Akbar's - Manchester

Starters

£0.60

Aubergine Pickle Starter

£4.55

Chapli Kebab Starter

Tender minced meat with onions, herbs, fresh coriander and green chillies cooked on a Tavra griddle.

£4.90

Cheesy Seekh Kebab Starter

Seekh kebabs mixed with soft melting cheese. Totally sensational.

£5.10

Chicken Nambali Starter

Breast of chicken pieces marinated, grilled and finally topped with melting cheese. Served with fried onions, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes

£4.50

Chicken or Chana Poori Starter

Chick peas and chicken in a rich masala sauce garnished with coriander and served on a poori (crispy fried bread).

£4.55

Chicken Pakora Starter

Tender chicken breast pieces coated in a spicy chick pea batter, deep fried and served with crisp salad.

£4.90

Chicken Tikka Starter

Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices (ginger, garlic, fresh coriander) cooked over charcoal served with salad, plum tomatoes and spiced with roasted fennel cumin and onion seeds.

£4.30

Chicken Wings Starter

Chicken wings marinated with special spices, cooked over charcoal.

£4.90

Fish Pakora Starter

Fish coated in spicy batter & deep fried, served with fresh crispy salad.

£3.75

Keema or Cheese Samosa Starter

Lightly spiced minced meat, onions, sweetcorn & cheese wrapped in thin crispy pastry

£8.00

King Prawn Tikka Starter

Succulent king prawns, left overnight in a marinade of subtle herbs & spices. Cooked over a charcoal fire accompanied by fresh seasonal salad.

£5.10

Lamb Chops Starter

One of our signature starters. Chops marinated in a special blend of spices cooked over a charcoal grill. Highly recommended.

£0.60

Lime Pickle Starter

£4.90

Liver Tikka Starter

Chicken liver mixed with special spices including ginger, garlic and coriander slowly cooked under a grill over a bed fried onions.

£5.10

Masala Fish Starter

Succulent haddock or cod (subject to availability) marinated in a special blend of exotic spices and deep fried.

£5.45

Mixed Kebab Starter

Seekh kebab, shami kebab and onion bhaji, served in a sizzler on a bed of fried onions.

£1.70

Pickle Tray Starter

£0.90

Popadom Starter

£4.30

Seekh Kebab Starter

Tender mincemeat with onions, herbs, fresh coriander & green chillies cooked over charcoal.

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Vegetarian Starters

£4.55

Aubergine Sizzler Starter

Fresh aubergine cooked in a masala sauce served in a sizzler over a bed of fried onions.

£4.30

Mushroom & Potato Poori Starter

Mushroom and Potato coated with a spicy batter and deep fried. Served with fresh salad.

£4.50

Mushroom Pakora Starter

Whole seasonal mushrooms coated in a spicy batter and deep fried.

£4.00

Onion & Potato Bhaji Starter

Onions & potatoes, deep-fried in a spicy Indian batter & served with a side salad.

£4.55

Paneer Pakora Starter

Traditional Indian cheese dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried. Served with fresh salad.

£4.30

Samosa Chaat Starter

Sweet & sour, soft & crispy, pastry and chick pea salad mix

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Old School

£10.30

Biryani

Served with curried keema sauce and veg biryani served with curried chick pea sauce.

£9.15

Dansak

Persian style curry with a sweet & sour taste, made with pineapple, lentils & sweetcorn.

£9.15

Dopiaza

Traditional curry prepared with onions.

£10.30

Korma

A curry originally created for the British Raj in India. A mild taste (very mild).

£9.15

Madras

Hot

£9.15

Rogan Josh

Tender meat or chicken cooked in a rich sauce using tomatoes, garnished with coriander.

£9.15

Vindaloo

Hot

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Original Baltis

£10.30

Chicken Balti

Cooked with tender chicken

£10.30

Keema Balti

Cooked with minced meat.

£10.30

Meat Balti

Cooked with tender meat.

£11.45

Prawn Balti

Cooked with prawns

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Chefs Challenges

£17.20

Chefs Challenge 1 Big Un- For the Big Man

The chef will prepare a large meat feast Balti served with a gigantic naan and a portion of Pilau Rice. If any individual manages to finish the entire meal they will be honoured with a dessert of their choice plus an Akbars certificate of achievement. How

£12.60

Chefs Challenge 2 For the Brave - Phall

This one is for the brave (actually very brave). It’s the hottest dish our kitchen can produce, hotter than a dragons breath. Not recommended for anyone with gastric complaints, however those who dare to finish the challenge will receive a well deserved c

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Special Baltis

£10.90

Akbar-e-Balti

A mouth watering combination of chicken, meat, mushroom and potatoes cooked with spices. Garnished with coriander.

£10.90

Chicken & Chilli Balti

A hot and fiery balti cooked with peppers and green chillies, garnished

£10.90

Chicken & Mushroom Balti

Chicken cooked with mushrooms in a balti and garnished with coriander.

£10.90

Chicken & Potato Balti

Tender chicken cooked with baby potatoes, garnished with coriander

£10.90

Chicken & Prawn Special Balti

Spring chicken cooked with subtle herbs and spices with added prawns and coriander giving it a mouthwatering aroma.

£10.90

Chicken & Spinach Balti

Tender chicken cooked with spinach, ginger, garlic & delicate spices.

£10.90

Chicken Tikka & Garlic Balti

Chicken pieces, marinated with herbs and spices – cooked over charcoal and finally roasted in a Balti using fresh ingredients plus a large helping of garlic.

£10.90

Chicken Tikka & Keema Balti

Grilled chicken, pot roasted with minced meat, ginger, garlic and selected herbs and spices to create a mouth watering dish. Highly recommended.

£10.90

Ghosht & Ginger Balti

Tender meat cooked in the traditional Balti method with a generous portion of fried ginger.

£10.90

Ghosht & Potato Balti

Tender meat cooked with baby potatoes, garnished with coriander.

£10.90

Ghosht & Spinach Balti

A traditional combination of tender meat and spinach cooked with carefully chosen spices garnished with coriander.

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Chef's Specialities

£11.35

Badami

Chicken, Lamb or Vegetables. These dishes are cooked with delicate spices and crushed almonds. The mild flavours of these dishes make them popular at traditional Rajasthani banquets

£10.85

Butter Chicken

Grilled tandoori chicken cooked in a rich sauce with butter & cream

£10.30

Chicken Jalfrezi

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with herbs, spices and egg.

£11.45

Chicken Tikka Makhani

Mild chicken tikka pieces cooked in a clay oven and pot roasted in a very mild creamy sauce made from tomatoes and double cream

£11.45

Chicken Tikka Masala

Pieces of chicken breast marinated in herbs and spices, cooked over a charcoal grill and then finally pot roasted with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, with a sprinkling of coriander.

£10.30

Ghosht Paneer

Spring meat cooked with traditional Indian cheese in a rich sauce

£11.45

Grilled Chicken

Lightly spiced chicken breast steak cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce, served with mashed potato and fresh crispy salad.

£13.15

King Prawn & Spinach Special

A combined dish of king prawns and spinach prepared in a subtle sauce of herbs and spices with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and Kashmiri masala.

£13.15

King Prawn Special

King prawns prepared in a subtle sauce of herbs and spices with onions,

£11.35

Lamb Shank

Slow cooked lamb shank with Punjabi spices and rich flavours using ginger, garlic and tomatoes.

£10.30

Roshan Lal

A spicy meat dish cooked with onions, tomatoes and peppers in a rich sauce, garnished with coriander

£12.60

Seafood Balti

A mouth watering combination of prawns, fish and king prawns cooked in a subtle sauce of herbs and spices garnished with coriander and lemon. This is probably the best seafood dish in the sub-continent.

£16.10

Shahi Seabass

Double fillet of fresh seabass cooked in delicately spiced creamy sauce. Served with a portion of aromatic coconut rice and garnished with coriander

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Desi-Apna Style

£10.30

Karahi Bhindi Ghosht

Meat & okra.

£9.70

Karahi Chicken

Probably the best desi chicken dish on the menu. Using fresh herbs & spices.

£10.30

Karahi Chicken & Keema Mix

Combination of karahi chicken and karahi keema blended together for a unique taste.

£10.30

Karahi Chicken & Spinach

Probably the best desi chicken dish on the menu. Using fresh herbs & spices also cooked with spinach.

£10.30

Karahi Fish

Fish cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and ginger to create a rich authentic taste.

£9.70

Karahi Ghosht

Probably the best desi meat dish on the menu. Using fresh herbs & spices.

£10.30

Karahi Ghosht & Spinach

Meat cooked with fresh spinach and garnished with coriander.

£10.30

Karahi Keema & Matter

Minced meat cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, ginger & green chillies.

£13.10

Karahi King Prawn Tikka

King prawns cooked with onions, pepper, tomatoes, garlic & ginger

£10.30

Karella Ghosht

Combination of tender karahi ghost with fresh karella cooked in a rustic traditional masala.

£10.30

Kofta

Meat balls

£10.85

Tandoori Chicken Masala

Pieces of marinated grilled chicken cooked in a rich masala sauce.

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Back to Our Roots

£11.40

Culinary Charm on The Bone - Lamb (On The Bone)

These dishes are subject to availability

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Gourmet Delicacies

£9.80

Haleem

A multinational dish, chicken, mutton, lentils and a wide range of healthy ingredients slow cooked to achieve the texture of a wholesome broth.

£9.80

Maghaz

A highly delicate dish made from sheep’s brain. Pan cooked and flavoured with spices that will melt in your mouth

£10.25

Nihari

A special cut of lamb shank slow cooked until the meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Served in a wholesome rich masala sauce.

£9.80

Ojri

A very popular dish from France, Italy and wider Asia. Very much a staple diet in post war England and highly nutritional. Only the best cuts of dressed tripe are used in this dish which takes several hours of slow cooking.

£9.80

Paya

Several hours of slow cooking, these sheep’s trotters absorb and acquire a unique taste that enriches the dish.

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Vegetarian Specials

£9.15

Aloo Gobi Karhai

Potato & cauliflower curry.

£9.15

Aubergine & Aloo

Aubergine & potato curry.

£9.15

Balti Mushroom Paneer

Fresh mushrooms cooked in a delicate cheese.

£9.15

Balti Palak Aloo Dhal

Spinach, potatoes and lentils cooked to a traditional balti recipe.

£9.15

Balti Tarka Dhal

Lentils cooked in a balti with fresh ingredients.

£9.15

Bhindi & Tomato Dopiaza

Fresh okra cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and extra tomatoes, gently cooked together with herbs and spices.

£9.15

Chana & Paneer Masala

Chickpeas & paneer cheese.

£9.70

Dhal Makhani

Chickpea & lentils cooked in a rich creamy, sweet & spicy sauce.

£9.15

Palak & Paneer Bhuna

Spinach & paneer cheese.

£9.15

Vegetable Achari Balti

Mixed vegetables cooked to give a tangy and spicy flavour.

£9.15

Vegetable Dopiaza

A traditional curry made with onions.

£9.70

Vegetable Makhani

A mild creamy vegetable dish with nuts, in a rich sauce.

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Vegetarian Side Dish

£4.55

Aloo Gobi

£4.55

Aubergine Masala

£4.55

Bhindi Bhuna

£4.55

Dhal Makhani

Contains: Dairy, Gluten, Nuts

£4.55

Palak Paneer

Contains: Dairy

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Sundries

£2.60

Boiled Rice

£0.90

Chappati

Contains: Gluten

£4.00

Cheese & Onion Nan

Contains: Gluten, Dairy

£3.00

Chips

£3.40

Coriander & Chilli Nan

£3.40

Egg Rice

Contains Dairy

£5.45

Family Garlic Nan

Contains: Gluten, Dairy

£5.20

Family Nan

Contains: Gluten, Dairy

£3.70

Garlic Nan

Contains: Gluten, Dairy

£4.00

Keema Nan

Contains: Gluten, Dairy

£3.40

Keema Rice

£3.40

Mushroom Rice

£2.90

Nan

Freshly baked bread from the tandoori oven.

£3.45

Paratha

Contains: Gluten

£3.75

Peshwari Nan

Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Nuts

£2.80

Pilau Rice

£3.40

Special Rice

Cooked with peas & potatoes.

£1.15

Tandoori Roti

Unleavened bread baked in the tandoori oven.

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