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

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Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50

Pork spare ribs (4) gf $6.00
- marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Honey lemon chicken $12.50
- battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
. gang par gf v $12.50
- red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Black pepper stir fry v * $12.50
- fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Battered fish $14.50
Lemongrass stir fry v * $12.50
- your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spicy fried rice gf v $12.50
- fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Served with steamed jasmine rice

Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Truffle fries $6.50
Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
Wangapeka Artisan cheeses (2), oatmeal crackers & homemade chutney $14.00
Pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato $29.50
Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50

Sauces $1.00
- Sour Cream, sweet chilli, BBQ, Aioli, homemade Tartare, Mushy Peas or Gravy
Kids Hot Dog $11.00
- 3x mini hot dogs on a stick, served w/. Fries
Veggie Burger $17.00
- Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
Beef Burger $18.00
- Beef pattie w. mesclun, bacon, egg, BBQ sauce, beetroot & mayo, served w. fries
Garlic Prawns (GF) $18.00
- Served w. salad & fries
Wedges $14.00
- Grilled cheese & bacon, served w. sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Shrimp popcorn $8.00
- Deep fried crumbed shrimp, served w. sweet chilli & fresh lemon
Meat Lovers $18.50
- Pepperoni, Chorizo, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Home-made tomato sauce

Extra Dip $1.00
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Marmite Mania $4.00
Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Free Range Chicken Tenders

Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00

Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
West Coast whitebait omelette $22
- Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
French goat cheese tartelette $18
- roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
Pan fried halloumi $18
- lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus

●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
-Small $17.00
Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
- Served with fries .
Eggs - each $1.00
Bacon - each $2.00
Soup of the day $12.00
Fried sports platter . $30.00
Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
- Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .

F6. Kra-ti-em $27.00
- Flame fried garlic king prawns with mushrooms, spring onions and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
E.7 Pigs Can Fly $8.50
- Baby sized pork spare ribs marinated over night in our signature Home-made sauce for a strong infused taste then grilled to perfection to enhance our combination of herbs
King Prawns $21.00
E.9 Pla Moek Thod $7.50
- Five lightly marinated flash fried squid rings in our tasty batter served with sweet Thai sauce
C1. Kaeng Ped Deang
- Poppy Thais’ subtle blend of one of Thailand’s true curries combined with fresh seasonal vegetables with either
Seafood $19.00
MIXED ENTREE - for four $30
Seafood $12.50

Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Thai Chicken $19.90
- Roast chicken, capsicums, chilli, cashews & satay sauce
Pohara Beach $11.50
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, beetroot, salad & mayo
Chicken Nugget $1.00
Aloha $11.90
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
Hot Dog & Chips $5.00
Banana Fritter $3.20
Southern $19.90
- Salami, ham, chorizo, red onion, mushrooms, red capsicums, cheese & BBQ sauce

Shoyu Ramen $10.00
- Original soy base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots
Tom Yum Ramen $16.00
- Sour and spicy tomato base. Tofu, prawn and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander, shredded leek
Salmon Sashimi $17.00
- Marlborough salmon sashimi, fresh wasabi, lemon
Seaweed Salad $9.00
- Mixed seaweed, green salad, shredded leek, mayo
Chikuzenni $10.00
- Simmered Japanese vegetables and chicken
Teriyaki Chicken Don $14.00
- Teriyaki chicken on steamed rice, salad, mayo, sesame
Kotteri Shio Ramen $15.00
- Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Pork belly and vegetable stir-fry, garlic chips, spring onion
Pork Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
- Pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, onion and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)

-Salsa
VegeTariano
- (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
-2 Tacos $8.00
-Corn Chips
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
-Black Beans
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)

- Vegetable Tempura (5pc)
- Your choice of Main
FIRE TUNA (3p) $7.00
ASSORTED SUSHI & SASHIMI $21.50
- Chef's choice 8pc Sushi & 4pc Sashimi
- Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
EGGPLANT $17.50
FIRE SCALLOP (2p) $7.00
KAKIAGE RICE $3.50
- (Tempura Rice)

Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
Lemon Assiette Lemon and chilli cake, Lemon posset, chilli syrup $14.5
Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5

Feta
Pineapple Ring $2.50
Donut $3.00
Battered Mussel $1.20
Handcut Agria $6.50
Battered Oyster $3.00
Onion
Egg

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 in Nelson Menu

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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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