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Starters

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Onion Bhaji
Onion and fennel bound in gram flour batter and deep fried, Suitable for Vegetarians.
£4.50
Samosa
Spice mincemeat or vegetable stuffed in to triangular pastry.
£4.50
King Prawn Puree
Spiced king prawns served in thin fried bread.
£6.95
Murgh Nilgiri
Strips of chicken cooked with onion and honey, wrapped in crispy pastry.
£6.50
Chicken Pakora
Chicken coated in flour special thick paste, fried in ghee and served with mixed salad.
£6.50
King Prawn Butterfly
King prawn cooked in different special spices and deep fried with breadcrumbs.
£6.50
Aloo Tikki
Spiced peas wrapped in mashed potato, lightly fried. Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Chicken Tikka Chat
Grilled chicken cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, onions and special chat masala.
£5.50
Mazadar Ki Crab
Succulent white crab stir fried with spring onions, garlic, ginger and coriander, accompanied by a mixed salad.
£6.95
Prawn Puree
Lightly spiced prawns served on thin fried bread.
£6.50
Tikka Puree
Marinated grilled boneless chicken on thin fried bread.
£6.50
Indian Fish Cak
Indian fish mixed with onions, chillies, green pepper, coriander, served with a sweet chilli sauce.
£4.95

Tandoori Appetisers

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Tandoori Chicken Quarter
Marinated spring chicken, grilled on skewers in the tandoor.
£4.50
Chicken or Lamb Tikka
Chicken or lamb marinated in a spicy yoghurt, grilled on skewers in the tandoor.
£5.95
Tandoori Mix
Lamb tikka, chicken tikka and sheek kebab.
£6.50
Tandoori King Prawn
King prawns marinated in special spiced,cooked in skewers over charcoal, served with salad.
£7.50
Sheek Kebab
Spiced minced lamb, skewered and grilled.
£5.50
Tandoori Mix Platte
Murgh Nilgril, 2x chicken tikka, 2x vegetable samosa, 2x lamb tikka, and 2x sheek kebab.
£15.95
Achari Tikka
Marinated specially in Bangladeshi pickles.
£6.95
Punjabi Gosth Kata
Lamb cutlets smothered in a lemon and chilli paste, grilled in the tanoori.
£7.50

Tandoori Sizzling

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Tandoori Mixed Grill
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab and nan, served with mixed salad.
£14.95
Shashlick
Grilled with green peppers, tomatoes, onions and tender smooth spices.
£10.95
Tandoori Chicken Half
Marinated spring chicken, grilled on skewers in the tandoori.
£8.50
Tikka
Chicken or lamb marinated in a spicy yoghurt, cooked in the tandoori, served with lemon, and mixed salad.
£9.50
Tandoori King Prawn
Marianted king prawn, lightly spiced.
£15.95
Punjabi Gosth Kata
Lamb cutlets smothered in a lemon and chilli paste, grilled in the tanoori, served with mint sauce, and salad.
£14.95

Thali Dishes

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Chef Special Thali
Chicken or lamb, an assortment of chicken, lamb tikka, chicken/lamb passanda, bombay potatoes, cauliflower bhaji, pilau, rice, and nan.
£18.95
Vegetarian Thali
An assortment of vegetable curry, mushroom bhaji, bombay potatoes, pilau rice, and nan.
£17.95

Chef’s Special Fish

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Fish Tikka Massala Mild
Pan fried salmon or Indian fish,cooked in a specially blended sauce with a delicate mixture of spices and herbs.
£12.95
Garlic Fish Chilli Massala
Bangladeshi sweet water fish cooked with garlic, green chilli, green pppers, ginger, tomato, and chef’s special spices.
£13.95

Vegetarian Specials

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Vegetable Dansak or Pathia
Dansak; fresh vegetables with lentils, hot and sour sauce, Pathia; fresh vegetables with hot, sweet and sour spices in dry thick sauce.
£8.95
Vegetable Massala Mild
Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato, chilli, honey and coriander sauce.
£8.95
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Seasonal vegetables cooked with green chillies, green peppers, onions, and hot paprika.
£8.95
Vegetable Shashlick Massala
Fresh vegetables cooked with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, with special medium hot spices in a dry thick sauce
£9.95
Sabji Shaad
Fresh mix vegetables, palak and lentils, cooked in tempered garlic oil
£9.95

Vegetable Side Dish

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Tarka Dall
Lentils cooked with a temepring of garlic. Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Sag Aloo
Potatoes and spinach prepared with medium spice. Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Bombay Aloo or Chana
Potato or chickpeas cooked in a dry sauce. Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Sag or Motor Paneer
Spinach and cheese or peas and cheese.
£5.50
Mushroom or Sag Bhaji
Mushroom or spinach cooked with medium spice. Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Cauliflower Bhaji or Aloo Gobi
Spicy cauliflower or potato and cauliflower. Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Dall Massala
Spicy lentils.
£4.50
Vegetable Curry
Suitable for vegetarians.
£4.50
Niramish
Dry mixed vegetable.
£4.50
Bhindi or Brinjal Bhaj
Okra or aubergine cooked in a medium spice. Suitable for vegetarians.
£5.50

Tandoori Bread

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Nan
Leavened bread freshly baked.
£2.95
Garlic Nan
Smoothered in garlic and mincemeat.
£3.95
Peshwari Nan
Stuffed with almonds, coconut and sultanas.
£3.95
Keeam Nan
Stuffed with mincemeat.
£3.95
Cheese Nan
Cooked with grated cheese and onion.
£3.95
Cheese Tikka Nan
Marianted chicken with cheese stuffed in nan.
£4.50
Garlic Keema Chilli Nan
Smoothered in garlic, mincemeat and chilli.
£5.50
Kulcha or Stuffed Nan
Stuffed with onions, green peppers and fresh coriander or mix veg.
£3.95

House Specialities

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Chicken or Lamb Tikka Massala Mild
Cooked in clay oven in a specially blended sauce with pure honey and delicate mixture of spices and herbs
£9.95
Butter Chicken Massala
Succulent chicken marinated in a prized recipe, topped with special garlic butter sauce.
£9.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi
Cooked with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and fresh green.
£11.95
Chicken or Lamb Passanda Mild
Delicate pieces of chicken or lambfillet, cooked in a cream and almond sauce, and topped with sultanas.
£9.95
Chicken or Lamb Achari
Specially prepared for medium spices, cooked with Bangladeshi home, made pickle, garlic, ginger, coriander and herbs
£9.95
Chicken or lamb Shashlick Massala
Marinated chicken or lamb grilled in tandoori with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions, cooked with speical medium hot spices in a thick sauce.
£14.95
Murgh or Gosht Zafrani
Charboiled chicken or lamb smoothered in a spicy mustard, coriander, and chilli paste with lemon tang.
£9.95
Tandoori King Prawn Massala
Cooked in a specially lended sauce with a delicate mixture of spices and herbs.
£15.95
Karahi Gusht or Chicken
Chicken or lamb pieces cooked in a selected spices and herbs with tomato and green peppers, served in iron karahi.
£9.95
Black Pepper Chicken or Lamb
Stir fried, sauteed with onions, mushrooms, tamarind and peppers in light herbs.
£11.95
Rajesthani Duck
An aromatic duck dish enhanced with the flavour of dried aprocots,baby potatoes, malt vinager, and jaggery plam sugar.
£13.95
Murghi Massala
Tandoori chicken cooked with minced meat, boiled egg, tomato, and fresh coriander.
£14.95
Garlic Chicken or Lamb Chilli Massala
Cooked with garlic, sliced green chillies, green peppers, ginger, and tomato in a special spicy sauce.
£9.95
Murghi Bemisal
Traditionally prepared chicken tikka, cooked with onions, root ginger, garlic, tomato, and coriander.
£9.95
Shahi Khana Khzana
Meailions of chicken and king prawns, cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions in a spicy mince meat sauce.
£14.95
King Prawn Shashlick Massala
Marinated king prawns, grilled in tandoori with green peppers, tomato and onions, then cooked with medium hot spices in thick sauce.
£15.95
Kabuli Gosth or Murgh
Chicken or lamb with chickpeas, green peppers, tomatoes and onions, cooked witgh medium hot spices and thick sauce.
£10.95
Karachi King Prawn
Cooked with mustard, onion and selected spices.
£15.95

Chef’s Recommendation

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Satrangi Chicken
Marinated chicken cooked with slices of sweet mango, in a medium spiced thick sauce and served with pilau rice.
£15.95
Tandoori Shaad
Tandoori chicken, ground almonds, coconuts, and tomatoes served with special fried rice.
£15.95
Kalangi Chicken
Marinated chicken cooked with spicy mince meat balls, baby potatoes with special herbs, in a medium spiced thick sauce, and served with pilau rice.
£15.95
Thamomi Sahi
Boneless tandoori chicken, sliced almonds, sultanas and peas, fried with rice, topped with omelette, and cucumber, vegetable curry included.
£15.95

Sundries

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Pilau Rice
Basmati aromatic rice.
£3.50
Plain Papadom or Spicy Papadom
Thin, crispy Indian flatbread served with a choice of plain or spicy seasoning.
£0.90
Chutney and Pickles per person
A selection of tangy chutney and pickles served per person.
£0.80
Plain Rice
Boiled.
£2.95
Raita
Yoghurt with onion or cucumber.
£2.50
Mushroom or Vegetable Rice
Cooked with basmati rice.
£4.50
Paratha
Buttered bread cooked in pan.
£3.50
Keema Pilau rice
With spicy mince meat.
£4.95
Chips £2.50
Special Rice
Basmati rice cooked with peas, egg, and carrots.
£4.50
Coconut Rice
Basmati rice cooked with coconut.
£4.50
Lemon Pilau Rice
Basmati rice cooked with lemon, garlic and onion.
£4.50
Chapati
Very thin bread.
£2.50
Shahi Pilau Rice
Basmati rice cooked with almonds, raisins and sultanas.
£4.50
Tandoori Rot
Brown flour baked in clay oven.
£2.95

Set Meals

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Set Meal – 1
For two persons; 2 papadoms and chutney, chicken tikka, onion bhaji (starter) chicken tikka massala or bhuna, and lamb bhuna, sag aloo, pilau rice, and nan.
£39.95
Set Meal – 2
For four persons; 4 papadoms and chutney, 2 chicken tikka, 2 onion bhaji (starter) prawn rogon, chicken tikka massala, chicken tikka jalfrezi and lamb bhuna, sag aloo, chana massala,2 pilau rice, and 2 nan.
£79.95

Authentic Indian

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Korma Mild and creamy
Mild and creamy Indian-inspired dish with a rich flavour.
£8.95
Pathia
Hot, sweet and sour slightly.
£8.95
Madras
Rich and aromatic Indian curry dish.
£8.95
Vindaloo
Spicy curry dish made with marinated meat in a rich tomato-based sauce.
£8.95
Bhuna
Rich and aromatic Indian curry dish.
£8.95
Rogon
Traditional Indian dish made with rich flavours.
£8.95
Dansak
Hot, sweet and sour. Cooked with lentils and tempred with garlic.
£8.95
Curry £8.95
Sag Spinach
Spinach cooked with aromatic spices.
£8.95
Dupiaza
Onion and bell pepper-based curry dish.
£8.95
Methi £8.95

Special Balti Dishes

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Chicken or Lamb Balti
Tender chicken or lamb in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£10.95
Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi Balti
Cooked with green chillies, green peppers, and onions.
£12.95
Chicken or Lamb Balti Sag
Cooked with spinach, onion, garlic and coriander Medium Hot
£11.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Balti
Tender chicken or lamb in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£12.95
Prawn Balti
Succulent prawns in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£11.95
King Prawn Balti
Succulent king prawns in a rich, aromatic Balti sauce.
£15.95
Balti Supreme
Chicken, lamb, prawn, and mixed veg.
£12.95
Bombay or Vegetable Balti
Potatoes and veg cooked with garlic and cumin seeds.
£9.95

Biryani Dishes

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Chicken or Lamb Biriani
Tender chicken or lamb in a flavorful rice dish.
£10.95
Prawn Birian
Medium Hot
£11.95
Tandoori King Prawn Biriani
Medium Hot
£15.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Biriani
Tender chicken or lamb in a flavorful rice dish.
£11.95
Vegetable Biriani
Medium Hot
£9.95
Prawn Birian Chicken
Medium Hot
£11.95
Nawabi Tandoori Chicken Jalfrezi Biriani
Hot
£13.95

New Exclusive Dishes

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Gujurati King Prawn
Marinated king prawns grilled in tandoor oven,cooked with green chilli, coriander, turmeric, sun dried red chilli, mixed spices, and herb.
£15.95
Balchao Jhinga
Shelled king prawns cooked in a tangy, tamarind, tomato and coconut milk sauce, finished off with tempered garlic oil.
£15.95
Gosht Aur Baigan
Lamb cooked with turmeric, hot chilli powder, ground kardamom, fresh mint and aubergine in thick onion gravy.
£12.95
Haash or Gosht Aur Sag
Wild duck or lamb coated in chilli paste cooked with spinach,white kidney beans, green chillies, and cumin in clarified butter.
£14.95
Narial Murgh
Traditionally prepared chicken breast cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, cardamom, ground black pepper, ghee, salt, yoghurt, coconut milk, whole green chilli, coriander and special Indian herbs
£15.95
Paneer Shashlick Massala
East Indian cottage cheese, marinated in home made yoghurt, mix spices and green peppers, grilled in tandoor with thick sauce.
£12.95
King Prawn Goodi
King prawn or queen prawn cooked with fresh tomato, peppers, courgettes, chilli, potato, and coriander in Bangladeshi special spices in thick sauce.
£15.95
Dumka Murgh and Gosht
Chicken or lamb cooked with baby onions, peppers, tomatoes, fresh chilli, and our own special spices.
£13.95

St Albans Tandoori Restaurant (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does this restaurant offer?
A: This establishment primarily offers Indian and Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options also available.

Q2: Are there specific dishes cooked in the tandoor oven?
A: Yes, the menu features several Tandoori Appetisers and Tandoori Sizzling items, including various Tikka preparations.

Q3: What is included in the Chef Special Thali?
A: The Chef Special Thali includes chicken or lamb curry, assortment of tikka, bombay potatoes, cauliflower bhaji, pilau rice, and nan bread.

Q4: Does the menu specify dishes containing nuts?
A: Yes, several items, such as Peshwari Nan and some Tandoori dishes, are explicitly marked with a ‘Nuts’ endorsement.

Q5: What vegetarian main dishes are available?
A: Vegetarian options include Vegetable Dansak or Pathia, Vegetable Massala Mild, Vegetable Jalfrezi, and Paneer Shashlick Massala.

Q6: What types of bread are available?
A: The restaurant offers Nan, Garlic Nan, Peshwari Nan, Keeam Nan, Cheese Nan, and Chapati among other bread options.

Q7: Are there any specific house specialties listed?
A: Yes, House Specialities include dishes like Butter Chicken Massala, Chicken or Lamb Tikka Massala Mild, and Rajesthani Duck.

Q8: What rice options are available for side orders?
A: Side orders include Plain Rice, Pilau Rice, Mushroom or Vegetable Rice, Special Rice, Coconut Rice, and Keema Pilau rice.

Q9: Are set meals designed for multiple people?
A: Yes, there are Set Meal options available designed to cater for two persons and for four persons.

Q10: Do any dishes come served with rice included?
A: Several Chef’s Recommendation dishes, like Satrangi Chicken and Kalangi Chicken, are served with pilau rice included in the price.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How does the price of a standard Nan compare to a speciality Nan?
A: A plain Nan is priced lower than stuffed options like Peshwari Nan or Keeam Nan.

Q2: Are there any options for sharing a meal at a set price?
A: Set Meal options are available which bundle starters, mains, sides, and bread for two or four people at fixed total prices.

Q3: Is there a price difference between vegetarian and meat options for similar dishes?
A: Generally, standard vegetable main dishes are priced slightly lower than equivalent chicken or lamb versions of similar preparations.

Q4: What is the typical price range for the main curry dishes?
A: Most standard Authentic Indian curry dishes are listed at a uniform price point per portion size.

Q5: Are vegetable side dishes priced consistently?
A: Most standard vegetable side dishes are priced equally, although items like Sag or Motor Paneer cost slightly more.

Q6: Is there a price difference between Chicken Tikka and Lamb Tikka starters?
A: Chicken or Lamb Tikka starters are listed at the same price point for either meat choice.

Q7: How are items sold individually priced compared to set meals?
A: Purchasing items a la carte usually costs more than selecting one of the designated Set Meal options for two or four people.

Q8: What is the cost of the simplest rice option?
A: The Plain Rice option is typically the least expensive rice item available on the menu.

Q9: Does ordering a King Prawn dish affect the overall cost significantly?
A: Yes, King Prawn options in dishes like Biriani or Balti are among the higher-priced main course selections.

Q10: Are any items priced below one pound?
A: Yes, the Chutney and Pickles per person selection and the Plain or Spicy Papadom are priced below one pound sterling.