Taste of india

Soups

• Lentil Soup$3.95

• Chicken Soup$3.95

• Tomato Soup$3.95

Cold Appetizers

• Aloo Chaat$4.95

  Cubes of boiled potatoes in spicy sauce with cubes of cucumber and tomato

• Chicken Chaat$5.95

  Cubes of marinated boneless chicken cooked in a clay oven tossed in a spicy sauce with cubes of cucumber and tomato

• Kutchumber Salad$4.95

  Indian style salad of freshly chopped vegetables slightly seasoned

Hot Appetizers (Vegetarian)

• Aloo Tikki$3.95

  Mashed potato patties dipped in chick pea batter

• Paneer Pakora$6.95

  Homemade cheese deep fried in chick pea batter

• Vegetable Samosa$3.95

  Crispy cone pouches stuffed with mildly spiced vegetable (two per order)

• Onion Bhajia$4.95

  Fresh onion fritters

• Vegetable Pakoras$4.95

  Mildly spiced vegetable fritters

• Vegetable Platter$9.95

  Assorted vegetarian appetizers

Hot Appetizers (Non-Vegetarian)

• Chicken Pakora$6.95

  Cubes of boneless chicken marinated and dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried

• Shrimp Poori$9.95

  Fresh shrimp flavored with garlic, mustard seed and curry leaves

• Tandoori Tid Bits$10.95

  (Tandoori Mixed Appetizer) Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka and Boti Kebab

• Meat Samosa$4.95

  Crispy patties stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb meat (two per order)

• House Special Appetizer / Mixed Platter$10.95

  Assorted vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers

Kebab (Tandoori) Specials

Especially from the northern part of India, dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as Tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional charcoal fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian Breads like Tandoori Roti and Tandoori Naan are also baked in the Tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor

• Boti Kebab$14.95

  Cubes of lamb flavored with ginger and garlic cooked in the tandoor

• Chicken Tikka$12.95

  Boneless chunks of chicken delicately flavored and broiled in the tandoor

• Seekh Kebab$13.95

  Lamb minced meat seasoned with herbs and spices grilled on skewers

• Tandoori Mixed Grill$17.95

  A platter of assorted tandoori delicies: Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Boti Kebab, Fish Tikka, Shrimp Tandoori and Chicken Tandoori

• Mixed Vegetable Grill$12.95

  Mixed vegetables marinated in ginger, garlic and Indian spices (broccoli, green pepper, yellow squash, corn, onion and carrots)

• Chicken Tandoori$11.95

  An Indian favorite! Marinated overnight in yogurt and freshly ground spices, broiled in the tandoor

• Fish Tandoori$15.95

  Fresh Salmon delicately flavored and marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in the tandoor oven

• Shrimp Tandoori$16.95

  Jumbo shrimp delicately spiced and marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in the tandoor oven

• Reshmi Kebab$13.95

  Very tender pieces of chicken marinated in Indian spices with light creamy sauce

Chicken Specialties

• Chicken Curry$11.95

  Skinless, boneless chicken cooked in our mildly spiced curry sauce

• Chicken Jalfrezie$12.95

  Tender chicken pieces with freshly ground herbs and spices sautéed with mixed vegetables

• Chicken Korma$12.95

  Boneless chicken cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews and cream

• Chicken Vindaloo$12.95

  Very hot spiced chicken cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

• Pistachio Chicken Korma$13.95

  Boneless breast of chicken cooked in pistachio nuts, yogurt, tomatoes and spices

• Chicken Saag$12.95

  Chicken chunks cooked in a mild spinach gravy

• Chicken Tikka Masala$13.95

  Tender skinless and boneless chicken marinated in a blend of ginger, garlic, yogurt and herbs baked in the tandoor and sautéed with tomatoes and cream

• Chicken Patia$12.95

  Mildly spiced chicken cooked in mango, tomatoes and a touch sugar, lemon juice, herbs and spices

• Chicken Mushroom$12.95

  Boneless pieces of chicken and mushrooms cooked in a mild and rich gravy

Lamb Special

• Lamb Curry$13.95

  Tender morsels of lamb served in a robust curry of tomatoes, ginger, onions and spices

• Lamb Jalfrezie$13.95

  Tender cubes of lamb and freshly ground herbs and spices sautéed with mixed vegetables

• Lamb Boti Kebab Masala$14.95

  A northern delicacy! Juicy pieces of lamb marinated overnight and then simmered in light sauce yogurt, onion and mild spices

• Lamb Patia$13.95

  Mildly spiced lamb cooked in mango, tomatoes, touch of sugar, lemon juice, herbs and spices

• Rogan Josh$13.95

  Lamb cubes cooked with tomatoes in freshly ground spices and yogurt sauce

• Lamb Bhuna$15.95

  Lamb sautéed in onions, tomatoes, green peppers and a fine selection of Indian spices, herbs and slow-cooked to a flavorsome aromatic dish

• Lamb Saag$13.95

  Tender cubes of lamb cooked with spinach

• Lamb Korma$13.95

  Lamb cubes cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews and cream

• Lamb Pasanda$14.95

  Lamb cubes cooked with lite creamy sauce, herbs, spices and cashew nuts

• Lamb Vindaloo$13.95

  Very hot and spiced lamb cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

• Lamb Mushroom$13.95

  A Lamb delicacy in a mild brown sauce with mushrooms

Seafood Specialties

• Fish Curry$13.95

  Fresh Salmon cooked in Kerala style sauce with coconut

• Fish Tikka Masala$15.95

  Boneless pieces of Salmon cooked with very mild tomato and cream sauce

• Shrimp Vindaloo$14.95

  Very hot and spiced shrimp cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

• Shrimp Tandoori Masala$16.95

  Tandoori shrimp cooked in golden brown masala sauce

• Seafood Vindaloo$16.95

  Very hot spiced fish, shrimp, scallop and mussels cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

• Scallop Tikka Masala$16.95

• Fish Vindaloo$14.95

  Very hot-spiced Salmon cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

• Shrimp Curry$14.95

  Shrimp cooked with onions and fresh tomatoes

• Shrimp Jalfrezie$15.95

  Shrimp cooked in thick sauce with mixed vegetables

• Seafood Curry$15.95

  Salmon, shrimp, scallop and mussels cooked in tomato, ginger, onion and Indian spices

• Seafood Tikka Masala$17.95

  Fish, shrimps, scallop and mussels cooked with very mild tomato and cream

• Scallop Bhuna$16.95

Biryanis, Rice Specialties

• Vegetable Biryani$11.95

  Mixed vegetables cooked in mild spices and nuts with aromatic basmati rice

• Lamb Biryani$13.95

  Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts

• House Special Biryani$17.95

  Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp, lamb, chicken, vegetables and nuts

• Peas Pulow$7.95

  Basmati Rice sautéed with green peas, nuts and raisins

• Chicken Biryani$12.95

  Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts

• Shrimp Biryani$14.95

  Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts

• Plain Basmati Rice$2.95

• Sadani Pulow$9.95

  Basmati rice sautéed with eggs, nuts and raisins

Vegetarian Specialties

• Aloo Gobi$10.95

  Mildly spiced potato and cauliflower

• Aloo Palak$10.95

  Potatoes cooked with spinach in a special blend of spices

• Baingan Bharta$10.95

  Eggplant baked in an oven and finished with onion, ginger and tomatoes

• Bhindi Masala$11.95

  Fresh okra sautéed with onions and spices

• Dal Makhani$9.50

  A mix of lentils with kidney beans, flavored with ginger and cilantro

• Mattar Paneer$10.95

  Green peas and cheese cooked in a thick curry sauce

• Malai Kofta$11.95

  Vegetable dumpling in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins

• Saag Paneer$11.95

  A delicious combination of homemade cheese and spinach

• Vegetable Patia$10.95

  Mixed Vegetables cooked in mango and blend of Indian spices

• Dal Tadka$10.95

  Yellow lentil cooked with ginger, garlic, onion tomato and spices

• Aloo Matter$10.95

  Green peas & potatoes cooked in a thick curry sauce

• Aloo Chole$10.95

  Chick peas with potatoes cooked

• Baigan Masala$11.95

  Small eggplant stuffed with chef special spices

• Chana Masala$9.95

  Chick peas cooked in a spicy thick gravy topped with chopped onions, tomato and cilantro

• Dal Saag$10.95

  Chick peas lentil with spinach cooked in special blend of Indian spices

• Mattar Mushroom$11.95

  A Chef's original vegetarian delight of peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild and rich gravy

• Navrattan Korma$11.95

  Nine vegetables cooked with nine spices, nuts and cream sauce

• Shaahi Mughlai Paneer$12.95

  Homemade cheese simmered in a a tangy tomato sauce with nuts and raisins

• Saag Sabzi$10.95

  Delicious mixed Vegetables cooked with a spinach sauce

Chef's Specials

• Chicken Madras$13.95

  Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut

• Chicken Chilli$13.95

  Boneless chicken cooked with fresh diced onions, tomatoes, green pepper, green chili in soya sauce, worcester sauce, ketchup and other special Indian spices

• Karahi Lamb$15.95

  Lamb cubes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and special Indian spices

• Shrimp Madras$16.95

  Shrimp cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut

• Paneer Chilli$14.95

  Homemade cheese cooked with fresh diced onions, tomatoes, green pepper, green chili in soya sauce, worcester sauce, ketchup and other Indian spices

• Mango Chicken$13.95

  Boneless chicken with fresh cooked onion, green pepper, tomato, herbs and cooked in mango

• Karahi Chicken$13.95

  Boneless chicken cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, green peppers and other special Indian spices

• Lamb Madras$15.95

  Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut

• Karahi Paneer$13.95

  Homemade cheese cooked in our special Indian style, spiced and sautéed with fresh tomato, onion and green peppers

• Karahi Shrimp$16.95

  Shrimp cooked with fresh tomato, onions, green peppers, and special Indian sauce

• Paneer Tikka Masala$12.95

  Homemade cheese cooked in tomatoes and cream sauce with fresh ginger and garlic

• Mango Lamb$15.95

  Boneless lamb sautéed with fresh onion, green pepper, tomato, herbs and cooked in mango

Indian Breads

• Naan$2.95

  Unleavened handmade bread baked in a clay oven

• Aloo Naan$3.95

  Leavened bread stuffed with potatoes mixed with herbs and spices baked in tandoor oven

• Paneer Naan$3.95

  Leavened bread stuff with homemade cheese and herbs, baked in tandoor oven

• Keema Naan$4.95

  Clay oven bread stuffed with minced lamb with herbs and spices

• Onion Kulcha$3.95

  Clay oven baked bread stuffed with fresh onions, green coriander

• Poori$3.95

  Unleavened deep fired puffed bread (two pieces)

• Aloo Paratha$4.95

  Layered bread stuffed with potatoes and peas

• Combination Bread Basket$8.95

  Garlic Naan, Plain Naan and Roti

• Garlic Naan$3.95

  Clay oven baked bread stuffed with fresh garlic and green coriander

• Basil Naan$3.95

  Leavened bread stuff with fresh basil and baked in the tandoor oven

• Peshawari Naan$4.95

  Leavened bread stuff with nuts, raisins and coconut, baked in tandoor oven

• Chicken Naan$4.95

  Clay oven bread stuffed with chopped tandoori chicken and spices

• Roti$2.95

  Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven

• Plain Paratha$3.95

  Unleavened multi-layered whole wheat bread

• Pudina Paratha$3.95

  Buttered and layered whole wheat bread with dry mint

Side Orders

• Raita$2.95

  Yogurt with cucumber sauce

• Mango Chutney$1.95

• Mix-Pickles$1.95

Desserts

• Gulab Jamun$3.95

  Cheese ball dipped in syrup

• Ras Malai$4.95

  Homemade cheese patties served in a sweet cream sauce flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios

• Pistachio Ice Cream$4.95

• Kheer (Rice Pudding)$3.95

  A famous Indian sweet made from milk, rice, dry fruits, flavored with cardamom and blending with raisins

• Mango Ice Cream$4.95

• Chocolate Kulfi$4.95

  Indian chocolate ice cream

Beverages

• Sweet or Salted Lassi$2.95

  Cool, refreshing and delicious yogurt drink

• Mango Shake$3.95

• Indian Chai Tea$2.50

• Mango Juice$2.95

• Perrier Water$2.95

• Mango Lassi$3.95

• Masala Tea$1.95

• Coffee$1.95

• Soda$1.95

  Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke