Essence of India

Vegetable SamosasUSD 3.95

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas

Vegetable PakorasUSD 3.95

Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden

Vegetable CutletsUSD 3.95

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

Paneer PakorasUSD 5.75

Home made batter fried cottage cheese fritters

PapadumUSD 1.95

Crispy, delicate thin wafers (4) of seasoned lentil flour

Masala PapadumUSD 2.50

Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala

Vegetable samplerUSD 7.95

Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras

Jhinga KarahiUSD 6.95

Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour

Non-vegetarian sampler from the tandoori ovenUSD 11.95

Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab

Malai Ka KoftaUSD 10.95

Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce

Shahi PaneerUSD 10.95

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy

Saag ChamanUSD 10.95

Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices

Mutter PaneerUSD 10.95

Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce

Paneer KhurchanUSD 10.95

Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices

Baigan BhartaUSD 10.75

Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomato and onion

Bhindi Ka MasalaUSD 10.75

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion

Gobhi GulastanUSD 10.75

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger

Vegetable KormaUSD 10.75

Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce

Aloo do PyazaUSD 10.75

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices

Chana MasalaUSD 10.75

Chick peas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices

Mushroom MutterUSD 10.75

Sliced mushrooms and peas saute'd in a creamy curry sauce

Dal MakhaniUSD 8.95

Black lentils cooked in a curry sauce

Dal Turka*USD 8.95

Yellow lentils saute'd with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies

Tandoori ShrimpUSD 19.95

Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Oriental spices

Seekh KababUSD 11.95

Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven

Bhuni MachhliUSD 15.95

Catfish flavored with tamarind then cooked in the tandoor oven

Indian Chicken TandooriUSD 9.95

Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven

Chicken Malai Kabob Chef's SpecialtyUSD 14.95

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

Murg TikkaUSD 12.95

Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven

Lamb ChopsUSD 15.95

Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices then barbecued in the tandoor oven

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)USD 11.95

Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices

Murg LajwabUSD 10.95

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce

Chicken Shahi KormaUSD 11.95

Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry

Chicken KarahiUSD 11.95

Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic

Murg Tikka MasalaUSD 13.95

Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce

Achari MurghUSD 11.95

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

Chicken SaagUSD 11.95

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce

Bhuna Chicken*USD 11.95

Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies

Chicken Vindaloo*USD 11.95

Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Gosht KormaUSD 12.95

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

Lamb PasandaUSD 12.95

Lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce

Rogan JoshUSD 12.95

Lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy

Lamb PalakUSD 12.95

Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala

Achari GoshtUSD 12.95

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

Lamb Vindaloo*USD 12.95

Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Goan Lamb*USD 12.95

Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce

Goan Fish Curry*USD 14.95

Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce

Jhinga MasalaUSD 14.95

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices

Shrimp Vindaloo*USD 14.95

Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Amritsari Fried CatfishUSD 14.95

Deep fried breaded catfish marinated in garlic and ginger paste

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of:

• ChickenUSD 11.95
• LambUSD 12.95
• ShrimpUSD 13.95

Vegetable BiriyaniUSD 10.95

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

Peas PulaoUSD 7.95

Fried rice cooked with peas

Kashmiri PulaoUSD 8.95

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

Saffron RiceUSD 7.95

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

Plain Basmati RiceUSD 3.95

Long grain steamed basmati rice

NaanUSD 2.50

Leavened bread made in the tandoor

Butter NaanUSD 2.75

Naan with butter

Garlic NaanUSD 2.95

Naan topped with garlic

Keema NaanUSD 3.95

Naan stuffed with ground lamb

Peshwari NaanUSD 2.95

Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut

Onion KulchaUSD 2.95

Flour bread stuffed with onions

Paneer KulchaUSD 3.95

Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

Paratha TandooriUSD 2.75

Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor

Pudina ParathaUSD 2.95

Paratha layered with fresh mint

Aloo ParathaUSD 2.95

Paratha stuffed with potatoes

Tandoori RotiUSD 1.95

Flat bread cooked in the clay oven

PooriUSD 3.50

Two puffy deep fried breads

Bread AssortmentUSD 9.95

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

RaitaUSD 2.50

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

Mango ChutneyUSD 2.95

Sweet pickles made from mangoes

Mixed SaladUSD 2.95

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

Gulab JamunUSD 3.95

Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup

Ras MalaiUSD 3.95

Flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios

KheerUSD 3.50

Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts

Gajar ka HalwaUSD 3.95

Cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins

KulfiUSD 4.25

Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango

Essence Faluda Chef's SpecialtyUSD 5.95

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

LassiUSD 2.50

Homemade yogurt shake Choice of sweet or salted

Mango LassiUSD 3.50

Homemade mango yogurt shake

Masala Tea (Chai)USD 1.95

Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs

Soft DrinksUSD 1.95

Coffee/TeaUSD 1.95

CappuccinoUSD 3.50

EspressoUSD 2.50