Light of India Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Light of India, a cherished gem nestled in Ellesmere Port, renowned as one of the town’s oldest curry houses. This restaurant brings together authentic Indian flavors with an inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite among locals.
The menu features an array of dishes that highlight the richness of Indian cuisine. From Onion Bhajis praised by customers like Alf Bailey for their crisp perfection, to tender, flavorful Lamb Balti and mouth-watering Lamb Rogan Josh, there’s a delightful experience awaiting every palate.
- Cheesy Chicken Makanwala - A creamy dish that’s perfect for cheese lovers
- Tarka Daal - Comfort food at its best, complemented by fragrant rice
- Poppadoms and Onion Bhaji - Perfect starters to kick off your meal
Light of India also offers a buffet option, where guests can savor a variety of dishes in one sitting, ensuring that every visit is a feast for the senses. With friendly service and a focus on quality, your dining experience here will be memorable.
Set Meals
Set Meal For One Person Meal A
Popadum & chutney tray. Choice of starter. Choice of one main course. Choice of side or plain naan
Set Meal For Two Person Meal B
Popadum & chutney tray. Choice of two starter. Choice of two main courses. Choice of one side or plain naan
Papadum
Garlic Mint Sauce
Pickle
Chutney
Onion, mango & hot sauce
Onion Chutney & Mango Chutney
Extra Mini Bag Of Sweet
Appetisers
Starters
Jhinga Kebab Hot
Chicken Hot Wings Starter
Chicken Tikka Starter
Chicken Chilli Fry Hot
Lamb Tikka Starter
Honey Chicken Tikka Starter
Sheek Kebab Starter
Garlic Prawn On Puri
Garlic King Prawn Puri
Mixed Kebab Starter
Quarter Tandoori Chicken Starter
Chicken Pakora
Bhuna Prawn On Puri
Mushroom Bhaji On Puri
Chicken Chat On Puri
Chicken Naga Chat Hot
Garlic Chicken Chat
Garlic Mushroom On Puri
Onion Bhaji
Meat Samosa
Vegetable Samosa
Lamb Chop Starter
Tandoori King Prawn Starter
Chicken Tikka On Naan
Chicken Tikka Salt & Pepper Chips
Lamb Tikka On Naan
Lamb Tikka Salt & Pepper Chips
Tikka Street Affair
Tandoori Specialities
Tandoori Mixed Grill Main
Shahi Chicken Main
Chicken Shashlick Main
Chicken Tikka Main
Tandoori Chicken Main
Lamb Tikka
Tandoori King Prawn Main
Shahi King Prawn Main
Paneer Shashlick Main
Shahi Lamb Main
Lamb Chops Main
Garlic King Prawn
Light Of India Special
Chicken, lamb, prawn, cooked in chef's special recipe topped with a omelette
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Cooked with fresh garlic and chillies in a thick spicy sauce & garnished with crushed garlic
Garlic Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka marinated in garlic spice and cooked to special recipe
Pasanda
Marinated in red wine and cooked in cream with almonds and coconut flour
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka marinated in spice and cooked to special recipe
Hot Butter Chicken
Chicken, barbecued & mixed with butter special sauce
Jalfrezi
Chicken or lamb spice with onion, green pepper and tomato
Chilli Masala
Prepared with fresh green chilli, onion, pepper and tomato
Chicken Korma
Prepared with butter, coconut cream & fresh cream
Murghi Masala
Chicken stuffed with Minced Lamb and cooked to a Special Recipe with Naga Chilli
Murghi Naga
Chicken stuffed with Minced Lamb and cooked to a special recipe with Naga Chilli
Chicken Makanwala
Chicken Tikka prepared in Ghee, Fresh Cream and topped with Grated Cheese
Korai Special
Chunk of Onion & Pepper marinated in Spice and cooked to a Special Recipe
Saagwala
Diced Chicken or Lamb cooked in Ghee with Spinach & Spice
Garlic Chicken
Chicken or Lamb marinated in Special Sauce & cooked with Spice, Herbs and Fresh Garlic
Honey Chicken
Coated Chicken marinated in Special Honey Sauce & cooked with Green Pepper & Red Pepper
Naga Chicken
Cooked with Hot Nega Chilli Herbs & Spices
Naga Lamb
Cooked with Hot Nega Chilli Herbs & Spices
Chef Recommendation
Balti Dishes
Chef's Special Balti
Chicken & Mushroom Balti
Chicken Balti
Chicken Tikka Balti
Chicken Tikka Saag Balti
Garlic Chicken Tikka Balti
King Prawn Balti
Garlic Chilli Chicken Balti
Lamb & Mushroom Balti
Lamb Tikka Balti
Lamb Tikka Saag Balti
Vegetable Balti
Meat Balti
Prawn Balti
Balti Rogon
Ckicken or lamb
Keema Balti
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Chicken Birynai
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Lamb Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Mixed Vegetable Biryani
Chef Special Biryani
Biryani Dishes
Old School Favourites
Bhuna
Cooked in medium thick sauce, selected spice & herbs, onion & tomatoes
Rogan Josh
Prepared with medium spice, cooked with butter and topped with juicy tomatoes
Dopiaza
Seasoned & spice sauce, cooked with butter and topped with fried onion
Dhansak
Sweet & sour in a medium spice & thickened with lentils and pineapple
Pathia
A slightly hot dish prepared with a mixture of herbs & spices
Curry
Medium strength with selected herbs & spices
Madras
Dish with hot spicy taste, prepared with fresh spice and lemon garnished with coriander
Vindaloo
Very hot. Same recipe of madras but with lot more chilli, potato and black pepper for extra pungency
Bangalore
Its one of the hottest forms of curry using a large number of ground standard chilli pepper, herbs and spice
Makhanwala Sauce
Butter Sauce Hot
Butter Sauce Mild
Jalfrezi Sauce Hot
Balti Sauce
Kurma Sauce
Bhuna Sauce
Curry Sauce
Madras Sauce
Vindaloo Sauce
Bangalore Sauce
Masala Sauce
Curry Sauce
English Dishes
Fried Scampi With Chips
Chicken Omelette With Chips
Mushroom Omelette With Chips
Chicken Nuggets With Chips
Aloo Gobi Side
Potato & cauliflower
Bombay Potato Side
Cauliflower Bhaji Side
Mixed Vegetable Side
Mushroom Bhaji Side
Saag Aloo Side
Potato & spinach
Saag Bhaji Side
Spinach
Saag Paneer Side
Spinach with paneer
Tarka Daal Side
Lentil