Emily Eden’s Starters
One of the earliest “mem saabs” of the era, Emily Eden, arrived in Calcutta in 1834 with sister Fanny and brother Lord Auckland who was to become Governor of India. As supreme administrative authority over the Presidencies of Bengal, Madras and Bombay the household of Lord Auckland, reigned over by Emily, became familiar with the many different regional dishes to be found throughout India.
Tandoori Sizzler for Two |
£11.95 |
A tandoori mix served on a sizzler with onions and peppers, accompanied with a mint yoghurt dip. | |
Prawn or Channa Puri |
£4.95 |
Deep-fried puri bread filled with spiced prawns or chick peas. Served with a crisp salad (King Prawn surcharge £1). | |
Goan Steamed Mussels |
£5.25 |
Mussels steamed with garlic, turmeric and herbs. | |
Mem-Saab Platter |
£4.95 |
Comprises of fish and vegetable pakora (crisp fried nuggets – in a seasoned batter) seekh kebab and chicken tikka. Served with curried chick peas. | |
Chilli King Prawns or Paneer |
£4.95 |
Rich & spicy with strands of peppers, onions and chillies. | |
Crispy Duck |
£5.25 |
Pan fried duck fillet wih sauted fresh vegetables. | |
Tandoori Salmon |
£5.25 |
Marinated salmon grilled over charcoal. | |
Seekh Kebab |
£4.95 |
Ground lamb with aromatic herbs and spices grilled over charcoal. | |
Chicken Hiryali Kebab |
£4.95 |
Fresh chicken marinated with spinach, ginger, chilli and fresh mint. Cooked in a tandoori oven. | |
Chicken Shishlick |
£4.95 |
Marinated fillets of chicken, pan-fried with peppers, mushrooms and onions in a rich and spicy coating. | |
Samosa Duo |
£4.75 |
Two crisp pastries with fillings of potato and lamb and the other of mixed vegetables. Served with curried chick peas and tamarind. | |
Cauliflower Pakora |
£4.75 |
Deep fried nuggets of cauliflower in a seasoned batter. Served with an accompanying dip. | |
Onion Bhaji |
£4.75 |
Onion strands in a spicy batter mix, deep fried until crisp. Served with a fresh salad and dip. | |
Spiced Potatoes & Garlic Mushrooms |
£4.75 |
Spiced balls of potatoes in a crisp fried batter. Served with garlic mushrooms. | |
Prawn Salad with Wine and Green Pepper dressing |
£4.75 |
We do not use artificial colourings or preservatives in any of our dishes.
Minimum cover charge for meals excluding drinks £12. 10% service charge applies to all parties over 8 persons