Shakinah

The passion for flavour

SOUPS

7. Dal Soup (V)

An authentic Indian lentil soup

€8.00

8. Palak Soup (V)

Spinach soup flavoured with cardamom, cloves and peppercorns

€8.50

9. Mushroom Soup (V)

A classic Indian mushroom soup made with butter, cream and spices

€8.50

10. Chicken Soup

Shakinah’s nourishing chicken soup is made with cream and butter and flavoured with cardamom, cloves and peppercorns

€9.00

11. Dal Sorba (V) (VG) (GF)

An authentic Indian lentil sorba prepared by our chef for our vegan and gluten free patrons, using lentils flavoured with garlic, ginger, coriander and Indian spices

€8.50

12. Tomato Sorba (V) (VG) (GF)

An authentic Indian tomato sorba prepared by our chef for our vegan and gluten free patrons, using fresh tomatoes flavoured with garlic, ginger, coriander and Indian spices

€8.50

STARTERS

13. Onion Bhaji (V) (VG) (GF)

A delicious onion mix deep fried and crispy

€7.00

14. Indian Samosa (V) (VG)

Cumin flavoured potatoes and peas, wrapped in flaky pastry and deep fried. 2 pieces

€7.50

15. Paneer Pakora (V) (GF)

Cubes of home-made cottage cheese smothered in gram flour and deep fried

€7.50

16. Cauliflower Pakora (V) (VG) (GF)

Cauliflower pieces with spices and gram flour, deep fried

€7.00

17. Mushroom Pakora (V) (VG) (GF)

Mushroom pieces with spices and gram flour, deep fried

€7.50

18. Chicken Pakora (GF)

Chicken pieces with spices and gram flour, deep fried

€9.00

19. Cheese Corn Marbles (V)

A blend of spices mixed together with potatoes, sweet corn and cheese. Formed into balls and deep fried

€9.50

20. Aloo Tikki (V)

Boiled potatoes flavoured with fresh coriander and ginger, covered in bread crumbs, fried with butter ghee

€9.50

21. Stuffed Mushrooms (V) (GF)

Mushrooms stuffed with minced vegetables and onions

€12.00

22. Chat Pata Jhinga (GF)

King prawns marinated in a selection of medium strength spices and deep fried 🌶 Medium

€12.50

23. Prawns Koliwada (GF)

King Prawns marinated in a fresh ginger and garlic paste, topped with coriander leaves and deep fried 🌶 Very hot

€12.50

TANDOORI CLAY OVEN DISHES

Cooked in our tandoori oven.

24. Tandoori Chicken (GF)

Chicken leg on the bone marinated in yogurt, ginger and spices 🌶 Medium

€14.00

25. Chicken Tikka (GF)

Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and herbs 🌶 Medium

€12.00

26. Paneer Tikka (V) (GF)

Cubes of home-made cottage cheese marinated in ginger, garlic paste, yogurt and garnished with green peppers and fresh onions

€12.00

27. Lasooni Kebab (GF)

Succulent chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, fresh garlic, herbs and delicately brushed with butter

€12.50

28. Achari Kebab (GF)

Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, medium spiced pickles, garlic, ginger and a touch of ground herbs 🌶 Medium

€12.50

29. Cheese Kebab (GF)

Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and cheese

€14.50

30. Malai Tikka (GF)

Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, almond and cashew nut paste

€15.50

31. Saffron Tikka (GF)

Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, saffron and coriander

€15.50

32. Pahadi Kebab (GF)

Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, ginger and coriander

€15.50

33. Sheikh Kebab Chicken (GF)

Minced chicken infused with chopped ginger, garlic, onion and fresh coriander

€15.50

34. Sheikh Kebab Lamb (GF)

Minced lamb infused with chopped ginger, garlic, onion and fresh coriander

€17.50

35. Pahadi Prawns (GF)

King prawns marinated in yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, ginger and coriander

€20.50

36. Tandoori King Prawns (GF)

King prawns marinated in yogurt and herbs 🌶 Medium

€20.50

37. Kesari Jhinga (GF)

Prawns marinated in yogurt, saffron, ginger and garlic

€21.50

38. Ajwaini Jhinga (GF)

Prawns marinated in yogurt with carom seeds (carom seeds are a smaller version of cumin seeds with a taste similar to thyme) 🌶 Medium

€21.50

39. Tandoori Mixed Sizzling Platter (GF)

A selection of 4 of Shakinah’s Tandoori Dishes (ideal for two persons); - chicken achari kebab (🌶 medium) - chicken pahadi kebab - sheikh kebab lamb - ajwaini jhinga

€27.50

CURRIES

40. Dal Tadka (V) (VG) (GF)

Yellow lentils cooked with a selection of Indian spices 🌶 Medium

€11.50

41. Dal Panchrani (V) (GF)

Five types of lentils cooked with butter ghee, ginger and coriander leaves 🌶 Medium

€12.25

42. Chana Masala (V) (VG) (GF) (NT)

Chick peas cooked in a medium spiced sauce 🌶 Medium

€11.50

43. Aloo Gobi (V) (VG) (GF) (NT)

Cauliflower, potatoes and tomato pieces cooked with Indian spices and fried 🌶 Medium

€11.75

44. Vegetable Jalfrazi (V) (VG) (GF) (NT)

Fresh garden vegetables marinated with ginger and sweet and sour sauce

€11.75

45. Vegetable Angan (V) (VG) (GF) (NT)

Chopped vegetables cooked in an Indian sauce

€12.25

46. Mutter Mushrooms (V) (VG) (GF) (NT)

Green peas and mushrooms cooked in an authentic medium spiced Indian sauce 🌶 Medium

€12.50

47. Navratan Korma (V) (GF) (NT)

Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich cashew nut creamy sauce

€12.95

48. Palak Paneer (V) (GF) (NT)

Cubes of homemade cheese smothered in freshly ground spinach

€12.95

49. Vegetable Kolhapuri (V) (GF) (NT)

Vegetables cooked delicately with fresh onions and green peppers in coconut and tangy spices (served medium or hot)

€12.50

50. Paneer Kolhapuri (V) (GF) (NT)

Cubes of home-made cottage cheese cooked delicately with fresh onion and green peppers in coconut and tangy spices (served medium or hot)

€12.95

51. Paneer Butter Masala (V) (GF) (NT)

Cubes of home-made cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and cashew nut sauce and flavoured with butter and fenugreek

€12.95

52. Chicken Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

A delicious combination of vinegar marinated chicken pieces and potatoes in a very hot spicy sauce 🌶 Very hot

€13.50

53. Chicken Tikka Lababdar (GF) (NT)

Tender chicken pieces marinated with ginger, tomatoes and a selection of mild spices

€13.95

54. Chicken Korma (GF) (NT)

Chicken pieces cooked in rich cashew nut creamy sauce

€14.70

55. Chicken Hydrabadi (GF) (NT)

An authentic recipe from North India. Chicken pieces cooked to perfection with green chutney and a selection of spices

€13.50

56. Chicken Tikka Masala (GF) (NT)

Chicken pieces seared in the tandoori oven, then cooked in a tomato and cashew nut sauce

€13.95

Popular

57. Chicken Jalfrezi (GF) (NT)

Chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, creating a delicious sweet and sour sauce

€13.50

58. Chicken Madras (GF) (NT)

Pieces of chicken cooked delicately in fresh coconut and tangy spices (served medium or hot)

€13.95

59. Butter Chicken (GF) (NT)

Delicious tender chicken pieces cooked in tomatoes and cashew nuts and flavoured with butter and fenugreek

€14.50

Popular

60. Chicken Saagwala (GF) (NT)

An authentic nutritious and tasty recipe from North India. Chicken pieces cooked to perfection with a spinach paste and a selection of Indian spices

€13.50

61. Beef Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

A delicious combination of vinegar marinated beef pieces and potatoes in a very hot spicy sauce 🌶 Very hot

€14.95

62. Beef Hydrabadi (GF) (NT)

An authentic recipe from North India. Beef pieces cooked to perfection with green chutney and a selection of spices

€14.95

63. Beef Madras (GF) (NT)

Pieces of beef cooked delicately in fresh coconut and tangy spices (served medium or hot)

€15.25

64. Beef Saagwala (GF) (NT)

An authentic nutritious and tasty recipe from North India. Beef pieces cooked to perfection with a spinach paste and a selection of Indian spices

€14.95

65. Lamb Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

A delicious combination of vinegar marinated lamb pieces and potatoes in a very hot spicy sauce 🌶 Very hot

€15.75

66. Lamb Korma (GF) (NT)

Pieces of lamb cooked in rich cashew nut creamy sauce

€16.25

67. Lamb Do Piaza (GF) (NT)

Tender lamb pieces cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices

€15.75

68. Lamb Hydrabadi (GF) (NT)

An authentic recipe from North India. Lamb pieces cooked to perfection with green chutney and a selection of spices

€15.75

69. Lamb Roghan Josh (GF) (NT)

Tender juicy lamb pieces cooked with the authentic Indian spices from Kashmiri

€15.75

70. Lamb Jalfresi (GF) (NT)

Lamb sautéed with onions, ginger, tomatoes and bell peppers, creating a delicious sweet and sour sauce

€15.75

71. Lamb Saagwala (GF) (NT)

An authentic nutritious and tasty recipe from North India. Lamb pieces cooked to perfection with a spinach paste and a selection of Indian spices

€15.75

72. Lamb Madras (GF) (NT)

Pieces of lamb cooked delicately in fresh coconut and tangy spices (served medium or hot)

€15.95

73. King Prawns Madras (GF) (NT)

Prawns cooked delicately in fresh coconut and tangy spices (served medium or hot)

€20.95

74. King Prawns Hyradbadi (GF) (NT)

An authentic recipe from North India. Prawns cooked with green chutney and a selection of spices

€20.95

75. King Prawns Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

A delicious combination of vinegar marinated prawns and potatoes in a very hot spicy sauce 🌶 Very hot

€20.95

76. King Prawns Sakuti (GF) (NT)

Prawns sautéed in a roasted coconut and onion sauce 🌶 Medium

€20.95

77. King Prawns Malwani (GF) (NT)

Prawns cooked with dried coriander and Indian Maharashtrian spices 🌶 Medium

€20.95

78. Prawn Saagwala (GF) (NT)

An authentic nutritious and tasty recipe from North India. Prawn pieces cooked to perfection with a spinach paste and a selection of Indian spices

€20.95

79. Shakinah King Prawns (GF) (NT)

Our chef’s authentic curry recipe from North India. A delicious combination of king prawns and lentils cooked to perfection 🌶 Medium

€22.00

BIRYANI

80. Vegetable Biryani (V) (GF)

A delicious combination of basmati rice and spiced vegetables

€12.25

81. Beef Biryani (GF)

Tender pieces of beef and basmati rice cooked together with a blend of Indian spices

€15.50

82. Chicken Biryani (GF)

Succulent pieces of chicken and basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with saffron

€15.25

83. Lamb Biryani (GF)

Tender pieces of lamb and basmati rice cooked together with a blend of Indian spices

€15.75

84. King Prawns Biryani (GF)

King prawns and basmati rice cooked with a delicious blend of Indian spiced rice cooked together with a blend of Indian spices

€20.50

SIDE DISHES

85. Pepper Papadom with Dip (V) (VG) (GF)

Paper thin peppered lentil wafers served with mango chutney

€1.50

86. Masala Papadom (V) (VG) (GF)

1 paper thin lentil wafer topped with spiced chopped tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander 🌶 Medium

€1.75

87. Fries (V) (VG) (GF)(420cc)

Strips of potatoes, deep fried (Vol: 420cc serves 1 person)

€3.50

88. Raita (V) (GF)

A delicious, refreshing side dish. Fresh yogurt mixed with shredded onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh chopped coriander and cumin

€4.25

89. Green Salad (V) (VG) (GF)

A selection of fresh garden greens

€4.50

90. Khachumbar Salad (V) (VG) (GF)

A crunchy mix of fresh garden greens mixed with Indian spices

€6.25

91. Plain Basmati Rice (V) (VG) (GF) (420cc)

Seasoned basmati rice (VOL: 420cc serves 1 person)

€4.50

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92. Pilau Rice (V) (GF) (420cc)

Basmati rice cooked with aromatic herbs and spices (Vol: 420cc serves 1 person)

€5.75

Popular

93. Peas Pilau (V) (GF)(420cc)

Basmati rice and peas cooked with aromatic herbs and spices (Vol: 420cc serves 1 person)

€5.75

94. Jeera Rica (V) (GF)(420cc)

Steaming hot basmati rice flavoured with roasted cumin seeds (Vol: 420cc serves 1 person)

€5.75

INDIAN BREAD

Traditional freshly baked in our tandoori clay oven.

95. Plain Naan

Soft white flat bread

€3.75

96. Butter Naan

Soft white flat bread brushed abundantly with melted butter

€3.95

97. Garlic Naan

Soft white flat bread brushed abundantly with melted butter and topped with fresh garlic

€4.50

Popular

98. Onion Kulcha

White flat bread stuffed with chopped onions

€4.50

99. Mint Kulcha

Soft white flat bread brushed abundantly with melted butter and topped with fresh chopped mint

€4.50

100. Cheese Naan

Soft white flat bread brushed abundantly with melted butter and topped with mozzarella cheese

€6.50

101. Coconut Naan

Soft white flat bread with coconut

€6.50

103. Plain Roti (VG)

Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour and salt

€3.25

104. Butter Roti

Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour and salt, brushed abundantly with melted butter

€3.50

105. Laccha Paratha (V)

Multi-layered North Indian bread made from whole wheat flour

€4.25

106. Chicken Keema Paratha

North Indian bread made from whole wheat flour stuffed with minced chicken mixed with Indian spices

€6.75

107. Lamb Keema Paratha

Indian bread made from whole wheat flour stuffed with minced lamb mixed with Indian spices

€7.95

DESSERTS

108. The Red & White

A soft sponge sandwiched between two creamy layers of white chocolate and raspberry mousse, topped with a delicate raspberry puree

€7.50

109. The Belgian (V)

A digestive biscuit butter chocolate base topped with a decadent dark chocolate ganache

€7.50

110. When Life Gives You Lemons (V)

A digestive biscuit crumb base with desiccated coconut, topped with a zesty and creamy layer of ganache whipped up with lemon puree and white chocolate

€7.50

114. The Fruit Basket (V) (GF)

Sliced fresh fruit with a side of passion fruit yogurt

€6.50

INDIAN BEVERAGES

3. Sweet Lassi (GF)

A tasty and refreshing yogurt drink. Sweet lassi is a great accompaniment to a spicy curry

€3.25

4. Strawberry Lassi (GF)

A tasty and refreshing yogurt drink with strawberries

€4.25

5. Mango Lassi (GF)

A tasty and refreshing yogurt drink with mango

€4.25

6. Salted Lassi (GF)

A tasty and refreshing yogurt drink with salt

€3.25

BEVERAGES

Pepsi, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

Pepsi Diet, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

7Up, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

7Up Diet, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

Kinnie, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

Kinnie Diet, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

Mirinda, 330ml

€3.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

Cisk Excel, 250ml

(V) (Vg)

€3.60(4.2% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

KingFisher, 335ml

(V) (Vg)

€5.05(4.8% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

Corona, 335ml

(V) (Vg)

€5.05(4.6% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

Bellfield India Pale Ale, 330ml

(V) (Vg) (Gf)

€5.60(4.5% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

Bitter Lemon, 250ml

€3.00

Tonic, 250ml

€3.00

Soda, 250ml

€3.00

Moretti, 330ml

€5.05Incl. €0.10 deposit

17+

Blue Label, 330ml

€4.60Incl. €0.10 deposit

17+

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Address

11 Shakinah Indian Gastronomy, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Msida

MSD 1512 Malta

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Delivery times

Monday11:30–22:30
Tuesday11:30–22:30
Wednesday11:30–22:30
Thursday11:30–22:30
Friday11:30–22:30
Saturday11:30–22:30
Sunday11:30–22:30