A La Carte Menu
Moghal rule clearly left its mark on India, a mark so influential that even in modern times this impact in rich heritage, culture, architecture and in particular Moghal cuisine which has an enormous influence not only in India but also globally.
Adjectives like princely, sublime, majestic and illustrious clearly illustrate the food royal status, it is food for Kings, queens courtiers and nobility. Little wonder then that the great emperors like Akbar employed more than 400 highly skilled chefs in vast kitchens specially designed for his royal palaces.
Despite being one of the oldest civilisations, India has been enriched over the centuries by other cultures. This menu reflects as accurately as possible, many of these cuisines including our speciality dishes with their Moghal influence dating back to the 16th century.
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Aloo Tikki
Shallow fried potato patties stuffed with peas and raisins, served on a bed of yoghurt, mint and tamarind sauce for a perfect combination |
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O-Kra’s Onion Bhajee
All time favourite but with O-Kra’s distinctive style |
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Paneer Ke Soole
Chunks of cottage cheese stuffed with mint chutney, coated with creamy marinade and barbecued with onion and peppers |
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Bharwan Khumb Lazeez
Whole mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella cheese and deep fried in golden batter |
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Khaas Shahi Tikka
Tangy whole breast of chicken delicacy, flavoured with saffron and spiced with shahi jeera |
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Khaas Seekh Kebab
All time favourite lamb minced kebab stuffed with chopped onion and bell peppers |
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Puri
Chicken tikka, prawns, mushrooms or lamb, medium spiced and served on deep fried bread |
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Mixed Platter for two
Chicken tikka, khaas seekh kebab, onion bhajee and shahi tikka |
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Mixed Vegetable Platter for two
Vegetable samosa, onion bhajee and stuffed mushroom |
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Chicken Pakora
Strips of chicken coated in a spicy batter and deep fried |
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Bengan Pakora
Aubergine coated in a spicy batter and deep fried |
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Vegetable Samosa
A delicate pastry envelope filled with savoury vegetables and deep fried |
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Murg Achari Tikka
Choice cuts of chicken marinated in chef’s special pickle and chargrilled in the tandoor |
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Chicken Tikka Shaslick
Pieces of chicken breast marinated in a blend of spices, served with roast peppers, accompanied with mint |
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Red Forte Lamb Chops
Juicy, tender lamb chops marinated in ginger, garlic and freshly ground roasted cloves served with salad and a mint sauce |
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Fish Malibar
Chunks of Scottish salmon marinated with coconut and spices, chargrilled in the tandoor |
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Jumbo King Prawn Varwat
Goan speciality – succulent king prawns in a distinctive marinade, scented with coriander and chargrilled |
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Samundri Ratan
Scallops, mussels and prawns tossed in a tangy goan sauce and served with salad |
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Karahi Murg
A classic chicken dish cooked with ginger, onions and cracked coriander |
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Chicken Tikka Massala
All time favourite chicken dish simmered in a butter gravy |
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Murg Makhan Palak
A delicacy of chicken tikka simmered in a satin smooth tomato sauce and fresh spinach, flavoured with dried fenugreek leaves |
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Murg Massalam
Whole roasted chicken breast and minced lamb with a blend of fresh ingredients prepared to your desired strength |
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Chicken or Lamb Balti
Simply considered to be the most popular dish |
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Tawa Chicken or Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb or chicken roasted on a traditional cast iron flat pan with a blend of spices and yoghurt, medium to hot in strength |
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Murg Handi Lazeez
A rare delicacy of chicken breast cooked in a medium strength sauce, flavoured with caramelised onions, fresh tomato paste and a touch of cream |
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Garlic Chilli Chicken or Lamb
Chicken breast pieces cooked with fresh garlic, green chillies and madras spices |
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Roast Lamb Lazeez
Slices of roast lamb smothered with O-Kra’s special sauce and flavoured with fenugreek and aromatic garam masala |
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Archari Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and a hint of Indian pickles creating a madras strength dish. This dish is from the Moghal period and still a firm favourite in northern India |
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Shahi Keema Paneer
Minced lamb cooked with Indian cheese finished to an above medium strength |
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Hyderabadi Biryani Chicken or Lamb
A favourite of the Nawabs of Hyderabad. Tender pieces of lamb and basmati rice flavoured with saffron, accompanied with curry sauce and cucumber raita |
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O-Kra Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken tikka, shahi tikka, seekh kebabs, lamb chops and king prawns prepared in a medium, tangy marinade and barbecued to perfection in the tandoor, served with O-Kra special curry sauce and pillau rice |
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Tandoori Chicken
Prime pieces of chicken breast stuffed with cheese and spinach and baked in the tandoor served with curry sauce and vegetable rice |
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Goan Fish Curry
Cod loin cooked in a distinctive coconut based sauce infused with mustard seeds and curry leaves for perfection |
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Kashmiri Machli
Cod loin cooked with garlic, green chillies and onions in a thick Kashmiri sauce |
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King Prawn Taka-Tak
Freshly cooked jumbo king prawns on Tawa with coarsely chopped spring onions and tomatoes. Finished to a strength of your choice |
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Lagun Ki Fish Curry
‘Lagun’ is a special type of vessel. Salmon gently cooked with onions and tomatoes to retain the flavour of the fish, served with steamed rice |
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Bhuna
Highly flavoured dish full of spices, fairly dry, medium in taste |
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Rogan Josh
Medium hot dishes cooked with fresh green herbs and spices, finished with a rich tomato sauce |
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Dupiaza
An elegant dish cooked with whole spices, fried onions and green pepper, medium in taste |
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Dhansak
This ancient Parsi dish has sweet ‘n sour sauce with lentils |
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Madras
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Korma
A very smooth mild dish cooked with fresh cream and coconut |
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| Mothers Own Recipe | |
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| A distinct selection of dishes, all cooked with the chef's own secret spices. All the below dishes can be made to your desired strength. All dishes cooked to a medium consistency unless requested otherwise. | |
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Lahorie Chicken
Chicken and chick peas. Julienne style peppers and onions in a medium sauce |
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Parsi Chicken
Chicken and aubergine cooked bhuna style in a medium thick sauce |
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Chicken Tikka Chilli Masala
Dairy based with a spicy savoury sauce |
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Shahi Ghost
Lamb and potatoes cooked jalfrezi style with onions, green pepper and crushed red chilli in a thick sauce |
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Lamb Bahari
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a tangy spicy tamarind sauce. Saucy. |
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Keema Mutter
An Indian wedding favourite. Minced lamb and garden peas in a hot and spicy sauce. Dry |
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Aloo Bengan
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Potatoes and aubergine cooked with garlic, ginger and fresh tomatoes. Dry. |
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Vegetable Biryani (v)
Rice cooked with seasonal mixed vegetables served with tarka dal and cucumber raita |
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Dall Dera Dun (v)
Red kidney beans cooked in a spicy tomato based sauce |
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Saag Jat Pat (v)
Spinach, potatoes and mushrooms cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and fresh tomatoes kashmiri style. Dry |
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Saag Paneer Punjabi Style
Grilled pieces of paneer cooked with spinach leaves, ginger, garlic and a blend of mixed spices finished to a dry consistency |
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Bhindi Dupiaza
Fresh sliced okra tossed with caramelised onions, tomato masala and peppers, garnished with coriander and fresh ginger |
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Kasoori Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese dumplings filled with dates and nuts, finished in a satin smooth onion tomato gravy |
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Khumb Makai Masala
Button mushrooms and baby corn simply tossed with masala sauce and a pinch of chopped garlic |
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Aloo Gobhi Adraki
A dry preparation of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with O-Kra masala, ginger and garnished with tomatoes |
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Dal Makhni
Lentils gently simmered and flavoured with ginger and garam masala |
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Saag Dilwala
Spinach and lentils cooked in a medium blend of spices and finished to a smooth texture |
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Tarka Dal
Garlic fried lentils |
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Lassooni Aloo
Potatoes in a smooth garlic sauce garnished with coriander |
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Sada Chawal
Fluffy steamed rice |
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Luckhnavi Pilao
Slow cooked basmati rice infused with saffron |
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Mushroom Pilao
Slow cooked basmati rice and mushrooms infused with saffron |
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Vegetable Pilao
Slow cooked basmati rice and selected vegetables infused with saffron |
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Keema Pilao Rice
Slow cooked basmati rice with spicy minced lamb |
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Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flat bread cooked in the tandoor |
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Chapati
Whole wheat flat bread cooked on a circular cast iron dish |
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Traditional Nan
A simple but delicious unleavened flat bread |
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Garlic and Coriander Nan
Flat bread studded with garlic and coriander |
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Peshwari Nan
Flat bread stuffed with coconut, almonds and sesame seeds |
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Cheese Nan
Flat bread stuffed with cheese |
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Keema Nan
Flat bread stuffed with spicy minced lamb |
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Garlic and Cheese Nan
Flat bread stuffed with cheese and garlic |
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Garlic and Tomato Nan
Flat bread stuffed with garlic and tomatoes |
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Lachha Paranta
Multi layered flour bread with clarified butter between each layer and cooked in the tandoor |
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Nurani Kulcha
Flat bread stuffed with peas, roasted cumin seeds and chopped shallots cooked in the tandoor |
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