NoNh INdiaN NisiNe Escape into a taste of India with a fusion of exotic spices and flair GARAM SURUAT Chilli Bites Portion of 8 35 Samoosas Portion of 6 40 Choice of: Mince, Chicken, Cheese and Corn, Potatoes Onion Bhaji Portion of 6 30 Sliced Onion, battered with Ajwain, atta flour and secret spices Vegetable Kaju Rolls Portion of 4 30 Chopped mixed vegetables with spices, mint, and green chilli, Rolled with crushed cashew nuts and deep fried Stuffed mushroom skewers 45 2 skewers of button mushroom stuffed with Paneer and Indian Spices Bhandaris Prawn 60 6 prawns deshelled, marinated in a cumin, mustard and tomato cream sauce Mussels Masala 50 6 mussels topped in an onion, tomato and masala sauce Mixed Vegetable Starter Platter (For 2) 85 An assorted platter consisting of: Paneer Sashlik, Tandoori Mushroom, Vegetable Kaju Rolls, Potato and Cheese and Corn Samoosas Mixed Meat Starter Platter (For 2) 100 An assorted platter consisting of: Chicken cheese, Chicken Tikka, Resami Kebab Lamb Boti Kebab, Chicken and Mince Samoosas North Indian cuisine is distinguished by the relatively frequent use of dairy products, the use of the tawa (griddle) for baking flat breads such as roti, paratha, and kulcha, and main courses like tandoori chicken
The staple food of most of North India is a variety of lentils (dahl), vegetables, and roti (wheatbased bread). INDIAN TANDOOR The Indian Tandoor is an authentic Indian clay oven. All tandoori items are pre marinated and roasted in our tandoori ovens Served with Bhandaris Rice Tandoor Vegetable Tandoori Mushroom 45 Mushrooms in freshly ground Indian spice and cashew nut marinade Paneer Sashlik 65 Indian cottage cheese, peppers, tomato and onion, with an exotic mint marinade Tandoor Paneer Tikka 65 Cubes of cottage cheese, peppers, onion and tomato marinated With a blend of Indian herbs and home made yoghurt Tandoor Chicken Tandoori Chicken 85 Whole spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and fresh ground spices Grilled to perfection in the tandoor Resami Kebab 80 Chicken marinated in a creamy cashew nut sauce with Indian spices Chicken Cheese 80 Chicken cooked with Indian herbs and cheddar - a mild and delicate flavour Chicken Tikka 80 Chicken marinated in spicy Indian herbs and tandoor grilled Tandoor Lamb Garlic Lamb Tikka 90 Lamb pieces marinated over night in a garlic and home made yogurt sauce Lamb Boti Kebab 90 Lamb pieces marinated in Indian herbs, ginger, garlic, Ajwain and home made yoghurt Afgani Lamb Chops 120 Lamb chops perfected in a classic yoghurt marinade served on Bombay potato with a drizzle of mint sauce Bhandaris lamb Chops 120
Lamb chops on the bone, grilled to perfection over the flames of the tandoor Served in Bhandaris secret masala sauce Tandoor Seafood Ajwain Fish Tikka 95 Linefish in a yoghurt marinade flavoured with chickpea flour and Ajwain Served with flavoured rice Tandoori Lemon Garlic Prawns 125 6 Giant prawns, grilled with garlic and lemon butter served with flavoured rice Chilli Tiger Prawns 125 6 Giant prawns in a red chilli and yoghurt marinade served with Flavoured rice Temperatures in a tandoor can approach 480 C (900 F) The heat for a tandoor was traditionally generated by a charcoal, fire or wood fire, burning within the tandoor itself, thus exposing the food to both livefire, radiant heat cooking, and hot-air, convection cooking Salads Garden Salad 40 Mixed peppers, onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta and olives on a bed of Lettuce topped with a vinaigrette dressing and croutons Spicy Chicken Salad 50 Strips of Spicy chicken on a bed of mixed lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, Onion, cucumber, croutons and an Indian dressing Mild Chilli Lamb Salad 50 Lamb in a light chilli marinade on a bed of lettuce with cherry tomatoes, an Indian dressing
Wraps Spicy Chicken 45 Strips of Chicken Tikka, lettuce, tomato and onion relish Topped with a yoghurt dressing Lamb 50 Strips of lamb perfected in a yoghurt marinade, lettuce, tomato and onion Relish, topped with a yoghurt dressing Vegetarian 45 Mixed peppers, onion, cucumber, cocktail tomatos on a bed of lettuce Topped with a yoghurt dressing Side Dishes Bombay Potato 40 Potatoes pan flamed with cumin, garlic and fresh crushed chilli Aloo Gobi 40 Potato and cauliflower pan flamed with secret Indian Spices Saag Aloo 40 Potato and spinach pan flamed with secret Indian Spices Sub Sangam 40 Mixed vegetables pan flamed and served in chunky onion and tomato based sauce Side Daal 45 A side portion of either Daal Makani or Daal Tadka Bhandaris Vegetable Khazaana 45 Cauliflower, Broccoli, Mushroom, and baby marrow marinated in chefs secret Spices and cooked in tandoor Stuffed mushroom skewers 45 2 skewers of button mushroom stuffed with Paneer and Indian Spices Side Curry Sauce 20 A side portion of curry sauce Cucumber Raita 20 Home made yoghurt with diced cucumber Pineapple Raita 20 Homemade yoghurt with pineapple Achar - Choice of Mango, Lime, Chilli or Vegetable 15 Subject to availability Lassie (sweet / mango / pineapple) 25 A delicious Indian yoghurt based drink
Bhandaris were basically warriors among which some manufactured naval vessels and lead army for naval warfare for many Kingdoms in different times CURRIES Curries are served with plain basmati rice and a choice of mild, medium, hot or Indian hot For Speciality Rice dishes add an extra R15.00 Vindaloo Goan style, fiery hot curry with potato Kastoori A creamy yellow onion and garlic sauce with a blend of spices and Kastoori Methi Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110 Korma A roasted cashew nut gravy flavoured with cardamon and mace, topped with coarsely ground mixed nuts Vegetable A combination of carrots, peas, cauliflower and beans 65 Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110 Madras A rich, spicy coconut and tamarind based sauce Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110 Do Peaza Coarsely chopped onions, ginger, garlic and tomato, in a thick masala sauce
CURRIES Curries are served with plain basmati rice and a choice of mild, medium, hot or Indian hot For Speciality Rice dishes add an extra R15.00 Masala A thick curry blend of tomato, onions, garlic, ginger and cumin with home made yoghurt Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110 Kadai Sliced onion, tomato and green peppers in Bhandaris secret sauce Vegetable A combination of carrots, peas, cauliflower and beans 65 Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110 Kutchi Murch A thick masala sauce with chunks of red, yellow and green peppers cooked to perfection Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110 Sagwala A rich, creamed spinach and garlic based sauce with a hint of green chilli Biryani Basmati rice pan flamed with Indian herbs and spices with a touch of Saffron Vegetable A combination of carrots, peas, cauliflower and beans 65 Prawn Deshelled Prawns 110
Speciality Vegetable Curries are served with plain basmati rice and a choice of mild, medium, hot or Indian hot For Speciality Rice dishes add an extra R15.00 Daal Makhani 65 Black lentils cooked overnight in tandoor simmered, in a cream and tomato gravy Daal Tadka 65 Yellow Lentils and fresh chilli, cooked in a thick tomato and onion based gravy Palak Paneer 65 Home-made Indian cheese cooked in a rich, creamed spinach and garlic Based sauce with a hint of green chilli Paneer Tikka Masala 65 Home made cottage cheese in a thick blend of tomato, onions, Garlic, ginger and cumin and home made yoghurt Paneer Kadai 65 Home made cottage cheese with sliced onion, tomato and Green peppers in Bhandaris secret sauce Paneer Makhani 65 Cubes of Cottage cheese cooked in a gravy Dingri Matar 65 Combination of Mushroom and pea curry Speciality Seafood Curries are served with plain basmati rice and a choice of mild, medium, hot or Indian hot For Speciality Rice dishes add an extra R15.00 Goan Fish Curry 110 Linefish seasoned with a mustard and fenugreek based sauce Prawn Curry 110 Prawns curried in a rich, spicy coconut and tamarind based sauce Mixed Seafood Curry 110 Mussels, linefish, prawns and calamari curried in a rich, spicy coconut and tamarind based sauce
Speciality Chicken Curries are served with plain basmati rice and a choice of mild, medium, hot or Indian hot For Speciality Rice dishes add an extra R15.00 Butter Chicken 85 Tender cubes of Chicken tikka in a creamy tomato and cashew nut based sauce With a slight sweet finish rounded off with a hint of spice Bhandaris Murg 85 Half spring chicken grilled to perfection in tandoor, served in Bhandaris cinnamon And mace flavoured sauce Chicken Lababdar 85 Chicken Tikka in tomato, onion and creamy gravy Speciality Lamb Curries are served with plain basmati rice and a choice of mild, medium, hot or Indian hot For Speciality Rice dishes add an extra R15.00 Bhunna Ghosht 95 Indian spices in a base of ginger, garlic, onion and peppers pan flamed to perfection Lamb Rogan Josh 95 Tender lamb simmered in a blend of Indian spices, yoghurt, tomato and onion Lamb Taka Tak 95 Lamb pieces in a thick masala sauce with fine chopped onion and tomato paste with Turmeric and coriander Speciality Rice Instead of plain basmati rice with curries, add R15.00 Basmati Rice 10 Steamed Basmati Rice Jeera Pulao 15 Pan flamed jeera with Basmati rice Saffron Rice 15 Basmati Rice pan fried with saffron Vegetable Pulao 15 Basmati rice slow cooked with pan flamed mixed vegetables
Mirchi Rice 15 Basmati rice with cumin, onion, coriander, red chilli, lemon juice and peas Breads Tandoori Roti 15 Round bread made with wheat flour and tandoor baked Plain Naan 15 Tandoor baked bread Butter Naan 20 Tandoor baked bread and lightly brushed with butter Garlic Naan 20 Tandoor baked bread topped with garlic and coriander, brushed with butter Rogani Naan 20 Tandoor baked bread topped with sesame seeds and spices Peshwari Naan 25 Round shaped bread, stuffed with chopped nuts baked and baked in the tandoor Cheese and Garlic Naan 25 Round shaped bread, stuffed with garlic, coriander and cheddar cheese, baked in the tandoor Aloo Paratha 25 Spiced mashed potatoes stuffed in a round bread and baked in the tandoor Kheema Paratha 25 Round bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince and tandoor baked Laccha Paratha 25 Round layered flat bread and tandoor baked Kulcha Breads Naan breads made in our tandoori ovens, topped with sesame seeds And various fillings Onion Kulcha 20 Paneer Kulcha 30 Cauliflower Kulcha 20 Until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world. ( Source. Gemological Institute of America ) The number system was invented in India. Aryabhatta was the scientist who invented the digit zero.
India is...the Largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest country in the world AND one of the most ancient and living civilizations (at least 10, 000 years old). Dessert Enquire with your waitron for our daily dessert specials Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce 30 Pistachio Ice Cream 30 A vanilla ice cream with pistachio flavouring Bombay Crushed Falooda 30 An ice-cream based dessert with subja seeds, elachi syrup, China grass and rice noodles Kahwa (Indian Masala Tea) 25 An incredible Indian tea made with secret Indian herbs The Bengal tiger has been a national symbol of India since about the 25th century BCE 10% SERVICE CHARGE FOR TABLES OF 6 OR MORE NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED Escape into a taste of India with a fusion of exotic spices and flair Indian Facts by www.indianchild.com
Escape into a taste of India with a fusion of exotic spices and flair WiNe NisN Champagne Billecart Salmon Rosé 1000 Delicate, slow rising bubbles give it a persistent mousse Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Yellow Label 750 A sweet edged fruity nose gives way to a deep round palate Methode Cap Classique Villiera Rosé 155 Ripe strawberry with cascading bubbles and full rich flavour Villiera Tradition Brut 155 Fresh racy zestiness that is a result of crisp acidity and rich fruit Moreson 235 Bubbly freshness and classic Méthode Champenoise complexities Semillon & Viognier Nitida Semillon 165 Recommended with Lamb Boti Kebab Crunchy honey with deep sweetish citrus, fresh green apples and pears Auction Crossing Viognier 120 Recommended with Chicken Tikka Exploding flavours of ripe apricots, dried peaches and floral perfume Rosé Mc Gregor Pinotage Rosé 80 Recommended with Bhandaris Prawn Prominent ripe banana flavours with a fresh, long fruity off-dry aftertaste D Aria Blush 85 Recommended with Bhandaris Prawn Tropical notes perfectly complemented by fresh red berry fruits
Sauvignon Blanc Anura 95 Recommended with Bhandaris Prawns Cut grass, juicy pineapple, palate has crisp acidity, great fruit and minerality DeWaal 95 Recommended with Tandoori Lemon Garlic Prawns Crisp, mineral, freshly-cut green grass and mouth-watering gooseberry flavours Springfield 155 Recommended with Ajwain Fish Tikka Sensuous combination of passion fruit and flintiness gives a full mouth feel Paul Cluver 145 Recommended with Butter Chicken Tropical fruit, flintiness and figs, palate is full, rich, and packed with flavour Waterford 165 Recommended with Chicken Kastoori Fresh Passion Fruit and Litchi with underlying yeasty aromas Chardonnay De Meye Unwooded 95 Recommended with Paneer Sashlik Tantalising aromas of apple, pineapple and apricot characterise this wine Hartenberg 165 Recommended with Prawn Korma Long lingering flavours with an unmistakable toasty oak finish Linton Park 145 Recommended with Prawn Masala Elegant style, rich and concentrated ripe pear, fig, melon and buttery nuances Spring Field Wild Yeast - Unwooded 175 Recommended with Bhandaris Prawn Fermented with wild yeast, abounds with flavours of pineapple and pear drops Chenin Blanc De Meye 85 Recommended with Butter Chicken Elegant wine, tropical fruit aromas of peaches and sweet melon with floral hints Napier Greenstone 105 Recommended with Prawn Curry Flinty and dry, with hints of dried apricots and tropical fruits
Off Dry &White Blends Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 95 Recommended with Ajwain Fish Tikka This full bodied cuvee offers a variation. Complex and fruity, but still dry Hartenberg Weisser Riesling 120 Recommended with Spicy Chicken Salad Aromatic with exotic fruit, honey and some turpene notes Nitida Weisser Riesling 140 Recommended with Tandoori Chicken Tantalizing floral tones and exotic fruit with fresh, clean acidity Simonsig Gewürztraminer 110 Recommended with Mild Chilli Lamb Salad Rich, spicy nose with lovely rose petal and litchi fruit flavours Pinot Noir First Sighting 185 Recommended with Garlic Lamb Tikka Exuberant cherry fruit flavours with a fragrant spiciness and ripe tannins Cabernet Sauvignon De Meye Little River 95 Recommended with Bhunna Ghosht Full bodied with spice, minerals and ripe black berries Napier 135 Recommended with Lamb Kadai Fresh ripe blackberry and soft dry tannins with hints of nutmeg and spices Hartenberg 240 Recommended with Lamb Rogan Josh Black berry and cherry flavours, renowned for its full-bodied richness Waterford 245 Recommended with Bhunna Ghosht Earthy aromas with blackberry fruit and spice Merlot Louisvale 100 Recommended with Bhandaris lamb Chops Gloriously plumy nose with hints of violet and oak Robert Alexander 135 Recommended with Vegetable Korma Blue fruits charge forth on entry in a crisp, clean style with good savoury acidity Anura Reserve 175 Recommended with Lamb Masala Long lingering flavours of ripe dark berries folded in layers of dark chocolate
Shiraz Robert Alexander 135 Recommended with Chicken Madras Smoke and mocha mingle on the nose as dark fruits fill out this creamy wine Tamboerskloof 195 Recommended with Paneer Tikka Masala Red berries, plums and supportive Fynbos, spicy flavours with lingering pepper Haute Espoir 190 Recommended with Garlic Lamb Tikka Blueberries, light hints of cherry and white pepper lending to its complexity Pinotage DeWaal 105 Recommended with Chicken Korma Full wine with flavours of ripe plums and cherries; rich with a persistent finish Hartenberg 145 Recommended with Paneer Tikka Masala Delicious rich fruits, smooth palate and good underlying structure Diemersfontein 145 Recommended with Lamb do Peaza Unique style of Pinotage, rich dark chocolate, hint of baked plums and mint Red Blends Post House Bluish Black 95 Recommended with Lamb Kutchi Murch Full bodied, rich wine with mulberries, red currant and ripe strawberries Hartenberg Cab/Shiraz 125 Recommended with Lamb Korma Full of flavour and vigour, has a soft, smooth and silky finish Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 140 Recommended with Chicken Tikka Masala Pure red berry flavours flow onto a smooth palate with some crisp acid Nico van der Merwe Cape Elements 145 Recommended with Prawn Curry Lively, candied apple aromas dusted with white pepper and a drawer of spices Springfield The Work Of Time 245 Recommended with Lamb Vindaloo Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, reliable vines with concentrated fruit
Wines By The Glass White Wine Glass White 30 Groote Post The Old Mans Blend 25 Red Wine Glass Red 35 Groote Post The Old Mans Blend 30 Corkage 25 10% SERVICE CHARGE FOR TABLES OF 6 OR MORE NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED Escape into a taste of India with a fusion of exotic spices and flair