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Starter Platters
INDIA PLATTER£7.00
A combination of Fish, Lamb, Chicken and Vegetable, served with salad and dips - Aladdin's choice! Price per person.
BENGAL PLATTER£7.50
A combination of Essar Bora, Tandoori King Prawn and a piece of Salmon Steak, all served with salad and a medley of sauce. Bangladeshi favourite. Price per person.
VEGETABLE PLATTER£6.00
A combination of Aloo Bora, Onion Pakora, Vegetable Samosa, Served with salad and dips. Price per person.
First Courses
BOMBAY CHAT£4.95
A tantalising starter of diced cold spiced chicken or vegetable mixed with fresh salad and a sprinkle of fresh green peppers.
FISH TIKKA£5.50
Marinated salmon steak with Chefs own spices. Sprinkled with turmeric and rock salt, pan-fried and garnished with fried onions and coriander.
ALOO BORA£4.50
Typical Bangladeshi street fare. Pounded potatoes spiced with finely chopped fresh green chilli, onions and fresh coriander. Tossed in vermicelli and fried crisp.
CHICKEN SHASHLICK£5.95
Tender pieces of diced chicken, marinated with spices, cooked over charcoal on skewers with tomatoes, onions and fresh green peppers in tandoor.
LAMB TIKKA£5.75
Succulent fillets of lamb marinated and mildly seasoned and roasted in tandoor on skewers.
CHICKEN TIKKA£5.65
Diced boneless spring chicken marinated and mildly seasoned and roasted in tandoor on skewers.
CHICKEN TIKKA PUREE£5.25
Diced pieces of chicken prepared in a sweet and sour sauce, served on a crispy yoghurt bread. A most popular starter.
TANDOORI CHICKEN£5.65
Succulent chicken piece marinated in fresh ground spices and herbs roasted in tandoor on skewers.
CHICKEN PAKORA£5.25
Tender cubes of chicken breast marinated in spicy batter and fried crisp.
TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS£6.50
Lamb chops marinated in several spices cooked over charcoal on skewer in tandoor. Served with salad and dips.
DAKHNA KEBAB£5.25
On the bone chicken niblets marinated in spices and herbs cooked over charcoal on skewers in tandoor.
NARGIS KEBAB£5.50
An old favourite. Hard boiled egg wrapped with tender minced lamb deep fried. Served with salad and dips.
RESHMI KEBAB£5.25
Minced breast of chicken seasoned with onions, fresh mint and a touch of ground spices, roasted in tandoor on skewers.
SEEKH KEBAB£4.75
Tender chicken and minced lamb seasoned with onions, fresh mint and a touch of ground spices, roasted in tandoor on skewers.
SHAHI SHASHLICK£5.95
Tender fillet of lamb cooked together with fresh green peppers, tomatoes and onions skewered over charcoal. A very tasty starter.
KING PRAWN BELPUREE£6.50
King sized prawns cooked in tamarind juice, served on a delicate crispy yoghurt bread.
KING PRAWN PATHIA PUREE£6.50
King sized prawns gently spiced, cooked in a sweet and sour sauce, served on a delicate crispy yoghurt bread.
TANDOORI KING PRAWN£6.95
King sized prawns marinated in garam masala and a dozen herbs, skewered over charcoal.
(Aladdin's Choice)
PRAWN BHUNA ON PUREE£5.50
Prawns cooked in thick spicy sauce, with fresh tomatoes, onions and flavoured with fresh green herbs, served on a delicate crispy yoghurt bread.
CHANA DHALL PUREE£4.75
A traditional Bengali recipe from India's northeast. Chickpeas tossed in tamarind and garam masala stir-fried with onions and tomato with fresh chilli and coriander. Served on a delicate crispy yoghurt bread.
STUFFED PEPPER£5.50
Fresh pepper filled with lightly spiced tender minced lamb or vegetables.
SAMOSA£4.50
Thin envelope of pastry filled with lightly spiced minced lamb or vegetables.
ONION PAKORA£4.50
Diced onions and fresh mixed vegetables seasoned with spices and fresh green herbs, fried crisp.
Chef's Choices
Naga
A traditional Bengal fare, diced chicken or lamb cooked in dozen spices with naga, cooked home-style with fresh curry leaves and coriander. (Fiercely hot & spicy)
TAMARIND
Diced strips of chicken or cubes of lamb tossed in tamarind sauce touch of garam masala, cooked with selected spices, onions, tomato and fresh herbs. Slightly hot and tangy. Delicious and flavoursome.
BHEGUN BAHAR
Diced morsels of chicken breast or cubes of lamb cooked with chunks of aubergines (egg plant) with chefs own recipe, fresh herbs and coriander to taste slightly hot, cooked home-style.
ACHARI
Diced pieces of chicken morsels or cubes of lamb cooked with fresh spices, touch of mixed pickle and fresh mango,with fenugreek and coriander creating a balanced aromatic flavour. Slightly hot but very tasty, well recommended.
MOCHAK
Diced pieces of tandoor baked chicken or cubes of lamb treated in coconut milk. Lightly spiced with a generous touch of ground almond and fresh cream. Coated with poppy seeds stir-fried in honey.
TIKKA MASALA
Diced pieces of tandoori baked chicken or lamb tikka prepared with subtle spices and herbs with a generous touch of fresh cream. A very popular dish.
KORAI
Diced tandoori baked chicken or lamb cooked with chunks of fresh onions, green peppers, tomatoes and a touch of fresh ginger. A medium strength dish.
ROSHUNWALA
Diced pieces of chicken or tender cubes of lamb cooked with garlic, onions,tomato, spices, fresh herbs and coriander.
KESHRI
Diced tandoori baked chicken or lamb pieces cooked with diced cabbage and selected medium spices and a generous touch of green herbs. Chef's Favourite.
MAKHANWALA
Tandoori baked chicken or lamb cubes cooked with chef's own recipe. A pleasant surprise.
JALFRAZI
Diced chicken or lamb fillet marinated in vinegar and fresh lemon juice cooked with green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Choice of hot or medium strength.
XACUTI
Diced pieces of tandoori baked chicken or tender fillets of lamb cooked in roasted spices,coconut milk and fresh curry leaves, creating a balanced flavoursome dish.
REZELLA
Diced pieces of chicken or fillets of lamb cooked with onions, tomato, fresh spices and green chilli, garnished with red pepper and onion juliennes and fresh coriander.
RASSAM
Diced pieces of chicken or cubes of lamb cooked with chunks of butternut squash flavoured with chef’s own spices and fresh coriander to taste. Very homely.
MORCHI BHUNA
A pleasant surprise. Chicken or fillets of lamb cooked home-style to chef's liking.
ROGAN JOSH
Succulent pieces of chicken or lamb cooked in spices, fresh herbs, cashew nuts, tomatoes and fresh coriander.
PASANDA NAWABI
Diced tandoori baked chicken or tender fillet of lamb mildly spiced, cooked with fresh cream cultured yoghurt, garnished with pistachio. A characteristically rich and creamy dish.
TANDOORI MURGHI KEEMA£10.95
Diced pieces of tandoori baked chicken cooked with minced lamb, flavoured with chef's specially selected spices and fresh herbs.
CHICKEN ANARKALI£13.25
Diced pieces of tandoori baked chicken cooked with minced lamb lightly spiced, wrapped in an envelope of traditional Bangladeshi style omelette. Complemented with a delicious sauce. Served with Basmati pulau rice.
JAIPURI
A Raj style dish. Chicken tikka or fillets of lamb skewered over charcoal with capsicum,tomatoes and onions. Served with fresh green salad and pulau rice. Complemented with chef's own choice of spicy chicken or lamb curry.
Seafood Selection
JHINGA MASALA£14.25
This dish captures the exquisite flavour of king sized prawns roasted in tandoor on skewers. Cooked to our own recipe in mild spices with fresh cream and a touch of butter. A most tasteful dish.
JHINGA BRUNA£14.25
Tandoori baked kingsized prawns cooked in thick spicy sauce with tomatoes, onions,green peppers, fresh ground spices, herbs and fresh coriander.
JHINGA LA-JAWAB£14.25
Tandoori baked Icing sized prawns stir-fried in a medium spiced sauce, garnished with French beans, tomatoes and fresh green herbs. A truly delicious dish.
KING PRAWN NAGA£15.25
A traditional Bengal fare, king size prawn cooked in dozen spices with naga, cooked home-style with fresh curry leaves and coriander. (Fiercely hot & spicy)
KING PRAWN BHEGUN BAHAR£14.25
King sized prawns cooked with chunks of aubergine (egg plant) with chef's own recipe, fresh herbs and coriander to taste slightly hot, cooked home-style.
KING PRAWN MALAI£13.95
King sized prawns mildly spiced,cooked with butter and ground almonds in a rich creamy sauce.
KING PRAWN ROSHUNWALA£13.95
King sized prawns cooked with garlic, onions,tomato, spices, fresh herbs and coriander.
KING PRAWN MORCHI BRUNA£13.95
A pleasant surprise. King sized prawns cooked home-style to chef's liking.
KING PRAWN JALFRAZI£13.95
King sized prawns delicately spiced, cooked with onions,green peppers and tomatoes with a tinge of vinegar and lemon juice. Choice of hot or medium strength.
BENGAL FISH MASALA£14.25
An authentic dish of the Bengal,cooked home style slightly hot. A must for people who delight in fish cuisine. Served with pulau rice.
MASSLI ROSRUN£12.95
Pan-fried salmon steak cooked with garlic, onions, tomato, spices, fresh herbs and coriander.
SULA SALMON£12.95
Fresh salmon in a classic marinade of crushed black pepper, ginger and garlic. Pan-fried and simmered with makhani sauce. A delicate mild dish.
MASSER JHOOL£12.95
Fillet of fish coated with turmeric, pan-fried and then simmered in a slightly hot and spicy sauce with quartered potatoes. A traditional Bengali dish.
Classic Favourites
Korma
Cooked in coconut milk with a generous touch of ground almonds and fresh cream.
Bhuna
Cooked in thick medium hot spicy sauce with finely chopped onions and tomatoes and flavoured with fresh green herbs.
Dhansak
Cooked with lentils, spices and fresh green herbs with a touch of green pepper and lemon juice producing a delicate hot and sour dish.
PATHIA
Cooked in medium spices,producing a slightly hot, sweet and sour flavour.
MADRAS
Cooked in a fairly hot spicy sauce with fresh lemon juice and garlic.
SAGWALA
cooked in mild spices and fresh herbs with spinach.
Clay Oven Dishes - (Tandoori)
TANDOORI PLATTER£13.95
Consists of Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori King Prawn, Seekh Kebab and Lamb Tikka. Served with garlic nan.
TIKKA
Diced boneless spring chicken or succulent fillet of lamb marinated and mildly seasoned and roasted in tandoor on skewers.
TANDOORI KING PRAWN£14.50
King sized prawn marinated in several spices and herbs skewered over charcoal in tandoor.
SHASHLICK
Chicken, Lamb or King Prawn marinated with spices cooked over charcoal on skewer with onions,tomatoes and fresh green peppers.
All the above dishes are served with salad & mint dip.
Balti Dishes
A very popular dish in the Midlands. The combination of fresh herbs and spices that makes this dish very tasteful and spicy. Served in a cast iron Kashmiri pan known as BALTI, garnished with onions, tomatoes and a generous touch of fresh coriander.
Choice of vegetable can be added to the above dishes for an extra charge, Go to extra editions. Recommended with Nan bread.
Biryani Dishes
A truly majestic dish ~ Basmati rice specially cooked with saffron together with chicken, lamb, prawns or vegetable in ghee (clarified butter) with delicate spices and herbs. Complemented with fresh vegetable curry to give an exquisite flavour to the dish.
Thalis
RAJ THALI£21.95
(FOR ONE PERSON)
Starter ~ Papadom ~ India Platter
Main course ~ Chicken Tikka Masala ~ Rogan Josh ~ Prawn Bhuna Shabzi Bhaji ~ Pulau Rice ~ Masala Kulcha
SHABZI THALI (VEGETARIAN)£20.50
(FOR ONE PERSON)
Starter ~ Papadom ~ Vegetable Platter
Main Course ~ Aloo Brinjal ~ Saag Bhaji ~ Shabzi Karma
Batura ~ Pulau Rice ~ Raitha
Shabzi - Fresh Vegetables
SAAG MAKAI£4.50
Baby corn and fresh leaf spinach lightly spiced, stir-fried with coriander and fresh herbs.
GOBHI GULISTAN£4.50
Florets of broccoli and baby corn tossed with ginger and onions. Lightly spiced and stir-fried.
PANIR MAKHANI£4.75
Soft Indian cheese cooked with fenugreek and cardamom, flavoured with tomato sauce, fresh cream and ground almonds.
ALOO BRINJAL£4.75
Diced cubes of potato and aubergines (egg plant), lightly spiced, cooked with onions, tomato, fresh herbs and coriander.
ALOO BHINDI£4.75
Cubes of diced potato and okra (ladies finger), cooked with onions, tomato, coriander and fresh herbs, Lightly spiced.
SAAG RASSAM£4.75
Diced sweet butternut squash and leaf spinach cooked with simple spices. Garnished with coriander.
MUSHROOM BHAJI£4.75
Fresh mushrooms cooked with onions and fresh herbs, lightly spiced.
ALOO GHOBI£4.50
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked together with tomatoes, onions and a touch of fresh spices and herbs.
BOMBAY ALOO£4.50
Potatoes cooked in fairly hot and sour sauce with tomato and fresh coriander.
SAAG BHAJI£4.50
Fresh leaf spinach cooked with onions and fresh herbs, lightly spiced.
BRINJAL BHAJI£4.50
Fresh aubergines (egg plant) cooked with onions and fresh herbs,lightly spiced.
TARKA DALL£4.50
Assorted lentils cooked with fried garlic and onions.
ALOO PALAK£4.75
Fresh spinach cooked with diced potatoes and fresh herbs.
CHANA SAGWALA£4.50
Spinach and chick peas cooked with onions,tomatoes and fresh herbs,lightly spiced.
SAAG PANIR£4.75
Fresh spinach cooked in mild spices with cottage cheese.
ALOO COURGETTE£4.75
Potatoes and fresh courgettes lightly spiced with onions and herbs.
SHIM BHAJI£4.50
Fresh French beans cooked with tomatoes and lightly spiced onions.
RAITHA£1.60
Home made yoghurt.
The above dishes can be prepared as a main dish at an extra charge of £4.50
Rice Selection
BENGAL FRIED RICE£5.75
Chicken, lamb, prawn and trench beans stir-fried with steamed rice and Sprinkle of coriander. A delicious specialty.
KEEMA PULAU£3.95
Basmati rice cooked with minced lamb and fresh herbs.
MUSHROOM PULAU£3.95
Basmati rice fried with mushrooms.
MEETAH PULAU£3.95
Basmati rice fried with fruit cocktail and sultana.
SHABZI PULAU£3.95
Basmati rice cooked with several mixed vegetables.
PEAS PULAU£3.95
Basmati rice fried with peas and egg.
PULAU RICE£3.25
Basmati rice specially cooked with saffron in butter.
Nan Bread Selection
HOUSE SPECIAL NAN£3.95
A pleasant surprise.
PESHWARI NAN£3.95
Leavened bread filled with nuts, almonds and sultanas.
MASALA KULCHA£3.95
Leavened bread filled with spiced vegetables.
KEEMA NAN£3.95
Leavened bread filled with minced lamb, cooked in tandoor.
STUFFED PARATHA£3.95
Buttered bread stuffed with mixed vegetable freshly baked on tawa.
CHEESE & GARLIC NAN£3.95
Leavened bread freshly baked with cheese & garlic.
GARLIC & CORIANDER NAN£3.95
Leavened bread cooked with garlic and fresh coriander in tandoor.
CHILLI & CORIANDER NAN£3.95
Leavened bread cooked with fresh green chilli and coriander in tandoor.
GARLIC NAN£3.75
Leavened bread freshly baked with garlic.
NAN£2.95
Leavened bread freshly baked in tandoor (clay oven).
PARATHA£3.75
Buttered bread freshly baked on tawa.
TANDOORI ROTI£2.95
Thick tandoori baked bread.
CHAPATI£1.90
Thin baked bread on tawa.
PAPADOM£0.80
Plain or Spiced.
PICKLES & CHUTNEYS£0.80
Price per person.
Extra Additions
Listed ingredients can be added to any dish to create a different variation and taste you can add as many toppings as you like to your choice of dish.
European Dishes
OMELETTE£8.95
CHICKEN SALAD£8.75
ROAST CHICKEN£8.95
CHICKEN NUGGETS£8.95
The above dishes are served with salad & chips.