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Traditional South Indian meal

Sri Lankan & South Indian Cuisine In Rochester

Discover the vibrant flavours of Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine at Sha Masala in Rochester. Our menu features authentic dishes like fragrant biryanis, savoury dosas, and aromatic curries, all prepared with the freshest ingredients. Experience the rich culinary traditions of our homelands with every delicious bite.

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Cropped image of dosa served with sambar and chutney

Discover Our Diverse Menu

Explore the diverse menu at Sha Masala, where we bring you a rich selection of Sri Lankan and South Indian dishes. From fragrant biryanis and savoury curries to crispy dosas and delicious desserts, our offerings highlight the vibrant flavours and authentic tastes of these renowned cuisines. Contact us today.

Our Menu

Starters (Non-Vegetarian)

Fish Cutlet

Savoury mackerel and potato filling, spiced gently, enclosed in a crispy shell

£4.99

 

Chicken 65

Deep-fried tender chicken pieces marinated in a spicy blend of Indian spices

£7.99

 

Chicken Devilled

Succulent chicken pieces cooked in a devilishly spicy sauce featuring a tantalising blend of aromatic spices

£7.99

 

Squid Thokku

Tender pieces of squid cooked in a flavourful masala sauce infused with aromatic spices and a fiery kick

£9.99

Mutton Rolls

Mutton and potatoes mixed with Ceylon spices, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried

£5.99

 

Prawn Thokku

Succulent prawns simmered in a rich blend of spices, coconut, tomatoes and curry

£8.99

 

Mutton Devilled

Juicy mutton chunks simmered in a devilishly spicy sauce boasting a tantalising fusion of aromatic spices

£9.99

 

Nethli Fry

Crispy and flavourful South Indian appetiser featuring fried anchovies marinated in spices

£8.99

Starters (Vegetarian)

Medhu Vada

Urad dal batter seasoned with spices shaped into doughnut-like circles, deep-fried until golden brown

£3.99

 

Sambar Vada

Medhu Vada soaked in Sambar, a flavourful and tangy lentil-based vegetable stew

£5.99

 

Gobi 65

Cauliflower florets marinated in a spicy blend of aromatic spices, deep-fried until crispy

£6.99

Onion Pakoda

Crispy, golden-brown fritters made from thinly sliced onions mixed with chickpea flour and spices

£4.99

 

Mogo & Sambal

Soft and tender Cassava pieces boiled to perfection and served alongside red chilli Sambal

£5.99

 

Chilli Paneer

Soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with bell peppers, onions, and a spicy-sweet sauce

£8.99

Rice & Breads

Plain Rice

Basmati rice is known for its long grains and fragrant aroma

£3.99

 

Jeera Rice

Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds (Jeera) and other aromatic spices

£4.99

 

Lemon Rice

Rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, peanuts, and turmeric powder, finished with fresh lemon juice

£4.99

 

Coconut Rice

Rice-cooked coconut milk and aromatic spices such as mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated coconut

£4.99

Veechu Roti

A traditional Sri Lankan flatbread made from a mixture of rice flour and water

£2.99

 

Chapathi

A popular Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour, water, and a pinch of salt

£2.99

 

Parotta

Made from a dough consisting of flour, water, and sometimes eggs, which is kneaded, stretched, and folded multiple times to create layers

£2.99

 

Poori with Masala

Deep-fried bread made from unleavened wheat flour dough

£7.99

Mains (Dosa)

Plain Dosa

South Indian crepe is made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal

£6.99

 

Ghee Dosa

Crepe made by spreading a layer of ghee

£7.99

Rava Dosa

South Indian crepe made from a batter of semolina (rava)

£6.99

 

Masala Dosa

Crispy crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal, with a Potato Masala filling inside

£8.99

Mains (Uttapam/Idli)

Onion Uttapam

South Indian pancake made from a batter of fermented rice and lentils, topped with onions

£5.99

 

Spicy Chilli Uthapam

South Indian pancake made from a batter of fermented rice and lentils, topped with onions and chilli

£6.99

 

Idli & Sambar

Rice cakes made from a fermented batter consisting of rice and urad dal served with a tangy lentil-based vegetable stew

£6.99

Paneer Uthapam

South Indian pancake made from a batter of fermented rice and lentils, topped with paneer

£6.99


Coriander Uthapam

South Indian pancake made from a batter of fermented rice and lentils, topped with fresh coriander

£6.99

 

Podi Idli

Rice cakes made from a fermented batter consisting of rice and urad dal, topped with the “gunpowder” blend of spices

£5.99

Briyani

Chicken

A flavourful and aromatic rice dish made with marinated chicken pieces layered with long-grain basmati rice and a blend of spices

£10.99

 

Lamb

A flavourful and aromatic rice dish made with marinated lamb pieces layered with long-grain basmati rice and a blend of spices

£12.99

Paneer

A flavourful and aromatic rice dish made with marinated paneer pieces layered with long-grain basmati rice and a blend of spices

£11.99

Paratha

Chicken

Sha Masala's signature tender chicken curry nestled within layers of flaky paratha bread

£11.99

 

Mutton

Savour the tantalising fusion of flavours with our Sri Lankan mutton curry draped over buttery paratha bread

£12.99

Beef

Our succulent beef curry infused with traditional Sri Lankan spices served alongside warm and flaky paratha bread

£12.99

Kothu Roti/Puttu Kothu

Chicken

A popular Sri Lankan street food dish made from shredded Veechu roti (flatbread) / Puttu Kothu, stir-fried with chopped chicken, eggs, and a variety of spices and sauces

£10.99

 

Mutton

A popular Sri Lankan street food dish made from shredded Veechu roti (flatbread) / Puttu Kothu, stir-fried with chopped mutton, eggs, and a variety of spices and sauces

£12.99

Vegetarian

A popular Sri Lankan street food dish made from shredded Veechu roti (flatbread) / Puttu Kothu stir-fried with chopped vegetables and a variety of spices and sauces

£9.99

Curries (Non-Vegetarian)

Chettinad Chicken Curry

Tender chicken cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy made with Chettinad spices

£10.99

 

Butter Chicken

Chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce, flavoured with butter, cream, and a blend of aromatic spices

£11.99

Fish Curry

Fish pieces cooked in a flavourful sauce made with Indian spices, tomatoes and onions

£10.99

Beef Curry

Tender beef cooked in a fragrant blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves, infused with some chilli peppers

£12.99

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavourful blend of Sri Lankan spices

£10.99

Sri Lankan Mutton Curry

Tender mutton cooked in a fiery blend of spices, creating a bold and aromatic curry

£12.99

Prawn Curry

Prawns cooked in a rich and fragrant curry sauce infused with Indian spices, coconut milk and tomatoes

£10.99

Curries (Vegetarian)

Dhal Curry

Lentils cooked with aromatic spices and finished with a tempering of ghee

£6.99

 

Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas cooked in a flavourful and aromatic tomato-based gravy infused with a blend of spices

£6.99

Aubergine Curry

Aubergine cooked in a flavourful gravy made from tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices

£6.99

Butter Paneer

Paneer cooked in a rich and velvety tomato-based gravy infused with butter, cream, and a blend of aromatic spices

£11.99

Desserts

Rava Kesari

Made from semolina (rava), ghee, sugar, and flavoured with cardamom and saffron

£4.99

 

Taro Pudding

Purple yam with milk, sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon

£5.99

Pot Kulfi

A frozen dessert made by simmering milk until thickened, sweetening it with sugar and flavouring it with cardamom, saffron, or other aromatic ingredients

£5.99

Falooda

Layers of flavoured milk, vermicelli noodles, and rose syrup, topped with ice cream (vanilla or strawberry), nuts, and jelly

£5.99

Wattalapam

Sweet and custardy pudding made from a mixture of coconut milk and jaggery

£5.99

Lovely authentic food. Nothing is too much trouble, and they will adapt the spice of your dish to your taste. The dishes are spotlessly clean. A lovely addition to the parade. Well done!!

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Visit Us

17 Parkside Parade Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8HX

Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00

Friday – Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

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