Little India Bistro & Tandoor – CLOSED: Menu
153 Gloucester St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch CityReport Outdated Menu
Entrees
- Vegetable Samosa
Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown. Two Samosas per portion
- 5.50
- Pakoras
Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chick pea flour batter and finished in hot oil. Three Pakoras per portion
- 5.50
- Onion Bhaji
Onion rings dipped in spiced chick pea flour batter and finished in hot oil. Three Onion Bhajis per portion
- 5.50
- Paneer Aloo Tikki
An interesting mixture of potatoes, home made Indian cottage cheese, onions and fresh coriander made into patties and finished in hot oil. A must for all vegetarians.
Six tikkis per portion.- 9.00
- Tandoori Mushrooms
Mushrooms dipped in a spicy garlic and yoghurt marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion
- 11.00
- Tandoori Prawns
Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
- 18.00
- Chooza Tikka
Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion
- 12.00
- Boti Kebab
Diced lean lamb marinated overnight in a secret recipe and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion
- 11.00
- Barra Kebab
Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade,skewered and cooked in the tandoor. 4 pieces per portion
- 12.00
- Mixed Platter for Two
Consists of Samosa, Onion Bhaji,Boti Kebab, Barra Kebab and Tandoori Chicken. Specially recommended by Little India.
- 20.00
- Vegetarian Platter for Two
Consists of Samosa, Pakora, Onion Bhaji and Paneer Pakora.
A must for all vegetarians.- 16.00
- Paneer Pakoras
Home made Indian cottage cheese layered with spinach, then lightly dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil.
Six Pakoras per portion.- 9.00
- Malai Tikka
Fillet of chicken marinated in yoghurt, crushed cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion
- 13.00
- Achaari Tikka
Fillets of chicken marinated overnight in Little India's own mix of yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and onion seeds, then cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion
- 13.00
- Fish Tikka
Filleted fish marinated in yoghurt, mustard oil and spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion
- 13.00
- Tandoori Chicken(Full)
Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
Two legs, two breasts.- 20.00
- Tandoori Chicken(half)
Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
One leg, one breast.- 12.00
Mains
- Rogan Josh
The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices.
- 17.00
- Chicken Tikka Masala
An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices.
- 18.00
- Vindaloo
A hot dish, made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices.
- 17.00
- Murg Mumtaz(Butter Chicken)
A world famous lndian delicacy. Also known as butter chicken. Half cooked the tandoori way and finished the curry way, with crushed cashews, cream and spices
- 17.50
- Kadai Chicken/Lamb
This mouth watering dish is cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, cream, fresh coriander and green chillies. It has a thick gravy and goes really well with one of our tandoori breads.
- 17.50
- Murgee Madras (Chicken)
A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices.
- 17.00
- Bhuna Chicken
Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions and spices.
- 17.50
- Lamb Madras
A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices.
- 17.00
- Korma
Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices.
- 17.50
- Bhuna Gosht
Diced lamb or beef cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices
- 17.50
- Lamb Pasanda
Diced lamb lightly sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. Then cooked with spices, yoghurt and cream.
- 18.00
- Prawn Malabari
A speciality from Bombay. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices.
- 20.00
- Prawn Sagwala
An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
- 20.00
- Kadai Prawns
This mouth watering dish is cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, cream, fresh coriander and green chillies. It has a thick gravy and goes really well with one of our tandoori breads.
- 20.00
- Prawn Jhalfrezee
Jhalfrezee was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj. The word “Jhal” means hot and “Frezee” means stir fried.
- 20.00
- Jhalfrezee
Jhalfrezee was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj. The word “Jhal” means hot and “Frezee” means stir fried.
- 18.00
- Prawn Vindaloo
A hot dish, made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices
- 20.00
- Saagwala
An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
- 18.00
- Achaari
Cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds,fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian pickle flavours, normally served hot.
- 18.00
- Fish Malabari
A speciality from Bombay. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices.
- 19.00
- Bengali Fish
Bengali cuisine does not start and end with fish though one must admit that it forms a larger part of Bengali food habits. This most popular fish dish from East of India has been carefully selected by Little India.
- 19.00
Vegetarian
- Aaloo Saag
Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices. Little India Banquet (Minimum four people or more)
- 14.00
- Subzi Bhaji
Finely chopped seasonal vegetables cooked with garlic, ghee and a special mix of spices.
- 15.00
- Ganga Jamuna Subzi
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped tomatoes and spices.
- 15.00
- Mattar Paneer
Peas and home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
- 15.00
- Palak Paneer
Cubes of home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
- 16.00
- Daal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
- 13.00
- Tarka Daal
Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
- 13.00
- Malai Kofta
Home made Indian cottage cheese, potatoes, nuts and spices mixed together and then finished in hot oil and served with a creamy gravy made of crushed cashews and spices.
- 15.00
- Shahi Paneer
Home made Indian cottage cheese cut in cubes and cooked with cream, tomatoes and crushed almonds.
- 16.00
- Khumb Mattar
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices
- 16.00
- Aaloo Gobi
Potatoes and florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices.
- 14.00
- Paneer Shimla Mirch
Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices. Specially recommended by Little India
- 16.00
- Aaloo Mattar
Potatoes and peas cooked with tomatoes and ground spices.
- 14.00
- Amritsari Chole
Chick peas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes, finished with freshly ground spices and amchur, giving the dish its unique North Indian flavours.
- 14.00
- Bombay Aaloo
Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. This is a dry dish.
- 13.00
Bread
- Keema Naan
Naan with a stuffing of spiced lamb mince.
- 4.50
- Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor.
- 3.00
- Garlic Naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor.
- 3.50
- Onion Kulcha
Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices.
- 4.00
- Chicken Naan
Naan with a stuffing of mildly spiced chicken.
- 4.50
- Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese and spices.
- 4.50
- Kashmiri Naan
Naan topped with nuts and sultanas.
- 4.50
- Vegetable Kulcha
Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices.
- 4.00
- Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor.
- 3.00
- Lacha Parantha
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee. Baked in the tandoor.
- 4.00
- Aaloo Parantha
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices.
- 4.00
Side Dishes
- Raita
Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices.
- 3.00
- Papadom
- 1.00
- Mint Chutney
Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies and spices
- 3.00
- Kechumber
Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices.
- 3.00
- Banana & Coconut
Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut.
- 3.00
- Little India Chilli Chutney
For the daring!!!
- 3.00
- Mango Chutney
- 3.00
- Little India Salad
Onions, cucumber, cabbage and tomatoes with lemon juice and a special mix of spices.
- 6.00
- Mixed Vegetable Pickle
Achar
- 3.00
Rice
- Basmati Rice
Plain,steamed Basmati rice.
- 3.00
- Kashmiri Pulao
Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas and desiccated coconut.
- 5.00
- Peas Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with sauteed peas, onions and spices.
- 5.00
- Mixed Vegetable Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices.
- 5.00
- Chicken Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices.
- 10.00
- Jeera Rice
Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.
- 5.00
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