Little India Palmerston North Menu
At Little India Palmerston North Menu, you'll find a flavorful journey through traditional Indian dishes, all prepared with care and authenticity. Located at 157 Broadway Avenue in the heart of Palmerston North, this restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. Whether you're craving a rich, creamy butter chicken or a perfectly spiced lamb curry, there's something for every palate.
The menu is filled with a variety of choices, from comforting vegetarian options to meat dishes bursting with flavor. You’ll also find a selection of classic sides like naan and rice, perfect for pairing with any main dish. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, the carefully crafted curries will hit the spot. The quality ingredients and expert blend of spices ensure every bite is a delight.
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Bread
Butter Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor.
Keema Naan
Naan with a stuffing of spiced lamb mince.
Roti (No Butter)
Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor.
Naan (No Butter)
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor.
Onion Kulcha
Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices.
Aaloo Parantha
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices.
Lacha Parantha
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee. Baked in the tandoor.
Kashmiri Naan
Naan topped with nuts and sultanas.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor.
Paneer & Garlic Kulcha
Naan sprinkled with crushed garlic, stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese and spices.
Chicken Naan
Naan with a stuffing of mildly spiced chicken.
Vegetable Kulcha
Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices.
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese and spices.
Cheese Naan
Sweet
Gulab Jamun
Specials
Fish Vindaloo
Prawns Butter
Paneer Butter
Prawn Korma
Chicken Dhansak
Fish Kadai
Vege Korma
Paneer Kadai
Prawn Tikka Masala
Fish Saagwala
Fish Madras
Fish Jhalfrezee
Vege Jhalfrezee
Paneer Jhalfrezee
Fish Korma
Chicken Rogan Josh
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Achaari
Bengali Prawn
Fish Achaari
Fish Tikka Masala
Chicken Malabari
Prawns Achaari
Prawn Madras
Butter Sauce Only
Rice
Rice
Plain, steamed basmati rice.
Mixed Vegetable Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with sautéed peas, onions and spices.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.
Chicken Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken.
Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice cooked with cumin and turmeric.
Kashmiri Pulao
Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas.
Drinks
Diet Coke
Mineral Water Sparkling
Fanta
L&P
Ginger Beer
Apple Juice
Lassi Salted
Yogurt-based Indian drink.
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Mango Lassi
Yogurt and mango drink.
Lemon Lime And Bitters
Coke
Mineral Water Still
Tomato Juice
Lassi
Yogurt-based Indian drink.
Lemonade
Side
Papadom
Flat, crispy lentil cracker.
Mint Chutney
Yogurt mixed with mint, green chillies, and spices.
Banana & Coconut
Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut.
Kechumber
Onions, cucumber, cabbage, and tomatoes with lemon juice and a special mix of spices.
Little Indian Salad
Onions, cucumber, cabbage and tomatoes.
Mango Chutney
Popular Indian condiment.
Raita
Yogurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices.
Yogurt
Mixed Vegetable Pickle
Achar.
Tamarind
A sweet but tangy sauce, a perfect match for our vegetarian starters.
Onion Salad
Little India Chilly Chutney
For the daring.
Vegetarian
Khumb Mattar
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices.
Amritsari Chole
Vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes, finished with freshly ground spices and amchur, giving the dish unique North Indian flavours.
Tarka Daal
Vegetarian. Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
Aaloo Mattar
Potatoes and peas cooked with tomatoes and ground spices.
Malai Kofta
Gluten. Home-made Indian cottage cheese, potatoes and spices mixed together and then finished in hot oil and served with a creamy gravy made of crushed cashews and spices.
Veggie Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables.
Chili Paneer
Gluten. This Indo-Chinese-influenced dish has become increasingly popular with vegetarians in the Punjab. Homemade paneer coated in corn flour. Cooked with capsicum, onion, spring onion and finished with soy sauce and our homemade chilli chutney. As name describes this dish is only served spicy.
Aaloo Saag
Vegetarian. Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of home-made Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
Bombay Aaloo
Vegetarian. Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. This is a dry dish.
Daal Makhani
Vegetarian. Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
Shahi Paneer
Home-made Indian cottage cheese cut in cubes and cooked with cream, tomatoes and crushed almonds.
Aaloo Baingin
Vegetarian. Sautéed eggplant and potato cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes finished with freshly ground spices.
Ganga Jamuna Subzi
Vegetarian. Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped tomatoes and spices.
Mattar Paneer
Peas and home-made Indian cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Paneer Shimla Mirch
Home-made Indian cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices. Specially recommended by Little India.
Subzi Bhaji
Vegetarian. Finely chopped seasonal vegetables cooked with garlic, ghee and a special mix of spices.
Aaloo Gobi
Dairy-free, vegetarian. Potatoes and florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices.
Starter / Entrée
Paneer Tikka
Fillets of chicken marinated overnight in Little India's own mix of yogurt, mustard, fenugreek, and onion seeds, then cooked in the tandoor. Three pieces per portion.
Vege Samosa
Dairy-free, gluten, vegetarian. Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas, and cumin seed, then fried golden brown. Two samosas per portion.
Panner Tikka
Vegetarian. Home-made Indian cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered with green pepper and onions, and roasted in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
Onion Bhaji
Dairy-free, vegetarian. Onion rings dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and finished in hot oil. Three onion bhajis per portion.
Fish Tikka
Filleted fish marinated in yogurt, mustard oil and spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
Aloo Chaat
Vegetarian. A tangy and spicy mix of potato cubes, diced cucumber, tomato, and onion seasoned with cumin powder and chaat masala.
Pakoras
Dairy-free, vegetarian. Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and finished in hot oil.
Mixed Platter For 2
Consists of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, barra kebab and tandoori chicken. Specially recommended by Little India.
Barra Kebab
Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Four pieces per portion.
Tandoori Mushrooms
Vegetarian. Mushrooms dipped in a spicy garlic and yogurt marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
Tandoori Platter For 2
Consists of chooza tikka, malai tikka, achaari tikka and barra kebab. A delightful array of tandoori kebabs.
Malai Tikka
Fillets of chicken marinated in yogurt, crushed cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. Three pieces per portion.
Chooza Tikka
Fillets of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices overnight then skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Three pieces per portion.
Paneer Pakoras
Vegetarian. Home-made Indian cottage cheese layered with spinach, then lightly dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and finished in hot oil. Six pakoras per portion.
Vegetarian Platter For 2
Vegetarian. Consists of vegetable samosa, pakoras, onion bhaji, paneer pakoras and paneer aloo tikki. A must for all vegetarians.
Tandoori Prawns
Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
Paneer Aloo Tikki
Vegetarian. An interesting mixture of potatoes, homemade Indian cottage cheese, onions and fresh coriander made into patties and finished in hot oil. A must for all vegetarians. Six tikkis per portion.
Tandoori Chicken
Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
Main
Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or prawns. Infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita, mixed pickle and papadoms.
Bengali Fish
A popular East Indian fish dish. Cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices.
Bhuna Gosht
Dairy free. Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.
Pasanda
Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. Then cooked with spices, yogurt, and cream.
Bhuna Chicken
Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions and spices.
Achaari
Cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian pickle flavours, normally served hot.
Chicken Tikka Masala
An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yogurt, cream and spices.
Kadai
This mouth watering dish is cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, cream and fresh coriander. It has a thick gravy and goes really well with one of our tandoori breads.
Chili Chicken
Dairy-free, gluten, spicy. This Indo-Chinese-influenced dish has become increasingly popular in the Punjab. Fresh chicken coated in cornflour and spices then fried. Cooked with capsicum, onion, spring onion and finished with soy sauce and our homemade chilli chutney. As name describes this dish is only served spicy.
Saagwala
An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
Malabari
A bombay speciality. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices.
Murg Mumtaz(BUTTER CHICKEN)
A world-famous Indian delicacy. Also known as butter chicken. Half cooked the tandoori way and finished the curry way, with crushed cashews, cream and spices.
Vindaloo
A hot dish, made world-famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Peas pulao is a real compliment to this dish.
Rogan Josh
The master chefs of the royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices.
Korma
Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices. New improved recipe. Kashmiri pulao is a real compliment with this dish.
Madras
A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A south Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices. Vegetable pulao is a real compliment with this dish.
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. Cooked with red capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, spring onions and spices.
Lamb Dhansak
Dairy free. Dhansak is a Parsi delicacy. Diced lean lamb cooked with lentils and vegetables, in a sauce tempered with coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and perfected with cooked pumpkin. Jeera rice is a real compliment with this dish.
Mango Chicken
Due to popular demand little India has created its own unique recipe for mango chicken. Succulent chicken cooked in the tandoor and finished in our mouthwatering fragrant mango sauce.
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