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STARTERS |
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LES INDES FRANÇAISES:
Merci aux "Grandes Dames" de Pondichèry, for their
invaluable contributions |
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1 |
Rasoul
Flaky pastry with lamb and green peas, served with a sweet and
spicy créole sauce. |
6.00 |
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2 |
Beignets d' Aubergine
Fried eggplant roundels filled with a cheese and herb "pâté". |
5.50 |
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3 |
Pepper Crabs
Soft shell crabs with garlic and black pepper with a ginger and
green mango sauce. |
10.50 |
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Demoiselles de Pondichéry
Large juicy grilled king scallops with a hint of garlic in a
mild saffron sauce. |
10.50 |
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5 |
Salad du Métis
A salad of mixed leaves, tomatoes, mushrooms, banana flower and
strips of chicken breast in a tamarind dressing. |
6.00 |
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6 |
Souvenirs des Indes
Simply delicious! A chance to savour all of the above starters. |
12.50 |
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INDIA...A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY! |
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7 |
Sunhere Samosa
Golden triangles of minced chicken and vegetables. Served with
mango chutney. |
6.00 |
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8 |
Chard Pakoras
Crunchy green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with
gramflour,
green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.
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6.00 |
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Parsee Fish
Fillets of sole encased in a mint and coriander chutney and
lightly steamed in banana leaves. Chef Mehernosh Mody's
speciality. |
10.00 |
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10 |
Rubiyan Jhinga
King prawns marinated with garlic, star anise and coriander.
Smoked in
the tandoor and served with a fresh red chilli sauce. |
12.00 |
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Crab Malabar
A warm salad of crabmeat and corn, spiked with mustard, turmeric
and fresh curry leaves. Presented in its own shell. |
8.50 |
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12 |
Bombay Chaat
Popular vegetarian roadside fare of melt-in-the-mouth snacks,
drizzled with yoghurt, chutneys and gram flour crisps. |
6.50 |
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13 |
Murgh Malai Kebab
Chicken tikkas marinated with cream cheese, mace and fresh
green peppercorns, grilled in the tandoor. |
7.00 |
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14 |
Roasted Chilli Seekh Kebab
Luscious lamb kebabs with smoked chilli, sun-dried tomatoes,
and herbs, complemented with a fruit chutney. |
7.00 |
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15 |
Perles Des Indes
A panorama of our finest starters recommended by the chef. |
11.00 |
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SOUPS |
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A selection of aromatic soups, best
accompanied by our freshly baked Tandoori breads. |
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Soup of the day
Fresh seasonal produce. |
6.50 |
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17 |
Mizoram
Rich wholesome soup of chicken and vegetables garnished with
coriander leaves. |
6.50 |
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18 |
Dakshin
A Southern lentil soup, enhanced with roasted spices, curry leaves and fresh lime. |
6.50 |
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19 |
Smoked Tomato and Pepper Soup
Tandoori smoked red peppers and plum tomatoes spiked with an
infusion of herbs and spices. |
6.50 |
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MAIN COURSES : TANDOORI GRILLS |
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In keeping with the North-West Frontier traditions, choice cuts of meat or seafood are steeped in special marinades and grilled in traditional clay tandoori ovens. |
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20 |
Chicken Tandoori
The classic grilled chicken marinated in traditional spices,
perfumed with mustard oil and fenugreek. |
12.00 |
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21 |
Barra Lamb Chops
Best end of British lamb marinated with browned onions, yoghurt and
garam masala; char grilled to perfection, served with mint chutney.
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18.00 |
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22 |
Tandoori Prawns
King Prawns rolled in caramelised garlic and garam masala. |
18.50 |
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23 |
Achari Salmon
Salmon steaks rolled in mustard, fennel, chillies, and aniseed. |
14.50 |
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24 |
Lobster Peri Peri
Whole lobster marinated in natural yoghurt, garlic,
chilli flakes, garam masala and char grilled. |
29.00 |
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25 |
Tandoori Mixed Grill Platter
A selection of our popular grills served with
accompanying dips and naan bread. |
22.00 |
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MAIN COURSES :
OUR HOUSE THALIS |
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Our thalis offer small portions of
main courses enabling you to discover
the intricacies of our cuisine. |
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30 |
Plateau Des Indes 
An ‘assiette’ composed from a selection of our best Franco-Indian dishes. |
23.50 |
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31 |
Shahi Thali
A royal feast of tantalising curries and tandoori specialities.
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23.00 |
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32 |
Samudri Thali
A galaxy of seafood for the adventurous.
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23.00 |
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33 |
Shakahari Thali
For our vegetarians, a voyage of promise and discovery. |
20.00 |
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MAIN COURSES :
Les Indes Françaises |
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40 |
Cassoulet de Fruits de Mer
A rich seafood stew simmered with local ‘vindai’ spices equivalent of
the French Bouillabaise, often eaten in Pondichéry with rice. |
14.00 |
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Policha Meen
Grilled sea bass marinated with green pepper, garlic and
shallots,
enveloped in banana leaves and served with tomato ‘rougail’. A
recipe
from the house of Mme Blanc, the "Grande Dame" of Pondichèry |
19.00 |
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42 |
Crevettes Assadh
Prawns simmered in a mild coconut curry with green mangoes, tumeric, chillies and ginger. |
16.00 |
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43 |
Magret de Canard Pulivaar
Tender Barbary duck breast fillets served pink with a spicy
tamarind sauce unique
to the Creole community of Pondicherry. Mme Lourde Swamy's
ancestral recipe. |
15.00 |
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44 |
Poulet Rouge
Shredded chicken marinated in yoghurt and red spices, grilled
and
served in a creamy sauce. Spécialité de notre maison. |
16.00 |
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45 |
Chumude Karaikal
Stir fried beef tenderloin with roasted cinnamon, aniseed,
cloves, black pepper and coconut chips. |
17.00 |
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46 |
Kari de Boulettes
Minced lamb ‘koftas’ in a fresh tomato sauce with red peppers
and mushrooms.
Mme David Annuswamy's cherished family recipe. |
13.00 |
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47 |
Kath Kozhi Mahe
Stir fried guinea fowl with dry red chillies, roasted spices,
shallots and curry leaves. |
16.00 |
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MAIN COURSES : India..aVoyage of
Discovery! |
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50 |
Lasooni Jhinga
A royal marriage of king prawns and green garlic and tossed with
dry red chillies and whole ‘kadai’ spices. |
16.00 |
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51 |
Nilgiri Machi
Monkfish simmered in a green herb curry of coconut, chillies,
coriander and roasted spices. |
17.00 |
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52 |
Roast Black Cod
Black cod marinated in fennel, chilli, mustard, honey, tamarind,
rice vinegar wrapped in banana leaves and flame grilled. |
23.00 |
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53 |
Chicken Tikka Masala
Where the humble tikka masala varies from one home to another,
we present
our own exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikkas in masala. |
15.00 |
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54 |
Dhaba Murgh
Exquisite Punjabi country fare of tender chicken braised with
tomatoes,
red onions, herbs and native spices. |
15.00 |
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55 |
Kohe Kashmiri
Slow braised lamb shanks with aromatic spices. Undoubtedly a
prince among curries! |
17.00 |
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56 |
Hyderabadi Biryani
Leg of lamb marinated with mint, coriander and pomegranate
seeds,
cooked with Basmati rice in an earthenware pot with fried
onions,
saffron and quail egg. |
17.00 |
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57 |
Pork Vindaloo "Ordinaire"
An extra ordinary dish of pickled pork with Goan red chillies,
garlic and malt
vinegar prepared by our chef Francisco Marques. |
13.00 |
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58 |
Xacuti De Galinha
‘Black leg’ chicken cooked in a rich aromatic curry of roasted
coconut and fiery spices. |
16.00 |
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ACCOMPANIMENTS - BREADS & RICE |
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60 |
Rougail d' Aubergine
A speciality of smoked crushed aubergine, chilli, ginger and
fresh green lime from Pondicherry |
7.00 |
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61 |
Naintara do Pyaz
Green okras sautéed with onions, tomatoes and a touch of spice.
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7.00 |
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62 |
Bombay Aloo
Seed potatoes tossed with smoked red chillies, tomatoes and
fresh coriander. |
7.00 |
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63 |
Saag Paneer
A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in
butter with green chillies and ginger. |
7.00 |
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64 |
Coorgi Mushroom Curry
Earthy mushrooms in a green herb curry from the Coorg region of
South India. |
7.00 |
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65 |
Tadka Dhal
Home style tempered yellow lentils. |
7.00 |
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66 |
Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and
paprika. |
4.50 |
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67 |
Desi Salad
Spring onions, plum tomatoes, greens, lime and fresh green
chillies. |
3.50 |
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90 |
Steamed Basmati Rice
Fluffy white long grained Basmati rice. |
3.50 |
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91 |
Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati pillav rice. |
4.00 |
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92 |
Lime Rice
Festive pillav tinged with green lime, fresh curry leaves and
nuts. |
4.00 |
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93 |
Riz au Coco
Riz sauvage scented with fragrant curry leaves and coconut. |
4.00 |
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94 |
Missie Roti
Gram flour bread with green herbs and dry spices baked in the
tandoor. |
3.50 |
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95 |
"Le Pain Créole"
Pan-fried lacy rice flour pancakes, a speciality from
Pondichèry. |
3.50 |
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96 |
Naan
Tandoori baked bread of leavened dough in a classic teardrop
shape. |
3.00 |
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97 |
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal unleavened bread. |
3.00 |
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98 |
Laccha Paratha
Rich flaky bread enriched with butter. |
3.50 |
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99 |
Kulcha
Naan breads with a filling of your choice.
• Mango and Coconut
• Onion and Garlic
• Chilli and Coriander
• Three Cheese
• Fruit and Nuts
• Herb Potatoes
• Spiced Lamb |
4.00 |
