Janta Indian Cuisine - Palo Alto

Appetizers

Served with hot and mild sauces

• Vegetable SamosaUSD 3.95

  (2) Deep fried vegetable-filled pastries

• Keema SamosaUSD 4.75

  (2) Deep fried minced lamb pastries

• Vegetable PakorasUSD 4.75

  Potato, onion and cauliflower fritters

• Onion BhajiUSD 4.75

  Onions with garbanzo batter

• Chicken PakoraUSD 6.49

  Boneless Chicken pieces coated with garbanzo batter

• Chaat SamosaUSD 6.95

  (2) Deep fried vegetable-filled pastries served with garbanzo curry, chutney and onions

• Mixed Tandoori Hors d'oeuvresUSD 10.95

  An assortment of chicken tikka Kabab, seekh kabab & boti kabab

Soups

Traditional Indian Soups

• Mulligatawny SoupUSD 4.95

  Chicken-based lentil soup garnished with exotic spices

• Dal SoupUSD 3.95

  Mildly spiced lentil soup

Entrees

All entrees served with Rice or Plain Naan and Raita. No Substitutions Please

Tandoori

• Tandoori ChickenUSD 15.95

  Chicken leg & thigh marinated in yogurt, ginger, saffron & garlic

• Chicken TikkaUSD 15.95

  Tender roasted Chicken breast

• Seekh KebabUSD 15.95

  Sausage style lamb on skewers

• Fish TikkaUSD 18.95

  Tandoori fish marinated in yogurt and spices

• Tandoori ShrimpUSD 18.95

  Succulent Shrimp in a spiced yogurt marinade

• Mixed GrillUSD 18.95

  An assortment of meat delicacies

Chicken Specialties

• Chicken MasalaUSD 14.95

  Boneless Chicken in a spiced sauce

• Chicken SaagUSD 14.95

  Chicken in creamed spinach

• Karai ChickenUSD 14.95

  Chicken with onions, bell pepper, tomato & cilantro

• Chicken VindalooUSD 14.95

  Chicken cooked with spicy curried potatoes

• Chicken KormaUSD 15.95

  Chicken with A creamy sauce of spices and nuts

• Chicken DopiazaUSD 15.95

  A medley of chicken, spices and onions

• Chicken ButterUSD 15.95

  Shredded Tandoori chicken in sauce of tomatoes, butter and fenugreek

• Chicken Tikka MasalaUSD 15.95

  Bite size chicken breast pieces in a rich curry sauce

• Chilli ChickenUSD 15.95

  Dry Chicken cooked with green chilli & Bell Pepper

Lamb Specialties

• Rogan JoshUSD 15.95

  Lamb in a rich curry sauce

• Saag GoshtUSD 15.95

  Lamb cooked with garden fresh spinach

• Gosht VindalooUSD 15.95

  Lamb cooked with spicy curried potatoes

• Lamb KoftaUSD 15.95

  Ground lamb marinated in a curried yogurt sauce

• Lamb PasandaUSD 15.95

  Lamb marinated in a mild cream sauce and nuts

• Karai LambUSD 15.95

  Boneless lamb, bell peppers, cilantro and chilies

Seafood Specialties

• Shrimp MasalaUSD 16.95

  Shrimp in a spicy sauce

• Shrimp SaagUSD 16.95

  Shrimp with curried spinach

• Shrimp VindalooUSD 16.95

  Shrimp with spicy curried potatoes

• Fish MasalaUSD 16.95

  Boneless fish cubes in a spicy gravy

• Fish VindalooUSD 16.95

  Boneless fish with curried potatoes

Vegetarian Specialties

• Shahi PaneerUSD 14.95

  Homemade cheese braised in ginger & nuts

• Matter PaneerUSD 13.95

  Homemade cheese & green peas in a rich gravy

• Aloo GobiUSD 13.95

  A delicate sauté of cauliflower florets and potatoes

• Malai KoftaUSD 14.95

  Vegetable and cheese and nuts in a creamy sauce

• Yellow DalUSD 13.95

  Lentils cooked with Indian spices

• Okra MasalaUSD 13.95

  Okra pan roasted with spices

• Navratan KormaUSD 13.95

  A Creamy mixed Vegetable curry with nuts

• Saag PaneerUSD 13.95

  Home made cheese in a creamy spinach sauce

• Baingan BhartaUSD 14.95

  Spicy roast eggplant

• Dal MakhaniUSD 13.95

  Uradwhole and kidney beans and lentils in a cream sauce

• Mushroom MattarUSD 13.95

  Mushrooms and garden fresh pea curry

• Chana MasalaUSD 13.95

  Garbanzo bean curry

• Mixed VegetableUSD 13.95

  Seasonal vegetables in a blend of spices

• Aloo MattarUSD 13.95

  Potatoes and green Peas in tomato sauce

• Saag AlooUSD 13.95

  Potatoes cooked with spinach

• Aloo MakhniUSD 14.95

  Potatoes cooked in tomato, butter and fenugreek

• Chana SaagUSD 14.95

  Garbanzo beans cooked with spinach and mustard green

Janta Dinner Specials

No Substitutions Please

Non-Vegetarian Thali

$30.95 (Served for Two)

• Salad

• Keema Samosa

• Matter Paneer

• Rogan Josh

• Dal Makhani

• Navratan Korma

• Chicken Tikka Masala

• Raita

• Papadum

• Naan and Rice

• Dessert

  Kheer and Chai

Vegetarian Thali

$26.95 (Served for Two)

• Salad

• Vegetable Samosa

• Matter Paneer

• Chana Masala

• Dal Makhani

• Navratan Korma

• Raita

• Papadum

• Naan and Rice

• Dessert

  Kheer and Chai

Biryani

Rice Dishes Served with Raita

• Vegetable BiryaniUSD 13.95

  Saffron Basmati rice with exotic spices

• Chicken BiryaniUSD 16.95

  Chicken and rice with saffron and spices

• Lamb BiryaniUSD 17.95

  Saffron Basmati rice and Lamb

• Shrimp BiryaniUSD 18.95

  Shrimp and Basmati rice with exotic spices

Side Dishes

• Saada PulaoUSD 4.95

  Steamed Basmati Rice with Garden Peas

• Dal MakhaniUSD 4.95

  Uradwhole and kidney beans and lentils in a cream sauce

• Matter PaneerUSD 4.95

  Homemade cheese & green peas in a rich gravy

• Navrattan KormaUSD 4.95

  A Creamy mixed vegetable curry with nuts

• Chana MasalaUSD 4.95

  Garbanzo bean curry

• Mango ChutneyUSD 2.00

  Tangy mango relish

• Green SaladUSD 2.00

  Garden Salad with cucumbers, Tomatoes & onions

• RaitaUSD 2.00

  Cultured yogurt with cucumber and spices

• PickleUSD 2.00

  Spicy mixed pickles

• RiceUSD 2.00

  Steamed basmati rice

• Masala SauceUSD 2.95

  Tomato Curry Sauce

Breads

Fresh Baked Indian Breads

• ChapatiUSD 2.00

  Whole wheat bread

• NaanUSD 2.00

  Leaf-shaped leavened bread

• ParathaUSD 2.95

  Fried whole wheat bread

• Onion KulchaUSD 2.95

  Stuffed onion bread with mild spices

• Keema NaanUSD 3.95

  Leavened bread with minced lamb filling

• Kabuli NaanUSD 3.95

  Naan stuffed with exotic nuts, cherries, and spices

• PooriUSD 2.00

  Deep fried unleavened whole wheat bread (2 pieces)

• Aloo ParathaUSD 3.50

  Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes

• Garlic NaanUSD 3.50

  Leavened bread with Garlic

• PapadumUSD 2.00

  Lentil flour and garlic, crunchy, 2 pieces per order

Desserts

• RasmalaiUSD 4.95

  Chilled cream and cheese pudding with almonds

• KulfiUSD 4.95

  Indian ice cream with Pistachio and Almond

• Gulab - JamunUSD 3.25

  Indian sponge and syrup pudding (2 pieces)

• KheerUSD 3.25

  Indian Rice pudding

• Ice CreamUSD 4.95

  Mango Ice Cream

Beverages

Hot Beverages

• Spicy Indian TeaUSD 2.00

• Black TeaUSD 2.00

Cold Beverages

• LassiUSD 2.75

• Mango LassiUSD 3.25

• Mango JuiceUSD 2.75

• MilkUSD 2.00

• Iced TeaUSD 2.00

• Mineral WaterUSD 2.00

• SodasUSD 2.00

  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Lemonade

Beers

• BudweiserUSD 4.50

• Bud LightUSD 4.50

• KalaberUSD 4.50

  Non Alcoholic

• Sierra NevadaUSD 5.50

• CoronaUSD 5.50

• Samuel AdamsUSD 5.50

• HeinekenUSD 5.50

• Guinness StoutUSD 5.50

• Anchor SteamUSD 5.50

• Kingfisher

  • 12 oz.USD 5.50
  • 22 oz.USD 7.00

Indian Beers

• Taj Mahal

  • 12 oz.USD 5.50
  • 22 oz.USD 7.00

• Flying Horse

  • 22 oz.USD 7.00

Wine List

Whites

• Napa Ridge

  • GlassUSD 6.00
  • BottleUSD 22.00

• Geyser Peak

  • GlassUSD 6.50
  • BottleUSD 24.00

• Kendall-Jackson "Vintner's Reserve"

  • GlassUSD 9.00
  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Sauvignon Blanc

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

• Murphy Goode Pinot Grigio

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

• La Crema Monterey Chardonnay

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

Gewurztraminer

• Chateau Ste. Michelle

  • GlassUSD 6.50
  • BottleUSD 24.00

Reds

• Napa Ridge

  • GlassUSD 6.50
  • BottleUSD 24.00

• Kendall-Jackson "Vintner's Reserve"

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

• Merlot

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

• La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

• Murphy Goode Home Front Red Blend

  • GlassUSD 9.50
  • BottleUSD 36.00

Daily Luncheon Buffet

Sunday Lunch Closed

• Daily Luncheon Buffet

  Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

  • AdultsUSD 12.95
  • ChildrenUSD 6.95