Tamarind Tales is a South Indian restaurant at 17 Prince of Wales Road in central Norwich. The dining room serves lunch and dinner, with a menu that gives Kerala dishes a prominent place rather than relying only on the curry house standards familiar across Britain.
Dosa is an important section, served with sambar and house chutneys in plain, ghee roast, masala, egg and paneer variations. Starters such as uzhunnu vada, banana fritters, aubergine fry and onion bhaji explore lentils, rice flour, vegetables and carefully layered spice.
The main selection includes Kerala style beef ularthiyathu, fish moiley and nadan chicken curry alongside more familiar korma and vindaloo choices. Chicken, mutton, beef, prawn, egg and vegetable biryani provide substantial rice dishes, while coconut rice and lemon rice add distinctive accompaniments.
Vegetarian diners have a broad choice across snacks, dosa, curries and biryani, and seafood adds another strong thread to the menu. Table reservations, a central location and delivery service allow Tamarind Tales to work equally well for a relaxed meal or a South Indian dinner enjoyed at home.
Address: 17 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich NR1 1BD, England
Tamarind Tales Menu
Indian Street Delights
Dahi Bhalla
Black gram dumplings soaked in creamy yogurt, topped with tangy chutneys and spices.
Samosa Chaat
spiced potato pastry topped with chickpea masala, honey yogurt, chutneys.
Pani Puri
Round hollow puri filled with spiced potatoes, served with sweet and tangy flavoured water.
Papri Chaat
Crispy wafers, chickpeas, potatoes, drizzled with yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
spiced potato pattie topped with chickpea masala, honey yogurt, chutneys.
Appetizers
Veg Samosa
A traditional stuffed potato and pea pastry served with tamarind chutney-India’s favourite snacks.
Chicken Pakora
A traditional stuffed potato and pea pastry served with mint & tamarind chutney, one of Indian favourite snacks.
Onion Wada
Spiced rice flour battered onion fritters- served with tamarind chutney.
Chilli Paneer
Lightly battered cottage cheese – sauteed with bell peppers and onions, soya chili sauce.
Chicken 65
Indian spiced fried chicken, curry leaves.
Chilli Chicken
Lightly battered chicken – sauteed with bell peppers and onions, soya chili sauce.
Chilli Fish
Lightly battered Fish – sauteed with bell peppers and onions, soya chili sauce.
Paneer Pakora
Battered cottage cheese fritters- Served with Tamarind Chutney
Mix Vegetable Pakora
Spiced and battered mix vegetable fritters served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Chicken Wings (Barbeque / Sweet Chilli / Tamarind Special)
Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of signature sauce.
Beef Samosa
A traditional pastry stuffed with beef and potato-served with mint and tamarind chutney
Fish Pakora
Tandoori Signatures
Tandoori Chicken
Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and traditional masala spices.
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese, bell peppers, onions marinated in house special masala.
Tandoori Pomfret
Whole pomfret marinated in tamarind’s special masala.
Tandoori Vegetables
Assorted vegetables marinated in sweet and spicy sauce.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless Chicken thigh marinated in kashimiri chilli, yogurt and tandoori spices.
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb blended with ginger, garlic, herbs and spices.
Amritsari Fish Tikka
Basa fish marinated with ginger, garlic and red chilli.
Tamarind Mixed Platter
Mix of fish, chicken, prawns, seekh kebab and lamb chops.
Kashmiri Tandoori Prawns
Succulent prawns marinated in Kashmiri red chilies, yogurt, and aromatic spices.
Cumin Spiced Lamb Chops
Lamb chops seasoned with earthy cumin, coriander and garlic.
Vegetarian Dishes
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower tossed with ginger, cumin and spices.
Marwari Bhindi
Okra tossed with onion and aromatic spices.
Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempering with onion, garlic and dried red chilli.
Dal Makhani
Slow cooked creamed black lentils.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, onion and spices.
Mushroom Jhalfrezi
Mushroom tossed with onion, bell peppers and spices.
Kadi Pakora
Vegetables fritters simmered in yogurt-based curry.
Navratan Veg Korma
Mix vegetables, nuts simmered in as rich, creamy Mughlai-style sauce.
Paneer Dishes
Malai Kofta
Indian cheese potatoes morsels cooked in a rich cashew and tomato sauce.
Kadai Paneer
Indian cheese cooked with onion, bell peppers, and crushed spices.
Paneer Butter Masala
Indian cheese cooked in a creamy tomato & butter sauce.
Shahi Paneer
Indian cheese cooked simmered in a rich onion, tomato and nuts gravy.
Palak Paneer
Indian cheese cooked in a roasted garlic, cumin and spinach sauce.
Mutter Paneer
Indian cheese cooked with green peas in an onion curry sauce.
Chicken Entree
Butter Chicken
Roasted chicken breast simmered in a rich, tomato and fenugreek butter sauce.
Chicken Pepper Masala
South Indian-style chicken cooked with onion, curry leaves, and black pepper masala.
Tamarind Special Curry Chicken
Chicken cooked with ginger, onion and chef special garam masala.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoor-roasted chicken tikka simmered in a creamy onion tomato gravy.
Chicken Chettinad
South Indian speciality! Chicken cooked in a rich aromatic masala of roasted spices.
Goan Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce.
Afghani Chicken Korma
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy cashew sauce.
Lamb Specialties
Lamb Rogan Josh
Slow-cooked lamb in a rich kashmiri spices, yogurt, and a touch of saffron.
Tamarind Special Lamb Curry
Slow braised lamb in a spiced onion and tomato curry.
Goan Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce.
Butter Lamb
Lamb simmered in a rich, tomato and fenugreek butter sauce.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in a rich sauce of cashew, cream, mace and cardamom.
Classic Lamb Karahi
Tender lamb cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Beef Specialties
Kerala Beef Curry
Tender beef slow-cooked with aromatic spices and coconut, Kerala-style.
Beef Tikka Masala
Beef cooked with bell peppers and onion in a rich and creamy tomato sauce
Beef pepper Fry
South Indian -style chicken cooked with onion, curry leaves, and black pepper masala
Methi Malai Beef
Simmered beef in a rich, creamy cashew nut sauce and fenugreek leaves
Seafood Curries
Malabar Fish Curry
Fish cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds and curry leaves-coastal style.
Butter Prawns
Juicy prawns cooked in a rich, buttery tomato sauce.
Tamarind Special Fish Curry
Fish cooked in chef’s special onion, tomato and tamarind sauce.
Alleppey Prawns Curry
Prawns cooked in a tangy raw mango, red chilli and coconut curry.
Biryani
Beef Biryanii
Lamb Biryanii
Prawn Biryanii
Vegetarian Biryanii
Chicken Biryanii
Rice
Steamed Rice
Peas Pulao Rice
Vegetable Pulao
Breads
Naan
Classic tandoor baked leavened bread.
Bhatura
Deep-fried bread.
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with minced nuts and dry fruits.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat stuffed bread with spiced mashed potato.
Bread Basket
Butter naan, roti, garlic naan, laccha paratha.
Garlic Naan
Naan infused with fresh garlic and herbs.
Roti
Whole wheat bread.
Cheese Chilli Naan
Naan bread topped with cheese and chilies.
Laccha Paratha
Butter layered whole wheat bread.
Spinach Paneer Naan
Stuffed bread with cheese and spinach.
Sides
Kachumber Salad
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & spices.
Roasted Papadum
Onion Chili Salad
Onion, lemon & chilli.
Indian Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion & chilli.
Raitha
Add cucumber +1.
Mixed Pickle
Chutney
Mint, mango.
Desserts
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumpling soaked, nuts and sweetened milk.
Rice Kheer
A creamy Indian rice pudding slow cooked with milk, sugar and cardamom.
Gulab Jamun
Soft milk dumpling soaked in warm cardamom scented sugar syrup. Add ice-cream +3.
Mango Cheesecake
Velvety cheesecake infused with the tropical sweetness of mango.
Drinks
Masala Chai
In-house made spiced chai tea.
Vegan Chai
In-house made spiced chai tea.
Lassi (Sweet / Salt / Mango)
Yogurt based drink.
Juice
Choice of apple, mango, cranberry, orange.
Soft Drinks
Sparkling Water
San Pellegrino (750ml).
Indian Coffee
Whipped coffee in a steamed milk.
Ginger Chai
In-house made spiced chai tea.
Vanilla Milkshake
A rich and creamy blend of milk and ice cream, flavoured with your choice.
Mango Milkshake
A rich and creamy blend of milk and ice cream, flavoured with your choice.
Chocolate Milkshake
A rich and creamy blend of milk and ice cream, flavoured with your choice.