Little India Arnesby is a village restaurant on St Peter’s Road, south of Leicester. Open since 2004, it has built a following across south Leicestershire by combining a welcoming dining room with takeaway and delivery for the surrounding area.
The menu follows the familiar structure of an Indian restaurant, moving from starters and tandoori cooking into curries, biryani, rice and breads. This breadth lets diners stay with a favourite combination or assemble a shared meal across several sauces and cooking styles.
An eat-as-much-as-you-like Sunday buffet remains a defining feature, providing an accessible way to try a selection of dishes in one visit. The restaurant’s rural setting and on-site parking also make it practical for family meals and groups travelling from nearby villages.
Dine-in service runs seven days a week alongside collection and delivery, with longer evening hours at weekends. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should consult the restaurant’s current allergy information and speak to staff before ordering.
Address: St Peter’s Road, Arnesby, Leicester LE8 5WJ, England
Little India Arnesby Menu
Poppadoms & Dips
POPADOMES
3 Dips
7 Dips
MINT SAUCE
MANGO CHUTNEY
ONION SALAD
MIXED PICKLED
TAMARIND
GREEN CHILLI
SWEET COCONUT
SPICY POPADAMS
PICKLES TRAY
Specials
SP NO 1
Chicken Tikka Masala, Pilau Rice & Plain Naan
SP NO 2
Chicken Tikka Korma, Pilau Rice & Plain Naan
SP NO 3
Chicken Tikka Curry, Pilau Rice & Plain Naan
Vegetarian Starters
VEGETABLE PLATTER FOR 2
Paneer Shashlik, Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji
ONION BHAJI
Sliced onions mixed with spices and specially prepared ba�er, deep fried.
VEG SAMOSA
Mixed vegetables wrapped in filo pastry, deep fried.
PANEER TIKKA
CHILLI PANEER
PANEER SHASHLICK
Indian cheese combined with onions, green peppers, tomatoes and fresh coriander. Cooked to our chef’s own special recipe.
Chicken Starters
JAL TIKKA
Goujons of chicken marinated with garam masala and fresh coriander. Grilled in the clay oven.
CHICKEN TIKKA
Marinated pieces of chicken, grilled in the clay oven.
CHICKEN SHASHLICK
Marinated pieces of chicken combined with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Grilled in the clay oven.
CHICKEN PAKORA
Grilled pieces of chicken dipped in lightly spiced ba�er, deep fried
CHICKEN CHAAT
Grilled pieces of chicken cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce. Medium spiced
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Marinated piece of chicken (on the bone), grilled in the clay oven
CHICKEN CHILLI
Grilled pieces of chicken combined with onions, green chillies and fresh coriander. Cooked to our chef’s own special recipe.
MURGH KEBAB
Lamb Starters
KEBAB PLATTER FOR 2
Seekh Kebab, Chicken Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka
LAMB TIKKA
Marinated pieces of lamb, grilled in the clay oven.
LAMB SHASHLICK
Marinated pieces of lamb combined with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Grilled in the clay oven
TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS
SHEEK KEBAB
Minced lamb marinated with fresh herbs and spices, grilled in the clay oven
MEAT SAMOSA
Prawn Starters
KING PRAWN PURI
King prawns cooked with fresh herbs and spices, servedin a puri (thin fried bread.)
KING PRAWN CHILLI
King prawns combined with onions, green chillies and fresh coriander. Cooked to our chef’s own special recipe.
GARLIC KING PRAWN
Starters
SALMON TIKKA
PRAWN PURI
Prawns cooked with fresh herbs and spices, served in a puri (thin fried bread.)
KING PRAWN PIAZA
MIXED SANGAM PURI
A selection of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and tandoori chicken cooked with fresh herbs and spices, onions and fresh coriander.Served in a puri.cooked to our chef special recipe.
MIXED KEBAB
A combination of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab
MIX STARTER
Chicken tikka, Sheek Kebab, and Onion Bhaji
Tandoori Dishes
These dishes are marinated over a period of time and then grilled in the clay oven. They are served with a fresh side salad.
JAL TIKKA
1/2 TANDOORI CHICKEN
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN SHASHLICK
LAMB TIKKA
LAMB SHASHLICK
SHEEK KEBAB
MIXED GRILL
TANDOORI KING PRAWN
TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS
PANEER SHASHLICK
SALMON TIKKA
Masala
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
LAMB TIKKA MASALA
TANDOORI CHICKEN MASALA
PANEER TIKKA MASALA
VEGETABLE MASALA
FISH MASALA
KING PRAWN MASALA
CHICKEN & LAMB TIKKA MIXED MASALA
Half Chicken Tikka Masala
Traditional Dishes
CURRY
A simple curry with spices
BHUNA
A medium strength curry cooked with Onions, Herbs and aroma�c Spices
ROGAN
A Tomato based curry flavoured with Corriander,
JALFREZE
Fresh green chillies and coriander cooked with Herbs
VINDALOO
Ground Chillies cooked with Herbs and a piece of Tomato to create a very hot hut flavored dish
DOPIAZA
A rich but mild flavoursome sauce combining Fresh Onions and Whole Spices
DANSAK
A mild Lentil based dish blended with Pineapple and Lemon juice
SAG
Spinach prepared with garlic, ginger and tomatoes in a medium herb and spicy sauce. A dish of thy consistency.
Curries
Select a size and protein for each curry. Prices vary by protein.
Kharai
Dish cooked in sizzling metal pot, seasoned with herbs and spices.
Korma
For that milder taste… Coconut in Cream Sauce and Freshly Ground Spices.
Kashmiri
Cooked with fresh herbs & spices, tomatoes and fresh coriander.
Madras
‘Hot’ favourite! a curry with Tomato Puree, Corriander and Ground Chillies for that exquisite flavour.
Balti
Prepared with a blend of several spices and green pappers, which make this dish very special.
Jeera
Cooked with fresh herbs & spices, tomatoes and fresh coriander.
Thawali
Cooked with fried onions, fried capsicum, fresh garlic & spiced with a hint of Kashmiri Masala to create a special flavour.
Pathia
A combination of garlic & ginger delicately combined & balanced with tomato puree, tamarind sauce & chilli with a hint of fresh lemon juice to provide a dish with a sweet & sour taste with a bit of heat.
Little India Specialties
Signature dishes with selectable proteins.
Naryali
A dish cooked in a highly spiced sauce, created from green chillies, coconut and fresh coriander.
Rezalla
A dish cooked in a hot & creamy sauce, with green chillies & fresh cream.
Chana Sag
A combination of tandoori dish cooked with chickpeas and fresh spinach.
Habigonj
Delicately spiced dish cooked with black mushrooms, caramelised onions in a medium strength sauce. The subtle taste of maple syrup is amongst the wonderful flavours of this dish. Served on a sizzling skillet to enhance the distinctive flavours.
Naga
Marinated and grilled pieces of chosen protein combined with onions, green peppers and a hot Bangladeshi pickled chilli.
Chef's Specials
Each dish is available in your choice of protein: Chicken £9.50, Meat £9.95, Prawns £9.95, Mixed Vegetables £8.00, Paneer £8.95, Chicken Tikka £10.50, Tandoori Chicken £10.50, Meat Tikka £9.50, Fish £9.95, Tandoori Mix £10.95, King Prawns £11.95.
Sylheti
Goujons of a dish cooked with potatoes in another special sauce developed by our chef. Normally served medium strength but it can be varied to suit your own taste. A mouth watering dish.
Zaflong
A dish cooked with diced onions, tomatoes, green peppers and fresh coriander, with a touch of tandoori sauce. Served on a sizzling skillet to enhance the distinctive flavours.
Chennai
A dish combined with tandoori sauce, tamarind, green chillies and fresh coriander. Cooked to our chef’s own special recipe. Served on a sizzling skillet.
Morchi
Goujons of a dish finely chopped, cooked with green chillies and fresh coriander. Served in a hot iron kharai to create a distinctive flavour.
Achari
Tender of chosen protein combined with pickled chilli, mango and lime. Cooked to our Chef’s own special recipe.
Aloo
A dish cooked with fresh herbs and spices, and roasted potatoes in a thick medium strength sauce.
Delight
Our chef is proud to present you with another one of his creations. A dish cooked in a very special medium strength sauce. A wonderful dish that will leave you wanting more. Simply delightful!
Chazni
A popular south Indian dish with a sweet and sour taste, cooked with honey and lime juice. Medium strength.
Shahi Jalfreze
Marinated and grilled pieces of chosen protein cooked in a hot and creamy sauce. Created from green chillies and fresh cream.
Garlic Chilli
A dish cooked with fresh herbs and spices, garlic, green chillies and fresh coriander.
Kata Mita
A dish cooked with green chillies, tamarid and garlic. Cooked to our chefs own special recipe, with a sweet and sour taste.
Bengan Bortha
A dish cooked with fresh aubergine in a thick medium strength sauce.
Pasanda
Mild and Creamy dish cooked with coconut, almond and yoghurt.
CHICKEN SILSILA
Aromatic Bangladeshi traditional dish enjoyed by people of all times marinated chicken cooked with cardamom, cinnamon bayleaf and lots of other spices and herbs.
LAMB SILSILA
Aromatic Bangladeshi traditional dish enjoyed by people of all times marinated Lamb cooked with cardamom, cinnamon bayleaf and lots of other spices and herbs.
KOHINOOR BHUNA
Marinated chicken or lamb bbq do it on your own capsicum and tomatoes in the clay oven then cooked together fresh garlic coriander sauce.
CHICKEN UMORPURI
Chicken breast cooked with ginger garlic paste, coriander, tomatoes, tumeric powder and green chilli in a thick fairly hot sauce
CHICKEN SHAHI BUTTER COMBI
Marinated and grilled pieces of choosen protein combined with chopped fresh mushrooms and butter, cooked to our chefs own special recipe
LIME AND GINGER SEABASS
Pan-fried fillet of seabass. Cooked with Cumin with hint of lemon and herbs. Slightly mild bhuna souce
RAJASTANI LAMB
Succulent slow braised lamb shank cooked using chef’s finest ingredients, cooked to a medium strength with a hint of mint, Served with Pilau Rice
KING PRAWN CHILLI
A dish combined with yoghurt, Worcester sauce, green chillies & fresh coriander. Served in a hot iron kharai to enhance the distinctive flavours
TALA GOAST
Fusion Specials
LITTLE INDIA SPECIAL
A combination of tandoori chicken (off the bone), chicken tikka and lamb tikka. Cooked in a thick sauce to our chef’s own special recipe
LITTLE INDIA MIXED KHARAI
A combination of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab & tandoori chicken (on the bone) cooked with diced onions & green peppers in a thick medium strength sauce. Served in a hot iron kharai to create a distinctive flavour
BEGUN BAHAR
Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce and served over a spicy bed of minced lamb. A very popular dish
BENGAL JALFREY
MArinated jal tikka cooked with sliced onions, mixed peppers, garlic, green chillies, naga pickle and sprinked with coriander
TRIBUJI
A combination of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and duck tikka, cooked with fresh herbs and spices in a thick medium strength sauce
CHICKEN AAM TIKKA
A chicken dish cooked with fresh cream and mango sauce with almonds and coconut
Biriani Dishes
Biriani dishes are prepared by cooking meat or vegetables with pilao rice and are served with a medium strength vegetable curry.
CHICKEN BIRIANI
LAMB BIRIANI
CHICKEN TIKKA BIRIANI
SPECIAL BIRIANI
(Chicken, Lamb and Prawns)
KING PRAWN BIRIANI
Vegetable Side Dishes
SAG BHAJI FRESH SPINACH
TARKA DHAL
Lentils cooked with fried garlic
BOMBAY ALOO
Roasted potatoes, cooked in a thick medium strength sauce.
SAG ALOO
Fresh spinach with potatoes, in a thick medium strength sauce
ALOO GOBI
Potatoes and cauliflower, in a thick medium strength sauce.
MIXED VEGETABLE BHAJI
Mixed vegetables cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
MUSHROOM BHAJI
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a thick medium strength sauce.
BINDI BHAJI
Fresh okra cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
BENGAN BHAJI
Fresh aubergines cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
MATTAR PANIR
Curd cheese with green peas, in a thick medium strength sauce.
SAG PANIR
Fresh spinach and curd cheese, in thick medium strength sauce.
CHANA BENGAN
(Chickpeas and fresh aubergines)
NAWABI ALOO
Roasted potatoes cooked in a special mild sauce
CHANA ALOO BHAJI
Chickpeas and potatoes cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
CHANA ALOO SAG
Vegetable Main Dishes
SAG BHAJI FRESH SPINACH MAIN
TARKA DHAL MAIN
Lentils cooked with fried garlic
BOMBAY ALOO MAIN
Roasted potatoes, cooked in a thick medium strength sauce.
SAG ALOO MAIN
Fresh spinach with potatoes, in a thick medium strength sauce
ALOO GOBI MAIN
Potatoes and cauliflower, in a thick medium strength sauce.
MIXED VEGETABLE BHAJI MAIN
Mixed vegetables cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
MUSHROOM BHAJI MAIN
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a thick medium strength sauce.
BINDI BHAJI MAIN
Fresh okra cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
BENGAN BHAJI MAIN
Fresh aubergines cooked in a thick medium strength sauce
MATTAR PANIR MAIN
Curd cheese with green peas, in a thick medium strength sauce.
SAG PANIR MAIN
Fresh spinach and curd cheese, in thick medium strength sauce.
CHANA BENGAN MAIN
(Chickpeas and fresh aubergines)
NAWABI ALOO MAIN
Roasted potatoes cooked in a special mild sauce
CHANA ALOO BHAJI MAIN
Chickpeas and potatoes cooked in a thick medium strength sauce