Nirvana Indian Cuisine Menu

4308 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Main Menu - Appetizers

    • Vegetable Samosa

      crispy pastry stuffed with potato and peas, served with mint and imli chutney
      $6.00
    • Veggie Kathi Roll

      Indian version of a veggie wrap, served with mint and imli chutney
      $7.00
    • Nirvana Kathi Roll

      Indian version of a chicken wrap
      $8.50
    • Samosa Chat

      two vegetable samosas covered with curried garbanzos, raita, and chutneys
      $9.00
    • Bombay Wings

      chicken wings marinated and grilled in the tandoor
      $7.00
    • Rugda Pati

      potato cakes topped with curried garbanzos, raita, and chutneys
      $6.00
    • Chat Papri

      seasoned potatoes and vegetables with crispy wafers
      $6.00
    • Assorted Non-Vegetarian For 2

      Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Pakora, Seekh Kebab, Bombay Wings
      $17.00
    • Assorted Vegetarian For 2

      Vegetable Samosa, Onion Pakora, Rugda Pati
      $13.00
    • Shrimp Chili

      shrimp sautéed with ginger, garlic, mixed bell peppers, and onions in a tangy tomato sauce
      $17.95
    • Seekh Kebab

      Ground lamb marinated in fresh herbs and roasted in the clay oven on a skewer
      $17.95
    • Kashmiri Naan

      Stuffed with cherries and dried fruits, great for kids
      $4.50
    • Onion Pakora

      Julienne cut onions bathed in lentil flour and fried crispy
      $5.50
    • Chicken Pakoras

      Boneless chicken strips dipped in chickpea batter and fried
      $8.00
  • Main Menu - Soup & Salads

    • Mulligatawny

      chicken (Gluten Free) or lentil soup (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
      $5.50
    • Tomato Soup

      $6.00
    • Empire Salad

      slices of tomato, cucumber, and carrot with Italian dressing
      $6.00
    • Onion Salad

      slices of onion, jalapeno, and lemon
      $5.00
  • Main Menu - Nirvana Specials

    • Nirvana Special

      roasted lamb with butter, ginger chicken, and shrimp sixty-five
      $22.95
    • Flag Of India

      Butter Chicken, Malai Kebab, and Saag Paneer to represent the colors of the flag of India
      $22.95
    • Mixed Grill

      chicken tikka, boti kebab, fish tikka, and tandoori shrimp
      $23.95
    • Paneer Duo & Eggplant

      Paneer Makhani, Bhenghan Ghartha, and Saag Paneer
      $18.95
    • Nirvana Veggie Delight

      Navrattan Korma, Saag Paneer, and Bombay Potatoes
      $17.95
  • Main Menu - Tandoor

    • Tandoori Chicken

      chicken marinated and roasted over charcoal
      $15.95
    • Chicken Tikka

      boneless pieces of chicken marinated with spices and herbs and roasted in the tandoor
      $16.95
    • Paneer Shashlik

      farmer's cheese marinated and roasted in the tandoor, served on sizzler
      $17.95
    • Malai Kebab

      boneless chicken breast encrusted with cashews and grilled over charcoal
      $16.95
    • Boti Kebab

      cubed leg of lamb marinated and roasted
      $17.95
    • Fish Tikka

      fish marinated and roasted in the tandoor
      $19.95
    • Tandoori Shrimp

      fresh jumbo shrimp spiced and broiled in the tandoor
      $22.95
  • Main Menu - Standard Indian Fare

    • Vegetable Curry

      tomato and onion gravy
      $12.95
    • Vegetable Sixty-Five

      spicy dish marinated with ginger, garlic, red chilies, and vinegar
      $14.95
    • Vegetable Vindaloo

      a thick spicy and tangy gravy with potatoes
      $12.95
    • Vegetable Saag

      Fresh veggies and sautéed spinach with Indian Spices
      $12.95
    • Vegetable Korma

      Vegetables with housemade almond and cashew gravy
      $12.95
    • Chicken Curry

      Chicken in a tomato and onion gravy
      $13.95
    • Lamb Curry

      Lamb in a tomato and onion gravy
      $15.95
    • Shrimp Or Fish Curry

      Shrimp or fish in a tomato and onion gravy
      $17.95
    • Chicken 65

      spicy dish marinated with ginger, garlic, red chilies, and vinegar
      $15.95
    • Lamb 65

      spicy dish marinated with ginger, garlic, red chilies, and vinegar
      $16.95
    • Shrimp Or Fish 65

      spicy dish marinated with ginger, garlic, red chilies, and vinegar
      $17.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      a thick spicy and tangy gravy with potatoes
      $14.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      a thick spicy and tangy gravy with potatoes
      $15.95
    • Shrimp Or Fish Vindaloo

      a thick spicy and tangy gravy with potatoes
      $17.95
    • Chicken Saag

      Chunks of boneless chicken with sauteed spinach and Indian spices
      $14.95
    • Lamb Saag

      Chunks of lamb in sauteed spinach with Indian spices
      $15.95
    • Fish Or Shrimp Saag

      Shrimp or Fish in sauteed spinach with Indian spices
      $17.95
    • Vegetable Korma

      $12.95
    • Chicken Korma

      Chicken with almond and cashew gravy
      $14.95
    • Lamb Korma

      Lamb with almond and cashew gravy
      $15.95
    • Shrimp Or Fish Korma

      Shrimp or Fish with almond and cashew gravy
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Or Fish Chili

      Shrimp or Fish with Indo-Chinese style sauce
      $17.95
    • Vegetable Chili

      Veggies with Indo-Chinese style sauce
      $13.95
    • Chicken Chili

      Chicken with Indo-Chinese style sauce
      $14.95
    • Lamb Chilli

      Lamb with Indo-Chinese style sauce
      $15.95
  • Main Menu - Lamb

    • Boti Kebab Masala

      lamb leg roasted in the tandoori oven and then prepared in tomato cream gravy with vegetables
      $18.95
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      lamb curry cooked in spiced oil and yoghurt
      $18.95
    • Lamb Achari

      lamb cubes in a very spicy and tart pickle curry
      $18.95
    • Lamb Goa

      coconut lamb curry
      $18.95
  • Main Menu - Shrimp

    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      jumbo shrimp with vegetables in a tomato and bell pepper cream sauce
      $21.95
    • Goan Shrimp Curry

      jumbo shrimp cooked in a coconut and vegetable sauce. A recipe from Goa
      $21.95
    • Shrimp Khatta Meetha Tikkha

      jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, ginger, bell peppers and onions in a tangy tomato sauce
      $21.95
  • Main Menu - Chicken

    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      roasted chicken tikka from the tandoor cooked with bell peppers in a butter cream sauce
      $16.95
    • Butter Chicken Mild

      roasted pieces of tender chicken cooked in a tomato butter methi sauce
      $16.95
    • Chicken Chatnad

      boneless chicken sautéed in coconut paste and spices
      $16.95
  • Main Menu - Fish

    • Fish Tikka Masala

      redfish in a tomato butter sauce with vegetables
      $21.95
    • Fish Min Curry

      fish in a coconut stew
      $21.95
  • Main Menu - Vegetarian

    • Dal Makhani

      seven kinds of lentils cooked in butter sauce on a slow fire
      $12.95
    • Cholle

      curried garbanzo beans
      $11.95
    • Yellow Dal

      butter whipped yellow moong beans
      $11.95
    • Alu Gobi

      potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with onion, tomato, and spices
      $12.95
    • Saag Paneer

      chunks of farmer's cheese sautéed in curried spinach
      $12.95
    • Navrattan Korma

      nine vegetables and farmer's cheese cooked in a cream sauce
      $13.95
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      roasted paneer cheese cooked with bell peppers in a butter cream sauce
      $13.95
    • Nirvana Veggie Delight

      navrattan korma, saag paneer, and bombay potatoes
      $14.95
    • Mattar Paneer

      peas and farmer's cheese in a tomato sauce
      $13.95
    • Bhindhi

      sautéed okra with spices, onions and tomatoes
      $12.95
    • Mushroom Masala

      mushrooms prepared in a tomato and onion cream gravy
      $12.95
    • Malai Kofta

      dumplings of cheese with vegetables in an onion cream sauce
      $13.95
    • Dal Saag

      lentils with creamed spinach
      $12.95
    • Sabji Kali Milch

      vegetables in a sweet black peppery cream gravy
      $12.95
    • Alu Saag

      chunks of potato cooked with curried spinach
      $12.95
    • Kadai Paneer

      farmer's cheese sautéed with vegetables and spices
      $13.95
    • Bhenghan Bhartha

      eggplant, tomato, onions and spices
      $12.95
    • Nirvana Sabji

      chef's specialty with baby corn, eggplant, and mushrooms
      $12.95
    • Alu Mattar Makhani

      green peas and potatoes in a tomato butter sauce
      $12.95
    • Paneer Kali-Milch

      farmer's cheese in a spicy sweet black peppery cream sauce
      $13.95
    • Paneer Makhani

      Farmer's cheese in a tomato and cream sauce
      $13.95
  • Main Menu - Biryani

    • Chicken Biryani

      chicken and basmati rice cooked together with spices
      $14.95
    • Lamb Biryani

      Lamb and basmati rice cooked together with spices
      $15.95
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Shrimp and basmati rice cooked together with spices
      $16.95
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Fresh vegetables and basmati rice cooked together with spices
      $14.95
    • Nirvana Mixed Biryani

      Lamb, Chicken and Shrimp cooked together with basmati rice and Indian spices
      $18.95
  • Main Menu - Breads

    • Naan

      unleavened white bread
      $3.00
    • Roti

      unleavened wheat bread
      $3.00
    • Lasuni Naan

      naan with roasted garlic
      $4.00
    • Kalonji Naan

      naan with onion seeds
      $4.50
    • Paratha

      layered wheat bread
      $4.00
    • Garlic Roti

      unleavened wheat bread with roasted garlic
      $4.00
    • Aloo Paratha

      stuffed with potatoes
      $4.50
    • Onion Kulcha

      stuffed with onions
      $4.50
    • Keema Naan

      stuffed with lamb
      $5.00
    • Paneer Kulcha

      stuffed with cheese
      $4.50
    • Nirvana Naan

      stuffed with chicken and spices
      $5.00
    • Mixed Bread Basket

      kalonji naan, lasuni naan, and roti
      $8.50
    • Parmesan Bullet Naan

      unleavened white bread with parmesan cheese and jalapenos
      $4.00
  • Main Menu - Accompaniments

    • Plain Basmati Rice

      $2.50
    • Buttered Basmati Rice

      $3.00
    • Chutney Plate

      Imli (sweet tamarind fruit condiment), Mint (spicy mint condiment made with green chilies, cilantro, and spices), and Mango (a sweet mango condiment)
      $5.00
    • Raita

      yogurt with grated carrot and cucumber
      $3.00
    • Plain Homemade Yogurt

      $3.00
    • Papad

      crispy lentil wafers
      $2.50
    • Masala Papad

      traditional Indian lentil chips seasoned with chef's spices, garnished with onion, tomato, and cilantro
      $5.00
    • Makhani Sauce

      butter and methi sauce
      $8.00
  • DESSERTS

    • Rice Pudding

      Rice simmered in milk and cream and topped with dried fruits
      $5.00
    • KULFI

      Indian style ice cream
      $5.00
    • Gulab Jamun

      Fried milk balls in rose syrup
      $5.00
    • Ras Malai

      Tastes like cheesecake without the crust
      $5.00
    • GUTTAR HALWA

      Carrots shredded and cooked in cream and butter
      $5.00
    • MILK CAKE

      Indian dessert cooked in cream
      $5.00

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