Light of Bengal menu

Exclusive Dishes

Roast Chicken Fillet
16.95£
Traditional marinated chicken fillet, deep fried and cooked in original bangla style
Goan Seafood Feast
18.95£
Dish conisiting of king prawn , scallop and monkfish. Founded by portugese settlers , now cooked by us to hte original recipe
Goan lamb Shank
19.95£
A supreme cut of lamb given the traditional goan treatment. Full of flavour, cooked with red wine, tomatoes and corainder.
Chingri Murgh Mela
17.95£
Chicken breast stuffed with king prawn, grilled and garnished with aromatic tamarind sauce.
Bangla Voujon (Med)
17.95£
Chicken king prawn msheek kebab and lamb ,cooked with exotic spices.
Chicken Kock Ru Ku (Med)
14.95£
Classic dish of the Moghuls, cooked with secret spices only known to us.
Grilled Seabass
18.95£
Served in a medium sauce with spinach and channa dhaal.
Grilled Salmon (Mild)
18.95£
Served with coconut and creamy sauce.
Deshi Massala
14.95£
This dish is chefs fav and has a very strong, tangy taste, marinated pieces with fresh green chillies, jeera ,methi, mint garlic and ginger.
Rasam
14.95£
Traditional dish in garlic and ginger paste,spiced with fresh coriander, turmeric and a hint of red chilli- highly recommended.
Katta Mitta (Hot, Sweet& Sour)
14.95£
Chef's own special recipe garnished with coriander.
Uttar Bengal Massala
14.95£
This dish is marinated in spice then cooked in a sauce with saag and chickpeas- For extra bite ask for Green Chillies
Bengal Chilli Massala (Hot)
14.95£
A stong , hot dish withonions, green peppers, fried garlic and chillies

Starters

Pakoras
5.45£
Dressed in gram flour, butter, herbs and spices then deep fried. Mix pakora: chicken, vegetable and mushroom.
Tandoori Starters
6.95£
Tandoori chicken: on the bone.
Puri Selection
5.95£
A light, thin, pan fried puri - cooked in chaat masala and special spices. Aubergine aloo puri: slices of potato and aubergine cooked with onions, tomatoes and fresh lemon juice - served over puri bread.
Chef's Choice
5.50£
Taal jhinga (hot) - tiger prawns coated in sesame seeds then tossed with onions and fresh chilli. K prawn shundarum. Spiced king prawns in the shell, fried with onions.
Kebab Selection
6.95£
Bengal mix kebab: chicken, lamb tikka and sheek kebab.
Mixed Platters
7.95£
Non-veg platter: sheek kebab, chicken kebab, lamb tikka, chicken tikka and tandoori king prawns. Veg platter: vegetable pakora, courgette pakora, mushroom pakora and vegetable samosa.
Soups
4.95£
Mulligatawny: curry based soup, a favorite of the british raj - served with lemon and a sprinkle of rice. Dhal soup: spicy Indian lentil soup.

Seafood

Spiced Monkfish Mela
9.95£
Lightly spiced monkfish marinated with mustard and olive oil.
Padina Scallops
8.95£
Marinated scallops tossed with fresh mint, mushrooms and peppers
Tandoori Grilled Tiger Prawns
8.95£
Marinated with ginger, garlic and garam masala

Masala Specialities

Vegetable Masala
12.95£
Chicken Tikka Masala
14.95£
Lamb Tikka Masala
15.95£
Tandoori Chicken Masala
15.95£
Bengal Special Masala
19.95£
Tand King Prawn Masala
19.95£

Tandoori Specialties

Chicken Shaslik Tandoori
15.95£
Pieces of chicken tikka served with grilled peppers, onions and tomato, cooked on a skewer in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Tandoori
14.95£
Boneless morsels of chicken marinated in yoghurt and special spices then charcoal grilled in the tandoor.
Lamb Shaslik Tandoori
16.95£
Pieces of tender lamb tikka served with grilled peppers, onions and tomato, cooked on a skewer in the tandoor.
Lamb Tikka Tandoori
16.95£
Succulent pieces of lamb marinated in yoghurt, mustard oil, fresh mint and fenugreek.
Tandoori Chicken
14.95£
On the bone.
Salmon Tikka Tandoori
17.95£
Fillet of salmon marinted in Bengal special spices.
Bengal Mix Tandoori
19.95£
A feast for tandoori lovers of sheek kebab, chicken tikka, lamb tikka and tandoori king prawns.
K Prawn Tandoori
19.95£
Succulent Bay of Bengal king prawns.
Paneer Tikka Tandoori
14.95£
Cubes of indian cheese marinated in spice then charcoalgrilledin the tandoor.
Paneer Shaslik Tandoori
14.95£
Cubes of indian cheese served with grilled peppers , onion and tomato, cooked on a skewer in the tandoor.

Balti Dishes

Burnt Spinach Balti
12.95£
Karishma balti Mild
12.95£
Chicken Garlic Chilli Balti
14.95£
Spring chicken cooked with fresh garlic in a thick sauce, sprinkled with freshly chopped green chilli and coriander
Chicken Tikka Balti
14.95£
Cooked with onions, fresh herbs and a hint of tomato puree.
Lamb Garlic Chilli Balti
14.95£
Spring lamb cooked with fresh garlic in a thick sauce, sprinkled with freshly chopped green chilli and coriander
Lamb Tikka Balti
14.95£
Cooked with onions, fresh herbs and a hint of tomato puree.
Shahinshaa Balti
14.95£
Chicken breast cooked with chickpeas, fresh garlic and chopped tomatoes.
Jinga Balti
14.95£
Fresh prawns prepared and cooked in traditional balti style.
Bengal Balti Special
17.95£
Chicken, lamb and prawns cooked with a special blend of herbs and spices, garnished with green peppers.
K Prawn Balti Tandoori
19.95£
Bay of Bengal king prawns cooked with onions, fresh herbs and a hint of tomato puree.
Chicken Garlic Chilli Balti
14.95£
Spring chicken cooked with fresh garlic in a thick sauce, sprinkled with freshly chopped green chilli and coriander
Bengal Balti Special
17.95£
Chicken, lamb and prawns cooked with a special blend of herbs and spices, garnished with green peppers
King Prawn Balti Tandoori
19.95£
Bay of Bengal king prawns cooked with onions, fresh herbs and a hint of tomato puree.

Biryani Dishes

Vegetable Biryani
12.95£
Chicken Biryani
14.95£
Lamb Biryani
14.95£
Prawn Biryani
15.95£
Chicken Tikka Biryani
14.95£
Lamb Tikka Biryani
14.95£
Tandoori Chicken Biryani
14.95£
King Prawn Biryani
19.95£
Bengal Special Biryani
19.95£
Chicken, lamb and prawns cooked with dry herbs and spices, garnished with tomatoes and an omelette.

Chefs Specialities

Pasanda Dishes
12.95£
-Mild-. Cooked in a creamy sauce of ground almonds, sweet yoghurt and spicy ground herbs.
Murgh Samundri
12.95£
Cooked with onions, fresh herbs, fresh cream and tomato puree, carefully spiced with a sweet touch.
Makhani Dishes
12.95£
-Mild- Kashmiri herbs cooked in a thick creamy sauce with the ition of roasted cashew nuts.
Shirazi Dishes
12.95£
-Med-. Cooked in spices on charcoal then fried with more spices into a rich sauce.
Nawabi Bengal
12.95£
Hot-. Special Bengali sauce topped with spicy minced lamb, green chillies and mushrooms.
Pasmishali
12.95£
Medium. An exotic Bengali dish of chicken, lamb, prawns, mushrooms and tomatoes cooked in thick sauce
Kathmandu Massalan
12.95£
-Hot-. Cooked with garlic, onions and fresh coriander, garnished with red chillies.
Jafloni Mirchi
12.95£
Special spices and fresh herbs cooked with chicken, lamb, king prawns, onions and peppers in a garlic and ginger sauce.
Surma K Prawn
19.95£
Medium. Bay of Bengal king prawns steam cooked in a special handi (pot) in a very special sauce to give a beautiful taste.
South Indian Garlic Chilli
12.95£
Hot- Cooked in fresh slices of garlic, fresh green chillies and plum tomatoes, garnished with coriander.
Shalimar Kharni
12.95£
Med- Cooked in a karahi with fresh capsicum, garlic, ginger and coriander, delicately flavoured with a touch of cream.
Tand Butter Chicken
14.95£
Special Murghi Massala
12.95£
Hot- Cooked with chickpeas, minced lamb, garlic and ginger, delicately flavoured with a touch of cream.
Special K Prawn Razala
19.95£
Medium. Cooked with special herbs and beans.
Tandoori Garlic Chilli
12.95£
-Hot-. Cooked with olive oil, ginger, garlic and green chillies in a thick sauce
Afghani Dishes
12.95£
-Med or Hot-. Double strength sauce thickened with tomato puree and garlic, sprinkled with fresh coriander.
Akhini Dishes
12.95£
-Mid-. Very tasty creamy sauce topped with pineapple pilau rice
Bengal Tiger
12.95£
-Med- Highly recommended, delicious sweet and spicy dish with an aromatic taste.
Jalfriezi Dishes
12.95£
-Hot-. Mouthwatering dish consisting of onions, coriander and spices, garnished with fresh green chillies. Spicy
Jaipuri Dishes
12.95£
-Med- Blended with subtle touches of our fresh sylheti masala and cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and green peppers.
Garlic Shagorana
12.95£
-Med-. Tandoori dish cooked with a sauce of fresh herbs, garlic, tomatoes and onions.
Karahi Dishes
12.95£
Hot- Very rich flavour obtained by using fresh ginger, garlic and green peppers.
Napali Bhoona
12.95£
-Med-. Beautiful dish with a truly eastern flavour obtained by using fresh ginger, spring onions, fresh coriander, garlic and green peppers, served with a separate sauce.
Dulhani Bhoona
12.95£
Med-Famous Parsee wedding dish with fresh garlic, spring onions and fresh coriander, lavishly garnished with fresh uri dhaal and fresh lemon.
Gujerati Bhoona
12.95£
-Med-- Rich flavour with fresh ginger, spring onions, fresh coriander and garlic, topped with homemade cottage cheese -paneer-
Rajahstani Bhoona
12.95£
-Med-. Exquisite taste made with spinach, fresh ginger, spring onions, fresh coriander and garlic
Special Naga Morris Bhoona
12.95£
A dish for spice enthusiasts cooked with a strong blend of spices and naga pepper sauce, giving extra aroma and flavour.

Vegetable Specialities

Afghania Aloo Chana
9.95£
Hot. Potatoes and chickpeas cooked with garam masala, garnished with green chillies.
Anaz Bengal
9.95£
Hot. Mixed vegetables cooked in a special thick sauce with tomatoes and ground spices.
Dhaal Samba Anazi
9.95£
Medium. Lentils and vegetables cooked in a spicy thick sauce, garnished with pineapple.
Milli Zilli Sabzi Jalfrez
9.95£
Hot. Tropical vegetables cooked with fried capsicum and fresh tomatoes, sprinkled with green chilli and coriander.
Shahi Veg Mashla
9.95£
Medium. Potatoes, chickpeas and aubergine cooked with special herbs and spices, then re-cooked in tandoori sauce.

Sides

Sundries
0.95£
Mango chutney: sweet.
Rice
3.25£
Nan Bread
2.95£
Vegetable Sides
4.95£
Our exclusive side dishes have been carefully selected to accompany our main dishes. fresh vegetables fried in spices, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander, a must with your meal. chana masala: chickpeas, bhindi bhaji: okra, saag bhaji: spinach, aloo gobi: potatoes and cauliflower, saag aloo: spinach and potatoes, saag paneer: spinach and cottage cheese, mutter paneer: peas and cottage cheese.
European Dishes
2.95£

Old Favourites

Dansak Dishes
12.95£
Med- Very popular, sweet and sour dish mainly consisting of crushed pineapple and lemon juice, cooked in a thick lentil sauce. Spicy
Pathia Dishes
12.95£
Lightly spiced curry cooked with onions, green peppers and a hint of lemon juice. spicy
Bhoona
12.95£
(Med) Very popular dish consisting of onions, green peppers, tomatoes and fresh coriander in a thick sauce.
Rogan Josh
12.95£
Garnished with onions, tomatoes, ground fenugreek and fresh coriander. -Med-
Malayan Dishes
12.95£
Lightly spiced curry cooked with chunks of pineapple
Ceylonese Korma
12.95£
Mild- Cooked with coconut cream. Spicy
Kashmiri Korma
12.95£
Mild-Cooked with fruit in a rich, creamy sauce. Spicy
Chilli Korma
12.95£
Cooked with fresh chilli.
Dopiaza Dishes
12.95£
Cooked with onions and fresh coriander. Med
Madras Dishes
12.95£
Popular South Indian dish named after the city where it was first created, a firm favourite with those who like a hot curry. Spicy
Ceylon Dishes
12.95£
Cooked with coconut.
Vindaloo Dishes
12.95£
Very hot dish.

Vegetable side dishes

Mixed Vegetable Bhajee
6.45£
Cauliflower Bhajee
6.45£
Aubergine Bhajee
6.45£
Bhindi Bhajee
6.45£
Okra
Mushroom Bhajee
6.45£
Saag Bhajee
6.45£
Spinach
Aloo Gobi
6.45£
Potatoes and cauliflower
Bombay Aloo
6.45£
Saag Aloo
6.45£
Spinach and potatoes
Plain Dhaal
6.45£
Tarka Dhaal
6.45£
Saag Dhaal
6.45£
Chana Masalam
6.45£
Chickpeas
Chana Saag
6.45£
Saag Paneer
6.45£
Spinach and cottage cheese
Mutter Paneer
6.45£
Peas and cottage cheese.
Dhaal Samba
6.45£
Mixed Vegetable Curry
6.45£

Vegetable Specialties

Afghania Aloo Chana
12.95£
Hot. Potatoes and chickpeas cooked with garam masala, garnished with green chillies.
Anaz Bengal
12.95£
Hot. Mixed vegetables cooked in a special thick sauce with tomatoes and ground spices.
Dhaal Samba Anazi
12.95£
-Med-. Lentils and vegetables cooked in a spicy thick sauce, garnished with pineapple.
Milli Zilli Sabzi Jalfrez
12.95£
Hot Tropical vegetables cooked with fried capsicum and fresh tomatoes, sprinkled with green chilli and coriander.
Shahi Veg Mashla
12.95£
Med- Potatoes, chickpeas and aubergine cooked with special herbs and spices, then re-cooked in tandoori sauce.

European Dishes

Chips
3.95£
Omelette
7.50£
Chicken Maryland
10.95£
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
10.95£
Fried Scampi
10.95£
French Fried Chicken
10.95£

Nan Bread/Paratha

Plain Nan
3.95£
Cheese Nan
5.45£
Garlic Nan
5.45£
Keema Nan Stuffed with Mince
5.45£
Kulcha Nan Vegetables
5.45£
Peshwari Nan Coconut and Almonds
5.45£
Tikka Nan
5.45£
Plain Paratha
3.95£
Paratha
4.95£
Tandoori Roti
3.95£
Puri
1.95£
Chapati
1.95£

Rice

Plain Boiled Rice
3.95£
Pilau Rice
4.45£
Coconut Fried Rice
5.45£
Egg Fried Rice
5.45£
Garlic Fried Rice
5.45£
Keema Fried Rice
5.45£
Lemon and Cashew Nut Fried Rice
5.45£
Mixed Fried Rice
5.45£
Mushroom Fried Rice
5.45£
Onion Fried Rice
5.45£
Vegetable Fried Rice
5.45£

Sundries

Masala Popadum
1.00£
Plain Popadum
1.00£
Lime Pickle
1.95£
Mango Chutney
1.50£
Sweet.
Spiced Onions
1.50£
Green Salad
2.95£
Special Onion Salad
2.95£
Yoghurt
2.95£
Cucumber Raita
3.95£
Onion Raita
3.95£