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India Cafe
 | The India Cafe is in Whitby Street, Hartlepool about 500 yards from the railway station, next door to the refurbished Princess Helena pub.
On my last visit in the company of friends Ian and Karen we had a splendid evening. A warm and attentive waiter showed us to our table and took our drinks order whilst we looked at the extensive menu. On this occasion I opted for onion barjee with salad and mango chutney followed by a most excellent chicken tikka massala. Did not make the dessert course yet again but finished our meal with coffee and a liquer.
The India Cafe does have a range of wines, beers and spirits including the very popular Elephant beer from India in bottles.
Hinterlands clean and hygienic as one might expect with the local council health department seal of approval.
Parking is sometimes difficult in Whitby Street especially on a weekend and if possible I suggest you go to the India Cafe by taxi.
After your meal there are a choice of public houses for a night cap including The Vaults (currently closed), Princess Helena, Chicago Rock or as it has been renamed Shout(for those who enjoy a livlier scene) Banana Joes and the Hill Carter - all located within 100 yards in Whitby Street.
Very busy on a weekend as one might expect.
Check out the India Cafe and let me know what you think via our guestbook.
cheers
John |
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An extract from the menu
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Bhaja Mach Bengal style fried fish £2.30
Boneless and shallow fried with aromatic herbs, spices, served with fried onions and taramind sauce
Soups £1.60
Lentil, Mulligatawny or Fish and Tomato
Bhuna Prawn on Puree £1.95
Prawns cooked with special herbs and spices, served on a pancake
Bhaja Mach Bengal style fried fish £2.30
MAIN COURSE TANDOORI SPECIALS
Traditional method of barbecuing over flaming charcoal on skewers. Chicken, Mutton or Fish, individually marinated in sauce with delicate herbs and different mixed spices for a few hours before being cooked and garnished with salad. Tandoori dishes are amongst the outstanding dishes of India.
Lamb Shashlic £6.95
King Prawn Shashlic £6.25
Tandoori Chicken £4.35
SPECIAL FLAVOURED VARIETIES of TANDOORI CURRIES
All Masala dishes are cooked with Almonds
Tandoori King Prawn Masala £6.95
Tikka Chicken Masala £4.95
Kofta Masala £4.60
BALTI DISHES (served with Pilau Rice)
Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Tomatoes, Coriander Methi and a combination of exotic spices which are cooked to give an exotic dry and spicy curry. Includes Nan bread or Pilau rice. Balti dishes are medium strength, but can be prepared to suit your individual taste.
Balti King Prawn £7.85
Balti Chicken Rogan Josh £5.90
Balti Lamb, Keema or Prawn £5.50
DUCK DISHES
Zahl Jhool Duck £7.25
A Duck Breast cooked in a spicy sauce, very hot. A traditional Bengal Curry
Sweet Duck £5.90
Lean slices of Duck Breast cooked with sweet mango and honey, in a mild sauce
Duck Roshuni £5.90
Another Bhuna type curry, cooked with specially prepared spices with lots of fresh garlic, fresh coriander and chopped peppers. An ideal dish for a garlic lovers
MAIN COURSE FISH DISHES
King Prawn Biryani £7.50
King Prawn Dansak £5.95
Prawn Vindaloo £3.35
MAIN COURSE CHICKEN DISHES
Chicken Biryani £4.80
A Biryani is made with a special flavoured Basmati rice together with a mixture of spices served with a special curry
Chicken Kurma £3.60
A preparation of mild spices in which fresh cream is used to create the delicacy of its flavour and creamy texture
Chicken Dupiaza £3.50
A method of preparation similar to Bhuna dishes where chopped onions are mixed with spices and fried briskly
MAIN COURSE MEAT DISHES
Beef or Lamb Biryani £5.20
Beef or Lamb Vindaloo £3.60
Beef or Lamb Pathia £3.60
CHEF RECOMMENDED DISHES
(served with Pilau rice)
Thali Non Vegetarian £9.25
Served with a Sheek Kebab, Tikka Chicken Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Curry, Tarka Dall, Pilau Rice, Iran and Salad
Special King Prawn £7.95
King prawn cooked with mixed spices, onion, tomatoes and French beans, served with Basmati rice
Murgh Masala £6.20
Whole pieces of chicken breast filled with minced lamb, served with pilau rice
SPECIAL FLAVOURED VARIETIES of CURRY DISHES
Sri Lankan Chicken £3.95
Special blend, fairly hot and spicy, cooked with coconut
Macher Jhul £3.95
Bengali fish curry, boneless fish cooked with tomato, green chilli and fresh coriander
Methi Gosht Lamb £3.95
Fairly mild cooked with methi leaf
ENGLISH DISHES
Sirloin Steak £5.90
Roast Chicken or Fried Scampi £4.60
Chicken, Prawn or Mushroom Omelette £4.15
RICE DISHES
Mixed Pilau £1.70
Keema Pilau Minced Meat £1.60
Basmati Rice cooked with Minced Meat, Mushrooms, Egg and Vegetables
Peas Pilau £1.50
ROOTIS (Bread)
Garlic Nan £1.25
Paratha £1.00
Papadom £0.50
VEGETARIAN DISHES
Thali Vegetable £6.25
with Bindi Bhaji, Vegetable Bhaji, Tarka Dall, Plain Pilau Rice and Tandoori Roti
Bhuna Aloo Gobi £3.60
Mushroom Curry £3.40
SIDE DISHES
Dall Tarka (Lentils) £1.60
Channa Bhaji (chick peas) £1.60
Riatha £0.70
(Onion, Cucumber, Banana and Mixed Riatha)
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