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Appetizers
Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas6.95 USD
Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab14.95 USD
Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour3.00 USD
Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras9.95 USD
Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables5.95 USD
Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney8.00 USD
Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden6.95 USD
Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters7.95 USD
Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb8.95 USD
Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour7.95 USD
Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala4.50 USD
Vegetable Essence
Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included11.95 USD
Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included12.95 USD
Chicken Essence
Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included13.95 USD
Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Special. Fall meets Indian cuisine. A dish inspired by our chef which incorporates apples and Indian curry with bone-in chicken. Rice is not included11.95 USD Sold Out
Lamb Essence
Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices15.95 USD
Tandoor Essence (Clay and Charcoal Oven)
Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included19.95 USD
Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included11.95 USD
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. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven13.95 USD
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 spice10.95 USD
Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven13.95 USD
Fish and Seafood Essence
Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included15.95 USD
Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included14.95 USD
Biryani and Rice Essence
Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat13.95 USD
Fried rice cooked with peas7.95 USD
Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves7.95 USD
Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs11.95 USD
Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts8.95 USD
Long grain steamed basmati rice4.50 USD
Bread Essence
Leavened bread made in the tandoor3.50 USD
Naan topped with garlic4.00 USD
Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut4.00 USD
Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese5.95 USD
Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor4.00 USD
Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered4.50 USD
Two puffy deep fried breads5.50 USD
Naan with butter4.00 USD
Naan stuffed with ground lamb5.50 USD
Flour bread stuffed with onions4.50 USD
Paratha layered with fresh mint4.50 USD
1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha12.95 USD
Flat bread made in clay oven3.00 USD
Beverages
2.50 USD
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Homemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted4.00 USD
Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs3.00 USD
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Homemade mango yogurt shake4.50 USD
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2.50 USD
Dessert Essence
Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup3.95 USD
Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts3.95 USD
Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios4.50 USD
Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango4.25 USD
Sides
0.50 USD
Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices3.00 USD
Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro5.50 USD
Sweet pickles made from mangoes3.50 USD
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