K A S H M I R V A L L E Y & W A A Z W A A N

“Gar Firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast.”

“If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here’’

A famous quote by Mughal Emperor Jehangir when he visited Kashmir in the 17th century

By the Grace of India and Lavendra family, we bring you a new restaurant, experience and menu inspired by WaazWaan – the legendary 36-course

banquet feast embodying Kashmiri’s proud history, tradition and heritage.

The history of the banquet feast began in 14th century India. During the reign of Nasiuddin Muhammad of Tughlaq dynasty came the invasion of the Mongol ruler Timur. From Samarkand, Timur brought excellent cooks to the valleys and mountains of Kashmir. These skilled cooks were named Wazas. From twilight to dusk, the Waza’s cooked meat and gravy into

different styles of dishes in preparation for a 36-course feast. The Sanskrit and Persian immigrants later coined this feast WaazWaan.

We are excited to bring rare hidden gems of the Kashmiri delicacy to the forefront of Sydney’s North Shores. Here at WaazWaan, we will experience

the depth of India’s traditional craftsmanship of culinary excellence.

Kesar Restaurant Group

WaazWaan Lavendra Grace of India Crows Nest North Sydney Milsons Point

Shuruaat (Starters)V E G E T A R I A N

Palak/ Kale Chaat Shortbread pastry layered in Kashmiri sauces with chickpea battered spinach & kale

14.9

Paneer TikkaHomemade cottage cheese marinated in a hung yoghurt, dry ginger

& black pepper marinate tandoori cooked 14.9

Lotus Stem KebabLotus stems pan fried with turmeric, fennel & Mughlai spices

14.9

Mushroom BaharWhite button mushrooms coated in chickpea flour & pan fried in sweet chilli, tomato & capscium

14.9

N O N - V E G E T A R I A N

Tandoor i Lamb Cut letLamb cutlets marinated in hung yoghurt & spice mix overnight & tandoori cooked

18.9

Gaad NadurSnapper fillet marinated overnight and cooked in lotus root and radish

22.9

Shami KebabChicken thigh simmered with lentils and lamb stock served as a patty

15.9

Rista Lamb minced with a mallet, simmered in Kashmiri spices & served in Rogan sauce

17.9

Chicken TikkaChicken pieces marinated overnight in hung yoghurt, spices and tandoori cooked

16.9

Sizz l ing Methi MaazGoat pieces wok cooked with fenugreek and served sizzling

16.9

Khana – E – Khaas (Mains)

V E G E T A R I A N

Raajmaah Dhaal AacharKidney bean lentil curry cooked with homemade pickle

18.9

Malai KoftaPotato & fennel dumplings in a Mughlai korma sauce

20.9

Dum AlooBaby potatoes served in a tangy mustard, red chilli & dried ginger masala gravy

20.9

Choek VanganEggplant cooked in tomato tadka & Kashmiri tamarind pulp

21.9

Palak TschamanKashmiri spinach served with tomatoes stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

21.9

N O N - V E G E T A R I A N

Shahi Rogan Josh Diced lamb pieces cooked in homemade red chilli paste, fennel & ginger

24.9

Goshtaba Lamb minced with a mallet & simmered in yogurt, mustard, ghee, mint & Kashmiri spices

24.9

Murgh Dhaniwal KormaChicken stew cooked with cashew, almonds & coriander

23.9

Murgh MakhaniGrace of India’s signature Butter Chicken with a Kashmiri touch

23.9

Dum Br iyaniSmoked Goat slow cooked with rice, spices, dry fruits and saffron

24.9

Naan (Breads)

Plain / Roti / Garlic 3.9

Garlic Cheese / Garlic Cheese Chilli 5.9

Kashmiri Naan 5.9

Khaana – E - Saath (Sides)

Papad & Condiment plate 11.8

Mango Chutney / Lime Pickle / Tomato Onion 3.5 each

Kashmiri Pilau 7.9

Basmati Rice 3.5/5

Dessert

Gulab JamunCottage cheese dumplings coated in rose syrup & silverfoil

8.9

Shahi TukdeCrunchy bread pan-fried in ghee & served with sweetened milk

9.9

Kashmir i Kulf iDry fruits and nuts ice cream

8.9

PlatterMix platter of the above

22.9

Mini WaazWaan - 69pp

C A N A P E S

Papad and condiments Rice wafers and mix of dips

E N T R E E

Palak/ Kale ChaatShortbread pastry layered in Kashmiri sauces with chickpea battered spinach & kale

Lotus Stem KebabLotus stems pan fried with turmeric, fennel & Mughlai spices

Shami KebabChicken thigh simmered with lentils and lamb stock served as a patty

Rista Lamb minced with a mallet, simmered in Kashmiri spices & served in Rogan sauce

M A I N S

Shahi Rogan Josh Diced lamb pieces cooked in homemade red chilli paste, fennel & ginger

Choek VanganEggplant cooked in tomato tadka & Kashmiri tamarind pulp

Served with Kashmiri Naan

Palak TschamanKashmiri spinach served with tomatoes stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

Goshtaba Lamb minced with a mallet & simmered in yogurt, mustard, ghee, mint & Kashmiri spices

Served with Kashmiri Pilau

D E S S E R T S

Kashmir i Kulf iDry fruits and nuts ice cream