Essence of India Menu and Prices

$4.95

two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas.

$3.95

(gf). vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden.

$11.95

(gf). from the tandoori oven. platter includes chicken malai kabab, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab.

$5.75

(gf). homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters.

$1.95

(gf). papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.

$6.95

two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb.

$6.95

deep-fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice, with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour.

$3.95

(gf). two deep-fried patties made with seasoned vegetables.

$2.50

(gf). papadum topped with onions, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.

$10.95

(vg, gf). homemade spinach simmered in indian spices, tomatoes and chick peas.

$10.95

(gf, ni). fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit and indian spices in a tomato cream sauce.

$11.95

(gf). spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices.

$11.95

(gf). combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce.

$11.95

(gf). homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onion, tomato and indian spices.

$10.75

(vg). mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion.

$10.75

(ni). potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce.

$10.75

(vg). chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and indian spices.

$10.75

sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce.

$9.95

(vg). gluten free. mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes.

$11.95

(gf). cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy.

$11.95

spinach and potatoes simmered in spices.

$10.75

(vg). potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with indian spices.

$10.75

(vg). smoked puréed eggplant cooked with herbs and ginger.

$10.75

(vg). cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger.

$11.95

combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger.

$8.95

black lentils cooked in a curry sauce.

$8.95

* (vg). yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, indian spices and whole red chilies.

$12.95

tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices.

$12.95

(ni). chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry.

$13.95

skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce.

$12.95

* marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.

$12.95

boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce.

$11.95

boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce.

$12.95

masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onion and fresh garlic.

$11.95

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

$12.95

* chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies.

$12.95

chicken curry south indian-style marinated chicken in yogurt, tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves.

Price may varies

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

Price may varies

lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce.

Price may varies

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

Price may varies

* lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce.

Price may varies

lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, garlic and garam masala.

Price may varies

lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy.

Price may varies

* marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.

$14.95

* catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce.

$13.95

catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom.

$14.95

shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and indian spices.

$12.95

shrimp cooked with a touch of indian spice, onions, tomatoes, red wine vinegar and coconut milk.

$14.95

boneless catfish, cumin and other indian spices in a yogurt curry sauce.

$14.95

* marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.

$12.95

spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp.

$19.95

jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt, blended with indian spices.

$15.95

catfish flavored with tamarind, then cooked in the tandoor oven.

$7.95

lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken with an indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of indian spice.

$13.95

skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices, then barbecued in the clay oven.

$12.95

tender rolls of minced lamb, mixed with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven.

$9.95

skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, then barbecued in the clay oven.

$14.95

(cs). 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.

$16.95

lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, then barbecued in the tandoor oven.

$11.95

traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of protein.

$11.95

chicken

$12.95

lamb

$13.95

shrimp

$10.95

traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs.

$7.95

fried rice cooked with peas.

$7.95

basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves.

$8.95

(ni). saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts.

$3.95

long grain steamed basmati rice.

$2.50

leavened bread made in the tandoor.

$2.95

naan topped with garlic.

$2.95

naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut.

$3.95

flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.

$2.75

whole wheat dough, twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor.

$2.95

paratha stuffed with potatoes.

$3.50

two puffy deep-fried breads.

$2.75

naan with butter.

$3.95

naan stuffed with ground lamb.

$2.95

four bread stuffed with onions.

$2.95

paratha layered with fresh mint.

$9.95

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

$1.95

flat bread cooked in the clay oven.

$2.50

plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.

$2.95

sweet pickled made from mangoes.

$2.95

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

$3.95

golden fried dumpling of milk pastry, soaked in a sweet syrup.

$3.95

flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.

$3.50

indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts.

$3.95

cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins.

$4.25

indian style ice cream.

Price may varies

pistachio or mango

$5.95

chef`s specialty. 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.

$2.50

homemade yogurt shake.

Price may varies

sweet or salted

$3.50

homemade mango yogurt shake.

$1.95

indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs.

$1.95

coke, diet coke & sprite

$1.95

$1.95

regular tear or masala tea