Are you a spicy or extra mild lover? However you like your curry, here at Itihaas we can adjust the spice to your needs and keep those tastebuds happy!

However, if you’re a home cook and want to dive into the work of Indian curries, then here at Itihaas restaurant, our head chefs have come up with a few tips on how you can spice up your curry or cool it down.

All things spice –

Heat up any curry by adding in those chillies, whether you like them whole or sliced, they will definitely add a kick to your curry!

The best things come in small packages…especially if you like spice. Opt for the smaller red chillies as these tend to have the hotter bite compared to green chillies.

Daredevil? If you’re feeling adventurous in your culinary skills then mix in the white pith and chilli seeds…these are the hottest parts. Add if you’re brave enough!

Make it mild –

Our go-to curry cooler is yoghurt. Delicious natural yoghurt is perfect to mix in or have as a side dish to your curry, it will keep you cool and soothe a fiery mouth.

Opt for a touch of Raita, a condiment from India that will take the heat down and give your dish the added flavour you are looking for.

If you enjoy the heat just not the afterburn, then try swapping your water for milk. Ditch the beer because it has a habit of emphasising the burning sensations.

Whatever your preferences, here at Itihaas Indian Restaurant, we have enough spices and flavours to have your curry tasting exactly how you like it. Contact us via our website or call 0121 212 3383 to book a table today & enjoy a fine dining Asian experience.

On April 16th at Itihaas we shook up the cocktails, rallied in the rum and revealed the new A’la Carte Menu at Itihaas to the lovely food bloggers of Brum.

Having set the perfect ambience in our fine dining restaurant, we laid the tables, dimmed the lighting and led our guests to the Maharaja Suite to be surrounded by the combination of contemporary and traditional decor. The bloggers were chatting away, our rose champagne was going down a treat and the tasty canapés began to flow.

Delicious potato patties with chickpeas, yoghurt and pomegranate or salmon and goats cheese samosa canapés were on offer for the arrival of our food lovers, starting the afternoon off the right way.  

Here at Itihaas, we are very proud of our exquisite new menu filled with exciting flavours and spices that will tantalise your tastebuds and leave you wanting more.

We wish we could have given the bloggers a taste of our whole menu…but we couldn’t risk sending anyone into a food coma, so a selection of the house favourites was a happy medium.

Starters: Soft Shell Crab in a pakora batter to begin, followed by a trio of Lamb Tikka, Chargrilled Salmon and complete with the Salmon and Seabass Fishcake.

Mains: Everything we cook at Itihaas is to satisfy our customers, hence why our presentation is an important factor to the completed dish. For the mains we treated the enthusiastic bloggers to our delicious Murgh Biryani, complimented by our traditional Biryani gravy.

The mains didn’t stop there, with Itihaas’ Jaipur Lamb Takka and Goan Lobster Curry to follow.

Dessert: Did we save the best for last? You may be wondering how our bloggers had any space left for dessert, but when we brought out our irresistible Gajar Halwah Cheesecake and the stunning Mango Colada Slice, their sweet tooth was desperate for more.

If you don’t want to take our word on how appetizing our Indian cuisine is, then take it from the lovely food bloggers who all enjoyed an evening of spice, flavour, a hint of sweet and some extraordinary rum tastings.

Head over to our twitter page to check out the food lovers’ reviews and visit us here at Itihaas to discover our new menu…we promise that you won’t be disappointed –  if anything you will be wanting more!

At Itihaas, we understand that it is important to cater for everybody’s needs and that is exactly why we are able to create delicious Indian dishes to satisfy your tastebuds, no matter what. 

In our Indian restaurant, we offer a wide range of Vegetarian dishes which are full of flavour, they will be sure to spice up your evening. Opt for our Shai Palak Paneer cooked in a creamed spinach puree, with an onion and tomato lipta infused with spices of ginger and garlic, this Indian dish is filled with delectable flavours that you won’t be able to resist. Why not be daring? Choose the house favourite, our Makhani Paneer – filled with generous sized chunks of Indian cottage cheese, covered in a tangy rich sauce. This selected favourite is recognised as true Maharaja cuisine, as it is complete with cardamom, fresh cream and yoghurt with a subtle hint of chilli to dazzle your tastebuds.

Finish off your evening with a range of our luscious desserts, from our Traditional Gulab Jamun filled with 2 sweet dumplings, lavished in hot sugar syrup and completed with chopped pistachios and cashew nuts. Or will you opt for the dark side with our Burn’t Orange Chocolate Cake exploding with rich chocolate sauce then finished with a slice of tandoori glazed mandarin.

At Itihaas it is our aim to provide you with an award winning dining experience, that is why our hard working team will work effortlessly to cater to your dietary requirements and make your experience at Itihaas, one you won’t forget. 

Book your table at our Birmingham restaurant today and indulge in our exquisite Vegetarian options for you, at Itihaas.

We love our mother’s 365 days of the year, but there is always one day which we want to make them feel extra special. Sunday 11th March is the day we will be celebrating everything mum’s at Itihaas for Mother’s day.

So, what does your mother actually want on this special day? Peace and quiet is usually the first thing that springs to mind. However in terms of gifts, we have put together a few ideas –

Cards – Taking the time to write a thoughtful message in a card will mean much more than buying a mug that says “Happy Mother’s Day” – After all, it’s the effort that counts!

Flowers – Not just any arrangement, it’s the little details that make all the difference. Choose the bouquet which is filled with her favourite flowers and top them off with a heartfelt message placed inside.

Let her relax – Pull out all the stops and help around her house, whether it be doing the washing up or hanging a picture frame (which you promised to do 3 months ago). It’s time for mum’s to have the well-deserved break they deserve.

Treat her to a delicious Indian feast at Itihaas Indian Restaurant this Mother’s Day. Here at Itihaas, we have took away a traditional set menu for this occasion and instead are letting the special women in our lives choose whatever they like from our award winning Ala Carte Menu which will be available from 12PM until 10 PM on Sunday 11th March.

 

We know your love for your Mother comes without limits, so we believe that Mum’s shouldn’t be limited to a set Menu.

Choose from a range of traditional Indian dishes filled with delicious flavours and spices, indulge in however many courses you desire and celebrate Mother’s Day with our exclusive fine-dining experience.

Book your table today and let your Mother enjoy the menu choices that she deserves in our Birmingham Restaurant.

Itihaas is proud to be hosting an exclusive Wedding Fayre at the prestigious venue, Stanbrook Abbey, on Sunday 25^th February 2018, from 11 am-5 pm.

We have some superb suppliers who will be providing exclusive offers on the day, and you can sample some mouth-watering Canapés prepared by the Itihaas Team.  

Come see the extraordinary Stanbrook Abbey as it sits amongst the Worcestershire countryside; you’ll be amazed by its grand exterior and elegant rooms as you take in all this venue has to offer.

As an official Asian Wedding Catering Partner for Stanbrook Abbey, Itihaas offers your perfect day multi-award-winning, authentic Indian Cuisine.  Come and experience the taste for yourself as we offer our delicious Canapés on the day, and speak to our specialist Event Co-Ordinators who will be able to talk through your queries and show you how your special day can be a unique one with the amazing packages that will be on offer.

Lisha K Collections will be doing an exclusive sale for their first event in the Midlands. 

They pride themselves on bringing you quality on product and service.

They will be selling bridal lenghas and party wear lenghas, anarkali, punjabi readymade suits and Pajami suits. Not forgetting their un-stitched suits and Saree range. 

They provide a full Indian shopping experience to cut the stress out for the client. 

They specialise in the whole process including Nanki shakh etc shopping too. Come and have a look and a chat to the team about what they do! 

Maries Couture Cakes have a vast range of experience in supplying wedding cakes, favours, candy buffets and gift baskets to Asian weddings. As well as supplying beautiful cakes, they offer the most delicious egg free cakes you will taste anywhere. They have spent years perfecting their vegan egg-free cakes and they are now available in all our flavours including caramel and chocolate fudge.  Marrie will be available at Stanbrook Abbey on the 25^th Feb, come and speak to her, and try some cakes!

Live Make-up and hair by Worcestershire MUA Preeti.

Have a quick makeup look or hair styled on the day! Preeti will be able to advise different looks for all your upcoming events

Wedding invitations and more, by Val Sandhu.  Val will be showcasing her exclusive handmade and designed invitations to mesmerise your guests from the moment they receive their invite

Mind-blowing Decor by two of Midlands most magical Decor teams will be available to show you how your venue can be transformed into something themed and imaginative. See examples of the variety of table decor, Staging, Top Table, Mandap’s and more! 

Maz Events Creates bespoke, cutting edge decor for weddings, receptions, walimas and parties, unusual mandaps, themes and decor.  Every event is unique to  the client- Come and see examples of their work

Dream Moments will invest their time and experience in making your event a memorable one! Offering a bespoke service, this team will add a touch of class to your event.  Come and discover what the can offer.

Photography by Emil- If you are looking for natural wedding photography and candid moments then you must come and see Emil’s work, he will document your day – not direct it. Timeless and authentic photographs of your wedding day..

Costume Jewellery, by Mara and Elle. They’re easy to wear pieces incorporate naturally sourced precious stones, semi-precious stones, druzy quartz and baroque pearls.

Their unapologetic style is expressed using these elements in a bold and adventurous way to create iconic statement pieces.

Each piece is lovingly handcrafted in India by talented artisans. Come and have look for yourselves

Looking forward to meeting you,

Itihaas Team