Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine Menu

Chunks of cauliflower dipped in corn flour batter, rich in ginger-garlic paste and other spices, sautéed and seasoned.

Crispy wafers blended with cubes of boiled potatoes, chick peas, chilies, yogurt tamarind chutney and topped with chaat masala and ‘sev’.

An assortment of selected veggie and non veg appetizers (samosa, aloo tikki, mixed veg. Pakora, shrimp, and fish pakoda).

Cubes of paneer (indian cottage cheese) marinated lightly with soy sauce, white vinegar, ginger-garlic paste, fried and sautéed with jalapenos, green peppers and chilies in a spicy hot sauce.

Boneless chicken nuggets, marinated with soy sauce, white vinegar, ginger-garlic paste, sautéed with jalapenos, green peppers and chilies sauce.

Shrimps seasoned with garlic & chef’s special seafood herb spices, sautéed on tawa with curry spices.

Crispy triangular pie stuffed with seasoned potatoes, peas and herbs. (3 pc).

Flour crisps with puffed rice, heaps of potato, onion & tomato, topped with yogurt, tamarind – mint chutney and garden herbs.

Onion and mixed vegetable fritters.

Homemade cheese cubes, marinated in aromatic yogurt sauce, spices and grilled with house vegetables.

Boneless chicken pieces dipped in batter of corn flour, lemon, egg and red cashmere chili mixed with spices marinade and pan-fried. Fiery and yummy.

Shrimp flavored with soya souse, white vinegar, ginger garlic paste, & sautéed with jalapenos, green peppers & chilies in a spicy sauce.

Chef’s assortment from tandoori kebabs (lamb cube, chicken tikka, shrimp malai kabab, fish tikka and lamb sheekh kabab).

Crispy Samosas Topped with Tangy Chutneys and Fresh Herbs- perfect for snacking or as an appetizer

Crisp hollow shells with tangy tamarind sauce, chickpeas, and spiced potatoes.

Spiced boneless fish fillets sauteed with Indian spices.

Puff pastry served with spiced yoghurt and a tangy chutney- a classic Indian street food delight.

Cream of spinach, seasoned to perfection.

A refreshing soup made from tomatoes and mildly seasoned.

Chicken marinated in yogurt rich in ginger, garlic, aromatic spices & served on a sizzler.

Cubes of boneless chicken breast marinated in chef’s aromatic spices & served on a sizzler.

Fresh breast of chicken marinated in garlic, ginger, coriander, roast spices, malai cream & yogurt.

Minced lamb blended with cilantro, onion and fresh spices and grilled on skewers.

Chunks of lamb marinated overnight with chefs handpicked spices.

An array of tandoori delicacies. (tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, shrimp malai kabab, lamb burra kabab, fish tikka and lamb sheekh kabab).

Salmon fish marinated in yogurt blended with ginger, garlic and ajwain (carom seeds) cooked to perfection.

Jumbo shrimps marinated with spicy tandoori masala rich in ginger-garlic paste with roasted chili & served on a sizzler.

Jumbo prawns marinated in yogurt, cheese and mild spices & served on a sizzler.

Curried chicken smeared in a fresh ginger, onion and tomato sauce.

Tender chicken seasoned in blended garam masala (spices), curry leaves, chilies, peppercorns & cooked with tomatoes & onions.

Chicken prepared with chilies, hot spices and vinegar (a spicy specialty).

A curried chicken preparation with crushed black pepper, cayenne sauce and curry leaves. ( a spicy specialty ).

Curried chicken cooked with fresh chopped spinach and lightly spiced.

Cubes of baked chicken cooked in creamy sauce made with almonds, saffron, and cashew and lightly spiced.

Chopped chicken stir fried with onions, tomato, bell pepper and tangy masala sauce in kadai (an indian wok).

Creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken, infused with a delicate blend of aromatic Indian spices.

Lamb prepared with chilies, hot spices and vinegar. ( a spicy specialty ).

Lamb mildly marinated in cashmere spices, prepared with aromatic seasoning in saffron – almond sauce.

Delicious bone-in goat curry cooked in an aromatic sauce garnished with fresh green chilies and fresh coriander leaves.

Cubes of lamb marinated in fresh ground robust black pepper, ginger-garlic sauce and cooked with fresh herbs.

Lamb cubes cooked with fresh herbs tomatoes and spices.

Seasoned lamb cooked with fresh spinach and chef’s special herbal spices.

Cubes of mutton (bone in mutton) after being delicately cooked with aromatic spices curried with methi (fenugreek), fresh coriander and various subtle spices.

Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Lamb Marinated with black pepper and cooked with Indian spices

Lamb with fiery red, tangy flavor roasted with ghee and spices.

Mutton with fiery red, tangy flavor roasted with ghee and spices.

Goat marinated with black pepper and cooked with Indian spices.

Jumbo shrimps marinated in olive oil, garlic, and chefs special seafood herb spices overnight, grilled and sautéed on tawa with curry spices.

Jumbo shrimps sautéed with robust spice mix and cooked on low fire in an authentic style with dry roasted spices, onions, bell pepper and fresh tomatoes.

Tilapia fish seasoned and cooked in tomato and cream of coconut base sauce.

Potatoes, cauliflower and green peas cooked in a tomato and onion base sauce.

Blend of fresh garden vegetables, nuts, and raisins with a touch of aromatic cream sauce.

Scrambled homemade cheese sautéed with onions, tomato’s & authentic indian spices.

Garbanzo beans sautéed with flavorful spices in kadai, a traditional indian wok.

Freshly cut string beans sautéed with coconut powder and tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, bengal gram dal, halved red chili, asafoetida powder, and fresh curry leaves.

Whole buttered black lentils slow cooked overnight and tempered with ginger, garlic, tomato and chefs choice spices.

Baby spinach with cubes of homemade cheese sautéed with creamy curry sauce.

Cut okra sautéed and cooked with tomato, onion and spices.

Assorted garden vegetables sautéed with onions and peppers.

Cheese and vegetable dumplings simmered in a cream and almond sauce.

Cubes of homemade cheese sautéed & curried in a creamy based masala sauce.

Whole wheat, deep fried, puffed bread served with chef’s made spices cooked with potatoes in a sauce. ( rice is not served with this entrée) puri with chana.

Lentils cooked ginger-garlic blend and seasoned with cumin seeds & asafoetida.

Deep-fried poori served with chana masala, a dish comprising chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy, seasoned with traditional Indian spices.

Basmati rice simmered with flavorful spices then slow cooked with saffron.

Steamed basmati rice stir fried with mixed vegetables and chef’s spices.

Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds to the perfection.

Basmati rice sautéed with mix vegetable, steamed cooked with aromatic spices.

Basmati rice sautéed with ginger, onions, garlic and yoghurt then steamed cooked with aromatic spices. ( lamb, fish, shrimp biryani $19. 25).

Basmati rice sauteed with ginger, onions, garlic and yoghurt then steamed cooked with aromatic spices.

Aromatic basmati rice stir-fried with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and savory spices.

Tender lamb pieces cooked with fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices, and garnished with fresh herbs and red onion slices.

Tender lamb pieces cooked with aromatic basmati rice, infused with spices, garnished with fresh cilantro, and topped with red onion slices and a lemon wedge.

Spicy blend of aromatic basmati rice and succulent shrimp cooked to perfection.

Savory fried rice with scrambled eggs and fresh vegetables.

Fluffy basmati rice cooked with tender fish, aromatic spices, and herbs, garnished with fresh cilantro and onion slices, finished with a touch of lemon.

Yogurt Rice!\n(perugu Annamu)

Ground lentils mixed with spices and deep fried like donuts. (3 pc).

Steamed rice cakes. (3 pc).

Crepe made with rice and lentil batter.

Dosa crepe stuffed with seasoned spring onions, onions, carrots & cauliflower.

Dosa crepe seasoned with coconut and tomato, stuffed with seasoned potatoes.

Crepe made with rice flour & cream of wheat batter, stuffed with potatoes.

Crepe made with rice flour and cream of wheat batter with onions.

Semolina cooked delicately with south indian spices.

Made from fermented rice and lentil batter, embedded with tomatoes, onions, ginger and jalapenos…. Similar to pancake.

Crepe made with rice and lentil batter with diced onions.

Rich creamy cucumber salad seasoned with dill weeds.

Slices of onions, jalapenos, and lemons.

Slices of tomatoes, cucumber, onion and chefs choice vegetables.

Traditional indian salad seasoned with chefs dressing.

Yogurt with bites of pineapple, nuts and raisins.

Sweet mango relish, richly seasoned.

Homemade plain yogurt.

Chilies deep-fried and typically seasoned with a blend of Indian spices.

Yogurt with tomato and mint.

Mixed vegetables pickled with indian herbs and spices.

Traditional indian lentil chips seasoned with chefs spices and garnished with onion, tomato and cilantro.

Traditional indian cracker/wafer.

Thinly sliced onions, perfect for adding a crisp, sharp bite to your meal.

Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread.

Whole wheat bread stuffed with freshly chopped mint leaves and spices.

Whole wheat bread stuffed with goat cheese, raisins and green herbs.

Naan stuffed with minced lamb, herbs, and spices.

Naan stuffed with raisins, nuts and cherry.

Naan bread stuffed with three cheese and tandoor baked.

An unleavened, whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.

Multi layered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor and seasoned with butter.

White flour bread stuffed with fresh rosemary herb and brushed with olive oil.

Delicious whole wheat bread stuffed with finely chopped onions and l spices.

Naan stuffed with chopped baked seasoned tandoori chicken tikka.

Leavened white flour bread stuffed with garlic, spices and melted butter.

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.

Traditional leavened white flour soft bread topped with spicy small traditional chilis made in the tandoor

Cottage cheese patties simmered in thickened sweet milk.

Freshly grated carrot cooked overnight with butter and milk, sweetened and seasoned with aromatic dessert spices.

Deep fried cottage cheese dumpling in honey syrup with chopped pistachio.

Traditional indian rice pudding made from basmati rice and milk, seasoned with green cardamom, with nuts and raisins.

Traditional indian home made ice cream with pistachio.