Thamin Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Thamin, a delightful addition to the Indian culinary scene located at Dearnley Cottage, New Rd, Littleborough. This inviting establishment caters to every dining need with utilities that include reservations, delivery, and takeout options, making it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
Thamin’s menu is a testament to authentic Indian flavors, featuring a wide array of spices and ingredients that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you opt for a hearty curry or a lighter vegetarian dish, each offering is meticulously crafted to showcase the culinary heritage of India.
The ambiance is enhanced by outdoor seating and communal spaces, ideal for groups looking to savor their meal together. With added perks like Wi-Fi and alcohol offerings, Thamin is not just a restaurant; it’s a vibrant dining experience waiting to be explored.
Appetisers
Plain Poppadom
Spicy Poppadom
Relishes
Per Tray
Lime Pickle
Mayo
Chicken Chickpeas Chat Puri Starter
Chicken Tikka Chat Puri Starter
Potato Chickpeas Chat Puri Starter
Veg
Spinach Chicken Chat Puri Starter
Mixed Kebab Starter
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and seekh kebab.
Mixed Starter
Onion bhaji, meat samosa and chicken tikka pakora.
Vegetarian Mixed Starter
Veg. Onion bhaji, vegetable samosa and mushroom pakora.
Seekh Kebab Starter
Lamb Cheese Kebab Starter
Chicken Tikka Starter
Lamb Tikka Starter
Lamb Chops Starter
Paneer Starter
Veg
Chicken Shashliq Starter
Lamb Shashliq Starter
King Prawn Tikka Starter
Tandoori Chicken Starter
on The Bone
Onion Bhaji
Veg
Vegetable Pakora
Veg
Mushroom Pakora
Veg
Chicken Tikka Pakora
Vegetable Samosa
Veg
Meat Samosa
Shami Kebab
Reshmi Kebab
Starters
Chefs Specials
Karahi
Medium. A spicy medium to hot dish which is served sizzling in a wok to combine the authentic ingredients that are used in this very popular dish. Dried bay leaves, cumin and black caraway seeds add a rustic flavour to this dish. Chunky onion, bell peppers and fresh coriander are also used.
Tandoori Butter Chicken
Mild, creamy and buttery but savoury. Strips of tandoor chicken tikka are used in this dish together with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, ground spices and nuts.
Tandoori Butter Lamb
Mild, creamy and buttery but savoury. Strips of tandoor lamb tikka are used in this dish together with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, ground spices and nuts.
Cheese Kofta
Chicken or lamb meatballs with a mild cheese centre are cooked in a mild and creamy savoury sauce with ground nuts, sliced almonds, tomatoes, dried herbs. Fresh coriander and balti spices.
Traditional Kofta
Lamb meatballs are cooked in a true homestyle fashion emphasising the use of tomatoes, garlic, dried herbs, fresh coriander, cumin and garam masala.
Aloo Tikka Jeera
For those of you who love the taste of cumin. Our chef has perfected the use of cumin in this dish by using potatoes and tandoori meats together with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, garam masala and fresh coriander. Please choose chicken tikka or lamb tikka.
Chilli Massala
Hot. The use of fresh yoghurt, tandoori spices, pureed fruit, ground almonds, fresh green chillies, coriander, green peppers, finely chopped onions and chilli powder create a fruity, tangy and a fiery hot flavour. Please choose chicken tikka, lamb tikka or prawns.
Kashmir
Creamy, nutty and fruity is the best way to describe this dish. This is obtained by the use of ground nuts, fresh cream, pureed mango and pineapple. Please choose chicken, lamb or prawns.
Murgh Tanger
Medium. Char grilled chicken cooked in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce with a slightly smoked flavour. Cooked using tamarind, mango chutney, garlic, green chillies, tomatoes and fresh coriander. Garnished with crunchy fried potato sticks.
Balti Jalfrezi Roshun
Medium. Combination of two favourite flavours with the addition of whole garlic cloves. Balti spices are used in a jalfrezi style of cooking using onions, peppers, green chillies, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, peas and a little ginger. Please choose chicken tikka, lamb tikka or prawns.
Balti Robja
Chicken tikka or lamb tikka slices cooked together with mince lamb to create a thick consistency. Also used are balti spices, chunky onions and peppers, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and ground spices.
Balti Exotica
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab and tandoori chicken on the bone are cooked in our special balti sauce, consisting of onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, garam masala and fresh coriander.
Balti Naga
Very Hot. The Naga Morich chilli, also known as a scotch bonnet can reach scoville units of up to 1.5 million and are known as one of the hottest chillies in the world. Of course if used in moderation can produce fabulous flavours in curries. In this dish we have also used balti spices to give a slight tangy flavour to the curry, Cooked with chunky onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomatoes. Please choose chicken tikka, lamb tikka or prawns.
Chicken Tikka Pasanda
Marinated tandoori meats are cooked with a special fruity masala yoghurt sauce, ground nuts and fresh cream to produce a mild, slightly sweet and sharp flavour. Topped with pistachio and almond flakes.
Lamb Tikka Pasanda
Marinated tandoori meats are cooked with a special fruity masala yoghurt sauce, ground nuts and fresh cream to produce a mild, slightly sweet and sharp flavour. Topped with pistachio and almond flakes.
Chicken Tikka Masala
The Nations favourite main course. Mild and creamy with a touch of coconut for a winning flavour.
Lamb Tikka Masala
The Nations favourite main course. Mild and creamy with a touch of coconut for a winning flavour.
Classic Hot Mix
Medium. Strips of lamb and chicken tikka stir fried with mushrooms, fresh green chillies, chunky onions and peppers. Fiery Naga pickle is thrown in for extra heat and flavour.
Dhaka Fish
Succulent pieces of white fish rolled in a spicy batter of coriander, onion and carom seeds.
Scampi And Chips
Formed Scampi in breadcrumbs served with salad, chips and tartar sauce
Omelette
Veg. Plain Omelette Served With Salad And Chips. Also available with the following fillings at 50p extra per filling onion, tomato, cheese, spinach, prawn, chicken lamb, chicken tikka, coriander, green chillies
Fried Chicken
Pieces of boneless chicken breast dipped in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with salad
Continental Main Courses
Biryani Dishes
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Prawn Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Mixed Vegetable Biryani
Veg
Thamin Biriyani
Venison, chicken, Lamb and chick peas. Served with a special sweet and tangy vegetable sauce.
Children Chicken Tikka
Children Fried Chicken
in Bread Crumbs
Children Chicken Nuggets
Children Fish Fingers
Children Breaded Scampi
Children Chicken Tikka Masala
Children Chicken Korma
Children Menu
Sundries
Thamin Rice
butter, Saffron
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Garlic Rice
Lemon Rice
Mushroom Rice
Egg Rice
Peas Pilau
Coconut Rice
Keema Rice
Special Fried Rice
Chilli Fried Rice
Wedges
Raitha
Any Curry Sauce
Chips
Plain Nan
Garlic Nan
Peshwari Nan
Keema Nan
Cheese Nan
Puri Bread
Paratha
Chapati
Breads
Set Meals
Set Meal For 2
Poppadoms And Relish Tray , Onion Bhaji, Meat Samosa, Chicken Tikka Pakora, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Balti ,Bombay Aloo, Pilau Rice And Nan Bread
Set Meal For 4
Poppadoms And Relish Tray , Onion Bhaji, Meat Samosa, Chicken Tikka Pakora, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Balti, chicken Jalfrezi, chicken Tikka Handi, Bombay Aloo, vegetable Bhaji, Pilau Rice And Nan Bread
Item
Chicken Samber
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Samber
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Samber
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Samber
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Samber
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Samber
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Samber
King Prawns Samber
Mixed Vegetables Samber
Veg
Chicken Malaya
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Malaya
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Malaya
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Malaya
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Malaya
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Malaya
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Malaya
King Prawns Malaya
Mixed Vegetables Malaya
Veg
Chicken Balti
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Balti
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Balti
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Balti
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Balti
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Balti
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Balti
King Prawns Balti
Mixed Vegetables Balti
Veg
Chicken Achari
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Achari
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Achari
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Achari
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Achari
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Achari
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Achari
King Prawns Achari
Mixed Vegetables Achari
Veg
Chicken Rogan Josh
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Rogan Josh
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Rogan Josh
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Rogan Josh
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Rogan Josh
King Prawns Rogan Josh
Mixed Vegetables Rogan Josh
Veg
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Jalfrezi
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Jalfrezi
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Jalfrezi
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Jalfrezi
King Prawns Jalfrezi
Mixed Vegetables Jalfrezi
Veg
Chicken Sagwala
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Sagwala
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Sagwala
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Sagwala
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Sagwala
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Sagwala
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Sagwala
King Prawns Sagwala
Mixed Vegetables Sagwala
Veg
Chicken Methi
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Methi
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Methi
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Methi
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Methi
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Methi
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Methi
King Prawns Methi
Mixed Vegetables Methi
Veg
Chicken Pathia
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Pathia
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Pathia
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Pathia
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Pathia
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Pathia
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Pathia
King Prawns Pathia
Mixed Vegetables Pathia
Veg
Chicken Handi
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Handi
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Handi
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Handi
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Handi
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Handi
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Handi
King Prawns Handi
Mixed Vegetables Handi
Veg
Chicken Dhansak
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Dhansak
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Dhansak
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Dhansak
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Dhansak
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Dhansak
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Dhansak
King Prawns Dhansak
Mixed Vegetables Dhansak
Veg
Chicken Curry
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Curry
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Curry
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Curry
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Curry
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Curry
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Curry
King Prawns Curry
Mixed Vegetables Curry
Veg
Chicken Bhuna
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Bhuna
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Bhuna
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Bhuna
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Bhuna
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Bhuna
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Bhuna
King Prawns Bhuna
Mixed Vegetables Bhuna
Veg
Chicken Madras
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Madras
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Madras
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Madras
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Madras
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Madras
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Madras
King Prawns Madras
Mixed Vegetables Madras
Veg
Chicken Vindaloo
Chunks of fresh chicken breast
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender Pieces of lamb
Minced Lamb Vindaloo
Tender Pieces of lamb Mince
Chicken Tikka Vindaloo
Chunks of chicken marinated in our tikka spices
Venison Vindaloo
Finely cut the pieces of deer
Lamb Tikka Vindaloo
Chunks of lamb marinated in our tikka spices
Prawns Vindaloo
King Prawns Vindaloo
Mixed Vegetables Vindaloo
Veg
Main Course
Sizzlers
Shashliq
Tender chicken breast or lean lamb marinated in Thamin tikka sauce, skewered with chunky onions tomatoes and bell peppers and then cooked in the tandoor for an authentic flavour.
Paneer Shashliq
Veg. Traditional Indian cheese cooked in the Shashliq style.
Khatay Mita Jhinga
King prawns taken off the shell and marinated in a special lemon and yoghurt sauce with ajwain seeds. Cooked in the tandoor and served with selected nuts and honey on a sizzling platter.
Tandoori Chicken
Two quarters of chicken on the bone marinated in Thamins tandoori sauce with fresh herbs, roasted in the clay oven and served on a sizzling platter with onions, green bell peppers and crushed methi leaves.
Chicken Tikka
Using very similar ingredients and cooking style as the Tandoori chicken, but using tender chicken breast fillet.
Seekh Kebab
Minced lean lamb mixed with onion and Indian spices.
Lamb Cheese Kebab
Char grilled chicken mince and traditional Indian cheese, blended with onion, fresh coriander, cumin seeds and crushed red chillies.
Lamb Tikka
Succulent lamb pieces marinated in our Thamin tikka sauce.
Behari Lamb Chops
Delicious lamb chops marinated in our special combination of tandoori spices.
King Prawns
King prawns marinated in a lemon sauce and yogurt with an exotic blend of tandoori spices, skewered and Charcoal grilled
Thamin Hiran Mix Grill
A selection of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, Shahi garlic chicken, lamb chops and venison.
Tarka Dhal
split Lentils
Raaj Maah
red Kidney Beans
Bombay Potatoes
potato Cubes
Bindi Thoori
tangy lady fingersokra
Saag Bhaji
chopped Spinach
Saag Paneer
spinach and Indian cheese
Saag Aloo
spinach And Potato
Channa Aloo
chick peas and potato
Khatay Aloo
tangy Potatoes
Achari Baingan Aloo
aubergine and potato with pickle
Ghobi Bhaji
cauliflower
Vegetarian Side Dishes
Meal Deals
Meal Deal 1
3x Drumsticks, Chips coke
Meal Deal 2
Donner Nan
Meal Deal 3
Donner Chips
Mix Platter For 2
Onion bhaji, Chicken Pakora, Chicken Tikka, Shahi Garlic Chicken, Battered mushroom. Topped with fried onions Peppers
Meal Deal 4
Seekh Kebab Naan
Meal Deal 5
Seekh Kebab Chips