Roots Indian Bistro Menu

4.8
(4,450+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Tikka Masala (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Gluten free. A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato and onion purée with a touch of cream and fenugreek.
      $21.95
      Tikka Masala (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Garlic Naan (V)

      Baked garlic bread.
      $5.50
      Garlic Naan (V)
    • Samosas

      2 pieces of deep-fried goodies.
      $9.95
      Samosas
    • Saag (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin.
      $21.95
      Saag (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Butter Chicken (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Gluten free. Marinated tandoori cooked chicken served in tomato curry saffron sauce.
      $22.95
      Butter Chicken (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Naan (V)

      Baked bread.
      $4.95
      Naan (V)
    • Daal (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.
      $19.95
      Daal (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Malai Kofta (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. gluten free. Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and saffron sauce.
      $21.95
      Malai Kofta (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Mango Lassi

      Mango and Yogurt
      $5.95
      Mango Lassi
    • Curry Fun

      Chicken tikka masala and chana masala.
      $26.95
      Curry Fun
  • Appetizers

    • Samosas

      2 pieces of deep-fried goodies.
      $9.95
      Samosas
    • Pakoras (GF)

      Crispy chickpea battered snack.
      $9.95
      Pakoras (GF)
    • Aloo Tikki (V) (GF)

      2 potato pancakes topped with onion, serrano peppers, tamarind chutney.
      $9.95
      Aloo Tikki (V) (GF)
    • Ciao's Gem Salad

      Gem lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions tossed in homemade greek vinaigrette. Topped with feta
      $14.50
  • Appetizers

    • Saucy Wings (GF)

      Chicken wings glazed with classic butter chicken sauce.
      $17.95
      Saucy Wings (GF)
    • Naan Bruschetta (V)

      Naan topped with tomatoes, basil, chopped, garlic, and finished with olive oil .
      $12.95
      Naan Bruschetta (V)
    • Paneer Masala Fries

      Crispy fries topped with paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, cilantro.
      $16.95
      Paneer Masala Fries
    • Mac & Cheese Pakoras

      Bread crumb coated, served with a creamy tomato sauce
      $14.50
      Mac & Cheese Pakoras
  • Appetizers

    • Eastside Nachos

      Spiced chickpea and potato chips, yogurt, tamarind & mint chutney.
      $16.95
      Eastside Nachos
    • Sev Puri (V)

      Wafers topped with onions, potatoes, chutneys, chickpea noodles.
      $12.95
      Sev Puri (V)
    • Bhel Puri (V)

      Puffed rice, chopped potatoes, onions, wafers, mixed with chutneys.
      $13.95
      Bhel Puri (V)
  • Roots Specials

    All Roots Special entrées are gluten free..
    • Butter Chicken (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Gluten free. Marinated tandoori cooked chicken served in tomato curry saffron sauce.
      $22.95
      Butter Chicken (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Roasted Cheese Dosa (GF)

      Crispy crepe filled with cheese, serrano peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served w/lentil soup and chutney.
      $19.95
      Roasted Cheese Dosa (GF)
    • Spiced Lamb (GF)

      Lamb chunks marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper. Includes base of salad, mint sauce, and pickled onions
      $20.00
      Spiced Lamb (GF)
    • Biryani (GF)

      Curried rice prepared in our homemade tomato and onion based sauce. Pick your favorite protein.
      $22.95
    • Kashmiri Alla Pasta

      Tomato, garlic and ginger aromatics, heavy cream, chilis
      $19.50
      Kashmiri Alla Pasta
    • Korma Alfredo

      Fettuccine sauced with onion puree, cashew cream, and tender lamb chunks
      $22.50
      Korma Alfredo
    • Chana Chalupa

      2 Golden bhatura shell filled with spiced chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, whipped yogurt, chutneys, and cilantro
      $18.95
      Chana Chalupa
    • Spicy Vindaloo Dumplings

      Kurobuta pork, ginger, green onion, zesty paprika curry, Punjabi chilies
      $19.95
      Spicy Vindaloo Dumplings
    • Spiced Sheekh Kebab

      Ground lamb spiced with chili, garlic, tomato, onion, and cilantro
      $24.95
    • Rustic Chicken Curry (INCLUDES RICE)

      Succulent bone in chicken cooked low and slow in tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic house spices
      $23.95
  • Authentic Curries

    Pick a signature curry, then a protein. Entrées include rice. All curries are gluten free.
    • Tikka Masala (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Gluten free. A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato and onion purée with a touch of cream and fenugreek.
      $21.95
      Tikka Masala (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Nirvana (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Curry paste made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers and coconut milk.
      $21.95
      Nirvana (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Saag (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin.
      $21.95
      Saag (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Korma (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Gluten free. Sinfully rich but mildly spiced raisin and cashew curry sauce.
      $21.95
      Korma (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Traditional (INCLUDES RICE)

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      $21.95
      Traditional (INCLUDES RICE)
  • Indian Barbeque

    Include base of salad, side of mint sauce and pickled onions. All barbecued entrées are gluten free.
    • Tandoori Chicken (GF)

      Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection.
      $21.00
      Tandoori Chicken (GF)
    • Grilled Chicken Tikka (GF)

      Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce.
      $21.00
      Grilled Chicken Tikka (GF)
    • Tandoori Fish (GF)

      Salmon marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper.
      $24.95
      Tandoori Fish (GF)
  • Veggie Entrées

    Entrées include rice. All entrées are gluten free
    • Malai Kofta (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. gluten free. Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and saffron sauce.
      $21.95
      Malai Kofta (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Aloo Gobi (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices.
      $20.95
      Aloo Gobi (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Chana Masala (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Chickpeas prepared in onions, garlic and tomatoes with spices.
      $20.95
      Chana Masala (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Market Vegetables (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and green peas sautéed with onions, ginger and green chili.
      $20.95
      Market Vegetables (INCLUDES RICE)
    • Daal (INCLUDES RICE)

      Includes order of rice. Vegan, gluten free. Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.
      $19.95
      Daal (INCLUDES RICE)
  • Budget Dinners for 2

    Includes: samosas, raita, rice, naan. All entrées and sides are nut-free.
    • The Westside

      Favorite. Chicken tikka masala, chicken tikka BBQ, saag paneer. INCLUDES Samosas, Rice, Raita, Naan
      $81.95
      The Westside
    • Melrose Mayhem

      Favorite. Butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, aloo gobi. INCLUDES Samosas, Rice, Raita, Naan
      $84.95
    • Tipsy Hippy (Veggie)

      Favorite. Malai kofta, saag tofu, daal (Indian lentils), cucumber salad (no raita). INCLUDES Samosas, Rice, Cucumber Salad, Naan.
      $78.95
  • Fun for 1

    Includes: daal, naan, raita. Entrées include rice. All entrées and sides are nut-free.
    • Curry Fun

      Chicken tikka masala and chana masala.
      $26.95
      Curry Fun
    • Veggie Fun

      Malai kofta and chana masala.
      $26.95
      Veggie Fun
  • Naan / Sides

    Essentials! All entrées and sides are nut-free.
    • Naan (V)

      Baked bread.
      $4.95
      Naan (V)
    • Garlic Naan (V)

      Baked garlic bread.
      $5.50
      Garlic Naan (V)
    • Cheese Naan

      Baked cheesy bread.
      $7.95
      Cheese Naan
    • Onion Naan (V)

      Baked onion bread.
      $5.95
    • Tandoori Roti (V)

      Whole wheat flatbread.
      $5.95
      Tandoori Roti (V)
    • Raita (GF)

      Whipped yogurt, cucumbers, onions, spices.
      $7.95
      Raita (GF)
    • Basmati Rice (V) (GF)

      Steamed basmati rice
      $4.95
      Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
    • Coconut Lentils (V) (GF)

      Lentils, coconut, and tomato. "Soup-like" side
      $7.95
    • Cucumber Salad (V) (GF)

      Chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, lemon, & spices.
      $7.50
    • Lentil Crackers (V) (GF)

      Crispy, crispy!
      $5.00
    • Dipping Sauces (V) (GF)

      Mint, tamarind, mango, or spiced pumpkin.
      $2.95
  • Drinks

    • Pink Punjabi

      Summer classic! Milk, rosewater, and sprite.
      $5.00
    • Mango Lassi

      Mango and Yogurt
      $5.95
      Mango Lassi
    • Pipin' Hot Chai

      Milk, Spices, & Tea leaves
      $5.00
    • Shirley Temple

      Ginger ale and rose grenadine.
      $4.00
    • Cold Drinks

      Coke, sprite, diet coke, or sparkling water.
      $4.00
    • Refreshing Lemonade

      Ginger & Lemon
      $5.00
  • Desserts

    • Rice Pudding (GF)

      Rice cooked with milk and green cardamom.
      $5.95
      Rice Pudding (GF)
    • Ice Cream (GF)

      Mango or pistachio.
      $5.95
    • Rose Doughnuts

      Fried milk balls served in cardamom fused rosewater.
      $5.95
      Rose Doughnuts
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