Mela

Vegitarian Spiced Paneer

Ingredients

vegetable oil , for frying
400g paneer , cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp coriander seeds
knob of ginger , peeled and chopped
1 medium onion , chopped
4 large ripe tomatoes , chopped
1½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp clear … Read more

Add a touch of spice to your Easter

A wonderfully light menu for this spring.

Chicken tikka masala is a firm favourite!Of course if you dont want to cook just come down to the restaurant and we’ll do it for you so you can relax!

Spring rolls for spring

A great treat any time of the day! Vegetarian spring rolls

Ingredients
250 gms flour 
1 Egg 
salt
Water to make batter

Filling
2- 3 Carrots Grated)
1 cup leeks shredded and well washed (white section only)
1/2 tsp Ginger Minced
1/2 tsp Garlic Minced
100 gms Cabbage Shredded
50gms … Read more

Valentines

Our new Valentines Menu is out! £18.95 including a complimentary Valentines cocktail

Starters

Masala Lamb Lettuce

Sautéed lamb morsels in fragrant spices, garnished with
crushed almonds and crispy rice vermicelli. Served with a
fresh, minty, herbal lettuce salad

Or

Chicken wrapped in Pandan leaf
Soft and juicy cooked chicken pieces … Read more

February dining delights

Pop into Mela this month and if you order 3 main dishes, the 4th is free.That should warm up your February!

Sadly its not valid on Valentines night as we’ll be fully booked.

If you haven’t booked yet, get all romantic this morning and give us a call!… Read more

Home-Made Pakoras!

Here’s the recipe for some traditional pakoras, delicious!

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

450g/1lb Boneless Chicken Breast
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 teasp Garlic Paste
1 teasp Ginger Paste
2 Green Chilies, ground
½ teasp Ground Turmeric
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 teasp salt
1 teasp Ground Coriander
Oil for deep … Read more

Prawn Pathia

A novel, rich curry for you to try at home. Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Large Onions, sliced

4 tbsp Vegetable Oil

50g/2oz Coarse Grade Desiccated Coconut

1 teasp Chilli Powder… Read more

Something to try at home.. Mango Kadhi

Try this delightful accompaniment to rice – it’s sweet and sour with roasted spices. Absolutely gorgeous!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 large Mango peeled and cut into bite size pieces
Cup of water
Buttermilk – 3 cups (made by mixing 2 cups well beaten yogurt and 1 cup water)… Read more

British Curry Awards – nominations open

British Curry Awards 2011 has been launched with the nomination process  now open for customers to nominate their favourite spice restaurant.

Why not nominate Mela? Click here for the form

The event, the 7th annual awards and regarded as the Oscar’s of the curry industry, will take place on Monday … Read more

Summer Menu: Coming Soon

Summer menu coming soon! We’re just putting the finishing touches to our wonderful summer menu so be sure to check back soon to have a look.… Read more