A La Carte Menu
All of our cuisine is prepared freshly on the premises and cooked to order by our highly talented kitchen staff and head chef. We only use the freshest ingredients with our secret knowledge of spices and recipes.
Five Star Rating For Food Hygiene
The Shalimar Indian Restaurant was the first Indian restaurant in Derby to be presented with a five star rating for food hygiene by Derby City Council’s Food Hygiene Star Rating Scheme and is still in a minority of restaurants that has such an accolade.
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Plain Curry
A sauce of medium consistency from a wide range of oriental spices giving a rich flavour. |
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Korma
Korma curries use yoghurt and milk to create their mild creaminess. |
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Kashmiri
Kashmiri includes lychees to achieve a mild, creamy and slightly sweet sauce. |
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Malayan
Malayan curries utilize banana and pineapple. |
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Dupiaza
A method of preparation of briskly fried with fresh onions, black pepper, dhania, cinnamon, bay leaves and cardamoms. |
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Rogan Josh
Tomatoes pimentos and onions fried special oil in a manner which produces a dish of medium strength. |
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Bhuna
A combination of spices fried together to provide a dish of medium strength and rather dry consistency. |
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Patia
Patia is prepared with oriental spices and lemon juice to add sweetness and a sharp tangy flavour. |
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Dansak
Dansak is prepared with oriental spices, pineapple, lentils and lemon juice to add a sweetness and tangy flavour. |
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Madras
South Indian version of the exotic dish found in central and eastern India, having a greater proportion of tomato puree and spices which lend a fiery taste to its richness. |
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Vindaloo
Related to madras but involving a greater use of garlic, tomato, lemon, ginger and black pepper. |
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Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Hotter than madras with beans and coconut added. |
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| Oberroi Chef's Specialities | |
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| Introducing The Shalimars new Executive Chef from India, he has cooked for many celebrities including, Prince Charles and Lady Diana | |
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Seabass Delight
Pan fried seabass in a bed of spices, green chilli, garlic, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and mixed peppers |
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Chicken Tawa Masala
Succulent chicken tossed with fresh herbs and spices, a favourite authentic style bhuna |
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Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka blended in a smooth tomato creamy sauce |
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Laal Maas
Rajastan's favourite curried preparation of lamb, whole red chillies and fresh spices (hottest dish!) |
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Garlic Chilli Jinga
King prawns marinated in garlic sauce and cooked with fresh green chillies, onions, tomatoes and capsicums |
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Mangla Machli
Succulent pieces of salmon marinated in a blend of tangy spices cooked in a loose consistency sauce with tomato, garlic, coriander and onions |
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Chettinaad (Lamb, Chicken or King Prawn)
Cooked with special hot chettiyar spices |
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Rajasthan Handi Gosth
A famous dish from the west of india Rajasthan, succulent shoulder of lamb, cooked with green chillies, tomatoes, ginger, mushrooms and chef's own blend of spices |
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Salmon Lazeez
Succulent pieces of salmon cooked in garlic, coriander and blended with fresh tomatoes, onions and cumin seeds in a medium consistency sauce |
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Rara Gosth
A speciality dish of lamb cooked two ways, diced and minced with whole spices and tomatoes |
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Goan King Prawn
The traditional dish of Goa, king prawn cooked with onions and coconuts, flavoured with curry leaves and mustard |
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Ruf Chanda
Originating from the rivers of Bangladesh. Ruf Chanda is a delicate fish full of flavour, marinated in a wealth of exotic spices |
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Murgh Methi Palak
Chicken cooked with fenugreek, fresh chillies tossed with |
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New Bombay Potatoes
All time favourite curried potatoes, definitely worth a try |
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Saag Paneer
Cottage cheese and spinach in our own blended spices |
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Paneer Mirch Masala
Desi style cottage cheese with crunchy bell pepper, enriched with onion and tomato |
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Mixed Vegetables
A selection of fresh vegetables cooked in home blended spices |
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Channa Paneer Masala
Chick peas and indian cheese cooked in home blended spices |
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Achari Aubergine
Aubergine cooked with a pickled flavoured sauce |
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Bhindi Bhaji
Okra cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices |
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Aloo Gobi
A delicate balanced dish of cauliflower and potatoes |
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Tarka Daal
Yellow lentils temered with garlic, cumin and green chillies |
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Daal Makni
Punjabi speciality, combination of black urad, rajma and chana daal, cooked with cream and butter |
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Mushroom Bhaji
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a bhuna sauce |
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Tikka Masala
The humble tikka masala, varies from place to place. We present our own exclusive recipe. |
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Jalfrezy Special
Spicy chicken, lamb or king prawn tossed with peppers, onions, green chillies and tomatoes. |
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Garlic Chilli
Chunks of chicken, lamb or king prawns, tossed with garlic, fresh green chillies and peppers. |
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Achari Special
Special tangy sauce with pickling spices, onions and tomatoes |
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Karahi Special
All time favourite aromatic curry, cooked in authentic style karahi. Flavoured with punchpuran and karahi spices |
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Balti Special
Chicken, lamb or king prawns cooked in a special balti sauce |
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Murgh Masala
Cooked in a medium / thick sauce consisting of spiced minced lamb, tomatoes, coriander and capsicums |
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Saag (Chicken or Lamb)
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb, tossed with fresh spinach and garlic |
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Murgh Masala
Chicken cooked with spiced mince meat, garlic, onions, tomatoes and capsicums in herbs and spices. |
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| Marinade home-made yoghurt, specially prepared herbs and spices. Cooked in charcoal clay oven, garnished with lemon and salad. | |
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King Prawns Tandoori
Whole tiger prawns with shell, lightly marinated in yoghurt, spices and grilled in the tandoor |
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Full Tandoori Chicken (On the Bone)
Spring chicken marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices, cooked in clay oven |
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Half Tandoori Chicken (On the Bone)
Spring chicken marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices, cooked in clay oven |
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Chicken Tikka or Lamb Tikka
Chicken or lamb marinated in yoghurt and blended spices and cooked to order in our famous tandoori oven |
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Tandoori Mix Grill
An assortment of kebabs including lamb seek, chicken tikka, lamn tikka and tandoori chicken |
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Shashlik (Chicken or Lamb)
Boneless chicken or lamb, marinated in yoghurt and spices. Tossed with peppers and served on a hot sizzler |
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Garlic Tandoori (Chicken or Lamb)
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb fillet, marinated in spices flavoured with garlic. Cooked in a clay oven |
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Tandoori Seabass
Whole seabass marinated in tandoori spices cooked in a clay oven and finished in the char-grill |
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