& new year menu 2019 - indian ocean · with julienne-cut red and green peppers, whole dried red...
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& NEW YEAR MENU 2019
WE WANT YOU TO RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US, AND NOT FEEL RUSHED.
Your table will be yours for the evening so you can stay on after you've eaten and enjoy our extensive drinks - we have more than30 different gins and quality tonics to match them, as well as some impressive whiskeys, bourbons and scotch and local craft beers.
THIS CHRISTMAS,WE'RE KEEPING THINGS SIMPLE
Every weekend throughout December we'll have a DJ and live entertainment in the lounge bar.
We've sourced some excellent singers and musicians to provide the perfect after dinner entertainment.
All that's left to do is browse through our party packages and pick the one that's right for you. Give us a call to reserve your table and let us do the rest whilst you and your guests enjoy a full evening of Indian Ocean hospitality.
A£17.95
Poppadoms and Chutneys
Any 3 StartersAny 3 MainsAny 3 SundriesFrom the party menu
B£20.95
Poppadoms and Chutneys
Any 4 StartersAny 4 MainsAny 4 SundriesFrom the party menu
C£23.95
Poppadoms and Chutneys
Any 1 StarterAny 1 MainSundries - Rice and variety of Nans(maximum of 20 guests)
CHRISTMAS MENU GUIDE
THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Food comes as sharing plattersof the starters and mains
Food comes as sharing plattersof the starters and mains
A starter and main for each person
STARTERSONION BHAJI Indian Ocean’s classic, lightly spiced, deep-fried onion with a light gram flour batter and fresh coriander.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA Pieces of tender diced potato with carrot & peas, combined with fresh coriander & delicate spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.
MEAT SAMOSA A meat samosa of finely minced lean lamb, onions, fresh coriander and Indian spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.
SHAMI KEBAB A delicately spiced patty of tender chicken with lentils, coated in a light egg batter and gently pan fried.
ALOO TIKKI Potato patties spiced and enhanced with pomegranate seeds and deep fried, in a one coat of gram flour batter.
MUSHROOM PAKORA Tasty whole mushrooms cooked to perfection in lightly spiced crispy batter.
MUSHROOM & KEEMA PAKORADelicately spiced mince stuffed in fresh mushrooms combined in the lightest coating of gram flour batter.
CHICKEN PAKORA Delicately seasoned fritters of chicken tikka in the lightest coating of gram flour batter.
LAHORI FISH Two succulent pieces of flaky white fish coated in a light spicy batter of cumin, coriander seeds and onion seeds.
PUNJABI FISHCAKES An award winning starter, flakes of fish lightly spiced and then mixed with creamy mash potato, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with a tartar sauce.
MAIN MEALSCHOOSE YOUR FILLING
MIXED VEGETABLESCHICKENLAMB CHICKEN TIKKALAMB TIKKA CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PANEEROCEAN MIX Chicken, lamb and prawns.
CHOOSE COOKING STYLES
KORMAA distinctive mild creamy sauce with ground almonds, coconut and thick cream, a milder option for people whose palates are a little more delicate.
BHUNASpices are gently fried to bring out their flavour. Bhuna dishes are made with meat cooked in its own juices, for deep strong flavours but very little sauce.
DOPIAZAClassic Indian dopiazas use onions in two different ways, fried and boiled. Our version has small fried onions in the sauce and then larger chunks of lightly cooked onion added at the end of the cooking.
ROGAN JOSHAn authentic Rogan Josh is delicately spiced and cooked to its distinctive deep red colour with the use of sweet pimentos, capsicums and tomatoes.
SAMBERLightly fried onions cooked with tomatoes to a natural red sweet and sour sauce. A hot dish with a distinctive aroma, garnished with fresh coriander.
MADRASA southern Indian dish with a hot and spicy taste, prepared with fresh herbs and tomato purée.
TANDOORI STARTER/MAINSGARLIC CHICKEN Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in garlic sauce and garnished with coriander.
CHICKEN HARRI BOTI Chunky grilled chicken thighs marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic, rolled in a blend of green leaves, herbs, fresh coriander, shallots, and green chillies.
SEEKH KEBAB Finely-minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices and barbecued.
IRANI CHICKEN BOTI Generous pieces of barbecued chicken thighs that are especially juicy and succulent with a light and mild spicy barbecue flavour, reminiscent of an original Kashmiri recipe.
CHICKEN TIKKA Beautiful chunks of chicken breast that we marinate and then cook in the tandoor on a skewer.
KASHMIRI CHICKEN TIKKA Love chicken tikka but like an extra kick? This dish is for you. Succulent chicken thigh pieces marinated in a unique blend of Madras spices.
LAMB TIKKA Thick chunks of especially tender lamb marinated and then cooked in the tandoor on skewers.
CHICKEN SHASHLICK Pieces of chicken tikka enhanced with shashlick spice mixed and served with tandoori peppers, onions and tomatoes.
PANEER SHASHLICK Delicious cubes of marinated Indian cheese skewered with onions and peppers and cooked in the Tandoor for that authentic charcoal flavour. Hot, spicy and irresistible!
SUNDRIESUNLIMITED SELECTION OF RICE AND NANS
PILAU RICEBOILED RICEOCEAN RICEEnhanced with saffron, pistachio, almonds & cashew nuts.MUSHROOM RICENANGARLIC NANCHIPS
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SUPPLEMENTSDESSERT £2.50COFFEE OR £1.50CHAI (KASHMIRI TEA)
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SYMBOL & CHILLI GUIDE MILD VEGETARIAN MEDIUM GLUTEN FREE HOT CONTAINS NUTS FIERY DAIRY
Please ask a member of staff if you have any special dietary requirements.
CONTINENTAL - MAINSCHICKEN BREAST Succulent chicken breast served with seasonal vegetables and chips.
BASA A succulent piece of sea bass served with a light refreshing lemon sauce and seasonal vegetables.
LAMB SHANK Delicious lamb shank slowly cooked to perfection. Served with mash and lightly favoured gravy. This is English version of the Raan-e-Khyber.
VINDALOOA southern Indian dish with a hot and spicy taste, prepared with fresh herbs.
NEPALIA fiery dish cooked in the traditional style. Prepared with garlic, tomato, lemon and fresh naga chilliesgarnished with ginger. Not for the beginner.
PATIALightly fried onions cooked with tomatoes to a natural red sweet and sour sauce. A hot dish with a distinctive aroma, garnished with fresh coriander.
MAKHANIPrepared with a mild almond sauce made from tomatoes and fresh double cream, cooked in butter. Garnished with almonds and cashew nuts.
PASANDAMarinated tandoori lamb or chicken fillets are cooked in a mild sauce with cardamom pods, puréed tomatoes and cream. Garnished with almond flakes and pistachio.
TIKKA MASALAThe nation’s favourite Indian main course. Mild and creamy with a hint of coconut and a ‘natural’ deep red colour.
HANDIA medium-spice Indian dish flavoured with methi leaves, exotic spices, onions and fresh garlic in a tomato and creamy yoghurt sauce.
JALFREZI“Stir-Fry”. Our chefs use the jalfrezi method to cook green peppers, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peas and plenty of green chillies as the basis for a curry with just a little sauce. The chillies make the jalfrezi taste very fresh.
SAGWALAMedium strength spinach curry cooked with lots of fresh spinach leaves, plus fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger & tomatoes in a medium balti sauce prepared in the chef’s own inimitable style.
CHAT MASALACooked with chickpeas in a medium strength sauce. A delightful dish garnished with cashew nuts and coriander.
ACHAREELike a balti dish in preparation, the addition of a light pickle spice gives this dish a fresh and a slightly tangy flavour.
BALTIPrepared in a hot Indian-style wok with fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger and tomatoes cooked quickly in a manner reminiscent of a stir-fry.
GORKALIAn Indo-chinese dish, cooked in an exotic mix of whole spices, with julienne-cut red and green peppers, whole dried red chillies, fresh tomatoes and a special chilli sauce.
PUNJABI KARAHIOriginating from the villages of the Punjab and often cooked in Asian homes in the UK. Pan-fried and garnished with fresh coriander and green chillies.
PUNJABI PALAKCooked with spring leaf spinach, onions, fresh garlic, ginger, coriander, bay leaf, green chillies and cardamom juice to give a tasty, wholesome taste.
AFGHANI Stir-fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Red and green capsicums give this dish a vibrant appearance and a spicy taste.
BIRYANI Prepared by gently cooking saffron-flavoured basmati rice with a mixture of mild aromatic spices. Served with a fresh omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
Each person chooses their own starter, main course and sundryfrom the menu pages to create their perfect celebratory meal
COMPLIMENTARY POPPADOMS & CHUTNEYS.......
.......OCEAN DINNER MINTS
£30.95per person
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Wednesday 25thChristmas Day
£20.95per person
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Tuesday 24thChristmas Eve
£31.95per person
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Tuesday 31stNew Year’s Eve
50% offChildren under 12 years
ANY STARTER - ANY MAIN COURSE - SUNDRIES from the Festive Menu
PLEASE BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENTTABLES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S EVE MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
0161 343 3 [email protected]
Stamford Street East, TamesideManchester, OL6 6QH
Start 2020 as you mean to go on. Welcome in the New Year with friends and family whilst enjoying your favourite curry! Join us for a final hurrah of the festive season and dance your way into 2019 with our DJ and live entertainment.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS
