• 1123 Tutanekai St, Rotorua
  • New Zealand     02 1206 6995
Best Indian Restaurant Rotorua

DINE-IN MENU

Ask our staff for dairy & gluten free dishes. All Curries can be prepared in your preferred style – available in Mild, Medium and Hot flavours. (Tandoor . . . traditional clay oven)

ENTREÉ

MIXED PLATTER (Minimum for two)
A mixture and fine selection of Vegetable Samosa, Mix Pakora, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab.
per person $ 8.80
VEGETABLE PLATTER
A mixture and fine selection of Vegtetable Samosa, Mix Pakora and Paneer Tikka.
per person $ 8.80
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices
$ 6.80
MIX PAKORA
Chopped vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried
$ 6.80
ONION BHAJI
Sliced onion stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried
$ 6.80
CHICKEN TIKKA
Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in Tandoor
$ 10.80
SEEKH KEBAB
Mince lamb flavoured with spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in Tandoor
$ 10.00
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor
$13.20
MALAI TIKKA
Succulent morsels of chicken, steeped in a blend of cream, cheddar garlic, glazed in tandoor
$13.20
FISH TIKKA
Marinated boneless fish, roasted in Tandoor
$ 16.10
CRUMBED PRAWN
Fried prawns served with sweet chilli sauce
$ 13.20
PANEER TIKKA
Homemade cottage cheese marinated in spices and roasted in Tandoor
$16.10
PLATTER OF FOUR
Four pappadoms with sweet mango chutney, pickles, raita
$10.00

SIDE DISHES

Sweet Mango Chutney, Pickles, Raita, Mint Sauce, Tamarind Sauce. each $ 2.50
POPPADUMS (2 pieces) $ 1.00
SALAD $ 5.00

CHILDREN’S MENU

CHICKEN NUGGETS $ 7.00
FRENCH FRIES $ 4.00
FISH N CHIPS $ 11.00
BABY COMBO Butter Chicken, baby naan, rice $ 11.00

BREADS

NAAN
Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter
$ 3.00
BUTTER NAAN
Plain flour bread stuffed with clarified butter
$ 5.00
GARLIC NAAN
Plain flour bread coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor
$ 5.00
KEEMA NAAN
Stuffed with spiced Lamb mince mixture
$ 5.00
CHEESE NAAN
Stuffed with special cheddar cheese
$ 5.00
GARLIC & CHEESE NAAN
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese then coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor
$ 5.50
OLIVE & GARLIC NAAN
Plain flour bread stuffed with olive’s and garlic
$ 5.50
STUFFED KULCHA
Plain flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
$ 5.00
KASHMIRI NAAN
Special naan from Kashmir. Plain flour bread stuffedwith dried fruit, spices and nuts
$ 5.00
ROTI
Hand-rolled bread made from wholemeal and white flour
$ 3.50
LACHHEDAR PARANTHA
Hand-rolled bread made in spirals from wholemeal and white flour and butter.
$ 5.00

RICE

PRAWN BIRYANI
Rice cooked with prwan in herbs and spices
$ 25.10
BIRYANI – Chicken or Lamb
Rice cooked with chicken or lamb in herbs and spices
$17.80
BIRYANI – Vegetable
Rice cooked with vegetables in herbs and spices
$16.80
PLAIN RICE
Steamed Basmati Rice
per person $ 1.10
PULAV RICE
Rice cooked with cashews, sultanas and Indian herbs
$10.00
ZEERA RICE
Rice cooked with cumin seeds
$5.00

VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS

NAVRATTAN KORMA
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy
$16.80
ALOO MATAR
Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spicy gravy
$15.80
SAAG PANEER/MUSHROOMS/ALOO
Our own home-made cottage cheese, mushrooms or potatoes cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
$16.80
MALAI KOFTA
Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in creamy gravy
$16.80
PANEER MAKHANI
Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked creamy tomato flavoured sauce
$16.80
ALOO GOBHI
Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together and garnished with ginger and fresh coriander
$15.80
DAAL MAKHANI
Lentils stewed on a slow fire, garnished with ginger and coriander
$15.80
BOMBAY ALOO
Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
$14.80
SHAHI PANEER
Our own home-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy gravy, and fresh herbs.
$18.70
MATAR MALAI METHI
Peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew’s puree and dried fenugreek.
$15.80
VEGETARIAN JALFREZI
Vegetables cooked with onion, capsicum, tomato cubes, in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts.
$16.80
KADAI PANEER
Assortment of cottage cheese, onions and bell pepper – tempered with crushed coriander seeds and pounded red chilli.
$19.90
DAAL TADKA
Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric
$17.60
PANNER TIKKA MASALA
Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, bell pepper, spices and tomato gravy.
$19.90
PANEER BHURJI
Scrambled homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped onions, green peas, chillies and spices. Rich in protein
$24.40

SIZZLING TRADITIONAL ROASTED MAINS – FAT FREE

TANDOORI CHICKEN
Whole chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
$22.00
CHICKEN TIKKA
Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor
$20.00
MALAI TIKKA
Succulent morsels of chicken, steeped in a blend of cream, cheddar garlic, glazed in tandoor
$20.00
FISH TIKKA
Boneless fish marinated yoghurt, spices & herbs and cooked in tandoor
$28.00
MIX ROASTED MEAT
Tender morsels of boneless Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seesh Kebab & Fish Tikka.
$28.00

MAINS

BUTTER CHICKEN
Tender morsels of boneless chicken roasted in tandoor and finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce
$18.80
KORMA (Chicken, Lamb or Goat)
Chicken, Lamb or Goat cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked.
$20.00
MADRAS (Chicken, Lamb or Goat)
Delicious medium hot Chicken, Lamb or Goat curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian style
$19.00
VINDALOO (Chicken, Lamb or Goat)
Diced Chicken, Lamb or Goat cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in hot vindaloo sauce, garnished with spring onions and coriander
$19.00
SAAG (Chicken, Lamb or Goat)
Diced Chicken, Lamb or Goat harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
$19.00
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs and spices
$19.00
LAMB NAWABI
Lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream and cashews
$19.00
LAMB DO PIAZA
Boneless lamb cooked with fried sliced onions and dry roasted spices, garnished with green herbs
$19.00
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Succulent tender chicken morsels roasted in tandoor and then cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs
$17.00
KADAI CHICKEN
Roasted chicken cooked with onions, capsicum, spices and tomato gravy, whole coriander, chilli flakes
$18.00
CHICKEN JALFREZI
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato cubes in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts
$17.80
MANGO CHICKEN
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a mild creamy mango sauce
$20.80
LAVA CHICKEN
Diced chicken cooked in fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs
$20.00
LOVELY INDIA CHEF’S SPECIAL
Diced chicken cooked in creamy tomato gravy with nuts and mushrooms garnished with diced nuts and fruits
$22.50

SCALLOP

BUTTER SCALLOPS
Butter Scallops is a dish of tender whole scallops fried with ginger, garlic and herbs before they are finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce,
topped with almonds and cream.
$28.80
SAAG SCALLOPS
Saag Scallops, a wonderfully delectable dish of scallops cooked in a fine, mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
$28.80
MASALA SCALLOPS
Scallop Masala, succulent scallops cooked in a spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs.
$28.80

SEAFOOD

GOAN FISH CURRY
Fish fillets cooked in fine tomato paste and coconut gravy finished with lemon and cream
$22.80
PRAWN MALABARI
Peeled prawns cooked with sautéed onions, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
$22.80
BUTTER PRAWNS
Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce
$22.80
PRAWN MASALA
Prawns cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums and sliced onions, garnished with fresh herbs
$22.80
FISH MASALA
Fish cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums and sliced onions, garnished with fresh herbs
$22.80

BANQUET

LOVELY INDIA BANQUET (Minimum 2 persons)
Includes Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Fish Tikka and Malai Tikka with Mint & Tamarind sauce as entree, three main curries from Chicken,Lamb or Seafood and one from Vegetarian Delights with plain Naan Bread. Also includes Desserts.
per person $40.00
ROYAL BANQUET (Minimum 2 persons)
Everything! Includes the Mixed Platter with mint and tamarind sauce and four curries as the main course, Butter Chicken, Roganjosh (Lamb),Navrattan Korma (mixed vegetables), Naan bread. An ultimate treat!
per person $35.50
VEG BANQUET (Minimum 2 persons)
Includes Vegetables Samosa, Onion Bhaji & mix Pakora served with mint sauce and tamarind sauces as starters. Choose four
mains from Vegetarian delights with Plain Naan Breads.
per person $30.00

HOURS

LUNCH: Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00 am – 2.00 pm DINNER: Seven Days, 5.00 pm till late

TAKEAWAYS & DELIVERIES

Free Delivery to all hotels and motels, Delivery Fee $7.00 in city area. [Conditions Apply] 10% discount on takeaways.

You can also call 07 348 4088 to make a reservation.