Jilabi Casual Dining and Takeaway

Appetisers for Two People

A selection of our finest starters recommended by our chef

• Shahi Platter7,95 GBP

  An appetising range of full-flavoured kebabs, including fish, chicken and lamb. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Toofan Platter7,95 GBP

  A selection of our best chicken, meat and vegetable starters. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Vegetarian Platter7,95 GBP

  Samosa, onion bhajee, dhokla and Bombay chaat (with vegetables). Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Pan-Fried Sea Bass4,45 GBP

  Fillet of sea bass coated in mustard seeds and fresh herbs

• Red Mullet in Goan Spices3,95 GBP

  Marinated in pickled spices and grilled in the tandoor

• Salmon Tikka4,45 GBP

  Pan-fried salmon steak coated in sprinkled turmeric and rock salt

• Avocado with Prawns3,45 GBP

• Prawn or Melon Cocktail3,25 GBP

• Prawn Bhuna Puree3,75 GBP

  Prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Pathia Puree4,95 GBP

  King-sized prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Bhelpuri4,95 GBP

  Cooked in light spices with tamarind. Served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Masala Fish Bites3,50 GBP

• Masala Fish3,95 GBP

Vegetarian Choices

• Spiced Potatoes and Garlic Mushrooms3,25 GBP

  Lightly tossed with chef's five favourite spices

• Onion Pakora3,25 GBP

  Diced onions and vegetables seasoned with green herbs, fried crisp

• Samosa Chaat3,75 GBP

  Vegetable samosas served with chick peas, chutneys and yoghurt dip

• Stuffed Peppers3,75 GBP

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with vegetables

• Dhokla3,75 GBP

• Chilli Paneer3,75 GBP

• Lentil Patti3,45 GBP

• Chicken Desi Dahl Bora3,75 GBP

• Plain or Spicy Poppadoms0,50 GBP

• Chutneys and Pickles0,50 GBP

Chicken and Meat Appetisers

A choice of our favourite and classic starters

• Chicken Tikka and Garlic Mushroom Stir Fry3,45 GBP

  A truly tantalising starter with a hint of chilli and tamarind

• Chicken Sikri3,25 GBP

  Chunks of chicken pieces marinated in light masala, skewered over charcoal. A truly mellow starter

• Chicken Shashlik3,25 GBP

  Cooked on charcoal with tomatoes and green pepper

• Chicken Tikka3,25 GBP

  Succulent bite-size pieces of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection

• Chicken Pakora3,55 GBP

  Diced pieces of chicken breast marinated in spicy batter, and fried until crispy

• Chicken Tikka Puree3,55 GBP

  Diced pieces of chicken breast, with a sweet and sour taste, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Seekh Kebab3,55 GBP

  Minced lamb seasoned and spiced with coriander and cumin

• Punjabi Lamb Chops3,75 GBP

  Pieces of lamb (on the bone) marinated in spices

• Stuffed Peppers (Chicken or Lamb)3,75 GBP

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with spicy minced lamb or chicken

Tik-A-Tac Selection

• Keema Wrap4,45 GBP

  Slightly spiced mince meat rolled in thin bread made with wholemeal flour. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Spicy Chicken Tikka Wrap4,65 GBP

  served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

Main Course (Pic Needed)

House Specialities

Regional dishes from red hot Goa to cool Kashmir via the flavours of North Bengal

• Chicken Tikka Masala6,75 GBP

  We present our own exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka in smooth masala sauce

• Chicken Tikka Bhuna6,25 GBP

• Achari Lamb6,75 GBP

  Fillet of lamb marinated in pickled spices, simmered in slightly hot tangy sauce with balsamic vinegar

• Lamb Passanda6,75 GBP

  Tender fillet of lamb mildly spiced with cream and garnished with pistachio, a characteristically rich and creamy dish

• Lamb Jalfrezi (Hot)6,75 GBP

  Cooked with onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices and green herbs (medium or hot please ask)

• Morchi

  A carefully thought-out dish for the discerning palate. Hot enough to convince anyone that 'upmarket' does not mean bland, slightly hot taste

  • Lamb6,75 GBP
  • Chicken6,75 GBP

• Tawa - Hot or Mild

  Slightly hot and spicy with sweet chilli flavours. Served on a griddle. A dry dish served with very little gravy

  • Lamb6,75 GBP
  • Chicken6,75 GBP

• Jhal Chicken

  A Bangla version of chicken jalfrezi, prepared in a slightly hot red pepper sauce

  • Chicken6,75 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP

• Jaipuri

  Contents cooked in a slightly spicy sweet and sour tamarind sauce

  • Lamb6,75 GBP
  • Chicken6,75 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP

• Peri Peri

  Cooked with slices of onion, capsicum and tomato. Spiced with garlic and fenugreek seeds with a touch of peri peri sauce

  • Lamb6,75 GBP
  • Chicken6,75 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP

• Rezala

  A classic dish from the north of Bengal, tastefully spiced with a variety of herbs and spices, garnished with sautéed tomatoes, green pepper and coriander

  • Lamb6,75 GBP
  • Chicken6,75 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP

• Makhani

  Tandoor-baked, prepared in a sweet and sour butter sauce, flavoured with fenugreek and fresh coriander. A tastefully spiced and deliciously mild dish

  • Salmon8,95 GBP
  • Chicken6,75 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP

• Vegetable Morchi Balti (Slightly Spicy)5,95 GBP

  Mixed vegetables cooked with fresh chillies, mixed spices and fresh herbs

• Mr Hackett's Screaming Chicken Chilli Curry6,75 GBP

  Definitely hot and spicy but very tasty too

• Kulchan Chicken6,75 GBP

  A north Indian version of the ever-popular chicken tikka masala

• Chicken Chilli Garlic6,75 GBP

  Tandoor-baked chicken pieces in garlic and chilli sauce. A slightly hot and spicy dish

• Coriander Chicken6,75 GBP

  An exceptional chicken curry in a smooth gravy - well flavoured, a firm favourite

• Chicken Rasam6,75 GBP

  Supreme pieces of chicken breast sautéed in garlic and ginger paste, spiced with freshly ground coriander seeds, turmeric and a hint of red chilli. A very homestyle dish, medium strength, chef's recommendation

• Slow Cooked Lamb Chops in Spicy Gravy6,75 GBP

  Tender lamb chops in red pepper sauce, stewed in fresh ginger and black pepper together with fresh herbs. An absolute change from the old favourites

• Hot and Spicy Lamb with Potato Straws6,75 GBP

  Lamb prepared in a tangy hot and spicy sauce garnished with potato straws

• Lamb Chilli Garlic6,75 GBP

  Lamb pieces in garlic and chilli sauce - a slightly hot and spicy dish. Prepared in a delicious balti sauce

• Lamb Sookha Bhuna7,95 GBP

  A tasty lamb dish, perfectly spiced and well balanced, cooked with cardamom and fresh coriander (Pav's favourite)

• Mixed Jalfrezi7,95 GBP

  (Chicken, lamb, mushroom and prawn jalfrezi) cooked with crispy onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices, fried onions and green herbs. A tastefully spiced dish

• Mixed Jaipuri7,95 GBP

  Chicken, lamb and mushroom cooked in a slightly hot tangy sweet and sour sauce

• Mixed Chilli Garlic Balti7,95 GBP

  Combination of chicken, lamb, prawn and mushrooms, deliciously spiced with garlic chunks and fresh coriander. Definitely makes a change from your traditional madras (Calum's favourite)

• Salmon Ka Jhool9,95 GBP

  A famous Bengali speciality. Pan-fried salmon steaks simmered in freshly ground spices, dill and a caramelised garlic sauce

• Goan Fish Curry9,95 GBP

  The famous Goan speciality. Fish of the day, cooked with panchpuran (five spices), eggplant and potatoes in medium strength sauce, garnished with tempered mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves

• Jilabi King Prawn Bhuna11,95 GBP

  Our own exclusive recipe of succulent King prawns with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices. and fresh curry leaves

Our Selection of 'Old Time' Favourites

These dishes are recognised by everyone and have been enjoyed by generations of indian food lovers

• Bhuna

  A dish with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Pathia

  A popular dish cooked in a slightly hot sauce producing a hot and sour taste

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Dopiaza

  Prepared with chopped green pepper and a mix of fresh and braised onions - slightly hot taste

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Sagwala

  Cooked with fresh spinach, a touch of garlic and spices, a medium strength dish

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Rogan Josh

  Robustly spiced dish with herbs, spices, cashew nuts and tomatoes. A classic dish

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Dhansak

  Cooked with lentils, spices, green herbs and red pepper, for a hot and sour taste

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Madras

  We are convinced this dish needs no introduction!

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

• Korma

  Mildly spiced with ground almonds and cream

  • Lamb6,25 GBP
  • Chicken5,75 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka6,25 GBP
  • King Prawn9,95 GBP
  • Prawns6,25 GBP
  • Vegetable5,75 GBP

Biryani

• Biryani

  Basmati rice treated with lamb, chicken or vegetables with delicate spices and herbs. A risotto-like dish served with fresh vegetable curry or tarka dhall, please ask

  • Lamb8,50 GBP
  • Chicken8,50 GBP
  • Chicken Tikka8,95 GBP
  • King Prawn10,95 GBP
  • Prawns8,50 GBP
  • Vegetable7,50 GBP

Balti Dishes

A very popular dish in the Midlands. The combination of herbs and spices makes this dish tastefully spicy, garnished with onions, tomatoes and a generous touch of fresh coriander

• Chicken Balti5,95 GBP

• Chicken Tikka Balti5,95 GBP

• Chicken Saag Aloo Mushroom6,65 GBP

• Lamb Balti6,95 GBP

• Mixed Jalfrezi Balti (Siraj Special)7,50 GBP

• Mixed Balti7,25 GBP

• Meat Saag Aloo Mushroom6,95 GBP

• Spicy Tikka Masala Balti6,95 GBP

• Vegetable Balti6,45 GBP

• Prawn Balti5,95 GBP

• King Prawn Balti8,95 GBP

• Extra1,00 GBP

  Extra mushroom or any other assortment of vegetables extra can be prepared with the above dishes. Recommended with naan bread

• Chicken Tikka8,95 GBP

  Succulent bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken - grilled to perfection

• Pan Fried Sea Bass10,95 GBP

  Served with stir-fried vegetables

• Red Mullet Marinated in Goan Spices10,95 GBP

  Served with stir-fried vegetables

Breads and Rice

• Chapatti1,30 GBP

  Wholemeal bread baked on tawa

• Egg Fried Rice2,85 GBP

• Naan1,95 GBP

  Freshly baked leavened bread

• Garlic Chilli Rice2,85 GBP

• Garlic Naan2,25 GBP

• Lemon Coriander Rice2,85 GBP

• Keema Naan2,45 GBP

  Minced lamb

• Plain Rice (Steamed)2,30 GBP

• Keema Naan with Cheese and Garlic2,95 GBP

  Minced lamb

• Keema Pilau Rice2,85 GBP

• Peshwari Naan2,75 GBP

  Honey and almond

• Chicken Tikka Rice2,95 GBP

• Cheese, Garlic and Coriander Naan2,75 GBP

• Special Naan2,50 GBP

  Leavened bread baked with onions, garlic and green pepper, with a touch of coriander

• Paratha2,25 GBP

  Wholemeal bread rolled and fried in butter - chef's favourite

• Batura1,45 GBP

  Delicate puffy yoghurt bread - recommended

• Kashmiri Special Rice2,85 GBP

  Pilau rice fried with mixed fruit

• Bengal Style Fried Rice2,95 GBP

  Chicken, meat or prawn, stir fried with rice and fresh coriander - a delicious speciality

• Pilau Rice2,45 GBP

• Mushroom Pilau Rice2,85 GBP

• Vegetable Pilau Rice2,85 GBP

• Fried Rice2,60 GBP

• Mixed Vegetable Bhajee

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Mushroom Bhajee

  Cooked in light spices

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Bhindi Dopiaza

  Crispy fried okra and caramelised onions with tempered cumin seeds and lightly spiced

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Bombay Aloo

  Lightly sautéed with cumin, red chilli, fresh herbs and spices

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Tarka Dhall

  • Small3,10 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Saag Paneer

  Stir-fried spinach with tempered spices cooked with cottage cheese

  • Small3,10 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Paneer Makhani (Hot or Mild)

  Home-made cottage cheese simmered in sweet and sour butter sauce with ginger juliennes

  • Small3,75 GBP
  • Large5,75 GBP

• Cauliflower Bhajee

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,95 GBP

• Aloo Palak

  Potatoes and spinach

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,95 GBP

• Aloo Gobi

  Potatoes and cauliflower

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,95 GBP

• Aubergine Bhajee

  Aubergines, stir fried in cumin and garam masala

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,95 GBP

• Chana Masala

  Chick peas cooked in a piquant gravy sauce with fresh ginger

  • Small2,85 GBP
  • Large5,95 GBP

• Fresh Salad2,95 GBP

  A rainbow salad of crunchy garden vegetables

Tandoori Dishes

• Tandoori Chicken9,50 GBP

  Half chicken marinated with cardamom and paprika spices - tender and full of flavour

• Tandoori Mix9,50 GBP

  A selection of tikka, tandoori king prawn, salmon tikka, and tandoori chicken, served with fresh salad and naan bread

• Tandoori Fish Tikka10,95 GBP

  Pan-fried salmon steak marinated in turmeric and lemon juice. Served with curried saffron sauce and plain rice complemented with fresh salad

• Tandoori Roti1,95 GBP

• #1 Tandoori King Prawns5,25 GBP

  Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and fresh herbs, smoked over charcoal

• #2 Tandoori King Prawn10,95 GBP

  Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and a dozen herbs, skewered over charcoal and served with plain rice and medley of sauce