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1) I Do Not Need Plastic Cutlery$0.00
2) I Do Not Want ANY Chutney Sauces$0.00
3) I Do Not Want Cilantro Chutney (Spicy Green Sauce)$0.00
4) I Do Not Want Onion Relish$0.00
5) I Do Not Want Tamarind Chutney (Sweet Brown Sauce)$0.00
6) Yes! Please Put Plastic Cutlery With My Meal$0.00
7) Yes, Please Include Cilantro Chutney (Spicy Green Sauce)$0.00
8) Yes, Please Include Onion Relish$0.00
9) Yes, Please Include Tamarind Chutney (Sweet Brown Sauce)$0.00

Appetizer  



1) Vegetable SamosaMildly spiced potatoes, peas, cashew nuts, & raisins stuffed in a light pastry.    $4.95
2) Chicken SamosaCrispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned minced chicken, diced potatoes & herbs.    $4.95
3) Lasooni GobhiStir fried florets of cauliflower sauteed with garlic, ginger & tamarind sauce.    $4.95
4) Bhajias Vegetable PakorasFritters of mixed vegetables dipped in a thick batter of Bengal gram flour, carom (Ajwain), and spices then deep-fried.    $4.95
5) Onion BhajiasCrisp fritters of onion juliennes with mild spices.    $4.95
6) Alu TikkiA patty of spiced mashed potatoes served with mint and tamarind chutney    $4.95
7) Paneer TinkayHome made cottage cheese with cubes of bell pepper marinated in a paste of fresh mint, coriander, ginger, garlic & pomegranate seeds skewered & grilled.    $7.95
8) Cochin Crab CakesBlue crab patty with crushed Cochin peppercorns, spices & herbs.    $9.95
9) Shrimp AlexanderA delicacy of Western India made with garlic, vinegar, ginger & spices. Chef Alex's favorite.    $9.95
10) Reshmi KababSucculent rolls of ground chicken blended with aromatic herbs & spices, skewered & grilled in an Earthen Oven.    $9.95
11) Seekh KababJuicy rolls of minced lamb blended with fresh coriander, spices, ginger and garlic. Cooked in a clay oven.    $9.95
12) Lamb SkewersSkewers of lamb marinated in olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, and black peppers, then grilled.    $9.95

Soups/Salads/
Side Dishes
  



1) Kuchumber SaladJulienne of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh coriander & fresh lime juice.    $5.95
2) Mulli-gatawny SoupPureed lentils flavored with fresh herbs, delicate spices & garnished with mushrooms.    $5.95
3) Tomato & Fennel SoupHome made tomato puree with fennel, spices & cilantro.    $5.95
4) Chicken Shorba (Soup)A deliciously spiced clear chicken soup with herbs & black pepper.    $5.95
5) RaitaHome made yogurt whipped with grated cucumbers, roasted cumin seeds, freshly chopped cilantro & mint.    $3.95
6) Papadums (Papa-Dums)Crispy roasted paper-thin lentil (Bengal Gram) wafers flavored with cumin seeds, garlic & spices.    $2.95
7) Mango ChutneyA delicious tangy accompaniment to well spiced Indian cuisine. Fresh mangoes slow cooked with spices & toddy vinegar.    $2.95

Tandoori Seafood Selection  

Tandoor is an oval shaped Earthen Oven made with special clay & heated with burning charcoal. The wrap around heat allows the food to cook evenly while retaining all the flavors. Tandoori cooking does not require any oil except when used for occasional basting.

1) Tandoori PrawnsTiger prawns marinated with lemon juice, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste & spices.    $21.95
2) Salmon TikkaAtlantic salmon marinated with ground spices, strained yogurt, Kashmiri chillies and ground peppercorns.    $17.95
3) Malai HalibutFilet of halibut marinated with home made sour cream, garlic, ginger, roasted cumin & fenugreek.    $19.95

Tandoori Poultry  

Tandoor is an oval shaped Earthen Oven made with special clay & heated with burning charcoal. The wrap around heat allows the food to cook evenly while retaining all the flavors. Tandoori cooking does not require any oil except when used for occasional basting.

1) Saffron Chicken TikkaCubes of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, Tandoori spices & flavored with saffron.    $15.95
2) Basil Chicken TikkaCubes of chicken marinated in fresh basil, coriander & spices.    $15.95
3) Hazari Chicken TikkaTender pieces of boneless chicken marinated with cream cheese, ground pepper, lemon juice & spices.    $15.95
4) Tandoori ChickenChicken on the bone marinated with ginger, garlic, yogurt, spices & Kashmiri red chilli paste.    $15.95

Tandoori Lamb  

Tandoor is an oval shaped Earthen Oven made with special clay & heated with burning charcoal. The wrap around heat allows the food to cook evenly while retaining all the flavors. Tandoori cooking does not require any oil except when used for occasional basting.

1) Lamb CheshmaTender boneless pieces of lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and spices and delicately flavored with star anise seed.    $21.95
2) Lamb Chops MasaledarBaby lamb chops marinated in yogurt, garlic and spice flavored with ginger & cilantro.    $24.95

Tandoori Vegetarian  

Tandoor is an oval shaped Earthen Oven made with special clay & heated with burning charcoal. The wrap around heat allows the food to cook evenly while retaining all the flavors. Tandoori cooking does not require any oil except when used for occasional basting.

1) Tandoori FasalFlorets of cauliflower, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini and mushroom dressed in a marinade of ground pepper, herbs and sour cream    $13.95
2) Hara KababA deliciously spiced mash of spinach, potatoes, cottage cheese; skewered and grilled.    $13.95
3) Paneer Tikka DilbarHearts of cottage cheese stuffed with mint-cilantro chutney & marinated in a pepper & sour cream dressing.    $13.95

Seafood Curry Selection  

Cooking the vegetables or meat along with a combination of spices, herbs, thickening and souring agents, makes an Indian curry. Common thickening agents are almonds, coconut, poppy seeds, peanuts, cashew nuts, onion, yogurt, tomatoes, etc. The distinctive flavor of the curry depends on spices, herbs, condiments, that are added, then sequence in which the spices are added and length & temperature of cooking.<br>All Entrees served with premium basmati rice.

1) Shrimp CurrySucculent shrimp simmered in a coconut, tamarind and red chili sauce.    $18.95
2) Kadai ShrimpShrimp tossed with tomato onion sauce flavored with whole spices, tempered with mustard seeds & curry leaves.    $18.95
3) Fish MasalaA specialty of the Konkan region of India. Cubes of seasonal fresh fish simmered in a tangy sauce of Kokum (a fruit pulp native to India, used as a souring agent & in medicinal preparations), coconut, ginger & red chillies.    $18.95
4) Shrimp SaagShrimp cooked with puree of baby spinach & spices.    $18.95
5) Shrimp Vindaloo*Shrimp simmered in a spicy Goan sauce of garlic, vinegar, cumin seeds, red chillies, cloves & peppercorns (*very spicy).    $18.95

Poultry Curry Selection  

Cooking the vegetables or meat along with a combination of spices, herbs, thickening and souring agents, makes an Indian curry. Common thickening agents are almonds, coconut, poppy seeds, peanuts, cashew nuts, onion, yogurt, tomatoes, etc. The distinctive flavor of the curry depends on spices, herbs, condiments, that are added, then sequence in which the spices are added and length & temperature of cooking.<br>All Entrees served with premium basmati rice.

1) Chicken CurryCubes of boneless chicken simmered in a gravy of roasted spices, curry leaves and coconut. A specialty of coastal Karnataka.    $14.95
2) Methi Murg AlexanderTender chicken breast cubes cooked in fresh fenugreek & spices. A north Indian specialty & our Chef Alex's own recipe.    $14.95
3) Chicken Tikka MasalaMarinated cubes of boneless chicken smoked in an Earthen Oven and finished in a light tomato fenugreek sauce.    $14.95
4) Chicken ZafraniA favorite of the erstwhile royal family of Lucknow. Marinated cubes of boneless chicken breast simmered in a cashew nut & Spanish saffron sauce.    $14.95
5) Chicken ChettinadA hot favorite from the Chettinad district in Tamil Nadu. Cubes of chicken cooked in a curry of exotic spices & black peppercorns, and tempered with curry leaves.    $14.95
6) Chicken SaagBreast of chicken cubes cooked with puree of baby spinach & spices.    $14.95
7) Chicken Vindaloo*Boneless chicken cubes cooked in a fiery Goan sauce of garlic, vinegar, cumin seeds, red chillies, cloves & peppercorns. (*very spicy).    $14.95

Lamb Curry Selection  

Cooking the vegetables or meat along with a combination of spices, herbs, thickening and souring agents, makes an Indian curry. Common thickening agents are almonds, coconut, poppy seeds, peanuts, cashew nuts, onion, yogurt, tomatoes, etc. The distinctive flavor of the curry depends on spices, herbs, condiments, that are added, then sequence in which the spices are added and length & temperature of cooking.
All Entrees served with premium basmati rice.


1) Kashmiri Lamb RoganjoshA famous lamb preparation from the Kashmir Valley cooked with onion, tomato, yogurt, and spices flavored with Anise seed.    $15.95
2) Palak GhosthCubes of lamb and baby spinach simmered in a delicate sauce of herbs & spices.    $15.95
3) Kadai GhosthBoneless lamb cubes cooked with whole spices, herbs, tomato, garlic, topped with julienne of ginger & garnished with fresh coriander.    $15.95
4) Lamb KormaTender lamb cubes cooked with a puree of cashew nuts, saffron & spices.    $15.95
5) Lamb Vindaloo*Vindaloo is a Portuguese influence on an Indian cuisine. Vin & Alho, vinegar and garlic in Portuguese. A delicacy of Goa. It is prepared with cumin seeds, red chilli, cloves, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, star anise & vinegar. (*very spicy).    $15.95

Vegetarian Curries  



1) Malai KoftaDumplings of cottage cheese & potatoes stuffed with dry fruits & fresh cream and finished in a sauce of cashew nuts and Spanish saffron.    $12.95
2) Bhendy AnardanaGreen okra prepared with onions, tomatoes and spices and finished with crushed pomegranate seeds.    $12.95
3) Baingan BharthaEggplants smoked in an earthen oven, pulped & sauteed with scallions, garlic, ginger, onions & cumin seeds.    $12.95
4) Aloo Gobhi Adrak MasalaFlorets of cauliflower & potatoes tossed in a sauce of cumin, tomatoes & ginger.    $12.95
5) Nav-Rattan KormaGarden fresh vegetables simmered in a cashew nut & dry fruit sauce, and flavored with saffron.    $12.95
6) Palak PaneerFresh baby spinach & cubes of cottage cheese simmered with onions, ginger & garlic.    $12.95
7) Chana PindyChickpeas prepared with Pindi Masala (a blend of pomegranate seeds, dry mango, carom & black pepper) and tempered with ginger & green chili julienne.    $12.95
8) Chana SaagGarbanzo beans/Chickpeas cooked with puree of baby spinach & spices.    $12.95
9) Dal DurgaWhole black lentils slow cooked overnight in an earthen oven & tempered with ginger, garlic & spices. A favorite of Master Chef Durga Prasad.    $11.95
10) Dal TadkaYellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, green chillies, ginger, garlic, turmeric, red chillies and cilantro, tempered with asafetida & cumin seeds.    $11.95

Indian Breads  

All breads are freshly made to order in an "Earthen Oven" / Tandoor.

1) Tandoori RotiBaked whole-wheat flat bread.    $2.95
2) Lachha ParathaFlaky whole wheat bread.    $3.50
3) Alu ParathaWhole wheat bread stuffed with delicately spiced potatoes.    $3.50
4) NanLeavened white flour bread.    $2.95
5) Rosemary NanLeavened white flour bread seasoned with fresh rosemary.    $3.75
6) Garlic NanLeavened white flour garlic bread.    $3.75
7) Kashmiri NanAn Earthen Oven specialty bread filled with almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, coconut, dried apricots & cherries.    $4.75
8) Paneer KulchaLeavened white flour bread stuffed with spiced cottage cheese.    $3.75
9) Cheddar Cheese KulchaLeavened white flour bread stuffed with cheddar cheese, spices & herbs.    $3.75
10) PooreeFluffy golden brown whole-wheat deep-fried bread.    $4.00

Rice & Biryani Selection  

Biryani is an exotic preparation of marinated meat or vegetables mixed with naturally aromatic 'Basmati' rice and slow cooked in a thick-bottomed vessel. This method of cooking is popularly known as "Dum" Cooking through which all the flavors, nutrients and aromas are retained.<br>Every region has its own variation of Biryani. Lavish use of spices, herbs and saffron makes this a very wholesome, healthy & delicious rice preparation.

1) Vegetable Biryani$12.95
2) Shrimp Biryani$18.95
3) Chicken Biryani$14.95
4) Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani$15.95
5) Premium Basmati Rice$3.50

Home Made Desserts  



1) Kesari RasmalaiEvaporated milk patties simmered in milk, flavored with cardamom, pistachio & spanish saffron.    $4.95
2) Gulab JamunSoft roundels of milk solids simmered in honey syrup, rose water & cardamom.    $4.95
3) Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)Grated carrots simmered in milk with Khoya (milk solids), cashew nuts and raisins, delicately flavored with cardamom & saffron.    $4.95
4) Mango & Ginger KulfiHome made ice cream with mango, flavored with fresh ginger.    $4.95
5) Shree-KundStrained Yogurt with Saffron, Cardamom, and Seasonal Fresh Fruit.    $4.95

Beverages  



1) Sweet LassiChurned home made yogurt sprinkled with aromatic Kewda Water (essence of screwpine flowers)    $3.50
2) Salted LassiChurned yogurt sprinkled with dry roasted & ground cumin.    $3.50
3) Mango LassiDelicious Alfonso/Kesar mango pulp churned with yogurt.    $5.00
4) Spiced Ice TeaAn invigorating spice tea made with cardamom, fresh ginger, bay leaves & cloves.    $2.75
5) Coke$2.00
6) Diet Coke$2.00
7) Sprite$2.00
8) Ginger Ale$2.00
9) Perrier$2.00
10) Pellegrino$3.00 Small, $5.00 Large
11) Panna$3.00 Small, $5.00 Large
12) Bottled Spring Water$2.00 Small, $3.95 Large

Pre Fixed Vegetarian Specials  

All Pre-Fixed Specials Served With an Appetizer, Lentil of the Day, Nan or Roti Bread, Basmati Rice & Dessert of the Day.

1) Bhindi do Pyaza (PF)Baby Okra's cooked with diced Onions and Tomatoes.    $12.95
2) Alu Gobhi (PF)A curry of cauliflower florets and potatoes.    $12.95
3) Paneer Makhni (PF)Home made cottage cheese in a tomato based gravy.    $12.95
4) Chana Sag (PF)Purêe of fresh baby spinach & chick peas.    $12.95

Pre Fixed Non-Vegetarian Specials  

All Pre-Fixed Specials Served with an Appetizer, Lentil of the Day, Nan or Roti Bread, Basmati Rice & Dessert of the Day.

1) Chicken Curry (PF)Cubes of Chicken in a gravy of Roasted Spices.    $14.95
2) Chicken Tikka Masala (PF)Clay oven cooked pieces of chicken simmered in a tomato based sauce.    $14.95
3) Lamb Roganjosh (PF)An aniseed flavored lamb curry of Kashmir.    $14.95
4) Fish Masala (PF)Seasoned fresh fish simmered in a tangy sauce.    $14.95

Pre Fixed Tandoori Specials  

All Pre-Fixed Specials Served with an Appetizer, Lentil of the Day, Nan or Roti Bread, Basmati Rice & Dessert of the Day.

1) Malai Chicken Tikka (PF)Cubes of Chicken Marinated in homemade sour cream, spices & cooked in tandoor.    $15.95
2) Chicken Tikka (PF)Tender chicken pieces marinated in saffron and spices.    $15.95
3) Seekh Kabab (PF)Minced lamb skewered and cooked in the clay oven.    $15.95
4) Fish Tikka (PF)Seasoned fresh fish marinated in delicate spices and grilled.    $15.95