Essence of India Menu

Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts

Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios

Naan topped with garlic

Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut

Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor

Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered

Two puffy deep fried breads

Naan stuffed with ground lamb

Flour bread stuffed with onions

Paratha layered with fresh mint

Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included

Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included

Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included

Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included

Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

Homemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted

Homemade mango yogurt shake

Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included

Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included

Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included

Fried rice cooked with peas

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab

Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour

Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney

Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden

Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb

Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour

Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro

Sweet pickles made from mangoes

Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included

Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven

Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included

Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included

Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included

Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included

Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included

Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included

Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included

Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included

Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included

Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included