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

- Vegetable $22.00
Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
- Prawn $16.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $13.50
Coconut Coated Chicken Skewers $10.00
- Tender Breast cuts of coconut covered chicken skewered, Grilled and served with a satay sauce and Thai style cucumber and red onion chutney
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
- Vegetable $14.00
- Vegetable Only $14.00

Twice Baked Blue Cheese Souffle $24.00
- pear, candied hazelnut & fig tapenade
Iced Lemon & Mascarpone Parfait $16.00
- strawberry meringue & mandarin sorbet
Robbie's NZ Cheese Selection $23.00
- figs, crab apple jelly, walnut & raisin bread
Fried Broccoli $10.00
- anchovy cream, almonds & capers
Asparagus $12.00
- feta, croutons, roast garlic & herb dressing
Sliver Fern Farms Lamb $39.00
- artichoke, asparagus, salted grape & capers
Vanilla Custard $16.00
- hazelnut, rhubarb & yoghurt sorbet
Fried Potatoes $10.00
- rosemary, crispy onions & buttermilk aioli

Green salad $6
- Fresh green salad.
Rogan josh $17
- Mildly-spiced lamb or beef curry cooked in the traditional North Indian style.
Chicken tikka masala $17
- Chicken Tikka cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
Vegetable mahkmali $15
- Mixed vegetables, cottage cheese and sultanas cooked in a smooth cashew-based gravy.
Plain rice / mango chutney / popodoms / mixed pickle / raita $3
Samosas (two samosas per portion) $5.5
- Flaky pastry, filled with seasoned potato and peas and fried to perfection.
Rendang $14.5
- A spicy meat dish which originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia - popular in Malaysia and other South Asian countries.
Chicken tikka fried rice $14.5
- Chicken tikka from the tandoori oven fried with egg and vegetables.

Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
- Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips
Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
- Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Greek Salad $7
Chips $7
- Rosemary & sea salt, aioli
Rib Eye Steak Open Sandwich $22
- Fried free range egg, caramelized onion, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Apple Slaw $7
- With hazelnuts
Pulled Pork Burger $19
- BBQ sauce, apple & hazelnut slaw, hand cut chips
Green Salad $5

Crispy Confit Duck Salad $21.00
- With Gourmet Potatoes, Roast Peppers, Fresh Rocket, Yellow Rock Sugar Dressing and Fried Shallots (GF)
for two $32.00
Prawn Tacos $15.00
- Flash Grilled Prawns, Fresh Mango and Coriander Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Coriander and Chipotle Mayonnaise
250g Aged Rib Eye $33.00
Czech Pilsner Beer Battered Fish & Chips $26.00
- Can Be Ordered Grilled (GF). Served With Fresh Salad, Homemade Tartare Sauce and Lemon
Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
- Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
- With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
Selection of Local Award Winning Wangapeka Cheese including

Swap $3.00
- Fries for veggies, wedges or salad
Youngsters Sunday $ 4.00
- chocolate or berry
Beef Nachos $15.00
- Corn chips, melted cheese, chilli con-Carne, home-made salsa, sour cream & sweet chilli
Veggie Burger $17.00
- Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
Wedges $14.00
- Grilled cheese & bacon, served w. sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Veggie $18.00
- Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
Fish & Chips $19.00
- Beer battered or Pan Fried Gurnard. Served w. salad fries & homemade tartare
Little “fish & chips” $11.00
- Battered fish, chips & tomato sauce

Mini Spring Rolls x5 $2.00
Lamb/Chicken Burger 'n' Chips $7.00
Corn and Feta Fritter $4.00
Sauce Sachets $0.50¢
Sausage 'n ' Chips $4.00
Medium Hot Dog $2.50
Tomato, Onion, Pineapple, Cheese, Bacon, Beetroot, Eggs, Avocado $1.00
Prawn Twister $1.00

BLT Bagel $18.00
- Streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bagel with aioli and tomato relish served with thick cut fries.
Chicken Nuggets $12.00
- Small crispy chicken nuggets served with a fresh salad and fries.
Fresh Fruit $12.00
- A selection of seasonal fresh fruit served with vanilla ice cream.
Cheese Board Platter $35.00
- A selection of delicious New Zealand cheese served with crackers, bread, fruit and tomato relish.
Chicken Nachos $20.00
- Crispy corn chips with melted mozzarella cheese, chicken and mild Mexican bean salsa, topped with sour cream.
Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
- Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit sauce.
Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.
Sour Cream $2.00

Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.90
- Slow roasted pork belly stuffed with sauteed onion ,green apple, sage and lemon zest, served on a potato gratin with seasonal vegetables and jus
Extras each 1.50
- Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
623 Kids Fettuccine $9.90
- With bacon and mushroom tossed in a creamy sauce then finished with shaved Parmesan cheese
Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- Triple chocolate brownie served warm with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
Sauteed Seafood Skewer $17.90
- Marinated in garlic and fresh herbs served with fresh salad greens
Cross Cut Fries $9.50
- Tasty waffle style fries with spicy tomato salsa
Mini Hot Dogs $9.90
- Tasty Mini hotdogs served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
623' S Sticky Bourbon BBQ Ribs $26.90
- Tender Pork ribs served over cajun spiced wedges with a BBQ bourbon dipping sauce

Tempura White Fish $3.50
Dragon $26.00
- Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber, BBQ eel and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Pohutukawa $50.00
- Platter for two: 12pc nigiri, 12pc sashimi, + bonus
Ora King Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Salmon from Marlborough Sound.
Kaisen Don $25.00
- Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.
Poki $17.00
- Medley of tuna, salmon, and white fish marinaded in spiced soy dressing.
Fried Calamari $14.00
- Panko-crumbed, deep fried calamari served with pickled mayo for dipping
Trio Hand Roll $15.00
- Select your three favorite fish from our daily selection.

Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Smoked Salmon $22.00
- Olive oil and garlic base, smoked salmon, sliced brie & parmesan, lemon slices & capers
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
The Veggie $18.00
- Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
Rocket $19.00
- Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
Waimea $22.00
- Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
BBQ Chicken $17.00
- Barbecue sauce base, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast, roasted red capsicums & red onion

Fried platter for 2 $20.00
●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
Seafood chowder $15.50
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
Soup of the day $12.00
The bach venison burger $24.00
- With smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, marmalade, swiss cheese, sour dough bun, peppered tobacco onions served with fries .
Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
- Served with fries .

M8. Campfire Fillet $29.00
- 220grams of New Zealand prime beef fillet and New Zealand mushrooms with a hint of basil served with our signature garlic sauce, served medium unless otherwise requested
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
M1. Kao Phad
- Our most popular fried rice dish. Delicious, aromatic jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables with
Chicken $10.50
MIXED ENTREE - for two $15
King Prawns $21.00
E.8 Full Moon $8.50
- Moon-shaped crispy pastry filled with minced pork seasoned with Thai spices, served with a side of sweet chilli sauce
E.10 Thod Manh Pla $8.50
- Five traditionally flash fried spicy fish cakes, served with our sweet sauce

Side Orders $3.00
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
-Small $6.90
Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
Burrito or Burrito Bowl
- Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
- (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
Nachitos $5.50
- House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)

SALMON CHOWDER $ 16.00
- Beautiful chowder with Moroccan flavored hot smoked salmon, fluffed milk, fresh herbs and crispy mini ciabattas. (only available from May - October)
SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
- Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
SALMON MUFFIN $ 5.00
SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
Sandwich $10.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY

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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Phone

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

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