Essence of India

Vegetable Samosas$3.95

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas

Vegetable Pakoras$3.95

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

Vegetable Cutlets$3.95

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

Paneer Pakoras$5.75

Home made batter fried cottage cheese fritters

Papadum$1.95

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

Masala Papadum$2.50

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

Vegetable sampler$7.95

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

Jhinga Karahi$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 oven$11.95

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

Malai Ka Kofta$10.95

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

Shahi Paneer$10.95

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

Saag Chaman$10.95

Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices

Mutter Paneer$10.95

Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce

Paneer Khurchan$10.95

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

Baigan Bharta$10.75

Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomato and onion

Bhindi Ka Masala$10.75

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion

Gobhi Gulastan$10.75

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger

Vegetable Korma$10.75

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

Aloo do Pyaza$10.75

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices

Chana Masala$10.75

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

Mushroom Mutter$10.75

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

Dal Makhani$8.95

Black lentils cooked in a curry sauce

Dal Turka*$8.95

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

Tandoori Shrimp$19.95

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

Seekh Kabab$11.95

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

Bhuni Machhli$15.95

Catfish flavored with tamarind then 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 Chef's Specialty$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 Tikka$12.95

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

Lamb Chops$15.95

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

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)$11.95

Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices

Murg Lajwab$10.95

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce

Chicken Shahi Korma$11.95

Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry

Chicken Karahi$11.95

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

Murg Tikka Masala$13.95

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

Achari Murgh$11.95

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

Chicken Saag$11.95

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce

Bhuna Chicken*$11.95

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

Chicken Vindaloo*$11.95

Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Gosht Korma$12.95

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

Lamb Pasanda$12.95

Lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce

Rogan Josh$12.95

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

Lamb Palak$12.95

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

Achari Gosht$12.95

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

Lamb Vindaloo*$12.95

Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Goan Lamb*$12.95

Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce

Goan Fish Curry*$14.95

Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce

Jhinga Masala$14.95

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices

Shrimp Vindaloo*$14.95

Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Amritsari Fried Catfish$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:

• Chicken$11.95
• Lamb$12.95
• Shrimp$13.95

Vegetable Biriyani$10.95

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

Peas Pulao$7.95

Fried rice cooked with peas

Kashmiri Pulao$8.95

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

Saffron Rice$7.95

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

Plain Basmati Rice$3.95

Long grain steamed basmati rice

Naan$2.50

Leavened bread made in the tandoor

Butter Naan$2.75

Naan with butter

Garlic Naan$2.95

Naan topped with garlic

Keema Naan$3.95

Naan stuffed with ground lamb

Peshwari Naan$2.95

Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut

Onion Kulcha$2.95

Flour bread stuffed with onions

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

Pudina Paratha$2.95

Paratha layered with fresh mint

Aloo Paratha$2.95

Paratha stuffed with potatoes

Tandoori Roti$1.95

Flat bread cooked in the clay oven

Poori$3.50

Two puffy deep fried breads

Bread Assortment$9.95

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

Raita$2.50

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

Mango Chutney$2.95

Sweet pickles 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

Ras Malai$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

Kulfi$4.25

Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango

Essence Faluda Chef's Specialty$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

Lassi$2.50

Homemade yogurt shake Choice of 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

Soft Drinks$1.95

Coffee/Tea$1.95

Cappuccino$3.50

Espresso$2.50