Zari Restaurant & Lounge

To Start

• Malai TikkaGBP 5.95

  Cheese marinated chicken breast in balsamic drizzle

• Hariali TikkaGBP 5.95

  Fresh mint and coriander basted tandoori chicken morsels, apple and orange salad

• GalautiGBP 6.50

  Lamb kebab marinated overnight to melt in the mouth

• Chicken 65^GBP 5.95

  Crispy brochette of chicken in corn flour, ginger and ground spices. A famous restaurateur called A.M Buhari introduced this dish in 1965 in Madras as a starter

• Lamb SulaGBP 6.50

  Pan-griddled lamb marinated in garlic and red chilli, with pomegranate raita

• Spiced Crab**GBP 6.95

  Stir-fried with coconut, avocado salsa and curry leaf oil

• Pan Seared Sea BassGBP 6.95

  Pan seared sea bass in lightly coated spices

• King Prawn KasundiGBP 7.95

  Marinated in Bengali style mustard sauce served with avocado salad

• Vegetable Pakora^GBP 5.50

  Covered in batter and deep fried

• Vegetarian Dosa Paper Thin Pancake**GBP 6.95

  Made with rice and urad dal, with spicy potatoes, coconut, chutney and Sambar. Sambar – Traditional South Indian lentil and vegetable curry, tempered with mustard and curry leaves

• Non-Vegetarian Dosa**GBP 7.50

  With spicy chicken and coconut, chutney and Sambar

• Kebab Tasting SamplerGBP 8.50

  Trio of king prawn, meat and chicken kebab grill

Zari Classic Starters

All the 'classics' served with fresh greens, mint and Tamarind Chutney

• Onion BhajeeGBP 3.95

• Vegetable / Meat Samosa^GBP 3.95

• Chicken or Lamb Tikka*GBP 4.95

• Sheek KebabGBP 4.95

• Tandoori Chicken on the Bone (Quarter)*GBP 4.95

• Crispy King Prawn^GBP 5.95

Featured Item

• Tikka Masala**

  Medium spiced silky smooth masala sauce with coconut, almond, raisins and cashew nuts

  • Chicken Tikka or Lamb TikkaGBP 10.50
  • Spicy Green Chicken Tikka Masala*GBP 10.50
  • Tandoori King PrawnGBP 14.95
  • Crab Malabari MasalaGBP 11.95

• Jalfrezi

  A semi dry dish with additional heat from being cooked with fresh green chillis. Contains chunky onions, tomato and peppers. All of cooked in medium spices

  • Chicken / LambGBP 10.50
  • King PrawnGBP 14.95
  • Tiger PrawnGBP 13.95

Other

All of cooked in medium spices

• Saag Chicken or Saag LambGBP 10.50

  Cooked in spinach medium hot

• Karahi Chicken or LambGBP 10.50

  Semi dry in onion, green pepper, ginger and garlic sauce cooked in an Indian wok

• Garlic Chilli Chicken MasalaGBP 10.50

  Cooked with fresh green chillies and garlic

• Chicken Curry / Lamb CurryGBP 8.30

• Prawn CurryGBP 9.30

• King Prawn CurryGBP 11.30

• Saag PrawnGBP 9.95

  Prawns cooked with spinach

Tandoori Specialities

• Spicy Green Chicken Tikka Main*GBP 8.95

• Chicken or Lamb Tikka Main*GBP 8.95

• Sheek Kebab Main*GBP 8.95

• Tandoori Chicken Half*GBP 9.95

• Chicken or Lamb Shashlik*GBP 9.95

• Tandoori King Prawn*GBP 14.95

• Mixed Grill*GBP 16.95

  Naan contains gluten

• Tandoori King Prawn Shashlik*GBP 15.95

Continental / Specials

• Roasted Chicken Breast*GBP 13.95

  In garlic sauce, grilled vegetables/fries and salad

Vegetarian Mains

• Vegetable Curry*GBP 6.95

  Seasonal curried vegetables

• Vegetable Alleppey* **GBP 8.95

  Fresh vegetables in coconut, fresh ginger and curry leaf

• Vegetable Chettinad* **GBP 8.95

  Fresh vegetables braised in roasted spices of the famous Chettinad Community, known for its use of pungent & fresh ground spices and fresh coconut

• Paneer Makhani**GBP 8.95

  Cottage cheese simmered in a fenugreek scented tomato sauce

Main

• Pathia^

  Sweet and sour sauce and fairly hot

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.30
  • PrawnGBP 9.30
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.30

• Dansak^

  Fairly hot sweet and sour curry with a lentil sauce

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.30
  • PrawnGBP 9.30
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.30

• Bhoona

  A fairly dry curry containing onions and spices. Medium hot and palatable to the uninitiated

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.30
  • PrawnGBP 9.30
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.30

• Madras^

  Fairly hot and spicy dish with onion, ginger and garlic sauce

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.30
  • PrawnGBP 9.30
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.30

• Vindaloo^

  A very hot curry in tomatoes, onion, ginger and garlic with diced potatoes in the sauce

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.30
  • PrawnGBP 9.30
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.30

• Dopiaza

  A semi dry curry prepared with extra onions, medium hot

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.50
  • PrawnGBP 9.50
  • King PrawnGBP 11.50
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.50

• Rogan Josh

  Cooked in tomatoes and onion sauce medium hot

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.50
  • PrawnGBP 9.50
  • King PrawnGBP 11.50
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.50

• Balti**

  A style of curry that is cooked in a pan using the stir-fry technique. Originated in the northwest frontier region of Pakistan

  • Chicken or LambGBP 10.50
  • PrawnGBP 12.50
  • King PrawnGBP 14.50

• Thali** ^

  • Non-Vegetarian ThaliGBP 18.95
  • Vegetarian Thali*GBP 17.95

• Korma**

  Very mild creamy sauce with subtle spicing

  • Chicken or LambGBP 8.30
  • PrawnGBP 9.30
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30
  • Chicken or Lamb TikkaGBP 9.30

• Pasanda**

  Mild with groundnuts and yoghurt sauce

  • Chicken or LambGBP 10.50
  • King PrawnGBP 11.30

Highly Recommended - Regional Dishes

Specials

• Chicken Chettinad* **GBP 12.95

  South Indian – Chicken braised in roasted spices of the famous Chettinad community known for its use of a variety of pungent and fresh ground spices in the preparation and fresh coconut

• Chicken Lababdar**GBP 12.95

  Lucknawi – Chicken tikka in a silky smooth white sauce of cashew nuts and peppers

• Murg Joshile**GBP 11.95

  Panjabi - Chicken in fresh mint, coriander, almonds and whole spices

• Jungle Venison Curry*GBP 15.95

  Rajasthani – Locally sourced Venison, slow cooked in red chillies, whole spices and potatoes

• Chargrilled Sussex Hill Lamb ChopsGBP 14.95

  Lucknawi – Chargrilled Sussex Hill Lamb Chops in fresh ginger and garlic, cumin and lime juice, with onion and tomato sauce

• Chicken Makhani**GBP 12.95

  Panjabi – Flash-grilled chicken, simmered in fenugreek-scented tomato sauce

• Cardamon Masala MuttonGBP 13.95

  Hyderabadi – Cooked in a home-made style with earthy spices. A well balanced flavoursome dish

• Famous Red Mutton Curry – Laal MaasGBP 13.95

  Rajasthani – Lamb slow cooked to perfection in dry red chillies and whole spices

• Fresh Sussex Hill Lamb ShanksGBP 14.95

  Lucknawi – Slow cooked fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks in Lucknawi spices

• Rose Petal Masala Chicken*GBP 11.95

  Panjabi – Chicken in onion, tomatoes, fresh rose-petals and subtle hints of rose water

• Alleppey Fish Curry* **GBP 10.95

  South Indian – Boneless fish in fresh coconut and ginger tempered with curry leaves

• Sea Bass Main*GBP 14.95

  Bengali – Pan-seared sea bass fillet in Bengali style Kasundi (mustard sauce) with roasted onion, baby corn and red peppers

• Malabari Fish Curry* **GBP 10.95

  South Indian – Boneless freshwater fish in spices, fresh coconut and tamarind

• Tiger Prawn Caldine**GBP 11.95

  South Indian – In a light, fragrant coconut, ginger, green chillies with a hint of palm vinegar

Lucknawi Biryani – Highly Recommended

Lucknow is home to the famous Dum Pukht Biryani – rice flavoured with meat and vegetables, slow-cooked in airtight vessels sealed with dough to retain the richest flavours and aromas. Lucknow cuisine is known as the "Foods of Royalty" . Can be done gluten-free without the dough covered lid. All Biryanis are served with curried vegetables

• Chicken / Lamb^GBP 12.95

• Special^GBP 13.95

  Chicken, lamb, prawn and mushroom

• Prawn^GBP 13.95

• Tandoori King Prawn^GBP 15.95

• Vegetable* ^GBP 11.95

Sides

• Masala Mash*GBP 4.50

• Saag Aloo*GBP 4.50

• Bombay Aloo*GBP 4.50

• Pea & Mint Dal*GBP 4.50

• Mushroom Bhajee*GBP 4.50

• Cauliflower Bhajee*GBP 4.50

• Tarka Dal*GBP 4.50

• Brinjal Bhajee*GBP 4.50

• Bhindi Bhajee*GBP 4.50

• Vegetable Bhajee*GBP 4.50

• Muttor Paneer*GBP 4.50

• Saag Bhajee*GBP 4.50

• Chana Masala*GBP 4.50

• Aloo Gobi*GBP 4.50

• Saag Paneer*GBP 4.50

• Sambar*GBP 4.50

  Lentil & Vegetable

Breads^

• Chapati*GBP 1.95

• Plain Naan*GBP 2.50

• Tandoori Roti*GBP 2.50

• Naan*GBP 3.25

  Garlic, Keema, Peshawari, Fig and Coriander, Sesame. Peshwari and Sesame contain Nuts

• Halloumi Naan*GBP 3.25

• Stuffed ParathaGBP 3.25

• Laccha ParathaGBP 3.25

• Cheese and Garlic Naan*GBP 3.25

• Chilli NaanGBP 3.25

• Roomali Roti*GBP 3.25

  Wafer thin bread, baked on an upside down dome griddle

• Bread Basket*GBP 6.95

  Chef's selection of 3 breads

Rice

• Fragrant Steamed Basmati Rice*GBP 2.75

• Pilau RiceGBP 2.95

• Mushroom RiceGBP 3.95

• Special Fried Rice**GBP 3.95

• Fragrant Coconut Rice**GBP 3.95

• Lemon & Mustard Seed Rice*GBP 3.95

• Egg Fried Rice / Garlic Rice*GBP 3.95

• Keema RiceGBP 4.50

Accompaniments

• Assorted Poppadoms and Fresh Homemade Chutneys Selection

  Plain poppadoms contain Gluten

  • per personGBP 1.95

• Cucumber Raita*GBP 1.95

• Green Salad*GBP 1.95

• Onion Salad/Mango Chutney*GBP 0.75

• Mint Sauce / Lime PickleGBP 0.75

• Freshly Made Chilli JamGBP 0.95

Children's Menu

For children up to 8 years old. All children's meals include a free homemade ice cream

• Chicken Satay*GBP 6.95

  Chicken breast marinated in cheese and yoghurt, pan seared and served with fries

• Kids Platter* ^GBP 7.95

  Chicken tikka, malai tikka, sheek kebab and small plain naan

• Fish & ChipsGBP 6.95

Gourmet Tasting Menu

5 Course Tasting Menu £32.95 per head

Course #1

• Poppadoms with Assorted Homemade Chutneys

  Plain poppadoms contain Gluten, Spicy poppadoms do not

Starter

Choice of:

• Vegetable Samosa^

• Chicken Malai Tikka*

• Sheek Kebab

• Assorted Vegetable Pakora

Palate Cleanser

• Sorbet Taster

Main Course

Choice of:

• Sea Bass Main

  Bengali- Pan-seared sea bass fillet in Bengali style Kasundi (mustard sauce) with roasted onion, baby corn and red peppers

• Chicken Chettinad**

  Braised in roasted spices of the famous Chettinad community, known for its use of a variety of pungent and fresh ground spices in the preparation, and fresh coconut

• Fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks*

  Slow cooked fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks in Lucknawi spices

Accompanied with

• Choice of Rice

• Masala Mash*

• Sambar (Lentil & Vegetable)

• Choice of Bread^

Dessert

• Choice of Dessert*