A’la Carte Menu

India’s food carries the memory of empires migration, trade, family and place. Across centuries, those influences have converged, evolved and endured through the dishes we know today.

 

This menu is our telling of that story.

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)