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Tikka Masala (Chicken
£10.95
Chicken
£11.95
Madras (Chicken
£10.95
Pathia (Chicken
£10.95
Lamb
£12.95
Dhansak (Chicken
£10.95
Jalfrezit (Chicken
£10.95
Non-veg platter for two
£13.95
Mixed Grill (served with salad)
£14.95
Chicken Shaslik
£12.95

Pre-Starters

Poppadoms
£1.00
Chutney Tray
(Selection of dips consisting of mango chutney, mint sauce, onion salad and lime pickle)
£2.50
Punjabi Samosa
Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Served with salad and mint sauce. Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£4.95

Starters

Onion Bhaji
A classic and universally popular item of crispy, deep-fried fritters made from finely chopped onions mixed in a spiced chickpea flour batter with coriander, turmeric, and a touch of chili powder (for taste - not heat), drizzled with tamarind sauce. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£4.75
Malai Tikka
Chicken marinated in cream, Greek yoghurt, cheese, house spices, garlic, ginger and aromatic ground cardamom powder. Cooked in the tandoor until tender. This is a rich, creamy and decadent dish.
£5.50
Pepper Trail Special kebab (chicken & lamb mix)
Seek kebab given the Pepper Trail touch, making for a very tasty upgrade to the traditional lamb mince on skewers.
£6.50
Tandoori Broccoli (Vegan)
A rare item on traditional Indian menus, but an absolute game-changer of a dish! Broccoli florets lightly spiced with fresh haryali paste (coriander, mint, green chilli, garlic etc.), cooked on skewers in the tandoor. Served with a salad. It's got a kick!. Vegan.
£4.50
Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in Greek yoghurt and house spices. Cooked in the tandoor and served with salad and mint sauce.
£7.95
Non-veg platter for two
Two pieces of: lamb chops, seekh kebab, chicken tikka and tandoori wings. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£13.95
Chicken Tikka
£10.50
Tandoori Wings
Large chicken wings marinated in Greek yogurt and house spices. Cooked in the tandoor and served with salad and mint sauce.
£5.50
Punjabi Samosa
Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Served with salad and mint sauce. Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Served with salad and mint sauce.
£4.95
Samosa Chat
A popular Indian street food, combining a crumbled Punjabi samosa layered with chickpeas, yoghurt, tamarind, coriander chutney and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. This dish is a mix of textures and flavours that are sweet, tangy and spicy.
£4.95
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) pre-marinated in yoghurt and spices, including: garam masala, house mixed powder (cumin, coriander, turmeric etc.) and chilli powder. Tandoori-grilled and served with salad and mint sauce and a drizzle of tamarind sauce.
£5.50
Prawn Puree
One of our chef's favourite dishes with prawns flash-fried in a pan with garlic, ginger, onions and simmered in a spicy house-sauce. Served with a deep-fried flatbread called 'puree
£6.00
King Prawn
One of our chef's favourite dishes with prawns flash-fried in a pan with garlic, ginger, onions and simmered in a spicy house-sauce. Served with a deep-fried flatbread called 'puree'.
£8.95
Ajwan Fish
Punjabi speciality, using Panga (silver catfish) fillets marinated in a spiced corn and gram flour batter with ajwain, chili powder, black pepper and a touch of house mixed powder. Deep-fried and served with salad, tamarind sauce and a lime wedge.
£5.50
Lamb Tikka
£11.50
Tandoori Mushrooms (Vegan)
Juicy white button mushrooms lightly spiced with tandoori masala and cooked on a skewer in the tandoor. Served with salad. Vegan.
£4.50
Vegetarian Platter for two
Two pieces of: Paneer tikka, samosas, onion bhajis and aloo chat (tangy, spicy and savoury potatoes). Served with salad and mint sauce. Vegetarian.
£10.50

Tandoor Section (Clay Oven)

To avoid repetition, all tandoori items use the same masala as their starter counterparts, unless stated otherwise. All items below are served on a hot iron sizzler with freshly cut onions that caramelise with the heat adding to a very distinct and irresi

Tandoori Chicken
£9.99
Chicken Shaslik
Chicken tikka with chunky pieces of peppers, onions and tomatoes
£12.95
Mixed Grill (served with salad)
One piece of: Seekh kebab, lamb chop, chicken tikka (2 pieces) and tandoori chicken.
£14.95
Chicken Tikka
£10.50
Lamb Tikka
£11.50
Tandoori King Prawn
£14.40£18.00
King Prawn Shaslik
King prawns with chunky pieces of peppers, onions and tomatoes.
£15.96£19.95
Lamb Shaslik
Lamb tikka with chunky pieces of peppers, onions and tomatoes.
£13.95
Paneer Shaslik
Paneer tikka with chunky pieces of peppers, onions and tomatoes.
£12.95
Tandoori Mushrooms
£9.95
Tandoori Broccoli
£9.95

Traditional Curries

It is an undisputed fact that traditional curries have had a profound impact on the food culture of the UK, thus introducing the British palate to a rich variety of spices and flavours and playing a key role in the development of the nation's palate. The

Korma (Chicken
A rich, creamy and very mild curry made with cream, nuts (almond and coconuts), and fragrant mild spices like cardamom, bayleaves and cinnamon. Traditionally, this is a dish with Persian roots that used to be served in the Mughal royal courts of India, and of course an all-time favourite with us Brits.
£10.95
Tikka Masala (Chicken
The nation's favourite dish is prepared with much attention and meticulous care. Our tikka masala sauce is especially made using plum tomatoes, garlic, ginger and kasturi methi (fenugreek) tempered in butter with deggi chilli and cashew nuts. Cream, almond powder and sugar is added to give it a rich, sweet and creamy but slightly tangy flavour which is finished with a drizzle of cream. It is one of our best sellers.
£10.95
Pasanda (Chicken with red wine
A rich, mild and creamy dish cooked with cream, yoghurt, almond powder, desecrated coconut and red wine. Sugar is added for taste.Cardamom powder and a drizzle of cream is used to finish. This is one of our chef's personal favourites.
£11.95
Balti (Chicken
The balti is a rich spicy dish, but without excessive heat. It contains onions, peppers and house spices, all cooked in a bhuna-style sauce with fresh coriander using a special balti masala to give it that tingling of heat. One of the traditionalists favourite.
£11.95
Madras (Chicken
Named after the Southern Indian city of Madras (now known as Chennai), this a best-selling medium to hot curry with a universal appeal. The dish is prepared by tempering garlic, ginger, curry leaves and mustard seeds. It is then infused with tomato paste with our house gravy, chilli powder and a touch of coconut milk and lemon juice. The result is a very tasty, medium to hot dish with a slight tangy flavour.
£10.95
Palak (Chicken
A true connoisseurs dish consisting of organic spinach fired up with fresh garlic, onions, turmeric, green chillies and methi (fenugreek). Once tempered, the rest of the ingredients are added along with a little house gravy which gives it a slightly thick saucy texture packed full of flavour.
£10.95
Pathia (Chicken
A bhuna-style dish that is sweet, sour and hot (on par with a madras). Chopped onions, chilli powder, house mixed powder with lemon juice tempered and simmered in our house gravy with sugar to give it balance and an immensely flavourful taste that is hard to find anywhere other than a traditional curry house. This dish ticks all the boxes for a robust and tasty curry.
£10.95
Dhansak (Chicken
With its roots in Persian cuisine, harking back to the Mughal era, a dhansak is a sweet, sour and hot dish that combines, chilli powder, garam masala, our house special spice mix with red lentils, sugar, tomato puree, lemon juice and a touch of naga. It's a wholesome, flavourful curry that is intensely satisfying to eat.
£10.95
Bhuna (Chicken
This is a go-to curry when you want a dish that is not mild, but not too hot either. Taste and savour the intense, aromatic spices on a base of onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and house spices (Madras curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander etc.). The result is a rich, concentrated thick sauce that clings to the ingredients. This is classed a 'medium' curry
£10.95
Jalfrezit (Chicken
A dish that gives the tikka masala a run for its money. This is arguably the nations second most favourite dish, and ours is done extremely well. Garlic, ginger, finely sliced onions, green chillies, pepper, mixed pickle and chilli powder with our house mixed powder forms the base of this immensely hot and tasty dish. Our house gravy is added for extra sauce with a touch of naga for both heat and taste. This is the go-to hot dish amongst our clientele.
£10.95
Vindaloo (Chicken
The vindaloo is a hot, spicy and tangy Goan dish that is a remnant of the Portuguese colonial era in India. Garlic, ginger, chilli powder, our house special mixed powder, a touch lemon and naga chillies are tempered with tomato puree blended with our house gravy and finished with achunky pieces of potato. This is a hot dish.
£10.95
Rogan Josh (Chicken
The classic Rogan Josh is based on a bhuna, but topped with a layer of freshly chopped tomatoes simmered in a little house gravy. Best enjoyed with any tandoor or vegetable sides
£10.95

Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani is a renowned speciality of Hyderabad, Southern India, featuring fragrant basmati rice cooked with marinated chicken, lamb, or vegetables and aromatic spices like saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Cooked using the 'dum' method, t

Chicken
One of Northern India's finest dishes. Rich, creamy and decadent tomato-based curry using a blend of our house spices with a hint of spicy and tangy finish. This is a favourite amongst traditionalists of Indian cuisine.
£11.95
Vegetable
Mild to medium fragrant curry with hints of mint, curry leaves, kevda (rose water) and cream using chef's own recipe.
£9.95
Lamb
Deliciously hot and spicy dish with lots of garlic, green chillies and crushed black pepper in a bhuna-style sauce.
£12.95

Pepper Trail House Specials

Butter Chicken
One of Northern India's finest dishes. Rich, creamy and decadent tomato-based curry using a blend of our house spices with a hint of spicy and tangy finish. This is a favourite amongst traditionalists of Indian cuisine.
£10.50
Goan Prawn Curry
South Indian speciality curry using our house special spice mix with curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric, kevda, coconut milk and a touch of cream. Medium spicy dish also best paired with plain basmati or coconut rice
£12.95
Bengal fish Curry
Tilapia hsh hilet marinated in our house special spice mix with curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric kevda, coconut milk and a touch of cream. Medium spicy dish best paired with plain basmati or coconut rice to really savour the taste.
£12.95
Chicken Khusboo
Mild to medium fragrant curry with hints of mint, curry leaves, kevda (rose water) and cream using chef's own recipe.
£10.50
Railway lamb
Traditional tender lamb curry with colonial-era origins, inspired by the curries served on Indian railways during the British Raj. With black cumin, bayleaves and baby potatoes, it is a saucy, spicy but not hot curry. Enjoyed by those that like home-style cooking.
£10.50
Rajasthani Lamb Curry
One of chef's most popular dishes amongst his regulars. This tender lamb curry is cooked in stages with the sauce derived from the stock of the lamb and finished with a touch of chilli powder for taste.
£10.50
Black Pepper Garlic Chilli Bengal Fish
Deliciously hot and spicy dish with lots of garlic, green chillies and crushed black pepper in a bhuna-style sauce.
£10.50
Nawabi Lamb Shank
Slow-cooked shank in a rich, thick bhuna sauce using selected spices including garam masala and house special spice mix. This is a medium but robust curry with the meat that falls off the bone.
£14.95
Shahi King Prawn
Chef's special bhuna-style king prawn curry with aubergine. Cooked and served on the shells. Please inform your server if you wish for the chef to de-shell them before service.
£14.40£18.00
Haryali Chicken Curry
Chef's special bhuna-style king prawn curry with aubergine. Cooked and served on the shells. Please inform your server if you wish for the chef to de-shell them before service.
£11.95

Classic Sides

No meal is ever complete without one or more of these side vegetable dishes to accompany any meal and amply the taste of the main dishes. Some are staples across all Subcontinental households, such as aloo gobi, tarka daal and bhindi bhaji, whilst others

Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes cooked until tender and using tomatoes, onions, garlic, garam masala and house special spice mix. A very popular Indian side dish that appeals to all palates.
£5.50
Tarka Daal
Universally acclaimed lentil dish tempered with a tarka'; dried chillies, cumin and lots of garlic. If you don't like heat, avoid the chillies. This is one of the most versatile side dishes that goes will with pretty much everything and is a must on any table.
£5.50
Bombay Aloo
Potatoes sautéed with cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, and chill powder. Probably the best-selling side nationwide
£5.50
Daal Makhani
Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans that is spicy but with a creamy, rich buttery taste. Decadent and very filling
£5.50
Bhindi Bhaji
Sautéed Bhindi (okra lightly tossed with onions, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and a touch of chill powder. An extremely healthy and tasty dish to complete any meal
£5.50
Brinjal Bhaji
Diced Brinjal (aubergine/eggplant) sautéed with onions, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander and house special spice mix. Rich and naturally creamy taste and texture and works well with most items as a side.
£5.50
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower tossed in garam masala and house special spice mix
£5.50
Gobi Bhaji
Cauliflower florets tossed in garam masala and house special spice mix
£5.50
Chana Masala
Chickpeas soaked, boiled and then thrown into a pan and tossed with onions, garam masala, turmeric, tomatoes and coriander to create a Moorish side dish that works well with everything
£5.50

Rice & Breads

All items below are self-descriptive, however, please do not hesitate to ask your server for any guidance or clarification.

Garlic Naan
£3.50
Peshwari Naan
£3.50
Saffron Pilau
£3.50
Basmati Rice
£2.95
Garlic Rice
£3.50
Egg fried Rice
£3.50
Plain Naan
£2.95
Chilli Cheese Naan
£3.50
Tandoori Roti
£3.50
Chunkey Chips
£3.50
Paprika Chips
£3.95
Mushroom Rice
£3.50
Keema Rice
£3.50
Keema Naan
£3.50
Coconut Rice
£3.50
Mixed Vegetable Rice
£3.50
Butter Naan
£3.50
Cheese Naan
£3.50

Meal

per person 2 Poppadoms & chutney tray

Set Meal
Starter (Veg Option: Onion Bhaji or Punjabi Samosa, Non-Veg Option: Seekh Kebab or Chicken Tikka, Main Any curry from veg or non-veg option (except king prawns and Mixed grill) Side Any one option Accompaniments Any option of rice and bread
£17.59£21.99