Blossom by Khans Battersea is an Indian restaurant and takeaway at 159 Lavender Hill. The kitchen combines familiar favourites with regional and house recipes, serving dinner every evening for dine in, collection and delivery. Its menu is broad enough for a traditional curry meal, a table of small plates or a more adventurous selection centred on seafood and chef specialities.
Small plates include chicken tikka, lamb tikka, chilli and garlic king prawns, prawn puree and chicken momo wrapped in pastry with a sweet and sour sauce. Vegetable sizzlers bring together produce marinated in yoghurt and spices before charcoal grilling. Sharing plates and tandoori dishes allow groups to sample several smoky, spiced preparations before the main courses.
Signature dishes include chicken hariyali masala, in which marinated chicken is grilled and finished in a sauce of spinach, mint, coriander and cream. Gosht khali combines diced lamb with roasted peppercorns, while xacuti chicken uses coconut and a deeply spiced South Indian sauce. A roasted lamb shank with yoghurt, sesame and herbs offers a slower cooked alternative to the grills.
The seafood selection ranges from Bengal fish bhuna and blue crab masala to sea bass and a whole tandoori lobster. Aubergine stuffed with seasonal vegetables and topped with lentil sauce provides a substantial meat free speciality, supported by vegetable curries and side dishes. Biryani, rice, naan and other breads complete the table, with wine, beer and soft drinks available for a relaxed evening meal.
Address: 159 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QH, United Kingdom