DINNER MENU

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    Papadum & Vadiyam Basket D, G*

    £4.95

    Assortment of Plain Papadum pieces and Vadiyams (rice crackers) served with mango chutney, mint sauce and chilli sauce

    Masala Papad G* Chilly Icon

    £4.50

    2 large papadums topped with chopped onion, tomato, coriander & spices

    Crispy Dosa G, VE

    £8.95

    Savoury crepe made with rice and lentil batter, served with chutneys and sambar

    Bajji Basket D, G*

    £12.95

    Chef’s choice of assorted vegetable fritters served with dips

    Cut Mirchi D, G* Chilly Icon

    £7.95

    Batter fried chunks of long green chillies sprinkled with masala

    Masala Cashew Nuts N Chilly Icon

    £9.95

    Golden fried cashews topped with fresh onions, tomatoes, coriander and spices

    Indian Street Favourites

    Dahi Poori D, G

    £6.50

    Poori shells stuffed with potato, chickpeas and drizzled with sweet yogurt, chutney and sev

    Gol Gappa Shooters G, VE

    £6.95

    Hollow puri, filled with potato, chickpeas and served with water flavoured with tamarind and mint

    Samosa Chat D, G, N

    £7.95

    Crushed vegetable samosa topped with chickpeas, sweet yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney

    Mixed Bhel G, D, N Chilly Icon

    £5.95

    Puffed rice, peanuts and sev quick tossed with home- made mint and tamarind chutney

    Papdi Chat D, G

    £6.95

    Deep fried flour crackers topped with semi mashed potato and chickpeas filling and finished with sweet, sour and spicy chutneys

    Onion Pakora G*, VE

    £7.95

    Crunchy snack made with fillers of finely sliced onions and herbs

    Mirapakaya Bajji G*, VE Chilly Icon

    £7.95

    Batter fried long green chillis stuffed with chopped onions and spices

    House Special Tempting Starters

    Chicken 65 E, D, G Chilly Icon

    £9.95

    Famous Hyderabadi style starter, tossed with yogurt, lemon and curry leaves. Choice of chicken or cauliflower florets

    Gobi 65 E, D, G Chilly Icon

    £8.95

    Famous Hyderabadi style starter, tossed with yogurt, lemon and curry leaves. Choice of chicken or cauliflower florets

    Indo-Chinese Chilli Chicken G, E, S Chilly Icon

    £9.95

    Wok tossed chicken cubes cooked in soya sauce with ginger, garlic, onions and peppers

    Indo-Chinese Chilli Paneer G, E, D, S Chilly Icon

    £9.50

    Wok tossed chicken cubes cooked in soya sauce with ginger, garlic, onions and peppers

    Indo-Chinese Chilli Prawn G, E, C, S Chilly Icon

    £12.50

    Wok tossed chicken cubes cooked in soya sauce with ginger, garlic, onions and peppers

    Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast D, N Chilly Icon

    £10.50

    Succulent pieces of chicken marinated with Mangalorean masala cooked in rich ghee

    Iddichi Varuthu Eraichi D Chilly Icon

    £11.95

    Lamb cooked soft and tender with cracked black pepper and fresh curry leaves

    Royyala Vepudu C, D, G Chilly Icon

    £12.50

    Black tiger prawns tossed in a thick masala flavoured with ginger and spices

    Andhra Tawa Fish Fry D, F, G*

    £10.50

    Pan-fried fillet of fish marinated with South Indian herbs and spices

    Apollo Fish D, F, G

    £11.50

    Hyderabadi style battered fried fish tossed in chef’s secret recipe

    Soft Shell Ginger Crab C, G, S

    £10.50

    Golden fried whole soft-shell crab marinated with spices and herbs served with ginger sauce

    Crisped Fried Calamari C, G

    £10.50

    Calamari marinated with spices and deep fried

    Kalan Milagu Fry D, G, N

    £8.95

    Mushroom tossed with spices and finished with black pepper

    Veg Manchurian Dry G, VE

    £8.95

    Golden fried vegetable dumplings tossed with a spicy Manchurian sauce

    Paneer Mongolian Dry D, G, N

    £9.95

    Golden fried cubes of paneer wok tossed dry with crushed cashew nuts, herbs and spices

    Surprise Tasting Menu

    Surprise 5 Course Tasting Menu D, E, G, N, S

    £42.95 pp

    Surprise your taste buds and explore the magic of spices in a culinary tour of India. Create a memorable dining experience with your friends or family. (minimum 2 diners)

    Clay Oven Specials

    Half Tandoori Chicken D

    £12.95

    Marinated with yogurt and tandoori masala (on the bone)

    Chicken Tikka D

    £11.95

    Boneless cubes of chicken marinated with yogurt and tandoori masala

    Lamb Sheek Kabab D

    £12.95

    Minced lamb marinated with fresh herbs and spices

    Tandoori Spring Lamb Chops D

    £14.95

    Spring lamb chops marinated with tandoori spices

    Lasooni Jhinga C, D

    £17.95

    3 jumbo King Prawns marinated with fresh garlic and delicate spices

    Tandoori Salmon Tikka D, F

    £16.50

    Boneless salmon marinated with yogurt and delicate spices

    Tandoori Mix Grill D

    £20.95

    Grilled assortment of tandoori chicken, lamb kabab, lamb chops and fish tikka

    Kesari Paneer Tikka D

    £12.95

    Chunks of cottage cheese marinated with hint of saffron

    House Special Non Vegetarian Mains

    South Special Chettinad D, N Chilly Icon

    Chicken £14.50 / Lamb £16.50 / Prawn £16.95

    Classic dish from Chennai; house special preparation with black pepper, curry leaves, red chillis and a touch of coconut milk for the balance

    Pallipalayam Masala D, N Chilly Icon

    Chicken £14.50 / Lamb £16.50 / Prawn £16.95

    Flavoured with coconut oil, curry leaves and dry red chilli and finished with grated coconut

    Andhra Style Gongura Masala D, N Chilly Icon

    Chicken £14.50 / Lamb £16.50 / Prawn £16.95

    Very popular dish from Andhra Pradesh (state) which is cooked with sorrel leaves for its unique taste

    Hyderabadi Style Dalcha D, N Chilly Icon

    Chicken £14.50 / Lamb £16.50 / Prawn £16.95

    Popular dish from Hyderabad which is cooked with lentils, bottle-gourd and hint of tamarind; authentic alternative for Dhanshak lovers

    Nadan Kozhi Curry D, N Chilly Icon

    £14.50

    Delicious dish from Kerala made by simmering chicken in coconut milk and green chillis

    Jumbo Prawns Kuzhambu D, N Chilly Icon

    £17.50

    Jumbo Prawns cooked to perfection in South Indian style

    Meen Pollichatu G* D

    £17.50

    Semi-dry preparation of fish marinated with special masala mix, wrapped in a banana leaf and slow cooked on the griddle. (Please allow 25 minutes cooking time)

    Home Style Fish Curry F, N Chilly Icon

    £15.95

    Boneless fish simmered in authentic home style gravy flavoured with tamarind and coconut

    Malabar Chemmeen Curry C, N

    £16.95

    Juicy prawns simmered in vibrant sauce with coconut and fresh curry leaves

    Mango Chicken Korma D, N

    £12.95

    Very mild dish cooked with coconut milk, sweet mango and delicate spices

    Chicken Tikka Masala D, N

    £12.95

    A mild and creamy sauce with a tomato base, flavoured with fenugreek

    Chicken / Lamb Korma D, N

    £12.95 / £14.95

    Very mild dish flavoured with coconut, cashew nuts and double cream

    Home Style Lamb Curry on Bone D, N Chilly Icon

    £15.95

    Slow cooked lamb as per Chef’s secret recipe

    Home Style Chicken Curry on Bone D, N Chilly Icon

    £13.95

    Classic home style preparation, grandma’s recipe

    Butter Chicken on Bone D, N

    £14.50

    Cooked in creamy tomato and buttery sauce

    House Special Vegetarian Mains

    South Special Chettinad D, N Chilly Icon

    Paneer £11.95 / Mushrooms £11.50 / Mixed Vegetables £11.50

    Classic dish from Chennai; house special preparation with black pepper, curry leaves, red chillis and a touch of coconut milk for the balance

    Andhra Style Gongura Masala D, N Chilly Icon

    Paneer £11.95 / Mushrooms £11.50 / Mixed Vegetables £11.50

    Very popular dish from Andhra Pradesh which is cooked with sorrel leaves for its unique taste

    Paneer Butter Masala D, N

    £11.95

    Paneer Butter Masala is a traditional Punjabi dish in which Paneer is cooked with spices in rich creamy butter and tomato gravy

    Palak Paneer D, N

    £11.95

    A north Indian popular dish made with spinach and paneer

    Ennai Kathirikai N VE

    £11.95

    Baby egg plant cooked in a homemade paste with nuts, coconut and tamarind

    Alleppey Vegetable Curry Chilly Icon

    £11.50

    A Colourful melange of vegetables cooked in a masala paste of tomato, fresh coconut and red chillies, tem- pered with curry leaves and coconut oil

    Tofu Butter Masala N, VE

    £11.95

    Cooked in onion and tomato gravy with vegan butter, best choice for vegan diners (VEGAN)

    Sides

    Bhindakai Masala D, N

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    Tender-semi-dry okra cooked with onions & tomato masala

    Aloo Baingan D, N

    Aubergine and potatoes cooked with in a thick masala

    Jeera Aloo D, N

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    Potatoes tempered with cumin, mustard seeds and dry red chillis

    Tomato Pappu D

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    Home style preparation of yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves

    Cauliflower and Green Peas Masala D, N

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    Semi-dry preparation with onions and tomatoes

    Kadala Curry D, N

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    A traditional Kerala dish with black chickpeas in a roasted coconut gravy

    Spinach Poriyal D, N

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    Spinach tempered with fresh garlic and curry leaves, flavoured with grated coconut

    Palak Aloo D, N

    Large £10.95 / Small £7.50

    A North Indian popular dish made with spinach and potato

    Chennai Express Special Matka Biryani

    Hyderabadi style Biryani served with raita and salan (tangy gravy)

    Chicken Biryani D, N

    £13.75

    (On the bone)

    Lamb Biryani D, N

    £15.50

    Vegetable Biryani D, N

    £11.95

    Prawn Biryani D, N

    £16.95

    All Time South Indian Favourites

    Served with chutneys and sambar (Any extra sambar and chutney £1.00 each)

    Plain Dosa G, VE

    £8.95

    Rice and lentil savoury crepe

    Masala Dosa G, VE

    £9.95

    Rice and lentil savoury crepe stuffed with semi mashed potato mix

    Podi Dosa D, G Chilly Icon

    £9.95

    Sprinkled with homemade spice mix

    Idly (3 pieces) VE

    £6.95

    Steamed rice and lentil cakes

    Medu Vada (3 pieces) G* VE

    £6.95

    Golden fried spiced doughnut made with lentil

    Masala Uttappam D, G

    £8.95

    Rice and lentil pancake topped with onion, tomato, chilli, pepper and coriander

    Rice

    Plain Rice VE

    £3.50

    Pilau Rice VE

    £3.95

    Mushroom Rice VE

    £4.50

    Lemon Rice N, VE

    £4.50

    Coconut Rice D

    £4.50

    Egg Fried Rice E, S, G

    £5.95

    Veg Fried Rice S, G, VE

    £5.75

    Chicken Fried Rice E, G, S

    £6.95

    Breads

    Plain Naan D, G, E

    £3.50

    Garlic Naan D, G, E

    £3.95

    Chilli Garlic Naan D, E, G

    £425

    Chilli & Coriander Naan D, G, E Chilly Icon

    £3.95

    Thyme Naan D, G, E

    £3.95

    Cheese Naan D, G, E

    £4.50

    Cheese & Chilli Naan D, G, E Chilly Icon

    £4.75

    Peshawari Naan D, G, N, E

    £4.50

    Tandoori Butter Roti D, G

    £3.25

    Keema Naan D, G, E

    £4.75

    Kadaaki Naan D, G, E Chilly Icon

    £4.50

    Kerala Parotta (2 pcs) G, VE

    £3.50

    Accompaniments

    Green Salad VE

    £3.95

    Slices of cucumber, red onions, carrots and tomato

    Curry Sauce D, N

    £4.50

    MILD / MEDIUM / HOT

    Raita D

    £3.75

    Yoghurt with onion, tomato and coriander

    Masala Chips VE

    £4.25

    Plain Chips VE

    £3.95

    Kids Special

    Indian Style Chicken Nuggets & Chips G, E

    £8.95

    Kids Dry Chicken Lollipop with Chips D, E

    £8.95

    Indian Style Fish & Chips G, D, N

    £9.50

    Plain Mini Dosa D, G

    £6.95

    Cheese Mini Dosa D, G

    £7.50

    Chocolate Dosa with ice-cream D, G

    £895

    Kids Curry & Rice D, N, G*

    £9.95

    Choice of Chicken Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala or Paneer Butter Masala

    If you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements, please speak to a member of our team.

    We can prepare menu items without gluten, dairy and nuts upon request.

    Whilst a dish may not contain a specific allergen, due to the wide range of ingredients used in our kitchen, foods may be at risk of cross contamination by other ingredients.

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