Spice of India
Authentic Indian Cuisine • Family Recipes from Birmingham Since 1993
⭐ Customer Favorites
Family Thali
2 curries (any), 1 biryani, 4 naans, raita, papadums, 4 soft drinks — serves 4
Date Night Thali
2 curries (any), 1 rice, 2 naans, 2 starters, 2 soft drinks or lassi
Solo Thali
1 curry (any), basmati rice, 1 naan, dhal, raita, papadum
Vegetarian Thali
3 veggie curries, basmati rice, 2 naans, dhal, raita, papadums — serves 2
Our Menu
🎁 Thali & Combo Deals
Complete Indian meals — best value, save up to 25%
Family Thali
2 curries (any), 1 biryani, 4 naans, raita, papadums, 4 soft drinks — serves 4
Date Night Thali
2 curries (any), 1 rice, 2 naans, 2 starters, 2 soft drinks or lassi
Solo Thali
1 curry (any), basmati rice, 1 naan, dhal, raita, papadum
Vegetarian Thali
3 veggie curries, basmati rice, 2 naans, dhal, raita, papadums — serves 2
Party Banquet
4 curries (any), 2 biryanis, 8 naans, 2 starters, 8 soft drinks — serves 8
Kids Thali
Mild chicken curry, basmati rice, 1 naan, raita, juice box, kulfi
🥘 Starters & Appetizers
Traditional street food and tandoor snacks
Vegetable Samosa (2)
Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with mint chutney
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in clay tandoor
Seekh Kebab (3)
Minced lamb with ginger, green chili, and aromatic spices, skewered and grilled
Onion Bhaji (3)
Crispy golden fritters with caramelised onion, cumin, and fresh coriander
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated in tandoori spices, grilled with peppers and onion
Prawn Puri
Spiced king prawns in a rich masala sauce, served on a puffed fried bread
Aloo Tikki (3)
Spiced potato patties with chickpeas, topped with tamarind and yogurt chutney
Papadums (4) with Chutneys
Crispy lentil crackers served with mango chutney, mint raita, and lime pickle
Mixed Starter Platter — serves 2
Chicken tikka, seekh kebab, onion bhaji, samosa, paneer tikka with mixed chutneys
🍗 Chicken Curries
Classic and regional chicken dishes cooked to order
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek and cardamom
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled tandoori chicken in a velvety spiced tomato and cream sauce
Chicken Korma
Mild and fragrant coconut cream curry with almonds, cardamom, and rose water
Chicken Jalfrezi
Stir-fried chicken with fresh peppers, tomatoes, green chili, and bold spices
Chicken Madras
South Indian hot curry with tamarind, curry leaves, and black pepper
Chicken Vindaloo
Fiery Goan-style curry with vinegar, garlic, and hot red chilies — very hot
Chicken Saag
Tender chicken with fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, and warming spices
Chicken Dopiaza
Medium-spiced curry with double onions, caramelised and fresh, fragrant with coriander
🐑 Lamb Curries
Slow-cooked lamb dishes from across the subcontinent
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender slow-cooked lamb in aromatic Kashmiri spices with whole dried chilies
Lamb Karahi
Dry-style wok-cooked lamb with fresh tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies
Lamb Keema
Spiced minced lamb with peas, tomatoes, and earthy cumin
Lamb Bhuna
Rich, dry-style curry — lamb slow-cooked until the sauce is thick and deeply spiced
Lamb Pasanda
Mild and creamy almond sauce with lamb strips, saffron, and cardamom
Lamb Dhansak
Parsi-style sweet and sour lentil curry with lamb — a Spice of India signature
🌱 Vegetarian Curries
Traditional vegetable and paneer dishes — hearty and full of flavour
Paneer Makhani
Cottage cheese cubes in rich buttery tomato sauce with fenugreek
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach and paneer in a lightly spiced onion and garlic base
Chana Masala
Punjabi-style chickpeas slow-cooked with tangy tomatoes, amchur, and spices
Dhal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with mustard seeds, cumin, dried red chili, and ghee
Aloo Gobi
Classic dry-style potato and cauliflower with turmeric, cumin, and coriander
Baingan Bharta
Smoky roasted aubergine mashed with tomatoes, onion, and fresh coriander
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables in a fragrant home-style masala gravy
Palak Aloo
Spinach and potato curry with ginger, garlic, and whole spices
🦐 Seafood
Coastal Indian seafood specialities
Prawn Masala
King prawns in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with coastal Indian spices
Prawn Karahi
Wok-tossed king prawns with fresh tomatoes, green chili, and ginger
Goan Fish Curry
Tender cod in a tangy coconut and tamarind sauce with mustard seeds
Prawn Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced king prawns, saffron, and fried onions
🔥 Tandoor Specials
Marinated and cooked in our traditional clay tandoor oven
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chop, and naan — a feast for one
Tandoori Lamb Chops (3)
Marinated overnight in yogurt and spices, charred in the tandoor
Tandoori Half Chicken
Free-range chicken marinated in classic tandoori spices — served with salad and chutney
Tandoori Salmon
Scottish salmon fillet in a light yogurt and spice marinade, grilled in tandoor
🍚 Biryani & Rice
Fragrant basmati rice dishes — each biryani served with raita and salad
Chicken Biryani
Layered basmati rice with spiced chicken, saffron, caramelised onions, and mint
Lamb Biryani
Slow-cooked lamb with fragrant basmati, whole spices, rose water, and golden raisins
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed seasonal vegetables with aromatic rice, nuts, and fresh herbs
King Prawn Biryani
Coastal-spiced king prawns layered with saffron basmati and crispy fried onions
Plain Basmati Rice
Steamed long-grain basmati rice
Pilau Rice
Basmati rice cooked with whole spices, turmeric, and green peas
Egg Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried with egg, spring onions, and mild spices
🥖 Fresh Breads
Baked fresh to order in our clay tandoor
Garlic Naan
Soft leavened bread with fresh garlic and butter, baked in tandoor
Butter Naan
Classic naan brushed with butter straight from the tandoor
Peshwari Naan
Sweet naan stuffed with coconut, almonds, and sultanas
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb and fresh coriander
Cheese & Chilli Naan
Naan filled with melted cheese and green chili
Chapati
Thin whole wheat flatbread, dry-roasted
Layered Paratha
Flaky whole wheat bread pan-fried with ghee — rich and buttery
Puri (2)
Deep-fried puffed wheat bread — light and hollow
🥗 Sides & Accompaniments
Traditional Indian sides to complete your meal
Raita
Cooling yogurt with cucumber, mint, and cumin
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy house-made mango chutney
Lime Pickle
Traditional sharp and tangy lime pickle
Side Dhal
Small portion of yellow lentil dhal — perfect alongside any curry
Side Saag
Buttered spinach with garlic and ginger
Kachumber Salad
Fresh diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, coriander, and lemon dressing
Masala Chips
Chunky chips tossed in chaat masala, fresh coriander, and green chili
🍨 Indian Desserts
Traditional sweets and puddings to finish
Gulab Jamun (3)
Soft fried milk dumplings soaked in rose-scented sugar syrup
Mango Kulfi
Dense Indian ice cream with real Alphonso mango pulp, served on a stick
Kheer
Traditional rice pudding slow-cooked with cardamom, saffron, and pistachios
Ras Malai (2)
Soft cottage cheese dumplings in chilled saffron and cardamom cream
Gajar Halwa
Warm slow-cooked carrot pudding with ghee, cardamom, and cashew nuts
Pistachio Kulfi
Rich Indian ice cream with crushed pistachios and rose water
Kids Kulfi
Small vanilla kulfi stick with a sprinkle of ground cardamom
🥤 Drinks & Lassi
Traditional Indian drinks, lassi, and more
Mango Lassi
Chilled yogurt drink blended with Alphonso mango and a pinch of cardamom
Sweet Lassi
Classic yogurt drink with sugar and a hint of rose water
Salted Lassi
Traditional yogurt drink with cumin, black salt, and fresh mint
Masala Chai
Spiced Indian tea brewed with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and milk
Rose Sharbat
Chilled house-made rose and basil seed drink — refreshing and fragrant
Soft Drink (Can)
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange
Kids Juice Box
Apple or Mango
Still Water (500ml)
Chilled still mineral water
Sparkling Water (500ml)
Chilled sparkling mineral water
Kingfisher Beer (330ml)
India's most iconic lager — crisp and refreshing
House Red Wine (175ml)
Full-bodied Shiraz — pairs beautifully with rich curries
House White Wine (175ml)
Off-dry Riesling — ideal with spicy dishes
Order Online
- Min. order: £20.00
- Delivery fee: £3.99
- Within 6 miles
- Est. time: 35-50 min
- Ready in: 20-25 min
- 🏷️ Free poppadoms on collection orders
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📍 142 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1AG