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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
A$22.40
(Medium Spicy) Popular Punjabi dish consisting of pakoras (fritters) served in a creamy and delicious tangy yogurt sauce.
Aloo Kulcha with Chole
A$18.40
Pav Bhaji
A$23.40
Pav bhaji consists of a thick spicy vegetable curry served with two soft, buttered bread roll.
Rajma
(Medium Spicy) Red kidney beans in a thick gravy with many Indian whole spices
Aloo Tikki Chaat
A$14.90
(Vegetarian ) 2 Pieces of spicy potato patties combined with green chilies & onions, served with tangy chickpeas & chef’s special chutney
Papri Chaat
A$14.50
(Vegetarian ) One of the most popular chaat dishes, potatoes combined with chickpeas in a refreshing yogurt sauce
Samosa Chaat
A$16.50
(Vegetarian ) Samosa pieces crushed and served with chole (chickpeas) and dollops of yogurt and chutney.
Samosa
A$12.40
(Vegetarian ) Sautéed vegetables tossed with spices & rolled in triangular pastries
Achari Murgh Tikka
A$24.50
Chicken thigh pieces marinated with ginger, garlic, yogurt, pickle, spices, a touch of mustard oil & onion seeds, cooked in Tandoor
Shahi Tikka
A$26.40
(Mild) Tender chicken thigh pieces, marinated in creamy yogurt, cashew nut paste & white pepper and cooked in tandoor
Tandoori Chicken (GF)
A$20.40
A whole or half a chicken cut into pieces marinated in fresh lemon juice, special tandoori spices & char grilled to perfection
Punjabi Murgh Tikka
Tender chicken thigh pieces, lightly marinated in yogurt & spices, cooked in tandoor
Dal Makhani
A$23.90
(Vegetarian ) Black lentils slow-cooked with tomato Purée, ginger, garlic & butter with a mouthwatering flavor
Shahi Paneer
A$25.90
(Vegetarian ) Cottage cheese cooked in tomato gravy, finished with cream & butter
Kadahi Paneer
(Vegetarian ) Crushed coriander seeds & cumin seeds mingled with capsicum, onions, tomatoes & homemade cottage cheese
Vegetable Kofta
(Vegetarian ) Dumplings of mashed potatoes, cottage & mixed vegetables cooked in a mild creamy sauce
Paneer Lababdar
(Vegetarian ) Paneer in a spiced tomato & cashew paste, sautéed with onions, spices & herbs
Palak Paneer
(Vegetarian ) Fresh spinach & cottage cheese mingled together with homemade spices, topped with fresh coriander & tomatoes
Mango Veg Korma
(Vegetarian ) a silky Indian curry of seasonal vegetables in a mango sauce
Chana Masala
A$22.90
(Vegetarian ) Chickpeas mixed with various spices & masala sauce
Chana Bhatura
(Vegetarian ) 2 pieces of fried bread & chickpea masala served with onions & pickle
Mixed Vegetables
(Vegetarian ) Cauliflower, peas, carrot & potatoes lightly spiced with masala gravy
Bhindi Do Pyaza
(Vegetarian ) Fresh handpicked okra stir-fried with diced onion & tomatoes, garnished with coriander
Mushroom Matar
(Vegetarian ) Combination of peas & mushrooms cooked in a mild yellow sauce
Punjabi Aloo Baingan
(Vegetarian ) Fresh eggplant & potatoes tossed with homemade spices, cooked in kadai
Vegetable Korma
(Vegetarian ) Mixture of seasonal vegetables cooked with mild spices & a rich creamy sauce
Aloo Matar Paneer
(Vegetarian ) Creamy curry made with potatoes, peas & paneer in a base of onions & tomatoes
Dal Tadka
(Vegetarian ) Yellow split lentils cooked with Indian spices: A light & appetising curry
Jeera Aloo
A$24.90
(Vegetarian ) Potato cubes, sautéed in cumin & coriander with a touch of turmeric
Butter Chicken
A$27.90
(Mild) Roasted chicken tikka simmered in fresh tomato-based sauce, fenugreek leaves & homemade ground spices with cream & nuts
Rogan Josh
A$28.90
Traditional curry from North India, cooked with your choice of meat, freshly homemade grounded masala, finished with fresh coriander, ginger & tomato
Mughlai Chicken
(Chef’s Special) Chicken thigh pieces, cooked in yellow sauce with a mixture of cardamom indulged special spices.
Korma
Juicy pieces of lamb or beef, exquisitely cooked in a sauce of crushed cashews, almonds, yogurt & cream
Mango Chicken
(Mildly) Chicken pieces cooked together with mango pulp & a touch of butter
Chicken Chettinad
(Hot ️) Tender chicken tossed with tomato based gravy, red chilies & curry leaves in south Indian-style
Murg Methi
A mouthwatering chicken dish cooked with fenugreek(methi), onions and other spices.
Vindaloo
(Extra Hot ️) Hot & spicy chicken, lamb or beef curry cooked in Essence’s special vindaloo sauce
Kadahi Chicken
(Hot ️) Tender chicken thigh pieces tossed with fresh capsicum & onions, finished with herbs & homemade spices, cooked in Kadahi
Balti Gosht
(Hot ️) Combination of lamb curry in tomato & onion gravy with chef's special spices, served in a traditional bucket
Madras
hot tomato based Indian curry with your choice of meat & a smooth sauce
Lamb or Beef Masala (GF)
Lamb OR Beef pieces, cooked in with potatoes, seasonal veggies & authentic spices of North India
Chicken Tikka Masala
Diced boneless tandoori chicken thigh sautéed with capsicum, onion, tomato & masala sauce
Saag
Chicken, Lamb or Beef pieces delicately simmered in fresh baby spinach, ginger, garlic & selected spices.
Prawn Vindaloo
A$29.90
(Extra Spicy ️) Popular seafood dish made with a spicy vindaloo paste of red chillies, aromatic whole spices & vinegar
Prawn Malabari
(Medium Spicy) King prawns cooked in creamy coconut sauce with a touch of green cardamom and curry leaves
Goan Fish Curry
(Spicy ️) Fresh fish cooked in a spicy coconut cream sauce with fresh chilli, completed to perfection with curry leaves: a typical curry from South India
Prawn Garlic Masala
(Medium Spicy ️) Fresh prawns sautéed with garlic & cooked with capsicum, onions & lemon in a medium spicy sauce
Biryani Delight
(Medium Spicy ️) Biryani rice cooked with a choice of protein and onions.
Peas Pulao
A$7.60
Basmati rice with cumin, peas, pinch of salt & touch of butter
Kashmiri Rice
A$10.40
Basmati rice with a mixture of dry fruits & nuts
Vegetable Biryani
(Medium Spicy ️) (Vegetarian ) Basmati rice cooked with garden-fresh veggies & aromatic herbs
Basmati Plain Rice
A$4.91
Steamed Basmati Rice
Jeera Rice
A$6.90
Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds. Served per person.
Garlic Naan
A$5.60
Plain flour bread stuffed with fresh garlic, cooked in tandoor
Cheese & Garlic Naan
A$7.50
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese & garlic, cooked in tandoor
Butter Naan
Plain flour bread layered with butter
Cheese Naan
A$6.50
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese, cooked in tandoor
Cheese & Chilli Naan
A$7.00
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese & chilli
Aloo Kulcha
A$8.00
Plain flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and cooked in tandoor
Mixed Bread Basket
Plain Naan, Garlic Naan & Cheese Naan (1 Of Each)
Tandoori Roti
A$4.50
Wholemeal bread baked in tandoor
Plain Naan
Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor
Pistachio Kulfi
Homemade ice cream of milk, flavored with pistachio & almonds
Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice cream of milk, flavored with mango
Papadams
A$3.00
Indian deep-fried dough of black gram bean flour
Pudina Chutney
Fresh mint blended & mixed in chilled yogurt
Kheera Raita
Chilled yogurt with shredded cucumbers
Mango Chutney
Sweet & sour mash of raw mangoes
Mango Lassi
A delicious & refreshing drink made with chilled yoghurt & mango
Coke Zero 1.25 L
A$6.00
Coke Zero Can
Coke Zero in a 375ml can. Classic cola taste, zero sugar.
Sprite (375ml)
Soft Drink - Can
Coke (1.25L)
Soft Drink - Bottle
Lemonade Can (375 ML)
Carbonated soft drink
Coke Can (375ml)
Fanta (375ml)