Shakinah

The passion for flavour

SOUPS

7. Dal Soup (V)

An authentic Indian lentil soup

€8.50

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

€8.75

10. Chicken Soup

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

€9.00

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

€8.75

SMALL PLATES

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

A delicious onion mix deep fried and crispy

€7.50

14. Vegetable Samosa (V) (VG)

A classic pastry with peas and potato served with a sweet chilli mayo. 2 pieces

€8.00

15. Paneer Pakora (V) (GF)

Deep fried cubes of paneer in a spiced gram flour batter

€8.00

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

A spiced gram flour batter stuffed with curried peas, potato and onion

€7.50

18. Chicken Pakora (GF)

Deep fried strips of chicken in a spiced gram flour batter

€9.50

19. Cheese Corn Bites (V)

Deep fried breaded bites with spices, potatoes, sweet corn and mild cheese

€9.25

Madras Samosa (NT)

A chickpea pastry with pulled beef madras, peas, potatoes and fresh coriander (2 pieces)

€9.25

Paneer Samosa (V)

A chickpea pastry stuffed with paneer and potatoes in a spinach sauce

€8.50

Rava Prawns

Crunchy red prawns deep-fried with classic mango chutney and a peppered popadom wafer

€12.95

Tandoori Prawns with Couscous

Butterflied tandoori prawns on a bed of minted lemon couscous with pistachios and apricots, served with minted raita and fresh salad leaves

€14.25

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

Fiery chicken wings sweetened with honey, served with our curried ketchup

€10.75

Beef Cups (NT)

Pulled beef in tikka sauce with roasted salted peanuts, served with fresh lettuce cups and mint leaves

€11.25

Shakinah's Crown (V)

Tandoori saffron chicken in our coronation sauce with toasted almond flakes and dried sultanas

€10.50

Sultans of Swing Salad (V) (VG) (NT)

Shredded carrots in our Shakinah curried vinaigrette with fresh coriander, sultanas and toasted salted peanuts

€9.50

SAUCES

Enhance your experience with our home made side sauces

Curry Ketchup (V)

Our in-house ketchup spiced with our curry powder blend

€1.99

Crowning Glory (V)

Our very own coronation sauce on the side

€1.99

Bollywood Blast (V)

Our signature spicy sweet chilli mango

€1.99

Mango Chutney (V)

A sweet and tangy condiment made with mangoes and our own spice blend

€1.50

Pudina Chutney (V)

Our extremely luscious mint sauce

€1.50

SIZZLING GRILLS

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

€12.75

30. Malai Tikka (GF)

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

€16.00

32. Pahadi Kebab (GF)

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

€15.50

34. Sheikh Kebab Lamb (GF)

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

€18.95

35. Pahadi Prawns (GF)

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

€20.95

36. Tandoori King Prawns (GF)

King prawns marinated in yogurt and herbs 🌶 Medium

€21.50

39. Tandoori Mixed Sizzling Platter (GF)

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

€29.50

21. Stuffed Mushrooms (V) (GF)

A house favourite. Juicy yet sizzling mushrooms filled with minced onions and vegetables

€12.00

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

€11.95

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

Fresh garden vegetables marinated with ginger and sweet and sour sauce

€11.95

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

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

Chicken Karahi

This Indian favourite presents succulent chicken in a blend of spices and aromatics, tomatoes and green chili peppers

€13.95

52. Chicken Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

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

€13.95

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

€14.90

Popular

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

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57. Chicken Jalfrezi (GF) (NT)

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

€14.25

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

€15.00

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

€15.50

62. Beef Hydrabadi (GF) (NT)

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

€15.50

63. Beef Madras (GF) (NT)

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

€15.75

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

€15.50

Lamb Bhuna

A rich slow-cooked curry with tender caramelised lamb, aromatic spices, tomatoes, onions, garlic and ginger

€19.50

65. Lamb Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

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

€19.50

66. Lamb Korma (GF) (NT)

Pieces of lamb cooked in rich cashew nut creamy sauce

€19.50

68. Lamb Hydrabadi (GF) (NT)

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

€19.50

69. Lamb Roghan Josh (GF) (NT)

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

€19.50

70. Lamb Jalfresi (GF) (NT)

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

€19.95

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

€19.50

72. Lamb Madras (GF) (NT)

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

€19.50

73. King Prawns Madras (GF) (NT)

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

€21.75

74. King Prawns Hyradbadi (GF) (NT)

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

€21.50

75. King Prawns Vindaloo (GF) (NT)

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

€21.50

76. King Prawns Sakuti (GF) (NT)

Prawns sautéed in a roasted coconut and onion sauce 🌶 Medium

€21.50

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

€21.50

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

€15.75

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

€19.50

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

€22.25

RICE

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

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

€4.50

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

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

€5.75

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

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

€5.75

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

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

€5.75

SIDE DISHES

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

Paper thin peppered lentil wafers served with mango chutney

€1.95

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

Crispy salted fries dusted in a selection of medium hot spices (Vol: 420cc serves 1 person)

€4.25

88. Raita (V) (GF)

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

€4.25

Our Royal Shakarkandi

Sweet potato fries served with a curried ketchup or coronation sauce

€4.75

Kerala Wedges (V) (VG)

Our triple cooked lemon & lime garlic wedges topped with crispy onions (Vol: 420cc serves 1 person)

€4.95

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

€4.60

Popular

98. Onion Kulcha

White flat bread stuffed with chopped onions

€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

€3.50

104. Butter Roti

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

€3.70

105. Laccha Paratha (V)

Multi-layered North Indian bread made from whole wheat flour

€4.25

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

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)

€4.00(4.2% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

KingFisher, 335ml

(V) (Vg)

€5.70(4.8% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

Corona, 335ml

(V) (Vg)

€5.10(4.6% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

Bellfield India Pale Ale, 330ml

(V) (Vg) (Gf)

€6.60(4.5% vol)

17+
Incl. €0.10 deposit

Bitter Lemon, 250ml

€3.00

Tonic, 250ml

€3.00

Soda, 250ml

€3.00

Moretti, 330ml

€5.10Incl. €0.10 deposit

17+

Blue Label, 330ml

€5.05Incl. €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