Taste of India Shanti Menu

Mixed Pickle

Indian chili pepper, mustard seed and mixed vegetables.

Plain Yogurt

Mango Chutney

Cayenne pepper, jalapeno, cilantro and green mango.

Raita

Yogurt with shredded cucumbers, potato and mint.

Papadum

Mildly spicy lentil wafer.

Basmati Rice

Saffron flavored rice.

Fruit Juice

Soda

Classic soft drinks enjoyed around the world.

Distilled Mineral Water

Sparkling Mineral Water

Lassi

Yogurt shake. Your choice of sweet or salty.

Mango Lassi

Mango and yogurt shake.

Naan

Unleavened flour bread baked in a hot tandoor oven.

Tandoor Roti

Whole wheat baked bread prepared without oil.

Poori

Whole wheat deep fried puffed bread.

Garlic Naan

Unleavened flour bread stuffed with garlic and topped with fresh cilantro.

Onion Naan

Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced, chopped onions.

Aloo Naan

Unleavened flour bread stuffed with with mashed potatoes and spices.

Paratha

Multi-layered leavened flour bread.

Aloo Parota

Whole wheat baked bread, stuffed with potatoes.

Cheese Poori

Whole wheat bread deep fried and stuffed with cheese.

Coconut Poori

Whole wheat bread deep fried and stuffed with coconut.

Peshawary Naan

Unleavened flour bread stuffed with raisins, almonds, coconuts and pistachio.

Keema Naan

Unleavened flour bread stuffed with seasoned ground meat.

Bread Basket

An assortment of our special breads, including naan, garlic naan, aloo partha, and onion naan.

Vegetable Samosas

Two pieces. Turnovers stuffed with green peas, potatoes and spices.

Aloo Tikki

Deep friend potato patties topped with white peas, cooked in light spices.

Meat Samosas

Two pieces. Turnovers stuffed with minced chicken and spices.

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Six pieces. Fresh cut vegetables deep fried in chick-pea batter.

Chicken Tikka

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, then cooked on skewers in a tandoor (clay oven).

Reshmi Pakora

Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken deep fried in chick pea batter.

Shaami Kebab

Deep fried ground lamb patties cooked in light spices.

Shanti Platter

A delicious combination of all of our vegetarian or non vegetarian appetizers.

Mulligatawny Soup

Rich, warm soup made with lentils, vegetables and spices.

Chicken Soup

Boneless chicken soup with herbs and spices.

Coconut Soup

Rich, warm soup made with slightly sweetened coconut milk topped with pistachio.

Rashmalai

Two pieces. Fresh homemade cheese patties cooked in milk syrup with almond and nuts.

Gulab Jamun

Two pieces. Deep fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in sugar syrup.

Kheer

Rice pudding cooked with sweetened milk garnished with raisins, almonds and saffron.

Kulfi

Homemade sorbet. Available in coconut, mango and pistachio flavors.

Indian Salad

Diced cucumber, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander mixed with herb and spices. Served with the chef's special dressing.

Garden Salad

Fresh seasonal vegetables, lettuce tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and more served with the chef's own special dressing.

Tikka Salad

Strips of barbecued white meat chicken served over lettuce, red onions, cucumber and carrot salad, served with our house dressing.

Shrimp Salad

Tandoori shrimp,served over a garden salad, served with the chef's own special dressing.

Shahi Polau

Basmati rice cooked with fruit cocktails, green peas and saffron.

Vegetable Biryani

An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice with a flavorful aroma of cumin and cardamom embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with a side of cool cucumber chutney raita.

Chicken Biryani

An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice with a flavorful aroma of cumin and cardamom embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with a side of cool cucumber chutney raita.

Beef Biryani

An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice with a flavorful aroma of cumin and cardamom embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with a side of cool cucumber chutney raita.

Goat Biryani

An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice with a flavorful aroma of cumin and cardamom embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with a side of cool cucumber chutney raita.

Shrimp Biryani

An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice with a flavorful aroma of cumin and cardamom embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with a side of cool cucumber chutney raita.

Lamb Biryani

An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice with a flavorful aroma of cumin and cardamom embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with a side of cool cucumber chutney raita.

Shanti Special Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with lamb, chicken, shrimp and goat meat in exotic spices, fresh herbs and nuts.

Dal Makhni

Lentils flavored with ground garden spices and sauteed in butter. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Chana Masala

Whole chick peas and fried onions cooked Indian style. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Begun Bharta

Whole eggplant smoked over a clay oven delicately sauteed with spices, mustard oil, onions and tomatoes. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Bhindi Masala

Fresh okra delicately spiced, cooked with tomatoes and onions. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Malai Kofta

Homemade cheese rolled up with potatoes and chopped vegetables into small balls and then dipped in a vegetable cream sauce and nuts. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Aloo Gobi

Fresh cauliflower, potatoes and green peas delicately spiced. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Nabaraton Korma

Nine different kinds of vegetables cooked in a mild creamy sauce and garnished with nuts. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Assorted seasonal vegetables, onions, green peppers and tomatoes flavored with ground garden spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Shahi Panir Korma

Homemade cheese sauteed with ginger with fresh ginger, garlic, onion and tomato, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce and garnished with nuts and raisins. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Saag Panir

Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, cream and spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Kadai Paneer

Homemade cottage cheese simmered with green peppers, onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Do Piaza

Prepared with a large amount of roasted onions, bell peppers, fresh herb and spices in a thick heavy sauce to enhance its heavy flavor. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Vindaloo

Often renowned as the spiciest Indian sauce. Curried potatoes, lemon juice and fresh roasted hot chilies. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Curry

Cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric, coriander and chili powder. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Korma

A mild Indian dish simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashew nuts. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Bhuna

A Bangladeshi style process where spices are gently sauteed to bring out their flavors. Then your choice of meat is added and cooked in its own juice resulting in deep, strong flavors with little sau

Rogan Josh

An exotic delicacy. Yogurt based sauce cooked with ground spices, ginger and garlic. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Shaag

A classic Indian spinach dish consisting of subtle flavors, fresh ginger, garlic and a touch of cream. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Patia

An exotic mango and ginger sauce dish tempered with fresh coriander and garlic. Served with your choice of meat and basmati rice.

Tikka Masala

Your choice of meat marinated and baked in our tandoor (clay oven), then smothered in sauce consisting of an aromatic blend of curried tomatoes, light cream, dry fenugreek and spices. Served with bas

Jhalfrezie

Marinated pieces of your choice of meat sauteed with spices to produce a dry, thick sauce with cauliflower, green pepper, green chilies, onion and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Malai Curry

Shrimp cooked in a mild coconut and onion sauce tempered with curry leaves, carrots, ginger and raisins. Served with basmati rice.

Tandoori Chicken

Spring chicken marinated in tandoori masala marinated in special sauce fro 12 hours and roasted on skewers until tender. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Chicken Tikka

Skewer roasted tender pieces of chicken breast marinated for 12 hours in tandoor spices and yogurt. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Chicken Malai Kabob

Creamy chicken supreme marinated in mild spices for 12 hours and then roasted on skewers until tender. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Chicken Shekh Kabob

Ground chicken marinated with onions, herbs and spices for 12 hours and then roasted on skewers until tender. Served with naan.

Paneer Tikka

Grilled homemade cottage cheese baked on skewers over a glowing charcoal flame. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Lamb Tikka

Tender pieces of boneless lamb marinated in our chef's original combination of spices for 12 hours and then roasted on skewers until tender. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell pepper

Lamb Shekh Kabob

Ground lamb marinated with onions, herbs and spices for 12 hours and then roasted on skewers until tender. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Tandoori Salmon

Salmon marinated in our chef;s special yogurt sauce and then roasted on skewers until tender. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Tandoori Shrimp

Imported shrimp from Bangladesh marinated in a delicate yogurt sauce and then roasted on skewers until tender. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.

Shanti Mixed Grill

A sizzling combination of all of our tandoori specials including tandoori and tikka chicken, lamb, our kabob dishes and shrimp. Served sizzling over a bed of fresh onions and bell peppers with naan.