Zama Punjabi Restaurant

Snacks

• Poppadum with Chutneys & Pickles£3.00

• Onion & Samphire Pakora & Chilli Sauce£4.00

  Lightly battered onion & samphire

• Spicy Samosa Chaat£4.00

  Potato & peas spiced with ajwain seeds

• Mini Avocado & Mushroom Naans£6.00

  Avocado, Exotic Mushroom stuffed naan with jeera raita

• Mini Stuffed Naans£6.50

  Kheema & Chicken tikka stuffed naan, served with roasted garlic & mint raita

• Paneer Mirchi£6.00

  Diced paneer tossed in a garlic chilli sauce with fresh spring onions & peppers

• Avocado Shami Kebab£8.00

  with Tomato chutney & Mustard Mayo

• Zama Pepper Fry Prawns£10.00

  Deep fried battered King Prawns served with a tangy sauce

• Zama Spicy Fish Fingers£10.00

  Crispy tilapia Goujons with minted yoghurt

• Karare Soft Shell Crab£11.00

  Soft-shell crab marinated with spices, battered & fried, served with smoked tomato chutney

Tandoor

• Half Chicken Tandoor£9.00

  Free range chicken marinated in Indian tandoori masala

• Zama Chicken Wings£8.00

  Spiced chicken wings served with a Granny Smith chutney

• Chicken Tikka£8.00

  Chicken marinated in kasmiri spices with cherry tomato chutney

• Patiala Sheekh Kebab£8.00

  Spiced mince lamb with mixed peppers & onion

• Pathani Lamb Chops£10.00

  Lamb cutlets marinated in chilli & mace flower

• Achari Paneer Tikka£8.00

  Home-made pickle spiced cheese grilled with mixed pepper & minted yoghurt dip

• Ajwaini King Prawns£10.00

  Carom seed & spiced yoghurt marinated king prawns

• House Tandoor Halloumi£7.00

  Marinated in spices & roasted

• Mixed Grill£20.00

  Patiala Sheekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka Hariyali, Ajwaini King Prawn & Zama Chicken Wings (serves 2)

CURRY

Served with rice & naan

• Viceroys Keema Aloo Matar (Medium)£12.00

  Mince of beef with potatoes, fresh peas & mixed spice

• Shahi Lamb (Medium)£12.00

  Tender lamb rich in sauce & flavour (medium)

• Chicken Makhanwala (Medium)£10.00

  Chicken is marinated overnight in butter & eastern spices (mild)

• Kadai Chicken (Medium)£10.00

  Grilled chicken tossed with mixed peppers, onion, tomato & crushed coriander

• Zama Chicken Curry (Hot)£10.00

  Chicken curry marinated in ginger, garlic, onion puree cooked in rich tomato gravy

• Lamb Rogan Josh (Medium)£12.00

  Slow cooked lamb with brown onion, Kashmiri chilli & tomatoes

• Truck Walas Lamb (Hot)£13.00

  Tender lamb chunks on the bone cooked with minced exotic spices & green chilli

• Ambarsari Fish Masala (Medium)£12.00

  An aromatic marinated fish gravy dish very famous in Panjab

• King Prawn Kadai Masala (Hot)£15.00

  Grilled Prawns tossed with mixed peppers, onion, tomato & crushed coriander

• Auntie Ji's Vegetable Curry£8.00

  Garden Mix vegetable stir fry with chef special tomato & onion gravy

• Dhal Makhani£8.00

  Slow cooked black lentils & kidney beans with burnt garlic, tomatoes & browned onion

• Malai Methi Matar Paneer£10.00

  Cottage cheese, peas, fresh fenugreek & plum tomatoes

• Baingan ka Bharta£8.00

  Smoked aubergine mash cooked with burnt garlic, pounded chilli & tomatoes

• Tadka Dal£8.00

  Five Protein Rich Lentils Chana, Urad, Mung, Toor, Masoor slow cooked to release aromatic flavours & tempered with warm spices

• Zama Chana Masala£8.00

  Ethnic chickpea dish with fried onions & tomato

• Mr Singhs Saag Paneer£10.00

  Chargrilled Paneer, simmered in creamed tomatoes &dried fenugreek leaf

Thali

Both Thalis are served with either house wine (125ml), Peroni or soft drink

• Thali£15.00

  Chicken Tikka Hariyali, Zama Chicken Curry, Shahi Lamb, Dal Makhani, Pomegranate Raita, Mini naan, Pilau rice, Red chilli pickle

• Green Thali£12.00

  Achari paneer with Mint yogurt, Zama Chana Masala, Dal Makhani, Kachumber Raita, Mini Naan, Pilau Rice, Red Chilli Pickle

Biryani

• Vegetable Biryani£10.00

  Spiced seasonal vegetables, basmati rice, brown onion, served with minted yoghurt

• Awadhi Murgh Biryani£12.00

  Braised basmati rice, chicken with spices, fried onion, mint, saffron & garnished with dry fruits

• Lucknowi Lamb Biryani£12.00

  Braised basmati rice, Lamb with spices, fried onion, mint, saffron & garnished with dry fruits

Fridays and Saturdays Only

• Lamb Shank Nihari£13.00

  Braised shoulder shank with yoghurt & yellow chilli

• Lahoroi Pilau£12.00

  A celebratory dish of lamb, fragrant rice & spices slow cooked for hours

Accompaniments

• Panjabi Tandoori Roti£2.50

  Whole wheat flour bread

• Plain naan / Butter Naan£2.50

  Leavened flour bread

• Lacha Paratha£3.00

  Layered whole wheat flaky bread

• Masala Fries£5.00

  A tumble of skin-on fries, tossed in masala spices

• Sade Chawal£2.50

  Steamed basmati rice

• Pilau Rice£3.00

  Whole spice infused braised long grain basmati rice

• Pomegranate Raita£2.50

  Yoghurt infused with roasted cumin & pomegranate

• Kachumber Raita£3.00

  A tumble of cucucumber & coconut yoghurt

• Desi Salad£2.50

  Mixed leaf salad, onion, cucumber, tomato & Indian lime

• House Pickle£1.50

  Homemade mixed vegetable & chilli

Sparkling & Champagnes

• Prosecco / Italy£15.00

  Pale straw yellow with a fine & persistent mousse. Aromas are lightly floral & fruity

• York Blanc de Blancs / India£30.00

  India's very first Blanc de Blancs is made from Chenin Blanc

• Black Dog Classic Cuvee / Sussex£35.00

  Superbly balanced with impressive length, this is an elegant example of English sparkling wine from a producer at the top of their game

• Veuve Clicquot / France£50.00

  Fine balance between fruity aromas and more subtle toasty notes

• Laurent Perrier Rose / France£80.00

  This rosé champagne is memorable for its freshness & unique aromas of freshpicked red berries

Red

• Njiro Nero d`Avola / Sicily£4.50

  Black fruits with toasted almonds & silky tannins. inky but smooth, tobacco leaf notes with a lingering mid-weight finish

• Expression du Terroir Pinot Noir / Languedoc£6.50

  Elegant & fruity Pinot Noir with vibrant cherry & bramble notes & a slightly savoury edge on the finish. Great on its own or paired up with food

• Just the Ticket Malbec / Mendoza£6.00

  Vibrant & intense ripe blackberry & damson flower, marbled with hints of milk chocolate. Softly oaked for depth & richness with supple tannins & a long fruity finish

• YAATRA Syrah / India£6.50

  Ripe, better fruit on the nose with liquorice & smoke complexity. Strawberry, raspberry, good acid & tannic

• Chateau Baratet Bordeaux Superieur / Bordeaux£8.00

  Glowing with the depth of ripe red fruit & black plum, notes of toasted oak, vanilla & liquorice shine at the finish

• La Viña del Bululú Sierra de Gredos Garnacha / Spain£6.00

  Bright and light & almost Pinot like in its elegance. Red fruit one nose & palate are ethereal in their quality, precise & pure

Rose

• Famille Cros-Pujol Les Vignes Rosees / Languedoc£5.50

  Highly floral, a lively & refreshing wine. The succession of citrus fruits – lemon & zest - white peaches & dried fruits. The development on the palate goes from menthol to fruitiness with a surprising minerality & highly thirst-quenching finish. Marvellous with spicy foods

White

• Njiro Grillo / Sicily£4.50

  A golden-yellow wine with notes of citrus, melon & pear, as well as subtle mineral notes & a hint of white pepper. Dry & delicious

• L'Abeille Picpoul di Pinet£6.50

  Light & elegant white with citrus notes of the nose & palate. Nutty notes & a creamy mid palate with excellent freshness & acidity

• Domaine Millet Chablis / Burgandy£7.00

  An open & very aromatic nose with fresh pear & apple fruit notes. Round, yet mineral & fresh in the mouth, with a lingering finish that is very pleasingly rich

• Fincher & Co Sauvignon Blanc / Marlborough£6.50

  Really excellent, inviting & vibrant nose of grapefruit & fruit. The flavour is both sweet & dry with the typical Marlborough flavours of citrus & minerals

• Nel Giardino Del Re Pinot Grigio / Italy£6.00

  The nose exhibits an elegant & subtle bouquet. Initially marked by fragrant notes, it evolves in pleasant hints of hay & toasted almond. A cracking example of a well made Pinot Grigio, it might just surprise you

• Expression du Terriore Chardonnay / Languedoc£6.00

  Tart green apples, lemon & limes predominate with an attractive mineral core. Chablis-esque un-oaked, crisp & fresh Chardonnay

• Maison 54 Vermentino / Corsica£6.00

  Fermented & left on its lees, there is a mineral complexity, with notes of fresh grapefruit, lemon & honeysuckle. Elegant, fresh & very balanced

Spirit & Mixer

• Spirit & Mixer£4.00

  Served with Fevertree mixers. Absolut vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels, Haig Clubman, Bacardi rum

Cocktails

£10

• Mango Bellini

  Prosecco combined with fresh mango puree. The perfect start for any celebration

• Pornstar Martini

  The ladies favourite tipple! Absolut Vanilla vodka, passion fruit & lime. Served with a shot of Prosecco

• Espresso Martini

  A sophisticated devil…Ketel One vodka, Tia Maria & our house coffee

• Cosmopolitan

  Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, cranberry & fresh lime. Lip-smackingly sweet & sour

• Mojito

  Bacardi white rum, muddled fresh mint, sugar syrup, lime juice topped with soda water. A classic cooler

• Tika Taka

  This tropical drink will cool you down no matter the temperature! Bacardi White Rum, Tuaca, almond syrup, lime & fresh orange juices

• English Garden

  Quintessentially British; Bombay Sapphire Gin, elderflower, fresh apple juice, cucumber ribbons & a dash of lime juice

• Guava Mule

  Absolut Citron Vodka & Lime Juice are balanced by the Juice of Guava fruit & Fever Tree Ginger

Mocktails

£5

• Lavender Bees Knees

  Alcohol free prosecco with fresh lavender syrup. Beautifully delicate

• Chill & Lime Margarita

  Lime juice & chilli syrup combined with fresh orange juice. Refreshing & hits the spot…whatever "that spot" is!

• Blueberry Julep

  This one ticks all the boxes. Refreshing lime cuts through the warm ginger beer, while the blueberries give the drink a dark, tart sweetness

• Cucumber & Elderflower Cooler

  Sophisticated & delicious. Muddled basil, cucumber & lime with elderflower cordial & a splash of rosemary syrup topped with sparkling water. Clean, green & fresh

• Blackberry Seedlip Smash

  All the fun of a Bramble without the hangover! Seedlip Spice 94 muddled with fresh blackberries & lime topped with sparkling water

• Pomegranate Negroni

  Pomegranate & cherry with a dash of Angostura Bitters. A grown-up drink with a bittersweet twang

• Watermelon Lime Slush

  A twist on the Sharbat which is popular in northern India – we've added ice to this refreshing drink made with fresh watermelon, a touch of ginger & zesty lime

• Jasmine & Lychee Tea

  This a delicate iced tea full of exotic character. Jasmine tea & lychees finished with sweet lemonade

Beer & Cider

£5

• Kingfisher 4.8% 330ml

  The favourite beer of India: crisp, clean & unfailingly refreshing, its deft balance of light bitterness & citrus makes for a perfect partnership with the heat & spice of even the richest curry

• Peroni 5.1% 330ml

  A crisp & refreshing lager with an unmistakable taste

• Daura Damm 5.4% 330ml

  Fruity, floral & sweetly spiced

• White Rhino IPA 6.3% 330ml

  A bold beer which is a showcase for vibrant hop aroma, and as much a delight for the senses as India itself. Brewed in India and destined for the world!

• Brewdog Dead Pony 3.8% 330ml

  This Californian Pale Ale packs a huge hoppy punch. A 21st century low amplitude, high voltage hop hit. This pale ale is chopped, tuned & ready to roll. Fuel up & hold tight, this little thoroughbred kicks like a mule

• Cotswold Cider Company Sweet Cheeks 4% 330ml

  This is a genius blend of hedgerow fruits - blackberry & elderberry to pukker you up, m-mmm - lipsmacking!

• Cotswold Cider Company Tuk Tuk 4% 330ml

  Lemongrass top notes elevate the bittersweet cider apple base delivering an invigorating cider with a citron-y zing