(Not So) Small Plates
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
New - Chatpata Corn (V)Eruption of flavours (hot, sweet and sour) – buttery & steamy, truly a street food snack |
£ 7.45 |  | |
Vada PauEndearingly exquisite - a spiced potato ball enrobed in a toasted brioche bun & a racy chutney. Inspired by Chowpatty...taken to another level at DESI! (in our opinion). |
£ 8.45 | | |
Paneer & Pineapple TikkaAn amazing playful fayre of paneer & pineapple, marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, grilled in the tandoor. |
£ 9.45 | | |
House ChaatDivinely scrumptious – moreish crispy vegetable samosa, on a bed of spiced chana, split into a cool sweet yoghurt. Dressed with tamarind & mint and coriander chutney. Topped off with pomegranate & spicy potato sprinkles. |
£ 9.45 | | |
Punjabi PyramidsThe Punjabi Samosa - most famous of all the samosas. Lovingly filled with potatoes, peas & wonderful array of spices. Served with salad. |
£ 7.45 | | |
Chapli Kebab SliderTasteful twist of the traditional Pakistani inspired minced meat kebab in a toasted brioche bun, contrasting chutney. |
£ 9.45 | | |
Onion BhajiaThe onion bhajia’s served at our cafe are the real mccoy – crispy, light & savoury. Served with salad. |
£ 7.45 | | |
Grilled Malai Chicken TikkaComfortingly alluring - tantalising tender pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in light creamy home ground spices. Served with Bombay bread and salad. |
£ 10.45 | | |
PapadomEach. Vegan |
£ 1.25 | | |
Bombay Ketchup DipVegan |
£ 1.95 | | |
Mint & Corriander Chutney DipVegan Lovely kick |
£ 1.95 | | |
Pineapple Chutney Dip |
£ 2.95 | |
Kathi Wrap
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Chicken Tikka Wrap |
£ 9.45 | | |
Lamb Chapli wrap |
£ 9.45 | | |
Grilled Paneer & Pineapple Wrap |
£ 9.45 | |
Homestyle Curry
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Nawabi Murgh KormaA delicacy from the kitchens of the Royal Nawabs of Lucknow. Renowned for itssubtlety & aroma. Perfectly cooked chicken with gentle notes of mace flower & cardamom (mild) |
£ 13.95 | | |
Murgh MakhniChicken Tikka Masala originally derived from this speciality of Old Delhi. Rediscover this smooth & velvety dish, where the spices are veiled by rich blend of tomatoes (slight heat) |
£ 13.95 | | |
Chicken Tikka KarahiMarinated chicken, cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with cracked pepper and coriander (slight heat). |
£ 13.95 | | |
Konkani ChickenDelightfully capturing the essence of the scenic coast of Konkan. Impeccably packed with fragrant ground spices, tantalise your tastebuds (slight heat). |
£ 14.45 | | |
Karachi KarahiPakistan’s national favourite - tender meat complimented by the robust flavours of fresh ground spices of garam masalas (slight heat). |
£ 14.45 | | |
Gosht DhansakHustle & bustle of slow-cooked meat in a hot, sweet & sour lentil gravy. |
£ 14.45 | | |
Railway LambYou’ll need to try this gem of the rail side. Lovely & hot with an abundant of dry roasted spices, needless to say it’s full of flavour (slight heat). |
£ 14.95 | | |
Kerala FishIn the twisting & enchanting backwaters of Kerala, local fishermen adored this succulently spiced fish dish. A mild melody of coconut milk, tamarind & curry leaves (slight heat) |
£ 16.95 | | |
Chingri TawaBlissfulness of Bangladesh epitomised - tossed & turned in a caramelised onion gravy, stir-fried prawns in a medley of spices & merrily mingled with lime leaf (slight heat) |
£ 16.95 | | |
Paneer Aur Aloo Tikki Masala (V)Beloved in India – introduced to & adored by all. Smooth paneer & aloo tikki cutlets in a rich silky sauce, satisfying your cravings (slight heat). |
£ 12.95 | | |
*New* Shahi Paneer & Corn (V) (Main)Paneer cooked in coconut cream gravy, mingling with corn kernels (slightly hot & sweet). |
£ 12.95 | |
Biryani
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
The Humble Biryani (VGN)Fresh locally sourced vegetables layered with basmati rice & dum-cooked to scrumptiousness. Served with house dhaal |
£ 15.95 | | |
Degchi Chicken BiryaniFresh succulent boneless chicken thighs - delicately cooked within its own juices & spices and layered with rice. Pakistani influenced. Served with salad. |
£ 16.95 | | |
Lamb Hydrabadi BiryaniFresh British lamb, slow cooked in it's own stock & flavours, layered with fluffy rice. Inspired by the famous biryani’s of Hydrabad. Served with salad. |
£ 18.95 | |
Must Haves & Vegetables
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
New - Yakhni Pulao Rice (V)King of all Pulao Rice, full of flavour. |
£ 5.95 | | |
Steamed Rice (VGN)Vegetarian Vegan |
£ 5.45 | | |
Bombay BreadVegetarian |
£ 4.95 | | |
Garlic Bread (V) |
£ 5.95 | | |
*New* Dhaal Makhni (V)Raja of all dhaal dishes – dark, rich, deeply flavoured black lentil and red kidney beans. For super symphony - finished off with cream cheese and fenugreek. |
£ 7.95 | | |
Saag Paneer (V)Indian cheese cooked in tempered spinach. |
£ 7.95 | | |
Saag Aloo (V)Baby potatoes stir fried with spinach |
£ 6.95 | | |
House Dhaal (VGN)Immensely indulging – an Old India home comfort food, brimming with a luscious parade of the most vaunted lentils. |
£ 6.95 | | |
Gunpowder PotatoesA rapturous explosion of the tastebuds – a foremost companion on any table spread. Roasted baby potatoes sprinkled with DESI spice mix & spring onions. |
£ 6.45 | | |
DESI Dust Fries (VGN)Crunchy fries kissed with rosemary, sea salt & chaat seasoning. |
£ 4.95 | | |
Green Salad (V)Fresh mixed salad with contrasting dressing. |
£ 6.95 | | |
Tzatziki Raita (Side)Vegetarian |
£ 4.95 | |
Masala Chai
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Desi Masala ChaiA perfect blend of spices brewed with assam tea leaves and milk - slightly sweet. |
£ 4.45 | |
Desi Shakes
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Coconut & Mango LassiSummery blend of the subcontinent. |
£ 6.45 | | |
Rose LassiSubtle aroma of rose and taste of cardamom. |
£ 6.45 | |
Mocktail Sorbots
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Lychee Ki Shorbot |
£ 6.45 | | |
Piña Colada |
£ 6.45 | | |
Strawberry Daiquiri |
£ 6.45 | |
Bottled Drinks
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rose Lemonade 275ml |
£ 3.95 | | |
Raspberry Lemonade 330ml |
£ 3.95 | | |
Traditional Lemonade 330ml |
£ 3.95 | | |
Cloudy Apple Juice 250ml |
£ 3.50 | | |
Still Water |
£ 2.95 | | |
Sparkling Water |
£ 2.95 | |
Soft Drinks
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cans 330ml - San Pellegrino Aranciata330ml Cans |
£ 3.50 | | |
Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.25LSparkling Soft Drink with Plant Extracts |
£ 3.45 | | |
Diet Coke Cola 1.25L BottleSparkling Low Calorie Soft Drink with Plant Extracts with Sweeteners. Add some sparkle to your day without the sugar or calories, with a crisp, refreshing Diet Coke! |
£ 3.45 | | |
Ayran / Laban 250ml |
£ 3.45 | | |
Monster Energy Drink Mango Loco 500mlCarbonated Energy Drink with Taurine, Caffeine, L-Carnitine, Inositol and B Vitamins with Sugars and Sweetener |
£ 1.95 | | |
Coca-Cola Original Taste 330mlSparkling Soft Drink with Plant Extracts |
£ 2.45 | | |
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 330mlSparkling Low Calorie Soft Drink with Plant Extracts with Sweeteners |
£ 2.45 | | |
Sprite Lemon Lime 330ml CanSparkling Lemon-Lime Flavour Low Calorie Soft Drink with Sugar and Sweeteners |
£ 2.45 | |
Desserts
| Item | Price | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mango Coco Souffle |
£ 6.95 | | |
Sticky Toffee Pudding |
£ 6.95 | | |
Chocolate Fudge Cake |
£ 6.95 | | |
Lemon Cheesecake (Vgn)Vegan. |
£ 6.95 | |
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Restaurant Details
DESI - Old India Cafe
173 Elm Grove Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1LU