Spring 2012 Menu

 

Starters

 

Moong lentil, Anjou pears, pomegranate, crushed peanuts, basil salad, cumin, cilantro & key lime vinaigrette  7

Samosa | crisp dumplings, spiced potato & peas*  7

Papdi Chat | tangy potato & garbanzo chat, wheat crispies, three chutneys  7

Naan with Roasted Cashew | Kashmiri chili flakes, Sonoma goat cheese, wild flower honey  5.75

Lotus Root & Okra Chat | mint, tamarind & Straus Farm organic yogurt  8

Green Pea & Pine Nut Croquette | crumb-fried patties, dried pomegranate seeds  7

Trio of Tandoori Paneer | sun dried tomato, hazelnut cilantro, & malai, chili garlic chutney  9

Goda Spice-Crusted Scallops | moong lentil kichdi, basil & almond chutney  10

Karwar Shrimps |Louisiana day boat shrimps, star anise, fennel, coconut   12

Chicken Tikka | Mary’s farm white meat chicken, spinach, pine nuts, garlic  10

Skewer Roasted Venison & Jalapeño Seekh Kebab, cranberry chutney  14

 

 

Entrees

 

Banjara Lamb Curry | Niman Ranch Lamb, braised onions, yogurt  18

Tandoor-Roasted Garlic & Chili Lamb Rack | goat cheese & cilantro kichdi  24

Karaikudi Fish | Baja California Ling Cod, Chettinad-style curry, onion & tamarind  18

Lal Mirch White Bass Tikka | tandoor-roasted local white bass, degi chilies, garlic chutney, house salad  18

Konkan Shrimp Curry | Mexican bay shrimps, roasted coconut, hand pound spices  21

Tandoori Chicken | Half chicken on bone, classic tandoor marinade, red chilies  17

Deconstructed Butter Chicken | white meat tandoori chicken, butter sauce, kasoori methi dust  18

Kozhi Kozhambu | Mary’s Farm chicken curry, southern spices, yogurt  18

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani | chicken on bone, basmati rice, garam masala, cooked on “dum”   20

   Duck Two Ways | spice confit duck leg, tandoori breast, orange curry, vermicelli  20

 

 

Vegetables

 

Three Saag & Paneer | cottage cheese, mustard, Swiss chard & spinach  15

Okra Amchuri | okra slivers, dry mango powder  15

Quinoa & Sun Choke Kofta | roasted cashew, mint & tomato sauce  15

Bharleli Vangi |Maharastrian style stuffed baby eggplant, peanuts, tamarind*  14

King Trumpet Mushrooms & Snap Peas | onion tomato masala  14

 Coke Farms Asparagus “Poriyal”  | fresh coconut, curry leaves & mustard seeds*  14

 

 

Hand-Tossed Tandoori Breads

 

Classic or Garlic Naan  3.25

9-Grain Roti*  3.75

Cilantro & Almond Pesto Naan  3.75

Manchengo Cheese, Onion & Piquillo Pepper Kulcha  4

Mushroom & Truffle Oil Naan  4

Bread Basket | Naan, Lacha paratha, Aloo Kulcha  10.50

 

 

Sides

 

Dal of the Day  6

Aged Basmati Rice*  2.75

Brown Basmati Rice*  2.75

Spinach & Pomegranate Raita  4

Pappad| roasted lentil crispies*  3

 

* indicates vegan dishes | 18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more.

Please let your server know if you have any allergies as many of our dishes contain nuts and dairy.