New Dinner Menu Lures Guests at Sankranti Restaurant & Social Event Plaza
Sankranti, a leading Indian fine dining restaurant and special event venue in Johns Creek, has launched a new dinner menu showcasing authentic cuisine from northern and southern India. Sankranti (pronounced sum-kraanthi), which translates to “positive change” in Sanskrit, is redefining the dining experience by celebrating India’s rich culture through a menu of mouthwatering dishes and exceptional service.
“We are constantly looking for ways to enhance our menu and dining experience,” says owner Kavitha Nimmagadda. “We prepare all of our dishes with traditional Indian spices and techniques and look forward to sharing our flavorful chef’s specials and menu of authentic Indian dishes with dinner guests.”
Sankranti’s new dinner menu encompasses several categories of Indian cuisine—from small plates and chef’s specials to curries, biryani/pulav and tandoor dishes. A childrens menu, desserts and an extensive beverage list round out the dining experience. Menu highlights include:
Small Plates
Paneer Nest – Marinated cottage cheese wrapped with noodles and deep fried
Spinach Chaat – Crispy spinach leaves topped with spiced yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney along with sev
Samosa – Turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, herbs and spices in pastry dough and fried
Chef’s Specials
Red Snapper in Banana Leaf – Pan-fried red snapper cooked with traditional South Indian herbs and spices served in a banana leaf with a side of coconut rice
Mahi-Mahi in Moilee Sauce – Pan-fried mahi-mahi with moilee sauce, which is made of exotic spices, turmeric powder and coconut milk, and served with coconut rice
Shrimp in Moilee Sauce –Pan-fried shrimp with moilee sauce, which is made of exotic spices, turmeric powder and coconut milk, and served with coconut rice
Curries
Tikka Sauce – A creamy sauce, slightly sweet and earthy in flavor, made with tomato, yogurt, heavy cream and Indian spices including ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander and cumin
Dal Tadka – A popular Indian lentil dish made with toor dal husked and split pigeon pea lentils
Malai Kofta – Vegetarian dish with balls (kofta) made of potato and paneer are deep fried and served with a creamy and spiced tomato-based curry
Biryani/Pulav
Kaju Paneer Biryani – Basmati rice cooked with spices and cooked cottage cheese chunks and served with yogurt raita
Goat Pulav – Signature dish cooked with aromatic basmati rice, goat, fried chilies, yogurt, coconut milk, mint, butter and a cluster of Indian spices
Tawa Fish – Fish marinated with homemade fish masala and grilled on tawa
Tandoor
choice of two meats served with pulav rice or bread and grilled veggies
Tangdi Kebab – Chicken wings marinade of garlic, ginger, masala, turmeric and chili grilled in a tandoor
Sheek Kebab – Ground lamb with cumin, coriander, mint and cilantro grilled in a tandoor
Shrimp – Shrimp marinated with yogurt, herbs and Indian spices grilled in a tandoor
Sankranti Cocktails
Sankranti Bengal Tiger – Rum, pineapple juice and lemon juice
Sankranti Mint – Mint leaves, vodka, simple syrup and fresh lemon juice
Classic Mango Margarita – Tequila, mango puree, triple sec and fresh lemon juice
Sankranti was recently awarded “Best Taste” at Taste Around Town Alpharetta. The restaurant, located at 2000 Ray Moss Connector in Johns Creek, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; Saturday 12-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; and Sunday 12-3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
About Sankranti
Sankranti is an Indian fine dining restaurant and banquet hall located at 2000 Ray Moss Connector in Johns Creek, Georgia. The name Sankranti (pronounced sum-kraanthi) translates to “positive change” in Sanskrit and is derived from the traditional three-day Indian harvest festival that shares its name. Each January during Sankranti, family, friends and neighbors gather to enjoy abundant meals and spend quality time together, much like Thanksgiving in the United States. The restaurant strives to bring the same ambiance to its guests. For more information, visit sankrantirestaurants.com.