Curry Leaf Cafe menu

Nibbles

Flavoured Mini Poppadums (V/NGI)*
3.95£
Cracked black peppercorn, cinnamon & plain mini poppadums served with three chutneys for dipping

Street Food & Starters

Spinach & Onion Pakoras (VG/NGI) 🌶️
5.75£
Shredded spinach & onion mixed with a chickpea & rice flour batter, plus garlic, chilli and coriander, then deep-fried until crisp. SERVED WITH: Mango & redcurrant chutney
Gobi Manchurian (VG/NGI) 🌶️
5.95£
A sweet & sour IndoChinese street food dish popular across India. Cauliflower florets crisp-fried in spiced cornflour batter then tossed in minced garlic, ginger & gluten-free soy sauce and topped with sliced spring onion
Chicken Lollipops (DF/NGI) 🌶️
6.95£
Chicken wings marinated in ginger, garlic, gluten-free soy sauce, lemon juice, rice flour & cornflour, then deep-fried until crisp and tossed in a sticky, sweet ‘n sour garlic & chilli sauce
Chicken Tikka Hariyali (NGI) 🌶️
6.95£
Pieces of boneless chicken thigh marinated in overnight in a vibrant green spice paste made from yoghurt, fresh coriander, mint leaves, spring onion & South Indian spices then chargrilled in the tandoor
Peshwari Lamb Seekh Kebab (DF/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
6.95£
Minced British lamb & fried onion spiced with ginger, garlic, lemon juice & garam masala, then shaped onto skewers and chargrilled in the tandoor
Street Food Platter (VG/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
7.95£
A trio of street food classics plus chutneys for dipping • Vegetable Pakoras • Kale Bhajis • Gobi Manchurian • Mango, Mint & Chilli Chutney • Date & Tamarind Chutney • Red Chilli Jam
Vegan 'Chicken' Lollipops (VG) 🌶️
6.95£
Soya ‘wings’ marinated in ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice flour & cornflour, then deep-fried until golden and tossed in a sticky, sweet ‘n sour garlic & chilli sauce topped with sliced spring onion
Spinach & Onion Pakoras (VG/NGI) 🌶️
5.95£
Shredded spinach & onion mixed with a chickpea & rice flour batter, plus garlic, chilli and coriander, then deep-fried until crisp. SERVED WITH: Mango & redcurrant chutney
Gobi Manchurian (VG/NGI) 🌶️
6.50£
A sweet & sour IndoChinese street food dish popular across India. Cauliflower florets crisp-fried in spiced cornflour batter then tossed in minced garlic, ginger & gluten-free soy sauce and topped with sliced spring onion
Vegan 'Chicken' Lollipops (VG) 🌶️
7.25£
Soya ‘wings’ marinated in ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice flour & cornflour, then deep-fried until golden and tossed in a sticky, sweet ‘n sour garlic & chilli sauce topped with sliced spring onion
Chicken Lollipops (DF/NGI) 🌶️
7.25£
Chicken wings marinated in ginger, garlic, gluten-free soy sauce, lemon juice, rice flour & cornflour, then deep-fried until crisp and tossed in a sticky, sweet ‘n sour garlic & chilli sauce
Chicken Tikka Hariyali (NGI) 🌶️
7.25£
Pieces of boneless chicken thigh marinated in overnight in a vibrant green spice paste made from yoghurt, fresh coriander, mint leaves, spring onion & South Indian spices then chargrilled in the tandoor
Peshwari Lamb Seekh Kebab (DF/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
7.25£
Minced British lamb & fried onion spiced with ginger, garlic, lemon juice & garam masala, then shaped onto skewers and chargrilled in the tandoor

Curries

Kadai Vegetable Curry (VG/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
8.75£
Cauliflower florets, peppers & sliced okra in a thick, aromatic sauce made from chopped tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, garam masala, fenugreek leaves & black pepper. Recommended with: Steamed rice / Plain naan
Mushroom Kuzhambu (VG/NGI) 🌶️
8.95£
Oyster mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms and mixed peppers simmered in a fragrant coconut-based sauce spiced with fennel, star anise, cloves, cardamom and curry leaves. Recommended with: Biriyani rice / Garlic & coriander naan
Soya Masala (VG) 🌶️🌶️
9.50£
Cubes of soya and baby aubergines cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce flavoured with onion, coriander, chilli, garam masala and black pepper. Recommended with: Cumin rice / Peshwari naan
Paneer Masala (V/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
9.50£
Cubes of paneer cheese simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce flavoured with onion, coriander, chilli, garam masala and black pepper. Recommended with: Cumin rice / Peshwari naan
Goan Chicken Xacuti (DF/NGI) 🌶️
9.50£
A Portuguese-influenced recipe from Goa that’s packed with aromatic flavours. Boneless chicken thigh cooked in a coconut, onion & tomato sauce spiced with tamarind, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander seeds, star anise and mace. RECOMMENDED WITH: Garlic & coriander naan / Steamed rice.
Rajasthani Lamb Laal Maas (NGI) 🌶️🌶️
9.95£
A rich, intensely spiced curry from Rajasthan in North India. Cubes of British lamb shoulder slow-cooked in a yoghurt & onion sauce whose richness is balanced by the fruity heat of fresh red chilli. RECOMMENDED WITH: Garlic & coriander naan / Biriyani rice
Alleppey Seabass Curry (DF/NGI) 🌶️
10.50£
Seabass fillet & king prawns simmered in a light, creamy coconut sauce spiced with fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric and a dash of sour kokum extract for balance. Recommended with: Steamed rice / Plain naan
Kadai Vegetable Curry (VG/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
8.95£
Cauliflower florets, peppers & sliced okra in a thick, aromatic sauce made from chopped tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, garam masala, fenugreek leaves & black pepper. Recommended with: Steamed rice / Plain naan
Mushroom Kuzhambu (VG/NGI) 🌶️
9.50£
Oyster mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms and mixed peppers simmered in a fragrant coconut-based sauce spiced with fennel, star anise, cloves, cardamom and curry leaves. Recommended with: Biriyani rice / Garlic & coriander naan
Soya Masala (VG) 🌶️🌶️
9.95£
Cubes of soya and baby aubergines cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce flavoured with onion, coriander, chilli, garam masala and black pepper. Recommended with: Cumin rice / Peshwari naan
Paneer Masala (V/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
9.95£
Cubes of paneer cheese simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce flavoured with onion, coriander, chilli, garam masala and black pepper. Recommended with: Cumin rice / Peshwari naan
Goan Chicken Xacuti (DF/NGI) 🌶️
9.95£
A Portuguese-influenced recipe from Goa that’s packed with aromatic flavours. Boneless chicken thigh cooked in a coconut, onion & tomato sauce spiced with tamarind, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander seeds, star anise and mace. RECOMMENDED WITH: Garlic & coriander naan / Steamed rice.
Rajasthani Lamb Laal Maas (NGI) 🌶️🌶️
10.95£
A rich, intensely spiced curry from Rajasthan in North India. Cubes of British lamb shoulder slow-cooked in a yoghurt & onion sauce whose richness is balanced by the fruity heat of fresh red chilli. RECOMMENDED WITH: Garlic & coriander naan / Biriyani rice
Alleppey Seabass Curry (DF/NGI) 🌶️
10.95£
Seabass fillet simmered in a light, creamy coconut sauce spiced with fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric and a dash of sour kokum extract for balance. Recommended with: Steamed rice / Plain naan

Chef's Special

Tandoor Platter 🌶️🌶️
19.75£
A trio of chargrilled meats from our tandoor oven served with curry sauce, naan, salad and chutneys: Tandoori Pork Chop • Chicken Tikka Hariyali • Peshwari Lamb Seekh Kebab • Garlic & coriander naan • Makhani sauce • Cherry tomato salad • Pomegranate raita • Redcurrant & mango chutney
Tandoor Platter 🌶️🌶️
19.95£
A trio of chargrilled meats from our tandoor oven served with curry sauce, naan, salad and chutneys: Tandoori Pork Chop • Chicken Tikka Hariyali • Peshwari Lamb Seekh Kebab • Garlic & coriander naan • Makhani sauce • Cherry tomato salad • Pomegranate raita • Redcurrant & mango chutney

Sides

Mung Bean & Coconut Daal (VG/NGI) 🌶️
3.50£
A thick, satisfying stew made from green mung beans simmered with tempered garlic, ginger and South Indian spices
Carrot & Green Bean Poriyal (VG/NGI) 🌶️
3.50£
Shredded carrot and green beans sautéed with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chilli flakes & turmeric
Bombay Potatoes (VG/NGI) 🌶️
3.75£
Baby potatoes spiced with ginger, garlic, cumin, chilli powder and lemon juice then roasted in the oven
Steamed Rice (VG/NGI)
2.50£
Steamed aged basmati rice
Cumin Pilau Rice (VG/NGI)
2.95£
Steamed aged basmati rice steamed with freshly chopped tomatoes and South Indian spices
Biriyani Rice (VG/NGI)
2.75£
Aged basmati rice steamed with cloves, black pepper & tempered South Indian spices
Plain Naan (VG)
2.50£
Tandoor-baked naan bread
Garlic & Coriander Naan (VG)
2.95£
Tandoor-baked naan bread flavoured with fresh garlic and coriander leaves
Peshwari Naan (VG)
3.25£
Handmade naan bread flavoured with dessicated coconut, coconut milk, fennel seeds, cardamom & sugar then grilled in the tandoor until fluffy and crisp
Biriyani Rice (VG/NGI)
2.95£
Aged basmati rice steamed with cloves, black pepper & tempered South Indian spices

Chutneys

Mango, Mint & Chilli Chutney (VG/NGI) 🌶️
0.95£
A traditional chutney flavoured with the sweet flesh of ripe mangoes, the fruity kick of red chilli and chopped mint for freshness
Date & Tamarind Chutney (VG/NGI) 🌶️
0.95£
A tangy, smokey chutney made from the pulp of sour tamarind fruit and sweet dates
Red Chilli Jam (VG/NGI) 🌶️
0.95£
Caramelised red chillies cooked with sugar to create a thick, spicy jam
Pomegranate Raita (VG/NGI)
0.95£
Soya yoghurt flavoured with pomegranate
Redcurrant & Mango Chutney (VG/NGI) 🌶️
0.95£
Redcurrants and mangoes slow-cooked with sugar and spices to make a deliciously sweet and sour chutney that's particularly good served with red meat

Sweet Things

Chocolate Orange Tart (VG/NGI)
3.95£
Chocolate brownie base topped with a chocolate filling & orange sauce, decorated with chocolate crumb. Served with salted caramel ice cream
Gulab Jamoons (V)
3.95£
Sweet Indian dumplings made from reduced milk and soaked in a cardamom-flavoured sugar syrup infused with spices

Soft Drinks

Franklin & Sons Ginger Beer (VG/NGI)
2.95£
Coca-Cola
1.95£
330ml
Diet Coca-Cola
1.95£
330ml