The Gate Of India, Indian Restaurant, Poole Menu
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Set Menu (Sunday-Thursday)
With 2 Appestisers, 2 Main Dishes, 2 Side Dishes and Rice and Naan
Appetisers
Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor. Served with Salad
Lamb marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor. Served with Salad
A piece of Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor. Served with Salad
Ground fillet of Lamb delicately blended with our own special mixture of herbs and spices, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor
Delicately Spiced, Sweet and Sour Prawns served on Puri
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka and Shish Kebab. Served with Salad
Finely ground Lamb blended with Egg Yolk and Herbs, slighlty spiced and fried in Butter. Served with Salad
A King Size prawn marinated in Egg Yolk, Flour, Herbs, dressed in Breadcrumb and fried in Butter
Delicately spiced Sweet and Sour King Prawns, served on Puri
Deep Fried triangular shaped Pastry
Deep Fried triangular shaped Pastry
Chick Peas cooked in selected Spices with Onions, Herbs and Lemon Juice
Chicken cooked in Chat Massala and Lemon Juice, Served with Salad
Potato cooked in Chat Masala and Lemon Juice, Served with Salad
Finely cut Onion, mildly spiced and deep fried
Indian Cheese mildly spiced and cooked in the Tandoor
2 x Onion Bhaji, 1 x Samosa, 2 x Chicken Tikka Pieces
Tandoori Specialities
Tender Half of Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor
Succulent pieces of Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor
Succulent pieces of Lamb marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor
A mixture of Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Shish Kebab
Tender Half Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately spiced, barbecued on skewers in Tandoor
Succulent Pieces of Lamb marinated in Chef's Own Unique recipe, barbecued with Onion, Mushroom, Capsicums and Tomatoes on Skewers in Tandoor
Succulent Pieces of Chicken marinated in Chef's Own Unique recipe, barbecued with Onion, Mushroom, Capsicums and Tomatoes on Skewers in Tandoor
King Prawn marinated in Chef's Special Recipe and barbecued in Tandoor
Indian Cheese marinated in Chef's Own Recipe, barbecued with Onion, Mushroom, Capsicums and Tomatoes in Tandoor
Indian Cheese mildly spiced and cooked in the Tandoor
Tandoori Jinga
Marinated in Chef's own unique recipe in a Hot Sauce cooked in Tandoor
Marinated in Chef's own unique recipe in a Hot Sauce cooked in Tandoor
Marinated in Chef's own unique recipe in a Hot Sauce cooked in Tandoor
Marinated in Chef's own unique recipe in a Hot Sauce cooked in Tandoor
Marinated in Chef's own unique recipe in a Hot Sauce cooked in Tandoor
Malai Tikka Special
Served with Special Rice. Marinated in a Sweet and Sour Sauce, cooked with Cream and Onion. A Mild Dish
Served with Special Rice. Marinated in a Sweet and Sour Sauce, cooked with Cream and Onion. A Mild Dish
Served with Special Rice. Marinated in a Sweet and Sour Sauce, cooked with Cream and Onion. A Mild Dish
On the Bone, Lamb Chops, Served with Special Rice. Marinated in a Sweet and Sour Sauce, cooked with Cream and Onion. A Mild Dish
Fish Specialities
King Prawn cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, Capsicums, Green Chillies and Selected Spices. Hot Dish served in a Karahi
King Prawn marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and barbecued in Tandoor, then cooked in Masala Sauce
Whole King Prawn fried in Onion, Garlic and Selected Spices, garnished with Coriander
Pieces of Salmon marinated in Yoghurt, delicately spiced, cooked with Herbs, Garlic, Onions, Coriander, Coconut and Rich Hot Sauce
Pieces of Salmon marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Mixed with Sweet and Sour Chutney
Pieces of Salmon marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Cooked with Capsicums, Tomatoes and Garnished with Coriander
King Prawn cooked with slices of Aubergine and a mixture of Selected Spices of Naga
Pieces of Salmon fried in Onion, Garlic and selected Spices, garnished with Coriander
Tender fish cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, Capsicums, Green Chillies and selected Spices, mixed with Chat Kora
Pieces of Fish marinated with Garlic, Spices and Herbs cooked in a special Masala Sauce
Our Chef's Specialities
Cooked in a Cream Sauce with Almond, Coconut and Mushrooms
Succulent Pieces of Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and Delicately spiced, barbecued in Tandoor then cooked in Masala Sauce
Tender meat cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, Capsicums, Green Chillies and Selected Spices
Succulent pieces of meat cooked in Yoghurt with Fresh Cream, Cultured Yoghurt and Almond
Pieces of Chicken cooked with Cream, Egg, Almond and Sultanas, mildly spiced
Diced Meat cooked in Tomatoes and Capsicums with Selected Spices
Succulent pieces of Lamb marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicatelty Spiced, barbecued in Tandoor then cooked in our Masala Sauce
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Cooked with Capsicums, Tomatoes, garnished with Coriander and Fresh Green Chilli
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Cooked with Onions, Capsicums, Garlic and Fresh Lemon
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Cooked with Almonds, Onions, Special Mint Sauce and Cream
Cooked with Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Capsicums and Selected Spices
Cooked with Mustard, Onion, Tomatoes, Capsicums and Selected Spices
Pieces of Meat cooked with Garlic, Plum Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices and garnished with Coriander
Tender Meat cooked cooked with Herbs, Yoghurt, Green Chillies and Delicately Spiced with Fresh Cream
Pieces of Tender marinated, barbecued off the bone Chicken, cooked in Tomatoes, Onion, Capsicums and Cumin with Selected Spices, Medium Hot
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. With Garlic, Onions, Coriander, Coconut and Rich Sauce (Hot Dish)
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Mixed with Chutney
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Cooked with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Garnished with Coriander and a touch of Naga
With Tomatoes, Onions, Capsicums, Green Chillies and Selected Spices, mixed with Chat Kora
Marinated in Herbs, Yoghurt and Delicately Spiced. Cooked with Almond Powder, Onions, Capsicums, Honey and Fresh Cream
Cooked with Ground Minced Lamb and a boiled Egg with a mix of Spices
Tandoori Lamb Chops in Tomatoes, Capsicum, Selected Spices and Garlic
Cooked in Cream Sauce with Coconut and Lychees. A mild and fruity dish
Indian Cheese cooked in Tomatoes and Capsicums with selected Spices
Tender Chicken cooked with Butter abd Mild Ground Spices, Almonds and Sesame
With a selection of Indian Spices and a touch of Naga. A Sweet Hot Dish
Traditional Dishes
Cooked with Fresh Cream, Yoghurt, Almond, Sultanas and Coconut, Mildly Spiced
Cooked in Lentils with our own Hot, Sweet and Sour Sauce
Cooked in Onion, Tomatoes ans Selected Herbs, Medium Hot
Cooked in Cream of Tomatoes with our own hot Sweet and Sour Sauce
Cooked in Tomatoes, Onion and Garlic, Medium Spice
Cooked in Chopped Onion and Fresh Tomatoes, Medium Hot
Cooked in Gate of Indias Hot Sauce
Cooked in Gate of Indias Very Hot Sauce
Cooked with Coconut in a Hot and Sour Sauce
Cooked with Cream and Pineapple, a Mild and Fruity Dish
Curry Specialities
Chicken cooked in Spinach (Medium)
Lamb cooked in Spinach (Medium)
Prawns cooked with Spinach and Coriander (Medium)
Biryanis
Basmati Rice cooked with Chicken, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Barbecued Chicken, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Lamb, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Prawn, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with King Prawn, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Mixed Vegetables, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Barbecued Chicken, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Ground Lamb, dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice cooked with Chicken, Prawns and Lamb dressed with Sliced Egg and Tomato. Served with Vegetable Curry
Balti Dishes
Chicken marinated in Yoghurt, Herbs and delicately Spiced, barbecued in Tandoor and cooked with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Coriander and our Own Balti Sauce
Lamb cooked in Balti with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices, Garnished with Coriander
King Prawn cooked in Balti with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices, Garnished with Coriander
Prawns cooked in Balti with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices, Garnished with Coriander
Vegetables cooked in Balti with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices, Garnished with Coriander
Fish cooked in Balti with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices, Garnished with Coriander
Chicken, Prawn and Lamb cooked in Balti with Capsicums, Tomatoes, Onion and Selected Spices, Garnished with Coriander
Thali
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Bhuna Meat, Mushroom Bhaji, Pilau Rice, Naan and Poppadom
Four Different Vegetable dishes served with Onion Bhaji, Pilau Rice, Naan and Poppadom in Traditional Indian Thali
Vegetable Side Dishes
Selected fresh mixed Vegetables cooked in five Herbs, mildly spiced
Sliced Mushroom fried with Onion and Herbs in Butter
A mixture of Potatoes and Cauliflower, fried in Butter with Onions and Herbs
Spinach and Potatoes with Onions and Herbs fried in Butter
Spinach and Lentils delicately spiced, cooked in Butter with Onion and Garlic
Okra with Onion and Herbs fried in Butter
Spinach Fried in Butter with Onion and Herbs
Fresh Cauliflower with Onion and Herbs
Fresh Cauliflower cooked with pieces of Cheese in Mild Spices and Onions
Potatoes cooked with Cream of Tomatoes, Onions and Herbs. Spicy Hot Dish
Lentils delicately spiced, cooked in Butter with Onion and Garlic
Yoghurt with Onion and Cucumber
Chickpeas cooked with Pieces of Cheese in spices, Garlic and Tomatoes
Spinach cooked in Butter with Pieces of Cheese in Spices, Garlic and Tomatoes
Delicately Spiced Lentils, cooked in Butter and our own Hot and Sweet Dish
Slices of Aubergine mixed with Selected Spices
Chickpeas cooked in Selected Spices with Spinach, Onions and Herbs
Spinach cooked in Butter with Mushrooms, Garlic and Tomatoes
Potatoes and Peas delicately spiced and cooked with Garlic and Onion
Slices of Aubergine cooked with Potatoes and delicate Spices
Sundries
Unleaved Bread baked in a Clay Oven and served piping Hot
Unleaved Bread baked in a Clay Oven stuffed with Almonds, Raisins and Coconut and served piping Hot
Unleaved Bread baked in a Clay Oven, stuffed with Minced Meat and served piping Hot
Unleaved Bread baked in a Clay Oven, stuffed with Garlic and served piping Hot
Unleaved Bread baked in a Clay Oven with Coriander and served piping Hot
Unleaved Bread baked in a Clay Oven, cooked with Cheese and served piping Hot
Flakey Thick Bread stuffed with Minced Meat and Fried in Butter
Flakey Thick Bread cooked with Egg
Flour mixed with Yoghurt, Butter and Sugar, Fried in Butter
Flakey Bread fried in Butter
Flakey Thick Bread stuffed with Vegetables, fried in Butter
Soft Thin dry Bread baked on an open Metal Tray
Wafer Bread Fries Crisp
Spiced Wafer Bread
Rice Dishes
Long Grain Basmati Rice with Saffron, Herbs and Butter, steamed to Perfection in a sealed pot
Boiled Long Grain Rice
Basmati Rice fried in Butter with Eggs, Peas, Almonds and Sultanas
Basmati Rice fried in Butter with Slices of Mushroom
Basmati Rice cooked with Mixed Vegetables
Basmati Rice cooked in Butter with slices of Lemon
Basmati Rice fried in Butter, Capsicums, Onions and Slices of Coconut
Basmati Rice fried in Butter with Ground Lamb
Boiled Rice fried in Butter with Egg and Onion
Boiled Rice fried in Butter, with Onion and Spiced Cumin
Basmati Rice fried in Garlic Butter and Mixed Spices
English Dishes
Off the Bone and Deep Fried. Served with Chips, Peas and Tomato
Served with Chips, Peas and Tomato
Served with Chips, Peas and Tomato
Drinks
The Gate of India, Indian Restaurant in Poole offers a diverse and delicious menu that caters to various tastes, providing an authentic Indian dining experience. Their Set Menu For Two People (available Sunday to Thursday) offers a great variety of starters and mains, making it a perfect option for sharing. The Appetisers section includes favourites such as Chicken Tikka Appetiser, Lamb Tikka Appetiser, Tandoori Chicken Appetiser, and the mouth-watering Prawns On Puri.
For those who love tandoori dishes, the Tandoori Specialities include options like Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Tikka, Roshun Tandoori, and the flavorful Tandoori Jinga with choices like Chicken Tandoori Jinga and King Prawn Tikka Tandoori Jinga. For a richer, creamier option, the Malai Tikka Special section features the delicate Chicken Malai Tikka Special and the hearty Tandoori Lamb Malai Tikka Special.
The restaurant also shines with its Fish Specialities like the King Prawn Jalfrezi and Gate of India Special Fish, as well as Asari Fish. For those looking for something extra special, the Chef's Specialities include the tangy Lucknow and the flavorful Chicken Tikka Masala, a crowd favourite.
In the Traditional Dishes section, you can find the mild Kurma Dishes and the spicy Jalfrezi and Rogan Josh Dishes, which cater to all spice preferences. The Curry Specialities range from Chicken Curry Off The Bone to King Prawn Curry, ensuring there’s something for everyone. If you love rice, the Biryanis such as Chicken Tikka Biryani and King Prawn Biryani are perfect for a fulfilling meal. The Balti Dishes offer a unique twist with Chicken Balti, Lamb Balti, and Vegetable Balti.
Vegetarian options are well represented with dishes like Mixed Vegetable Curry, Mushroom Bhaji, and Aloo Govi, providing a wide range of choices for those preferring plant-based meals. The Thali options, whether Meat Thali or Vegetable Thali, offer a complete, satisfying meal for those wanting a bit of everything.
Complementing these dishes are Sundries like crispy Chips and different types of Naan including Garlic Naan and Peshwari Naan, along with various rice options such as Pilau Rice and Mushroom Rice. To finish, diners can enjoy English Dishes like Fried Chicken or a simple Chicken Omelette.
With a broad range of options and flavours to choose from, The Gate of India promises a fantastic culinary experience with something for everyone, from traditional Indian fare to special chef recommendations, making it a must-visit for anyone in the Poole area.