TASTE | AROMA | FRESHNESS
APPETIZERS
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Onion Bhaji $9.75
Crispy onion fritters mixed with fresh herbs, dipped in chick pea flour batter and deep fried.
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Stuffed Paneer Pakora $16.75
Cottage cheese layered with Chef’s Special made stuffing, lightly dipped in chickpea batter, deep fried and served with mint and tamarind chutney (6 Pieces per portion).
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Vegetable Pakora $8.75
A selection of vegetables coated in chick pea Masala batter and finished in hot oil (6 Pieces per portion).
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Vegetable Samosa $9.85
Savoury fried pastry filled with potatoes, peas & tempered with Indian spices, served with tamarind chutney (2 Pieces per portion).
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Paneer Tikka $18.75
Homemade Indian cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in Tandoor with onions and capsicum (6 Pieces per portion).
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Malai Soya Champ $16.75
Soy Champ marinated in mixture of cream, yoghurt and cashew nut paste and blend of mild Indian spices cooked in Tandoor.
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HONEY CHILLI CAULIFLOWER $19.75
Fried Cauliflower florets are tossed in a honey chilli sauce that’s sweet and spicy.
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Chilli Paneer $18.75
Homemade Indian cottage cheese deep fried and cooked with onion, capsicum and chilli sauce.
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Mushroom Chilli $18.75
Mushrooms deep fried and cooked with onion and capsicum in Indo Chinese style.
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Tandoori Malai Broccoli $17.75
Broccoli florets marinated in mixture of cream, yoghurt and cashew nut paste and blend of mild Indian spices cooked in Tandoor (signature dish).
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Tandoori Mushroom $18.75
Mushrooms marinated in garlic and yoghurt and Chef’s Special Tandoori Masala, skewered and cooked in the Tandoor (6 Pieces per portion).
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Royal Vegetable Platter $22.75
2pc Samosa, 2pc Onion Bhaji, 2pc Veg Pakora, 2pc Paneer Pakora.
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Tandoori Chicken (4 Pieces) $16.75
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Tandoori Chicken (8 Pieces) $26.75
Chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and blend of aromatic Tandoori Masala and grilled in the Tandoor.
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Chicken Malai Tikka $19.75
Tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, cream, cheese and spices and cooked in Tandoor.
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Chicken Tikka $19.75
Chicken pieces marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in Tandoor. (6 Pieces per portion)
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Crispy Chicken $17.75
Chicken Tenders coated in mixture of secret ingredients and deep fried.
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Lamb Chops (Signature) $20.75
Fresh ginger-flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and Tandoori Masala roasted in the Tandoor (4 Pieces per portion).
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Fish Tikka $21.75
Chunks of Gurnard fish marinated in a yoghurt sauce with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor (5 Pieces per portion).
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AMRITSARI FISH $21.75
It is a simple dish yet tastes amazing with bursting flavours that comes from the unique combo of spices and herbs used. As the name suggests this appetizer is popular in the streets of city of Amritsar.
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Prawns Pakora $21.75
Prawns dipped in a chickpea flour with herbs and spices, deep fried (8 Pieces per portion).
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Tandoori Prawn $22.75
King prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs and spices, cooked delicately in the Tandoor (8 Pieces per portion).
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Royal Non-Veg Platter $32.25
Chicken Tikka, Chicken Samosa, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Prawn, Lamb chops.
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Royal Special Platter $29.75
2 pc Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Lamb chops, Amritsari Fish, Chicken Tikka.
DAL
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All Dal Dishes $23.50
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Royal Special Dal Makhani
This Dal has whole black lentils cooked with butter and cream and simmered on low heat for that unique flavour. It tastes best with garlic naan!
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Daal Tadka
Yellow cooked lentils which are tempered with oil or Ghee fried spices & herbs.
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Chana Masala
Chana Masala is a delicious & flavourful Indian curry made by cooking chickpeas in a spicy onion tomato Masala gravy.
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Chana Bhature
Spiced tangy chickpea curry and with soft and fluffy fried leavened bread.
RICE
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Steamed Rice $6.75
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Pulao $15.25
Vegetarian, Kashmiri
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Vegetarian Dum Biryani $20.75
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Chicken Dum Biryani $22.75
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Lamb and Beef Dum Biryani $23.75
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Prawn Dum Biryani $25.75
Dum biryani basically refers to letting the dish breathe in its own aroma or juices to make it more flavourful. Large handis are sealed with dough to trap the steam, which then cooks the meat and rice until tender.
NAAN
BREAD
KULCHA
Mains
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Chicken Dishes $24.50
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Lamb/Beef Dishes $25.50
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Fish/Prawn Dishes $27.75
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Butter Chicken
Cooked in our house made signature spice blend butter sauce.
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Butter Prawns
Cooked in our house made signature spice blend butter sauce.
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Mango Chicken
An amazingly aromatic, sweet and spicy curry sauce that is made with puréed Mango.
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Tikka Masala
Marinated meat of your choice Tikka infused with lots of flavours, cooked in the Tandoor and finished in pan with creamy tomato based rich gravy (ask for vegan option).
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Korma
Korma Curries are spiced not for heat, but for flavour. Rather than cumin and black pepper, Korma goes for flavours such as cardamom and cinnamon. Yoghurt marinated meat of your choice, slow cooked in gravy for those who want zest without burn (ask for vegan option).
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Madras
A rich, fragrant and relatively hot curry from home town of Chennai with meat of your choice. Post marinated meat of your choice coated in thick, aromatic poppy seeds paste and cooked in a thick, Garam Masala spiced gravy (ask for vegan option).
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Post
Marinated meat of your choice coated in, aromatic poppy seeds paste and cooked in a thick, garam masala spiced gravy.
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Bhuna Masala
Meat of your choice cooked in slowly roasted gravy combined with aromatic spices (ask for vegan option).
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Kadhai
Meat of your choice with semi gravy full of aroma and taste, cooked with freshly roasted ground spices in onion and tomato mixture with bell peppers in an Indian wok (Kadhai) (ask for vegan option).
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Vindaloo
A standard element of Goan cuisine derived from the Portuguese Carne de Vinha D’alhos (literally “meat in garlic wine marinade”), a Vindaloo is a dish of meat infused in wine and garlic.
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Jalfrezi
Meat of your choice stir fried and cooked in thick gravy of onions, tomato and bell peppers (ask for vegan option).
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Do Payaza
An Indian favourite, this delicious aromatic meat & onion curry has wonderful depth of flavour (ask for vegan option).
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Saag
This delicious curry from the northwest region of India can be made with meat of your choice. The rich, complex flavour profile of this Saag Gosht portrays the very best of Indian cuisine. You’re going to love it! (ask for vegan option).
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Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb curry with a heady combination of intense spices in tomato curry sauce. The lamb is fall apart tender and packs a serious flavour punch!
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Bombay
A dish from Mumbai is perfect fusion of meat and vegetable gravy made with freshly ground herbs, spices and cream.
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Bengali Fish
Gurnard fish cooked in authentic Bengali gravy made of ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes with hint of mustard paste.
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FISH MALABARI
A delicious creamy fish curry with goodness of coconut milk and full of coriander and mustard seeds.
MAINS (ONLY VEG)
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All Vegetable Dishes $23.50
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Jeera Aloo
Jeera Aloo It is super versatile dry dish cooked with diced potatoes and cumin seeds.
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Mix Vegetable
Mixture of vegetables cooked together in a traditional Indian onion-tomato gravy. The dish is characterized by multiple flavours due to the addition of many vegetables which also makes it quite nutritious.
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Gobhi Masala
This Indian curry is about making flavourful semi dry vegetarian dish with potatoes, cauliflower and tangy tomatoes.
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Matar Mushroom
Mushrooms and peas in a creamy onion, tomato and cashew sauce.
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Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer is one of the most popular Paneer recipes where Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and Matar (green peas) are simmered together in a luscious gravy made with tomatoes, onions and spices.
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Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish of Indian cottage cheese cubes in a mild, spiced smooth spinach sauce. This delicious creamy dish is made with fresh spinach leaves, Paneer (firm cottage cheese), onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
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Malai Kofta
Malai Kofta is a very popular Indian vegetarian dish where balls (kofta) made of potato and paneer are deep fried and served with a creamy cashew based curry.
SIDES
Kids Menu
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All Kids Dishes $16.25
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Royal India Special Kids Meal
6 Chicken nuggets with chips.
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Kids Butter Chicken
Cooked in our house made signature spice blend butter sauce served with rice.
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Kids Korma
Korma Curries are spiced not for heat, but for flavour. Rather than cumin and black pepper, Korma goes for flavours such as cardamom and cinnamon. Yoghurt marinated meat of your choice, slow cooked in gravy for those who want zest without burn (ask for vegan option), served with rice.
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Kids Mango Chicken
An amazingly aromatic, sweet and spicy curry sauce that is made with puréed mango, served with rice.
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Chips with Butter Sauce
Desserts
Menu
A Culinary Journey Through India and
New Zealand
At Royal India, our menu is a love letter to both India and New Zealand. Each dish tells a story of tradition, innovation, and the exceptional produce of both our old and new homes. Let us take you on a gastronomic adventure that bridges continents and cultures.
