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About Dilchad - Spitalfields
Dilchad was founded in 1962 by the Choudhury family, who were an instrumental part of the local Bengali community in the East End. Serving staple dishes from the Indian subcontinent ; this restaurant was a nest for students, factory workers and even politicians, who would come together for a 'taste of home’. Today, this very menu pays homage to the varying flavours of south east Asia,
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Butter Chicken (Mild)
£15.00Madras
£12.00Vindaloo
£12.00Tandoori Chicken
£12.95Chicken Tikka Massala
£15.00Bhuna
£12.00Korma
£12.00Biriyani
£14.95Rajma
£12.75Shahi Vegan Korma
£12.75
Starters
Onion Bhaji
Finely chopped onion prepared in lentil and gram flours, lightly & spiced. Deep-fried until golden. Contains Egg£6.50Prawn Puree
Spicy prawns cooked in a slightly hot sauce with onions. Served with puree bread.£8.50Salmon Tikka
Salmon marinated with dill and mustard and light spices. Grilled in the Tandoor Contains Fish Mustard and Soya£9.50Samosa
Aromatic spiced mix vegetable or minced lamb wrapped with light pastry & crispy fried. Contains Gluten£6.25Tandoori Lamb Chops
2 Pieces of Lamb chops, marinated in our selection of spices and grilled in the tandoor.£13.00King Prawn Puree
Spicy king prawns cooked in a slightly hot sauce with onions. Served with puree bread. G, C.£10.50Amritsari Fish (F)
Spicy battered tilapia fish with baby leaf salad.£8.50Tikka Starter
Tender cubes of protien marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard£7.50Lamb Sheekh Kebab (st)
Spiced minced lamb seasoned with coriander & onion, skewered and grilled in the Tandoor.£8.25Amritsari Calamari
£8.50
Chef's Specials
Butter Chicken (Mild)
One of India’s most popular restaurant dishes. This a buttery, mildly spiced tomato sauce with lovely lightly charred, smoky flavoured chicken tikka (thigh pieces) creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce Contains Milk, nuts£15.00Chicken Tikka Massala
Britain's favourite, chicken tikka masala is easily the most popular Indian curry in the UK today. Boneless Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, that is then baked in a tandoor oven, and served in a creamy masala (spice mixture) sauce.£15.00Katmandu Chicken (Very hot)
The distinct aroma of the famous Naga chilli blended with fresh green chillies & Scotch bonnets in a medium dry dish. Mind blowing hot but addictive flavour.£16.50Kashmiri Rogan Josh (medium)
Originated in Kashmir at the time of the Moghul emperors. Tender lamb cooked in a rich tomato base, delicately flavoured with aromatic whole spices£15.00Machar Jhol
Pan fried Sea bass fillet sitting on top of a beautifully balanced with Bengali broth.£16.50Dilchad Special
The famous house dish, served since the 60’s. Combination of minced lamb and chicken, egg and fresh tomatoes in a medley of delightful medium spices.£16.50
Tradional Dishes
Vindaloo
A favourite for those who love a spicy dish with potatoes.£12.00Madras
Hot saucy dish which contains interesting flavourings in the form of tomato & lemon juice, along with a certain amount of chilli.£12.00Garlic Chilli
Cooked in mix of Indian herbs & spices with extra garlic & green chillies£12.50Bhuna
Medium-strength dish with fresh herbs, spices, onions & tomatoes in a delicious thick gravy£12.00Korma
The mildest curry on the menu, cooked with ground almonds & coconut in thick creamy sauce£12.00Tikka Massala
The favourite indian dish for many. A creamy, lightly spiced dish with coconut, almond & fresh cream (m). M.£12.90Korai
This is a Punjabi dish prepared with onions, peppers, tomatoes & medium strength Punjabi spices ans fresh herbs£12.50Jalfrezi
Richly flavoured with red peppers, green peppers, onions, spices & fresh green chillies, cooked ‘stir-fry’ style. Fairly hot in the palate£12.50Dansak
A famous Parsi dish. This dish brings the creaminess of lentils together with the tang of tamarind sauce and fairly hot spices.£12.00
Tandoori Grills
All Tandoori dishes are marinated in a delicate combination of olive oil, mustard, yoghurt & our blend of spices & herbs. Grilled in the Tandoor oven. Served with salad and mint sauce
Tandoori Chicken
Half spring chicken with marinated with chefs mix of spices and mustard marinade£12.95Tandoori King Prawns
King prawns marinated in delicate spices, a touch of chilli and carram seeds which are then grilled in the tandoor. Contains crustaceans, gluten, milk, mustard£18.95Tikka Main
Tender cubes of protein marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard£14.50Salmon Tikka
Succulent fillets of salmon marinated with dill and mustard and light spices. (4 fillets) Grilled in the Tandoor£17.50Shashlik
Tender cubes of protein marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Skewered with onions and peppers, Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard£14.50Tandoori Mixed Grill
A selection of our Chicken Tikka, lamb Tikka, lamb Sheek kebab, Paneer and Tandoori King prawn£18.95
Vegan Specials
Shahi Vegan Korma
A classic Indian dish rich in coconut milk & almonds to give a mild creamy flavour. contains nuts£12.75Rajma
A popular North Indian dish, cooked with delicately spiced kidney beans, red and green peppers, onions and served in a medium dry sauce£12.75PopularSoya raita
Soya based yogurt with cucumber and mint£3.25Courgette Kofta Bhuna
Koftas consisting of balls of grated, dehydrated courgettes mixed with light spices and gram flour covered in a medium spiced curry sauce.£12.90Vegan Masala
Britain’s favourite tikka masala, flavoured with herbs & tandoori spices cooked in coconut milk£12.90Sag Tofu
Pan fried tofu cubes smothered in spicy tempered spinach & sauteed onions. contains soya£12.90
Vegetables
Saag Aloo (Vg)
A delicious option with tempered spinach with baby potatoes.£7.25PopularTarka Daal
Yellow lentils£7.25PopularAchari Bhindi (Vg)
Okra with onions and panch phuran spices and pickles. contains mustard, seeds and sulphates.£7.50PopularMushroom Bhaji (Vg)
Sauteed mushroom in a tomato sauce.£7.50Vegetable Curry (Vg)
medium spiced curry with a melody of fresh mixed vegetables.£7.50Bombay Aloo (Vg)
Baby potatoes cooked in medium spices.£7.25Saag Paneer
Tempered spinach with paneer cheese. Contains Milk£7.50Daal Makhni
Creamy Black lentils - speciality of the house.£7.50Chana Massala (Vg)
Chick pea cooked in a medium sauce.£7.25
Biriyani
Biryiani’s are prepared with basmati rice, stir fried with your choice of ingredients & cooked with a selection of subtle spices. Served with a vegetable curry.
Biriyani
Biryiani’s are prepared with basmati rice, stir fried with your choice of ingredients & cooked with a selection of subtle spices. Served with a vegetable curry.£14.95
Rice and Breads
Plain Naan
A soft and pillowy Indian flatbread made in a tandoor,£4.00Pulao Rice
Braised rice with saffron infused spices.£4.50Plain Rice
Boiled Basmati rice.£3.95Stuffed Bread
A soft and pillowy Indian flatbread traditionally made in a tandoor, stuffed / topped with a choice of delicious flavours Please be aware the Peshwari naan contains nuts£4.90Fried Rice
Choice of fried rice£5.50Brown Basmati Rice
£4.30Tandoori Roti
A traditional Indian flat bread prepared with wheat flour, baked in the Tandoor.£3.25Peshwari naan
Naan stuffed with coconut and almond paste£0.00
Salad
Chicken Tikka Ceasar Salad (M)
With naan croutons.£9.50Goat Cheese Mix Salad (M)
With spicy lemon dressing.£9.00
Accompaniments
Papadom
£1.00Mango Chutney
£1.00Raita
Yoghurt with cucumber.£3.25Mint Sauce
House made sauce with mint and coriander£0.00
Drinks
All soft drinks are ikon glass bottles
Coke
£4.50Diet Coke
£4.00Coke Zero
£4.00Sprite
£4.00Voss Still Mineral Water
375ml£4.50Voss Sparkling mineral water
375ml£4.50
Desserts & Lassi
Kulfi (M) (N)
deliciously creamy, exotic mango or pistachio flavored traditional indian ice cream.£3.90Gulab Jamum (M) (N)
A traditional Indian sweet, deep fried dumplings in rose water syrup served with ice cream.£5.50Lassi
Lassi is a popular traditional yogurt-based drink.£4.95Vegan Mango Lassi
Soya based version of the popular lassi.£4.95
Bottled Beers & Cider
Cobra
Award winning Indian beer£4.50Kingfisher
£4.50Magners Original Cider 568m
£5.90Peroni Zero
One of the best selling non alcohol beers, 330ml bottle£4.50
Wines
L'Or de Sud Sauvignon Blanc
France| 100 % Sauvignon Blanc Powerful nose with seducing notes of exotic fruits lingering and fresh in the mouth.£24.00L'Or de Sud Merlot
France| 100 % Merlot Red cherry colour. Fruity, fine and elegant nose with ripe red fruits aromas with a peppery touch.£25.00Pinot Grigio
12.5% abv Italy| Garganega, Pinot Grigio The bouquet is ample with floral and fruity notes. The wine is full,pleasant and well -balanced.£26.50Prosecco Spumante Brut 20cl
Italy| 100% Glera An attractive floral nose of lemon and white blossom with a dry and crisp palate. Softly textured with a fine mousse and refreshing acidity.£10.95Pinot Grigio Blush
Italy| 100% Pinot Grigio Fragrant, elegant, dry blush wine, delicately crisp and aromatic with a refreshing balanced finish.£19.95
