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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Chicken Tikka (M) (MU) (E)
£10.95Pepper Gravy (M) (S) (N)
£8.75Lamb (E)
£11.50Chicken Balti
£8.50Saag Paneer (M) (MU)
£7.95Chicken (E)
£10.95Aubergine Stir-Fry (G) (SY) (SP)
£7.95Masala dosa
£8.95Chicken Tikka Masala (M) (MU)
£9.25Paneer Butter Masala (M) (MU)
£8.95
Appetisers
Poppadom (Each)
Plain or spicy.£1.00Pickle
Mixed pickle, sweet mango, mint sauce and masala onions.£0.50
Soups
Sweet Corn Soup
Choice of vegetarian, chicken or prawn. Incredibly mild & creamy, this rich soup plays a perfect base to ingredients of your choice.£4.95Manchow Soup (G) (SY) (SP)
A hot broth combining the tastes of Manchuria & India with a choice of either vegetables or chicken.£4.25Rasam
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.£6.75Aubergine Stir-Fry (G) (SY) (SP)
Crispy aubergine stir-fried with peppers & onions with a light soy sauce dressing.£7.95Onion Bhaji
Potato and onions lightly spiced with fresh herbs in our own special batter.£5.75Crispy Bhajia
Sliced potato deep fried in gram flour batter consisting of freshly ground spices.£5.95Vegetable Samosa (3 Pieces) (G)
A selection of seasoned vegetables cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£3.50Paneer Pakora (M)
Cubes of Indian cheese deep fried in a unique batter with a combination of freshly ground spices.£5.95Vegetable Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) (G)
A selection of seasoned vegetables cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£3.50Crispy Mushrooms
Sliced mushroom deep fried in gram flour batter consisting of freshly ground spices.£5.50Shanghai 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
Mutton Rolls (2 Pieces) (G)
Pieces of tender lamb seasoned with potato and spices wrapped in breadcrumb pastry.£4.50Fish '65' (F) (E)
Piecees of fish marinated & fried in the spicy, yet delectable masala that had a secretive origin in Chennai.£6.95Chicken '65' (E)
Pieces of boneless chicken marinated & fried in the spicy, yet delactable masala that had a secretive origin in Chennai.£6.25Chicken Samosa (3 Pieces) (G)
Marinated pieces cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£3.75Lamb Samosa (3 Pieces) (G)
Pieces of lamb marinated in a selection of spices cooked in thin layers of crispy pastry.£4.50Chilly Egg (G) (E) (SY) (SP)
Boiled egg stir fried with chillies, peppers and garlic tossed in Santhi.£5.95Pepper 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.£6.75Mutto 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.£8.95Prawn Pakora (C)
Juicy prawns fried with a spice-filled batter to make crispy fritters.£8.25Prawn 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.
Saag 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.£8.95Ennai Kathrikai Kulambu
Rich aubergine curry prepard in a South Indian style with thebase of freshly ground spices.£8.50Soya 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.£8.50Paruppu 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.£7.25Paneer Tikka Masala (M) (MU)
Smoky flavoured Indian cheese cooked in a creamy curry sauce.£8.95Kondai 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.£7.75Vegetable Malabar (M)
Vegetables cooked in mild spices enriched with coconut using a traditiona recipe from the Malabarian Coast.£7.75Vendakkai 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.
Pepper 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.£8.50PopularMeen 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.£8.75Malabar (M)
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked in mild spices enriched in coconut using a traditional recipe from the Malabarian coast.£8.50Ceylon
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked in a spicy sauce with full-bodied flavour using Sri Lakan spices.£8.50Sothi (M)
Egg, fish or prawn cooked in mild spices enriched in coconut milk using traditional recipe from Sri Lanka.£7.95
Mains - Non-Vegetarian (Your Favourites)
Our curries can be made without dairy.
Chicken Balti
Cooked with exotic collection of fresh spices, herbs and special balti sauce to create thicker, rich and distinctive flavour.£8.50Chicken Tikka Masala (M) (MU)
Marinated chicken coked in a smoky, rich tomato curry sauce.£9.25Navarathana Korma (M)
Chicken, lamb or prawns in a delicately spiced sauce creamed in coconut milk.£8.50PopularButter Chicken (M) (MU)
Boneless chicken cooked in rich creamy sauce enriched with buttler & mild spices.£8.50Madras
Chicken, lamb or prawns cooked in a richly spiced recipe having plentiful proportions of garam spices based on a red, fiery sauce.£8.50Vindaloo
Chicken, lamb or prawns in a classic, hot and aromatic sauce cooked with vinegar.£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 Tikka (M) (MU) (E)
£10.95PopularChicken (E)
£10.95Lamb (E)
£11.50PopularPrawn (C) (E)
£11.95Paneer (M)
£10.50Vegetable
£9.50PopularKing Prawn (C) (E)
£13.95
Indian Breads
Garlic Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread flavoured with crushed garlic.£3.25Plain Naan (G) (M) (E)
Leavenedm richly flavoured bread with a soft and chewy crust.£2.50Peshwari Naan (G) (M) (E) (N)
Naan bread stuffed wheat bread with dry nuts, fruits and coconut powder.£3.95Parotta (G) (M)
Fluffy fried flat breads made from wheat flour.£2.95Kheema Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread stuffed with richly seasoned minced lamb.£3.95Cheese Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread stuffed with creamy cheese, with an option of fiery chillies.£3.25Garlic and Coriander Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread stuffed with garlic and coriander.£3.25Chapatti (G)
A dry, wheat-based flatbread which complements any curry.£1.50Tandoori Roti (G)
Tandoori oven-cooked rich flatbread.£2.50Tandoori Butter Roti (M) (G)
Tandoori oven-cooked rich flatbread enriched by extra butter.£2.95Butter Naan (G) (M) (E)
Naan bread luxuriously enriched with butter delivering a full-bodied flavour.£2.95Snathi's Special Naan (G) (M) (E) (N)
Sweet and spicy flatbread packed with secretive fillings.£4.25
Variety Rice
Pilau Rice (M)
A fragrant fried rice of Punjabi origin using a select blend of spices.£4.95Mushroom Rice
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with earthy mushrooms.£4.95Steamed Basmati Rice
Fluffy, long grained Indian rice cooked evenly. Perfect & plain.£3.50Ghee 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.£4.95Egg Rice (E)
Fluffy rice sauteed with addition of eggs.£4.95
Relishes & Sides
Chips
£3.95Raitha (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.£4.00Onion Salad
Sliced red onions with chilli and lemon, garnished with fresh coriander.£4.50Santhi'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
Diet Coke
£1.50Coca Cola
£1.50Coke zero
£1.50Pepsi
£1.507up
£1.50Sprite
£1.50
Santhi Street Food
KOTHU ROTI
Chicken Kothu
Chopped parotta combined with chicken, onion, egg and spices and cooked on a hot griddle.£10.99Mutton Kothu
Chopped parotta combined with lamb, onion, egg and spices and cooked on a hot griddle.£11.99Prawn 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.£13.99Chicken 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£6.95
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