Welcome to the Indian Ocean KASHMIRI STARTERS Let the feast begin! Our starter dishes are rich and aromatic, with a wonderful range of flavours that is unique to Kashmiri cuisine.

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Executive Chef, Sheikh Kamran

THE INDIAN OCEAN EXPERIENCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY

As the inspiration for so many journeys, ancient and modern, bringing traditional cuisines of different countries from people to people, east to west, ‘Indian Ocean’ was an irresistible choice for the name of a restaurant designed to offer its diners a veritable travelogue of culinary experiences.

The Indian Ocean stretches to the waters of the southern pole, and reveals the great continent of India as the close European neighbour that it really is. It shows us why the explorers and travellers who sailed to and from this land that borders China, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan were always destined to make it the crossroads of trade, culture and cuisines journeying between Britain and Asia that it is today.

Welcome to the Indian Ocean Experience.

Our master chefs excel in the authentic skills of Punjabi, Kashmiri and Indian cuisine.The restaurant boasts a team of no less than twelve chefs, six of them recruited directly from recognised centres of excellence, carefully chosen to represent the full range of differing and distinctive ethnic cooking that can be found by those lucky enough to travel across the Indian subcontinent. Six chefs have trained with dedication and passion at Indian Ocean under Executive Chef Sheikh Kamran for up to fourteen years, perfecting dishes that provide our restaurant diners with the extraordinary choices that make up the virtual travelogue of culinary delights that is available to suit every palate at Indian Ocean today.

INDIAN CUISINE A luscious land of many cultures that shares traditions as well as cooking and ingredients with both Punjab and Kashmir. Indian cooking today touches every cuisine in the world, and has developed across this vast and ancient region over the last 60 years to cater for many western tastes. Holding true to authentic Indian cuisine and its largely vegetarian heritage, all our chefs have extensive training from this region, retaining as much of the genuine Indian style as possible whilst pleasing local tastes. Collectively, our chefs have over 50 years experience in preparing authentic Indian cuisine.

KASHMIRI CUISINEKashmir borders with two great cooking nations, India and Pakistan, and many would say the country shares the best of their culture and cuisines. Nevertheless quite unique, the ancient and traditional cooking style of Kashmir goes back hundreds of years. At Indian Ocean, our Kashmiri recruited chefs cook in the authentic style of Kashmir to provide a range of specially selected dishes, designed to bring a taste of the Himalayas and the traditions of a lush mountain environment; where everything is grown and cooked fresh for the table, to the urban landscape of England.

Cooked in traditional copper curry pots, forged for their renowned health giving properties, and in clay pots for flavourful slow-heat cooking, we follow the ultimate in authentic preparation to retain all the true flavour and atmosphere of Kashmiri food. If you have a special event coming up soon, ask about our 36-hour menu or Babas catering service and let our chefs bring the full-on experience of a real Kashmiri celebration to all the guests that you can gather. We promise it will be something to remember.

PUNJABI CUISINE One of the most prominent cuisines is the Punjabi style, which owes much to its location, where it is the agricultural heart of Pakistan and the meeting place of the country’s five great rivers, and again sharing its geography with India.

First developed as a style of cooking created to satisfy the palate of labourers returning from the field and looking forward to a nourishing and filling meal, Punjabi Cuisine requires a skilful blending and cooking of ingredients to produce its distinct flavour.

Our chefs - direct from Punjab and masters of all types of Punjabi cooking, from the cuisine of the lush crop fields to the menus favoured in the country’s bustling cities - have all the skills needed to prepare this special selection of dishes.

Famously, the Punjab is also the home of Daygh (cauldron) cooking - which is perfectly suited for large party catering. Find out more - we welcome your questions and enquiries and our staff are always delighted to answer questions about the foods which are their particular passions. Be sure to ask about our 36-hour and Babas catering menu!

Welcome to the Indian OceanNAMING AN EXPERIENCE

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH US

Nahim AslamGeneral Manager

INDIAN OCEAN HOUSE SPECIALITIESOur aim is to serve truly authentic cuisine, with a selection of traditional and innovative new dishes created with a combination of superb facilities and a long-standing local reputation for excellence. There are always new and exciting choices for Indian Ocean diners, from Tandoori specialities and traditional Indian dishes to contemporary cuisine, all prepared by an award winning team to ensure an outstanding range of tempting selections.

SHURRUWAAT-E-KHAZANA (STARTER PLATTERS)Perfect for two or four to share.

for 2 for 4Sabzi Khazana ..................................£6.00 ........ £11.50Aloo Samosa, Aloo Baison Tikki, Stuffed Peppers and Onion Bhaji.

Nawabi Khazana ................................... £7.50 ........ £14.00Seekh Kebab, Murgh Harri Boti, Irani Chicken Boti and Lamb Tikka.

Shahi Khazana ......................................£6.50 ........ £12.00Tangri Boti, Shami kebab, Vegetable Pakora and Stuffed Peppers.

Sumandari Khazana ..............................£8.00 ........ £15.00King prawn Tikka, Lahori fish, Sardaari Machlee, Fish Pakora.

All platters served with salad and chutneys

INAM YAFTAH PAKWAN (TRADITIONAL SIGNATURE DISHES)Our team of chefs, led by Executive Chef Sheikh Kamran, has taken full advantage of his wealth of experience in devising some stunning new dishes. Many are based on age-old recipes, yet with a modern twist.

Murgh-e-Akhbari (chicken breast and lamb mince) ............................................................................................ £9.00A full chicken breast cooked together with lean minced lamb and served in a spicy sauce of onions, garam masala and whole crushed red chillies. This satisfying dish is a real Indian Ocean favourite.

Raan-e-Khyber (lamb shank) ................................................................................................................................ £10.00Slow cooking ensures that the meat from this lamb shank melts in the mouth. Cooked in an original Punjabi style masala sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and finely chopped green chillies. Based on a 100 year old recipe. Tameside curry chef winning recipe.

Machli-e-Chaman (sea bass) ................................................................................................................................£11.00Sea bass fillets prepared with whole coriander, fresh garlic, ginger and mustard oil. Finely chopped green chilli and garam masala give this dish a spicy taste that is enhanced by a squeeze of fresh lime and melts in your mouth.

Machli-e-Khaas (sea bass) ...................................................................................................................................£12.00Delicious sea bass fillets that have been marinated in a mixture of medium strength spices to form a tasty crust. Gently cooked until the fish becomes flaky. Served on a bed of cooked spinach with red kidney beans bhaji.

Machli Masala (sea bass) ..................................................................................................................................... £10.00Chunky fillets of cod marinated in yogurt, carom seeds and a special chilli sauce before cooking to give a strong spicy taste. A gourmet presentation with a serving of green peppers and crushed black pepper to complement this thoroughly delightful and aromatic dish.

Afghani (lamb or chicken) ...................................................................................................................................... £9.00Succulent pieces of lamb or chicken stir-fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Red and green capsicums give this dish a vibrant appearance and a spicy taste.

Gorkali (lamb or chicken) ....................................................................................................................................... £9.00Cooked in an exotic mix of whole spices, with julienne cut red and green peppers, whole dried red chillies, fresh tomatoes and a special chilli sauce. This delightful spicy indo-chinese dish is served exclusively to Indian Ocean diners.

Shahi Jhinga Akhbari (jumbo prawns and lamb mince) .....................................................................................£12.00Magnificent king prawns, off the shell and marinated in south Indian spices. cooked together with lamb minced meat and served in a spicy sauce of onions, garam masala and whole crushed red chillies. This satisfying dish is a new comer to the Indian Ocean menu.

Darbari Biryani ...................................................................................................................................................... £10.00A beautiful dish created by our team of chefs and a favourite of our regular diners. This dish is cooked with pilau and saffron rice together with chicken, lamb, prawns, lightly fried onions and exotic spices. Served with raita and salad

A testament to the art of combining fine ingredients to produce a sublime taste. We pride ourselves on using wonderfully fresh ingredients to their best advantage to create a range of delectable starters, inspired by authentic recipes from across the Indian continent, full of flavour and visual appeal.

Onion Bhaji ............................................................. £2.00Indian Ocean’s classic, lightly spiced, deep fried onion with a light gram flour batter and fresh coriander.

Vegetable Samosa .................................................. £2.00Pieces of tender diced potato with carrot & peas, combined with fresh coriander and delicate spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.

Mushroom Pakora .................................................. £2.00Tasty whole mushrooms cooked to perfection in lightly spiced crispy batter.

Meat Samosa ............................................................. £2.50A meat samosa of finely minced lean lamb, onions, fresh coriander and Indian spices in a crispy pastry wrap.

Chicken Pakora ........................................................... £2.50Delicately seasoned fritters of chicken tikka in the lightest coating of gram flour batter, served piping hot.

Potato and Channa Puri ......................................... £2.50Chickpeas and tender diced potato in a spicy sauce, wrapped in a puri bread.

Sag and Potato Puri ............................................... £2.50Spinach and diced potato in a silky-smooth round of pancake style puri bread.

Sag and Chicken Puri ................................................ £3.00Flaked chicken pieces and spinach combined in a soft pancake that is lightly cooked and enhanced with the signature flavour of buttery ghee.

Mince & Mushroom Pakora ...................................... £3.00Delicately spiced mince stuffed in fresh mushrooms combined in the lightest coating of gram flour batter, served piping hot.

Chicken Mirch Pakora ........................................... £2.50Chicken pakora with fine chopped bell peppers cooked in coating of spicy gram flour batter.

Prawn Puri .................................................................. £3.50Stir fried Curried glazed Prawns in a tantalisingly delicate medium spice flavour, served on a puri bread.

Prawn Cocktail ........................................................... £3.50Prawns on a bed of crispy green lettuce, lavishly covered with seafood sauce, garnished with chopped cucumber, tomatoes and a slice of lemon.

Seekh Kebab .......................................................... £3.50Finely minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices.

Chicken Tikka ............................................................. £3.00Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in a delicate tandoori spices.

Tandoori Chicken ........................................................ £2.50On the bone chicken pieces marinated in a special tandoori sauce.

Lamb Tikka .................................................................. £3.00Succulent pieces of especially tender lamb marinated in our own delicately spiced Tandoori sauce.

Lamb Chops ................................................................. £3.50Deliciously wholesome fresh lamb chops marinated in our own special combination of Tandoori spices with a hint of garlic and ginger.

Delhi Duck ................................................................... £3.00Tender pieces of duck breast, marinated and basted with yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika and southern India’s most distinctive spices.

King Prawn Tikka ........................................................ £4.50King Pawn pieces marinated in a delicately spiced Tandoori sauce.

APPETISERS An array of appetisers is served daily across India in many delicious combinations. Indian snacks (Namkeens) make a welcome beginning to any meal and this opportunity to ‘dip in’ to a range of delicious flavours is not to be missed.

Plain or Spicy Popadom ............................................................................................................................................. each £0.50 Indian Chutney Tray .................................................................................................................................................... per tray £1.50

Punjabi Chutney Tray ................................................................................................................................................. per tray £1.50

TRADITIONAL INDIAN STARTERS

TRADITIONAL KASHMIRI STARTERS Let the feast begin! Our starter dishes are rich and aromatic, with a wonderful range of flavours that is unique to Kashmiri cuisine. An extravaganza of popular selections deliberately designed to tantalise your taste buds.

Pakora ..................................................................................................................................................................... £2.25Lightly spiced potato and onion pakoras. A must for onion bhaji lovers.

Karri Pakora (Lassi Di Karri) ....................................................................................................................................... £2.50A true Kashmiri experience, this soup is a memorable combination of fresh yogurt and lassi with fresh coriander and onion, served over sizzling pakoras, creating a dish that is extremely tasty.

Aloo Tikki .................................................................................................................................................................... £2.00Potato patties spiced and enhanced with pomegranate seeds and deep fried, in a fine coat of gram flour batter.

Shahi Chicken Pakora .................................................................................................................................................... £2.50Juicy chicken pieces coated in a special batter of herbs, spices, cheese, nuts and fine gram flour, deep fried and served piping hot.

Chicken Harri Boti ........................................................................................................................................................... £3.00Chunky grilled chicken marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic and rolled in a blend green leaves, herbs, fresh coriander, shallots, and green chillies.

Sardaar De Machi .......................................................................................................................................................... £3.00Succulent chunks of cod coated with an exotic spicy batter and deep fried. Served piping hot.

Lamb Harri Boti ........................................................................................................................................................... £3.00Flavoursome chargrilled lamb marinated in mint, coriander and green chillies with a fresh meaty taste and chunky appeal that is hard to resist.

Irani Chicken Boti ........................................................................................................................................................... £2.50Generous pieces of barbecued chicken that is especially juicy and succulent with a light and mild spicy barbecue flavour reminiscent of an original Kashmiri recipe.

Shish Boti ......................................................................................................................................................................... £3.50Succulent lamb chunks marinated in spices, lemon, ginger and coriander, skewered and barbecued.

TRADITIONAL PUNJABI STARTERSYou will be immediately impressed with our delightful selection of traditional Punjabi starters. A mouth watering introduction to Punjab inspired Indian Ocean cooking.

Aloo Baison Tikki Chaat ..................................£2.50Crispy potato patties made with freshly crushed potato on a bed of succulent chickpea chaat with mint and imli.

Channa Chaat ..................................................£2.50Made with a combination of chunky diced potato and freshly prepared chickpeas, mixed with yoghurt and imli sauce.

Aloo Samosa Chaat .........................................£2.50A succulent Punjabi vegetable samosa served on a bed of juicy chickpea chaat with yoghurt and ambi chutney.

Dahi Bhalay .......................................................£2.00Crispy beads of gram flour and ground white lentils fried and blended with mouth-watering yogurt and fluffy potato, Served with a refreshing topping of radish, onion and tomato.

Shami Kebab .........................................................£2.50A delicately spiced pattie of tender lamb finely ground with lentils, coated in a light egg batter and gently pan fried.

Tangri Boti .............................................................£2.00Lightly spiced pieces of succulent chicken drumsticks cooked in tandoor.

Reshmi Cheese Kebab (chicken) ........................£2.50Chargrilled chicken mince and traditional Indian cheese, blended with onion, fresh coriander, cumin seeds and crushed red chillies.

Shahi Chicken Boti ..........................................£2.50An authentic favourite from Pakistan. Succulent pieces of chargrilled chicken served on the bone, marinated in a spicy sauce.

Behari Boti .......................................................£3.00Succulent chunks of the choicest beef, marinated in a spicy batter of crushed red chillies, garam masala and olive oil.

Darbari Lamb Chops ............................................£4.00This dish of spicy lamb chops reminds us that there is something special about Punjabi flavours, which seem to transform even the most familiar ingredients in a way that no other cuisine manages to achieve.

Lahori Fish ............................................................£3.00Two succulent pieces of flaky white sea bass coated in a light spicy batter of cumin, coriander seeds and onion seeds.

Shahi Jhinga .....................................................£5.00Magnificent king prawns marinated in Punjabi tandoori spice and cooked in the tandoor.

TRADITIONAL INDIAN MAIN COURSESHolding true to authentic Indian cuisine our familiar selection retains as much of the genuine Indian character as possible. Authentic food in a traditional style that comes straight from the heart of the great continent’s fabulous heritage in sumptuous cuisine. Select from our range of traditional fillings and the re-introduction of old favourites due to popular customer demand.

FILLINGSChoose your favourite filling and our chef will prepare it for you with sauce of your choice.

Chicken - chunks of top quality chicken breast ....................................................................................................... £7.00Lamb - tender pieces of succulent lamb .................................................................................................................. £8.00Lamb Shank - slow cooked piece of lamb shank. ................................................................................................... £8.50Chicken Tikka - chunks of chicken marinated in our tandoori spices .................................................................... £8.00Lamb tikka - chunks of lamb marinated in our tandoori spices ............................................................................. £9.00Duck - large tender pieces of succulent duck marinated in tandoori spices .......................................................... £8.00Sea bass – succulent chunks of fresh sea bass ..................................................................................................... £8.00Cod - succulent chunks of fresh cod ........................................................................................................................ £8.00Prawns - prawns off the shell ................................................................................................................................... £8.00King Prawns - magnificent king prawns off the shell .............................................................................................. £9.00Aloo Bengan diced aubergine and potato chunks ......................................................................................... £6.00Mixed Vegetables tender chunks of seasonal vegetables ............................................................................. £6.00

COOKING STYLES – TRADITIONALChoose from a mixture of regional favourites and Indian Ocean exclusives

Madras A southern Indian dish with hot and spicy taste Prepared with fresh herbs and tomato puree.

Vindaloo Originally a Portuguese dish, transformed in colonial outposts from Goa to Madras to become the restaurant favourite that is enjoyed across Britain today. A fresh but fiery curry with tomato puree and herbs. Not for the beginner.

Patia Like its more famous cousin, dhansak, patia is a Parsee dish. Lightly fried onions cooked with tomatos to a natural red sweet and sour sauce. A hot dish with a distinctive aroma, garnished with fresh coriander.

Methi Methi is the Indian name for the herb fenugreek, which has a distinctive taste and aroma. The curry is medium strength cooked with garam masala, fresh onions and of course fenugreek.

Bhuna This is first and foremost a style of cooking in which the spices are gently fried to bring out their flavour before they are used in the recipe. Bhuna dishes themselves are made with meat cooked in its own juices, for deep strong flavours but very little sauce.

Dopiaza The dopiaza is a classic Indian dish dating back at least to Mughal times. The name dopiaza broadly translates as “double onions” and a classic Indian dopiaza uses onions in two different ways, fried and boiled, at different stages of the cooking. The restaurant version has small fried pieces of onion in the sauce and then larger chunks of lightly cooked onion added towards the end of the cooking.

Rogan Josh Rogan josh is a long time favourite on the Indian Ocean menu. It was originally a Kashmiri dish but is equally at home in the Punjab. An authentic Rogan josh is delicately spiced and cooked to its distinctive deep red colour with the use of sweet pimentos, capsicums and tomatoes.

Handi A medium spice Indian dish flavoured with methi leaves, exotic spices, onions and fresh garlic in a tomato and creamy yoghurt sauce.

Balti Prepared in an hot Indian-style wok with fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger and tomatoes cooked quickly in a manner reminiscent of a stir-fry.

Jalfrezi Literally meaning “hot-fry” but probably better translated as “stir-fry”, the term entered the English language at the time of the British Raj in India. Our chef uses the jalfrezi method to cook green peppers, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peas and plenty of green chillies as the basis for a curry with just a little sauce. The chillies make the jalfrezi taste very fresh.

Acharwala Like a balti dish in preparation, with the addition of a light pickle spice gives this dish a fresh and a slightly tangy flavour.

Sagwala Sagwala is a medium strength spinach curry cooked with lots of fresh spinach leaves, plus fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger and tomatoes in a medium balti sauce prepared in the chef’s own inimitable style.

Nepali A fiery dish Cooked in the traditional style. Prepared with garlic, tomato ,lemon and fresh naga chillies garnished with ginger.

Masala Nation’s favourite Indian main course mild and creamy with a hint of coconut and a ‘natural’ deep red colour.

Korma Mild creamy, but never bland, a traditional korma requires long slow cooking of marinated meat abraised on a very low heat until all the juices condense down into a thick sauce with ground almonds, coconut and thick cream.

Dhansak A famous Parsee dish, often known as “sweet and sour with lentils and pineapple”. A fabulous curry with mouth watering flavours and textures.

Pasanda Derived from a dish served at the court of the Mughal emperors, marinated tandoori lamb or chicken fillets are cooked to a mild sauce with cardamom pods, pureed tomatoes and cream. Garnished with almond flakes and pistachios.

Ocean Masala A medium & creamy house sauce cooked with green peppers to give a unique and nourishing flavour.

Chat MasalaA delicious combination of chick peas and roasted cashew nuts served in a medium spiced sauce.

Biryani Prepared by gently cooking saffron flavoured basmati rice with a mixture of mild aromatic spices. Served with a fresh omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.Please note: £1.50 extra for this dish

Dal Gosht or Murgh ...........................................£8.00Tender lamb or chicken cooked with yellow lentils using fresh onions, garlic, ginger and coriander. An authentic dish best enjoyed with lachaydar paratha.

Gobi Gosht or Murgh ..............................................£8.00Fresh cauliflower and succulent lamb or chicken cooked with a fine selection of herbs and spices to bring you a traditional dry curry dish that is both refreshing and joy to eat.

Karela Gosht or Murgh ......................................£8.50Bitter gourd, or popularly known as Karela in the sub-continent, this vegetable is one of nature’s bountiful gifts to mankind. It not only has fabulous digestional properties, it is a storehouse of traditional remedies. Our traditional recipe of Karela and succulent lamb or chicken is a testament to our chefs culinary ability.

Badami Korma Gosht or Murgh ............................£8.00Traditionally cooked, slightly salty, with a mild delicate sauce of natural yoghurt, cream, almonds, coconuts, fresh herbs & spices.

Malai Korma Gosht or Murgh ............................£8.00Prepared with a white butter curry sauce, medium strong, for a distinctive rich, fresh buttery flavour.

Safayd Korma Gosht or Murgh ..............................£8.00A carefully balanced blend of white onions, milk and yogurt go to make this delightful dish with its traditionally delicate but satisfyingly tasty sauce

Aloo Muttar Keema ...........................................£7.00potatoes, fresh green peas and lean mince, delicately spiced to lift the flavours to create a delightful dish. Garnished with fresh coriander and ginger.

Kashmiri Dall Chawal ........................................£6.00This dish is an all-time great for a healthy and refreshing main course. Channa dall cooked with Kashmiri herbs, spices and unsalted butter, served with steamed basmati rice, salad and pickle. A delicious vegetarian dish with plenty of goodness.

Bhindi Gosht or Murgh ......................................£8.50Tender lamb or succulent chicken cooked with fresh bhindi (okra), onions, garlic, ginger, coriander, green chillies, tomatoes and cinnamon juice. This dish is very popular throughout Kashmir thanks to its exclusive and unique taste.

King Prawn can be substituted in any of the above dishes, for an extra......................................................................3.00

TRADITIONAL KASHMIRI MAIN COURSES Recipes from the most northerly region of the Indian sub-continent, enjoying the best of traditional cooking from both India and Pakistan, served with original Indian Ocean style to give you an authentic dining experience. Many of these once exotic dishes are now perennial favourites with our regular customers.

Jaltrang Murgh or Gosht .............................................................................................................................................. £7.50 A most popular dish cooked with fresh herbs and spices in a fairly hot sauce with fried green peppers, diced onions and green chillies, garnished with egg.

Adrak Murgh or Gosht .................................................................................................................................................. £7.50Simply ‘chicken ginger’ only begins to describe this dish, an eclectic mix of colour with strips of fresh chicken in a ginger sauce with fine shavings of real ginger, spring onions and fresh coriander.

Punjabi Karahi Murgh or Gosht ..................................................................................................................................£8.50Sauce-glazed meat, hot pan cooked, garnished with fresh coriander and green chillis.

Tawa Murgh or Gosht ...................................................................................................................................................£8.00The Tawa ‘black iron plate’ is traditionally used over an open fire to make fresh chapattis, using this same iron plate we prepare juicy fresh lean mince of lamb or chicken, with a mix of bell peppers and garam masala to bring you the experience of authentic Punjabi street dining.

Handi Lazeez Murgh or Gosht ...............................................................................................................£8.00A Pakistani dish flavoured with methi leaves, exotic spices, onions and fresh garlic in a tomato and creamy yoghurt sauce. This dish is medium in consistency and also creamy in texture. Highly recommended to newcomers to Punjabi cuisine.

Acharee Murgh or Gosht ..............................................................................................................£8.00Cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green chillies, fresh garlic, coriander methi seeds, aniseeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, yoghurt and gently simmered in bay leaf juices which adds a hint of traditional pickled taste.

Palak Murgh or Gosht ...........................................................................£8.00A classic dish originated from villages of punjab. Chicken or lamb gently cooked with spring leaf spinach, onions, fresh garlic, ginger, coriander, bay leaf, green chillies and cardamom juice in selection of herbs and spices.

Channa Murgh or Gosht .....................................................................................£8.00Chicken or Lamb cooked with chick peas and cumin seeds in olive oil, with onions, garlic, ginger, green chillies, coriander and crushed black pepper. A Lahori speciality curry. King Prawn can be substituted in any of the above dishes, for an extra ..................£3.00

TRADITIONAL PUNJABI MAIN COURSESThis delicious range of Punjabs finest cuisine presents traditional dishes and exciting recipes created by our own Punjabi cuisine chefs. With distinct and nourishing flavours; Punjabi Cuisine requires skilful blending and cooking of its delicious ingredients.

SIZZLER MAIN DISHESWith its abundant variety of traditional spices and an enviable location on exotic trade routes, India has enjoyed many influences from which to develop its cooking traditions. Grilling and barbecue cookery has been at the centre of the country’s favourite recipes for centuries. Sizzlers always create a stir when they are brought to your table! Cooked to perfection in our tandoor, which gives them that wonderful smoky flavour, we then transfer your ingredients to a sizzling-hot cast iron platter sitting within a wooden frame for safety, and then served silver style to your plate.

PUNJABIReshmi Paneer Kebab ........................................ £7.00A blend of special spices, fried onions and tomatoes, stuffed in cheese grilled to our special recipe.

Shahi Chicken Boti .........................................£6.00 A true Pakistani dish, succulent pieces of chicken on the bone marinated in a spicy sauce.

Behari Boti ...................................................... £7.00 Succulent slices of grilled lamb marinated in a spicy sauce of crushed red chillies, garam masala and traditional herbs.

Darbari Lamb Chops ...........................................£8.50 Succulent Lamb chops marinated in special barbecue spices.

Tangri Boti ................................................£6.00Lightly spiced pieces of succulent chicken drumsticks cooked in tandoor.

Shahi Jhinga ..............................................£9.00Magnificent king prawns marinated in Punjabi tandoori spice and cooked in the tandoor.

These dishes can be served with a curry sauce of your choice or salad for an extra £2.00

INDIANChicken Tikka ....................................................... £7.00 Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in our delicately spiced tandoori sauce.

Garlic Chicken ....................................................... £7.00Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in garlic sauce and garnished with coriander.

Tandoori Chicken .................................................. £6.00Chicken marinated and spiced with fresh herbs and spices, skewered and roasted, served with grilled green pepper and onions, accompanied by salad.

Seekh Kebab ......................................................... £7.00Finely minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices.

Lamb Tikka ............................................................ £7.50Succulent lamb pieces marinated in our delicately spiced tandoori sauce.

Delhi Duck ............................................................. £7.50Pieces of succulent duck breast marinated in South Indian spices to give a smooth texture.

Lamb Chops .......................................................... £8.00 Delicious lamb cops marinated with our special combination of tandoori spices.

King Prawn Tikka ................................................£10.00 King prawns marinated in a lemony sauce and natural yogurt with an assortment of exotic tandoori spices, skewered and charcoal grilled.

Mix Grill .................................................................. £8.50 Chicken Tikka, Garlic Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab and Lamb Chops.

KASHMIRIIrani Chicken Boti .......................................................................................................................................................... £7.00Generous pieces of barbecued chicken that is especially juicy and succulent with a light and mild spicy barbecue flavour reminiscent of an original Kashmiri recipe.

Shish Boti ....................................................................................................................................................................... £7.50Succulent lamb chunks marinated in spices, lemon, ginger and coriander, skewered and barbecued.

Chicken Harri Boti ...................................................................................................................................................... £7.00Chunky grilled chicken marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic and rolled in a blend green leaves, herbs, fresh coriander, shallots, and green chillies.

Lamb Harri Boti ............................................................................................................................£8.00Flavoursome chargrilled lamb marinated in mint, coriander and green chillies with a fresh meaty taste and chunky appeal that is hard to resist.

These dishes can be served with a curry sauce of your choice or salad for an extra £2.00

These dishes can be served with a curry sauce of your choice or salad for an extra £2.00

BIRYANI MAIN DISHESHyderabad’s 400-year-old culinary history, like its culture, is well known throughout India, and Biryani is its most talked about dish. Bringing something of the Hyderabadi ethos and personality to this famously splendid taste, Indian Ocean Biryani dishes are meals in themselves, served with a special touch that makes them truly irresistible.

Chef’s Biryani ............................................................................................................................................................£10.00 Small pieces of chicken and lamb tikka, king prawn tikka, stir fried with peas, onions, saffron, cashew nuts, pistachios, almond and sultanas together with basmati rice.

Shahi Biryani ................................................................................................................................................................£9.00 The choicest lamb, chicken and prawns cooked in an exotic mix of spices with peas and saffron rice, topped with an omelette. This dish is served on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Ocean Biryani ............................................................................................................................................................£12.00 Tandoori King Prawns cooked in butter and delicate flavourings derived from saffron, cumin, coriander seed, peppercorns, cardamom, mace, with a hint of garlic, freshly crushed ginger and lemon juice cooked with the finest Lahori Basmati rice with channa. A refreshing aromatic dish.

These dishes can be served with either choice of curry sauce or Raita and Kachomar Salad

MAHARAJA AND MAHARANI PAKWAN (CHILDRENS MENU)Darbari Khana ........................................................................................................................................................................... £5.50Irani chicken boti, chicken tikka and garlic chicken served with wedges and salad.

Shahi Khana .............................................................................................................................................................................. £5.50Chicken tikka masala served with boiled rice, wedges and salad.

Nawabi Khana ........................................................................................................................................................................... £5.50Safayd Murgh Korma served with boiled rice, wedges and salad.

Sabzi Khana ............................................................................................................................................................................... £4.50Dall chawal served with salad, Kashmiri style.

CONTINENTAL DISHESOur chefs have sourced the finest quality meats and seafood available - especially for those who prefer a delicious continental option for a change.

Chicken Majestic ...................................................................................................£9.00 Succulent grilled chicken breast top of sauteed mushrooms and olives with a demiglaze sauce. Served with wedges.

Stuffed Chicken Breast ..........................................................................................£9.00 Crumbed chicken breast stuffed with cheese and fresh mint. Served with seasonal vegetables and french fries.

Fish and Chips .............................................................................................................£7.00 Fish fillet in a lightly spiced batter, served with chips.

Chicken Steak ........................................................................................................£8.00 Succulent chicken breast steak, served with seasonal vegetables and french fries.

SIDE DISHESFor centuries the various peoples of the Indian sub-continent have used vegetables for there health-boosting properties. Aswell as important vitamins, nutrients and fibre, vegetables also provide essential antioxidants to boost our immune systems. With this in mind our team of chefs have picked some stunning dishes to make the most of these properties, without sacrificing any of the fantastic taste and texture for which the are known.

Any dishes served as a Side Dish ....................................................................£3.00Any dishes served as a Main Course ...............................................................£5.50

INDIANSag Paneer Spinach and Indian cheese.

Sag Bhaji Curried spinach with tomatoes. Garnished with coriander and fenugreek.

Mushroom Bhaji Mushroom with fresh herbs and spices.

Tarka Dal Lentils cooked and sizzled in garlic sauce, garnished with coriander.

Bombay Potatoes Diced pieces of potatoes cooked with medium strength spices with tomatoes.Garnished with coriander and methi.

Aloo Channa Curried potatoes and chickpeas, garnished with coriander.

Raaj Maa Red kidney beans cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and tomato. in medium strength sauce and garnished with coriander.

KASHMIRIVegetable Paneer Koftha Koftha made from potatoes, carrots, onions and peas together with paneer, flavoured with methi leaves and Kashmiri spices, simmered in a fresh cream and tomato sauce and garnished with coriander.

Safayd Lobia Black eyed kidney beans cooked in garlic,ginger,onion and tomatoes to create a unique and rich sauce.a very nutritious speciality from the borders of India.

Gobi Aloo Bhaji Cauliflower and potato, stir fried and lightly spiced, with onion and garlic and garnished with coriander.

Bhindi Piaz Chopped onions and lady fingers in a medium strength onion and tomato sauce.

Palak Dall Spring leaf spinach and yellow split lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, fenugreek, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.

Matter PaneerPeas and paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.

Paneer Makhan Masala Chunks of Indian cheese cooked in a tomato gravy prepared in the classical way flavoured with kasoori methi topped with a streak of fresh cream.

PUNJABIAloo Bhajia Sliced potatoes, stir fried and lightly spiced with fresh ginger, onion and garlic. An ideal side dish to accompany any main course meal.

Aloo Bengan Achari Fresh Potato and aubergine combined with a touch of pickle spices to make a refreshing curry.

Aloo Zeera Bhajia Potato cooked with onion, tomato and light spices, with a rich flavour of cumin seeds, topped with fresh coriander and ginger.

Baingan Ka Bharta Aubergine grilled and pulped with yogurt and light Indian spices and onions. Served with sauteed aubergine rings.

Mash Dall Slow-simmered white lentils in a buttery garlic, ginger and tomato sauce.

Milli Julli TarkariCauliflower, aubergine, carrots, peas, beans, capsicum cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.

TANDOORI BREADS & SUNDRIESThere are endless cuisines in India, but always good wholesome unleavened bread - Roti, Chappati, Puri, Naan, and Parahtha - something different for every kind of dish. Always freshly prepared very shortly before eating, Indian Ocean is second to none in presenting a quality selection to complement your enjoyment of every meal.

INDIAN SUNDRIESBoiled Rice ................................................................................................................................................................................. £1.00

Mushroom Rice ......................................................................................................................................................................... £1.75

Ocean Rice .................................................................................................................................................................................£2.50 Enhanced with saffron, pistachio, almonds and cashew nuts.

INDIAN BREADNan Bread .................................................................................................................................................................................. £1.00

Garlic Nan Bread Nan stuffed with garlic and coriander .............................................................................................................. £1.50

Peshwari Nan Bread Nan stuffed with delicious fruits, cherries and coconut .............................................................................£2.00

Keema Nan Bread Nan stuffed with our special lean minced lamb .............................................................................................£2.50

Onion Bhaji Nan ................................................................................................................................................................£2.00Two all-time favourite gourmet experiences combined in one. They said it wasn’t possible. Truthfully, it’s delightful.

Roti Unleavened bread ...............................................................................................................................................................£0.50

KASHMIRI AND PUNJABI SUNDRIESPilau Rice ................................................................................................................................................................................... £1.50

Saffron Rice ............................................................................................................................................................................... £1.50Saffron flavoured Kashmiri steamed basmati rice

Badami Saffron Rice ..................................................................................................................................................................£2.00 Containing cashews, pistachios and almonds

Matter Pilau ................................................................................................................................................................................£2.00

Channa Pilau ..............................................................................................................................................................................£2.00

KASHMIRI AND PUNJABI BREADSKulcha .......................................................................................................................................................................£1.00Kulcha, as devotees of Punjabi food will know, is a variety of bread that can be found everywhere on the streets of Lahore in Pakistan or Delhi in India. This is our master Tandoori baker’s speciality. Anyone tasting these simple unleavened and unsalted breads for the first time is soon hooked. This is simple, unpretentious home cooking but extremely satisfying and healthy eating.

Tilwala Kulcha ...............................................................................£1.25 If you thought you had tried the authentic taste of naan bread before, you will be pleasantly surprised with the delightful difference. A kulcha covered with lashings of sesame seeds and baked in the tandoor to order.

Roghni Naan ...............................................................£1.50A plain nan bread prepared like a kulcha that is satisfyingly thick but surprisingly light and fluffy.

Lachay Dar Paratha ..........................................................£2.00Buttery unleavened bread stuffed with optional vegetables or meat – a not to be missed treat that is a delight on the eye and almost a feast in its own right.

Metha Kulcha ...........................£2.00Tilwala Kulcha stuffed with a mixture of almonds, pistachio, sultanas and coconut.

Keema Kulcha .........................£2.50Tilwala Kulcha stuffed with lean spiced lamb mince with bell peppers.

The Indian Ocean Tel: 0161 343 3 343Stamford Street East Fax: 0161 339 6580Ashton-under-Lyne Web: www.indianocean.co.ukOL6 6QH Email: [email protected]

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GENUINELY HOME COOKED FOOD FOR YOUR SPECIAL CELEBRATION

We have created a magnificent selection of authentic dishes that are only available for a full group dining experience.

Minimum of 20 people dining.

Please note that we do need 36 hours notice for preparation of these fantastic meals.

Why so long? All the best things in life take time - and this is no exception. We take the time to plan your perfect meal, to source the fresh ingredients for your particular order, to complete the hours of

slow marination that authentic style preparation demands, to cook the individual dishes on a carefully timed schedule, and finally to complete your order so that everything is cooked to perfection at exactly the same time - ready for your table and for your guests to begin enjoying from the moment it arrives.

All the best things in life take time and this is no exception.

Please visit our Web site www.indianocean.co.uk for full menu options or ask our staff for details.

BRINGING TRADITION TO YOUR TABLE.Catering for large parties. Authentic cuisine, prepared fresh, served hot.

Our highly experienced catering chefs use our finest quality ‘Daygh’ Indian Cauldrons to prepare the finest dishes, to Indian Ocean’s exacting standards to make your event a truly memorable experience.

Weddings Mehndi PartiesCorporate Events CelebrationsAnniversaries Birthdays

Please ask our staff for details or visit our Web site - www.indianocean.co.uk to view our comprehensive catering menu, especially developed with the all flexibility you need to suit your personal tastes and particular budget.

QUALITY CATERING FOR LARGE PARTIES

Prepared fresh, Served HotPlease visit our Web site www.indianocean.co.uk for full menu options or ask our staff for details.