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APPETISERSPlain or Spicy Popadom £0.60 each Indian Chutney Tray £1.90 per tray (Includes mango, red onions, mixed pickle)

Symbol & Chilli Guide.

STARTERSTraditional FavouritesOur chefs have developed their own unique methods for preparingthese well-known starters which continue to be popular with all of ourcustomers. They’re great to get your taste-buds tingling.

Onion Bhaji £2.30Indian Ocean’s classic, lightly spiced, deep-fried onion with a light gram flour batter and fresh coriander.

Vegetable Samosa £2.30Pieces of tender diced potato with carrot & peas, combined with fresh coriander and delicate spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.

Meat Samosa £2.90A meat samosa of finely minced lean lamb, onions, fresh coriander and Indian spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.

Shami Kebab NEW £2.30A delicately spiced patty of tender chicken with lentils, coated in a light egg batter and gently pan fried.

Aloo Tikki £2.30Potato patties spiced and enhanced with pomegranate seeds and deep fried, in a fine coat of gram flour batter.

Mushroom Pakora £2.30Tasty whole mushrooms cooked to perfection in lightly spiced crispy batter.

Mushroom & Keema Pakora NEW £2.90Delicately spiced mince stuffed in fresh mushrooms combined in the lightest coating of gram flour batter.

Chicken Pakora £2.90Delicately seasoned fritters of chicken tikka in the lightest coating of gram flour batter.

Prawn Cocktail £3.90Prawns on a bed of crispy green lettuce, lavishly covered with our very own seafood sauce, garnished with chopped cucumber, tomatoes and a slice of lemon.

Lahori Fish £3.30Two succulent pieces of flaky white sea bass coated in a light spicy batter of cumin, coriander seeds and onion seeds.

PURI STARTERSDelicious spicy ingredients cooked to perfection and served on a small round, hot unleavened bread.

Potato and Channa Puri NEW £2.90Chickpeas and tender diced potato in a spicy sauce, served on a puri bread, a delicious vegetarian dish.

Sag and Chicken Puri NEW £3.30 Flaked chicken pieces and spinach cooked together in a spicy sauce and served on a puri bread.

Prawn Puri £3.60A traditional favourite of curried glazed prawns in a tantalisingly spicy sauce served on a puri bread.

Chicken & Prawn Puri £3.90The best of both worlds - tender flakes of chicken and curried glazed prawns mixed in a spicy sauce, served on a puri bread.

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INDIAN OCEAN PLATTERSA selection of our most popular starters – all on one big plate, all you have to do is to choose which one you would like to try. Perfect for sharing, all served with complimentary salad and chutneys.

for 2 for 4

Vegetable Platter £6.60 £11.90Vegetable Samosa, Aloo Baison Tikki, Onion Bhaji and stuffed peppers.

Tandoori Platter £6.90 £12.90Seekh Kebab, Chicken Harri Boti and Irani Chicken Boti.

Seafood Platter £8.60 £16.30Lahori Fish, King Prawn Tikka and Fish Pakora.

Mixed Platter £6.90 £12.90Chicken Tikka, Shami Kebab, Vegetable Pakora & Stuffed Peppers.

Ocean Wave Platter £9.90 £17.90Lahori Fish, Irani Chicken Boti, Behari Boti and Lamb Chops.

Some of the dishes may contain traces of nuts.

TANDOORI STARTERS & MAINSizzling Tandoori delights always create a stir when they are brought out of the kitchen! Cooked to perfection in our Tandoor giving them a wonderful smoky flavour and presented to you on a cast-iron platter.

Starter Main course

Garlic Chicken £3.30 £7.60 Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in garlic sauce and garnished with coriander.

Chicken Harri Boti NEW £3.30 £7.60 Chunky grilled chicken marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic and rolled in a blend of green leaves, herbs, fresh coriander, shallots, and green chillies.

Lamb Harri Boti NEW £3.60 £8.30Flavoursome chargrilled lamb marinated in mint, coriander and green chillies with a fresh meaty taste and chunky appeal that is hard to resist.

Seekh Kebab £3.60 £7.30Finely-minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices and barbecued.

Irani Chicken Boti NEW £3.30 £7.60 Generous pieces of barbecued chicken that are especially juicy and succulent with a light and mild spicy barbecue flavour, reminiscent of an original Kashmiri recipe.

Chicken Tikka £3.30 £8.00Beautiful chunks of chicken breast that we marinate and then cook in the tandoor on a skewer.

Tandoori Chicken £2.60 £6.30Chicken marinated and spiced with fresh herbs and spices, skewered and roasted, served with grilled green pepper and onions, accompanied by a salad.

Lamb Chops £3.60 £8.30Deliciously wholesome fresh lamb chops, marinated in our own special combination of Tandoori spices with a hint of garlic and ginger.

Lamb Tikka £3.60 £8.30Thick chunks of especially tender lamb marinated and then cooked in the tandoor on skewers.

King Prawn Tikka £4.90 £11.30King prawns marinated in a lemon sauce and natural yoghurt with an assortment of exotic tandoori spices, skewered and charcoal grilled.

Behari Boti £3.60 £8.30Succulent slices of grilled lamb marinated in a spicy sauce of crushed red chillies, garam masala and traditional herbs.

Shashlick £3.80 £8.30Pieces of chicken tikka enhanced with shashlick spice mixed and served with tandoori peppers, onions and tomatoes.

Mixed Grill £8.90 Chicken Tikka, Garlic Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab and Lamb Chops.

The main dishes can be served with a curry sauce of your choice or salad for an extra £1.90

CHEF’S SPECIALITIES Chef Nahim Aslam has travelled extensively across Asia, visiting the many different countries that make up this culinary paradise and taking inspiration from his travels to create this stunning new menu. His hand-picked team of experts at the Indian Ocean include chefs from the Punjab and Kashmir. Murgh-e-Akhbari £8.90(chicken breast and lamb mince) A full chicken breast cooked together with lean minced lamb and served in a spicy sauce of onions, garam masala and whole crushed red chillies. This satisfying dish is a real Indian Ocean favourite. Raan-e-Khyber (lamb shank) £9.90Slow cooking ensures that the meat from this lamb shank melts in the mouth. Cooked in an original Punjabi-style masala sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and finely chopped green chillies. Based on a 100 year old recipe. Tameside Curry Chef’s winning recipe. Machli-e-Khaas (sea bass) £11.90Delicious sea bass fillets that have been marinated in a mixture of medium strength spices to form a tasty crust. Gently cooked until the fish becomes flaky. Served on a bed of cooked spinach with red kidney beans bhaji.

Massaledaar Lamb Chops with Keema £8.60A delicious combination of succulent lamb chops cooked with minced lamb, green chillies, garam masala, in a thick gravy. A tasty, well-spiced dish garnished with coriander.

Afghani (lamb or chicken) £8.60Succulent pieces of lamb or chicken stir-fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Red and green capsicums give this dish a vibrant appearance and a spicy taste.

Gorkali (lamb or chicken) £8.90An Indo-chinese dish, cooked in an exotic mix of whole spices, with julienne-cut red and green peppers, whole dried red chillies, fresh tomatoes and a special chilli sauce.

Darbari Biryani £9.90A beautiful dish created by our team of chefs and a favourite of our regular diners. This dish is cooked with pilau and saffron rice together with chicken, lamb, prawns, lightly fried onions and exotic spices. Served with raita and salad.

TRADITIONAL INDIAN MAIN COURSESAuthentic Indian cuisine at its best, retaining as much of the genuine Indian character as possible! Select from our range of fillings and match it with a sauce to make your favourite curry.

Choose your filling …

Mixed Vegetables - tender seasonal vegetables £5.95

Chicken - chunks of top quality chicken breast £7.25

Lamb - tender pieces of succulent lamb £8.25

Chicken Tikka - chunks of chicken marinated in our tandoori spices £8.25

Lamb Tikka - chunks of lamb marinated in our tandoori spices £9.00

Prawns - juicy prawns without their shells £8.25

Sea Bass - a succulent fillet of Sea Bass £8.50

Lamb Chops - delicious tender lamb chops £8.25

King Prawns - magnificent king prawns without their shells £9.95

Ocean Mix - chicken, lamb and prawns £8.95

COOKING STYLES TRADITIONAL Choose from a selection of the UK’s favourite curry sauces, prepared and served by the BEST curry restaurant in the North West.

Korma A distinctive mild creamy sauce with ground almonds, coconut and thick cream, a milder option for people whose palates are a little more delicate.

Dhansak A famous Parsee dish, often known as "sweet and sour with lentils and pineapple". A fabulous curry with mouth-watering flavours and textures.

Bhuna This is a style of cooking in which the spices are gently fried to bring out their flavour before they are used in the recipe. Bhuna dishes are made with meat cooked in its own juices, for deep strong flavours but very little sauce.

Dopiaza Classic Indian dopiazas use onions in two different ways, fried and boiled. Our version has small fried onions in the sauce and then larger chunks of lightly cooked onion added at the end of the cooking.

Patia Like its more famous cousin, Dhansak, Patia is a Parsee dish. Lightly fried onions cooked with tomatoes to a natural red sweet and sour sauce. A hot dish with a distinctive aroma, garnished with fresh coriander.

Rogan Josh An authentic Rogan Josh is delicately spiced and cooked to its distinctive deep red colour with the use of sweet pimentos, capsicums and tomatoes.

Methi Methi is the Indian name for the herb fenugreek, which has a distinctive taste and aroma. The curry is medium strength cooked with garam masala, fresh onions and of course fenugreek.

Madras A southern Indian dish with a hot and spicy taste, prepared with fresh herbs and tomato purée.

Indian Ocean House SpecialitiesWe pride ourselves on introducing our customers to the delights and variety of Indian cuisine. These dishes vary in spice levels from a burst of hot, fiery eastern flavours to the more delicate dishes, cooked with mild spices and herbs for a refreshing, cooler experience

£1.00 extra for these dishes with your choice of filling from the traditional selection

Tikka Masala The nation’s favourite Indian main course. Mild and creamy with a hint of coconut and a ‘natural’ deep red colour.

Pasanda Marinated tandoori lamb or chicken fillets are cooked in a mild sauce with cardamom pods, puréed tomatoes and cream. Garnished with almond flakes and pistachio.

MakhaniThis is a dish prepared with a mild almond sauce made from tomatoes and fresh double cream, cooked in butter. Garnished with almonds & cashew nuts.

Handi A medium-spice Indian dish flavoured with methi leaves, exotic spices, onions and fresh garlic in a tomato and creamy yoghurt sauce.

Balti Prepared in a hot Indian-style wok with fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger and tomatoes cooked quickly in a manner reminiscent of a stir-fry.

Jalfrezi Literally meaning "hot-fry" but probably better translated as "stir-fry". Our chef uses the jalfrezi method to cook green peppers, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peas and plenty of green chillies as the basis for a curry with just a little sauce. The chillies make the jalfrezi taste very fresh.

Acharee Like a balti dish in preparation, the addition of a light pickle spice gives this dish a fresh and a slightly tangy flavour.

Sagwala Sagwala is a medium strength spinach curry cooked with lots of fresh spinach leaves, plus fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger & tomatoes in a medium balti sauce prepared in the chef’s own inimita-ble style.

Chat MasalaA delicious combination of chick peas and roasted cashew nuts served in a medium-spiced sauce.

Nepali A fiery dish cooked in the traditional style. Prepared with garlic, tomato, lemon and fresh naga chillies garnished with ginger. A very satisfying curry similar to Vindaloo but not for the beginner.

Biryani * Gently cooked saffron-flavoured basmati rice with a mixture of mild aromatic spices. Served with a fresh omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.

* Please note: £1.00 extra for this dish

A TRUE TASTE OF INDIAFor a true taste of the Indian sub-continent, from the Punjab to the most northerly region of Kashmir, the Indian Ocean presents a delicious choice of main courses, each with its own distinctive flavour. These authentic dishes are healthy, nutritious favourites that are popular with all of our customers, Asian or English and they are produced to a quality that is rarely matched even in India.

Dall Gosht or Murgh £7.90Tender lamb or chicken cooked with yellow lentils using fresh onions, garlic, ginger and coriander. An authentic dish best enjoyed with lachaydar paratha.

Dall Chawal £6.30An all-time vegetarian great for a healthy and refreshing main course. Channa dall cooked with Kashmiri herbs, spices and unsalted butter, served with steamed basmati rice, salad and pickle.

Aloo Mattar Keema £7.60Potatoes, fresh green peas and lean mince, delicately spiced to lift the flavours to create a delightful dish. Garnished with fresh coriander and ginger.

Bhindi Gosht or Murgh £8.60Tender lamb or succulent chicken cooked with fresh bhindi (okra), onions, garlic, ginger, coriander, green chillies, tomatoes and cinnamon juice.

Palak Murgh or Gosht £8.30A classic dish originating from the villages of the Punjab and often cooked in Asian homes in the UK. Chicken or lamb gently cooked with spring leaf spinach, onions, fresh garlic, ginger, coriander, bay leaf, green chillies and cardamom juice to give a tasty, wholesome meal.

Punjabi Karahi Murgh or Gosht £8.60Sauce-glazed chunks of chicken or lamb, pan-fried and garnished with fresh coriander and green chillies.

King Prawn can be substituted in any of the above dishes, for an extra £3.00

BIRYANI MAIN DISHESBringing the ethos and personality of Hyderabad to this famous recipe, Indian Ocean Biryani dishes are meals in themselves, served with a special touch that makes them truly irresistible.

Chef’s Biryani £10.30Pieces of chicken and lamb tikka, king prawn tikka, stir-fried with peas, onions, saffron, cashew nuts, pistachios, almond and sultanas together with basmati rice.

Shahi Biryani £9.90 The choicest lamb, chicken and prawns cooked in an exotic mix of spices with peas and saffron rice. This dish is served on a bed of fresh lettuce and topped with an omelette.

Ocean Biryani £12.90 Tandoori King Prawns cooked in butter and delicate flavourings derived from saffron, cumin, coriander seed, peppercorns, cardamom, mace, with a hint of garlic, freshly crushed ginger and lemon juice cooked with the finest Lahori Basmati rice with channa. A refreshing, aromatic dish.

These dishes can be served with a choice of curry sauce or Raita and salad

CONTINENTAL DISHESOur chefs have sourced the finest quality meats and seafood available - specially cooked for those who prefer a delicious continental option for a change.

Lemon Sea Bass £11.90A succulent piece of sea bass served with a light refreshing lemon sauce and seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Steak £8.90Succulent Chicken breast steak, served with seasonal vegetables and French fries.

Lamb Shank £9.90A delicious lamb shank, slowly cooked to ensure melt-in-the-mouth perfection. Served with mash and a lightly flavoured gravy. This is the English version of our Raan e Khyber signature dish.

Stuffed Chicken Breast £8.90 Crumbed chicken breast stuffed with cheese and fresh mint. Served with seasonal vegetables and French fries.

Fish and Chips £7.90 Fish fillet in a lightly spiced batter, served with chips.

………..and now relaxWhy not enjoy a delicious dessert and coffee or liqueur in our lounge or

outside terrace. Please ask your server to show you to a table.

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CHILDREN’S MENUBarbeque Chicken £6.30Slightly-spiced chicken breast pieces barbecued and served with potato wedges and salad.

Chicken Bhuna £6.30Chicken Bhuna served with boiled rice, wedges and salad.

SIDE DISHESFor centuries the peoples of the Indian sub-continent have used vegetables-for their health-boosting properties. As well as important vitamins, nutrients and fibre, vegetables also provide essential antioxidants to boost our immune system. With this in mind our team of chefs have picked some stunning dishes to make the most of these properties, without sacrificing any of the fantastic taste and texture for which they are known.

Any dishes served as a Side Dish £2.90Any dishes served as a Main Course £5.90

Sag Paneer A wonderful velvety dish with large, fresh cubes of Indian cheese and spinach, lightly spiced for a background flavour and aroma.

Tarka Dal Lentils cooked and sizzled in garlic sauce, garnished with coriander.

Bombay Potatoes Diced pieces of potato, cooked with medium strength spices and tomatoes. Garnished with coriander and methi.

Palak Dal Spring leaf spinach and yellow split lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, fenugreek, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.

Matter PaneerPeas and paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.

Mushroom Bhaji Mushroom with fresh herbs and spices.

Aloo Channa Curried potatoes and chickpeas, garnished with coriander.

Chicken Tikka Masala £6.30Chicken tikka masala served with boiled rice, wedges and salad.

Lentil Curry £5.30Lentils cooked with a spicy twist and served rice with salad.

SUNDRIESThere are endless styles of cuisine in India, but you will always find good wholesome unleavened bread as part of the menu. With the tastiest Roti, Nan, Parahtha and Kulcha breads, oozing with flavours, served fresh fromthe clay oven.

Boiled Rice £1.70 Mushroom Rice £2.30Pilau Rice £1.90Ocean Rice £2.90(Enhanced with saffron, pistachio, almonds & cashew nuts).

Chips £1.60

Nan Bread £1.70Garlic Nan Bread (Nan stuffed with garlic and coriander). £1.95Peshwari Nan Bread £2.30(Stuffed with delicious fruits, cherries and coconut).

Keema Nan Bread £2.90(Stuffed with our special lean minced lamb). Onion Bhaji Nan £2.90(Two all-time favourite gourmet experiences combined in one).

Roti Unleavened Bread £0.90

Kulcha £1.90This is our master Tandoor baker’s speciality. Anyone tasting these simple unleavened and unsalted breads for the first time is soon hooked.

Paratha (Buttery, unleavened bread). £2.60Aloo Paratha (Stuffed with potatoes). £2.90Keema Paratha (Stuffed with minced lamb). £3.50

Best Indian Restaurantin the North West 2008

Best in the North West2007/2008

DELICIOUS FOOD, FUN AND FRIENDLY SERVICESince 1993, the Indian Ocean Restaurant has been serving delicious Indian food in Tameside. We promise you a great meal, sparkling entertainment and friendly service. So you can relax and have some fun on your night out.

Our team of hand-picked regional chefs cook with the passion to make The Indian Ocean “the best Indian restaurant in the North-West”.

We were recently honoured to win awards from four different organisations. But don’t just take their word for it, experience our award winning restaurant for yourself. You will be delighted you did!

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ALL OTHER MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Tameside Food & DrinkTeam of the Year

The Best Indian Restaurantin the North West 2008

BIBA2007

The Real Curry Restaurant Guide

The 15th annual‘Best in Britain Awards’

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