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Essence of India Menu and Prices

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Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas	$4.95	two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas. MORE
Vegetable Pakoras	$3.95	(gf). vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden. MORE
Non-Vegetarian Sampler	$11.95	(gf). from the tandoori oven. platter includes chicken malai kabab, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab. MORE
Paneer Pakoras	$5.75	(gf). homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters. MORE
Papadum	$1.95	(gf). papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala. MORE
Keema Samosas	$6.95	two deep-fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb. MORE
Jhinga Karahi	$6.95	deep-fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice, with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour. MORE
Vegetable Cutlets	$3.95	(gf). two deep-fried patties made with seasoned vegetables. MORE
Masala Papadum	$2.50	(gf). papadum topped with onions, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala. MORE

Vegetable Essence

Spinach With Chickpeas	0	$10.95	(vg, gf). homemade spinach simmered in indian spices, tomatoes and chick peas. MORE

Malai Ka Kofta	0	$10.95	(gf, ni). fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit and indian spices in a tomato cream sauce. MORE
Saag Chaman	0	$11.95	(gf). spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. MORE
Mutter Paneer	0	$11.95	(gf). combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce. MORE
Paneer Khurchan	0	$11.95	(gf). homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onion, tomato and indian spices. MORE
Bhindi Ka Masala	0	$10.75	(vg). mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion. MORE
Vegetarian Korma	0	$10.75	(ni). potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. MORE
Chana Masala	0	$10.75	(vg). chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and indian spices. MORE
Mushroom Mutter	0	$10.75	sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. MORE
Green Beans & Potatoes	0	$9.95	(vg). gluten free. mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. MORE
Shahi Paneer	0	$11.95	(gf). cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. MORE

Saag Aloo	0	$11.95	spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. MORE
Aloo Do Pyaza	0	$10.75	(vg). potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with indian spices. MORE
Baigan Bharta	0	$10.75	(vg). smoked puréed eggplant cooked with herbs and ginger. MORE
Gobi Gulatstan	0	$10.75	(vg). cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. MORE
Aloo Mutter	0	$11.95	combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. MORE
Dal Makhani	0	$8.95	black lentils cooked in a curry sauce. MORE
Dal Turka	0	$8.95	* (vg). yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, indian spices and whole red chilies. MORE

Chicken Essence

Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani	0	$12.95	tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. MORE
Chicken Shahi Korma	0	$12.95	(ni). chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. MORE
Murg Tikka Masala	0	$13.95	skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. MORE

Chicken Vindaloo	0	$12.95	* marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. MORE
Chicken Saag	0	$12.95	boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. MORE
Murg Lajwab	0	$11.95	boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. MORE
Chicken Karahi	0	$12.95	masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onion and fresh garlic. MORE
Achari Murgh	0	$11.95	tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. MORE
Bhuna Chicken	0	$12.95	* chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. MORE
Madras Curry Chicken	0	$12.95	chicken curry south indian-style marinated chicken in yogurt, tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. MORE

Lamb Essence $13.95

Gosht Korma	0	Price may varies	cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. MORE
Lamb Pasanda	0	Price may varies	lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce. MORE
Achari Gosht	0	Price may varies	tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. MORE

Goan Lamb	0	Price may varies	* lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. MORE
Lamb Palak	0	Price may varies	lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, garlic and garam masala. MORE
Rogan Josh	0	Price may varies	lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy. MORE
Lamb Vindaloo	0	Price may varies	* marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. MORE

Fish & Seafood Essence

Goan Fish Curry	0	$14.95	* catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. MORE
Yogurt Fish	0	$13.95	catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. MORE
Jhinga Masala	0	$14.95	shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and indian spices. MORE
Shrimp In Coconut Masala	0	$12.95	shrimp cooked with a touch of indian spice, onions, tomatoes, red wine vinegar and coconut milk. MORE
North Indian Fish Curry	0	$14.95	boneless catfish, cumin and other indian spices in a yogurt curry sauce. MORE
Shrimp Vindaloo	0	$14.95	* marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. MORE

Shrimp With Spinach	0	$12.95	spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. MORE

Tandoor Essence

Tandoori Shrimp	$19.95	jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt, blended with indian spices. MORE
Bhuni Machhli	$15.95	catfish flavored with tamarind, then cooked in the tandoor oven. MORE
Tandoori Chicken Salad	$7.95	lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken with an indian dressing that includes mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of indian spice. MORE
Murg Tikka	$13.95	skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices, then barbecued in the clay oven. MORE
Seekh Kabab	$12.95	tender rolls of minced lamb, mixed with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven. MORE
Indian Chicken Tandoori	$9.95	skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, then barbecued in the clay oven. MORE
Chicken Malai Kabob	$14.95	(cs). skewered 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. MORE
Lamb Chops	$16.95	lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, then barbecued in the tandoor oven. MORE

Biriyani Essence

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani	0	$11.95	traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of protein. MORE

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani	0	$11.95	chicken MORE
Non-Vegetarian Biriyani	0	$12.95	lamb MORE
Non-Vegetarian Biriyani	0	$13.95	shrimp MORE
Vegetable Biryani	0	$10.95	traditional indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs. MORE
Peas Pulao	0	$7.95	fried rice cooked with peas. MORE
Saffron Rice	0	$7.95	basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves. MORE
Kashmiri Pulao	0	$8.95	(ni). saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts. MORE
Plain Basmati Rice	0	$3.95	long grain steamed basmati rice. MORE

Bread Essence

Naan	0	$2.50	leavened bread made in the tandoor. MORE
Garlic Naan	0	$2.95	naan topped with garlic. MORE

Peshwari Naan	0	$2.95	naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut. MORE
Paneer Kulcha	0	$3.95	flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese. MORE
Paratha Tandoori	0	$2.75	whole wheat dough, twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor. MORE
Aloo Paratha	0	$2.95	paratha stuffed with potatoes. MORE
Poori	0	$3.50	two puffy deep-fried breads. MORE
Butter Naan	0	$2.75	naan with butter. MORE
Keema Naan	0	$3.95	naan stuffed with ground lamb. MORE
Onion Kulcha	0	$2.95	four bread stuffed with onions. MORE
Pudina Paratha	0	$2.95	paratha layered with fresh mint. MORE
Bread Assortment	0	$9.95	1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha. MORE

Tandoori Roti	0	$1.95	flat bread cooked in the clay oven. MORE

Side Items

Raita	$2.50	plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices. MORE
Mango Chutney	$2.95	sweet pickled made from mangoes. MORE
Mixed Salad	$2.95	individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro. MORE

Dessert Essence

Gulab Jamun	0	$3.95	golden fried dumpling of milk pastry, soaked in a sweet syrup. MORE
Rasmalai	0	$3.95	flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios. MORE
Kheer	0	$3.50	indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts. MORE
Gajar Ka Halwa	0	$3.95	cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins. MORE
Ice Cream	0	$4.25	indian style ice cream. MORE
Ice Cream	0	Price may varies	pistachio or mango MORE

Essence Of Faluda	0	$5.95	chef`s specialty. mango, pistachio and rose flavored ice cream layered with indian soft noodles and tukmari (similar to tapioca) then topped with a touch of rose syrup. MORE

Beverages

Lassi	$2.50	homemade yogurt shake. MORE
Lassi	Price may varies	sweet or salted MORE
Mango Lassi	$3.50	homemade mango yogurt shake. MORE
Masala Tea - Chai	$1.95	indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs. MORE
Soda	$1.95	coke, diet coke & sprite MORE
Coffee	$1.95
Tea	$1.95	regular tear or masala tea MORE

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