Welcome to The Mahal, a culinary gem nestled in Cheltenham. Here, each dish reflects a rich tapestry of flavors inspired by traditional Indian cuisine. The menu is a delightful journey, beginning with enticing appetizers like Mini Poppodums paired with Eggplant Chutney and the innovative Crispy Soft Shell Crab served with Bell Puri Chaat.
The sides, including Ajwaini Okra and Punjabi Chole, complement the vibrant mains, showcasing a mix of classic and contemporary flavors. One standout is the Mahal Machli, a beautifully prepared fish dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
Don't forget to indulge in their decadent desserts like the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Each element of the menu is crafted to create a memorable dining experience, making The Mahal not just a meal, but a celebration of flavor and heritage.
Appetisers
Mini Poppodums, Eggplant Chutney, Mint Dip, Nigella Seed Tempered Mango Piccoli
Aloo Tikki, Spiced Chickpeas, Beetroot Essence, Tamarind Coulis
Mustard Seeds Tempered Cauliflower Tempura, Green Chilli And Curry Leaves
Lotus Stem Flakes, Phool Makna, Hung Yoghurt And Tamarind Chutney
Bocconcini, Onion And Spinach, Coated In Chickpea Flour
Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Bell Puri Chaat, Tomato Achar
Ghee Roasted Tiger Prawns, Onion Marmalade, Quinoa Salsa
Minced Shoulder Of Lamb, Truffle Oil, Pineapple Relish
Duo Of French Trim Lamb Cutlet, Kataifi Lamb Bon Bon
Norfolk Quail Mussalem, Spiced Scanted Quinoa, Quail Eggs
Tandoor Taster
Sides
Ajwaini Okra
Jeera Aloo
Dal Makhini
Punjabi Chole
Cabbage Porriyal
Tandoori Appetisers
Cornfed Banjara Chicken
$£10.00Boti Kebab
$£10.00Lucknow Sheek Kebab
$£9.00Lamb Chop
$£12.00Tandoori Rattan
$£12.00 Salads
Crab & Avocado Salad
$£10.00Murgh Tandoori Salad
$£9.00 Main Course
Navratan Kurma
Chicken Sahi Kurma
Makhan Paneer
Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani
$£18.00Railway Chicken Curry
$£15.00Butter Poached Lobster
$£32.00Duck Magret
$£20.00Bagara Baingan
Sindhi Methi Lamb
$£17.00Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Kashmiri Rogon Josh Warwickshire
Samundari Moilee
$£22.00Malabar Prawn Curry
$£20.00 Grill & Tandoor
Tandoori Salmon Lasooni
$£19.00Hariali King Prawns
$£19.00Sizzling Chicken Tikka
$£16.00Welsh Lamb Cannon
$£27.00Herefordshire Beef Fillet
$£30.00Paneer Malai Tikka
$£14.00Maharaja Platter
$£20.00 Rice And Bread
Tandoori Wholemeal Roti
$£4.00 Small Plates
Mini Poppadums, Eggplant Ginger Chutney, Mint Chutney, Mango Chutney
Aloo Tikki, Spiced Chickpeas, Beetroot, Tamarind Coulis
Crispy Fried Cauliflower, Mustard Seeds, Green Chilli And Curry Leaves
Lotus Stem Flakes, Phool Makna
Bocconcini, Onion And Spinach, Coated In Chickpea Flour
Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Bell Puri Chaat
Pan Fried Scallops, Chilli, Garlic, Pineapple Pachadi And Smoked Pimento Chutney
Ghee Roasted Tiger Prawns, Caramelised Onion, Fennel And Tomato Chutney
Chicken Tikka With Burnt Garlic And Mint Relish
Minced Shoulder Of Lamb, Truffle Oil, Pineapple Relish
Duo Of Lamb, Mint Sauce, Kachumber Salad
Quail Mussalem, Quinoa, Quail Eggs
Tandoor Taster
Cocktails
Mahal Pan Martini
Chilly Blossom
Spiced Old Fashioned
Berry Cosmopolitan
Madras Mojito
Spiced & Sour
Sangria
White Wine By The Glass
De Gras Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 2021
Gruber Roschitz Gruner Veltliner, Austria 2021
Penley Genevieve Chardonnay, Australia 2021
Werner Riesling Classic Dry, Germany 2020
Monte Pio Albarino, Spain 2020
Red Wine By The Glass
Saint Vincent Merlot Reserve, France N.v
Cuvee De Brieu Pinot Noir, France 2020
Govone Barbera D'asti, Italy 2020
Penley Mythology Atlas Shiraz, Australia 2018
Carla Chiaro Malbec Reserve, Argentina 2018
Rose Wine By The Glass
Les Arceaux Cinsault Rose, France 2021
Dessert Wine By The Glass
Chateau Haut-Mayne Sauternes, France 2018
Red Wines
Manoir Du Carra, Beaujolais Villages, France 2021
Bread
Kulcha
Rice
Plain Rice
Pulao Rice