Spice Cottage menu

Set Meals

Set Meal 1
11.00£
1 Pappadoms and chutney, mixed starter, any traditional chicken dish only, bombay aloo, pilau rice or any nan.
Set Meal 2
19.00£
2 Pappadoms and chutney, chicken tikka, onion bhaji and salad. Chicken tikka massala, lamb balti, bombay aloo, pilau rice and garlic nan.
Set Meal 4
39.00£
4 Pappadoms and chutney, chicken tikka, onion bhaji, meat samosa and sheek kebab. Chicken tikka massala, chicken karahi, lamb balti, South Indian garlic chicken, bombay aloo, mix vegetable bhaji, 2 pilau rice and 2 nan.

Appetisers

Plain Poppadom
0.50£
Spiced Poppadom
0.50£
Lime Pickle
0.95£
Red Sauce
0.80£
Chilli.
Chutney Tray
1.50£
Red spicy onion, mango chutney and mint sauce.

Non Vegetarian Starters

Mixed Kebab Starter
4.70£
Onion bhaji, lamb tikka, chicken tikka and sheek kebab. Medium.
Moroccan Puri Bite
3.20£
Strips of lamb tikka or chicken tikka marinated with homemade Moroccan sauce mixed with onions, tomatoes and peppers cooked in a rich medium sauce. Serve with puri bread (deep fried bread). Medium.
Lamb Boti Tikka Starter
3.70£
Chunks of lamb marinated overnight in homemade massala and Indian spices. Cooked in charcoal oven and garnished with coriander. Medium.
Lamb Chops Adhrki
4.70£
Chops on the bone marinated overnight in chef's special spices and char grilled. Medium.
Chicken Strips
3.20£
Medium.
Kebab
3.20£
Indian spiced minced meat patties. Medium.
Chicken Aloo Fry Starter
3.20£
Strips of chicken breast stir fried in special sauce with onions and peppers. Garlic, chilli or both. Medium.
Malai Chicken
3.20£
Chicken wings drizzled in a sauce of butter, caramelized onions and pureed ginger with a sprinkle of roasted cumin seeds. Medium.
Tandoori Chicken Starter
3.00£
Quarter chicken marinated overnight in homemade massala and Indian spices, cooked in charcoal oven and garnished with coriander. Medium.
Chicken Kabli
3.70£
Succulent chicken and potato char grilled with melted cheese in top. Mild.
Chicken Chat Puri
3.20£
Chicken tikka mixed with onions, tomatoes and peppers cooked in a rich medium sauce, served with a puri (deep fried bread). Mild.
Chicken Pakora
3.20£
Slightly spiced and deep fried chicken fritters. Medium.
Samosa
2.90£
Homemade pastry triangles filled with minced lamb and peas. Mild.
Chilli Chicken
3.20£
Chicken strips, onion, pepper, crushed chilli and sweet chilli sauce. Medium.

Vegetarian Starters

Mixed Vegetarian Starter
3.20£
Consisting of onion bhaji, vegetable samosa and aloo tikka. Medium.
Onion Bhaji
2.30£
Slightly spiced and deep fried fritters. Medium.
Vegetable Samosa
2.90£
Triangular deep fried crispy pastry, filled with spiced mixed vegetables. Mild.
Garlic Mushrooms
2.90£
Fresh diced mushrooms cooked in selected spices and finished in double cream. Medium.

Seafood Starters

Rapti Salmon Chat
4.90£
Chunks of salmon in honey, dill and homemade spices fried on a thawa. Medium.
King Prawn Puri
4.90£
King prawns cooked in a rich medium sauce, served with puri bread (deep fried bread). Medium.

Chef's Special

Sheik's Special Thawa
8.10£
Served on a sizzling hot cast iron dish called a Thawa. Cooked with a mixture of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, lamb chops and king prawn with onions, chef's special sauce, herbs and spices. Garnished with onion rings. This dish is a must for all Indian food lovers. Medium.
Special Shashlik (Sizzler)
7.10£
Chicken tikka cooked with onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a special red thick sauce. Medium.
Nepalese
7.10£
Cubes of chicken or lamb cooked in an exotic mix spices, red and green peppers, tomatoes and green chillies with a special Nepalese chilli sauce. A highly recommended dish. Very Hot.
Afghan
7.10£
Strips of chicken or lamb, stir fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions, red and green peppers give this dish an authentic appearance. Hot.
Balti Exotica
7.90£
A combination of lamb, chicken and king prawn cooked in a medium strength balti sauce with a selection of herbs and spices to give this dish a truly unique flavour. Medium.
Sylheti Naga
7.10£
Deliciously hot and spicy dish cooked with Bangladeshi hot Naga chilli and garnished with tomatoes and coriander. Very Hot.
Manchurian
7.10£
Stir fried with onions, green pepper, red pepper with a touch of mango and tamarind sauce. Medium.
Desi Noodles
7.10£
Chicken breast strips flame fried in our own royal sauce, with peppers and onions, tossed with noodles. Medium.
Bangla Chilli Chips
7.10£
Chips cooked with special sauce with onions, peppers, fresh green chillies, cornflour, soya sauce and vinegar. Served with stir fry chicken or lamb tikka. Garnished with cheese and coriander. Hot.
Telafia Sotpot Fish
7.10£
Fish fillet cooked with onion, massala, tabasco, chilli sauce, Thai sauce in special spice.

English Dishes

Omelette
5.90£
Chicken, prawn or mushroom.

Traditional Main Course

Bhuna
5.60£
A combination of special blends of spices, onion and tomatoes, fried and covered firmly. Dry sauce of medium consistency. Medium.
Dupiaza
5.60£
A delicious dish prepared with abundance of fried onions, tomatoes and seasoned ginger, coriander and spices. Medium.
Rogan Josh
5.60£
Delicately spiced, cooked with pimentos, capsicum and tomatoes. An oriental authentic dish with a great aroma. Highly recommended and very satisfying. Medium.
Madras
5.60£
A South Indian dish, with a hot and spicy taste. Peppered with fresh spices, tomato puree and herbs. Hot.
Pathia
5.60£
Lightly fried and chopped onions in a dark red sweet and sour sauce. A hot dish with a distinctive aroma and garnished with coriander. Hot.
Samber
5.60£
Cooked with lentils and lemon juice to give it a sharp and distinctive taste. Hot and spicy South Indian dish. Hot.
Vindaloo
5.60£
Hot and fiery dish. Only for the brave. Very Hot.
Dansak
5.60£
This dish tends to be mild, yet derives a piquant richness from its blend of spices with garlic, pineapple, sugar, lentils and milk, which gives it a sweet and sour taste. Medium.

Chef's Signature Dishes

Shahi Chingri
8.50£
King prawns soaked in vinegar, lemon juice then stir fried in an exotic mix of spices with capsicum, spring onions, green chillies and aubergines, garnished with coriander and fresh ginger. Hot.
Chicken Chengizi (Cantonese Style)
7.40£
A very popular dish sold in almost every street corner of old Delhi, the best of both worlds twine together in one dish, where diced onions, green peppers and shallow fried juicy pieces of chicken are gently stir fried with a hint of chilli, garlic and tomato sauce, final touch of lemon juice, drop of vinegar, soya sauce and coriander complete this spectacular mouth watering dish. Hot.
Murgh Begum Bahar (Awadh)
7.40£
Luscious pieces of chicken breast cooked with ginger, garlic, spring onion, mixed capsicum, massala sauce and tamarind puree. The exclusively selected use of spices and herbs makes this dish a delight for the Indian culinary pundits. Garnished with strips of fried potatoes. Medium.
Chicken Mangalori (Mangalore)
7.40£
This dish originates its flavoures from the coastal region of Mangalore just off Goa on the west coast of India, we use tender pieces of chicken in a unique combination of Indian spices, such as whole black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, fenugreek, kashimiri chilli, dhanya and turmeric, coconut milk and dry whole red chillies is then added to enhance the true essence of the dish. Medium.
Khazana
7.40£
Old Deli know as Wall City. Delicious strips of chicken cooked with fresh lentils, fried with garlic, onion, tomato, bay leaves and selected spices for distinctive flavoures. Garnished with spring onion and lemon. Medium.
New Sheiks Special
7.40£
Chicken pieces with onion, pepper, garlic, chilli cooked tabasco sauce and special spice, garnished with coriander.

Tandoori Sizzlers

Chicken Tikka
6.90£
1/2 Tandoori Chicken
6.90£
Lamb Tikka
8.00£
Chicken Tikka Garlic
6.90£
Lamb Chops
8.50£
Shashlik
8.50£
Tandoori King Prawn
8.90£
Mix Shashlick
8.90£
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and lamb chops with onion, tomatoes, green and red peppers.
Mix Grill
8.90£
Tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, lamb chops and sheek kebab with onion, tomatoes, green and red peppers.

Not So Spicy Dishes

Tikka Massala
6.70£
Diced breast spring chicken or chunks of lamb, cooked in a unique mild, creamy tandoori sauce. This is favorite amongst most diners. Mild.
Tikka Korma
6.20£
This dish is prepared with mild spices, cooked in a creamy coconut mixture which lends this dish a distinctive flavour. Recommended for beginners. Mild
Tikka Makhoni
6.20£
Cooked with butter, cheese and almonds, mild dish with mango syrup. Mild.
Butter Chicken
6.20£
Chicken strips char grilled, cooked with pure butter with ground spices. Mild.
Tandoori Chicken Massala
6.70£
A mild and creamy dish cooked with tandoori sauce, (Off the bone). Mild.
Tikka Passanda
6.20£
The passanda is marinated in herbs and spices, prepared in a special mild yoghurt sauce, almond powder, cream and black current. Mild
Tikka Chilli Massala
6.70£
Diced breast spring chicken or chunks of lamb, cooked in a unique mild red sauce made with yoghurt and chilli pickle. Mild.
Tikka Garlic Massala
6.70£
Diced breast spring chicken or chunks of lamb cooked in a unique mild red sauce made with yoghurt and garlic.
Murgh Massala
6.70£
Tandoori Chicken and keema cooked with tomato and onion in spice and garnished with boiled egg.

Biryani Dishes

Special Biryani
8.50£
Chicken, meat and prawns.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
7.80£
Lamb Tikka Biryani
8.10£
Chicken Biryani
6.80£
Lamb Biryani
7.10£
Tandoori Chicken Biryani
6.90£
Off the bone.
Prawns Biryani
6.80£
King Prawn Biryani
9.50£
Vegetable Biryani
6.50£

Popular Dishes

Karahi
5.80£
Spicy dish cooked with diced onions and pepper in a thick sauce. Hot.
Balti
5.80£
Prepared in an Indian wok style with fresh garlic, green peppers and coriander. Medium.
Jalfrezi
5.80£
Sauteed dish cooked with onions, garlic, green peppers and green chillies. Very Hot.
Saag
5.80£
Specially prepared with spinach, garlic, ginger and tomato in a medium spice sauce, garnished with coriander. Medium.
South Indian Garlic
5.80£
Prepared in a special chef's garlic sauce of medium strength, garnished with onions and coriander. Medium.

Children's Menu

Chicken Nuggets and Chips
4.00£
Chicken Tikka and Chips
4.00£
Chicken Popcorn and Chips
4.00£
Tandoori Wings and Chips
5.00£

Side Dishes

Aloo Gobi
2.80£
Potato and cauliflower. Medium.
Aloo Methi
2.80£
Potato and fenugreek. Medium.
Bombay Aloo
2.80£
Spicy potato. Medium.
Tarka Dall
2.80£
Lentils and garlic. Medium.
Saag Paneer
3.50£
Spinach and Indian curd cheese. Medium.
Saag Aloo
2.80£
Spinach and potato. Medium.
Mushroom Bhaji
2.80£
Medium.
Mixed Veg Bhaji
2.80£
Medium.
Raitha
1.80£
A combination of cucumber or onions, whisked yoghurt and mild spices. Medium.

Sundries

Boiled Rice
1.90£
Pilau Rice
2.20£
Vegetable Pilau Rice
2.60£
Egg Pilau Rice
2.60£
Mushroom Pilau Rice
2.60£
Keema Pilau Rice
2.80£
Onion Rice
2.60£
Garlic Rice
2.60£
Lemon Pilau Rice
2.60£
Peshwari Rice
2.60£
Bengal Fried Rice
2.60£
Very Hot.
Special Pilau Rice
2.80£
Onion, egg and peas.
Chips
1.90£
Fresh Green Salad
1.00£
Stuffed Paratha
2.50£
Plain Paratha
2.00£
Garlic Nan
2.20£
Peshwari Nan
2.20£
Stuffed with coconut, almond and sultana.
Keema Nan
2.50£
Stuffed with special minced lamb.
Keema and Cheese Nan
2.80£
Cheese Nan
2.80£
Garlic and Cheese Nan
2.80£
Keema and Chilli Nan
2.80£
Chapatti
1.00£
Tandoori Roti
1.20£
Garlic Chapatti
1.50£
Plain Nan
2.00£