About Santhi
Fancy a curry? Santhi is rated on Tripadvisor as one of Leicester’s top #100 restaurants. With a range of veggie & meat options, there is something for everyone. The chilli paneer is superb – fresh cottage cheese, stir-fried with chillies & garlic.
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Ceylon
£8.50Mutton Kothu
£11.99Chicken Kothu
£10.99Madras
£8.50Chicken (E)
£10.95Masala dosa
£8.95Prawn Pakora (C)
£8.25Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu
£8.50Lamb (E)
£11.50King Prawn (C) (E)
£13.95
Appetisers
Poppadom (Each)
Plain or spicy.£1.00Pickle
Mixed pickle, sweet mango, mint sauce and masala onions.£1.00
Soups
Manchow Soup (G) (SY) (SP)
A hot broth combining the tastes of Manchuria & India with a choice of either vegetables or chicken.£4.25Sweet Corn Soup
Choice of vegetarian, chicken or prawn. Incredibly mild & creamy, this rich soup plays a perfect base to ingredients of your choice.£4.95Rasam
Choice of vegetarian, chicken or prawn. Peppery, deeply flavoured soup with an elaborate spicy & sour taste. A traditional staple from South Indian kitchens.£4.25Hot & Sour Soup (G) (SY) (SP)
Choice of vegetarian, chicken or prawn. An oriental blend of spice & sour with shredded meat or vegetables. A gutsy & sharp Indo-Chinese classic.£4.25
Starter - Vegetarian
Chilly Paneer (M) (G) (SY) (SP)
Cottage cheese stir-fried with chillies, peppers & garlic tossed in a spicy soy sauce.£6.75Crispy Mushrooms
Sliced mushroom deep fried in gram flour batter consisting of freshly ground spices.£6.95Crispy Bhajia
Sliced potato deep fried in gram flour batter consisting of freshly ground spices.£6.45Aubergine Stir-Fry (G) (SY) (SP)
Crispy aubergine stir-fried with peppers & onions with a light soy sauce dressing.£7.95Vegetable Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) (G)
A selection of seasoned vegetables cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£4.50Onion Bhaji
Potato and onions lightly spiced with fresh herbs in our own special batter.£5.95Vegetable Samosa (3 Pieces) (G)
A selection of seasoned vegetables cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£4.50Paneer Pakora (M)
Cubes of Indian cheese deep fried in a unique batter with a combination of freshly ground spices.£6.75Shanghai Mogo
Cassava stir-fried with onions, peppers and garlic tossed in spicy Santhi's chilli sauce.£6.50Tandoori Mogo (M) (MU)
Cassava stir-fried with onions, peppers and garlic tossed in spicy tandoori sauce.£6.50
Starter - Non-Vegetarian
Chicken '65' (E)
Pieces of boneless chicken marinated & fried in the spicy, yet delactable masala that had a secretive origin in Chennai.£6.75Prawn Pakora (C)
Juicy prawns fried with a spice-filled batter to make crispy fritters.£8.25Mutton Rolls (2 Pieces) (G)
Pieces of tender lamb seasoned with potato and spices wrapped in breadcrumb pastry.£4.85Chicken Samosa (3 Pieces) (G)
Marinated pieces cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£4.95Lamb Samosa (3 Pieces) (G)
Pieces of lamb marinated in a selection of spices cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£4.99Chilly Egg (G) (E) (SY) (SP)
Boiled egg stir fried with chillies, peppers and garlic tossed in Santhi.£6.95Pepper Chicken (G) (SY) (SP)
Tender cubes of boneless chicken stir-fried with freshly ground black pepper and a variety spices.£6.75Chicken Tikka (M) (MU)
Tender boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, tandoori spices & cooked in the traditional tandoori oven.£7.50Mutto Chukka (S)
Succulent lamb cooked with diced onions, tomato and spices. A popular dish from South Indian.£8.25Lamb Chops (3 Pieces)
Succulent lamb chops marinated with traditional Indian spices and grilled to perfection.£8.95Fish '65' (F) (E)
Piecees of fish marinated & fried in the spicy, yet delectable masala that had a secretive origin in Chennai.£6.95Prawn 65 (C) (E)
juicy prawns marinated in spices & fried till crispy.£8.25King Prawn Masala (C)
King prawns marinated with fresh grated coconut, turmeric, lime juice, ginger and garlic paste.£9.95Chicken lollipop
Fried spicy marinated chicken niblets served with chilli sauce£8.25
Mains - Vegetarian
Our curries can be made without dairy.
Vegetable Malabar (M)
Vegetables cooked in mild spices enriched with coconut using a traditiona recipe from the Malabarian Coast.£7.75Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu
Rich aubergine curry prepard in a South Indian style with thebase of freshly ground spices.£8.50Paruppu Curry (South Indian Style Tarka Dhal) (M)
Yellow lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin and crushed coriander. Paruppu curry can also be made with Spinach. Available as a side dish.£7.25Kondai Kadalai Kulambu (South Indian Style Channa Masala) (M) (S)
Tender chick peas simmered in a light tomato masala sauce.£6.95Navarathana Korma (M) (MU)
Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich creamy sauce.£7.75Saag Paneer (M) (MU)
Indian cheese cooked with spinach and enriched spices.£7.95Paneer Butter Masala (M) (MU)
Indian cheese cooked in creamy rich tomato sauce enriched with butter & spices.£8.95Paneer Tikka Masala (M) (MU)
Smoky flavoured Indian cheese cooked in a creamy curry sauce.£8.95Soya Chunks (SY)
Pieces of soya cooked with madras, richly spiced recipe/ceylon a spicy sauce with full bodied flavour/chettinad (S) cooked in a bold fragrant aniseed sauce.£8.50Vendakkai Paal Curry
A mildly spiced, coconut milk based curry made with okra.£7.50
Mains - Non-Vegetarian (Our Chef's Specials)
Our curries can be made without dairy.
Ceylon
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked in a spicy sauce with full-bodied flavour using Sri Lakan spices.£8.50Malabar (M)
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked in mild spices enriched in coconut using a traditional recipe from the Malabarian coast.£8.50Meen Kulambu (F)
A sharp. yet subtle tanginess is the distinctive flavour that characteristics this fish curry with its perfect combination of tamarind, spices and tomato. A medium hot coconut and tamarind flavoured sout Indian fish curry. Choice of boneless tilapia, king fish with bones or squid.£8.75Sothi (M)
Egg, fish or prawn cooked in mild spices enriched in coconut milk using traditional recipe from Sri Lanka.£7.95Pepper Gravy (M) (S) (N)
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked with tangy black peppers as the main ingredient & grinded cashew nuts, harmonized by cream to create a perfect balanced medium curry sauce. Served mild, hot and extra hot.£8.75Chettinad (S)
Chicken, lamb or prawns in a bold ragrant aniseed-like sauce from an ancient, cosmopolitan trade centre.£8.50
Mains - Non-Vegetarian (Your Favourites)
Our curries can be made without dairy.
Madras
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked in a richly spiced recipe having plentiful proportions of garam spices based on a red, fiery sauce.£8.50Butter Chicken (M) (MU)
Boneless chicken cooked in rich creamy sauce enriched with buttler & mild spices.£8.50Chicken Tikka Masala (M) (MU)
Marinated chicken coked in a smoky, rich tomato curry sauce.£9.25Chicken Balti
Cooked with exotic collection of fresh spices, herbs and special balti sauce to create thicker, rich and distinctive flavour.£8.50Vindaloo
Chicken, lamb or prawns in a classic, hot and aromatic sauce cooked with vinegar.£8.50Navarathana Korma (M)
Chicken, lamb or prawns in a delicately spiced sauce creamed in coconut milk.£8.50
Biryani
Spicy fried rice bursting with the flavour of nearly every spice in the Indian repertoire. Carefully slow cooked over time to infuse each grain of rice with a punch of an ancient blend of spices that makes it unique & worthwhile. Served with raitha.
Chicken (E)
£10.95Chicken Tikka (M) (MU) (E)
£11.45PopularKing Prawn (C) (E)
£13.95Lamb (E)
£11.50Vegetable
£10.50Paneer (M)
£10.95Prawn (C) (E)
£11.95
Indian Breads
Chapatti (G)
A dry, wheat-based flatbread which complements any curry.£1.50Parotta (G) (M)
Fluffy fried flat breads made from wheat flour.£2.95Kheema Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread stuffed with richly seasoned minced lamb.£4.40Butter Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread luxuriously enriched with butter delivering a full-bodied flavour.£3.20Tandoori Roti (G)
Tandoori oven-cooked rich flatbread.£3.25Plain Naan (G) (M) (E)
Leavenedm richly flavoured bread with a soft and chewy crust.£2.75Tandoori Butter Roti (M) (G)
Tandoori oven-cooked rich flatbread enriched by extra butter.£3.50Garlic Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread flavoured with crushed garlic.£3.25Cheese Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread stuffed with creamy cheese, with an option of fiery chillies.£3.40Garlic and Coriander Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread stuffed with garlic and coriander.£3.70Peshwari Naan (G) (M) (E) (N)
Naan bread stuffed wheat bread with dry nuts, fruits and coconut powder.£4.40Snathi's Special Naan (G) (M) (E) (N)
Sweet and spicy flatbread packed with secretive fillings.£4.50
Variety Rice
Egg Rice (E)
Fluffy rice sauteed with addition of eggs.£4.95Steamed Basmati Rice
Fluffy, long grained Indian rice cooked evenly. Perfect & plain.£3.50Pilau Rice (M)
A fragrant fried rice of Punjabi origin using a select blend of spices.£4.95Ghee Rice (M) (N)
Basmati rice cooked with ghee, chopped onions & cashew nuts.£4.95Jeera Rice (MU) (S)
Basmati rice cooked & pan fried with cumin seeds.£4.95Mushroom Rice
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with earthy mushrooms.£5.50
Relishes & Sides
Chips
£4.95Onion Salad
Sliced red onions with chilli and lemon, garnished with fresh coriander.£4.50Raitha (M)
Piece of sweet carrot an cool cucumber soaked in yogurt.£2.50Yogurt (1 Cup) (M)
£1.99Mixed Salad
Slices of fresh tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions and carrots served upon a bed of fresh lettuce.£4.00Santhi's Salad (M)
A mixed salad of tomato, cucumber, lettuce, peppers, onions and green chillies sprinkled with crushed black pepper and a fresh lemon and haloumi cheese dressing.£4.95
Drinks
Coca Cola
£1.95Sprite
£1.95Diet Coke
£1.95Coke zero
£1.95Pepsi
£1.957up
£1.95
Santhi Street Food
KOTHU ROTI
Mutton Kothu
Chopped parotta combined with lamb, onion, egg and spices and cooked on a hot griddle.£11.99PopularChicken Kothu
Chopped parotta combined with chicken, onion, egg and spices and cooked on a hot griddle.£10.99PopularChicken devil
A famous Sri lankan devilled dish consisting of chicken stir fried and tossed with a fiery chilli and garlic sauce.A famous Sri lankan devilled dish consist of paneer or meat stir fried and tossed with a fiery chilli and garlic sauce, paneer and chicken£6.95PopularPrawn Kothu
Chopped parotta combined with prawn, onion, egg and spices and cooked on a hot griddle.£12.99King Prawn Kothu
Chopped parotta combined with king prawn, onion, egg and spices and cooked on a hot griddle.£13.99
South Indian
All dosas are served with samba (seasoned lentil soup) and a selection of home-made chutney.
Masala dosa
A rice based pancake with mildly flavoured turmeric, potatoes and onions.£8.95Cheese masala dosa
A rice based pancake topped with melted cheese, potatoes and onions.£9.25Mysore dosa
A rice based pancake with fiery mix of green and garlic chutney, flavoured potatoes and onion.£9.45Chicken dosa
A rice based pancake filled with spicy chicken masala and seasoned potatoes.£10.95Lamb dosa
A rice based pancake filled with spicy lamb masala and seasoned potatoes.£11.50Prawn dosa
A rice based pancake filled with spicy prawn masala and seasoned potatoes.£12.50
Fried rice
Any of these dishes can be made with noodles.
Vegetable
Refreshing fluffy rice with julienned oriental vegetables.£7.25Paneer
Julienne of exotic vegetables and paneer, sautéed with rice.£7.45Egg
Fluffy rice sautéed with eggs, onions, spring onions and an array of vegetables.£7.95Chicken
Poached chicken sautéed with rice, egg, spring onions with an array of vegetables.£9.75Prawn
Sweet, shelled prawn stir fried with steamed basmati rice.£9.75