Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare Menu
207 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Signature NaanMelts
- Goa Pork Meltjuicy pulled pork, sweet chili sauce, sesame cabbage, cheese$9.50
- Hot Roast Chickengreen chutney mayo, pickled chilis, kale, cheese$9.50
- Chickpea Chaat (Ve)green chutney, chaat potato, shredded carrot, pickled onion$9.50
WINTER SPECIALS
- Spicy Chili Cheese NaanMeltour WMSE-Chili-Fest-winning masala beef chili, chili-garlic mayo, pickled chilis, cheese$9.75
- Spicy Beef Chiliwinner of 2024 WMSE Rockabilly Chili Cook-Off! served with a yogurt drizzle, pickled chilis, cheese, and crumbled NaanCrisps$8.00
Common
- Plain NaanSoft, warm, and fluffy traditional Indian flatbread. Perfect for pairing with any dish.$2.00
Sides
- Tomato-Coconut Soup (Ve/Gf)lightly spiced, delicate coconut flavor, addictive!$4.00
- Naan (Ve)enjoy it plain with just a sprinkle of our flaxseed podi, or kick it up a notch with our chili-garlic relish.$2.00
Chef Rice Bowls
- Goa Pork Bowl (Gf)slooow cooked juicy pork, savory pork sauce, warm chaat potatoes, turmeric carrots, pickled red cabbage, Basmati rice$13.00
- Chicken Tikka Bowl (Gf)roast chicken, our lighter, brighter Tikka sauce, warm sweet potato, sesame cabbage, pickled onion, Basmati rice$13.00
- Chickpea Tomato Bowl (Ve/Gf)seasoned chickpeas, bright, tangy Tomato Masala curry, smoky eggplant dip, turmeric carrots, pickled onion, Basmati rice$13.00
Retail
- Cookbook And Spice SetAdd healthful Indian dishes to your culinary repertoire - our Chef's cookbook simplifies Indian cooking, and we've even added the 6 spices you'll need to get started right away!$37.95
- Bicycle Benefits StickerRide to Ruta's and be refreshed! A Bicycle Benefits sticker on your bike helmet entitles you to a qualifying free beverage with the purchase of a Bowl.$5.00
- Goddess StickerDesigned in-house, our iconic stickers depict (from L-R) Laxmi: Goddess of material and spiritual prosperity, Durga: the divine and fierce protector and Krishna: the mischievous God of Love.$1.00
- Ruta’s Tote BagOur beloved icon - the Mother Goddess Durga - adorns our brand new tote! The spices illustrations in the background mirrors the far wall of our restaurant. Sturdy and roomy, this bag is made of heavy duty canvas and will carry all your shopping comfortably.$20.00
- Animal StickerAnimal sticker with various designs like Kingfisher, Lovebirds, Monkey, Monkey on Scooter, and Tiger options.
- Signed Copy: 6 Spices, 60 DishesRuta's cookbooks aim to make Indian cooking easy, fun and accessible! 6 Spices, 60 Dishes is her third book that delivers on taste, simplicity and authenticity. Using just 6 spices, this book will help you achieve rich, complex flavors without spending hours cooking. As a bonus you also get a little peek into Ruta's culinary adventures on two continents.$24.95
- Ruta's Shirt100% cotton, hand block-printed Indian textiles with a high quality embroidered patch, these beautiful shirts are available in a few colors. Limited quantity! Own one today.$25.00
Beverage
- Hot ImmuniTea [Caffeine + Sugar Free)We use a powerful blend of immunity-boosting spices to make this non-caffeinated drink in-house! With flavors of ginger, lemon and more, our ImmuniTea is popular as a soother of colds and sore throats, tummy rumbles and migraines or just as a tasty alternative to water.$5.00
- Iced ImmuniTea [Caffeine + Sugar Free]We use a powerful blend of immunity-boosting spices to make this non-caffeinated drink in-house! With flavors of ginger, lemon and more, our ImmuniTea is popular as a soother of colds and sore throats, tummy rumbles and migraines or just as a tasty alternative to water.$5.00
- Mango-Cardamom LassiEveryone's fave - yogurt, mango pulp and cooling cardamom, this is a probiotic meal-in-a-cup!$7.00
SOUPS + SALADS
- Chunky Lentil Soup (Ve/Gf)A hearty and comforting soup packed with lentils, carrots, and warming spices. On the menu only for the winter!$4.00
- Kale Bhel (Ve)chickpeas, kale, chaat potato, pickled cabbage, NaanCrisps, and green chutney dressing$10.95
- Kale Side Salad (Ve)kale, chickpeas, sesame cabbage, green chutney dressing$4.00
- Chicken Caesarroast chicken, shredded kale, green cabbage sambaro, NaanCrisps, creamy Tikka dressing$11.95
CHIPS, DIPS, & VEGGIES
- Picklesspiced, house pickled veggies - choose from perfect Pickled Onions, gingery Pickled Serranos, and zingy Pickled Red Cabbage$2.00
- Smoky Eggplant Dip (4oz)choose to have it with or without creamy yogurt$3.00
- Naan & Curryside of garlic naan + your favorite curry dip$7.00
- Bag Of NaanCrispshouse-made garlic naan chips$3.00
- Chip + Dipbag of garlic NaanCrisps + side sauce of your choice$5.00
- Extra Veggie Sideadd to your meal or take home!$2.00
NAANMELTS
- The Yogi (Ve)sweet chili sauce, crushed chickpeas, kale, red + green cabbage$9.50
- Cheesewich (V)chili-garlic mayo, green chutney mayo, double cheese$7.50
- Chicken Tikka Melttikka sauce, chili-garlic mayo, pickled red cabbage, cheese$9.50
Extras
- Side Sauce (2oz)choose from medium-spicy green chutney, sweet chili sauce, and cooling yogurt raita$1.00
- Extra Rice (3oz)An extra scoop of Basmati rice$2.00
- Curry Dips (4oz)4oz of your fave curry, add a naan to dip!$4.00
- Double ProteinGet an extra portion of your favorite protein$4.00
Catering
- Naan, PlainHand-stretched white flour bread, traditionally baked in a tandoor oven, offering a soft and slightly charred texture.$2.00
Deli Items
- Turmeric Carrots 8ozHealth that tastes great! Crunchy with a slight kick$4.00
- Tomato Chutney 8ozA mild chutney - use as a dip, a spread or even as a salad dressing!$5.00
- Curry Sauce 16ozTake-home Curry Sauces! Just add cooked protein or vegetables or beans and you have Curry in a Hurry!$12.00
- Green Chutney 8ozMade with cilantro and serrano peppers this fresh chutney is definitely on the spicier side, but irresistible!$5.00
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