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Roots Indian Bistro Menu
Indian
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American
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Asian
7265 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Classics
Roots Rarities
Street Snacks
Authentic Curries
Indian Barbeque
Roots Specials
Vegatarian/Vegan Entrees
Roots for 2
Fun for 1
Naan/Sides
Drinks
Desserts
Classics
Samosas
2 pieces of deep-fried goodies
$7.00
Onion Pakoras
Crispy chickpea battered snack
$8.00
Aloo Tikki
2 Potato pancakes topped w/onion, serrano peppers, tamarind chutney
$7.00
Ciao’s Gem Salad
Gem lettuce, tomato, olives, onions, feta cheese tossed in a housemade vinaigrette
$12.00
Roots Rarities
Mac & Cheese Pakoras
Bread crumb coated, served with a tomato cream sauce
$12.00
Paneer Masala Fries
Crispy fries topped w/ paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, cilantro
$12.00
Flyers
Chicken wings glazed w/ classic butter chicken sauce
$14.00
Naan Bruschetta
Naan topped with tomatoes, basil, chopped, garlic, and finished w/ olive oil
$10.00
Street Snacks
Eastside Nachos
Wheat chips, spiced chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, onions, chutneys
$12.00
Sev Puri
Wafers topped w/ onions, potatoes, chutneys, chickpea noodles
$9.00
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice, chopped potatoes, onions, wafers, mixed w/ chutneys
$10.00
Authentic Curries
Tikka Masala
A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato & onion puree with a touch of cream and fenugreek. Does not include rice
$18.00
Nirvana
Curry paste is made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers, and coconut milk. Does not include rice
$18.00
Saag
Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin. Does not include rice
$18.00
Korma
Sinfully rich but mildly spiced onion purée with a touch of cream. Does not include rice
$18.00
Vindaloo
A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomatoes, onions & potatoes; infused with paprika, lime juice, and spices. Does not include rice
$18.00
Indian Barbeque
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection
$18.00
Grilled Chicken Tikka
Skewered boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce
$18.00
Tandoori Fish
Salmon marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper
$21.00
Roots Specials
Rustic Chicken Curry
Succulent chicken on the bone cooked ‘low & slow’ in tomatoes, garlic, onions, & aromatic house spices
$20.00
Butter Chicken
Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in tomato curry saffron sauce. Does not include rice
$19.00
Spiced Sheekh Kebab
Ground lamb spiced with chili, garlic, tomato, onion, & cilantro
$21.00
Chana Chalupa
Golden bhatura shells filled with spiced chickpeas, onions, yogurt, chutneys, and cilantro
$17.00
Kashmiri Alla Pasta
Tomato, garlic & ginger aromatics, Heavy Cream, Chili and Parmesan
$18.00
Korma Alfredo
Fettuccini sauced with spiced onion puree, cream, lamb chunks, and oregano
$20.00
Vindaloo Dumplings
Kurobuta pork, ginger, green onions served in a zesty paprika curry with chilis
$18.00
Roasted Cheese Dosa
Crispy crepe filled w/ cheese, Serrano peppers, onions & tomatoes served w/ coconut lentils & dipping sauce
$16.00
Spiced Lamb
Tender lamb chunks marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper
$20.00
Biryani
Rice prepared in our homemade tomato & onion-based sauce. Pick your favorite protein
$19.00
Vegatarian/Vegan Entrees
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and saffron sauce. Does not include rice
$18.00
Aloo Gobi (M
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices. Does not include rice
$17.00
Chana Masala
Chickpeas prepared in onions, garlic, and tomatoes with spices. Does not include rice
$17.00
Market Vegetables
Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green peas sautéed with onions, ginger and green chili. Does not include rice
$17.00
Daal
Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. Does not include rice
$17.00
Roots for 2
The Westside
Chicken tikka masala, chicken tikka Bbq, saag paneer. Includes samosas, raita, rice, naan, rice pudding
$70.00
Melrose Mayhem
Butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, lamb vindaloo. Includes samosas, raita, rice, naan, rice pudding
$74.00
Tipsy Hippy
Malai kofta, saag tofu, daal (Indian lentils), cucumber salad (no raita). Includes samosas, rice, naan
$65.00
Fun for 1
Curry Fun
Chicken tikka masala & chana masala. Includes: daal, naan, rice, raita
$22.00
Veggie Fun
Malai kofta & chana masala. Includes: daal, naan, rice, raita
$22.00
Naan/Sides
Naan
Baked bread
$4.00
Garlic Naan
Baked garlic bread
$5.00
Cheese Naan
Baked cheesy bread
$7.00
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread
$5.00
Cucumber Salad
$6.00
Dipping Sauces
Mint, tamarind, mango, or spiced pumpkin
$2.00
Lentil Crackers
Crispy, crispy!
$4.00
Onion Naan
Baked onion bread
$5.00
Raita
$6.00
Basmati Rice
$4.00
Drinks
Pink Punjabi
Summer classic! Milk, rosewater, & sprite
$5.00
Mango Lassi
Mango & Yogurt
$5.00
Pipin’ Hot Chai
Milk, Spices, & Tea Leaves
$4.00
Shirley Temple
Ginger ale & rose grenadine
$4.00
Cold Drinks
Coke, sprite, diet coke, or sparkling water
$4.00
Refreshing Lemonade
Ginger & Lemon
$4.00
Desserts
Risk Cake Ice Cream Bars
Cake rusk, chocolate, chai, vanilla ice cream
$8.00
Halwa Cookie Sando
Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between a Sweet carrot & cardamom cookie
$8.00
Rice Pudding
Rice cooked w/ milk and green cardamom
$6.00
Rose Doughnuts
Fried milk balls served in cardamom fused rosewater
$6.00
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