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Banana Leaf Croydon
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Appetizers
1. Pappadam Basket£2.29MoreChoice of two plain or spicy pappadams
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2. Dips for Pappadams£2.79Tray of mango chutney, lime pickle, mint sauce and chopped fresh onion salad
3. Rasam£3.99A clear traditional South Indian soup flavoured with tomatoes, black pepper, garlic, cumin and garnished with fresh chopped coriander
4. Lassi£4.29MoreA refreshing chilled yogurt smoothie with a choice of salt, sweet and mango flavour
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Old Time Favourites
All starters served with fresh salad
5. Sheekh Kebab£6.49MoreA traditional kebab cooked with minced meat, herbs and spices
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6. Chicken 65£6.49MoreAn authentic Madras style deep fried chicken cooked with ginger, cayenne and mustard powder
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7. Lamb Tikka£6.99MoreTender pieces of lamb marinated in spices and roasted in tandoor
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8. Chicken Tikka£6.49MoreBoneless pieces of chicken marinated in spices and cooked in tandoor
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9. Meat Samosa£4.99MoreCrisp patties stuffed with minced meat and deep fried, served with coconut chutney
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10. Bonda£5.49MoreSpicy mashed potatoes dipped in gram flour batter and deep fried
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11. Vegetable Samosa£3.99MoreDeep fried patties stuffed with fresh potatoes, green peas and freshly ground Indian spices, served with coconut chutney
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12. Mini Masala Dosa£5.49MoreA fermented crispy pancake made from rice batter and lentils stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions, served with coconut chutney
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Bhajee
A variety of freshly sliced vegetables dipped in batter made from gram flour and deep fried, served with fresh coconut chutney
13. Onion Bhajee£4.49Spicy Indian snack
14. Potato Bhajee£4.49Dry potato curry
15. Aubergine Bhajee£4.49Dry aubergine curry
16. Chilli Bhajee£4.49Dry chilli curry (very hot)
17. Tray of Garland Bhajee£7.49A platter of assorted vegetable bhajees
Vadai
Savoury snacks spiced with Indian spices. A popular South Indian delic tea time snack served with fresh coconut chutney
18. Medu Vadai£4.99Doughnut shaped vadai made from urdaal flour flavoured with Indian spices
19. Rasa Vadai£5.49Medu vadai dipped in richly flavoured Indian soup garnished with coriander and served hot
20. Masala Vadai£4.99A popular South Indian style savoury fritters prepared from lentils ginger and fennel seeds
21. Curd Vadai£5.49Medu vadai dipped in a popular South Indian stew prepared with lentils, tamarind and spices
22. Sambar Vadai£5.49Medu vadai dipped in a popular South Indian stew prepared with lentils, tamarind and spices
Dosai
A dosai is a popular crispy pancake in South India prepared using urdaal flour and rice flour along with fenugreek seeds, served with hot sambar and fresh coconut chutney
23. Plain Dosai£5.49Crispy plain pancake
24. Masala Dosai£6.99Large crispy pancake stuffed with spiced potato and onions
25. Ghee Dosai£5.99Plain crispy pancake made to perfection using clarified butter
26. Onion Dosai£5.99Plain pancake topped with chopped onions
27. Egg Dosai£6.99Plain pancake spread with beaten egg and cooked
28. Paper Dosai£5.49Paper thin crispy pancake cooked and served in roll shape
29. Utthappam£6.99Pancake topped with mixed vegetables and cooked
30. Special Rava Masala£7.49Crispy pancake prepared with semolina, ginger, curry leaves and served with stuffed spicy mashed potatoes
Poori
Unleavened, fluffy bread made with wheat flour and deep fried served hot
31. Mushroom Poori£6.99Fluffy bread topped with mushroom and spiced potatoes
32. Prawn Poori£7.99Fluffy bread topped with cooked prawns and spiced potatoes
33. Plain Poori£6.50Fluffy bread served with a portion of special potato masala
Banana Leaf Award Wining Main Courses - Chef's Speciality
Our award-winning chef is renowned for his special South Indian cuisine. All these dishes are prepared in a traditional country style. Our recipes have been handed down in one family from generation to generation. The names of the dishes might seem familiar but the flavours are very different
34. Malabar Fish Curry£10.49Malabar fish curry is one of the dishes giving visitors the taste of India, king fish fillet cooked with fresh coconut (fairly hot)
35. Chicken Chettinadu£9.99A popular regional fully flavoured dish from South India. Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with a rich, dark sauce that features cinnamon, cardammon and onions (medium hot)
36. Meat Chettinadu£10.49Tender pieces of meat is cooked in fully flavoured chettinadu sauce. Our chef uses 26 different ingredients for the perfection of both the chettinadu dishes (medium hot)
37. Ginger Chicken£9.99A dish that speaks for itself. Tender pieces of chicken prepared with home-made spices and lots of fresh ginger paste, which gives this dish it's subtle and spicy taste. The warmth grows on you (medium hot)
38. Ginger Meat£10.49A dish that speaks for itself. Tender pieces of meat prepared with home-made spices and lots of fresh ginger paste, which gives this dish it's subtle and spicy taste. The warmth grows on you (medium hot)
39. Spicy South Indian Fried Meat£10.49Tender lamb pieces marinated in ginger garlic paste and other Indian spices. Lightly sauteed in clarified butter to leave a dry dish with succulent texture. Served with fresh lemon wedges and salad (medium hot)
40. Spicy South Indian Fried Fish£9.49Indian ocean king fish fillet marinated with a hint of tamarind juice and Indian spices. Pan fried to perfection, served with fresh lemon wedges and salad (medium hot)
41. Fried King Prawns£12.99Jumbo prawns cut into pieces and marinated in ginger garlic paste and fennel seeds, saut'eed with onions, curry leaves, grated coconut and potato for the perfect flavour (medium hot)
42. Fried Prawns£10.49Prawns marinated in ginger garlic paste and fennel seeds, saut'eed with onions, curry leaves, grated coconut and potato for the perfect flavour (medium hot)
43. Chilli Chicken£9.99Tender pieces of chicken prepared with fresh ginger and green chillies. For those who like it hot our chef will spice this dish to individual taste (very hot)
Banana Leaf Specialities
Special Madras£10.49MoreMadras dishes have a reputation for being hot and fiery but cooked by our chef in the traditional South Indian way to give our customers a bite and flavour that is distinctive. Dry roasted spices cooked in ghee and coriander forms the basics of this recipe. Slow and careful cooking of the spices in oil ensures that the taste and texture are reserved (very hot)
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Special Korma£12.99MoreKorma is prepared using different homemade spices along with almonds, cashew and coconut paste to form a thick creamy sauce (fairly hot)
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Special Masala£12.99MoreCooked with tomato and potatoes to provide a thicker sauce, this dish has medium flavour created by the careful use of cardamom, cinnamon and ground fennel (medium hot)
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Special Curry£12.99MoreOur curry consists of spices both whole and ground added at different times during the preparation to form a medium flavoured sauce (medium hot)
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Special Biryani£13.99MoreInvented in the kitchen of ancient Mugar Emperors this rich fully flavoured rice based dish comes with almonds and raisins. All Biryani dishes are served with an individual portion of egg omelette and vegetable curry (medium hot)
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73.veg Kothu Roti£9.99MorePlain paratha chopped and saut'eed with a choice of or vegetable along with scrambled egg and spices. Richly flavoured (medium hot)
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74.chicken Kothu Roti£10.49plain paratha chopped and sautéed with mix vegetable's ,tender chicken cubes together mixed with spices chopped and served..
75.Meat Kothu Roti£10.99same method as like above we cook tender cubes lamb meat
Other Regions of India - Spice of Goa
You want hot? Vindaloo is for you. Specialities of central and South Western Coastal India. Preparation of this dish includes various ingredients like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, peppercorns, fenugreek seeds and cloves. Red chillies are a must in order to bring out the maximum flavour (very hot)
74. Goa King Prawn Masala£12.99Marinated King prawn grilled and then cooked in a spicy curry sauce (very hot)
75. Goa Fish Curry£10.49Medium hot dry fish curry (very hot)
76. Goa Meat Vindaloo£10.49Spicy rich meat curry (very hot)
77. Goa Prawn Masala£10.49Marinated prawn grilled and then cooked in a spicy curry sauce (very hot)
78. Goa Chicken Vindaloo£9.99Spicy rich chicken curry (very hot)
79. Goa Vegetable Curry£6.99Mixed vegetables in curry sauce (very hot)
Northern India - Tandoori Sizzler Specials
All dishes are marinated in our own special mixture of herbs and spices, then slowly barbecued or flame grilled or skewers in a charcoal, clay oven and served with fresh salad (medium hot)
80. Tandoori Chicken (Full)£13.99Whole roasted chicken is cut into eight pieces (medium hot)
81. Tandoori Chicken (Half)£7.99Half roasted chicken is cut into four pieces (medium hot)
82. Tandoori Mix Grill£14.99A combination of tandoori chicken, sheekh kebab, lamb and chicken tikka served along with plain naan bread (medium hot)
83. Sizzling Chicken Tikka Style£10.99Sizzling grilled chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked in a tandoori oven (medium hot)
84. Sizzling Lamb Tikka Style£10.99Sizzling grilled cubes of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices (medium hot)
85. Sizzling King Prawn£14.99Sizzling king prawns cooked with a yogurt and herb marinade (medium hot)
86. Sizzling Chilli Paneer£9.99Unsalted white cheese in a dry and rich spicy sauce (very hot)
Banana Leaf Special Tikka Masala
Barbecued and cooked with a special masala sauce along with almonds and raisins
87. Chicken Tikka Masala£9.99Roasted chunks of chicken tikka cooked in a creamy and spicy sauce
88. Lamb Tikka Masala£10.99Marinated lamb grilled and then cooked in a spicy curry sauce
89. Tandoori King Prawn Tikka Masala£13.99Marinated king prawn grilled and then cooked in a spicy curry sauce
Karai
Fairly hot
90. Karai Chicken£10.49(fairly hot)
91. Karai Lamb£10.99(fairly hot)
Balti Lovers
Balti is a type of curry served in a thin, pressed steel wok-like "Balti bowl". All Balti dishes are served with a plain naan bread (fairly hot)
92. Balti King Prawn£14.99Pieces of chargrilled marinated king prawns in a tomato and pepper sauce with spices (fairly hot)
93. Balti Prawn£12.99Pieces of chargrilled marinated prawns in a tomato and pepper sauce with spices (fairly hot)
94. Balti Chicken£12.99Chargrilled marinated chicken in a tomato and pepper sauce with spices (fairly hot)
95. Balti Lamb (hot)£13.99Chargrilled marinated lamb tikka pieces in a tomato and pepper sauce with spices (fairly hot)
96. Balti Mushroom£11.99(fairly hot)
97. Balti Chilli Chicken£12.99Chargrilled marinated chicken in a tomato and pepper sauce with spices and chilli (fairly hot)
98. Balti Chilli Lamb£10.49Chargrilled marinated lamb tikka pieces in a tomato and pepper sauce with spices and chilli (fairly hot)
99. Balti Vegetables£10.99Mixed vegetable curry cooked in a flatbottomed wok, with peppers and onions (fairly hot)
Banana Leaf Vegetable Sides - Exclusive to Banana Leaf Only
All our dishes are cooked with our home made sauce that adds flavour to your meal (fairly hot)
100. Aubergine Curry£6.99Dry aubergine curry (fairly hot)
101. Mushroom Curry£6.99Dry mushroom curry (fairly hot)
102. Potato Curry£5.99Dry potato curry (fairly hot)
103. Spinach Curry£7.49Dry spinach curry (fairly hot)
104. Okra Curry£7.49Dry okra curry (fairly hot)
105. Spinachy Lentil£6.99(fairly hot)
106. Lentil with Garlic Curry£6.29(fairly hot)
107. Spiced Chickpea Curry£6.49Dry and spicy chickpea curry (fairly hot)
108. Garlic Spinach Exotica£7.49(fairly hot)
109. Palak Paneer£7.99Cottage cheese and spinach curry (fairly hot)
110. Jeera Paneer£7.99(fairly hot)
111. Aubergine Paneer£7.99(fairly hot)
112. Chilli Paneer£8.99Unsalted white cheese in a dry spicy sauce (very hot)
Masala Vegetables
Vegetables blended with various aromatic spices from South India to emphasise the flavours (fairly hot)
113. Okra Dry Masala£7.99(fairly hot)
114. Mushroom Dry Masala£7.99(fairly hot)
115. Cauliflower Dry Masala£7.99(fairly hot)
116. Potato Dry Masala£5.99(fairly hot)
117. Spinach Dry Masala£7.49(fairly hot)
118. Spinach & Mushroom Dry Masala£7.99(fairly hot)
119. Cauliflower & Potato Dry Masala£7.49(fairly hot)
120. Aubergine & Green Banana Masala£7.99(fairly hot)
Indian Breads
121. Plain Naan£3.99Oven baked flatbread
122. Peshwari Naan£4.99Oven baked sweet flatbread
123. Keema Naan£7.99Oven baked flatbread stuffed with minced meat and spices
124. Garlic Naan£4.49Oven baked garlic flatbread
125. Chilli Naan£4.49Oven baked flat bread with chilli
126. Stuffed Paratha£4.99Indian flatbread made from wheat flour, stuffed with savoury filling and pan fried in clarified butter
127. Plain Paratha£4.29Indian flatbread made from wheat flour and pan fried in clarified butter
128. Tandoori Roti£3.59Flat bread cooked in a tandoor oven
129. Chapati£2.49Unleavened wholemeal flatbread
Rice
130. Pilau Rice£4.99Colourful and fragrant rice
131. Coconut Rice£4.99Rice cooked with coconut milk
132. Tamarind Rice£5.49Rice cooked with tamarind
133. Jeera Rice£4.49Rice cooked with cumin
134. Mushroom Fried Rice£5.49Steamed rice stir fried with egg and mushrooms in a wok
135. Egg Rice£5.49Rice cooked with egg
136. Yellow Rice£4.99
137. Lemon Rice£4.99Rice infused with lemon
138. Boiled Basmati Rice£3.99Basmati rice cooked with spices
139. Special Fried Rice£6.99More
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Accompaniments
140. Mango Chutney£2.99A deliciously tangy chutney, made with juicy tropical mangos
141. Lime Pickle£2.99
142. Cucumber Raitha£3.99
143. Onion & Cucumber Raitha£3.99