* Denotes dishes containing nuts. Prices include VAT.
Appetisers
Poppadom 90p
Chutney - choice of mango, mixed pickle, mint sauce, red sauce) 90p
First Course (served with salad)
Kebab Milan. A mixed starter of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Shish Kebab & Fish Tikka £5.95
King Prawn Puree. Goan Spicy King Prawn served with deep fried Puree bread £5.95
Fish Tikka. From the clay oven, skilfully charcoal roasted fish. £5.25
Lamb Tikka. Chunks of lamb, marinated in Bengal Merchant's special tandoor spices, then cooked in the clay oven. £5.95
Prawn Puree. Goan spicy prawn served with deep-fried bread. £4.95
Chicken Pakora. Diced marinated chicken, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. £4.75
Chicken Tikka. Charcoal Roasted in the tandoor oven. £4.50
Shish Kebab. Tender minced lamb seasoned with freshly ground spices, herbs, and a touch of fresh mint. Barbecued in a tandoor on skewers. £4.75
Tandoori Chicken. Quarter of a baby chicken roasted in the tandoor. £4.75
Chicken Chat Puree. Chicken, cucumber & tomatoes in a peppery garlic sauce, deep fried puri bread. £4.95
Onion Bhaji. Chopped onion mixed with potatoes, green pepper & spices. £3.95
Garlic Mushroom on Puri. Button mushroom with garlic deep fried puri bread. £4.75
Vegetable Samosa. Triangular Samosas stuffed with spiced vegetables. £3.95
Tandoories (served with salad)
Tandoori King Prawn. Bengal's famous King Prawns marinated & cooked in the clay oven. £14.95
Merchant Mixed Grill. Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Shish Kebab & Tandoori Chicken. An imaginative & delightful combination. £13.95
Fish Tikka (Main Course). From the clay oven, tender pieces of charcoal roasted fish marinated with saffron and fresh herbs. £11.45
Chicken/Lamb Shashlik. Pieces of chicken or lamb with tomatoes, peppers and onion on a skewer in the tandoor. £10.95/£12.45
Lamb Tikka. Charcoal Roasted in the tandoor. £11.95
Chicken Tikka. Charcoal Roasted in the tandoor. £9.95
Tandoori Chicken. Charcoal roasted in the tandoor. (2 pieces). £9.95
Merchant Specialities
Honey Pot. King prawns, chicken, lamb and potatoes with green and red peppers, onions & garlic. £14.45
Tandoori King Prawn Resala*. Cooked with onions, mixed spices, herbs, fresh cream & coriander. £14.95
Mother Biryani. Chicken, mince meat and potatoes cooked with pilau rice and a touch of mixed pickle. Served with a vegetable curry. £13.95
Chicken Mango*. Coconut, sugar in a rich creamy sauce with mango. £11.45
Jalti. Lamb cooked with a jalti sauce, fresh chilli, coriander and balti paste. Fairly hot. £12.95
Misti Josht. Lamb cooked with garlic, onion, tomato and spices with honey and tamarind. Medium hot. £13.95
Chicken/Lamb Akbary. Chicken or lamb cooked to our own recipe. Medium. £10.95/£12.45
Delhi Korai. With garlic, green & red peppers. Fairly hot. £10.95
Chicken/Lamb Jaipuri. Cooked with mushrooms, onion and capsicums in a thick sauce. £10.95/£12.45
Naga Len. Hot curry with Naga chillies, mixed spices, herbs, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander. £10.95
Chicken/Lamb Mint*. Chicken Tikka or Lamb Tikka gently cooked with fresh mint and mixed spices. £10.95/£12.45
Chicken/Lamb Resala*. Cooked with onions, mixed spices, herbs and fresh cream. £10.95/£12.45
Chicken/Lamb Salan*. Chicken or Lamb Tikka cooked with cream and tandoori sauce. £10.95/£12.45
Chicken Hariali*. Chicken Tikka marinated and barbecued over the Tandoor, cooked with fresh garlic, cream & spinach. £10.95
Bengal Surprise*. Lamb cooked with cream sauce, sliced mushroom, lemon and ginger. £12.45
Lamb Bindi. Cooked in medium spices with okra & onions. £12.45
Lamb Methi Saag. Medium-hot curry with spinach & fenugreek. £12.45
Murgi Massala. Chicken Tikka in a rich butter sauce with Paneer cheese. £10.95
Roshni Paneer*. Chicken Tikka in a rich butter sauce with Paneer cheese. £10.95
Biryani Dishes (served with vegetable curry). Mixed with pilau rice then stir fried in butter with freshly ground spices and herbs.
Mixed Biryani (Chicken, Lamb, Prawn) £13.95
King Prawn Biryani £13.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani £11.45
Lamb Biryani £12.95
Chicken Biryani £10.95
Vegetable Biryani £8.95
Chef's Recommendations
Chicken Sagrana*. An exceptional chicken dish, cooked with cream & spices, this mild chicken dish is prepared specially for weddings and other celebrations. Served with pilau rice £13.95
Sathkari Gosht. Lamb cooked in calamansi juice (wild lemon) and spices. A superb lamb dish with lots of flavour, medium hot. £11.95
Kadi Gosht. A medium hot lamb stew, made to a central India recipe. It features a special Bengal sauce made with whole coriander seed for a highly distinctive flavour. £11.95
Merchant Chicken Curry. An exceptional dish unique the the Bengal Merchant. This special chicken curry has a spicy taste with a tangy twist. £9.95
Chicken Tikka Dhaka. Chicken tikka cooked in a medium hot sauce with potatoes. £9.95
Chicken Sirajee. Chicken gently spiced, simmered with chick peas and mushrooms. £9.95
Main Course
Chicken Tikka Massala.* The famous dish found in most Indian restaurants - mild in taste. The Bengal Merchant makes this famous dish with specially made massala sauce. £9.95
Butter Chicken.* Chicken marinated with ginger, garlic & yoghurt, served in a creamy butter sauce. £9.95
Chicken/Lamb Balti. Cooked in a wok with freshly ground spices & herbs with a specially prepared Balti sauce. £9.95/£11.45
Chicken/Lamb Passanda.* Delicious chicken or lamb, marinated with ginger, garlic and yoghurt and served in a creamy butter sauce. £9.95/£11.45
Garlic Chilli Chicken/Lamb. Marinated in ground spices and herbs cooked in a medium hot sauce made from finely chopped chilli and garlic. £9.95/£11.45
Traditional Dishes
Curry Medium curry with spices
Korma* Mild curry cooked with coconut.
Bhuna Medium hot curry cooked with spices in a rich sauce.
Dupiaza Medium hot curry cooked with a wide range of spices and onions.
Rogan Medium hot curry cooked with onions and topped with fresh tomatoes.
Jalfrezi Hot curry cooked with fresh coriander and chillies.
Saag Medium Hot Curry cooked with spinach and fresh coriander.
Dansak Sweet & sour dish cooked with lentils.
Pathia Sweet & sour dish cooked with finely chopped onion and freshly ground spices and herbs.
Madras South Indian curry, hot & spicy.
Vindaloo Very hot curry cooked with spices.
Khorai Cooked with onions and peppers in a blend of freshly ground spices & herbs.
King Prawn £13.95 Chicken Tikka £9.45 Vegetable £7.45 Lamb Tikka £11.45 Lamb £10.95 Chicken £8.45 Prawn £9.45
FISH & SHELLFISH
King Prawn Massala* King prawns baked in the clay oven, then gently simmered in a spicy red massala sauce. £13.95
Fish Balti Cooked in a wok with freshly ground spices and herbs with a specially prepred balti sauce. £11.95
Fish Korai Cooked with onions and peppers in a blend of freshly ground spices and herbs. £11.95
SIDE DISHES
Paneer Makhani* Paneer cheese cubes cooked in a special mild creamy sauce £4.25
Spicy Begoon Aubergine cooked Bengal Style £4.25
Saag Paneer* Spinach & cheese in a creamy sauce. £4.25
Spicy Bindi Spicy fried okra £4.25
Tarka Dal Pink lentils cooked with garlic & wild lemon. £4.25
Bombay Aloo potatoes cooked Bombay style. £4.25
Saag bhaji Spinach cooked in garlic and aniseed £4.25
Saag Aloo Spinach & potatoes £4.25
Chana Massala Chickpeas cooked onion and garlic. £4.25
Aloo Gobi Potatoes & cauliflower cooked in spices. £4.25
Sabzi Curry Using several vegetables. Cooked with a little spice - Bengali style. £4.25
Spicy Kumbi Spicy fried button mushrooms £4.25
Green salad £2.25
Raitha yoghurt £3.00
Rice & Breads
Steamed Basmati Rice £2.90 Pilau Rice £3.25 Mushroom Rice £3.75 Vegetable Rice £3.75 Keema Rice £3.75 Egg Rice £3.75 Onion Rice £3.75 Nan £2.75 Cheese Nan £3.35 Keema Nan £3.35 Peshwari Nan £3.35 Garlic Nan £3.35 Special Nan £4.00 Paratha £3.35 Stuffed Paratha £3.95 Keema Paratha £3.95 Puree/Chapati £1.75 Tandoori Roti £2.60 Chips £2.60
English Dishes
Fried chicken & chips (served with salad) £8.95
Bengal Merchant Banquet
For two people £39.95
3 Papadom/Pickles
First course - 2 Kebab Milan
Main Course - Kadi Gosht, Chicken Tikka Masala*
Side Dish - Saag Aloo
Accompaniments: 2 Pilau Rice and 1 Nan Bread
For four people £79.95
6 Papadoms/Pickles
First course - 4 Kebab Milan
Main course - Merchant Chicken Curry, Kadi Gosht, Fish Balti, Chicken Tikka Masala*
Side Dishes - Bombay Aloo, Sag Bhaji
Accompaniments - 3 Pilau Rice & 3 Nan Breads