate a mention. He had worked as a newsagent in Lawrence St., Partick before becoming involved in the Catering Trade. Having run the County Hotel next door to his Curry Club Takeaway there has been great development. There was talk of plans to extend the Curry Club at the rear and open a seating area. He certainly knows everyone, well almost, Hari at the Punjabi Charing Cross drew a blank. The Calling Card was received with grace.

Meanwhile, back at Work… The Curry

It was Red and Wet. This did not endear itself to this commentator, but come on, it’s Curry! The Beef was plentiful and in large pieces, a very ample portion. The Masala desperately needed Salt, but at least there was more than decent Kick. As one would expect, the Beef and Masala felt like strangers who had just met in the plastic container. Why so Red?

The Vegetable Rice was excellent. With an abundance of Potato and Cauliflower this gave a decent alternative to the Beef. Eventually I realised that the only way I could finish the Rice would be to spoon on the excess Masala. In the end I was defeated, a pleasing sign.

The Aftermath #2

I spotted King Prawn Methi Gosht on the Menu as I waited. How this can be I know not, next time.

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High Noon at Yadgar

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Hector

 Tonight Dr. Stan and Hector ate for Scotland, and admittedly to excess

We arrived at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) at exactly 19.00, bang on the arranged time. As has become the norm, Shkoor, Mein Host, was texted and the request was placed 24 Hours in advance – to be fed. Shkoor replied immediately to ask – Do you require a Starter of any kind? … Oh, why not? was the reply.

The Ever-present Naveed greeted us as we entered, Ahmed immediately brought two Cans of Mango Rubicon and two Glasses. Moments later three still warm Poppadoms were placed before us. The generous Bowl of Rough-cut Onion Chutney was accompanied by Mango Chutney and two Dips. The Salad Plate arrived, how much more? This was the Prequel. It was Naveed who then brought out the plate of Masala Fish sat in Foil. The pieces of Scottish Haddock are baked in a blend of Spices which form a Crispy Topping on the beautifully cooked Fish. This is simply a joy to eat, having enjoyed it a few times now, how could we not accept the offer to serve it?

Ideally we could have done with an hour to let all this settle, alas that was not to be. There was time to note that no Menu was offered to any Diner at Yadgar this evening.  There was no discussion of any order.  Everyone must have arranged their meal in advance. It was a joy to see the array of dishes being brought from the Kitchen. But the greater joy was the realisation that the first Kilo of Goshat Karahi on-the-bone to appear from the Kitchen, would be ours.

We know what a Kilo looks like, this still looked like a Mountain. The Chaps were not finished yet. The truly magnificent Vegetable Curry which Mr. Anwar Sr. introduced to Hector earlier this year made another appearance. This was a Side? It was a Portion! Just the three Chapattis, somebody saw sense.

Here we go

This was Dr. Stan’s first encounter with the Vegetable Curry. It received a very loud Dr. Stan – Mmmmm – after the first taste. There was wild enthusiasm, on a Dr. Stan scale as more was appreciated. Hector and Dr. Stan raving about a Vegetable Curry? Who would have thought, however, as Regular Readers know this is Potato, Carrots and Peas taken to a new level.  The distinctive Yadgar flavours and a serious Kick.

The Goshat Karahi needs no introduction, if there is a finer Curry dish served in Glasgow I have yet to discover it. Eating this is like wrapping oneself in a Luxurious Duvet. Not over-Spiced, yet there is a sufficient Kick, from the exceptionally Thick Masala. The Masala has been of course prepared for the Hector-Palate hence its relative minimalism. The Glasgow Curry Flavour at its best. Sucking the Marrow from the occasional Hollow Bone adds another dimension to the flavour from the Lamb. The pile of Bones grew, the Lamb slowly disappeared, superb.

Shkoor made his customary appearance and immediately asked if we were being looked after. Moments before, Naveed had enquired if we needed anything else – Same again, was the ironic response.  Shkoor was willing to comply, aye right.  There lies madness.

In order to guarantee that I could do justice to the food before me, I abandoned the Chapatti. Dr. Stan was relentless and managed to make a good stab at the third Chapatti.

Eventually Shkoor was consulted – Permission to stop eating, Sir? The Debris was Bread and Bones, sheer indulgence. Shkoor suggested we should only order the Starter again when there is a Blue Moon.

Take another Look at This Wonderful Food

The Bill

£35.00 was asked for, significantly more was given.

The Aftermath

See you at the next Full Moon.  I was the The Gym today, another visit will be mandatory tomorrow.

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The Two Doctors and The Master Materialise at The Village

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Hector

Doesn’t Everyone have a Masters?

Hector arrived at The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8BA) some twenty minutes before the scheduled rendezvous of 17.30. Two Poppadoms and the Onion Chutney were presented to keep me amused whilst I waited. This was the second visit to The Village this week, just like old times. Dr. Stan and Dr. Rick were both early too and more Poppadoms and Chutney were immediately brought to the table, a good welcome.

Mein Host was challenged by Dr. Stan and Hector ordering off-Menu. The Laal Lahori has disappeared from the Menu but I have been assured that it can still be ordered, I did so by the Half-Kilo and on-the-bone. Dr. Stan could well be the first person on the planet to order a Half-Kilo of Village Lamb Desi Korma off-the-bone, again not on the Menu. Dr. Rick considered the standard portion of Village Lamb Desi Korma on-the-bone to be sufficient. Four Chapattis and two Tandoori Roti were the Accompaniments. Dr. Rick also requested a Jug of Salt Lassi – a brave man.

Once again the Restaurant was filling up nicely. The number of people present already would simply not have fitted into the previous premises. One can only imagine what business will be like here when Tradeston is redeveloped.

The Joy of the Half-Kilo

Half a Kilo of Curry may sound excessive to some. Regular Readers will know of the sense of disappointment that has been reported over the years when the eating of a Village Curry comes to a conclusion. Dr. Stan and I have even ordered an extra portion on occasion to extend the pleasure. Given that Bones feature in the dish, this is a significant part of the portion served. I still don’t know why the Lamb on-the-bone costs more than the Boneless. The satisfaction comes from eating a Wonderful Curry and knowing that when one reaches the end of the standard portion there is still that bit extra to go. Without a Starter, the Half-Kilo is still within the Comfort Zone.

Laal Lahori no more?

The Curry came, Hector’s Curry was quite simply not a Village Laal Lahori. This dish had a significant Tomato Content and a Flavour that was unique to The Village. What I was given was the Lamb Karahi, a dish I would welcome in any Restaurant. Perhaps the Chefs have forgotten what the Laal Lahori was all about – in a month? Or, is it that the new hand-held technological device used by the Waiters to record the order is not capable of coping with Off-Menu?

The Curry presented was of course a worthy offering. The Flavours from the Rich, Thick Masala remain wondrous. The Lamb was soooo tender, there was no cause for complaint. The new Chapatti Baskets were once again provided. Dr. Rick and I had both ordered a pair. The Chapatti Basket kept the spare Chapatti warm, it was delightfully fresh when called upon. A great system, why has nowhere else introduced this? One knew exactly where the Standard Portion would end and the Overtime begin. The only thing better than eating Curry is eating More Curry.

Dr. Stan with his off-the-bone Desi Korma did have a Feast. He did consider the possibility of this being excessive but then having seen him eat Breakfast in dozens of Hotels around Europe, there was little chance of defeat. This dish is well known to us both, we have eaten this regularly in the years we have dined at The Village. The Flavours were reported to be in place, however Dr. Stan was disappointed at the lack of Bight. Next time he will ask for it to be Spicier. The Roti and the Desi Korma were devoured, the avoidance of Rice also enables the true Joy of The Curry to be the Focus.

Tissue Time?

Dr. Rick considered the Spice level in his Desi Korma to be excellent, but then went on to realise that he had not been made to sweat. No Tissues required. He was surprised at the level of Sweetness (normally this Dish has a Citrus Flavour). He remarked that the Lamb fell off the bone and had clearly been cooked in the Masala with which it was presented – not just slapped together – was the eloquent verdict.  The Chapatti Basket was also pronounced a success.

The Bill

£59.95. The Bill revealed a 95p surcharge for having Lamb on-the-bone. This appeared four times, we had two on-the-bone Dishes, so OK they charge twice for the Half-Kilo. But the fourth? The Salt Lassi was charged at £6.95, ouch. This was a Pound more than the Menu suggested, but then Salt Lassi was not there as such. We convinced the Waiter that his Tip would be enhanced if he sorted – The Errors.

The Aftermath

The Laurieston Bar is just along the road. They have been selling Fyne Ales from Cask for the last year or so. This has become a regular Friday night rendezvous pint. When was Hector last out in Glasgow on a Friday night?

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