Roots Indian Bistro

7265 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Menu (As of 10/29)

• Paneer Masala FriesCrispy fries topped w/ paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, cilantro.
• Kashmiri Alla PastaTomato, garlic & ginger aromatics, heavy cream, chili, parmesan.
• Tikka MasalaTomato & onion purée, fenugreek, cream.
• Tandoori Chicken $18.00Marinated in yogurt & spices, barbecued to perfection.
• Malai Kofta $18.00Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger & saffron curry.
• Veggie $19.00
• Curry Fun $22.00Chicken masala, chana masala.
• The West Side $72.00Chicken tikka masala, grilled chicken tikka, saag paneer raita.
• Naans $4.00
• Pink Punjabi $5.00Summer classic! Milk, rose water, & Sprite.
• Cake Rusk Ice Cream Bars $8.00Cake rusk, chocolate, chai, vanilla ice cream.
• Punjabi Biryani $19.00Vegan · Chicken
• Lamb $21.00
• Veggie Fun $22.00Malai kofta, chana masala.
• Melrose Mayhem $75.00Butter chicken, traditional lamb curry, aloo gobi raita.
• Tipsy Hippy $68.00Malai kofta, saag tofu, daal (Indian lentils), cucumber salad.

Veggies

• Chicken $18.00
• Panner $18.00
• Lamb $20.00
• Tofu $18.00
• Fish $22.00

Traditional

• Veggies $18.00

Nirvana

• Paneer $18.00

Saag

• Veggie $18.00

Clay Oven BBQ

• Spiced Lamb $20.00Tender lamb chunks marinated w/ garlic, cilantro & black pepper.
• Tandoori Fish $23.00Salmon marinated in homemade sauce, barbequed to perfection.
• Grilled Chicken Tikka $18.00Skewered boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce.

Vegan Entrees

• Market Vegetables $17.00Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, green peas sautéed with onions, ginger & green chili.
• Daal $17.00Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, green chili.
• Chana Masala $17.00Chickpeas prepared in onions, garlic & tomatoes with spices.
• Aloo Gobi $17.00Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, & spices.

Naans

• Garlic $5.00
• Cheese $7.00
• Onion $5.00
• Roti $5.00Whole wheat, baked bread.
• Rice $4.00White.
• Sauces $3.00Mint, tamarind, mango, or pumpkin.
• Raita $6.00Yogurt w/ onions & cucumbers.

Drinks

• Mango Lassi $5.00Mango & yogurt.
• Cold Drinks $4.00Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, or sparkling water.
• Pipin’ Hot Chai $4.00Milk, spices, & tea leaves.
• Iced Tea $4.00Mint, cardamom, cloves, & cinnamon.
• Shirley Temple $4.00Ginger ale & rose grenadine.
• Herbal Tea $4.00Caffeine-free!

Desserts

• Rose Doughnuts $6.00Fried milk balls served in sweet rose water.
• Halwa Cookie Sando $8.00Sweet carrots, cardamom, raisins, ice cream, pistachio crumbs.
• Rice Pudding $6.00Basmati rice, milk, green cardamom.

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