Chai Street in Cardiff Menu

 Small Plates

• Punjabi Samosas: Vegetable £4.90
  • Tasty & traditional snack. Plain flour, vegetable ghee and ajwain seeds in a pastry filled with Carrots, potatoes and spices.
• Madras Idli Chaat (VG) 🌶️🌶️ £4.50
  • A lip-smacking finger food snack made up of rice. It’s usually deep fried and sprinkled with South Indian podi. Perfect to have any time of the day.
• Samosa Ragda Chaat (V) £5.90
  • Fresh crumbled samosa on a bed of curried chickpea, finished with chopped onion and coriander with chaat seasoning.
• Kheema Bhatura £7.30
  • Minced Lamb curry with aromatic spices served with either soft roll or flatbread (Bhatura).
• Chole Bhatura (VG) £6.80
  • Chickpea curry with aromatic spices served with either soft roll or flatbread (Bhatura).
• Darjeeling Chicken Momo £5.30
  • Vendors selling hot momos from colourful Momo Carts is the new street food craze in India; spiced chicken filling in light dough; served with a punchy chilli dip.
• Keralan Tiger Prawns £6.30
  • Succulent prawns marinated in a spicy Kashmiri chilli and turmeric powder and deep fried.
• Tawa Fish 🌶️ £6.30
  • Succulent tilapia with spice blend traditionally from the famous Chettinad region – pepper, chilli, herbs, fresh ginger and garlic – pan fried.
• Spinach Onion Bhajis & Auburgine Pakora (VG) £4.90
  • Crunchy spinach & onion bhaji & auburgine pakora – in a crisp chickpea batter with turmeric, coriander leaves.
• Kerala Lamb Pepper Fry 🌶️ £7.30
  • Tender slow cooked lamb, onion, ginger, garlic, chili powder and turmeric; finished with fried coconut chips & curry leaves.
• Cochin Crispy Calamari 🌶️ £5.80
  • A tasty dish normally cooked straight from the fishing boats. Fresh squid rings coated in gram and rice flour, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, salt, deep fried s/w with a tomato, cashew and chilli dip.
• Chicken Tikka 🌶️ £4.90
  • Chicken breast marinated overnight in yoghurt, Kashmiri chilli, black salt, chaat masala seasoning and methi leaves. Chargrilled in the tandoor -Packed with flavor.
• Chilli Chicken 🌶️🌶️ £6.80
  • A Sino-Indian classic recipe. Chicken chunks in fresh Ginger, Garlic, Fresh Chilli, Peppers in special sauce, soy. Has a nice bite.
• Chilli Soya (VG) 🌶️🌶️ £6.80
  • A Sino-Indian classic recipe. Vegan soya chunks in fresh Ginger, Garlic, Fresh Chilli, Peppers in special sauce, soy. Has a nice bite.
• Chicken 65 🌶️🌶️ £5.90
  • Originally believed to be from southern metropolis of Madras (now Chennai). Spicy, crisp yet juicy chicken chunks – deep red colour from red chilli, mustard, ginger curry leaves.

 Grill N Thrill

• Lamb Chops £14.90
  • Prime lamb chops in a lovey deep flavorful marinade of house garam masala that also helps tenderise the meat. Baked in the tandoor at high heat for a nice charred effect.
• ½ Tandoori Chicken £10.90
  • Half of baby chicken marinated in our own homemade special tandoori spice mix and cooked in the tandoor.

 Biryani

• Chicken Supreme £9.90
  • Served with cool raita, diced onion and cucumber.
• Diced Lamb £10.50
  • Served with cool raita, diced onion and cucumber.
• Jackfruit (VG) £8.50
  • Served with cool raita, diced onion and cucumber.
• Veggie (V) £8.50
  • Served with cool raita, diced onion and cucumber.

 Wrap N Roll

• Paratha Rolls £5.90
  • Much loved by labourers and farmworkers. Hand rolled flatbread made from plain flour and filled with paneer or chicken tikka.

 Chai's Famous Thalis 🌶️

• Chai Special Thali £13.90
  • One mini starter, one chicken dish, one lamb dish, raw leaf salad, dal, raita, potato of the day, thoran, pickle, poppadum, rice and naan.
• Veggie Thali (V) £11.90
  • Veggie curry. Veg thoran or potatoes, raw leaf salad, multibean legume dal, pickles, rice, naan, poppadum.
• Vegan Thali (VG) £11.90
  • Veggie curry. Veg thoran or potatoes, raw leaf salad, multibean legume dal, pickles, rice, naan, poppadum.
• Lamb Thali £11.90
  • Lamb curry. Veg thoran or potatoes, raw leaf salad, multibean legume dal, probiotic raita, pickles, rice, naan, poppadum.
• Chicken Thali £11.90
  • Chicken curry. Veg thoran or potatoes, raw leaf salad, multibean legume dal, probiotic raita, pickles, rice, naan, poppadum.
• Fish Thali £13.90
  • Fish curry. Veg salad or potatoes, raw leaf salad, multibean legume dal, probiotic raita, pickles, rice, naan, poppadum.
• FIsh Special Thali £15.90
  • Fish curry. Veg salad or potatoes, raw leaf salad, multibean legume dal, probiotic raita, pickles, rice, naan, poppadum. (Fish special thali: add 1 mini starter + prawn curry ).

 Chaitastic Curry Bowls - Chicken (Main)

• CTM aka Chicken Tikka Masala £7.50
  • Smoky and bold, the way it was intended to be, a true classic that was originally inspired by the Old Delhi Butter Chicken recipe.
• Grandma’s Chicken Curry🌶️ £7.50
  • One of our faviourates ; a classic heart warming chicken curry in a traditional homestyle recipe.
• Saagwala Chicken £7.50
  • Punjabi dish flavorful with turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, and fresh spinach with lightly browned pan-fried chicken.
• Chicken Jalfreize🌶️🌶️ £7.50
  • Chargrilled chicken with bell peppers, green chillies and tomatoes in a spicy tangy sauce. Lovely chilli heat complements the subtle sweetness coming through from the bell peppers.

 Chaitastic Curry Bowls - Lamb (Main)

• Lamb Rogan Josh £8.50
  • Aromatic Kashmir dish, slow cooked lamb in a traditional recipe - with a gravy flavoured with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices (cloves, bay leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon).
• Railway Lamb Curry🌶️🌶️ £8.50
  • An Anglo-Indian recipe, throwback to 1900s at the height of the empire. Rumored to be first served to aristocrats in First Class cabins and in the restaurant car on the iconic cross country Imperial Indian Mail. Slow cooked lamb with potatoes whole spices, onions, garlic and tomatoes.
• Goan Vindaloo 🌶️🌶️🌶️ £8.50
  • Thrilling chilliheads since the 1500s. A true classic from Goa. Vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, spices resulting in a dish that tantalizingly blends sweet, sour and spicy in equal measure.

 Chaitastic Curry Bowls - Seafood (Main)

• Malabar Seafood Medley🌶️ £9.50
  • A classic recipe from the western Indian coast - Mouthwatering medley of Mussels, Prawns and squid simmered in tantalizing spiced curry with coriander, coconut milk; soured with sun-dried Mangosteen.
• Kerala Fish Curry` £9.50
  • Fish in typical Keralan style; a light green mango, ginger flavored gravy, flavored with fresh coriander.

 Chaitastic Curry Bowls - Vegetarian (V)

• Amritsari Chole (VG) £4.50
  • A punjabi classic, chickpeas simmered in tea leaves and finished in an indulgent spice coating of a thick aromatic sauce.
• Kadai Baingan (Auburgine) (VG)🌶️🌶️ £4.50
  • Purple aubergines, bell peppers finished on a hot wok in a fragrant spices, fresh chilli and coriander.
• Veggie Green Mango Curry (VG) £4.50
  • Seasonal veg in a delicious savory raw mango, coconut milk curry; fresh coriander, fresh ginger.
• Paneer Makhani £4.50
  • Smoky and rustic curry with Panner in our creamy buttery Makhani sauce.
• Bhindi (Okra) Masala (VG) £4.50
  • Tender Okra tossed in a spicy onion, tomato masala.
• Saag Paneer £4.50
  • A highway food shack classic – hungry truckies on North Indian interstate highways. Dices of cottage cheese in a fresh spinach puree, enriched with cream and flavoured with fenugreek and fresh coriander.
• Bombay Aloo (VG) £4.50
  • Baby potatoes tossed in light spices, green herbs, spring onion & Lime. Topped with gunpowder spices. Brilliant.
• Green Jackfruit Curry (VG) 🌶️ £4.50
  • Jackfruit in a traditional Keralan curry – kalapasi or black stone flower brings a lovely strong earthy aroma to this delicious curry. Exciting dish!
• Tarka Dal £4.50
  • A multi legume tarka dal – slow simmered with garlic, cumin, fried onions and mustard seeds with fresh coriander. Pure Comfort!

 Chaitastic Curry Bowls - Time Tested

• The Chai Street Korma £4.50
  • An amazing and guarded bygone generation family recipe of onion, coconut, cashew, coriander and yoghurt sauce.

 Kids Love Chai

• Korma £4.90
  • Served with rice or fries.
• Makhani £4.90
  • Served with rice or fries.
• Chicken Tikka £4.90
  • Served with rice or fries.

 Pudding

• Gajar Halwa £5.30
  • Carrot Halwa – light fudge like texture with grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruit and nuts.
• Kulfi £4.50
  • A creamy rich Indian ice cream that is lusciously creamy and indulgent.
• Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream £4.90
  • One of India’s most popular dessert – Sticky, sweet, spongy deep fried milky dough balls soaked in rose & cardamom scented syrup; with ice cream.
• Homemade Coconut Ice cream £3.50
• Vanilla Ice Cream £3.50

 Sides

• Popadums £2.90
• Masala Fries £3.80
• Chutneys £0.90
• Kerala Veg Stir Fry (Thoran) £3.80
• Raita £2.90
• Fries £2.90
• Plain Naan £2.50
• Garlic Naan £2.90
• Steamed Basmati Rice £2.90
• Saffron Pilaf Rice £3.50
• Peshawari Naan £3.30
• Roti £2.50

 Hot Drinks

• Espresso £2.30
• Latte £2.50
• Cappuccino £2.70
• De Cafe £27.00
• Hot Chocolate £2.50
• Americano £2.50

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