Asha's Indian Resturant and Bar menu

Asha's Vegan Salads

Chickpea Salad
10.95£
Chickpeas tossed with vegetables & indulged in an Indian fusion street food pallet
Three Beans Salad
11.95£
Rich protein Indian summer salad served with vegan feta cheese
Mango & Avocado Salad
12.95£
Power-packed salad with a Middle Eastern Indian touch

Appetisers

Classic Samosas
9.95£
Two timeless samosas generously stuffed with potatoes, green peas, raisins and cumin tempered chicken samosa.
Aloo Matar Ki Tikki (V)
9.95£
Pan-fried potato cutlets stuffed with mashed green peas, served with tangy chickpeas.
Prawn 65
13.95£
Batter-fried prawns tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onion.
Calamari
10.95£
Batter fried calamari tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onion.
Poppadum (V)
3.95£
A basket of four varieties of fried poppadum. Ideal for sharing.
Assorted Dips (V)
4.45£
An array of papaya relish, mint sauce, mango chutney and mixed pickles.
Fish Amritsari
10.95£
Crispy, fried fish pakoras seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds.
Murg Tikka Salad
11.95£
Corn-fed chicken tikka cooked in a tandoor oven, served on a bed of salad, drizzled with a fresh coriander and olive oil dressing.
Mushroom Kurkure (V)
9.95£
Battered and deep-fried mushrooms stuffed with cheese, bell peppers and crushed black pepper.
Papdi Chaat (V)
9.95£
Deep-fried flour pastries with mashed potatoes, topped with sweetened yoghurt, mint and tamarind chutney. Served chilled.
Classic Samosas
10.95£
Two timeless samosas generously stuffed with potatoes, green peas, raisins and cumin tempered chicken samosa.
Aloo Matar Ki Tikki (V)
10.95£
Pan-fried potato cutlets stuffed with mashed green peas, served with tangy chickpeas.
Prawn 65
14.95£
Batter-fried prawns tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onion.
Calamari
11.95£
Batter fried calamari tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onion.
Assorted Dips (V)
4.95£
An array of papaya relish, mint sauce, mango chutney and mixed pickles.
Fish Amritsari
11.95£
Crispy, fried fish pakoras seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds.
Murg Tikka Salad
12.95£
Corn-fed chicken tikka cooked in a tandoor oven, served on a bed of salad, drizzled with a fresh coriander and olive oil dressing.
Mushroom Kurkure (V)
10.95£
Battered and deep-fried mushrooms stuffed with cheese, bell peppers and crushed black pepper.
Papdi Chaat (V)
10.95£
Deep-fried flour pastries with mashed potatoes, topped with sweetened yoghurt, mint and tamarind chutney. Served chilled.

Non-Vegetarian Kebabs

Speciality Kebab Platter
36.95£
A selection of four of our favourite non-vegetarian kebabs.
President’s Platter
92.75£
This unique royal treat has been served to presidents of various countries.
Seafood Platter
37.75£
A selection of four of our favourite seafood kebabs.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
18.95£
Succulent boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices. Yet another classic.
Chicken Malai Kebab
19.95£
Delectable boneless chicken breast, marinated in a creamy cheese and cashew nut paste with a touch of cardamom.
Jaipuri Chicken Tikka
19.95£
A fiery hot preparation from Rajasthan with a distinct red chilli and dried coriander flavour.
Tandoori Lamb
43.95£
Spring lamb’s leg marinated overnight, braised with selected spices, and then cooked to perfection in a tandoor.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
19.95£
Traditional minced lamb kebabs seasoned with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander.
Barrah Kebab
21.45£
Baby lamb chops marinated in ginger-garlic, yoghurt, cumin and garam masala. Cooked to perfection. (Spicy).
Kerala Chilli Garlic Prawns
24.95£
Char-grilled Kerala tiger prawns with garlic and chilli.
Prawn Shan E Nisha
22.95£
King prawns marinated in yoghurt, cheese and a touch of cardamom.
Salmon Tikka
22.95£
From our travels in Pondicherry, a former French colony, we present to you salmon tikka, a fillet coated with a piquant marinade of curry leaves, flavoured in coconut milk and char-grilled in a tandoor oven.
Tawa Fish Fillet
21.95£
A spicy, seabass fish fillet crusted in pounded spices and cooked on a griddle.
Speciality Kebab Platter
39.75£
A selection of four of our favourite non-vegetarian kebabs.
President’s Platter
97.75£
This unique royal treat has been served to presidents of various countries.
Seafood Platter
41.75£
A selection of four of our favourite seafood kebabs.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
19.95£
Succulent boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices. Yet another classic.
Chicken Malai Kebab
20.95£
Delectable boneless chicken breast, marinated in a creamy cheese and cashew nut paste with a touch of cardamom.
Jaipuri Chicken Tikka
20.95£
A fiery hot preparation from Rajasthan with a distinct red chilli and dried coriander flavour.
Tandoori Lamb
44.95£
Spring lamb’s leg marinated overnight, braised with selected spices, and then cooked to perfection in a tandoor.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
20.95£
Traditional minced lamb kebabs seasoned with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander.
Barrah Kebab
22.45£
Baby lamb chops marinated in ginger-garlic, yoghurt, cumin and garam masala. Cooked to perfection. (Spicy).
Kerala Chilli Garlic Prawns
26.75£
Char-grilled Kerala tiger prawns with garlic and chilli.
Prawn Shan E Nisha
24.75£
King prawns marinated in yoghurt, cheese and a touch of cardamom.
Salmon Tikka
24.75£
From our travels in Pondicherry, a former French colony, we present to you salmon tikka, a fillet coated with a piquant marinade of curry leaves, flavoured in coconut milk and char-grilled in a tandoor oven.
Tawa Fish Fillet
23.75£
A spicy, seabass fish fillet crusted in pounded spices and cooked on a griddle.

Vegetarian Kebabs

Vegetarian Kebab Platter (V)
18.95£
A selection of four of our favourite vegetarian starters.
Paneer Ka Soola (V)
14.95£
Tandoori shashlik of cottage cheese, green peppers, tomatoes and pineapple flavoured with mustard.
Palak Dal Tikki (V)
13.95£
A pure vegetarian preperation of spinach stuffed with cheddar cheese & paneer served with chutneys.
Vegetable Seekh Kebab (V)
13.95£
Minced vegetable seekh kebab flavoured with roasted cumin powder and garam masala.
Vegetarian Kebab Platter (V)
19.95£
A selection of four of our favourite vegetarian starters.
Paneer Ka Soola (V)
15.95£
Tandoori shashlik of cottage cheese, green peppers, tomatoes and pineapple flavoured with mustard.
Palak Dal Tikki (V)
14.95£
A pure vegetarian preperation of spinach stuffed with cheddar cheese & paneer served with chutneys.
Vegetable Seekh Kebab (V)
14.95£
Minced vegetable seekh kebab flavoured with roasted cumin powder and garam masala.

Main Course Curries

Chicken Kheema
20.75£
Skillfully hand-chopped chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and diced potatoes, spiced with Ashaji’s own garam masala.
Chicken Chettinadu
20.45£
A spicy Chettinad (South Indian) preparation, combining ground coconut, curry leaves, fennel and sesame seeds. (Spicy).
Coriander Chicken
20.45£
Tender chicken cooked in a yoghurt and cashew nut gravy with fresh green coriander.
Chicken Dhaba Curry
20.45£
Chicken cooked with fresh ginger-garlic, tomatoes and onions in a typical Indian roadside restaurant style.
Butter Chicken
20.45£
Classic chicken tikka in a tomato and cream gravy. Flavoured with dry fenugreek leaves.
Chicken Jhalfrezi
20.45£
Chicken tikka strips with bell peppers in an onion and tomato gravy, spiced with garam masala.
Chicken Tikka Masala
21.75£
Tandoori chicken tikka cooked to perfection in chunky tomato and onion gravy.
Handi Gosht
21.75£
Bhuna lamb cooked in typical Punjabi style with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, minced lamb and garam masala.
Lamb Rogan Josh
21.95£
A classic favourite. Boneless lamb curry from Lucknow in a yoghurt and brown onion gravy.
Lamb Saag
21.75£
Boneless lamb cooked with spinach 'saag' and fresh coriander.
Nally Gosht (Lamb Shank)
23.75£
Braised lamb shank cooked with ginger and garlic in a brown onion gravy.
Lamb Vindaloo
21.95£
Our take on the classic Goan preparation, cooked with baby potatoes in a spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar.
Muscat Gosht
21.95£
Boneless tender lamb cooked in clarified butter, with whole spices in a rich onion and tomato gravy. (Spicy).
Lamb Korma
20.95£
Boneless lamb cooked in an onion-yoghurt gravy, flavoured with saffron and vetiver. Awadh emperor’s favourite.
Alleppey Lamb Curry
20.95£
A preparation from Kerala with succulent lamb, simmered in spices and coconut milk with baby potatoes.
Chandni Chowk Ka Kheema
21.95£
Minced lamb cooked with onions and Ashaji’s own garam masala.(Spicy).
Panjim Fish Curry
21.95£
A typical Goan fish curry with red chillies and ground spices. (Seabass fish).
Salmon Tikka Masala
23.95£
Salmon fillet, simmered in onion and tomato thick gravy.
Prawn Ginger Bhuna
25.95£
A mildly-spiced preparation of jumbo prawns, sautéed with ginger and an onion-tomato masala.
Boatman Prawn Curry
21.95£
From Venice of the East, we showcase this seafood masterpiece of prawns cooked in coconut milk, ginger and tomatoes to create a delicate balance of flavours.
Prawn Balchao
25.95£
King prawns served on a blend of spicy Goan sauce.
Lobster Panchphoran
42.75£
Whole lobster (700-750 gms) sourced from Birmingham’s Seafood Market, simmered with five spices, mustard paste and prawns.
Chicken Kheema
21.75£
Skillfully hand-chopped chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and diced potatoes, spiced with Ashaji’s own garam masala.
Chicken Chettinadu
21.75£
A spicy Chettinad (South Indian) preparation, combining ground coconut, curry leaves, fennel and sesame seeds. (Spicy).
Coriander Chicken
21.75£
Tender chicken cooked in a yoghurt and cashew nut gravy with fresh green coriander.
Chicken Dhaba Curry
21.75£
Chicken cooked with fresh ginger-garlic, tomatoes and onions in a typical Indian roadside restaurant style.
Butter Chicken
21.75£
Classic chicken tikka in a tomato and cream gravy. Flavoured with dry fenugreek leaves.
Chicken Jhalfrezi
21.75£
Chicken tikka strips with bell peppers in an onion and tomato gravy, spiced with garam masala.
Chicken Tikka Masala
22.75£
Tandoori chicken tikka cooked to perfection in chunky tomato and onion gravy. Favourite Dish of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, on his latest visit to Asha's Birmingham
Handi Gosht
22.95£
Bhuna lamb cooked in typical Punjabi style with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, minced lamb and garam masala.
Lamb Rogan Josh
22.95£
A classic favourite. Boneless lamb curry from Lucknow in a yoghurt and brown onion gravy.
Lamb Saag
22.95£
Boneless lamb cooked with spinach 'saag' and fresh coriander.
Nally Gosht (Lamb Shank)
26.95£
Braised lamb shank cooked with ginger and garlic in a brown onion gravy.
Lamb Vindaloo
22.95£
Our take on the classic Goan preparation, cooked with baby potatoes in a spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar.
Muscat Gosht
23.95£
Boneless tender lamb cooked in clarified butter, with whole spices in a rich onion and tomato gravy. (Spicy).
Lamb Korma
21.95£
Boneless lamb cooked in an onion-yoghurt gravy, flavoured with saffron and vetiver. Awadh emperor’s favourite.
Alleppey Lamb Curry
22.75£
A preparation from Kerala with succulent lamb, simmered in spices and coconut milk with baby potatoes.
Chandni Chowk Ka Kheema
22.95£
Minced lamb cooked with onions and Ashaji’s own garam masala.(Spicy).
Panjim Fish Curry
22.95£
A typical Goan fish curry with red chillies and ground spices. (Seabass fish).
Salmon Tikka Masala
24.95£
Salmon fillet, simmered in onion and tomato thick gravy.
Prawn Ginger Bhuna
26.95£
A mildly-spiced preparation of jumbo prawns, sautéed with ginger and an onion-tomato masala.
Boatman Prawn Curry
22.95£
From Venice of the East, we showcase this seafood masterpiece of prawns cooked in coconut milk, ginger and tomatoes to create a delicate balance of flavours.
Prawn Balchao
26.95£
King prawns served on a blend of spicy Goan sauce.
Lobster Panchphoran
45.95£
Whole lobster (700-750 gms) sourced from Birmingham’s Seafood Market, simmered with five spices, mustard paste and prawns.

Main Course Vegetarian

Paneer Makhni
15.95£
Cottage cheese cooked in a fenugreek-flavoured tomato and cream gravy.
Palak Paneer
15.95£
Cottage cheese in a fresh spinach gravy, tempered with cumin.
Khadai Paneer
15.95£
Cottage cheese and green peppers in a spicy tomato and onion gravy.
Gobi Mattar Kheema
15.95£
Fine minced cauliflower and green peas sauteéd with ginger in chilli oil.
Vegetable Dakshin Korma
15.95£
Sauteéd fresh vegetables with cumin, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
Vegatable Jhalfrezi
14.95£
Sauteéd fresh vegetables with cumin, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
Aloo Matar Gobi
14.95£
A traditional home style preparation of potatoes, green peas and cauliflower cooked with cumin, green chillies, ginger and spices.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
15.95£
Okra cooked with onions and flavoured with cumin and bishop seeds.
Hare Baingan Ka Bartha (Mai’s Favourite)
15.95£
Oven-roasted and mashed eggplants cooked with ginger-garlic, green chillies and fresh green coriander in clarified butter.
Amritsari Chole
15.45£
A spicy and tangy preparation of chickpeas and baby potatoes topped with onions & chutney.
Methi Mushroom
15.95£
Button mushrooms and fenugreek leaves with Tawa masala.
Dal Makhni
14.95£
Classic black lentils and kidney beans slow cooked overnight with tomatoes, cream and butter.
Dal Tadka
13.95£
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
Paneer Makhni
16.95£
Cottage cheese cooked in a fenugreek-flavoured tomato and cream gravy.
Palak Paneer
16.95£
Cottage cheese in a fresh spinach gravy, tempered with cumin.
Khadai Paneer
16.95£
Cottage cheese and green peppers in a spicy tomato and onion gravy.
Gobi Mattar Kheema
16.95£
Fine minced cauliflower and green peas sauteéd with ginger in chilli oil.
Vegetable Dakshin Korma
16.95£
Sauteéd fresh vegetables with cumin, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
Vegatable Jhalfrezi
15.95£
Sauteéd fresh vegetables with cumin, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
Aloo Matar Gobi
15.95£
A traditional home style preparation of potatoes, green peas and cauliflower cooked with cumin, green chillies, ginger and spices.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
16.95£
Okra cooked with onions and flavoured with cumin and bishop seeds.
Hare Baingan Ka Bartha (Mai’s Favourite)
16.95£
Oven-roasted and mashed eggplants cooked with ginger-garlic, green chillies and fresh green coriander in clarified butter.
Amritsari Chole
16.45£
A spicy and tangy preparation of chickpeas and baby potatoes topped with onions & chutney.
Methi Mushroom
16.95£
Button mushrooms and fenugreek leaves with Tawa masala.
Dal Makhni
15.95£
Classic black lentils and kidney beans slow cooked overnight with tomatoes, cream and butter.
Dal Tadka
14.95£
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and green chillies.

Biryani and Rice

Chicken Biryani Awadh
21.95£
Boneless chicken breast cooked in true 'Awadhi style' with biryani rice and a touch of saffron.
Lamb Saffron Biryani
22.95£
Boneless lamb biryani with a rich saffron flavour.
Prawn Biryani
25.95£
Prawns cooked with biryani rice. Flavoured with cardamom, saffron and mace.
Malabar Fish Biryani
23.95£
Tender Bass cooked to perfection in fragrant Basmati rice and flavoured with coriander, mint and whole spices.
Vegetable Biryani
18.95£
Fresh vegetables cooked in biryani rice seasoned with cardamom, mace and saffron.
Choice of Palao Rice
6.45£
Vegetable / biryani / peas / jeera / mushroom.
Garlic Rice
6.45£
Garlic tempered basmati rice.
Saffron Rice
7.95£
Steamed 'dum' saffron rice with hint of green cardamon and bay leaf.
Steamed Rice
4.75£
Chicken Biryani Awadh
22.95£
Boneless chicken breast cooked in true 'Awadhi style' with biryani rice and a touch of saffron.
Lamb Saffron Biryani
24.95£
Boneless lamb biryani with a rich saffron flavour.
Prawn Biryani
27.95£
Prawns cooked with biryani rice. Flavoured with cardamom, saffron and mace.
Malabar Fish Biryani
27.95£
Tender Bass cooked to perfection in fragrant Basmati rice and flavoured with coriander, mint and whole spices.
Vegetable Biryani
19.95£
Fresh vegetables cooked in biryani rice seasoned with cardamom, mace and saffron.
Choice of Palao Rice
7.45£
Vegetable / biryani / peas / jeera / mushroom.
Garlic Rice
7.45£
Garlic tempered basmati rice.
Saffron Rice
8.95£
Steamed 'dum' saffron rice with hint of green cardamon and bay leaf.
Steamed Rice
5.75£

Breads and Accompaniments

Naan
3.95£
Tandoori Roti
3.95£
Garlic Naan
4.75£
Cheese Naan
5.45£
Chilly and Coriander Naan
5.45£
Butter Naan
4.95£
Layered bread from refined flour.
Lacha Parantha
4.95£
Layered bread made from whole wheat flour.
Roomali Roti
4.95£
A speciality handkerchief thin bread made on inverted wok.
Stuffed Kulcha
5.75£
Indian bread made from refined flour, stuffed with a choice of minced lamb or onions.
Peshwari Naan
5.95£
Fine wheat flour bread stuffed with almonds, raisins, coconut powder, cherries and pistachios.
Punjabi Kulcha
5.95£
Fine wheat flour bread stuffed with potatoes, red onions, green chillies and dry pomegranate powder.
Boondi Raita
5.45£
Plain yoghurt topped with chopped cucumber, tomato and onion or gram flour pearls.
Vegetable Raita
5.45£
Plain yoghurt topped with chopped cucumber, tomato and onion or gram flour pearls.
Masala Raita
4.95£
Tangy yoghurt with cumin.
Plain Yoghurt
3.95£
Onion Laccha Salad
4.75£
Fresh onion rings tossed with lemon juice, chaat masala, green coriander and red chilli powder.
Fresh Green Salad
4.95£
Fresh tomato, onion and cucumber tossed in lemon-vinegar dressing.
Garlic Naan
4.95£
Cheese Naan
5.75£
Chilly and Coriander Naan
5.95£
Stuffed Kulcha
6.45£
Indian bread made from refined flour, stuffed with a choice of minced lamb or onions.
Boondi Raita
5.75£
Plain yoghurt topped with chopped cucumber, tomato and onion or gram flour pearls.
Vegetable Raita
5.75£
Plain yoghurt topped with chopped cucumber, tomato and onion or gram flour pearls.
Onion Laccha Salad
4.95£
Fresh onion rings tossed with lemon juice, chaat masala, green coriander and red chilli powder.

Desserts

Asha’s Dessert Platter
11.95£
A selection of four of our favourite Indian desserts. Great for sharing.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
7.45£
Double Chocolate layered cake on a bed of chocolate sauce.
Rasmalai
7.95£
A milk-based sweet dessert served cold with sweetened milk.
Gajar Ka Halwa
8.45£
Grated carrots cooked in milk and sugar.
Gulab Jamun
7.95£
Classic milk reduction and cottage cheese dumplings. Served hot.
Trio of Torte
8.45£
A coffee, lemon & Irish cream flavoured mousse with chocolate shavings
Ascot Brownie Slice
8.45£
Ascot double chocolate warm brownie served with fresh raspberries and white chocolate ganache
Chocolate Cheesecake
8.45£
Rich chocolate cheesecake on a bed of bourbon biscuit base
Asha’s Dessert Platter
13.95£
A selection of four of our favourite Indian desserts. Great for sharing.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
8.45£
Double Chocolate layered cake on a bed of chocolate sauce.
Rasmalai
8.95£
A milk-based sweet dessert served cold with sweetened milk.
Gajar Ka Halwa
9.45£
Grated carrots cooked in milk and sugar.
Gulab Jamun
8.95£
Classic milk reduction and cottage cheese dumplings. Served hot.
Trio of Torte
9.45£
A coffee, lemon & Irish cream flavoured mousse with chocolate shavings
Ascot Brownie Slice
9.45£
Ascot double chocolate warm brownie served with fresh raspberries and white chocolate ganache
Chocolate Cheesecake
9.45£
Rich chocolate cheesecake on a bed of bourbon biscuit base

Champagne & Sparkling

Bottega Gold Prosecco
36.95£
Bottega Prosecco Rose
40.95£
Louis Dornier Champagne
41.95£
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
61.95£
Laurent-Perrier Rose
81.95£
Dom Perignon Brut
185.00£

White Wines

Belvino Pinot Grigio
22.95£
Dashwood Pinot Gris
29.95£
New Zealand
Don Jacobo Rioja Blanco
24.95£
Chablis, Paul Deloux
38.95£
Cullinan View, Sauvignon Blanc
22.95£
Sancerre La Fuzelle Adrien Marechal
37.95£
Riesling Alsace Tradition Organic
34.00£
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc
30.95£
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
51.95£
Tierra Unoaked Chardonnay
22.95£
Villa Maria Gewurztraminer
28.95£
Bourgogne Chardonnay
31.95£
Chenin Blanc
30.95£
Stonier Chardonnay
43.95£
Puligny Montrachet Louis Jadot
66.95£

Rose Wines

Belvino Pinot Grigio Rose
22.95£
Vendange White Zinfandel
24.95£

Red Wines

Eleve Pinot Noir
22.95£
Valpolicella Classico Bolla
27.95£
Tierra Merlot
22.95£
Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza
29.95£
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz-Malbec
24.95£
Meimo Pinot Noir
34.95£
Berri Estates Shiraz
22.95£
Portillo Malbec
24.95£
Mendoza Organic Malbec
32.95£
Shingleback Haycutters Shiraz
34.95£
Chateaneuf-Du-Pape Les Bartavelles
38.95£
Vina Pomal Rioja
37.95£
Le Origini Amarone
71.95£

Soft Drinks

Still Water 750ML
3.85£
Sparkling Water
3.85£
Diet Coke Bottle
2.65£
Coke Bottle
2.65£

Beers

Peroni Bottle
4.25£
Corona Bottle
3.95£
Cobra Large Bottle
6.95£
Cobra 0% Alcohol
3.45£
Magners (Cider)
5.75£
Stella
3.95£
Budweiser Bottle
3.95£