Essence of India menu

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.

Ice Cream

pistachio or mango

Kheer

indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts.

Gulab Jamun

golden fried dumpling of milk pastry, soaked in a sweet syrup.

Rasmalai

flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.

Gajar Ka Halwa

cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins.

Ice Cream

indian style ice cream.

Essence Of Faluda

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

sweet or salted

Masala Tea - Chai

indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs.

Soda

coke, diet coke & sprite

Coffee

Tea

regular tear or masala tea

Lassi

homemade yogurt shake.

Mango Lassi

homemade mango yogurt shake.

Papadum

(gf). papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.

Masala Papadum

(gf). papadum topped with onions, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala.

Vegetable Pakoras

(gf). vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden.

Vegetable Cutlets

(gf). two deep-fried patties made with seasoned vegetables.

Vegetable Samosas

two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas.

Paneer Pakoras

(gf). homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters.

Keema Samosas

two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb.

Jhinga Karahi

deep-fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice, with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour.

Non-Vegetarian Sampler

(gf). from the tandoori oven. platter includes chicken malai kabab, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab.

Tandoori Roti

flat bread cooked in the clay oven.

Naan

leavened bread made in the tandoor.

Paratha Tandoori

whole wheat dough, twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor.

Butter Naan

naan with butter.

Garlic Naan

naan topped with garlic.

Peshwari Naan

naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut.

Aloo Paratha

paratha stuffed with potatoes.

Onion Kulcha

four bread stuffed with onions.

Pudina Paratha

paratha layered with fresh mint.

Poori

two puffy deep-fried breads.

Paneer Kulcha

flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.

Keema Naan

naan stuffed with ground lamb.

Bread Assortment

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

Raita

plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.

Mango Chutney

sweet pickled made from mangoes.

Mixed Salad

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

Plain Basmati Rice

long grain steamed basmati rice.

Peas Pulao

fried rice cooked with peas.

Saffron Rice

basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves.

Kashmiri Pulao

(ni). saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts.

Vegetable Biryani

traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs.

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of protein.

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

chicken

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

lamb

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

shrimp

Tandoori Chicken Salad

lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken with an indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of indian spice.

Indian Chicken Tandoori

skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, then barbecued in the clay oven.

Seekh Kabab

tender rolls of minced lamb, mixed with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven.

Murg Tikka

skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices, then barbecued in the clay oven.

Chicken Malai Kabob

(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.

Bhuni Machhli

catfish flavored with tamarind, then cooked in the tandoor oven.

Lamb Chops

lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, then barbecued in the tandoor oven.

Tandoori Shrimp

jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt, blended with indian spices.

Dal Makhani

black lentils cooked in a curry sauce.

Dal Turka

* (vg). yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, indian spices and whole red chilies.

Green Beans & Potatoes

(vg). gluten free. mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes.

Bhindi Ka Masala

(vg). mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion.

Vegetarian Korma

(ni). potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce.

Chana Masala

(vg). chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and indian spices.

Mushroom Mutter

sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce.

Aloo Do Pyaza

(vg). potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with indian spices.

Baigan Bharta

(vg). smoked puréed eggplant cooked with herbs and ginger.

Gobi Gulatstan

(vg). cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger.

Spinach With Chickpeas

(vg, gf). homemade spinach simmered in indian spices, tomatoes and chick peas.

Malai Ka Kofta

(gf, ni). fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit and indian spices in a tomato cream sauce.

Saag Chaman

(gf). spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices.

Mutter Paneer

(gf). combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce.

Paneer Khurchan

(gf). homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onion, tomato and indian spices.

Shahi Paneer

(gf). cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy.

Saag Aloo

spinach and potatoes simmered in spices.

Aloo Mutter

combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger.

Murg Lajwab

boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce.

Achari Murgh

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

Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani

tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices.

Chicken Shahi Korma

(ni). chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry.

Chicken Vindaloo

* marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.

Chicken Saag

boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce.

Chicken Karahi

masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onion and fresh garlic.

Bhuna Chicken

* chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies.

Madras Curry Chicken

chicken curry south indian-style marinated chicken in yogurt, tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves.

Murg Tikka Masala

skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce.

Shrimp In Coconut Masala

shrimp cooked with a touch of indian spice, onions, tomatoes, red wine vinegar and coconut milk.

Shrimp With Spinach

spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp.

Yogurt Fish

catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom.

Goan Fish Curry

* catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce.

Jhinga Masala

shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and indian spices.

North Indian Fish Curry

boneless catfish, cumin and other indian spices in a yogurt curry sauce.

Shrimp Vindaloo

* marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices.