Essence of India menu with price

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Vegetable Samosas $4.95 two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas.
Vegetable Pakoras $3.95 (gf). vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden.
Non-Vegetarian Sampler $11.95 (gf). from the tandoori oven. platter includes chicken malai kabab, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab.
Paneer Pakoras $5.75 (gf). homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters.
Papadum $1.95 (gf). papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.
Keema Samosas $6.95 two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb.
Jhinga Karahi $6.95 deep-fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice, with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour.
Vegetable Cutlets $3.95 (gf). two deep-fried patties made with seasoned vegetables.
Masala Papadum $2.50 (gf). papadum topped with onions, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.
Spinach With Chickpeas $10.95 (vg, gf). homemade spinach simmered in indian spices, tomatoes and chick peas.
Malai Ka Kofta $10.95 (gf, ni). fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit and indian spices in a tomato cream sauce.
Saag Chaman $11.95 (gf). spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices.
Mutter Paneer $11.95 (gf). combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce.
Paneer Khurchan $11.95 (gf). homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onion, tomato and indian spices.
Bhindi Ka Masala $10.75 (vg). mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion.
Vegetarian Korma $10.75 (ni). potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce.
Chana Masala $10.75 (vg). chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and indian spices.
Mushroom Mutter $10.75 sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce.
Green Beans & Potatoes $9.95 (vg). gluten free. mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes.
Shahi Paneer $11.95 (gf). cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy.
Saag Aloo $11.95 spinach and potatoes simmered in spices.
Aloo Do Pyaza $10.75 (vg). potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with indian spices.
Baigan Bharta $10.75 (vg). smoked puréed eggplant cooked with herbs and ginger.
Gobi Gulatstan $10.75 (vg). cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger.
Aloo Mutter $11.95 combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger.
Dal Makhani $8.95 black lentils cooked in a curry sauce.
Dal Turka $8.95 * (vg). yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, indian spices and whole red chilies.
Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani $12.95 tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices.
Chicken Shahi Korma $12.95 (ni). chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry.
Murg Tikka Masala $13.95 skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo $12.95 * marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.
Chicken Saag $12.95 boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce.
Murg Lajwab $11.95 boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce.
Chicken Karahi $12.95 masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onion and fresh garlic.
Achari Murgh $11.95 tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek.
Bhuna Chicken $12.95 * chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies.
Madras Curry Chicken $12.95 chicken curry south indian-style marinated chicken in yogurt, tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves.
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.
Goan Fish Curry $14.95 * catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce.
Yogurt Fish $13.95 catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom.
Jhinga Masala $14.95 shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and indian spices.
Shrimp In Coconut Masala $12.95 shrimp cooked with a touch of indian spice, onions, tomatoes, red wine vinegar and coconut milk.
North Indian Fish Curry $14.95 boneless catfish, cumin and other indian spices in a yogurt curry sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo $14.95 * marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.
Shrimp With Spinach $12.95 spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp.
Tandoori Shrimp $19.95 jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt, blended with indian spices.
Bhuni Machhli $15.95 catfish flavored with tamarind, then cooked in the tandoor oven.
Tandoori Chicken Salad $7.95 lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken with an indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of indian spice.
Murg Tikka $13.95 skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices, then barbecued in the clay oven.
Seekh Kabab $12.95 tender rolls of minced lamb, mixed with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven.
Indian Chicken Tandoori $9.95 skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, then barbecued in the clay oven.
Chicken Malai Kabob $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.
Lamb Chops $16.95 lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, then barbecued in the tandoor oven.
Non-Vegetarian Biriyani $11.95 traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of protein.
Non-Vegetarian Biriyani $11.95 chicken
Non-Vegetarian Biriyani $12.95 lamb
Non-Vegetarian Biriyani $13.95 shrimp
Vegetable Biryani $10.95 traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs.
Peas Pulao $7.95 fried rice cooked with peas.
Saffron Rice $7.95 basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves.
Kashmiri Pulao $8.95 (ni). saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts.
Plain Basmati Rice $3.95 long grain steamed basmati rice.
Naan $2.50 leavened bread made in the tandoor.
Garlic Naan $2.95 naan topped with garlic.
Peshwari Naan $2.95 naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut.
Paneer Kulcha $3.95 flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.
Paratha Tandoori $2.75 whole wheat dough, twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor.
Aloo Paratha $2.95 paratha stuffed with potatoes.
Poori $3.50 two puffy deep-fried breads.
Butter Naan $2.75 naan with butter.
Keema Naan $3.95 naan stuffed with ground lamb.
Onion Kulcha $2.95 four bread stuffed with onions.
Pudina Paratha $2.95 paratha layered with fresh mint.
Bread Assortment $9.95 1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha.
Tandoori Roti $1.95 flat bread cooked in the clay oven.
Raita $2.50 plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.
Mango Chutney $2.95 sweet pickled made from mangoes.
Mixed Salad $2.95 individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro.
Gulab Jamun $3.95 golden fried dumpling of milk pastry, soaked in a sweet syrup.
Rasmalai $3.95 flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.
Kheer $3.50 indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts.
Gajar Ka Halwa $3.95 cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins.
Ice Cream $4.25 indian style ice cream.
Ice Cream pistachio or mango
Essence Of Faluda $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.
Lassi $2.50 homemade yogurt shake.
Lassi sweet or salted
Mango Lassi $3.50 homemade mango yogurt shake.
Masala Tea - Chai $1.95 indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs.
Soda $1.95 coke, diet coke & sprite
Coffee $1.95
Tea $1.95 regular tear or masala tea

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