Babuji Menu
(S) Spicy | (M) mild | (V) Vegan Friendly | (GF) Gluten Free | (N) Contains Nuts
STREET FOOD (CHAATS)
SHINGARA CHAAT 5.50
Bangladeshi Shingara is similar to a somosa. The Shingara is crushed and topped with yogurt, sev, chutney and coriander.
PADPRI CHAAT 5.50
Crispy wafers with boiled potato, chickpeas, red onions,topped with chutney, yoghurt and chaat masala.
ALOO TIKKI CHAAT 5.50
A firm street food favourite; spicy mashed potato cutlets topped with yogurt, sev, chutney and coriander.
VADA PAO (S) 5.50
The Vada Pau is Mumbai’s version of a chip butty, but on another level. The boss loves it!
ONION PAKORA (V) (GF) 4.50
Rainy day favourite,onion fritters mixed with chickpea flour and fragrant spices.
BHEL PURI (V) (GF) (N) 4.95
Bhel puri is a sweet, spicy, tangy tasting chaat snack made with puffed rice, chutneys, coriander, and sev. Contains peanuts.
MASSALA CHIPS (S) (V) (GF) 3.95
It’s hot, it’s addictive. If you’re can handle the heat give this a try.
CORN CHAAT (GF) (V) 3.95
From Green Street to Kentish Town, corn mixed with masala, tomato, coriander. It’s fresh spicy and sweet.
FARFAR (GF) (V) 1.95
If you know south asian street food you will know this, if you don’t then give it a try. Light potato snacks.
PANI PURI (V) (GF) 4.95
Chaat consisting of a hollow crispy-fried puffed ball that is filled with potato, chickpeas, onions, spices, and tamarind water.
RUBY MURRAY
DABBA GOSHT (S) (GF) 8.95
One of babuji’s fav’s, slow cooked lamb in a warm spicy tomato based sauce.
BANGLA BHUNA (GF) 8.95
The classic ruby, boneless chicken pieces cooked desi style in an aromatic thick curry paste.
BUTTER CHICKEN (GF) 895
Originated from Delhi, the dish combines yogurt and chicken marinated in light spices, butter and ginger.
DHAL (V) (GF) 7.95
It has been requested numerous times. Delightful dish of red lentils slowly cooked with an array of spices. Comes with a roti!
CHOLE MASALA (V) (GF) 7.50
Punjabi chickpea curry, with a blend of spicy and tangy flavours.
MATTAR PANEER (GF) 8.95
One of the most popular paneer dishes ever! Paneer cheese cooked with green peas, onions and tomatoes.
SAAG ALOO (V) (GF) 7.50
A classic, lightly spiced spinach slow cooked with new potatoes.
DHAL MAKHNI (GF) 8.95
Slow cooked black lentils; this is authentic comfort food. Lightly spiced and finished with butter and cream. Comes with a roti!
BENGALI PRAWN CURRY (GF) 9.95
A Bangladeshi favourite, jumbo juicy prawns cooked in a medium spicy tomato sauce. A fragrant and moorish dish.
ALOO GOBI MATTAR (V) (GF) 7.50
This is a sensational vegan dish, cauliflower florets cooked with potato and peas.
CHICKEN 65 8.95
The dish combines sweet and sour flavours, with pepers and chillies. Originally from Chennai, South India, and yes that is the correct name.
BABUJI’S DUM BIRYANIS
Originating from Hyderabad India, this speciality is slow cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables and layered with fragrant basmati rice. The biryani is allowed to steam gently to release all the flavours, topped off with caramelised onions. Eat with lashings of our yoghurt dip to cut the spicy edge.
HYDERABADI LAMB BIRYANI 11.95
HYDERABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI 10.95
VEG BIRYANI (V) 9.95
GARAM GRILLS
MALAI TIKKA (GF) 7.50
Grilled cubes of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, cumin, garlic and spices.
PANEER TIKKA (GF) 7.50
First class veggie faire, squidgy cheese cubes marinated with subtle spices, then chargrilled.
ROTI SHOTI & RICE
CHEESE NAAN 3.95
For the cheese lovers – soft naan bread topped with melted cheese.
ROTI (V) 1.95
Simple, round, whole wheat flat bread, popular throughout South Asia.
STEAMED BASMATI RICE (V) 3.25
It’s beautiful and fragrant.
GARLIC & CORIANDER NAAN 3.75
The classic naan, topped with chopped garlic and coriander.
BUTTER NAAN 3.25
The famous Indian bread – freshly made and topped with a generous amount of butter for that added softness.
PANEER TIKKA NAAN 5.95
It’s more than a naan, grilled paneer, cheese, onions, and topped with chutney. It’s absolutely sublime.
MALAI TIKKA NAAN 5.95
Is it a Naan or Pizza, Naan we say! Grilled chicken, cheese, onions, and topped with chutney. You could eat this on its own.
SIDES
CHOLE SALAD BOWL (V) (GF) 4.95
A bowl of mixed salad leaves, coriander, chickpeas and potato, topped with chutney and pomegranate molasses.
RAITA 2.50
Great way to cool down the spices is with a yogurt dip.
MITHA ENDINGS
KALA JAMUN 4.95
A Bengali favourite. Warm squidgy sweet patties with a dark caramelised outer served with vanilla ice cream.
KULFI 3.95
A traditional ice cream found on the streets of Pakistan and India, made with creamy milk, saffron and cardamom. The best part is – it comes on a stick!
Pista (Pistachio)
Mango
CHAI CUPS
MASALA CHAI 2.95
Babuji’s house chai, made properly on the stove with cardamom, cinnamon and other aromatic spices. Simmered with milk, and its bottomless
NEPALI GREEN TEA (V) 2.95
Mild and mellow tea with a distinct sweet after taste.
SOFT DRINKS
KARMA COLA (250ml) 3.25
Proper cola as it should be, plus it’s all organic and fair-trade.
KARMA SUGAR FREE COLA (250ml) 3.25
KARMA LEMONY LEMONADE (250ml) 3.25
KARMA ORANGEADE (250ml) 3.25
ORGANIC ENGLISH APPLE JUICE (240ml) 3.25
MANGO LASSI (240ml) 3.25
First-class yoghurt drink with mango and honey.
STILL WATER (330ml) 2.95
SPARKLING WATER (330ml) 2.95
BEERS, CIDER & ALE
KINGFISHER (330ml) 4.95
SANDFORD DEVON RED CIDER (330ml) 5.50
Its light and well balanced.
EMPRESS ALE (330ml) 5.50
Premium craft British Ale, complements spicy food perfectly.
FREE DAMM BEER (330ml) 3.95
A lovely alcohol free beer.
WHITE WINES
RIEBEEK CELLARS CHENIN BLANC
A well balanced wine from South Africa, fresh and fruity.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
RESERVE SAINT MARC SAUVIGNON BLANC
A clean, intensely and refreshing French Sauvignon Blanc.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
MIRABELLO PINOT GRIGIO VENETO (V)
A fresh, dry white from Italy with gentle floral and citrus aromas.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
WHISTLING DUCK CHARDONNAY
An Australian Chardonnay lively, fresh and zesty.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
RED WINES
SIERRA GRANDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON (V)
From the Central Valley, Chile, a full dark fruity red.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
LA VUELTA MALBEC, MENDOZA
A deep red intense Malbec, from Bodega La Rural, Argentina.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
CALABRIA HILLTOPS SHIRAZ
An Australian Shiraz that has dark berry fruit flavours.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (175ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
RESERVE SAINT MARC MERLOT
This is a versatile French Merlot perfect for drinking alone – or with spicy food.
Glass (125ml) 5.50
Glass (125ml) 6.50
Bottle (750ml) 19.95
stuff you need to know
Food will be served as and when prepared.
(S) ……………………………………………………………………………… Spicy
(M)……………………………………………………………………………… Mild
(V)………………………………………………………………………………. Vegan Friendly
(N)………………………………………………………………………………. Contains Nuts
We do use nuts in our kitchen; some dishes may not contain any nuts but may have traces. If you have any food allergies please do let us know.
Service charge will be added for table for 2 or more.
Babuji Allergy Information Sheet, PDF download, click here.