Aylestone Spice is an Indian restaurant and takeaway at 723 Aylestone Road in Leicester. The dining room offers attentive table service for an evening meal, while collection and delivery provide alternatives for customers who prefer to eat at home.
Dishes are made to order using freshly ground spices, and the restaurant says it avoids artificial colours, stock and food additives. Tandoori chicken, tikka, lamb chops, paneer and king prawns bring grilled choices from the clay oven, with mixed grills suited to diners who want to sample several items.
The curry selection runs from mild pasanda and butter chicken to garlic chilli chicken, South Indian lamb curry and hotter house specialities. Biryanis, vegetable dishes, rice and freshly baked breads help complete the meal, while familiar starters include onion bhaji, samosa and seekh kebab.
Reservations are available every evening, with set meals providing an easy way to combine starters, mains and accompaniments. Almonds, dairy, gluten, shellfish and other allergens appear across the menu, so guests with allergies or intolerances should speak with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 723 Aylestone Road, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8TG, England
Aylestone Spice Menu
Starters – Vegetarian
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetables dipped in lightly spiced batter & deep fried.
Onion Bhaji
Onions thinly sliced then marinated in spices, gram flour & deep fried.
Vegetable Samosa
Spicy vegetables wrapped in pastry & deep fried.
Aloo Chat/Chana Chat
Baked Mushroom
Organic mushrooms stuffed with masala potato, cheese & spices & then deep fried.
Chilli Honey Paneer
Diced pieces of indian cheese pan cooked with spices, chillies & honey.
Starters – Chicken
Chicken Chat
Pieces of chicken cooked with onions, fresh coriander & cucumber.
Chicken Tikka
Marinated pieces of chicken grilled in a clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken (on the bone)
Chicken marinated & grilled in a clay oven.
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Sweet chilli chicken stir-fry served in a pastry basket, topped with greek yoghurt.
Chicken Tikka Shazlik
Pan cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers & spices in a tangy sauce.
Starters – Lamb
Lamb Samosa
Spicy minced lamb wrapped in a pastry & deep fried.
Sheek Kebab
Minced lamb gently spiced & grilled in a clay oven.
Lamb Tikka
Marinated pieces of lamb grilled in a clay oven.
Stuffed Pepper
Pepper stuffed with lamb grilled in the clay oven then pan cooked with spices & herbs.
Lamb Chops (2 pcs)
Succulent pieces of Lamb Chops marinated with spices & herbs.
Mixed Kebab
Lamb Tikka, Chicken Tikka & Sheek Kebab.
Starters – Fish
Prawn Puri
Prawns pan cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes and wrapped in a deep fried flatbread.
Salmon Tikka
Pieces of salmon marinated in yoghurt & spices then cooked in a clay oven.
Tandoori King Prawn
Marinated king prawns with a hint of garlic grilled in a clay oven.
King Prawn Puri
King Prawns pan cooked with onions, spices and tomatoes. Then wrapped in a deep fried flat bread.
Tandoori Specialties
These dishes are dry marinated in spices and grilled on charcoal in a clay oven. Served with green salad and mint yoghurt sauce. Each item is cooked in different spices and has a different taste.
Chicken/Lamb/Paneer Tikka (main)
Tandoori Chicken1/2 (on the bone)
Chicken/Lamb Tikka Shazlik
Tandoori King Prawn (main)
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Chop.
House Specialties
Chicken/Lamb Pasanda
Thin slices of Chicken/Lamb marinated in spices & herbs, slowly simmered in a rich creamy sauce with ground almonds.
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Stripped Tandoori Chicken pieces cooked with garlic & chillies in a spicy bhuna sauce.
Honey Chilli Chicken
A well balanced spiced curry consisting of chillies & honey with a distinctive taste.
Chicken/Lamb Naga
Chicken/Lamb pan cooked with onions, peppers, spices, green chilies and naga pickle to create a nice rich hot dish.
Zeera Chicken
Tender pieces of Chicken cooked bhuna style with cumin seeds, onions & coriander.
Aloo Gosht
A medium spiced Lamb curry cooked with garlic, ginger, coriander & potatoes.
Chicken Rezalla
Strips of Tandoori Chicken cooked with Minced Lamb, fresh chillies & coriander in a thick hot sauce.
Chef’s Special Karahi
Pieces of Tandoori Chicken,Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka & Sheek Kebab cooked with onions, tomatoes and green peppers. Medium strength.
Jhinga Masala
King Prawns stuffed with ginger & garlic, baked in a clay oven and then cooked with onions, peppers & tomatoes creating a rich thick sauce.
Tandoori Special Masala
Marinated in special herbs and spices. Cooked with almonds in a creamy coconut masala sauce.
Vegetable Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka/ Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken Masala (off the bone)
Mixed Masala
Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Chef’s Finest Seafood
Seafood Delight
King Prawn, Prawns and Fish Fillets in chef’s special sauce, medium.
Seabass Saag
Garlic Chilli King Prawn
Chef’s Special Fish
Boneless pieces of Fish cooked with onions, peppers and garlic in a rich flavoured tomato sauce.
Chef’s Specialties
South Indian Lamb/Chicken Curry
Traditional South Indian curry with mustard seeds, fresh curry leaves and garnished with coriander.
Punjabi Lamb
Tender pieces of Lamb pan cooked with onions, spices, herbs, spinach & fresh methi.
Rajasthani Style Lamb Curry
Tender pieces of Lamb , baby potatoes and cashew nuts in a thick curry sauce., consisting of roasted whole spices, dry chillies & a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Lamb/Chicken Lazzati
Chicken/Lamb cooked in butter with spices, mushrooms and onions in a medium creamy sauce.
Amritsari Madras
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka & Minced Lamb Fillets cooked with onions, peppers & spices).
Chicken/Lamb Makhani
Marinated thin slices of Chicken/Lamb pan cooked with almond powder, butter, mango syrup, cream & a hint of honey.
Bengal Special Jalfrezi
Marrinated Chicken pieces pan cooked with spices, herbs onions, peppers and 3 different types of chillies in a flavoursome sauce.
Spice Special
Tandoori Mixed Grill (off the bone) cooked with onions, peppers, herbs, spinach, chillies naga chillies & hint of lemon.
Goan King Prawn
King Prawns cooked with roasted garlic, onions, coriander, green chillies & curry leaves. A fairly hot dish.
Old Time Favourites
Curry: Basic Curry. Bhuna: Cooked in a thick sauce with tomatoes. Madras: Fairly hot dish with a hint of lemon. Korma: A very mild dish cooked with cream & coconut. Vindaloo: A very hot dish made with lots of chilli powder. Jalfrezi: Cooked with onions, peppers & chillies. Balti: Cooked with special herbs, spices and balti sauce. Karahi; Cooked with onions & peppers in a medium rich sauce with tomatoes. Tawa: Cooked with tamarind, cucumber & hint of chilli powder in a medium sauce full of flavours. Dupiaza: Cooked with lots of onions & peppers in a medium sauce. Dhansak: Hot, sweet & sour with pineapples & lentils. Pathia: Hot sweet & sou.r. Saag: Medium dished cooked with spinach. Rogan: Medium curry topped with tomatoes. All above dishes are available with:
Vegetable
Chicken
Lamb
Chicken Tikka/Lamb Tikka
Tandoori Chicken (off the bone)
Prawn
King Prawn
Biryani Dishes
Cooked with spices & herbs, served with a side of vegetable curry.
Vegetable
Chicken/Lamb/Prawn
Tandoori Chicken (off the bone)
Chicken Tikka/ Lamb Tikka
Tandoori Mix
Special Biryani
King Prawn
Side Dishes
Prices shown for Side and Main portions.
Bombay Aloo
Saag Aloo
Aloo Gobhi
Saag Paneer
Vegetable Bhaji
Chana Masala
Tarka Dhal
Saag Bhaji
Mutter Paneer
Mushroom Bhaji
Bindhi Bhaji
English Dishes
Served with chips, peas & salad
Chicken/ Prawn Omelette
Chicken & Cheese Omelette
Mushroom Omelette
Chicken Nuggets
Breads
Plain Nan
Keema Nan
Peshwari/Garlic/Vegetable Nan
Cheese/Garlic & Cheese Nan
Paratha
Stuffed Paratha
Tandoori Roti
Rice & Sundries
Plain Rice
Pilau Rice
Fried/Garlic/Mushroom/Vegetable/Coconut/Egg/Zeera
Lime & Cashew Nut/Keema & Peas Rice
Special Rice
Plain/Spicy Poppadum
Chutney Tray
Chips
Curry Sauce/Tandoori Sauce
Raitha
Green Salad
Thali’s
Great Dish for the One Who Likes a bit of Everything.
Meat Thali
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Bhuna, Bombay Aloo, Pilau Rice, Chips & Salad
Vegetable Thali
Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Samosa, Paneer Tikka Masala, Vegetable Curry, Tarka Dhal, Pilau Rice, Chips & Salad
Set Meal For 1
Poppadom & Mint Sauce, 1 Starter, 1 Main, 1 Naan or Pilau Rice. STARTERS: Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Samosa, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Samosa and Lamb Tikka. (Any other starters from menu £1 extra each exluding seafood). MAINS: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Jalfrezi. (Any other mains from menu extra £1.95 extra each excluding seafood).
Set Meal For 1
Set Meal For 2
2 Poppadoms & Mint Sauce, 2 Starters, 2 Mains, 2 Sides, 2 Pilau Rice or Naans. STARTERS: Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Samosa, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Samosa and Lamb Tikka. (Any other starters from menu £1 extra each exluding seafood). MAINS: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Korma, Lamb Karahi, Chicken Jalfrezi. (Any other mains from menu £1.95 extra each excluding seafood). SIDES: Bombay Aloo, Saag Aloo, Vegetable Curry. (Any other side from menu £1 extra each).
Set Meal For 2
Takeaway – Appetisers
Plain Poppadum
Spicy Poppadum
Chutney Tray
Onion, Mint, Mango