Dhaniya Drums Indian Food - Tampa

Drink Delights

• Mango MystiqueUS$4.50

  Our signature mocktail of mango, milk, fizz & ice. Delish!

• Lassi LoveUS$3.50

  India's infamous refresher of yogurt & water. Choose from sweet, salty, mango, pineapple or strawberry flavors.

• Lime SodaUS$2.50

  India's 'limeade' added with fizz.

• Coffee, Tea, & MeUS$3.50

  A mix of coffee & tea. Unique & just right.

• Madras CoffeeUS$3.50

  Madras is now chennai. But the name change can't change its' famous coffee. Try for yourself!

• Melon MelodyUS$4.50

  Our signature mocktail of watermelon, ice cream, rose syrup & ice - yum!

• Mango Juice or SodaUS$2.50

  A lighter drink of fresh mango juice, with or without fizz.

• Iced CoffeeUS$2.50

  The world is global! India loves some regular good 'old iced coffee too!

• Masala ChaiUS$2.50

  Chai translates to tea. This tea is made as it should be, to a roaring boil with milk & cardamom, cloves, & other fragrant herbs/spices. Sugar optional!

• Soda PopUS$2.50

  Cuz who doesn't love a fizzy soda with their food?

Kid's Wants

• Fish & ChipsUS$4.50

  Fishsticks served with french fries.

• Chicken Nuggets & FriesUS$4.50

  Fried chicken nuggets with french fries. Masala optional!

• Chicken Tikka Wrap & FriesUS$5.50

  Chicken tikka in our fresh naan bread wrap with french fries.

• Chicken Hot Dogs & FriesUS$4.50

  Grilled all-chicken hot dogs with french fries.

• Pizza & FriesUS$4.50

  Cheese pizza made atop our fresh naan bread. Served with french fries.

• Just Fries, PleaseUS$2.50

  A side order of french fries. Masala optional!

App 'E' Teazers

• Dhaniya Drums Chicken Wings

  Signature spicy, tangy bone-in wings to tease your taste buds!

  • Non - VegUS$5.50

• Vegetable or Chicken Samosas

  The infamous snack food of India - done right, here in tampa bay! Potato & pea or chicken stuffed triangles, fried to perfection!

  • VegUS$4.50
  • Non - VegUS$5.50

• Vegetable or Paneer Pakodas^

  Potato, spinach and onion fritters or homemade white cheese, fried yummy! Street food deliciousness!

  • VegUS$5.50

• Chicken or Fish Pakodas

  Spicy, fried cauliflower or chicken from south India, using red chillies. It's the hotness!

  • Non - VegUS$6.00

• Ghobi 65 or Chicken 65

  Our take on indo-chinese. Cauliflower or chicken marinated in 65 spices and lightly fried.

  • VegUS$6.50
  • Non - VegUS$8.50

• Vegetable or Chicken Lollipops

  Sweet & sour vegetable mix or chicken fried with spices that look like everyon'e favorite treat - lollipops!

  • VegUS$6.50
  • Non - VegUS$8.50

• Gobhi Manchurian Chilli Mushroom

  The next level of indo chinese lovin'! Cauliflower with a sweet and sour sauce! Fresh mushroom slightly coated with chili sauce.

  • VegUS$7.50

• Paneer or Chicken Chilli Fry^

  A fusion of indo-chinese homemade white cheese or chicken fried with chillies and spices.

  • VegUS$6.50
  • Non - VegUS$8.50

• Ragda Tikki

  Tasty chaat dish made up of potato patties served with curried white peas and chutneys.

  • VegUS$7.50

• Khatta Meetha Eggplant or Fish

  For the true food connoisseur. Eggplant or fish. Grilled sweet. Sour and amazing!

  • VegUS$5.50
  • Non - VegUS$5.50

• Any 2 Appeteasers. . . Better Price!

  Ok, try any 2 - we dare you!

  • VegUS$11.50
  • Non - VegUS$12.50

Soup it up

• Mulligatawny SoupUS$4.50

  South Indian-english soup, that translates to pepper water, made with broth and spices.

• Tomato RasamUS$3.50

  Light, tangy, spicy tomato soup with spices.

• Sweet Corn Chicken SoupUS$4.50

  We do this soup right, with chicken, corn and spices. Cure all for any ailment too!

• Sweet & Sour Vegetable or Chicken SoupUS$3.50

  Fusion indo-chinese vegetable mix or chicken soup, with ginger, garlic, peppers and spices.

• Daal Soup^US$3.50

  Yellow lentils simmered for hours into a brothy soup along with mild spices.

Salads

• Tandoori Grilled Chicken SaladUS$7.50

  Our signature salad with fresh salad, citric juices topped with fresh tandoori chicken.

• Goat SaladUS$7.50

  A carb-free lover's dish! Fresh salad topped with fresh cooked goat meat and spices.

• Achaari Paneer Salad^US$7.50

  Grilled homemade white cheese grilled with spices on top of a fresh salad.

Chef's Specials Basically His Favorites

• Veg or Non-Veg Specials^US$12.50

  A surprise veg or non-veg platter chosen by mr. Chef - you won't be disappointed!

• Paneer Shashlik^US$13.50

  Homemade white cheese with spices served on skewers. Served with lemon rice & salad (3pcs.)

• Pan-Fry Fish or Shrimp Chilli FryUS$14.50

  Fish or shrimp grilled and spiced to perfection. Served with yellow rice & salad.

Tandoor Tornado

• Whole Tandoori ChickenUS$16.50

  A whole, juicy chicken rotisseried in our tandoor. Served with yellow rice & salad. Please allow 30 mins.

• Chicken TikkaUS$12.50

  Sizzling chicken marinated in a yogurt, spiced sauce. (8 pc)

• Paneer TikkaUS$12.50

  Homemade white cheese spiced & cooked in our tandoor. (8 pcs)

• Lamb GulatiUS$15.50

  Ground lamb shaped into kabobs & roasted with spices.

• Half Tandoori ChickenUS$12.50

  One half, juicy chicken rotisseried in our tandoor. Served with yellow rice & salad. Please allow 15 mins.

• Chicken Malai KabobUS$13.50

  Chicken marinated in a yogurt base, roasted to yumminess!

• Tandoori Fish or ShrimpUS$13.50

  Fish or shrimp marinated in a tomato base & roasted to perfection!

• Mixed Grill #1US$16.50

  A perfect mix of tandoori chicken, hariyali & seekh kabob, along with a helping of paneer tikka!

• Sharaabi Chicken TikkaUS$12.50

  Our chicken gets drunk here marinated in a wine broth in our tandoor. (8 pcs)

• Chicken HaryaliUS$11.50

  Chicken marinated in a cilantro and mint base, cooked in our tandoor.

• Chicken Seekh KabobUS$15.50

  Ground chicken shaped into kabobs & cooked in our tandoor.

• Mixed Grill #2US$16.50

  A perfect mix (part 2) of tandoori chicken, sharaabi & seekh kabob, along with a helping of tandoori shrimp.

Biryani Bar, Casserole

• Shah Jahani BiryaniUS$15.50

  Curried chicken & lamb simmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Maharaja BiryaniUS$17.50

  Meat heaven! Chicken lamb & goat curried & simmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Lamb BiryaniUS$13.50

  Lamb spiced & simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Fish BiryaniUS$11.50

  Fish spiced & simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Egg BiryaniUS$10.50

  Boiled eggs spiced & simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Maharani Biryani^US$10.50

  A vegetarian's delight! Mixed vegetables simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Samundar BiryaniUS$13.50

  Curried fish & shrimp simmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Goat BiryaniUS$13.50

  Goat spiced & simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Shrimp BiryaniUS$12.50

  Shrimp spiced & simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

• Chicken, Bone-InUS$12.50

  Chicken spiced & simmmered in a spiced rice hot pot.

Land Treats, Meats

• Dhaniya Drums' Special

  Chicken, lamb or goat cooked in a mint and cilantro sauce.

  • ChickenUS$11.50
  • LambUS$12.50
  • GoatUS$12.50

• Kurchan, Shredded Peace

  Shredded chicken or lamb in a masala, creamy sauce.

  • ChickenUS$12.50
  • LambUS$14.50

• Neelgiri Korma

  Chicken, lamb or goat folded into a creamy, nutty based sauce.

  • ChickenUS$12.50
  • LambUS$13.50
  • GoatUS$13.50

• Methi Mattar Malai

  Chicken, lamb or goat in a fresh fenugreek, green pea & creamy sauce.

  • ChickenUS$12.50
  • LambUS$14.00
  • GoatUS$13.50

• Butter Chicken/Lamb

  You might have tasted Indian cuisine staple many times, but give us a try and you will never go anywhere else again!

  • ChickenUS$11.50
  • LambUS$12.50

• Dhaaba Curry (Bone-In or Boneless)

  Chicken, lamb or goat cooked highway/street style with garlic & spices.

  • ChickenUS$11.50
  • LambUS$12.50
  • GoatUS$12.50

• Lajaawab Love

  Chicken. Iamb or goat in a fusion of Indian pakistani ginger, chillies & spices.

  • ChickenUS$13.50
  • LambUS$14.50
  • GoatUS$14.50

• Vindaloo Voodoo

  From goa, India with portugese influence. Chicken, lamb or goat simmered in a highly tangy, highly spiced sauce blend.

  • ChickenUS$13.50
  • LambUS$14.50
  • GoatUS$14.50

• Lamb Rogan Josh

  Mr. Popular! From kashmir, India with hints of persia, this dish takes curried meat & folds it within a rich, tomato sauce.

  • ChickenUS$13.50
  • LambUS$14.50
  • GoatUS$14.50

• Tikka Masala, the Usual

  A common, chicken or lamb cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce & spices.

  • ChickenUS$13.50
  • LambUS$14.50

• Yogurt Magic

  Chicken or lamb simmered in a yogurt, tomatoey, creamy sauce with spices. The most popular for a reason!

  • ChickenUS$13.50
  • LambUS$13.50

• Balti Buckets

  Balti means bucket. Chicken, lamb or goat cooked in a hot pot of garlic, ginger, chillies and spices.

  • ChickenUS$12.50
  • LambUS$13.50
  • GoatUS$13.50

• Egg Bhurji/CurryUS$9.50

  A sloppy joe of scrambled egg onions, peppers and spices.

Under the Sea, Seafood

• Goan Curry

  Fresh fish or shrimp curried into a tomato spiced sauce.

  • FishUS$12.50
  • ShrimpUS$12.50

• Mango & Coconut Dance

  So tropical, so tampa! Mango & coconut infused fish or shrimp in a garlic, ginger sauce with spices.

  • FishUS$12.50
  • ShrimpUS$12.50

• Tikka Tiki Masala

  Fish or shrimp simmered into a tangy, tomato spiced sauce.

  • FishUS$13.50
  • ShrimpUS$13.50

• Korma Karma

  Fish or shrimp cooked into a creamy, nutty based sauce.

  • FishUS$14.00
  • ShrimpUS$16.00

So Pure, So Vegetarian

Each entree includes 1 side.

• Dhaaba Paneer^US$10.50

  Dhaaba translates to highway/street food. Homemade white cheese fried & served in a light, tomato sauce. It's an India favorite!

• Paneer Kurchan^US$10.50

  Shredded homemade white cheese in a masala, creamy sauce.

• Paneer Jalfrezi^US$10.50

  Homemade white cheese fried & added to a dry, thicker sauce with chilies.

• Daal Saag, Dal Tadka or Dal Fry^US$9.50

  Fresh lentils mixed with spinach & mustard leaves, cooked stew-like or dry pan-fried with spices. They're all good!

• Channa Masala^US$8.50

  Oh-so-yum! Garbanzo beans/chickpeas pan-fried with a ginger, garlic, and spice medley.

• Dum AlooUS$10.50

  Originating from kashmir, India, this entree has deep fried pota- toes then slowly simmered into a thicker, heartier gravy of spices.

• Bhindi Masala^US$10.50

  Healthy indeed! Fresh okra pan-fried with dry mango powder & spices.

• Aloo MattarUS$10.50

  Potatoes & fresh green peas in a tangy, tomato sauce.

• Lakhnavi Shahi Paneer^US$10.50

  Homemade white cheese fried into a tangy, tomato sauce. A dhaniya drums favorite!

• Neelgiri Vegetable KormaUS$9.50

  An array of vegetables sauteed, folded into a creamy, nutty based sauce.

• Paneer Saag^US$10.50

  A 'mother's cooking' dish!' Homemade white cheese fried, spiced & mixed with spinach & mustard leaves.

• Malai Kofta SaagUS$9.50

  Vegetarian meatballs spiced with garlic & served in a sauce with fresh spinach leaves.

• Aloo Ghobi MasalaUS$9.50

  A traditional north Indian dish with potatoes, cauliflower and a mild spice base.

• Roasted BainganUS$10.50

  A vegetarian bbq with roasted eggplant folded into a spice blend of love.

• Vegetable Malai KoftaUS$10.50

  Vegetarian meatballs spiced into a gravy of tomatoes & cashews.

• Aloo JeeraUS$8.50

  Potato cubes roasted with cumin seeds and sauteed with garlic & spices.

• Aloo MethiUS$8.50

  Potato cubes pan-fried with fresh fenugreek leaves & spices.

Indo-Chinese Lovin' . . .'Cuz We're Neighbors

• Hakka Vegetable NoodlesUS$8.50

  Indo-chinese mixed vegetable stir-fry with lo mein noodles.

• Channa Stir-Fry^US$8.50

  Garbanzo beans/chickpeas stir-fry with spices.

• Hakka Chicken NoodlesUS$10.50

  Indo-chinese chicken stir-fry with lo mein noodles.

• Garlic Chilli ChickenUS$10.50

  Chicken stir-fry with garlic, chillis & spices.

• Chicken Fried RiceUS$8.50

  Chicken fried rice, but with an Indian twist!

• Lamb Stir-FryUS$12.50

  Lamb stir-fry with ginger, garlic, cilantro & spices.

Tales From the South. . .Of India

• Plain Dosa^US$8.50

  Homemade crepe made of lentil & rice flour. Served with sambar (a vegetable based lentil stew). Comfort food!

• Paneer Chilli Dosa^US$10.50

  A common paneer starter that has been tweaked to fit a southie profile! Served with sambar (a vegetable based lentil stew)

• VadasUS$8.50

  Fried fritters shaped like donuts made from gram flour & spices. Served with sambar (a vegetable based stew).

• Masala DosaUS$10.50

  Homemade crepe made of lentil & rice flour, stuffed with spiced potatoes. Served with sambar (a vegetable based lentil stew).

• Chicken Tikka DosaUS$10.50

  Homemade crepe made of lentil & rice flour, stuffed with chicken tikka. Served with sambar (a vegetable based lentil stew).

• UttapamUS$9.50

  A soft pancake like crepe with vegetable toppings cooked into the batter with a mild spice base. Served with sambar (a vegetable based lentil stew).

• Mysore Dosa^US$10.50

  Homemade crepe made of lentil & rice flour, stuffed with spiced potatoes & spread with red spiced chutney. Served with sambar (a vegetable based lentil stew).

Sideways Sides

Each entree includes 1 side.

• DhaiUS$1.50

  Plain yogurt to cool down your system, aaahhh...

• RaitaUS$1.50

  Whipped yogurt with cucumbers, carrots & mild spices. Chopped green chillies optional!

• Mango ChutneyUS$1.50

  Our homemade chutney made of green mangoes & spices.

• Pickled VegetablesUS$1.50

  Mixed vegetables in a pungent pickling of spices.

• The TypicalUS$1.50

  In India, this is always asked for with a meal, it just is. A side of onions, green chillies, & lemon wedges.

• Vindaloo SauceUS$1.50

  Normally a 'dipping' sauce for curries or as a gravy for biryanis. Spicy side of tangy, tomato goodness.

• CachumberUS$1.50

  A medley of cubed cucumber, tomato & onion. Basically, India's house salad with a meal!

Let's Break Bread

• Plain or Buttered NaanUS$1.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor, dry or buttered.

• Chilli NaanUS$2.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor, infused with green chillies.

• Plain or Aloo ParanthaUS$3.50

  Fresh, layered bread made stovetop, plain or with a potato stuffing.

• Plain or Buttered RotiUS$1.50

  Fresh bread made stovetop, dry or buttered.

• Bullet NaanUS$4.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor with a zesty twist of garlic & green chillies.

• Peshawari NaanUS$4.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor with a sweeter flavor.

• Garlic NaanUS$2.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor, infused with garlic.

• Onion NaanUS$2.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor, infused with onions.

• Paneer Stuffed NaanUS$4.50

  Fresh bread made in our tandoor with our homemade white cheese stuffing.

• PoorisUS$3.50

  Deep-fried fresh bread, Indian street foot at it's peak! (2 pcs)

Sweet Shop

• Milky MadnessUS$4.50

  A rabdi (creamy, milky souffle) with sugar boondis (tiny, sugar balls) - really good!

• Razzy RasmalaiUS$4.50

  Homemade cheese balls, soaked in a sugary, cream sauce. Topped with nuts. The most famous of all!

• Gulab JamunUS$2.50

  Fried, sweet munchkins in a rose-flavored syrup. Served hot.

• Kheer KhazaanaUS$2.50

  India invented it, so we make it best! Homemade rice pudding in a creamy wonderland! Mango kheer also available.

• ChocoholicUS$4.50

  A slice of chocolate cake, with a hint of rose essence.

• Kooky KulfisUS$3.50

  Choose from an assortment of plain or fruit frozen milk & frozen cream, topped with nuts.

• Mango Ice-CreamUS$3.50

  Fresh mango ice-cream!

• Pista Ice-CreamUS$3.50

  Fresh pistachio ice-cream!