Spirit Of India in South Melbourne Menu

SOUPS

SHORBA YELLOW LENTIL Lentil in a light curry soup (GF & V)
	T.A $6.50
	E.I $7.50
SHORBA TOMATO Fresh tomato in light curry soup (GF & also available in Vegan)
	T.A $6.50
	E.I $7.50
SHORBA CHICKEN Chicken in light curry soup (GF)
	T.A $6.50
	E.I $7.50

ENTREE

SAMOSA (2 Pieces) A traditional home made pastry stuffed with potato & peas
	T.A $5.50
	E.I $6.50
KEEMA SAMOSA (2 Pieces) A traditional home made pastry stuffed with potato and pan roasted lamb mince.
	T.A $7.50
	E.I $8.50
ONION BHAJIA (4 Pieces) Onion flitters dipped in lentil flour batter mildly spiced (GF & V)
	T.A $5.50
	E.I $6.50
SPINACH PAKORA (4 pieces) Fresh spinach dipped in lentil flour batter (GF & V)
	T.A $5.50
	E.I $6.50
PANEER PAKORA (4 Pieces) Cottage cheese cubes dipped in lentil flour batter (GF)
	T.A $5.50
	E.I $6.50
VEG MANCHURIAN (5 Pieces) Freshly grated vegetables rolled in corn flour shallow fried to golden crisp saute in manchurian sauce
	T.A $5.50
	E.I $6.50

CHAT

PAPRI CHAT
	T.A $7.50
	E.I $8.50
SAMOSA CHAT (2 Pieces)
	T.A $8.00
	E.I $8.50
TIKKI CHAT
	T.A $7.00
	E.I $7.50
DAHI BHALLA CHAT
	T.A $7.00
	E.I $7.50
GOL GAPPE / PANI PURI (6 Pieces)
	T.A $6.00
	E.I $6.50

ROASTED VEGETABLES

GOBHI TANDOORI Marinated cauliflower roasted in traditional tandoori oven (GF)
	T.A $7.80
	E.I $8.80
KHUMBAN TANDOORI Marinated mushrooms roasted in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $7.80
	E.I $8.80
SHIMLA MIRCH TANDOORI Green capsicum stuffed with cottage cheese, potatoes and dry fruit roasted in tandoor (GF & also available in Vegan)
	T.A $7.80
	E.I $8.80

ROASTED NON VEGETARIAN

CHICKEN TIKKA (4 Pieces) Marinated breast of chicken barbecued in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $9.50
	E.I $10.50
CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA (4 Pieces) Marinated breast of chicken barbecued in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $9.50
	E.I $10.50
GARLIC CHICKEN (4 Pieces) Marinated breast of chicken in garlic and yogurt roasted in the tandoor (GF)
	T.A $9.50
	E.I $10.50
RESHAMI KEBAB (4 Pieces) Premium pieces of marinated chicken cooked in the tandoor (GF)
	T.A $9.50
	E.I $10.50
CHICKEN ACHARI TIKKA (4 Pieces) Thigh fillet marinated dairy-free marination and roasted in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $9.50
	E.I $10.50
TANDOORI CHICKEN (Half) Half Chicken marinated in yogurt herbs and spices roasted in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.50
TANDOORI CHICKEN (Full) Whole Chicken marinated in yogurt herbs and spices roasted in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $16.90
	E.I $19.80
SHEEKH KEBAB (4 Pieces) Finely minced lamb blended in herbs, skewered and cooked in oven (GF)
	T.A $9.50
	E.I $10.50
LAMB TIKKA (4 Pieces) Tender lamb pieces marinated in yogurt and roasted in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
TANDOORI SENSATION FOR 2 Selection of Chicken, Lamb & Seafood (Prawn / Fish) (6 Pieces)(GF)
	T.A $17.00
	E.I $19.00

ROASTED SEA FOOD

SIGNATURE FISH AMRITSARI Rocklin Fish rolled in lentil flour and spices deep fried to golden crisp (4 Pieces) (GF)
	T.A $12.50
	E.I $14.50
FISH TIKKA (6 Pieces) Boneless fillet of fish marinated in yogurt and mild spices roasted in tandoor (GF)
	T.A $12.50
	E.I $14.50
TANDOORI PRAWN Prawns marinated in yogurt and spices baked in the tandoor (GF)
	T.A $12.50
	E.I $14.50

MAIN COURSES VEGETARIAN

VANASPATI KORMA Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in korma sauce (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
STIR FRIED VANASPATI Fresh mixed vegetables wok tossed (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
VANASPATI CURRY Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in North Indian style (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
VANASPATI VINDALOO Fresh mixed vegetables cooked Goan style (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
PALAK PANEER/MUSHROOM/ALOO Choice of home made cheese cubes or mushroom or roasted potatoes cooked with fresh spinach in gravy (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
MUTTER PANEER/MUSHROOM/ALOO A light curry with peas and your choice of home made cheese cubes, mushrooms or roasted potatoes (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
ALOO GOBHI / BAINGAN A choice of potatoes and cauliflower / eggplant curry dry style (GF & also available in Vegan)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
BAINGAN BHARTHA Roasted eggplant mashed finished with onions, tomatoes, capsicum and peas (GF & also available in Vegan)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
MALAI KOFTA Dumplings of cheese and potatoes stuffed with dry fruit cooked in korma sauce
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
DAL MAKHANI A staple dish in Indian homes made from channa dal, red kidney and black urd lentils (GF & also available in Vegan)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
CHOLLAY MASALA Chickpeas cooked in North Indian Style (GF)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
TADKA DAL Yellow lentil tempered with onions & tomatoes (GF & also available in Vegan)
	T.A $11.50
	E.I $12.90
OKRA MASALA Lady finger cooked with onions and spices, (GF)
	T.A $12.50
	E.I $13.90
PANEER / GOBHI MAKHANI Home made cheese cubes or cauliflower cooked in tomato and creamy sauce (GF)
	T.A $12.00
	E.I $13.90
PANEER TIKKA MASALA Home made cheese roasted with onions, tomatoes, and herbs (GF)
	T.A $12.00
	E.I $13.90
SHAHI PANEER Fresh home made cottage cheese cooked in korma sauce (GF)
	T.A $12.50
	E.I $13.90
VEG KOFTA Vegetable balls cooked in Bombay sauce (GF)
	T.A $12.00
	E.I $13.90
KHUMBAN KORMA Mushrooms cooked in korma sauce finished with cream (GF)
	T.A $12.00
	E.I $13.90

MAIN CHICKEN DISHES

CHICKEN MAKHANI Pieces of premium breast of chicken barbecued & cooked in tomato and creamy sauce (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
CHICKEN KORMA Premium breast of chicken cooked in cashew sauce. Mughlai style curry (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
PALAK CHICKEN Pieces of premium breast of chicken. Cooked in fresh spinach (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Marinated barbecue chicken pan roasted in tomato, capsicum and herbs (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
CHICKEN CURRY Pieces of premium breast chicken curry. Cooked. North Indian style (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
CHICKEN VINDALOO Chicken curry cooked in vindaloo sauce (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
CHICKEN MADRAS Chicken tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves cooked in coconut milk (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
STIR FRIED CHICKEN Barbecued thigh fillet pan roasted wok tossed with fresh mix vegetables (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
BHUNNA CHICKEN Pan roasted chicken, finished with onions, tomato, capsicum and herbs (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90
CHILLI CHICKEN (SIGNATURE DISH) Chef's special HOT chicken dish that will tickle your senses (GF)
	T.A $14.90
	E.I $16.90

GOAT LAMB AND BEEF DISHES

ROGAN JOSH Goat / Lamb or beef cooked. Kashmiri style (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
MUTTON / BEEF SHARI KORMA Goat / Lamb or beef cooked in Korma sauce (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
PALAK MUTTON Tender goat / lamb or beef cooked in fresh spinach (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
GHOSHT VANASPATI Goat / Lamb or Beef cooked with selected vegetables (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
BHUNA GHOSHT Goat / Lamb or Beef pan roasted finished with onions, tomatoes, capsicum and herbs (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
LAMB/BEEF VINDALOO A hot goat / lamb or beef curry, cooked in vinegar and coconut, Goan style (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
MADRAS CURRY Goat / Lamb or Beef tempered with mustard seeds curry leaves finished with coconut milk (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90
DAL GHOSHT Lentil cooked with goat / lamb or beef (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $17.90

SEA FOOD

PRAWN OR FISH MADRAS Choice of prawn or fish cooked in a spicy coconut based curry (GF)
	T.A $17.50
	E.I $19.50
PRAWN OR FISH VINDALOO Choice of prawn or fish cooked in Goan Style (GF)
	T.A $17.50
	E.I $19.50
PRAWN OR FISH MALAI Prawns or fish cooked in korma sauce (GF)
	T.A $17.50
	E.I $19.50
PRAWN OR FISH MASALA Pan fried prawn or fish cooked with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, onions & herbs (GF)
	T.A $17.50
	E.I $19.50

RICE DISHES

PLAIN / SAFFRON RICE
(Small) (GF)	T.A $4.00 E.I $4.50
(Large) (GF)	T.A $6.00 E.I $6.80
VEGETABLE / PEA PULAO Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables or green peas (GF)
	T.A $7.50
	E.I $7.90
KASHMIRI PULAO Basmati rice cooked with dry fruits (GF)
	T.A $7.50
	E.I $7.90
VEGETABLE BIRYANI Basmati rice and fresh vegetables cooked over a slow fire with raisins and nuts, a meal by itself (GF)
	T.A $12.90
	E.I $13.90
CHICKEN BIRYANl Spicy chicken and rice cooked over a slow fire - Mughlai speciality, a meal by itself (GF)
	T.A $15.90
	E.I $16.90
LAMB BIRYANI Spicy lamb and rice cooked over a slow fire - Mughlai speciality itself (GF)
	T.A $16.90
	E.I $17.90
PRAWN BIRYANI Basmati rice cooked with prawns and spices (GF)
	T.A $17.50
	E.I $19.80

ACCOMPANIMENTS

RAITA Homemade yogurt with fresh tomatoes and cucumber
	T.A $4.00
	E.I $4.50
TOSSED SALAD
	T.A $4.00
	E.I $4.50
GREEN SALAD
	T.A $4.00
	E.I $4.50
KUCHUMBER SALAD (Spicy)
	T.A $4.00
	E.I $4.50
ONION SALAD
	T.A $4.00
	E.I $4.50
MANGO CHUTNEY
	T.A $3.50
	E.I $4.00
MIXED PICKLE
	T.A $3.50
	E.I $4.00
PAPADUM (6 PIECES)
	T.A $3.50
	E.I $4.00

BREADS

(from our Clay Oven)
NAN Bread cooked in the tandoor with dough made from dairy products and fine flour
	T.A $2.90
	E.I $3.50
BUTTER NAN A flaky fine flour bread
	T.A $3.50
	E.I $4.00
GARLIC NAN Bread cooked in the tandoor with fresh garlic
	T.A $3.50
	E.I $4.00
ROTI A wholemeal unleavened bread
	T.A $2.90
	E.I $3.50
PARANTHA A flaky wholemeal bread
	T.A $3.20
	E.I $3.80
PUDINA PARANTHA Flaky wholemeal bread stuffed with hint of mint
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
VEG PARANTHA Unleavened wholemeal bread stuffed with mixed vegetables
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
ALOO PARANTHA Unleavened wholemeal bread stuffed with potatoes
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
PANEER KULCHA Nan stuffed with cottage cheese
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
ONION KULCHA Nan stuffed with spicy onion, coriander and fresh chilli
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
KEEMA NAN Nan stuffed with spicy lamb mince
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
KASHMIRI NAN Nan stuffed with dry fruits
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50
COCONUT NAN Nan stuffed with coconut and sugar
	T.A $3.80
	E.I $4.50

DESSERTS

GULAB JAMUN (2 Pieces) Dumplings made from milk served in a cardamon flavoured syrup
	T.A $5.00
	E.I $5.50
KULFI PISTA Homemade ice cream with cardamon and pistachio
	T.A $5.00
	E.I $5.50
MANGO KULFI Traditional homemade mango ice cream
	T.A $5.00
	E.I $5.50
KHEER Rice and milk pudding with dry fruit
	T.A $5.00
	E.I $5.50
RAS MALAI Cottage cheese dumplings dipped in reduced sweet milk with pistachio
	T.A $6.00
	E.I $7.00
GAAJAR KA HALWA Carrot sweet with reduced milk and nuts
	T.A $5.00
	E.I $5.50

Menu Disclaimer

Nearby Indian restaurants

Name	Cuisines
Classy Curry	Asian, Indian, European
Bedi's	Indian
Bedi's Indian Restaurant	Asian, Indian
Spirit Of India	Asian, Indian
South Melbourne Curry Club	Asian, Indian

Below you'll find samples from menus of places nearby.

Nearby sample menus

Stove Monkey (sample menu)

Corned beef & poached eggs on muffins w/hollandaise & parsley	$ 15.00
Crumbed veal scallopine w/rocket, red onion & fetta salad	$ 19.50
w/pork belly & salsa verde	$ 13.50
Soup w/crusty bread	N/A
Crunchy poached eggs, gravalax, corn cakes, sour cream & chives	$ 17.00
Muesli - w/fresh or poached fruit	$ 8.50
House baked beans	$ 9.50
Crepes - w/orange & palm sugar caramel	$ 9.50
Clean Here for the full menu for Stove Monkey

Limerick Arms Hotel (sample)

Blueberry & vanilla créme brulee served with boysenberry ice cream	$10.00
300g cape grim rump	$28.50
Alabama chicken pieces with chipotle mayo	$13.00
House made potato gnocchi with sugo sauce and 3 cheese gratin	$23.00
Seasonal steamed vegetables	$8.00
Char grilled king prawns with chilli sambal sauce (GF)	$14.50
Pie of the day (Refer to specials board)	$24.50
Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast with roast vegetables green beans & red wine jus (GF)	$26.50
Clean Here for the full menu for Limerick Arms Hotel

The Original Cafe (sample)

-Lettuce	$0.50
-Condiments	$0.50
-Salami	$5.50
-Coleslaw	$1.00
-Sandwich	$4.50
Croissant
Bagel With your choice of spread	$3.50
-Ham	$5.50
Clean Here for the full menu for The Original Cafe

Cafe Zappa (sample)

Toast Multigrain or sourdough with jam, peanut butter or vegemite	$6.00
Toasted turkey Cranberry, house mayo, shaved turkey breast, cranberry & rocket on sourdough	$10.00
Vego beaky Garliky mushrooms, fried halloumi, baby peas, rocket,pumpkin seeds & smashed avo on sourdough	$15.00
That breaky burger Cheese, egg, bacon, spinach, house hollandaise on brioche	$8.50
Chicken bagel House mayo, chicken, avocado, con lettuce	$8.50
Chicken deluxe Chicken, mayo, avocado, cos lettuce, cheese on sourdough	$10.00
Ham classic Tasty cheese, house seeded mayo, tomato, ham on white	$10.00
Breakfast bagel Bacon, egg & cheese on a toasted bagel	$8.50
Clean Here for the full menu for Cafe Zappa

Caffe Panette (sample)

Calabrese Calabrese salami, tomato, fior di latte and dressed green leaves	$13.90
Pancakes
C & A Roast chicken avocado	$9.50
Rocket salad With shaved parmigiana grana & balsamic vinegar dressing	$6.00
Marinated fetta	$3.50
Toasted bread Served with jam lady jam & butter
Extra toast	$2.50
Joe´s own baked beans Bacon, roma tomatoes, avocado & melted swiss cheese on toasted english muffins	$14.90
Clean Here for the full menu for Caffe Panette

Nearby restaurants

Name	Cuisines
Stove Monkey	Cafes
August Chinese Restaurant & Cafe	Takeaway Food
Origami	Japanese, Takeaway Food
Garamerica	Indonesian
Limerick Arms Hotel 364 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205	Modern Australian
The Original Cafe 23 Dorcas St, South Melbourne VIC 3205	Cafes
El Habanero Mexican	Mexican, European
Ayomo	Vegetarian

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Restaurant Details

Location: South Melbourne
Type: Restaurant
Service: Table Service
Price: $20-$30
Phone: 0396826696
Fax
Email
Address: 401 Clarendon St, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205, Australia
Features: Dine in, Takeaway, Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Website: http://www.spiritofindia.com.au/

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30–10:30pm

Wednesday5:30–10:30pm

Thursday 11am–2:30pm, 5:30–10:30pm

Friday 5:30–10:30pm

Saturday 5:30–10:30pm

Sunday 5:30–10:30pm

Monday 5:30–10:30pm