Situated in the grounds of Waltham's famous windmill, Miller's Indian Restaurant really is an asset to the village and its community...
This was our fifth visit to Miller's and we have never been disappointed with a meal or the service provided throughout a visit.
On our arrival, we were led to the seating area where we were handed menus and our drinks orders were taken.
Quickly, we were taken to our table where the pickle tray was already waiting, with a mixture of ordinary papadoms and warm, cumin papadoms (50p each) which were handmade on site. The selection of pickles included a mango chutney, lime pickle, a coconut dish and a homemade yogurt and mint sauce.
After a suitable gap, our starters of Garlic Mushroom Chat (£2.95) and Vegetarian Starter (£3.95) were brought to us, piping hot and smelling delicious. The chat tasted almost creamy and, mixed with the beautiful flavours in the garlic mushrooms, could have served as a main course all on its own. The fresh salad was the perfect accompaniment to cool the palate.
The Vegetarian Starter comprised of an onion bhaji, a vegetable samosa and a juheli pakora. The bhaji was sweet, light and tasty while the samosa was packed with vegetables. The pakora was full of fragrant spices with a nice little zing to it.
For my main, I opted for a Makhani House Special (£7.95) while my husband chose a Shezane Murgh (£7.95).
The milder Makhani House Special is described as "a touch of coconut, almonds with exotic mango which is the catalyst to bring a fruity taste to traditional cheese". While you could, on first glance, question how chicken, mango and cheese go together, I can confirm that the dish is absolutely beautiful and both flavours enhance the other to perfection. I ate the dish with an orange pilau (£2.95) which was so flavoursome, it tasted more "orangey" than the average fresh orange drink. With the chunks of chicken and overall zest, I would declare this plate of food a tasty triumph.
The Shezane Murgh was a very hot dish, which had him, at times, looking like Popeye! He said: "This is an extremely hot plate of food but is fruity, smokey and full of flavour." The dish came with a donut which was packed with sweet onion. Shezane Murgh is a Miller's award-winning dish with chicken, onion, peppers, mango and tomato.
I can highly recommend this restaurant for its inspired regional cooking, fantastic service, relaxed environment and value for money. There is a personal element to the whole experience and dishes can also be cooked according to one's palate where possible.
