Samsara Restaurant

Appetizers

• Crab CakeGBP 6.75

  Fresh white crab meat marinated with fresh ginger, coriander and red chili flakes, with fresh cream and cheese. Served with salad.

• Malai KebabGBP 4.95

  Bite size pieces of chicken, marinated in yoghurt, cashew nuts, cream, elachi chick pea flour, ginger and sugar, skewered and grilled in the tandoor.

• Lamb JhankarGBP 5.95

  Marinated scallop of lamb, stuffed with pickled mango, rolled on rice noodles and egg, cooked in the tandoor for a unique taste. Chef's signature dish.

• Tandoori Smoked DuckGBP 6.95

  Home smoked breast of duck served with fresh salad.

• Aloo Chana MisalGBP 4.95

  Spicy stuffed potato cakes pan fried, served on a bed of spicy fried chickpeas with tamarind chutney and cumin raita.

• Salmon ShahGBP 6.95

  Home smoked tandoori salmon flavoured with mustard oil and dill, served with fresh salad.

• Jaipuri WhitebaitGBP 5.95

  Whitebait dipped in slightly spiced rice powder and red chili flakes, shallow fried Jaipuri style.

• Bagan-E-BaharGBP 4.75

  Baked aubergine steak, mixed with cheese and sesame seeds with a yoghurt sauce.

• Seekh Kebab GilafiGBP 4.95

  Minced lamb spiced with fresh herbs, skewered and topped with a light vegetable coating, cooked in the tandoor.

• SamosaGBP 3.57

  Choice of spicy fresh vegetables or lamb mince, wrapped in pastry and fried until golden brown.

• Chingri PuriGBP 6.45

  Lightly spiced king prawns tossed briskly with shredded ginger, garlic and spring onions.

• Piazi (Onion Bhaji)GBP 3.75

  The ever popular spiced onion fritters.

• Mixed PlatterGBP 6.95

  A combination of malai kebab, piazi, samosa and seekh kebab gilafi.

• Kashmiri ShahGBP 4.95

  Marinated scallop of lamb, stuffed with pickled mango, roasted with peppers.

• Lamb ChopGBP 6.50

  Tender lamb chop marinated with ginger and chefs special sauce.

House Specials

• Grilled Sea BassGBP 14.95

  Pan fried Sea bass on a bed of crispy spinach, red chili and ground spices.

• Chef's Special RoastGBP 12.95

  Spring chicken on or off the bone marinated and infused with spices, chargrilled and then slowly cooked in a rich medium sauce, truly authentic and highly recommended.

• Murgh MasalaGBP 12.95

  Tender pieces of chicken breast stuffed with minced lamb and spinach, cooked with fresh cream, coconut and mild masala sauce.

• Goan Lamb ShankGBP 12.95

  A supreme cut of lamb given the traditional Goan treatment. Full of flavour, tomatoes, peppers and coriander and cooked in a medium sauce. Not to be missed.

• Railway LambGBP 12.95

  Lamb on the bone and baby potatoes cooked with curry leaves and fresh herbs and spinach. An Anglo Indian specialty developed when the British were laying railway tracks in India.

• Samsara House SpecialGBP 10.95

  Tikka of chicken with a hint of whiskey cooked with peppers, sun dried red chillies and red onions. Exquisitely flavoured with rich spices, a mouth-watering dish.

• Chicken DhakeshwariGBP 11.95

  Tender pieces of grilled chicken, marinated with herbs, spices and ground almond. Very mildly spiced. Garnished with mango pulp.

• Dum GhostGBP 11.95

  Lamb off the bone cooked in a handi pot over a slow fire, with yoghurt, rich spices and fresh herbs with spicy flavour.

• Tawa DuckGBP 12.95

  Duck breast marinated in garlic, ginger, mustard, coriander and honey, then grilled on a tawa — served with stir fried noodles.

• Nariyal JhingaGBP 14.95

  King Prawns poached in coconut and lime leaf sauce. A very mild dish served with pilau rice.

• Cochin VegetablesGBP 7.95

  An assortment of vegetables cooked in korma of south India, flavored with coconut milk, garlic and fresh curry leaves.

• Sabji MandiGBP 7.95

  Medley of vegetables, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and mushroom, with Paneer, in a refreshingly spiced yoghurt masala.

• Duck HonshorajGBP 13.95

  Marinated duck cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes and aromatic medium spices.

• Chicken DarjeelingGBP 13.95

  Pieces of on the bone chicken cooked with onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes and lamb. Fairly hot dish.

• Kashmiri GoshtGBP 12.95

  Very tender lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, peppers and plum tomatoes. Very authentic medium Kashmiri dish.

• Shahi Alo PoneerGBP 11.95

  Chicken cooked with crispy potatoes and melted cheese with chef's magical secret ingredients to give an unforgettable mouth watering taste, medium dish.

• King Prawn SylhetiGBP 14.95

  King prawn mixed with authentic spices, cooked with garlic, peppers and tomatoes. Fairly hot, chef's signature dish.

• Goan Sea BassGBP 14.95

  Cooked with tomatoes, spring onions and curry leaves, medium spiced dish.

• Lahori Chicken or LambGBP 11.95

  Chicken or lamb cooked with aromatic spices and herbs, mouth watering medium dish.

• Naga SpecialGBP 12.95

  Chicken, lamb or king prawn cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes and rajasthani chillies.

• Raja Jinga JoypuriGBP 13.95

  King prawn cooked with tomatoes, garlic, peppers, onions and fresh herbs, served in medium sauce.

• Samander Ka MachliGBP 13.95

  Tilapia fish mixed with aromatic spices and herbs cooked with garlic, tomatoes and spring onions served with medium sauce.

• Samsara Mix KorahaGBP 13.95

  Chicken, lamb and king prawn mixed with aromatic spices, cooked with onions, peppers, coriander based medium mouth watering dish.

Grills & Roasts

• Paneer ShashlickGBP 8.50

  Homemade cheese (paneer) infused with herbs & spices, with garlic yoghurt and tandoori masala skewered with onions, capsicum and courgettes.

• Salmon ShahGBP 12.95

  Home smoked tandoori salmon flavored with mustard oil and dill, served with salad.

• Shashlik TikkaGBP 7.95

  A choice of bite sized pieces of marinated chicken or lamb roasted with tomatoes, onions and green peppers.

• Chingri-E-BaharGBP 14.95

  Tandoori king prawns in chef's own marinade.

• Tandoori ChickenGBP 7.95

  Half a spring chicken delicately spiced, marinated and cooked in the tandoor, giving it that distinct chargrilled flavour.

• Adraki ChampenGBP 10.95

  Tender lamb chop marinated with fresh ginger and tandoori spices.

• Mixed GrillGBP 13.95

  Medley of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab gilafi and lamb chop.

Akni (Biriyani)

Authentic dish cooked with Himalayan basmati rice. Flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and rose water, served with chef's special sauce.

• Chicken or LambGBP 9.95

• King PrawnGBP 13.95

• Samsara Special BiriyaniGBP 12.95

  Chicken, lamb & prawn.

• VegetableGBP 7.95

Classic Dishes

• Tikka Masala

  Britain's most popular dish. A choice of chicken or lamb tikka, in a creamy sauce of fresh tomatoes, butter and cream (perfect dish for beginners).

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Korma

  Extensively prepared in cream, nuts and mildly spiced.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Curry

  Medium dish.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Madras

  A well spiced, fairly hot dish.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Vindaloo

  Very hot dish with potatoes.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Bhuna

  A drier than usual curry packed with flavour.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Dopiaza

  A medium flavored dish cooked with whole spices and garnished with fried onions.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Dhansak

  A Persian dish—hot sweet and sour with lentils.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Rhogan Josh

  Medium dish with green herbs in a rich sauce of cherry tomatoes.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Pathia

  Hot and sour with a thick tomato and onion source.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Saag

  Delicious curry with spinach, medium to taste.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Balti

  A popular dish, cooked with tomatoes, onions and coriander, fairly spicy.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Jalfrezi

  A rich hot curry with onions, ginger, capsicums, tomatoes and fresh green chillies.

  • ChickenGBP 6.95
  • LambGBP 7.50
  • PrawnsGBP 7.50
  • King PrawnsGBP 11.95
  • MassallaGBP 8.95
  • VegetablesGBP 6.50

• Garlic Chili ChickenGBP 8.50

  A rich hot curry.

Vegetarian Options

For vegetable main dishes please add £2 to the price.

• NiramishGBP 3.95

  Dry mixed vegetables.

• Bombay AlooGBP 3.95

  Spicy potatoes.

• Bhindi BhajiGBP 3.95

  Okra.

• Brinjal BhajiGBP 3.95

  Aubergines.

• Mushroom BhajiGBP 3.95

• Aloo GobiGBP 3.95

  Potatoes with cauliflower.

• CauliflowerGBP 3.95

• Saag BhajiGBP 3.95

  Spinach.

• Channa MasalaGBP 3.95

  Chickpeas cooked with mild masala sauce.

• Tarka DhalGBP 3.95

  Lentils with flared garlic.

• Sag AlooGBP 3.95

  Spinach with potatoes.

• Sag PaneerGBP 3.95

  Spinach with homemade cheese.

• Matter PaneerGBP 3.95

  Peas with cheese.

• Special VegetablesGBP 4.50

  Chef's choice of vegetables.

• Vegetable TrayGBP 9.95

  A selection of three different vegetables of your choice.

Accompaniments

Breads

• Plain NaanGBP 2.60

• Peshwari NaanGBP 2.60

  Filled with almonds, coconut and raisins.

• Garlic and Onion NaanGBP 2.85

• Keema NaanGBP 2.95

  Minced lamb filling.

• Malai NaanGBP 3.25

  Filled with assorted cheese, onion and chillies.

• Samsara NaanGBP 3.95

  Topped with garlic, peppers, spring onion, prawns and cheese.

• ParathaGBP 2.75

• Stuffed ParathaGBP 2.95

  With vegetable stuffing.

• Tandoori RotiGBP 2.75

• ChapatiGBP 1.75

• PureeGBP 1.60

• Bread BasketGBP 6.50

  A combination of three different naan.

Rice

• Steamed Basmati RiceGBP 2.90

• Pilau RiceGBP 3.10

• Lemon RiceGBP 3.95

• Mushroom RiceGBP 3.95

• Egg Fried RiceGBP 3.95

• Special Fried RiceGBP 4.25

Sundries

• Popodom

  • per personGBP 1.50

• Chutney Pot

  • per trayGBP 0.95

• RaitaGBP 2.95

  Cool whipped yoghurt with cucumber and onion.

Salads

• Samsara SaladGBP 5.95

  Prawns tossed in very light spices, together with mixed lettuce, red onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes in a special Samsara dressing.

• CachumberGBP 3.95

  Indian green salad.

• Chicken SaladGBP 5.95

  Grilled chicken tikka with mixed lettuce, red onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes and samsara dressing.