Jilabi Casual Dining and Takeaway

Appetisers for Two People

A selection of our finest starters recommended by our chef

• Shahi Platter£ 7,95

  An appetising range of full-flavoured kebabs, including fish, chicken and lamb. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Toofan Platter£ 7,95

  A selection of our best chicken, meat and vegetable starters. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Vegetarian Platter£ 7,95

  Samosa, onion bhajee, dhokla and Bombay chaat (with vegetables). Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Pan-Fried Sea Bass£ 4,45

  Fillet of sea bass coated in mustard seeds and fresh herbs

• Red Mullet in Goan Spices£ 3,95

  Marinated in pickled spices and grilled in the tandoor

• Salmon Tikka£ 4,45

  Pan-fried salmon steak coated in sprinkled turmeric and rock salt

• Avocado with Prawns£ 3,45

• Prawn or Melon Cocktail£ 3,25

• Prawn Bhuna Puree£ 3,75

  Prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Pathia Puree£ 4,95

  King-sized prawns cooked in light spices, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• King Prawn Bhelpuri£ 4,95

  Cooked in light spices with tamarind. Served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Masala Fish Bites£ 3,50

• Masala Fish£ 3,95

Vegetarian Choices

• Spiced Potatoes and Garlic Mushrooms£ 3,25

  Lightly tossed with chef's five favourite spices

• Onion Pakora£ 3,25

  Diced onions and vegetables seasoned with green herbs, fried crisp

• Samosa Chaat£ 3,75

  Vegetable samosas served with chick peas, chutneys and yoghurt dip

• Stuffed Peppers£ 3,75

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with vegetables

• Dhokla£ 3,75

• Chilli Paneer£ 3,75

• Lentil Patti£ 3,45

• Chicken Desi Dahl Bora£ 3,75

• Plain or Spicy Poppadoms£ 0,50

• Chutneys and Pickles£ 0,50

Chicken and Meat Appetisers

A choice of our favourite and classic starters

• Chicken Tikka and Garlic Mushroom Stir Fry£ 3,45

  A truly tantalising starter with a hint of chilli and tamarind

• Chicken Sikri£ 3,25

  Chunks of chicken pieces marinated in light masala, skewered over charcoal. A truly mellow starter

• Chicken Shashlik£ 3,25

  Cooked on charcoal with tomatoes and green pepper

• Chicken Tikka£ 3,25

  Succulent bite-size pieces of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection

• Chicken Pakora£ 3,55

  Diced pieces of chicken breast marinated in spicy batter, and fried until crispy

• Chicken Tikka Puree£ 3,55

  Diced pieces of chicken breast, with a sweet and sour taste, served on crispy yoghurt bread

• Seekh Kebab£ 3,55

  Minced lamb seasoned and spiced with coriander and cumin

• Punjabi Lamb Chops£ 3,75

  Pieces of lamb (on the bone) marinated in spices

• Stuffed Peppers (Chicken or Lamb)£ 3,75

  Whole pepper baked in the tandoor and stuffed with spicy minced lamb or chicken

Tik-A-Tac Selection

• Keema Wrap£ 4,45

  Slightly spiced mince meat rolled in thin bread made with wholemeal flour. Served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

• Spicy Chicken Tikka Wrap£ 4,65

  served with accompanying chutneys, dips and fresh crisp salad

Main Course (Pic Needed)

House Specialities

Regional dishes from red hot Goa to cool Kashmir via the flavours of North Bengal

• Chicken Tikka Masala£ 6,75

  We present our own exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka in smooth masala sauce

• Chicken Tikka Bhuna£ 6,25

• Achari Lamb£ 6,75

  Fillet of lamb marinated in pickled spices, simmered in slightly hot tangy sauce with balsamic vinegar

• Lamb Passanda£ 6,75

  Tender fillet of lamb mildly spiced with cream and garnished with pistachio, a characteristically rich and creamy dish

• Lamb Jalfrezi (Hot)£ 6,75

  Cooked with onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices and green herbs (medium or hot please ask)

• Morchi

  A carefully thought-out dish for the discerning palate. Hot enough to convince anyone that 'upmarket' does not mean bland, slightly hot taste

  • Lamb£ 6,75
  • Chicken£ 6,75

• Tawa - Hot or Mild

  Slightly hot and spicy with sweet chilli flavours. Served on a griddle. A dry dish served with very little gravy

  • Lamb£ 6,75
  • Chicken£ 6,75

• Jhal Chicken

  A Bangla version of chicken jalfrezi, prepared in a slightly hot red pepper sauce

  • Chicken£ 6,75
  • King Prawn£ 9,95

• Jaipuri

  Contents cooked in a slightly spicy sweet and sour tamarind sauce

  • Lamb£ 6,75
  • Chicken£ 6,75
  • King Prawn£ 9,95

• Peri Peri

  Cooked with slices of onion, capsicum and tomato. Spiced with garlic and fenugreek seeds with a touch of peri peri sauce

  • Lamb£ 6,75
  • Chicken£ 6,75
  • King Prawn£ 9,95

• Rezala

  A classic dish from the north of Bengal, tastefully spiced with a variety of herbs and spices, garnished with sautéed tomatoes, green pepper and coriander

  • Lamb£ 6,75
  • Chicken£ 6,75
  • King Prawn£ 9,95

• Makhani

  Tandoor-baked, prepared in a sweet and sour butter sauce, flavoured with fenugreek and fresh coriander. A tastefully spiced and deliciously mild dish

  • Salmon£ 8,95
  • Chicken£ 6,75
  • King Prawn£ 9,95

• Vegetable Morchi Balti (Slightly Spicy)£ 5,95

  Mixed vegetables cooked with fresh chillies, mixed spices and fresh herbs

• Mr Hackett's Screaming Chicken Chilli Curry£ 6,75

  Definitely hot and spicy but very tasty too

• Kulchan Chicken£ 6,75

  A north Indian version of the ever-popular chicken tikka masala

• Chicken Chilli Garlic£ 6,75

  Tandoor-baked chicken pieces in garlic and chilli sauce. A slightly hot and spicy dish

• Coriander Chicken£ 6,75

  An exceptional chicken curry in a smooth gravy - well flavoured, a firm favourite

• Chicken Rasam£ 6,75

  Supreme pieces of chicken breast sautéed in garlic and ginger paste, spiced with freshly ground coriander seeds, turmeric and a hint of red chilli. A very homestyle dish, medium strength, chef's recommendation

• Slow Cooked Lamb Chops in Spicy Gravy£ 6,75

  Tender lamb chops in red pepper sauce, stewed in fresh ginger and black pepper together with fresh herbs. An absolute change from the old favourites

• Hot and Spicy Lamb with Potato Straws£ 6,75

  Lamb prepared in a tangy hot and spicy sauce garnished with potato straws

• Lamb Chilli Garlic£ 6,75

  Lamb pieces in garlic and chilli sauce - a slightly hot and spicy dish. Prepared in a delicious balti sauce

• Lamb Sookha Bhuna£ 7,95

  A tasty lamb dish, perfectly spiced and well balanced, cooked with cardamom and fresh coriander (Pav's favourite)

• Mixed Jalfrezi£ 7,95

  (Chicken, lamb, mushroom and prawn jalfrezi) cooked with crispy onions and green peppers together with a dozen spices, fried onions and green herbs. A tastefully spiced dish

• Mixed Jaipuri£ 7,95

  Chicken, lamb and mushroom cooked in a slightly hot tangy sweet and sour sauce

• Mixed Chilli Garlic Balti£ 7,95

  Combination of chicken, lamb, prawn and mushrooms, deliciously spiced with garlic chunks and fresh coriander. Definitely makes a change from your traditional madras (Calum's favourite)

• Salmon Ka Jhool£ 9,95

  A famous Bengali speciality. Pan-fried salmon steaks simmered in freshly ground spices, dill and a caramelised garlic sauce

• Goan Fish Curry£ 9,95

  The famous Goan speciality. Fish of the day, cooked with panchpuran (five spices), eggplant and potatoes in medium strength sauce, garnished with tempered mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves

• Jilabi King Prawn Bhuna£ 11,95

  Our own exclusive recipe of succulent King prawns with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices. and fresh curry leaves

Our Selection of 'Old Time' Favourites

These dishes are recognised by everyone and have been enjoyed by generations of indian food lovers

• Bhuna

  A dish with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with a touch of selected spices

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Pathia

  A popular dish cooked in a slightly hot sauce producing a hot and sour taste

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Dopiaza

  Prepared with chopped green pepper and a mix of fresh and braised onions - slightly hot taste

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Sagwala

  Cooked with fresh spinach, a touch of garlic and spices, a medium strength dish

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Rogan Josh

  Robustly spiced dish with herbs, spices, cashew nuts and tomatoes. A classic dish

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Dhansak

  Cooked with lentils, spices, green herbs and red pepper, for a hot and sour taste

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Madras

  We are convinced this dish needs no introduction!

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

• Korma

  Mildly spiced with ground almonds and cream

  • Lamb£ 6,25
  • Chicken£ 5,75
  • Chicken Tikka£ 6,25
  • King Prawn£ 9,95
  • Prawns£ 6,25
  • Vegetable£ 5,75

Biryani

• Biryani

  Basmati rice treated with lamb, chicken or vegetables with delicate spices and herbs. A risotto-like dish served with fresh vegetable curry or tarka dhall, please ask

  • Lamb£ 8,50
  • Chicken£ 8,50
  • Chicken Tikka£ 8,95
  • King Prawn£ 10,95
  • Prawns£ 8,50
  • Vegetable£ 7,50

Balti Dishes

A very popular dish in the Midlands. The combination of herbs and spices makes this dish tastefully spicy, garnished with onions, tomatoes and a generous touch of fresh coriander

• Chicken Balti£ 5,95

• Chicken Tikka Balti£ 5,95

• Chicken Saag Aloo Mushroom£ 6,65

• Lamb Balti£ 6,95

• Mixed Jalfrezi Balti (Siraj Special)£ 7,50

• Mixed Balti£ 7,25

• Meat Saag Aloo Mushroom£ 6,95

• Spicy Tikka Masala Balti£ 6,95

• Vegetable Balti£ 6,45

• Prawn Balti£ 5,95

• King Prawn Balti£ 8,95

• Extra£ 1,00

  Extra mushroom or any other assortment of vegetables extra can be prepared with the above dishes. Recommended with naan bread

• Chicken Tikka£ 8,95

  Succulent bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken - grilled to perfection

• Pan Fried Sea Bass£ 10,95

  Served with stir-fried vegetables

• Red Mullet Marinated in Goan Spices£ 10,95

  Served with stir-fried vegetables

Breads and Rice

• Chapatti£ 1,30

  Wholemeal bread baked on tawa

• Egg Fried Rice£ 2,85

• Naan£ 1,95

  Freshly baked leavened bread

• Garlic Chilli Rice£ 2,85

• Garlic Naan£ 2,25

• Lemon Coriander Rice£ 2,85

• Keema Naan£ 2,45

  Minced lamb

• Plain Rice (Steamed)£ 2,30

• Keema Naan with Cheese and Garlic£ 2,95

  Minced lamb

• Keema Pilau Rice£ 2,85

• Peshwari Naan£ 2,75

  Honey and almond

• Chicken Tikka Rice£ 2,95

• Cheese, Garlic and Coriander Naan£ 2,75

• Special Naan£ 2,50

  Leavened bread baked with onions, garlic and green pepper, with a touch of coriander

• Paratha£ 2,25

  Wholemeal bread rolled and fried in butter - chef's favourite

• Batura£ 1,45

  Delicate puffy yoghurt bread - recommended

• Kashmiri Special Rice£ 2,85

  Pilau rice fried with mixed fruit

• Bengal Style Fried Rice£ 2,95

  Chicken, meat or prawn, stir fried with rice and fresh coriander - a delicious speciality

• Pilau Rice£ 2,45

• Mushroom Pilau Rice£ 2,85

• Vegetable Pilau Rice£ 2,85

• Fried Rice£ 2,60

• Mixed Vegetable Bhajee

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,75

• Mushroom Bhajee

  Cooked in light spices

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,75

• Bhindi Dopiaza

  Crispy fried okra and caramelised onions with tempered cumin seeds and lightly spiced

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,75

• Bombay Aloo

  Lightly sautéed with cumin, red chilli, fresh herbs and spices

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,75

• Tarka Dhall

  • Small£ 3,10
  • Large£ 5,75

• Saag Paneer

  Stir-fried spinach with tempered spices cooked with cottage cheese

  • Small£ 3,10
  • Large£ 5,75

• Paneer Makhani (Hot or Mild)

  Home-made cottage cheese simmered in sweet and sour butter sauce with ginger juliennes

  • Small£ 3,75
  • Large£ 5,75

• Cauliflower Bhajee

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,95

• Aloo Palak

  Potatoes and spinach

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,95

• Aloo Gobi

  Potatoes and cauliflower

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,95

• Aubergine Bhajee

  Aubergines, stir fried in cumin and garam masala

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,95

• Chana Masala

  Chick peas cooked in a piquant gravy sauce with fresh ginger

  • Small£ 2,85
  • Large£ 5,95

• Fresh Salad£ 2,95

  A rainbow salad of crunchy garden vegetables

Tandoori Dishes

• Tandoori Chicken£ 9,50

  Half chicken marinated with cardamom and paprika spices - tender and full of flavour

• Tandoori Mix£ 9,50

  A selection of tikka, tandoori king prawn, salmon tikka, and tandoori chicken, served with fresh salad and naan bread

• Tandoori Fish Tikka£ 10,95

  Pan-fried salmon steak marinated in turmeric and lemon juice. Served with curried saffron sauce and plain rice complemented with fresh salad

• Tandoori Roti£ 1,95

• #1 Tandoori King Prawns£ 5,25

  Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and fresh herbs, smoked over charcoal

• #2 Tandoori King Prawn£ 10,95

  Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and a dozen herbs, skewered over charcoal and served with plain rice and medley of sauce