Jilabi

Appetisers For 4 People

A panorama of our finest Starters recommended by our Chef. Simply pick a choice of platter and nibble while you chat. Below starters served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Shahi Platter10,95 £

  An appetising range of full-flavoured kebabs, including fish, chicken and lamb

• Calcutta Seafood Platter12,50 £

• Vegetarian Platter10,95 £

  Samosa, onion bhajee, dhokla and Bombay chaat (with vegetables)

• Toofan Platter10,95 £

  As 'assiette' composed from a selection of our best chicken, meat and vegetable starters

Chicken and Meat Appetisers

A choice of some of our favourite and classic starters

• Chicken Tikka and Garlic Mushroom Stir Fry2,90 £

  A truly tantalising starter with a hint of chilli and tamarind

• Chicken Sikri2,80 £

  Chunks of chicken pieces marinated in light masala, skewered over charcoal. A truly mellow starter

• Chicken Shashlik2,80 £

  Cooked on charcoal with tomatoes and green pepper

• Chicken Tikka2,80 £

  Succulent bite size pieces of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection

• Chicken Pakora2,80 £

  Diced pieces of chicken breast marinated in spicy batter, fried crisp

• Chicken Tikka Puree2,80 £

  Diced pieces of chicken breast, sweet and sour taste, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Spicy Lamb2,90 £

  Tender fillet of lamb stir fried with chopped onions, green peppers, tomato and a hint of mustard flavour, served on yoghurt bread

• Seekh Kebab2,90 £

  Minced lamb seasoned and spiced with coriander and cumin

• Stuffed Peppers (Chicken or Lamb)2,90 £

  Whole pepper baked in the Tandoor and stuffed with spicy minced Lamb or chicken

• Punjabi Lamb Chops3,25 £

  Pieces of lamb (on the bone) marinated in spices cooked

Seafood Selection

• Pan Fried Sea Bass3,85 £

  Fillet of sea bass coated in mustard seeds and fresh herbs

• Red Mullet in Goan Spices3,85 £

  Marinated in pickled spices grilled in tandoor

• Tandoori King Prawns4,75 £

  Giant Tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and fresh herbs, smoked over charcoal

• Jalpari Fish3,85 £

  Fresh fish of the day, marinated in mustard dominated spices, hot smoked in the Tandoor, served with coriander flavoured Risotto and Parmesan shaving

• Avocado with Prawns2,95 £

• Prawn Cocktail2,95 £

• Salmon Tikka3,95 £

  Pan-fried salmon steak coated in sprinkled turmeric and rack salt

• Prawn Bhuna Puree2,90 £

  Prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Pathia Puree4,75 £

  King sized prawns cooked in Light spices, sweet and sour taste, served in crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Belpuri4,75 £

  Cooked in light spices with tamarind. Served in crispy yoghurt bread

Vegetable Choices

• Spiced Potatoes and Garlic Mushrooms2,80 £

  Lightly tossed with chef's five favourite spices

• Onion Pakora2,80 £

  Diced onions and vegetables seasoned with green herbs, fried crisp

• Samosa Chaat2,95 £

  Maharashtrian road side fare -Vegetables samosas served with chick peas and topped with a medley of chutneys and yoghurt dip

• Stuffed Peppers2,95 £

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with vegetable

• Plain or Spicy Popadoms0,50 £

• Chutneys & Pickles0,50 £

Tik-A-Tak Selection

Below starters served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Special Starter3,75 £

  A combination of three starters: prawn puree, chicken shahstik and onion pakora -definitely satisfying

• Mixed Starter3,75 £

  Onion pakora, chicken Tikka, salmon Tikka

• Keema Wrap3,95 £

  Slightly spiced mince meat Rolled in thin bread made with wholemeal flour

Main Courses

Regional dishes from red hot Goa to cool Kashmir via the flavours of North Bengal

House Specialities

• Jhal

  A bangler version of chicken jalfreji, prepared in a slightly hot red pepper sauce

  • Chicken6,45 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Jaipuri

  Contents cooked in tandoor mixed together with green and red peppers in slightly hot, tangy sweet and sour sauce

  • Chicken or Lamb6,45 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Tawa - Hot or Mild

  Slightly hot and spicy with sweet chilli flavours. Served on a griddle. A dry dish served with very little gravy

  • Chicken or Lamb6,45 £

• Peri Peri

  Cooked with slices of onion, capsicum and tomato. Spiced with garlic and fenugreek seed with a touch of peri peri sauce

  • Chicken or Lamb6,45 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Tamarind

  Tandoor baked chicken or king prawn simmered in tantalising sweet and sour butter sauce, touch of tamarind, a hint of chilli paste -a fabulous dish

  • Chicken6,45 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Morchi

  A carefully thought out dish for the discerning palate-hot enough to convince anyone that 'up market' does not mean bland, slightly hot taste

  • Chicken or Lamb6,25 £

• Akbari Chicken6,25 £

  (Abdul's choice) Crushed aubergines and mushrooms, slightly hot and flavoured

• Shakuti

  A very popular dish from the South of India. Cooked in roasted spices, coconut milk and fresh curry leaves, creating a mild, flavoursome dish recommended

  • Chicken or Lamb6,25 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Makhani

  Tandoori baked, prepared in a sweet and sour butter sauce, flavoured with fenugreek and fresh coriander -a tastefully spiced and deliciously mild dish

  • Chicken6,25 £
  • Salmon7,95 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Rezalah

  A classic dish from the North of Bengal, tastefully spiced with a variety of herbs and spices, garnished with sauteed tomatoes, green pepper and coriander

  • Chicken or Lamb6,45 £
  • King Prawn7,95 £

• Salmon Ka Jhool7,95 £

  The famous Bengali speciality - pan fried salmon steaks simmered in freshly ground spices, dill and with caramelised garlic sauce

• Achari Lamb6,45 £

  Fillet of lamb marinated in pickled spices, simmered in slightly hot tangy sauce with balsamic vinegar

• Coriander Chicken6,45 £

  An exceptional chicken curry in a smooth gravy - well flavoured, a firm favourite

• Lamb Passanda6,75 £

  Tender fillet of lamb mildly spiced with cream and garnished with pistachio -a characteristically rich and creamy dish

• Lamb or Chicken Jalfrezi6,75 £

  Cooked with onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices and green herbs (medium or hot please ask)

• Bhindi Gust6,45 £

  Lamb/Ladies Fingers -tender pieces of lamb with selected Okra, prepared in a tomato and spicy sauce

• Chicken Rasam6,45 £

  Supreme pieces of chicken breast sauteed in garlic and ginger paste, spiced with freshly ground coriander seeds, turmeric and a hint of red chilli. A very homestyle dish, medium strength, Chef's recommendation

• Goan Fish Curry7,95 £

  The famous Goan speciality. Fish of the day, cooked with panch puran (five spices), eggplant, and potatoes in medium strength sauce, garnished with tempered mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves

• Chicken Tikka Bhuna6,45 £

• Chicken Tikka Masala6,45 £

  We present our own exclusive recipe of succulent chicken Tikka in smooth masala sauce

Chef's Signature Dishes

• Kulchan Chicken6,45 £

  A north Indian version of the ever-popular chicken tikka masala

• Korai Chicken6,45 £

  Diced pieces of chicken, cooked with chunks of green pepper, tomatoes and touch of fresh ginger

• Patrani Lamb6,75 £

  Tender lamb chops in red pepper sauce, stewed in fresh ginger and black pepper together with fresh herbs. An absolute change from the old favourites

• Hot & Spicy Lamb with Potato Straws6,75 £

  Lamb prepared in a tangy hot & spicy sauce garnished with potato straws

• Mix Jalfrezi6,95 £

  (Chicken, Lamb, Mushroom and Prawn Jalfrezi) Cooked with crispy onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices fried onions and green herbs. A tastefully spiced dish

• Mixed Jaipuri6,95 £

  Chicken, lamb and mushroom cooked in a slightly hot, tangy sweet and sour sauce

• Chicken Tikka Chilli Garlic6,75 £

  Tandoor baked chicken pieces in garlic and chilli sauce a slightly hot and spicy dish

• Lamb Chilli Garlic Balti6,95 £

  Lamb pieces in garlic and chilli sauce a slightly hot and spicy dish. Prepared in a delicious balti sauce

• Mix Chilli Garlic Balti6,95 £

  Combination of chicken, lamb, prawn and mushrooms, deliciously spiced with garlic chunks and fresh coriander. Definitely makes a change from your traditional madras. (Calum's favourite)

• Original Desi Chicken or Lamb Balti6,95 £

  Our head chef traces the perfect spices to make this a truly unique dish. Enjoy!! - Intaz (head chef)

• Lamb Sookha Bhuna6,95 £

  A tasty lamb dish, perfectly spiced and well balanced dish, cooked with cardamon and fresh coriander (Pav's favourite}

Traditional Main Course Dishes

Our selection of 'Old Time' favourites -these dishes are recognised by everyone and have been enjoyed by generations of Indian food lovers

• Bhuna

  A thoroughly garnished dish with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices

• Pathia

  A popular dish cooked in a slightly hot sauce producing a hot and sour taste

• Dopiaza

  Prepared with chopped green pepper and a mix of fresh and braised onions -slightly hot taste

• Sagwala

  Cooked with fresh spinach, a touch of garlic and spices, a medium strength dish

• Rogan Josh

  Robustly spiced dish with herbs, spices and cashew nuts and tomatoes -a classic dish

• Dhansak

  Cooked with lentils, spices and green herbs, touch of red pepper, a hot and sour taste

• Madras

  We are convinced this dish needs no introduction!

• Korma

  Mildly spiced with ground almonds and cream

Traditional Main Course Dishes - Accompaniments

Your choice of dishes can be prepared with any of the following:

• Vegetable5,65 £

• Chicken5,65 £

• Chicken Tikka5,95 £

• Lamb6,25 £

• Prawns6,25 £

• King Prawn7,65 £

• Seabass7,95 £

• Salmon7,95 £

• Red Mullet7,65 £

Biryani

Basmati Rice treated with lamb, chicken or vegetables with delicate spices and herbs -a risotto-like dish served with fresh vegetable curry or Tarka Dhall, please ask

• Vegetable6,95 £

• Chicken, Lamb, or Prawn7,95 £

• Chicken Tikka7,95 £

• King Prawn9,50 £

Balti Dishes

A very popular dish in the midlands. The combination of herbs and spices makes this dish tastefully spicy, garnished with onions, tomatoes and a generous touch of fresh coriander. True to its name, a unique flavour created with the combination of chicken or lamb, cooked together with aubergine, mushroom and egg, garnished with fresh herbs and medium to hot spices. Extra mushroom or any other assortment of vegetables can be prepared with the below dishes. Extra £1 Recommended with Naan Bread

• Mixed Balti6,95 £

  Chicken, Lamb and Prawn

• Spicy Tikka Masala Balti6,75 £

• Chicken Balti5,95 £

• Lamb Balti6,60 £

• Chicken Tikka Balti6,75 £

• Vegetable Balti5,75 £

• Prawn Balti6,60 £

• King Prawn Balti7,95 £

• Balti Chicken Sagg Aloo Mushroom Balti6,95 £

• Balti Meat Sagg Aloo Mushroom Balti6,95 £

• Balti Chicken Bazzar6,95 £

Vegetable & Side Dishes

Side dishes served only as accompaniments to main meals

• Mixed Vegetable Bhajee

  • Side2,50 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Mushroom Bhajee

  Cooked in light spices

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Bhindi Dopiaza

  Crispy fried Okra and caramelised onions with tempered cumin seeds and lightly spiced

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Bombay Aloo

  Lightly sauteed with cumin, red chilli, fresh herbs and spices

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Tarkha Dhall

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Sag Paneer

  Stir fried spinach with tempered spices cooked with cottage cheese

  • Side2,95 £
  • Main5,95 £

• Shim Bhajee

  Diced French beans lightly spiced

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Paneer Makhani

  Home made cottage cheese simmered in sweet and sour butter sauce with ginger juliennes

  • Side2,95 £
  • Main5,95 £

• Stir Fried Mushrooms

  Mushrooms quickly tossed with onion and green peas, a very popular accompaniment

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Cauliflower Bhajee

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Aloo Palak

  Potatoes and spinach

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Aloo Gobi

  Potatoes and cauliflower

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Vaigan Bhajee

  Aubergines, stir fried in cumin and garam masala

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Chana Masala

  Chick peas cooked in a piquant gravy sauce with fresh ginger

  • Side2,80 £
  • Main5,65 £

• Fresh Salad

  A rainbow salad of crunchy garden vegetables with cottage cheese and a citrus dressing

  • Side1,75 £

Breads & Rice

• Chapatti1,25 £

  Wholemeal bread baked on Tawa

• Naan1,95 £

  Freshly baked leavened bread

• Garlic Naan2,25 £

• Keema Naan2,45 £

  Minced lamb

• Keema Naan with Cheese & Garlic2,95 £

  Minced lamb

• Peshwari Naan2,65 £

  Honey and almond

• Cheese, Garlic and Coriander Naan2,65 £

• Special Naan2,65 £

  Leavened bread baked with onions, garlic and green pepper, with a touch of coriander

• Paratha2,25 £

  Wholemeal bread rolled and friend in butter - Chefs favourite

• Batura1,45 £

  Delicate puffy yoghurt bread -recommended

• Kashmiri Special Rice2,65 £

  Pilau rice fried with mixed fruit

• Bengal Style Fried Rice2,65 £

  Chicken, meat, prawn, stir fried with rice, fresh coriander -a delicious speciality

• Mushroom Pilau2,75 £

• Vegetable Pilau2,75 £

• Saffron Pilau Rice2,65 £

  Saffron flavoured Basmati rice, the perfect companion to your meal

• Fried Rice2,45 £

• Egg Fried Rice2,75 £

• Lemon Coriander Rice2,75 £

• Garlic Chilli Rice2,75 £

• Plain Rice2,45 £

  Steamed

Tandoori Grills

• Tandoori Mix9,50 £

  A selection of Tikka, Tandoori king prawn, Fish Tikka (Fish of the day), Tandoori chicken, served with fresh salad and naan bread

• Tandoori King Prawn9,50 £

  Giant Tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and a dozen herbs, skewered over charcoal and served with plain rice and medley of sauce

• Chicken Tikka6,95 £

  Succulent bite sized pieces of marinated chicken - grilled to perfection

• Tandoori Chicken6,95 £

  Half chicken marinated with cardamom and paprika spices - tender and full of flavour

• Tandoori Fish Tikka8,95 £

  Salmon steak marinated in turmeric, lemon juice, pan fried. Served with curried saffron sauce and plain rice complemented with fresh salad

Healthy Options

Served with Steamed Rice, Fresh Salad & Vegetable Dips

• Pan Fried Seabass9,75 £

• Red Mullet Marinated in Goan Spices9,75 £