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Jbtidaeya / Appetizers

• Vegetable SamosaUS$2.95

  Two crispy fried turnovers deliciously filled with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas.

• Dahi Aloo PapriUS$3.95

  A mouth watering mixture of crisp potatoes and chickpeas in a yogurt and tamarind sauce.

• Veggie PakoraUS$4.50

  Fritters made of chopped veggies & chickpea flour.

• Paneer PakoraUS$5.50

  Homemade cheese in lightly-seasoned lentil flour batter & deep-fried.

• Meat SamosaUS$4.95

  (Two pieces) ground lamb, onion, tomatoes and peas.

• Sweet and Hot ShrimpUS$6.95

  Hot. Shrimps sauteed in a house special sweet and hot sauce with cumin and dill.

• Macchi AmritsariUS$7.95

  Hot. Lightly spiced and marinated fish cubes deep fried with chick pea our.

• Malai KabobUS$8.95

  Creamy chicken supreme marinated in ginger, garlic and green coriander. Roasted in a clay oven and served in mint sauce.

• Crab MasalaUS$6.95

  Goan specialty - fresh flaked crab sauteed with spices, tomatoes, onions and fresh curry leaves.

• Kabob KornerUS$8.95

  Assorted blend of lamb, chicken and sh kabob, gently cooked in Tandoor with special blend of spices.

• Lamb Seekh KabobUS$6.95

  Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb with royal cumin and aromatic spices.

• Chicken Reshmi KabobUS$6.95

  Tender rolls of minced chicken enriched with cashews, spiced with royal cumin and cooked to perfection.

• House Chef's Special Chicken WingsUS$6.95

  6 Pieces.

Shorba / Soups

• Tamatar ShorbaUS$3.95

  A refreshing tomato soup, subtly flavored with fresh herbs and spices.

• MulligatwanyUS$3.95

  A traditional soup made from lentils and spices, subtly flavored with herbs.

• Paalak Ka ShorbaUS$3.95

  Cream of spinach soup garnished with yogurt and cilantro.

• Jhinga ShorbaUS$4.95

  Shrimp in cinnamon-lemon broth flavored with fresh cilantro.

• Shorba-E-MurgUS$4.95

  Chicken soup in peanut sauce, flavored with mace.

Salads

• Cucumber SaladUS$4.95

  Onions, tomatoes, jalapeno and cucumbers mixed with spices.

• Saffron Chicken SaladUS$5.95

  Lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumber and chicken breast.

Biranj-E-Kuhna / Rice Specialties

• Lemon Rice with CashewsUS$4.95

  Rice sauteed with mustard seeds and cashews.

• Peas PullaoUS$4.95

  Basmati rice cooked with garden fresh peas and herbs.

• Basmati RiceUS$3.95

  Boiled fluffy rice.

• Saffron RiceUS$4.95

Murgh Khasinat / Chicken Specialties

Each Entree Served with Saffron Basmati Rice.

• Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$12.95

  The most popular Indian delicacy, butter chicken made of boneless tandoori chicken, cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy and garnished with fenugreek.

• Chicken SaagwalaUS$12.95

  Boneless chicken pieces sauteed with spinach and enhanced with mild Indian spices.

• Kadai ChickenUS$12.95

  Hot. Chicken sauteed in Indian wok with turmeric, hot pepper, cumin and a blend of spices.

• Chicken BanjaraUS$12.95

  Very hot. Hyderabadi style chicken cooked in cardamom, cumin, hot pepper and poppy seed sauce.

• Chicken MalabarUS$12.95

  Mustard seeds whole chili and coconut milk.

• Chicken VindalooUS$12.95

  Very hot. A hot meat dish from Goa made of succulent pieces of chicken in a hot tangy sauce.

• Chicken BeriyaniUS$12.95

  Halal chicken made with basmati rice, saffron, cardamom & spices.

Gosht Ke Deg Se / Meat Specialties

Each Entree Served with Saffron Bastami Rice.

• Lamb SaagwalaUS$13.95

  Tender pieces of lamb cooked with fresh spinach, spices and ginger. A north Indian specialty.

• Lamb Tikka MasalaUS$13.95

  The most popular Indian delicacy, butter lamb made of tandoori lamb, cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy and garnished with fenugreek.

• Lamb KormaUS$13.95

  Cooked in a cream sauce with cashews, almonds and spices.

• Lamb BhunaUS$13.95

  Chunks of lamb and spices cooked with tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Served with the chef's special sauce and tandoori roti.

• Lamb VindalooUS$13.95

  Very hot. A hot meat dish from Goa made of succulent pieces of lamb in a hot tangy sauce.

• Lamb Tawa MasalaUS$13.95

  Lamb cubes, marinated in ginger and garlic sauce and cooked on skillet with scallions, tomatoes and green pepper.

• Lamb RoganjoshUS$13.95

  Selected pieces of lamb simmered with a sauce of poppy seeds, cashews, almonds and herbs. A favorite of Indian Maharajas.

• Sali BotiUS$14.95

  A Parsi specialty; from a community in Bombay famous for its rich and fruity dishes. Tender pieces of lamb cooked with dried apricot and traditional spices, garnished with straw potatoes.

• Lamb AchariUS$13.95

  Lamb cubes cooked in a delightful, authentic, spicy, indian herbal sauce.

• Lamb BiryaniUS$13.95

  Basmati rice flavored with saffron and cooked with tender morsels of spicy lamb. Served with raita.

Aab-E-Moti / Seafood Specialties

Each Entree Served with Saffron Bastami Rice.

• Fish MalabarUS$14.95

  Fish cooked with tangy mustard sauce, fresh tomatoes & herbs.

• Shrimp BhunaUS$14.95

  Shrimp cooked with onions, tomatoes, green peppers and light spices.

• Shrimp KormaUS$14.95

  Shrimp cooked in Chef's special korma (white) sauce with fresh basil leaves.

• Sheetal ShrimpUS$15.95

  Hot. A delicacy from Goa, jumbo shrimp cooked in rich red ginger and garlic sauce.

• Seafood BeriyaniUS$13.95

Subzazar-E-Chaman / Vegetarian Dishes

• Navratan KormaUS$9.95

  Fresh vegetables lightly sauteed in mustard seed and sprinkled generously with fresh coconut.

• Bhindi MasalaUS$9.95

  Sweet and sour okra cooked with chickpeas lightly spiced.

• Chana MasalaUS$9.95

  Chickpeas and fresh tomatoes cooked in traditional spices.

• Kofta LajawabUS$9.95

  Spinach and cottage cheese balls cooked in a mildly spiced sauce.

• Aloo GobhiUS$9.95

  Cauli ower and potatoes cooked in a skillet with cumin and ginger.

• Kadai PaneerUS$9.95

  Small chunks of cottage cheese and green peppers, sauteed in Indian wok with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coriander.

• Saag PaneerUS$9.95

  Homemade cheese sauteed with fresh spinach.

• Paneer MakhaniUS$9.95

  Homemade cheese cubes, onions, peppers & tomatoes cooked with fresh herbs in makhini sauce.

• Baingan BhartaUS$9.95

  Baked and ground eggplant lightly sauteed with green pepper, onions and tomatoes.

• Malai KoftaUS$9.95

  Minced vegetable dumplings seasoned with spices and simmered in a cream tomato base sauce.

• Dal MakhaniUS$9.95

  An assortment of lentils, slow simmered & sauteed in butter with herbs, spices, ginger, garlic & tomatoes.

• Dal TarkaUS$9.95

  Yellow lentil harmoniously combined with tomato, ginger & Indian spices.

• Vegetable JalfreziUS$9.95

  Mixed combination of vegetables cooked in a heavy curry sauce & Indian spices.

Tandoori (From the Clay Oven)

• Lamb Seekh KabobUS$14.95

  Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb with royal cumin and aromatic spices.

• Tandoori Boti KabobUS$14.95

  Chopped lamb with ginger, garlic, lemon juice and exotic herbs.

• Salmon TandooriUS$14.95

  Hot. Fish fillet marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, ginger and garlic. Grilled to perfection in our clay oven.

• Tandoori ShrimpUS$15.95

  Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, ginger and garlic. Grilled to perfection in our clay oven.

• Tandoori ChickenUS$12.50

  Spring Chicken marinated overnight in a blend of yogurt, ginger and garlic. Masterfully barbequed over charcoal and served with the chef's special sauce on the side.

• Chicken Malai KabobUS$12.95

  Creamy chicken supreme marinated in ginger, garlic and green coriander. Cooked in a clay oven and served with special curry sauce on the side with tandoori parantha.

• Tandoori Mix GrillUS$16.95

  Assortment of tandoori specialties: lamb, chicken, fish and shrimp.

Waraq, Breads / Roti

Wholesome Breads Freshly Baked in Our Clay Oven.

• NaanUS$2.00

• Garlic NaanUS$2.95

  A naan topped with garlic & cilantro & then baked to perfection in a tandoor.

• Kashmiri NaanUS$2.95

  Bread stuffed with cashews, raisin and coconut.

• Garhwali NaanUS$2.95

  Bread stuffed with cheese & spinach.

• Onion KulchuaUS$2.95

• Tandoori ParathaUS$2.00

  Multi layered whole wheat bread.

• RotiUS$2.00

  Whole wheat flour bread.

• PuriUS$2.00

  Deep fried balloon puffed bread.

• Aloo ParathaUS$3.00

  Bread stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes.

• Bread BasketUS$6.95

  Assortment of three Indian breads.

• Keema NaanUS$3.95

  Bread stuffed with ground lamb and spices.

Side Dishes and Accompaniments

• Date RaitaUS$3.95

  A rare combination of yogurt and dates. An excellent accompaniment.

• Cucumber RaitaUS$3.95

  Grated cucumber and yogurt to cool your palate.

• PapadumUS$2.95

  A crisp lentil water flavored with spices.

• Mixed PicklesUS$2.00

• Mango ChutneyUS$2.95

  Pieces of mango in a sweet and tangy sauce.