Menu
Appetizers
- Vegetable SamosasTwo deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas$6.95
- Non-Vegetarian Sampler From the Tandoor OvenPlatter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab$15.95
- PapadumCrispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour$3.95
- Vegetable SamplerPlatter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras$9.95
- Vegetable CutletsTwo deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables$5.95
- Coconut Fried ShrimpSpecial. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney$8.95
- Vegetable PakorasVegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden$6.95
- Paneer PakorasHomemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters$8.95
- Keema SamosasTwo deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb$8.95
- Jhinga KarahiDeep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour$7.95
- Masala PapadumPapadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala$5.95
Vegetable Essence
- Spinach with ChickpeasHomemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Malai Ka KoftaFresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Saag ChamanSpinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Mutter PaneerCombination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Paneer KhurchanSpecial. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Bhindi Ka MasalaMild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Vegetable KormaCorn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Chana MasalaChickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Mushroom MutterSliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Green Beans and PotatoesMild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Shahi PaneerCubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Saag AlooSpinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Aloo Do PyazaPotatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Baigan BhartaSmoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Gobhi GulastanCauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Aloo MutterCombination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included$13.95
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- Dal TurkaYellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included$12.95
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- Dal MakhaniBlack lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included$13.95
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Chicken Essence
- Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Chicken Shahi KormaChicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Murg Tikka MasalaSkewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Chicken VindalooMarinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Chicken SaagBoneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Murg LajwabBoneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included$14.95
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- Chicken KarahiMasala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Achari MurghTender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Bhuna ChickenChicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Madras Curry ChickenChicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included$15.95
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- Apple Curry ChickenSpecial. Fall meets Indian cuisine. A dish inspired by our chef which incorporates apples and Indian curry with bone-in chicken. Rice is not included$11.95
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Lamb Essence
- Gosht KormaCubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Lamb PasandaLamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Achari GoshtTender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Goan LambLamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Lamb PalakLamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Rogan JoshLamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Lamb VindalooMarinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices$16.95
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Tandoor Essence (Clay and Charcoal Oven)
- Tandoori ShrimpJumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included$21.95
- Indian Chicken TandooriSkinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included$12.95
- Basmati Rice$4.95
- Saffron Rice$7.95
- Chicken Malai KabobSkewered 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. Rice is not included$15.95
- Basmati Rice$4.95
- Saffron Rice$7.95
- Seekh KabobTender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven$14.95
- Tandoori Chicken SaladLettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken (your choice of dark or white meat) with an Indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of Indian spice$11.95
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- Murg TikkaSkewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven$14.95
- Basmati Rice$4.95
- Saffron Rice$7.95
Fish and Seafood Essence
- Goan Fish CurryCatfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Yogurt FishCatfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Jhinga MasalaShrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Shrimp in Coconut MasalaShrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included$15.95
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- North Indian Fish CurryBoneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Shrimp VindalooMarinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included$16.95
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- Shrimp with SpinachSpinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included$15.95
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Biryani and Rice Essence
- Non-vegetarian BiryaniTraditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat$13.95
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- Peas PulaoFried rice cooked with peas$7.95
- Saffron RiceBasmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves$7.95
- Vegetable BiryaniTraditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs$11.95
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- Kashmiri PulaoSaffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts$8.95
- Basmati RiceLong grain steamed basmati rice$4.95
Bread Essence
- NaanLeavened bread made in the tandoor$3.95
- Garlic NaanNaan topped with garlic$4.95
- Peshwari NaanNaan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut$4.95
- Paneer KulchaFlour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese$6.95
- Paratha TandooriWhole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor$4.95
- Aloo ParathaParatha stuffed with potatoes and buttered$4.95
- PooriTwo puffy deep fried breads$5.95
- Butter NaanNaan with butter$4.95
- Keema NaanNaan stuffed with ground lamb$5.95
- Onion KulchaFlour bread stuffed with onions$4.95
- Pudina ParathaParatha layered with fresh mint$4.95
- Bread Assortment1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha$13.95
- Tandoori RotiFlat bread made in clay oven$3.95
Beverages
- Ginger Ale$2.95
- Milk$3
- Lemonade$3
- Iced-Tea$3
- LassiHomemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted$4.95
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- Masala Tea (Chai)Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs$3.95
- Coffee$2.95
- Mango LassiHomemade mango yogurt shake$5.95
- Coke$2.95
- Diet Coke$2.95
- Sprite$2.95
- Tea$2.95
Dessert Essence
- Gulab JamunGolden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup$3.95
- KheerIndian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts$3.95
- RasmalaiFlat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios$4.50
- KulfiIndian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango$4.25
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- Pistachio
Sides
- Tamarind Chutney$0.50
- RaitaPlain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices$3.95
- Mixed SaladIndividual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro$5.95
- Mango ChutneySweet pickles made from mangoes$3.95
- Butter Chicken Sauce$5.95
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- Green Chutney$0.50
- Murg Tikka Masala Sauce$4.95
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- Indian Pickel$2.95