The Bengal Bear Menu
Introducing The Bengal Bear Menu
Located in the charming village of Box, The Bengal Bear offers a delightful taste of authentic Indian cuisine. Their menu boasts an impressive array of starters, such as the flavorful Mango Chicken Tikka on Puree (£7.95) and the succulent Tandoori Mixed Kebab (£7.50). For heartier options, the menu features a selection of rich curries, including the widely praised Lamb Rogan Josh.
Patrons are greeted with warm hospitality and generous portions, which leave diners satisfied yet eager to return. Side dishes like Tarka Daal (£7.25) and Bindi Bhajee (£7.25) complement the main offerings, making for a well-rounded experience. The Bengal Bear also invites guests to bring their own beverages, adding a unique touch to the dining atmosphere. Overall, The Bengal Bear stands out for its exceptional flavours and attentive service, promising a memorable dining experience for all.
Starters
Garlic Mushrooms
Onion Bhajee
Vegetable Mixed Pakora
Potato, aubergine, onion bhaji
Samosa
Aloo Chaat
Prawn Cocktail
Tandoori Chicken Starter
On the bone
Chicken Tikka Starter
Boneless
Lamb Tikka Starter
Boneless
Nargis Kebab
Sheek Kebab Starter
Shamee Kebab
Chicken Pakora
Battered chicken tikka
Tandoori Mixed Kebab
Chicken Tikka Chaat
Lamb Tikka Chaat
King Prawn Butterfly
Chicken Chot Potti
Chicken tikka with egg & chick peas
Mango Chicken Tikka On Puree
Mango Lamb Tikka On Puree
Prawn On Puri
Mixed Kebab
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka & sheek kebab
Grameen Khana
Fresh marinated chicken or king prawns sauteed with fresh curry leaf, garlic & mustard seeds, cooked with onions, green pepper, cumin, slightly hot (home style). Must try
Poncho Khana
Fresh marinated chicken or king prawns sauteed with fresh curry leaf, garlic & mustard seeds, cooked with roasted coconut, coriander, chillies, turmeric, coconut milk, fine cut onions, slightly hot. Chef's signature dish
Paneer Murabba
A special chef signature dish medium but top up with a mild layer of coconut, cream & cheese
Paneer Murabba King Prawn
Somundor Khana
Giant king prawns fried with aromatic spice & cooked with chef's own special new recipe decorated with fried capsicum, slightly hot (probably the 8th wonder)
Sizzling
Fresh chicken or lamb specially cooked with fresh curry leaves, garlic, ginger, green & red pepper, green chillies & coriander slightly hot. Served in a sizzler
Sizzling King Prawn
Chicken Patibola
Chicken breast stuffed with mincemeat, cooked in chef's own special recipe, sweet and sour, highly recommended
Tok Jal Misti Tikka
Chicken or lamb tikka, cooked in chef's own special recipe, sweet, sour and slightly hot, dream flavour, must try
Tok Jal Misti King Prawn
Mixed Dal Bhuna Tikka
Slightly hot
Mixed Dal Bhuna King Prawn
Slightly hot
Khatta Tikka
Chicken or lamb tikka cooked with mint, slightly hot and sour sauce
Khatta King Prawn
Mango Tikka
Marinated chicken or lamb tikka cooked with mango chutney, sweet, sour and slightly hot
Mango King Prawn
Butter Tikka
Mild with butter
Butter King Prawn
Mild with butter
Delight Tikka
Mild with honey
Delight King Prawn
Mild with honey
Murgee Masala
Mixed vegetable, chicken & mince meat (medium)
Jalfrezi Tikka
Hot with green chilli
Jalfrezi King Prawn
Hot with green chilli
Garlic Tikka
Medium
Garlic King Prawn
Medium
Passanda Tikka
Mild
Passanda King Prawn
Mild
Korai Tikka
Medium
Korai King Prawn
Medium
Tandoori Chicken Curry
Medium
Mixed Dal Bhuna Main
Slightly hot
Chef Specials
Classic Dishes
Curry Classic Dishes
Medium
Korma Classic Dishes
Cooked with cream and coconut. Mild
Kashmir Classic Dishes
Cooked with banana. Mild
Malaya Classic Dishes
Cooked with pineapple. Mild
Madras Classic Dishes
Medium
Vindaloo Classic Dishes
Very hot
Ceylon Classic Dishes
Cooked with coconut. Medium
Bhuna Classic Dishes
With fine cut onions. Medium
Dupiaza Classic Dishes
With chopped onion and green pepper. Medium
Phall Classic Dishes
Extra hot
Rogan Josh Classic Dishes
With fried tomatoes. Medium
Methi Classic Dishes
With fenugreek leaves. Medium
Saagwala Classic Dishes
With spinach. Medium
Dhansak Classic Dishes
Cooked with lentils. Sweet, sour and hot
Pathian Classic Dishes
Cooked with fine cut onions. Sweet, sour and hot
Vegetable Biryani
Mushroom Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Keema Biryani
Special Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Biryani Dishes
Balti Dishes
Tandoori Mixed Grill Balti
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab, tandoori chicken. Slightly hot
Chicken Patibola Balti
Chicken breast stuffed with mincemeat, cooked in chefs own special recipe, sweet and sour, highly recommended
Tok Jal Misti Tikka Balti
Tok Jal Misti Balti King Prawn
Mixed Dal Bhuna Tikka Balti
Slightly hot
Mixed Dal Bhuna Balti King Prawn
Slightly hot
Garlic Chilli Tikka Balti
Hot with green chilli
Garlic Chilli Balti King Prawn
Hot with green chilli
Mango Tikka Balti
Marinated chicken or lamb tikka cooked with mango chutney, sweet, sour and slightly hot
Mango Balti King Prawn
Jeera Bakhor Tikka Balti
Slightly hot, cumin
Jeera Bakhor Balti King Prawn
Slightly hot, cumin
Balti
Medium
Balti Prawn
Medium
Tikka Balti
Medium
Tikka Balti King Prawn
Medium
Special Balti
Medium
Korai Tikka Balti
Medium
Korai Balti King Prawn
Jalfrezi Tikka Balti
Hot with green chilli
Jalfrezi Balti King Prawn
Hot with green chilli
Jalfrezi Vegetable Balti
Hot with green chilli
Keema Peas Balti
Mince meat
Vegetable Balti
Medium
Saag Aloo Balti
Medium with spinach & potatoes
Mushroom Balti
Vegetable Masala
Tikka Masala Chicken
Tikka Masala Lamb
Tikka Masala King Prawn
Special Masala
Tandoori chicken, minced meat, mild
Garlic Chilli Masala Chicken
Garlic Chilli Masala Lamb
Garlic Chilli Masala King Prawn
Fish Masala
Masala Dishes
South Indian Dishes
Fish Molly
Fish fillet marinated in turmeric cooked in thicker coconut milk with curry leaves, onion, ginger & topped up with lemon juice. Mouth-watering best when tried with paratha or pillau rice. Medium to mild
Vegan Malaber No Butter No Cream
Malaber
Favourite karalla chicken or lamb dish with a rich thick sauce cooked with roasted coconut, coriander, chilli, garlic & touch of turmeric sauteed with curry leaves & mustard seeds. Medium to mild
Malaber King Prawn
Zalzala
Spicy with naga chilli
Ulathia Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in spices, sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, cumin, garlic & desiccated coconut. Medium
Zalzala King Prawn
Spicy with naga chilli
Cheera Paripu
Lentils cooked with spinach and red chilli. Medium
Tandoori Chicken Half
On the bone
Chicken Tikka Main
Chicken Tikka Main Boneless
Lamb Tikka Main
Sheek Kebab Main
Minced lamb skewers
Lamb Tikka Main Boneless
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Sheek kebab, lamb tikka, chicken tikka & tandoori chicken
Tandoori King Prawn Main
Chicken Shashlik
Chicken tikka grilled with tomatoes, onions & green pepper
Lamb Shashlik
Lamb tikka grilled with tomatoes, onions & green pepper
Vegetable Shashlik
King Prawn Shashlik
Fish Bhajee Main
Boneless
Tandoori Specials
English Dishes
Chicken Salad
Prawn Salad
Fried Chicken & Chips
Fried chicken comes with 7 chicken chunks
Omelettes & Chips
With choice of omelette
Chips
Naan
Tikka Naan
Keema Naan
Garlic Naan
Chilli & Donia Naan
Peshwari Naan
Kulcha Naan
Vegetable Naan
Cheese Naan
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Vegetable Paratha
Muglay Paratha
Egg
Keema Paratha
Mince meat
Chapatty
Puri
Papadum
Spiced Papadum
Tandoori Bread
Rice
Pillau Rice
Boiled Rice
Special Rice
Special rice is with eggs and green peas
Mushroom Rice
Coconut Rice
Garlic Rice
Vegetable Rice
Keema Rice
Chilli Rice
Lemon Rice
Mango
Lime Pickle
Onion Salad
Chutney & Pickles
Side Dishes
Mix Vegetable Curry
Dry Mix Vegetable
Mushroom Bhajee
Begun Bhajee
Aubergine
Bindi Bhajee
Okra
Cauliflower Bhajee
Tarka Daal
Saag Bhajee
Kabuli Chana
Chickpeas
Bombay Aloo
Saag Aloo
Spinach & potatoes
Mattar Paneer
Chickpeas & cheese
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes & cauliflower
Saag Paneer
Spinach & cheese
Daal Makhani
Mild
Mix Daal Bhuna
Slightly hot
Daal Samba
Slightly hot