Budget Dining Guide
Plainfields Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Plainfields? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.50
Average Item Price
$16.42
Budget for Two
$32.84
Priced Items Tracked
29
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Plainfields Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Plainfields sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crispy Lentil Wafers (Papadums) | appetizers & starters | Lentils soaked and made into a paste, mixed with a special masala and garlic, then rolled paper thin and fried | $3.50 |
| 2 | Puffed Garlic Bread (Naan) | appetizers & starters | Included with all entrees. This is a traditional Indian bread made from white flour, eggs, milk and yogurt, baked on the side of the tandoor, then brushed with fresh minced garlic roasted ghee and sp | $3.50 |
| 3 | Whole Wheat Flaky Flat Bread (Paratha) | appetizers & starters | This is a pan fried multi layered whole wheat bread | $3.50 |
| 4 | Whole Wheat Flaky Flat Bread Stuffed with Potatoes (Stuffed Paratha) | appetizers & starters | Multi layered whole wheat paratha stuffed with potatoes and spices | $4.95 |
| 5 | Crisp Dumplings in a Creamy Sauce (Dahi Wada) | appetizers & starters | Crispy fried white lentil balls in a slightly spicy ginger, coriander, yogurt sauce. This is our most popular dish | $6.95 |
| 6 | Pastry Filled with Lamb or Potatoes (Samosa) - Vegetarian | appetizers & starters | Flaky pastry filled with a spicy potato filling | $6.95 |
| 7 | Tomato Coconut Soup | appetizers & starters | A delicious combination of tomato, coconut, spices and fried curry leaves. It is garnished with crispy boondi and fresh coriander leaves. Our signature soup | $6.95 |
| 8 | Pastry Filled with Lamb or Potatoes (Samosa) - Combination | appetizers & starters | Served with a sweet tamarind sauce | $7.25 |
| 9 | Fire Roasted Eggplant (Baingan Bharita) | appetizers & starters | Fresh eggplant roasted over coals and mixed with sour cream, onions and spices. It has a delightful smoky flavor. This is served with traditional crispy snacks for dipping | $7.50 |
| 10 | Fireworks Salad (Bhel) | appetizers & starters | Long lines of patrons wait patiently as the bhel master skillfully prepares each bhel at lightning speed. This is a blend of assorted crisped Indian snacks, fresh crisp spinach, onions, potatoes, tom | $7.50 |
| 11 | Pastry Filled with Lamb or Potatoes (Samosa) - Meat | appetizers & starters | Flaky pastry filled with a spicy meat and cashew filling | $7.50 |
| 12 | Spice Coated Prawns (House Favorite) (Masala Jhinga) | appetizers & starters | Large prawns are sauteed to crispness and tossed with, tomatoes, coriander and garam masala. Served with indian fried bread and jackfruit chutney | $11.95 |
| 13 | Chickpea Dumplings in Caramelized Onion Sauce (Moog Vada Ki Bhaji) | vegetarian entrees | Delicate moog and spinach dumplings are bound with chickpea flour and simmered in a sauce of onions, ginger, tomatoes and spices. A wee bit hot | $16.95 |
| 14 | Braised Vegetables in Cardamom Nut Sauce (Shahi Subji Korma) | vegetarian entrees | Parsnips, carrots, potatoes, turnips, peas and house made cheese are braised in a ivory almond sauce. This dish is considered the ultimate of vegetarian delicacies | $17.95 |
| 15 | Fried Okra in Cashew Sesame Sauce (Bhendi Masala) | vegetarian entrees | Okra is not only healthful but absolutely delicious in this preparation. Tender young okra is fried in a special masala which is then simmered in a creamy cashew sesame sauce | $18.95 |
| 16 | Sauteed Seasonal Greens with Mushrooms and Roasted Garlic (Palak Paneer) | vegetarian entrees | Fresh assorted seasonal greens, house made cheese and wild and farmed mushrooms, seared in mustard oil, chilies, roasted garlic and spices. The chef's favorite | $18.95 |
| 17 | Seasonal Vegetables in Velvet Sauce (Bhaji) | vegetarian entrees | Fresh seasonal vegetables and assorted wild and farmed mushrooms sauteed and finished with a velvety rich sauce of onions, garlic, bhaji masala, yogurt, cream and garam masala | $18.95 |
| 18 | Sweet Pea Pods with House Made Cheese (Mutter Paneer) | vegetarian entrees | This classic preparation has many variations. This one is a real winner. Young sugar snap peas and house made cheese are simmered a sauce made with coconut milk, nuts, spices and fresh coriander | $18.95 |
| 19 | Stuffed Cheese Dumplings (Malai Kofta) | vegetarian entrees | Fresh house made cheese is formed into balls and then stuffed with raisins and pistachio nuts and baked in a satiny smooth sauce of almonds, spices and coriander | $19.95 |
| 20 | Vegetarian Paella (Royal Biryani) | vegetarian entrees | The elaborate preparation starts with first steaming the Basmati rice and then baking it in a mixture of saffron, vegetables, spices and topped with assorted mushrooms such as morels, shiitake, oyste | $19.95 |
| 21 | Prawns in Saffron Coconut Sauce (Jhinga Malai) | non-vegetarian entrees | Prawns sauteed with onions, ginger, garlic and spices then simmered in a sauce of almonds, saffron, raisins, coconut milk and spices | $23.95 |
| 22 | Velvet Butter Chicken (Makhani Murgh or Tikka Masala) | non-vegetarian entrees | Pieces of chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and tandoori masala, roasted in the tandoor oven to impart a smoky tandoor flavor. Simmered in a beautifully rich tomato butter sauce and garnished wit | $23.95 |
| 23 | Leg of Lamb Stewed in Spices (Masala Bhogar) | non-vegetarian entrees | Lean cubes of lamb leg are rubbed in a complex mixture of spices, marinated in yogurt, and simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes and spices to tenderness. A bit of hotness to this dish with a memora | $24.95 |
| 24 | Prawns in Caramelized Onion Sauce (Bara Jhinga Do Pyaz) | non-vegetarian entrees | Prawns are quickly seared and then simmered in a sauce of caramelized onions, tomatoes, ginger and cream, laced with a pungent fennel masala and topped with crispy caramelized onions and coriander le | $25.95 |
| 25 | Sandalwood Braised Lamb Shanks (Chandon Gosht) | non-vegetarian entrees | Lamb shanks braised in ghee, then roasted in the oven for an hour then simmered in a delicate sauce of sandalwood tea infusion, onions, cream and spices | $25.95 |
| 26 | Scallops in White Poppy Seed Cream Sauce (Scallops Masala Malai) | non-vegetarian entrees | This elegant dish combines the delicate flavors of large sea scallops and mushroom caps with a silky smooth sauce, made from scallop stock, onions, cream, garlic, roasted white poppy seeds and spices | $26.95 |
| 27 | Double Breast of Duck with Cheese Stuffed Apricots (Budak Korma Zardaloo) | non-vegetarian entrees | Roasted duck breast simmered in an almond sauce with cheese stuffed apricots, garnished with coriander leaves and apricot chutney | $29.95 |
| 28 | Spice Coated Crispy Mackerel (Bombay Machi) | non-vegetarian entrees | Select cuts of white fish filets marinated in ginger and spices, then coated with a paste made from tamarind, coconut, special fish masala, garlic and coriander, then rolled in chick pea flour and fr | $29.95 |
| 29 | Rack of Lamb in Mint Scented Creamed Spinach (Gosht Saag Pudeena) | non-vegetarian entrees | Whole lamb rack marinated in yogurt, garlic, coriander leaves, ginger, mint and spices. Roasted in the tandoor medium rare. Served on mint scented creamed spinach. Topped with assorted wild mushrooms | $35.95 |
Plainfields Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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appetizers & starters
$6.50
12 items
vegetarian entrees
$18.82
8 items
non-vegetarian entrees
$27.51
9 items
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