Menu

A La Carte Menu


*Mezbaan is a BYOB (corkage charge £2 per bottle of wine & £1 for lager applies). An excellent choice of fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, coffee & tea are available.

(We also have a regularly updated specials menu available only in the restaurant)


Starters 


King Prawn Mango Puree

Puffy whole wheat bread with prawns cooked in a smooth mango sauce.  £6.50


Coconut Crusted King Prawns

King prawns covered in a spicy coconut batter. Served with a side salad and garlic and mayonnaise sauce. £6.50


Murgh Mirch Kebab

Breast of spring chicken de-boned, then marinated in yoghurt tandoori spices coated and cooked in tandoor. £4.95

Chicken/Lamb Samosa

Pastries filled with spicy minced chicken or lamb. £4.95


Lamb Kebab

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in tandoor with black pepper, coriander and a spicy tomato sauce. £5.95


Fish Vada (Chefs special)

A south Indian fish cake where fresh fish is boiled, shredded, mixed with spices and deep fried, delicious! £5.95


Bonda (V)

A typical Indian snack, deep fried spicy potato filling dipped in gram flour batter served with a chutney. £3.95


Mixed Pakora (V)

Assorted vegetables (Aubergine/Onion/Potato) dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to a golden colour.(Please inform staff if you prefer a specific combination).   £4.95


Mini Masala Dosa (V)

Smaller version of our best selling south Indian dish. A must try! £4.95


Idli (2 portions) (V)

Starter version of our famous south Indian steamed puffy rice cakes. £4.95


Vegetable Idli (2 portions) (V)

Starter version of our famous south Indian steamed puffy rice cakes stuffed with vegetables. £4.95



South Indian specialities 


Masala Dosa (V)

A tasty south Indian pancake, deliciously made of rice and lentil flour, with a mashed potato and onion filling accompanied with sambar and coconut chutney. £6.95


Onion Dosa (V)

Ground rice pancake with lot’s of onions, served with sambar and coconut chutney. £6.95


Uthappam (V)

South Indian style thick pan cake with onion, coriander and green chilli toppings served with coconut chutney and sambar. £7.50


Medu Vada (V)

Ground urad lentil and spices, shaped into a doughnut and deep fried.  Then served with sambar and coconut chutney. £6.95


Idli (4 portions) (V)

Puffy rice cakes, steam cooked. Served with sambar and coconut chutney. £6.50


Vegetable Idli (2 portions) (V)

Puffy rice cakes stuffed with vegetables, steam cooked. Served with sambar and coconut chutney. £6.50



Biryani


Layers of fragrant basmati rice and your choice of meat or veg cooked in a pot in malabari style, garnished with fried cashew nuts and golden brown onions accompanied with raita.



Lamb Biryani £10.95


Chicken Biryani £10.95


Jhinga Masala Biryani £12.95


Vegetable Biryani £9.95


Egg Biryani £9.95



Fish and Prawns 


Fish Tikka Masala

Marinated fish, cooked in a tandoor and then simmered in a gravy of yoghurt, tomato and kasoori methi.£11.95


Meen Moilee (Chefs special)

A saucy south Indian delicacy! Fresh fish fillets cooked with green chilli’s, fresh tomatoes and coconut milk. £12.95


Meen Polichatu

 South Indian fish curry made with spices and a tomato and coconut gravy.£11.95


Meen Thoran

A south Indian dish where shredded fish is cooked with onions, coconut and green chilli’s. £11.95


Malabar Meen Curry

Fish cooked in a tangy tamarind and coconut and tomato gravy. £11.95


Prawn/Squid 65

King prawns/squid tossed in a hot pan with kerala spices. Served with spicy masala sauce. £12.95

(Squid subject to availability)




Egg 


Egg Masala

Boiled eggs cooked with herbs and spices in a creamy coconut based sauce. £5.95


Egg Omelette

South Indian style omelette with beaten egg, finely chopped onions, green chilli’s, fresh coriander and spices. £5.50


Vegetarian 



Bhindi Bhaji Masala (V)

Okra cooked with fresh grated coconut, curry leaves and mild spices. £6.95


Channa Masala (V)

An aromatic dish of chick peas gently cooked with onions, garlic and yoghurt in a rich sauce. £6.95


Urulakirangu Olarthi (V)

A chef’s special recipe made with potatoes. £5.95


Paneer Makhani (V)

A vegetarian delight consisting of Indian cheese simmered in a buttery smooth tomato sauce with a hint of kasoori methi. £7.95

Tadka Daal (V)

Lentils cooked with tomato’s, onions and mild spices then tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic cloves and dry red chilli’s.  £5.95


Mixed Vegetable Salan (V)

A delicious speciality of southern India prepared in a spicy sauce of fresh coconut, tomato & coriander garnished with curry leaves £7.95


 

“Thali” 

 Thali is a traditional Indian way of serving food. It contains smaller portions of everything from a starter to a  main dish including a dessert. Chose this if you like the All-in-one way!! 


Seafood Thali

Choice of fish or prawn dish, served with a starter and popodum with vegetables, dal or sambar, naan, rice, raita and dessert. £12.95


Chicken or Lamb Thali

Choice of chicken or lamb dish, served with a starter and popodum with vegetables, dal or sambar, naan, rice, raita  and dessert. £11.95


Vegetarian Thali (V)

Vegetarian dish, served with a starter and popodum with sabji, dal or sambar, naan, rice, raita and dessert. £10.95


Chicken 


Mysore Chilli Chicken

Boneless pieces of fried chicken slices mixed with peppers and cooked in a spicy chilli sauce. £9.95


Hot Chicken Malabar

 Small boneless pieces of chicken deep fried and cooked with aromatic curry leaves, mustard seeds, tomatoes, ground spices and coconut. Served with lemon, cucumber, onion & tomato slices. £9.95


Goan Chicken Curry  

 Boneless chicken cooked in an exotic blend of whole spices, tomatoes, fresh green, red chilli’s and coconut milk. £9.95


Chicken Chettinad

Boneless chicken cooked in a marinated paste of dry roasted whole spices including red chilli’s, coriander seeds, peppercorns and more.  £9.95


Chicken Tikka Masala

The perennial favourite. marinated and tandoor grilled tikka of chicken, simmered in a satin smooth yogurt,tomato and kasoori methi gravy. £9.95


Chicken Shahi Korma

A mild chicken dish made with succulent chicken cooked with a few spices in a rich almond and cashew nutty yoghurt sauce. £10.95



Lamb 


Lamb Varthiyathu

Lamb chops marinated with pepper, herbs, spices and pan-fried. £9.95


Lamb Pepper Fry (Chefs Special)

Lamb pan fried and flavoured with black pepper. dedicated to all lovers of south Indian food. £10.95

Lamb Jalfrezie

Boneless pieces of tender lamb cooked in a tandoor then tossed with ginger, mixed peppers and coriander. £9.95


Lamb and Potato Korma

A mild lamb dish cooked with a few spices, coconut milk and added potatoes. £10.95


Achari Gosht

Boneless pieces of lamb, marinated in a unique pickle masala sauce and finished in a pan. £9.95


Gosht Roganjosh

Lamb cubes cooked with ginger, garlic, ground spices and cardamoms, tempered with onions and then left to simmer in it’s own juices. £9.95


Beef 


Chilli Beef

Succulent slices of beef fried with peppers in a hot chilli sauce. £12.95


Beef Fry

Pan fried beef sautéed with onion, chilli, ginger and south Indian spices. £12.50



Side Dishes

 

Beans & Carrot Thoran(V)

 Fresh green beans & carrot finely chopped, cooked in traditional kerala style with onions, coconut and green chilli’s. £3.95 


Beetroot Pachdi (V) 

Beetroot cooked with south Indian spices in yoghurt sauce. £3.95 


Daal (V) 

Lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions and mild spices. £3.95 


Bhindi Bhaji Masala (V) 

Finely chopped okra cooked with fresh grated coconut, curry leaves and mild spices. £3.95 


Channa Masala (V) 

An aromatic dish of chick peas gently cooked with onions, garlic and yoghurt in a rich sauce. £3.95 


Child Menu 


Chicken Korma £4.95

Butter Chicken £4.95


Potato & Lamb Korma  £4.95

Lamb Stew £4.95


Vegetable Korma (V) £3.95

Vegetable Salan (V) £3.95


Fried Chips (V) £1.50


(Most Indian dishes contain nuts & diary products, please check with staff for any further details)


Accompaniments 


NAAN BREAD: 


Plain Naan £2.25

Garlic Naan £2.50

Peshawari Naan £2.95



SOUTH INDIAN SPECIAL BREADS: 


Chapatti £1.50

Roti £1.50

Plain Paratha £2.50

Aloo Paratha £2.95

Chilli Paratha £2.75

Kothu Paratha (Chef special)£3.25


RICE: 


Steamed Rice £2.00

Pulao £2.50

Mushroom Pulao £2.95

Saffron Rice £2.95

Kashmiri Pulao £2.95

 


SOUTH INDIAN SPECIAL RICE: 


Coconut Rice £3.25

Lemon Rice £3.25

Tomato Rice £3.25

Curd Rice £3.25

Jeera Pulao £3.00

Veg Pulao £3.25


RAITA

Whipped yogurt blended and flavoured 


Okra Raita £2.25

Mixed Raita £1.75


 

Desserts


Honey Pot                                                                           

Vanilla ice-cream topped with nuts and glazed almonds and lots of pure honey.£4.95 

Kulfi                                                                                         

Authentic Indian style ice cream- Pistachio, Malai or Mango flavour.£3.95 

Mango                                                                                       

Mango sorbet and coconut ice cream with a heart of meringue, decorated witth a heart of meingue, decorated with raspberry, kiwi fruit and lychee.£4.95 

Orange Sorbet                                                                       

Natural orange sorbet contained in its own fruit skin. Light, fruity & refreshing. £ 3.95 

Lemon Sorbet                                                                            

Natural lemon sorbet contained in its own fruit skin. Light, fruity & refreshing. £3.95 

Coconut Ice Cream                                                                             

Dairy coconut ice cream contained in a real half coconut shell. A taste of the Caribbean£4.95

Tandoori Pineapple

Very delicious round pineapple skewered and cooked in a tandoor. £3.95

Gulab Jamun                                       

Fresh cottage cheese and maize flour roundels deep fried and soaked in hot sugar syrup. £3.95 

Payasam

Indian pudding made with vermicelli and fresh milk. £4.95


Kesar

Halwa made from semolina & milk, flavoured with Saffron, Pistachios & Almonds. £4.95



All food served is Halal. Mezbaan is a BYOB Restaurant
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