Suruchi Restaurant, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: Menu - Authentic Indian Recipes in Authentic Indian Surroundings. 

SURUCHI
RESTAURANT

14a Nicolson Street (Opposite Festival Theatre), Edinburgh, EH8 9DH, Scotland, UK.

Tel: (+44)(0)131 556 6583
Fax: (+44)(0)131 622 7227
E-mail: SuruchiRes@aol.com

MENU

Exotic Starters

	POPADUMS	50p
	North Indian plain or spiced.
	PAKORA	£2.95p
	Mixed vegetable fritters served with salad and sauce.
	PANIR PAKORA	£3.50p
	Indian cottage cheese fritters served with salad and sauce.
	BONDA	£2.95p
	South Indian fried potato dumplings with raisins, curry leaf and mustard seeds in gram flour batter DAL VADA.
	ALOO TIKI	£2.95p
	Potatoes, fresh coriander and mixed nuts with a gram flour coating.
	SAMOSA	£2.95p
	A light pastry with mixed vegetable stuffing served with a special coriander chutney.
	SIMLA CHAAT*	£3.50p
	An interesting combination of chick peas, potatoes, cucumber, coriander and bananas, topped with tangy sauce and spices.
	PAPDI CHAAT	£3.50p
	Crunchy mix of potatoes, yogurt and crispy pooris topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce. *CHAAT in Hindi means a tangy combination, usually crunchy, of different vegetables, fruits, lentils, herbs and spices.
	CHICKEN KEBAB	£3.95p
	An attractive starter with chicken cubes marinated in medium spices, skewered and barbecued in the tandoor.
	LAMB KEBAB	£3.95p
	As above, but with lamb.
	SHEEK KEBAB	£3.95p
	Spicy mince kebabs grilled on skewers.
	SURUCHI ASSORTED KEBAB	£4.50p
	A feast for kebab lovers, with chicken, mince and lamb.

Exotic MAIN COURSES

CHICKEN/LAMB JALFREZIE	£7.50p
Chicken cubes with fresh green chilli, green peppers and fresh coriander, garnished with a touch of ginger. Fairly spicy and hot.
CHILLI GARLIC CHICKEN	£7.50p
Steam cooked chicken in a hot chilli- garlic sauce, garnished with fresh coriander. Hot and very spicy.
CHICKEN/LAMB ISHTOO		£7.50p
Ishtoo is a colloquial Indian term for stew. This mild chicken curry is cooked on a slow fire to get the right succulence and texture. Mild, smooth and rich.
CHICKEN/LAMB SHAKUTI		£7.50p
Chicken cooked to a traditional Goan recipe using coconut, poppy seeds, nutmeg and red chillis to make it a fragrant and well flavoured medium curry.
NIRVANA		£7.50p
A refreshing curry with ultimate flavours: chicken cooked with lemon grass, mustard seeds, curry leaves, lemon and creamed coconut.
CHEF'S SPECIAL OF THE DAY		£7.50p

MAIN COURSES FROM THE

Grill Room

	CHICKEN/LAMB TIKKA	£7.50p
	Fresh chicken or lamb marinated in spices and barbecued in the tandoor. Served with salad and a delicious sauce.
	CHICKEN/LAMB TIKKA MASSALAM	£7.50p
	Chicken or lamb kebab in yogurt, lime juice and spices in a rich and creamy tandoori sauce.
	TANDOORI KING PRAWNS	£10.95p
	Succulent large king prawns marinated in yogurt with delicate herbs and spices in a lemony sauce, then grilled in the tandoor. Served with salad and special sauce.
	TANDOORI KING PRAWN MASSALAM	£10.95p
	Succulent king prawns cooked with yogurt and fresh lemon in mild creamy sauce.
	TANDOORI KING PRAWN JALFREZIE	£10.95p

FROM OUR North Indian KITCHEN

(Vegetarian)

	Our North Indian kitchen brings to you a variety of dishes - each one is cooked in a different sauce and has a totally different combination of spices. Contrary to popular belief, we have no such thing as a curry paste. Each dish has its own precious list of ingredients and its own special method of cooking.
	KUMBHI NARIAL	£6.50p
	Fresh mushrooms, coconut and coriander make a very refreshing combination. This is a mild, smooth and creamy dish from the foothills of the Himalayas.
	MATAR PANIR	£6.50p
	A classic North Indian dish. Cubes of home made cottage cheese cooked with peas. Well spiced and rich.
	NAVRATAN CURRY	£6.50p
	Mixed vegetables and fruits cooked in a piquant sauce. Very mild and creamy. Chef's speciality.
	BAINGAN BHARTA	£6.50p
	Smoked aubergines cooked to a traditional Bengali recipe.
	ALOO GOL MORICH	£6.50p
	Made to a classic Bengali recipe. Potatoes and green peppers cooked with fresh green chillis. Hot to taste.
	CHANA MASALA	£6.50p
	Spicy chick peas cooked with tangy pomegranate seeds. A treat for the tastebuds.
	CHEF'S SPECIAL	£6.50p

NORTH AND SOUTH

Indian Side Dishes

	UPPERI	£3.50p
	Cabbage with coconut. This dish comes from Kerala, the spice coast of India.
	PORIYAL	£3.50p
	Mixed vegetables stir fried with coconut. Aromatic and mild.
	DAL TARKA	£3.95p
	Freshly made whole lentils with garlic, onions and spices.
	GAJAR GOBI	£3.50p
	Shredded cabbage and carrots, stir-fried in mustard seeds. A crunchy combination.
	RAITA	£1.95p
	A cooling yogurt chutney made with cucumber, carrots and fresh coriander.

Suruchi's

RICE & BREAD SELECTION

	Although a large variety of rice types can be used in Indian cooking, Suruchi uses only the best known - Basmati (literally meaning the fragrant one).
	BOILED RICE	£2.00p
	COCONUT RICE	£2.95p
	A South Indian recipe with coconut and cashew nuts.
	JEERA PULAO	£2.50p
	SPECIAL FRIED RICE	£2.95p
	MUSHROOM FRIED RICE	£2.95p
	POORI	60p
	PESHAWARI NAN	£2.95p
	PARATHA	£2.00p
	TANDOORI ROTI	95p
	ALOO PARATHA	£2.95p
	NAN	£2.00p
	GARLIC NAN	£2.50p
	CORIANDER PARATHA	£2.95p

Sweets

	KULFI	£3.00p
	Traditional Indian ice cream available in two flavours: malai and mango.
	KHEER	£3.00p
	Rice pudding usually made on auspicious occasions with nuts, raisins and saffron.
	LEMON/ORANGE SORBET	£3.00p
	KERALA BANANA FRITTER	£3.50p
	With coconut stuffing.

Exotic  INDIAN  DRINKS

	Lassi is a traditional North Indian drink made from yogurt, some spices and crushed ice. It is light, thirst-quenching and refreshing.
	SALTY, SWEET or MANGO LASSI	£1.75p

Teas  and  Coffees

	Some of the finest teas in the world come from India and Bangladesh. Our selection of teas make ideal and relaxing after dinner drinks.
	ASSAM, LEMON, DARJEELING, EARL GREY and HIGH GROWN CEYLON	95p
	SPICED MASALA TEA	£1.50p
	COFFEE	95p
	ALL LIQUEUR COFFEES	£2.75p

Drinks

	LAGER (pint)	£2.25p
	LAGER (half pint)	£1.25p
	COBRA INDIAN LAGER	£2.25p
	BECKS	£2.25p
	BUDWEISER	£2.25p
	SPIRITS	£1.70p
	BRANDY	£1.95p
	PORT	£1.75p
	MALT WHISKY	£2.25p
	SOFT DRINKS	95p