Madras Cafe

Featured Items

• Poppadum0,95 £

• Spiced Onions1,95 £

• Mango Chutney2,50 £

  Sweet and tart chutney of mangoes with hints of pears, cherries, grapes, pineapple and cinnamon

• Poppadums & Dips4,95 £

  Two poppadums with spiced onions & mango chutney

• House Raita2,95 £

  Greek yogurt, red onion and vine tomatoes with herbs & spices

• Green Apple Pickle3,50 £

  South African green apple with special spices, pickled in-house for four weeks with mustard seeds and curry leaves

Starters

• Aloo Tikki5,50 £

  Traditional homemade spiced potato fritters flavoured with cumin, ginger and coriander. Crispy, crunchy and oh so good!

• Punjabi Samosa*5,95 £

  Possibly the most famous dish to come from the East. Pastry triangles stuffed with potatoes and peas in true Punjabi style

• Frankie Roll*5,95 £

  A well-loved street food from Old Bombay. With your choice of chicken or paneer cheese, skewer-roasted and rolled in fried paratha bread. It's frankielicious!

• Chicken Sixty-Five6,95 £

  A street food speciality spiced with red chilli and curry leaves. Legend has it this dish was created way back in 1965. Spicy and incredibly flavourful

• Varutha Fish9,95 £

  A must for seafood lovers — pan-fried kingfish delicately flavoured with red chilli, turmeric and a drizzle of lemon

• Sea Bass Amritsari8,95 £

  Sea bass fillet subtly spiced with turmeric, carom seeds, green chilli and fresh coriander

• Coconut Tiger Prawns10,95 £

  A traditional fisherman's snack, these coconut covered flavoursome tiger prawns will summon the sounds of the sea to your senses

From the Grill

• Spicy Lamb Chops10,95 £

  Succulent lamb chops, an exotic chilli marinade, fame roasted. Finger licking good!

• Grilled Masala Wings5,95 £

  The barrage of flavours make these chicken wings with ground spices an irresistible treat!

• Tandoori Chicken Tikka7,95 £

  Soft and tender chicken breast pieces with subtle warm spices to bring out the taste of the meat. A taste to behold!

• Monkfish Alleppy10,95 £

  From the backwaters of Kerala comes this Scottish monkkfish dish subtly flavoured with fresh ginger, garlic and Kashmiri chilli

Pakoda

• Chicken Pakoda6,50 £

  Tender chicken breast delicately flavoured with cumin, garlic and batter fried

• Vegetable Pakoda5,50 £

  Crunchy fritters of shredded spinach, fenugreek leaves, onion, cauliflower and coriander seeds

To Share

Recommended for up to four diners

• Sharing Platter29,95 £

  An assorted starter platter of Grilled Masala Wings, Vegetable Pakoda, Aloo Tikki and Chicken Tikka

• Madras Cafe Platter45,95 £

  A splendid selection of four different starters — Chicken Sixty-Five, Aloo Tikki, Spicy Lamb Chops and Coconut Crusted Tiger Prawns

Tandoori / Grilled

Served with Curry Sauce & Rice

• Paneer Tikka17,95 £

  Juicy chunks of paneer cheese grilled with peppers, tomatoes and onions marinated in a punchy hot and sour tandoori masala

• Amritsari Chops22,95 £

  Lamb chops in marinade of yoghurt, garlic, cumin and garam masala, barbecued at high heat for a crispy, yet juicy finish

• Madaresee Chicken Tikka19,95 £

  A timeless classic, this luxurious delicacy of soft juicy chicken breast is marinated overnight in rustic spices, Kashmiri chilli and yoghurt, and grilled to perfection

• Tandoori Pomfret24,95 £

  A whole silver pomfret fish, steeped in a flavourful marinade with a melange of spices, skewered and fame-grilled. Juicy and delicious!

• Sea Bream Pollichathu23,95 £

  Sea bream fillets coated in subtle spices and wrapped in a banana leaf to protect the fish while sealing all its flavours within. Traditional Indian cookery at its finest!

• Tandoori Sea Bass23,95 £

  Whole sea bass with a delightful infusion of Kashmiri chilli, garlic, onion seeds and fame cooked. A delight to the senses!

Malabari Biryani

Served with House Raita. A celebration of aroma, colour, and flavour, this rice delight was once only afforded to royalty. Perfectly cooked basmati rice layered with meat or vegetables and slow-cooked to perfection

• Lamb Biryani18,95 £

• Chicken Biryani16,95 £

• Vegetable Biryani16,95 £

Street Food Specials

From the roadside food vendors of old Madras

• Masala Dosa10,95 £

  A popular South Indian street food dish of potatoes flavoured with curry leaves, mustard seeds and crushed black pepper; rolled in a thin and crispy crêpe made from ground rice and lentils. Served with Coconut Chutney & Sambar (lentil and vegetable curry) on the side

• Cheese Onion Dosa11,95 £

  A crêpe of ground rice and lentils filled with red onions, cheese and fresh green chillies. Served with Coconut Chutney & Sambar (lentil and vegetable curry) on the side

• Chicken Tikka Dosa13,95 £

  A soft and crispy rice and lentil crêpe filled with grilled chicken tikka and onions flavoured with green chillies, fennel seeds and curry leaves. Served with Coconut Chutney & Sambar (lentil and vegetable curry) on the side

• Sambar Vada10,95 £

  Savoury fried doughnut-shaped dumplings of ground lentils blended with fnely chopped curry leaves and black pepper, soaked in Sambhar — a lentil and vegetable curry. Served with Coconut Chutney on the side

• Idli Sambar10,95 £

  A soft & fuffy steamed savoury cake of ground rice and black lentils dowsed in Sambhar (lentil and vegetable curry). Served with Coconut Chutney on the side

• South Central Combo14,95 £

  An essential meal for every South Indian — steamed rice cakes (idli) and savoury lentil dumplings (vada), soaked in a mixed vegetable and lentil curry (samhbar). Served with Coconut Chutney on the side

Select Curries

Chicken Specialities

• Bombay Butter Chicken14,95 £

  Arguably India's most famous export, this dish has succulent chicken marinated overnight, tandoori roasted and cooked in a sauce of tomato, cream, sun-dried herbs and fragrant spices

• Palakkadan Chicken14,95 £

  Chicken on the bone simmered in spiced coconut milk and curry leaves. A traditional recipe from the old days when it was cooked at feasts after rooster fights using the defeated bird

• Desi Handi13,95 £

  A rural classic from South India — chicken on the bone in a simple and rustic sauce on tomatoes and onions with aromatic spices

• Chicken Madras12,95 £

  A rich, fragrant and tangy hot curry with crushed Guntur chillies in a thick textured sauce of onions and tomatoes. Not for the faint-hearted!

• South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken14,95 £

  If you like spicy and garlicky chicken dish this will satisfy your palate like never before

• Chicken Chettinad15,95 £

  A famed recipe from the Nattukotai Chettiar clan of Tamil Nadu, this chicken dish is prepared with roasted coconut, a variety of herbs and freshly ground spices. Warm and flavoursome!

• Chicken Korma12,95 £

  A dish created in the kitchens of the old Mughal emperors — tandoori chicken in a rich sauce of coconut and cream balanced with exquisite spices

• Chicken Tikka Masala13,95 £

  A mild and flavoursome dish, this sumptuous culinary wonder considered a testament to the Glasgow's status as a multicultural epicentre, needs no introduction

Lamb Dishes

• Lamb Cafreal15,95 £

  A recipe brought to Goa from the old Portuguese colonies in the Africa, this dish of tender lamb is cooked with fresh baby spinach and cream. Herby and aromatic

• Lamb Punjabi15,95 £

  The rich Punjabi taste comes to your plate with a luscious combination of tender lamb, chunks of mixed peppers and onions, sun-dried fenugreek leaves and green chillies. Pure temptation

• Mysore Lamb15,95 £

  Originating in the palaces of old South Indian royalty, this delectable lamb and potato preparation is simmered in rich coconut milk flavoured with hints of green chillies

• Lamb Bhuna14,95 £

  Lamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, chillies and a combination of spices in hot oil to release its natural oils and flavours. With a thick consistency and intense flavours, this dish is loved all over

• Rogan Josh15,95 £

  With a heady combination of intense spices in a sauce of tomatoes and Kashmiri chillies, this tender lamb delicacy is cooked at intense heat and packed full of flavour

Fish & Seafood

Subject to availability

• Goan Tiger Prawn21,95 £

  A must for seafood lovers! Feel the gentle breeze of the sunny coast of Goa with tiger prawns cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds, curry leaves, crushed black pepper, and ginger

• Sea Bass Mollee21,95 £

  Our award-winning dish is result of the rich cultural heritage traced back to the trade connection between Kerala and Portugal. This sea bass fillet dish is stewed in coconut milk with ginger, black pepper and curry leaves

• Pomfret Malabar20,95 £

  This deliciously humble dish features cuts of pomfret fish on the bone delightfully flavoured with kokum, curry leaves with just a touch of coconut cream

• Monkfish Keralan21,95 £

  Fresh Scottish monkfish simmered in a rich and delicately with spicy garlic-chilli, ginger and coconut sauce. A traditional angler's recipe

• Nantara Chicken Tikka & King Prawn17,95 £

  A unique dish of tandoori chicken and tiger prawns with plenty of onions and fresh coriander, coated with the Chef's own secret Nantara sauce. A Madras Cafe special!

Vegetarian

Vegan Curries

• Tawa Subzi13,95 £

  A speciality from rural India, this dish has a distinctive mix of fresh Indian vegetables tumbled with crushed spices, peppers and herbs. Simple and complex at the same time

• Okra Kuzhambu11,95 £

  A Tamilian delicacy of okra fingers tossed in well spiced masala of tomato, onion and fennel giving it a unique character and flavour

• Mutter Mushroom Masala11,95 £

  Button mushrooms and fresh green peas with nutritious and flavourful ingredients. A multitude of textures with every bite

• Chana Aloo Saag10,95 £

  This wonderfully exotic hearty Indian classic has chickpeas, potatoes and fresh greens with warming spices

• Madras Potatoes10,95 £

  A hot and delightful dish of spiced potatoes and tossed with sun-dried herbs, cumin, Guntur chilli fakes and a sprinkling of fresh coriander

• Chana Masala9,95 £

  Chickpeas satisfyingly prepared with rustic spices in the traditional Punjabi style with onions and tomatoes

• Dal Tadka10,95 £

  Orange-yellow lentils, studded with the red of tomatoes and the green of coriander flavoured with cumin, garlic and whole red chillies. Pure comfort food!

Cottage Cheese

• Paneer Butter Masala12,95 £

  Cooked on a cast iron skillet, these chunks of fresh cottage cheese are submerged in a silky buttery tomato sauce

• Malai Kofta13,95 £

  A labour of love, this dish takes time and effort. Soft paneer dumplings, deep-fried, coated with cheese and drenched in a spiced creamy tomato sauce

• Palak Paneer12,95 £

  A green leaf based curry with cubes of paneer cheese stewed with fresh spinach, mustard leaves and fenugreek for that good wholesome feeling

• Punjabi Paneer12,95 £

  A popular North Indian recipe of cottage cheese with chunks of peppers and green chillies

Salads

• Desi Salad4,95 £

  Fresh lettuce, red onion, cucumber, green chillies and a drizzle of lemon

• Chicken Tikka Salad5,95 £

  Shredded tandoori chicken tossed with onions and cucumber

Rice

• Saffron Basmati Rice2,95 £

• Jeera Fried Rice3,95 £

• Coconut Rice3,95 £

• Mushroom & Pea Rice4,50 £

Breads

• Plain Naan*3,25 £

• Garlic Coriander Naan*4,25 £

• Mango Peshwari Naan*5,50 £

• Tandoori Roti*2,50 £

• Malabar Paratha*3,25 £

• Ghee Roast4,95 £

  Soft, thin and crispy gluten-free bread made from ground rice and lentils

Masala Chips

• Masala Chips4,95 £

  Crispy golden fried potato chips packed with flavour and spice