Evening & Take-away Menu

Served from 6.00pm - 11.30pm (Midnight Friday & Saturday)

Starters
Mushroom Cocktail (Contains minced lamb)	£4.00
Prawn Cocktail	£3.50
Mulligatawney or Dall Soup Spiced soup with a few grains of rice or lentils.	£3.00
Samosa (Meat or Vegetable) Triangular pastry stuffed with minced lamb or vegetables	£3.50
Onion Bhaji [V] Sliced onions in a spicy batter, deep fried.	£3.30
Prawn on Puree (or Chicken or Ham) Prawns cooked in a sweet, sour and hot sauce and served with fried Indian bread.	£4.25
Chicken Tikka Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked with mild spices in the tandoor.	£4.25
Lamb Tikka Tender pieces of boneless lamb cooked with mild spices in the tandoor.	£4.35
Batak Tikka (Duck) Tender pieces of boneless duck cooked with mild spices in the tandoor.	£6.10
Sheekh Kebab Pungently spiced minced lamb grilled in the tandoor.	£4.20
Shami Kebab Finely minced lamb spiced and fried with egg.	£4.20
Mixed Kebab Consists of lamb tikka, chicken tikka and sheekh kebab.	£6.50
Stuffed Pepper Stuffed with mildly spiced chicken, vegetable or lamb.	£5.90
Tandoori Chicken Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a mild sauce and cooked in the tandoor.	£4.25
King Prawn Butterfly King sized prawns delicately spiced and seasoned, coated with egg and breadcrumbs. Deep fried lightly.	£6.70
Chicken Chaat Pieces of chicken cooked with a special sauce known as Chaat Massalla.	£4.20
Papadom (Plain or Spiced)	£0.65
Pickles (per head)	£0.65

Chicken Shashlik
served with a garlic nan
and bombay potatoesTandoori ChickenSheekh KebabChicken Tikka

Tandoori Dishes
This method of cooking is an ancient art handed down through many generations and a specialty of our chef. All tandoori dishes are cooked over charcoal, in individual portions, in a traditional oven made of special clay. Only natural ingredients are used and little or no fat or oil is necessary (dieters need not be concerned). Therefore the full flavour of the meat is retained for your enjoyment. Tandoori dishes are brought to your table sizzling. We recommend a side accompaniment of fresh vegetables of your choice.
Tandoori Chicken (Half a Spring Chicken) Tender chicken marinated in mild spices with yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor.	£8.50
Chicken Tikka Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in mild spices in teh tandoor.	£8.00
Lamb Tikka Tender pieces of boneless lamb cooked with mild spices in the tandoor.	£8.50
Tandoori King Prawns This dish captures the exquisite flavour of king prawns delicately spiced.	£15.50
Hasina Marinated pieces of tender lamb cooked with capsicum, onions and tomatoes.	£10.55
Shaslick Marinated pieces of tender chicken cooked with capsicum, onions and tomatoes.	£10.35
Batak Shaslick (Duck) Marinated pieces of tender duck cooked with capsicum, onions and tomatoes.	£14.75
Tandoori Mixed Grill A fabulous selection from our tandoori menu consisting of tandoori chicken, chicken and lamb tikka, sheekh kebab and king prawn.	£16.95
Batak Tikka Tender pieces of boneless duck cooked with mild spices in the tandoor.	£12.55

Chicken Shashlik served with a garlic nan and bombay potatoesTandoori Chicken

Chef's Specialties
The following dishes are highly recommended by our chef because of the fine balance of herbs and spices, blended with a variety of other natural ingredients, create sauces which precisely compliment and enhance the flavour of the meat.
Karai Chicken or Lamb Dry pieces of chicken or lamb cooked in capsicum, onions and tomatoes, served in a traditional karai.	£9.20
Chicken Tikka Massalla Marinated pieces of chicken served in an aromatic sauce.	£9.20
Lamb Tikka Massalla Marinated pieces of lamb served in an aromatic sauce.	£9.50
Chicken Jalfraizi A hot dish of chicken, cooked with fresh green chillies and special herbs.	£9.20
Chicken Tikka Jalfraizi A hot dish of chicken tikka, cooked with fresh green chillies and special herbs.	£10.95
Lamb Badham Pasanda A deliciously mild dish of succulent lamb pieces, served in a delecate sauce with cream, special herbs and almonds.	£9.50
Butter Chicken Pieces of tandoori chicken mildly spiced, cooked in a butter based sauce.	£9.20
King Prawn Massalla Delicately spiced king prawns cooked in the tandoor and served in a sauce of cream and tomatoes.	£18.50
Chicken Maglai A deliciously spiced sauce of mince, cooked with chicken giving a rich flavour.	£11.95
Gosht Khatta Massalla A medium sweet and sour lamb dish, cooked in a rich sauce of lemon and tamarind.	£9.55
Indus Special Massalla A mixture of king prawn, lamb and chicken tikka, cooked with special spices and red wine enriched with a special massalla sauce.	£14.75

Chicken Tikka MassallaIndus Special Massalla served with plain riceChicken Maglai

Fusion Cooking
Indus Chicken Chilli (Madras Strength) A delicate dish cooked with fresh green chilli, carrot, aubergine, mushroom, capsicum, pineapple and coriander, then stir fried. Served in a sizzling dish.	£12.95
Indus Beef Chilli	£13.55
Indus Lamb Tikka Chilli	£13.55
Indus King Prawn Chilli	£17.95
Indus Duck Tikka Chilli	£13.95

Indus Fusion Chicken Chilli served with a Keeme Nan

Indus Specialties
A superb way of enjoying a selection of our most popular dishes.
Indus Special Thali A selection of chicken tikka, sheekh kebab, lamb bhuna, prawn pathia, keema chaat, naan and pilau rice	£17.50
Indus Special Vegetarian Thali [V] Mutter panneer, mixed curry, tarka dhal, bindi bhaji, chana mossalla, pilau rice and naan.	£15.30

Duck Specials
Batak Karai Dry pieces of duck tikka cooked with capsicum, onions and tomatoes, served in a traditional karai.	£12.55
Batak Tikka Massalla Marinated pieces of duck tikka served in an aromatic sauce.	£13.95
Batak Jalfraizi A hot dish of duck tikka, cooked with fresh green chillis and special herbs.	£13.95

Batak Jalfraizi served with plain rice

Fish Dishes
All fish dishes are served on a bed of rice.
Boal Mass Massalla Slices of King of Bangladeshi fish, known as Boal, marinated overnight and served in a wonderful onion flavoured sauce.	£13.55
Boal Jalfraizi A hot dish of Boal, cooked with fresh green chillies and special herbs.	£13.55

Boal Jalfraizi served with plain rice

For Your Celebrations
Kurzi Chicken (For Four) Whole chicken marinated in chef's special recipe stuffed with minced lamb and roasted in the oven, served with exotic sauce, pilau rice, mixed vegetables, naan and papadum.	£71.00
Kurai Lamb (For Four) Leg of lamb (whole) marinated in chef's special recipe roasted in the oven, served with exotic sauce, pilau rice, mixed vegetables, naan and papadum. 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED.	£93.50

Thali Dishes
A superb way of enjoying a selection of our most popular dishes.
Indus Special Thali (Non-Vegetarian) A selection of chicken tikka, sheekh kebab, lamb bhuna, prawn pathia, keema chaat, naan and pilau rice.	£17.50
Indus Special Thali (Vegetarian) [V] Mutter paneer, mixed curry, tarka dhal, bindi bhaji, chana mossalla, pilau rice and naan.	£15.30

Thali Dish served with Pilau Rice

Balti Dishes
The Balti dishes are cooked in Punjabi style, with fresh green dhanya-methi and decorated with whole green chillies which change the entire character of the meal to an exotic and oriental flavour. Tandoori naan or roti are recommended accompaniments.
Chicken Balti	£7.95
Chicken Tikka Balti	£10.55
Chicken Sag Balti (Spinach)	£8.75
Chicken Mushroom Balti	£8.75
Chicken Vegetable Balti	£8.75
Chilli Chicken Balti	£8.75
Lamb Balti	£8.15
Lamb Tikka Balti	£10.55
Lamb Vegetable Balti	£8.95
Chilli Meat Balti	£8.95
Keema Pea Balti	£8.55
Prawn Balti	£9.55
Prawn Vegetable Balti	£9.95
Chilli Prawn Balti	£9.55
King Prawn Balti	£14.75
King Prawn Vegetable Balti	£14.95
Chilli King Prawn Balti	£14.95
Beef Balti	£8.55
Duck Tikka Balti	£11.95
Indus Special Balti Chicken, lamb, prawn, king prawn, beef and vegetables.	£13.65
Arbi Prawn Balti This dish is cooked with Indian potatoes (edoes).	£10.25
Arbi Lamb Balti	£10.55
Arbi King Prawn Balti	£14.95

Chicken Balti served
with a Garlic Nan
and Plain Rice

Curry Dishes
A South Indian version of dishes produced from a wide range of oriental spices giving a rich flavour. Please specify the strength required. (Medium, Madras, Vindaloo, extra 40p)
Chicken Curry	£6.55
Chicken Tikka Curry	£8.25
Duck Tikka Curry	£10.75
Lamb Curry	£6.75
Lamb Tikka Curry	£8.55
Beef Curry	£6.75
Prawn Curry	£6.75
King Prawn Curry	£10.95

Kurma Dishes
A preparation of mild spices with fresh cream butter is used to create a delicate flavour and creamy texture. A suitable dish for beginners to oriental curry.
Chicken Kurma	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Kurma	£8.75
Duck Tikka Kurma	£9.95
Lamb Kurma	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Kurma	£8.95
Prawn Kurma	£7.75
King Prawn Kurma	£11.50

Chicken Kurma served
with Pilau Rice and
a Garlic Nan

Bhuna Dishes
A combination of spices fried together and cooked with capsicum, onion and tomatoes to provide a dish of medium strength. Rather dry consistency compares with curry.
Chicken Bhuna	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Bhuna	£8.75
Duck Tikka Bhuna	£9.95
Lamb Bhuna	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Bhuna	£8.95
Beef Bhuna	£7.25
Prawn Bhuna	£7.25
King Prawn Bhuna	£11.50

Rogon Josh Dishes
Here the characteristic of the dish is derived from the use of tomatoes, pimentos and onions fried in a spiced ghee to produce a dish of medium strength.
Chicken Rogon Josh	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Rogon Josh	£8.75
Duck Tikka Rogon Josh	£9.95
Lamb Rogon Josh	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Rogon Josh	£8.95
Beef Rogon Josh	£7.75
Prawn Rogon Josh	£7.75
King Prawn Rogon Josh	£11.50

Chicken Rogan Josh

Dupiazza Dishes
A briskly fried preparation of fresh onions, black pepper, dhania, cinnamon, bay leaves and cardomoms that produce a delicate taste of a medium strength.
Chicken Dupiazza	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Dupiazza	£8.75
Duck Tikka Dupiazza	£9.95
Lamb Dupiazza	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Dupiazza	£8.95
Beef Dupiazza	£7.25
Prawn Dupiazza	£7.75
King Prawn Dupiazza	£11.50

Chicken Dupiazza served with
a Garlic Nan and Pilau Rice

Dhansak Dishes
A dish of Persian origin cooked with lentils. This tends to be a medium taste yet derives piquany richness from a spiced ghee, lemon juice and fresh spices to taste sweet and sour.
Prawn Dhansak	£7.75
King Prawn Dhansak	£11.50
Chicken Dhansak	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Dhansak	£8.75
Duck Tikka Dhansak	£9.95
Lamb Dhansak	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Dhansak	£8.95
Beef Dhansak	£7.25

Lamb Dhansak

Pathia Dishes
Pathia dishes are slightly hot, sweet and sour curry, well spiced and cooked in butter and thick gravy.
Chicken Pathia	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Pathia	£8.75
Duck Tikka Pathia	£9.95
Lamb Pathia	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Pathia	£8.95
Beef Pathia	£7.25
Prawn Pathia	£7.75
King Prawn Pathia	£11.50

Kashmir Dishes
A preparation of mild spices cooked with banana, pineapple and lychee with cream.
Chicken Kashmir	£7.10
Chicken Tikka Kashmir	£8.75
Duck Tikka Kashmir	£9.95
Lamb Kashmir	£7.25
Lamb Tikka Kashmir	£8.95
Beef Kashmir	£7.25
Prawn Kashmir	£7.25
King Prawn Kashmir	£11.50

Biryani Dishes
Biryani dishes are a preparation of rice with saffron, almonds, sultanas, bay leaves, coconut powder, tomatoes and herbs. It is served with a vegetable sauce to complete the dish. An ideal dish for those inexperienced in oriental cuisine.
Chicken Tikka Biryani	£12.95
Chicken Biryani	£10.95
Meat (Lamb) Biryani	£11.95
Meat (Lamb) Tikka Biryani	£13.55
Beef Biryani	£10.95
Duck Tikka Biryani	£14.75
Prawn Biryani	£11.95
King Prawn Biryani	£18.50
Chicken & Mushroom Biryani	£11.95
Tandoori Chicken Biryani	£11.95
Indus Special Biryani A combination of king prawns, chicken and Basmati rise delicately spiced. Served with lamb curry.	£14.95
Vegetable Biryani	£9.80
Mushroom Biryani	£9.80

Sundry Dishes
Plain Rice (Basmati)	£2.10
Pilau Rice (Basmati)	£2.55
Mushroom Pilau Rice	£3.35
Lemon Rice	£3.35
Kemma Rice	£3.35
Special Fried Rice (Egg & Peas)	£3.35
Vegetable Pilau Rice	£3.35
Peas Pilau	£3.35

Mushroom Pilau Rice

Savouries
Cucumber Raitha	£2.10
Dahl (Yoghurt)	£1.50
Mango Chutney	£0.85
Lime Pickle	£0.85
Onion Chutney	£0.85
Mint Sauce	£0.85

English Dishes
The following English dishes are served wtih mushrooms, salad, chips or croquet potatoes.
Sirloin Steak (8oz)	£11.90
Scampi	£8.80
Omelette Chicken, prawn, mushroom or spinach.	£8.20

Bread
Nan Leavened bread, cooked in the tandoor.	£2.20
Keema Nan Leavened bread, stuffed with spiced minced meat and cooked in the tandoor.	£3.00
Peshwari Nan Leavened bread, stuffed with a sweet mixture of coconut, cream, sultanas etc and cooked in the tandoor.	£3.00
Garlic Nan Leavened bread, cooked with fresh garlic in the tandoor.	£3.00
Garlic Keema Nan Leavened bread, stuffed with spiced minced meat and topped with fresh garlic.	£3.35
Cheese and Onion Nan Leavened bread stuffed with cheese and onion.	£3.35
Keema Cheese Nan Leavened bread stuffed with minced lamb and cheese.	£3.35
Kulcha Nan Leavened bread stuffed with onions and capsicum.	£3.00
Keema Chilli Nan Leavened bread stuffed with minced lamb and fresh green chillis.	£3.35
Garlic Cheese Chilli Nan Leavened bread stuffed with garlic, cheese and fresh green chillis.	£3.35
Vegetable Nan Leavened bread stuffed with fresh vegetables.	£3.00
Paratha A common unleavened whole wheat flour bread rolled into a spiral and pan fried to give a light crisp texture.	£2.55
Stuffed Paratha Paratha stuffed with spiced vegetables.	£3.00
Keema Paratha Paratha stuffed with minced lamb.	£3.00
Chapati Thin unleavened bread cooked on a griddle.	£1.50
Tandoori Roti Plain bread roasted to a crispy texture against the wall of the tandoor.	£2.30
Puree Thin deep fried bread.	£1.50

Keema Chilli NanPlain Nan

Vegetable Side Dishes
Mutter Paneer [V] Peas and Indian cheese.	£4.85
Mixed Vegetable Curry [V]	£3.95
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji [V]	£3.95
Bhindi Bhaji (Okra) [V]	£3.95
Brinjal Bhaji (Aubergine) [V]	£3.95
Aloo Saag (Spinach and Potato) [V]	£3.95
Mushroom Bhaji [V]	£3.95
Cauliflower Bhaji [V]	£3.95
Bombay Potatoes [V]	£3.95
Chana Massalla (Chick Peas) [V]	£3.95
Tarka Dhal (Lentils) [V]	£3.95
Massalla Sauce [V]	£3.50
Sag Paneer (Spinach and Indian Cheese) [V]	£3.95
Arbi Bhaji (Indian Sweet Potatoes) [V]	£3.95

Bombay PotatoesCauliflower Bhaji

Vegetarian Starters
Onion Bhaji [V]	£3.30
Samosa [V]	£3.50
Mixed Puree [V]	£3.50
Aloo Chat [V]	£3.50
Stuffed Pepper [V]	£4.10
Mixed Shaslick [V]	£4.20

Vegetarian Indus Specialties
Mixed Karai [V]	£6.95
Mixd Massalla [V]	£6.95
Mixed Jalfaizi [V]	£6.95
Chana Massalla [V]	£6.95

Vegetarian Balti Dishes
Aloo & Sag Balti [V]	£7.35
Mixed Balti Massalla [V]	£7.35
Mushrrom Balti [V]	£7.35
Aloo Gobi Balti [V]	£7.35
Bhindi Balti [V]	£7.35
Brinjal Balti [V]	£7.35
Vegetable Balti [V]	£7.35
Mixed Balti Massalla [V]	£7.35
Curry Dishes [V] Mixed Curry, Mushroom, Brinjal & Bhindi, Aloo & Sag	£6.25
Kurma Dishes [V] mixed, Mushroom, Brinjal & Bhindi, Cauliflour	£6.55
Dupiazza Dishes [V] Mixed, Mushroom, Brinjal & Bhindi, Aloo & Sag	£6.55
Bhuna Dishes [V] Mixed Bhuna, Mushroom, Brinjal & Bhindi, Aloo & Sag	£6.55
Samba Dishes [V] Mixed, Mushroom, Brinjal & Bhindi, Aloo & Sag	£6.55
Rogon Dishes [V] Mixed, Mushroom, Bhindi, Aloo	£6.55
Arbi Passanda [V] Indian potatoes cooked in spices	£6.55
Paneer Passanda (Mild) [V] Indian cheese cooked in a rich gravy	£6.55

Chef's Recommendations
A. Set Meal for 2 Persons Starters: Mixed Kebab, Prawns or Puree. Mains: Chicken Tikka Massalla, Meat Bhuna, Arbi Bhaji, Pilau Rice, Nan. Dessert: Sweet ice Cream and Coffee.	£39.50
B. Set Meal for 1 Person Starters: Sheekh Kebab or Shami Kebab . Mains: Chicken Tikka Bhuna or Chicken Tikka Kurami, Aloo Sag, Pilau Rice, Nan. Dessert: Coffee.	£23.10
C. Set Meal for 1 Person Starters: Tandoori Mixed Grill or Tandoori Chicken. Mains: Sheekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Batak Tikka or Bhuna Kebab, Bombay Aloo, Nan. Dessert: Coffee.	£27.50
D. Indus Special for 1 Person Starters: Mixed Kebab or Duck Tikka. Mains: Indus Chicken Chilli or Chicken Tikka Jalfraizi, Bombay Aloo, Pilau Rice, Nan. Dessert: Coffee.	£29.70

[V] Vegetarian, [DF] Dairy Free, [GF] Gluten Free, [N] Contains Nuts or Sesame Seeds.
If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements please speak to the manager prior to ordering.

The Indus
Tandoori Restaurant

The most exclusive tandoori restaurant in Cheltenham

Address

226 Bath Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7ND

Reservations

01242 516676

Fax

01242 522289

We are fully licensed
so unfortunately you
cannot bring your
own drinks

Opening hours

Lunchtime
Monday - Friday
12.00pm - 2.30pm

Sunday Buffet
12.00pm - 2.30pm

Evenings
Monday to Sunday
6.00pm - 11.30
(midnight on Fri - Sat)

Facilities

• Disabled facilities;
• Children's high chairs;
• Seating for 100 people
• A party room for hire;
• Nearby parking;
• We cater for all kinds of parties. Please ask.