Mahabharat Restaurant
Authentic Indian restaurant established 1991, housed in a converted chapel in Hindley, Wigan. Extensive menu of classic and contemporary Indian dishes, tandoori grills, balti and seafood specials.
- UNCLAIMED
- indian
- curry
- tandoori
136 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
All opening hours
- Mon
- 17:30–22:00
- Tue
- 17:30–22:00
- Wed
- 17:30–22:00
- Thu
- 17:30–22:00
- Fri
- 17:30–23:00
- Sat
- 17:30–23:00
- Sun
- 16:00–21:30
Menu — 140 items
Something To Start
2 ITEMSPopadum / Spiced Popadum
- vegetarian
£0.95
Chutney Tray
- vegetarian
£3.50
Classic Starters
12 ITEMSOnion Bhaji
- vegetarian
£4.50
Samosa (Meat / Veg)
£4.50
Chicken Chat Puri
Mixed with chopped onions and capsicums blended with special spices. Served on a ground rice pancake.
£5.75
King Prawn Puri
Mixed with chopped onions and capsicums blended with special spices. Served on a ground rice pancake.
£6.50
Chicken Hoppers
Spring roll filled with spicy chicken.
£4.50
Garlic Mushroom
Sliced garlic & mushroom cooked with herbs & spices.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Plump Mushroom (Breaded)
- vegetarian
£4.50
Paneer (Indian Cheese)
Cubes of barbecued cheese served with plum sauce and thyme.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Mahabharat Mixed Starter
Chicken Tikka, Chicken Hopper, Sheek Kebab, Plump Mushroom & Onion Bhaji.
£6.50
Chicken Pakora
Chicken in spiced batter & deep fried.
£5.95
Fish Pakora
Cod in spiced batter & deep fried.
£6.50
Platter For Two
Chicken Chat Puri, Bangla Chops, Goanese PiriPiri, Hoppers.
£14.95
Signature Starters
7 ITEMSChemen (King Prawn)
Pan cooked lightly spiced served on a bed of cherry tomatoes and garnished with shallots.
£6.95
Raavas (Salmon Fillet)
Pan Cooked lightly spiced served on a bed of carrots and garnished with shallots.
£6.95
Gaavas (Sea Bass Fillet)
Pan Cooked lightly spiced served on a bed of Mangetout and garnished with shallots orange pieces with Rocket.
£6.95
Kulige (Chicken Livers)
Pan Cooked lightly spiced, topped with garlic, ginger, shallots with Mahabharat Sauce & Puri.
£6.50
Duck Sweet Chilli
Duck breast cooked in sweet chilli with onions & peppers.
£7.50
Goanese PiriPiri
Grilled lamb fried with roasted onions & peppers.
£6.95
Zing Chicken
Chicken pan fried with chilli oil and zest of orange.
£6.95
Tandoori Starters
8 ITEMSChicken Tikka
Chicken marinated in a special blend of spices & barbecued.
£5.50
Lamb Tikka
Lamb marinated in a special blend of spices & barbecued.
£6.50
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken breast marinated in a special blend of spices.
£5.50
Bangla Chops
Marinated lamb chops in Bangla herbs, garlic & ginger. Cooked in a clay oven.
£7.50
Sheek Kebab
Minced lamb with spices, garlic & ginger - then barbecued.
£4.95
Paneer Tikka
Indian cheese marinated in Tikka sauce & then barbecued.
- vegetarian
£5.50
Shami Kebab
Burger shaped, cooked on a pan and covered with an omelette.
£5.95
Tandoori King Prawn
King Prawn marinated in a special blend of spices.
£6.95
Signature Dishes
15 ITEMSAghni Murghi
Chicken cooked with onions, sweet chutney, tomato puree and garnished with fresh coriander.
£13.95
Nawabi Murghi
Marinated chicken pan fried, garnished with pan seared tomato and green pepper. Served with a medium sauce.
£14.95
Nawabi Gosht
Marinated lamb pan fried, garnished with pan seared tomato and green pepper. Served with a medium sauce.
£15.95
Murghi Jaipuri
A combination of chicken and strips of marinated chicken, cooked with green peppers and tomatoes.
£14.50
Gosht Jaipuri
A combination of lamb bhuna and fillet of lamb tikka cooked with green peppers and tomato.
£14.95
Naga Murghi
Pieces of marinated chicken cooked with Bangla chillies, herbs and spices.
£13.95
Naga Gosht
Pieces of marinated lamb cooked with Bangla chillies, herbs and spices.
£14.95
Honey Minted Chicken
Medium spiced cooked with minced chicken, honey & mint.
£13.95
Shad
A combination of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab and Tandoori Chicken, pan cooked with extra virgin olive oil, yoghurt, mango, onions, garlic & green peppers and lightly smashed with coriander and served with Naan Bread.
£14.95
Chicken Makhan
A lovely blend of spices to a medium heat, with cashew nuts, sliced almonds & pure butter ghee.
£13.95
Murug Kulige
Chicken livers, pan cooked in extra virgin olive oil, slightly spiced, topped with coriander, garlic, ginger & shallots, served with special naan.
£13.95
Goanese Duck Vindaloo
Duck breast cooked with baby potatoes in a rich spicy sauce.
£15.95
Bangla Chops Jhool (5 pieces)
Marinated lamb chops cooked in a clay oven corset lightly spiced sauce.
£16.95
Steak Bahari
Prime Sirloin Steak cooked with minced lamb and mushroom in a medium spiced sauce with cherry tomatoes.
£18.95
Honey Minted Lamb
Medium spiced cooked with minced lamb, honey & mint.
£15.95
Mahabharat Seafood Specials
6 ITEMSShimla Mirch
Salmon Fillet garnished with a Mahabharat fish sauce of fresh oranges, spices and garlic. Served with a cooked green pepper stuffed with methi rice.
£15.95
Mauryan
Sea Bass seasoned with spices, spring onions, lemon grass and tamarind sauce. Served with a combination green leaf salad.
£15.95
Bihar
King Prawns in shells, seasoned with spinach, garlic, salt and a green chilli garnish, overlaid with a creamy orange sauce with garlic and mixed spices.
£15.95
Malabar
Salmon freshly cooked on a bed of mango, overlaid with a creamy spicy sauce of garlic, mixed spices & garnished with herbs.
£15.95
Biran (Seabass/King Prawn)
Sea Bass or King Prawn pan cooked in extra virgin olive oil, with potatoes, topped with shallots, coriander & delicate spices, then served with a Mahabharat sauce.
£15.95
Chola
King Prawns seasoned and cooked on a bed of cabbage. Garnished with fried sliced garlic, spring onion, lemon, overlaid with a creamy masala fish sauce.
£15.95
Tandoori Special Dishes
9 ITEMSTandoori Chicken
Spring chicken breast marinated in a special blend of spices and barbecued on the bone.
£9
Chicken Shashlick
Cubes of chicken barbecued on a skewer with cubes of capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
£9.50
Chicken Tikka
Marinated in a special blend of spices and barbecued.
£8.50
Lamb Shashlick
Cubes of lamb barbecued on a skewer with cubes of capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
£11.50
Lamb Tikka
Marinated in a special blend of spices and barbecued.
£9.95
Mahabharat Tandoori Mix
A combination of chicken and lamb tikka, Sheek kebab, tandoori chicken and king prawn.
£13.50
Tandoori King Prawn
King Prawns marinated in a special blend of spices and barbecued.
£11.95
Mahabharat Bangla Chops (6)
Marinated in Bangla herbs & spices, garlic and ginger, cooked in a clay oven, topped with shallots and green chillies.
£13.95
Panner Shashlick
Indian Cheese grilled with onions & peppers.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Balti Special Dishes
6 ITEMSBalti Chicken Manchoor
Pieces of chicken and mushrooms stir fried in a mild sauce with cumin seeds, almonds, fresh cream and a dash of white wine vinegar.
£13.95
Balti Lahori Gosht
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce, a very special curry allowing you to taste the different flavours of the east.
£14.95
Balti Peshwari Murghi
Cubes of chicken briskly cooked in spices, served in a buttered sauce with almonds, raisins and cashew nuts.
£13.95
Balti Exotica
A combination of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken, tandoori king prawn and mushrooms in a medium spiced balti sauce prepared with a secret blend of fresh spices.
£15.50
Balti Murgh Skardu
A mild balti consisting of chicken cooked in aromatic seed and ground spices, cream and freshly chopped coriander leaves.
£13.95
Balti Silisilla
A medium to hot stir fry using breast of chicken, capsicums, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, fresh herbs and spices.
£14.50
Masala Special Dishes
5 ITEMSChicken Tikka Masala
Chicken is firstly barbecued then cooked with spices, herbs, almonds and fresh cream for a smoother taste.
£11.50
Akbori Chicken Masala
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with minced meat, scrambled egg & delicate spices to form an aromatic mild strength.
£12.95
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb is firstly barbecued then cooked with spices, herbs, almonds and fresh cream for a smoother taste.
£12.50
Chicken Tikka Chilli Masala
Strips of marinated chicken cooked in a creamy aromatic sauce with fresh green chillies.
£12.95
Tandoori King Prawn Masala
King prawn is firstly barbecued then cooked with spices, herbs, almonds and fresh cream for a smoother taste.
£13.95
Biriyani
6 ITEMSBiriyani - Chicken, Keema or Vegetable
Basmati rice lightly fried with chopped onions and medium spices, topped with almonds, sultanas and garnished with an omelette served with a medium vegetable sauce.
£11.95
Biriyani - Lamb or Prawn
£12.95
Biriyani - Mixed (Chicken, Lamb, Prawn)
£13.95
Biriyani - Chicken Tikka
£12.95
Biriyani - Lamb Tikka
£13.95
Biriyani - King Prawn
£14.95
Hot & Spicy
6 ITEMSKarahi
Capsicum, tomato, onions, fresh lemon juice and butter briskly cooked in the wok together with herbs and spices along with a touch of garlic and ginger. Served to your table in its own wok.
£9.50
Garlic Chilli
Cooked in Chef's secret recipe of herbs and spices with freshly chopped garlic and a few sliced chillies along with tomato, onions & capsicums.
£9.50
Samber
A fairly hot spicy dish based upon the use of lentils with added lemon to obtain a sharp distinctive, sweet and sour flavour.
£9.50
Jalfrezi
Cooked with green chillies, diced onions, capsicums and tomatoes with added fresh ginger and garlic, garnished with fresh coriander.
£9.50
Pathia
An interesting blend of spices, green chillies, diced onions, capsicums and fenugreek along with brown sugar, tomato purée and lemon juice, garnished with fresh coriander.
£9.50
Jali Bhuna
Similar to Jalfrezi and Pathia, cooked with a special blend of herbs and spices, red chilli powder, sliced green chilli, capsicum and tomato.
£9.50
Classic Curries
8 ITEMSBhuna
A taste of the East, consisting of chopped onions and capsicums helping to give this a medium thick curry sauce.
£9
Rogan Josh
A medium curry cooked with green peppers, pimentos and tomatoes, topped with onions.
£9
Dopiaza
A medium curry largely consisting of onions, tomatoes and capsicums.
£9
Balti
A Kashmiri dish cooked with traditional spices to a rich sauce, served in a hot skillet.
£9
Shahi
Delicately spiced, cooked with minced lamb, onions and tomato, garnished with fresh coriander.
£9.50
Madras
Fairly hot - based on a plain curry sauce with red chilli powder, fresh lemon juice and a touch of garlic. Very popular dish with south Indian families.
£9
Palak Bhuna (Sagg)
Freshly chopped spinach leaves, blended herbs and spices make this sauce rather special.
£9.50
Vindaloo
A very hot curry sauce consisting of tomato purée, lemons, crushed chillies and hot spices.
£9
Creamy & Mild
4 ITEMSKorma
Mildly prepared using pure butter, grated onions, sliced bay leaf, desiccated coconut, fresh cream, sultanas and a special blend of spices, this dish has a slightly sweet flavour.
£9
Dhansak
A naturally sweet sauce using pure butter, fried garlic with split lentils, a touch of pepper, fresh lemon and crushed pineapple.
£9
Pasanda
Cooked with almond, cream and aromatic spices, garnished with sliced almonds.
£9.50
Munchuria
This dish is cooked with onions, tomato, cashew nuts and cream, garnished with pancake pieces.
£11.95
Mahabharat Set Meals
2 ITEMSSet Meal A
Popadums & Chutney Tray, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Balti, Chana Bhaji, Pilau Rice, Plain Naan. £44.95 for 2 people, £74.95 for 4 people.
£44.95 (for 2 people (£74.95 for 4))
Set Meal B
Popadums & Chutney Tray, Panner, Vegetable Samosa, Mixed Vegetable Rogan Josh, Daal Masala, Aloo Gobi, Boiled Rice, Tandoori Roti. £41.95 for 2 people, £71.95 for 4 people.
£41.95 (for 2 people (£71.95 for 4))
Vegetable Dishes
11 ITEMSSagg Bhaji
Chopped fresh spinach leaves. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Sagg Aloo
Chopped fresh spinach leaves and potato. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Paneer Palak
Spinach and Indian cottage cheese. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Tarka Dhall
Split lentils and chopped garlic in fried butter. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Bombay Potato
Spiced potato dish with onions and herbs. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Chana Bhaji
Golden chickpeas cooked in herbs & spices. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Cauliflower Bhaji
Cauliflower cooked in spices. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Bindi Bhaji
Ladies Finger (okra). Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Assorted vegetables. Side £4.95 / Main £8.95.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4.95 (side £4.95 / main £8.95)
Raita
Fresh yoghurt mixed with chopped cucumber.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Rice & Sides
10 ITEMSPlain Boiled Rice
- vegan
- vegetarian
£3.30
Pilau Rice
Cooked with butter and onions.
- vegetarian
£3.75
Egg Rice
Pilau Rice cooked with egg.
- vegetarian
£4.75
Mushroom Rice
Pilau Rice cooked with mushrooms.
- vegetarian
£4.75
Keema Rice
Pilau Rice cooked with minced lamb.
£4.75
Chilli Rice
Pilau Rice cooked with green chillies.
- vegetarian
£4.75
Onion Rice
Pilau Rice cooked with chopped onions.
- vegetarian
£4.75
Garlic Rice
Pilau Rice cooked with chopped garlic.
- vegetarian
£4.75
Mixed Vegetable Rice
Pilau Rice with mixed vegetables.
- vegetarian
£4.75
Portion of Chips
- vegan
- vegetarian
£3.50
Bread
12 ITEMSPlain Naan
Leavened bread cooked in the tandoori.
- vegetarian
£3.30
Garlic & Coriander Naan
Leavened bread cooked with garlic and butter.
- vegetarian
£4.50
Peshwari Naan
Leavened bread cooked with nuts, sugar raisins & coconut - very sweet.
- vegetarian
£4.50
Keema Naan
Leavened bread filled with minced lamb and coriander, cooked in butter.
£4.50
Cheese Naan
Leavened bread filled with grated cheese.
- vegetarian
£4.50
Garlic Coriander & Cheese Naan
Leavened bread filled with grated cheese topped with garlic.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Onion Garlic Chilli Naan
Leavened bread cooked with onions, garlic and chilli, cooked in butter.
- vegetarian
£4.50
Onion Garlic Chilli Keema Naan
Leavened bread cooked with onions, garlic and chilli, cooked in butter filled with minced lamb.
£4.95
Tandoori Roti
- vegetarian
£2.50
Chapatti
- vegetarian
£2.50
Paratha
Unleavened bread cooked with butter.
- vegetarian
£3.50
Stuffed Paratha
Unleavened bread cooked with butter, stuffed with vegetables, coriander and light herbs.
- vegetarian
£4.95
For The Less Adventurous
5 ITEMSSirloin Steak
With fried onions and mushrooms. Served with chips, vegetables and salad.
£17.95
Grilled Chicken
Pieces of fresh Chicken Pan Grilled. Served with chips, vegetables and salad.
£9.95
Omelette of Your Choice
Mushroom, Chicken or Plain. Served with chips, vegetables and salad.
£9.95
Deep Fried Breaded Scampi
Served with chips, vegetables and salad.
£9.95
Chicken Nuggets
Deep fried in breadcrumbs. Served with chips, vegetables and salad.
£9.95
Children's Dishes
6 ITEMSChicken Tikka Masala (Kids)
Under 10s. Served with Pilau Rice.
£6.95
Chicken Korma (Kids)
Under 10s. Served with Pilau Rice.
£6.95
Chicken Bhuna (Kids)
Under 10s. Served with Pilau Rice.
£6.95
Chicken Nuggets (Kids)
Under 10s. Served with chips, salad and vegetables.
£6.95
Scampi (Kids)
Under 10s. Served with chips, salad and vegetables.
£6.95
Fish Fingers (Kids)
Under 10s. Served with chips, salad and vegetables.
£6.95
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