Essence of India

Vegetable SamosasUS$3.95

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas

Vegetable PakorasUS$3.95

Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden

Vegetable CutletsUS$3.95

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

Paneer PakorasUS$5.75

Home made batter fried cottage cheese fritters

PapadumUS$1.95

Crispy, delicate thin wafers (4) of seasoned lentil flour

Masala PapadumUS$2.50

Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala

Vegetable samplerUS$7.95

Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras

Jhinga KarahiUS$6.95

Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour

Non-vegetarian sampler from the tandoori ovenUS$11.95

Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab

Malai Ka KoftaUS$10.95

Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce

Shahi PaneerUS$10.95

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy

Saag ChamanUS$10.95

Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices

Mutter PaneerUS$10.95

Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce

Paneer KhurchanUS$10.95

Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices

Baigan BhartaUS$10.75

Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomato and onion

Bhindi Ka MasalaUS$10.75

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion

Gobhi GulastanUS$10.75

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger

Vegetable KormaUS$10.75

Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce

Aloo do PyazaUS$10.75

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices

Chana MasalaUS$10.75

Chick peas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices

Mushroom MutterUS$10.75

Sliced mushrooms and peas saute'd in a creamy curry sauce

Dal MakhaniUS$8.95

Black lentils cooked in a curry sauce

Dal Turka*US$8.95

Yellow lentils saute'd with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies

Tandoori ShrimpUS$19.95

Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Oriental spices

Seekh KababUS$11.95

Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven

Bhuni MachhliUS$15.95

Catfish flavored with tamarind then cooked in the tandoor oven

Indian Chicken TandooriUS$9.95

Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven

Chicken Malai Kabob Chef's SpecialtyUS$14.95

Skewered boneless chicken marinated in vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, egg white, corn flour and cream cheese with a sprinkle of lemon juice, green chili and cilantro

Murg TikkaUS$12.95

Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven

Lamb ChopsUS$15.95

Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices then barbecued in the tandoor oven

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)US$11.95

Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices

Murg LajwabUS$10.95

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce

Chicken Shahi KormaUS$11.95

Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry

Chicken KarahiUS$11.95

Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic

Murg Tikka MasalaUS$13.95

Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce

Achari MurghUS$11.95

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek

Chicken SaagUS$11.95

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce

Bhuna Chicken*US$11.95

Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies

Chicken Vindaloo*US$11.95

Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Gosht KormaUS$12.95

Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds

Lamb PasandaUS$12.95

Lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce

Rogan JoshUS$12.95

Lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy

Lamb PalakUS$12.95

Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala

Achari GoshtUS$12.95

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek

Lamb Vindaloo*US$12.95

Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Goan Lamb*US$12.95

Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce

Goan Fish Curry*US$14.95

Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce

Jhinga MasalaUS$14.95

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices

Shrimp Vindaloo*US$14.95

Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Amritsari Fried CatfishUS$14.95

Deep fried breaded catfish marinated in garlic and ginger paste

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of:

• ChickenUS$11.95
• LambUS$12.95
• ShrimpUS$13.95

Vegetable BiriyaniUS$10.95

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

Peas PulaoUS$7.95

Fried rice cooked with peas

Kashmiri PulaoUS$8.95

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

Saffron RiceUS$7.95

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

Plain Basmati RiceUS$3.95

Long grain steamed basmati rice

NaanUS$2.50

Leavened bread made in the tandoor

Butter NaanUS$2.75

Naan with butter

Garlic NaanUS$2.95

Naan topped with garlic

Keema NaanUS$3.95

Naan stuffed with ground lamb

Peshwari NaanUS$2.95

Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut

Onion KulchaUS$2.95

Flour bread stuffed with onions

Paneer KulchaUS$3.95

Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

Paratha TandooriUS$2.75

Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor

Pudina ParathaUS$2.95

Paratha layered with fresh mint

Aloo ParathaUS$2.95

Paratha stuffed with potatoes

Tandoori RotiUS$1.95

Flat bread cooked in the clay oven

PooriUS$3.50

Two puffy deep fried breads

Bread AssortmentUS$9.95

1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha

RaitaUS$2.50

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

Mango ChutneyUS$2.95

Sweet pickles made from mangoes

Mixed SaladUS$2.95

Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro

Gulab JamunUS$3.95

Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup

Ras MalaiUS$3.95

Flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios

KheerUS$3.50

Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts

Gajar ka HalwaUS$3.95

Cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins

KulfiUS$4.25

Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango

Essence Faluda Chef's SpecialtyUS$5.95

Mango, pistachio and rose flavored ice cream layered with Indian soft noodles and tukmari (similar to tapioca) then topped with a touch of rose syrup

LassiUS$2.50

Homemade yogurt shake Choice of sweet or salted

Mango LassiUS$3.50

Homemade mango yogurt shake

Masala Tea (Chai)US$1.95

Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs

Soft DrinksUS$1.95

Coffee/TeaUS$1.95

CappuccinoUS$3.50

EspressoUS$2.50