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Appetizers
Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas6.95 USD
Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden5.95 USD
Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab 13.95 USD
Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters6.95 USD
Crispy, delicate thin wafers (4) of seasoned lentil flour2.50 USD
Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb7.95 USD
Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras8.95 USD
Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour7.95 USD
Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables5.95 USD
Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala4.50 USD
Fried Shrimp served with a one of a kind Mango Mint Chutney8.00 USD
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Vegetable Essence
Rice is not included with Entrees
Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chick peas 11.95 USD
Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes10.95 USD
Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce12.95 USD
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy 11.95 USD
Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices11.95 USD
Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices11.95 USD
Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce11.95 USD
Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices11.95 USD
An Essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices11.95 USD
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Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions11.95 USD
Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions11.95 USD
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger11.95 USD
Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce11.95 USD
Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger11.95 USD
Chick peas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices11.95 USD
Spicy! Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies9.95 USD
Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce11.95 USD
Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce10.95 USD
TANDOOR ESSENCE (Clay/Charcoal Oven)
Rice is not included with Entrees
Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices19.95 USD
Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven12.95 USD
Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven11.95 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 spice9.95 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 cilantro14.95 USD
Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven13.95 USD
CHICKEN ESSENCE
Rice is not included with Entrees
Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices13.95 USD
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Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce12.95 USD
Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry13.95 USD
Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic13.95 USD
Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce13.95 USD
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek13.95 USD
Spicy! Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices13.95 USD
Spicy! Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies 13.95 USD
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Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce 13.95 USD
Chicken curry South Indian style – marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves13.95 USD
Fall meets Indian Cuisine. A dish inspired by our Chef which incorporates Apples and Indian Curry with Bone-In Chicken.11.95 USD Sold Out
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LAMB ESSENCE
Rice is not included with Entrees
Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds 14.95 USD
Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala14.95 USD
Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce14.95 USD
Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy14.95 USD
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek14.95 USD
Spicy! Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices 14.95 USD
Spicy! Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce14.95 USD
FISH / SEAFOOD ESSENCE
Rice is not included with Entrees
Spicy! Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce14.95 USD
Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce 14.95 USD
Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom 14.95 USD
Spicy! Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices14.95 USD
Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices 14.95 USD
Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp13.95 USD
Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions13.95 USD
BIRIYANI / RICE ESSENCE
Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat12.95 USD
Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs
10.95 USD
Fried rice cooked with peas7.95 USD
Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts 8.95 USD
Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves7.95 USD
Long grain steamed basmati rice3.95 USD
BREAD ESSENCE
Leavened bread made in the tandoor3.00 USD
Naan with butter3.50 USD
Naan topped with garlic3.50 USD
Naan stuffed with ground lamb4.95 USD
Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut3.50 USD
Flour bread stuffed with onions3.50 USD
Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese4.95 USD
Paratha layered with fresh mint3.50 USD
Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor3.50 USD
1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha
10.95 USD
Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered3.50 USD
Flat bread made in clay oven2.95 USD
Two puffy deep fried breads4.50 USD
SIDES
Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices2.50 USD
Sweet pickles made from mangoes 2.95 USD
Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro4.95 USD
BEVERAGES
Homemade yogurt shake – Choice of sweet or salted3.50 USD
Homemade mango yogurt shake4.25 USD
Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs2.50 USD
2.25 USD
DESSERT ESSENCE
Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup3.95 USD
Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios4.50 USD
Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts3.95 USD
Cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins3.95 USD
Indian style Ice Cream: choice of Pistachio or Mango4.25 USD