Mother’s Day at The Clay Oven

Sunday 14th March is a day for your Mother to put her feet up and relax. Whether you have a perfect day planned – or are rushing out last minute to pick up a card and some flowers – we all have to do something to thank her for everything.

Here at The Clay Oven – we can offer the perfect meal to make her feel special – whether you bring her along to our ever busy Sunday Buffet, come for a quiet meal in the evening – or order some of our great food to eat at home, we guarantee not to disappoint.

If you’d like to come and join us, you’re not alone. We’re getting busy – so give us a call on 0131 447 9724 and we’ll help you give your Mother a meal to remember.

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All-day Sunday Buffet

Our all day Sunday buffet started on Sunday the 7th of February – and was really popular – many thanks to those of you who came along!  We’ll be continuing to offer this Sunday treat – and if you’re worried about getting bored of the same old dishes – don’t worry, we’ll be keeping things exciting and offering different dishes every single week.

If you’re wondering what sort of things we’ll be cooking – here’s a sample of the menu for you

Starters

  • Sabzi Pakora – mixed vegetable with gram flour and deep fried.
  • Chicken Wings – lovely spiced chicken wings – finger food at it’s best
  • Chana Puri – chick peas in spicy gravy served with puffed break – you have to taste this treat.

Mains – Meat

  • Chicken Tikka Massallam – everyone knows this one – and we think our version is pretty special
  • Chicken Korma – a lightly spiced creamy chicken curry
  • Chicken Jalfrezie – a hotter chicken dish – really tasty
  • Alo Gosht – Lovely lamb and spiced potatoes.

Main Veg

  • Alo Gobi Massallam – Wholesome spiced potato and cauliflower in a classic Indian gravy
  • Sag Daal – Spinach and lentils in a curry sauce – ideal on its own or as a side dish.
  • Mixed Vegetable Bhaji – a range of mixed vegetables with selected spices.

Bread

  • Nan (plain) – freshly cooked with the taste of the tandoor.

Rice

  • Pilau Rice – the classic flavoured rice

Chutney/Sauces

There will be a range of sauces to enjoy with you food – including chilli Sauce, lovely yoghurty Mint Sauce and some lively spiced onions

Refreshments/Dessert

  • Tea/Coffee – whichever you fancy!
  • Ice Cream – to refresh you after your meal (if you still have room!)

Book Now

As we say – the buffet is popular – so please call us on 0131 447 9724 and book yourself a seat at our table.

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Super Starters to kick off your meal in style

For you meat eaters!

King Prawn Butterfly

Lovely King prawns – opened up and battered before being shallow fried to seal in the lovely fresh taste and keep them light.  Accompanied by a superb minty sauce – a refreshing way to start your meal.

Assorted Kebab Selection

A range of our finest kebabs including the classic yoghurt marinaded Chicken Tikka and Lamb Tikka.  Also included is a more unusal – and superbly tasty Fish Kebab.  The final complement to this dish is a divine Sabzi Pakora.

Chicken Puri

One of the great starters.   Lovely pieces of chicken in a light sauce with fresh coriander to give a bit of warmth and served with fantastic freshly cooked puffed bread to soak up the all the flavour.

For Non-Meaties

Sabzi Pakora (Sabzi = Vegetable)

Sabzi means vegetable – and these deep fried balls of gram flour include a fantastic tasty mix of vegetables and spices.  Served with a special sauce for dipping into this is a classic.

Stuffed Jalapenos

If we suggested these half Jalapenos peppers stuffed with cream cheese coated with bread crumbs you might expect them to be a red hot start.  We can assure you – they aren’t as spicy as you may expect – and far more tasty than you could hope!

Aloo Chatt

Fantastic dish of cubed potatoes in spice – perhaps the easiest description may be sweet and sour potatoes – but trust us – these are something special.

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Featured Dish – Goan Fish Curry

Goan Fish

Famed for it’s excellent beaches – and a popular holiday resort with people from all over the world, the former Portuguese territory of Goa is the home and inspiration for our Featured Dish of the Month.

Fish Curry

Described in our menu as a rich combination of fish and a delicate tasting sauce – this dish is almost a way of life in Goa.  To give you a bit more background – this light fish curry is made with the finest white fish – and has a flavour that can be described as slightly tangy and very slightly spicy.  To eat this in the most authentic manner – enjoy it with some boiled white rice.

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Healthy Takeaway?

How often do you get home from work and just fancy slumping on the sofa – or just want a break after a busy day at home with the family.  A takeaway may seem like the perfect option – but is it all just a bit unhealthy?  Whilst there is little denying that some of our dishes have quite a few calories – there are a few simple rules you can follow to get a healthier meal.

  • Green chillies can be hot – but contain lots of vitamin C
  • Order some chapattis instead of the traditional naan – they’re wholemeal too!

You can enjoy this all in the comfort of your own home.  Either call us for a takeaway (delivered free within 3 miles of the restaurant) – or come and pick up your meal direct – whichever is easier.

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Curry – Wherever!

Do you ever wonder about having a fantastic Indian banquet for your special event – wherever it may be?  Whether you are wanting to celebrate an anniversary or engagement, get someone to cook for your office party or just have a party we can offer you two great solutions.

Group Bookings

We can cater for groups of up to 20 people in our restaurant – and can arrange a menu to suit any dietary requirements you may have.  Our restaurant will hold up to 45 – so if you are happy pulling together a seating plan – we’ll make sure you’ll be the only people here.

Outside Catering

More people than we can cope with – or perhaps you are looking at a specific venue.  Our chefs will cook for your event and provide you with a perfect banquet as part of our Outside Catering Service.

For both options – just ask in the restaurant or contact us.  We can give as much or as little support as you need to create the ideal menu – and we can discuss budgets to meet your needs.  We look forward to helping your day go with a bang.

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Halal Delights

Fully Halal Menu

We’re proud to say that our menu is fully halal.  As a quick lesson for those of you who don’t know what that means – essentially it means that all ingredients conform with Muslim dietary laws.  This means things such as the fact that there will be no pork or pork-byproducts in any of our meals.

The other benefit of being fully halal is that it means our food is completely authentic and tastes as good as it would if you were enjoying a curry banquet in South Asia such as in Bangladesh or India.

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Reminder – All-Day Curry Buffet Starts Sunday 7 February

A quick reminder that our All-Day Curry Sunday Buffet starts tomorrow on Sunday 7 February 2010.

The buffet is available from 12pm-10pm, featuring 3 different starters, 8 different main dishes and a dessert.

The All-Day Buffet will be available for only £9.95 for adults and £5.95 for kids!

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Free Home Delivery Service

We’ve mentioned our free delivery service a number of times here – but what does it mean?

What we mean is that for any order of £10 or over, we will deliver free within 3 miles of our restaurant – so if you live nearby we’ll bring our great Indian curries to your door.

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Featured Dish – Podina Murgh Massallam

In our first Featured Dishes entry, we’re highlighting the Podina Murgh Massallam which you may not have tried before.

A quick translation gives a good idea of what’s in it:

  • Podina – Mint
  • Murgh – Chicken
  • Masala – A mixture of spices

A really tasty dish – loaded with fresh garden mint for a flavour quite unique to the traditional Indian restaurant or curry house.

You can probably tell from the ingredients whether this dish interests you orif you’re looking for something new we reckon it is definitely worth a try!

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