Pepper Tales | Swaad Indian Cuisine Menu

4.1
(800+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

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

      Chopped garlic and cilantro.
      $4.49
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Clay oven baked organic chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic and spices served with tomato creamy tikka sauce. Must try!
      $16.99
    • Jeera Rice

      $1.99
    • Plain Butter Naan

      Bread baked in a clay oven then brushed with butter.
      $2.99
    • Veggie Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crispy turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, spinach, and fresh Indian spices.
      $5.99
    • Vegetable Saffron Pilaf

      Green peas, carrots, cumin seeds, turmeric with hint of spices and butter. Vegetarian.
      $6.99
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Homemade cheese cooked in tikka creamy sauce.
      $14.99
    • Aloo Gobi

      Cauliflower and potato sautéed with caramelized onion, cumin, tamarind, and hint of butter and garlic.
      $12.49
    • Chicken Korma

      Organic chicken breast with assorted veg served in saffron curry creamy sauce. Must try!
      $16.49
    • Saag Paneer

      Homemade paneer cheese cooked in Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with ginger, garlic, onion.
      $13.99
  • Appetizers

    • Pakora

      All pakoras are dipped in mildly spiced in chic pea batter mixed with garlic, ginger and spices.
      $4.50
    • Veggie Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crispy turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, spinach, and fresh Indian spices.
      $5.99
    • Tawa Shrimp (7 Pieces)

      Mexican bay shrimp marinated in lime juice, chef's seafood seasoning, ginger, garlic with hint of butter.
      $11.99
    • Papadum (2 Pieces)

      Clay oven baked lentil wafers with hint of black pepper.
      $2.50
    • Chicken Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crispy turnover stuffed with organic chicken, spinach, roasted cumin seed, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices.
      $6.49
  • Soups

    • Chicken Soup

      Organic chicken breast slowly cooked with seasonal vegetables and noodle.
      $7.99
    • Tomato Soup

      Boiled skinless tomato pureed with fresh basil, bay leaves with chef's spices.
      $5.00
  • Salads

    • Indian Salad

      Chopped seedless cucumber, tomato, carrots, onion seasoned with roasted cumin seed, olive oil, lime juice, hint of chat masala.
      $4.99
    • Punjabi Salad

      Sliced red onion, green chilli, lemon, salt and pepper.
      $2.50
  • Veggie Entrées

    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Homemade cheese cooked in tikka creamy sauce.
      $14.99
    • Ma Ki Daal Makhani

      Whole black lentil with red kidney bean sautêed with onion and mild spices.
      $12.49
    • Saag Aloo

      Homemade potato cooked in Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with ginger, garlic, onion.
      $10.99
    • Aloo Gobi

      Cauliflower and potato sautéed with caramelized onion, cumin, tamarind, and hint of butter and garlic.
      $12.49
    • Navratan Korma

      Assorted seasonal mix veg cooked in saffron curry and creamy sauce.
      $14.99
    • Vegetable Tikka Masala

      Assorted veg cooked in tikka creamy sauce.
      $14.49
    • Matter Paneer

      Homemade paneer cheese simmered in curry sauce with green peas, ginger, garlic, herbs, and spices.
      $13.99
    • Chana Dal

      Split garbanzo bean stewed with tomatoes, cumin, garlic, ginger, and spices.
      $12.99
    • Saag Paneer

      Homemade paneer cheese cooked in Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with ginger, garlic, onion.
      $13.99
    • Baingan Ka Bharta

      Clay oven baked eggplant to perfection pureed sautéed with tomato and mango pickle powder.
      $13.49
    • Veggie Masala

      Assorted seasonal veggie simmered in black cardamom, coriander, cumin seed in curry masala sauce.
      $13.49
    • Malai Kofta

      Grated assorted veg balls with homemade cheese, cashew, pistachio, raisin, bread crumbs, and spices served in creamy sauce.
      $13.99
    • Matar Aloo

      Aloo simmered in curry sauce with green peas, ginger, garlic, herbs, and spices.
      $12.99
    • Veggie Bhindi Masala

      Tender okra cooked in a rich, spiced tomato and onion sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $14.99
  • Chicken Entrées

    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Clay oven baked organic chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic and spices served with tomato creamy tikka sauce. Must try!
      $16.99
    • Chicken Saag

      Organic chicken breast with Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with garlic and ginger.
      $16.49
    • Chicken Korma

      Organic chicken breast with assorted veg served in saffron curry creamy sauce. Must try!
      $16.49
    • Karahi Murgh

      Organic chicken breast, onion, tomato, poppy seeds, cumin seed with chef ’s spices.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Organic chicken breast cooked in chef's special vindaloo curry with potato and garam masala.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Bhindi Masala

      Tender chicken pieces cooked with okra in a spiced tomato-based sauce.
      $16.99
  • Lamb Entrées

    • Karahi Lamb

      Australian halal lamb cooked with onion, tomato, chili flakes served in curry sauce.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Lamb cubes cooked in chef's special vindaloo curry with potato and garam masala.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      Australian halal lamb cooked with onion, tomato, chili flakes served in creamy tikka sauce.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Saag

      Lamb cube and Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered in ginger, garlic, and herbs.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Bhindi Masala

      Tender lamb pieces cooked with okra, onions, and a blend of Indian spices.
      $17.99
    • Lamb Korma

      Succulent lamb and assorted veg delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.
      $16.99
  • Tandoori Clay Oven Entrées

    • Tandoori Chicken

      Marinated organic quarter legs cooked in clay oven and served hot skillet with caramelized onions.
      $14.99
    • Tandoori Mint Chicken

      Organic chicken breast marinated in homemade mint sauce with ginger, garlic cooked in clay oven.
      $16.99
    • Seekh Kabob

      Minced ground lamb marinated with herbs and spices cooked in clay oven.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Tikka Kebab

      Organic chicken breast marinated in yogurt, lime juice, lea pepper sauce with chef's spices cooked in clay oven.
      $15.99
    • Tandoori Garlic Chicken

      Organic chicken breast marinated in homemade garlic sauce with ginger, mustard paste and spices cooked in clay oven.
      $15.49
    • Tandoori Mix Platter

      Mixed grill marinated in yogurt, lime juice, lea pepper sauce with chef's spices cooked in clay oven.
      $21.99
  • Seafood

    • Prawn Korma

      Mexican bay shrimp and assorted veg delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.
      $16.99
    • Fish Jalfrezi

      Mahi-mahi delectable cooked with various swaad spices sautéed with onion and bell pepper.
      $16.99
    • Aloo Zinga

      Mexican bay shrimp with cauliflower and potato sautéed with caramelized onion, cumin, tamarind, and hint of butter and garlic.
      $16.99
    • Prawn Tikka Masala

      Mexican bay shrimp cooked with house special tikka masala sauce.
      $16.49
    • Seafood Curry

      Mexican bay shrimp, mahi-mahi, salmon cooked in chef's special seafood curry sauce with ginger and garlic.
      $17.99
    • Garlic Chili Fish

      Mahi-mahi sautéed with garlic chili and onions with chef spices.
      $16.99
  • Clay Oven Baked Naan (Bread)

    • Garlic Naan

      Chopped garlic and cilantro.
      $4.49
    • Plain Butter Naan

      Bread baked in a clay oven then brushed with butter.
      $2.99
    • Keema Naan

      Ground lamb.
      $5.00
    • Afgu Naan

      Pine nuts, almond, cashew, pistachio, coconut and cherry.
      $4.99
    • Stuffed Naan

      Choices: paneer, gobi, onion, sesame seed, cashew.
      $4.99
    • Roti/Chapati

      Whole wheat flatbread typically baked in a clay oven.
      $1.99
  • Rice Dishes

    • Jeera Rice

      $1.99
    • Murg Prada Biryani

      Organic chicken breast cooked with garlic, onion, ginger mixed with roasted nuts, biryani masala and zafran basmati rice.
      $14.99
    • Seafood Biryani

      Clay oven cooked salmon and Mexican bay shrimp sautéed with bell pepper, onion, garlic, butter, seafood seasoning, mixed with zafran basmati rice topped with roasted nuts.
      $17.99
    • Vegetable Saffron Pilaf

      Green peas, carrots, cumin seeds, turmeric with hint of spices and butter. Vegetarian.
      $6.99
    • Lamb Biryani

      Niman ranch lamb cooked with vindaloo sauce mixed with roasted nuts, biryani masala, zafran basmati rice.
      $15.99
  • Condiments

    • Raita

      Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.
      $3.49
    • Vegetable Pickles

      A medley of vegetables, typically includes carrots, cauliflower, and turnips, preserved in a tangy and spicy brine with traditional Indian spices.
      $2.49
    • Mango Chutney

      Mango relish made with spice and herbs.
      $2.49
    • Tikka Masala Sauce

      Tomato purée and cream form the base of this sauce, simmered with a blend of traditional Indian spices and fenugreek for a rich, creamy texture.
      $6.49
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      Milky donuts lightly fried dipped in sweet syrup.
      $5.49
  • Beverages

    • Masala Chai

      Aromatic tea blend infused with spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, offering a rich and spiced flavor.
      $2.99
    • Mango Ambb Lassi

      A smooth blend of ripe mangoes and yogurt, garnished with a fresh mint sprig.
      $4.49
    • Salt Loon Lassi

      Yogurt blended with water, salt, and a hint of spices, creating a refreshing beverage.
      $3.99
    • Lychee Mint Smoothie

      Blended lychee and fresh mint leaves create a smooth, refreshing beverage.
      $4.99
    • San Pellegrino Water (Small)

      Refreshing and effervescent sparkling natural mineral water from Italy.
      $3.50
    • Sweet Mithi Lassi

      Traditional Indian beverage made by blending yogurt with sugar, often enhanced with a hint of rose water or cardamom.
      $3.99
    • Mango Milkshake

      $3.99
    • Minty Lemonade

      Refreshing lemonade infused with fresh mint leaves and a hint of lime.
      $4.99
    • Soda

      Soda options include Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite.
      $2.00

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