The Raj in South Shields Menu

 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
• - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
• 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
• - KING PRAWN £6.45
• rogan josh medium with fried onions, tomatoes & fresh herbs -
• - 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• fried banana £1.85
• fried pineapple £1.85

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