About Punjab Indian - Covent Garden
We first opened our doors in London in 1946, moving to our current site in Covent Garden in 1951. We are the oldest North Indian restaurant in the UK.
Tandoori
The traditional Punjabi clay oven is truly the heart of all Indian barbeques. All our tandooris are served on a sizzling bed of onions in a traditional skillet, accompanied with refreshing mint sauce.
Tandoori King Prawns
Mildly spiced succulent king prawns.£18.15Chicken Tikka
Small chunks of boneless chicken marinated in tandoori masala and roasted on skewers.£14.95Chicken Tandoori
Punjabi speciality. World famous Punjabi roast chicken, served on the bone. Marinated in fresh yoghurt and tandoori masala.£15.25Lamb Seekh Kebab
Spiced minced lamb kebab, delicately threaded and cooked on skewers in the tandoor.£15.95Lamb Boti Kebab
Pieces of very tender lamb marinated with spiced yoghurt.£15.95Tandoori Mixed Grill
Pieces of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh, and boti kebab.£18.15
Chicken Curry
We must warn you our chicken curry dishes can be very addictive. They really do stimulate your endorphins and electrify your nerves. In fact, one guest dined at the Punjab twice a day, five days a week for forty years, before retiring!
Chicken Korma
Delicious, creamy, and mild chicken curry.£14.95Chicken Madras
Chicken served in hot Punjabi fiery spicy sauce.£14.95Acharri Murgha
Punjabi speciality. Punjabi chicken curry cooked in a traditional pickling spice mix, tasty, tangy, and medium spiced, has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime!£14.95Methi Murgha
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek.£14.95Chicken Karahi
Pieces of succulent chicken cooked with tomatoes and green peppers in a traditional Punjabi sauce.£14.95Pahalwan Amar's Mint Chicken
Yes, you too can have a body like Amar, our family Pahalwan (wrestler), just eat plenty of this delicious mint dish, avoid strong drinks, and stand on your head for at least three minutes a day.£14.95Chicken Tikka Masala
No standard recipe exists for this classic dish, however our 1973 formula continues to withstand the test of time. Chicken tikka served in tandoori masala and tomato based sauce.£14.95Chicken Jalfrezi
Semi dry fried julienne chicken pieces with medium spiced tomatoes, ginger, green peppers, and onions.£14.95Butter Chicken
Punjabi speciality. The godfather of all Punjabi dishes, succulent chicken on the bone served in a creamy sauce laced with butter.£15.95
Lamb Curry
This is what the Punjabi women give their menfolk when they want to be strong enough to perform with gusto. So men, watch it. Ladies, watch out.
Lamb Korma
Delicious, creamy, and mild lamb curry.£16.25Acharri Gosht
Punjabi speciality. Pickle-styled lamb curry, suffice to say that Punjabis go crazy for this delicious, tangy, and irresistible medium spiced dish.£16.25Lamb Madras
Lamb served in hot Punjabi fiery spicy sauce.£16.25Methi Gosht
Punjabi speciality. Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with fresh fenugreek, a favourite Punjabi herb. A unique and distinctive curry.£16.25Karahi Gosht
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with tomatoes and green peppers in a traditional Punjabi sauce.£16.25Lamb Jalfrezi
Semi dry fried julienne pieces of tandoori lamb with tomatoes and onions in an exotic blend of ginger, green peppers, and mild spices.£16.25Pudina Gosht
Punjabi speciality. Lamb marinated in mint cooked with herbs, spices, and green peppers.£16.25
Seafood Curry
King Prawn Bhuna
Cooked with king prawns.£18.15Benaam Macchi Tarkari
Nameless Punjabi style fish curry.£17.15
Vegetable
Our vegetable dishes neither too large nor too small. In 1951, Grandfather was forced to relocate Punjab to its present site to be close to the Indian Embassy where many officers were homesick for authentic Punjabi vegetarian dishes.
Paneer Butter Masala
Lavish, rich, and sublime. Traditional Punjabi butter sauce with cottage cheese.£10.95Village Tarka Daal
Punjabi speciality. Nutritious home made Punjabi yellow lentil dish, indispensable and full of protein. Vegan.£9.95Mutter Paneer
Delicious curry of green peas and home made cottage cheese cubes. All time favourite.£10.95Saag Aloo
Spinach cooked with potatoes in spices.£9.95Saag Paneer
Diced cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.£10.25Karahi Paneer
Punjabi speciality. Cottage cheese sauteed with green peppers and ginger-garlic paste in a spicy tomato based gravy. Popular Punjabi and Delhi delicacy.£11.95Kadu Sabji
Sumptuous sweet pumpkin curry£9.95Bombay Aloo
Spiced curried potatoes, particularly good with chicken or vegetable curries. Vegan.£9.95Gobi Aloo
Cauliflower and potatoes lightly spiced and sauteed. Every Punjabi mother passes down this classic recipe to her daughter. Vegan.£10.75Amrit's Amritsari Chole
Amrit's version of the famous chickpea curry of Amritsar -- super scrumptious! Vegan.£9.95Kali Daal
Signature mixed black Daal taken from our Grandad receipe£9.95Baigan Ka Bharta
Punjabi roasted aubergine mash with a smokey spicy flavour VEGAN£10.95Stuffed Baigan
Whole stuffed aubergines, healthy & sensational VEGAN£10.25
Accompaniments
Masala Papadum
Spiced. Vegan.£1.25Cucumber Raita
Yoghurt with diced cucumbers£4.45Plain Papadum
Vegan.£1.25Kachumber Salad
Diced cucumber, tomatoes and onion£4.55
Basmati Rice
Fresh, silky, aromatic rice from the Himalayan foothills. Vegan.
Pilau Rice
Flavoured rice with cumin seeds.£4.15Plain Rice
White rice boiled to perfection.£3.95
Biryani
Rice cooked in thick gravy, layered with your choice from four great options. Served with vegetable curry or raita.
Vegetable Biryani
£13.95Chicken Biryani
£15.95Lamb Biryani
Vegan.£16.95Prawn Biryani
£16.95
Punjabi Breads
Butter Naan
Simple but sumptuous flatbread expertly baked against the walls of the tandoor.£3.65Plain Naan
Simple but sumptuous flatbread expertly baked against the walls of the tandoor.£3.65Garlic Naan
If you have any erotic activities plannd for after you leave us, perhaps you should resist this sensational garlic naan.£4.15Kulcha Naan
With spiced onions.£4.15Cheese Naan
Punjabi speciality. With a thin layer of smooth, light French cheese. This also makes a delicious starter!£4.25Peshwari Naan
With dry fruits and coconut.£4.15Bullet Naan
Punjabi speciality. Spread with chopped fresh chilli and garlic.£4.15Laccha Paratha
Crisp unleavened whole wheat bread.£4.25Aloo Paratha
Stuffed with spiced potato.£4.65Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread cooked in the tandoor. Vegan.£3.50
Starters
Punjabi Samosas
Traditional handmade Vegetarian Punjabi Samosas X 2 , served with classic tamarind sauce£5.95Punjabi Pakoras
Delicious vegan Pakoras, highly addictive & crunchy served with classic tamarind sauce£5.95Chicken Tikka
£14.95Amritsari Fish
Mouthwatering tilapia fried fish pakoras£6.25Paneer Pakora
Paneer cheese pakoras£6.25Kadu Puri
Golden Pumpkin on a crispy Puri bread£5.95Prawn Puri
Spiced Prawns on crispy Puri bread£6.75
