Starters

  • Mixed Starter

    £6.45

    ( combination of onion bhaji,chicken & lamb tikka) served with mint yoghut sauce

  • Garlic Mushrooms

    £5.95

    Enjoy our Garlic Mushrooms, a delightful starter in our Starters menu. Perfectly cooked, these mushrooms are rich in flavor and a great way to begin your meal.

  • Chicken Tikka Starter

    £5.45

    Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices grilled in clay oven)

  • Lamb Tikka Starter

    £5.95

    Boneless Lamb marinated in yoghurt and spices grilled in clay oven)

  • Tandoori Chicken Starter

    £5.45
  • Onion Bhajee

    £5.45

    (Deep fried Sliced Onion ball mixed with gram flours, spices)

  • King Prawn Puri

    £8.45
  • Chicken Tikka Chat Puri

    £6.95
  • Basil Salmon Tikka

    £6.50

    Lightly spiced salmon fillets gently grilled in clay oven)

  • Meat Samosa

    £5.45

    Filo Pastry filled with meat.

  • Vegetable Samosa

    £5.45

    Filo Pastry filled with seasonal vegetables

  • Mango Chutney

    £0.90
  • Mixed Pickle

    £0.80
  • Plain Papadum

    £0.90
  • Spice Papadum

    £0.90
  • Chutney Tray

    £3.00
  • Onion Salad

    £0.80
  • Mint Sauce

    £0.80
  • Lamb Chops

    £7.95

    lamb chops marinated with spices and yoghurt, grilled in clay oven)

  • Paneer Tikka

    £5.95

    Paneer marinated in yoghurt and spices grilled in clay oven

  • Tandoori King Prawn Starter

    £8.95

    Boneless King Prawn marinated in yoghurt and spices grilled in clay oven)

  • Chilli Chicken

    £6.45
  • Prawn Puri

    £7.00

Tandoori Dishes

  • Sheek Kebab Main

    £11.95
  • Half Tandoori Chicken

    £10.95

    Spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices barbecued on skewers over flaming charcoal

  • Chicken Tikka Main

    £11.45

    Tender chicken marinated in tikka spices and herbs cooked on skewers over flaming charcoal

  • Lamb Tikka Main

    £12.45

    Lamb pieces marinated in tikka spices and herbs cooked on skewers over flaming charcoal

  • Mixed Shashlick Main

    £12.95

    Tender chicken and lamb pieces marinated with tikka spices cooked over flaming charcoal with green pepper, capsicum, onion, tomato and fresh coriander

  • Shashlick Chicken

    £12.95

    Tender diced Lamb marinated with tikka spices and herbs, cooked as above over flaming charcoal

  • Shashlick Lamb

    £13.45

    Tender diced Lamb marinated with tikka spices and herbs, cooked as above over flaming charcoal

  • Tandoori Mix Special

    £15.95

    Our special presentation which contains tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab and nan bread

  • Tandoori King Prawn

    £15.95

    King prawns marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices barbecued on skewers over flaming charcoal

  • Akbari Lamb Chops

    £16.95
  • Basil Salmon Tikka

    £15.95
  • Mixed Ocean Platter

    £15.95
  • Mega Tandoori Platter

    £29.00
  • King Prawn Shaslick

    £16.95

Maharani Specialities

  • Chicken Shathkora

    £12.95

    New. Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a medium spiced sauce, with a hint of garlic and an intense flavour of Bengali lemon .Shathkora

  • Lamb Shathkora

    £13.45

    New. Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a medium spiced sauce, with a hint of garlic and an intense flavour of Bengali lemon .Shathkora

  • Makhani King Prawn

    £15.95

    New. Two layers, the bottom is cooked with mixed herbs and spices and the top is a mild creamy sauce

  • Chicken Kushboo

    £12.95

    Preparation of medium strength, highly flavoured and cooked with a mixture of fried spices in yoghurt sauce. Medium strenght

  • Chicken Makhani

    £13.45

    Two layers, the bottom is cooked with mixed herbs and spices and the top is a mild creamy sauce

  • Bahari Rogan

    £13.45

    Clay oven Roasted chicken and lamb cooked with Garlic, ginger, sun dried Roma tomatoes and green herbs, tempered with mustard seed and curry leaves) medium strenght

  • Laal Maans

    £12.95

    Boneless lamb cooked in onion, tomato & Kashmiri chilli gravy, Flavoured with Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves & variety of masala spices) medium strenght

  • Old Delhi Butter Chicken

    £12.45

    Slice piece of tandoori chicken Prepared in a buttery gravy with the addition of cream gives the curry sauce a silky Smooth rich texture) fairly hot

  • Lasun Kursani Chicken

    £12.45

    Tender pieces of Chicken Cooked with garlic, green chillies and spring onion with chef special sauce) fairly hot

  • Mutton Josh

    £12.95

    Mutton cooked to perfection with a distinct flavour of tomatoes, onions, curry leaf, vinegar and the Authentic mutton spices) Medium strenght

  • Lahori Gosth

    £12.45
  • Szechuan Lamb

    £12.95

    Cooked with hot and flavoursome spices with spring onion, ginger, garlic with the touch of Szechuan pepper and sauce. Fairly hot

  • Maharani Behmisal (Chicken)

    £18.95

    It's a Maharani creative dish, Chicken/lamb/king prawn cooked in chef made thick gravy sauce, wrap with egg omelette and curry sauce on top to garnish the whole dish.)

  • Butter Chicken

    £12.45

Biryani Dishes

  • Chicken Biryani

    £12.95
  • Lamb Biryani

    £13.45
  • Chicken Tikka Biryani

    £13.45
  • Prawn Biryani

    £13.95
  • King Prawn Biryani

    £16.95

    Enjoy our King Prawn Biryani, a deliciously spiced rice dish featuring tender king prawns. Perfectly placed in our Biriyani Dishes menu.

  • Vegetable Biryani

    £11.45
  • Mixed Biryani

    £13.95
  • Maharani Deshi Biryani(Spicy)(Chicken)

    £12.95

Dansak Dishes

  • Chicken Dansak

    £14.95

    Sweet and sour curry cooked with lentils served with pilau rice) Medium strenght

  • Lamb Dansak

    £15.95

    Sweet and sour curry cooked with lentils served with pilau rice) medium strenght

  • Chicken Tikka Dansak

    £15.95

    Sweet and sour curry cooked with lentils served with pilau rice) medium strenght

  • Prawn Dansak

    £14.95

    Sweet and sour curry cooked with lentils served with pilau rice)

  • King Prawn Dansak

    £17.95

    Sweet and sour curry cooked with lentils served with pilau rice)

  • Vegetable Dansak

    £12.95

    Sweet and sour curry cooked with lentils served with pilau rice)

Phall Dishes

  • Chicken Phall

    £11.95
  • Lamb Phall

    £11.95
  • Chicken Tikka Phall

    £11.95
  • Prawn Phall

    £12.45
  • King Prawn Phall

    £15.95

Balti Specialities

  • Chicken Balti

    £14.95

    Served with plain naan bread

  • Lamb Balti

    £15.95
  • Chicken Tikka Balti

    £15.95

    Served with plain naan bread

  • Prawn Balti

    £15.45
  • King Prawn Balti

    £17.95
  • Vegetable Balti

    £13.45
  • Garlic Chilli Masala Balti

    £15.45

    BBQ boneless Diced Chicken Marinated In Garlic Sauce Subtly flavoured With Green Chilli and Fresh Coriander

  • Balti Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi

    £15.45
  • Chicken Tikka Balti Masala

    £15.95

Pathia Dishes

  • Chicken Pathia

    £14.45
  • Lamb Pathia

    £14.95
  • Chicken Tikka Pathia

    £14.45
  • Prawn Pathia

    £14.45
  • King Prawn Pathia

    £17.95
  • Vegetable Pathia

    £12.95

English Dishes

  • Chips

    £2.95
  • Omelette And Chips

    £6.95

Vegetable Specialities

  • Vegetable Massala

    £9.95

    Cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce with cream

  • Vegetable Pasanda

    £9.95

    Cooked in a mild, creamy sauce, red wine and almonds

  • Vegetable Makani

    £10.45

    Two layers, the bottom is cooked with mixed herbs and spices and the top is a mild and creamy sauce

  • Vegetable Kushboo

    £10.45

    Preparation of medium strength and cooked with a mixture of fried spices in a yoghurt sauce

  • Vegetable Garlic Bhuna

    £10.45

    Garlic dishes are medium strength with fresh garlic, ginger and coriander

  • Vegetable Roshni

    £10.45

    Cooked in a medium and highly flavoured sauce from a selection of chillies and lentils founded in North Bengal

  • Pancha Veg

    £9.95
  • Milli Julli Vegetable

    £9.95

Breads

  • Plain Nan

    £3.75
  • Keema Nan

    £4.95
  • Peshwari Nan

    £4.45
  • Cheese Nan

    £4.45
  • Garlic Nan

    £4.45
  • Paratha

    £3.00
  • Chapati

    £2.45
  • Onion Raita

    £3.95
  • Cucumber Raita

    £3.95
  • Tandoori Roti

    £2.95

Maharani Special Set Meals

  • Set Meals For 1 Person Non Veg

    £19.45

    1 Mix starter, 1 chicken bhuna,1 bombay aloo and 1 pulao rice

  • Set Meals For 1 Person

    £17.95

    Vegetarian.1 onion bhajee, 1 vegetable makani, 1 mushroom bhajee and 1 plain Nan

  • Set Meals For 2 Person

    £38.45

    1 chicken tikka starter, 1 onion bhajee, 1 chicken tikka massala, 1 lamb rogon, 1 bombay aloo, 1 special fried rice and 1 peshwari nan

  • Set Meals For 4 Person

    £74.95

    Chicken tikka starter, lamb tikka starter, meat samosa, 1 onion bhajee, 1 chicken balti, 1 chicken tikka dupiaza, 1 chicken tikka masala, 1 lamb bhuna, 1 bombay aloo, 1 sag aloo, 1 mushroom rice, 1 special fried rice, 1 peshwari nan and 1 plain nan

Vegetable Side Dishes

  • Mixed Vegetable Curry

    £4.95
  • Bhindi Bhaji

    £5.95

    Okra

  • Brinjal Bhaji

    £5.95

    Aubergine

  • Cauliflower Bhaji

    £5.95
  • Sag Bhaji

    £5.95
  • Bombay Aloo

    £5.45
  • Dall Tarka

    £5.45
  • Aloo Gobi

    £5.95
  • Sag Aloo

    £5.95
  • Sag Paneer

    £5.95

    Contains Chedder Cheese

  • Kurma Sauce

    £3.95
  • Madras Sauce

    £3.95
  • Masala Sauce

    £3.95
  • Mushroom Bhaji

    £5.45

Basmati Rice

  • Pulao Rice

    £4.45

    Basmati

  • Plain Rice

    £4.25

    Patna

  • Special Rice

    £5.95

    With onion, egg, peas and sultanas

  • Mushroom Rice

    £4.95
  • Keema Rice

    £5.95
  • Coconut Rice

    £4.95
  • Larg Pulao Rice

    £5.75

Traditional Selection

  • Chicken Curry

    £11.45
  • Lamb Curry

    £11.95
  • Chicken Tikka Curry

    £11.95
  • Lamb Tikka Curry

    £12.45
  • Prawn Curry

    £11.95
  • King Prawn Curry

    £15.95
  • Vegetable Curry

    £9.95
  • Chicken Bhuna

    £11.95
  • Lamb Bhuna

    £11.95
  • Chicken Tikka Bhuna

    £11.95
  • Prawn Bhuna

    £12.95
  • King Prawn Bhuna

    £15.95
  • Vegetable Bhuna

    £10.45
  • Chicken Rogon

    £11.95
  • Lamb Rogon

    £12.45
  • Chicken Tikka Rogon

    £11.95
  • Prawn Rogon

    £12.95
  • King Prawn Rogon

    £15.95
  • Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi

    £11.95
  • Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi

    £12.95
  • King Prawn Tikka Jalfrezi

    £15.95
  • Panner Tikka Jalfrezi

    £10.95
  • Chicken Madras

    £11.95
  • Lamb Madras

    £11.95
  • Chicken Tikka Madras

    £11.95
  • Prawn Madras

    £12.95
  • King Prawn Madras

    £15.95
  • Vegetable Madras

    £10.45
  • Chicken Vindaloo

    £11.95
  • Lamb Vindaloo

    £11.95
  • Chicken Tikka Vindaloo

    £11.95
  • Prawn Vindaloo

    £12.95
  • King Prawn Vindaloo

    £15.95
  • Chicken Tikka Dupiaza

    £11.95

Drinks

  • 330ml Coke Can

    £1.85
  • 330ml Diet Coke Can

    £1.85
  • 330ml 7up Can

    £1.85
  • Apple And Mango J20

    £3.75
  • Red Bull

    £3.50
  • Appletiser

    £3.75
  • Orange And Passion Fruit J20

    £3.75
  • 1.25 Ltr Coke

    £3.95
  • 1.25 Diet Coke

    £3.95
  • 1.25 Ltr Lemonade

    £3.95
  • Mango Lassi

    £3.75

Mild Traditional Selection

  • Chicken Tikka Massala

    £11.95
  • Lamb Tikka Massala

    £12.95
  • Tandoori King Prawn Massala

    £15.95
  • Vegetable Massala

    £10.45
  • Chicken Pasanda

    £11.95
  • Lamb Pasanda

    £11.95
  • King Prawn Pasanda

    £15.95
  • Chicken Korma

    £11.45
  • Lamb Korma

    £11.95
  • Chicken Tikka Korma

    £11.95
  • Prawn Korma

    £12.95
  • King Prawn Korma

    £15.95
  • Vegetable Korma

    £10.45

Delivery Charges

  • 1 Pound Extra For Delivery Charges

    £2.50
  • 2 Pound Extra For Delivery Charges

    £2.00
  • 3 Pound Extra For Delivery Charges

    £3.00
  • 4 Pound Extra For Delivery Charges

    £4.00
  • 5 Pound Extra For Delivery Charges

    £2.95

Seafood Dish

  • Blackpepper Machli

    £13.95

    White fish cooked in onions and black pepper two stage; first an onion reduction, later topped with sautéed onions, tomatoes and fresh curry leaves)

  • Malai Golda King Prawns

    £18.95

    (Jumbo king prawn cooked with chef special rich masala gravy, blended with spices, fenugreek leaves and fresh herb)

  • Malabar Prawn

    £16.95

    (King prawns simmered in a sauce of coconut milk & ground spices flavoured with mustard, tamarind and curry leaves).

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Located in the heart of Colchester at 102 High St, Maharani Indian Restaurant offers a captivating journey into Indian cuisine with a menu that successfully balances authenticity and innovation. The Maharani Indian Restaurant Menu is an impressive blend of classic dishes and modern takes, designed to please both traditional palates and adventurous diners.

From the outset, the menu showcases depth with its range of flavorful starters such as Onion Bhaji and Chicken Tikka, both impeccably spiced and freshly prepared. Their Tandoori section is a standout, particularly the Tandoori King Prawns, marinated in a delicately spiced yogurt blend and grilled to perfection. Curry lovers will appreciate the thoughtful variety-ranging from the creamy Butter Chicken to the fiery Vindaloo. Each dish offers a clear indication of spice level, catering to mild and heat-seeking preferences alike.

Vegetarian options are not an afterthought at Maharani. The Saag Paneer and Vegetable Jalfrezi are vibrant, textured, and thoughtfully seasoned. The Biryani dishes, served with a cooling raita, deliver fragrant rice cooked with aromatic spices and tender meat or vegetables-perfect for those seeking a complete one-dish meal.

What sets Maharani apart from competitors is their commitment to consistent quality and portion size. The balance of spices never overpowers the core ingredients, which speaks to a kitchen led by skilled chefs with an eye for detail. While the setting is intimate and warmly lit, ideal for both casual and special occasions, it’s the food that remains the star of the experience.

In conclusion, the Maharani Indian Restaurant Menu delivers on flavor, variety, and authenticity. Whether you’re seeking a satisfying weeknight meal or a celebratory dinner, Maharani is a reliable destination for top-tier Indian cuisine in Colchester.