shalimar The Shalimar is a family run restaurant established since 1995 and named after the beautiful Shalimar gardens which were built for Nurjahan,"light of the world" by her husband jehangir in 1616. During the mogul period topmost of the four terraces were reserved for the emperor and the ladies of the court. These beautiful gardens were renowned for their splendid sound and light shows and banquets fit for kings. At the Shalimar we have done our utmost to recapture that splendour of beautiful surroundings with air conditioning for your comfort and fine cuisine with an extensive menu consisting of mouth watering choices such as fish, lamb, beef, chicken, duck and vegetarian dishes. Our talented chef has taken great care and pride when preparing dishes in a style that blends the finest authentic spices (carefully selected from throughout the Indian subcontinent) to produce a variety of subtle and exotic flavours without over spicing. Allergies: Some dishes may contain traces of nuts. Please ask for more information.
starter House Speciality (for two)................................................................... 6.50 Enjoy a medley of onion bhaji, chicken chat and vegetable samosa. Sweet Chilli Duck.............................................................................. 5.90 Succulent pieces of duck breast tossed in the pan with a sweet chilli sauce Jinga Stir Fry... 5.90 Mouth-watering, juicy Tiger prawns stir-fried with roasted garlic, coriander and peppers with a touch of lime and mustard. Malai Cheddar Chicken................................................................... 4.90 Delicious strips of chicken infused in a luxurious creamy cheese sauce before grilling to perfection. Spicy Tandoori Hot Wings... 4.50 Tender chicken wings soaked in a spicy marinade and grilled in the tandoori oven before tossing it in the pan with onions and chillies. Fruity Chilli Paneer... 4.50 Lychees and pineapple tossed in the pan with chillies and cubes of Indian cheese in a tangy tamarind sauce. Spicy Kebab Roll............................................................................... 5.90 Minced lamb sautéed in ground spices and onions then wrapped in a thin tortilla bread. Tandoori Mix Kebab....................................................................... 4.90 A barbeque feast of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab. Murg Puree........................................................................................ 4.50 A small thin light bread topped with cubes of succulent chicken cooked with a mixture of spices. Prawn Puree...................................................................................... 4.90 Prawns sautéed to perfection with rich spices, served on a thinly spiced unleavened bread. Reshmi Kebab.................................................................................. 4.20 Minced lamb spiced with cumin seeds, fennel and ground coriander, covered with an omelette. Onion Bhaji....................................................................................... 3.20 Finely shredded onions and potatoes deep fried with an infusion of fennel and coriander seeds. King Prawn Butterfly... 4.90 Jumbo king prawn marinated in spices and deep fried with a coating of breadcrumbs. Chicken or Lamb Tikka... 3.50 Tasty tikka pieces marinated in exotic spices, barbequed to perfection in the tandoor. Chicken Pakura... 3.90 Succulent chicken breast strips cooked in an aromatic pakora batter. Jinga Wrap... 4.50 luscious jumbo prawns spiced and deep-fried until golden in a crispy pastry. Lamb/Vegetable Samosa... 2.90 An all-time favourite - crispy pastries stuffed with minced lamb or vegetable. Sheek Kebab... 3.50 Minced lamb mixed with spices then barbequed in the tandoori oven. Tandoori Chicken (on the bone).......................................................... 3.50 Quarter of chicken marinated in a yoghurt and herb paste before grilling in the tandoori oven. Chicken Chat...................................................................................... 3.90 Diced pieces of tender chicken simmered with roasted cumins and chat massalla.
shalimar specialities Chennai Duck...... 11.90 Pieces of luscious duck breast grilled in the tandoor and tossed in the pan with a mixture of onions, peppers, fresh green chillies, tamarind sauce and fragrant spices. Chicken Keema Wala........................................................................ 9.90 Chunks of chicken and minced lamb cooked in a unique spice blend before infusing with the perfect combination of potatoes and peas. Lamb Shatkora............................................................................... 9.90 Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a moderately spiced sauce with slices of Bangladeshi lime, giving a truly memorable tangy taste. Hariyali Chicken................................................................................. 9.90 Boneless pieces of chicken infused with lemon grass, curry leaves and finished off with a kick of green chillies and red dried chillies. Rajasthani Chicken........................................................................... 9.90 Succulent pieces of chicken lovingly braised In coconut milk, cinnamon, curry leaves, slow cooked in a cast iron pot Naga Chicken.................................................................................. 9.50 Succulent chicken pieces cooked with a special naga chilli pickle, fresh herbs and ground spices. A popular dish of Bangladeshi origin with a very hot and spicy flavour. Lamb Sherwani................................................................................. 9.50 Strips of succulent grilled lamb cooked with peppers and fresh herbs in a spicy medium sauce. Chicken Paneer.......................................................................... 9.90 Succulent cubes of chicken cooked with garlic onion and chilli. All tossed in the pan with indian cheese and served with grated cheddar on top. Bengal Chicken................................................................................ 9.50 Chargrilled strips of chicken tossed in potent, fairly hot fusion of peppers, onions and chillies. Hyderabad Biriani............................................................................ 9.90 A medley of grilled chicken, spinach, green chillies and a host of spices tossed in savoury rice, served with vegetable curry. Chicken Patilla.................................................................................. 8.90 Tender strips of chicken curried in a smooth, mild to medium sauce, cooked with fresh mint. A dish that has stood the test of time. Lamb Sizzler..................................................................................... 8.90 Tender lamb coated with a mixture of garlic, coriander and mild spices. A dry dish served with fried onions on a sizzling plate with salad. Tandoori Mixed Grill Massalla....................................................... 9.90 A medley of chicken, lamb and minced lamb chargrilled to melt-in-the-mouth precision before simmering in a home-made creamy mild sauce. Tandoori Mixed Korai..................................................................... 9.90 Barbequed pieces of lamb, chicken and minced lamb pan-fried with green peppers, tomatoes and onions in a deep thick sauce, all brought together on a traditional hot iron sizzling wok (korai).
seafood specialities Seafood Platter... 11.90 An assortment of salmon, seabass and jumbo prawns, served with rice. Coconut & Lime Seabass............................................................... 9.90 Seabass sumptuously cooked with a zingy, creamy sauce. Salmon Sizzler... 9.50 Fresh salmon marinated and grilled in the tandoor to suffuse the taste, colour and aroma before cooking with green peppers, onions, tomatoes and served on a sizzling plate with salad. Spicy Dall Seabass.......................................................................... 10.50 A mouth-watering marinade paste of spinach, lime and chilli dresses the seabass before being pan fried. Served in a hearty whole lentil sauce and succulent potatoes. Jinga Lajwala... 11.90 Succulent fresh water jumbo prawns roasted in the heart of the tandoor, and drizzled with a thick onion based sauce of medium spicy taste. tandoori main dishes Bursting full of exotic flavours, enriched with spices, fresh herbs and creativity. Tandoori dishes distinguish the true task of Indian passion for cooking. All these dishes are soaked in marinade overnight and then grilled in the tandoori clay oven. Served on a sizzling metal plate with salad. Chicken or Lamb Tikka... 6.90 Tendered cubes of chicken or lamb marinated in a melange of rich Indian spices cooked to perfection in the tandoor. Tandoori Chicken (on the bone)............................................................ 6.90 Half a spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and mixed with herb paste seared over piping hot charcoal. Chicken Shashlick... 8.50 Cubes of chicken tikka grilled with green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Tandoori Mix Grill... 9.50 Mouth-watering combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab (minced lamb). Tandoori King Prawn... 9.50 Spiced jumbo king prawns barbequed to perfection in the tandoor. balti (Served with Naan) The Chefs own special blend of sauces to give a unique mixture of rich tastes Chicken, Lamb, Prawn................................................................... 8.90 King Prawn....................................................................................... 10.50 Mixed Balti....................................................................................... 9.50 Vegetable......................................................................................... 6.90 For the above as tikka please add 1.00
biriani dishes Basmati rice cooked with a host of aromatic spices, accompanied with delightful mixed vegetable curry. Chicken or Lamb Biriani.................................................................. 8.90 Prawn Biriani..................................................................................... 8.90 King Prawn Biriani........................................................................... 9.90 Vegetable Biriani.............................................................................. 7.50 Mixed Biriani (chicken, lamb and prawn)................................................... 9.50 Tandoori Chicken Biriani................................................................ 9.90 Chicken Tikka Biriani....................................................................... 9.90 Tandoori King Prawn Biriani........................................................... 10.90 old favourites Please select from the following options: Chicken / Lamb / Prawn.................................................................. 6.90 King Prawn........................................................................................ 9.90 Vegetable......................................................................................... 5.90 For the above as tikka please add 1.00 Shalimar Curry Medium strength cooked with tomato, mushroom & onions Plain Curry Madras Fairly hot Vindaloo Hot Korma Kashmir Medium curry cooked with fruits Rogan Medium spiced dish cooked with extra fresh tomatoes Bhoona Medium strength curry cooked in selected spices & herbs with tomato & onions Dupiaza Deliciously cooked dish with lots of diced onions, green peppers in medium sauce Sag A nutritious delicious mixture of chicken or lamb & fresh spinach, served medium strength Dansak Lentils cooked in fairly hot, sweet & sour sauce Patia A combination of herbs & spices, sweet & sour with fairly hot sauce tandoori old favourites Please select from the following options: Chicken / Lamb / Prawn.................................................................. 8.50 King Prawn....................................................................................... 10.90 Vegetable......................................................................................... 7.50 Tikka Masala Grilled in tandoori clay oven then cooked in mild creamy sauce Tikka Passanda A mild curry cooked with almond, yoghurt & fresh cream Tikka Jalfrezi A spicy, fairly hot curry with green chilli, green peppers and onions Tikka Korai Medium hot cooked with exotic herbs & spices Tikka Garlic Medium hot, cooked with garlic & spices Tikka Chilli Masala
vegetable side dishes Vegetable Curry.............................................................................. 3.50 Sag Paneer (spinach with cheese)............................................................. 3.50 Chana Aloo (chickpeas and potatoes)...................................................... 3.50 Mushroom Bhaji.............................................................................. 3.50 Cauliflower Bhaji.............................................................................. 3.50 Brinjal Bhaji (fresh aubergine)................................................................ 3.50 Bhindi Bhaji (fresh okra)........................................................................ 3.50 Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and cauliflower)....................................................... 3.50 Sag Aloo (spinach and potatoes)............................................................... 3.50 Chana Massalla (chickpeas)................................................................. 3.50 Bombay Potatoes............................................................................. 3.50 Tarka Dhall (thick lentil soup)................................................................. 3.50 breads Naan (leavened bread, baked in clay oven).................................................... 2.20 Garlic Naan........................................................................................ 2.50 Keema Naan (stuffed with minced lamb)................................................... 2.50 Peshwari Naan (stuffed with almond, coconut and sultanas)........................ 2.50 Stuffed Naan (stuffed with vegetables).................................................... 2.50 Cheese Naan.................................................................................... 2.50 Cheese & Chilli Naan...................................................................... 2.60 Garlic & Chilli Cheese Naan............................................................. 2.70 Paratha (shallow-fried bread, crispy outside with soft inside)............................ 2.50 Chapati (soft thin bread)........................................................................ 1.50
rice and sundries Pilau Rice (basmati rice, cooked with whole spices)..................................... 2.50 Plain Rice (steamed boiled basmati rice)................................................. 2.30 Mushroom Rice............................................................................. 3.20 Egg-fried Rice................................................................................. 3.20 Special fried Rice........................................................................... 3.20 Onion fried Rice.............................................................................. 3.20 Kashmiri Rice (cooked with fruits)......................................................... 3.20 Peshwari Rice (cooked with coconut)..................................................... 3.20 Keema Rice (cooked with minced lamb).................................................. 3.20 Raitha (plain yoghurt with onion or cucumber).......................................... 1.90 Plain Papadam................................................................................ 0.60 Massalla Papadam........................................................................... 0.60 Chips.................................................................................................. 2.20 Chutney Tray.................................................................................... 1.60 set meals SET MEAL FOR TWO (A)... 35.00 Starters: Papadams, onion bhaji, sheek kebab Main Course: Chicken tikka massalla, lamb tikka bhoona Sundries: Mushroom rice, bombay potatoes and naan Dessert: Kulfi or ice-cream, coffee SET MEAL FOR TWO (B)................................................................ 39.00 Starters: Papadams, prawn puree, tikka mixed kebab Main Course: Tandoori mixed grill massalla, chicken jalfrezi Sundries: special fried rice, sag aloo, garlic naan Dessert: Kulfi or ice-cream, coffee
Drinks Menu
Draught Beer Kingfisher Carling Cobra Pint... 3.90 Half Pint... 2.20 Pint... 3.50 Half Pint... 2.10 Pint... 4.20 Half Pint... 2.50 Bottled Beers Cobra Cobra Non alcoholic cobra Strongbow Magners/ Pear WKD Bitter (John Smiths) 660ml... 4.20 330ml... 2.90 330ml... 2.90 330ml... 2.90 568ml... 3.90 275ml... 2.90 440ml... 2.90 Soft Drinks Coke... 1.90 Diet Coke... 1.90 Lemonade... 1.90 Orange Juice... 1.90 Pineapple Juice... 1.90 J20 Apple & Mango... 2.90 J20 Orange & Passion... 2.90 Still Water Small... 1.90 Large... 3.90 Sparkling Water Small... 1.90 Large... 3.90 Aperitifs Sherry (sweet, medium dry)... 2.90 Martini (sweet/dry)... 2.90 Cinzano Bianco... 2.90 Dubonnet... 2.90 Campari... 2.90 Pimms... 2.90 Ruby Port... 2.90
Spirits Jack Daniels... 2.90 Jameson... 2.90 Teacher's... 2.90 Southern Comfort... 2.90 Malibu... 2.90 Gordons Gin... 2.90 Captain Morgan... 2.90 Bacardi... 2.90 Smirnoff original... 2.90 Pernod... 2.90 Courvoisier... 2.90 Archers... 2.90 Liquors Tia Maria... 2.90 Grand Marnier... 2.90 Cointreau... 2.90 Sambuca... 2.90 Baileys... 2.90 Drambuie... 2.90 Cherry Brandy... 2.90 Amaretto... 2.90