Taste of Punjab Menu
$$Indian, Health food, Lunch
2015 E Moyamensing Ave #2544, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Vegetarian Appetizers
- Vegetable SamosaTwo Crispy triangular pastry turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas$6.99
- Mixed PakoraSix pieces of assorted chopped vegetables coated in a chickpea batter and deep fried to golden perfection$6.99
- Tandoori SabziAssortment of tastefully marinated paneer, tomato, cauliflower, potato, bell pepper, and onions$11.99
- Chaat PapriMixture of crisps, potatoes and chickpeas in a yogurt, chat masala tamarind & cilantro sauce$8.99
- Gol GappeFive hollow, bite-size crispy-fried puffs with a mildly spiced potato, chickpea, and onion filling. Served with a side of our Indian-spiced, mint and tamarind water mixture$4.99
- Vegetable PlatterCombination of your favorite vegetable samosa, mixed pakora and paneer$9.99
- Gobi ManchurianFresh cauliflower pieces slightly sauteed and tossed with a spicy manchurian sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro$9.99
- Samosa ChaatVegetable samosas plated with mildly spiced chickpeas, potatoes, onion, tomato and garnished with chat masala, yogurt, tamarind and cilantro sauce$9.99
- Chili PaneerCubes of marinated cottage cheese battered with corn starch, sauteed with chili paste, tomato ketchup, bell peppers, spring onions, chilies and soy sauce$10.99
- Paneer PakoraSlices of cottage cheese dipped in gram flour batter with Indian spices and deep fried to perfection$8.99
Non Vegetarian Appetizers
- Chicken PakoraTender pieces of chicken dipped in mildly spiced lentil batter and fried to perfection$8.49
- Chili ChickenIndo-Chinese style cubes of chicken breast sauteed with chili paste, soy sauce, onions, bell pepper, herbs and exotic spices$11.99
- Chili FishIndo-Chinese style slices of fried-fish sauteed with chili paste, soy sauce, onions, bell pepper, herbs and exotic spices$11.99
- Masala ShrimpFresh shrimp tossed in exotic Indian spices and herbs$11.49
- Malabar ChickenBatter fried coconut flavored filet of chicken served with mango chutney$10.49
- Mixed Non-Veg PlatterCombination of your favorite meat samosa, chicken pakora, and Malabar chicken$13.99
- Meat SamosaTwo crispy triangular pastry turnovers filled with minced marinated meat and vegetables.$8.49
Soup And Salad
- Lentil SoupTraditional split peas & lentils soup, subtly flavored with Indian spices, garnished with cilantro$7.99
- Tamatar SoupFlavorsome soup made with fresh tomatoes, ginger, onions & garlic$7.99
- Chicken SoupFlavorsome soup made with fresh tomatoes, ginger, onions & garlic$8.49
- Kachumber SaladCucumber, tomato, onion and cilantro tossed with olive oil$7.99
Tandoori
- Tandoori Mix GrillCombination platter of tandoori chicken tikka, chicken seekh kebab, lamb seekh kebab, shrimp and fish$28.99
- Tandoori ShrimpFresh shrimp marinated in ground spices and grilled in the tandoor$20.99
- Fish Tikka (Salmon)Chunks of salmon marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven$20.99
- Lamb Boti KebabTender chunks of lamb marinated in yogurt and house special sauce then cooked in the clay oven$19.99
- Lamb KebabGround minced lamb mixed with onion, ginger and herbs$19.99
- Chicken Seekh KebabGround minced chicken mixed with onion, ginger and herbs$18.49
- Chicken Malai KebabCubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in the clay oven$18.49
- Chicken TikkaBoneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices charbroiled to perfection$18.49
- Tandoori ChickenChicken leg quarters marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juice then barbecued in the clay oven$19.49
- Tandoori PaneerCubes of cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juice then barbecued in the clay oven$14.99
Breads
- Plain NaanUnleavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven$3.49
- Garlic NaanBread stuffed with fresh minced garlic and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven$4.49
- Onion NaanBread stuffed with fresh onions and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven$4.49
- Bullet NaanBread stuffed with fresh green chilies and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven$4.49
- Peshwary NaanSweet bread stuffed with coconut, almond, and raisin$6.49
- Cheese NaanBread stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven$5.49
- Garlic Cheese NaanBread stuffed with fresh minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven$6.49
- Coconut NaanBread stuffed with fresh coconut, baked in tandoor clay oven$5.49
- Rosemary NaanBread cooked in rosemary leaves$5.49
- Keema NaanBread stuffed with fresh ground meat, baked in tandoor clay oven$6.49
- RotiBaked whole-wheat bread$3.49
- PooriA deep fried fluffy bread$4.49
- Plain ParathaIndian flatbread cooked to a crispy perfection$6.49
- Aloo ParathaBread stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs$5.49
- Muli ParathaBread stuffed with spiced radish and herbs$5.49
- Gobi ParathaBread stuffed with spiced cauliflower and herbs$5.49
- Mixed BasketCombination of plain, onion, and garlic naan$11.99
Rice
- Chef Special BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with lamb, chicken and shrimp topped with fried onions and herbs$23.99
- Lamb BiryaniJuicy boneless lamb cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices$20.49
- Goat BiryaniBone-in goat cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices$20.49
- Chicken Tikka Biryani$17.49
- Chicken BiryaniBoneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices$17.49
- Vegetable BiryaniMixed vegetables cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices$14.99
Main Course
- Tikka MasalaCooked in a tomato and rich creamy sauce with cubes of bell peppers and onions$16.49
- Makhani (Butter)Cooked in a special buttery tomato and rich creamy sauce$16.49
- CurryCooked in a house special curry sauce and freshly ground spices$16.49
- VindalooCooked with potatoes in a spiced and vinaigrette sauce$16.49
- Palak SaagSauteed with Indian herbs cooked in spinach and rich creamy sauce$16.49
- KormaCooked in a creamy sauce with cashews and raisins with a hint of cardamom. A true Moghulai delight$16.49
- KarahiCooked with special ginger sauce, bell peppers, onion and fresh tomatoes along with herbs and spices$16.49
- CoconutCooked with roasted coconut, cream, cashews, raisins herbs and spices$16.49
- Rogan JoshCooked with traditional Indian spices and homemade yogurt$16.49
- DopiazaCooked with fresh onion, tomatoes, bell peppers and house spices$16.49
- PasandaCooked in an exotic blend of cream, almond sauce and spices$16.49
Vegetarian Specialties
- Paneer Tikka MasalaCottage cheese cubes baked in a clay oven with green peppers and onions with a creamy sauce$14.99
- Mixed VegetableSeasoned vegetables cooked and sauteed with spices$14.99
- Sarson DA SaagDish made of mustard leaves cooked with spices and butter$14.49
- Punjabi CholeChickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked in a special blend of traditional spices$14.49
- Bhindi MasalaSpecial preparation of cut tossed okra with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional spices$14.49
- Dal TadkaYellow lentils tempered with butter, whole red chilies and cumin and mustard seeds$13.99
- Dal MakhaniBlack lentils cooked overnight on a very slow fire flavored with butter, creamy sauce and spices$14.99
- Baingan BharthaEggplants roasted over charcoal with fresh tomatoes, green peas, ginger, garlic and onions seasoned with herbs$15.49
- Navaratan KormaA medley of 9 vegetables cooked with a mild creamy sauce with cashews and raisins$14.99
- Aloo PalakSpinach cooked with potatoes and spices with thick gravy and creamy sauce$15.49
- Chana SaagSpinach and chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked with thick gravy and creamy sauce$15.49
- Palak PaneerCottage cheese cubes cooked in creamy gravy of spinach and house special sauces$15.49
- Paneer MakhaniCottage cheese cubes lightly fried and sauteed in special buttery tomatoes and rich creamy and house special sauces$15.49
- Malai KoftaHomemade mix vegetable balls cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauces with cashews and raisins$15.49
- Mixed Vegetable CurryCombined seasonal vegetables cooked in house blended curry sauce$14.49
- Mutter PaneerCottage cheese cubes cooked with green peas, onions, tomatoes cooked in rich creamy and house special sauces$15.49
- Karahi PaneerCubes of cottage cheese sauteed with tomato, onion, bell peppers and herbs$14.49
- Mushroom CurryFresh mushrooms and green peas cooked with creamy sauce with herbs and spices$15.49
- Shahi PaneerCubes of cottage cheese cooked in a delicately spiced creamy sauce, cashews and raisins$15.49
- Aloo GobiCubed potatoes and cauliflower cooked with house special sauce, spices and herbs$13.99
- Kadhi Pakora$15.49
Punjabi Thali Special
- Non-Vegetarian ThaliIncludes chicken curry, chicken tikka masala, lamb karahi, & lamb saag served with plain or jeera rice, plain naan, salad, raita, and gulab jamun. Comes with your choice of drink$39.99
- Vegetarian ThaliIncludes aloo Gobi, dal makhani, & Punjabi cholay served with plain or jeera rice, plain naan, salad, raita, and gulab jamun. Comes with your choice of drink$24.99
Sides
- PappadumThree thin crisp lentil flour baked in the clay oven. Delicious pop of flavor with any dish$2.99
- SaladMixture of sliced onion, green chili, and lemon$3.99
- RaitaYogurt with cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, red onions and herbs$4.99
- Plain YogurtIndian style homemade yogurt$3.99
- Mixed AcharIndian mixed pickled vegetables$3.99
- Mango ChutneySweet and sour tangy mango extract$3.99
- Mint ChutneyFresh homemade spiced-mint sauce made with jalapenos, ginger, garlic, and lemon$3.99
- Imli (Tamarind) ChutneySweet and sour tamarind sauce$3.99
Indo-Chinese Specials
- Chili Chicken With GravyIndo-Chinese style cubes of chicken breast sauteed with chili paste, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, onions, bell peppers herbs and exotic spices$14.99
- Chili Paneer With GravyIndo-Chinese style cubes of cottage paneer sauteed with chili paste, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, onions, bell peppers herbs and exotic spices$13.99
Seafood Specialties
- Shrimp Tikka MasalaShrimp cooked in clay oven sauteed with tomatoes, green pepper and onion in a rich creamy sauce$20.99
- Shrimp Palak$20.99
- Shrimp VindalooShrimp cooked with potatoes in a spiced and tangy vinaigrette sauce$19.99
- Shrimp CurryShrimp cooked onions, garlic and ginger in fresh herbs and spices$19.99
- Salmon Fish MasalaSalmon fish cooked in a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes, onions, bell peppers with aromatic herbs and spices$21.49
- Karahi FishFreshly cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, ginger, spices and herbs$19.99
Dessert
- Kheer (Rice Pudding)Homemade rice pudding garnished with pistachios and raisins$4.99
- Gulab JamunA light fried cheese ball composed of milk and soaked in sweet syrup$4.99
- RasmalaiSweet cottage cheese dumpling flavored with saffron and cardamom$5.49
- KulfiYour choice of kesar, mango, or malai kulfi drizzled with an optional layering of rose syrup and garnished with crushed pistachios$4.99
- Ice-Cream$4.99
Beverages
- Mango LassiA delicious and refreshing drink made with fresh yogurt or curd, milk ,sweet mango slices$4.99
- MithiPlain yogurt drink served sweet or savory$3.99
- Loon LassiPlain yogurt drink served sweet or savory$3.99
- Shikanjabeen (Lemonade)Fresh squeezed sweet lime drink$3.99
- Mango JuiceHomemade drink made with fresh mango pulp$2.99
- SodaYour choice of refreshing Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Ginger Ale, or Dr. Pepper$2.49
- Masala ChaiHot Indian tea made with fresh herbs$3.99
