Tarka Derby on Deliveroo

About Tarka Derby
Authentic Indian & Pakistani flavours delivered across Derby. Freshly cooked curries, sizzling grills, biryanis and vegetarian favourites — full of bold spices and rich taste in every bite. order Tarka on Deliveroo and enjoy restaurant-quality taste at home.
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Butter Chicken
£13.95
Garlic Chilly Chicken
£13.95
1/2kg Chicken (boneless)
£17.95
Palak Gohst
£14.95
Achari Gohst
£14.95
1/2kg Charsi Chicken Karahi (boneless)
£18.95
Chicken & Meat (2 people)
£19.95
1/2kg Tarka Special Murgh Musallam
£20.95
1kg Lamb Karahi (boneless)
£37.95
Seafood Platter (2 people)
£19.95

Appetisers

Appetisers are small-portioned, flavourful dishes designed to whet the appetite before a meal

Poppadoms and Pickles
"1 Portion for 2 people" - Poppadoms and Pickles are a staple Indian appetiser consisting of thin, crisp, deep-fried or roasted lentil crackers (poppadoms) served with various tangy, sweet, and spicy chutneys and pickles.
£2.95
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Starters

Achari Chicken
Chicken marinated in hung yogurt & delicious homemade pickle spice, grilled to juicy perfection in our tandoor
£6.95
Popular
Papri Chaat
Chickpeas, potato, onions, cucumber, tomato and spicy yoghurt sauce. Topped off with our very own imli sauce pomegranate & small crunchy papri crackers
£5.95
Sumandari Fish Pakora (Cod)
Deep fried flaky cod fish pieces marinated in spices & batter
£7.95
Hot Meat Puri
Spicy tender lamb cooked in a bhuna sauce & served on a fried puri
£6.95
Chicken Wings
Sticky chicken wings marinated in a blend of spices, finished in the tandoor
£5.95
Chana Puri
Chick peas cooked in a bhuna sauce served on a fried puri
£5.95
Chicken 65
Deep fried battered chicken chunks, tossed in our chef's special sweet chilli sauce
£4.95
King Prawn Puri
King prawns cooked in a bhuna sauce and served on a fried puri
£9.95
Crispy Onion Pakora
Fresh juicy onions marinated in our mouth-watering spicy batter and deep fried
£4.95
Adraki Chops
Mutton back chops marinated with fresh ground spices, infused in garlic, ginger & fresh coriander
£7.95
Chicken Lollipop
Juicy fried chicken niblets coated in batter & our Tarka special sauce
£6.95
Chicken Tikka Puri
Juicy chicken tikka cooked in a bhuna sauce & served on a fried puri
£6.95
Popular
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated in a eastern spice mix & cooked in the tandoor
£6.95
Veg Samosa Chaat
Crushed Veg samosa with chickpeas, potato, onions, cucumber, tomato and spicy yoghurt sauce. Topped off with our very own imli sauce
£5.95
Veg Samosa (2)
A delicious crispy pastry filled with lightly spiced carrots, peas, cut beans, broad beans, sweetcorn, potato and onions
£4.95
Chicken Tikka
Chicken marinated in yoghurt together with our special blend of spices
£6.95
Malai Garlic Tikka
Chicken fillet marinated in hung yoghurt, soft cheese, garlic & coriander, cooked succulently in the tandoor
£6.95
Gilafi Seekh Kebab
Juicy succulent kebab with mint onion, peppers & cheese, cooked in the tandoor
£6.95
Garlic Mushroom Puri
Mushrooms cooked in a garlic bhuna sauce served on a fried puri
£5.95
Paneer 65
Lightly fried Indian cottage cheese & tossed in our chef's special sweet chilli sauce.
£7.95
Hot Chilli Fish (Cod)
Fried in a light batter before being tossed in a chilli & tomato sauce
£8.95
Tandoori Jhinga
Large king prawns marinated in our special spices & cooked to perfection in the tandoor
£9.95

Platters to Share

Chicken & Meat (2 people)
Chicken tikka, Chicken lollipop, Chicken wings, Gilafi seekh kebab, Adraki chops
£19.95
Seafood Platter (2 people)
Hot chilli fish, Sumandari fish pakora, Tandoori jhinga
£19.95
The Badshah Platter (4-6 people)
Chicken tikka, chicken lollipop, malai garlic tikka, achari tikka, gilafi seekh kebab, chicken wings, adraki chops, sumandari fish pakora, hot chilli fish, masala chips
£69.95

Desi Karahis

1kg Lamb Karahi (boneless)
Tender, boneless pieces of prime lamb simmered to perfection in a traditional iron wok (karahi). Cooked in a robust, thick tomato and ginger gravy with freshly roasted spices, fragrant garlic, and green chilies. A true, authentic Taste of Lahore.
£37.95
Halal
1/2kg Tarka Special Murgh Musallam
Experience our Tarka Special Murgh Musallam—a whole chicken marinated in fragrant spices, slow-cooked until falling off the bone. Filled with a rich, aromatic mix of minced meat, hard-boiled eggs, and spices, it is nestled in a thick gravy of cashews and caramelized onions.
£20.95
Halal
1/2kg Chicken Tikka Karahi
Authentic Pakistani-style tikka karahi. Smoky, tender chicken tossed in a robust gravy of ginger, coriander, and fiery green chilies.
£18.95
Halal
1/2kg Charsi Chicken Karahi (boneless)
Authentic Peshawar-style boneless chicken karahi featuring a thick tomato and black pepper masala. Simple, fiery, and cooked to perfection with garlic, green chilies, and ginger.
£18.95
Halal
1/2kg Chicken Karahi (on The Bone)
Classic Pakistani-style wok-cooked chicken, featuring a robust blend of ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs. A true, fiery, and aromatic taste experience.
£16.95
Halal
1kg Chicken Karahi (on The Bone)
Classic Pakistani-style wok-cooked chicken, featuring a robust blend of ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs. A true, fiery, and aromatic taste experience.
£29.95
Halal
1/2kg Chicken Karahi (boneless)
Tender chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, green chillies, ginger, and garlic in a traditional wok.
£17.95
Halal
1kg Chicken Karahi (boneless)
Tender chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, green chillies, ginger, and garlic in a traditional wok.
£30.95
Halal
1kg Chicken Tikka Karahi
Authentic Pakistani-style tikka karahi. Smoky, tender chicken tossed in a robust gravy of ginger, coriander, and fiery green chilies.
£32.95
Halal
1kg Charsi Chicken Karahi (boneless)
Authentic Peshawar-style boneless chicken karahi featuring a thick tomato and black pepper masala. Simple, fiery, and cooked to perfection with garlic, green chilies, and ginger.
£31.95
Halal
1/2kg Charsi Lamb Karahi (boneless)
Succulent boneless lamb simmered in a thick, tangy tomato gravy with green chillies and freshly ground black pepper. A smoky, authentic Peshawari specialty.
£23.95
Halal
1kg Charsi Lamb Karahi (boneless)
Succulent boneless lamb simmered in a thick, tangy tomato gravy with green chillies and freshly ground black pepper. A smoky, authentic Peshawari specialty.
£38.95
Halal
1/2kg Lamb Karahi (on The Bone)
Get your hands dirty with our signature bone-in lamb, slow-cooked until it falls off the bone. Simmered in a robust, reduced gravy of tangy tomatoes and coarsely crushed spices. Best enjoyed with our piping hot tandoori naan.
£19.95
Halal
1kg Lamb Karahi (on The Bone)
Get your hands dirty with our signature bone-in lamb, slow-cooked until it falls off the bone. Simmered in a robust, reduced gravy of tangy tomatoes and coarsely crushed spices. Best enjoyed with our piping hot tandoori naan.
£34.95
Halal
1/2kg Lamb Karahi (boneless)
Tender, boneless pieces of prime lamb simmered to perfection in a traditional iron wok (karahi). Cooked in a robust, thick tomato and ginger gravy with freshly roasted spices, fragrant garlic, and green chilies. A true, authentic Taste of Lahore.
£22.95
Halal
1/2kg Fish Karahi (Cod)
Tender, flaky cod fillets shallow-fried and simmered in a traditional wok (karahi) with a robust, thick masala of fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices. Garnished with coriander and green chilies for an authentic, spicy taste of Lahore.Best served with fresh Tandoori Naan or Roti.
£19.95
Halal
1kg Fish Karahi (cod)
Tender, flaky cod fillets shallow-fried and simmered in a traditional wok (karahi) with a robust, thick masala of fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices. Garnished with coriander and green chilies for an authentic, spicy taste of Lahore.Best served with fresh Tandoori Naan or Roti.
£34.95
Halal
1kg Tarka Special Murgh Musallam
Experience our Tarka Special Murgh Musallam—a whole chicken marinated in fragrant spices, slow-cooked until falling off the bone. Filled with a rich, aromatic mix of minced meat, hard-boiled eggs, and spices, it is nestled in a thick gravy of cashews and caramelized onions.
£36.95

Desi Handi

1/2kg Chicken (boneless)
Ender boneless chicken, slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot (handi) with creamy yogurt, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. A rich, mild-to-medium spiced dish that melts in your mouth.
£17.95
Halal
1/2kg Chicken (on The Bone)
Tender bone-in chicken cooked in a traditional clay pot (handi) with a creamy blend of tomatoes, yogurt, and authentic Punjabi spices. A rich, thick curry garnished with fresh coriander.
£16.95
Halal
1kg Chicken (on The Bone)
Tender bone-in chicken cooked in a traditional clay pot (handi) with a creamy blend of tomatoes, yogurt, and authentic Punjabi spices. A rich, thick curry garnished with fresh coriander.
£29.95
Halal
1kg Chicken (boneless)
Ender boneless chicken, slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot (handi) with creamy yogurt, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. A rich, mild-to-medium spiced dish that melts in your mouth.
£30.95
Halal
1/2kg Lamb (on The Bone)
Slow-cooked, bone-in lamb tenderised in an authentic earthen pot. Marinated in garlic, ginger, and traditional spices, then simmered over a slow fire for maximum tenderness and a deep, earthy aroma.
£19.95
Halal
1kg Lamb (on The Bone)
Slow-cooked, bone-in lamb tenderised in an authentic earthen pot. Marinated in garlic, ginger, and traditional spices, then simmered over a slow fire for maximum tenderness and a deep, earthy aroma.
£34.95
Halal
1/2kg Lamb (boneless)
Tender boneless lamb, slow-cooked in a traditional handi with freshly ground spices, yogurt, and a rich onion-tomato gravy. Garnished with ginger and coriander.
£22.95
Halal
1kg Lamb (boneless)
Tender boneless lamb, slow-cooked in a traditional handi with freshly ground spices, yogurt, and a rich onion-tomato gravy. Garnished with ginger and coriander.
£37.95
Halal

Home Favourites

Garlic Chilly Chicken
A hot Desi favourite cooked in a Bhuna style with added fresh garlic & chillies to give that added kick!
£13.95
Butter Chicken
Tender boneless pieces of chicken thigh or breast cooked in a creamy rich sauce made with tomatoes and butter
£13.95
Achari Gohst
An authentic Pakistani mutton dish cooked with pickle which combines a range of flavours to interest your palate
£14.95
Palak Gohst
A dish also known as mutton spinach packed full of flavour thanks to the lovely combination of spinach in our blend of Tarka special spices
£14.95
Keema Matar
Minced mutton and green peas cooked with aromatic spices into a delicious Pakistani curry
£14.95
Chicken Mirch Masala
An exquisite indulgence of chicken, herbs, spices, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander. A dish with a desi Kick!
£13.95
Chicken Palak
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with spinach & Tarka special spices
£13.95
Bindhi Gohst
Tender mutton cooked in a traditional method with a hint of garlic and ginger, also available in Desi style with extra spice.
£14.95

Pakistani Delicacies

Nihari
The slow-cooked mutton shank in a pool of desi spices resulting in an oozing & thick curry full of tender meat chunks garnished with sliced ginger, fresh chilies & lime
£19.95
Paya
Pakistan's favourite delicacy - a curry consisting of mutton trotters cooked in a oily yet rich sauce full of flavour Stewed for hours making tendons and cartilage surrounding the joint to become juice
£19.95

Biryani - Tarka Special Biryani

Long grain aromatic basmati rice with mouth watering herbs and spices, steam cooked with fresh lime, green chillies, mint and coriander. Served with freshly prepared raita.

Chicken Biryani
Fragrant Basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, caramelized onions, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked to perfection. Served with raita.
£10.95
Popular
Meat Biryani
Indulge in the aromatic magic of our signature Biryani. Layers of fluffy basmati rice, intense spices, and tender, fall-off-the-bone meat, topped with fresh coriander and mint. Every bite is a royal experience.
£11.95
Veg Biryani
An aromatic blend of long-grain Basmati rice, slow-cooked in the Dum style with fresh vegetables and traditional spices.
£10.95
Keema Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with aromatic ground minced meat and spices, slow-cooked for maximum flavour. Served with fresh raita.
£11.95

Classics

Chicken Korma
£12.95
Chicken Tikka in Tikka Masala
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Rogan Josh
£13.95
Chicken Rogan Josh
£12.95
King Prawn Madras
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
£12.95
Veg Tikka Masala
£12.95
Meat Tikka Masala
£13.95
Keema Tikka Masala
£13.95
King Prawn Tikka Masala
£13.95
Prawn Tikka Masala
£13.95
Chicken Jalfrezi
£12.95
Veg Jalfrezi
£12.95
Meat Jalfrezi
£13.95
Keema Jalfrezi
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi
£13.95
King Prawn Jalfrezi
£13.95
Prawn Jalfrezi
£13.95
Chicken Bhuna
£12.95
Veg Bhuna
£12.95
Meat Bhuna
£13.95
Keema Bhuna
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Bhuna
£13.95
King Prawn Bhuna
£13.95
Prawn Bhuna
£13.95
Veg Rogan Josh
£12.95
Meat Rogan Josh
£13.95
Keema Rogan Josh
£13.95
King Prawn Rogan Josh
£13.95
Prawn Rogan Josh
£13.95
Veg Korma
£12.95
Meat Korma
£13.95
Keema Korma
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Korma
£13.95
King Prawn Korma
£13.95
Prawn Korma
£13.95
Chicken Balti
£12.95
Veg Balti
£12.95
Meat Balti
£13.95
Keema Balti
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Balti
£13.95
King Prawn Balti
£13.95
Prawn Balti
£13.95
Chicken Dopiaza
£12.95
Veg Dopiaza
£12.95
Meat Dopiaza
£13.95
Keema Dopiaza
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Dopiaza
£13.95
King Prawn Dopiaza
£13.95
Prawn Dopiaza
£13.95
Chicken Pathia
£12.95
Veg Pathia
£12.95
Meat Pathia
£13.95
Keema Pathia
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Pathia
£13.95
King Prawn Pathia
£13.95
Prawn Pathia
£13.95
Chicken Madras
£12.95
Veg Madras
£12.95
Meat Madras
£13.95
Keema Madras
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Madras
£13.95
Prawn Madras
£13.95

Vegetable Dishes

Mixed Vegetable Lazeez Side
Mixed vegetables cooked in a Bhuna style sauce and left to heat on a slow burn till cooked to perfection.
£7.95
Desi Tarka Daal Side
Delicious channa lentils cooked with ginger, garlic and onions in a traditional spicy sauce
£7.95
Paneer Mirch Masala Side
Indian Cottage Cheese cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and green chillies with a touch of yoghurt and herbs
£7.95
Bhindi Salan Side
Fresh Okra prepared to mums special recipe from back home that speaks for itself
£7.95
Saag Aloo Side
Earthy spinach and potatoes in a traditional karahi recipe
£7.95
Popular
Mixed Vegetable Lazeez Main
Mixed vegetables cooked in a Bhuna style sauce and left to heat on a slow burn till cooked to perfection.
£12.95
Desi Tarka Daal Main
Delicious channa lentils cooked with ginger, garlic and onions in a traditional spicy sauce
£12.95
Aloo Gobi Side
A typical home style curry made with cauliflower, potato, tomatoes and spices
£7.95
Aloo Gobi Main
A typical home style curry made with cauliflower, potato, tomatoes and spices
£12.95
Paneer Mirch Masala Main
Indian Cottage Cheese cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and green chillies with a touch of yoghurt and herbs
£12.95
Bhindi Salan Main
Fresh Okra prepared to mums special recipe from back home that speaks for itself
£12.95
Saag Aloo Main
Earthy spinach and potatoes in a traditional karahi recipe
£12.95
Palak Paneer Side
A traditional spinach dish with tasty chunks of Indian cottage cheese
£7.95
Palak Paneer Main
A traditional spinach dish with tasty chunks of Indian cottage cheese
£12.95

Something Different

Chicken Szechuan Noodles
Tender chicken breast pieces cooked with noodles in a sweet and spicy sauce with onions and peppers.
£10.95
Chicken Burrito
Served with chips and salad
£14.95
Chicken Parmesan
Crispy fried chicken breast covered in our special sauce, baked in the oven with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served with Coleslaw and steak cut chips.
£10.95
Cheesy Chicken Tikka Nan Wrap
Juicy chicken tikka wrapped in fresh naan with, special sauce and salad, topped with cheese. Served with steak cut chips
£10.95
Chicken Tarka Steaks
Served on a bed of fried onions, rice, chips and gravy.
£15.95
Beef Tarka Steaks
Served on a bed of fried onions, rice, chips and gravy.
£19.95

Fish (Sea Food)

Fish Mirch Masala (Cod)
Cod fillet lovingly cooked with a blend of lemon, cumin seeds, turmeric, garlic, Kashmiri chilli, coriander seeds, onion and fresh green chillies
£15.95
King Prawn Lazeez
Succulent pieces of king prawn cooked with spring onions, ginger, garlic and black pepper finished to a medium hot strength
£16.95

Children

Loaded Fries
French Fries topped with cheese, mayonnaise & chicken tikka
£9.95
Fish & Chips
Lightly coated chunks of Cod fried to perfection
£9.95
Chicken Bites & Chips
Lightly coated chicken fillet fried to a crispy finish
£9.95

Extras

Tandoori Nan
Traditional, freshly baked leavened flatbread.
£2.50
Pilau Rice
Aromatic Basmati rice delicately cooked with aromatic spices and a touch of ghee.
£3.95
Vegetarian
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Soft leavened bread, topped with fresh minced garlic and baked in a tandoor.
£3.50
Vegetarian
Masala Chips
Crispy chips coated in a tangy, spicy, and fragrant spice blend with hint of lemon and chili.
£3.50
Classic Fries
usset potatoes cut in-house, fried until golden brown, and tossed in sea salt.
£2.95
Vegetarian
Cheese & Chilli Naan
Naan bread with melted cheese and chopped chillies.
£3.50
Mushroom Rice
£4.95
Tandoori Roti
Traditional whole-wheat bread baked in a charcoal clay oven for a soft, smoky flavour.
£1.95
Peshwari Naan
Traditional sweet, stuffed naan bread with a soft, pillowy texture.
£3.50
Egg Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with egg for a classic, comforting extra.
£4.95
Raita
£1.95
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with savoury keema and aromatic spices.
£3.50
Boiled Rice
Aromatic, long-grain basmati rice, steamed until light and fluffy.
£2.95
Vegetarian
Cheese Naan
Leavened naan filled with melted cheese.
£2.95
Cheese & Tomato Naan
Extra cheese and tomato to customise your meal.
£3.50
Tarka Special Naan
Soft, tandoor-baked flatbread brushed with savory butter.
£3.95
Chilli Chips
Golden-brown fries seasoned with spicy chilli powder, Sichuan pepper, and savoury garlic for a nostalgic takeaway taste.
£3.95
Halloumi Fries
Halloumi cut into fries and fried to a golden, crispy finish.
£4.95