Restaurant Menu

Entrees

Our Master Chefs present a selection of entrees which capture the exotic flavours and textures of Indian food. Prepared to stimulate the appetite and compliment your choice of main dishes.


Chicken Tikka

£4.75

Marinated fillet of tender chicken cooked in the Tandoor clay oven, prepared with olive oil, fresh lemon, garam masalah, garlic, ginger and ground spices

 

Fish Lahori

£4.75

A fish delicately flavoured with ajwain and sprinkled with fresh lightly ground spices

 

Grilled fish

£4.75

Fish fillet marinated in ajwain, garlic, cumin seeds, fresh chilli and lime, mustard and kalwanji (nigella) seeds, black pepper, and then grilled.

 

Lamb Tikka

£4.75

Tender fillet of lamb marinated in yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice and fresh spices such as garam masalah, cumin seed, garlic, ginger, and fresh mint

 

Mixed Vegetable Pakora

£3.75

Crisp nuggets of onion and vegetables with tamarind and spices, coated in a light batter and deep fried. Delicious when eaten with accompanying freshly prepared sauces

 

Onion Bhaji

£3.75

Crisp onion seasoned with fresh coriander, tamarind, pomegranate seeds and blended with gram flour then deep fried until perfectly crisp

 

Prawn and Mango Puri

£4.75

Light and crisp puri with prawns, laced with mango

 

Sheekh Kebab

£4.75

Minced lamb prepared with aromatic spices, fresh coriander, mint, capsicum, paw paw, garlic and ginger creating an extraordinary taste

 

Spiced Potatoes and Garlic Mushrooms

£4.75

Spiced potatoes tossed with pomegranate seeds and coriander with sautéed mushrooms in garlic butter

 

Tandoori Chicken

£4.75

Cooked slowly over charcoal in the clay oven, marinated in spices for a rich, full flavour

 

Tandoori Main Dishes

Succulent, delicious tender chicken, lamb and fresh prawn dishes cooked slowly over the charcoal of the Tandoor oven and served with a crisp, cool salad and freshly prepared sauces.


Chicken or Lamb Tikka

£8.55

Fillet of tender chicken or lamb marinated slowly, cooked over charcoal and prepared with olive oil, fresh lemon, garam masalah, garlic, ginger, and freshly ground spices

 

Chicken Shashlik

£8.55

Marinated chicken pieces cooked over charcoal with onions, fresh tomatoes, capsicum, spices and herbs

 

Lamb Seekh Kebab

£8.55

Mined lamb prepared with aromatic spices, fresh coriander, capsicum, mint, paw paw, garlic and ginger creating an extraordinary taste

 

Tandoori Chicken

£8.55

Marinated in spices and cooked slowly for a rich, full flavour

 

Tandoori King Prawn

£13.75

Succulent giant prawns marinated in yoghurt, lemon juice, mustard seeds, ajwain, kalwanji (nigella) seeds and herbs to create a very special dish

 

Tandoori Mixed Grill

£13.75

Pieces of Chicken Tikka, King Prawn, Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Seekh Kebab each prepared with spices and herbs in the Tandoor

 

Sheesh Mahal Speciality Dishes

The favoured choices created by our Master Chefs, for the ultimate dining experience.


Chicken Makhani

£8.25

Marinated chicken slowly cooked over charcoal and prepared with a delicate yet full flavoured sauce

 

Chicken or Lamb Achari

£8.25

Superbly refreshing and zesty lamb or chicken with fresh mango, lemon, lime and olives in a delicate sauce

 

Chicken or Lamb Chefs Special

£8.25

Tender chicken or lamb marinated and prepared with pomegranate, fresh coriander, bay leaves, fresh mint, spring onion, chillies, cardamom, pepper and cloves creating a perfectly balanced sauce

 

Chicken or Lamb Dahiwala

£8.25

A traditional dish of India. Rich in taste, cooked in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, fragrant with mace and cardamom

 

Chicken or Lamb Dhaba

£8.25

Equisite Punjabi country dish prepared with ginger, spring onion, coriander, fresh herbs and native spices

 

Chicken or Lamb Jhalferazi

£8.25

A spicy, hot dish of lamb or chicken prepared with fresh ginger, green chillies, and fresh coriander in garlic, together with cumin seeds

 

Chicken or Lamb Karahi

£8.25

Traditional Punjabi dish with tomatoes, fresh green herbs, black pepper, spring onion and a touch of lemon

 

Chicken or Lamb Methi

£8.25

Cooked with fenugreek leaves and fresh green herbs

 

Chicken or Lamb Passanda

£8.25

Pieces of marinated lamb or chicken cooked gently with delicate mild spices, ground almonds, pistachio, cashew nuts, natural yoghurt, green cardamom and oris water

 

Chicken or Lamb Pathia

£8.25

Hot, sweet and sour Southern Indian dish prepared with spring onion, fresh coriander and lemon

 

Chicken or Lamb Sag

£8.25

Spinach with lamb or chicken prepared with fresh coriander, green chilli, and garlic

 

Chicken or Lamb Tikka Masalah

£8.25

Delicious chicken or lamb pieces delicately spiced in a rich sauce flavoured with herbs, fresh ginger, garlic, ground nuts and tomato

 

King Prawn Jhalferazi

£13.75

A spicy, hot dish of giant ocean prawns prepared with complimentary spices and herbs including ajwain, ginger, green chilli, garlic and fresh coriander

 

King Prawn Masalah

£13.75

Giant ocean prawns marinated and delicately spiced with fresh herbs and a subtle hint of fresh ginger, lemon and ajwain

 

Lamb Rogan Josh

£8.25

Tender lamb spiced with paprika and ground red chillies, served with a flavoursome tomato and fresh coriander sauce

 

Makhani Paneer

£8.25

Indian cottage cheese cooked over charcoal, served with delicious Mekhani sauce. Ideal for vegetarians

 

Chicken Dishes

Wonderfully tender chicken specially selected by the Sheesh Mahal and prepared to a variety of traditional and popular recipes.


Chicken Bhuna

£7.95

Tender chicken with fresh green herbs, ground spices and mushrooms

 

Chicken Chana

£7.95

Chicken cooked with chickpeas, fresh green herbs, spices, and dried mango

 

Chicken Dal

£7.95

Medium strength dish, cooked with spiced lentils, black pepper and fresh lemon

 

Chicken Korma

£7.95

Deliciously mild chicken dish prepared with ground cashew, almond, pistachio nuts and delicate fruits

 

Chicken Madras or Vindaloo

£7.95

Hot and very hot chicken curries

 

Lamb Dishes

Tender lamb is the most popular meat used in Indian cookery, combining taste and texture with great versatility. From spicy vindaloo to the mildest korma, Sheesh Mahal selected lamb is the perfect choice of dish.


Lamb Bhuna

£7.95

Tender lamb with fresh green herbs, ground spices and mushrooms

 

Lamb Chana

£7.95

Lamb cooked with chickpeas, fresh green herbs, spices, and dried mango

 

Lamb Dal

£7.95

Medium strength dish, cooked with lentils, black pepper and fresh lemon

 

Lamb Korma

£7.95

Deliciously mild lamb dish prepared with ground cashew, almond, pistachio nuts and delicate fruits

 

Lamb Madras or Vindaloo

£7.95

Hot and very hot lamb curries

 

Seafood Dishes

India’s vast coastline has been an inspiration and rich source of fish and seafood for thousands of years. The Sheesh Mahal choice reflects the best of popular Indian seafood recipes, prepared with spices and herbs such as ginger, garlic, fresh lemon, kalwanji (Nigella) and ajwain seeds.


Fish Masala

£8.25

Fish fillets marinated in herbs and spices served with a refreshing zesty sauce

 

New! Fish Achari

£8.25

Superbly refreshing and zesty fish with fresh mango, lemon, lime and olives in a delicate sauce

 

New! Fish Chefs Special

£8.25

Tender fish marinated and prepared with pomegranate, fresh coriander, bay leaves, fresh mint, spring onion, chillies, cardamom, pepper and cloves creating a perfectly balanced sauce

 

New! Fish Dhaba

£8.25

Equisite Punjabi country dish prepared with ginger, spring onion, coriander, fresh herbs and native spices

 

New! Fish Sag

£8.25

Spinach with tender fish prepared with fresh coriander, green chilli, and garlic

 

Prawn Bhuna

£7.95

A favourite dish of prawns with fresh green herbs, ground spices and mushrooms

 

Prawn Chana

£7.95

Prawns with chickpeas, freshly ground spices and dried mango

 

Prawn Dal

£7.95

Delicious prawns cooked with fresh ginger and garlic, spices and lentils

 

Prawn Korma

£7.95

Deliciously mild prawn dish prepared with ground cashew, almond, pistachio nuts and delicate fruits

 

Prawn Madras or Vindaloo

£7.95

Prawns cooked in hot spices, to your taste

 

Tandoori King Prawn Dal

£12.25

Succulent King Prawns marinated in delicate spices and prepared with lentils, black peppercorns and a touch of fresh lemon

 

Tandoori King Prawn Korma

£12.25

Deliciously mild giant prawn dish prepared with ground cashew, almond, pistachio nuts and delicate fruits

 

Tandoori King Prawn Sag

£12.25

Giant ocean prawns prepared with freshly ground spices, fresh garlic, ginger, and spinach

 

Biryani Dishes

Dishes of pure basmati rice cooked together with tender chicken, lamb and prawns, Delicately flavoured with saffron and mild Indian spices, prepared with ground pistachios and almonds. Served with mixed vegetables and prepared with fresh coriander, lemon juice and fragrant oris water.


Balti Chicken Tikka or Lamb Tikka

£10.25

 

Chicken, Lamb or Prawn Biryani

£9.25

Served with mixed vegetables and prepared with fresh coriander, lemon juice and fragrant oris water

 

Lamb or Chicken Tikka Biryani

£10.25

Served with mixed vegetables and prepared with fresh coriander, lemon juice and fragrant oris water

 

Mixed Vegetable Biryani

£8.55

Served with mixed vegetables and prepared with fresh coriander, lemon juice and fragrant oris water

 

Tandoori King Prawn Biryani

£13.95

Served with mixed vegetables and prepared with fresh coriander, lemon juice and fragrant oris water

 

Balti Dishes

Balti dishes have become enormously popular in recent years. Fresh ingredients cooked briskly in a wok with spices, tomato, capsicum and fresh coriander. Served with a Nan bread.


Balti Aloo Chana

£9.25

Chickpeas and potatoes

 

Balti Chicken or Lamb

£9.25

 

Balti Chicken or Lamb Mushroom or Dal

£9.25

 

Balti Mixed Vegetable or Mushroom Sag Aloo (potato and spinach)

£9.25

 

Balti Prawn or Prawn Mushroom

£9.25

 

Balti Sag Panir

£9.25

Spinach and Indian Cottage Cheese

 

Vegetable Dishes

The Sheesh Mahal's expert chefs....


Bengan Balti

£3.95

Aubergines cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices, served dry

 

Bhindi Bhaji

£3.95

Okra cooked with onions, herbs, mustard and fennel seeds

 

Bombay Jeera

£3.95

Dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and mint leaves

 

Chana Bhuna

£3.95

Chickpeas cooked with dried mango, tamarind, spring onion and tomatoes

 

Mixed Vegetable Curry

£3.95

Several fresh vegetables cooked together in spices and herbs to our own special recipe

 

Mushroom Bhaji

£3.95

Mushrooms cooked with inions, tomatoes, and spices, served dry.

 

Raita

£2.95

Yoghurt prepared with cucumber, tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs

 

Sag Aloo

£3.95

Potatoes and spinach cooked with cumin seeds

 

Sag Panir

£3.95

Cooked spinach with our own Indian Cottage Cheese and herbs

 

Tarka Dal

£3.95

Lentils cooked in spices

 

Rice, Nan Breads & Popadoms


Chutneys and Pickles

£0.40

 

French Fries

£1.95

 

Garlic Nan

£2.75

Crushed fresh garlic, coriander and mint leaves

 

Keema Nan

£2.75

Cooked with spiced, minced lamb

 

Kulcha Nan

£2.75

Flavoured with fresh onion and coriander

 

Nan

£2.25

Our own freshly prepared Indian bread

 

Peshwari Nan

£2.75

Garnished with cashews, saltanas, cream, pistachio and almonds

 

Pillao Rice

£2.75

Aromatic Basmati rice from Punjab Valley cooked with the pure flavours of saffron and Kevara Water

 

Plain Popadom

£0.55

 

Romali Paratha

£2.75

Classical favourite Punjabi bread

 

Spiced Popadom

£0.55

 

Steamed Basmati Rice

£2.25

Aromatic steamed Basmati rice. The perfect companion for any meal

 

Tandoori Roti

£1.45

Wholemeal bread cooked over charcoal

 

Vegetable Paratha

£2.75

Fresh spiced vegetable with green herbs

 

Vegetable Pillao Rice

£2.75

Aromatic combination of fresh vegetables and pearl white Basmati rice