Jhinga Karahi$7.95Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour
Non-Vegetarian Sampler From the Tandoor Oven$15.95Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab
Vegetable Sampler$9.95Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras
Papadum$3.95Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour
Vegetable Samosas$6.95Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas
Masala Papadum$5.95Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala
Vegetable Pakoras$6.95Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden
Keema Samosas$8.95Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb
Vegetable Essence
Baigan Bharta$13.95Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included
Aloo Mutter$13.95Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included
Paneer Khurchan$13.95Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included
Vegetable Korma$13.95Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
Mutter Paneer$13.95Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included
Spinach with Chickpeas$13.95Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included
Bhindi Ka Masala$13.95Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included
Saag Aloo$13.95Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included
Green Beans and Potatoes$13.95Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included
Mushroom Mutter$13.95Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included
Saag Chaman$13.95Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included
Dal Makhani$13.95Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included
Shahi Paneer$13.95Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included
Malai Ka Kofta$13.95Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included
Gobhi Gulastan$13.95Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included
Dal Turka$12.95Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included
Aloo Do Pyaza$13.95Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included
Chana Masala$13.95Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included
Chicken Essence
Chicken Karahi$15.95Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included
Murg Lajwab$14.95Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
Chicken Saag$15.95Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included
Bhuna Chicken$15.95Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included
Chicken Shahi Korma$15.95Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included
Madras Curry Chicken$15.95Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included
Murg Tikka Masala$15.95Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included
Chicken Vindaloo$15.95Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included
Achari Murgh$15.95Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included
Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)$15.95Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included
Apple Curry Chicken$11.95Special. Fall meets Indian cuisine. A dish inspired by our chef which incorporates apples and Indian curry with bone-in chicken. Rice is not included
Lamb Essence
Lamb Palak$16.95Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included
Gosht Korma$16.95Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included
Goan Lamb$16.95Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included
Lamb Pasanda$16.95Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
Lamb Vindaloo$16.95Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
Achari Gosht$16.95Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included
Rogan Josh$16.95Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included
Lamb Madras
Lamb Curry South Indian Style marinated in tomato$16.95gravy with onions, garlic, ginger and curry leaves
Fish and Seafood Essence
Shrimp in Coconut Masala$15.95Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included
Yogurt Fish$16.95Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included
Goan Fish Curry$16.95Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included
Shrimp Vindaloo$16.95Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included
Jhinga Masala$16.95Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included
Shrimp with Spinach$15.95Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included
North Indian Fish Curry$16.95Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
Chicken Malai Kabob$15.95Skewered 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
Indian Chicken Tandoori$12.95Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included
Murg Tikka$14.95Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven
Seekh Kabob$14.95Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven
Tandoori Shrimp$21.95Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included
Tandoori Chicken Salad$11.95Lettuce, 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
Biryani and Rice Essence
Saffron Rice$7.95Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves
Vegetable Biryani$11.95Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs
Kashmiri Pulao$8.95Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts
Basmati Rice$4.95Long grain steamed basmati rice
Peas Pulao$7.95Fried rice cooked with peas
Non-vegetarian Biryani$13.95Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat
Bread Essence
Tandoori Roti$3.95Flat bread made in clay oven
Pudina Paratha$4.95Paratha layered with fresh mint
Paratha Tandoori$4.95Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor
Butter Naan$4.95Naan with butter
Garlic Naan$4.95Naan topped with garlic
Paneer Kulcha$6.95Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
Poori$5.95Two puffy deep fried breads
Peshwari Naan$4.95Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut
Aloo Paratha$4.95Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered