The Indian Cafe in Nelson Menu

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VEGETABLE SAMOSAS (2 pcs) - home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
VEGETABLE PAKORAS (3 pcs) - vegetable patties battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
ONION BHAJIAS - roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour & deep fried served with tamarind chutney. $4.98

CHICKEN CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mildly spiced minced chicken and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you served with a delicious raita. $5.98
KHEEMA CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mildly spiced lamb mince and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you served with a delicious raita. $5.98
POTATO CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mashed potatoes mildly spiced with green chillies, corriander & ginger and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you serve $5.98

KASHMIRI KEBAB (3 pcs) - tender diced chicken marinated in chef’s special spices and cooked in the tandoor oven served with mint chutney, rice and salad (dairy & artificial colour free). $9.98
CHICKEN TIKKA (3 pcs) - tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and cooked in the tandoor oven served with mint chutney, rice and salad. $9.98
SEEKH KEBAB (4 pcs) - spiced mince of lamb pressed on a skewer and cooked in the tandoor oven served with mint chutney, rice and salad. $9.98

BUTTER CHICKEN - the ever popular - grilled pieces of tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices and a creamy tomato gravy served with rice. $8.98
LAMB ROGAN JOSH - diced lamb cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander served with rice. $8.98
NAVRATAN KORMA - a medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts served with rice. $7.48
CHEF’S SPECIAL - changes daily as per the chefs whims, please enquire with us for the days special delicacy $POA
LUNCH PLATTER - for the really hungry - a combination of all the above curries served on rice $9.98 add a Kingfisher Beer for $13.98

NAAN - plain white flour bread. $2.48
GARLIC NAAN - bread with a hint of garlic. $2.98
CHEESE GARLIC NAAN - bread stuffed cheese & garlic. $3.48
PESHAWARI NAAN - bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries. $3.98

Papadam (x4). $1.98
Raita $1.98
Mint chutney $1.98
Tamarind chutney $1.98
Mango chutney $1.98
Mixed pickle $1.98
Side dish platter $9.98

MALAI KULFI - mouth watering creamy Indian ice cream embedded with cardamoms, cashews, pista served garnished with nuts. $5.98
GULAB JAMUN - absolutely scrumptious creamed milk and flour dumplings lying around in a sugar syrup. $5.98
CHEESECAKE - ask the wait staff for the flavour of the day. $6.98
VANILLA ICE CREAM - Served with Chocolate or Mango Topping. $4.98
MANGO LASSI - Traditional Indian Mango yogurt drink, Yummy! $5.98

(Served with seasonal salad and home-made tamarind or mint chutney or both) -
(All tandoor oven cooked products come to your table on a sizzling platter) -
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS Home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables $ 4.98
ONION BHAJIA Roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried $ 4.98
VEGETABLE PAKORAS Vegetable Pattie battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried $ 4.98
VEGETARIAN PLATTER A combination of the above three served as an entrée platter enough for two people $ 11.98
CHICKEN TIKKA Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 9.98 (Mains $ 16.98)
KASHMIRI KEBAB Tender diced chicken marinated in chef’s special spices and cooked in the tandoor oven (dairy & artificial colour free) $ 9.98 (Mains $ 16.98)
SEEKH KEBAB Spiced mince of lamb pressed on a skewer and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 9.98 (Mains $ 15.48)
TANDOORI CHOPS Succulent Lamb cutlets marinated in spices cooked on skewers in the tandoor oven $ 10.48 (Mains $ 17.48)
TANDOORI PLATTER A combination of four of the above scrumptious meat delicacies served as an entrée platter enough for two people $ 18.98
MIXED PLATTER A combination of two pieces each of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka and seekh kebab served as an entrée platter enough for two people $ 16.98
TANDOORI MUSHROOMS Fresh button mushrooms marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in the tandoor oven $ 8.48 (Mains $ 13.48)
FISH TIKKA Fresh fish cubes marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven served with mint chutney $ 9.98 (Mains $ 16.98)
TANDOORI PRAWNS Succulent prawns in their shells marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 13.98 (Mains $ 22.98)
TANDOORI CHICKEN Whole chicken marinated in lemon juice, ginger, garlic and exotic spices cooked in the tandoor oven $ 10.98(half) / $ 18.98(full)

ENTREE: a mixed platter of two pieces each of samosa, pakora, chicken tikka and seekh kebab $24.98 per person
MAINS: Butter chicken, Lamb rogan josh, Beef vindaloo, Navratan korma, served with rice, naan bread, popadoms, raita and chutneys -
DESSERT: Malai kulfi Or Vanilla Ice Cream -

(ALL OUR CURRIES ARE GLUTEN FREE and all but a few mains cooked mild, medium or hot & served with basmati rice) -
CHICKEN -
BUTTER CHICKEN The ever popular – tandoori cooked pieces of tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices and a creamy tomato gravy $ 16.98
CHICKEN KORMA Boneless cubed pieces of chicken cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds $ 16.98
CHICKEN SAAGWALA Boneless tender chicken pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy with fresh spices and herbs garnished with julienne ginger $ 16.98
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Grilled pieces of chicken cooked in a onion, tomato, capsicum gravy garnished with coriander and capsicum $ 16.98
CHICKEN VINDALOO Tasty, hot & spicy curry to come out of Goa on the west coast of India - cubed pieces of chicken cooked in spices and vinegar and left to pickle overnight garnished with julie $ 16.98
MANGO CHICKEN Tender fresh diced chicken cooked in onion and yoghurt gravy with a scrumptious hint of mango puree $ 16.98
CHICKEN MUSHROOM MASALA Boneless diced chicken cooked with fresh button mushrooms and chef’s own special spices $ 16.98
SEAFOOD -
FISH MASALA Fresh fillets of fish from the bay cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices garnished with coriander $ 17.98
MALAI PRAWNS Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce garnished with shredded coconut $ 18.98
DHINGRI PRAWNS Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a rich gravy with mushrooms, tomatoes garnished with coriander $ 18.98
BEEF $ 18.98
BEEF VINDALOO Another variation of the popular vindaloo preparation with diced beef left overnight to pickle served garnished with julienne ginger (available in Lamb as well) $ 15.98
BEEF KORMA Tender boneless cubes of beef cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds (available in Lamb as well) $ 15.98
BEEF MADRAS Tender boneless cubes of beef cooked in a rich gravy with a subtle hint of coconut cream garnished with shredded coconut (available in Lamb & Chicken as well) $ 15.98
BHUNA GOSHT Tender diced beef cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic $ 15.98
LAMB ROGAN JOSH Diced lamb cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander (available in Beef & Chicken as well) $ 16.98
LAMB NAWABI Cubed lamb pieces cooked in a onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut (available in Chicken as well) $ 16.98
LAMB SAAGWALA Tender diced lamb cooked in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger (available in Beef as well) $ 16.98
LAMB DO PYAZA Tender diced lamb cooked with pickled onion with a hint of cumin served with whole red chillies $ 16.98
BOTI MASALA Tender diced lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy $ 16.98
VEGETARIAN -
KADAI PANEER A north-Indian delicacy - home-made cottage cheese cooked in a dry gravy of onions, capsicums and tomatoes $ 14.98
PALAK PANEER Home-made cottage cheese cooked in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with sliced ginger $ 14.98
MATAR PANEER Home-made cottage cheese and minted peas cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriander $ 14.98
BHAJI DUM MASALA Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with chef’s own special spices garnished with coriande $ 12.98
NAVRATAN KORMA A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spicedcreamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds $12.98
ALOO MATAR Tender succulent peas and potatoes cooked in a onion and tomato gravy garnished with coriander $ 11.98
ALOO GOBI Cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriander and julienne ginger $ 11.98
SAAG ALOO Tender diced potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with julienne ginger $ 12.98
DAL MAKHANI Mixed lentils with mild spices cooked on slow heat till tender and buttered just before serving in a haandi (copper bowl) $ 12.98

GARLIC NAAN - bread stuffed and topped with garlic $ 2.98
TANDOORI ROTI - wholemeal oven baked bread $ 2.48
NAAN - plain white flour bread $ 2.48
KHEEMA NAAN - bread stuffed with lamb mince $ 3.48
POTATO NAAN - bread stuffed with spiced potatoes $ 3.48
CHEESE & ONION NAAN - bread stuffed with cheese and onions $ 3.48
CHEESE & GARLIC NAAN - bread stuffed with cheese and garlic $ 3.48
PANEER KULCHA - bread stuffed with home-made cottage cheese $ 3.98
PESHAWARI NAAN - bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries $ 3.98
LACCHHA PARATHA - layered and buttered wholemeal flour bread $ 3.9

Nearby Sample Menus

Hawaiian S $10/ M $18/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Pineapple
Patacca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Bacon
Caesar Salad $12.00
- Your choice of free range chicken or anchovies on a bed of lettuce with crispy homemade croutons and boiled eggs, covered in Italian parmesan cheese and drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing
(V) = Vegetarian, (LG)= Low Gluten,( LD) = Low Dairy
Parmigiana S $13/ M $26/ L $33
- Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese
La Mafiosa S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Salami, Red Onions, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Chilli Flakes
M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
Prosciutto & Funghi S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Mushrooms

CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
- Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
- A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
GOURMET FISH & CHIPS $19.90
- Two fillets of grouper fried in our Mac’s Gold batter served with a fresh seasonal salad, tartare sauce & golden fries.
SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
- Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID $18.90
- Crispy crusted salt and pepper calamari drizzled with a smoked paprika aïoli dipping sauce served with French fries and a garden fresh side salad.
ARANCINI $18.90
- Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
Fried egg $1.20

Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Chocolate truffle $4.50
Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00

Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
Prawn Crackers $3.50
Mussaman Lamb Curry with onions, potato, peanuts & jasmine rice $28.80
Chilli Chocolate Mousse with cream and chocolate stick $12.00
Chicken Stir Fry with bacon, sweetcorn, miso butter, lettuce & jasmine rice $28.70
Pad Thai with Chicken $26.90
Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
- with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli
Fruit Mess with mascapone, cream, meringue & puffed rice $12.00

Scotch Fillet $36.00
- Chargrilled, served with garlic Ponzu sauce and sautéed mixed vegetables.
Agedashi Tofu $15.50
- Deep fried tofu in a light potato starch coat served with soy sauce based Dashi stock soup.
Vegetarian Roll $15.50
- Assorted Tempura vegetables, sesame infused Wakame seaweed and sushi ginger
Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
- Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
Tuna Sashimi $22.50
- Fresh tuna direct from Fiji. (9 pieces)
Rainbow Roll $17.50
- An inside-out roll with salmon, tuna, prawn, white fish, avocado, cucumber and Tobiko (Flying fish roe).
Seafood $ 49.00
King Salmon Miso Teriyaki $35.00
- Panfried King salmon with miso teriyaki sauce served with rice ball and fresh salad.

Caesar Salad $23.50
- Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Pavlova $12.00
- A Kiwi favourite, served with fresh fruit, whipped cream and ice cream.
250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
- Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
- Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
Special Wedges $17.00
- Served with sour cream, sweet Thai chilli sauce, bacon and cheese.
Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Created fresh every day depending from seasonal produce. Ask us about today's creation.
Seasoned Wedges $13.00
- Hearty chunks of potato specially seasoned and served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.

Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Xtra Large $3.90
Onion rings $3.50
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle

The Protein Pack $15.00
Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
- 8 Pack $7.90

Green Beans $7.00
- Butter and Soft Herbs
Potatoes $7.00
- Sea Salt, Parsley and Butter
Fries $7.00
- Sea Salt
Matariki N/A
- Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
Tasting of Jaffa $15.00
- Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon Jaffa Soil and Cream
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served with Fresh Bread Roll
John Dory $39.00
- Mutton Bird Cannelloni, Artichoke, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Fried Hens Yolk
Bouillabaisse $38.00
- Prawns, Mussels, Market Fish, Crab and Rouille

Baked eggplant $18
- tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
- Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
Spanish style meatball $18
- tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg

M4. Flaming Cashews
- Stir fried cashew nuts and fresh seasonal vegetables in our Chef’s famous sauce with
E4. Curry Phab (curry puff) $8.50
- Stir fried potatoes, kumara, chicken and vegetables with a sprinkle of curry powder, deep fried inside a Thai pastry served with sweet sauce
Seafood $19.00
T2. Yum Talay $17.50
- A unique and traditional combination of prawns, squid, mussels and scallops lightly infused with lemon juice, onions, spring onions and fresh coriander leaves with a hint of spices from northern Thailand
King Prawns $21.00
M7. Pad Puk Satay
- Poppy Thais’ freshly made peanut sauce stir fried with an assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables, our customers’ favourite, with your choice of
C4. Little Lamb $22.00
- Not so little pieces of lamb cubes, British Isle potatoes and roasted peanuts enriched with coconut milk and our infused curry style sauce
M2. Pad Priew Wan $16.50
- Poppy Thais’ sweet and sour sauce home made to perfection then stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables with Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian or our specialty Honey Pork

●Caesar Salad (GF Available) $20.50
- Cos lettuce tossed with creamy dressing, croutons, crisp bacon, parmesan, anchovies and soft egg
Side Salad $7.00
Home Made Pizza Wedge $8.50
- With ham, cheese, tomato and salad leaves
-With Chicken Add $5.00
Kids Flapjacks $9.50
- Two pancakes served with crisp bacon, banana and maple syrup
Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
- Braised lamb, chunky vegetables, in a rich smoked paprika tomato sauce, served with sautéed potato
We have available for sale our herb vinaigrette, mustard mayonnaise, tomato and chilli jam, quince jelly, chilli and lemongrass sauce.
Fresh Fish Of The Day
- Chef’s creation using today’s available fresh fishprices change daily, wait staff will advise

-Cheese, sour cream & chilli sauce $11.00
Morroccan chicken skewers $16.50
- With taztaziki dipping sauce
Sbbk big breakfast $22.00
- Crispy rashers of bacon, new york sausage, fried eggs, homemade potato rosti, roasted tomato & mushrooms - all together on toasted bread.
Seafood $35/$68
- Prawn twisters (2), salt & pepper calamari (4), crumbed scallops (2), prawns (2), crumbed mussels (2), battered fish (2), smoked salmon (2) shelled mussels (2) scallops (2) – served with a dipping sauce.
Eggs benedict $18.00
- Crispy ham on a savoury scone & lightly drizzled with traditional hollandaise sauce
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check the board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
In house pork steam dumplings $15.00
- With sands dipping sauce
Monday-friday 7am-11am

FRIED SQUID $7.50
FIRE EEL (2p) $7.00
TUNA NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
- Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
- Your choice of Main
EGGPLANT $17.50
GRILLED MISO YAKI
- Grilled main option and vegetables with original miso sauce on hooba leaf
GYOZA (10pc) $20.50
- Pan fried pork dumpling with garlic, sour soy sauce

Bacon / Grilled Chicken / Salmon / Halloumi $5.00
Chicken, Brie and Bacon Salad (GF) $16.50
- Lemon, thyme and garlic marinated chicken, crispy bacon and brie served on dressed salad greens
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Soup (V) $10.00
- Tomato, roast capsicum and basil pesto served with toasted wholegrain bread
GFO = Gluten Free Option, Available Add $1.50
Big Yello (GFO) $18.50
- Grilled bacon, sauteed potatoes, roasted tomato, mushrooms, spinach, soft poached eggs and toasted focaccia
-With Bacon $15.00
Pumpkin, Roast Capsicum, Feta and Toasted Seeds (V)(GF) $8.50

The Indian Cafe

Nelson Region > Nelson > The Indian Cafe

Address

94 Collingwood Street, Nelson City Centre, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

Phone

035484089

Email

theindiancafe@yahoo.com

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Price

$10 - $20

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Asian , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Delivery , Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Home Delivery , Business meetings , Reservations , After-hours , Waitstaff , Takeout , Vegan Options , Cheap Eats , Wine and Beer , Cash , Serves Halal , Groups , American Express , Bankcard , Lunch , Group Meal , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Free Off-Street Parking , Cards accepted , Disabled Friendly , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar

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The Indian Cafe

Nelson Region > Nelson > The Indian Cafe

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94 Collingwood Street, Nelson City Centre, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

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