Anglo-Indian restaurant serving a lengthy menu of classic & contemporary dishes since 1983. A Wellington institution.
local_dining
Indian
5:40pm - 10:00pm
04 384 5755
Vegetarian Entrées
Aloo Set
Deep-fried pastry, filled w marinated potatoes in mint tandoori infused sauce.
$9.50
Daal Soup
Deliciously prepared red lentil soup.
$9.50
Tofia.E.Noor (ent)
Roasted paneer in mustard, yoghurt, and mint. Skewered w capsicum, tomato, and onion.
$15.50
Pakoras
Selection of vegetables battered in chickpea flour, w black pepper and ground spices.
$8.50
Onion Bhajia
Onion pieces marinated for 48 hours, then battered w chickpea flour and fried.
$9.50
Vegetable Samosa
Deep-fried pastry, filled w spiced vegetables. (2pcs).
$9.50
Non-Vegetarian Entrées
Seekh Kebab (Entrée)
Lamb mince w a touch of Indian spices, infused w capsicum seeds, onions, and roasted in tandoor on skewers.
$9.50
Lamb Samosa
Deep fried pastry, filled w minced lamb, capsicum, and cumin. (2pcs).
$9.50
Chicken Samosa
Deep fried pastry, filled w spiced chicken breasts, potato, and turmeric. (2pcs).
$9.50
Tandoori Chicken (Entrée)
Chicken deeply marinated for 48 hours, and smoke-roasted in tandoor.
$10.50
Chicken Tikka (Entrée)
Tender chicken breast pieces, highly flavored w medium hot sauce, and cooked in tandoor.
$12.50
Reshmi Kebab (Entrée)
Chicken mince mix with herbs and spices, smoke roasted in the Tandoor oven.
$9.50
Delux Mix Entrée Selection
A selection of samosas, onion baji, pakoras, tandoori chicken, reshmi, seekh kebab, and chicken tikka. Served w cumin infused mint yoghurt. $14.50 per head, minimum 2 heads.
$29.00
Newab Panir Tikka (Entrée)
Succulent chicken thighs marinated for 48 hours in cloves, ginger, and North Indian ground spices. Skewered and cooked w home made cottage cheese, onions, and capsicums.
$14.50
Vegetarian Specialities
Bombay Aloo
Marinated potatoes, cooked in the chef's special sauce.
$16.50
Vegetable Kashmiri Korma
A beautiful assortment of mixed vegetables cooked in spices, cream, and fruit.
$19.50
Matar Paneer
Homemade paneer, peas, and spices. Cooked in rich gravy.
$18.50
Chana Masala
Whole chick peas, cooked in masala and infused w amchoor, ginger, and coriander. Finished w tomatoes.
$18.50
Vegetable Curry
A beautiful selection of mixed vegetables, cooked w onions, and tomato.
$18.50
Karahii paneer
Home made paneer cheese finished in yoghurt, w capsicum, and onions. Then spiced w cloves, and amchoor.
$23.50
Paneer Jalfrezi
Beautiful cubes of home made paneer finished in mint, and mustard. Along w capsicums, onions, yoghurt, and crushed red chilies.
$23.50
Malai Kofta
Delicious dumplings of cashew coconut sultanas, and potatoes. Finished in a delicate cream sauce.
$21.00
Saag Aloo
Potatoes cooked w ground spices, and finished in chopped spinach.
$18.50
Aloo Gobi
Delicious potatoes and cauliflower, soaked in lime juice, w dry ground spices.
$18.50
Vegetable Kofta
Spiced vegetable dumplings, cooked in a delicious gravy of onions, chopped nuts, coconut and fenugreek leaves.
$19.50
Palak Paneer
Home made cottage cheese, diced and cooked in spinach, and tomatoes.
$18.50
Jalfrezi Bindi
Okra finished w green capsicums and onions. Cooked in a mint yoghurt mustard sauce.
$19.50
Bindi Masala
Tender okra cooked w caramelised onions and Gujarati spice.
$19.50
Tarka Dhal
Red lentils infused w black mustard, and cumin seeds. Finished w tomatoes, and onions.
$17.50
Baingan Masala
Delicious eggplant simmered in capsicum, onions, and tomatoes. Cooked w delicate spices.
$22.00
Seafood
Fish Curry
Boneless pieces of tender monkfish soaked in lime juice. Finished in coconut cream w onions.
$24.50
Prawn Curry
Succulent prawns fully shelled and soaked in lime juice. Finished w coconut, onions, and green herbs.
$32.00
Squid Curry
Pieces of squid cooked on a delicious sauce of Gujarat spices.
$24.50
Chicken Specialities
Mango Chicken
Tender chicken breasts simmered in mango, and fresh cream. A delicate mild dish.
$22.00
Butter Chicken
Roasted tandoori chicken, cooked w cream, honey, and tomatoes. A classic dish, loved by many.
$19.50
Saag Chicken
Tender chicken breast pieces, cooked w chopped spinach, and tomatoes.
$19.50
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken pieces roasted in our tandoor oven. Then finished in the chef's unique, mint gravy.
$20.50
Chicken Kashmiri
Chicken cooked w spices, fruit, and cream.
$19.50
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in cream, and finished w cashew nuts. A particularly mild dish.
$19.50
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in the chef's, unique mint gravy, w crushed red chilli's, onions, and capsicums.
$19.50
Chicken Madras
Chicken breast piece rubbed in turmeric. Cooked w chopped tomatoes, in coconut and onion sauce.
$19.50
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken curry with potatoes. A particularly hot dish.
$19.50
Chicken Masta Masala
Boneless chicken tikka, simmered in tandoori gravy w fenugreek, and yoghurt.
$19.50
Lamb Specialities
Rogan Gosh
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a thick gravy, w a distinctive tomato flavour.
$22.00
Saag Gosh
Diced lamb cooked w green herbs, and spinach.
$22.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Diced lamb curry w potatoes. A particularly hot dish.
$22.00
Bhuna Josh
Succulent pieces of lamb, cooked in a thick gravy, w a distinctive mint flavour.
$22.00
Lamb Badam Pasanda
Marinated lamb pieces cooked in cream, spices, and garnished w almonds.
$23.00
Lamb Madras
Succulent pieces of cubed leg lamb. Cooked in onions southern Indian style w coconut, and tomatoes.
$22.00
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of lamb, cooked in cream, then finished w cashew nuts. A particularly mild dish.
$23.00
Methi Gosht
Lamb pieces, cooked w fenugreek leafs, onions, and tomato. An aromatically bitter dish.
$22.00
Tandoori Specialities
Seekh Kebab (Main)
Lamb mince w a touch of Indian spices, infused w capsicum seeds, onions, then roasted in our tandoor oven, on skewers.
$19.00
Reshmi Kebab (Main)
Chicken mince mixed w green, dry herbs. Then roasted on charcoal in our tandoor oven, on skewers.
$19.00
Nawab Tikka (Main)
Succulent chicken thighs marinated for 48 hours in cloves, ginger, and North Indian ground spices. Then skewered and smoke roasted, over flaming charcoal.
$21.00
Nawab Panir Tikka (Main)
Nawab Tikka skewered w garden fresh capsicums, cottage cheese, and onions. Then placed on a bed of finely sliced onion, marinated in lime juice, and cumin.
$25.00
Chicken Tikka (Main)
Succulent boneless chicken pieces, cooked in tandoor w yoghurt, and mustard. A highly spiced dish.
$23.00
Tandoori Chicken (Whole)
Traditional charcoal grilled chicken.
$33.00
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Traditional charcoal grilled chicken. Marinated w mint fenugreek and yoghurt.
$19.00
Rice Specialities
Pullau Rice
Mildly spiced fried rice. Cooked w cumin, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves.
$3.50
Coconut Rice
A perfect example of authentic, South Indian cuisine. Cooked w coconut cream, and caramelised onion.
$3.50
Steamed Rice
Steamed long grain basmati rice, topped lightly w butter.
$3.50
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Fresh cauliflower, broccoli, capsicums, potatoes, paneer, and peas. Cooked w dried fruits, nuts, and rice.
$29.00
Chicken Biryani
Chicken breasts cooked w rice, dried fruit, nuts, and spices.
$29.00
Lamb Biryani
Tender pieces of lamb cooked w rice, dried fruit, nuts, and spices.
$32.00
Prawn Biryani
Prawns and rice cooked w vegetables, died fruit, nuts, and spices.
$36.00
Murgh Biryani
Boneless tandoori chicken and rice, cooked together w vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and garnished w egg omelette. Served w a superb vegetable sauce.
$32.00
Great India Special Mains
Murgh Masalam (For Two)
This Tandoori dish represents tender chicken on the bone, barbecued on skewers, over flaming charcoal, in our tandoor oven. Then garnished w a Masala sauce of delicate herbs, and rich unique home prepared spices. Served w rogini naan, pullau rice, poppadoms, and chutney.
$60.00
Murgh Masalam (For one)
This tandoori dish represents tender chicken on the bone, barbecued on skewers, over flaming charcoal, in our tandoor oven. Then garnished w a Masala sauce of delicate herbs, and rich unique home prepared spices. Served w onion kulcha, pullau rice, poppadoms, and chutney.
$31.00
Tandoori Mixed Grill (For one)
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, Nawab tikka, seekh kebab, and reshmi kebab. A delicious assortment of tandoori dishes, served w onion kulcha, and cool dahi raita.
$36.50
Tandoori Breads
Naan
Leavened flour bread, baked in a clay oven.
$3.50
Garlic Naan
Leavened flour bread, w a touch of garlic.
$3.50
Kheema Naan
Leavened Indian bread, stuffed w minced lamb, and spices.
$6.00
Peshawari Naan
Large leavened bread, stuffed w dried fruit, and nuts.
$7.50
Rogini Naan
Large leavened bread, richly topped w egg yolk.
$7.50
Onion Kulcha
Round leavened bread, w chopped onions, and spices.
$3.50
Paratha
Flaky butter rich, wholemeal bread.
$4.50
Cheese Naan
Soft naan stuffed w grated cheddar cheese, then topped w garlic.
$6.50
Tandoori Roti
Traditional wholemeal, unleavened bread.
$3.50
Maharaja Menu
Samba Masala
Tender cubes of venison cooked w lush green herbs, chives, and coriander. Finished in coconut cream. A delicacy of Nepai, North East India.
$29.00
Goan Pork Curry
Succulent large cubes of pork marinated in Gewürztraminer wine overnight, then finished off in a buttery onion gravy, w tomatoes.
$22.00
Gehtu Masala
Succulent cubes of lamb marinated for 48 hours, then skewered, and smoke roasted over flaming charcoal. Finished off in a rich tandoori masala sauce w green herbs, and onions.
$24.50
Murgh Chuttri
Tender breast pieces of chicken, cooked w spices, and capsicum. Finished off w mushrooms, and sautéed in cumin seeds.
$22.00
Goan Squid Masala
Squid cooked in green herbs, ground spices, and a coconut base. A delicacy of goa.
$24.50
Chicken Dopiaza
Chicken breasts rubbed in turmeric simmered in onions, and tomatoes. Topped w fried sliced onions, and cumin.
$22.00
Chicken Dunsark
Tender breast pieces of chicken, cooked w red lentils, and Gujarati roasted spices.
$22.00
Lamb Dunsark
Lamb and red lentils, cooked together w Gujarati roasted spices.
$23.00
Karahii Chicken
Tender breast chicken cooked w capsicum, onions, and yoghurt. Served in a tangy raw mango masala.
$24.50
Pork Vindaloo
Highly spiced pieces of tender pork cooked w potatoes, and wine. A particularly hot dish.
$22.00
Accompaniments
Poppadoms
$1.70
Mango Pickle
$1.60
Mango Chutney
$1.60
Plain Yoghurt
$3.50
Chili Pickle
$1.60
Lime Pickle
$1.60
Mint Yoghurt
$3.50
Combination Chutney & Pickles
$6.00
Onion Salad
Diced onions, cucumber, carrots, and tomatoes. Comes well spiced.
$6.00
Green Salad
$6.00
Dahi Raita
Cool, thick homemade yoghurt w shredded cucumber, pink Himalayan salt, and garlic.
$4.50
Lassi
Mango Lassi
$5.50
Sweet Lassi
$5.50
Salt Lassi
Yogurt blended w pink Himalayan salt, ground black pepper, and crushed cumin seeds.
Dairy Free
Gluten Free On Request
Vegan On Request
Vegetarian on request