Shahi Pakwaan is an Indian restaurant at 25 Aylmer Parade on Aylmer Road in East Finchley. Its dining room welcomes table bookings and groups, while takeaway and delivery provide the same broad menu at home. The kitchen brings together North Indian favourites, Mughlai sauces, tandoori grills, seafood and regional recipes in an evening menu with substantial vegetarian choice.
Onion bhaji, samosa and paneer dishes sit beside chicken 65, tikka and other spiced starters. Traditional chicken tikka is marinated with herbs, spices and yoghurt before cooking in the tandoor. A larger Shahi tandoori platter allows several grilled specialities to be shared, while salmon, jumbo prawns, whole sea bass and tilapia extend the charcoal selection into seafood.
Rich main courses include chicken Mughlai korma with cashew, onion and saffron and chicken makhani in a creamy butter and tomato sauce. Goan fish curry combines cod with tomato, coconut, ground spices and curry leaves, while king prawns can be prepared with green chilli, mint and coriander or in a mild saffron gravy. Hyderabadi dum biryani provides an aromatic rice based alternative to the curries.
Palak paneer, peas with paneer, chickpea curry and tadka daal give vegetarian diners contrasting combinations of cheese, spinach, tomato, pulses and whole spices. Rice, fresh naan and other breads make it easy to assemble a shared meal around several sauces and grilled dishes. Desserts, wine, beer and a full bar complete a restaurant designed for both an intimate dinner and larger family occasions.
Address: 25 Aylmer Parade, Aylmer Road, East Finchley, London N2 0PE, United Kingdom
Shahi Pakwaan Menu
Vegetarian Starters
Papadum and Chutney
Crispy warm papadums served with delightful dips.
Onion Bhaaji
Tasty deep golden fried onions balls bound together with lightly spiced and fragrant chickpea flour.
Paneer Tikka Makhmall
Homemade cottage cheese filled with assorted spices and bell peppers, cooked in the tandoor.
Chilli Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms deep fried and sautéed with red chillies and garlic.
Aloo Papri Chaat
A mouth – watering mixture of crispy wafers, potatoes, and chickpeas served with yogurt dressing, and fresh tamarind sauce.
Dahi Sev Purl
A famous street food of Mumbai. Round puffy puris topped with sev and pomegranate filled with raw mango, mashed potatoes, yoghurt and three types of chutneys.
Punjabi Samosa
Deep fries cone shape pastry stuffed with potatoes, cottage cheese, and green peas.
Somosa chat
A popular Indian street food tangy ,spicy,chickpeas served with somosa and dollops of yogurt and chatney.
Paneer Tikka Makhmali
Homemade cottege cheese filled with assorted spices and bell peppers, cooked in the tandoor.
Non – Vegetarian Starters
Nizami Lamb Chops
A traditional recipe from the kitchen of moghuls, lamb chops marinated with yoghurt, indian spices, and slow cooked in the tandoor.
Chicken 65
Deep friend crunchy battered chicken cooked with punchy flavours of curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and chillies.
Zafrani Chicken Tikka
Pieces of boneless chicken, marinated in yoghurt, saffron, ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs, and grilled in the tandoor.
Karare Prawn
Deep fried battered king prawn marinated with chilli, garlic and fresh indian spices.
Lucknowi Sheekh Kebab
A royal recipe of lucknow, minced lamb marinated with royal herbs, spices and cashew nuts paste, cooked in charcoal.
Fish Amritsari
Shallow fried and battered tilapia fish marinated in garlic and freshly grounded spices.
Chicken Main Course – Curry's
Chicken Makhani
Uk’s most sold dish a delicious preparation of chicken tikka cooked in exquisite creamy buttery tomato sauce.
Chicken Moghlai Khorma
A rich, mild, thick, and creamy dish made with boneless chicken, cashew nuts, onions, and saffron gravy.
Chicken Jhalfrezi
Delightfully flavoured tender juicy pieces of chicken cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with stir – fried peppers and onions.
Lamb Main Course
From the tandoor.
Jaipuri Lamb Tikka
Boneless pieces of baby lamb overnight marinated with brown onions, cashew nuts and chef’s handmade spices and cooked in charcoal.
Gilafi Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb marinated with freshly ground spices, mint, coriander and onions and cooked in the tandoor.
Lamb Bhuna Gosht
A famous indian curry made with tender pieces of lamb cooked in delightfully spiced thick gravy.
Palak Gosht
A delicious blend of tender pieces of lamb with fresh spinsch and mixed with freshly ground spices giving a nourishing taste and flavour.
Lamb Malabar
A speciality of kerala, spring lamb cooked with onions, curry leaves, black pepper and a coconut based gravy.
Seafood Main Course
Curry’s.
Jhinga Hara Masala
King prawn cooked over a slow fire with fresh green chillies, mint, coriander and exotic spices.
Goan Fish Curry
From the region of goa, these thick pieces of fresh cod are cooked in tomato based sauce, coconut and flavoured with curry leaves.
Nilgiri Machhi
A dish of mountains. Cubes of tilapia fish cooked with tomato and onions and flavoured with aromatic spices.
Our Specialities
Hyderabadi Dum Biriyani
Classical dish froim hyderabad cooked with aromatic basmati rice and freshly grounded spices.
Shahi Tandoori Platter
Chicken tikka, lamb chops, seekh kebab, fish & prawns served with naan bread.
Bhindi Bhaji
A royal marriage of okra and onions, cooked with tomatoes and aromatic spices.
Gobi Mutter
Traditional style cauliflower & green peas cooked in a well blended gravy.
Punjabi Chana
Chickpeas coked in a traditional punjabi style recipe.
Baigan Ka Salan
Baby aubergine ooked in traditional hyderabadi style with a sauce made of peanuts, roasted onions and sesame seeds.
Mixed Vegetable Handi
All time favourite, seasonal vegetables cooked in the delightfull flavour on indian spices.
Palak paneer
A combination of fresh spinach and indian cottage cheese.