Sateesh Sayana, Head Chef of Punjabi Nature by Indian Restaurant, Dublin’s Best Authentic Indian Restaurant has jewels of experience in the food industry. He started his career at the young age of just 18 and from there he has been crowned with the fast growth and innumerable goodwill of taste, ethnic flavours, purity.
He genuinely loves Indian culture and has deep understanding of aroma, taste and blends of delicacies of both ethnic & international cuisines, as he travels often to the world to keep him updated to new and best recipes. This is how he brings to the people of Ireland the most exciting & top quality ethnic dining experiences all the year around.
Sateesh is inspired by simple, honest food that draws influence from its local sourcing. Where ever possible, his menus always reflects the best ethnic and all popular ingredients drawn from the wonderful supply of fresh food from around the city and incredible food supplies from Eurasia Supermarket- Ireland largest multi ethnic mega supermarket.
Prior to joining Punjabi by Nature, Sateesh has held a number of key positions in award-winning International Hotels Chains in India & Dublin like Oberoi’s Group, Rasam Indian Restaurant& Eagle House. Now, Sateesh and his brigade of 4 chefs, prepare almost 20,000 full meals a year. Let us see how his small journey so far, to world of cuisines.
Contact details for Punjabi by Nature, 15 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6
Tel: +353 (1) 496 0808
Fax: 01 497 9438
Email: info@punjabibynature.ie
Q & A with Sateesh Sayana
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Where are you from?
Hyderabad – The Southern Proud of India. The city known by its wealth of architecture, refined traditions, exquisitely cultured way of life, delicacies, cuisines and origin of all Biryanis, royal mughlai flavours and more.
When were you inspired to become a Chef?
At the age of 12 years
What inspired you to become a Chef?
I have grown up in a restaurant environment as my father has a small restaurant in the outskirt of the town. My interest not only got developed from there but I also gained some business acumen & importance of quality driven food & its preparations from there. I see the chef cooking and later got encouragement for cooking & experimenting food.
How did you become a Chef?
I could not imagine myself other than a chef as I cannot keep myself apart from experimenting world cuisines & recipes. I joined the Indian Hotel Management College at Vishakhapatnam, India for doing Graduation. There I acquired the technical skills and knowhow of food preparations, quality, certifications, hygiene and best of sourcing methods. Soon Oberoi’s after the graduation, given me an opportunity as Comme Chef in 2000. There I learned that food is a pleasure beyond mere necessity and that flavours, blends should be shared with both joy and passion. It was here that I learned deep rooted art of refining flavours & the importance of sourcing and using the best & pure ingredients for making a world class recipe. I enjoyed working there for close to 4 yrs and then I moved to Dublin for setting up the Rasam Indian Restaurant. After spending 6 yrs with them, I moved to Eagle House Pub where I was cooking Indian, European and Irish cuisines, a mixture of world best cuisines. Now, joined recently, Punjabi by Nature.
What Ingredients do you use?
I use the freshest ingredients and 100% natural fresh & healthy food from around the city’s best & renowned vendors for fresh meat & vegetables. The spices & other ingredients are being directly sourced from Ireland largest and most authentic ethnic mega supermarket known as Eurasia which is synonym to great trust, purity, variety & great taste. The very best local products garnished with the world’s finest spices pooled with exciting Punjabi by Nature team gives customers beautifully presented, the best food.
Malabar Kori to serve 4 people
Ingredients
4 Chicken breasts
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon ginger paste
2 tablespoon garlic paste
2 tablespoon coconut oil
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
10 curry leaves
2 whole red chillies
2 onions chopped
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
150 ml coconut milk
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
Salt, to flavour
Method
1. Dice the chicken breasts
2. Marinate the chicken pieces in a pinch of salt, a pinch of red chilli powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, a pinch of coriander powder and a teaspoon each of the ginger and garlic paste.
3. Heat the pan with coconut oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and whole red chillies. Cook for a few minutes, add chopped onions and cook to golden brown.
4. Add the remainder of the pastes, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Sauté for few minutes and add the chopped tomatoes.
5. Simmer until the chopped tomatoes are cooked through.
6. Add the chicken and gradually mix in the coconut milk and tamarind pulp.
7. Simmer for a further 10-12 minutes.
8. Serve with naan bread or rice.
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Today’s Soup €5.95
With Homemade Brown Bread
Seafood Chowder €6.50
Homemade Guinness Bread
Grilled Mexican Chicken Burger €11.50
Celariac & Lime Slaw, Piquillo Pepper, Crispy Bacon Gem, Guacamole, Skinny Fries
Cottage Pie €12.00
Bijou Cottage Pie, topped with Creamy Mashed Potato and Roast Carrots and Parsnips
Poached Fillet of Sea Bream €14.50
Organic Baby Boiled Potatoes, Tender Stem Broccoli, Herb Broth
Chargrilled Vegetable Salad €9.50
Warm Chargrilled Seasonal Vegetables, Pesto Dressing
add Confit Duck €12.95
Halloumi and Chili Fritala €10.50
Avacado & Green Leaf Salad
Open Prawn & Smoked Salmon Sandwich €11.50
Served on our Guinness Bread, with Marie Rose Sauce
Open Pulled Pork Sandwich €11.00
Crispy White Cob, Slaw
SIDE ORDERS €3.95
Skinny Fries or Organic Leaf Salad
Desserts
Warm sticky toffee pudding
Caramel sauce and vanilla ice-cream € 6.95
Nanny’s apple crumble
Crème anglaise € 6.95
Lemon meringue pie
Chantilly cream and honey meringue € 6.95
Available From 12 midday Till 4 pm
2 courses € 21.95 / 3 courses € 25
Soup du Jour
With Bijou’s Own Brown Bread
Organic Chicken Leg Terrine,
Garlic Crouton, Young Herbs
Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Cheese Tart
Wild Rocket and Balsamic
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Free-range Chicken Breast
Colcannon, Brussels Sprouts and Hazelnut, Bacon and Mushroom Cream
Pan Fried Fillet of Hake
Crushed Organic Baby Boiled Potato, Sauce Vierge
Pumpkin Risotto
Crispy Sage and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Braised Lamb Shank
Garlic Mash, carrot Puree, Lamb Jus
Sunday Roast
With all the Trimmings (available Sunday only)
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Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding
Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Nanny’s Apple Crumble
Warm Custard
Lemon Meringue Pie
Chantilly Cream and Honey Meringue
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Brunch Menu and Children’s Menu also available
White Wine
Maison du Renard Chardonnay -France €23.90
A superb unoaked Chardonnay, full of buttery overtones, stacks of fruit and a very balanced finish.
Takún Reserva Sauvignon Blanc – Curicó Valley, Chile €23.90
Brilliant and straw-yellow in colour, with good aromatic intensity, the wine offers notes of pineapple garnished with citrus. Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a pleasing finísh.
Giuliana Pinot Grigio – Italy €26.50
A delicious fruity Pinot Grigio with hints of ripe pear and citrus notes. Best enjoyed young and served as an aperitif or with fish and chicken dishes.
Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc – Stellenbosch South Africa €29.90
Fresh and crisp, offering lean but tasty floral, chive and lime notes, with good length.
Mâcon Lugny ‘Les Genièvres’ – Louis Latour, France €34.50
Fragrant scent, harmonious with plenty of latent fruit well balanced by acidity and a nice long lasting finish.
Esperanza Verdejo Viura – Rueda , Spain €29.50
Crisp and refreshing, this versatile blend of two Spanish grapes Verdejo and Viura displays delicate floral aromas and forward fruit.
Ta Moko Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand €29.50
Sourced from a range of premium Marlborough sites, this wine displays aromatic flavours of passionfruit, ripe gooseberries and zingy lime flavours. It has great palate weight and a long finish.
Le Rime Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay – Castello Banfi, Italy €29.50
An unusual combination of the aromatic Pinot Grigio and full-bodied Chardonnay, a vivacious wine full of charm.
d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay – Australia €39.00
Full-bodied, supple and generous with its minerality pineapple and caramel flavours. Stays lively through the juicy finish.
Le Rime Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay – Castello Banfi, Italy €14.50 (Half Bottle)
Round and juicy, featuring peach and light citrus tones, this white is balanced and bright, with a touch of white pepper on the finish.
Red Wine
Maison du Renard Cabernet Sauvignon – France €23.90
Violet fragrance and flavours of black cherries and red fruits, together with its lightly tannic structure.
Takún Reserva Merlot – Curicó Valley, Chile €23.90
Very deep, bright red colour. It offers good varietal expression on the nose, with aromas of fresh red. Pleasing and easy-to-drink wine.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Agricoltori del Geografico, Italy €29.50
Ruby red in colour. Red berry fruit aromas on nose. A harmonious, dry wine.
Babington Brook Shiraz – Australia €23.90
A rich, full bodied wine with aromas of black fruits and pepper. Lovely notes of plums and chocolate on the palate with a spicy finish.
Fleur du Cap Merlot – Stellenbosch, South Africa €29.90
Light and fresh, with good plum and grilled herb notes backed by a shading of toasted vanilla.
Henry Fessy Fleurie – France €39.00
Attractive boysenberry, black cherry and cassis flavors mix with light licorice and vanilla notes. A tangy minerality drives this light to medium-bodied red and lingers on the herb-tinged finish.
Conde de Valdemar Rioja Crianza – Spain €29.50
Mature fruit nose with nutty and chocolate flavours, which complement a vivid finish.
Bodega Lurton Piedra Negra Malbec – François Lurton, Argentina 29.50
A massive, vibrant and very sophisticated estate bottled Argentinian wine.
Fleur du Cap Pinotage – Stellenbosch, South Africa €29.90
Strong and flavoursome, packed with black and red berry flavours and well balanced tannins.
Château Lamarche Bordeaux Supérieur – Bernard Germain, France €14.50 (Half Bottle)
A wine with a developed fruity nose, soft and appealing, with good grip and supple tannins.
Rosé
Cabernet d’Anjou Rosé Domaine des Nouelles – Chéreau Carré, France €26.60
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Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Dom Perignon €165.00
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Moët & Chandon €75.00
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Henri Grandin Brut Rosé Méthode Traditionelle – France €45.00
A very fine dry, sparkling rosé from the Loire Valley.
Marca Oro Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC – Italy €38.00
Fresh and crisp with loads of citrus, apple skin, mineral and stone fruit with delicate bubbles and a clean zesty finish.
Prosecco Snipe Zonin -Italy €9.70
Light and refreshing with fresh pear and apple aromas.
Johnnie Fox’s offer a range of selected Irish whiskies which are a combination of fine classical and old school craft whiskies, all Irish and all tasty.
Powers John’s Lane Release €8.00
Single pot still, aged in Bourbon and Sherry casks, hint of vanilla spice
Dunphys €4.80
Triple distilled, oak cask aged a nice mellow taste.
Middleton Very Rare €16.00
A blended classic, creamy and sweet, undertones of spice and butterscotch.
Green Spot €8.00
Creamy vanilla sweet barley nose spicy yet soft. Bourbon oak.
Redbreast 12 year €7.70
Nutty rich pure single pot still, creamy custard and peel notes.
Danny Boy €4.60
Malt and grain distilled, matured in oak barels until smooth.
Bushmills €4.80
Triple distilled and blended, hints of elderfiowers and sweet barley.
Black Bush €5.50
Blended malt, with fruit and barley notes, a lovely biscuity finish.
Buskmills 10 year Malt €5.85
Single medium malt with overtones of fruits and chocolate.
Connemara €7.70
Peated single malt, a smokey sweet yet smooth palate.
Teelings Small Batch €6.50
From a rum cask, smooth, sweet, slightly woody.
Teelings Singe Malt €7.50
Smooth with flavours of hone, apricots and fig jam.
Teelings Poitin €9.50
Smooth, sweet, fruity, with flavours of malted raisin.
Teelings Vintage Reserve €18.00
Silkyness of white chocolate undertones and fig, apricot and honey hints.
Jameson €4.80
Triple distilled, smooth sweet and with spices and honey.
Jameson 12 year Special Reserve €5.70
Complex flavours of spice and sherry, exceptionally smooth.
Jameson Gold Reserve €10.80
Finely balanced notes of toasted wood and sherry. Long finish.
Tullamore Dew €4.80
Blended fruity and biscuity with caramel and toffee.
Tullamore 10 year Reserve €5.65
Triple distilled with a mellow rich character.
Tullamore 12 year Reserve €6.65
Blended, medium, light and soft. Dried fruit flavours.
Crested Ten €5.80
Triple distilled, strong spice notes from a fire pot still.
Paddy €4.80
Triple distilled, sweet medium bodied, hints of toffee cereals.
Powers €4.80
Pot still with fruity spice, dry pepper combined with honey notes.
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