OPTION 1

ENTREE - Onion Bhaji, MAIN COURSE - choose 1 curry from Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Veg, RICE - choose 1 from Saffron/Basmati, NAAN - choose 1 from Garlic/Plain and Papadums, Mint Chutney.

OPTION 2

ENTREE - Onion Bhaji, MAIN COURSE - choose 2 curries from Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Veg, RICE - choose 2 from Saffron/Basmati, NAAN - choose 2 from Garlic/Plain and Papadums, Mint Chutney.

CURRY + RICE

Choice of curry from Vegetarian/Beef /Chicken/ Lamb + Rice

SAMOSA / PAPDI CHATT

Essence of India Special

PUNJABI SAMOSA

2 pcs Vegan

Curry puff stuffed with potatoes, green peas, spices and wrapped with homemade pastry and deep fried with tamarind chutney

ONION BHAJI

5 pcs Vegan

Sliced onions, mixed vegetables, infused with traditional Indian herbs, coated in gram flour and deep fried

HARA BHARA KEBAB

4 pcs

Vibrant mix of potatoes, green peas, spinach and ricotta cheese rolled into kebabs and spiced to perfection, served with tamarind chutney

PANEER TIKKA

Smoky, spiced paneer grilled with capsicum and onions - fire meets flavour. Served with mint & coriander chutney

CHICKEN 65

6 pcs

Fiery deep fried chicken bites from Chennai, served with mint chutney

NAWABI CHICKEN TIKKA

Boneless chicken pieces, marinated in herbs, yoghurt, Kashmiri Chilli & chef special aromatic spices grilled in a rich & velvety Nawabi finish, served with mint and coriander chutney

AMRITSARI FISH

Light, crunchy gram - flour-coated fish, seasoned with authentic Amritsari spices and deep -fried to golden crispness, served with mint & coriander chutney

KEEMA SAMOSA

2 pcs

Two home-made triangle pastries filled with spiced lamb mince, potatoes & peas. Served with mint sauce.

LAMB SEEKH KEBABS

Succulent lamb with cumin, fresh coriander, ginger, garlic and spices, rolled onto skewers and grilled over charcoal. Served with mint and coriander chutney

CHICKEN PAKORA

Fried Chicken pieces, infused with spices with gram flour

TANDOORI CHICKEN

Juicy on-the-bone chicken marinated in yoghurt, Kashmiri chilli, garlic and warm tandoori spices, fire grilled for a bold smoky flavour and charred finish. Served with mint and coriander chutney.

MURGH MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA

Boneless tender chicken tikka marinated in yoghurt, Kashmiri Chilli & Chef Special aromatic spices grilled to a rich and velvety Nawabi finish. Served with mint and coriander chutney

HARIYALI CHICKEN TIKKA

Tender chicken pieces in a vibrant green herb marinade, char-grilled for a fresh and aromatic flavour

TANDOORI PRAWN

Juicy prawns marinated with garlic, lemon, chilli and coastal spices, flash-grilled with a bold garlic aroma and smoky edges. Served with mint and corainder chutney

VEGETARIAN PLATTER

Vibrant selection of vegetarian favourites - Samosa, Paneer Shashlik, Onion Bhaji & Hara Bhara Kebab. Served with mint & coriander chutney

ESSENCE OF INDIA MIX GRILL

Signature assortment of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Prawns & Paneer Shashlik grilled over high flame for bold flavour. Served with mint & coriander chutney

DHABA PANEER

Cream & Cashew nut gravy cooked with cottage cheese

BAINGAN BHARTA

Egg plant chargrilled roasted cooked with Indian spices with onions, tomatoes and fresh green chillies

ANDHRA CHICKEN CURRY

Fiery South Indian chicken curry simmered in a bold blend of red chillies, curry leaves and crushed spices. Bursting with heat, flavour and authentic Andhra soul

METHI GOSHT

Lamb pieces cooked with fenugreek leaves and Indian authentic spices

SHAMI KEBAB

Lamb mince cooked with spices chargrill on tandoor

BUTTER CHICKEN

Delicious chicken breast cooked in a creamy butter sauce.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Chicken tikka, cooked in onion and tomato based gravy

CHICKEN MADRAS

Delicious chicken breast in a spicy, creamy coconut gravy

MANGO CHICKEN

Boneless chicken breast with mango & thick mild gravy

KARAHI CHICKEN

Chicken breast with pepper, onions, spices & masala sauce.

CHICKEN BHUNA

Chicken breast with onions, tomato gravy with fresh tomatoes

CHICKEN DOPIAZA

with double fried onions, masala sauce and spring onions

CHICKEN BALTI

Boneless chicken breast and bell pepper in a mild sauce.

CHICKEN KORMA

SAAG CHICKEN

Chicken breast cooked with spinach and spices.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Boneless chciken breast, cooked in a hot vindaloo sauce

BHUNA

Succlent lamb or beef, cooked with onions, tomato based gravy and garnished with fresh tomatoes

ROGAN JOSH

Tender boneless lamb or beef pieces, cooked in a traditional medium hot sauce.

KORMA

Pieces of mouth watering lamb, cooked in a herb scented and creamy mild gravy.

VINDALOO

Succulent Lamb or Beef, cooked in a hot vindaloo sauce

MADRAS

Tender pieces of Lamb or Beef, cooked in a spicy, creamy coconut based gravy.

SAAG

Tenderised Lamb or Beef, cooked with spinach and spices

DOPIAZA

Lamb or Beef cooked with double fried onions, masala sauce and garnished with spring onions

KARAHI

Lamb or Beef with peppers, onions, spices & masala sauce.

BALTI

Boneless Lamb or Beef and bell pepper, cooked in a mild sauce

GOAT CURRY PUNJABI STYLE

DHABA STYLE GOAT CURRY

SAAG GOAT CURRY

GOAT VINDALOO

GOAN FISH CURRY

White snapper infused in Goan spices and cooked in a tomato and coconut based gravy

PRAWN JALFREZI

Comb of prawns, pepper tomatoes & infused with herbs

GOAN PRAWN CURRY

Tiger Prawns in a tomato and coconut based gravy

PRAWN KORMA

Marinated tiger prawns in a herb scented and mil gravy.

PRAWN MADRAS

Tender Prawns in a spicy & creamy coconut based gravy

PRAWN BUTTER MASALA

Marinated prawns cooked in a tomato gravy, enriched with butter and cream. Fit for a king.

PRAWN VINDALOO

Tiger prawns, cooked in a spicy hot vindaloo sauce.

KARAHI PRAWN

Tenderised Prawn, tossed with pepper, onions, crush spices and masala sauce.

PRAWN MASALA

FISH BHUNA MASALA

DAL DIL KHUSH

DAL TADKA

Yellow lentils with cumin seeds, garlic and tomatoes

CHANA (CHICK PEA) MASALA

Chickpea , cooked with medium spices and masala sauce.

ZEERA ALOO

A special dish of potatoes prepared with tomatoes and herbs

ALOO GOBHI

Potatoes and cauliflower, tossed with Maharani's herbs

ALOO PALAK

Potatoes, cooked with spinach and spices.

MALAI KOFTA

Grated cottage cheese dumpling cooked in a mild aromatic sauce.

VEGETABLE CURRY

Scrumptious mixed vegetables, cooked in a medium sauce

VEGETABLE KORMA

Mixed veggies, cooked in a herb scented, creamy and mild gravy.

MUTTER MUSHROOM

Green peas and button mushrooms tossed in a masala sauce.

KARAHI VEG

Mixed veggies with pepper, onion, spices & masala sauce.

DUM KI KHUMB

Delicious button mushroom with garlic, cashew nuts and a masala sauce.

EGG PLANT CURRY

Delicious button mushroom with garlic, cashew nuts and a masala sauce.

PANEER MIRCHI KA SALAN

Cottage Cheese Cubes & Green Peppers in a Spicy Cashews Sauce

PANEER PASANDA

Shallow fried stuffed paneer sandwiches in a smooth, creamy onion - tomato based gravy

KARAHI PANEER

Karahi paneer is a spicy, warming, flavourful and super delicious dish made by cooking paneer & bell peppers in a fragnant, fresh ground spice powder.

PANEER DO PYAZA

Creamy curry of soft succulent paner and plenty of onions in a wonderful medley of spices, herbs and tomatoes.

PANEER MAKHANI

Cooking paneer in buttery tomato cashew gravy

SHAHI PANEER

Shahi paneer prepared with nuts, onions, spices & yogurt or cream

MUTTER PANEER

one of the most popular paneer dishes made with green peas, Indian cheese , onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs.

KAJU BUTTER MASALA

Roasted whole cashews with tomato based rich gravy

LAMB BIRYANI

Aromatic basmati rice with succulent marinated lamb pieces, cooked in a traditional biryani masala served with curry sauce.

PRAWN BIRYANI

Aromatic basmati rice with marinated prawn, cooked in a traditional biryani and served with curry sauce.

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Aromatic basmati rice with succulent marinated chicken pieces, cooked in a tradtional biryani masala served with curry sauce

VEGETABLE BIRYANI

Garden fresh vegetables and aromatic basmati rice, cooked together in spices and served with curry sauce.

BASMATI RICE

SAFFRON RICE

COCONUT PULAO

PESHWARI PULAO

MUSHROOM PULAO

TANDOORI ROTI

PLAIN NAAN

BUTTER NAAN

GARLIC NAAN

CHEESE NAAN

CHILLI NAAN

TANDOORI PARATHA

KEEMA NAAN

CHILLI GARLIC NAAN

CHEESY GARLIC NAAN

PESHAWARI NAAN

PAPPADUM & MAHARANI ONIONS

MIXED PICKLE

MINT SAUCE

MANGO CHUTNEY

CURRY SAUCE (any choice of curry)

JUICES

SOFT DRINKS

CHIPS

SPICE CHIPS

CHICKEN NUGGETS + CHIPS

BUTTER CHICKEN