Menu

Traditional Starters

Please note: if you suffer from any allergies, please inform our waiting staff or ask to speak to the chef. Many of our dishes contain dried nuts and sesame seeds.

Peppers Murghi Tikka

Tikka of chicken dipped in aromatic cumin, marinated, grilled in the tandoor and then finished on “Dum“ served with fresh green salad with our own home made dip.

£8.95

Jhinga Bianko (King Prawns)

Jumbo prawns marinated in a blend of spices, cooked on a skewer in the tandoor and served with a fresh green garnish.

£10.95

Fish Amritsari

Succulent chunks of cod immersed in an ajwain and gram flour batter. Delicately spiced and deep-fried to a rich golden colour.

£8.95

Salmon Ka Tikka

Chunks of pink Scottish salmon gently marinated in dill, fennel and ginger with a trace of mustard oil, then roasted on the Sigri.

£8.95

Raunkae Seekh Kebabs

The traditional Seekh lamb kebabs flavoured with coriander, tomatoes, mint and spring onions, creating a delicious palate of extraordinary taste.

£7.95

Peppers Aloo Tikki

Deep fried potato cakes stuffed with moong dall, corn flour, cardamoms, pepper, hing, tempered peethi of peas and served with contrasting dips and chutneys.

£6.95

Chounkidar Pakoras

Punjabi style nuggets of onions and vegetables rolled in delicate spices coated in batter and deep fried, served with an imli dip.

£7.50

vegetarian

Peppers Murghi Malai Tikka

Tikka of chicken marinated in a hint of grated Cheddar cheese, fresh garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, green chilli and cashew nut cream.

£8.95

Paneer Tikka

Indian cheese marinated in delicate spices, coated in garlic, ginger paste, a hint of green chilli and fresh cream.

£8.95

Shimla Combo Platter Option

Sea Food Platter

King size prawns, Salmon, Cod, Crab tikki marinated in gentle spices cooked in the tandoor and served with home made dips and fresh green garnish.

£18.95 for 2 people

Non-Vegetarian Mixed Platter (Mixed Grill)

Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, Raunke Seekh Kebabs, Punjabi Pakoras - served with a fresh green salad. May vary from time to time!

£17.95 for 2 people

Vegetarian Platter

Punjabi Pakoras, Aloo Tikki, Samosas & Garlic Mushrooms - served with Chana and a fresh green salad.

£15.95 for 2 people

vegetarian

Chicken Dishes

Murghi Tikka Masala

Tikka culled from chicken supremes, simmered in a silky onion and garlic tomato puree infused with cinnamon and cloves. Our own exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka masala in a smooth gravy.

£10.95

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Makhan Chicken

Tikka of chicken simmered in a smooth buttery tomato gravy, made with juices of the roasted meat and redolent of kasoori fenugreek.

£11.95

Chicken Sashleek

Marinated tandoori chicken with capsicums and fresh onions. Served with pulao rice and green salad.

£12.95

Chicken Karahi

Fayre of boneless chicken cooked in fresh onions, garlic, ginger, coriander, green & red capsicums.

£11.95

Hydrabadi Khas Murghi Korma

Tikka of tender fillet of chicken sizzled in the tandoor, and finished in a very mild spicy yoghurt, coconut cream, mace and cardamom sauce, garnished with almonds.

£10.95

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Chicken Jalfrezi

Old favourite! Tender pieces of chicken, prepared in a hot spicy sauce of dried onions, capsicums, hari mirch and garnished with shai cummin and a sprinkle of fresh coriander. A hot dish!

£10.95

hot

Garlic Chilli Chicken

Favourite amongst desi punjabi's, cooked with extra garlic and extra green chilli in a smooth onion gravy.

£12.95

Lamb Dishes

Peppers Rogan Goshe

Our own recipe for Rogan Goshe, chunks of lamb “Dum“ cooked in there own cardamom tinged juices, hari mirch, cashew nuts, Shimla Mirch and finished with fresh coriander.

£11.95

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Harrey Masaley Ka Gosht

Cubes of tender lamb cooked in a medium spiced masala of spinach, coriander, mint, green chillies and bayleaf with green cardamom, pepper and cloves.

£12.95

Lamb Karahi

Exquisite Punjabi country fayre of tender meat braised in a spicy masala of garlic, ginger, onions and tomatoes, with a tempering of crushed coriander seeds and crispy red chillies.

£11.95

Keema Matar

Fine mince of lamb cooked with ginger, garlic paste, onion, red chilli, cumin, cardamom and bayleaf along with green peas.

£10.95

Lamb Saag

Tender pieces of spring lamb and spinach cooked together with ginger, garlic , fenugreek and selected spices. Garnished with fresh spring onions and coriander.

£11.95

Fish & Sea Food

Traditionally all fish dishes are recommended with steamed rice.

Tikhey Jhinghey (King Prawns)

King prawns cooked in tomato and onion masala, garnished with mixed herbs and coriander. (Medium Hot)

£16.95

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Seafood Karahi

Mixed seafood, cooked with onion, garlic and white wine sauce with fresh mixed herbs, spiced (chilli hot) to your taste.

£15.95

Biryani Dishes

Your choice served with traditional accompaniment, burhanni, the raita that sings in garlic. We will be pleased to prepare lamb, chicken, seafood or vegetable Biryani to suit your taste.

Chicken Biryani

£12.95

Lamb Biryani

£14.95

Seafood Biryani

£16.95

Vegetable Biryani

£10.95

Side Orders

Shimla's Pulao

Saffron seasoned Basmati rice cooked with whole cumin, cardamoms, cloves and kali mirch.

£3.50

Lachedar Paratha

An exotic, ajwain flavoured multi-layered bread, cooked in the clay oven.

£3.50

Lamberdar Tandoori Roti

Wheat dough bread cooked in the clay oven.

£3.00

Traditional Plain Naan

£3.50

Garlic & Coriander Naan

£3.60

Keema Naan

£3.60

Peshwari Naan

£3.85

Subidar Kachumber Raita

Yoghurt with onions, tomatoes & cucumber

£3.60

Shimla's Green Salad

A mixed salad of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, onions, peppers, green chilli, coriander, sprinkled with crushed black pepper, rock salt, and a fresh lemon and olive oil dressing.

£3.85

Seasoned French fries

£3.80

Peppers Punjabi Style Selection

Dhaba Murghi Karahi

Served with extra garlic turka, coriander & red spiced onions. Recommended accompaniment: Tandoori roti, naan bread or rice.

£10.95

Dhaba style Tandoori King Size Prawns

Roasted in the tandoor, fried with extra garlic ginger sauce, smothered in fresh tomatoes, green chillies and green coriander.
Recommended accompaniment: Basmati rice.

£14.99

Peppers Mushrooms

Fresh mushrooms cooked in garlic ginger paste, delicately spiced with a hint of green chilli and a splash of mature white wine. Recommended accompaniment: Tandoori garlic naan. Suitable for vegetarians.

£10.95

Peppers Saag

Punjabi spinach cooked in extra fresh garlic, ginger, extra green and red chillies in a delicate cream buttery sauce. Recommended accompaniment: Tandoori roti, naan bread or rice.

£8.50

Just Traditional!

Fish and Chips

Succulent fillet of cod deep fried in batter, served with real chips and homemade chunky tartare sauce.

£12.95

Peppers Sea-Bass

Fillet of sea bass seasoned with a hint of garlic and rock salt, cooked in the oven with delicate fresh herbs and served with a tomato salad soaked in olive oil and served with homemade chips.

£15.95

 

Please note that if you would like any particular dish cooked to your own style, give us 24 hours notice and our chef will be pleased to prepare your order. Some dishes may be subject to a slight variations due to variations in brand of mixed spices.

Set Meal

available for for minimum of 2 or multiples of 2: £24.95

Appetisers: Choose any 4

Choose any 4 non vegetarian or vegetarian to suit your palate

Raunkae Seek Kebabs
Chicken tikka Malai
Amratsari Fsh pakoras
Salmon

Vegetarian
Allo Tikki
Punjabi Pakoars
Garlic Mushrooms
Chilli paneer
Chana
(May vary subject to seasonal availability)

Main Courses: Choose any 4 (naan bread and rice included)

Choose any 4 non vegetarian or vegetarian to suit your palate

Lamb Goshe
Chicken Karahi
Butter Chicken ( mild)
Chicken Tikka Masala (mild)

Vegetarian
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Turka Dall
Okra Bhaji
Gralic Mushroom Sagg

We will be pleased to cook these dishes to your own mild, medium, hot or extra hot taste.

Desserts

Gulab Jaman or home-made cheesecake.

Vegetarian Dishes

Bhindi Bhaji

Okra packed with a tangy melange of mango powder and five select spices, cooked with caramelised shallots and garnished with spring onions.

£8.50

vegetarian

Methi Aloo

A traditional dish, which uses a perfect combination of baby potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves, tomatoes.

£8.50

vegetarian

Aloo Gobi

Florets of fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked in a dry sauce, and our own special blend of spices, served with a flourish of fresh coriander.

£8.50

vegetarian

Bombay Aloo

Chunks of potatoes tossed in fresh coriander and cumin smothered in rich tomato spicy sauce.

£8.50

vegetarian

Saag Paneer

Creamed spinach and Indian cheese cooked with cumin seeds, spring onions and garlic.

£8.50

vegetarian

Tarka Daal

The word tarka is a fusion of garlic, ginger and oil which is then poured over the daal as it cooks to give a rich and distinctive flavour; a must for all Daal lovers.

£8.50

vegetarian

Chana Masala

An aromatic dish of chickpeas cooked gently with onion, pepper, garlic and Indian spices in a rich masala sauce.

£8.50

vegetarian

Saag

Creamed spinach cooked with cumin seeds, spring onions and garlic.

£8.50

vegetarian

Mixed Vegetable Jalfezi

A selection of fresh vegetables delicately spiced and cooked in a light sauce of onions, ginger, garlic, spicy tomato sauce.

£8.50

vegetarian

Desserts

All homemade from £5.95.

We offer homemade cheese cake, pistachio kulfi, honey & ginger ice cream & more. Please ask waiting staff for details.

Parties & Special Occasions

Whatever the occasion, you will not go wrong with Shimla Peppers ambience, quality of food and service. We will be happy to accommodate your culinary needs from a simple buffet to a la carte. Please see Ran in person.

Today’s Specials

Please see our board or speak to a waiter for today’s specials.
Our Chefs would be please to prepare your favourite Indian dish upon request.
(subject to availability of ingredients)

Euro Style Dishes

What do you like? Assuming that you are not fond of Punjabi food, our Chef will be pleased to prepare your own dish, subject to ingredients available and time permitting. Simply ask.

House Wines

Available by the glass: 250ml @ £5.00

Baron D’ Arignac: House Red Wine - France

Carte D’ Or. A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with rich cassis and eucalyptus aromas followed up with intense blackberry flavours.

£13.99

Baron D’ Arignac: House White Wine - France

A stunning white wine very easy drinking with hints of fresh peach and dry white flavours.

£13.99

Pinot Grigio - Italy

The height of fashion - fresh, dry and crammed with summer fruit flavours, perfect for any occasion - chill to enjoy!

£13.99

White Wine

Villa Maria - New Zealand

Very food friendly, with crisp lime and ripe passionfruit, very enjoyable at the best of times but excellent with seafood and white meats.

£17.99

Cassillero del diablo - Chile

A refreshing light bodied Sauvignon Blanc, with zesty peach, citrus fruit and gooseberry flavours.

£14.99

Villa Maria Chardonnay - New Zealand

A rich and full wine with tropical fruit flavours and a hint of wooden oak flavours.

£17.95

Rose Wine

Available by the glass: 250ml @ £5.00

Monterey Bay Zinfandel Rose - USA

Quite the most delicious wine, a racy mix of watermelon and cherry with a detectable sweetness!

£14.95

White Wine

Villa Maria - New Zealand

Very food friendly, with crisp lime and ripe passionfruit, very enjoyable at the best of times but excellent with seafood and white meats.

£17.99

Cassillero del diablo - Chile

A refreshing light bodied Sauvignon Blanc, with zesty peach, citrus fruit and gooseberry flavours.

£14.99

Villa Maria Chardonnay - New Zealand

A rich and full wine with tropical fruit flavours and a hint of wooden oak flavours.

£17.95

Red Wine

Available by the glass: 250ml @ £5.00

Rioja - Spain

Rioja tempranillo, mature, velvety, smooth and fruity.

£17.99

Cassillero del diablo - Chile

Cabernet sauvignon, soft on the palate, balanced, smooth, full bodied with cassis and black cherry flavours with a hint of coffee and dark chocolate.

£14.99

Pinot Noir Esk Valley - New Zealand

Light bodied red, pure, intense raspberry and redcurrant flavoured. A beautiful bouquet with soft tannins on the palate make for a very smooth and balanced wine.

£24.99

Jarra Wood Shiraz - Australia

A classic Australian Shiraz, packed with ripe cherry and raspberry flavours with a pepper spice finish.

£17.95

Please ask the waiting staff for our wine of the week special.

Sparkling and Champagne

Villa Maria - New Zealand

Very food friendly, with crisp lime and ripe passionfruit, very enjoyable at the best of times but excellent with seafood and white meats.

£17.99

Cassillero del diablo - Chile

A refreshing light bodied Sauvignon Blanc, with zesty peach, citrus fruit and gooseberry flavours.

£14.99

Villa Maria Chardonnay - New Zealand

A rich and full wine with tropical fruit flavours and a hint of wooden oak flavours.

£17.95

 

Please note that we have a large selection of spirits from 3.50 upwards and premium Cobra lager at 4.00 per pint.

Draught Beer

Pint 1/2 Pint
Cobra: Available NOW £5.00 £3.00
Strongbow: Future £5.80 £3.40
Guinness: Future £5.00 £3.50
Carling: Future £5.40 £3.80
Light Ale Bitter: Future £5.80 £3.40

Brandy

Single Double
Three Barrels £4.50 £7.00
Remy Martin VSOP £6.50 £9.00
XO Cognac £8.50 £11.00

Spirits

Single Double
Bells £3.50 £5.50
Bacardi £3.50 £5.50
Vodka £3.50 £5.50
Gin £3.50 £5.50
Archers £4.00 £6.00
Malibu £2.50 £4.00
Corky’s £4.50 £7.00
Jagermeister £4.50 £7.00
Disaronno £4.50 £7.00

Others

Single Double
Monkey Shoulder £5.50 £8.00
Haig Club £5.50 £8.00
Pogues £5.50 £8.00

Soft Drinks

Coke £2.50
Juices £2.50
Water £1.00
J20 £2.50

Spirits

Single Double
Jameson £5.00 £7.00
Jack Daniels £5.00 £7.00
Southern Comfort £5.00 £7.00
Tullamore Dew £5.00 £7.00
Chivas Regal £5.00 £7.00
Famous Grouse £5.00 £7.00
Black Label £5.00 £8.00
Captain Morgans Rum £5.00 £7.00
Tanqueray Gin £6.00 £7.00
Bombay Sapphire £6.00 £7.00
Williams GB Gin £5.00 £7.00
Absolut Vodka £5.00 £7.00
Absolut Citron £5.00 £7.00
Absolut Pears £5.00 £7.00
Absolut Kurant £5.00 £7.00
Absolut Lime £5.00 £7.00

Christmas Menu

Starters

Homemade Soup

Homemade cream of vegetable soup served with a bread roll.

Chicken Malai Tikka

Chicken malai tikka served with a mint and yoghurt dip

Festive Brussels Sprouts

Festive Brussels Sprouts pakoras served with Imli dip

Spicy Crab Cakes

Spicy crab cakes with mixed leaves, served with salsa sauce

Main Course

Served with fluffy basmati pilao rice and traditional naan from the tandoor.

Salmon fillet

Salmon fillet with champagne and tarragon cream sauce, served with seasonal vegetables.

Parcel of Turkey

Parcel of turkey wrapped in bacon with sage and onion stuffing, served with seasonal vegetables.

Makhni Chicken

Tikka of chicken simmered in a rich creamy almond tomato gravy, served with basmati rice.

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Lamb Goshe

Chunks of lamb cooked in their own cardamom tinged juices with cashew nuts, green herbs and gentle spices, serviced with basmati rice. Spiced as you desire.

Vegetable Biryani

Served with gentle spice with hot sauce.

Desserts

Festive Berry Cheesecake

Gulab Jaman with vanilla ice cream

Chocolate pot with fresh cream and almond biscuit

Mince pies and coffee

Reservations


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