Indian Room Balham

Sharing Starters

• Vegetarian Platter**12,95 £GB

  Combination of starters including: samosa, aloo chop and onion bhaji. Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy

• Non-Vegetarian Platter**13,95 £GB

  Combination of starters including Sheek kebab, Zinga 65, Banjara Chicken Tikka. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard, Crustaceans

• Kashmiri Lamb Chops**19,95 £GB

  Lamb chops marinated with saffron and spices, grilled in tandoor and served with chutney. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard

Starter Plates

• Seekh Kebab Kabuli**8,95 £GB

  Mildly spiced minced lamb fiavoured with ginger, garlic, coriander and ground spice. Allergen: Mustard

• Hara Kebab*7,50 £GB

  Spinach and fenugreek patties filled with Cheddar, onion and coriander. Allergens: Sesame, Dairy

• Banjara Chicken Tikka*8,25 £GB

  Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a mixture of curd and green herbs, grilled in the tandoor. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard

• Honey Chilli Squid**8,95 £GB

  Fresh squid marinated in herbs and spices, stir fried with honey chilli sauce, onions and curry leaves. Allergen: Crustaceans

• Zinga 65**9,95 £GB

  Spicy butter fried jumbo prawn topped with onions, peppers and curry leaves. Allergens: Crustaceans, Dairy

• Prawn Puri**8,95 £GB

  King prawns cooked with onions, peppers, fenugreek and other herbs, served on deep fried puri bread. Allergens: Crustaceans, Gluten

• Lamb Samosa**6,95 £GB

  Folded parcels freshly made and filled with minced lamb and spices. Allergens: Egg, Gluten, Dairy

• Vegetable Samosa**6,50 £GB

  Filo pastry filled with seasonal vegetables. Allergens: Gluten, Dairy

• Onion Bhaji*6,95 £GB

  Sliced onion ball mixed with Bengal gram flours, spices and deep fried. Allergen: Gluten

• Achari Paneer Tikka**8,25 £GB

  Indian home-made cheese marinated in tamarind and exotic spices and herbs then grilled in the tandoor. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard

• Samosa Chaat7,50 £GB

  Samosa Mixed with chana masala chutney & spices. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten

Adventurous Show Bites

• Spring Chicken Lavabdar*16,95 £GB

  Breast of chicken on the bone marinated and left overnight to absorb the flavours, then gently simmered in tomatoes, cheese, fenugreek and a creamy sauce (served with rice). Allergens: Nuts, Dairy, Mustard

• Lucknow Lamb Shank**18,95 £GB

  Lamb on the bone cooked with a hint of mint and aromatic spice (subject to availability). Allergens: Gluten, Dairy

• Jumbo King Prawn Chot Pota****17,95 £GB

  Pan fried king prawns marinated with very spicy piri-piri masala, topped with fiamed onions, chillies and curry leaves (served with rice). Allergen: Crustaceans

Simply Indian

• Chicken Tikka Masala*14,95 £GB

  (Britain's favourite dish) Marinated chicken cooked in almonds, cream and masala sauce. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy, Mustard

• Chicken Jalfrezi***14,50 £GB

  Chicken marinated with fenugreek, garlic and ginger, cooked in a fairly hot sauce with onions, green chillies and peppers. Allergen: Mustard

• Chicken Tikka Makhani*14,50 £GB

  Chicken tikka simmered in tomato, butter, almond and a slightly sweet creamy sauce. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy, Mustard

• Chicken Korma*14,95 £GB

  A famous Mughal emperor dish cooked with roasted cashew nuts, cardamom, cinnamon and a touch of rose water, garnished with fresh cream. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy

• Chicken Chettinad**14,50 £GB

  A South Indian dish cooked with coconut milk, curry leaves, onions, tomatoes and home made roasted spices. Allergen: Mustard

• Karahi**

  A northwest frontier style of cooking using sliced peppers, tomatoes, ginger, chilli and coarsely crushed spices

  • Chicken14,50 £GB
  • Lamb15,95 £GB

• Rogan Josh**

  Our most popular dish: tender chicken or lamb cooked in Kashmiri style in a rich onion and tomato based sauce

  • Chicken14,50 £GB
  • Lamb15,95 £GB

• Dhansak***

  A Parsi dish from Western India cooked with coarsely crushed spices and lentils in a sweet and sour sauce

  • Chicken14,50 £GB
  • Lamb15,95 £GB

• Adraki Lamb Bhuna**15,95 £GB

  Tender lamb braised with brown onion, mint, ginger and fresh corriander

• Palak Gosht**15,95 £GB

  Tender lamb cooked with spinach, herbs and spices

• Coconut Lamb***15,95 £GB

  Tender lamb cooked with home made spices, chopped onions curry leaves and hint of coconut. Allergen: Mustard

Biryani

• Biryani**

  Prepared with rice and served with a separate sauce

  • Chicken15,50 £GB
  • Lamb15,95 £GB

All Time Favourites

• Vindaloo****

  Cooked with potato, red chilli, ginger, black pepper and other ingredients that make this dish very hot

  • Chicken14,25 £GB
  • Lamb15,50 £GB

• Madras***

  South Indian origin, a hot traditional dish cooked in gravy and a squeeze of lemon juice

  • Chicken14,25 £GB
  • Lamb15,50 £GB

• Patia***

  A fairly spicy, sweet and sour Parsi dish

  • Chicken14,25 £GB
  • Lamb15,50 £GB

Sea Food

• Goan Seafood Curry**15,95 £GB

  Skinless salmon and prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Allergens: Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Dairy

• Mumbai Fish Curry**13,95 £GB

  Tilapia marinated in spices and gently cooked with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allergens: Fish, Mustard

• Bengal Jumbo Prawn Bhuna***15,25 £GB

  King prawns cooked in Bengal style, with peppers, tomato, onions and coarsely crushed spices. Allergen: Crustaceans

• Zinga Methi**16,25 £GB

  Hyderabadi style king prawns with spring onion and fresh fenugreek leaves. Allergens: Crustaceans, Dairy, Mustard

Thali

• Vegetarian Thali20,00 £GB

  Dal makhani, paneer makhani, aloo gobi, plain rice, naan, raita. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy

• Non-Vegetarian Thali21,00 £GB

  Chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, chicken tikka, pilau rice, naan, raita. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy, Mustard

• Fish Thali22,00 £GB

  Mumbai fish curry, Bengal jumbo prawn bhuna, prawn curry, plain rice, chapati, raita. Allergens: Crustaceans, Fish, Dairy, Mustard

Tandoori

• Chicken Shashlik**15,25 £GB

  Marinated chicken cooked in our clay tandoor oven with grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard

• Salmon Shashlik**18,95 £GB

  Spiced salmon cooked in our clay tandoor oven with onions and bell peppers. Allergens: Fish, Dairy, Mustard

• Tandoori Chicken**15,95 £GB

  Chicken marinated in a spiced yoghurt, cooked in our clay tandoor oven and served on the bone. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard

• Tandoori King Prawns**17,95 £GB

  Mildly spiced, succulent king prawns cooked in our clay tandoor oven and served on a sizzler. Allergens: Crustaceans, Dairy, Mustard

• Kashmiri Lamb Chops**19,95 £GB

  Lamb chops marinated with saffron and aromatic spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven and served with chutney. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard

• Nawabi Mixed Platter**21,50 £GB

  Selection of our chef's special tandoori dishes served together. Allergens: Dairy, Crustaceans, Mustard

Rice and Bread

• Plain Rice3,75 £GB

• Saffron Pilau Rice3,95 £GB

• Mushroom Rice4,50 £GB

• Lemon Rice with Cashew Nuts4,50 £GB

  Allergens: Nuts, Mustard

• Plain Naan3,50 £GB

  Allergens: Egg, Gluten, Dairy

• Keema Naan4,50 £GB

  Allergens: Egg, Gluten, Dairy

• Garlic and Coriander Naan3,95 £GB

  Allergens: Egg, Gluten, Dairy

• Cheese Naan4,25 £GB

  Allergens: Egg, Gluten, Dairy

• Peshwari Naan3,95 £GB

  Allergens: Egg, Gluten, Dairy, Sesame

• Lachha Paratha3,75 £GB

  Allergen: Gluten

Vegetarian Mains

• Ginger, Cauliflower and Broccoli*10,95 £GB

  Florets of cauliflower and broccoli with onion, tomatoes and ginger crowned with yoghurt and honey. Allergen: Dairy

• Paneer Makhani*12,95 £GB

  Indian home-made cheese cooked in special tomato based sauce with roasted spices, butter and fenugreek. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy

• Paneer Chana Sag*11,25 £GB

  Indian home-made cheese cooked with roasted spices and spinach. Allergen: Dairy

• Kali Dal Makhani**10,95 £GB

  Black lentils simmered in tomato sauce and butter with a kiss of spices. Allergen: Dairy

• Bengal Pumpkin**10,95 £GB

  Fresh pumpkin with tomatoes, chopped onions, peppers and fenugreek

Vegetarian Sides

Vegetarian options are available on most dishes. If you don't see a dish you require please ask a member of staff for assistance

• Palak Aloo*6,25 £GB

  Fresh potato and spinach cooked in exotic spice

• Achari Masala Baigan**6,25 £GB

  Aubergine freshly cooked with onion and herbs. Allergen: Mustard

• Chana Kabuli*6,25 £GB

  Chickpeas cooked in butter with a kiss of spices

• Bindi Bhaji*7,50 £GB

  Fresh okra cooked to our own spices

• Mattar Paneer*6,95 £GB

  Cheese and peas cooked in a creamy sauce. Allergen: Dairy

• Palak Paneer*6,95 £GB

  Spinach and Indian home-made cheese. Allergen: Dairy

• Dal Saag*6,25 £GB

  Spinach and lentils cooked with a kiss of spices

• Dal Tarka*6,25 £GB

  Lentils cooked with roasted garlic

• Aloo Gobi*6,25 £GB

  Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in exotic spices

• Mushroom Bhaji*6,25 £GB

  Fresh mushrooms cooked with onions and spices

Accompaniments

• Poppadom Basket with Chutneys

  Plain or spicy

  • pp1,75 £GB

• Zeera Raita2,75 £GB

  Allergen: Dairy

• Pomegranate and Cucumber Raita2,75 £GB

  Allergen: Dairy

• Hara Bara Salad2,50 £GB

• Kachumber Onion Salad1,75 £GB

Soft Drinks

• Coke / Diet Coke2,95 £GB

• Sprite2,95 £GB

• Tonic Water1,95 £GB

• Soda Water1,95 £GB

• Mango Juice2,50 £GB

• Orange Juice2,50 £GB

• Apple Juice2,50 £GB

• Cranberry Juice2,50 £GB

• Mango Lassi6,00 £GB

• Salty Lassi5,95 £GB

Red Wine

• Marqués del Puente Nuevo Tempranillo, Garnacha | Spain

  • 175ml5,25 £GB
  • Bottle19,00 £GB

• Riscos Malbec | Chile

  • 175ml6,75 £GB
  • Bottle25,00 £GB

• Viña Carrasco Merlot | Chile

  • 175ml6,20 £GB
  • Bottle23,00 £GB

• Hillville Road Shiraz | Australia

  • Bottle24,00 £GB

• Oliver Maurice Côtes-du-Rhône | Rhone

  • Bottle26,00 £GB

• St Desir Pinot Noir | South of France

  • Bottle27,00 £GB

• Tierra Plata Malbec | Argentina

  • Bottle27,00 £GB

White Wine

• Marqués del Puente Nuevo Sauvignon Blanc, Airen | Spain

  • 175ml5,25 £GB
  • Bottle19,00 £GB

• Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand

  • 175ml8,50 £GB
  • Bottle32,00 £GB

• Ombrellino Pinot Grigio Catarratto | Italy

  • 175ml6,25 £GB
  • Bottle23,00 £GB

• Hillville Road Chardonnay | Australia

  • Bottle22,00 £GB

• Baron de Baussac Viognier | South of France

  • Bottle26,00 £GB

• Picpoul Plo d'Isabelle, Picpoul de Pinet | South of France

  • Bottle27,00 £GB

• Macon-Villages la Cave d'Azé | Burgundy

  • Bottle30,00 £GB

Rose Wine

• Bardolino Chiaretto | Italy

  • 175ml6,25 £GB
  • Bottle23,00 £GB

• Le Bois des Violettes Rosé | France

  • Bottle27,00 £GB

Sparkling Wine

• Prosecco Bel Canto | Italy

  • 20cl9,50 £GB
  • Bottle28,00 £GB

• Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial | Champagne

  • Bottle66,00 £GB

Beer & Cider

• Kingfisher

  • 330ml5,95 £GB
  • 660ml7,25 £GB

• Cobra5,50 £GB

• Bombay Bicycle

  • 330ml6,00 £GB

• Peacock Apple Cider6,00 £GB

• Cobra 0.0%5,95 £GB

Spirits & Liquors

• Gin3,95 £GB

• Vodka3,95 £GB

• Bacardi Rum3,95 £GB

• Malibu3,95 £GB

• Captain Morgan3,95 £GB

• Martini Bianco / Rosso3,95 £GB

• Johnie Walker Black Label4,25 £GB

• Bristol Cream3,50 £GB

• Campari3,50 £GB

• Pernod3,50 £GB

• Pimm's No.13,50 £GB

• Southern Comfort3,95 £GB

• Jack Daniels4,25 £GB