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Red Chilli Indian Restaurant & Takeaway is a compact Taradale dining room that gives its broad menu the feel of a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a simple collection counter. Guests can reserve one of the limited tables, order for home, or arrange catering and private functions through the same Gloucester Street kitchen. The choice works well for a quiet curry dinner, a family spread or a larger gathering, with dishes that move from familiar favourites to less common regional preparations.

The tandoor provides a strong starting point. Tandoori chicken is marinated with herbs and spices before roasting, while chicken tikka, malai tikka, lamb seekh and ajwaini fish tikka bring different textures and seasoning to the grill. One of the assorted platters places several preparations side by side, finished with mint chutney for a fresh counterpoint. These starters can anchor a shared meal or add smoky, roasted character before the curries arrive.

There is far more to the curry selection than a single sauce applied to different meats. Butter chicken and korma cover the mild, creamy end of the spectrum, while rogan josh, bhuna and pepper gravies offer deeper spice and savoury intensity. Curry leaves and mustard seeds shape South Indian styles; coconut appears in Kerala and Malabari dishes; fenugreek, cashew and roasted spices create further variation. Chicken, lamb, goat, fish and prawns each have preparations suited to their different textures, so the menu rewards a little exploration.

Vegetarian diners have an equally useful range, including paneer, lentil, chickpea, mushroom and vegetable curries that can be matched with naan or rice. Biryani and combination meals suit a complete one-person order, while chilli chicken, noodles and other Indo-Chinese dishes shift the meal toward crisp textures and wok cooking. The flexibility matters when appetites differ: a table can mix grilled starters, comforting curries, plant-based dishes and breads without forcing everyone down the same route.

Address: 259 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand

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Red Chilli Indian Restaurant Menu

Combos

Combo Deal 1
$23

1x Any Full Curry, 1x Naan, 1x Large Rice, 1x Can drink

Combo Deal 2
$65

2x Any Full Curry, 2x Naan, 2x Large Rice, 2x Can Soft Drink, 1 Pc Samosa or Onion Bhaji or Pakora, 4 Pcs Chicken Tikka or Seekh kebab or Malai Tikka

Combo Deal 3
$85

3x Any Full Curry, 3x Naan, 2x Large Rice, 1x 1.5L Drink, 4x Papadums, 2x Pcs Samosa or Onion Bhaji or Pakora, 6 Pcs Chicken Tikka or Seekh or Malai Tikka

Family Combo
$99

4x Any Full Curry, 3x Naan, 3x Large Rice, 1x 1.5L Drink, 4x Papadums, 3x Pcs Samosa or Onion Bhaji or Pakora, 6 Pcs Chicken Tikka or Seekh or Malai Tikka

Lunch Combo

Chicken Lunch Combo
$12.99

Half Curry, Half Rice, Naan

Lamb Lunch Combo
$13.99

Half Curry, Half Rice, Naan

Veg Lunch Combo
$11.99

Half Curry, Half Rice, Naan

Paneer Lunch Combo
$12.99

Half Curry, Half Rice, Naan

Starters

All entree served with tamarind or mint sauce.

Speical Samosa Chaat
$10.49

Vegetable Samosas garnished with yoghurt, tomatoes, onions & tamarind sauce.

Onion Bhaji
$6.99

Onion sliced battered with chick pea flour and spices then deep fried.

Vegetable Pakora
$6.99

Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil.

Vegetable Samosa – 2 pcs
$6.99

Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and ground spices then fried golden brown.

Paneer Pakora – 6 pcs
$12.99

Homemade Indian cottage cheese layered spinach, then lightly dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil.

Paneer Tikka – 6 pcs
$12.99

Indian Cottage Cheese pieces marinated in spices and yoghurt, roasted in a tandoori oven.

Tandoori Mushroom – 8 pcs
$12.99

Mushroom dipped in a spicy garlic & yoghurt marinade & cooked in the tandoor.

Prawn Koliwada – 8pcs
$15.49

Prawns coated with chickpea flour deep-fried and served with tamarind sauce.

Tandoori Prawn – 8 pcs
$16.49

Prawns marinated with fresh yoghurt, ginger, garlic and ground spices then roasted in tandoor.

Fish Pakora – 6 pcs
$15.49

Fish pieces coated with chickpea flour and spices, then deep fried.

Fish Tikka – 6 pcs
$15.49

Filleted fish marinated in yoghurt, mustard oil and spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor.

Chicken Tikka – 6pcs
$15.49

Fillets of chicken marinated overnight in the turmeric’s own mix of yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and onion seed, then cooked in the tandoor.

Chicken Malai Tikka – 6 pcs
$15.49

Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, and then cooked in the tandoor.

Mint Chicken Tikka – 6 Pcs
$15.49

Tendered boneless chicken pieces marinated in mint flavour, paprika and yoghurt, roasted in a tandoori oven.

Tandoori Chicken
$11.99

Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor.

Seekh Kebab
$13.99

Skewered marinated lamb mince, garlic and onion, with exotic spices, cooked in the tandoor.

Chicken Lollipop
$13.99

A fun chicken wing appetizer, the secret is a red tinged marinated of garlic and chili and deep fried.

Chicken 65
$15.99

Boneless fried chicken but not your usual one as this one is spicy and hot, originating from Chennai.

Vegetable Platter for Two
$17.99

Consists of vegetable samosa, veg pakora, onion bhaji, and paneer pakoras.

Mixed Platter for Two
$20.99

Consists of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, seekh kebab and tandoori chicken.

Tandoori Platter for Two
$23.99

Consists of chicken tikka, mint chicken tikka, chicken malai tikka, seekh kebab and tandoori chicken. A delightful array of tandoori kebabs

Indo – Chinese

All mains are served with rice. All dishes can be made Mild, Medium, Hot, or Indian Hot spicy. Chicken thighs or breasts as per your choice.

Chilli Paneer
$14.99

Homemade cottage chesse deep fried with spice batter & cooked with diced fresh capsicum, onion & flavoured with Indo-Chinese sauce.

Chilli Gobhi
$14.99

Fresh cauliflower deep fried with spice batter and cooked with diced fresh capsicum, onion and flavoured with Indo-Chinese sauce.

Vegetable Fried Rice
$13.99

Stir fried rice with mix vegetables, soy sauce and chili sauce.

Vegetable Noodles
$13.99

This is the popular Indian-Chinese noodles stir fry dish. This is loaded with fresh vegetables and flavoured with different sauces.

Vegetable Manchurian
$15.49

This is the Indo-Chinese dish where fried vegetable balls are coated with thick flavourful sauce. Since this is the dry version there is no gravy.

Egg Noodles
$14.49

Noodles cooked with egg.

Egg Fried Rice
$14.49

Rice cooked with egg.

Chicken Fried Rice
$15.49

Rice sauteed with chicken, capsicum, soy sauce and vinegar.

Chicken Noodles
$15.49

Egg noodles sauteed with chicken, capsicum, soy sauce and vinegar and finished with pepper.

Chilli Chicken
$16.49

Boneless chicken cubes deep fried with spice batter and cooked with diced fresh capsicum, onion and flavoured with Indo-Chinese sauce.

Chilli Prawn
$16.99

Prawn deep fried in spicy batter and cooked with diced fresh capsicum, onion and spiced with Indo-Chinese sauce.

Mains – Chicken

All mains are served with rice. All dishes can be made Mild, Medium, Hot, or Indian Hot spicy. Chicken thighs or breasts as per your choice.

Butter Chicken
$17.99

Tandoori roasted marinated chicken fillets cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.

Chicken Korma
$17.99

Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spices. Kashmiri pulao is a real compliment with this dish.

Chicken Dhansak
$17.99

Chicken pieces cooked with lentils and vegetables, in sauces tempered with coriander seeds, ginger and garlic.

Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.99

Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices.

Chicken Bhuna
$17.99

Chicken cooked with spices in thick curry and red onion garnished with ginger and coriander.

Chicken Kadhai
$17.99

Chicken cooked with gravy of tomatoes, onion, capsicum and fresh coriander. Thick curry goes well with our tandoori naan breads

Chicken Vindaloo
$17.99

A hot dish, made world famous by the chef’s of Goa. It has a Portugese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Peas pulao is a real compliment to this dish.

Chicken Madras
$17.99

A favorite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic, coconut cream and spices. Vegetable pulao is a real compliment with this dish.

Achari Chicken
$17.99

Cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian pickle flavours and normally served hot.

Chicken Jalfrezi
$17.99

Jalfrezi was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the raj. The word jal means hot and frezi means stir fried. Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, vegetable, spring onions and spices.

Chicken Saagwala
$17.99

An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.

Chicken Curry with Bone
$17.99

Curry chicken with bone due to popular demand and uniqueness we have used our mothers recipe right from the basics of the kitchen to bring you the true authentic flavours of curry chicken with bone this particular curry is cooked in almost every house back home. Served medium or hot.

Mango Chicken
$17.99

Succulent chicken cooked in the tandoor and finished in our mouthwatering fragrant mango sauce.

Chicken Do Piaza
$17.99

Chicken cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, curd and ground spices.

Mains – Lamb

All mains are served with rice. All dishes can be made Mild, Medium, Hot, or Indian Hot spicy. Chicken thighs or breasts as per your choice.

Lamb Masala
$19.49

Boneless Lamb cooked with exotic spices in red onions & tomato gravy.

Butter Lamb
$19.49

Diced lamb cooked in creamy tomato butter sauce.

Lamb Rogan Josh
$19.49

Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, curd and ground spices.

Lamb Korma
$19.49

Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spices. New improved recipe.

Lamb Saagwala
$19.49

An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.

Lamb Vindaloo
$19.49

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a traditional West Indian style spicy vinegar-based vindaloo sauce.

Lamb Madras
$19.49

A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with coconut cream, onions, ginger, garlic and spices.

Lamb Kadhai
$19.49

Lamb cooked with gravy of tomatoes, onion, capsicum & fresh coriander.

Lamb Jalfrezi
$19.49

Jalfrezi was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the raj. The word jal means hot and frezee means stir fried. Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, vegetable, spring onions and spices.

Lamb Do Piaza
$19.49

Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, curd and ground spices.

Mains – Seafood

All mains are served with rice. All dishes can be made Mild, Medium, Hot, or Indian Hot spicy. Chicken thighs or breasts as per your choice.

Prawn Masala
$20.99

Prawn prepared with onions, tomato gravy and fresh green capsicum.

Fish Masala
$20.99

Fish prepared with onions, tomato gravy and fresh green capsicum.

Fish Korma
$20.99

Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spices. New improved recipe.

Prawn Korma
$20.99

Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spices. New improved recipe.

Butter Fish
$20.99

Fish cooked in rich cream tomato butter sauce.

Butter Prawn
$20.99

Prawn cooked in rich cream tomato butter sauce.

Fish Malabari
$20.99

A favorite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with coconut cream, onions, ginger, garlic and spices.

Prawn Malabari
$20.99

A favorite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with coconut cream, onions, ginger, garlic and spices.

Prawns Saagwala
$20.99

An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.

Fish Saagwala
$20.99

An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.

Mains – Vegetables

All mains are served with rice. All dishes can be made Mild, Medium, Hot, or Indian Hot spicy.

Special Chole Bhature
$14.99

Chick pea curry served with 2 puffy Indian fried breads. Served with raita & pickle.

Special Paneer Bhurji
$16.99

Stir fried crumbled homemade cottage cheese, cooked with special prepared spices by chef and served dry.

Paneer Kadhai
$16.99

Homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes & spices.

Paneer Tikka Masala
$16.99

Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with green pepper and sliced onion.

Butter Paneer
$16.99

Cottage cheese cooked in butter sauce or creamy cashew nuts and spices.

Shahi Paneer
$16.99

Cottage cheese cooked in butter sauce or creamy cashew nuts and spices.

Saag Paneer
$16.99

Homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices. Paneer methi malai is cooked with cottage cheese fenugreek, cream & spices.

Paneer Methi Malai
$16.99

Homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices. Paneer methi malai is cooked with cottage cheese fenugreek, cream & spices.

Mutter Paneer
$16.99

Paneer & peas cooked together in special gravy prepared by chef.

Mutter Mushroom
$16.99

Mushroom & peas cooked together in special gravy prepared by chef.

Malai Kofta
$16.99

Cottage cheese, potatoes and spices mixed together and then finished in hot oil and served with a creamy gravy made from cashews and spices.

Bombay Aloo
$15.99

Diced potatoes cooked with turmeric, cumin seeds or with spinach & spices.

Saag Aloo
$15.99

Diced potatoes cooked with turmeric, cumin seeds or with spinach & spices.

Daal Tadka
$15.99

Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes and turmeric.

Aloo Mutter
$15.99

Potato pieces cooked in flavourful green peas, garlic and onion based gravy.

Mixed Vegetable
$15.99

Mixed vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped onions, tomatoes and spices. Butter veg is cooked with butter sauce.

Butter Vegetable
$15.99

Mixed vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped onions, tomatoes and spices. Butter veg is cooked with butter sauce.

Eggplant & Mushroom Masala
$16.99

Eggplant and fresh mushroom cooked in chef’s special sauce.

Aloo Gobi
$15.99

Potatoes and florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices.

Daal Makhani
$15.99

Black lentils, ginger, garlic, tomatoes cooked with butter, cream and spices.

Navratan Korma
$15.99

Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked in flavoursome spicy cashew nut sauce & cream.

Chana Masala
$15.99

Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and tomatoes, finished with freshly ground spice & amchur, giving the dish unique North Indian flavours.

Bhindi Masala
$16.99

Okra cooked with perfect blend of spices.

Breads

Plain Roti
$2.99

Traditional whole meal flour bread.

Plain Naan
$2.99

Bread made with plain flour.

Butter Naan
$3.99

Naan made with butter and white sesame seed.

Garlic Naan
$3.49

Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic and baked in the tandoor.

Onion Kulcha
$4.49

Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices.

Aloo Kulcha
$4.49

Naan stuffed with mashed potato and spices.

Paneer Kulcha
$4.99

Naan stuffed with homemade cheese & spices.

Cheese Palak Naan
$5.49

Naan stuffed with cheese and spinach.

Garlic and Cheese Naan
$5.49

Naan stuffed with cheese and garnish with garlic.

Cheese Naan
$4.99

Naan stuffed with cheese and baked in clay oven.

Peshawari Naan
$4.99

Naan stuffed with dry fruits.

Chicken Naan
$5.49

Naan with a stuffing of mildly spiced chicken.

Keema Naan
$5.49

Naan with a stuffing of spiced lamb mince.

Lacha Paratha
$5.49

Butter Layered wholemeal bread.

Gluten Free Missi Roti
$5.49

Bread made with Chickpea flour

Rice & Biryanis

Steamed Rice
$3.49

Plain steamed basmati rice.

Coconut Rice
$5.99

Rice cooked with turmeric, mustard seeds & coconut powder.

Jeera Rice
$5.99

Basmati rice cooked with turmeric and cumin seeds.

Green Peas Pulao
$5.99

Rice cooked with sauteed peas.

Kashmiri Pulao
$7.99

Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas and desiccated coconut.

Red Chilli Chicken Pulao
$10.99

Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices.

Chicken Biryani
$17.99

Basmati Rice cooked with chicken pieces in rich blend of spices and garnished with coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita.

Prawn Biryani
$19.99

Basmati Rice cooked with prawn pieces in rich blend of spices and garnished with coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita.

Lamb Biryani
$19.99

Basmati Rice cooked with lamb pieces in rich blend of spices and garnished with coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita.

Vegetable Biryani
$15.99

Basmati Rice cooked with mixed vegetables. Infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita.

Kids Menu

Creamy Butter Chicken
$14.99

with rice and naan

Chicken Nuggets & Chips
$8.99
Fish & Chips
$8.99
Butter Sauce with Chips
$8.99
Chips
$6.99

Sides

Papadums – 2 pcs
$1

Flat and crispy lentil cracker. Popular

Tamarind Sauce
$2.99
Mint Sauce
$2.99
Mixed Vegetable Pickle (ACHAR)
$2.99
Raita
$3.99

Yoghurt mixed with cucumber, carrot and ground spices.

Mango Chutney
$3.49
Onion Salad
$3.49
Mixed Salad
$4.99

Diced onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber and coriander.

Desserts

Kulfi (MangoorKesar Pista)
$4.99

Homemade Indian flavoured ice cream

Gulab Jamun
$5.99

Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavoured with green cardamoms. Served warm.

Vanilla Ice Cream
$5.99
Gajar Ka Halwa
$5.99

Carrot pudding.

Drinks

Coke Vanilla Can
$3.50
Sparking Duet Orange & Lemon Can
$3.50
Sparkling Duet Raspberry Can
$3.50
Coke Vanilla 1.5L
$6
Coke Lime 1.5L
$6
Coke Raspberry 1.5L
$6
Sparking Duet Orange & Lemon 1.5L
$6
Sparkling Duet Raspberry 1.5L
$6
Lemon Lime & Bitters
$3.99
Monster Mango Loco
$4.49
Monster White
$4.49
Monster Pipeline Punch
$4.49
Coke Can
$3.49
Coke Zero Can
$3.49
Sprite Can
$3.49
Fanta Can
$3.49
L&P Can
$3.49
Coke 1.5L
$5.99
Coke Zero 1.5L
$5.99
Fanta 1.5L
$5.99
Sprite 1.5L
$5.99
L&P 1.5L
$5.99
Ginger Beer
$3.99
Sweet Lassi
$3.99

Yoghurt based Indian drink.

Salted Lassi
$3.99

Yoghurt based Indian drink.

Mango Lassi
$4.49

Yoghurt based Indian drink.

Bottled Water
$4.49

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