The Masala Culture Menu

428 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3B1
  • Curry Special

    • Chicken Curry

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Curry

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Curry

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Garlic Shrimp Curry

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Fish Curry

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Goat Curry (With Bone)

      $22.50
  • Jalfrezi Special

    • Chicken Jalfrezi

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Jalfrezi

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Jalfrezi

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Jalfrezi

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $22.50
  • Karahi Special

    • Chicken Karahi

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Karahi

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Karahi

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Karahi

      Gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Goat Karahi (With Bone)

      $22.50
  • Vindaloo Special

    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Vindaloo

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Fish Vindaloo

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
  • Palak Special (Spinach)

    • Palak Chicken

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Palak Lamb

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Palak Beef

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Palak Shrimp

      Gluten free.
      $22.50
  • Mango Curry Special

    • Mango Chicken Curry

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Mango Lamb Curry

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Mango Beef Curry

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Mango Fish Curry

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Mango Shrimp Curry

      Gluten free.
      $22.50
  • Madras Special

    • Chicken Madras

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Madras

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Madras

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Madras

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Fish Madras

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $20.50
  • Curry Culture Special

    • Chicken Curry Culture

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Lamb Curry Culture

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Beef Curry Culture

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Shrimp Curry Culture

      Dairy free, gluten free.
      $23.50
  • Main Course Vegetable Specialties

    • Aloo Gobi

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Fresh cauliflower and potato cooked with onion and tomato with Indian spices.
      $18.50
    • Gobi Matar

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Fresh cauliflower and green peas cooked with onion and tomato with Indian spices.
      $18.50
    • Chana Masala

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and garnished with fresh cilantro.
      $18.50
    • Vegetable Butter Masala

      Gluten free. Vegetable cooked with creamy tomato sauce and spices.
      $18.50
    • Vegetable Shahi Korma

      Gluten free. Mixed vegetable cooked in a creamy sauce, onion and blend of spices.
      $18.50
    • Vegetable Jalfrezi

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Mix veggies cooked with onions, green peppers, ginger, garlic Indian spices and dash of lemon juice.
      $18.50
    • Vegetable Coconut Curry

      Gluten free. Fresh vegetables cooked in coconut sauce and Indian spice.
      $18.50
    • Madras Vegetable Curry

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Mixture of assorted spices, an aromatic curry base of onion and coconut.
      $18.50
    • Eggplant Bharta

      Gluten free. Eggplant roasted in a clay oven, cooked in chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and blend of spices.
      $18.50
    • Dal Makhani

      Gluten free. Whole black lentils, red kidney beans cooked with tomato, ginger, garlic, cream spices and tempered with butter.
      $18.50
    • Yellow Dal Tadka

      Gluten free. Yellow lentils cooked with chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and blend of spices.
      $18.00
    • Karahi Paneer

      Gluten free. Indian cheese cooked with freshly sliced peppers, onions and exotic spices.
      $18.99
    • Shahi Paneer

      Gluten free. Diced Indian cheese cooked in a thick sauce of onion and cream with a hint of fenugreek leaves.
      $18.99
    • Paneer Butter Masala

      Gluten free. Indian cheese simmered with butter and tomato gravy topped with cream.
      $18.99
    • Matar Paneer

      Gluten free. Green peas and cottage cheese cooked in onion sauce, masala sauce, tomato, ginger, garlic and blend of spices.
      $18.99
    • Palak Paneer

      Gluten free. Chopped spinach cooked delicately in ginger, garlic, onion and mixed with pieces of Indian cheese.
      $18.99
    • Aloo Palak

      Gluten free. Chopped spinach cooked delicately in ginger, garlic, onion and mixed with potatoes.
      $18.50
    • Bhindi Do Pyaza

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Okra sautéed with ginger, garlic, onion tomato and Indian spices.
      $18.50
    • Methi Matar Malai

      Gluten free. Combines fenugreek leaves with green peas and cottage cheese. This North Indian curry is well known for its rich creamy texture.
      $18.99
  • Rice and Biryani Special

    • Plain Rice

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Long grain basmati rice rightfully flavored.
      $4.00
    • Coconut Rice

      Gluten free. Large. Basmati rice cooked with coconut milk and shredded coconut with exotic spices.
      $11.50
    • Peas Pulao

      Gluten free. Large. Basmati rice cooked with fried onions, Indian spices and green peas.
      $11.50
  • Biryanis Specialties

    • Vegetables Biryani

      Gluten free.
      $19.00
    • Goat Biryani ( With Bone)

      $23.00
    • Beef Biryani

      Gluten free.
      $21.00
    • Chicken Biryani

      Gluten free.
      $21.00
    • Lamb Biryani

      Gluten free.
      $22.00
    • Prawn Biryani

      Gluten free.
      $23.00
  • Indian Breads

    • Plain Naan

      Leavened Indian bread baked in our clay oven.
      $4.00
    • Garlic Naan

      Naan bread topped with garlic and herbs baked in our clay oven.
      $4.50
    • Tandoori Roti

      Gluten free, vegetarian. Whole wheat Indian bread baked in clay oven.
      $4.00
    • Coconut Naan

      Naan bread stuffed with shredded coconut topped with honey.
      $6.00
    • Veggie Stuff Naan

      Leavened bread stuffed with mix vegetables and Indian herbs.
      $6.00
    • Onion Cilantro Naan

      Naan bread stuffed with onion, cilantro and Indian herbs.
      $6.00
    • Cheese Naan

      naan bread stuffed with mix cheese (cottage chees)
      $6.50
  • Side Orders

    • Raita

      Gluten free. Yogurt, buttermilk, sour cream dip with cucumber, carrots and blend of spices.
      $5.50
    • Mango Chutney

      $3.50
    • Indian Pickles

      Hot and spicy mixed pickles.
      $3.00
    • Butter Sauce

      $6.00
    • Mint Chutney

      $3.50
    • Tamarind Chutney

      $3.50
    • Veggies

      $5.00
  • Indian Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      Two pieces. Deep fried milk solid ball served in warm sugar syrup.
      $5.99
    • Ras Malai

      Two pieces. Made from cottage cheese, sweetened milk flavored with cardamom and served chilled.
      $5.99
    • Rice Pudding (Kheer)

      Basmati rice cooked with milk, cardamom, pistachio, sugar and served with pistachio dressing.
      $4.79
    • Kulfi

      Indian frozen ice cream flavoured with cardamom and pistachios.
      $5.99
  • Drinks

    • Pop

      $3.00
    • Bottled Water

      $3.00
  • Appetizers

    • Chana Samosa

      Dairy free. Two pieces samosa topped with chickpeas masala served with chutney.
      $12.50
    • Vegetable Pakora

      Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian. Veggies fritters (potato, onion, spinach and cauliflower) served with chutney.
      $9.99
    • Paneer Pakora

      Gluten free. Eight pieces. Cottage cheese fritters served with chutney.
      $12.50
    • Chicken Pakora

      Dairy free, gluten free. Chicken breast coated in chickpea batter and deep fried.
      $12.50
    • Fish Pakora

      Dairy free, gluten free. Traditionally fried fish coated in chickpea flour, rice flour and cornstarch.
      $12.50
    • Papadums

      Dairy free, gluten free. Two pieces. Light crisp waffles made from lentils and spices.
      $2.50
    • Mix Platter

      Chicken pakora, samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora served with chutney.
      $16.50
    • Crispy Gobi 65 ( Cauliflower 65 )

      Crisp florets of cauliflower tossed with tempered spices and aromatics.
      $12.50
    • Indian Salad

      Freshly sliced cucumber, tomato, carrots onion, lettuce with lemon served with Indian dressing.
      $8.00
  • Coconut Curry Special

    • Coconut Chicken Curry

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Coconut Shrimp Curry

      Gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Coconut Beef Curry

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Coconut Lamb Curry

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
  • Masala Sauce Special

    • Chicken Masala

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Masala

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Masala

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Masala

      Gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Fish Masala

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
  • Kids Menu

    • Butter Sauce Poutine

      Gluten free.
      $9.50
    • Fries

      Gluten free.
      $4.50
    • Chicken Bites With Fries

      Gluten free.
      $11.50
  • Combo Special

    • Chicken Special Combo

      Choice of one chicken dish, rice or naan bread, salad, rice pudding, soft drink.
      $26.99
    • Shrimp Or Fish Special Combo

      Choice of one shrimp dish, rice or naan bread, salad, rice pudding, soft drink.
      $28.99
    • Veg Special Combo

      Choice of one vegetable dish, rice or naan bread, salad, rice pudding, soft drink.
      $25.99
    • Lamb Or Beef Special Combo

      Choice of one lamb or beef dish, rice or naan bread, salad, rice pudding, soft drink.
      $27.99
  • Butter Sauce Special

    • Butter Chicken

      Gluten free.
      $20.00
    • Butter Lamb

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Butter Beef

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Butter Shrimp

      Gluten free.
      $22.50
    • Butter Fish

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
  • Tandoori Special

    • Chicken Tikka (Bone Less)

      Gluten free. Chicken breast marinated in yogurt and ginger, grilled in clay oven.
      $21.00
    • Chicken Malai Tikka (Bone Less)

      Gluten free. Chicken breast marinated with cream and exotic Indian spices barbecued in clay oven.
      $21.00
    • Tandoori Chicken (Bone In)

      Gluten free. Spring chicken (leg quarters) marinated with yogurt and exotic tandoori masala and barbecued in clay oven.
      $22.00
    • Tandoori Prawn

      Gluten free. Jumbo prawn marinated with spices cooked in clay oven.
      $22.00
    • Tandoori Fish Tikka

      Gluten free. Basa fish marinated with ginger, garlic and exotic Indian spices barbecued in clay oven.
      $21.00
  • Korma Sauce Special

    • Chicken Korma

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Lamb Korma

      Gluten free.
      $21.50
    • Beef Korma

      Gluten free.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Korma

      Gluten free.
      $22.50

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Menu Gallery

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