Akbar Cuisine of India Menu

Papadum

Tandoori baked lentil wafer. Two pieces.

Mango Chutney

Lassi

Refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted.

Raita

Diced cucumber, tomato, and potato in a mildly spiced yogurt.

Mango Lassi

Refreshing mango flavored yogurt drink.

Nan

Fresh tandoor baked white bread.

Paratha

Whole wheat leavened bread.

Garlic Nan

Nan topped with freshly chopped garlic.

Green Herb Nan

Nan topped with mint, cilantro, and basil.

Onion Kulcha

Nan topped with freshly chopped onion.

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.

Cheese Nan

Nan stuffed with cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheeses.

Kabuli Nan

Nan stuffed with a variety of minced dry fruits.

Assorted Bread Platter

Chef's selection.

Basmati Rice

Banarasi Pilao

Specialty from Banars - fresh vegetables, nuts, and raisins with basmati rice.

Akbari Biryani

Curried lamb, chicken, and shrimp cooked with rice in Moghul style.

Katchumber

Fresh diced tomato, cucumber and onion with lemon dressing.

Samosa

Crisp potato patty stuffed with spiced peas and potatoes.

Kaskebadamjan

Sauteed eggplant in chef's special sauce.

Aloo Aam Tikka

Potato patties stuffed with seasoned green peas and spices, served with home-made mango chutney.

Onion Bhaji

Green onion fritters dipped in gram flour batter. Eight pieces.

Chicken Kati Roll

Roti stuffed with highly spiced diced chicken, onions and tomatoes.

Papri Chat

Flour crisps, spiced potatoes, served with a variety of chutneys. Tastes tangy, sweet and spicy.

Spicy Chicken Wings

Tandoori grilled wings.

Shrimp Pakora

Jumbo shrimp fritters coated in coconut.

Sheekh Kebab

Minced lamb prepared with fresh mint, red onions, garlic and ginger in tandoor.

Ginger Lamb Chop

Ginger marinated, tender lamb chops, tandoori grilled.

Kesari Kheer

Rice pudding infused with saffron, nuts, and raisins.

Kulfi

Homemade ice cream with saffron and pistachio.

Mango Cheesecake

Chef's specialty.

Gulab Jamun

Milk balls in honey syrup.

Mango Surprise

Crispy wrapper stuffed with mango and chocolate.

Dal Makhani

Black lentils and kidney beans cooked in butter.

Chana Masala

Garbanzo prepared in onion and tomato bhuna.

Akbari Kofta

Delightful potato balls stuffed with nuts prepared in mild sauce.

Bengan Aloo

Chinese eggplant and potatoes sauteed in exotic spices.

Bhartha

Roasted eggplant sauteed with fresh onion and tomato green peas and exotic spices.

Gobi Aloo

Cauliflowerand potatoes sauteed in fresh garlic and ginger, steamed in exotic sauce.

Gucchi Dhania

Mushrooms cooked in chef's special sauce highlighting the importance of fresh cilantro in Indian cooking.

Saag Paneer

Spinach cooked with homemade cheese.

Vegetarian Akbari

A variety of vegetables prepared in mild sauce flavored with mace and cardamom - an eloquent tribute to the Emperors nobles.

Bhindi Masala

Fresh okra sauteed with onions, serrano chilies, and exotic spices.

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in spices, tandoor grilled. Entree portion or Dinner with dal of the day, fresh vegetables, rice, and nan bread.

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken marinated in spices, tandoor grilled. Entree portion or Dinner with dal of the day, fresh vegetables, rice, and nan bread.

Mint Chicken Kabab

Boneless chicken marinated in fresh mint and tandoor grilled. Entree portion or Dinner with dal of the day, fresh vegetables, rice, and nan bread.

Shrimp Tandoori

Jumbo shrimp marinated in oregano, tandoor grilled. Entree portion or Dinner with dal of the day, fresh vegetables, rice, and nan bread.

Chilean Sea Bass

Chilean sea bass marinated in herbs and tandoor grilled.

Chicken Akbari

Chicken prepared in an exotic cashew sauce - best in town.

Chicken Tikka Masala

House favorite - tandoor grilled chicken in a tomato sauce.

Chicken Tikka Saag

Diced chicken tikka prepared with spinach.

Chicken Aamras

Chicken prepared in a refreshing mango sauce.

Akbari Lamb

Lamb prepared in Shahi sauce.

Coco Lamb

Lamb cooked in coconut sauce flavored with fennel - a rare romantic combination.

Dhaba Lamb

A house specialty.

Lamb Khada Masala

Lamb delicacy prepared with whole spices.

Lamb Saag

Spinach and lamb with a touch of ginger - best anywhere.

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb prepared in tangy tomato based sauce with potatoes.

Pepper Lamb

Tender lamb cooked in creamy but HOT green peppercorn curry flavored with saffron.

Karahi Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp in freshly chipped tomato sauce prepared in a wok.

Prawn Madras

Chili HOT jumbo shrimp curry with a delicate accent of coconut.

Shrimp Bhuna

Jumbo shrimp prepared in fresh garlic, ginger, celery, mushroom, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Crab Curry

Blue crab claw meat prepared in coconut-tamarind curry.