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Experience the mouth-watering food at Tamarind Indian Restaurant. No matter if you are a foodie or not, our exclusive menu will make you crazy about Indian food. Be it entrees, biryani or curries (chicken curries, lamb curries, beef curries, seafood curries or vegetable curries), every food item is made by the award winning chefs to tickle your taste buds.
ENTREES
- Samosa (2 Pcs)
Cumin Seed flavoured home made pastry, stuffed with a mixture of lightly spiced potato and green peas. Served with our renowned Tamarind Chutney
$6.90
- Onion Bhaji
Slices of onions stirred in spiced Channa flour then crisped to a golden brown Chopped vegetables dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried
$6.90
- Mix Pakora
Chopped vegetables dipped in mildly spiced batter & deep fried
$6.90
- Aloo Tikki (4 Pcs)
Spiced patties made from mashed potato, then pan fried, drizzled with yoghurt
$9.90
- Chicken Tikka (4 Pcs)
Boneless Chicken, immersed in our famous tandoori marinate of spices then tandoori smoked
$12.90
- Vegetarian Platter
Onion Bhaji, Samosa & Aloo Tikki
$17.50
- Tamarind Mix Platter
Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Onion Bhaji
$18.90
- Amritsari Fish
Created by our executive chef…something special
$13.90
- Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 Pcs)
Succulent lean minced lamb, spiced with a touch of cream cheese, & smoked in the tandoor oven
$11.90
- Tandoori Chicken
A dish that needs very little introduction. The secret lies in the marinating process. A tender spring chicken marinated in our traditional spices & smoked over charcoal
$20.00
CHICKEN CURRIES
- Butter Chicken
A must for beginner & a continuance for the diner who enjoys the finer balances of Indian cuisine. Tender morsels of boneless chicken cooked in the tandoor then finished in a mild creamy tomato based gravy
$16.90
- Chicken Korma
Also known as a dish prepared in saffron. A mild delicious creamy grounded cashew gravy
$16.90
- Chicken Madras
Tender Chicken cooked in delicious medium curry garnished and prepared in coconut ,South Indian style
$16.90
- Chilli Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken, sauteed together with onions, capsicum and 18 different special spices. Finished with a hint of garlic and sweet chilli
$17.90
- Chicken Tikka Masala
A dish that dates back the times of the Moghal Emperors Tender morsels of boneless chicken, smoked over charcoal, then finished in a classical rich tomato, onion sauce
$16.90
- Chicken Saagwala
Tender chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices and delicately cooked in spinach
$16.90
- Chicken Manali (Himalaya's)
Himalayan dish of boneless chicken cooked in onions and tomatoes and finished with cashew nut and special Himalayan mountain herbs
$16.90
- Chicken Balti
Succulent chicken pieces in a medium spicy sauce with green pepper and tomatoes
$16.90
- Chicken Jalfrezi
An elegant mild dish of boneless chicken cooked with thick gravy, onions. capsicum. A very royal and special treat
$16.90
- Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with rich creamy tomato and korma gravy with mango pulp
$16.90
- Bhuna Chicken
Chicken breast cooked in a special blend of spices and finished in a cashewnut and yoghurt gravy
$16.90
BEEF CURRIES
- Beef Vindaloo
A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of goa.It has Portuguese influence
$16.90
- Beef Korma
Beef cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy, garnished with sliced almonds and coriander
$16.90
- Beef Madras
A medium to hot curry. This delicious tangy dish comes traditionally from South India. Prepared with coconut and a hint of red chilli
$16.90
- Beef Saagwala
Beef marinated in yoghurt and spices and delicately cooked in spinach
$17.90
LAMB CURRIES
- Kashmiri Lamb Roganjosh
Boneless lamb curry marinated in garam masala, then added to curry leaves and tomatoes
$16.90
- Lamb Korma
Also known as a dish prepared in saffron. A mild delicious creamy grounded cashew gravy
$16.90
- Lamb Nawabi
Mild lamb curry, marinated first in natural yogurt then sautéed with sliced onions, tomatoes and fenugreek.Finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce
$16.90
- Lamb Saagwala
A very famous Lamb Curry. Finished in a perfect harmony of pureed spinach lightly spiced with fenugreek
$16.90
- Lamb Madras
Lamb pieces cooked in delicious medium curry garnished and prepared in coconut ,South Indian style
$16.90
- Lamb Saagwala
A very famous Lamb Curry. Finished in a perfect harmony of pureed spinach lightly spiced with fenugreek
$16.90
- Ghosht Do Piazza
Do (two) Piaza (onions) gets its name because onions appear twice in the cooking process. Boneless lamb cooked with roasted cumin, sliced onions & other dry spices such as cloves and brown cardamoms
$16.90
- Lamb Balti
Lamb pieces cooked in a medium spicy sauce with green pepper and tomatoes
$16.90
- Butter Lamb
Tender pieces and boneless lamb cooked with creamy tomato gravy
$16.90
- Bhuna Lamb
Lamb cooked in a special blend of spices and finished in a cashewnut and yoghurt gravy
$16.90
SEAFOOD CURRIES
- Prawn Masala
Prawn cooked in a pan fried onion gravy and whole spices and garnished with coriander
$18.90
- Prawn Saagwala
Prawn marinated in yoghurt and spices and delicately cooked in spinach
$18.90
- Butter Prawns
Shelled prawns flamed in cumin seeds and fresh garlic, then finished in a creamy mild puree of tomato gravy
$18.90
- Fish Masala
A tangy spicy fish curry
$18.90
- Fish Madras
Delicious medium curry garnished and prepared in coconut ,South Indian style
$18.90
VEGETARIAN CURRIES
- Dal Makhani
Black lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight
$14.50
- Navrattan Korma
Fresh seasonal vegetables zucchini, cooked in a mild creamy cashew gravy
$14.50
- Mattar Paneer
Spiced homemade cottage cheese and pea curry
$14.50
- Malai Kofta
Mashed potatoes and lightly spiced cottage cheese balls lightly done until golden brown, in a coconut sauce
$14.50
- Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked together with a medium spiced masala sauce
$14.50
- Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a lightly spiced tomato & onion gravy
$14.50
- Saag Aloo
Potato cooked in a lightly spiced fenugreek puree of fresh spinach
$14.50
- Aloo Mattar
A mild creamy potato dish, using finely diced potatoes cooked together with onion, tomato, coriander, cumin and cauliflower
$14.50
- Aloo Paratha
Flaky wholemeal roti bread stuffed with spicy potatoes
$4.00
- Keema Naan
Filled with premium, lightly spiced minced lamb
$4.50
BREAD SELECTION
- Naan
Yeast free plain flour tandoori bread - Option with or without buttert
$3.00
- Garlic Naan
Finished with fresh garlic and coriander
$3.50
- Tandoori Roti
Whole meal bread, roasted over charcoal
$3.00
- Cheese Naan
Stuffed with premium NZ cheese
$3.50
- Cheese and Garlic Naan
Whole meal bread, roasted over charcoal
$4.00
- Paneer Khulcha
Filled with homemade cottage cheese
$4.00
- Peshawari Naan
Sweet style bread, filled with Almonds, Coconut & Raisins
$4.00
- Cheese and Onion Naan
Bread filled with premium NZ cheese & Onion
$0.00
BIRYANI
- Chicken Biryani
Chicken cooked with basmati rice along with yoghurt and blended of spices with Hyderabadi style
$16.99
- Lamb Biryani
Lamb cooked with basmati rice along with yoghurt and blended of spices with Hyderabadi style
$16.99
- Vegetable Biryani
Vegetables cooked with basmati rice along with yoghurt and blended of spices with Hyderabadi style
$16.99
- Beef Biryani
Beef cooked with basmati rice along with yoghurt and blended of spices with Hyderabadi style
$16.99
SIDES
- Poppadom (2 Pcs)
Served with Mango chutney
$3.00
- Raita Mixed Pickle
$3.00
- Sweet and Tangy Yoghurt
With cucumber vegetables mixed with spices and pickled
$3.00
- Sweet Mango Chutney
$3.00
- Tamarind Chutney
$3.00
- Mint Chutney
$3.00
- Green Salad
$3.00
KIDS MENU
- Fish & Chips
$8.00
- Chicken Nuggets(4)
$8.00
- Wedges & Soft Drinks (Coke, Sprite etc.)
$4.00
- Mango Lassi
$3.00
GIZZY TO GO MEAL
- Any Curry (Without Seafood)
Plus Rice, Naan and Soft Drinks
$18.50
VAT Included
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill
Some dishes may contain traces of nuts