Taste of India Menu

761 E 81st Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Customer Favorites

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

      Made from dough of refined flour stuffed with Garlic.
      $5.95
      Garlic Naan
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Roasted cubes of boneless white Chicken molded in a rich creamy Tomato sauce.
      $20.95
      Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Vegetable Samosa (3 Pieces)

      Triangle shaped pastry stuffed with Potatoes and Green Peas.
      $8.95
      Vegetable Samosa (3 Pieces)
    • Steamed Basmati Rice

      Fine quality, long-grained Basmati Rice specially imported from India.
      $9.95
      Steamed Basmati Rice
    • Chicken Biryani

      Basmati Rice infused with Saffron, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with tender pieces of Chicken.
      $24.95
      Chicken Biryani
    • Naan

      Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the Tandoori oven.
      $4.50
      Naan
    • Chicken Curry

      Boneless Chicken cooked in a delicately spiced Curry sauce.
      $20.95
      Chicken Curry
    • Mango Lassi

      Churned Yogurt with Mango puree, served chilled.
      $6.95
      Mango Lassi
    • Keema Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Triangle shaped pastry stuffed with minced Lamb.
      $8.95
    • Chicken Makhani

      Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and then folded into a creamy Tomato sauce.
      $20.95
  • Seafood Specials

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Goan Fish Curry

      Fish Cooked in Coconut milk. Onion, Tomatoes and Tamarind sauce. A Goan delicacy.
      $24.95
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Shrimp and Potatoes cooked in hot Vindaloo sauce made of spicy Red Peppers and exotic Indian spices.
      $24.95
    • Shrimp Chili Fry

      Fresh Shrimp Sautéed with Onions, Tomatoes, Green Chilies, Bell Peppers and flavored with Ginger/Garlic.
      $24.95
    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      Charcoal roasted Shrimp mixed with a creamy Tomato based sauce.
      $24.95
    • Goan Shrimp Curry

      Curry made of Onion, Tomatoes, Tamarind and Coconut milk.
      $24.95
    • Pan-fried Tilapia

      Tilapia fillet marinated in Lemon Juice, Fresh Ginger, Garlic and dry Indian spices. Pan-fried to golden brown served with mildly spiced assorted vegetables
      $25.95
    • Fish Tikka Masala

      Charcoal roasted Fish in a rich, creamy Tomato based sauce.
      $24.95
    • Punjabi Fish Curry

      Fish cooked in Onion, Tomatoes and Curry sauce.
      $24.95
    • Shrimp Korma

      Shrimp cooked in a rich almond sauce and mild Indian spices.
      $24.95
      Shrimp Korma
  • Biryani

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Basmati Saffron Rice cooked with mixed vegetables.
      $22.99
      Vegetable Biryani
    • Chicken Biryani

      Basmati Rice infused with Saffron, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with tender pieces of Chicken.
      $24.95
      Chicken Biryani
    • Lamb Biryani

      Rice and cubes of Lamb richly flavored with Saffron and cooked in aromatic spices.
      $25.95
      Lamb Biryani
    • Goat Biryani

      Rice and cubes of Goat (with bones) richly flavored with Saffron and cooked in aromatic spices.
      $28.95
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Basmati Saffron Rice cooked with Shrimp in mild spices.
      $25.95
      Shrimp Biryani
    • Mixed Biryani

      A combination of Lamb, Chicken and Shrimp cooked with Basmati Rice infused with Saffron and aromatic Indian Spices.
      $25.95
      Mixed Biryani
    • Kashmiri Pulav

      Rice cooked with Green Peas in Saffron flavor.
      $12.95
    • Peas Pulav

      Basmati Rice cooked with Green Peas in Saffron flavor.
      $11.95
    • Steamed Basmati Rice

      Fine quality, long-grained Basmati Rice specially imported from India.
      $9.95
      Steamed Basmati Rice
    • Egg Biryani

      Basmati Rice infused with Saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked with boiled eggs.
      $21.95
      Egg Biryani
    • Jeera Rice

      Basmati rice sauteed with cumin seeds.
      $11.95
  • Breads

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Naan

      Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the Tandoori oven.
      $4.50
      Naan
    • Garlic Naan

      Made from dough of refined flour stuffed with Garlic.
      $5.95
      Garlic Naan
    • Onion Kulcha

      A light leavened bread stuffed with finely chopped onions.
      $5.95
      Onion Kulcha
    • Mirch Naan

      Made from dough of refined flour with chopped green pepper.
      $5.95
    • Paneer Kulcha

      A light leavened bread stuffed with homemade Cottage Cheese.
      $6.95
    • Chapati (2 Pieces)

      Whole Wheat Bread.
      $6.95
    • Tandoori Roti

      Made from Whole Wheat Flour
      $4.50
      Tandoori Roti
    • Kashmiri Naan

      With Nuts, Raisins and dry Fruits
      $6.95
    • Paratha or Aloo Paratha

      Buttered and leavened Wheat Bread.
      $7.95
    • Keema Naan

      Bread baked with tender, minced Lamb filling.
      $7.95
    • Bread Basket

      Combination of Naan, Garlic Naan and Onion Kulcha.
      $14.95
    • Cream Cheese Naan

      Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
      $6.95
      Cream Cheese Naan
    • Poori (2 Pieces)

      $6.95
  • Desserts

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Mango or Pistachio Kulfi

      Traditional Indian no-churn ice cream.
      $8.95
    • Gulab Jamun

      Golden fried Dumplings of Milk Pastry soaked in sweet Saffron Syrup and served hot.
      $8.95
      Gulab Jamun
    • Rasmalai

      Flat round discs of Indian Cottage Cheese poached in Milk and garnished with Pistachios.
      $8.95
      Rasmalai
    • Rice Pudding

      Dessert made with special Rice cooked with Milk and Sugar. Served cold with Almonds and Pistachios.
      $8.95
      Rice Pudding
    • Gajar Ka Halwa

      Grated Carrots cooked gently in Milk as it is reduced to form Halwa. Generously sprinkled with Nuts and allowed to set.
      $8.95
      Gajar Ka Halwa
    • Moong Dal Halwa

      Lentils simmered in light Butter and dry Fruits.
      $8.95
  • Hot and Cold Beverages

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Masala Tea

      Indian aromatic Tea made with the highest grade of choice Tea Leaves, boiled with Milk and selected spices.
      $7.00
    • Nescafe

      $4.50
    • Sweet & Salty Lassi

      $6.95
    • Mango Lassi

      Churned Yogurt with Mango puree, served chilled.
      $6.95
      Mango Lassi
    • Mango Juice

      Mango puree with Milk, served chilled.
      $6.95
    • Mango Shake

      Mango puree with milk. served chilled.
      $6.95
    • Soda

      $4.00
    • Fresh Lime Soda

      $5.95
    • Coconut Water

      $6.95
    • Jasmine Tea

      $2.95
    • Green Tea

      $4.95
  • Vegetarian Appetizers

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Vegetable Samosa (3 Pieces)

      Triangle shaped pastry stuffed with Potatoes and Green Peas.
      $8.95
      Vegetable Samosa (3 Pieces)
    • Onion Bhaji

      Onion cut into thin strips, dipped in spiced Chick Pea Flour and deep-fried.
      $9.95
      Onion Bhaji
    • Paneer Pakora

      Homemade Cottage Cheese dipped in Lentil Flour and deep-fried.
      $9.95
      Paneer Pakora
    • Mixed Vegetable Pakora

      Mixed Vegetables dipped in Gram Flour batter and deep-fried.
      $9.95
      Mixed Vegetable Pakora
    • Aloo Tikki

      A patty made of Potatoes and served with Chutneys.
      $9.95
      Aloo Tikki
    • Mix Vegetable Platter

      Combination of Samosa, Pakoras & Aloo Tikki.
      $12.95
    • Chilly Paneer

      Paneer sautéed with Onion and Bell Pepper.
      $16.95
    • Vegetable Spring Roll

      Vegetarian.
      $10.95
  • Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Keema Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Triangle shaped pastry stuffed with minced Lamb.
      $8.95
    • Chicken 65 (Chef's Special)

      $14.95
    • Chicken Pakora (8 Pieces)

      Chicken strips battered and fried.
      $13.95
      Chicken Pakora (8 Pieces)
    • Fried Calamari

      Calamari marinated and deep-fried.
      $13.95
    • Golden Fried Shrimp

      Chef's unique recipe served with garlic sauce.
      $20.95
    • Tandoori Platter

      A mixed platter of Tandoori specials served on a sizzling platter.
      $21.95
      Tandoori Platter
    • Indian Chili Chicken

      Boneless cubes of Chicken sautéed in Ginger, Garlic, Onions and Bell Peppers.
      $15.95
  • Soups

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Tomato Soup

      Fresh Tomato soup.
      $8.95
      Tomato Soup
    • Dal Soup (Lentil Soup)

      A perky clove flavored Lentil soup.
      $8.95
      Dal Soup (Lentil Soup)
    • Mulligatawny Soup (Chicken Soup)

      Lentils and Chicken stock heightened with the flavors of fresh Herbs and garnished with shredded Chicken.
      $8.95
    • Mixed Vegetable Corn Soup

      Vegetable Corn soup.
      $8.95
    • Hot & Sour Soup

      Vegetable and Non-vegetarian Available
      $9.95
  • Main Course

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Mix Seafood Platter

      Chef's Specialty ... Prawns, Calamari and Fish simmered in Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Coconut juice & Goan spices. Served with Basmati Rice.
      $23.95
    • Jhinga Bhagrela

      Succulent Shrimp sautéed with Garlic, Mustard Seeds, and Curry Leaves in a tangy sauce. Served with Basmati Rice.
      $23.95
    • Lobster Recheado Fiesta

      Chef's favorite ... Steamed Lobster Tail and Tiger Prawns cooked in tomato sauce with whole dried Kashmiri Chilies, Cinnamon and fresh aromatics including Ginger weave with Green Salad topped with Chef's homemade dressing and Basmati Rice.
      $35.95
    • Chicken Manchurian

      Chicken cooked with Garlic, Soya, fresh Cilantro, Chilies and Ginger. Served with Basmati Rice.
      $18.95
    • Vegetable Manchurian

      Golden fried Vegetable Dumplings in a mildly spiced Soya Garlic sauce cooked with fresh Cilantro, Celery, Chilies and Ginger. Served with Basmati Rice.
      $18.95
  • Accompaniments

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Green Salad

      A fresh Vegetable salad: Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes, Onions and Lettuce.
      $10.95
    • Raita

      Chilled Yogurt seasoned and mixed with shredded Tomatoes and Cucumbers.
      $4.00
      Raita
    • Hot Pickle

      $4.95
    • Papadums

      Lentil crisps served with Chutneys.
      $2.95
    • Onion Salad

      $4.95
  • Fried Rice

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Vegetable Fried Rice

      $15.95
    • Egg Fried Rice

      $16.95
    • Chicken Fried Rice

      $17.95
    • Mix Fried Rice

      $20.95
    • Shrimp Fried Rice

      $19.95
  • Hakka Noodles

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Vegetable Noodles

      $14.95
      Vegetable Noodles
    • Chicken Noodles

      $16.95
    • Shrimp Noodles

      $20.95
    • Mix Noodles

      $19.95
  • Vegetable Specials

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Channa Masala

      Delicious Chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.
      $17.95
    • Matar Paneer

      Fresh homemade Cheese cubes cooked with Green Peas.
      $17.95
    • Saag Paneer

      Fresh Spinach cooked with cubes of Cottage Cheese delicately spiced.
      $17.95
      Saag Paneer
    • Malai Kofta

      Spongy Cottage Cheese and Vegetable Dumplings cooked in mild gravy.
      $17.95
      Malai Kofta
    • Aloo Gobi

      Fresh Cauliflower and Potatoes cooked dry to perfection in mild Spices with Tomatoes, Herbs and Ginger.
      $17.95
      Aloo Gobi
    • Baingan Bharta

      Fresh Eggplant gently roasted in the Tandoori, mashed and marinated in a rich blend of Mughlai spices, cooked over low heat to draw out the richness of the spices.
      $17.95
      Baingan Bharta
    • Tadka Dal

      Yellow Lentils cooked with garlic and dry Indian spices.
      $17.95
    • Chana Saag

      $17.95
      Chana Saag
    • Egg Bhurji

      $17.95
    • Paneer Bhurji

      $18.95
    • Dal Makhani

      Whole black Lentils simmered until tender and tempered with Ginger, Tomatoes and Herbs.
      $17.95
    • Vegetable Korma

      Fresh Vegetables cooked in rich Almond flavored sauce.
      $17.95
      Vegetable Korma
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Roasted cubes of homemade Cottage Cheese cooked in a creamy Tomato sauce.
      $18.95
      Paneer Tikka Masala
    • Paneer Makhani

      Fresh homemade Cheese cooked with a creamy Tomato sauce.
      $18.95
    • Aloo Saag

      Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of delicately spiced potato.
      $18.95
    • Bhindi Masala

      Delicious Okra cooked with Onions, Tomatoes and spices.
      $18.95
      Bhindi Masala
    • Mushroom Masalawala

      Fresh mushrooms cooked in rich Indian spices.
      $18.95
      Mushroom Masalawala
    • Kadai Vegetables

      Mixed Vegetables sautéed in fresh Ginger, Garlic and dry Indian spices.
      $17.95
    • Kadai Paneer

      $17.95
    • Aloo Matar

      Potato and green peas sautéed in ginger garlic and dry indian spices.
      $17.95
      Aloo Matar
  • Chicken Specials

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Egg Curry

      $19.95
    • Chicken Kolhapuri

      Chicken cooked with Yogurt, Onion gravy and dry Chili.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Roasted cubes of boneless white Chicken molded in a rich creamy Tomato sauce.
      $20.95
      Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Chicken Makhani

      Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and then folded into a creamy Tomato sauce.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Chicken and Potatoes cooked in a hot Vindaloo sauce made of spicy Red Peppers and exotic Indian spices.
      $20.95
      Chicken Vindaloo
    • Chicken Saag

      Tender boneless Chicken pieces cooked with fresh Spinach in a rich blend of spices.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Korma

      Boneless pieces of Chicken cooked in a rich Almond flavored sauce.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Curry

      Boneless Chicken cooked in a delicately spiced Curry sauce.
      $20.95
      Chicken Curry
    • Chicken Hariyali

      Fresh Chicken cooked in a sauce made of Cilantro, Jalapeño and exotic spices.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Jalfrezi

      Chicken sautéed with fresh, green Vegetables and exotic dry Indian spices.
      $20.95
      Chicken Jalfrezi
    • Chicken Malwanth

      Chicken cooked in fresh Coconut milk, served with spices.
      $20.95
    • Kadai Chicken

      Boneless cubes of chicken stir-fried in fresh ginger garlic bell peppers and delicate indian spices.
      $20.95
  • Lamb Specials

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      Lamb cubes cooked in a Tomato Onion sauce.
      $23.95
      Lamb Rogan Josh
    • Lamb Pasanda

      Fresh Lamb pieces cooked in a Cashew nut sauce.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Achari

      Tender pieces of Lamb cooked with Achar (Pickle) Masala, a medium hot dish.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Korma

      Boneless pieces of Lamb cooked in a rich Almond flavored sauce.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      Boneless pieces of lamb marinated in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Saag

      Tender boneless Lamb pieces cooked with fresh Spinach in a rich blend of spices.
      $23.95
    • Keema Matar

      Ground Lamb cooked with Green Peas, Ginger and sautéed Onions.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Bhuna

      Lamb cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper and Ginger Garlic.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Do Pyaza

      Lamb cooked with Ginger, Garlic and chopped Onions.
      $23.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Lamb cubes and Potatoes cooked in hot Vindaloo sauce made of spicy Red Peppers and exotic Indian spices.
      $23.95
      Lamb Vindaloo
    • Goat Curry

      A traditional Indian dish cooked with fresh Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes and traditional Garam Masala spices.
      $30.00
      Goat Curry
  • Straight from the Clay Oven

    Food will be cooked to individual spice taste
    • Tandoori Vegetable

      Garden fresh Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Onions, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Paneer marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a clay oven.
      $20.95
    • Tandoori Paneer

      Homemade Cheese marinated overnight in exotic spices and baked in the clay oven.
      $21.95
      Tandoori Paneer
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Chicken marinated in Yogurt and a blend of colorful Indian herbs and spices and roasted in the clay oven.
      $22.95
      Tandoori Chicken
    • Murg Reshmi Kabab

      Minced, boneless Chicken simmered in Sour Cream and Cashew Nut paste, skewered and roasted in the clay oven to perfection.
      $22.95
      Murg Reshmi Kabab
    • Chicken Tikka

      Succulent cubes of boneless, white Chicken marinated in Yogurt and mild spices, then roasted in the clay oven.
      $22.95
      Chicken Tikka
    • Tandoori Lamb Chops

      Lamb Chops marinated in Indian spices.
      $30.00
    • Boti Kabab

      Tender Lamb pieces marinated with Yogurt, Ginger, Garlic and roasted in the clay oven.
      $30.00
    • Seekh Kabab

      Minced Lamb marinated in our own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted in the clay oven.
      $27.95
    • Fish Tikka

      Fish marinated in Yogurt, Ginger, Garlic and dry Indian spices and then roasted in the clay oven.
      $28.95
    • Mix Grill

      A perfect tour of clay oven specialties with Garlic Naan.
      $35.00
      Mix Grill
    • Tandoori Jumbo Shrimp

      Jumbo Shrimp marinated in Chef's special recipe.
      $35.00

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