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Five Course Meal
Papadom, chutney, any starter, any main course, any side veg, rice or naan.
£23.40

Set Meals

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Set Meals for One Person
Starter: chicken tikka, papadom and chutneys. Main course: any chicken or lamb dish. Side dish: any side vegetable, rice or nan.
£23.40
Set Meal for Two People
Starters: 2 any starter, papadom and chutneys. Main dishes: any 2 chicken or lamb dishes. Side dish: any side veg, 2 eggs or mushroom rice, and a nan bread.
£44.60
Vegetarian Set Meals for Two People
Starter: onion bhajee, vegetable samosa, papadom & chutneys. Main course: any 2 vegetable dishes. Side dish: any side veg, 2 boiled rice and a nan bread.
£39.00

Starters

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Chicken Pakora
Pieces of chicken tikka mixed with egg and deep fried.
£5.20
Eacha Puri
Prawn simmered in light spices served on a thin deep fried bread.
£7.10
Lamb Mirpuri
Spicy lamb dry roasted in a tandoori oven. Shredded and pan stirred with fenugreek, onions, peppers and coriander served sizzling with a dash of lemon juice.
£7.00
Garlic Mushrooms
Stir fried in butter sauce with garlic and fenugreek.
£4.10
Eacha Projapate
King prawn marinated in exotic spice and fried with breadcrumb in a butterfly shape.
£7.80
Prawn Cocktail
Salad with tomato, cucumber with prawn cocktail sauce.
£4.10
Chicken Bora
Chicken cooked with onions, fresh herbs and spice deep fried.
£4.80
Papadom
Plain or spicy.
£1.10
Tandoori Chicken Starter
On the bone chicken marinated in fresh herbs and spices grilled in tandoori.
£5.20
Tikka Starter
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb marinated in fresh herbs and spices grilled in a tandoori.
£4.70
Tandoori Mixed Starter
Chicken tikka or lamb tikka, sheek kebab and tandoori chicken.
£6.80
Sheek Kebab
Spicy minced lamb cooked in tandoori.
£7.10
Shamee Kebab
Spicy minced lamb cooked in tandoori.
£7.10
Chicken Chat
Chicken in a thick tangy spicy sauce.
£5.20
Aloo Chat
Potatoes in a thick tangy spicy sauce.
£5.20
Samosas
Meat or vegetable.
£3.60
Onion Bhajee
Crisp onion fritters seasoned with traditional spices, ideal as a light starter.
£3.60
Mixed Thalia Starter
With onion bhajee, somosas, chicken bora, & chicken pakora, ideal for sharing.
£6.40
Mixed Kebab Starter
Chicken tikka, sheek kebab, onion bhajee. Ideal for sharing.
£6.40
Pasanda
Chicken or lamb. Thin fillets marinated in Kashmiri spice and cooked in an almond.
£5.90
Kebab Puree
Dry roasted lamb rolled in thin bread.
£7.10

Tandoori Dishes

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Tandoori Mixed Grill
An assortment of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, sheek kebab and a nan bread served with massala sauce.
£16.00
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in fresh herbs and spices grilled in a tandoori.
£9.90
Lamb Tikka
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in fresh herbs and spices grilled in a tandoori.
£11.10
Chicken Shashlick
Prepared with capsicum, onion and tomato. Served with salad.
£13.50
Lamb Shashlick
Prepared with capsicum, onion and tomato. Served with salad.
£15.20
Mixed Tandoori Shashlick
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka & king prawn cooked in a tandoori with onions ginger tomatoes served with nan bread, masala sauce and salad.
£18.00
Tandoori Chicken (1/2 Chicken on the Bone)
On the bone chicken marinated in fresh herbs and spices grilled in tandoori.
£11.80

Chef’s Recommendations

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Chicken Kohla Puri
Hot and spicy chicken dish with turmeric, cumin and fresh coriander, very tasty.
£11.70
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken tikka, cooked green chillies, capsicum, fresh coriander, and ginger in a hot spicy sauce.
£11.70
Lamb Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken tikka, cooked green chillies, capsicum, fresh coriander, and ginger in a hot spicy sauce.
£13.10
Captain’s Pathila
Chicken or lamb. Tender strips of chicken or lamb prepared with very special herbs and spicy tangy sauce. This really is an exotic and flavoursome dish.
£11.70
Southerns Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken
Chicken tikka pieces cooked in fresh garlic & chilli sauce with green chillies.
£11.70
Bangla Curry
Chicken cooked with fresh green beans and Bangladeshi peppers in a hot sauce.
£11.70
Allen Curry
Chicken cooked in a tandoori, rich tomato sauce, hot.
£11.70
Chicken Rezala
Tandoori chicken (off the bone) and minced lamb cooked with sliced onions, peppers, ginger, garlic and herbs in a medium curry sauce.
£11.70
Maharajah Bhuna
Chicken tikka or lamb tikka & minced lamb cooked with sliced onions, peppers, garlic & ginger, fresh herbs in a medium curry sauce.
£11.70
Murgee Bahar
Minced chicken cooked with sliced onions, green pepper, garlic & ginger in a medium spicy curry.
£11.70
Korahi
Chicken or lamb. Cooked with chopped onions, green peppers, garlic & ginger, tomatoes and fresh spices.
£11.70
Makhon Curry
Marinated with butter grilled chicken simmered in creamy tomato gravy, aromatic and mild spice.
£11.70

Chef’s Specialties

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Butter Chicken
A mixture of two dishes in one succulent chicken tikka cooked in a butter cream topped with desiccated coconuts & almonds, a very mild, sweet dish.
£13.40
Makhani
Lamb or chicken mildly spiced roaster in a clay oven almond and coconut, very mild.
£10.70
Tandoori Maharajah Masala
(Mild). Stripped minced tandoori chicken cooked in a thick spicy yogurt sauce with pilau rice.
£14.10
Chicken Pasanda
Tender pieces of chicken with fresh cultured yoghurt, cream with mixed nuts, very mild.
£10.70
Lamb Pasanda
Tender pieces of lamb with fresh cultured yoghurt, cream with mixed nuts, very mild.
£12.40
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka pieces cooked in butter, coconut and fresh cream in a special massala sauce.
£10.70
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb tikka pieces cooked in butter, coconut and fresh cream in a special massala sauce.
£12.40

Old Time Favourites

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Korma
Very mild dish cooked with ground coconut cream.
£10.20
Bhuna
Cooked with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and corriander in a thick medium sauce.
£10.20
Dupiaza
Cooked with chunks of onions and green peppers in a thick medium sauce.
£10.20
Rogan
One of the favourites cooked with lots of tomatoes and onions.
£10.20
Shali
Spicy chicken or lamb cooked in a thick sauce with straw potato topping.
£10.20
Saag
Cooked with fresh spinach, coriander in a medium thick sauce.
£10.20
Madras
It’s fairly hot & slightly spicy.
£10.20
Pathia
A sweet sour & hot dish cooked with onion, pepper, ginger & garlic in a thick and fairly hot sauce.
£10.20
Dansak
A classic cooked with lentils and fenugreek leaves in a thick fairly hot sweet & sour sauce.
£10.20
Vindaloo
Cooked with a very hot and spicy sauce.
£10.20
Phall
Cooked with and extremely hot and spicy sauce.
£10.20
Curry
Medium.
£10.20

Balti Dishes

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Balti Chicken
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£11.00
Balti Lamb
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£11.70
Jalfrezi (Chicken) Balti
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£12.50
Jalfrezi (Lamb) Balti
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£13.20
Exotic Balti
Chicken, lamb, prawns and spinach. Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£12.50
Prawn Balti
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£11.30
Vegetable Balti
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£10.20
Balti Delight (Mild)
Balti dishes are cooked with tomatoes, fresh coriander & garlic, served in a thick sauce.
£12.50

Biryani Dishes

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Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice and tender chicken cooked with traditional aromatic spices.
£11.80
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb and aromatic biryani spices.
£12.50
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Chicken tikka cooked with basmati rice, aromatic spices and herbs.
£13.40
Dalchini Special Biryani
Mixture of chicken, lamb, prawns with omelette on top (highly recommended).
£15.60
Maharajah Biryani
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and minced lamb.
£15.60
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Lamb tikka pieces cooked with spiced rice.
£14.10
King Prawn Biryani
Basmati rice biryani with king prawns and traditional spices.
£20.30
Prawn Biryani
Prawns cooked with basmati rice and aromatic spices.
£12.80
Vegetable Biryani (Indian Style)
A traditional Indian rice dish cooked with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices.
£11.80

Vegetable Dishes

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Paneer Makhani
Very mild, creamy, sweet dish.
£11.70
Balti Khichuri
Spicy lentil balls in pastry cooked in a thick sweet and sour lentil sauce.
£10.20
Vegetable Malaya
Fresh vegetable in a mild sauce cooked with pineapple.
£10.70
Vegetable Curry
A blend of mixed vegetables simmered in a mild, seasoned sauce.
£8.40
Vegetable Dansak
Mixed vegetables cooked in a spicy hot and sweet and lentil sauce.
£10.20
Chana Dansak
Chick peas cooked in a spicy hot and sweet and lentil sauce.
£10.20
Paneer Curry
Medium, Indian style.
£11.70

Side Dishes

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Mushroom Bhajee
A simple side dish featuring mushrooms cooked with traditional spices.
£5.60
Saag Bhajee (Spinach)
Cooked spinach seasoned for a simple, traditional side dish.
£5.60
Chana Bhajee (Chickpeas)
Chickpeas cooked with traditional spices, offering a simple and wholesome side dish.
£5.60
Bindi Bhajee (Okra)
Okra cooked with traditional spices for a classic side dish.
£5.60
Cauliflower Bhajee
A classic Indian side dish featuring tender cauliflower cooked with traditional spices.
£5.60
Vegetable Bhajee
A mix of seasoned vegetables cooked to complement any meal.
£5.60
Bombay Aloo (Potato)
Potato cubes cooked with traditional Indian spices for a classic side dish.
£5.60
Saag Aloo (Spinach and Potato)
A simple blend of spinach and potato, offering a mild and wholesome accompaniment.
£5.60
Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potato)
A classic blend of cauliflower and potato cooked with traditional spices.
£5.60
Saag Paneer (Spinach and House Special Cheese)
Creamed spinach blended with house special cheese for a classic side dish.
£5.60
Tarka Dal (Lentils)
Lentils tempered with traditional spices for a comforting and wholesome side dish.
£5.60
Curry & Madras Sauce
Traditional sauces offering classic curry and Madras flavours to complement your meal.
£5.60

English Dishes

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Chips
Thick-cut chips, crisp on the outside and fluffy inside.
£4.00
Green Salad
Salad of mixed green leaves.
£3.60
Chicken Mushroom Omelette
Tender chicken pieces and mushrooms folded into an omelette.
£9.90
Chicken Salad
Pieces of chicken served with mixed salad.
£7.80
Fried Chicken & Chips
Crispy fried chicken served with classic chips.
£9.90
Omelette & Chips
Classic egg omelette served with crispy chips.
£7.80

Traditional Nan

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Plain Nan
Soft, traditional Indian flatbread, perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes.
£3.20
Nan
Keema, vegetable, garlic, peshwari, cheese & kulchi.
£4.10
Tikka Nan
Soft flatbread infused with traditional tikka spices.
£4.50

Rice Dishes

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Boiled Rice
Plain boiled rice, light and fluffy.
£3.20
Pilau Rice
Fragrant rice cooked with mild spices.
£4.20
Egg Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with egg, a simple, classic dish.
£5.20
Special Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice tossed with a mix of ingredients.
£5.20
Mushroom Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with mushrooms, simple and savoury.
£5.20
Keema Fried Rice £5.20
Garlic Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with garlic for a fragrant, savoury dish.
£5.20
Lemon Rice
Rice flavoured with lemon for a bright, citrus flavour.
£5.20
Coconut Rice
Fragrant rice cooked with coconut, a simple, mild accompaniment.
£5.20
Jeera Rice
Aromatic rice cooked with cumin seeds (jeera), a simple, traditional side dish.
£5.20

Accompaniments

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Chapati
Soft, unleavened wholemeal Indian flatbread.
£2.30
Plain Paratha
Flaky, layered unleavened flatbread, griddled until golden; perfect alongside curries.
£4.10
Tandoori Roti
Traditional unleavened flatbread baked in a clay tandoor.
£4.00
Paratha
Keema, veg & aloo.
£5.20
Chutney Pickles
Mixed pickle mango, mint sauce, onion, coconut chutney.
£0.90

Drinks

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Water
Pure and simple hydration to complement any meal.
£2.40
Coke £2.40
Diet Coke £2.40
Fanta £2.40
Orange Juice
A chilled citrus beverage offering a refreshing and natural taste.
£2.40
Milkshakes
Classic chilled beverage blending creamy texture and smooth taste.
£6.00
Tea
A classic hot beverage served to complement any meal or moment.
£1.80
Dalchini Tea
A warm, spiced tea infused with cinnamon for a comforting and aromatic drink.
£1.80
Coffee
A classic brewed beverage served hot, ideal for a warm and comforting drink.
£2.40

Breakfast

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Deshi Breakfast
Masala omelette, dal / vegetable bhaji / chana bhaji / masala beans (choose 2 sides), paratha roti / toast (choose one), orange juice / tea / coffee / dalchini tea (choose one).
£9.24
English Breakfast
Sausage / baked beans / hash browns (choose 2 sides), poached eggs tomatoes / mushrooms, toast, tea / coffee / orange juice (choose one).
£9.24

Breakfast – Platter

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Platter
2 poached eggs, 2 masala omelette, 2 sausage, 2 dal, 1 veg, chana bhaji, 4 hash browns, 4 paratha, 2 toast, 1 bhuna khichuri.
£29.85

Brunch

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Akhni Biryani
Aromatic rice cooked with a blend of spices and tender meat for a traditional biryani experience.
£7.92
Bhuna Kichuri and Eggs Bhuna
A hearty blend of spiced rice and eggs cooked with bhuna masala.
£7.92
Haleem
Slow-cooked wheat, lentils and meat blended with traditional spices into a thick, hearty porridge.
£7.92
Nihari
A classic slow-cooked stew of tender meat in a rich, aromatic gravy.
£7.92

Breakfast – Drinks

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Tea
A classic hot beverage served to accompany your breakfast.
£1.98
Dalchini Tea
Warm spiced tea infused with cinnamon for a comforting start to your day.
£1.98
Orange Juice
Refreshing beverage made from oranges, served chilled.
£2.64
Coke
Carbonated soft drink with a classic cola taste, served chilled.
£2.64
Diet Coke £2.64
Fanta £2.64
Water
Pure and simple hydration to complement your meal.
£2.64

Breakfast – Coffee

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Latte
Smooth blend of espresso and steamed milk, offering a balanced coffee experience.
£3.63
Cappuccino
Smooth blend of espresso and steamed milk topped with a light layer of foam.
£3.63
Espresso
A short, intense coffee shot with a bold flavour and a light crema.
£2.64
White Coffee
Smooth and creamy coffee with a balanced blend of milk and espresso.
£2.64
Black Coffee
Rich, bold brewed coffee served black for a straightforward, classic taste.
£2.64

Breakfast – Sides

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Halwa Puri
Traditional breakfast dish featuring a sweet semolina dessert paired with fried bread.
£6.60
Tortilla Tikka Wrap
Wrap filled with marinated tikka pieces and fresh vegetables.
£5.28
Nan Tikka Wrap
Wrap filled with marinated tikka pieces and traditional flatbread.
£6.60
Paratha
Layered flatbread with a soft texture, commonly enjoyed as a breakfast side.
£1.98
Roti
Soft, round flatbread commonly served as a side in breakfast meals.
£1.98
Hash Browns (2 Pcs)
Two crispy potato patties, perfect as a breakfast side.
£1.98
Toast
Simple sliced bread, served as a breakfast side.
£1.98

Breakfast – Milkshakes

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Oreo
A chilled milkshake featuring the flavour of Oreo biscuits.
£6.60
Biscoff
Smooth milkshake inspired by the classic caramelised biscuit flavour.
£6.60
Kinder
A chilled milkshake featuring the flavour of Kinder chocolate.
£6.60
Strawberry
A chilled milkshake featuring the flavour of ripe strawberries.
£6.60
Chocolate
Rich and smooth milkshake with chocolate flavour, perfect for a morning boost.
£6.60
Vanilla
Classic milkshake with smooth vanilla flavour.
£6.60
Reeses (Peanut Butter)
A chilled peanut butter milkshake, blended for a smooth, creamy finish.
£6.60
Ferrero Rocher
A chilled milkshake featuring the chocolate and hazelnut flavour of Ferrero Rocher.
£6.60

Breakfast – Mojito

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Sugar Cane
Juicy stalks ideal for extracting refreshing juice.
£5.28
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Dalchini Indian Restaurant and Breakfast (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does the restaurant offer?
A: The restaurant primarily serves Indian and Bangladeshi dishes, alongside breakfast and brunch options.

 

Q2: Are there set meals available?
A: Yes, set meals are available for one person and for two people, including vegetarian options.

 

Q3: What is included in the Five Course Meal special offer?
A: The Five Course Meal includes a Papadom, chutney, any starter, any main course, any side veg, and rice or naan.

 

Q4: Do they offer traditional Tandoori dishes?
A: Yes, the menu features several Tandoori Dishes such as Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Tikka, and a Mixed Grill.

 

Q5: Can I order Biryani dishes from the menu?
A: The menu includes various Biryani options like Chicken Biryani, Lamb Biryani, and the Dalchini Special Biryani.

 

Q6: Are there any vegetarian main courses?
A: Yes, there are Vegetable Dishes available, such as Paneer Makhani and Vegetable Curry.

 

Q7: What is available in the ‘Chef’s Recommendations’ section?
A: This section includes popular dishes such as Chicken Kohla Puri, Chicken Jalfrezi, and Captain’s Pathila.

 

Q8: What kind of rice side dishes can I choose from?
A: Side rice dishes include Boiled Rice, Pilau Rice, Egg Fried Rice, and Mushroom Fried Rice.

 

Q9: Does the menu include any English-style items?
A: Yes, there is an English Dishes section offering items like Chips, Green Salad, and Omelettes.

 

Q10: What choices are included in the Deshi Breakfast?
A: The Deshi Breakfast includes choices of two sides, one bread, and one drink from the available options.

 

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How is the price of the Set Meal for Two People determined?
A: The price for the Set Meal for Two People is listed as a set amount for the included combination of dishes.

 

Q2: Are there different price points for different meat choices in main dishes?
A: Main curry dishes often show a price difference between chicken and lamb portions.

 

Q3: Are beverages priced consistently across the main and breakfast menus?
A: Beverage prices may vary slightly, with drinks on the breakfast menu having slightly different listed prices than in the general drinks section.

 

Q4: Do appetizers or side dishes have individual pricing?
A: Yes, starters and side dishes like Samosas and Boiled Rice are listed with their specific individual prices.

 

Q5: What is the lowest priced item available?
A: The lowest priced items appear to be Papadom or Chutney Pickles, listed at a very low cost per item.

 

Q6: Does ordering a set meal offer better value than ordering items separately?
A: Set meals typically offer a bundled price that is generally more economical than purchasing all components individually.

 

Q7: Is the price of customisable dishes reflected immediately upon selection?
A: Customisation options, such as choosing different naan types, may influence the final price of the item selected.

 

Q8: Are there price variations for different types of Nan bread?
A: Yes, Plain Nan is priced differently than specialty options like Tikka Nan or filled Nans.

 

Q9: Do specialty dishes generally have higher costs than traditional main courses?
A: Chef’s Specialties and Tandoori Dishes usually carry a higher price point than the Old Time Favourites.

 

Q10: Does the pricing structure include VAT or taxes?
A: The menu displays final prices, which typically include all applicable taxes for the service.