Flambè Karma

1155 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Menu (As of 11/1)

Choose One

• Eggplant Cherry $16.00
• Madras Vegetable $16.00
• Paneer Tikka Masala $16.00
• Paneer Makhani $16.00
• Butter Chicken $17.00
• Chicken Tikka Masala $17.00
• Chicken Curry $17.00
• Lamb Roganjosh $18.00
• Goat Curry $17.00
• Madras Cauliflower $16.00
• Pepper Chicken $17.00
• Pepper Lamb $18.00

Dessert of the Day

• Bhindi Aloo V GF $16.00A dry-style curry of sautéed okra and potatoes with tangy spices.

Seasonal Dish

• Channa Masala V GF $16.00Chickpeas simmered in a robust, spiced tomato-onion gravy.
• Xacuti Vegetable V GF $16.00Seasonal vegetables in a rich Goan sauce of roasted coconut and poppy seeds.
• Xacuti Egg Masala GF $16.00Boiled eggs in a deeply aromatic, dark-roasted coconut coastal gravy.
• Shrimp Moile GF $18.00Shrimp grilled in a mild, silky Kerala-style coconut and ginger broth.
• South Coastal Garlic Prawns GF $18.00Grilled shrimps in a rich, tamarind buttery garlic sauce.
• Soup of the Day $6.00
• Samosa - Vegetable V $7.00Crispy stuffed pastry.
• Samosa - Chicken $8.00Crispy stuffed pastry.
• Corn Fritters V GF $10.00Crispy spiced corn fritter with a hint of South Indian flavor.
• Cauliflower Pakora V GF $10.00Crispy cauliflower fritters.
• Palak Dip $10.00Creamy spiced spinach and mozzarella dip, served with mini naan.
• Chili Paneer $15.00Crispy paneer tossed in a bold, spicy-tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.
• Gobi Manchurian V $14.00Crispy cauliflower tossed in a sweet and tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.
• Curry Wings GF $15.00Smoky, aromatic wings roasted in a bold tandoori curry marinade.
• Chili Chicken $16.00Crispy chicken tossed in a bold, spicy-tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.
• Chicken Pepper Fry $17.00Tender chicken pieces tossed in black pepper, spices, and curry leaves.
• Galuti Kebab $16.00Minced lamb patties spiced with cashew, chili, and garlic.
• Lamb Pepper Fry GF $22.00Spicy, pan-fried lamb with black pepper and aromatic spices.
• Amritsari Fish Fry $15.00Crisp, lightly battered fish seasoned with classic Indian spices.
• Flambé Scallops GF $23.00Spiced scallops served over sautéed spinach, flambéed with rum for a fiery finish.
• Paneer Tikka GF $20.00Roasted paneer marinated in garlic, ginger, yogurt, and spices.
• Chicken Tikka GF $21.00Boneless chicken marinated in garlic, ginger, and yogurt, cooked in the tandoor.
• Tandoori Chicken GF $22.00Whole chicken marinated overnight in traditional yogurt and spices.
• Lamb Chops GF $30.00Juicy lamb chops marinated with yogurt, garlic, and ginger, then roasted.
• Sheekh Kebab $23.00Flavorful minced lamb skewers with cilantro and spices.
• Tandoori Whole Fish GF $27.00Fresh whole fish marinated in spiced sour cream and garlic, then roasted.
• Mango Habanero Paneer Tikka GF $20.00Paneer tossed in a sweet–spicy mango habanero sauce with onions and peppers.
• Chicken Hariyali Tikka GF $22.00Mint, cilantro, and yogurt-marinated chicken served with a vibrant green flambé sauce.
• Chicken Makhani Inferno GF $24.00Tandoor-cooked bone-in chicken in rich makhani sauce.
• Tandoori Flambé Jinga GF $28.00Tandoori shrimp served over creamy flambé sauce.
• Eggplant Cherry Tomato Curry V GF $17.00Tender eggplant and juicy cherry tomatoes simmered in a rich, golden onion-tomato sauce.
• Vegetable Madras V GF $17.00Mixed veggies in a bold South Indian coconut-spiced curry.
• Malai Kofta $19.00Soft paneer-potato dumplings in a luxurious cashew-saffron cream sauce.
• Palak Portobello V GF $18.00Sautéed portobello mushrooms in a velvety, spiced spinach curry.
• Palak Paneer GF $19.00Creamy spinach curry with soft, homemade paneer cubes.
• Kadai Paneer GF $19.00Paneer and bell peppers tossed in a bold, fragrant tomato-onion masala.
• Shahi Paneer GF $19.00Royal, creamy paneer curry made with rich cashews and cream.
• Paneer Makhani GF $19.00Paneer in a silky tomato-butter sauce finished with warm spices and herbs.
• Paneer Tikka Masala GF $19.00Roasted paneer, peppers, and onions served over a rich, creamy tikka masala sauce.
• Mom's Chicken Curry GF $20.00Home-style chicken curry made with Mom’s onion-tomato gravy and fresh herbs.
• Chicken Chettinadu GF HOT $20.00Fiery South Indian chicken with coconut, curry leaves, red chilies, and black pepper.
• Achari Chicken GF $20.00Tangy, spicy chicken infused with bold pickling spices like mustard, fennel, and methi.
• Kadai Chicken GF $20.00Semi-dry chicken tossed with peppers in a robust onion-tomato masala.
• Chicken Vindaloo HOT $20.00Goan-style spicy chicken and potatoes simmered with vinegar, chilies, and tomatoes.
• Spinach Chicken GF $20.00Tender chicken in a creamy, spiced fresh spinach sauce.
• Xacuti Chicken GF $20.00Goan chicken curry layered with Kashmiri chilies, coconut, poppy seeds, and warm spices.
• Butter Chicken GF $20.00Clay-roasted chicken in a rich, buttery tomato sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
• Chicken Tikka Masala GF $20.00Tandoori-roasted chicken served over a creamy onion-tomato masala.
• Chicken Shahi Korma GF $21.00Luxurious Mughlai chicken in a creamy sauce topped with golden nuts and raisins.
• Lamb Rogan Josh GF $22.00Tender lamb slow-cooked in a fragrant Kashmiri onion gravy.
• Lamb Madras GF $22.00Tender lamb simmered in a bold, tangy South Indian curry with coconut, curry leaves, and aromatic spices.
• Goat Curry GF $20.00Tender goat slow-cooked in a rich, spiced onion-tomato gravy with fragrant Indian spices.
• Scallops in Spicy Coconut Sauce GF $26.00Seared scallops in a creamy, spicy coconut curry.
• Red Snapper Curry GF $24.00Fresh red snapper simmered in a vibrant, herb-spiced curry.
• Sea Bass Molee GF $24.00Tender sea bass in a light South Indian coconut milk curry with ginger and curry leaves.
• Aloo Gobi V GF $16.00Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and warm spices.
• Daily Dal V GF $15.00Yellow lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, cumin, and fresh garlic.
• Dal Makhani GF $16.00Slow-simmered black lentils in a rich, buttery tomato cream sauce.
• Cucumber Raita GF $5.00Homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers herbs and spices.
• Mango Chutney V GF $5.00Sweet and tangy mango with Indian spices.
• Dahi GF $3.00Plain homemade yogurt.
• Pickle V GF $3.00Mango pickled and spiced the Indian way.
• Fried Chili V GF $2.00Fried jalapeño peppers.
• Roti V $4.00Whole-wheat bread cooked in a Tandoor.
• Malabar Paratha $6.00Flaky, layered South Indian bread.
• Naan $4.00Flat bread cooked in a Tandoor.
• Garlic Cilantro Naan $5.00Flat bread with toppings of garlic and cilantro cooked in a Tandoor.
• Bullet Naan $6.00Flat bread with chilies baked in tandoor.
• Onion Kulcha $5.00Bread stuffed with onion, cilantro, herbs and spices.
• Cheese Truffle Kulcha $6.00Stuffed bread with melted cheese and a hint of truffle.
• Rice V GF $4.00Plain steam long grain basmati rice.
• Cumin Rice V GF $7.00Steamed basmati rice tempered with cumin.
• Vegetable Dum Biryani GF $16.00Fragrant basmati rice and mixed vegetables slow-cooked with herbs and mint. Served with yogurt dressing.
• Chicken Dum Biryani GF $18.00Tender chicken and basmati rice layered with aromatic spices and mint, cooked on low heat. Served with yogurt dressing.
• Mango Kulfi GF $8.00Rich, creamy Indian-style ice cream infused with the sweetness of ripe mangoes.
• Pistachio Kulfi GF $8.00Rich, creamy Indian-style ice cream infused with pistachios.
• Cardamom Crème Brûlée GF $8.00Silky vanilla custard infused with aromatic cardamom, topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust.
• Amarena Indian Rice Pudding GF $9.00Classic kheer, slow-cooked with cardamom and saffron, topped with luscious Amarena cherries.
• Ras Malai GF $7.00Soft cottage cheese patties in saffron-flavored creamy reduced milk.

Entrées

• Samosa Chaat $11.00Crushed samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and crunchy sev.
• Loaded Banana Peppers V GF $12.00Chickpea-battered peppers stuffed with peanuts, tomatoes, and onions.
• Chilli Garlic Eggplant V $12.00Crispy eggplant tossed in a garlic glaze with a hint of sweetness.
• Golden Karma Nest $15.00Shredded kataifi pastry "nest" filled with savory masala eggs.
• Goan Fish Steak $19.00WAHOO fish steak in a crisp, spiced semolina crust.
• Chilli Fish $18.00Battered fish fried and sautéed with peppers and onions in a spicy chilli sauce.
• Coconut Crust Shrimp $19.00Golden-fried coconut-breaded shrimp.
• Chilli Shrimp $19.00Battered shrimp fried and sautéed with peppers and onions in a spicy chilli sauce.

Steamed Momos

• Veg $14.00
• Chicken $15.00

Masala Momos

• Hariali Paneer GF $20.00Mint and cilantro marinated paneer, grilled and flambéed tableside.
• Boti Kebab Masala GF $22.00Tandoori-charred lamb chunks finished with a dramatic flambé.
• South Coastal Sea Bass GF $27.00Grilled sea bass in a rich, tamarind buttery garlic sauce.

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