Darlaston restaurant curries favour with kidney cancer charity

Suki's Bar and Indian restaurant is getting involved in a special awareness week in aid of kidney cancer later this month, so please go along and try out the kidney bean curry and give them some support - it really is for an excellent cause.

Britain's Biggest Curry Party is aimed at raising awareness of kidney cancer - one of the least known forms of cancer - which kills almost 4,000 people each year.

Despite the number of deaths - more than are killed on Britain's roads each year - a recent survey revealed a shockingly low awareness of the disease.

The research showed that even fewer people had any idea what caused it – primarily, believed to be smoking.

The event has been organised by the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer, the UK’s leading kidney cancer specialist charity, which was set up by the broadcaster after he was diagnosed with the disease.

Bharat Patel, owner of Suki’s, said he had been shocked to learn that a person is diagnosed with kidney cancer in this country every hour, and wanted to help inform others about the dangers.

“I was really taken by the idea for curry parties, as it’s the best food to share with others,” said Bharat.

“In turn, it then gives us a great opportunity to share information with our customers. “If people can have a great time, raise some money for a worthy cause, and find out about something which could ultimately help save their lives, that has to be good.

“We chose kidney beans for the obvious reasons, but as an added bonus, they are also a great source of cholesterol-lowering fibre and are well-known for having loads of health benefits,” he added. The menu includes a kebab starter, made using kidney beans, with three main curry dishes, all including the pulse, one with lamb, one with chicken, and a vegetarian choice.

For every kidney bean dish sold during that week, the restaurant will donate half of the money to the kidney cancer charity, and will be displaying posters about the disease and giving out leaflets to customers.

“The dishes our chefs have come up with are fantastic, and something a little different, so please give them a try and help us to raise as much as possible. Even if you order something else, there’s nothing to stop you making a donation – our staff will be more than happy to help,” he added.

The special curry dishes will be on the menu at Suki’s from Monday, October 19 to Saturday 24.

The special menu

starter

Sukis Shammi Kebab

Creamy mashed potatoes and kidney beans mixed together with chefs special spices, lightly fried, and served with a side salad and mint dip

Mains

Rajmah Tikka Curry

Kidney beans and tender pieces of our chicken tikka cooked together in a tomato curry sauce with fresh onions.

Lamb Maharaja

Lamb and Kidney beans cooked with garlic in a rich onion and tomato curry sauce

Rajmah Raseela (V)

Kidney beans cooked in our rich curry sauce with a hint of cream.

The survey was carried out by YouGov, and involved 2,145 British adults.

Warning signs of kidney cancer include: • blood in the urine. • abnormal urine colour • upper abdominal pain or back pain • unintentional weight loss of more than 5% body weight • swelling or enlargement of the abdomen • vision abnormalities and paleness.