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4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

(773) 966-1211

Essence of India Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas

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

$4.95

Vegetable Pakoras

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

$3.95

Non-Vegetarian Sampler

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

$11.95

Paneer Pakoras

(gf). homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters.

$5.75

Papadum

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

$1.95

Keema Samosas

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

$6.95

Jhinga Karahi

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

$6.95

Vegetable Cutlets

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

$3.95

Masala Papadum

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

$2.50

Vegetable Essence

Spinach With Chickpeas

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

$10.95

Malai Ka Kofta

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

$10.95

Saag Chaman

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

$11.95

Mutter Paneer

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

$11.95

Paneer Khurchan

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

$11.95

Bhindi Ka Masala

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

$10.75

Vegetarian Korma

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

$10.75

Chana Masala

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

$10.75

Mushroom Mutter

sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce.

$10.75

Green Beans & Potatoes

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

$9.95

Shahi Paneer

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

$11.95

Saag Aloo

spinach and potatoes simmered in spices.

$11.95

Aloo Do Pyaza

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

$10.75

Baigan Bharta

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

$10.75

Gobi Gulatstan

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

$10.75

Aloo Mutter

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

$11.95

Dal Makhani

black lentils cooked in a curry sauce.

$8.95

Dal Turka

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

$8.95

Chicken Essence

Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani

tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices.

$12.95

Chicken Shahi Korma

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

$12.95

Murg Tikka Masala

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

$13.95

Chicken Vindaloo

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

$12.95

Chicken Saag

boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce.

$12.95

Murg Lajwab

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

$11.95

Chicken Karahi

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

$12.95

Achari Murgh

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

$11.95

Bhuna Chicken

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

$12.95

Madras Curry Chicken

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

$12.95

Lamb Essence $13.95

Gosht Korma

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

Lamb Pasanda

lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce.

Achari Gosht

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

Goan Lamb

* lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce.

Lamb Palak

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

Rogan Josh

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

Lamb Vindaloo

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

Fish & Seafood Essence

Goan Fish Curry

* catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce.

$14.95

Yogurt Fish

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

$13.95

Jhinga Masala

shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and indian spices.

$14.95

Shrimp In Coconut Masala

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

$12.95

North Indian Fish Curry

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

$14.95

Shrimp Vindaloo

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

$14.95

Shrimp With Spinach

spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp.

$12.95

Tandoor Essence

Tandoori Shrimp

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

$19.95

Bhuni Machhli

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

$15.95

Tandoori Chicken Salad

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

$7.95

Murg Tikka

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

$13.95

Seekh Kabab

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

$12.95

Indian Chicken Tandoori

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

$9.95

Chicken Malai Kabob

(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.

$14.95

Lamb Chops

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

$16.95

Biriyani Essence

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

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

$11.95

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

chicken

$11.95

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

lamb

$12.95

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

shrimp

$13.95

Vegetable Biryani

traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs.

$10.95

Peas Pulao

fried rice cooked with peas.

$7.95

Saffron Rice

basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves.

$7.95

Kashmiri Pulao

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

$8.95

Plain Basmati Rice

long grain steamed basmati rice.

$3.95

Bread Essence

Naan

leavened bread made in the tandoor.

$2.50

Garlic Naan

naan topped with garlic.

$2.95

Peshwari Naan

naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut.

$2.95

Paneer Kulcha

flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.

$3.95

Paratha Tandoori

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

$2.75

Aloo Paratha

paratha stuffed with potatoes.

$2.95

Poori

two puffy deep-fried breads.

$3.50

Butter Naan

naan with butter.

$2.75

Keema Naan

naan stuffed with ground lamb.

$3.95

Onion Kulcha

four bread stuffed with onions.

$2.95

Pudina Paratha

paratha layered with fresh mint.

$2.95

Bread Assortment

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

$9.95

Tandoori Roti

flat bread cooked in the clay oven.

$1.95

Side Items

Raita

plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.

$2.50

Mango Chutney

sweet pickled made from mangoes.

$2.95

Mixed Salad

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

$2.95

Dessert Essence

Gulab Jamun

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

$3.95

Rasmalai

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

$3.95

Kheer

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

$3.50

Gajar Ka Halwa

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

$3.95

Ice Cream

indian style ice cream.

$4.25

Ice Cream

pistachio or mango

Essence Of Faluda

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.

$5.95

Beverages

Lassi

homemade yogurt shake.

$2.50

Lassi

sweet or salted

Mango Lassi

homemade mango yogurt shake.

$3.50

Masala Tea - Chai

indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs.

$1.95

Soda

coke, diet coke & sprite

$1.95

Coffee

No description available

$1.95

Tea

regular tear or masala tea

$1.95

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