Madras Masala Express

1143 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI

Menu (As of 10/30)

• Samosa $4.95A classic Indian all-time favorite. Flavored potatoes and green peas wrapped in a crispy crust
• Masala Vada $4.95Patties of coarsely ground lentil mixed with onions, coriander leaves, ginger, and fennel seeds
• Paneer Pakora $6.95Homemade cheese fried in batter to make a delicious finger snack
• Dahi Vada $5.95Vada floated in our delicious homemade yogurt tempered with mustard and curry leaves
• Chilli Iddly $6.95Rice patties incorporated with our house special masala and green peppers
• Samosa Chaat $5.95Samosas finished with chickpeas, topped with a combination of yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney
• Keema Samosa $6.95Triangular pocket/crisp cakes/round patties of minced lamb mixed with herbs
• Chicken 65 $7.95Cubes of boneless chicken marinated with ground ginger, garlic and spices.
• Spicy Masala Fried Fish $8.95Pan-fried spiced fish with onion and herbs
• Golden Prawns $8.95Crisp, mouth watering delight of cocktail shrimp. A definite winner
• Mulligatawny Soup $3.95An all-time flavored lentil soup with crushed black pepper and cumin
• Madras Masala Tofu Soup $3.95Perfect for the lover of Tofu, diced tofu simmered in vegetable stock and home style masala
• Kozhi Charu $4.95It is no chicken stock as the name suggests. It is our Chicken soup with fresh herbs and spices
• Dal Makhani $10.95Favorite preparation of lentils cooked in butter and tomato gravy
• Aloo Palak $10.95Potatoes and fresh spinach cooked with ginger and garlic in a flavorful sauce
• Aloo Gobi $10.95A classic Indian favorite
• Gobi Vindaloo $10.95Steamed florets of cauliflower simmered in a tangy and spicy sauce
• Bagara Baingan $10.95Baby eggplant and garlic dance with a selection of spices in this delicious and classic pairing
• Baingan Bharta $10.95Puree of tandoor roasted eggplant flavored with cumin, ginger and cilantro
• Mushroom Mutter $10.95Gently cooked mushrooms and green peas in a delicious gravy for a hearty appetite
• Channa Masala $10.95Boiled garbanzo beans cooked in a mild tangy flavored tomato sauce
• Aloo Muttar $10.95An everyday northern delight of potatoes and green peas in a curry sauce
• Vegetable Kurma $10.95A spicier version of Avial blends a touch of South Indian Sizzle into coconut and cashew gravy
• ★ Madras Masala Tofu Curry $10.95Tofu combines with the magic of spice and sauce in this hearty and nutritious dish
• Madras Masala Mixed Vegetable Curry $10.95Seasonal medley of vegetables with tofu and mushrooms creates a South Indian special
• Palak Paneer $11.95Spinach and cheese in a flavorful expression of a rich vegetarian curry
• Muttar Paneer $11.95An Indian classic
• Navaratna Kurma $11.95Navaratna means "Nine Jewels", and refers to the nine ingredients in a magical sauce
• Vegetable Jalfrezi $11.95Garden fresh crisp batons of vegetables tossed in a mildly spiced tangy sauce
• Kadai Gobi $11.95Cauliflower cooked in tomato gravy with the bell peppers, fenugreek leaves and cilantro
• Bindi Masala $11.95Okra in a spicy dish that makes the child in you actually want to eat your vegetable
• Malai Kofta $11.95Comfort food for a light yet flavorful meal
• Paneer Vindaloo $11.95Homemade cheese cubes cooked in a hot, tangy and sharp sauce with potato, vinegar and spices
• Paneer Tikka Masala $11.95Oven cooked cubes of curried cheese simmered in delightful special gravy
• Kadai Paneer $11.95Kadai paneer is the combination of paneer and colorful bell peppers coated with spicy tomato sauce and aromatic spices
• Chicken Chettinadu $12.95A special South Indian pride
• Kozhi Varutha Curry $12.95Cubes of chicken braised with spices on the grill married with our magical spices
• Chicken Hyderabadi $12.95Chicken simmered in a spicy coconut gravy
• Mughlai Chicken $12.95Chicken cooked in creamy sauce with delicate spices
• Chicken Vindaloo $12.95A spicy, tangy delight of chicken and potatoes in rich tomato gravy
• Chicken Spinach (Saag) $12.95Cubes of chicken gently cooked with fresh spinach and mild spices
• Madras Masala Chicken Curry $12.95A speciality of the house
• Chicken Tikka Masala $13.95A real treat for chicken lovers
• Kadai Chicken $13.95A true winner
• Butter Chicken $13.95Chicken cooked in a mildly spcied curry sauce
• Lamb Chettinadu $13.95A specialty of the Tamilnadu village that brings the combined flavors of aromatic spices
• Lamb Vindaloo $13.95A spicy and tangy lamb cooked with potatoes and spices
• Lamb Roganjosh $13.95A Kashmir specialty
• Madras Masala Lamb Curry $13.95A delicious classic. A lamb specialty of the house
• Lamb Pasanda $13.95Lamb cooked in mild gravy. We take that to another level with a touch of saffron
• Lamb Spinach (Saag) $14.95Boneless cubes of lamb cooked with fresh spinach and mild spices for our spinach lovers
• Lamb Makhani $14.95Cubes of boneless lamb cooked in a rich tasting creamy sauce
• Lamb Varutha Curry $14.95Boneless lamb cooked on the grill with aromatic spices and fresh south Indian herbs
• Madras Masala Goat Curry $14.95Chef's own special goat curry
• Madurai Mutton Chukka $15.95Mutton pieces sauteed with curry leaves and house special spices
• Kerala Fish Fry $13.95Marinated, fried and crisp. A true South Indian sizzler
• Fish Tikka Masala $13.95Char grilled cubes of fish cooked in a smooth tomato sauce flavored with herbs and spices
• Madras Masala Fish Curry $13.95A South Indian delicacy and a fish specialty of the house
• Shrimp Vindaloo $14.95For the shrimp lovers
• Shrimp Pasanda $14.95Shrimp cooked in mild gravy
• Lemon/Coconut/Tamarind/Tomato Rice $7.95Tempered rice dishes with their respective flavors. A new meaning to rice dishes
• Yogurt Rice $7.95Cooling and comforting, this is a flavorful and filling accompaniment to a spicy meal
• Bisibelebath $8.95A Southern Central delicacy of rice cooked with curried lentil and vegetables
• Eggplant Fried Rice $8.95Eggplant is a sponge for delicate spices that marry to perfection with the flavorful rice
• Tofu Briyani $11.95A hearty flavored rice dish
• Vegetable Briyani $11.95An aromatic famous rice preparation of vegetables, herbs, spices and seasonings
• Chicken Briyani $12.95Boneless chicken and rice cooked with its juices and our magical spices
• Lamb Briyani $13.95Basmati Pilaf of lamb cooked with herbs, southern spices and seasonings
• Goat Briyani $14.95An aromatic rice preparation with goat, mint, cilantro and spices
• Shrimp Briyani $14.95An aromatic rice preparation with shrimp, mint, cilantro and spices
• Tandoori Chicken $12.95An all-time favorite of chicken marinated with yogurt, spices and char grilled in a clay oven
• Chicken Tikka $13.95Tender pieces of boneless chicken char-grilled with mild spices and yogurt
• Lamb Seekh Kabob $13.95Minced lamb rolled on a thick skewer with herbs, spices to seat its natural juices
• Tandoori Shrimp $14.95Tiger shrimp marinated and cooked gently on low heat
• Roti $2.50Fresh baked flattened whole-wheat flour bread
• Naan $2.50Freshly baked bread - an all-time favorite
• Paratha $2.95Freshly baked bread with several layers made with whole-wheat flour
• Aloo Paratha $2.95Bread stuffed with potatoes and seasoning
• Onion Paratha $2.95Bread stuffed with chopped onions, green onions, cumin and seasoning
• Onion Kulcha $2.95Fresh baked bread stuffed with chopped onions, green onions, cumin and seasoning
• Aloo Kulcha $3.50Fresh baked bread with filling of flavored potatoes and green peas
• Paneer Kulcha $3.50Fresh baked bread with a stuffing of fresh in-house cheese
• Batura $3.95A deep fried fluffy bread from refined flour
• Malabar Paratha $4.95South Indian style of fluffy flaky thin layers of bread
• Kashmiri Naan $4.95Naan stuffed with almonds, cashews, coconut and toothy fruity
• Poori & Masala (Bhaji) $7.95A deep fried fluffy bread of whole-wheat flour served with South Indian potato curry
• Chilli Cauliflower $9.95Quick fried cauliflower sautéed in a spicy Indo Chinese sauce
• Chilli Paneer $11.95Chili Paneer is a simple yet spicy dish made from paneer, bell peppers, green chilies and other spices to give it a nice
• Manchurian Cauliflower $9.95Quick fried cauliflower sautéed with chili, garlic and ginger. Comes either dry or with gravy
• Hakka Fried Rice $9.95Seasoned rice with chopped carrot, cabbage, peppers, beans, scallions and celery
• Hakka Noodles $9.95Seasoned noodles with tofu or mushrooms and fresh vegetables
• Chili Chicken $10.95Battered chicken braised in hot sauce with fresh herbs
• Chicken Manchurian $10.95Battered chicken glazed in ginger, garlic, chilly and soy sauce
• Hakka Fried Rice - Chicken & Egg $10.95Seasoned fried rice with mixed vegetables, herbs, egg and chicken.
• Plain Dosa $7.95Our tasty, almost crispy, griddle-cooked dosa
• Paper Dosa $8.95A paper thin version of the South Indian classic. A crispy expression of delightful flavor
• Masala Dosa $8.95Our famous dosa stuffed with a spicy mixture of potatoes and onions
• Mysore Dosa $8.95A southern specialty dosa spread with spicy chutney
• Rava Dosa $9.95Dosa made with cream of wheat and rice. An all-time favorite
• Podi Dosa $8.95Dosa flavored with specially powdered lentils and spices. A unique combination
• Mysore Masala Dosa $9.95A heartier and spicier dosa filled with onions and potato masala
• Paper Masala Dosa $9.95A paper thin dosa stuffed with a mixture of potato and onions and masala
• Rava Masala Dosa $10.95Cream of wheat & rice crepe stuffed with potatoes
• Mint Masala Dosa $10.95Masala dosa spread with special mint chutney. An unusual and exciting dish
• Andhra Spicy Masala Dosa $10.95Dosa with hot cayenne pepper and tamarind sauce with potato masala
• Roasted Garlic Cheese Dosa $10.95Dosa with homemade chili sauce with garlic and cheese
• Egg Dosa $10.95Dosa topped with egg and served with chutney and sambar
• Kovai Chicken Dosa $11.95Dosa stuffed with spicy chicken filling
• Keema Dosa $12.95Dosa stuffed with spicy ground lamb meat
• Onion Peas Uttappam $9.95Onion and peas make this delightful bread a light meal in itself
• Tomato Uttappam $9.95Topped with spiced tomato onions with a touch of fresh ground black pepper and cumin
• Vegetable Uttappam $9.95Uttappam topped with mixed vegetables; an interesting way to get you daily serving of vegetables
• Gulab Jamun $2.95Classic golden balls of sweetened pastry swimming in rose water and honey
• Payasam $2.95Made with vermicelli, milk flavored with cardamom and nuts
• Carrot Halwa $2.95A flavorful way to get your beta-carotene. Sweet carrots spiced with cardamom and nuts
• Kulfi $2.95In-house ice cream
• Rice Kheer $2.95Rice cooked with milk. An interesting combination with our nuts
• Rasamalai $3.95This is the heart essence of reduced milk in a flavorful sauce with pistachios
• Salt Lassi $2.50Beverage of beaten yogurt with salt and seasoning is a cure for hot summer days and nights
• Sweet Lassi $2.50Fresh homemade yogurt shake
• Mango Lassi $2.50Fresh homemade yogurt shake flavored with mango
• Rose Milk $2.95Soothing and comforting beverage milk centered with flavor of rose and cardamom

Cut Mirchi

• Batter fried spicy peppers stuffed with our special Masala $4.95for the perfect spice lover

Vegetarian

• Mushroom 65 / Gobi 65 $5.95A specialty of Madras. Flavored with chopped green chillies and curry leaves, dusted with gram flour.

Rasam

• Also a classic in South India $3.95

Aatukaal Charu

• A south Indian Treat $4.95

Dal Fry

• This dish takes the idea of dal $10.95lentils or split peas) to a new level of spicy articulation

Madras Masala Shrimp Curry

• A competitor for Shrimp Vindaloo $14.95

Chicken Malai Kabob

• A delicacy with a cheesy flavored chicken cooked in the clay oven under low heat $13.95
• Hariyali kabob $13.95A treat of chicken flavored with mint, cilantro, jalapeno and yogurt.

Garlic Naan

• Freshly baked bread with garlic $2.95for those who are health conscious

Add Shrimp

• Seasoned cooked noodles with veggies, chicken and egg $10.95

Madras Masala Special Dosa

• Let us surprise you with our exciting version of this south Indian favorite $10.95

Vegetable Kotthu Parotta

• Minced Parotta, vegetables and salna $10.95a South Indian delicacy

Egg Kotthu Parotta

• Minced Parotta, egg, vegetables and salna $11.95a South Indian delicacy

Chicken Kotthu Parotta

• Minced Parotta, egg, chicken and salna $12.95a South Indian delicacy

Lamb Kotthu Parotta

• Minced Parotta, egg, lamb and salna $13.95a South Indian delicacy

Thali

• Madras Masala Vegetarian Thali, Naan & Roti $16.95
• Vegetarian $17.95Madras Masala Non-Vegetarian Thali, Naan & Roti

Beverages

• Soda $1.95
• Masala Chai (Tea) $1.95Tea with spices with or without milk. Chai is becoming the new rage in coffee houses

Madras Masala Coffee

• Traditional South Indian coffee $2.50

Mango Shake

• Puree of mango blended with cold milk and fresh cardamom $2.50A cooling treat

Sides

• Raita $2.00
• Rice $2.00
• Chutney/Pickle $1.50
• Salad $2.95

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