Purple Olive
Award-winning fine dining Indian & Bangladeshi restaurant, bar and cocktail lounge with an extensive tandoori, curry, biryani and seafood menu.
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- indian
- bangladeshi
Indian Ocean, 83 Stamford Street East, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 6QH
All opening hours
- Mon
- 17:00–23:00
- Tue
- 17:00–23:00
- Wed
- 17:00–23:00
- Thu
- 17:00–23:00
- Fri
- 17:00–23:30
- Sat
- 16:00–23:30
- Sun
- 16:00–22:00
Menu — 149 items
Appetisers
3 ITEMSPlain Papadom
- vegetarian
£0.75
Spicy Papadom
- vegetarian
£0.85
Chutney (each)
Choice of red onions, mango chutney, mixed pickle, mint sauce or chilli sauce.
- vegetarian
£0.75
Signature Starters
3 ITEMSFish Tikka
£5.70
Salmon Tikka
£5.95
Sweet Chilli Chicken Pakora
£5.50
Vegetarian Starters
9 ITEMSMixed Vegetable Starter
Onion bhaji, vegetable samosa, mushroom pakora.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Paneer Pakora
Indian cheese lightly coated in gram flour batter & deep-fried.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Aloo & Chana Puri
Potato & chickpeas cooked with special herbs & spices, served on a deep-fried, crispy, unleavened bread.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Paneer & Sag Puri
Indian cheese and spinach, served on a deep-fried crispy, unleavened bread.
- vegetarian
£4.99
Vegetable Stuffed Pepper
Grilled peppers with a filling of lightly spiced vegetables.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Vegetable Chat Puri
Spiced mixed vegetable cooked with special herbs and spices, served on a deep-fried crispy, unleavened bread.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Garlic & Mushroom Puri
Fresh mushrooms cooked in special herbs and spices with freshly chopped garlic, served on a deep-fried crispy, unleavened bread.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Vegetable Samosa
Triangular crispy deep fried pastry with vegetable filling.
- vegetarian
£3.90
Onion Bhaji
Spiced round deep fried onion fritter.
- vegetarian
£3.50
Variety Options
18 ITEMSTandoori King Prawn
King prawn pieces delicately marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor.
£6.10
Lamb Chops
Prime spring lamb chops marinated in herbs and spices & cooked in the tandoor.
£6.10
Tandoori Mix
Chicken tikka, lamb chops, garlic chicken & seekh kebab.
£6.10
King Prawn Puri
King prawns cooked with special herbs and spices, served on a deep-fried, crispy, unleavened bread.
£6.10
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken on the bone marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor.
£3.70
Stuffed Pepper with Keema
Peppers with a filling of spicy minced lamb and chickpeas.
£3.90
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken spiced with herbs and spices with gram flour and deep-fried.
£3.70
Chicken Tikka
Succulent chicken pieces marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoori.
£3.70
Seekh Kebab
Mince meat blended with special herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor on skewers.
£3.70
Garlic Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken breast marinated in special garlic sauce, cooked in the tandoor.
£3.70
Lamb Tikka
Strips of prime lamb diced and marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor.
£4.30
Chicken Chat Puri
Finely diced tender pieces of chicken cooked in herbs & spices, served on a deep fried, crispy, unleavened bread.
£3.70
Chicken & Sag Puri
Finely diced tender pieces of chicken and spinach, cooked in herbs and spices, served on a deep fried crispy, unleavened bread.
£3.70
Prawn Puri
Prawns cooked with special herbs and spices, served on a deep-fried, crispy, unleavened bread.
£3.70
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns on a bed of salad covered with seafood sauce, garnished with sliced cucumber, tomatoes and lemon.
£3.70
Shami Kebab
Minced lamb and lentil mix, lightly spiced, pan fried to perfection.
£3.70
Reshmi Kebab
As shami kebab, but served with an omelette.
£3.70
Meat Samosa
Triangular crispy deep fried pastry with lightly spiced minced lamb and fresh potatoes.
£3.70
Tandoori Sizzler
9 ITEMSTandoori Chicken Sizzler
Tender half spring chicken, on the bone.
£9.95
Chicken Tikka Sizzler
Succulent boneless pieces of chicken.
£9.95
Garlic Chicken Sizzler
Succulent boneless pieces of chicken breasts marinated in a special garlic sauce.
£9.95
Lamb Tikka Sizzler
Prime boneless pieces of lamb.
£11.50
Chicken Tikka or Lamb Tikka Shashlick
A bold and flavourful grilled dish blending South Asian spices with a kebab-style presentation, skewered with peppers, onions and tomatoes.
£12.95
Lamb Chops Sizzler
Tender pieces of lamb chops, on the bone.
£13.60
Tandoori Mix Grill
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb chops, garlic chicken, seekh kebab.
£13.99
Tandoori King Prawn Sizzler
Grilled in a tandoori oven with our in-house spices until slightly charred and tender.
£13.99
Paneer Shashlick
Succulent cubes of paneer marinated in our own in-house spices, skewered with peppers, onions and tomatoes, then grilled until lightly charred and smoky.
- vegetarian
£11.50
Chef's Special
14 ITEMSAmeri Murgh
Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked in mango pulp and double cream.
£8.99
Honey Badami (Chicken Tikka)
Cooked in creamy sauce with cashew nuts, sliced almonds and pistachios.
£8.99
Honey Badami (Lamb Tikka)
Cooked in creamy sauce with cashew nuts, sliced almonds and pistachios.
£9.50
Balti Murgh Makhani
Succulent pieces of chicken tikka breast cooked with onion, almonds, cashew nuts and fresh cream in our unique Balti sauce.
£8.99
Chicken & Cheese Kofta
Boneless spring chicken tikka marinated in yoghurt with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor, added to an aromatic curry sauce with meatball kofta and cheese.
£8.99
Murgh Mossalam
Chicken tikka gujons cooked with mince meat in a medium chef's spicy sauce, garnished with ginger, coriander and slices of egg.
£8.99
Akbari Chum Chum
Tandoori chicken off the bone, cut in strips, combined with a curry base of minced lamb and spices to a dry consistency.
£8.99
Butter Chicken
Prepared with succulent chicken tikka breast with pure Indian butter combined with the finest herbs & spices. Mild or hot.
£8.99
Chicken Makhonwala
Chicken tikka cooked very slowly with Indian cheese in a very mild sauce with a wide selection of spices.
£8.99
Massalla (Chicken Tikka)
Cooked in a unique mild creamy tandoori sauce with fresh cream, yoghurt and a mixture of spices.
£8.99
Massalla (Lamb Tikka)
Cooked in a unique mild creamy tandoori sauce with fresh cream, yoghurt and a mixture of spices.
£9.50
Massalla (Paneer Tikka)
Cooked in a unique mild creamy tandoori sauce with fresh cream, yoghurt and a mixture of spices.
- vegetarian
£9.50
Passanda (Chicken Tikka)
Cooked in mild spices with fresh cream, red wine, almond powder & pistachio to form a rich creamy sauce.
£8.99
Passanda (Lamb Tikka)
Cooked in mild spices with fresh cream, red wine, almond powder & pistachio to form a rich creamy sauce.
£9.50
Signature Dishes
28 ITEMSChilli Massalla (Chicken)
Cooked with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic & tomatoes with our special mix of freshly ground spices for a sharp, exotic taste.
£8.99
Chilli Massalla (Lamb)
Cooked with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic & tomatoes with our special mix of freshly ground spices for a sharp, exotic taste.
£9.50
Balti Thawa Exotica
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, garlic chicken and lamb chops, medium strength, garnished with tomatoes and briskly fried onions.
£9.99
Green Balti Garlic Chicken
Tender pieces of garlic chicken cooked with our Balti sauce, a greater use of garlic, thick sauce consistency, garnished with broccoli.
£8.99
Shashlick Korai (Chicken Tikka)
Tandoori marinated pieces, green pepper, onion and tomato cooked together with a special sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
£8.99
Shashlick Korai (Lamb Tikka)
Tandoori marinated pieces, green pepper, onion and tomato cooked together with a special sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
£9.50
Flaming Rajma (Chicken Tikka)
Diced chunky onions, sliced red capsicum, garlic, ginger, plum tomatoes, fenugreek and ground spices, garnished with brandy.
£8.99
Flaming Rajma (Lamb Tikka)
Diced chunky onions, sliced red capsicum, garlic, ginger, plum tomatoes, fenugreek and ground spices, garnished with brandy.
£9.50
Chilli Chingri
Bangladeshi king prawns stir-fried in an exotic mix of spices with capsicum, spring onions, green chillies, fresh ginger, soya sauce, tabasco sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
£13.95
Chilli Chicken
Tender chicken stir-fried in an exotic mix of spices with capsicum, spring onions, green chillies and fresh ginger, soya sauce, tabasco sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
£8.99
Chilli Lamb
Tender lamb stir-fried in an exotic mix of spices with capsicum, spring onions, green chillies and fresh ginger, soya sauce, tabasco sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
£9.50
Afghan (Chicken)
Cubes of chicken stir-fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Red and green peppers give the dish a colourful appearance.
£8.99
Afghan (Lamb)
Cubes of lamb stir-fried with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. Red and green peppers give the dish a colourful appearance.
£9.50
Nepalese (Chicken)
Cubes of chicken cooked in an exotic mix of spices, red and green peppers, tomatoes, green chillies and a special Nepalese chilli sauce.
£8.99
Nepalese (Lamb)
Cubes of lamb cooked in an exotic mix of spices, red and green peppers, tomatoes, green chillies and a special Nepalese chilli sauce.
£9.50
Balti Garlic Chilli Chicken
Tender pieces of garlic chicken tikka cooked with our Balti sauce, a greater use of garlic and green chillies, dry consistency.
£8.99
Sha-he Shofri (Chicken Tikka)
A fairly hot dish cooked with yellow lentils, green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander and ground spices for a rich consistency.
£8.99
Sha-he Shofri (Lamb Tikka)
A fairly hot dish cooked with yellow lentils, green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander and ground spices for a rich consistency.
£9.50
Chicken Tikka Silsila
Diced chicken tikka prepared with strips of red peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, massala spices and herbs, garnished with coriander.
£8.99
Chingri Sag Special
Whole king prawns cooked in cumin and chef's five spices, served with cooked spinach and special sauce.
£13.95
Lamb Rosti
Strips of lamb tikka cooked with spinach, onions, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs & spices.
£9.50
Murgh Zal Fry
Fresh fillet of chicken marinated with exotic spices then cooked in a hot spicy thick consistency sauce, garnished with methi leaves.
£8.99
Shatkora Special (Chicken Tikka)
Fine onions, sliced red peppers, garlic, ginger and ground spice cooked with Bangladeshi citrus fruit, finished with a touch of butter.
£8.99
Shatkora Special (Lamb Tikka)
Fine onions, sliced red peppers, garlic, ginger and ground spice cooked with Bangladeshi citrus fruit, finished with a touch of butter.
£9.50
Sylheti Balti (Chicken Tikka)
A spicy dish prepared with black pepper using chunks of spiced potatoes with a thick sauce consistency, decorated with Bangladeshi dry red chilli.
£8.99
Sylheti Balti (Lamb Tikka)
A spicy dish prepared with black pepper using chunks of spiced potatoes with a thick sauce consistency, decorated with Bangladeshi dry red chilli.
£9.50
Balti Shaan (Chicken Tikka)
Your choice of filling marinated and cooked in our tandoor, then combined with our Balti sauce containing our own herbs and spices.
£8.99
Balti Shaan (Lamb Tikka)
Your choice of filling marinated and cooked in our tandoor, then combined with our Balti sauce containing our own herbs and spices.
£9.50
Seafood Selection
7 ITEMSFish Tikka Massala
An adaptation of Britain's favourite tikka massala, taken to another level by the chefs at Purple Olive.
£9.99
Salmon Tikka Shashlick
Cubes of salmon marinated in an Indian seafood sauce and barbecued with tomatoes and peppers, served on a bed of salad with roshunee curry sauce.
£13.50
Salmon & Tomato Salsa
Salmon steak spiced with tangy citrus flavours, barbecued with lime juice, served with tomato salsa and Bombay potatoes.
£13.50
Machli Bahar
Chunky fillet of cod marinated in chef's five spices, shallow-fried, cooked in a sauce of cilantro, green peppers, cloves, yoghurt and lemon juice.
£9.99
Salmon Chut-Putta
Succulent steaks of salmon marinated in a hot tangy sauce, grilled and flavoured with olive oil, served on a bed of spiced crispy vegetables with a madras sauce.
£13.50
Machli Zal Fry
Cubes of fish marinated with garlic, ginger, gram massala spices, cooked in a hot spicy thick consistency sauce.
£9.99
Sizzling Machli Tomato
Cubes of fresh water fish cooked with onions, plum tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices, garnished with coriander and green chillies.
£9.99
Biryani Dishes
9 ITEMSVegetable Biryani
Traditional dish of flavoured basmati rice & a mixture of special spices (no omelette).
- vegetarian
£8.50
Mushroom Biryani
Traditional dish of flavoured basmati rice & a mixture of special spices (no omelette).
- vegetarian
£8.50
Chicken Biryani
Served with an omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
£9.50
Lamb or Keema Biryani
Served with an omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
£9.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Served with an omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
£9.95
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Served with an omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
£9.95
Prawn Biryani
Served with an omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
£9.99
King Prawn Biryani
Served with an omelette and a curry sauce of your choice.
£12.99
Purple Olive Special Biryani
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, king prawn stir-fried with peas, onions, cashew nuts, pistachio, sliced almonds, saffron and coriander. Served with a chef special mushroom bhaji side dish.
£13.70
Most Popular Dishes
14 ITEMSKorma
A very mild dish prepared with a greater use of fresh cream and coconut. Also available with lamb, keema, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, lamb tikka, prawns, king prawns, vegetables or paneer (£5.99-£12.60).
£7.95
Dansak
Cooked in a mild yet tangy sauce with a delicious piquant richness, prepared with pineapple and lentils; a sweet and sour dish. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Bhuna
A blend of spices, onions and tomatoes fried and cooked to a medium strength, dry consistency, garnished with coriander. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Dupiaza
Greater use of fresh onions mixed with spices and fried briskly, garnished with coriander. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Naga
Cooked mainly with fenugreek leaves and spices of medium consistency in a dry sauce. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Rogan Josh
Cooked in a delicately flavoured sauce with a greater use of pimentos, capsicum and tomatoes, garnished with coriander. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Karai
Cooked with a special mixture of herbs and spices including onions, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Balti
Cooked with fresh onions, garlic, ginger, capsicum, tomatoes and a special balti sauce, medium strength, dry consistency, garnished with coriander. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Saagwala
Spinach prepared with garlic, ginger and tomatoes in a medium herb and spicy sauce, dry consistency. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Jalfrezi
Sauteed dish cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, green peppers and fresh green chillies. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Madras
A Southern Indian dish, prepared with hot spices which fend a fiery finish. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Samber
Cooked with lentils and lemon juice for a sharp and distinctive taste, a hot and spicy south Indian dish. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Pathia
Lightly chopped onions in a thick dark red sweet and sour sauce, a hot dish with a distinctive aroma, garnished with coriander. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Vindaloo
A greater use of spices, garlic, ginger, black pepper to produce a hot taste. Other proteins available £5.99-£12.60.
£7.95
Side Dishes
10 ITEMSBombay Aloo
Potatoes cooked in a medium to hot sauce, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Sag Bhaji
Spinach with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Mushroom Bhaji
Fresh mushrooms cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Tarka Dhal
Lentils flavoured with extra garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Mixed fresh vegetables cooked together in herbs and spices to our own recipe. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Sag Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Aloo Ghobi
Potatoes and cauliflower with onions, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Aloo Chana
Potatoes and chick peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Sag Paneer
Fresh spinach and Indian cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Bhindi Bhaji
Fresh okra (lady's fingers) cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Also available as a main course for £6.95.
- vegetarian
£3.80
Continental Dishes
4 ITEMSFried Scampi
Served with chips, peas and salad.
£6.70
Chicken Nuggets
Served with chips, peas and salad.
£6.70
Chicken Fillet
Fresh chicken breast marinated in chicken fry mix powder, egg, self-raising flour & chef's aromatic spice. Served with chips, peas and salad.
£6.70
Omelette
Plain, chicken, prawn or mushroom. Served with chips, peas and salad.
£6.70
Sundries - Rice
10 ITEMSBoiled Rice
- vegetarian
£2.50
Pilau Rice
- vegetarian
£2.70
Olive Special Rice
Basmati rice fried with onions, cashew nuts, almonds, pistachio, peas and saffron.
- vegetarian
£3.60
Onion Rice
- vegetarian
£3.50
Fried Rice
- vegetarian
£3.50
Egg Pilau
- vegetarian
£3.50
Mushroom Pilau
- vegetarian
£3.50
Vegetable Pilau
- vegetarian
£3.50
Peas Pilau
- vegetarian
£3.50
Keema Pilau
£3.50
Sundries - Bread
11 ITEMSPlain Nan
- vegetarian
£2.40
Garlic Nan
- vegetarian
£2.80
Peshwari Nan
- vegetarian
£2.90
Keema Nan
£2.90
Cheese Nan
- vegetarian
£2.90
Paratha
- vegetarian
£2.90
Aloo Paratha
- vegetarian
£2.90
Tandoori Roti
- vegetarian
£1.90
Puri
- vegetarian
£1
Chips
- vegetarian
£1.99
Onion or Cucumber Raitha
Lightly spiced yoghurt with chopped onions or cucumber and tomatoes.
- vegetarian
£1.50
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