Veda - Modern Indian Bistro Menu

1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • STARTERS

    • SPICY CORN SOUP

      (V, GF) Roasted sweet Corn & fresh Cilantro garnished with Chili oil
      $7.00
    • CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

      (V, GF) Roasted Butternut Squash soup tempered with Ginger, Lemon, and Coconut
      $8.00
    • OKRA SALAD

      (V, GF) Julienned Okra flash-fried and tossed in tangy spice mix along with Shallots & Tomatoes
      $9.00
    • TANDOORI GRILLED SALAD

      (TUHN•DOO•REE) (GF) Perfectly charred Paneer (Cottage Cheese) blocks, Bell Pepper, Onions, and Pineapple dressed with a sunny, herby Lemon Vinaigrette
      $11.00
  • SMALL PLATES

    • VEGETABLE SAMOSAS

      (SA•MOU•SA) (V) Curried Potatoes and Peas stuffed fried pastry (2) served with Cilantro-Mint & Tamarind chutney
      $8.00
    • RAGDA PATTIES

      (RUG•DA) (V, GF) Crispy curried Potato patties (3) served on a bed of curried Chickpeas, topped with chopped Onion, Tomato, Tamarind chutney, and Cilantro
      $9.00
    • LASOONI GOBI

      (LA•SUNI GO•BEE) (V, GF) Lightly battered and flash-fried Cauliflower tossed in a Ginger-Garlic sauce
      $10.00
    • CRISPY SPINACH CHAAT

      (CHA•T) (GF) Chickpea flour coated flash fried baby Spinach; tossed with Shallots, Tomatoes, Sweet Yogurt, and Tamarind & Date chutney (can be made Vegan without Yogurt)
      $10.00
    • CHICKEN MURMURI ROLLS

      (MOOR•MOORI) Hand-rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded Chicken Onions and roasted Peppers seasoned with Kasoori Methi & Garam Masala
      $11.00
    • MASALA HUMMUS PLATTER

      (MUH•SA•LUH) House-made curried Hummus, grilled Eggplant curry, and flash-fried Chili Chickpeas, served with Garlic Naan
      $12.00
    • FISH PERI-PERI

      (GF) Pan-seared Tilapia seasoned with our special Goan spice blend & Peri-Peri Marinade, then cooked in Ginger, Garlic, and Wine Vinegar
      $12.00
    • GOAN CRAB CAKE

      (GO•UN) House-made Crab Cakes (2) flash-fried and served with Tomato Panch-Phoran (Five Spice) chutney
      $13.00
  • GRILLED

    • CALCUTTA PORK RIBS

      (GF) (CAL•CUT•AA) Hearty Baby-Back Ribs (4) marinated in a Mango Chili glaze and garnished with Lime & Cilantro
      $13.00
    • MIRCH MURGH TIKKA

      (GF) (MIR•CH MOOR•GH TIK•KAA) Mint
      $19.00
    • CHICKEN TIKKA ACHARI

      (GF) (TIK•KAA A•CHA•REE) Boneless Chicken morsels (8) marinated in Yogurt, Fennel, Onion seeds, and Mustard
      $19.00
    • TANDOORI CHICKEN

      (GF) (TUHN•DOO•REE) Half Chicken (red & white meat on the bone) marinated in Yogurt and our special blend of spices, then grilled
      $19.00
    • SALMON TANDOORI

      (TUHN•DOO•REE) (GF) Grilled boneless Salmon (8 oz.) marinated with Ginger, Garlic, freshly ground spices and Yogurt
      $23.00
    • TANDOORI SHRIMP

      (TUHN•DOO•REE) (GF) Tiger Shrimp (6 pieces) marinated in our special marinade and grilled to perfection; served on a bed of Khichdi (Lentil and Rice )
      $26.00
    • LAMB CHOPS

      (GF) Double-cut Lamb (4 pieces) marinated in Yogurt, Green Chilies, and our special blend of spices (Ginger, Cardamom, Garam Masala); served with Aloo Bharta (Indian style mashed Potato)
      $32.00
  • MAIN MEAL

    • PINDI CHANA MASALA

      (PIN•DEE CHA•NA MUH•SA•LUH) (V, GF) Curried Chickpeas in a Tomatoes and Onion-based gravy, tossed in a spice mix containing Carom Seed, Cumin, Pomegranate, and Green Mango
      $16.00
    • DAL MAKHANI

      (DAA•L MUH•KHA•NEE) (GF) A decadent & rich Lentil delicacy seasoned with Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, and Cream
      $16.00
    • TOFU GREEN PEAS CURRY

      (V, GF) Tofu & Peas in an Onion-Tomato, Ginger-Garlic curry sauce with toasted Cashew Nuts and Fenugreek greens
      $17.00
    • GOBI MUTTER

      (GO•BEE MA•TUR) (V, GF) Cauliflower, Peas, & Potatoes stir-fried and tossed in a blend of Turmeric, Cilantro, Ginger, Onion and Chili powder
      $18.00
    • PANEER PALAK

      (PUN•EER PA•LUCK) (GF) Roasted Paneer (Cottage Cheese) in a velvety Spinach curry with Garlic & Ginger, tossed in Garam Masala and Dill spice mix
      $18.00
    • WILD MUSHROOM KORMA

      (CORE•MA) (GF) Shitake, Creminii, & Oyster Mushroom trio cooked in Yogurt cream sauce simmered with Cardamom, Cumin, and Cilantro
      $19.00
    • KHUBANI MALAI KOFTA

      (KHOO•BAA•NEE MUH•LIE KOF•TA) (GF) Hand-made Apricots & Cottage Cheese dumplings (4) served in a Turmeric, Cilantro, Cashew Nuts, Cardamom, & Cream gravy
      $19.00
    • CHICKEN MAKHANI

      (TIK•KAA M•KHA•NEE) (GF) Boneless Chicken pieces cooked in a creamy, rich, buttery Tomato gravy, made with Cashew Nuts, burnt Ginger, Honey, & Fenugreek greens
      $22.00
    • CHICKEN CHETTINAD

      (CHET•EE•NAAD) (GF) Boneless Chicken morsels in a decadent sauce made from Black Pepper, Ginger, Garlic, Chilis, Curry leaves, Coconut and Cashew Nuts
      $22.00
    • CHICKEN LABABDAR

      (LA•BAA•B•DAAR) (GF) Boneless young Chicken in an indulgent Cardamom, Almond and Cream sauce
      $22.00
    • BHOPALI CHICKEN KORMA

      (BOW·PAALEE CORE•MA) (GF) Boneless young Chicken in an indulgent Cardamom, Almond and Cream sauce
      $22.00
    • FISH MOILEE

      (Moy·lee) (GF) A rich and creamy Kerala-style curry with White Bass cooked in coconut gravy with Ginger & Green Chilis and tempered with fresh Curry leaves & Mustard seeds
      $23.00
    • GOAN SHRIMP CURRY

      (GO•UN) (GF) A silky, aromatic Coconut curry made with Black Tiger Shrimp cooked in a mix of Deghi Chili Pepper, Peri-Peri masala, roasted Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic, & Black Cardamom
      $28.00
    • LAMB VINDALOO

      (VIN•DA•LOO) (GF) Tender pieces of boneless Lamb marinated in aged Vinegar and Red Wine, cooked with Onions, smoked Paprika, Fingerling Potatoes and a blend of spices — a Goan specialty
      $28.00
    • LAMB ROGAN JOSH

      (ROW·GUHN·JOE·SH) (GF) Boneless Lamb pieces simmered in an aromatic gravy made with Shallots, black Cardamom, Fennel, Garam Masala, and Kashmiri Red Chilies
      $28.00
    • EAST INDIA LAMB SHANK

      (GF) Slow-braised Lamb shank (on the bone) cooked in a mix of caramelized Onions, green Cardamom, Mace & Cashew Nuts
      $31.00
  • BIRYANI

    • VEGETABLE BIRYANI

      (GF) (BEE•R•YANI) A royal delicacy with seasonal vegetables, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together
      $22.00
    • CHICKEN BIRYANI

      (BEE•R•YANI) (GF) A Veda special—boneless Chicken, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together
      $26.00
    • SHRIMP BIRYANI

      (BEE•R•YANI) (GF) Shrimp, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics are cooked together for this decadent dish
      $28.00
    • LAMB BIRYANI

      (BEE•R•YANI) (GF) A royal, savory delicacy with layers of boneless Lamb, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together
      $28.00
  • BREADS

    • NAAN

      A leavened, oven-baked flatbread
      $4.00
    • GARLIC NAAN WITH HERBS

      Oven-baked flatbread brushed with a Garlic-Herb butter
      $5.00
    • CHILI CILANTRO NAAN

      Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Chili and Cilantro
      $5.00
    • ONION & SAGE NAAN

      Oven-baked flatbread topped with Onion and Sage mix
      $5.00
    • KASHMIRI NAAN

      (KASH•MEE•REE) Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Coconut, Almonds, Raisins, and Cashews
      $6.00
    • GOAT CHEESE NAAN

      Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Goat Cheese and Herbs
      $7.00
    • ROTI

      (RO•TEA) (V) Whole-wheat flour bread
      $4.00
    • LACCHA PARATHA

      (LA•CH•AA PA•RA•THA) Crispy, flaky, layered whole wheat flatbread
      $5.00
    • MINT PARATHA

      (PA•RA•THA) Crispy, flaky, layered, mint-flavored whole wheat flatbread
      $5.00
    • AMRITSARI KULCHA

      (UM•RIT•SURRY COOL•CHA) Oven-baked flatbread prepared with all purpose flour with Potato & Cauliflower stuffing mixed with Pomegranate powder
      $6.00
    • BREAD BASKET

      (4) Naan, Garlic Naan, Lachha Paratha, and Onion Sage Naan
      $17.00
  • ACCOMPANIMENTS

    • BASMATI RICE

      (BAA•S•MATEE) (GF, V)
      $5.00
    • CUCUMBER RAITA

      (RAI-TA) (GF)
      $3.00
    • MANGO CHUTNEY

      $3.00
    • ONION AND CHILI SALAD

      $4.00
    • MIXED SALAD

      $6.00
    • PAPADUM

      $5.00
    • ACHAR

      (PICKLE)
      $2.00
  • DESSERTS

    • KULFI WITH POACHED BLUEBERRIES

      (KUHL·FEE) (GF) Traditional Indian Ice Cream (Malai Kulfi) topped with poached Blueberries and Crème-de-cassis
      $7.00
    • GULAB JAMUN WITH ICE CREAM

      (GOO·LAAB JA·MUHN) A classic Indian sweet made with Khoya, Rose-flavored syrup, Cardamom powder, topped with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
      $7.00
    • KHEER

      (KEER) (GF) A traditional & royal Indian Rice Pudding flavored with Cardamom
      $7.00
    • TRIO OF DESI ICE CREAMS

      A selection of three favorite ice cream flavors from India: Maghai “Paan” (Betel Nut Leaves), Tutti Frutti (Dried Fruits Ice Cream), and Kesar Pista (Pistachio)
      $6.00
    • FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE SLICE

      (GF) A dense and fudgy gluten-free flourless chocolate cake slice
      $7.00
    • STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SLICE

      A soft, fluffy, light cake with a silky cream cheese frosting, topped with Strawberry
      $7.00
    • CHILI MANGO SORBET

      A refreshing sorbet made with royal Alphonso Mango purée, with a touch of heat of Chili
      $7.00
    • WINE PEAR SORBET

      A cool, refreshing dessert made with pears poached in wine
      $7.00
    • FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE CAKE - FULL

      A dense and fudgy gluten-free flourless chocolate cake
      $30.00
    • STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE - FULL

      A soft, fluffy, light cake with a silky cream cheese frosting, topped with Strawberry
      $35.00
    • ESPRESSO MARTINI DESSERT COCKTAIL

      Butterscotch Vodka , Simple Syrup, Cafe Borghetti, Expresso
      $12.00

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