Menu for Taste Of India

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Shurwat (Starters) vegetarian‏

3.95 Indian Onion Rings Thin sliced onions dipped in gram flour w/ herb paste & deep fried to a golden perfection

3.95 Chili & Aloo Pakoras Potatoes & mild peppers dipped in chick peas flour & fried

3.95 Papri Chat A medley of chick peas, potatoes & papri topped w/ chutney & yogurt dressing

5.95 Paneer Sandwich Homemade cheese stuffed w/ mint sauce & deep fried

3.95 Vegetable Samosa (2) Seasoned potatoes & peas wrapped in a crispy pastry

3.95 Pani Puri Six small puris served w/ spicy herbal water (mint, coriander, green pepper, black epper, black salt, cumin seeds) boiled mashed potatoes & chick peas

4.95 Bhel Puri Mamra (puffed rice) mixed w/ potatoes, onions, green chutney & sweet chutney, garnished w/ sev & cilantro

4.95 Samosa Chat Bed of samosa served w/ chick peas, sev, onions, chutney & yogurt, garnished w/ cilantro

4.95 Sev Batata Puri Six flat puris garnished w/ seasoned potatoes, onions & chick peas, topped w/ sweet & mint chutney, tomatoes & sev

7.95 Pav Bhaji A mixed vegetable medley sauteed in garlic sauce & a variety of herbsm, garnished w/ butter & cilantro & served w/ hot buns

3.50 Masala Papad Fried papad topped w/ onions, tomatoes, cheese, sev & chat masala

Non-vegetarian startes

3.95 Chicken Samosa Lightly seasoned chicken breast‏ & peas wrapped in a crispy pastry.

3.95 Chicken Pakora Chicken breast fingers delicately seasoned, then dipped in batter & deep fried

6.95 Chicken Chatpata Chicken wings marinated in special herbs & cooked in Indian clay oven

14.95 Chili Chicken A skillet of marinated chicken wings & drumsticks, sauteed in ginger, garlic & spicy hot seasoning

Soups and salads

2.95 Tomatoe Soup Tangy light tomatoe soup flavored w/ authentic herbs

2.95 Sweet Corn Soup Sweet corn cream w/ carrots, green bean & cabbage

3.95 Sweet Corn Chicken Soup Sweet corn cream w/ vegetables, chicken & herbs

2.95 Sambar A spicy flavorful vegetable soup mad w/ lentils, vegetables & seasoned w/ cumin seeds & herbs

4.95 Spicy Cucumber Salad Cucumber juliennes soaked in lemon juice & sprinkled w/ chat masala chili powder w/ garden fresh salad

5.95 House Special Salad A fresh garden salad topped w/ juicy strips of marinated tandoori chicken

Accompaniments

1.95 Raita A cool bowl of sweetened whipped yogurt w/ dice cucumbers & tomatoes, a great way to tame spicy foods

1.50 Pappadums Thin & crispy Indian “chips” made from urad dal, flour, edible salt, asafetida, pepper, edible oil & other spices

2.50 Fried Hot Green Peppers Add an extra kick w/ these spicy chilies that have been fried on a bed of onions

3.95 Masala Onions Sliced red onions sautéed in green onion, green chili & spices

Tandoor se (from the clay oven)‏

12.95 Paneer Masala A sizzling skillet o our mild homemade chesse, sautéed w/ bell peppers, onions & spices

14.95 Tandoori Fish A sizzling skillet of marinated boneless tilapia filets, sauteed w/ finger, garlic & spices, served on top of sliced onions & cabbage garnished w/ sliced lemon

13.95 Lamb Sheesh Kebab Ground lamb w/ ginger, garlic, green chili & spices, & grilled in the clay oven, served on a sizzling bed of sliced onions, cabbage & lemon

19.95 Lamb Chops Lamb chops marinated in yogurt flavored w/ fresh aromatic spices & herbs, broiled in Indian clay oven

Tandoori Chicken Chicken marinated overnight in our special marinade of fresh ground spices & yogurt, then skewered & grilled over a flame in the clay oven Options: Whole (9.95) , Half (5.95)

12.95 Tandoori Mix Sample delicious meats from the clay oven! marinated chicken thigh, chicken tikka (breast), shrimp, & ground lamb kebab

12.95 Chicken Sheesh Kebab Ground chicken w/ ginger, garlic, green chili & spices grilled in the clay oven

Sabzi mandi (vegetarian specialties)

10.95 Shahi Paneer Korma A cream sauce w/ a mild blend of spices, dried fruits & cubes of light homemade cheese, garnished w/ grated coconut

9.95 Chana Masala Chick peas slowly simmered in a curry gravy of onions, tomatoes & spices

10.95 Palak Paneer Also known as sag paneer, Favorite for spinach lovers, pureed spinach w/ spices, mixed w/ our special homemade cheese

9.95 Bhindi Do Piazza Fresh okra lightly spiced & simmered w/ diced onions & tomatoes

10.95 Mutter Paneer A light tangy sauce w/ peas & homemade cheese

10.95 Malai Kofta Mouthwatering vegetable dumplings simmered in a creamy sauce & garnished w/ cilantro

10.95 Paneer Tikka Masala Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a tomato based creamy gravy

9.95 Aloo Gobi Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in a flavorful blend of ginger, tomatoes & mild spices

9.95 Daal Makhni Simmered black lentils, red kidney beans & channa daal sauteed w/ tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion & fresh garlic, served in a creamy gravy

9.95 Daal Fry Yellow tuver daal (dried yellow lentils) cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, green chili peppers & tempered cumin seeds

9.95 Navratan Korma An assortment of vegetables cooked w/ dried fruits in a rich & creamy gravy

10.95 Mala Kola Mixed vegetables & fresh homemade cheese cooked in a mild & creamy sauce

9.95 Aloo Mutter Potaoes & peas cooked‏ in an authentic tangy sauce

12.95 Kaju Paneer Cubes of mild homemade cheese cooked in a creamy cashew gravy

9.95 Cabbage Bengali A medley of chopped cabbage, peas, tomatoes & potatoes simmered w/ ginger, light garlic & other spices

10.95 Paneer Bhurji Grated homemade cheese, chopped bell peppers & peas cooked in a cashew & onion gravy midly spicy

Chicken specialties

11.95 Chicken Tikka Slices of bonless chicken breast marinated overnight in a homemade blend of spices, then skewer & grilled in the clay oven, served on a sizzling skillet of sliced onions & cabbage

11.95 Chicken Tikka Masala Boneless chicken breast marinated in spices & slowly cooked in our tomatoe based creamy gravy

11.95 Chicken Korma Cuts of tender breast served in a delicately spiced rich creamy sauce w/ dried fruits

11.95 Chicken Makhni Strips of juicy dark meat chicken cooked in a fresh tomato sauce thickened w/ cream & richly flavored w/ ground spices

11.95 Chicken Vindaloo A delicious stew of potatoes & boneless chicken breast flavored w/ red hot spices

11.95 Chicken Sagwala Cubes of chicken breast served in a blend of fresh chopped spinach pureed w/ avory seasonings

11.95 Chicken Curry A traditional favorite! a fine curry gravy of tomatoes & spices w/ tender chicken breast

11.95 Chicken Jalferzi Want something on the spicy side? try our boneless chicken breast sautéed w/ tomatoes, onions & bell peppers in our spicy flavorful jalferzi sauce

12.95 Chicken Kadai Tender dark chicken on the bone, sautéed w/ bell peppers & tomatoes in our incredible curry lamb & goat specialties

Lamb and Goat Specialties

13.95 Boti Kebab Boneless chunks of lamb soaked in a spiced garlic marinate, then sautéed wit bell peppers & onions, served on a sizzling skillet of sliced onions & cabbage

13.95 Lamb Tikka Masala A large portion of charcoal raosted lamb served in a tomato based creamy gravy

12.95 Lamb Vindaloo A tasty stew of boneless lamb & potatoes flavored w/ red hot spices

12.95 Lamb Sagwala Cubes of our tender lamb served in a blend of fresh chopped spinach pureed w/ savory seasonings

12.95 Lamb Korma Cuts of tender lamb served in a delicately spiced rich creamy sauce w/ dried fruits

12.95 Lamb Patiala From the royal kitchen‏ of Patiala state, tender boneless lamb pieces cooked w/ chopped onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers & aromatic spices

12.95 Lamb Kheema Ground seasoned lamb w/ peas in a flavorful light curry sauce

13.95 Goat Curry A traditional favorite! a fine curry gravy of tomatoes & spices w/ tender pieces of goat

13.95 Goat Masala Young & tender goat meat cooked in a traditional North Indina style, served in a mouth watering seasoned curry gravy

13.95 Goat Sagwala Cubes of our tender goat served in a blend of fresh chopped spinach pureed w/ savory seasonings

Samunder E (From the Sea)‏

14.95 Shrimp Nargisi Fresh shrimp prepared in a delicately spiced coconut creamy sauce

14.95 Shrimp Vindaloo A delicious stew of‏ chrimp, potatoes & red hot spices

14.95 Shrimp Jalferzi Want something on the‏ spicy side? try our fresh shrimp sautéed w/ tomatoes, onions & bell peppers in our spicy flavorful jalferzi sauce

14.95 Shrimp Makhni Shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of seasonings, then skewered & grilled in the clay oven, severed in a thick gravy made of onions tomatoes, butter & cream

14.95 Shrimp Sagwala Cubes of our tender‏ goat served in a blend of fresh chopped spinach pureed w/ savory seasonings

14.95 Shrimp Patiala From the royal kitchen‏ of Patiala state, our shrimp is cooked w/ chopped onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers & aromatic spices

14.95 Shrimp Korma Fresh shrimp served in a delicately spiced rich creamy sauce w/ dried fruits

14.95 Fish Curry Marinated boneless Tilapia fish in a seasoned gravy of tomatoes & onions

14.95 Fish Korma Boneless Tilapia fish marinated & served in a delicately spiced rich creamy sauce w/ dried fruits

14.95 Fish Vindaloo A flavorful stew of‏ boneless tilapia fish, potatoes & red hot spices

14.95 Fish Jalferzi A tangy bowl of jalferzi curry w/ tomatoes, bell peppers, onions & boneless tilapia fish

14.95 Fish Makhni Boneless Tilapia fish marinated in a flavorful blend of seasonings, severed in a thick gravy made of onions tomatoes, butter & cream

Indian breads

1.95 Naan Soft & fluffy bread made of leavened flour & baked fresh in the clay oven, an essential to saucy dishes!

2.50 Garlic Naan Soft & fluffy bread made of leavened flour & baked fresh in the clay oven, an essential to saucy dishes!

2.95 Masala Naan A soft naan topped w/ chopped red onions, garlic, chat masala, jeeru(cumin seeds) then baked in the clay oven

1.95 Paratha Unleavened layered bread made‏ of whole wheat flour & lightly seared on the skillet

2.50 Aloo Paratha A soft, skillet cooked paratha stuffed w/ seasoned potatoes

2.50 Onion Kulcha A thick & fluffy bread stuffed w/ chopped onions & cooked in the clay oven

2.95 Paneer Kulcha Our homemade cheese grated & layered w/ green onions, cilantro & cooked in the tandoor (clay oven)

1.95 Roti Whole wheat bread made w/ out dairy products & cooked in the clay oven

2.50 Garlic Roti Whole wheat bread made w/ out dairy products & cooked in the clay oven

1.95 Chapati Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet

1.95 Puri Soft puffed bread made w/ whole wheat flour then deep fried

3.95 Taste of India Naan A soft, naan stuffed w/ ground tandoori chicken & herbs

3.95 Cream Cheese Naan A fluffy naan stuffed w/ cream cheese & cooked in the tondoor (clay oven)

3.95 Peshawari Naan Great for nut lovers! Soft naan stuffed w/ shredded coconut, almonds, cashews, raisins & cooked in the clay oven

2.95 Mozzarella Kulcha Delicious mozzarella cheese & cilantro inside a thick bread

5.95 Assorted Bread Basket As assortment of fresh baked Indian breads: one of naan, onion kulcha & paratha

10.95 Taste of India Bread Basket Sample several of our delicious homemade naans. One of garlic naan, paratha, paneer kulcha, puri & onion kulcha

Basmati rice and biryanis

9.95 Vegetable Biryani Fresh vegetables sautéed w/‏ basmati rice, ground seasonings & garnished w/ potato sticks cilantro & dried fruits

11.95 Chicken Biryani Boneless chicken breast sautéed w/ basmati rice, richly flavored w/ seasonings, garnished w/ potato sticks, dried fruits & cilantro

13.95 Lamb Biryani A delicious casserole of basmati rice, fresh ground seasonings w/ cuts of tender lamb garnished w/ potato sticks, dried fruits & cilantro

14.95 Taste of India Chef’s special Biryani A casserole of savory & tender cuts of boneless chicken & lamb, succulent shrimp & fresh ground seasonings, garnished w/ potatoe sticks, dried fruits & cilantro

3.95 Peas Pulao Basmati rice sautéed in butter w/ peas

1.95 Extra Serving Basmati rice Long grained basmati rice cooked w/ green peas, cardommon & cumin seeds

3.95 Jeeru Rice Flavorful birani rice sautéed w/ jeeru (cumin seeds)

Mithai (dessert)

2.50 Kulfi Authentic traditional Indian ice cream w/ almonds & cardommon

2.50 Mango Flavor Kulfi Traditional Indian ice cream w/ mango flavoring

2.50 Faluda Kulfi Rose flavored Indian ice cream w/ tak- marya & sweet noodles

2.95 Saffron Pistachoi Ice Cream

2.50 Gulab Jamun Dry milk puffs soaked in sugar syrup

2.95 Ras Malai Creamed cheese patties in sweet thickened milk

2.50 Kheer Saffron flavored rice pudding‏

3.50 Mango Melba Indian way of saying‏ a great flavorful mango ice cream

Beverages‏

1.75 Bottled Water

2.75 Lassi A refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted Options: Sweet, Salted

2.95 Mango Lassi

2.95 Rose Lassis

1.85 Sweet tea/Unsweet tea

1.85 Soft Drinks Coke, sprite, pink lemonade, orange soda, mr. bibb, diet coke Options: Coke, Sprite, Pink Lemonade, Orange soda, Mr. Bibb, Diet Coke

2.95 Mango Juice

2.95 Limbo Pani

2.00 Masala Chai Freshly brewed Indian tea flavored w/ aromatic Indian herbs

2.00 Indian coffee Thandai (Indian Imported coca-cola‏ products)

2.25 Thums Up A favorite Indian cola

2.00 Limca A lemonade based drink

2.00 Fanta Orange flavored drink

Beer

3.00 Domestic Bottles

3.50 Imported Bottles

Indian beer

3.75 Kingfisher

3.75 Krait

6.50 Taj Mahal

Wines

House wine Options: By the bottle (15.00) , By the Glass (4.00)

Special wine Options: By the bottle (18.00) , By the Glass (5.00)

Selected Wine: Options: By the bottle (32.00) , By the Glass (9.00)

6.50 Full Bar Please ask your server for the full wine & beer list (& up)

Specialty

Vegetable Appetizers‏

Chilli Paneer A sizzling skillet of our home made cheese, sauteed w/ Indian hot chilies’, bell pepper & onions

Veg Manchurian Deep fried Minced vegetables that’s seasoned w/ Indo-Chinese spices then tossed in Indo-Chinese sauce

Gobi Manchurian Fresh Cauliflowers seasoned w/ Indi-Chinese spices & fried, then tossed in Indo-Chinese sauce

Hariyali Paneer A sizzling skillet of our home made cheese sauteed w/ onions, bell peppers in our special homemade Mint sauce

Chicken Appetizers

Mawa Kebab A sizzling skillet of boneless chicken breast marinated overnight in special homemade spices & creamy cashews, then skewered & cooked in clay oven served on the bed of cabbage

Chilli Chicken Indo-Chinese marinated chicken breast sliced thin & deep fried, then tossed in our special IndoChinese sauce w/ Indian hot peppers

Pahadi Kebab A Sizzling skillet of boneless dark thigh meat marinated overnight & soaked in our special house made rich & creamy sauce, then skewered & cooked in clay oven served on the bed of cabbage

Chicken 65 Boneless chicken breast cubed & marinated in our special south Indian spices & deep fried sauteed w/ curry leaves & served on the bed of cabbage topped w/ sliced red onions

Chatpata Mawa Kebab A sizzling skillet of boneless chicken breast marinated overnight in special homemade spices & creamy cashews, then skewered & cooked in clay oven, sauteed w/ handful of Indian whole spices

Lamb & Goat Appetizers

Lamb Chatpata A sizzling skillet made w/ cuts of tender lamb that is sauteed w/ handful of Indian whole spices & chilly, onion & bell pepper served on the bed of cabbage

Lamb Chops Special cut of tender lamb chops marinated overnight in special homemade spices & creamy cashews, then skewered & cooked in clay oven topped w/ Special Tandoor sauce & served in bed of cabbage

Hariyali Lamb A sizzling skillet made‏ w/ cuts of tender lamb that sauteed w/ onions, bell peppers in our special homemade Mint sauce

Goat Chatpata Tender cuts of goat meat simmered in clarified butter & sauteed w/ handful of exotic Indian whole spices, onions, bell peppers & served sizzling on the bed of cabbage

Pepper Goat Tender cuts of goat meat simmered in clarified butter & sauteed w/ lots of cracked black peppers & Indian crushed red peppers

Hariyali Goat Tender cuts of goat meat sauteed in our special homemade sauce made w/ mint & cilantro, then served in the sizzler on the cabbage bed

Seafood Appetizers

Fish Tikka A succulent cuts of fresh tilapia fish marinated w/ Indian spices & cooked in tandoor & then tossed w/ onions & bell peppers served on the cabbage bed

Hariyali Fish Succulent cuts of fresh tilapia fish marinated in our special homemade sauce made w/ mint & cilantro & cooked in tandoor & then tossed w/ onions & bell peppers served on the cabbage bed

Shrimp Bukhra A dry sizzling skillet of wild caught tiger shrimps marinated w/ our exotic Indian marinade & cooked in clay oven then sauteed handful of Indian whole spices w/ onions, bell peppers, flavored w/ a hint of saffron & served in cabbage bed

Shrimp Chatpata A spicy & dry sizzling skillet of wild caught tiger shrimps marinated w/ Indian spices cooked in clay oven & sauteed w/ handful of exotic Indian whole spices, onions, bell peppers & served sizzling on the bed of cabbage

Vegetable Entrees‏

Paneer Akhabari Cubes of our home made cheese cooked in tomato based creamy gravy flavored w/ hint of saffron & bell peppers

Dhaniya Paneer Cubes of our home made cheese cooked w/ our special homemade sauce which is made w/ mint, cilantro & some spices, simmered in creamy cashew gravy

Paneer Butter Masala A smooth & mouth watering dish made w/ creamed cashews, tomato & onions that are well cooked & blended w/ some exotic Indian spices later seasoned w/ hint of saffron & cooked w/ cubes of our homemade cheese

Veg Akhabari A handful of fresh vegetables are cooked in tomato based creamy gravy flavored w/ hint of saffron & bell peppers

Veg Makhanwala A handful of fresh vegetables are cooked in our special homemade creamy cashew gravy & simmered in clarified butter

Chicken Entrees

Chicken Akhabari Succulent pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated w/ our home ground masala’s & cooked in our clay oven, later added on to the tomato based creamy gravy flavored w/ hint of saffron & bell peppers

Butter Chicken Succulent pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated w/ our home ground masala’s & cooked in our clay oven, later added on to creamed cashews, tomato & onions that are well cooked & blended w/ some exotic Indian spices & flavored w/ hint of saffron

Indian Style Chicken A typical Indian style curry, cooked w/ our chef’s special secret blend of spices & herbs, Tender pieces of chicken will be added & simmered to the perfection & then seasoned, can be served chicken w/ bone upon request

Chicken Makhanwala Boneless chicken breast marinated overnight in special homemade spices then skewered & cooked in clay oven, later simmered in our special homemade creamy cashew gravy

Lamb & Goat Entrees

Lamb Akhabari Boneless chunks of lamb marinated in our spiced garlic marinade, skewered & cooked in clay oven, later cooked & simmered in our tomato based creamy gravy flavored w/ hint of saffron & bell peppers

Lamb Makhanwala Boneless chunks of lamb marinated in our spiced garlic marinade, skewered & cooked in clay oven, later cooked & simmered in our special homemade creamy cashew gravy

Lamb Rogan Josh Tender cuts of lamb sautéed & flavored w/ clarified butter & lots of whole spices & chilies, cooked w/ chef’s special secret blend of spices & herbs, A must try dish

Lamb Chops Masala Special cut of tender lamb chops marinated overnight in special homemade spices & creamy cashews, then skewered & cooked in clay oven, later added on to fine curry gravy made w/ onions & tomatoes

Indian Style Goat A typical Indian style cuts of goat sauteed w/ our chef’s secret spices & cooked in lots of Indian hot peppers, red onion & tomato gravy flavored w/ hint of mint

Seafood Entrees

Fish Akhabari Succulent cuts of fresh white tilapia marinated w/ our exotic Indian marinade & cooked in tomato based creamy gravy flavored w/ hint of saffron & bell peppers

Malbari Fish Succulent cuts of fresh white tilapia marinated in our special homemade marinade, cooked w/ lots of south Indian spices & simmered in coconut based gravy

Shrimp Akhabari A handful of wild caught fresh shrimp’s marinated w/ our exotic Indian marinade & cooked in tomato based creamy gravy flavored w/ hint of saffron & bell peppers

Malbari Shrimp A handful of wild caught fresh shrimp’s sautéed w/ lots of south Indian spices & simmered in coconut based gravy