About The Alban - St Albans
For well over 30 years our family has been serving authentic food from the Indian sub-continent at the heart of St. Albans. Note: We make every effort to avoid cross-contamination but sadly cannot guarantee dishes and drinks are allergen-free. We do not have an allergen free kitchen. Please ensure you review your order for any allergen info updates that may impact you. Please contact the restaurant directly if you have any allergen related questions or sever allergies.
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Chicken Tikka Masala (N)
£12.95Kurma (N)
£10.95Saag Aloo (Spinach and Potatoes) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50Murgh Makani Palak (N)
£13.95Jalfrazi
£10.95Madras
£10.95Chicken or Lamb Tikka (Boneless) (Medium)
£10.95Luknow Biriyani
£11.95Tarka Dal (Lentils) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50Premium Balti
£11.95
Appetisers
All accompanied with a homemade mint sauce.
Onion Bhaji
Shredded onions lightly spiced with select herbs and gram flour, deep - fried to a crisp finish.£5.50PopularLamb Samosa
Spiced minced lamb encased in a thin pastry and fried to a golden crisp£5.50PopularSamosa (Vegan friendly)
Mixed vegetables encased in homemade pastry and fried to a golden crisp.£5.50VeganPakora (Vegan friendly)
A popular Indian family crispy snack made with gram flour and mixed vegetables. Wholesome£5.95VeganChicken Chat
Chicken cooked with green peppers, tomatoes and special chat masala.£5.95Gluten freeAloonee Bhajeea (Vegan friendly)
Thin slices of potato, dipped in mild herb infused gram flour batter and sprinkled with coriander and pepper seeds. Light, Mild and Crunchy£5.95VeganJhinghi King Prawn (Hot)
Massaged with our chefs piri piri Indian marinade and flame grilled to perfection in the charcoal tandoor.£7.95Gluten freeAloo Chat (Vegan friendly)
Diced potato cooked with green peppers,tomatoes and special chat masala.£5.95Vegan
Charcoal Fired Tandoor
Chicken or Lamb Tikka (Boneless) (Medium)
Marinated chicken or lamb pieces marinated in tikka spice mix (off the bone).£10.95Gluten freeTandoori Chicken (half)
Half marinated Chicken marinated in tandoori spice mix (on the bone). Medium.£10.95Gluten freeChicken or Lamb Tikka Shashlik
Marinated Chicken or Lamb pieces marinated in tikka spice mix (off the bone) with grilled tomatoes, capsicum and onions. Medium.£12.95Gluten freeTandoori Mixed Grill
Tandoori Grill platter of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Seek Kebab and King Prawn£17.95Gluten freeTandoori King Prawn (Shell Removed) (Medium)
King Prawn marinated with the chef’s tandoori spices.£14.95Gluten free
Mains
Chicken Tikka Masala (N)
Perhaps the most well know dish in Great Britain perfected by our chef. Marinated boneless spring chicken cooked in the tandoor and blended with ground almonds, coconuts and the chef’s cauldron of exotic herbs and spices and yoghurt. Mild£12.95PopularKurma (N)
Another Anglo-Indian favourite perfected by our chef. Marinated boneless spring chicken cooked in the tandoor and blended with fresh cream (coconut milk in vegan option), ground almonds and coconut flour.£10.95PopularMurgh Makani Palak (N)
An alternative to the Kurma and a classic dish from Delhi with a sweet twist, chunks of chicken marinated in tandoor, infused with exotic Mughal spices, simmered in a buttery sauce and shredded baby spinach. Mild and Creamy£13.95Gluten freeJalfrazi
Marinated, boneless grilled spring chicken, lamb, King Prawn with mixed peppers, onions and green chilli. Hot£10.95Gluten freeMadras
A classic perfected by our chef. Individually prepared in a smooth runny sauce with coriander and garlic blended with chillies. Hot£10.95Gluten freeLuknow Biriyani
This is prepared with fine grain basmati rice, light medium spices and herbs. Pan fried together with your choice of chicken, lamb, prawn or king prawn. Inspired by Luknow cooking techniques and palette. Served with a side of mixed vegetable curry.£11.95Gluten freeAlban Chilli Masala
Your choice of Chicken, Lamb or medallions of king prawn cooked slowly with sliced green chillies, green peppers, ginger, tomatoes and shredded onions in special Bengal spices. Very Hot£11.95Gluten freeRed Fort
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a spicy masala sauce with dangi mirch, a touch of red Kerala spices, extra ginger and fresh taste of lime. Medium£11.95Gluten freeRuby
A saucy & silky dish made with lentils, mortared red Kerala spices, a sizzled garlic base with lime, tamarind and a touch of coconut milk with succulent chicken. Mild or Medium£11.95Gluten freePremium Balti
Our 90’s signature dish has re-emerged as a favourite! Individually prepared with chunky onions slices, coriander and garlic thoroughly blended with authentic Balti spices and herbs. Cooked in a sizzling ‘Balti Bowls’ with your choice of Chicken, Lamb or King Prawn. Medium£11.95Gluten freeSindhi
A regional variation of the traditional jalfrazi, Marinated, boneless grilled spring chicken, Lamb or King Prawn with mixed peppers , onions, green chilli & dried Fenugreek.£11.95Gluten freeAlbani Tokhi
A fiery South Indian curry with a medium to dry sauce tempered with mortared chilli, Lemongrass & fresh lime. With your choice of Chicken, Lamb or King Prawn .£11.95Gluten freeSunFlower
In a medium sauce with chunky paneer cooked with Lentils, mortared red kerala spices, tamarind and coconut milk on a sizzled garlic base with a touch of parsley and lemongrass.£12.95Gluten freeBombay Blast
Marinated medallions of chicken or king prawn cooked with Bengal spices, aromatic Naga chillies and served in a medium thick sauce. Very hot£11.95Gluten freeDansak
The ever popular sweet, hot & sour dish cooked with lentils in a medium thick sauce.£10.95Gluten freeSukka Tawaa
King Prawn cooked in spicy masala added with our chef’s special tamarind sauce, extra fresh ginger, a dash of flaked red chilli and lime juice. Medium£15.50Gluten freeKarahi
Tender medallions of chicken/ Lamb or King Prawn cooked with the chef’s selected herbs, spices in a ginger base tossed with tomatoes and green peppers into a dry sauce served on an iron cast Karahi.£10.95Gluten free
Vegetable Side Dishes
Saag Aloo (Spinach and Potatoes) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50VeganTarka Dal (Lentils) (Vegan friendly)
Lentils with Fried Onion and Garlic£6.50PopularSaag Panner (Spinach and Indian Cheese)
£7.95VegetarianUri Bhaji (French Beans) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50VeganSaag Bhaji (Spinach) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50VeganNiramish (Vegan friendly)
Mixed dry vegetables.£6.50VeganAloo Gobi (Potatoes & Cauliflower) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50VeganBombay Aloo (Potatoes) (Vegan friendly)
£6.50VeganMushroom Bhaji (Vegan friendly)
£6.50VeganKhumb Pallak (Vegan friendly)
Mushrooms and Spinach bhaji dish£6.50Vegan
Bread
Garlic Naan (Stuffed with Crushed Garlic) (G)
£3.95VegetarianPeshwari Naan (with Almonds, Coconut and touch of sweet mango)
£3.95VegetarianNaan (Bread)
£3.25VegetarianCheese Naan
£3.95VegetarianChapatti (tawa bread) (G)
£2.75VeganKeema Naan (with lightly spiced mince lamb)
£5.25Paratha (crispy layered bread shallow fried in butter)
£3.95VegetarianChilli Naan (with Chillies and Garlic)
£3.95Vegetarian
Rice
Pilau Rice (Cooked with Butter)
£3.75VegetarianBasmati Rice
£3.25VeganEgg Fried Rice
£4.75VegetarianMushroom Fried Rice
Seasoned with Mild Spiced Tossed Mushroom£4.75VegetarianKeema Rice
With minced lamb, light spices and coriander£5.95Gluten freeCoconut Rice
£4.75VegetarianSpecial Rice
with eggs, peas and carrots£4.95Vegetarian
Sundries
Plain Papadam
£1.00VeganMango Chutney
£1.00VeganSpicy Papadam
£1.00VeganMint Sauce
£1.00VegetarianOnion salad
Onion salad£1.00VeganMixed Lime Pickle
£1.00Vegan
Drinks
Coke
£3.50Diet Coke (330ml)
£3.50Appletiser
£3.50Apple Juice
£3.50Mineral Water Sparkling (330ml)
£2.50Apple & Mango
£3.50Mineral Water Still (330ml)
£2.50Orange & Passionfruit
£3.50Lemonade
£3.50Soda water
£3.50Sprite
£3.50Orange Juice
£3.50Tonic water
£3.50
Wine
Volandas Sauvignon Blanc, Chile (White)
Intense nose of green citrus fruits which follow onto the palate and fresh, crisp grapefruit acidity.£23.95Morita Malbec, Finca de Las Moras, San Juan, Argentina (Red)
Aromas of cassis, plum, raisins and raspberries dominate on the nose following onto the palate which is medium to full bodied and finishes with wonderful smoke and vanilla notes.£23.95Volandas Merlot, Chile (Red)
Juicy plum and damson flavours with a soft, silky finish.£23.95
