Leavened plain flour bread baked in the tandoor.
Naan bread stuffed with premium nz cheese and baked in the tandoor.
Naan bread stuffed with lightly spiced lamb mince and baked to perfection.
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor.
Our famous naan bread stuffed with nuts and dried fruit, baked to perfection in the tandoor.
Naan bread stuffed with premium nz cheese, baked in the tandoor and topped off with crushed garlic.
Multi layered unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor to make a mouth watering crispy and flaky bread.
Naan bread stuffed with lightly spiced cottage cheese and baked in the tandoor.
Naan bread baked in the tandoor and topped off with crushed garlic.
Served with raita and mango chutney.
A tangy and hot sauce combined with spices and a hint of malt vinegar, cooked with tender chunks of boneless lamb or beef. a traditional dish from the shores of goa.
Boneless pieces of marinated lamb or beef sauteed with onion and tomatoes and garnished with coconut.
Boneless pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a thick and aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew nuts and spices.
Tender boneless pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a sauce with a delicate blend of traditional spices including dried coconut and mustard seeds. a traditional south indian curry.
Diced boneless lamb or beef marinated in exotic spices and sauteed with onions, tomatoes and garlic. a popular dish from kashmir (northern india)
Finely pureed fresh garden spinach combined with aromatic spices and cooked with tender chunks of boneless lamb or beef.
Boneless pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a thick and delicious tomato sauce enhanced with bell pepper, onion and fresh garden tomatoes.
Do (two) piazza (onions) gets its name because onions appear twice in the cooking process. boneless pieces of lamb / beef cooked with roasted cumin and other dry spices.
Tiger prawns marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices cooked gently in tandoor, served on sizzler with a side of mint sauce.
A combination of vegetable samosas, pakoras & onion bhaji served on a sizzler with tamarind sauce. a treat for all vegetarians.
Tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in spices overnight and smoked over charcoal, served on sizzler with a side of mint sauce.
Crispy, deep fried pastry, filled with potatoes and peas flavored with fresh spices, served with a side of tamarind sauce.
A tender spring chicken marinated in our traditional spice mix with yoghurt and smoked to perfection over charcoal. served with a side of mint sauce.
Sliced onions deep - fried in a mildly spiced chickpea batter and served with a side of tamarind sauce.
An assortment of fresh chopped vegetables dipped in mildly spiced chickpea batter and deep fried to perfection.
Seasoned prawns inside a crispy wonton style pastry. served with a side of sweet chilli sauce.
Crispy, deep fried pastry, filled with minced chicken flavored with fresh spices, served with a side of mint sauce.
A combination of vegetable samosa, pakora, chooza tikka & seekh kebab served on a sizzler with mint & tamarind sauce. a healthy balance indeed.
A combination of tandoori chicken, chooza tikka, seekh kebab & tandoori prawns served on a sizzler with mint sauce. a scrumptious selection from the tandoor.
Minced lamb flavoured with exotic spices, rolled onto a skewer and smoked over charcoal, served on a sizzler with mint sauce.
Tender boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a sauce with a delicate blend of traditional spices including dried coconut and mustard seeds. a traditional south indian curry.
Our house speciality. tender boneless succulent pieces of chicken cooked in the tandoor then finished in creamy tomato flavoured sauce.
Tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated and cooked in a mouth - watering blend of chef's classic spice. a traditional dish indeed.
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a thick and delicious tomato sauce enhanced with bell pepper, onion and fresh garden tomatoes.
A tangy and hot sauce combined with aromatic spices and a hint of malt vinegar, cooked with tender chunks of boneless chicken. a traditional dish from the shores of goa.
Tender morsels of boneless chicken smoked in the tandoor and then finished in our delectably fragrant mango sauce.
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a thick and aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew nuts and spices.
Finely pureed fresh garden spinach combined with aromatic spices and cooked with tender chunks of boneless chicken.
Do (two) piazza (onions) gets its name because onions appear twice in the cooking process. boneless pieces of chicken cooked with roasted cumin and other dry spices.
Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, smoked over charcoal and then simmered in onion, bell pepper and tomato gravy. one of the most popular indian curry in the united kingdom.
Fillet of fish or tiger prawns cooked in our mild creamy tomato sauce.
Fillet of fish or tiger prawns cooked in our traditional spicy tomato gravy, flavoured with sauteed onions and capsicum.
Tiger prawns sauteed with onions, capsicum, tomatoes & fresh coconut milk, garnished with a sprinkle of coconut.
A fillet of fish cooked in fine thick tomato gravy and finished with lemon and coconut cream. an exotic dish from the beaches of goa.
Fillet of fish or tiger prawn cooked in a tangy and hot sauce combined with aromatic spices and a hint of malt vinegar. a traditional dish from the shores of goa.
Marinated boneless pieces of lamb cooked together with aromatic spices and basmati rice.
Marinated boneless pieces of chicken cooked together with aromatic spices and basmati rice.
Steamed basmati rice.
Garden fresh seasonal vegetables cooked together with aromatic spices and basmati rice, garnished with fruit and nuts.
Fresh potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked in a blend of fragrant spices and garnished with coriander.
Fresh potatoes sauteed with cumin seeds, fenugreek and tomatoes.
Garden fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a thick and aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew nuts and spices. a great way to get your daily serve of vegetables.
Fresh home made cottage cheese marinated in aromatic spices then simmered in onion, bell pepper and tomato gravy.
Black lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight with tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander with a blend of spices. no cream.
Fresh homemade cottage cheese and spiced green peas cooked in a traditional blend of northern indian spices.
Finely pureed fresh garden spinach combined with aromatic spices and cooked with home made cottage cheese.
Fresh mushroom and peas cooked in north indian style.
Black lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight with tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander with a blend of spices. finished with a touch of cream.
Fresh home made cottage cheese cooked in our famous creamy tomato sauce.
Mildly spiced cottage cheese and mashed potato dumplings cooked in thick cashew gravy.
The menu at Shahi Dawat presents a rich and traditional South Asian dining experience, built around a wide variety of curries, tandoori specialties, and comforting staples. The selection of breads from the tandoor is especially inviting, featuring options such as Plain Naan, Cheese Naan, Keema Naan, Tandoori Roti, and Naan - E - Dawat, all designed to pair perfectly with the bold curries. Small bites and accompaniments like the Poppadom Platter, Sweet Mango Chutney, Indian Salad, Papadoms, and Pickles add balance and texture to the meal.
For starters, the Tandoori Prawns, Vegetarian Platter For Two, Chooza Tikka, Vegetable Samosa, and Tandoori Chicken set a flavorful tone with smoky and spiced profiles. The main courses are extensive, with lamb and beef curries such as Vindaloo, Nawabi, Korma, Madras, and Rogan Josh, each offering distinct spice levels and regional character. Chicken lovers are equally well served with dishes like Chicken Madras, Butter Chicken, Punjabi Chicken Curry, Chicken Jalfrezi, and Chicken Vindaloo, which highlight both creamy and fiery flavor profiles.
Seafood options bring variety with dishes like Butter Fish / Prawn, Fish / Prawn Masala, Prawn Malabari, Goan Fish Curry, and Fish / Prawn Vindaloo, showcasing coastal-inspired spice blends. Vegetarian choices are equally strong, including Aloo Gobi, Jeera Aloo, Mixed Vegetable Korma, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Dal Fry, offering hearty and satisfying meat-free alternatives.
To complete the meal, the biryani selection-featuring Lamb Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Vegetable Biryani, and Plain Basmati Rice-adds fragrant, slow-cooked depth to the menu. Overall, the menu at Shahi Dawat stands out for its variety, layering of spices, and balance between rich curries, tandoori favorites, and classic Indian staples.