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THE TRUE TASTE OF THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT NESTLED IN THE HEART OF TAMESIDE

Since 1993 we've been offering the people of Ashton and the North West delicious curry served perfectly - and we’ve got the awards to prove it. Combining quality ingredients, authentic Indian cooking techniques with a relaxed and comfortable environment.


Spice Guide

Spice Level Mild   Mild

Spice Level Medium   Medium

Spice Level Hot   Hot

Spice Level Fiery   Fiery

Vegetarian   Vegetarian

Gluten Free   Gluten Free

Contains Nuts   Contains Nuts

Dairy   Dairy

Appetisers

Popadom
Available in Plain or Spicy
Plain£0.60
Spicy£0.60
Indian Chutney Tray
The classic favourites including: mango, red onions and mixed pickle.
£3.00
Royal Chutney Tray
A feast of fiery, fresh, sweet, sour, smooth and crunchy chutneys including: tamarind acharee, pudina (mint, coriander, green chillies), apricot chutney, spicy mango, sweet and sour imli, fresh strawberry and mango, green apple chutney, hot chilli and tomato. Plus mango, red onions, mixed pickle.
£5.00

Starters

Our chefs have developed their own unique methods for preparing these well-known starters which continue to be popular with all of our customers. They're great to get your taste-buds tingling.

Onion Bhaji
Indian Ocean's classic, lightly spiced, deep-fried onion with a light gram flour batter and fresh coriander.
£3.90
Shami Kebab
A delicately spiced patty of tender chicken with lentils, coated in a light egg batter and gently pan fried.
£3.60
Vegetable Samosa
Pieces of tender diced potato with carrot & peas, combined with fresh coriander & delicate spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.
£3.60
Aloo Tikki
Potato patties spiced and enhanced with pomegranate seeds and deep fried, in a one coat of gram flour batter.
£3.60
Meat Samosa
A meat samosa of finely minced lean lamb, onions, fresh coriander and Indian spices in a piping hot crispy pastry wrap.
£3.90
Chicken Pakora
Delicately seasoned fritters of chicken tikka in the lightest coating of gram flour batter.
£4.60
Mushroom & Keema Pakora
Delicately spiced mince stuffed in fresh mushrooms combined in the lightest coating of gram flour batter.
£4.30
Lahori Fish
Two succulent pieces of flaky white fish coated in a light spicy batter of cumin, coriander seeds and onion seeds.
£4.90
Mushroom Pakora
Tasty whole mushrooms cooked to perfection in lightly spiced crispy batter.
£3.90
Punjabi Fishcakes
An award winning starter, flakes of fish lightly spiced and then mixed with creamy mash potato, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with a tartar sauce.
£4.30
Spicy Garlic Chilli Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms are cooked in butter with spring onion, green chillies and plenty of garlic. Served on a bed of fresh mixed leaves.
£3.50
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns 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.
£4.90

Puri Starters

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

Sag And Chicken Puri
Flaked chicken pieces and spinach cooked together in a spicy sauce and served on a puri bread.
£4.90
Prawn Puri
A traditional favourite of curried glazed prawns in a tantalisingly spicy sauce served on a puri bread.
£5.30
Potato And Channa Puri
Chickpeas and tender diced potato in a spicy sauce, served on a puri bread, a delicious vegetarian dish.
£3.60
Chicken & Prawn Puri
The best of both worlds - tender flakes of chicken and curried glazed prawns mixed in a spicy sauce, served on a puri bread.
£5.30
Chicken Tikka Chaat Puri
Chicken tikka diced in a spicy sauce, served on a puri bread.
£4.50

Tandoori Starters

Tandoori starters are a true delight for everyone. Full of flavour and with a tantalising aroma, our tandoori starters are cooked to perfection in our traditional clay Tandoor.

Garlic Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in garlic sauce and garnished with coriander.
£4.90
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated and spiced with fresh herbs and spices, skewered and roasted, served with grilled green pepper and onions, accompanied by a salad.
£4.60
Chicken Harri Boti
Chunky grilled chicken thighs marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic, rolled in a blend of green leaves, herbs, fresh coriander, shallots, and green chillies.
£4.90
Lamb Chops
Deliciously wholesome fresh lamb chops, marinated in our own special combination of Tandoori spices with a hint of garlic and ginger. Contains nuts.
£5.30
Seekh Kebab
Finely-minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices and barbecued.
£4.60
Lamb Tikka
Thick chunks of especially tender lamb marinated and then cooked in the tandoor on skewers.
£5.30
Irani Chicken Boti
Generous pieces of barbecued chicken thighs that are especially juicy and succulent with a light and mild spicy barbecue flavour, reminiscent of an original Kashmiri recipe.
£4.90
King Prawn Tikka
King prawns marinated in a lemon sauce and natural yogurt with an assortment of exotic tandoori spices, skewered and charcoal grilled.
£8.30
Chicken Tikka
Beautiful chunks of chicken breast that we marinate and then cook in the tandoor on a skewer.
£4.90
Chicken Shashlik
Pieces of chicken tikka enhanced with shashlik spice mixed and served with tandoori peppers, onions and tomatoes.
£5.30
Kashmiri Chicken Tikka
Love chicken tikka but like an extra kick? This dish is for you. Succulent chicken thigh pieces marinated in a unique blend of Madras spices.
£4.90
Paneer Shashlik
Delicious cubes of marinated Indian cheese skewered with onions and peppers and cooked in the Tandoor for that authentic charcoal flavour. Hot, spicy and irresistiblel
£4.90

Indian Ocean Platters

A 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. All served with complimentary salad and chutneys.

Vegetable Platter
Vegetable Samosa, Aloo Baison Tikki , Onion Bhaji, Stuffed Peppers
For Two£8.60
For Four£14.90
Tandoori Platter
Seekh Kebab, Chicken Harri Boti, Irani Chicken Boti
For Two£9.90
For Four£17.90
Seafood Platter
Lahori Fish, King Prawn Tikka, Fish Pakora
For Two£12.90
For Four£21.90
Mixed Platter
Chicken Tikka, Shami Kebab, Vegatble Pakora, Stuffed Peppers
For Two£10.60
For Four£18.90
Ocean Wave Platter
Lahori Fish, Irani Chicken Boti, Chicken Shashlik, Lamb Chops
For Two£11.90
For Four£21.90
Make Your Own Platter
Choose any four starters. Served on a platter with all the accompaniments. (excluding king prawns)
For Two£12.95
For Four£23.95

Traditional Indian Main Courses

Authentic 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.

Mixed Vegetables
Tender seasonal vegetables.
£7.90
Lamb Tikka
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tandoori spices
£10.30
Chicken
Chunks of top quality chicken breast.
£8.90
Prawns
Juicy prawns without their shells.
£10.30
Lamb
Tender pieces of succulent lamb.
£9.30
Paneer
Fresh Indian cheese.
£9.90
Chicken & Mushroom
Chunks of chicken breast & mushrooms.
£9.90
Ocean Mix
Chicken, lamb and prawns.
£10.90
Chicken Tikka
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tandoori spices.
£9.90
King Prawns
Magnificent king prawns without their shells.
£14.90
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.
Samber
Like its more famous cousin Dhansak, Samber is a Parsee dish made with lentils and vegetables. This is a hot and fiery dish with a distinctive aroma, garnished with fresh coriander.
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.
Madras
A southern Indian dish with a hot and spicy taste, prepared with fresh herbs and tomato puree.
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.
Vindaloo
A southern Indian dish with a hot and spicy taste, prepared with fresh herbs.
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.
Patia
Lightly fried onions are cooked with lots of tomatoes to create a natural red sweet and sour sauce. This is a rich and hot Persian dish which is full of flavour.
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.
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 Main Courses

Bringing the ethos and personality of Hyderabad to this famous recipe, Indian Ocean Biryani

Chefs Biryani
Pieces of chicken and lamb tikka, king prawn tikka, stir-fried with peas, onions, saffron, cashew nuts, pistachios, almond and sultanas together with Basmati rice.
£11.90
Shahi Biryani
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.
£12.60
Darbari Biryani
A 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.
£11.90
Ocean Biryani
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.
£16.30

Signature Dishes

Passion creates something special and our range of signature dishes showcase our chef's skills and desire for the food they make.

King Prawn Tandoori Masala
King prawns seasoned with salt and pepper, marinated with grated ginger, crushed garlic and yogurt, lime juice and ground chilli pepper. The King Prawn Tikka is cooked in a masala curry sauce, one of the most well known dishes in Indian cuisine.
£16.90
Raan-e-khyber (lamb Shank)
Slow 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.
£12.30
King Prawn Paneer Gorkali
King Prawns with paneer cooked in an exotic mix of whole spices, red green peppers, whole dried red chillies, fresh tomatoes and a special Nepalese chilli sauce. A colourful, spicy Nepalese dish, for something for Indian Ocean guests.
£17.60
Murgh-e-akhbari
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.
£10.90
Murgh Mossallam
A full piece of chicken breast cooked together with lamb minced meat, in medium balti sauce garnished with ginger, coriander and sliced boiled egg. Delightful perfect for the colder winter days, a traditional recipe availableat hill stations like Muree.
£11.30
Lamb Tak-a-tak
Rich and buttery with a slight kick, our Taka Tak contains succulent lamb pieces, lean lamb mince and a unique blend of spices and fresh chillies.
£11.90
Spicy Fish Tikka Masala
Pieces of seabass are marinated in tandoori masala and tikka paste, cumin seeds and crushed coriander. Meanwhile in a pan, garlic and fresh crushed ginger and tomato puree are simmered with turmeric, ground chilli, almond powder and yogurt.
£12.90
Tandoori Mix Balti
A meat lover's dream. A unique and delicious combination of chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chop and lamb tikka served in a rich, medium-spiced Balti sauce with fresh green chillies.
£15.30

House Specialities

Passion creates something special and our range of signature dishes showcase our chef's skills and desire for the food they make.

Mixed Vegetables
£8.90
Lamb Tikka
£11.90
Chicken
£9.90
Prawns
£11.30
Lamb
£10.30
Paneer
£11.90
Chicken & Mushroom
£10.90
Ocean Mix
£11.90
Chicken Tikka
£10.90
King Prawns
£15.90
Makhani
This is a dish prepared with a mild almond sauce made from tomatoes and fresh double cream, cooked in butter. Garnished with almonds and cashew nuts.
Acharee
Like a balti dish in preparation, the addition of a light pickle spice gives this dish a fresh & a slightly tangy flavour.
Pasanda
Marinated tandoori lamb or chicken fillets are cooked in a mild sauce with cardamom pods, pureed tomatoes and cream. Garnished with almond flakes and pistachio.
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.
Tikka Masala
The nation 's favourite Indian main course. Mild & creamy with a hint of coconut and a 'natural' deep red colour .
Gorkali
An lndo-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. A mouth-watering, delectable dish for those who like it hot! hot! hotl
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 inimitable style.
Punjabi Karahi
A classic dish originating from the villages of the Punjab and often cooked in Asian homes in the UK. Pan-fried and garnished with fresh coriander and green chillies.
Chat Masala
Cooked with chickpeas in a medium strength sauce. A delightful dish garnished with cashew nuts and coriander.
Punjabi Palak
Cooked with spring leaf spinach, onions, fresh garlic, ginger, coriander, bay leaf, green chillies and cardamom juice to give a tasty, wholesome taste.
Handi
A medium-spice Indian dish flavoured with methi leaves, exotic spices, onions and fresh garlic in a tomato and creamy yogurt sauce.
Afghani
Stir-fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Red and green capsicums give this dish a vibrant appearance and a spicy taste.
Jalfrezi
Literally meaning "hot-fry''. Our chefs use 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.
Biryani*
Prepared by gently cooking 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.

Sizzlers and Shashlik

Sizzlers; Your tandoori meat of choice served sizzling straight out of our clay tandoori ovens. Your favourite curry sauce can be added for £2.00 extra.
Shashlik; How about your favourite tandoori meat, spiced up with a delicious shashlik sauce, served with tandoori peppers, onions and tomatoes. Can be added for £2.00 extra.

Garlic Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in garlic sauce and garnished with coriander.
£10.90
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated and spiced with fresh herbs and spices, skewered and roasted, served with grilled green pepper and onions, accompanied by a salad.
£9.90
Chicken Harri Boti
Chunky grilled chicken thighs marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic, rolled in a blend of green leaves, herbs, fresh coriander, shallots, and green chillies.
£10.90
Lamb Chops
Deliciously wholesome fresh lamb chops, marinated in our own special combination of Tandoori spices with a hint of garlic and ginger. Contains nuts.
£12.90
Seekh Kebab
Finely-minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices and barbecued.
£10.30
Lamb Tikka
Thick chunks of especially tender lamb marinated and then cooked in the tandoor on skewers.
£11.90
Irani Chicken Boti
Generous pieces of barbecued chicken thighs that are especially juicy and succulent with a light and mild spicy barbecue flavour, reminiscent of an original Kashmiri recipe.
£10.90
King Prawn Tikka
King prawns marinated in a lemon sauce and natural yogurt with an assortment of exotic tandoori spices, skewered and charcoal grilled.
£17.90
Chicken Tikka
Beautiful chunks of chicken breast that we marinate and then cook in the tandoor on a skewer.
£10.90
Paneer Tikka
Delicious cubes of marinated Indian cheese skewered with onions and peppers and cooked in the Tandoor for that authentic charcoal flavour. Hot, spicy and irresistible!
£11.90
Kashmiri Chicken Tikka
Love chicken tikka but like an extra kick? This dish is for you. Succulent chicken thigh pieces marinated in a unique blend of Madras spices.
£10.90

Continental

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

Chicken Steak
Succulent chicken breast steak, served with seasonal vegetables and chips.
£12.90
Seabass
A succulent piece of sea bass served with a light refreshing lemon sauce and seasonal vegetables.
£14.90
Lamb Shank
Delicious lamb shank slowly cooked to perfection. Served with mash and lightly favoured gravy. This is English version of the Raan-e-Khyber.
£12.90

Vegetarian Dishes

For 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 antioxidants to boost our immune system. 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.

Sag Paneer
A wonderful velvety dish with large, fresh cubes of Indian cheese and spinach, lightly spiced for a background favour and aroma.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Matter Paneer
Peas and paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Tarka Dal
Lentils cooked and sizzled in garlic sauce, garnished with coriander.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Mushroom Bhaji
Mushroom with fresh herbs and spices.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Bombay Potatoes
Diced pieces of potato, cooked with medium strength spices and tomatoes. Garnished with coriander and methi.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Palak Dal
Spring leaf spinach and yellow split lentils cooked with onions,tomatoes, fresh coriander, fenugreek, green chillies and selected herbs and spices.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Aloo Channa
Curried potatoes and chickpeas, garnished with coriander.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90
Punjabi Potatoes
Soft and tender boiled new potatoes cooked in butter with salt, crushed black pepper, chilli flakes and spring onion.
Side Dish£5.30
Main Dish£8.90

Sundries

There 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 and Parahtha breads, oozing with flavours, served fresh from the clay oven.

Boiled Rice
£2.70
Nan Bread
£2.70
Mushroom Rice
£3.50
Garlic Nan Bread
Nan stuffed with garlic and coriander.
£3.00
Pilau Rice
£3.00
Peshwari Nan Bread
Stuffed with delicious fruits, cherries and coconut.
£3.60
Ocean Rice
Enhanced with saffron, pistachio,
£4.30
Keema Nan Bread
Stuffed with our special lean minced lamb.
£3.90
Irani Pilau
Cooked with raisins and mild fragrant spices.
£3.30
Roti Unleavened Bread
£1.50
Chips
£2.60
Paratha
Buttery, unleavened bread.
£2.90
Aloo Paratha
Stuffed with potatoes.
£4.20
Keema Paratha
Stuffed with minced lamb.
£4.30

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