Go vegan at Curry Leaf Cafe
Vegan food isn’t just for Veganuary, which is why we’ve worked hard to ensure that over half of our menu is plant-based. Indian food is naturally jam-packed with vegetables, lentils and pulses, making it a great choice for both vegans and vegetarians.
From plant-based pakoras to scrummy curries and stand-out small plates, and quick affordable lunches to full-scale Indian feasts, we’ve got you covered. Check out our dedicated vegan menus below.
VEGAN MENU
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ALLERGEN & SPICE INFO
V=VEGETARIAN • VG=VEGAN • DF=DAIRY-FREE
NGI=NO GLUTEN INGREDIENTS • NUTS=CONTAINS NUTS
🌶️ MILD 🌶️🌶️ MEDIUM 🌶️🌶️🌶️ HOT
NIBBLES
£4.50
POPPADUMS & DIPS (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Crisp-fried chickpea flour poppadums served with chutneys for dipping
£4.50
STREET FOOD
£7.50
VEGETABLE PAKORAS (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Shredded vegetables mixed with spices, chickpea flour & cornflour, then deep-fried until crisp. Served with: Mango, mint & chilli chutney
£7.50
£7.50
AUBERGINE BHAJIS (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Sliced aubergines dipped in a lightly spiced batter then deep-fried until crisp. Served with: Tamarind chutney
£7.50
£7.95
PEA & SWEETCORN VADAS (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Crisp-fried sweetcorn, green pea & lentil fritters flavoured with ginger, curry leaves and chilli. Served with: Mango, mint & chilli chutney
£7.95
£7.95
MUSHROOM MANCHURIAN (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Mushrooms crisp-fried in spiced cornflour batter, then tossed in a sweet ‘n sour IndoChinese sauce
£7.95
£11
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For 2 £19
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For 4 £37
STREET FOOD PLATTER (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Vegetable Pakoras • Pea & Sweetcorn Vada • Mushroom 65 • Aubergine Bhajis • three chutneys for dipping
£11
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For 2 £19
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For 4 £37
CURRIES & STEWS
£8.50
TADKA DAAL (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Classic comfort food. Split red and yellow lentils cooked with tomato, garlic, spices & curry leaves
£8.50
£12.50
ALOO CHANA MASALA (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Diced potatoes, chickpeas and green peas cooked in a comforting, flavoursome onion & tomato sauce spiced with ginger, cumin and coriander
£12.50
CHEF’S SPECIAL
£16.95
JACKFRUIT BIRIYANI (VG/NGI/NUTS) 🌶️🌶️
Marinated jackfruit & peppers slow-cooked with basmati rice, brown onion, sultanas, tomato, spices, fresh mint & coriander. Served with: Roast peanut & jalapeno sauce + Beetroot raita
£16.95
LUNCH SPECIALS (12-3pm ONLY)
£15.95
ALOO CHANA MASALA THALI (VG) 🌶️
Diced potatoes, chickpeas and green peas cooked in a tangy, flavoursome onion & tomato sauce spiced with ginger, cumin and coriander. Served with: Biriyani rice + naan bread + Cumin potatoes + vegetable pakora + aubergine bhaji + tadka daal + poppadums + mango chutney + lime pickle
£15.95
£11.95
MUSHROOM 65 PAV (VG) 🌶️
Toasted Flour Pot brioche bun filled with crisp-fried battered mushrooms spiced with ginger, garlic & curry leaves + red chilli jam + beetroot raita + sliced spring onion
£11.95
£11.95
PEA & SWEETCORN VADA PAV (VG) 🌶️
Toasted Flour Pot brioche bun filled with crisp-fried pea, sweetcorn and lentil fritters + Red chilli jam + Beetroot raita + sliced spring onion
£11.95
£12.95
MUSHROOM 65 NAAN (VG) 🌶️
Tandoor-baked naan bread topped with crisp-fried battered mushrooms spiced with ginger, garlic & curry leaves + baby spinach + cherry tomatoes +diced cucumber + spring onion + red chilli jam + beetroot raita
£12.95
£12.95
MUSHROOM 65 RICE (VG) 🌶️
Steamed basmati rice topped with crisp-fried battered mushrooms spiced with ginger, garlic & curry leaves + baby spinach + cherry tomatoes +diced cucumber + spring onion + red chilli jam + beetroot raita
£12.95
£12.95
MUSHROOM 65 FRIES (VG) 🌶️
Skin on fries topped with crisp-fried battered mushrooms spiced with ginger, garlic & curry leaves + baby spinach + cherry tomatoes +diced cucumber + spring onion + red chilli jam + beetroot raita
£12.95
SIDES & SAUCES
£4.50
SKIN-ON FRIES (VG/NGI)
Skin-on potato fries deep-fried until crisp
£4.50
£4.95
MASALA FRIES (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Skin-on potato fries dusted with chaat masala & Kashmiri chilli powder
£4.95
£5.95
ALOO JEERA (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Roast baby potatoes spiced with toasted cumin seeds, chilli and lemon juice
£5.95
£2.95
KOLKATA KIMCHI (VG/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
Our twist on Korea’s spicy fermented cabbage dish
£2.95
£3.95
PEANUT & JALAPENO SAUCE (VG/NGI/NUTS) 🌶️
A rich, creamy, nutty sauce made from roast peanuts & pickled jalapeno chillies
£3.95
£2.95
BEETROOT RAITA (VG/NGI)
Cooling yoghurt dip with roast beetroot and cumin
£2.95
NAAN BREADS & RICE
£3.95
PLAIN NAAN (VG)
Tandoor-baked naan bread
£3.95
£4.50
GARLIC & CORIANDER NAAN (VG)
Tandoor-baked naan bread flavoured with fresh garlic and coriander leaves
£4.50
£4.95
VEGAN CHEESE & CHILLI NAAN (V) 🌶️
Handmade naan bread stuffed with vegan cheddar cheese & mozzarella then grilled in the tandoor till crisp, fluffy and gooey in the middle
£4.95
£3.95
STEAMED RICE (VG/NGI)
Steamed aged basmati rice
£3.95
£4.25
BIRIYANI RICE (VG/NGI)
Aged basmati rice steamed with cloves, black pepper & tempered South Indian spices
£4.25
£4.50
BROWN ONION & CORIANDER RICE (VG/NGI)
Aged basmati rice steamed with brown onions & fresh coriander
£4.50
CHUTNEYS
£1.75
MANGO, MINT & CHILLI CHUTNEY (VG/NGI) 🌶️
A traditional chutney flavoured with the sweet flesh of ripe mangoes, the fruity kick of red chilli and chopped mint for freshness
£1.75
£1.75
RED CHILLI JAM (VG/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
A spicy dip made from mashed red chillies, vinegar and sugar care
£1.75
£1.75
DATE & TAMARIND CHUTNEY (VG/NGI) 🌶️
A tangy, smokey chutney made from the pulp of sour tamarind fruit and sweet dates
£1.75
£1.75
MASALA KETCHUP (VG/NGI) 🌶️
Tomato ketchup flavoured with chaat masala and Kashmiri chilli
£1.75
£1.75
LIME PICKLE (VG/NGI) 🌶️🌶️
A sour, spicy chutney made from pickled vegetables spiced with chilli, mustard, fennel seeds, fenugreek & cumin seeds
£1.75
DESSERTS
£7.95
BEACH BUM (VG/NGI)
Coconut ice cream & mango sorbet topped with a Hobnob biscuit crumb and drizzled with passionfruit coulis
£7.95
£5.95
CHOCOLATE TART (VG/NGI)
(Single slice) Chocolate brownie base topped with chocolate genache plus a chocolate crumb
£5.95
£6.95
ICE CREAMS & SORBETS (VG/NGI)
Vanilla ice cream • Honeycomb crunch ice cream • Coconut ice cream • Mango sorbet
£6.95
Includes main course + ice cream/sorbet
MAIN
AUBERGINE BHAJIS & RICE/NAAN
Sliced aubergines dipped in a lightly spiced batter then deep-fried until crisp and golden. Served with: Steamed rice / Plain naan + Mango chutney
TADKA DAAL KIDS MEAL (VG/NGI)
A comforting split red & yellow lentil stew flavoured with tomato, garlic, cumin seeds & curry leaves. Served with: Steamed rice / Plain naan / Skin-on fries
DESSERTS
BELGIAN WAFFLE (VG)
Belgian waffle served warm
ICE CREAM / SORBET (VG/NGI)
A single scoop of Jude’s ice cream / sorbet: Vanilla ice cream • Coconut ice cream • Honeycomb ice cream • Mango sorbet
DRINKS (£1.50 extra)
MANGO LASSI (VG)
Traditional sweet yoghurt drink flavoured with mango pulp
NIMBU PAANI (VG)
Indian lemon & lime drink