Taste of India Melbourne

vegetable samosa

a pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions cilantro and greens peas.

punjabi veg pakoda

batter fried crispy seasonal veggie fritters.

samosa chaat

samosas layered with chickpeas, topped with tomatoes, onions and herbs. drizzled with yogurt, mint & tamarind chutneys. garnished with cilantro.

cauliflower manchurian

cauliflower florets fried and tossed in garlic-chilly sauce.

paneer pakoda

cottage cheese dipped in seasoned split-gram batter and fried.

mixed veg platter

combination platter with a samosa, spiced potato patty and veg pakoda

ragada

two spiced potato patties layered with chickpeas, topped with tomatoes & onions. drizzled with yogurt, mint and tamarind chutneys. garnished with cilantro.

chilly paneer

stir fried, diced cottage cheese tossed with onions, bell perppers & scallions in an indo-chinese sauce

onion bhaji

sliced onion, tossed in a split-gram batter, fried until crisp. sprinkled with chat masala.

chicken lollipop

battered & fried chicken wings tossed in an indo-chinese sauce

sesame chicken

crispy chicken chunks tossed in a hot, sweet & sour sauce. garnished with sesame seeds.

chicken 65

rice battered, cripsy chicken. garnished with onion, lemon and curry leaves.

chicken pakoda

fried chicken chunks dipped in a split-gram batter with indian spices.

mulligatawny soup

tangy, spicy and flavorful lentil soup

tomato dhania shorba

traditional, fresh tomato & cilantro soup.

indian salad

slices of tomato, onion, lemon & green chilly with chef's dressing.

green salad

garden fresh greens with chef's dressing.

coconut rice

basmati rice cooked with grated coconut & coconut milk. tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

lemon rice

basmati rice cooked with fresh lemon juice, tempered with mustard seed, curry leaves & roasted peanuts.

jeera rice

basmati rice tempered with saffron & cumin seeds.

tamarind rice

basmati rice cooked with tamarind sauce, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves & roasted peanuts.

mint rice

basmati rice cooked with fresh mint leaves.

cilantro rice

basmati rice cooked with fresh cilantro leaves.

veg pulao

basmati rice cooked with seasonal vegetables and saffron.

chicken dum biriyani

basmati rice slow cooked with chicken, fresh herbs & spices, seasonal vegetables, onion, cilantro, mint, nuts & raisins. served with a side of raita.

lamb/goat dum biriyani

basmati rice slow cooked with lamb or goat, fresh herbs & spices, seasonal vegetables, onion, cilantro, mint, nuts & raisins. served with a side of raita.

shrimp dum biriyani

basmati rice slow cooked with shrimp, fresh herbs & spices, seasonal vegetables, onion, cilantro, mint, nuts & raisins. served with a side of raita.

egg biriyani

basmati rice slow cooked with hard boiled eggs, fresh herbs & spices, seasonal vegetables, onion, cilantro, mint, nuts & raisins. served with a side of raita.

vegetable dum biriyani

basmati rice slow cooked with fresh herbs & spices, seasonal vegetables, onion, cilantro, mint, nuts & raisins. served with a side of raita.

biriyani rice

basmati rice cooked with onion, spices, mint, cilantro, flavored with a splash of rose water & saffron.

indo-chinese veg-fried rice

a rice dish cooked in a wok with fresh veggies, spices, onion, garlic, ginger, scallions & soy sauce,

indo-chinese chicken fried rice

a rice dish cooked in a wok with curried chicken, fresh veggies, spices, onion, garlic, ginger, scallions & soy sauce,

indo-chinese egg fried rice

a rice dish cooked in a wok with scrambled, fresh veggies, spices, onion, garlic, ginger, scallions & soy sauce,

chicken madras

cooked in a hot coconut curry, south indian style, tempered with mustard seeds, whole red chilly, curry leaves and ginger

butter chicken

cooked in tomato and cashew cream sauce with onions and bell peppers

chicken saag

tossed in a delicate spicy creamy spinach sauce

chicken curry

simmered in a fragrant combination of indian spiced mild gravy

chicken chettinad

authentic and traditional south indian style deviled chicken cooked with black pepper and roasted coconut

chicken kondapur

a subtle curry with potatoes in mild spiced coconut gravy

methi malai chicken

slow cooked chicken in creamy sauce with fresh fenugreek leaves

egg curry

four fresh boiled eggs in a basic curry sauce of your choice

chicken xacutti

a traditional goan delicacy, chicken cooked with coconut milk and a special blend of roasted spices, dried red chillies and poppy seeds

chicken tikka masala

chicken brest brolied in a tandoor clay ove and gently cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with indian spices

chicken phaal

cooked in an extra spicy anglo-indian sauce, made with hot peppers and the chef's special blend of spices

chicken vindaloo

simmered in a hot & sour traditional goan sauce, with red chilly sauce and potatoes

kadai chicken

cooked with freshly ground spices. with onion, tomato and garnished with diced onions and bell peppers

chicken chutneywala

cooked in a curried mango mint sauce with fresh ginger & cilantro

chicken khorma

cooked in a mild creamy cashew-almond sauce

doi murgh

lightly curried chicken cooked with yogurt, cilantro & black cardamom

malai kofta

mixed vegetable dumplings stuffed with nuts & raisins in a creamy sauce.

bombay aloo

a classic potato dish made with fresh indian spices and tomatoes seeds.

jeera aloo

slow cooked potatoes with indian spices & tempered with cumin

methi matar malai

cottage cheese cooked with green peas and fenugreek in a creamy sauce.

kaju khoya

cashew nuts cooked in a mild creamy almond-cashew sauce.

paneer butter masala

cottage cheese, bell-peppers, & onions cooked in a buttery tomato-cream sauce.

paneer khurchan

grated cottage cheese, bell-peppers, & onions cooked in a buttery tomato-cream sauce.

vegetable makhani

seasonal vegetables cooked in a buttery tomato cream sauce.

saag paneer

cottage cheese, cumin, ginger, garlic & spices cooked in a thick, creamy spinach sauce.

bhindi do pyaza

fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell-peppers.

aloo gobi masala

cauliflower & potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.

masala

lamb or goat cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

xacutti

a traditional goan sauce with lamb or goat cooked in coconut milk with a blend of special roasted spices, dried red chillies & poppy seeds.

vindaloo

lamb or goat in a goan red hot chilly curry with vinegar, potatoes.

phaal

lamb or goat cooked in an extra spicy anglo-indian sauce, made with hot peppers and chef's special blend of spices.

roganjosh

lamb or goat cooked in a dried ginger & aniseed flavored curry.

malabar curry

lamb or goat cooked in coconut milk with potatoes, carrots & south indian spices.

balti-gosht

lamb or goat cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and tempered with chillies & balti spices.

shahi korma

lamb or goat cooked in a creamy cashew-almond sauce.

pepper fry

lamb or goat pan roasted with onion, bell pepper, black-pepper & ginger. served dry.

madras

lamb or goat cooked in a hot coconut based sauce, south indian style, tempered with grated coconut, mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves & ginger.

saag

lamb or goat cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.

curry

lamb or goat cooked in a traditional gravy.

neelgiri korma

lamb or goat cooked with coconut milk, cashew-cream, mint & cilantro.

sparkling water

sierra mist

pepsi

bottled water

lemonade

root beer

diet pepsi

unsweet ice tea

mango lassi

ginger ale

madras coffee

masala chai

gulab jamun

gajar ka halwa

rice pudding

rasmalai

kulfi

gulab jamun & ice cream combo

naan

chicken tikka naan

garlic naan

bullet chilli naan

peshwari naan

tandoori roti

keema naan

kerala paratha

onion kulcha

chilli garlic naan

paneer kulcha|cheese naan

raita

pickle

mango chutney

basmati rice

steamed veggies

plain yogurt

roasted pappadums

curry sauce

masala sauce|korma sauce|vindaloo sauce|phaal sauce|saag sauce|available in 6oz or 16oz portions

beaujolais village, jadot (france)

ripe, supple crushed strawberry flavors underscored by zesty nuances of peppercorns.

pinot noir, forest glen (california)

strong vanilla, spice and a ripe berry nose, flavors are big with black cherry.

pinot noir, pepperwood (california)

fresh strawberry and bing cherry, finishing with rich plum and light cloves.

pinot noir, murfatlar (romania)

ripe aromas of berries and plum, well structured and crisp.

chianti, cast d'albola classico (italy)

sangiovese blended with canaiolo grapes, full bodied.

zinfandel, cline (california)

a wide array of dark berry fruit including; black cherry, raspberry and spice.

syrah, castle rock (california)

medium-bodied, ripe an spicy with flavors of black cherry, smoke and plum.

merlot, cypress by j. lohr (california)

a well rounded easy drinking merlot with plum and ripe cherries.

merlot, sebastiani (california)

a unique blend of ripe black cherry, plum and blueberry, balanced by hints of green tea.

shiraz, strong arms (australia)

blackberry, raspberry, licorice and tar palate. finishes with a creamy, vanillin oak.

cabernet sauvignon, smoking loon (california)

reminiscent of black cherries with a touch of cinnamon and cloves.

cabernet sauvignon, firestone (california)

sophisticated notes of licorice, kir and mocha dust, with chewy tannins.

blush-white merlot, forest fire (california)

an aroma fresh-cut watermelon, taste of raspberries and cream.

pinot noir, murfatlar, romania

ripe aromas of berries & plum, well structured and crisp

valpolicella, vantini, italy

subtle, pleasant and fine with a slight taste reminiscent of almonds

cabernet sauvignon, oak lane, south africa

juicy blackberry flavors and spice with a long smooth finish

cabernet sauvignon, beau joubert, south africa

full bodied with big flavors of blackberries, mocha and coffee with a slight hint of mint

cabernet sauvignon, corvino, italy

aromas reminiscent of little red berries, a bouquet of leather, coffee, and jam

merlot, tohani, romania

due to the nature of the soil and climate, this wine has a particular taste and delicacy. its taste is dry, stout and harmonious

merlot, beau joubert, south africa

rich core of chocolate, coffee and berry flavor with an elegant, velvety finish

syrah, sole del belice, italy

slightly tannic, complex and harmonic with fruity flavors and lasting finish

ripasso, vantini, italy

distinctive, strong and spicy with a smooth lasting finish

red zinfandel, howling moon, california

full-bodied with blackberry, red cherry and dark spice flavors

eleganza, casali di bibbiano

it's extremely fresh with remnants of violets and small berry fruits

tandoori chicken

one half of a chicken on the bone, marinated in yogurt and spices

chicken tikka

boneless chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices.

chicken hariyali rabab

chicken marinated in mint and cilantro sauce, grilled in a clay oven.

tandoori shrimp

shrimp marinated in yogurt, smoked garlic and caraway seeds, grilled in a tandoor.

tandoori mixed grill

chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, chicken hariyali and malai kabab, lamb boti kabab and tandoori shrimp.

chicken malai rabab

chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and white pepper with a dash of saffron, grilled to perfection.

lamb boti rabab

chunks of lamb marinated with yogurt and spices, cooked in a clay oven.

rashmiri lambchops

tender lamb rack cooked in a clay oven with saffron cream and spices.

tandoori whole fish

"catch of the day" marinated with curry spices and cooked in a clay oven.

sheek rabab

minced lamb seasoned with cumin, coriander, cardamom, ginger and garlic, cooked in a clay oven.

shrimp pappas

shrimp sauteed with dry red chili, curry leaves and coriander in a tomato coconut sauce.

shrimp rabab masala

grilled shrimp cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

shrimp vindaloo

shrimp cooked in tangy sauce with potatoes.

shrimp phaal

cooked shrimp in hot anglo-indian sauce laced with green chilies.

shrimp jal serezi

shrimp sauteed with mushrooms and vegetables in a medium spiced sweet tomato sauce.

rerala sish curry

chunks of fish simmered in coconut milk with shreds of ginger and raw mangoes.

shrimp bhuna

tender shrimp cooked with onions, chiles, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.

baghari jhinga

shrimp tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, cooked in a tangy curried tomato sauce.

chemmeen manga curry

shrimp cooked with fresh mango, coconut, tempered with curry leaves.

meen molee (a house specialty)

coconut crusted fish of the day, cooked with curry leaves, mustard, tomato and spices.