Pooja Exotic Indian Cuisine Menu

4.0
(700+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • #70. Garlic Naan

      Traditional punjabi style teardrop shaped white bread baked in the sides on our tandoori oven delicious with or without butter added fresh garlic on the top.
      $4.75
    • #115. Chicken Tikka Masala

      Boneless pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a creamy butter sauce with fresh tomatoes and fragrant spices.
      $17.95
    • #113. Chicken Makhni

      The most popular Indian delicacy “butter chicken”, tandoori chicken cooked in exotic spices with chopped tomatoes and butter.
      $17.95
    • #65. Naan

      Traditional Punjabi style tear-drop shaped white bread baked on the sides on our tandoori oven, delicious with or without butter.
      $4.75
    • #37. Samosa Vegetable

      Crisp turnover filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
      $7.95
    • #147. Sag Paneer

      Spinach and home-made cheese cubes cooked in tasty spices.
      $15.95
    • #119. Chicken Korma

      Succulent chicken pieces delicately flavored with coconut and gently simmered in yogurt with a selection of spices and nuts.
      $17.95
    • #161. Paneer Makhni

      Home-made cheese cubes cooked in a creamy butter sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and fragrant spices.
      $15.95
    • #81. Tandoori Chicken

      Fresh chicken marinated in delicately spiced yogurt and roasted in tandoori oven.
      $17.95
    • #178. Chicken Biryani

      Chicken saut?�ed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts.
      $14.95
  • Alpahar/Appetizers

    All appetizers are served with mint and onion chutney.
    • #35. Paneer Chilli

      Paneer cubes sautéed with onions and bell peppers, tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce.
      $14.95
    • #36. Vegetable Pakora

      Fresh vegetables dipped in a special spiced batter and fried to golden perfection.
      $11.95
    • #37. Samosa Vegetable

      Crisp turnover filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
      $7.95
    • #38. Samosa Meat

      Crisp turnover filled with curried minced meat.
      $10.95
    • #39. Vegetable Samosa Chaat

      Crisp turnover filled with mildly spiced potatoes & peas, served with chick peas.
      $11.95
    • #40. Chicken Pakora

      Pieces of chicken dipped in a special batter and fried to golden perfection.
      $11.95
    • #41. Paneer Pakora

      Home-made Indian cheese balls, batter dipped and fried to golden perfection.
      $11.95
    • #42. Fish Pakora

      Top quality chunks of fish lightly fried in our special batter.
      $12.95
    • #43. Fresh Green Chili Pakora

      Fresh green chili stuffed with mashed potatoes and onions.
      $10.95
    • #44. Shrimp Pakora

      Tender pieces of marinated shrimp in chick pea flour batter, then lightly fried to mouth-watering delicacy.
      $12.95
    • #46. Gobi Manchurian

      Deep fried cauliflower in a soya sauce.
      $12.95
    • #47. Pani Puri

      Pani is water, puri is ping pong ball sized deep fried puffed round bread, crunchy with a mixture of water tamarind chili.
      $7.95
    • #48. Bhel Puri

      An unusual South Indian combination of crisped rice and lentils, mixed with chopped herbs and tangy sweet & sour sauce.
      $7.95
    • #49. Vegetarian Assorted Appetizer (for Two)

      Samosa, pakora and papadum.
      $15.95
    • #50. Pooja Appetizer (for Two)

      Delicious assortment of appetizers; samosa meat, chicken pakora, samosa vegetable and vegetable pakora.
      $15.95
    • #51. Tandoori Assorted Appetizers (for Two)

      Seekh kabob, shrimp tandoori and chicken tikka.
      $17.95
    • #52. Onion Bhajia

      Thinly sliced onions lightly deep fried in a delicious batter.
      $8.95
    • #53. Dahi Wada

      Lentil balls served in yogurt and topped with tamarind chutney.
      $7.95
    • #54. Aloo Papdi Chaat

      Crisp poori breads served with cubes of potatoes in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
      $7.95
    • #55. Aloo Tikki

      Mashed potatoes with green peas and spices, topped with chick peas and tamarind sauce.
      $11.95
    • Palak Chaat

      Crispy spinach leaves topped with gram flour, finished with onions, potato, tomato, yogurt, tamrind and mint chutney.
      $13.95
    • Stuff Jalapeno (6 Pcs.)

      Jalapeno stuffed with a mixture of cheese and deep fried.
      $14.95
    • Dahi Ke Kabab

      Tingling patties with a lingering taste of spiced yogurt in a light crisp breading.
      $15.95
    • Achari Kathal

      Jackfruit with pickle flavor.
      $17.95
    • Egg Bhurji

      Scrambled eggs cooked with onion, tomato, spices and herbs.
      $17.95
    • Lasooni Jhinga

      Shrimp marinated in garlic and spices cooked in tandoor.
      $24.95
    • Lasooni Kebab

      Chicken thigh marinated in a mixture of garlic, ginger and spices cooked in tandoor.
      $20.95
    • Malai Tandoori Chicken (with bone)

      Chicken marinated in a creamy sauce and spices cooked in tandoor.
      $20.95
  • Shorbe/Soups

    • Mulligatawny Soup

      Made with lentils, tomatoes and a touch of specially blended spices and herbs.
      $6.95
    • Coconut Soup

      Punjabi-style made with milk, grated coconut and nuts.
      $6.95
    • Tomato Soup

      Made with fresh tomatoes and a blend of exotic spices.
      $6.95
    • Chicken Soup

      Chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth often with pieces of chicken.
      $7.95
  • Roti Ke Pakwaan/Home-Made Indian Bread

    • #61. Paratha

      Buttered pan fried wheat flat bread.
      $5.25
    • #62. Puri

      Deep fried, puffed light bread.
      $4.75
    • #63. Roti

      Indian style unleavened whole wheat bread baked in tandoori oven.
      $4.25
    • #65. Naan

      Traditional Punjabi style tear-drop shaped white bread baked on the sides on our tandoori oven, delicious with or without butter.
      $4.75
    • #66. Keema Kulcha

      Delicious unleavened bread baked with four layers of batter containing succulent minced meats. Rich and delicious!
      $7.95
    • #67. Vegetable Kulcha

      Your choice of onions/paneer, cauliflower or spinach. Unleavened bread stuffed with onion and paneer or fresh minced cauliflower.
      $5.95
    • #68. Lajawab Paratha

      Multi-layered bread stuffed with shredded chicken and herbs, buttered between layers.
      $6.95
    • #69. Chapatti

      Whole wheat flatbread (pan bread).
      $3.00
    • #70. Garlic Naan

      Traditional punjabi style teardrop shaped white bread baked in the sides on our tandoori oven delicious with or without butter added fresh garlic on the top.
      $4.75
    • #71. Chili Naan

      Naan with the topping of indian hot pepper.
      $5.75
    • #72. Lachha Paratha

      Whole-wheat flatbread layered.
      $4.75
    • #73. Peshawari Naan

      Stuffed with a blend of nuts, raisins, and coconut, this soft and slightly sweet naan offers a unique twist on traditional Indian bread.
      $5.25
    • #74. Assorted Bread

      Naan, garlic naan, vegetable kulcha and roti.
      $13.95
  • Tandoori Pakwaan/Charcoal Clay Oven (Entrees)

    All entrees are served with rice and chutneys. All dishes prepared to your taste. Mild, medium or hot!
    • #81. Tandoori Chicken

      Fresh chicken marinated in delicately spiced yogurt and roasted in tandoori oven.
      $17.95
    • Lamb chops

      Ribs of lamb cooked in tandoori oven with special spices.
      $26.95
    • #82. Chicken Tikka

      Tender boneless pieces of chicken marinated with flavored spices and roasted in tandoori oven.
      $17.95
    • #83. Seekh Kabab

      Minced meat combined with onions and herbs, then roasted on skewers in tandoori oven.
      $16.95
    • #85. Shrimp Tandoori

      Mild, large, mouth-watering shrimp lightly seasoned and slowly broiled over charcoal in tandoori oven, served with rice and dal.
      $22.95
    • #86. Machhli (Fish) Tikka

      Juicy pieces of best quality fish marinated in herbs and spices, then broiled over charcoal in tandoori oven, served with rice and salad.
      $24.95
    • #87. Paneer (Cheese) Tikka

      Home-made cottage cheese marinated with flavored spices & roasted in tandoori oven.
      $15.95
    • Angara Chicken (Spicy)

      Chicken thigh marinated in a special Angara marinade, skewered then grilled in a tandoor.
      $19.95
    • Malai Kabab

      Chicken Pieces marinated in heavy cream, sour cream and cheese.
      $16.95
  • Samundaree Pakwaan/Seafood Specialties (Entrees)

    All entrees are served with rice and chutneys. All dishes prepared to your taste. Mild, medium or hot!
    • #96. Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked in a delicious, mildly spiced sauce.
      $20.95
    • #98. Shrimp Nargisi

      Large shrimp cooked in a spicy coconut sauce.
      $20.95
    • #99. Shrimp Dansik

      Large shrimp marinated in honey, vinegar and exotic spices, cooked with lentils. Tastes sweet and sour and spicy.
      $20.95
    • #100. Goa Fish

      A specialty of the Goa region. Fish, prepared with ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices.
      $20.95
    • #101. Fish Tikka Masala

      Boneless pieces of fish tikka cooked in a creamy butter sauce with fresh tomatoes and fragrant spices.
      $20.95
  • Ghost Ke Pakwaan/Goat Specialties (Entrees)

    All entrees are served with rice and chutneys. All dishes prepared to your taste. Mild, medium or hot!
    • #105. Goat Curry

      Tender pieces of goat (with bone) cooked in authentic Indian curry.
      $19.95
    • #106. Goat Kadai

      Tender pieces of goat (with bone) with bell pepper, onion, fresh herbs and spices cooked in kadai.
      $19.95
  • Murg Ke Pakwaan/Chicken Specialties (Entrees)

    All entrees are served with rice and chutneys. All dishes prepared to your taste. Mild, medium or hot!
    • #111. Chicken Curry

      Chicken cooked in a light gravy, mild or hot.
      $16.95
    • #111. Chicken Vindaloo

      Chicken cooked in a light gravy, mild or hot.
      $16.95
    • #112. Chicken Saag

      Boneless chicken cooked with spinach in mild spices.
      $17.95
    • #113. Chicken Makhni

      The most popular Indian delicacy “butter chicken”, tandoori chicken cooked in exotic spices with chopped tomatoes and butter.
      $17.95
    • #115. Chicken Tikka Masala

      Boneless pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a creamy butter sauce with fresh tomatoes and fragrant spices.
      $17.95
    • #116. Chicken Patiala Shahi

      Boneless pieces of chicken simmered in a light sauce with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
      $16.95
    • #117. Chicken Kadahi

      Juicy pieces of chicken prepared with bell peppers, sliced tomatoes and spring onions, deliciously flavored with spices.
      $16.95
    • #118. Chicken Mushroom

      Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
      $16.95
    • #119. Chicken Korma

      Succulent chicken pieces delicately flavored with coconut and gently simmered in yogurt with a selection of spices and nuts.
      $17.95
    • #121. Chili Chicken

      Chunks of chicken sautéed in hot Indian peppers, onions and tomatoes, extra spicy.
      $16.95
    • #122. Chicken Methi Malai

      Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in a light gravy, deliciously flavored with spices.
      $17.95
  • Gosht Ke Pakwaan/Lamb Specialties (Entrees)

    All entrees are served with rice and chutneys. All dishes prepared to your taste. Mild, medium or hot!
    • #131. Lamb Curry

      Extra hot spiced lamb cooked in tangy, sharp sauce.
      $19.95
    • #131. Lamb Vindaloo

      Extra hot spiced lamb cooked in tangy, sharp sauce.
      $19.95
    • #132. Lamb Sag

      Lamb cooked in exotic spices and spinach.
      $19.95
    • #133. Lamb Rogan Josh

      Cubes of lamb marinated in spices and cooked with chopped tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
      $19.95
    • #134. Lamb Korma

      Slices of lamb marinated in cream and cooked in a spicy almond sauce.
      $19.95
    • #135. Lamb Kadahi

      Hearty appetites will appreciate our specialty from the kyber pass region, diced lamb grilled with herbs, tomatoes and capsicum in a traditional style.
      $19.95
    • #136. Bhindi Gosht

      Fresh okra and selected pieces of lamb marinated in herbs and spices.
      $19.95
    • #137. Lamb Patiala Shahi

      Juicy pieces of lamb simmered in a light sauce with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
      $19.95
    • #138. Keema Mattar

      Ground lamb marinated in yogurt and a fresh blend of tandoori masala (spices), cooked with green peas.
      $19.95
    • #139. Lamb Tikka Masala

      Marinated sliced lamb baked in tandoori oven, then cooked in a thick sauce.
      $19.95
    • Haleem

      Savory stew made from Lamb, lentils and pounded wheat.
      $25.95
  • Sabzi Ke Pakwaan/Vegetarian Dishes (Entrees)

    All entrees are served with rice and chutneys. All dishes prepared to your taste. Mild, medium or hot!
    • #146. Vegetable Jal Frozi

      Fresh garden vegetables marinated in fresh ginger and garlic, then cooked with natural herbs.
      $14.95
    • #147. Sag Paneer

      Spinach and home-made cheese cubes cooked in tasty spices.
      $15.95
    • #148. Mattar Paneer

      Peas and lightly fried home-made cheese cubes cooked in a mildly spiced sauce.
      $15.95
    • #149. Palak Aloo

      Potatoes cooked in spinach and flavored spices.
      $14.95
    • #150. Aloo Gobhi Masala

      Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in selected spices.
      $14.95
    • #151. Mushroom Mattar

      Peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild curry sauce.
      $15.95
    • #152. Chana Masala

      Chick peas, onions and tomatoes cooked in a light sauce.
      $14.95
    • #153. Baingan Bhurtha

      Eggplant roasted in tandoori oven and cooked with green peas, fresh tomatoes, onion, ginger and garlic, Punjabi style.
      $14.95
    • Dal Tadka

      Lentils fried in butter with fresh onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
      $13.95
    • #155. Bhindi Masala

      Okra stuffed with exotic spices, cooked with onions and tomatoes.
      $14.95
    • #156. Malai Kofta

      Home-made cheese stuffed in vegetable balls, cooked in mildly spiced cream sauce.
      $15.95
    • #158. Paneer Masala

      Home-made cottage cheese with onions and tomatoes cooked in butter with fresh herbs.
      $15.95
    • #159. Aloo Mattar

      Potatoes and peas cooked in mild curry sauce.
      $15.95
    • #161. Paneer Makhni

      Home-made cheese cubes cooked in a creamy butter sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and fragrant spices.
      $15.95
    • #163. Methi Malai Mattar

      A combination of fenugreek and garden peas in a rich yellow gravy.
      $15.95
    • #164. Paneer Bhurji

      Shredded cheese with special Indian spices.
      $16.95
    • #166. Kadi Pakora

      Deep fried vegetable fritters cooked in yogurt gravy.
      $14.95
    • ShamSevera ( nuts greavy0

      spinach and cottage cheese bowl cooked in a nuts creamy gravy
      $22.95
    • #167. Chole Bhature

      Deep fried thick bread, served with chick peas.
      $13.95
  • Biryanis/Rice Specialties

    Selected royal portions of lamb, chicken or shrimp sauteed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts served with raita.
    • #176. Shrimp Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice cooked with succulent shrimp, infused with a blend of traditional Indian spices and garnished with fresh herbs.
      $18.95
    • #177. Lamb Biryani

      Lamb saut?�ed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts.
      $18.95
    • #178. Chicken Biryani

      Chicken saut?�ed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts.
      $14.95
    • 179. GOAT BIRYANI

      Goat sautéed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts.
      $18.95
    • #180. Vegetable Biryani

      Indian basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, cashew nuts and golden raisins.
      $13.95
    • #181. Patiala Pullao

      Lightly fried rice with peas and a touch of cumin seeds and nuts.
      $8.95
    • #182. Shahjahani Biryani

      Saffron rice cooked with boneless pieces of chicken, cubes of lamb and shrimp.
      $20.95
    • #183. Peas Pullao

      Rice pilaf cooked with green peas and fried onions.
      $8.95
    • Jeera Rice

      Aromatic basmati rice infused with cumin seeds and spices, served steaming hot.
      $3.45
  • Combination Dinners

    • #186. House Special

      One of our mouth-watering house specialties. Chicken tandoori, lamb rogan josh, vegetable korma, papadum, raita, rice and naan bread.
      $22.95
    • #187. From the Tandoor

      Splurge any day of the week on assorted delicacies from our charcoal-fired tandoori oven, includes chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, seekh kabab and shrimp served with chutney, rice and naan bread.
      $20.95
    • #188. Vegetarian Thali

      A combination of three vegetable curries and soup served with chutney, raita, papadum, rice and puri bread, served on a traditional dish (thali).
      $20.95
    • #189. Special Combination (for Two)

      Two people can enjoy this dinner of papadum, mulligatawny soup, chicken tikka & seekh kabab, vegetable korma or malai kofta, chicken tikka masala or lamb rogan josh, rice and naan bread.
      $45.95
  • Condiments

    Delicious accompaniments that will enhance any meal.
    • Papadum

      Crisp, paper-thin bread wafers.
      $3.75
    • Raita

      Grated fresh cucumbers in creamy home-made yogurt with mint leaves.
      $4.75
    • Mango Chutney

      Sweet and spicy chutney.
      $6.95
    • Achar

      Hot and spicy Indian pickles.
      $4.50
    • Kachumbar

      Diced onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, chopped coriander and a hint of lemon juice.
      $6.95
  • Upsanhar/Desserts

    • #207. Kulfi

      Authentic Indian ice cream made with milk and nuts.
      $6.95
    • #208. Gulab Jaman

      Juicy deep fried cheese ball dipped in syrup, served warm.
      $6.95
    • #209. Ras Malai

      Home-made cheese balls sweetened with milk and flavored with rosewater and nuts.
      $6.95
    • #211. Kheer

      Rice pudding served with almonds and pistachios.
      $6.95
  • Beverages

    • #22. Iced Tea

      Refreshing blend of black tea with slices of lemon and ice.
      $2.50
    • #24. Soda

      Coke, Diet Coke, 7-up, sunkist or club soda.
      $2.50
    • #25. Piña Colada

      A tropical blend of pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum, garnished with a pineapple slice.
      $6.95
    • Salt Lassi

      Refreshing drink made with home-made yogurt and flavored with rosewater.
      $6.95
    • #28. Mango Lassi

      Creamy blend of mango pulp and yogurt, lightly sweetened and spiced, creating a smooth, rich beverage.
      $6.95
    • #29. Mango Juice

      Smooth and refreshing mango juice made from ripe, juicy mangoes.
      $5.95

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