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Starters

Starters Platters

If you’re new to our restaurant or you like the starters so much you can never decide, then don’t - our chefs have made two new platters, the ideal feast. Each platter is made up of five of our most popular starters, so you get the best of everything: share and enjoy!

Mixed Snacks Platter 5.95 per person Minimum 2 people
Punjabi Samosa, Pakoras, Onion Bhaji, Sheekh Kebab and Chicken Malai Tikka.

Tandoori Platter 7.95 per person Minimum 2 people
Garlic Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Paneer Tikka Achari, Jhinga Zaffarani and Tandoori Chicken.

A la carte starters

traditional

Pakoras 3.50
Crisp fritters of spinach, potatoes and onions, deep-fried and served with tomato olive salsa. In India pakoras are a national passion. (v)

Punjabi Samosa 3.50
Samosas served with tamarind chutney, sweet yoghurt and fresh leafy salad. (v)

Onion Bhaji 3.50
World famous snack of crisp onions deepfried in a coating of gram flour batter. (v)

Aloo Tikki 3.50
Pan-fried patties of mashed potatoes filled with green peas served warm and topped with yoghurt, tamarind and mint chutney. (v)

Dosa 4.50
Thin rice pancake served with tomato and coconut chutney and a choice of two types of fillings; spiced potato or chicken tikka.

Deep-Fried Stuffed Hot Green Chilli 3.50
Recognised as appetite stimulators by the inhabitants of the tropics, if you fancy hot foods, by all means give this dish a try. (v)

Honey Glazed Bbq Chicken Wings 3.45
Delicious sauce coating gives the chicken a bite with the sweetness of honey.

Lamb Pepper Kebab 4.50
Paper-thin picattas, tenderised in a marinade of pepper, cloves, basil and kebabchini. Grilled
on a flat top.

SIZZLER / TANDOORI STARTERS

These express style classic Indian dishes are great for a fast bite or appetiser.

Garlic Chicken Tikka 4.50
Chicken fillets marinated in garlic-flavoured yoghurt with added aromas of mace and cardamom powder.

Chicken Malai Tikka 4.50
Bite-sized chicken tikka marinated with cream, cheese, royal cumin and cardamom, delicately grilled on charcoal, served with yoghurt and mint dip.

Tandoori Chicken 4.50
Chicken drumstick marinated in a blend of yoghurt, cardamon, mace, peppercorn, and paprika cooked in a Tandoori oven. India’s foremost offering to world cuisine.

Seekh Kebab 4.50
Chargrilled seekh of minced lamb with a delicate sprinkling of mint and aromatic spice mix.

Paneer Tikka Achari 4.50
A shaslik of our homemade cottage cheese, bell peppers and pineapple. (v)

Salmon Tikka 6.95
Prime cubes of Scottish salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of ginger, garlic paste, mint, cheese and traces of mustard.

Jhinga Zaffarani 6.95
Jumbo king prawns marinated in a rich blend of saffron and yoghurt with caraway seeds, served with a cooling mint yoghurt dip.

MAIN COURSES

Our chefs have endeavoured to stay true to the actual origin of each regional dish, honestly recreating flavours normally associated with traditional home cooked foods.

OLD FAVOURITESBack to top

For a fresh approach to traditional Indian meals, try one of our best sellers.

Chicken Tikka Masala* 6.95
We present our exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka in a smooth sauce. Saag Paneer

Chicken Jalfarezi 6.95
Strips of chicken tossed and cooked on an iron griddle with a masala of capsicums and tomatoes. It is served garnished with slivers of green chillies and fresh coriander.
Baingan Bhartha

Shahi Chicken Korma* 6.95
Chicken pieces seared and slow cooked in a smooth creamy gravy flavoured with cardamoms.
Milli Juli Subzi

Chicken Palakvala 6.95
Roasted chicken breast cooked in a peppery masala of fresh spinach and fenugreek.
Malai Kofta

Karahi Chicken 6.95
Exquisite Punjabi country fare of tender chicken stir-fried in an iron karahi with a spicy masala of garlic, onions and
tomatoes with a tempering of crushed coriander seeds and crispy red chillies.
Bhindi Masala

Chicken Dhansak 6.95
Succulent chicken prepared with lentils, fresh herbs and aromatic spices.
Aloo Gobhi

Chicken Do Pyaza 6.95
Chicken pieces slow cooked in smooth gravy of caramelized and raw onions with whole spices, served garnished with chunks of sautéed onion and tomatoes.
Tarka Daal

Lamb Rogan Josh 6.95
Rogan Josh gets its name from the rich red appearance which in turn is derived from the fresh tomatoes, paprika and ground red chilli.
Gobhi Adraki

Lamb Vindaloo 6.95
A Goan speciality of hot and sour tomato gravy with predominant flavour of cinnamon.
Katchumber Salad / Leafy Salad

Lamb Pasanda* 6.95
Lamb braised in a cashewnut and saffron flavoured sauce.
Mushroom Green Pea Masala

Prawn Pathia 7.95
Traditional festive dish with prawns in an unusual blend of chillies and tamarind. India’s answer to sweet and sour.
Pilau Rice

Chefs SpecialBack to top

These delightful speciality dishes are the fruition of the labours of our chefs who have journeyed here from different regions of India. Their specialist touch is born from years of experience and each dish bears the signature taste of the master chef. If you truly want to try something original, choose your delicacy.

Chicken Nawabi* 7.25
Morsels of chicken cooked with cardamom and mace. A sublime dish truly fit for kings.
Saag Paneer

Chicken Madras 7.25
Morsels of chicken cooked in the traditional black pepper spice mix of the Chetiyar community of Madras finished with tamarind. Original recipe of chicken madras as known to us in Britain.
Steamed Basmati Rice

Butter Chicken 7.25
From the street-side eateries of Punjab; a dish of chicken tikka simmered in a satin smooth tomato gravy redolent of kasoori methi.
Gobhi Adraki

North Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken 7.25
Barbecued chicken pieces cooked in fresh garlic and chilli sauce with caramelised onions.
Bombay Aloo

Dum Ki Biryani 8.25
Choice cuts of lamb and basmati rice cooked on dum with saffron, cardamom and mint, served with gravy.
Katchumber Salad and Cucumber Salad

Lamb Saag 7.25
Lamb sautéed with dry roasted garlic, spinach and fenugreek.
Tarka Daal

Kerala Fish Curry 7.25
Cod chunks marinated in gram flour batter and deep-fried. Then simmered in a black coriander seed spiced coconut milk gravy.
Pilau Rice

King Prawn Karhai 10.95
Succulent king prawn stir fried in a tomato and ginger garlic masala.

Lamb Mughlai 7.25
Cubed lamb in a velvety, ginger laced, brown gravy. Fragrant with sunflower seeds, mace, green cardamom and kewra essence.
Onion and Baby Leaf Salad

King Prawn Masala* 11.95
King prawns cooked in the tandoor and finished in a smooth fenugreek flavoured onion, tomato and yoghurt gravy.
Baingan Bhartha

Tandoori

These healthy and exciting dishes are all served to your table on sizzler platters, and are a full meal in themselves. Your
choice of meat comes with a fresh green salad, two sauces, a hot curry sauce and a mint yoghurt dip, to go well with saffron flavoured pilau rice. The meats are marinaded and seasoned with fresh herbs before and whilst cooking in the tandoori oven for an exquisite fragrance.

Tandoori King Prawns 14.95
Tandoori Chicken 10.95
Chicken Tikka 10.95
Salmon Tikka 10.95
Lamb Sheekh Kebab 10.25
Tandoori Mixed Grill 14.95

VegetarianBack to top

Indian vegetables are prepared to enhance aromas and freshness. We regularly employ the iron griddle for cooking, using the Tak-a-Tak method; so called due to the sound of the spatulas tossing the melee. Light and healthy, these dishes are perfect as an accompaniment to a main course or ideal as a full vegetarian option.

Paneer Makhani 5.95
Fresh home made cottage cheese in a satin smooth gravy of tomatoes.

Saag Paneer 5.95
Creamed spinach and Indian cheese cooked with cumin seeds and garlic.

Bhindi Masala 5.95
Okra packed with a tangy melange of cumin seeds and fresh lime, cooked with onion and tomato masala.

Baingan Bhartha 5.95
A charcoal smoked aubergine delicacy cooked with onions and tomatoes.

Bombay Aloo / Saag Aloo / Aloo Gobhi 5.95
A delicacy of cumin tempered boiled potatoes cooked with tomato, onion and a home-made spice mix. (cooked with tempered cumin & spinach)

Malai Kofta* 5.95
Light vegetable and paneer dumplings in a creamy saffron, tomato and cashew nut sauce.

Gobhi Adraki 5.95
A healthy vegetable dish of stir-fried cauliflower delicately spiced with fresh ginger.

Tarka Daal 5.95
A channa daal and toor daal preparation made into an exotic dish with garlic, cumin seeds and whole red chillies.

Milli Juli Subzi / Mix Vegetable 5.95
Mixed seasonal vegetables includingmushroom, green peas, carrot and cauliflowers stirfried with a hearty combination of onion, tomato and whole spices.

Mushroom & Green Pea Masala 5.95
A semi-dry dish of diced mushroom and green peas with fresh coriander.

RICE & BREADSBack to top

Nutritionally, rice compliments the proteins in other foods, and when eaten together with vegetables or dairy products, rice increases the combined food value by up to 45 percent. Our breads are nutritious and delicious - we appreciate the challenge of making superb bread, and our traditionally made breads are outstanding.

Pilau Rice 2.45
Saffron flavoured rice steamed with all the goodness of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves.

Mushroom Fried Rice 2.75
Mushroom rice flavoured with cumin seeds.

Steamed Basmati Rice 2.25
Finest steamed basmati rice.

Traditional Naan 2.15
Buttered leavened bread.

Peshawari Naan* 2.50
Sultanas, sweet cherries and cashew nuts naan.

Lahsooni Naan 2.25
Olive oil chilli garlic naan.

Keema Naan 2.50
Naan stuffed with spiced mince.

Tandoori Roti 1.95
Wholewheat unleavened bread.

Lachhedar Paratha 2.50
An exotic ajwain flavoured multi-layered bread.

Khurmi Naan 2.25
Masala cheese naan.

Kulcha Naan 2.25
Onion and crushed pepper naan.

Assorted Breadbasket 7.95
An unlimited assortment of chef’s choice of breads to share for four

Pudina Parantna 2.25
An exotic multilayered & wholebread with mint flavour.

SIDE ORDERS

Poppadoms 95p per person
With a tray of chutneys and pickles.

Katchumber Salad 2.50
A traditional cold salad of cucumber, onions and tomatoes in a light oil dressing. An excellent accompaniment to hot spicy food.

Onion and Baby Leaf Salad 2.25

Masala Chips 1.95
Fried chips tossed with garam masala, giving an Indian twist!

Cucumber Raita 2.25
A cooling combination of yoghurt and cucumber.

Bowl of Chips 1.75

GO NATIVE...Back to top

BURGERS

Picklejohns Double Beef Burger 6.95
Prime lean ground beef served on a bap topped with bacon and cheese, served with crispy onion rings and chips.

Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger 6.95
Served with a cooling mint dip and chips on the side.

Veggie Burger 6.95
A healthy vegetarian option of home made vegetable patties served with fresh salad and chips.

Lamb Kebab Burger 6.95
Tandoori lamb served on a bap with mild chilli seasoning and chips.

CLASSIC BRITISH

Chip Shop Cod 6.95
Freshly battered fish with chips, peas, tartare sauce and crispy green leafy salad.

Sirloin Steak 10.95
A prime cut of tender steak grilled to your liking and served with beer-battered onion rings, chips and a side salad.

FRESH JUICES & ICE CREAM SHAKESBack to top

Smoothies are not only delicious, but they are also healthy, as the fruit juices provide us with many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Doctors recommend we have at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, so this is the ideal way to keep them happy. All of the juices and smoothies are made here to order, taste so good they seem positively
sinful!

Mango 2.50
Passion Fruit 2.95
Pear 2.50
Orange 2.95
Carrot & Apple 2.95

Smoothies & Lassies

Smoothies are not only delicious, but they are also healthy, as the fruit juices provide us with many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Doctors recommend we have at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, so this is the ideal way to keep them happy. All of the juices and smoothies are made here to order, taste so good they seem positively
sinful!

Smoothies

Orange, Strawberry & Guava 3.50
Pineapple, Mango & Banana 3.50
Raspberry, Banana & Peach 3.50

Lassies

Sweet lassi 2.75
Mango lassi 2.95
Salted lassi with roasted cumin 2.75

Please ask for our drinks menu for more beverages including wines, beers and hot drinks.

ALSO... SET MENUSBack to top

Indian cuisine is about feasting and parties, and to fully appreciate an Indian meal, you
should come as a group and enjoy a banquet setting. By choosing a set menu, you can all
try each others dishes, experiment and share, it’s what our food is all about!

Choose from the following banquet meals, our Old Favourites or the Chefs Special.

OLD FAVOURITES MENU

Minimum 2 people 13.95 per person

Starters

Mixed Platter of Starters
Punjabi Samosa, Pakoras, Chicken Malai Tikka,
Lamb Seekh Kebab and Aloo Tikka.
Served with a variety of dips.

Main Courses

Please select main dish from the following or let the chef decide.
(one main dish per person)

Chicken Tikka Masala*
We present our exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka in a smooth sauce.

Lamb Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh gets its name from the rich red appearance which in turn is derived from the fresh tomatoes, paprika and ground red chilli.

Shahi Chicken Korma*
Chicken pieces seared and slow cooked in a smooth creamy gravy flavoured with cardamoms.

Malai Kofta*
Light vegetable and paneer dumplings in a creamy saffron, tomato and cashew nut sauce.

Rice & Vegetables

Served with milli juli subzi, pilau rice and naan. Indulge in the sweet passion, please ask your server for the choice of dessert or tea/coffee. Additional dishes can be added at normal menu prices.

CHEFS SPECIALS MENU Back to top

minimum two persons 15.95 per person

Starters

Mixed Platter of Starters
Punjabi Samosa, Pakoras, Aloo Tikka, Chicken
Garlic Tikka and Sheekh Kebab.
Served with an assortment of dips.

Main Courses

Please select main dish from the following or let the chef decide.
(one main dish per person)

Butter Chicken
From the street side eatries of Punjab. A dish of chicken tikkas simmered in a satin smooth tomato gravy redolent of kasuri methi.

Lamb Mughlai
Cubed lamb in a velvety, ginger laced, brown gravy, fragrant with sunflower seeds, mace, grenn cardamom and keura essence.

Chicken Madras
Morsels of chicken cooked in the traditional black pepper spice mix of the chetiyar community of Madras, original recipe of chicken madras as known to us in Britain.

Prawn Pathia
Traditional festive dish with prawns in an unusual blend of chillies and tamarind. India’s sweet and sour.

Saag Paneer
Creamed spinach and Indian cheese cooked with cumin seeds and garlic.

Rice & Vegetables
Served with milli juli subzi, pilau rice and naan. Indulge in the sweet passion, please ask your server for the choice of dessert or tea/coffee. Additional dishes can be added at normal menu prices.

 

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