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Dilchad - Spitalfields
Dilchad was founded in 1962 by the Choudhury family, who were an instrumental part of the local Bengali community in the East End. Serving staple dishes from the Indian subcontinent ; this restaurant was a nest for students, factory workers and even politicians, who would come together for a 'taste of home’. Today, this very menu pays homage to the varying flavours of south east Asia
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Onion Bhaji
Finely chopped onion prepared in lentil and gram flours, lightly & spiced. Deep-fried until golden.Contains Egg

Samosa
Aromatic spiced mix vegetable or minced lamb wrapped with light pastry & crispy fried.Contains Gluten

Tandoori Lamb Chops
2 Pieces of Lamb chops, marinated in our selection of spices and grilled in the tandoor.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon marinated with dill and mustard and light spices.Grilled in the TandoorContains Fish Mustard and Soya

Lamb Sheekh Kebab (st)
Spiced minced lamb seasoned with coriander & onion, skewered and grilled in the Tandoor.
Tikka Starter
Tender cubes of protien marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard

Amritsari Fish (F)
Spicy battered tilapia fish with baby leaf salad.

King Prawn Puree
Spicy king prawns cooked in a slightly hot sauce with onions. Served with puree bread. G, C.

Amritsari Calamari
Chef's Specials
Kashmiri Rogan Josh (medium)
Originated in Kashmir at the time of the Moghul emperors. Tender lamb cooked in a rich tomato base, delicately flavoured with aromatic whole spices

Butter Chicken (Mild)
One of India’s most popular restaurant dishes. This a buttery, mildly spiced tomato sauce with lovely lightly charred, smoky flavoured chicken tikka (thigh pieces) creamed tomato and fenugreek sauceContains Milk, nuts

Machar Jhol
Pan fried Sea bass fillet sitting on top of a beautifully balanced with Bengali broth.

Katmandu Chicken (Very hot)
The distinct aroma of the famous Naga chilli blended with fresh green chillies & Scotch bonnets in a medium dry dish. Mind blowing hot but addictive flavour.

Dilchad Special
The famous house dish, served since the 60’s. Combination of minced lamb and chicken, egg and fresh tomatoes in a medley of delightful medium spices.

Chicken Tikka Massala
Britain's favourite, chicken tikka masala is easily the most popular Indian curry in the UK today. Boneless Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, that is then baked in a tandoor oven, and served in a creamy masala (spice mixture) sauce.

Tradional Dishes
Madras
Hot saucy dish which contains interesting flavourings in the form of tomato & lemon juice, along with a certain amount of chilli.

Jalfrezi
Richly flavoured with red peppers, green peppers, onions, spices & fresh green chillies, cooked ‘stir-fry’ style. Fairly hot in the palate

Vindaloo
A favourite for those who love a spicy dish with potatoes.

Korai
This is a Punjabi dish prepared with onions, peppers, tomatoes & medium strength Punjabi spices ans fresh herbs

Bhuna
Medium-strength dish with fresh herbs, spices, onions & tomatoes in a delicious thick gravy

Dansak
A famous Parsi dish. This dish brings the creaminess of lentils together with the tang of tamarind sauce and fairly hot spices.

Korma
The mildest curry on the menu, cooked with ground almonds & coconut in thick creamy sauce

Tikka Massala
The favourite indian dish for many. A creamy, lightly spiced dish with coconut, almond & fresh cream (m). M.

Garlic Chilli
Cooked in mix of Indian herbs & spices with extra garlic & green chillies
Tandoori Grills
Tandoori King Prawns
King prawns marinated in delicate spices, a touch of chilli and carram seeds which are then grilled in the tandoor.Contains crustaceans, gluten, milk, mustard

Tandoori Chicken
Half spring chicken with marinated with chefs mix of spices and mustard marinade

Tikka Main
Tender cubes of protein marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard
Salmon Tikka
Succulent fillets of salmon marinated with dill and mustard and light spices. (4 fillets)Grilled in the Tandoor
Shashlik
Tender cubes of protein marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Skewered with onions and peppers, Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard

Tandoori Mixed Grill
A selection of our Chicken Tikka, lamb Tikka, lamb Sheek kebab, Paneer and Tandoori King prawn

Vegan Specials
Falafel Bhuna
Falafels are deep fried balls made using chickpeas, fresh herbs and spices. these are covered in a medium spiced curry sauce.

Shahi Vegan Korma
A classic Indian dish rich in coconut milk & almonds to give a mild creamy flavour.contains nuts

Vegan Masala
Britain’s favourite tikka masala, flavoured with herbs & tandoori spices cooked in coconut milk

Sag Tofu
Pan fried tofu cubes smothered in spicy tempered spinach & sauteed onions. contains soya

Rajma
A popular North Indian dish, cooked with delicately spiced kidney beans, red and green peppers, onions and served in a medium dry sauce

Soya raita
Soya based yogurt with cucumber and mint
Tofu Jhalfrezie
Pan fried tofu, richly flavoured with red & green peppers, onions, spices and fresh green chiliies. This is cooked 'stir fry style' .
Vegetables
Saag Paneer
Tempered spinach with paneer cheese.Contains Milk

Daal Makhni
Creamy Black lentils - speciality of the house.

Saag Aloo (Vg)
A delicious option with tempered spinach with baby potatoes.

Tarka Daal
Yellow lentils

Bombay Aloo (Vg)
Baby potatoes cooked in medium spices.

Achari Bhindi (Vg)
Okra with onions and panch phuran spices and pickles.contains mustard, seeds and sulphates.

Mushroom Bhaji (Vg)
Sauteed mushroom in a tomato sauce.

Chana Massala (Vg)
Chick pea cooked in a medium sauce.

Vegetable Curry (Vg)
medium spiced curry with a melody of fresh mixed vegetables.
Biriyani
Biriyani
Biryiani’s are prepared with basmati rice, stir fried with your choice of ingredients & cooked with a selection of subtle spices.Served with a vegetable curry.

Rice and Breads
Plain Naan
A soft and pillowy Indian flatbread made in a tandoor,

Pulao Rice
Braised rice with saffron infused spices.

Stuffed Bread
A soft and pillowy Indian flatbread traditionally made in a tandoor, stuffed / topped with a choice of delicious flavoursPlease be aware the Peshwari naan contains nuts

Brown Basmati Rice

Plain Rice
Boiled Basmati rice.

Fried Rice
Choice of fried rice
Tandoori Roti
A traditional Indian flat bread prepared with wheat flour, baked in the Tandoor.
Peshwari naan
Naan stuffed with coconut and almond paste

Salad
Chicken Tikka Ceasar Salad (M)
With naan croutons.

Goat Cheese Mix Salad (M)
With spicy lemon dressing.

Accompaniments
Raita
Yoghurt with cucumber.

Papadom

Mango Chutney
Mint Sauce
House made sauce with mint and coriander
Drinks
Coke

Diet Coke

Coke Zero

Sprite

Voss Still Mineral Water
375ml

Voss Sparkling mineral water
375ml

Desserts & Lassi
Kulfi (M) (N)
deliciously creamy, exotic mango or pistachio flavored traditional indian ice cream.

Gulab Jamum (M) (N)
A traditional Indian sweet, deep fried dumplings in rose water syrup served with ice cream.

Lassi
Lassi is a popular traditional yogurt-based drink.

Vegan Mango Lassi
Soya based version of the popular lassi.

Bottled Beers & Cider
Cobra
Award winning Indian beer

Kingfisher

Magners Original Cider 568m
Peroni Zero
One of the best selling non alcohol beers, 330ml bottle
Wines
L'Or de Sud Sauvignon Blanc
France| 100 % Sauvignon BlancPowerful nose with seducing notes of exotic fruitslingering and fresh in the mouth.
L'Or de Sud Merlot
France| 100 % MerlotRed cherry colour. Fruity, fine and elegant nose with ripe red fruitsaromas with a peppery touch.
Pinot Grigio
12.5% abv Italy| Garganega, Pinot GrigioThe bouquet is ample with floral and fruity notes. The wine is full,pleasant and well -balanced.
Prosecco Spumante Brut 20cl
Italy| 100% GleraAn attractive floral nose of lemon and white blossom with a dry and crisppalate. Softly textured with a fine mousse and refreshing acidity.
Pinot Grigio Blush
Italy| 100% Pinot GrigioFragrant, elegant, dry blush wine, delicately crisp and aromatic with arefreshing balanced finish.
