PICKINGS
शुभेच्छा
The perfect moreish beginning.
PAPADAM SELECTION & HOUSE CHUTNEYS 6
Crisp lentil and rice papadams, date & tamarind, spiced tomato and coriander-mint chutneys. (V)
CRISPY OKRA 6
Crisp-fried okra, roasted chilli seasoning and lime. (VG)
GOAL GAPPA 8
Crisp wheat shells, spiced potato, chickpeas and tangy tamarind-mint water. (VG)
GRAND PLATTERS
दावत
Created for the centre of the table.
VEGETARIAN ROYALE 40
Onion Bhajia, Beetroot Tikki, Punjabi Samosas, Bombay Chilli Mushrooms, Hariyali Paneer Tikka, Soya Shashlik Tikka and Zafrani Malai Cauliflower. *Please note soya pieces contain egg. (V, S, N)
SAFARI FEAST 50
Delhi Chicken Tikka, Chawla’s Cream Chicken, Shikari Lamb Chops, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Hariyali Paneer Tikka, Achari Fish Tikka and Konkan Tandoor Prawns. (S)
BAZAAR FARE
बाज़ार के जायके
Starters inspired by the vibrant streets and bustling bazaars of India.
CHILLI CHICKEN 12
Crisp chicken, peppers and spring onion in an umami-packed chilli sauce. (S)
*Paneer available in place of chicken.
ONION BHAJIA 8
Onion and spinach fritters, chilli mango jam. (VG)
AMRITSARI FISH PAKORA 12
Ajwain-spiced fish in a light besan batter, smoked tomato relish.
BOMBAY CHILLI MUSHROOMS 12
Lightly battered mushrooms, garlic, chilli in a sticky soy glaze. (S, VG)
BEETROOT TIKKI 9
Roasted beetroot tikkis, tempered coconut chutney. (S, VG)
PONDICHERRY CROQUETTES 12
Chicken tikka croquettes, brie, cheddar and chilli mango jam.
PALAK PATTA CHAAT 11
Crisp spinach, whipped yoghurt, tamarind and pomegranate. (V)
SAMOSA CHANA CHAAT 12
Vegetable samosas, spiced chickpeas, sweet, sour and spicy chutneys. (V)
TANDOOR & FLAME
तंदूर की आँच
Roasted in our traditional clay tandoor.
DELHI CHICKEN TIKΚΑ 15
Twice-marinated overnight, red chilli yoghurt and smoke. (S)
CHAWLA'S CREAM
CHICKEN 16
Malai chicken tikka, black pepper, cream cheese, rich spiced sauce.
SHIKARI LAMB CHOPS 19
French-trimmed lamb chops, roasted spices inspired by India’s hunting feasts. (S)
LAMB SEEKΗ KEBAB 15
Hand-minced lamb, roasted spices and fresh coriander. (S)
HARIYALI PANEER TIKKA 14
Indian cottage cheese, hariyali glaze, peppers and onions. (V)
ZAFRANI MALAI CAULIFLOWER 14
Tandoor-roasted cauliflower, saffron cream reduction and roasted spices. (V)
ACHARI FISH TIKKA 18
Scottish salmon, lemon, red chilli,
mustard and roasted spices.
KONKAN TANDOOR PRAWNS 18
Large king prawns in a coastal
spice marinade. (S)
THE CURRY ROOM
खास पकवान
Drawn from the kitchens of Northern India and the wider subcontinent.
LAMB ROGAN JOSH 20
Spring lamb, onion, tomato and Kashmiri spice blend. (S)
RAILWAY LAMB CURRY 20
Slow-cooked lamb, coconut, roasted South Indian spices. (S)
PUNJABI KADHAI GOSHT 21
Lamb, peppers, onions, chillies and crushed spices in a hot Punjabi gravy. (S)
ITIHAAS BUTTER CHICKEN 18
Chargrilled chicken, smoked tomato, butter, cream and fenugreek. (N)
TARIWALA CHICKEN 18
Slow-cooked chicken thigh in a rich home-style tomato and onion gravy. (S)
CHETTINAD CHICKEN MADRAS 18
Chicken, roasted red chilli, coconut and curry leaf in a fiery gravy (S).
GOAN PRAWN CURRY 20
King prawns, coconut, mustard and coastal spices. (S)
SOYA TIKKA MASALA 18
Chargrilled soya in a creamy spiced masala. Please note soya pieces contain egg. (V, N, S)
PANEER MALAI KOFTA 19
Paneer dumplings, cashew cream, saffron, cardamom and fenugreek. (V, N)
PANEER MAKHANI 17
Paneer, rich tomato-cashew makhani, cream and cardamom. (V, N)
PANEER TAWA BHUNA 17
Paneer, peppers and onions in a roasted bhuna masala. (V, S)
NIMONA KOFTA 18
Golden potato dumplings, gently spiced green pea gravy. (S, VG
BRITISH-INDIAN CLASSICS
CHICKEN BALTI 20
Chicken, peppers, tomato and house balti spice blend. (S)
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA 20
Twice-marinated chicken in a rich tomato and cream masala. (N)
KING PRAWN GARLIC CHILLI 20
King prawns, roasted garlic, green chilli, peppers and coriander. (S)
VEG SIDES Lentils
खास पकवान
For passing around the table.
DAL ITIHAAS 14
Black lentils, slow-cooked for 24 hours with butter and cream. (V)
METHI ALOO GOBI 12
Baby potatoes, cauliflower and fresh fenugreek. (S, VG)
TADKA DAL 12
Twice-tempered dal, garlic, smoked red chilli and cumin. (VG)
DHABA CHANA MASALA 12
Slow-cooked chickpeas, cumin, turmeric and fresh coriander. (S, VG)
BIRYANI & PULAO
बिरयानी और पुलाव
India’s great rice tradition.
ITIHAAS DUM BIRYANI 25
Pardah-sealed and slow-cooked with basmati, chicken thigh, saffron and whole spices.
MASALEDAR LAMB PULAO 20
Spring lamb, aged basmati, onions and fresh herbs, pan-fried to order. (S)
MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE PULAO 15
Aged basmati, mushrooms and black truffle oil. (VG)
ACCOMPANIMENTS
बिरयानी और पुलाव
Everything you need to complete the table.
STEAMED BASMATI RICE 6
Aged basmati rice, simply steamed. (VG)
JEERA RICE 6.5
Aged basmati rice infused with roasted cumin. (VG)
KACHUMBER SALAD 5
Cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon. (VG)
POMEGRANATE RAITA 6
Thick yoghurt, pomegranate. (V)
GUNPOWDER FRIES 7
Crisp fries, roasted gunpowder masala. (VG)
TANDOOR BAKERY
तंदूर की रोटियाँ
Freshly baked to order in our clay oven.
TANDOORI ROTTI 4
Wholemeal flatbread baked directly on the walls of the tandoor. (VG)
RUMALI ROTI 5
Handkerchief-thin bread, stretched and cooked on the tawa. (VG)
BUTTER NAAN 5
Leavened bread, finished with melted butter. (V)
GARLIC NAAN 5.5
Leavened bread, roasted garlic and fresh coriander. (V)
CHEESE & CORIANDER NAAN 6
Leavened bread, cheddar and fresh coriander. (V)
PESHAWARI NAAN 6.5
Leavened bread, coconut, raisins and almonds. (V, N)
KEEMA NAAN 6.5
Leavened bread filled with spiced lamb.
LACHHA PARATHA 5.5
Layered wholemeal bread, folded with ghee. (V)
AMRITSARI KULCHA 6.5
Clay-baked bread filled with potato, garlic and onion. (V)
PUDDINGS
मिठाई
A fitting finale.
COCONUT ICE CREAM 6
Coconut ice cream, two scoops. (V, N)
Vegan option available. (VG, N)
KULFI TRIO 7
Indian ice cream; mango, almond and pistachio. (V, N)
SHAHI GULAB JAMUN 8
Hand rolled gulab jamun, saffron syrup and pistachio rabdi. (V, N)
CREAM BRÛLÉE KHEER 7
Saffron kheer, wild berry compote. (V, N)