Essence of India Menu

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney

Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters

Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab

Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras

Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour

Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala

Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden

Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included

Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included

Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included

Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included

Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included

Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included

Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included

Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included

Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included

Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

Special. 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 and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included

Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included

Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included

Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included

Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included

Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included

Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included

Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included

Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included

Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included

Lettuce, 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

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

Long grain steamed basmati rice

Fried rice cooked with peas

Flat bread made in clay oven

Paratha layered with fresh mint

Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor

Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered

Naan stuffed with ground lamb

1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha

Flour bread stuffed with onions

Sweet pickles made from mangoes

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro

Homemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted

Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup

Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts

Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios

Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango