The Masala Culture Menu

Indian

428 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3B1

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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 sautÃ©ed 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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The Masala Culture Menu

Curry Special

Chicken Curry

Lamb Curry

Beef Curry

Garlic Shrimp Curry

Fish Curry

Goat Curry (With Bone)

Jalfrezi Special

Chicken Jalfrezi

Lamb Jalfrezi

Beef Jalfrezi

Shrimp Jalfrezi

Karahi Special

Chicken Karahi

Lamb Karahi

Beef Karahi

Shrimp Karahi

Goat Karahi (With Bone)

Vindaloo Special

Chicken Vindaloo

Lamb Vindaloo

Beef Vindaloo

Shrimp Vindaloo

Fish Vindaloo

Palak Special (Spinach)

Palak Chicken

Palak Lamb

Palak Beef

Palak Shrimp

Mango Curry Special

Mango Chicken Curry

Mango Lamb Curry

Mango Beef Curry

Mango Fish Curry

Mango Shrimp Curry

Madras Special

Chicken Madras

Lamb Madras

Beef Madras

Shrimp Madras

Fish Madras

Curry Culture Special

Chicken Curry Culture

Lamb Curry Culture

Beef Curry Culture

Shrimp Curry Culture

Main Course Vegetable Specialties

Aloo Gobi

Gobi Matar

Chana Masala

Vegetable Butter Masala

Vegetable Shahi Korma

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Vegetable Coconut Curry

Madras Vegetable Curry

Eggplant Bharta

Dal Makhani

Yellow Dal Tadka

Karahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer

Paneer Butter Masala

Matar Paneer

Palak Paneer

Aloo Palak

Bhindi Do Pyaza

Methi Matar Malai

Rice and Biryani Special

Plain Rice

Coconut Rice

Peas Pulao

Biryanis Specialties

Vegetables Biryani

Goat Biryani ( With Bone)

Beef Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Lamb Biryani

Prawn Biryani

Indian Breads

Plain Naan