Begum Palace Menu and Prices

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Begum Palace Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Lunch Specials (No Substitutions)

Vegetarian Pack

$10.00

2 portions of Chef selected vegetarian entree, rice, Naan bread, small appetizer, dessert and bottled water

Non-vegetarian Pack

$10.00

2 portions (1 chicken & 1 vegetarian) or Chef selected entree, rice, Naan bread, tandoori chicken, dessert and bottled water


Shuruat (Appetizers)Shuruat (Appetizers)

Vegetable Samosa

$3.95

Crispy turnover stuffed with potatoes, peas, golden raisins and spices.

Vegetable Pakora

$3.95

Mixed fresh vegetables dipped in deliciously spiced batter and prepared to golden perfection.

Assorted Snacks

$7.95

A delicious combination of appetizers. Samosa, assorted vegetable fritters and a chicken nugget.

Mirchi Pakora

$5.95

Stuffed hot Indian peppers batter dipped and gently cooked.

Papdi Chat

$5.95

Wheat crisps and boiled diced potatoes mixed with fragrant spices and herbs.

Aloo Tikki

$5.95

Grilled potatoes patties, flavored with chilli peppers and coriander, served with tangy chickpeas and yogurt sauce.

Paneer Pakora

$5.95

Homemade cheese fritters, gently seasoned with spices. Served hot.

Bhel Poori

$5.95

Mix of puffed rice, Indian noodles and flour crisps, topped with diced potatoes, onions and chutneys.

Meat Samosa

$6.95

Crisp cone shaped turnover filled with curried minced meat.

Onion Bhajia

$4.95

Thinly sliced onions dipped in gram flour and spices paste and carefully cooked to golden perfection.

Paneer Samosa

$8.95

Crispy turnover stuffed with homemade cheese and spices.

Crab Samosa

$8.95

Crispy turnover stuffed with spiced lump crab meat.

Tandoori Mix Appetizer

$10.95

A delicious combination of chicken and lamb grilled on charcoal fired tandoor.

Chicken Parkora

$5.95

Tender chicken fritters dipped in chickpea batter golden fried.

Lamb Sticks

$8.95

Delicious seasoned ground lamb cooked on skewers in clay oven.

Mango - coconut shrimp(NEW)

$10.95

Jumbo shrimp seared and coated in homemade \n \nMango & coconut puree, cilantro garnish.

Paneer Samosa(NEW)

$8.95

Crispy turn over stuffed with homemade cheese and \n \nSpices.

Crab samosa(NEW)

$8.95

Crispy turn over stuffed with spiced lump crab meat.

Lamb Sticks(NEW)

$8.95

Delicious seasoned ground lamb cooked on skewer \n \nIn clay oven.


Shorbe (Soups)Shorbe (Soups)

Tomato Soup

$3.95

A very light tomato soup flavored with authentic Indian spices.

Mulligatawny Soup

$3.95

A south Indian creation made with lentils, tomatoes and a dash of specially blended spices and herbs, served hot.

Chicken Soup

$4.95

Traditional chicken soup Indian-style. Flavored with lemon.

Vegetarian Spinach Soup

$4.95

Fresh spinach, cardamom, cloves and peppercorn.

Chicken Spinach Soup

$4.95

Fresh spinach, cardamom, cloves, peppercorn, and chicken breast


Tandoori DasterkhawanTandoori Dasterkhawan

Tandoori Chicken

$13.95

Spring chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juice, barbequed over flaming charcoal in tandoor.

Chicken Tikka

$14.95

Northern Indian specialty. Boneless chicken breast subtly marinated and flavored with spices.

Chicken Begum Special

$16.95

Chef's special preparation. Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh and ground spices. Carefully broiled in tandoor.

Seekh Kabab

$15.95

Ground lamb blended and marinated in herbs and spices then broiled on skewers over charcoal in the tandoor.

Tandoori Machli (Fish)

$19.95

Best Quality Salmon filet, marinated in herbs and spices, slowly baked in clay oven.

Tandoori Shrimp

$19.95

Tender shrimp carefully marinated with select spices and yogurt baked over charcoal-fired clay oven.

Tandoori Whole Fish

$23.95

Chef's special creation red snapper marinated in select spices and herbs slow-baked served with rice and sauteed vegetables.

Boti Kabab

$17.95

Tender morsels of lamb marinated in our special recipe and broiled on low heat to keep juicy flavored.

Tandoori Mixed Grill

$19.95

Assorted delicacies from our charcoal fired tandoor.


Murg Ke Pakwan (Chicken Specialties)Murg Ke Pakwan (Chicken Specialties)

Chicken Tikka Masala

$15.95

A popular northern Indian dish. Tender pieces of meat marinated and baked in clay oven cooked in thick, rich tomato, onions and green pepper sauce.

Chicken Korma

$15.95

A Mughlai delicacy. Succulent pieces of meat delicately flavored with coconut, simmered in yogurt and spices.

Chicken Naram-Garam

$15.95

Chef's select preparation. Boneless meat chunks cooked with cardamom, onion and tomato sauce.

Chicken Makhani

$14.95

Marinated and baked in clay oven slowly cooked in a delicious buttery rich sauce.

Chicken Saag-Wala

$14.95

Carefully prepared with authentic blend of spices and spinach.

Chicken Balti

$15.95

Boneless and flavored chunks of meat cooked with potatoes, capsicum and onions in spiced gravy.

Chicken Kali-Mirch

$15.95

Pieces of tender boneless meat cooked with yogurt, ginger, garlic and ground peppercorns.

Chicken Kadai

$15.95

Tender meat cooked on slow fire with green peppers, onions, tomatoes and traditional mughlai spice blend.

Chicken Pasande

$14.95

A northern delicacy. Succulent meat marinated overnight. Simmered in a light sauce of yogurt, onions and tomatoes.

Chicken Rogan Josh

$14.95

A Kashmiri delicacy prepared with blend of spices and brown gravy of onions, shallots and tomatoes.

Chicken Madras

$13.95

A southern Indian delight with touch of cinnamon, ginger, tamarind and lemon.

Chicken Basil

$17.95

Unique sauce made from an array of spices, brown gravy and fresh basil.

Chicken Vindaloo

$13.95

A popular dish from south India prepared with potatoes and spicy sauce.

Chicken Curry

$13.95

Tender chunks of meat and carefully selected spices in traditional gravy.


Gosht Ke Pakwan (Lamb Specialties)Gosht Ke Pakwan (Lamb Specialties)

Lamb Tikka Masala

$16.95

A popular northern Indian dish. Tender pieces of meat marinated and baked in clay oven cooked in thick, rich tomato, onions and green pepper sauce.

Lamb Korma

$16.95

A Mughlai delicacy. Succulent pieces of meat delicately flavored with coconut, simmered in yogurt and spices.

Lamb Naram-Garam

$16.95

Chef's select preparation. Boneless meat chunks cooked with cardamom, onion and tomato sauce.

Lamb Makhani

$15.95

Marinated and baked in clay oven slowly cooked in a delicious buttery rich sauce.

Lamb Saag-Wala

$15.95

Carefully prepared with authentic blend of spices and spinach.

Lamb Balti

$16.95

Boneless and flavored chunks of meat cooked with potatoes, capsicum and onions in spiced gravy.

Lamb Kali-Mirch

$16.95

Pieces of tender boneless meat cooked with yogurt, ginger, garlic and ground peppercorns.

Lamb Kadai

$16.95

Tender morsels cooked on slow fire with green peppers, onions, tomatoes and traditional mughlai spice blend.

Lamb Pasande

$15.95

A northern delicacy. Succulent meat marinated overnight. Simmered in a light sauce of yogurt, onions and tomatoes.

Lamb Rogan Josh

$15.95

A Kashmiri delicacy prepared with blend of spices and brown gravy of onions, shallots and tomatoes.

Lamb Madras

$14.95

A southern Indian delight with touch of cinnamon, ginger, tamarind and lemon.

Lamb Basil

$18.95

Unique sauce made from an array of spices, brown gravy and fresh basil.

Lamb Vindaloo

$14.95

A popular dish from south India prepared with potatoes and spicy sauce.

Lamb Curry

$14.95

Tender chunks of meat and carefully selected spices in traditional gravy.


Samundaree Dasterkhawan (Seafood Specialties)Samundaree Dasterkhawan (Seafood Specialties)

Lobster Malaai-Khasa

$21.95

Lobster tail prepared in a very mild cream sauce flavored with coconut.

Salmon Patiala

$21.95

Salmon fillet cooked in a yellow curry sauce made with ginger, curry leaves, yogurt and mustard.

Crab Malabar

$18.95

Malabar Island specialty. Crab meat simmered in onions, tomatoes and fennel-infused gravy.

Shrimp Tikka-Masala

$18.95

Jumbo shrimp cooked in thick rich gravy of tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

Shrimp Saag-Wala

$17.95

Shrimp cooked with spinach, mild spices and fresh herbs.

Shrimp Vindaloo

$16.95

Jumbo shrimp exotically prepared in hot sauce with potatoes. Southern Indian delight.

Shrimp Coconut

$18.95

Shrimp cooked with fresh ground spices, ginger, cardamom and coconut onions.

Shrimp Do-Pyaza

$17.95

Shrimp cooked with an authentic blend of spices, bell peppers and twice-cooked onions.

Shrimp Masala

$17.95

Gourmet delight from South India. Shrimp cooked in brown gravy and selected spices.


Sabj Ke Pakwan (Vegetarian Specialties)Sabj Ke Pakwan (Vegetarian Specialties)

Malai Kofta

$12.95

Mixed vegetable balls cooked in mildly spiced sauce with a touch of select nuts.

Daal Tarka

$9.95

Textured lentils delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic spices and fresh coriander.

Saag Paneer

$11.95

Fresh mild cheese gently cooked with spinach, green coriander and mild spices.

Paneer Jalfrazie

$12.95

Fresh mild cheese cubes gently sauced with tender onion, bell peppers and tomatoes. A finger licking dish.

Mushroom Matar

$12.95

Choice mushrooms and peas cooked in a delicious curry sauce. A specialty of north India.

Baingan Bhurta

$11.95

Whole eggplant partially cooked on skewers in the tandoor then chopped and mixed with tomatoes, onions and tasty spices and gently simmered.

Mushroom Kaliyaan

$14.95

Garden fresh mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce with herb and spices.

Kaju Paneer

$13.95

Cubes of homemade cheese in a cashew and almond gravy.

Aaloo Gobi Masala

$11.95

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices on low heat, cilantro and ginger garnish.

Chana-Masala

$11.95

Chickpeas, onions and tomatoes cooked in a thick sauce infused with a combination of spices. A specialty of Punjab.

Shahi Sabz Korma

$12.95

A royal treat. Fresh vegetables gently cooked in creamy coconut sauce garnished with nuts and raisins.

Bhooni Bhindi

$11.95

Fresh green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and various herbs and spices.

Matar Paneer

$12.95

Green peas and homemade cheese cubes cooked masterfully with selected spices.

Spinach Kofta

$14.95

Fresh spinach and mixed vegetables dumplings in a thick brown gravy.

Palak Aaloo

$10.95

Potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and authentic spices from far east India.

Baghare Baingan

$11.95

Fresh baby eggplant simmered in tamarind and coconut gravy with a touch of mustard and tomatoes.

Paneer Tikka Masala

$14.95

Homemade cheese cooked in thick rich sauce made from onions, peppers and tomatoes.

Vegetable Patiala

$11.95

Garden fresh vegetables cooked with Julianne ginger, mustard seed and curry leaves in a yogurt sauce.


Basmati Ke Thaal (Rice Specialties)Basmati Ke Thaal (Rice Specialties)

Basmati Jeera Rice

$2.95

Best quality Indian rice cooked with cumin.

Patiala Pillau

$6.95

An elegant Punjabi preparation. Quality basmati rice cooked with fragrant herbs and spices.

Shahi Sabz Biryani

$11.95

A royal treat. Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and saffron, sprinkled with raisins and seasonings.

Chicken Biryani

$13.95

Long grain basmati rice cooked with chicken and seasonings. Favorite dish of royal chefs.

Lamb Biryani

$15.95

Cooked with lamb and yogurt, garnished with raisin and nuts.

Shrimp Biryani

$17.95

Long grain basmati rice exotically flavored with saffron, cooked with shrimps and garnished with nuts.

Begum Special Biryani

$18.95

Long grain basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb, shrimp and nuts. A house specialty.


Roti (Indian Breads)Roti (Indian Breads)

Naan

$2.95

Teardrop shaped bread baked by slapping it quickly on the side of the tandoor and served piping hot.

Onion Kulcha

$3.95

Bread stuffed with onion and baked in tandoor. Goes well with lamb dishes.

Poori

$2.95

Deep fried and puffed round, made of whole-wheat flour.

Vegetarian Paratha

$3.95

Unleavened, whole wheat bread filled with a medley of hearty vegetables, baked in tandoor with butter. Goes well with tandoor dishes.

Lajawab Paratha

$3.95

Multi-layered bread, stuffed with shredded chicken, with authentic spices and herbs.

Tandoori Roti

$2.95

Round shaped whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor. Served piping hot.

Keema Naan

$4.95

Unleavened wheat bread, filled with succulent minced meat baked in tandoor.

Garlic Naan

$3.95

Exotic naan baked in a clay oven with small chunks of fresh garlic.

Peshawari Naan

$4.95

Unleavened bread stuffed with coconut, nuts and raisins. Baked in tandoor.

Paneer Kulcha

$3.95

Unleavened white bread, filled with fresh homemade cheese and baked in tandoor.

Mint-Truffle Naan

$4.95

Aromatic touch to our traditional naan-bread

Basil Naan

$4.95

Rosemary Naan

$4.95


Lawazmaat (Accompaniments)Lawazmaat (Accompaniments)

Papdam

$1.95

Crisp lentil bread.

Raita

$2.95

Healthy side dish of fresh cucumbers, homemade yogurt and spices.

Kachumber Salad

$3.95

Fresh vegetables, hint of spices, lemon and vinegar dressing.

Achar

$1.95

Mixed vegetables and pickles Indian-style. Hot and spicy.

Mango Chutney

$2.95

Sweet and spicy mango relish.

Fresh Green Salad

$3.95

Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers.


Shirin Mahal (Sweet Ending Desserts)Shirin Mahal (Sweet Ending Desserts)

Ras Malai

$4.95

A delightful pudding made from house made cheese. Served cold with sweetend milk and rose water. A very popular dessert.

Gulab Jamun

$4.95

A light pastry made from non-fat dry milk and honey. Served in flavorful syrup.

Kulfi Ice Cream

$4.95

Made from the thickened milk cooked for several hours. Then thickly frozen with the nutty taste of almonds with the magical touch of the east.

Gajjar Halwa

$4.95

Carrot pudding, Indian style, cooked in milk with touch of nuts.

Kheer

$3.95

Basmati rice pudding served with almonds and pistachios. A very light delight.


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