Ashas Menu - SEP 2021 - LQ

1 Fish Amritsari , fried fish pakoras seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds. Murg Tikka Salad Corn-fed chicken tikka cooked in a tandoor oven, served on a bed of salad, drizzled with a fresh coriander and olive oil Kurkure (V) and deep-fried mushrooms stuffed with cheese, bell peppers and crushed black Chaat (V) flour pastries with mashed potatoes, topped with sweetened yoghurt, mint and tamarind chutney. Served chilled. Classic Samosas timeless samosas generously stuffed with potatoes, green peas, raisins and cumin tempered chicken Matar Ki Tikki (V) potato cutlets stuffed with mashed green peas, served with tangy 65 prawns tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onionCalamari fried calamari tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onion. Poppadum (V) basket of four varieties of fried poppadum. Ideal for Dips (V) array of papaya relish, mint sauce, mango chutney and mixed compliments of Asha Bhosle AppetisersDishes may contain allergens.

2 Please speak to a member of staff for more details(V) VegetarianNon-Vegetarian KebabsTandoori Chicken Tikka boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices. Yet another Malai Kebab boneless chicken breast, marinated in a creamy cheese and cashew nut paste with a touch of Chicken Tikka fiery hot preparation from Rajasthan with a distinct red chilliand dried coriander Lamb lamb s leg marinated overnight, braised with selected spices, and then cooked to perfection in a Seekh Kebab minced lamb kebabs seasoned with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh Kebab lamb chops marinated in ginger-garlic, yoghurt, cumin and garam masala. Cooked to perfection. (Spicy)All dishes are cooked in a traditional Indian clay oven, unless stated otherwise.(Perfect for sharing)Dishes may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsSpeciality Kebab Platter selection of four of our favourite non-vegetarian s Platter unique royal treat has been served to presidents of various ask your server for more Platter selection of four of our favourite seafood KebabsAll dishes are cooked in a traditional Indian clay oven, unless stated otherwise.

3 (Perfect for sharing)Kerala Chilli Garlic Prawns Kerala tiger prawns with garlic and Shan E Nisha prawns marinated in yoghurt, cheese and a touch of Tikka our travels in Pondicherry, a former French colony, we present to you salmon tikka, a fillet coated with a piquant marinade of curry leaves, flavoured in coconut milk and char-grilled in a tandoor Fish Fillet spicy, seabass fish fillet crusted in pounded spices and cooked on a griddle. Vegetarian KebabsVegetarian Kebab Platter (V) selection of four of our favourite vegetarian Ka Soola (V) shashlik of cottage cheese, green peppers, tomatoes and pineapple flavoured with Dal Tikki (V) Seekh Kebab (V) vegetable seekh kebab flavoured with roasted cumin powder and garam masalaDishes may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more details(V) VegetarianA pure vegetarian preperation of spinach stuffed with cheddar cheese & paneerserved with Course CurriesRecipe compliments of Asha Bhosle Chicken Kheema hand-chopped chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and diced potatoes, spiced with Ashaji s own garam masala.

4 "This is a recipe by the six foot plus actor, Shaikh Mukhtar. I was intrigued when I had this at his house because usually kheema is made with mutton mince. This was chicken and I immediately copied it down, with his permission of course."Chicken Chettinadu A spicy chettinad (South Indian) preparation, combining ground coconut, curry leaves, fennel and sesame seeds. (Spicy)Coriander Chicken chicken cooked in a yoghurt and cashew nut gravy with fresh green Dhaba Curry cooked with fresh ginger-garlic, tomatoes and onions in a typical Indian roadside restaurant Chicken chicken tikka in a tomato and cream gravy. Flavoured with dry fenugreek Jhalfrezi tikka strips with bell peppers in an onion and tomato gravy, spiced with garam Tikka Masala chicken tikka cooked to perfection in chunky tomato and onion gravy. A favourite dish of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, on his latest visit to Asha s BirminghamDishes may contain allergens.

5 Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsMain Course CurriesHandi Gosht Bhuna lamb cooked in typical Punjabi style with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, minced lamb and garam Rogan Josh A classic favourite. Boneless lamb curry from Lucknow in a yoghurt and brown onion gravy. Lamb Saag Boneless lamb cooked with spinach 'saag' and fresh coriander. Nally Gosht (Lamb Shank) lamb shank cooked with ginger and garlic in a brown onion Vindaloo Our take on the classic Goan preparation, cooked with baby potatoes in a spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with compliments of Asha Bhosle Muscat Gosht Boneless tender lamb cooked in clarified butter, with whole spices in a rich onion and tomato gravy. (Spicy)" sightseeing in the Sultanate of Oman, I stopped for lunch at a small 'dhaba' and had the most wonderful Karahi gosht. This is my presentation of that hot afternoon."Lamb Korma Boneless lamb cooked in an onion-yoghurt gravy, flavoured with saffron and vetiver.

6 Awadh emperor s Lamb Curry preparation from Kerala with succulent lamb, simmered in spices and coconut milk with baby potatoesChandni Chowk Ka Kheema Minced lamb cooked with onions and Ashaji s own garam masala.(Spicy)"The Chandni Chowk area in old Delhi has an array of old and traditional restaurants serving some of the best North Indian cuisine. The food reflects the attitude of the Punjabi people, who are extremely hospitable, affectionate and generous."Dishes may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsWe pride ourselves on supporting British farmers, sourcing only the finest Lamb for our signature cuisineMain Course CurriesRecipe compliments of Asha Bhosle "During my travels throughout India and the world I have found culinary inspiration to be everywhere."Panjim Fish Curry typical Goan fish curry with red chillies and ground spices. (Stonebass fish)Salmon Tikka Masala Salmon fillet, simmered in onion and tomato thick Ginger Bhuna A mildly-spiced preparation of jumbo prawns, saut ed with ginger and an onion-tomato Prawn Curry Venice of the East, we showcase this seafood masterpiece of prawns cooked in coconut milk, ginger and tomatoes to create a delicate balance of Balchao King prawns served on a blend of spicy Goan ask server should you prefer a prawn Panchphoran Whole lobster (700-750 gms) sourced from Birmingham s Seafood Market,simmered with five spices, mustard paste and may contain allergens.

7 Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsA great recipe is like an "A great recipe is like an immortal tune, it happens but only a few immortal tune, it happens but only a few times in one's life"Main Course VegetarianRecipe compliments of Asha Bhosle Paneer Makhni cheese cooked in a fenugreek-flavoured tomato and cream Paneer cheese in a fresh spinach gravy, tempered with Paneer cheese and green peppers in a spicy tomato and onion Mattar Kheema minced cauliflower and green peas saute d with ginger in chilli Dakshin Korma ed fresh vegetables with ginger and turmeric in a coconut Jhalfrezi d fresh vegetables with cumin, red chilli powder and lemon Matar Gobi traditional home style preparation of potatoes, green peas and cauliflower cooked with cumin, green chillies, ginger and Do Pyaza cooked with onions and flavoured with cumin and bishop Baingan Ka Bartha (Mai s favourite)Oven-roasted and mashed eggplants cooked with ginger-garlic, green chillies and fresh green coriander in clarified butter.

8 "My mother Mai cooked great non-vegetarian cuisine for her family, but remained a pure vegetarian all her life. She simply adored this simple roasted aubergine dish."Dishes may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsRecipe compliments of Asha Bhosle Main Course VegetarianAmritsari Chole spicy and tangy preparation of chickpeas and baby potatoestopped with onions & chutney. Methi Mushroom mushrooms and fenugreek leaves with Tawa masala. Dal Makhni black lentils and kidney beans slow cooked overnight with tomatoes, cream and Tadka lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and green Dishes vegetarian main courses are available as side may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsBiryani and RiceAll biryanis are cooked individually under pressure(Dum)Chicken Biryani Awadh chicken breast cooked in true 'Awadhi style' with biryani riceand a touch of Saffron Biryani lamb biryani with a rich saffron flavour.

9 "The late actor Prithviraj Kapoor and his illustrious sons Raj, Shammi and Shashi came from Peshawar. This is their kind of home cooking, rich in ingredients and taste, just like their contribution to cinema."Prawn Biryani cooked with biryani with cardamom, saffron and Fish Biryani Bass cooked to perfection in fragrant Basmati rice and flavoured with coriander, mint and whole spicesVegetable Biryani vegetables cooked in biryani rice seasoned with cardamom, mace and of Palao Rice / biryani / peas / jeera / mushroomGarlic Rice tempered basmati Rice 'dum' saffron rice with hint of green cardamon and bay leaf. Steamed Rice compliments of Asha Bhosle Dishes may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more details"Cooking is a lot like singing it brings joy and pleasure to my audience; or as I choose to think of them as my special guests."Cooking is a lot like singing it brings joy and pleasure to my audience; or as I choose to think of them as my special guests.

10 "Naan Tandoori Roti Garlic Naan Naan Chilly And Coriander Naan Naan Layered bread from refined flour. Lacha Parantha Layered bread made from whole wheat flour. Roomali Roti A speciality handkerchief thin bread made on inverted wok. Stuffed Kulcha Indian bread made from refined flour, stuffed with a choice of minced lamb or Naan wheat flour bread stuffed with almonds, raisins, coconut powder, cherries and Kulcha wheat flour bread stuffed with potatoes, red onions, green chillies and dry pomegranate Raita yoghurt topped with chopped cucumber, tomato and onion or gram flour Raita yoghurt with Yoghurt Laccha Salad onion rings tossed with lemon juice,chaat masala, green coriander and red chilli Green Salad tomato, onion and cucumber tossed inlemon-vinegar breads are egg freeBreads and AccompanimentsDishes may contain allergens. Please speak to a member of staff for more detailsDessertsChocolate Fudge Cake Double Chocolate layered cake on a bed of chocolate of Sorbets A scoop each of raspberry and mango-passion fruit, served in mini cones.