In Indian cuisine spices are a vital part of food preparation and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish.

The Correct use and blending of the aromatic spices is crucial to the proper preparation of Indian cuisine. Even oil is an important part of cooking, from mustard oil in the north, each section of the country has it's preferences.

Our experienced Indian chefs will create sensational tastes that will compliment even the most discerning pallet, so ask our staff to advise on the best food for your choice of seasoning strength.

NORTH INDIAN CUISINE...

STARTERS

Vegetarian

1. Paneer Tikki $ 9.50
Delicate pieces of cottage cheese which is mixed with seasonal vegetables and made into patties and deep fried

2. Chilly Gobi $ 9.50
Cauliflower pieces marinated and deep fried before it is tossed in a
lightly spiced masala of capsicum and onions

3. Mixed Vegetable Cutlets $ 9.50
A mix of all the seasonal vegetables cooked together till its all tender
After which it is made into small patties and grilled

4. Vegetable Sheek Kebab $ 9.50
Seasonal vegetables diced and herbed and cooked on a skewer in
the tandoor oven

5. Bhoondi Chaat $ 9.50
Another street favorite which has small deep fried drops of pastry
Which is tossed with onions and tomatoes topped with fresh and
lightly sweetened yogurt and seasoned with herbs and coriander

Non Vegetarian

6. Murgh Tikka $ 12.50
Chicken diced and marinated in spices and herbs and cooked in
the tandoor on skewers. This is quite a common road side delicacy
and rightly so…….

7. Murgh Tikka Achari $ 12.50
Seasoned and flavoured tender pieces of chicken marinated in special
Tangy herbs before it is cooked in the tandoor

8. Lamb Seekh Kebab / Lamb Tikki $ 12.50
Lamb mince marinated with herbs and spices and rolled on a skewer
and cooked in the tandoor or made into patties and grilled

9. Murgh Malaidaar $ 12.50
Bite size pieces of tender chicken marinated in a white gravy before
it is skewered and cooked in the tandoor

10. Tandoori Fish $ 12.50
Tandoori Jhinga $ 13.50
Marinated Fish or King Prawns marinated in masala before it is cooked
in the tandoor till tender

MAIN COURSE

Vegetarian Curries
11. Palak Paneer $ 17.50
Indian Cottage cheese cubes which are tossed into the traditional
spinach puree which is flavored with Indian herbs and spices.

12. Dhal Makhani $ 16.50
Yet another traditional lentil dish which is cooked with herbs and
flavored with spices and garnished with a dash of fresh cream

13. Mattar Paneer $ 17.50
Pieces of Indian cottage cheese and peas cooked in a yellow gravy
delicately spiced with herbs and spices

14. Channa Masala $ 16.50
Channa Gram soaked and cooked in a spiced gravy before it is
Served garnished with coriander

15. Mixed Vegetable Korma $ 16.50
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked in a gravy flavoured with mixed
herbs. Simple yet delicious

Non-Vegetarian Curries
16. Lamb Rogan Josh / Lamb Handi $ 21.50
This is a popular North Indian dish which is made with Lamb Shanks
(on the bone ) and cooked in a red gravy which is flavoured with lots
of spices and garnished with fresh herbs

17. Kheema Mattar $21.50
Succulent minced lamb flavoured with an assortment of herbs and
spices and cooked with peas before it is served garnished with coriander

18. Rada Chicken (with tender lamb mince) $ 21.50
Pieces of succulent boneless chicken pan fried with sliced onions,
Tomato and green peas. This is cooked with a little bit of lamb mince
which enhances the dish and gives it a very unique flavour

19. Murgh Tikka Masala $21.50
This dish is a variation of the butter chicken only this has a stronger
herb and spice flavour. A must have with our delicious naans

20. Murgh Saagwala $ 21.50
Succulent pieces of tandoori chicken which is tossed into a rich spinach
gravy to make this rich popular dish

21. Tomato Fish Curry $ 21.50
Tomato Prawn Curry $ 22.50
Bite size pieces of fish fillet or King Prawns which are panfried with
onions and tomato and flavoured with lemon juice and herbs

ACCOMPANIMENTS

22. Vegetable Pulao $ 9.50
Diced Seasonal vegetables tossed with basmati Rice and lightly
Flavoured with herbs

23. Lamb Biryani $ 16.50
Boneless pieces of tender lamb flavoured with an array of spices and
Cooked with basmati rice to make the very special biryani

24. Naan
Garlic / Butter / Plain $ 2.50
Keema / Chicken / Cheese $ 4.00

25. Kulcha $ 2.50
Onion / Potato

26. Tandoori Roti $ 2.50
Plain / Methi

27. Parantha $ 2.50 Pudina / Lachedar

28. Green Salad $ 4.00
Mixed / Cucumber / Tomato / Onion / Chillies / Carrot

29. Raita $ 4.00
Plain / Onion / Cucumber / Tomato

Simply Sinful Desserts

100. Gajjar Ka Halwa $ 11.50
The dessert of the kings. Grated carrots cooked in a pan with
Condensed milk and light spices. A must have after a meal.

101. Kheer $ 11.50
Made the traditional way with fresh milk and rice and served with
raisins and cashewnuts that are sautéed in clarified butter

SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE...

STARTERS

Vegetarian

30. Kadalaka Pakora $ 9.50
Crushed peanuts mixed with chopped chillies and onions, flavored
with herbs and deep fried as small patties

31. Potato Bhonda $ 9.50
Mashed potatoes flavoured with herbs and onions and coriander,
made into small balls.This is coated with batter before it is deep fried.

32. Stir Fried Cauliflower ( Gobi Kempu Bayzulay ) $ 9.50
Pieces of cauliflower marinated in a home style Mangalorean masala
and tossed with yogurt, green chillies and curry leaves

33. Vendaka Melugeh Varuval $ 9.50
Pieces of okra (Ladys Finger) panfried with a special pepper masala

Non Vegetarian

34. Mangalorean Prawn Masala ( Yetti Ajadina ) $13.50
Shrimps cooked in Mangalorean Masala. This is a dry dish and is
Best served spicy

35. Lamb Fry ( Adeh Polichadeh ) $12.50
Stir fried Lamb tossed with onions, tomato and a very unique
tamarind (kodum pulley). A delicacy in Kerala

36. Mangalorean Chilly Fry ( Kori Kempu Bayzulay ) $12.50
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a home style
Mangalorean masala and tossed with yogurt, green chillies and
curry leaves

37. Cream Fish Fry ( Meen Varuthadeh ) $12.50
Whole Cream fish marinated in lime chilly paste and herbs before
it is deep fried till slightly crisp on both sides. Best eaten with your fingers

38. Fried Chicken ( Kholi Varuvel ) $12.50
Pieces of tender boneless chicken marinated in south Indian herbs
and coated with a batter and deep fried. It is then tossed with fresh
onions and tomatoes and garnished with coriander before it is served

MAIN COURSE

Vegetarian Curries

39. Kadalai Ajadina $16.50
Channa Dhal cooked in a Mangalorean masala and made into a gravy
before it is served

40. Vendaka Mapass $17.50
Lady Finger (Okra) panfried with onions and mixed with a delicious
coconut gravy before it is served garnished with coriander leaves

41. Mangalorean Mixed Vegetable Curry ( Tharkaree Gassi ) $16.50
Seasonal mixed vegetables tossed with herbs and cooked in
A tamarind gravy

42. Tomato Dhal ( Thakali Pappu ) $16.50
Lentils cooked with garlic and ginger and seasoned with onions
Chillies and tomato giving it a unique flavour

43. Potato Chettinaad (Urlai Chettinaad) $16.50
Urlai Chettinad is a preparation where the potato pieces are marinated
in delicate spices and the dish is cooked in a coconut masala

Non-Vegetarian Curries

44. Lamb Pepper Masala $21.50
Yet another popular South Indian dish where pieces of succulent
Lamb are pan fried with onions, and tomato and flavoured with
freshly ground pepper

45. Kerala Fish Curry $21.50
Kerala Prawn Curry $22.50
Pieces of fish fillet sautéed with onions, garlic and spices and then
cooked in a coconut milk gravy. One of the very popular dishes of
Kerala

46. Kholi Sukka $21.50
Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mangalorean masala

47. Karavali Lamb Curry $21.50
Pieces of Lamb cooked together with an array of herbs and cashew paste
and finally mixed with a bit of coconut milk before it is served

48. Kholi Mapass $21.50
Tender pieces of chicken panfried with onions and mixed with a delicious
coconut gravy before it is served garnished with coriander leaves

ACCOMPANIMENTS

49. Pulleyogaray $ 9.50
This rice preparation is subtlety flavored with tamarind and other
spices

50. Elambicha Sadham $ 9.50
Commonly known as Lemon rice this dish adds flavor to your meal
and helps with digestion

51. Kerala Chicken Biryani $16.50
Chicken on the bone cooked in a south Indian Masala before the famous
Andra Ponee Rice is added to it and cooked together to make the biryani

THAI MENU AT CHA...


Thai cuisine is distinctly identifiable from Chinese and Indian cuisines, both of which influenced Thai cooking.

Harmony is the guiding principle behind each dish, Thai cuisine is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely Thai.

Our trained Thai chefs will create sensational tastes that will compliment even the most discerning pallet, so ask our friendly team at "Cha Indian & Thai Restaurant" to advise you, on the best food for your choice of seasoning strength.

STARTERS

Vegetarian

52. Toong Tang ( Money Bags) $ 9.50
Seasonal vegetable mixture stuffed in a pastry and shaped to look like
a money bag before it is deep fried

53. Khao Pod Kratiem Prik Thai $ 9.50
Batter fried baby corn roasted with garlic and pepper

54. Poh Pia Je ( Vegetable Spring Rolls ) $ 9.50
Seasonal vegetables wrapped in rice paper and deep fried

Non Vegetarian

55. Gai Satay $12.50
Thai Chicken Satay

56. Gai Thod $12.50
Deep Fried Chicken wings marinated in Thai Herbs

57. Kung Satay $13.50
King Prawns marinated in soya sauce & roasted chillies & grilled

58. Gai Yang $12.50
Grilled Chicken in Thai herbs

Soups

59. Tom Yam
A traditional Thai spicy lemon grass soup served with a choice of the following meats
Gai – Chicken $12.50
Pla – Fish $12.50 Kung – Prawns $13.50
Pag – Vegetables $ 9.50

60. Tom Kha
Rich creamy coconut soup served with a choice of the following meats
Gai – Chicken $12.50
Pla – Fish $12.50
Kung – Prawns $13.50
Pag – Vegetables $ 9.50

MAIN COURSE
STIR FRIED DELICACIES

Seafood

61. Whole Snapper $25.00
Pla Yang (Grilled) served with a lemon grass sauce
Pla Thod (Deep Fried) served with a herbed soya sauce

62. Raad Prik
Seafood of your choice with garlic, chilly and thai sweet basil
Pla – Fish $19.50
Kung – Prawns $21.50
Gung – Crayfish / Lobster (To be ordered in advance)

63. Pahd Benzorang
Your choice of seafood tossed with vegetables in a creamy oyster
sauce
Pla – Fish $19.50
Kung – Prawns $21.50
Gung – Crayfish / Lobster (To be ordered in advance)

64. Tod Kratiem Prik Tai
Seafood of your choice tossed with garlic and freshly ground pepper
Pla – Fish $19.50
Kung – Prawns $21.50
Gung – Crayfish / Lobster (To be ordered in advance)

Meat and Poultry $19.50

65. Pahd Bai Kraprou Keow Wahn
Meat of your choice tossed with green curry paste, holy basil and coconut cream
Gai – Chicken
Pe - Lamb
Neua – Beef

66. Gai Pahd Med Mamuagh
Stir fried chicken with cashewnuts

67. Pahd Nam Mon Hoi
Meat of your choice served with mushrooms and bamboo shoot and tossed in an oyster sauce
Gai – Chicken
Pe – Lamb
Neua – Beef

Vegetarian $16.50

68. Pag Manow
Vegetables tossed in a lime and coriander sauce

69. Pag Horapha
Stir fried vegetables tossed with Thai sweet basil and garlic

70. Pag Pahd Je
Stir fried vegetables in a light soya sauce

CURRIES

71. Kaeng Keow Wahn
The Classical Thai Green Curry with a choice of your meats
Gai – Chicken $19.50
Pla – Fish $19.50
Kung – Prawns $21.50
Pag – Vegetables $16.50

72. Kaeng Ped
Delicate Red Curry with your choice of meats
Gai – Chicken $19.50
Pla – Fish $19.50
Kung – Prawns $21.50
Pag – Vegetables $16.50

73. Kaeng Penang
Meat of your choice in a typical penang curry
Gai – Chicken $19.50
Pla – Fish $19.50
Kung – Prawns $21.50
Pag – Vegetables $16.50

RICE AND NOODLES

74. Khao Pahd Pag
Thai fried rice with choice of meats
Gai – Chicken $17.50
Khai – Egg $12.50
Kung – Prawns $19.50
Pag – Vegetables $ 9.50

75. Phad Thai
Thai rice sticks stir fired with bean sprouts, peanuts in a tangy sauce with your choice of meats
Gai – Chicken $17.50
Kung – Prawns $19.50
Pag – Vegetables $ 9.50

76. Bamee Pahd
Stir fried Thai noodles with your choice of meats
Gai – Chicken $17.50
Khai – Egg $12.50
Kung – Prawns $19.50
Pag – Vegetables $ 9.50

77. Guay Tiew Pahd Keemao
Thai rice sticks stir fried with chilly and garlic and served with
your choice of meats
Gai – Chicken $17.50
Kung – Prawns $19.50
Pag – Vegetables $ 9.50

Simply Sinful Desserts

105. Tub Tim Grob $11.50
Water Chesnut served in chilled coconut milk

106. Ngor Lychees Krati Sod $11.50
Rambutan & Lychees stuffed with caramelized nuts and served
in a light, chilled coconut milk

107. Polamai $11.50
Fresh fruit platter

Please note a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays
MENU ITEMS & PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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