Jilabi Casual Dining and Takeaway

Appetisers for Two People

A selection of our finest starters recommended by our chef

• Shahi PlatterGBP 7.95

  An appetising range of full-flavoured kebabs, including fish, chicken and lamb. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Toofan PlatterGBP 7.95

  A selection of our best chicken, meat and vegetable starters. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Vegetarian PlatterGBP 7.95

  Samosa, onion bhajee, dhokla and Bombay chaat (with vegetables). Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Pan-Fried Sea BassGBP 4.45

  Fillet of sea bass coated in mustard seeds and fresh herbs

• Red Mullet in Goan SpicesGBP 3.95

  Marinated in pickled spices and grilled in the tandoor

• Salmon TikkaGBP 4.45

  Pan-fried salmon steak coated in sprinkled turmeric and rock salt

• Avocado with PrawnsGBP 3.45

• Prawn or Melon CocktailGBP 3.25

• Prawn Bhuna PureeGBP 3.75

  Prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Pathia PureeGBP 4.95

  King-sized prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn BhelpuriGBP 4.95

  Cooked in light spices with tamarind. Served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Masala Fish BitesGBP 3.50

• Masala FishGBP 3.95

Vegetarian Choices

• Spiced Potatoes and Garlic MushroomsGBP 3.25

  Lightly tossed with chef's five favourite spices

• Onion PakoraGBP 3.25

  Diced onions and vegetables seasoned with green herbs, fried crisp

• Samosa ChaatGBP 3.75

  Vegetable samosas served with chick peas, chutneys and yoghurt dip

• Stuffed PeppersGBP 3.75

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with vegetables

• DhoklaGBP 3.75

• Chilli PaneerGBP 3.75

• Lentil PattiGBP 3.45

• Chicken Desi Dahl BoraGBP 3.75

• Plain or Spicy PoppadomsGBP 0.50

• Chutneys and PicklesGBP 0.50

Chicken and Meat Appetisers

A choice of our favourite and classic starters

• Chicken Tikka and Garlic Mushroom Stir FryGBP 3.45

  A truly tantalising starter with a hint of chilli and tamarind

• Chicken SikriGBP 3.25

  Chunks of chicken pieces marinated in light masala, skewered over charcoal. A truly mellow starter

• Chicken ShashlikGBP 3.25

  Cooked on charcoal with tomatoes and green pepper

• Chicken TikkaGBP 3.25

  Succulent bite-size pieces of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection

• Chicken PakoraGBP 3.55

  Diced pieces of chicken breast marinated in spicy batter, and fried until crispy

• Chicken Tikka PureeGBP 3.55

  Diced pieces of chicken breast, with a sweet and sour taste, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Seekh KebabGBP 3.55

  Minced lamb seasoned and spiced with coriander and cumin

• Punjabi Lamb ChopsGBP 3.75

  Pieces of lamb (on the bone) marinated in spices

• Stuffed Peppers (Chicken or Lamb)GBP 3.75

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with spicy minced lamb or chicken

Tik-A-Tac Selection

• Keema WrapGBP 4.45

  Slightly spiced mince meat rolled in thin bread made with wholemeal flour. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Spicy Chicken Tikka WrapGBP 4.65

  served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

Main Course (Pic Needed)

House Specialities

Regional dishes from red hot Goa to cool Kashmir via the flavours of North Bengal

• Chicken Tikka MasalaGBP 6.75

  We present our own exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka in smooth masala sauce

• Chicken Tikka BhunaGBP 6.25

• Achari LambGBP 6.75

  Fillet of lamb marinated in pickled spices, simmered in slightly hot tangy sauce with balsamic vinegar

• Lamb PassandaGBP 6.75

  Tender fillet of lamb mildly spiced with cream and garnished with pistachio, a characteristically rich and creamy dish

• Lamb Jalfrezi (Hot)GBP 6.75

  Cooked with onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices and green herbs (medium or hot please ask)

• Morchi

  A carefully thought-out dish for the discerning palate. Hot enough to convince anyone that 'upmarket' does not mean bland, slightly hot taste

  • LambGBP 6.75
  • ChickenGBP 6.75

• Tawa - Hot or Mild

  Slightly hot and spicy with sweet chilli flavours. Served on a griddle. A dry dish served with very little gravy

  • LambGBP 6.75
  • ChickenGBP 6.75

• Jhal Chicken

  A Bangla version of chicken jalfrezi, prepared in a slightly hot red pepper sauce

  • ChickenGBP 6.75
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95

• Jaipuri

  Contents cooked in a slightly spicy sweet and sour tamarind sauce

  • LambGBP 6.75
  • ChickenGBP 6.75
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95

• Peri Peri

  Cooked with slices of onion, capsicum and tomato. Spiced with garlic and fenugreek seeds with a touch of peri peri sauce

  • LambGBP 6.75
  • ChickenGBP 6.75
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95

• Rezala

  A classic dish from the north of Bengal, tastefully spiced with a variety of herbs and spices, garnished with sautéed tomatoes, green pepper and coriander

  • LambGBP 6.75
  • ChickenGBP 6.75
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95

• Makhani

  Tandoor-baked, prepared in a sweet and sour butter sauce, flavoured with fenugreek and fresh coriander. A tastefully spiced and deliciously mild dish

  • SalmonGBP 8.95
  • ChickenGBP 6.75
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95

• Vegetable Morchi Balti (Slightly Spicy)GBP 5.95

  Mixed vegetables cooked with fresh chillies, mixed spices and fresh herbs

• Mr Hackett's Screaming Chicken Chilli CurryGBP 6.75

  Definitely hot and spicy but very tasty too

• Kulchan ChickenGBP 6.75

  A north Indian version of the ever-popular chicken tikka masala

• Chicken Chilli GarlicGBP 6.75

  Tandoor-baked chicken pieces in garlic and chilli sauce. A slightly hot and spicy dish

• Coriander ChickenGBP 6.75

  An exceptional chicken curry in a smooth gravy - well flavoured, a firm favourite

• Chicken RasamGBP 6.75

  Supreme pieces of chicken breast sautéed in garlic and ginger paste, spiced with freshly ground coriander seeds, turmeric and a hint of red chilli. A very homestyle dish, medium strength, chef's recommendation

• Slow Cooked Lamb Chops in Spicy GravyGBP 6.75

  Tender lamb chops in red pepper sauce, stewed in fresh ginger and black pepper together with fresh herbs. An absolute change from the old favourites

• Hot and Spicy Lamb with Potato StrawsGBP 6.75

  Lamb prepared in a tangy hot and spicy sauce garnished with potato straws

• Lamb Chilli GarlicGBP 6.75

  Lamb pieces in garlic and chilli sauce - a slightly hot and spicy dish. Prepared in a delicious balti sauce

• Lamb Sookha BhunaGBP 7.95

  A tasty lamb dish, perfectly spiced and well balanced, cooked with cardamom and fresh coriander (Pav's favourite)

• Mixed JalfreziGBP 7.95

  (Chicken, lamb, mushroom and prawn jalfrezi) cooked with crispy onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices, fried onions and green herbs. A tastefully spiced dish

• Mixed JaipuriGBP 7.95

  Chicken, lamb and mushroom cooked in a slightly hot tangy sweet and sour sauce

• Mixed Chilli Garlic BaltiGBP 7.95

  Combination of chicken, lamb, prawn and mushrooms, deliciously spiced with garlic chunks and fresh coriander. Definitely makes a change from your traditional madras (Calum's favourite)

• Salmon Ka JhoolGBP 9.95

  A famous Bengali speciality. Pan-fried salmon steaks simmered in freshly ground spices, dill and a caramelised garlic sauce

• Goan Fish CurryGBP 9.95

  The famous Goan speciality. Fish of the day, cooked with panchpuran (five spices), eggplant and potatoes in medium strength sauce, garnished with tempered mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves

• Jilabi King Prawn BhunaGBP 11.95

  Our own exclusive recipe of succulent King prawns with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices. and fresh curry leaves

Our Selection of 'Old Time' Favourites

These dishes are recognised by everyone and have been enjoyed by generations of indian food lovers

• Bhuna

  A dish with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Pathia

  A popular dish cooked in a slightly hot sauce producing a hot and sour taste

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Dopiaza

  Prepared with chopped green pepper and a mix of fresh and braised onions - slightly hot taste

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Sagwala

  Cooked with fresh spinach, a touch of garlic and spices, a medium strength dish

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Rogan Josh

  Robustly spiced dish with herbs, spices, cashew nuts and tomatoes. A classic dish

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Dhansak

  Cooked with lentils, spices, green herbs and red pepper, for a hot and sour taste

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Madras

  We are convinced this dish needs no introduction!

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

• Korma

  Mildly spiced with ground almonds and cream

  • LambGBP 6.25
  • ChickenGBP 5.75
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 6.25
  • King PrawnGBP 9.95
  • PrawnsGBP 6.25
  • VegetableGBP 5.75

Biryani

• Biryani

  Basmati rice treated with lamb, chicken or vegetables with delicate spices and herbs. A risotto-like dish served with fresh vegetable curry or tarka dhall, please ask

  • LambGBP 8.50
  • ChickenGBP 8.50
  • Chicken TikkaGBP 8.95
  • King PrawnGBP 10.95
  • PrawnsGBP 8.50
  • VegetableGBP 7.50

Balti Dishes

A very popular dish in the Midlands. The combination of herbs and spices makes this dish tastefully spicy, garnished with onions, tomatoes and a generous touch of fresh coriander

• Chicken BaltiGBP 5.95

• Chicken Tikka BaltiGBP 5.95

• Chicken Saag Aloo MushroomGBP 6.65

• Lamb BaltiGBP 6.95

• Mixed Jalfrezi Balti (Siraj Special)GBP 7.50

• Mixed BaltiGBP 7.25

• Meat Saag Aloo MushroomGBP 6.95

• Spicy Tikka Masala BaltiGBP 6.95

• Vegetable BaltiGBP 6.45

• Prawn BaltiGBP 5.95

• King Prawn BaltiGBP 8.95

• ExtraGBP 1.00

  Extra mushroom or any other assortment of vegetables extra can be prepared with the above dishes. Recommended with naan bread

• Chicken TikkaGBP 8.95

  Succulent bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken - grilled to perfection

• Pan Fried Sea BassGBP 10.95

  Served with stir-fried vegetables

• Red Mullet Marinated in Goan SpicesGBP 10.95

  Served with stir-fried vegetables

Breads and Rice

• ChapattiGBP 1.30

  Wholemeal bread baked on tawa

• Egg Fried RiceGBP 2.85

• NaanGBP 1.95

  Freshly baked leavened bread

• Garlic Chilli RiceGBP 2.85

• Garlic NaanGBP 2.25

• Lemon Coriander RiceGBP 2.85

• Keema NaanGBP 2.45

  Minced lamb

• Plain Rice (Steamed)GBP 2.30

• Keema Naan with Cheese and GarlicGBP 2.95

  Minced lamb

• Keema Pilau RiceGBP 2.85

• Peshwari NaanGBP 2.75

  Honey and almond

• Chicken Tikka RiceGBP 2.95

• Cheese, Garlic and Coriander NaanGBP 2.75

• Special NaanGBP 2.50

  Leavened bread baked with onions, garlic and green pepper, with a touch of coriander

• ParathaGBP 2.25

  Wholemeal bread rolled and fried in butter - chef's favourite

• BaturaGBP 1.45

  Delicate puffy yoghurt bread - recommended

• Kashmiri Special RiceGBP 2.85

  Pilau rice fried with mixed fruit

• Bengal Style Fried RiceGBP 2.95

  Chicken, meat or prawn, stir fried with rice and fresh coriander - a delicious speciality

• Pilau RiceGBP 2.45

• Mushroom Pilau RiceGBP 2.85

• Vegetable Pilau RiceGBP 2.85

• Fried RiceGBP 2.60

• Mixed Vegetable Bhajee

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Mushroom Bhajee

  Cooked in light spices

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Bhindi Dopiaza

  Crispy fried okra and caramelised onions with tempered cumin seeds and lightly spiced

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Bombay Aloo

  Lightly sautéed with cumin, red chilli, fresh herbs and spices

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Tarka Dhall

  • SmallGBP 3.10
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Saag Paneer

  Stir-fried spinach with tempered spices cooked with cottage cheese

  • SmallGBP 3.10
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Paneer Makhani (Hot or Mild)

  Home-made cottage cheese simmered in sweet and sour butter sauce with ginger juliennes

  • SmallGBP 3.75
  • LargeGBP 5.75

• Cauliflower Bhajee

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.95

• Aloo Palak

  Potatoes and spinach

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.95

• Aloo Gobi

  Potatoes and cauliflower

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.95

• Aubergine Bhajee

  Aubergines, stir fried in cumin and garam masala

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.95

• Chana Masala

  Chick peas cooked in a piquant gravy sauce with fresh ginger

  • SmallGBP 2.85
  • LargeGBP 5.95

• Fresh SaladGBP 2.95

  A rainbow salad of crunchy garden vegetables

Tandoori Dishes

• Tandoori ChickenGBP 9.50

  Half chicken marinated with cardamom and paprika spices - tender and full of flavour

• Tandoori MixGBP 9.50

  A selection of tikka, tandoori king prawn, salmon tikka, and tandoori chicken, served with fresh salad and naan bread

• Tandoori Fish TikkaGBP 10.95

  Pan-fried salmon steak marinated in turmeric and lemon juice. Served with curried saffron sauce and plain rice complemented with fresh salad

• Tandoori RotiGBP 1.95

• #1 Tandoori King PrawnsGBP 5.25

  Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and fresh herbs, smoked over charcoal

• #2 Tandoori King PrawnGBP 10.95

  Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and a dozen herbs, skewered over charcoal and served with plain rice and medley of sauce