Food & Drink: Hardeep's Hot Choice

Edinburgh has the castle. Edinburgh has the breathtaking architecture. And Edinburgh has the world's greatest festival. But when it comes to curry, Glasgow is the unimpeachable Scottish capital. So it's unsurprising that my favourite curry house in Edinburgh has its roots in Glasgow.

Mother India Cafe on Infirmary St is the sister restaurant of the Glasgow branch. It is the only Indian place I'd take my mum to for dinner, such is the quality of the food. It's an uncomplicated, uncluttered curry house. A handful of freshly cooked curries and breads are all served in the tapas style, so you're not tied down to one dish. It's the closest Scotland gets to home cooked, authentic Indian food – so much so that the owner, Muneer, did the catering for my wee brother's wedding.

The lamb padina and keema muttar are the stars of the menu, and Mother India is one of those rare Indian restaurants that does decent fish dishes; more than a big bit of fish dumped in a prepared sauce. Once you try the hearty, hale offering of Mother India you'll struggle to enjoy a Punjabi meal anywhere else (Other than my mum's house. Obviously).