Name: Essence of Spice
Address: 59 - 61 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 8AB, GB
Telephone: 0151 355 9596
Price range: £6.00 - £10.90

Set Meals

Appetisers

Starters

Biryani Specialities

Seafood Selection

Tandoori Specialities

Chefs Recommendations

Traditional Favourites

Set Meals

Item		Price	Add
A. Curry Set Meal For 1 Person 1 Popadum & onion,mango.Min Choice 1starter 1 main 1 rice and 1 Nan.		£ 19.95
B. Curry Set Meal For 1/2 Person 2 Popadum With Onion, Mango and Mint Your choice of 2 starters - 1 Main - 1 Rice & 1 Nan.		£ 24.95
C. Curry Set Meal For 2/3 Person 3 Popadum & Onion, Mango & Mint Your Choice of 2 Starters - Your Choice of 2 Mains - 1 Bombay Aloo Your Choice of 2 Rices and 1 Naan		£ 41.35
D. Deluxe Meal For 2 Person 2 Popadum & Chutney 2pc Chicken Tikka, 2pc Lamb Tikka 1pc Tandoori Chicken 2pc Tandoori King Prawn 2pc Lamb Chops, 2pc Seek Kebab 1 Choice of Curry Sauce 1 Pilau Rice, 1 Nan		£ 29.95

Appetisers

Item		Price
Poppadom Crispy, light Indian-style wafer, perfect as a starter or side.	Plain	£ 0.95
Crispy, light Indian-style wafer, perfect as a starter or side.	Spicy	£ 0.95
Chutney Sweet and tangy accompaniment, ideal for dipping or adding flavor to your meal.	Mango	£ 0.95
Sweet and tangy accompaniment, ideal for dipping or adding flavor to your meal.	Mint Sauce	£ 0.95
Sweet and tangy accompaniment, ideal for dipping or adding flavor to your meal.	Onion	£ 0.95
Sweet and tangy accompaniment, ideal for dipping or adding flavor to your meal.	Pickle	£ 0.95
Sweet and tangy accompaniment, ideal for dipping or adding flavor to your meal.	Red Sauce	£ 0.95

Starters

Item		Price
Essence of Spice Special A tantalising mix of spiced treats to start your meal with bold flavours.		£ 6.45
Paneer Chilli Soft paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy chilli sauce.		£ 5.90
Chef Special Starter A handpicked selection of the chef’s favourite starters.		£ 6.45
Moza Bite Crispy, cheesy bites of mozzarella served with a tangy dip.		£ 6.45
Chicken Tikka Starter Tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection in the tandoor.		£ 6.00
Lamb Tikka Starter Succulent lamb pieces marinated in spices and chargrilled.		£ 6.25
Seekh Kebab Spiced minced lamb skewers, grilled for smoky flavour.		£ 6.00
Shami Kebab Delicate patties of spiced minced meat, crisped to perfection.		£ 6.00
Mixed Kebab A combination of chicken, lamb, and seekh kebabs for variety.		£ 7.50
Chicken Chilli Fry Spicy stir-fried chicken with fresh chillies and herbs.		£ 6.20
Lamb Chilli Fry Tender lamb stir-fried with fiery chillies and aromatic spices.		£ 6.30
Tandoori Chicken Starter Classic tandoori chicken, smoky, juicy, and full of flavour.		£ 4.80
Tandoori Lamb Chops Marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection with rich tandoori spices.		£ 7.85
Fish Pakora Crispy battered fish, spiced and fried to golden perfection.		£ 5.45
King Prawn Butterfly Butterflied king prawns, lightly spiced and fried crisp.		£ 6.00
Chicken Naga Chatt (Hot) Spicy chicken tossed in Naga chilli, bursting with heat.		£ 6.00
Chicken Chatt Puri Tender chicken served on crispy puri with a zesty topping.		£ 6.00
Kumbi Chat Mushrooms cooked with tangy spices, served as a flavorful starter.		£ 5.90
Garlic Chicken Puri Chicken tossed in garlic sauce, served on a crispy puri.		£ 6.00
Prawn Puri Juicy prawns on a crisp puri with spiced topping.		£ 6.15
King Prawn Puri Plump king prawns served on puri with aromatic spices.		£ 6.45
Aloo Chana Puri Potatoes and chickpeas served on a crisp puri with tangy seasoning.		£ 5.65
Onion Bhaji Crispy spiced onion fritters, a classic Indian starter.		£ 5.15
Chicken Pakora Tender chicken pieces coated in spiced chickpea batter and fried.		£ 6.00
Somosa Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes or meat.	Meat	£ 5.40
Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes or meat.	Veg	£ 5.15
Vegetable Mix A medley of spiced vegetables, lightly fried for a crunchy starter.		£ 5.65
Tandoori king prawns Juicy king prawns marinated and grilled in tandoori spices.		£ 6.70

Biryani Specialities

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Biryani Rice dish cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry		£ 11.50
Lamb Biryani Rice dish cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry sauce.		£ 11.90
Chicken Tikka Biryani Rice dish cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry sauce.		£ 12.50
Lamb Tikka Biryani Cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry sauce.		£ 12.85
Prawn Biryani Rice dish cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry sauce.		£ 11.50
King Prawn Biryani Roasted king prawn cooked with rice with sliced onions and peppers add mixspices and lemon juice. And vegetables curry sauce come with		£ 14.95
Vegetable Biryani Rice dish cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry sauce.		£ 10.65
Special Biryani Rice dish cooked with delicate blend of spices garnished with tomatoes, cucumber & lemon & served with vegetable curry sauce. Chicken tikka, lamb tikka & prawns		£ 13.25

Seafood Selection

Item		Price	Add
King Prawnbanglore King prawns cooked in a rich flavour garlic sauce & spices with fresh green beans. A mouth watering medium dish. (medium) Medium		£ 16.40
Jhinga Saag Jumbo prawns marinated & cooked with fresh chopped garlic & spinach in a medium strength. (medium) Medium		£ 16.40
Special Tandoori King Prawn Naganzi Hot & spicy dish authentically prepared with hot naga chillies from the Asian sub-continental. (hot) Hot		£ 16.40
Tiger King Prawn Special King prawn cooked with sliced peppers, onion, chillies and special spice. Fairly Hot Medium to Hot		£ 16.40
Fish Badshahi Bengal fish spiced with mix masala & cooked in a rich sauce to provide a mouth watering taste. Fairly Hot. Medium		£ 12.10

Tandoori Specialities

Item		Price
Lamb tikka(main Tender lamb pieces marinated in spices and grilled in the clay oven.	Chicken	£ 11.10
Tender lamb pieces marinated in spices and grilled in the clay oven.	Lamb	£ 11.65
Tandoori Chicken(main Juicy chicken marinated in classic tandoori spices and chargrilled.		£ 11.10
Roshun Tikka(main Tender pieces of chicken breast fillets or diced pieces of lamb, grilled in the clay oven & then fried with garlic & onions.	Chicken	£ 11.10
Tender pieces of chicken breast fillets or diced pieces of lamb, grilled in the clay oven & then fried with garlic & onions.	Lamb	£ 11.65
Shashlik Tender pieces of chicken breast fillets or diced pieces of lamb. Marinated with sauce & grilled in the clay oven with capsicum, tomatoes & onions.	Chicken	£ 12.15
Tender pieces of chicken breast fillets or diced pieces of lamb. Marinated with sauce & grilled in the clay oven with capsicum, tomatoes & onions.	Lamb	£ 11.65
Tandoori Lamb Chops Succulent lamb chops marinated and grilled to smoky perfection.		£ 13.35
King Prawn Shashlik Juicy king prawns grilled with peppers, tomatoes, and onions on skewers.		£ 14.60
Tandoori King Prawns King prawns marinated in tandoori spices and chargrilled for a smoky finish.		£ 14.60
Tandoori Mix & Naan A selection of tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, seekh kebab, and more, served with naan.		£ 14.55
Shahi Tikka Large pieces of chicken cooked with onion, pepper and tomatoes in special spices.		£ 12.15
Essence Deluxe & Pilau Rice Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken, king prawn & lamb chops.		£ 16.95
Chicken tikka(mains Tender chicken pieces marinated in traditional spices and grilled in the clay oven.		£ 10.55

Chefs Recommendations

Item		Price
Balti Silsila Medium to hot stir fried breasted chicken with capsicum, onions, pineapple, tomatoes and spices blended together for a fuller taste. Medium		£ 10.55
Joy Gosht Combination of lamb bhuna and stir fried lamb tikka cooked with peppers and onions, which will provide a medium dish. Medium		£ 10.80
Tandoori Garlic Chilli Tandoori chicken taken off the bone mixed with chopped garlic and chillies cooked with mixed ground spices and herbs. (hot) Fairly Hot		£ 10.80
Balti Delight A wide variety of tandoori spices and herbs cooked together with marinated boneless chicken and chopped onions to produce a dish of exceptional medium strength flavour. Medium		£ 10.55
Murghi Badami Marinated chicken strips cooked in cream with cashew nuts, pistachio and garnished with flaked almonds. (mild)		£ 10.55
Lamb Chop Frazi Chops cooked in medium spice with minced meat, fresh spring onion and peppers. (medium) Medium		£ 13.35
Shati Special An exotic dish authentically prepared with shatkora & fresh herbs mixed with keema in a special exquisite sauce for a richer taste. (medium) Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.55
An exotic dish authentically prepared with shatkora & fresh herbs mixed with keema in a special exquisite sauce for a richer taste. (medium) Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.65
South Indian Murghi Tandoori chicken off the bone cooked with keema, boiled egg & herbs for a continental flavour. (medium) Medium		£ 10.80
Essence of Spice Special Prepared with chicken tikka, lamb tikka and king prawn with spring onions, peppers, special herbs and spices cooked together with a mouth-watering sauce. (medium) Medium		£ 10.90
Essence of Spice Special Tower Chef special dish cooked with his own recipe. Special sauce mixture layered between three thin omelettes and fresh tomatoes & spring onions. (medium) Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.90
Chef special dish cooked with his own recipe. Special sauce mixture layered between three thin omelettes and fresh tomatoes & spring onions. (medium) Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.90
Shashlick Korai Tandoori marinated pieces, peppers, onions and tomatoes cooked together in clay oven and then spiced with sauce and herbs before turning into a mouth watering continental dish Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 11.15
Tandoori marinated pieces, peppers, onions and tomatoes cooked together in clay oven and then spiced with sauce and herbs before turning into a mouth watering continental dish Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 11.25
Nepalese A fairly hot dish from Nepal, contains Nepalese chilli sauce and fresh lemon. (hot) Fairly Hot	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.65
A fairly hot dish from Nepal, contains Nepalese chilli sauce and fresh lemon. (hot) Fairly Hot	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.80
Gulabi Smooth with a touch of sweetness deliciously cooked in a medium strength, honey and mustard sauce. (medium) Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.55
Smooth with a touch of sweetness deliciously cooked in a medium strength, honey and mustard sauce. (medium) Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.80
Chilli Modhu A very mouth-watering dish created with green chillies, combined with exotic Indian spices & honey. Fairly Hot		£ 10.55
Deshi Special Chicken or lamb cooked in an authentic deshi style. Medium to Hot.	Chicken	£ 10.55
Chicken or lamb cooked in an authentic deshi style. Medium to Hot.	Lamb	£ 10.40
Olive Special Chicken or lamb cooked in with whole olives in a bhuna style with medium or hot sauce. Medium	Chicken	£ 10.30
Chicken or lamb cooked in with whole olives in a bhuna style with medium or hot sauce. Medium	Lamb	£ 10.55

Massala Specials

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Tikka Massala Tender chicken tikka cooked in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce with special herbs. Contains: Nuts		£ 10.30
Lamb Tikka Massala Succulent lamb tikka in a rich, creamy sauce with delicate spices. Contains: Nuts		£ 10.55
Tandoori Chicken Massala Chargrilled tandoori chicken cooked in a smooth, flavorful massala sauce. Contains: Nuts		£ 10.30
Paneer Massala Soft Indian cheese cubes in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce. Contains: Nuts		£ 9.70
Tandoori King Prawn Massala Juicy tandoori king prawns in a rich, creamy, subtly spiced sauce. Contains: Nuts		£ 16.40
Cocktail Massala A mix of chicken, lamb, seekh kebab, and king prawn in a creamy, mild massala sauce. Contains: Nuts		£ 11.90
Vegetable Massala A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in a smooth and mildly spiced massala sauce. Contains: Nuts		£ 9.05

Chefs Special

Item		Price
Butter Cooked with pure butter ghee and ground almond powder for a richer creamy dish. (mild or hot) Contains: Nuts	Chicken	£ 10.30
Cooked with pure butter ghee and ground almond powder for a richer creamy dish. (mild or hot) Contains: Nuts	Lamb	£ 10.55
Cooked with pure butter ghee and ground almond powder for a richer creamy dish. (mild or hot) Contains: Nuts	Prawn	£ 10.30
Cooked with pure butter ghee and ground almond powder for a richer creamy dish. (mild or hot) Contains: Nuts	Veg	£ 8.45
Cooked with pure butter ghee and ground almond powder for a richer creamy dish. (mild or hot) Contains: Nuts	Paneer	£ 9.05
Makhani Cooked with ground almonds, mango, pure ghee and a touch of cream. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Chicken	£ 10.30
Cooked with ground almonds, mango, pure ghee and a touch of cream. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Lamb	£ 10.55
Cooked with ground almonds, mango, pure ghee and a touch of cream. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Prawn	£ 10.30
Cooked with ground almonds, mango, pure ghee and a touch of cream. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Veg	£ 8.45
Cooked with ground almonds, mango, pure ghee and a touch of cream. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Paneer	£ 9.05
Makonwala Cooked authentically in a special masala sauce, ghee, cream and cheese. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Chicken	£ 10.30
Cooked authentically in a special masala sauce, ghee, cream and cheese. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Prawn	£ 10.30
Cooked authentically in a special masala sauce, ghee, cream and cheese. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Veg	£ 8.45
Cooked authentically in a special masala sauce, ghee, cream and cheese. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Paneer	£ 9.05
Cooked authentically in a special masala sauce, ghee, cream and cheese. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Lam	£ 10.55
Passanda Cooked in almond sauce with cream & aromatic herbs & spices. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Chicken	£ 10.30
Cooked in almond sauce with cream & aromatic herbs & spices. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Lamb	£ 10.55
Cooked in almond sauce with cream & aromatic herbs & spices. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Prawn	£ 10.30
Cooked in almond sauce with cream & aromatic herbs & spices. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Veg	£ 8.45
Cooked in almond sauce with cream & aromatic herbs & spices. (mild) Contains: Nuts	Paneer	£ 9.05
Chilli Massala Cooked with mixed ground spices, chillies and herbs with special massala sauce. Fairly Hot Contains: Nuts	Chicken	£ 10.30
Cooked with mixed ground spices, chillies and herbs with special massala sauce. Fairly Hot Contains: Nuts	Lamb	£ 10.55
Cooked with mixed ground spices, chillies and herbs with special massala sauce. Fairly Hot Contains: Nuts	Prawn	£ 10.30
Cooked with mixed ground spices, chillies and herbs with special massala sauce. Fairly Hot Contains: Nuts	Veg	£ 8.45
Cooked with mixed ground spices, chillies and herbs with special massala sauce. Fairly Hot Contains: Nuts	Paneer	£ 9.05
Jalfrezi Cooked with chillies, diced onions, capsicum, coriander & very rich spices & herbs Fairly Hot	Chicken	£ 10.30
Cooked with chillies, diced onions, capsicum, coriander & very rich spices & herbs Fairly Hot	Lamb	£ 10.55
Cooked with chillies, diced onions, capsicum, coriander & very rich spices & herbs Fairly Hot	Prawn	£ 10.30
Cooked with chillies, diced onions, capsicum, coriander & very rich spices & herbs Fairly Hot	Veg	£ 8.45
Cooked with chillies, diced onions, capsicum, coriander & very rich spices & herbs Fairly Hot	Paneer	£ 9.05
Garlic A greater use of garlic cooked with ginger, herbs & spices to produce a thick curry for the garlic lovers. (medium - hot) Medium	Chicken	£ 10.30
A greater use of garlic cooked with ginger, herbs & spices to produce a thick curry for the garlic lovers. (medium - hot) Medium	Lamb	£ 10.55
A greater use of garlic cooked with ginger, herbs & spices to produce a thick curry for the garlic lovers. (medium - hot) Medium	Prawn	£ 10.30
A greater use of garlic cooked with ginger, herbs & spices to produce a thick curry for the garlic lovers. (medium - hot) Medium	Veg	£ 8.45
A greater use of garlic cooked with ginger, herbs & spices to produce a thick curry for the garlic lovers. (medium - hot) Medium	Paneer	£ 9.05
Korai A blend of spice to this recipe enhanced by tomatoes, capsicum, onions, herbs & spices slowly cooked in a korai wok. (medium) Medium	Chicken	£ 10.10
A blend of spice to this recipe enhanced by tomatoes, capsicum, onions, herbs & spices slowly cooked in a korai wok. (medium) Medium	Lamb	£ 10.25
A blend of spice to this recipe enhanced by tomatoes, capsicum, onions, herbs & spices slowly cooked in a korai wok. (medium) Medium	Prawn	£ 9.15
A blend of spice to this recipe enhanced by tomatoes, capsicum, onions, herbs & spices slowly cooked in a korai wok. (medium) Medium	Veg	£ 8.45
A blend of spice to this recipe enhanced by tomatoes, capsicum, onions, herbs & spices slowly cooked in a korai wok. (medium) Medium	Paneer	£ 9.15
Naganzi A hot and spicy dish authentically prepared with hot naga chillies from the Asian sub-continental. (hot) Hot	Chicken	£ 10.10
A hot and spicy dish authentically prepared with hot naga chillies from the Asian sub-continental. (hot) Hot	Lamb	£ 10.25
A hot and spicy dish authentically prepared with hot naga chillies from the Asian sub-continental. (hot) Hot	Prawn	£ 9.85
A hot and spicy dish authentically prepared with hot naga chillies from the Asian sub-continental. (hot) Hot	Veg	£ 8.45
A hot and spicy dish authentically prepared with hot naga chillies from the Asian sub-continental. (hot) Hot	Paneer	£ 9.15

New Dishes

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Afghan Slightly hot dish consisting of onions, red onions, green peppers, garlic, chilli sauce, tabasco sauce, soya sauce, the combination of spices and sauces gives this dish a unique taste. Fairly Hot		£ 10.60
Bhindi Gosht Diced pieces of lamb cooked with okra blend of aromatic spices. A moderate use of fresh green chillies and makes this fairly hot. Medium to hot		£ 10.25
Acharee Bhuna style cooked with pickle & chefs special spices. Medium		£ 10.35
Zeera Shahi Pieces of tender chicken breast coated in a rich sauce & cumin cooked with fresh tomatoes & coriander. Medium to hot		£ 11.25
Balti Garlic Chilli Cooked in a special cast iron pot with abundance of garlic and selected herbs, onions, green peppers, fresh coriander and chillies. Fairly Hot		£ 10.60
Murgi Malai Mossala Mild, creamy with sultanas and special spices.		£ 10.35
Kashmiri Chicken Mild and creamy dish cooked with mix fruit		£ 10.35

Balti Specialities

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Balti Tender chicken cooked in a medium-spiced balti sauce with onions, peppers, and fresh coriander.		£ 9.90
Lamb Balti Succulent lamb simmered in a medium-spiced balti sauce with vibrant vegetables and fresh coriander.		£ 10.05
Prawn Balti Juicy prawns in a medium-spiced balti sauce, cooked with onions, peppers, and fresh coriander.		£ 9.90
Vegetable Balti Fresh mixed vegetables in a medium-spiced balti sauce with onions, peppers, and coriander.		£ 8.45
King Prawn Balti Plump king prawns cooked in a medium-spiced balti sauce with onions, peppers, and fresh coriander.		£ 15.80
Chicken Tikka Balti Marinated chicken tikka in a medium-spiced balti sauce with onions, peppers, and coriander.		£ 10.15
Lamb Tikka Balti Tender lamb tikka simmered in a medium-spiced balti sauce with fresh vegetables and coriander.		£ 10.40
Paneer Balti Soft Indian cheese cubes in a medium-spiced balti sauce with onions, peppers, and fresh coriander.		£ 9.05

Traditional Favourites

Item		Price
Bhuna A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Chicken	£ 9.90
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Lamb	£ 10.05
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Prawn	£ 9.90
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	Mixed	£ 10.90
A thick curry with herbs, fresh tomatoes, coriander, fresh ginger & garlic. (medium) Medium	King Prawn	£ 16.40
Korma A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Chicken	£ 9.90
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Lamb	£ 10.05
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Prawn	£ 9.90
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	Mixed	£ 10.90
A blend of coconut, ground almonds & fresh cream. Contains: Nuts	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Dansak Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Chicken	£ 9.90
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Lamb	£ 10.05
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Prawn	£ 9.90
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	Mixed	£ 10.90
Pineapple, lentils & garlic produce a sweet sour Medium	King Prawn	£ 16.40
Poneer Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Chicken	£ 9.90
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Lamb	£ 10.05
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Prawn	£ 9.90
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	Mixed	£ 10.90
Cooked with Indian cheese, herbs & spices Medium	King Prawn	£ 16.40
Bombay An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Chicken	£ 9.90
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Lamb	£ 10.05
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Prawn	£ 9.90
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	Mixed	£ 10.90
An exotic dish made with green chillies, coriander & potatoes in a thick curry sauce Hot	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Madras Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Chicken	£ 9.90
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Lamb	£ 10.05
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Prawn	£ 9.90
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	Mixed	£ 10.90
Has a rich flavour with tomato puree & fine herbs Fairly Hot	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Saag - Wala Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Chicken	£ 9.90
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Lamb	£ 10.05
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Prawn	£ 9.90
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	Mixed	£ 10.90
Prepared with onions, garlic & spinach Medium	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Vindaloo Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Chicken	£ 9.90
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Lamb	£ 10.05
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Prawn	£ 9.90
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	Mixed	£ 10.90
Hot curry prepared with wide range of herbs & spices. Hot	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Rogan Josh Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Chicken	£ 9.90
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Lamb	£ 10.05
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Prawn	£ 9.90
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	Mixed	£ 10.90
Prepared with tomatoes, pimentos & coriander. Medium	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Dupiaza A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Chicken	£ 9.90
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Lamb	£ 10.05
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Prawn	£ 9.90
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	Mixed	£ 10.90
A greater use of onions briskly fried with selected spices, peppers & fresh coriander Medium	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Malaya Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Chicken	£ 9.90
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Lamb	£ 10.05
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Prawn	£ 9.90
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	Mixed	£ 10.90
Prepared with pineapple, cream & a touch of spices to create a balanced flavour. (mild)	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Pathia Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Chicken	£ 9.90
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Lamb	£ 10.05
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Prawn	£ 9.90
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	Mixed	£ 10.90
Cooked with onions, garlic, tomato puree, chilli & coriander. Medium to Hot	King Prawn	£ 16.15
Samber A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Chicken Tikka	£ 10.15
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Lamb Tikka	£ 10.40
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Vegetable (V)	£ 8.45
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Chicken	£ 9.90
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Lamb	£ 10.05
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Prawn	£ 9.90
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	Mixed	£ 10.90
A wonderful combination of hot, sour and spicy dish using lentils and lemon. Cooked slowly with selected ingredients to achieve sharp distinctive flavour Fairly Hot	King Prawn	£ 16.15

Rice

Item		Price	Add
Boiled Rice Steamed plain rice, fluffy and light – the perfect side for any curry.		£ 3.95
Pilau Rice Fragrant basmati rice lightly spiced with subtle herbs.		£ 4.20
Mushroom Rice Basmati rice cooked with tender mushrooms for an earthy, aromatic flavor.		£ 4.45
Keema Rice Fluffy rice cooked with spiced minced meat for a hearty twist.		£ 4.55
Egg Rice Lightly fried rice with scrambled egg for a simple, tasty side.		£ 4.55
Fried Rice Classic fried rice with onions, peppers, and subtle seasonings.		£ 4.30
Lemon Rice Zesty rice with a hint of fresh lemon for a refreshing flavor.		£ 4.30
Coconut Rice Fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk and a touch of sweetness. Contains: Nuts		£ 4.55
Vegetable Rice Basmati rice tossed with a mix of fresh, colorful vegetables.		£ 4.55
Chilli Rice Spicy rice with a fiery kick, perfect for heat lovers. Contains: Nuts		£ 4.30
Kashmiri Rice Fragrant rice with dried fruits and mild spices, slightly sweet.		£ 4.55
Special Rice A flavorful medley of rice with subtle spices and vegetables.		£ 4.55
Cashewnut Rice Fragrant rice cooked with crunchy cashew nuts for a nutty flavor. Contains: Nuts		£ 4.70

Bread

Item		Price	Add
Plain Nan Soft, fluffy traditional Indian bread – perfect for mopping up curries.		£ 3.95
Garlic Nan Fluffy nan bread infused with aromatic garlic for extra flavor.		£ 4.20
Peshwari Nan Sweet and nutty nan with coconut and raisins. Contains: Nuts		£ 4.55
Keema Nan Fluffy nan stuffed with spiced minced meat for a hearty treat.		£ 4.70
Chilli Nan Soft nan bread with a spicy kick, perfect for heat lovers.		£ 4.45
Cheese Nan Warm nan stuffed with gooey melted cheese.		£ 4.70
Vegetable Nan Nan filled with lightly spiced mixed vegetables.		£ 4.55
Chicken Nan Soft nan stuffed with tender spiced chicken pieces.		£ 4.70
Garlic and Cheese Nan Fluffy nan loaded with garlic and melted cheese – double the flavor!		£ 4.70
Plain Paratha Layered and crispy flatbread, a perfect side for any curry.		£ 4.45
Stuffed Paratha Crispy paratha stuffed with a choice of flavorful fillings.		£ 4.70
Tandoori Roti Wholemeal Indian flatbread, baked fresh in a tandoor oven.		£ 3.65
Chapati Soft, thin wholemeal flatbread – a simple and healthy choice.		£ 3.05

Side Dishes

Item		Price	Add
Aloo Gobi Tender potatoes and cauliflower cooked with mild Indian spices. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Bhindi Bhaji Stir-fried okra with aromatic spices for a classic taste. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Mushroom Bhaji Sautéed mushrooms in a flavorful spiced sauce. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Gobi Bhaji Cauliflower cooked with traditional Indian seasonings. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Bombay Aloo Spicy, lightly fried potatoes with onion and Indian spices. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Saag Bhaji Fresh spinach cooked with aromatic herbs and spices. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Saag Aloo Spinach and potatoes cooked in a rich, spiced sauce. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Vegetable Bhaji Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked with mild Indian spices. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Chanan Bhaji Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Saag Poneer Soft paneer cheese cooked with fresh spinach in mild spices. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Muttar Poneer Paneer cheese and green peas in a lightly spiced sauce. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Tarka Daal Lentils tempered with garlic, cumin, and spices for a classic Indian flavor. Vegetarian		£ 5.40
Chips Golden, crispy chips – a perfect side for any meal. Vegetarian		£ 3.65
Any Curry Sauce Your choice of curry sauce to complement your meal.		£ 5.15

Wraps

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Tikka Wrap Tender chicken tikka wrapped in a soft tortilla with fresh salad and your choice of sauce.		£ 9.70
Lamb Tikka Wrap Juicy lamb tikka wrapped in a tortilla with crisp salad and flavorful sauce.		£ 9.70
Mix Tikka Wrap A tasty combination of chicken and lamb tikka in a soft tortilla with fresh salad.		£ 9.70
Mexican Wrap Spiced chicken or lamb with salsa, cheese, and salad, all wrapped in a tortilla.		£ 9.70
Chaat Wrap A tangy and spicy mix of vegetables and chickpeas wrapped in a soft tortilla.		£ 9.70

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Restaurant Details

Essence of Spice

59 - 61 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 8AB

0151 355 9596

Essence of Spice Takeaway Menu

Set Meals

A. Curry Set Meal For 1 Person

B. Curry Set Meal For 1/2 Person

C. Curry Set Meal For 2/3 Person

D. Deluxe Meal For 2 Person

Appetisers

Poppadom

Chutney

Starters

Essence of Spice Special

Paneer Chilli

Chef Special Starter

Moza Bite

Chicken Tikka Starter

Lamb Tikka Starter

Seekh Kebab

Shami Kebab

Mixed Kebab

Chicken Chilli Fry

Lamb Chilli Fry

Tandoori Chicken Starter

Tandoori Lamb Chops

Fish Pakora

King Prawn Butterfly

Chicken Naga Chatt (Hot)

Chicken Chatt Puri

Kumbi Chat

Garlic Chicken Puri

Prawn Puri

King Prawn Puri

Aloo Chana Puri

Onion Bhaji

Chicken Pakora

Somosa

Vegetable Mix

Tandoori king prawns

Biryani Specialities

Chicken Biryani

Lamb Biryani

Chicken Tikka Biryani

Lamb Tikka Biryani

Prawn Biryani

King Prawn Biryani

Vegetable Biryani

Special Biryani

Seafood Selection

King Prawnbanglore

Jhinga Saag

Special Tandoori King Prawn Naganzi

Tiger King Prawn Special

Fish Badshahi

Tandoori Specialities

Lamb tikka(main

Tandoori Chicken(main

Roshun Tikka(main

Shashlik

Tandoori Lamb Chops

King Prawn Shashlik

Tandoori King Prawns

Tandoori Mix & Naan

Shahi Tikka

Essence Deluxe & Pilau Rice

Chicken tikka(mains

Chefs Recommendations

Balti Silsila

Joy Gosht

Tandoori Garlic Chilli

Balti Delight

Murghi Badami

Lamb Chop Frazi

Shati Special

South Indian Murghi

Essence of Spice Special

Essence of Spice Special Tower

Shashlick Korai

Nepalese

Gulabi

Chilli Modhu

Deshi Special