Well – what do you think?

By admin | Published: 28 June 2010

You may have noticed the Guest Book page on our site where you will be able to read a whole list of reviews from our customers over the years.

Our challenge to you is to add your name to that list and let us know what you think.  Was the food good? – please tell us, is there something you think we can improve? – let us know.  Did the waiter wink at your girlfriend? – we’d like to hear that too!!

Spam Curry?

Head over to the Guest Book page, then click on the add comment option.  Simply type in your name, email address and any comment you have and that’s pretty much it.  The last part is that the site will ask you to complete a little sum – it’s not an intelligence test – it’s just there to stop malicious comments being added by spamming sites!

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The Clay Oven Heat Wave – Our Hot to Mild dishes

By admin | Published: 24 June 2010

Do you ever wonder about which is the best dish to go for depending on your appetite for hot food.  True Indian cuisine has a reputation for being spicy hot – but depending on what you order – that isn’t necessarily the case.

Here is a little league table – starting very mild (almost child friendly) to the extremely spicy (true curry fanatics).  Around 4 to 7 is where most people sit comfortably – but you can work your way up or down depending on how you find each dish!

  1. Passanda
  2. Korma
  3. Makkhani Murgh
  4. Chicken / Lamb Tikka Massallam
  5. Chicken Tikka Khumbi Dupiaza
  6. Garlic Chicken
  7. Ginger Murgh
  8. Chicken Jalfrezie
  9. North Indian Chilli Garlic Chicken
  10. Vindaloo

Here are a few of our dishes ranging from Mild to Hot!

Chicken Korma

Chicken Bhuna

Chicken Vindaloo

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Featured Dishes – Great meat dishes for Summer

By admin | Published: 21 June 2010

Here we are in June with Summer letting us enjoy long evenings of relaxing and loving living in Scotland!

While we wait – here a few fantastic Indian dishes that you can enjoy – whatever the weather.  Curry can be enjoyed in any weather – and these three treats are no exception to that rule.  Any non-meat eaters out there should look away now – as these are all real halal meat treats.

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Featured Dish – Kathmandu Murgh

By admin | Published: 20 June 2010

All the way from Kathmandu – the perfect way to combine chicken and lentils.  An extremely popular curry made with marinaded chicken tikka, cooked to perfection in the tandoor before adding a delightful lentil sauce subtly flavoured with fresh spring onion, garlic, cinnamon and ginger.

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Featured Dish – Achari Gosht

By admin | Published: 20 June 2010

A fantastic lamb curry crying out to be eaten with whatever fresh bread takes your fancy.

The lamb is marinated to add flavour and to enhance the tenderness before being cooked in a spicy pickle gravy.  The heat is turned up a notch with the addition of whole green chillies and fresh coriander.

A delightful lamb dish – and those people with a more delicate palette can simply hide the chillies at the side of the plate and enjoy the rest.

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Featured Dish – Ginger Murgh

By admin | Published: 20 June 2010

A fiery tangy ginger sauce covers lovely freshly grilled chicken kebabs to create a flavoursome dish.  This is then further complemented by the distinct flavour of fresh coriander.

We recommend you order with lots of fresh pilau rice – and a potato based side dish (perhaps the classic Bombay Aloo) for a great meal.

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Clay Oven Movie(s) of the Month

By admin | Published: 20 June 2010

This month we’re going to tell you about a few upcoming movies.  There are some obvious classics such as Toy Story 3 – why not go to a matinee and pop in for a curry afterwards?

Perhaps more excitingly for anyone of a certain age are the two remakes coming out late in July.  The Saturday teatime classic of The A-Team is finally getting a film release (many a child’s fantasty back in the 1980s) as well as the classic, The Karate Kid, getting relaunched with Jackie Chan as the mystery master.

Whilst, there will be many more things being shown at the Dominion this month – we reckon that these three are the perfect night out films – whether for a family trip or just secretly on your own!

Just remember which Indian restaurant to pop in and pick up a curry banquet on your way home so you can discuss whether the movie was as good as you remember from your childhood!

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An Indian Menu we know by heart

By admin | Published: 15 June 2010

We have lots of customers – and we are always amazed that so many plump for such similar banquets when they pop into our Edinburgh based Indian Restaurant in Morningside.  We’re sure these treats are popular all over the world so we can’t blame them.  If you’re not sure what to order – we can assure you that this is a great meal.  If this is your usual menu – then perhaps try something new- but it’s up to you!!

Starter – Mixed Kebab

Classic tandoor grilled treats with lovely sauces to dip them in.

Main – Chicken Tikka Massallam

Who hasn’t heard of this dish.  Allegedly the UK’s favourite meal – the perfect combination of delicately flavoured barbecued chicken in a rich gravy.

Vegetarian Side Dish – Aloo Ghobi

Potatoes, cauliflower and spices – simple and flavoursome.

Rice & Bread – Pilau Rice & Plain Nan

Classic Indian cooked fluffy rice, coloured and flavoured by flavoursome spices and the king of Indian breads.

Drink – Cobra Beer or Glass of house wine

What can we say here – a nice glass of ice cold white wine, a warming red or a nice frothy glass of the beer brewed specially to be drunk with curry.  All 3 are just perfect – but don’t mix them!!

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A Feast of Football!

By admin | Published: 10 June 2010

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is upon us – and with football on pretty much every day from the minute you get home from work why waste time slaving over a hot stove?  Okay Scotland aren’t in it – but England are and what better way to enjoy cheering either them or their opposition on than with a fantastic Indian treat!

Order a fantastic authentic Indian meal from us here at The Clay Oven in Morningside, Edinburgh – or pop by our restaurant on your way home to pick one up.  Call 0131 447 9724 to order a takeaway or get it delivered.  The only things you’ll have to wash up each day are a spoon and a plate for everyone eating with you!

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Featured Dish – Chicken Tikka Khumbi Dupiaza

By admin | Published: 25 May 2010

Our dish of the month is something really special.  For a quick translation – Dupiaza is a curry with twice the usual amount of onions – and khumbi are mushrooms.  To this mushroom and onion base we add fantastic tandoor grilled Chicken Tikka pieces and lovely crunchy peppers to create a superb mixture of textures and flavours.  This is one of our specialities – and you will know why when you taste it.

Hopefully we’ve managed to whet your appetite.  If we have this is one to enjoy with lots of fresh flavoursome rice to soak up the flavour – and some nice fluffy naan to wrap around the mushrooms and chicken to create a perfect little mouthful.

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