 - About Chai Thali - Camden At Chai Thali, the menu takes inspiration from all over India, rather than sticking to one region. With Punjab chicken curries next to Bombay roadside scrambled egg masala, Chai Thali represents the best of India’s culinary diversity.
Chaat Rekri (Small Plates)
- Mini Masala Papad Basket Vegetarian dishes.£4.00
- Bhaaji Pav Fondue Mashed mix vegetables with Indian spices served with diced pav. Vegetarian dishes, Dairy products.£7.80
- Mixed Pakoras A mixture of potatoes, onions, baby spinach and coriander deep fried with gram flour and Indian spices. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free.£7.80
- Punjabi Samosa Pastry filled with peas and potatoes (amritsari style). Vegetarian dishes.£4.80
- Samosa Chaat Samosas on a bed of chole with yoghurt, tamarind and mint chutney. Vegetarian dishes, Dairy products.£7.00
- Lamb Samosa Pastry stuffed with spiced lamb mince and onions.£5.80
- Lamb Samosa Chaat Lamb mince samosas with sweet yoghurt, mint and tamarind sauce. Dairy products.£8.00
- Paapdi Chaat Crispy savoury snacks topped with potatoes, chickpeas, drizzled with yoghurt, crunchy sev, mint and tamarind sauce. Vegetarian dishes, Dairy products.£7.00
- Aloo Corn Tikki Chaat Potato and sweetcorn pattie served with chole, yoghurt, mint and tamarind sauce. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products.£7.00
- Kurkuri Bhindi Thinly sliced okra fried in corn flour and gram flour batter, sprinkled with chilli masala. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free.£5.80
- Paani Poori Mouth watering wheat puffs filled with masala potatoes served with sweet and sour tamarind water shots. Vegetarian dishes.£6.00
- Masala Wedges Potato wedges fried and tossed in chilli masala. Vegetarian dishes. Spicy Level 1.£6.50
- Kheema Pav Pav served with lamb mince, garnished with coriander and red onions. Spicy Level 1.£7.80
- Pindi Chole Kulche Punjabi style chickpeas cooked in a thick gravy accompanied with amritsari kulcha. Vegetarian dishes.£9.00
- Chilli Paneer Paneer cubes tossed in chilli masala. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£9.50
- Vada Pav Pao served with spicy potata vada, fried green chillies and chilli garlic powder. Vegetarian dishes. Spicy Level 1.£4.20
Tandoor Se (Small Plates)
- Soya Chops (vegan) soya chops marinated in kashmiri chilli,garlic & spices,grilled in tandoor and served with a fresh herb chutney£8.50
- Lamb Ki Chaampe Lamb chops marinated overnight in spices and cooked in the tandoor. Gluten free, Dairy products.£10.80
- Dilli Ke Kabab Skewered minced lamb old recipe from the streets of chandni chowk. Gluten free, Spicy dishes.£7.00
- Murg Malaai Tikka Chicken marinated in cream and ginger or garlic paste garnished with fresh coriander. Gluten free, Dairy products.£7.00
- Murg Tiranga Tikka Tricolour chicken with mint and coriander marinate, cooked in the tandoor. Gluten free, Dairy products.£7.80
- Spicy Pickled Wings Chicken wings cooked in Indian pickles. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 2.£7.00
- Maharaja Prawns As the name suggests, king prawns marinated in a blend of spices lightly cooked in the clay oven. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£11.80
- Achari Macchi Tilapia fish marinated with Indian pickles, cooked in the tandoor. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 2.£10.80
- Paneer Tikka Paneer marinated with yoghurt and Indian spices. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products.£7.00
Thali (Traditional Square Meal for 1 Person)
- Vegetarian Thali Includes daal, rice, bread, raita, salad, mini papad and sweet of the day.£21.50
- Non Vegetarian Thali Includes daal, rice, bread, raita, salad, mini papad and sweet of the day.£23.50
Biryani
Served with raita or curry sauce.
- Hyderabadi Biryani (Lamb) Lamb cooked in spices then layered with rice, garnished with caramelised dried onions and mint. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£16.50
- Hyderabadi Biryani (Chicken) Chicken cooked in spices then layered with rice, garnished with caramelised dried onions and mint. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£15.50
- Prawn Biryani Prawn cooked in spices then layered with rice, garnished with caramelised dried onions and mint. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£17.80
- Subzi Aur Paneer Ki Biryani Seasonal vegetables and diced paneer cooked with pulao rice and mint. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£14.00
Curries
- Bhai’s Lamb Tender pieces of spring lamb in a spicy gravy - a recipe passed down from our forefathers in punjab. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicly Level 2.£13.00
- Kheema Mutter Lamb mince & peas cooked in an onion ,chilli and tomato sauce£10.90
- Saag Gosht Tender pieces of boneless spring lamb cooked with saag. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£11.80
- Saag Chicken Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked with saag£9.50
- Lamb Chop Masala Tandoori lamb chops cooked in a thick spicy gravy. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£13.00
- Murg Makhni Tandoori chicken tikka slow cooked in a mild gravy with Indian butter, garnished with cream. Dishes containing nuts, Gluten free, Dairy products.£11.80
- Dhaaba Murg A delicious boneless chicken curry from the G.T.Road side dhabas of punjab. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£11.50
- Goa Jheenga Masala Prawns cooked in a rich aromatic coconut basedgravy (from the streets of Goa to Camden town). Gluten free, Dairy products.£14.00
- Kerala Fish Curry Tilapia fish cooked in tomato and onion gravy with coconut milk, tamarind, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 2.£14.00
- Paneer Makhni Paneer cooked in a mild gravy with Indian butter, garnished with cream. Vegetarian dishes, Dishes containing nuts, Gluten free, Dairy products.£10.50
- Palak Paneer Paneer cooked with spinach. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products.£10.50
- saag aloo baby potatoes cooked with spinach£8.90
- Banarasi Kofta Vegetable koftas (balls) slow cooked in a smooth gravy laced with cream. Vegetarian dishes, Dishes containing nuts, Dairy products.£10.00
- Subziyon Ka Khazaana Assorted seasonal vegetables cooked with onion and tomato masala. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£10.50
- Baingan Bhartha Roasted aubergine cooked in an onion, chilli and tomato sauce. Vegetarian dishes, Dairy products. Spicy Level 1.£10.50
- Jeera Aloo Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products.£9.50
- Maa Ki Daal Black gram lentils, chana daal and kidney beans slow cooked for 12 hours to enhance the flavour. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products.£10.50
- Daal Fry Mixture of lentils cooked dhaba style. Vegetarian dishes, Gluten free, Dairy products.£10.00
- Bhindi Do-Piaza A stir fried okra curry cooked with onions£9.90
- Aloo Gobi Mutter Potatoes, cauliflower & peas cooked in an onion, chilli & tomato sauce£8.90
Accompaniments
- Steamed Rice £3.50
- Pulao Rice £4.20
- Tandoori Roti £3.20
- Plain Naan £4.20
- Buttered Naan £4.80
- Peshwari Naan £4.50
- Kulcha £4.80
- Garlic Naan £4.80
- Laccha Parantha £4.80
- Plain Yoghurt £1.80
- Kachumber Raita £3.00
- Mixed Green Salad £3.50
- Onion Salad £3.50
Desserts
- Kulfi Traditional Indian ice cream. Vegetarian dishes, Dishes containing nuts, Dairy products.£4.20
- Shahi Matka Kulfi A Royal treat special blend of finest dairy kulfi made using rabdi(concentrated milk),topped with saffron,almond and pistachio£6.50
- Gaajar Halwa Grated carrots slow cooked in sweet milk, accompanied with vanilla ice cream and chopped pistachio nuts. Vegetarian dishes, Dishes containing nuts, Dairy products.£7.20
- Sweet Samosas Pastry filled with a mix of cinnamon and white chocolate, served with ice cream. Vegetarian dishes, Dishes containing nuts, Dairy products.£7.20
- Gulab Jamun Tasty Indian sweet soaked in sugar syrup, served with ice cream. Vegetarian dishes, Dishes containing nuts, Dairy products.£7.20
- Meetha Paan Folded betel leaf with assorted sweetfillings.£3.00
Soft Drinks
- Coke £3.50
- Diet Coke £3.50
- Sprite £3.50
- Ginger Beer £3.50
- Red Bull £3.50
- Indian Drinks £4.00
- Juices £3.50
- Water (750ml) £4.50
Beer, Cider & Craft Beer
- Cobra (330ml Bottle) 5% £5.70
- Peroni (330ml Bottle) 5.1% £6.00
- Corona(330ml Bottle) 4.5% £5.00
- Rekorderlig(strawberry & lime) (500ml Bottle) 4% £5.90
Bottle White Wine
- Vistamar Brisa Sauvignon Blanc, (Chile) A fresh, clean, dry white wine with a hint of citrus and gooseberry£19.80
- Ill Bandiera Pinot Grigio (Italy) Dry white wine flavours of fresh green apple and citrus. Balanced well by aromas of stone fruit£21.50
- Flarestone Chardonnay (Australia) Fresh, ripe chardonnay flavours of melon and peaches. A rich creamy texture with a rounded, crisp finish£21.90
- Pieno Sud Bianco, IGT Terre Sicilian (Italy) This delicately perfumed blend of native Sicilian grape varieties offers ripe pear and and red apple fruit, a hint of spice, and lemony crispness on the finish£28.90
- Schmitt Sohne Reisling- Pinot Blanc Rheinhessen (Germany) Refreshing, medium-dry and shows floral notes of honeysuckle alongside hints of pink grapefruit and tangerine.£22.50
- Vidal Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (New Zealand) Classic gooseberry and passion fruit aromas mingled with a crisp, tropical flavour£21.90
- Sancerre, Les Collinettes, Joseph Merlot (France) Fermented at low temperature and aged on its lees up until bottling to keep it fresh, this wine is stylish and racy, with the classic blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry character and minerally finish£32.90
Bottle Red Wine
- Vistamar Brisa Merlot (Chile) £19.50
- Compass Point Shiraz (Australia) £20.50
- Finca Del Alta Malbec (Argentina) £21.90
- Pieno Sud Rosso IGT Terre Sicilian (Italy) £25.90
- William Cole Reserve Pinot Noir (Chile) £25.50
- Chateau Des Bardes Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (France) £29.50
- Podere Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Umani Ronchi (Italy) £32.90
Bottle Rose Wine
- Ocean Heights White Zinfandel (California) £19.90
- Il Caggio Pinot Grigio Rose (Italy) £19.90
