Shish Mahal delivery from Woodlands

About Shish Mahal
The story goes that the chicken Tikka Masala was invented in this very restaurant back in 1971. Indeed, Lonely Planet recently rated Shish’s version of the dish as the best in the world – superb cooking from one of Britain’s oldest curry houses.
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Mr Ali's Chicken Tikka Masala
£17.50
Bhoona
£14.50
Korma Ceylonese
£14.50
Multani Chasni
£15.50
Chicken Tikka
£16.50
Butter
£15.50
Korma Mughlai
£14.50
Garlic Nashilee
£15.50
Makhani
£15.50
Jalfrezi
£15.50

Appetisers

Crispy Poppadoms
The kids will love them, if you leave any!
£2.25
Spiced Onions
£2.25
Mango Chutney
£2.25
Plant based
Raita
A cool, creamy blend of yogurt, cucumber, potato & spices.
£3.25
Lime Pickle
£3.25
Yogurt
£2.25

Starters - Pakora

Chicken Pakora
£9.25
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Vegetable Pakora
Cauliflower & Potato Pakora
£5.25
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Pakora
Onion Pakora.
£5.25
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Mix Pakora
A mix of Onion Pakora, Vegetable Pakora, Fish Pakora and Chicken Pakora
£9.25
Bhangan Pakora
Aubergine Pakora
£5.25
Plant based
Gobi Pakora
Cauliflower Pakora
£6.25
Plant based
Mushroom Pakora
£6.25
Vegan
Fish Pakora
£9.25

Starters

Hasina Lamb Chops
Minty tandoori lamb chops.
£12.25
Chicken Chat
Tandoori Chicken Wings
£7.25
Halal
King Prawn Zahrani
King Prawns cooked in a garlic, chilli and mint sauce.
£12.25
Samosa
£7.25
Chana Chat
£7.25
Plant based
Spiced Mushrooms
£5.25
Chicken Tikka Achari
£9.25
Macchi Tikka
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
£12.25
Chicken Chat Supreme
Tandoori Chicken Wings tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce.
£7.25
Turkish Kebab
Turkish style seikh kebab.
£9.25

Starters - Poori

A light fluffy Indian pancake embraced with your chosen filling.

Saag Paneer Poori
Spinach and Indian Cheese
£7.25
Plant based
Prawn Poori
£9.25
Chill Chicken Poori
£9.25
Chana Poori
Chickpeas
£7.25
Plant based

Mains - Maharajah's Folly

Mr Ali's Chicken Tikka Masala
The famous dish originally created in the Shish Mahal. A creamy tomato based curry with green peppers and yogurt. For the authentic experience select Chicken Tikka. Mild to Medium spice.
£17.50
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Multani Chasni
A sweet and tangy curry with a touch of cream. Mild to Medium spice.
£15.50
Butter
An extremely rich creamy, buttery tomato based curry. Mild to Medium spice.
£15.50
Garlic Nashilee
A chili, garlicy curry. Medium spice.
£15.50
Pasanda Nawabi
A fruity, creamy curry, originally served to royalty to celebrate the orchid harvest season. Extra Mild spice.
£15.50
Chili Basaar
A cocunut and chili curry with a hint of sweet. Medium to Hot spice.
£15.50
Makhani
A sweet and creamy tomato based curry with crushed nuts. Extra Mild Spice.
£15.50
Jalfrezi
Spring Onions, Dutch Capsicum and tomato cooked with Punjabi spices to create the most delightful dish, a person favourite of the decedent Mogul Emperors. Medium Spice.
£15.50
Khadey Masala
A rish gravy with whole spices, tomato and onion. Medium to Hot spice.
£15.50
Sindrie
Similar to a Jalfrezi with mushrooms.
£15.50
Garam Masala
A spicy curry with chopped onions, garlic and grated ginger. Hot spice.
£15.50
Khas Desi
A unique curry made using Desi Ghee, cracked black pepper, gram flour, and fresh lime. Medium to Hot spice
£15.50

Mains - Ali's House Favourites

The favourite dishes of our owner and founder Mr Ali Ahmed Aslam

Bhoona
A thick gravy with tomato, onion, ginger, and garlic. The lamb Bhoona was Mr Ali's go-to dish. Medium spice.
£14.50
Korma Ceylonese
A creamy gravy with coconut. Extra Mild spice.
£14.50
Rogan Josh
A creamy tomato based curry. Medium spice.
£14.50
Saag
A Spinach based curry. Medium spice.
£14.50
Korma Mughlai
A creamy gravy with nuts. Extra Mild spice.
£14.50
Madras
Curry base with garam masala and laal mirch. Hot spice
£14.50
Gingerial
A ginger and lemon based curry. Medium spice.
£15.50
Patia
A sweet and spicy gravy with mango chutney, lemon and spices. Mild to Medium spice.
£14.50
Shish Mahal House Curry
A simple traditional curry. Can't go wrong with an original. Medium spice
£14.50
Dhansak
Medium spice.
£14.50

Mains - Tandoor Barbecue

Tandoor is a traditional style of barbecue grilling utilising a charcoal fired clay oven. These dishes are marinated in their respective spice mixes for 24 hours prior to cooking. Each dish is served with a mixed salad, rice, and a gravy sauce.

Chicken Tikka
Pieces of boneless chicken coated in a yogurt based marinade.
£16.50
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Tandoori Mix Platter
A mixed platter consisting of, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, King Prawn, Turkish Kebab, and a Quarter Tandoori Chicken. Accompanied by a Naan, Rice and a Gravy sauce. Perfect of sharing.
£21.50
Quarter Tandoori Chicken
A single piece of on the bone chicken breast coated in a yogurt based marinade. Perfect for 1.
£16.50
Half Tandoori Chicken
Two pieces of on the bone chicken breast coated in a yogurt based marinade. Perfect to share.
£19.50
Turkish Kebab
Turkish style seikh kebab cooked in the tandoor.
£17.50
Machi Tikka
Grilled Salmon marinated with coriander, peppercorns and garam masala.
£21.50

Rice and Bread

Naan
The famous Punjabi bread baked in the tandoor. Choose between a number of toppings, including, Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Roghni (Sweet Coconut), Peshwari (Sweet nuts), Cheese and Lahori (Green Chilis and coriander)
£4.75
Saffron Rice
£3.75
Chapati
A traditional punjabi flat bread.
£2.50
Paratha
A buttered, layered flatbread. Choose your preferred stuffing between, Vegetable or Mince.
£4.75
Steamed Rice
£3.75
Speciel Fried Rice
Choose between, mushroom, chickpeas, egg, lemon, or garlic and onion.
£6.00
Chips
£4.50
Shish Mahal House Gravy
£5.50