Clay Oven Indian Cuisine Menu

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Starters
- Tandoor-Roasted Avocado
  Tilden Ranch Reed avocado, Dukkah spice, with Sourdough Naan
  $12.00
- Goat Cheese Samosas
  Humboldt Fog, roasted peppers. 4 pieces
  $16.00
- Alu Tikki
  Potato patty, farm spinach, seasonal vegetables, 4 pieces
  $9.00
- Feta Naan
  Fresh naan filled with soft Feta cheese
  $9.00
- PEI Mussels
  Fresh PEI Mussels in a saffron broth with a punch of South Indian spices
  $14.00
- Merguez Naan
  Naan stuffed with spiced Merguez lamb
  $10.00
- Tandoori Bone Marrow
  House-pickled vegetables, with sourdough naan
  $18.00
From the Tandoor
- Turmeric Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
  $16.00
- Chicken Tikka
  Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs
  $21.00
- Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, Black Cobra chili marinade
  $18.00
- Tandoori Lamb Chops
  Succulent double chops
  $38.00
- Swordfish Tandoori
  Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally
  $28.00
- Tandoori Prawns
  Grilled, South-Indian-spiced Black Tiger prawns
  $28.00
- Tandoor Smoked Baby Back Ribs
  Mango-ginger glaze, finished to perfection in the Tandoor
  $30.00
- Wagyu Hanger Steak
  Marinated with yogurt and spices for 2 days, 16ish oz, mesquite grilled
  $65.00
- Antelope Chop
  Dry-aged Indian Nilgai double chop, yogurt and fenugreek marinade, mesquite grilled
  $65.00
- Tandoori Kurobuta Porkchop
  Tamarind glaze, mesquite grilled. 32oz-ish, medium rare
  $45.00
Curries
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
  $21.00
- Kashmiri Chicken
  Praveen's favorite curry, with hints of fennel and cardamom
  $21.00
- Chicken Vindaloo
  Stewed chicken breast and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
  $22.00
- Coastal Chicken Curry
  A southern-inspired curry with coconut and a low-key spice
  $23.00
- Chicken Tagine
  A Moroccan-style dish with homegrown preserved Meyer lemons and olives
  $28.00
- Lamb Roganjosh
  Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce
  $24.00
- Lamb Vindaloo
  Lean lamb and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
  $25.00
- Lamb Saag
  Lean lamb, hearty spinach sauce
  $26.00
- Figged Up Lamb Saag
  Lean lamb in a homemade yogurt curry with fresh-picked Mission and Calimyrna figs
  $26.00
- Handi Lamb
  New Zealand lamb shank, slow-braised for 9 hours, finished in a curry with bell peppers and onions
  $36.00
- Favourite Goat Curry
  Stewed goat curry, family recipe
  $26.00
- Bison Tagine
  Stewed in a yogurt-based curry with Barhi dates and figs
  $28.00
- Habanero Pork Vindaloo
  Pork tenderloin and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
  $24.00
- Rabbit Curry
  Rabbit, Vadouvan-spiced, red wine curry
  $26.00
- Duck Vindaloo
  Mary's duck breast stewed in a curry with homegrown Scotch Bonnet and Aji Limon peppers
  $28.00
- Kerala Shrimp
  Black Tiger shrimp in a delectable mango-coconut sauce
  $26.00
- Pondicherry Fish Curry
  Wild-caught Chilean Sea Bass in a tomato, coconut, and herb curry
  $28.00
Vegetables
- Paneer Anardana
  Our homemade cheese simmered in a pomegranate-spiced masala
  $18.00
- Paneer Tikka Masala
  Our homemade cheese simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, yogurt, and spices
  $18.00
- Saag Paneer
  Spinach with Indian cheese
  $18.00
- Saag Alu
  Spinach, potatoes
  $15.00
- Squash Masala
  Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef's secret spice mix (we truly don't know, it's a secret)
  $16.00
- Choti Gobhi
  Brussels sprouts, tomato masala
  $16.00
- Alu Gobhi
  Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices
  $16.00
- Jeera Alu
  Potatoes stir-fried with cumin
  $12.00
- Baigan Bhartha
  Minced roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes
  $16.00
- Martabaan Chole
  Piquant chili-spiced chickpeas, potatoes
  $15.00
- Gobhi Matar
  Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
  $16.00
- Not Black Daal
  Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
  $12.00
- Bhindi Masala
  Fresh okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices
  $18.00
Rice
- Cumin Rice
  Aromatic basmati rice
  $3.00
- Vegetable Pulao
  Basmati rice tossed with vegetables
  $18.00
- Quinoa
  Fluffy quinoa
  $5.00
- Brown Rice
  Brown basmati rice, cumin
  $5.00
Breads
- Naan
  Freshly baked in our Tandoor oven
  $3.00
- Garlic Naan
  With fresh garlic
  $4.00
- Rosemary Naan
  With fresh rosemary
  $4.00
- Basil Garlic Naan
  With fresh basil and garlic
  $5.00
- Sourdough Naan
  Leavened bread brushed with Ghee, sea salt
  $4.00
- Cheese Naan
  Stuffed with mozzarella cheese
  $8.00
- Roti
  Unleavened multigrain bread
  $3.00
- Missi Roti
  Gram flour bread brushed with Ghee
  $5.00
Sides
- Papadum
  Crisp lentil wafers
  $3.00
- Raita
  Homemade spiced yogurt
  $4.00
- Tikka Masala Sauce
  Clay Oven's Tikka Masala sauce
  $10.00
- Infamous Hot Sauce
  Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Carolina Reaper, Ghost Pepper, etc., etc.
  $3.00
- Kachumber Salad
  Onions, tomatoes, Figaro cucumbers, cilantro, lemon juice, Serrano chili, spices
  $5.00
- Large Mint Chutney
  8oz Made fresh every day. It goes on everything. There's no wrong way to use it
  $10.00
Dessert
- Gulab Jamun
  Cheese dumplings, cardamom-honey syrup
  $7.00
- Kheer
  Indian rice pudding
  $5.00
Family Meal #1
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
- Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
- Saag Alu
  Spinach, potatoes
- Gobhi Matar
  Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
Curries
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
- Kashmiri Chicken
  Praveen's favorite curry, with hints of fennel and cardamom
- Chicken Vindaloo
  Stewed chicken breast and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
- Lamb Roganjosh
  Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce
- Lamb Vindaloo
  Lean lamb and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
Tandoori
- Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
- Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, Black Cobra chili marinade
- Chicken Tikka
  Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs
- Swordfish Tandoori
  Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally
Vegetables
- Saag Alu
  Spinach, potatoes
- Gobhi Matar
  Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
- Squash Masala
  Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef's secret spice mix (we truly don't know, it's a secret)
- Alu Gobhi
  Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices
- Not Black Daal
  Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
Curries
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
- Kashmiri Chicken
  Praveen's favorite curry, with hints of fennel and cardamom
- Chicken Vindaloo
  Stewed chicken breast and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
- Lamb Roganjosh
  Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce
- Lamb Vindaloo
  Lean lamb and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
- Favourite Goat Curry
  Stewed goat curry, family recipe
- Habanero Pork Vindaloo
  Pork tenderloin and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
- Kerala Shrimp
  Black Tiger shrimp in a delectable mango-coconut sauce
Tandoori
- Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
- Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken
  Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, Black Cobra chili marinade
- Chicken Tikka
  Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs
- Swordfish Tandoori
  Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally
- Tandoori Lamb Chops
  Succulent double chops
- Tandoori Prawns
  Grilled, South-Indian-spiced Black Tiger prawns
- Tandoor Smoked Baby Back Ribs
  Mango-ginger glaze, finished to perfection in the Tandoor
Vegetables
- Saag Paneer
  Spinach with Indian cheese
- Choti Gobhi
  Brussels sprouts, tomato masala
- Baigan Bhartha
  Minced roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes
- Gobhi Matar
  Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
- Squash Masala
  Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef's secret spice mix (we truly don't know, it's a secret)
- Alu Gobhi
  Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices
- Not Black Daal
  Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
Vegan Family Meal
- Saag Alu
  Spinach, potatoes
- Gobhi Matar
  Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
- Pumpkin Masala
  Neighborhood farm pumpkin, Winter spice mix
- Not Black Daal
  Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
- Cumin Rice
  Aromatic basmati rice
Drinks
- Mango Lassi
  $5.00
- Masala Chai
  $5.00
Clay Oven Pantry
- 1lb Organic Ap Flour Unbleached
  $3.00
- 1lb Long Grain Basmati Rice
  $3.00
- 1lb Yeast
  $8.00
White Wines
- Riesling, Chateau Montelena
  Potter Valley, Mendocino, California | 2016
  $14.00
- Soave, Pieropan
  Veneto, Italy | 2017
  $11.00
- Sauvignon Blanc, Babich "Black Label"
  Marlborough, New Zealand | 2017
  $12.00
- Sancerre, Robert Cantin "Les Pierblancs"
  Sancerre, Loire Valley, France | 2016
  $15.00
- Grüner Veltliner, Leth "Steinagrund"
  Wagram, Austria | 2017
  $11.00
- Semillon, Little Frances "Luchsinger Vineyard"
  Lake County, California | 2014
  $12.00
- Chardonnay, Lúuma
  Sonoma Coast, California | 2017
  $12.00
- Chardonnay, Scribe
  Carneros, Sonoma, California | 2015
  $14.00
- Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Michel Caillot
  Bourgogne, Burgundy, France | 2011
  $12.00
- Côte De Beaune, Louis Latour Clos Saint-Désiré
  Beaune, Burgundy, France | 2010
  $60.00
- Pinot Gris, Antiquum Farm "Daisy"
  Willamette Valley, Oregon | 2017
  $12.00
Rose
- Rosé, Poe
  Oakville, Napa Valley, California | 2018
  $12.00
Red Wines
- Pinot Noir, Johan Vineyards "Farmlands"
  Willamette Valley, Oregon | 2017
  $12.00
- Pinot Noir, Land Of Saints
  Central Coast, California | 2017
  $14.00
- Pinot Noir, Pence Ranch
  Santa Rita Hills, Central Coast, California | 2016
  $60.00
- Pinot Noir, Barnett Vineyards "Tina Marie"
  Russian River Valley, California | 2017
  $100.00
- Grenache, Poco Á Poco
  Mendocino, California | 2015
  $12.00
- Carignane, Folk Machine "Parts & Labor"
  Mendocino, California | 2017
  $10.00
- Merlot, Trefethen
  Oak knoll, Napa valley, California | 2015
  $12.00
- Zinfandel, Camp
  Sonoma Valley, California | 2017
  $11.00
- Malbec, Colomé
  Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina | 2014
  $15.00
- Red Blend, Westwood Estate "Legend"
  Sonoma Valley, California | 2015
  $60.00
- Bordeaux, Château Recougne
  Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux, France | 2012
  $32.00
- Côtes-Du-Rhône, Domaine De Cristia
  Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône Valley, France | 2017
  $40.00
- Red Blend "V3", Baehner Fournier Estate
  Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California | 2011
  $50.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Ultraviolet
  Oakville, Napa Valley, California | 2016
  $10.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hobo Wine CO
  Alexander Valley, California | 2016
  $14.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini
  Alexander Valley, California | 2015
  $70.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Mondavi Estate "Emblem"
  Napa Valley, California | 2014
  $76.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Trefethen
  Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California | 2014
  $100.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Nickel & Nickel "Branding Iron"
  Oakville, Napa Valley, California | 2015
  $140.00
Sparkling and Cider
- Brut Prestige, Mumm Napa (187ml)
  Napa, California
  $12.00
- Cava, Juve Y Camps Reserva De La Familia Gran Reserva
  Catalonia, Spain
  $50.00
- Champagne, Bruno Paillard Cuvee NV
  Reims, France
  $100.00
- English Cider, Aspall "Dry" (330ml)
  Suffolk, England | ABV 6.8% | Apple, earthiness, funky
  $9.00
- Sidra, Begiris (375ml)
  Zaragoza, Spain | ABV 6.0% | Rustic, dryish, slightly tart, natural
  $8.00
Dessert Wine
- Tawny Reserve Ruby Porto, Croft
  Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  $5.00
- Royal Tokaji "5 Puttonyos Aszú"
  Tokaj, Hungary | 2013
  $12.00
- Late Harvest Semillon, Dolce
  Napa Valley, California | 2011
  $16.00
Reserve
- Rioja, Marqués De Riscal
  Elciego, Rioja, Spain | 2004
  $100.00
- Malbec, Colomé "Reserva"
  Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina | 2009
  $120.00
- Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel "Stiling"
  Oakville, Napa Valley, California | 2015
  $100.00
- Lambic (Belgian Gueze), 3 Fonteinen "Armand & Gaston"
  Beersel, Belgium | ABV 5.2% | One of the world's best lambics
  $60.00
Beverages
- San Pellegrino Sparkling
  $3.00
- Still Water
  $4.00
- Iced Tea
  Unsweetened
  $2.00
- Soda
  Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite
  $2.00
- Ginger-Lemon Drink (Homemade)
  $4.00
- Pomegranate Lemonade (Homemade)
  $4.00
- Tea (Black Or Green)
  $3.00
- Chai
  Black tea, spices, ginger, milk, sugar, as is
  $3.00
- Lassi (Sweet Or Salted)
  A refreshing homemade yogurt drink
  $3.00
- Fruit Lassi
  With seasonal fruit
  $4.00
Beers
- Sour (Gose), Off Color Brewing "Troublesome" | 4.3% ABV
  Chicago, IL | IBU 10 | Hazy gold, wheatish, light sea salt, lemony tartness, refreshing
  $8.00
- White Ale (Witbier), Kiuchi Brewery "Hitachino Nest" | 5.5% ABV
  Ibarki, Japan | IBU 13 | Citrus, wheat, coriander, ginger
  $10.00
- Lager (Indian), Flying Horse | 4.7% ABV
  Bangalore, India | IBU 18 | Crisp, peppery, grassy
  $10.00
- Lager (Indian), Taj Mahal | 4.5% ABV
  Bangalore, India | IBU 20 | Light, green apple, grain
  $10.00
- Hefewizen (German), Schneider Weisse "Tap 4 Organic" | 6.2% ABV
  Kelheim, Germany | IBU 20 | Lightly toasted wheat, banana, medium body, semi-dry
  $12.00
- Lager (Kellerbier), Grevensteiner "Naturtrübes Landbier" | 5.2% ABV
  Meschede, Germany | IBU 23 | Malty smooth, floral honey, toasted almond, crisp finish
  $10.00
- Brown (American Imperial), Hideji "Kuri Kuro" | 9.0% ABV
  Miyazaki, Japan | IBU 25 | Chestnut, chocolate, espresso, woody, herbal, warming
  $14.00
- Pale Ale (English Bitter), Timothy Taylor "Landlord" | 4.1% ABV
  Keighley, England | IBU 35 | Dry upfront, malty light middle, woody, floral bitter end
  $12.00
- Lager (Dortmunder-Style), Barley Forge "Grandpa Tractor" | 4.8% ABV
  Costa Mesa, CA | IBU 35 | Brisk, mild hop bitterness, pilsner malt, drop of honey, a favorite
  $5.00
- Pilsner (Czech Style), Heater Allen "Pils" | 5.0% ABV
  McMinnville, OR | IBU 38 | Malt driven, clean flavor, light zest, bittersweet finish
  $12.00
- Lager (Pale), Green's | 4.1% ABV
  Lochristi, Belgium | IBU 39 | Pineapple, dry-hopped, high carbonation, grassy
  $10.00
- Tripel (Belgian), Brouwerij De Ranke "Guldenberg" | 8.5% ABV
  Wevelgem, Belgium | IBU 40 | Pear, apricot, hop nibble, slight spice, crisp yet smooth
  $9.00
- Blonde Ale (Belgian), The Lost Abbey "Devotion" | 6.0% ABV
  San Marcos, CA | IBU 40 | Soft nose, mild yeasty spice, honey, medium finish
  $6.00
- Amber Ale (American), North Coast "Red Seal" | 5.5% ABV
  Fort Bragg, CA | IBU 42 | Earthy, candied orange, toasted caramel, crisp
  $5.00
- Pale Ale (American), Kern River Brewing "River Buddy" | 5.6% ABV
  Kernville, CA | IBU 56 | Big tropical aromas, grassy earthiness, great balance, refreshing
  $6.00
- Amber Ale (American), Smog City "Sabre-Toothed Squirrel" | 7.0% ABV
  Torrance, CA | IBU 68 | Bright citrus, pine, caramel, honey, toasted malt
  $7.00
- Stout (Imperial), Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel! "Peche Mortel" | 9.5% ABV
  Quebec, Canada | IBU 76 | Rich, dark roast, dark chocolate, dark coffee, dark
  $14.00
- IPA (American), Noble Ale Works "Big Whig IPA" | 6.8% ABV
  Anaheim, CA | IBU 77 | Well-rounded, tangerine, honey, lingering resin, delicious
  $10.00
- IPA (Imperial), Evil Twin "Molotov Lite" | 8.5% ABV
  Brooklyn, NY | IBU 90 | Deeply bitter, tropical tint, dry fruity lingering finish, solid
  $8.00
- IPA (Hazy Imperial), Omnipollo "Fatamorgana" | 8.0% ABV
  Stockholm, Sweden | IBU 100 | Big orange haze, soft tropical fruits, lime bitter finish, wow
  $12.00
- Non-Alcoholic (Pilsner), Bitburger "Drive" | 0.0% ABV
  Bitburg, Germany | Crisp, chestnut, peppery
  $6.00

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Clay Oven Indian Cuisine Menu

Starters

Tandoor-Roasted Avocado

Goat Cheese Samosas

Alu Tikki

Feta Naan

PEI Mussels

Merguez Naan

Tandoori Bone Marrow

From the Tandoor

Turmeric Tandoori Chicken

Chicken Tikka

Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Lamb Chops

Swordfish Tandoori

Tandoori Prawns

Tandoor Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Wagyu Hanger Steak

Antelope Chop

Tandoori Kurobuta Porkchop

Curries

Chicken Tikka Masala

Kashmiri Chicken

Chicken Vindaloo

Coastal Chicken Curry

Chicken Tagine

Lamb Roganjosh

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb Saag

Figged Up Lamb Saag

Handi Lamb

Favourite Goat Curry

Bison Tagine

Habanero Pork Vindaloo

Rabbit Curry

Duck Vindaloo

Kerala Shrimp

Pondicherry Fish Curry

Vegetables

Paneer Anardana

Paneer Tikka Masala

Saag Paneer

Saag Alu

Squash Masala

Choti Gobhi

Alu Gobhi

Jeera Alu

Baigan Bhartha

Martabaan Chole

Gobhi Matar

Not Black Daal

Bhindi Masala

Rice

Cumin Rice

Vegetable Pulao

Quinoa

Brown Rice

Breads

Naan

Garlic Naan

Rosemary Naan

Basil Garlic Naan

Sourdough Naan

Cheese Naan

Roti

Missi Roti

Sides

Papadum

Raita

Tikka Masala Sauce

Infamous Hot Sauce

Kachumber Salad

Large Mint Chutney

Dessert

Gulab Jamun

Kheer

Family Meal #1

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori Chicken

Saag Alu