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Essence of India Menu

4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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  • Appetizers

    • Vegetable Samosas

      Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas
      $3.95

    • Vegetable Pakoras

      Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden
      $3.95

    • Vegetable Cutlets

      Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables
      $3.95

    • Paneer Pakoras

      Home made batter fried cottage cheese fritters
      $5.75

    • Papadum

      Crispy, delicate thin wafers (4) of seasoned lentil flour
      $1.95

    • Masala Papadum

      Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala
      $2.50

    • Vegetable Sampler

      Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras
      $7.95

    • Jhinga Karahi

      Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour
      $6.95

    • Non-Vegetarian Sampler From The Tandoori Oven

      Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab
      $11.95

  • Vegetable Essence

    • Malai Ka Kofta

      Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce
      $10.95

    • Shahi Paneer

      Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy
      $10.95

    • Saag Chaman

      Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices
      $10.95

    • Mutter Paneer

      Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce
      $10.95

    • Paneer Khurchan

      Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices
      $10.95

    • Baigan Bharta

      Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomato and onion
      $10.75

    • Bhindi Ka Masala

      Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion
      $10.75

    • Gobhi Gulastan

      Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger
      $10.75

    • Vegetable Korma

      Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce
      $10.75

    • Aloo Do Pyaza

      Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices
      $10.75

    • Chana Masala

      Chick peas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices
      $10.75

    • Mushroom Mutter

      Sliced mushrooms and peas saute'd in a creamy curry sauce
      $10.75

    • Dal Makhani

      Black lentils cooked in a curry sauce
      $8.95

    • Dal Turka

      Yellow lentils saute'd with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies
      $8.95

  • Tandoor Essence (clay/charcoal Oven)

    • Tandoori Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Oriental spices
      $19.95

    • Seekh Kabab

      Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven
      $11.95

    • Bhuni Machhli

      Catfish flavored with tamarind then cooked in the tandoor oven
      $15.95

    • Indian Chicken Tandoori

      Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven
      $9.95

    • Chicken Malai Kabob Chef's Specialty

      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 cilantro
      $14.95

    • Murg Tikka

      Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven
      $12.95

    • Lamb Chops

      Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices then barbecued in the tandoor oven
      $15.95

  • Chicken Essence

    • Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

      Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices
      $11.95

    • Murg Lajwab

      Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce
      $10.95

    • Chicken Shahi Korma

      Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry
      $11.95

    • Chicken Karahi

      Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic
      $11.95

    • Murg Tikka Masala

      Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce
      $13.95

    • Achari Murgh

      Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek
      $11.95

    • Chicken Saag

      Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce
      $11.95

    • Bhuna Chicken

      Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies
      $11.95

    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
      $11.95

  • Lamb Essence

    • Gosht Korma

      Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds
      $12.95

    • Lamb Pasanda

      Lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce
      $12.95

    • Rogan Josh

      Lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy
      $12.95

    • Lamb Palak

      Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala
      $12.95

    • Achari Gosht

      Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek
      $12.95

    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
      $12.95

    • Goan Lamb

      Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce
      $12.95

  • Fish Essence

    • Goan Fish Curry

      Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce
      $14.95

    • Jhinga Masala

      Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices
      $14.95

    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
      $14.95

    • Amritsari Fried Catfish

      Deep fried breaded catfish marinated in garlic and ginger paste
      $14.95

  • Biriyani / Rice Essence

    • Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

      Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of:
      $11.95

    • Vegetable Biriyani

      Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs
      $10.95

    • Peas Pulao

      Fried rice cooked with peas
      $7.95

    • Kashmiri Pulao

      Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts
      $8.95

    • Saffron Rice

      Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves
      $7.95

    • Plain Basmati Rice

      Long grain steamed basmati rice
      $3.95

  • Bread Essence

    • Naan

      Leavened bread made in the tandoor
      $2.50

    • Butter Naan

      Naan with butter
      $2.75

    • Garlic Naan

      Naan topped with garlic
      $2.95

    • Keema Naan

      Naan stuffed with ground lamb
      $3.95

    • Peshwari Naan

      Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut
      $2.95

    • Onion Kulcha

      Flour bread stuffed with onions
      $2.95

    • Paneer Kulcha

      Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
      $3.95

    • Paratha Tandoori

      Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor
      $2.75

    • Pudina Paratha

      Paratha layered with fresh mint
      $2.95

    • Aloo Paratha

      Paratha stuffed with potatoes
      $2.95

    • Tandoori Roti

      Flat bread cooked in the clay oven
      $1.95

    • Poori

      Two puffy deep fried breads
      $3.50

    • Bread Assortment

      1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha
      $9.95

  • Side Items

    • Raita

      Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices
      $2.50

    • Mango Chutney

      Sweet pickles made from mangoes
      $2.95

    • Mixed Salad

      Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro
      $2.95

  • Dessert Essence

    • Gulab Jamun

      Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup
      $3.95

    • Ras Malai

      Flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios
      $3.95

    • Kheer

      Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts
      $3.50

    • Gajar Ka Halwa

      Cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins
      $3.95

    • Kulfi

      Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango
      $4.25

    • Essence Faluda Chef's Specialty

      Mango, pistachio and rose flavored ice cream layered with Indian soft noodles and tukmari (similar to tapioca) then topped with a touch of rose syrup
      $5.95

  • Beverages

    • Lassi

      Homemade yogurt shake Choice of sweet or salted
      $2.50

    • Mango Lassi

      Homemade mango yogurt shake
      $3.50

    • Masala Tea (Chai)

      Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs
      $1.95

    • Soft Drinks

      $1.95

    • Coffee/Tea

      $1.95

    • Cappuccino

      $3.50

    • Espresso

      $2.50

  • Wine and Beer List

    • Shiraz

      Ripe cherry and plum fruity flavors with peppery notes mark this smooth, medium-bodied Shiraz. With nuances of oak, this deep purple wine has great balance and a lingering finish. It pairs well with tandoori and tikka sauces as well as lightly spiced curries.

    • Sauvignon Blanc

      Rounded wine with a nice mellow fruity nose mixed with sweet pea aromas. The pale green colored wine with herbaceous flavors has a harmonious finish. It pairs well with mild to spicy Indian dishes as well as fish preparations

    • Chenin Blanc

      Fruity wine with tropical fruit aromas. Fresh, pale colored wine is semi-dry and has a good acidity with a lingering finish. It pairs well with mild and less spicy Indian cuisine.

    • Sauvignon Blanc

      Complex and crisp wine with flavors of green grass, and bell pepper aromas with hints of spice and gooseberries. The wine has a racy acidity with a wonderful long finish and pairs well with spicy Indian foods.

    • Chenin Blanc

      An off-dry wine with tropical fruit aromas and mineral notes. The pale colored wine has a nice acidity to balance the residual sugar and has a good long finish. It is a great aperitif wine and pairs well with moderately spicy Indian food.

  • White

    • Minimi Pinot Grigio, Veneto

    • Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay

    • Stefano Farina, Gavi

    • Aviognonesi Chardonnay, Toscana

    • Georges Duboeuf Viognier (Fruity, Floral Flavor)

  • Red

    • La Ginestra Chianti, Toscana (Classic Chianti)

    • Le Bocce Chianit Classico, Panzano

    • Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile (Pairs Well With Tandoori Dishes)

    • Morgante Nero D'Avola, Sicily (Spicy Fruity Flavor With Hints Of Herbs/Pepper)

  • Rose

    • Riverside White Zinfandel, California (Fruity And Sweet)

  • Merlot

    • Due Torre Merlot, Veneto (Plum And Raspberry Flavor)

    • Santa Rita Merlot

  • Sparkling

    • Mionetto Proseco, Veneto (Fruity And Dry)

  • Imported

    • Kingfisher Lager (350 Ml)

    • Kingfisher Lager (660 Ml)

    • Maharaja Pilsner (350 Ml)

    • Taj Mahal (350 Ml)

    • Taj Mahal (660 Ml)

  • Domestic

    • Heineken

    • Amstel

    • Miller Genuine Draft

    • Miller Lite

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