The Raj in Bishop Auckland Menu

STARTERS - Sundries STARTERS - Sundries
  • papadom everyones favourite crunchy snacks - dont forget your chutneys. PLAIN / SPICY £0.50
  • mint sauce a special mint sauce indigenous to the indian restaurants. made with natural yoghurt, milk, sugar, mint and other spices. £0.50
  • onion salad finely diced onions mixed with small pieces of cucumber, tomatoes and a special dressing - lovely with your papadoms. £0.50
  • red tamarind sauce a delicious tangy and spicy sauce £0.50
  • chips deep fried potato chips £1.45
  • sauce choose your favourite curry sauce to enhance your meal and add variety CURRY £1.60 / MADRAS £1.80 / BALTI £2.50
STARTERS - Appetisers STARTERS - Appetisers
  • tikka marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs before being grilled over charcoal in the clay oven. CHICKEN £2.50 / LAMB £2.50 / FISH £2.45
  • tandoori chicken one piece of spring chicken still on the bone, marinated and grilled in the tandoori oven. £2.50
  • mixed kebab chicken tikka, lamb tikka & seekh kebab £3.15
  • sheek kebab lean minced lamb pungently spiced with garlic, ginger, chillies, coriander and a host of other spices, skewered and grilled over flaming charcoal in the tandoori oven. £2.20
  • shami kebab minced lamb patties, spiced and flavoured with a mix of special herbs and spices and shallow fried on a skillet. £2.20
  • nargis kebab minced meat seasoned with herbs & spices, egg & omelette £2.50
  • pakora dipped in a specially prepared batter made from a mix of herbs and spices, then deep fried. CHICKEN £2.40 / SPECIAL CHICKEN TIKKA £2.85
  • prawn cocktail boiled prawns served on a bed of fresh lettuce and smothered in cocktail sauce £2.25
  • onion bhaji marinated deep fried onions £1.85
  • on puri cooked in a medium spiced sauce and served with fried indian bread: -
  • - PRAWN £2.75
  • - KING PRAWN £3.15
  • - GARLIC MUSHROOMS £2.30
  • - CHICKEN CHAAT £2.65
  • king prawn butterfly whole jumbo prawn flattened and shaped like a butterfly, coated in spices and breadcrumbs, then deep fried golden brown. £3.15
  • chicken tikka shashlik boneless spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with herbs & spices, cooked on skewers with onions, peppers & tomatoes £2.85
  • samosa triangular shaped pastry filled with spicy minced meat or vegetables, then deep fried. VEGETABLE / MEAT £1.95
  • stuffed pepper whole pepper stuffed with your choice of filling. VEGETABLE / MEAT £2.50
TANDOORI DISHES TANDOORI DISHES
  • tikka marinated in a delicate blend of spices and yoghurt, then grilled in the tandoori clay oven. CHICKEN £4.90 / LAMB £4.90 / TANDOORI FISH £4.90
  • tandoori chicken spring chicken marinated in a blend of mild tandoori spices and chargrilled. 2 pieces £4.90
  • shashlik firstly marinated, then skewered between chunks of fresh capsicum, onions and tomatoes before being grilled in the clay oven. CHICKEN / LAMB £5.95
  • tandoori king prawn jumbo sized prawns marinated in a delicate blend of yoghurt and spices and grilled to absolute perfection over flaming charcoal. £7.25
  • tandoori mixed grill mixture of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori king prawn & naan bread £7.15
CHEFS SPECIALS CHEFS SPECIALS
  • jaipuri marinated & grilled in the tandoori oven & cooked with fried mushrooms, onions, capsicums & punjabi masala CHICKEN £5.75 / LAMB £5.75 / KING PRAWN £6.50
  • chicken tikka chasni popular dish from calcutta. garnished with almonds , yoghurt & mango chutney to give a very mild taste £5.75
  • green herb tender pieces of chicken or lamb in a spicy sauce of tomato, green peppers, fresh coriander leaves, garnished with spring onions CHICKEN / LAMB £5.30
  • north indian garlic chilli hot & very spicy dish, cooked with hot chillies CHICKEN £5.75 / LAMB £5.75 / KING PRAWN £6.95
  • golden chicken curry £5.50
  • butter chicken prepared in a delicious and creamy butter sauce, mild and tasty. £5.95
  • achari cooked with homemade pickle CHICKEN / LAMB £5.30
  • karahi lamb prepared with onions, tomatoes and capsicum in a cast iron wok (karahi) and cooked in a stir fry method. £5.30
  • tandoori mixed shashlik balti chicken & lamb tikka, tandoori chicken, king prawn topped with delicious spicy sauce with tomato, green peppers & onion, medium hot £5.95
  • shatkora chicken or lamb cooked with an exotic bangladeshi fruit. a beautiful tangy & aromatic flavour. highly recommended CHICKEN / LAMB £5.40
  • makhani chicken or lamb tossed in butter & cream CHICKEN / LAMB £5.95
  • bangladeshi special curry chicken, meat & prawn with special & herbs £5.95
  • adda lamb medium dry with ginger, onions, tomatoes herbs & spices £5.75
  • tandoori murghi masala cooked with minced meat & boiled egg £5.75
  • jeera lamb karahi cooked with onions, capsicums & tomatoes with shahi jeera in a thick sauce £5.75
  • naga hot chilli from bangladeshi cooked with onions, capsicum, fresh coriander & herbs CHICKEN / LAMB £5.75
  • garlic chicken tikka bhuna chicken tikka cooked with onions, fresh sliced garlic, coriander & herbs £5.75
Traditional Favourites Traditional Favourites
  • curry medium spiced with a nice blend of herbs and spices and plenty of sauce. -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.25
  • - VEGETABLE £3.90
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.20
  • - KING PRAWN £5.95
  • madras a rich hot & sour dish -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.40
  • - VEGETABLE. £4.10
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA. £5.45
  • - KING PRAWN. £6.45
  • vindaloo very hot with black pepper, lemon & ginger -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.65
  • - VEGETABLE.. £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.65
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • chilli masala with onions, garlic, methi leaves & green chillies -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.65
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.65
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • bhuna medium with onions, garlic & tomatoes -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • rogan josh medium with fried onions, tomatoes & fresh herbs -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • bombay medium with potatoes -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • dupiaza with diced onions & seasoned with fresh spices -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • pathia sour & hot with garlic, onions, pepper & tomato puri -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • dansak with pineapple, lentils, lemon juice & herbs -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • saagwala a wonderful dish cooked with fresh spinach and spices in a medium strength thick sauce -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • korma this dish is cooked in a thick creamy sauce with ground coconut & almonds, topped with a touch of cream - perfect for the mild palate. -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
Balti & Biryani Dishes Balti & Biryani Dishes
  • balti a throughly garnished dish with onion, garlic, green peppers, fresh coriander, methi leaf & tomatoes, selected spices extensively teated to provide a delicious medium strength, a little condense -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.80
  • - VEGETABLE £4.40
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA /LAMB TIKKA / TANDOORI CHICKEN £5.85
  • - KING PRAWN £6.85
  • - TANDOORI MIXED £6.95
  • - KEEMA £4.95
  • tropical balti chicken, meat & prawn £5.95
  • spinach balti balti dish with spinach. CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £5.30
  • mushroom balti balti with added mushrooms. CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £5.30
  • fish tikka balti £5.30
  • biryani a truly majestic dish with special basmati rice, treated together with meat, chicken, prawn or vegetables in ghee (clarified butter) with delicate spices & herbs, served with vegetable curry t -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £5.60
  • - VEGETABLE / MUSHROOM £5.50
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £6.50
  • - KING PRAWN £6.95
  • raj special biryani chicken, meat, prawn & fried banana & omelette £6.95
  • malayan biryani pineapple & banana. CHICKEN / MEAT £6.10
  • persian biryani omelette & lemon CHICKEN / MEAT £6.10
House Specials House Specials
  • the masala is a dish prepared in a sauce of coconut, almond powder & exotic. all these dishes are served with pilau rice. CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA / TANDOORI CHICKEN (TANDOORI KING PRAWN £6.95) £5.95
  • passanda cooked in a mild and creamy sauce prepared with ground almonds and yoghurt. CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.80
  • jalfrezi cooked with capsicum, onion, tomatoes, coriander, green chillies herbs & spices, slighlty dry & hot. a delicious dish -
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.80
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.95
  • - KING PRAWN £6.95
Side Dishes Side Dishes
  • mushroom bhaji freshly sliced mushrooms pan fried in onions and light spices £2.20
  • vegetable bhaji mixed vegetables pan fried with onions and light spices £2.20
  • vegetable curry a host of mixed vegetables cooked in a medium strength sauce £2.20
  • bombay aloo the world famous dish of spiced potatoes in a medium sauce £2.20
  • tarka daal lentils tempered with onions, spices and fried garlic £2.20
  • saag bhaji fresh spinach tossed with garlic, onions and spices £2.20
  • chana masala boiled chickpeas in a medium sauce with onions and herbs £2.20
  • mutter paneer fresh garden peas cooked in a mild to medium sauce with diced home made cheese £2.20
  • bhindi bhaji freshly diced okra (ladies fingers) pan fried with onions, garlic and a mix of herbs & spices £2.20
RICE AND BREADS - Rice Varieties RICE AND BREADS - Rice Varieties
  • chicken fried rice stir fried rice with bite size chicken pieces £2.55
  • special pilau rice stir fried rice with egg and peas £1.95
  • mushroom fried rice stir fried with sliced mushrooms, onions and herbs £1.95
  • plain rice steamed long grained basmati rice £1.40
  • fried rice £1.60
  • pilau rice basmati rice fragranced with saffron, cinnamon sticks, bayleaves and cardamoms - the perfect accompaniment for all your dishes. £1.60
  • egg fried rice stir fried with eggs and light spices £1.95
  • peas pilau rice basmati rice stir fried with light spices and garden peas £1.95
  • keema pilau rice stir fried with savoury minced lamb £1.95
RICE AND BREADS - Indian Breads RICE AND BREADS - Indian Breads
  • plain naan the king of indian breads, light & fluffy and baked in the tandoori oven £1.30
  • keema naan stuffed with a layer of savoury spiced minced lamb £1.85
  • garlic naan naan bread topped with finely chopped garlic cloves £1.70
  • stuffed naan stuffed with spiced mixed vegetables £1.40
  • kulcha naan with peppers & onions £1.70
  • peshwari naan naan bread stuffed with a paste of sugar, ground nuts, sultanas and cream, and then baked in the clay oven - delicious. £1.70
  • cheese naan stuffed with crumbled cheese £1.70
  • onion naan stuffed with onions £1.70
  • cheese & onion naan £2.20
  • keema & garlic naan stuffed with garlic spiced minced lamb £2.20
  • plain paratha special unleavened, layered bread prepared with wholemeal flour with lashings of butter, shallow fried on a skillet £1.10
  • stuffed paratha stuffed with a spiced vegetable filling £1.40
  • tandoori roti healthy bread prepared with wholemeal flour and baked in the tandoori oven £1.10
  • chapati thin rolled bread made from wholemeal flour, baked on a dry skillet and then further cooked on a naked flame £0.85
Set Meals Set Meals
  • set meal a 1 poppadom, 1 chicken tikka, 1 onion salad, 1 mango chutney, 1 chicken tikka masala & 1 peshwari naan £8.95
  • set meal b 1 poppadom, 1 seekh kebab, 1 onion salad, 1 chicken balti, 1 boiled rice & 1 naan £7.95
  • set meal c for 2 2 poppadoms, 1 chicken tikka, 1 seekh kebab, 1 chicken balti, 1 chicken tikka masala, 1 bombay aloo, 1 pilau rice & 1 naan £15.95
  • set meal d - veg for 1 1 poppadom, 1 onion bhaji, 1 vegetable balti, 1 rice & 1 stuffed naan £6.95
Soft Drinks Soft Drinks
  • bottle 1.5 litre - COKE / DIET COKE / TANGO £1.90
  • can 330ml COKE / DIET COKE / TANGO / SPRITE / FANTA / PEPSI / DIET PEPSI / TANGO / 7UP £0.70
Desserts Desserts
  • fried pineapple £1.85
  • fried banana £1.85

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  • King Prawn £6.50
    • With garlic and tomato on sauce.
  • Jumbo Prawn £8.50
    • With garlic and tomato on sauce.
  • Saute Squids £13.50
  • King Prawn and Cashew Nut with Chilli Bean Sauce £13.50
  • 6 Course Banquet (For 4 - 6 People) £23.00
    • Aromatic duck, soup of the day, pepper chicken, sweet and sour lamb, king prawn sichuan style, crispy fillet of beef with spicy sauce, yung chow fried rice, fresh fruit platter, china tea or coffee, mint chocolate.
  • Tofu and Sweetcorn Soup £4.50
  • Tuna & Mayo £5.95
  • Sirloin Steak - Local butchered steak cooked to your liking served with onion rings, tomato and mushrooms £15.95
  • Salads – Served with chips or new potatoes - Prawn £8.95
  • Prawn £6.95
  • Cheesy Chips £3.00
  • Chip Butty £3.50
  • Sizzling Cajun chicken - Butterfly chicken breast grilled in peppers, onions, tomatoes, and blackened Cajun spices £11.25
  • Homemade Lincolnshire Sausage, egg & Chips - Our very own Lincolnshire Sausage recipe £6.95
  • Regular Popcorn Chicken® £3.99
    • Our 100% chicken breast Popcorn Chicken pieces. A fun, bite-sized snack.
  • Twister Wrap £5.09
    • Original Recipe fillet, crunchy pickled slaw, buttermilk dressing & your choice of sauce in a lightly toasted tortilla.
  • BBQ Wrap £1.79
    • Mini fillet, BBQ sauce, lettuce & cheese.
  • Mighty Bucket For One £6.89
    • 2 Pieces of Original Recipe Chicken, 2 Mini Fillets & 2 Hot Wings®
  • £3.28
  • Popcorn Chicken® Meal: Regular £5.29
    • Regular popcorn chicken®, choice of side & drink.
  • Fillet Ricebox £5.59
    • 1 Piece Original Recipe chicken fillet, Tex Mex rice, fresh lettuce, sweetcorn, chopped tomatoes, bean salsa & light garlic dressing.
  • Regular Coleslaw £1.59
    • Freshly prepared with just the right amount of zesty crunch.
  • Doughnut Platter
    • Our doughnut platter has 12 delicious ring doughnuts including some of our most popular : Glazed Ring Doughnut, Sugar Strand Doughnut, Iced Ring Doughnut and not forgetting our Milk Chocolate Ring Doughnut.
  • Southern Fried Chicken Baguette
    • Southern fried style coated chicken strips, sliced mature Cheddar cheese, sliced red onion and chipotle chilli sauce in a white baguette.
  • Roast Chicken and Bacon Club Baguette
    • Our take on the classic Chicken Club includes chunks of succulent roast chicken breast in mayonnaise, sweetcure bacon, juicy sliced tomato and fresh salad leaves.
  • Christmas Lunch Sandwich
    • Succulent slices of turkey breast, sweetcure bacon, pork, onion and sage stuffing and cranberry & port sauce is layered with mixed salad leaves and mayonnaise in our malted brown bread.
  • Christmas Tree Biscuit
    • Ginger biscuit covered with chocolate coating and decorated with sugar sprinkles and a sugar paste star
  • Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite
    • Slices of chargrill flavour chicken are layered on fresh salad leaves, tomato and cucumber. With honey-mustard mayonnaise, served in our seeded Oval Bite, you can almost smell the smoky summer barbecue.
  • Pigs under Blankets Baguette
    • Cooked pork sausage, cooked sweetcure bacon with smoke flavouring and cooked pork, onion & sage stuffing with a port and cranberry sauce in a white baguette.
  • Sausage Breakfast Baguette
    • Made with freshly cooked sausages in a crusty baguette – all it needs is a little dash of brown or red sauce. We’ll let you choose.
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water £2.95
    • 500ml glass bottle (requires bottle opener)
  • Vegan Margherita (V) (Ve) (VG) £8.95
    • Vegan mozzarella alternative and tomato
  • American £10.60
    • Pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato.
  • NEW Leggera American Hot £11.60
    • Under 600 calories. Pepperoni, light mozzarella and tomato, with your choice of hot green, Roquito or jalapeño peppers
  • Diavolo £12.25
    • Hot spiced beef, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato, green pepper, red onion and Tabasco, with your choice of hot green, Roquito or jalapeño peppers.
  • glass bottle (requires bottle opener) £2.80
  • Classic Bundle for 2 £27.45
    • 2 Classic Pizzas, 2 soft drinks & 1 Dough Balls ‘PizzaExpress’. Desserts also available.
  • Vegan Dough Balls 'PizzaExpress' (V) (Ve) (VG) £3.95
    • A PizzaExpress classic, served with either pestorissa - a harissa spiced tomato dip, or houmous.
The Raj

The Raj

location

Address

41-42 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL147PE ,

phone

Phone

01388451399

clock

Opened hours

None
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

Restaurant

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian

features

Features

Dine in ,  Takeaway ,  Cash ,  EFTPOS ,  Visa ,  Mastercard ,  Bankcard

Location
41-42 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL147PE ,
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