Our Menu
WINTER Menu
Tasting menu available
Lavendra’s tasting menu is a unique experience not often seen in Indian restaurants.
Head Chef Inderpreet prepares a seasonal menu and plants herbs and vegetables in his garden to be used for customers choosing the tasting.
Enjoy nine micro-courses while the Lavendra team take you through the journey of Indian cusisine explaining the origins and inspiration for each dish.
“Winter ‘19 – Recipes from the biography of ‘Akbar the Great’”
AD 1556 – 1605
“The equilibrium of a man’s nature, the strength of the body, the capability of receiving internal & external blessings, and the acquisition of worldly and religious advantage, depend ultimately on proper care being shown for appropriate food”
Painting by Jatinder Durhailay based on Akbarnama
‘Akbar the Great’ was the first tolerant Muslim leader India had ever seen, a man who with Mongul (Mughal) blood represented the true values of integration and acceptance. Under Akbar’s rule, the Mughal kingdom reached a cultural zenith with collaboration spanning from Turkey to Burma.
Mughal dining was lavish and unprecedented. It’s recorded in the Akbarnama that the daily allowance for Royal court food was 2000 rupees ($152,000 AUD today). With such indulgence came the opportunity for chefs to show off their masterpieces and win favour in the King’s court.
This season at Lavendra, we bring you the recipes noted in the Akbarnama by Akbar’s Vizier in an attempt to bring you the essence of Mughlai cuisine during its grandeur – Our chance to relive long lost recipes of a grand court.
The painting depicts Akbar handing his biography to Inderpreet and the chef team
Regards,
Lavendra Family
Shuruaat (Starters)
Non – Vegetarian
Qutub Samosa – Carom pastry, Duck, Cauliflower purèe, Carrot tadka
19.9
Kheema Mattar – Lamb Mince, Beetroot raita, Spiced shortbread
21.9
Reshmi Kebab – Chicken breast, Dry fruit salad, Mint sauce
22.9
Pasanda – Beef Tenderloin, Mint purèe, Cucumber pickle
25.9
Vegetarian
Mughlai Paneer Tikka – Homemade paneer, Coriander purèe, Chilli pickle
19.9
Badinjan – Eggplant, Middle eastern spices, Pine nuts
19.9
Akhrot Kebab – Walnut, Persian Herbs, Roasted Grapes, Saffron Raita
22.9
Sabz Kebab – Seasonal Vegetables, Labneh, Honey raita
23.9
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Khana – E – Khaas (Mains)
Non – Vegetarian
Lamb Shah Jahani – Diced lamb, Cashew paste, Saffron ghee
29.9
Murgh Makhani – Butter chicken, Fenugreek, Roasted macadamia
28.9
Musallam – Whole Chicken, Caramelised mince, Egg, Mughlai tadka
44.9
Mughlai Machi – Snapper, Garam masala, Homemade almond paste
29.9
Vegetarian
Saag – Mustard Greens, Chickpea flour, Homemade butter
27.9
Malgubah – Smoked & layered rice, Garden Vegetables, Eggplant,
28.9
Gobi Mughlai – Tadka Cauliflower, Grated vegetables, Panjabi raita
28.9
Pahadi Khumb – Button mushrooms, Tomato tadka, Cinnamon masala
28.9
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Naan (Breads)
Plain, Roti, Garlic 3.9
Roghani – milk and sesame naan 5.9
Cheese, Garlic and Cheese 5.9
Khaana – E - Saath (Sides)
Papad & Condiment plate 14.9
Homemade Pickles, Chutney & Raita Spicy & Sour Pink Radish, Beetroot, Carrot & Cauliflower, Chilli & Ginger | 3.9 each
Khichri – Rice and lentil mix 11.9
Zard Birinj – Mughlai roasted dry fruits & sweetened rice 8.9
Basmati Rice 3.5
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Dessert
Shahi Tukda – Pan fried bread, ghee, sweetened mughlai milk 14.9
Badshahi Kulfi – Ice cream, dry fruits, saffron 12.9
Gulab Jamun – Cottage cheese dumplings, rose syrup, silver foil 12.9
Mano Ranjan – Shahi Tukde, Kulfi, Gulab Jamun Trio 25.9
Dessert Wine
Grove Estate Late Harvest Viognier
75ml/ $12
Young, NSW
Ricca Terra Broken Forklift Zibibbo, Vermentino & Muscat, Riverland, SA
75ml/ $18
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WINTER Tasting Menu
79 PP or 149 PP w/ wine pairing
ENTREES
Qutub Samosa – Carom pastry, duck, cauliflower puree, carrot tadka
Badinjan – Eggplant, Middle Eastern spices, pine nuts
2018 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Gris, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Akhrot Kebab – Walnut, Persian herbs, roasted grapes, saffron raita
Reshmi Kebab – Chicken breast, dry fruit salad, mint sauce
2017 Orange Mountain Viognier, Orange, NSW
MAINS
Saag – Mustard greens, chickpea flour, homemade butter
Gobi Mughlai – Tadka cauliflower, grated vegetables, Panjabi raita
Served with Roghani naan & Roti
2016 Laughing Jack Moppa Hill Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA
lamb Shah Jahani – Diced lamb, cashew paste, saffron ghee
Murgh Makhani – Butter chicken, fenugreek, roasted macadamia
Served with Zard Birinj
2017 Meadowbank pinot Noir – Derwent Valley, Tasmania
DESSERT
Badshahi Kulfi – Ice Cream, dry fruits, saffron
Ricca Terra Broken Forklift Zibibbo, Vermentino & Muscat, Riverland, SA
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