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Recommended Meals – March

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Here in Edinburgh, March is upon us and Spring is just around the corner so let’s hope it is time to start looking forward to some warmer weather across our beautiful capital city. This month’s meal is a medley of tastes with king prawns, lamb, paneer cheese all complementing each other perfectly.

Starter – King Prawn Butterfly

Served with a fresh salad and sauce, the star of this dish is the monstrous king prawn in a rich herb and spice crust that has been quickly deep fried to ensure the flavour can’t escape.

Main – Harrey Masaley Ka Gosht

The best way to describe this dish is hot and fresh (well – maybe medium hot)! Tender pieces of lamb are cooked in a sauce of mint and coriander as well as our chef’s special selection of spices. Heat is given to the dish by the piquancy of green peppers and sharpness of spring onion. Something a little bit different – and very very special.

Side Dish – Sag Paneer

Sag Paneer combines the rich flavour of spinach with the freshness of Indian paneer cheese made to a true Asian recipe.

Rice – Jeera Rice

Our recommended rice dish is the delight of Jeera Rice which combines the flavour of perfectly cooked basmati rice with the beautiful warming flavour of cumin.

Bread – Tandoori Roti

Finally – to let you mop it all up, Tandoori roti (or two) – a lovely unleavened bread made with whole wheat flour and fired in the tandoor. It is served to you still piping hot from the oven and ready to be devoured.

Britannia Spice Charity Fashion Show

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

On Sunday 6 March, our Britannia Spice restaurant is turning into a catwalk as we host a Charity Fashion Show. Between 2pm and 5pm in the afternoon we are doing something a bit special as we host an X-Factor style show where anyone over the age of 18 can come and try their hand at modelling. There will be a wide range of clothes available with both an Eastern and Western theme – so prepare to glam up and create a fantastic impression.

This event is one of a number of heats which will lead to a final in Leicester this June where one person will be chosen as the number one model. All funds raised will be split between Alzheimer Scotland & Leicester charities, LOROS & Prostaid.

Please come along and support this fantastic event – there will be hot food, snacks, and a raffle with some fantastic prizes and it’s all for a great cause.

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Valentine’s Day Delights

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

We’re already midway through January – Christmas is almost forgotten – and the next important date in the calendar is starting to loom! This year the 14th of February is a Monday – so what better start to the week than treating the special person in your life to a very special night out.

Our chef and kitchen team at Britannia Spice Indian Restaurant have come up with a very special set Valentine’s Day menu. Whether you are coming for a first date or to celebrate having been together for years, Valentines Day is one to celebrate and our range of curries will ensure that you are able to relax and do so. Not only will we take care of the catering – but we’ll also provide your guest with a beautiful red rose to make the occasion.

Tables are going fast – so give us a call on 0131 555 2255 and make your booking – we look forward to entertaining you with our menu inspired by the best and most romantic from the far East.

View our special Valentine’s Day menu

Recommended Meals – January

Monday, January 17th, 2011

This month’s recommended meal contains a wide range of flavours, textures and is just that little bit different. The meal starts with a bit of spice from the starter, before soothing all the heat away with a rich flavoursome curry and side dishes.

Starter – Macher Bhorta

Here is a starter to get you going. Beautiful fish,onions and mushrooms are cooked with the heat of chilli and coriander. A perfect curried starter.

Main – Shahi Chicken

This is a chicken dish we can pretty much guarantee you won’t have tried before. The beautiful mild cashew nut and cream sauce is lifted by the addition of rose water to create a unique and fantastic taste.

Side Dishes – Jeera Aloo

Jeera Aloo is similar to the ever classic Sag Aloo – but without the spinach.

Rice – Mushroom Pilau

The mushroom in the rice brings back the memory of the spicy starter but like the main curry there is no spice heat here.

Bread – Peshwari Nan

The final part of this meal is the deservedly popular Peshwari Nan stuffed full of beautiful nuts and raisins.

Britannia Spice House Wine

Monday, January 17th, 2011

One of the great traditions of the UK seems to be combining curry with lots and lots of lager – but trust us – there are better options available! This week we’re going to tell you about the opportunity to treat yourself to try something a bit different. Next time you are enjoying a great curry at the Britannia Spice – why not try one of our glasses of house wine. For those of you who already know the joy of a glass of wine with your curry – then trust us – our house wines are perfect to enjoy with your meal.

We have 2 great house wines – so whether you fancy a full bodied flavoursome red Beaujolais to soothe a spicy dish, or a fruity white to enjoy with a milder dish – our choices will delight. The Britannia Spice selected house wines are available by the bottle or the glass – and at only £11.50 a bottle they are almost as hard to resist as our food.

So next time you come and see us – why not combine a great curry with a great wine for the perfect evening.

Valentine’s Day – Now taking bookings

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

We are now taking bookings for Valentine’s Day which falls on a Monday this year.

Call us now on 0131 555 2255 to book a table and to discuss any special requirements.  A complimentary rose will be provided for the lady of course!

View our special Valentine’s Day menu

Group Bookings – 20% Discount!

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

To celebrate the start of 2011, Edinburgh’s finest Indian restaurant is asking you to join in the ongoing January festivities by offering a fantastic discount for your group bookings.

20% off for 20!

For groups of 20 people or over – Britannia Spice will offer a discount of 20% of your total food bill.

What could be better than getting you and at least 19 of your friends and family out for a very special evening of fantastic curry, and get money off the bill – it’s almost like getting the food for 4 of them free!

We guarantee that whatever your party is to celebrate – your guests will be enjoying the greatest Indian food in the city.

Please Note

  • No other discounts apply and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
  • Discount applies to food only.

2 course set meal offer for only £11.95!

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Start off 2011 with our great special offer – a 2 course meal for only £11.95 per person!

This popular offer is available Sunday to Thursday and is back until the end of February 2011. It includes a Starter, Main Course with Pilau Rice and Plain Naan Bread.

Please Note

  • Bookings must be made in advance to qualify for this offer.  Please call 0131 555 2255 to make a booking.
  • No other discount applies.
  • A minimum of 2 people are required for the booking.
  • Available Sunday – Thursday.
  • Main courses over the value of £11.95 are not included.
  • Valid until 30 November 2010 and then from 1 January 2011 to 28 February 2011.

Outside Catering Services from Britannia Spice

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

Have you got a special occasion coming up in Edinburgh? Whether it is a garden party, a wedding party or any form of celebration have you ever thought about treating your guests to a fantastic Indian Banquet? At Britannia Spice we have a restaurant that can cater for a party of up to 150 people, but maybe you don’t know that we are very experienced in catering for external events too.

Outside Catering for 500 people?

We can provide external catering for anything from 30 to 500 people, including all food, drinks, cutlery, crockery, linen and staff as required. We have experience of events ranging from finger buffets of delightful pakoras, samosas and more to sit down banquets with a wide range of different courses and dishes so whatever it is you are looking for, we can assist.

A day to remember

When considering food for special occasions it is always good to have something memorable and that is exactly the service that Britannia Spice will bring to your event. Our manager, Wali, will be delighted to help you with your own unique requirements, and will ensure that you have peace of mind that the catering is one thing that you need not worry about on your special day. The fact that you are ordering food from Edinburgh’s best Indian Restaurant means that your guests are sure to be delighted too.

Give us a call on 0131 555 2255 or 07894 910 099 and ask for Wali – let’s start planning your perfect event.

Curry Master Class Nights

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

One of the great things about going out for food is enjoying a dish that has been created by a really skilled chef. Whilst it is all well and good sitting at a table and getting served do you ever wonder what goes on behind those kitchen doors? Wouldn’t it be fascinating to see how your food has been made (and maybe even pick up a few tips to try at home)?

At Britannia Spice we have planned a special treat for January. From Sunday to Thursdays, we will be offering a very special evening where you can watch and learn as your meal is prepared in front of your eyes by our award winning chef. If you wish to take part you can – just ask.

As you can imagine – for an event like this we ask that you book in advance – and when you do we can discuss your specific requirements for the evening. This special event serves a 2 course meal and is for a minimum of 4 people per booking – Vegetarian for £20 per person and Non-Vegetarian for £25 per person.

So to get your New Year moving with some new cooking skills and give us a call on 0131 555 2255.