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SHUBH ARAMBH(APPETIZERS)


Vegetable cutlet

Minced fresh vegetable patties blended with mild sauce.

$4.95

Samosas (2 pieces)

Traditional stuffed triangle pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas.

$4.95

Onion Bhaji

Finely chopped cabbage, onion, fennel seed, green chilies, and coriander mixed with Gram flour, herbs and spices.

$5.95

Vegetable Pakoras (Spinach, Onion, Potato or Mix)

Crisp vegetable fritters lightly battered in gram flour.

$5.95

Chili Pakoras

Finger hot chili coated with gram flour.

$4.95

Masala Papad

Crisp pepper /cumin- spiked cracker topped with diced onions, Green chilies, paprika and chat Masala.

$3.95

Cheese Pakoras

Homemade cheese fritters, dipped in a batter of garbanzo.

$6.95

Bhindi Amchur

Okra wedges sprinkled with tangy Indian spices.

$6.95

Tawa Paneer

Sauteed paneer cubes with onions and tawa masala.

$9.95

Vegetable Patter

Mixed Pakoras, 2 pieces of Aloo Tikka, 2 pieces of Samosa, and 2 pieces of Vegetable Cutlets.

$11.95


Bhel Puri

Rice crisps with sweet, sour and hot chutneys.

$4.95

Dahi Aloo Poori

Mouth watering mixture of crispy wafers, potatoes, chick peas in yogurt, tamarind sauce and sprinkled with chat masala.

$4.95

Aloo Papdi Chaat/Chana Chat

Potatoes or Papdi (thin savory biscuit), served with spiced yogurt and tamarind chutney.

$4.95

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Potato patties, chickpeas, yogurt, sweet and sour chutneys.

$4.95


Chicken Kheema Samosas (2 pieces)

The popular pyramids, made with spiced chicken mince stuffed in flaky pastry and deep fried.

$5.95

Lamb Kheema Samosas (2 pieces)

The popular pyramids, made with spiced lamb mince Lamb stuffed in flaky pastry and deep fried.

$5.95

SAMOSA SAMPLER (3 pieces)

Vege, Chicken, Lamb.

$5.95

Chicken 65

Specialty from the South of India; spicy chicken flavored with curry leaves.

$9.95

Fish Koliwara

Cubes of Mahi-Mahi marinated in a batter of chickpea flour and spices.

$9.95

CHICKEN PAKORAS

Succulant shreadded tandoori chicken marinated Overnight ina blend of masala cooked in tandoor oven dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried.

$5.95

Tandoori Pesh-Kush

A mixed platter of our Tandoori specialties consisting of: Chicken Tikka, Chicken Reshmi Kabab, Lamb Boti Kabab, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Shrimp and Tandoori Chicken all together in an adventurous dish.

$14.95

SOUP


Dal Ka Shorba

A light lentil soup garnished with green peas & rice.

$3.95

Tomato Shorba

Tomato soup delicately flavored with coriander and cumin, served with fried croutons.

$3.95

Chicken Shorba

Chicken broth subtly flavored with fresh herbs, served with finely chopped chicken and garnished with cilantro.

$3.95

SALADS


Fresh Vegetable Salad

A Salad of fresh vegetables.

$5.00

Tossed Green Salad

Mixed field greens in honey, cumin and mustard- seed dressing.

$5.00

Kachumber Salad

Diced fresh vegetables served cold with a tinge of lemon & mint.

$6.00

Beansprout Salad

Sprouted green grams mixed with onions and peppers, spiced with lemon and chili.

$6.00

Chicken Tikka Salad

India House classic grilled Chicken Tikka served on a bed of lettuce tossed in a light Caesar's dressing, garnished with croutons.

$8.00

Tandoori Chicken Salad

Shredded pieces of Tandoori Chicken (white meat) tossed in a medley of fresh greens, served with house dressings.

$10.00

House Dinner Specials

All house special dinners served with soup or house salad, white rice and naan bread.


Vegetarian Special Thali

A selection of two vegetables of chef's choice along with Kali Dal.

$17.95

Light Platter Special

Low-calorie combination of Chicken Reshmi kabab, Fish Tikka, Kali Dal, chutney relishes.

$19.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill Special

Tandoori Shrimp, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken, Chicken Reshmi Kabab and Lamb Boti Kabab, served with Kali Dal.

$22.95

Indian House Special

Fish Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Seekh Kabab, home-style Rogan josh, served with Kali Dal.

$25.95

Tandoori Lamb Chop

Tender lamb chops cooked in a marinade of yogurt with the garam masala spices.

$28.95

Indian House Special Feast for Two

Four course complete dinner choice of soup, salad, Tandoori mixed grill served with Chicken Makhani or Chicken Tikka masala and India House Special dessert.

$42.95

Entrees


Paneer Tikka

An exotic kebab of homemade cottage cheese, barbecued in Tandoor.

$13.95

Tandoori Vegetables

Vegetables, pineapple, & cottage cheese seasoned with mixed spices, grilled in Tandoor.

$13.95


Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken steeped in a spicy Marinade & char broiled.

$15.95

Chicken Reshmi Kabab

Cubes of chicken marinated in creamy cashewnut paste and mild spices, cooked in clay oven.

$15.95

Chicken Lahsooni Kabab

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in garlic, roasted in the clay oven.

$15.95

Chicken Achari Tikka

Chicken pieces marinated in Achar (pickle) and yogurt and char grilled.

$15.95

Tandoori Chicken (Half/Full)

The king of Kebabs. Juicy chicken marinated in Yogurt and spices, grilled in a clay oven.

$9.95/$15.95

Chicken Shikari

Chicken Marinated in yoghurt, Mint chutney and exotic Indian spices, and then cooked in the clay oven.

$15.95

Chicken Seekh Kabab

Chicken Minced with Herbs and Spices Skewered, Roasted in the clay oven.

$15.95


Lamb Seekh Kabab

Tender minced lamb seasoned with Indian spices and cooked in Tandoor.

$17.95

Lamb Boti Kabab

Delicate morsels of lamb steeped in spiced yoghurt based marinade & char grilled.

$17.95


Tandoori Fish

$17.95

Tandoori Pomphret

Whole pomphret in a spicy marinated & cooked in clay oven.

$17.95

Tandoori Shrimp (4pcs)

Jumbo shrimp marinated in subtle spices and grilled over a charcoal fire.

$19.95


Dal Makhani

Black lentils simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire, enriched with butter and cream.

$12.95

Dal Banjara

Yellow lentils flavored with garlic and mustard seeds.

$12.95

Channa Masala

Whole chickpeas cooked in traditional spicy Punjabi masala.

$12.95

Paneer Makhani

Cottage cheese cubes served in velvety tomato gravy enriched with honey.

$13.95

Mattar Paneer

Fresh cottage cheese cubes prepared with green peas.

$13.95

Paneer Bhurji

Fresh cottage cheese grated and prepared with green peppers, tomatoes and onions.

$13.95

Palak Paneer

Spinach and homemade cheese cooked with a hint of fenugreek.

$13.95

Malai Kofta

Mix vegetable cheese dumplings cooked in a creamy hot sauce with herbs and spices.

$13.95

Baingan Bharata

Roasted, de-skinned and pureed eggplant, cooked with turmeric, onions and tomatoes.

$12.95

Aloo Gobi/Aloo Mutter

Cauliflower or fresh green peas stir fried with potatoes, chili, turmeric, onions and tomato.

$12.95

Jaipuri Aloo

Potatoes skilled fully cooked to perfection with mild Indian spices.

$12.95

Bhindi (Okra) Masala

Chopped Okra, stir fried with turmeric and onions.

$12.95

Vegetable Jhalfrezi

Mixed vegetables with cottage cheese & tossed with bell peppers.

$12.95

Kaju Curry

Special Vegetarian dish prepared with cashew and cream.

$12.95

Methi Corn

Sweet corn sautéed with green peppers in a cashew nut and tomato puree.

$12.95

Aloo Palak

Spinach cooked with garlic & onions, sautéed with potato or garbanzo beans.

$12.95

Paneer Tikka Masala

An exotic kabab of home made cottage cheese, barbecued In clay oven the served in creamy sauce.

$13.95

Vegetable Korma

A delicious combination of several vegetables in a creamy sauce.

$12.95


Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked with a delicately spiced curry sauce.

$15.95

Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Boneless Tandoori chicken cooked in mildly spiced tomato and cream sauce.

$15.95

Chicken Tikka Masala (A dish of International acclaim)

Chunks of chicken (white meat) roasted in a clay oven and then folded into a cream sauce.

$15.95

Chicken Chili Masala

Boneless pieces of Chicken cooked with green chilies & hot spices.

$15.95

Chicken Pudina Masala

Chicken cooked with mint and other spicy ingredients.

$15.95

Chicken Methi

Chicken tenderly cooked with methi, fresh garlic and herbs.

$15.95

Chicken Palak

Chicken sautéed with onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies cooked with palak (spinach).

$15.95

Chicken Madras

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with South Indian spices flavored with coconut.

$15.95

Chicken Vindaloo

A delicious combination of chicken marinated in vinegar, hot pepper spices cooked over a low heat.

$15.95

Chicken Jhalfrezi

Marinated chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables.

$15.95

Matka Chicken

Small pieces of whole chicken with bones cooked in Indian traditional cooking method call-clay pot with wheat flour & homemade spices.

$15.95

Chicken Bhuna

Cooked with onions and tomatoes, lightly spiced with ginger, turmeric and fresh mixed herbs.

$15.95


Lamb Rogan Josh

Tender morsels of lamb simmered in curd with Kashmiri herbs and spices.

$17.95

Lamb Boti Kabab Masala

Tender mutton marinated overnight in India house classic spicy red masala and a touch of yogurt.

$17.95

Lamb Chili Masala

Boneless lamb cooked in a hot and spicy sauce.

$17.95

Matka Goat

Baby goat meat with bone cooked in Indian traditional cooking method Called clay pot with wheat flour and homemade spices.

$17.95

Lamb Achari

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with achar masala.

$17.95

Saag Lamb

Lamb chunks cooked in mild and aromatic paste of spinach and green coriander.

$17.95

Lamb Madras

Lamb chunks cooked in coconut flavored sauce.

$17.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Spiced selected pieces of lamb cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes.

$17.95

Lamb Keema Mattar

Mouth melting lamb mince cooked with green peas.

$17.95

Lamb Pasanda

Lamb scalloped in a rich creamy sauce.

$17.95

Punjabi Goat Curry

Home style goat curry with bone.

$17.95


Shrimp Masala

Shrimps cooked in a medley of exotic Indian herbs and spices.

$18.95

Shrimp Madras

Shrimps cooked in a coconut flavored sauce.

$18.95

Shrimp Vindaloo

Goan style shrimp curry, cooked with potatoes, ginger, tomatoes and dry red chilies.

$18.95

Malabar Shrimp Curry

This marvelous curry is from Malabar Coast cooked with specially prepared herbs.

$18.95

Shrimp Pudina Masala

Fresh shrimp cooked in a rich mint sauce.

$18.95

Fish Tikka Masala

Barbecued pieces of boneless marinated in yogurt and spices.

$17.95

Fish Goa Curry

Fish simmered in a red masala and coconut milk curry.

$17.95

The Tawa is an iron plate commonly used in India to cook a variety of main dishes and breads. Through constant use, the Tawa is believed to accumulate and absorb a variety of flavors and tastes which enhance the flavor of food. Traditionally, it is used over hot coals. The Kadhai is an iron wok used over hot coals especially to cook chicken and lamb chili, hot delicates cooked in tomatoes, spiced with fenugreek and garnished with cilantro. The iron of the Kadhai is said to enhance flavors by releasing magic qualities of the “KADHAI” in to the cooking.


Kadhai Ka Palak

A combination of fresh mustard leaves and spinach cooked over a slow fire.

$12.95

Kadhai Paneer

Cheese, green peppers and red onions, tempered with roast whole spices, blended with tomato gravy.

$13.95

Kadhai Chicken

Chicken, green peppers and red onions, tempered with roast whole spices, blended with tomato and onion gravy.

$15.95

Kadhai Lamb

Boneless lamb cooked in mild spices with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic garnished with fresh cilantro and ginger.

$17.95

Kadhai Lamb Chop

Spicy lamb chops cooked in an iron wok.

$20.95

Kadhai Shrimp

Medium size shrimp, green peppers, and red onions, tempered with roast whole spices, blended with curry sauce.

$18.95

Kadhai Mushroom

Mushrooms tempered with roast whole spices, blended with tomato gravy.

$13.95

ANAJ KA BHANDAR (TANDOORI BREADS)

Exotic breads baked in the wall lining of our clay oven.


Naan

Leavened refined flour bread made in Tandoor in a teardrop shape.

$3.95

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread baked in clay oven.

$3.95

Lacha Paratha

A multi layered bread from Tandoor.

$4.95

Jaipuri Paratha

Whole wheat layered bread stuffed with mint and herbs.

$4.95

Peshwari Naan

Flat leavened bread dotted with sesame seeds.

$4.95

Garlic Naan

Leavened refined flour bread topped with chopped garlic made in Tandoor in a teardrop shape.

$4.95

Bhatura

Leavened refined flour bread.

$2.95

Poori

Unleavened whole wheat bread deep fried.

$2.95

Kashmiri Naan

Leavened refined flour bread stuffed with pineapple, cherries and walnuts.

$3.95

Khandhari Naan

Leavened refined flour bread topped with rich pistachio nuts.

$3.95

Onion Kulcha

Leavened Indian bread cooked in a clay oven, stuffed with onion and topped with cilantro.

$3.95

Paneer Kulcha

Leavened Indian bread cooked in a clay oven, stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and topped with cilantro.

$3.95

Khurmi Naan

Bread stuffed with garlic, tomatoes and chilies.

$3.95

Aloo/Gobi Paratha

Indian bread cooked stuffed with filling of your choice (gobi/aloo).

$3.95

Lamb Keema Naan

Bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb.

$4.95

Roomali Roti

Indian bread made by rolling and tossing until paper thin, fried on an inverted Kadhai.

$5.95

BAHAR-e-BASMATI (RICE SPECIALITIES)


Steamed Basmati White Rice

Fluffy white long grained rice steamed to perfection.

$3.95

Saffron Rice

Fluffy white long grained rice steamed to perfection with a tinge of saffron.

$3.95

Jeera Rice

Rice steamed to perfection with cumin seeds.

$3.95

Peas Pulao

Basmati rice simmered with green peas.

$4.95

Palak Rice

Sautéed spinach cooked in steamed basmati white rice.

$5.95

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with seasonal fresh vegetables and spices.

$10.95

Chicken Biryani

Chicken cooked along with basmati rice with special spices.

$14.95

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice simmered with lamb in mace, and kewra essence.

$14.95

Shrimp Biryani

Curried shrimps cooked in mint flavored basmati rice.

$16.95

EGG SPECIALTIES


EGG CURRY

A spicy curry with boiled eggs & spices cooked with onion & tomato gravy .

$12.95

EGG BIRYANI

Fragrant rice cooked in aromatic spices and boiled eggs to Yield a delicious egg biryani.

$12.95

Hyderabadi Khana

Hyderabadi food is spicy and aromatic, characterized by the liberal use of exotic spices. Named after a famous Indian city, Hyderabadi food will draw you in with its aroma and engulf your taste buds with sheer nirvana.


Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with vegetables and Hyderabadi spices.

$12.95

Hyderabadi Style Vegetable Curry

Mixed vegetables cooked in a spicy onion flavored sauce.

$13.95

Hyderabadi Style Mirchi Ka Salan

Slit Finger Hot peppers simmered in peanuts and sesame laced curry.

$13.95

Hyderabadi Style Baghare Baigan

Sautéed eggplant simmered in peanuts, tamarind and sesame seed sauce.

$13.95

Hyderabadi Style Chicken Biryani

Tender pieces of chicken cooked in exotic spices and rice.

$13.95

Hyderabadi Style Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked with a delicately spiced hyderabadi sauce And fresh mint.

$15.95

Hyderabadi Style Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with spicy tender pieces of lamb.

$15.95

Hyderabadi Style Goat Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with goat meat and hyderabadi spices.

$17.95

Hyderabadi Style Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with a spicy flavored shrimp sauce.

$17.95

Hyderabadi Style Fish Curry

Mahi-Mahi cooked in yogurt and spices along with boiled eggs.

$17.95

Hyderabadi Style Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in a yogurt and cilantro sauce.

$18.95

Kids Meal


Chicken Pakora Stripes Meal

$7.95

Tandoori Chicken Meal

$7.95

Paneer pakora with fries

$7.95

SAMAPAN (INDIAN DESSERTS)


Kheer

A traditional firm rice and milk pudding flavored with aromatic spices.

$3.95

Rasmalai

An Indian delicacy made of cottage cheese steeped in sweet milk, garnished with pistachio and almonds.

$3.95

Gulab Jamun

Fried dumplings made of thickened milk and flour, and then softened in sugar syrup.

$3.95

Gajar Ka Halwa

Grated carrots cooked in thickened milk with assorted dry fruits.

$2.95

Kulfi (Mango or Pista or orange )

Rich Indian Ice Cream.

$4.95

Faluda Kulfi

Rich Indian ice cream served with sweet Indian noodles.

$4.95

Tea/Coffee


Tea (Black)

$2.95

Coffee

$2.95

Masala Tea

$2.95

Sides


Papad

Crisp pepper/cumin-spiked cracker, served roasted or fried.

$1.95

Plain Yogurt

$3.00

Fresh vegetables salad

$3.95

Raita (Cucumber & Onions/Pineapple)

Spiced, chilled yogurt with cucumber and onion or pineapple.

$3.95