India Bistro

Buffet Indian

Appetizers‎

Vegetable Samosas

Two deep fried pastries w/ mildly spiced potatoes & peas
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Vegetable Pakoras

Vegetables mixed w/ lentil flour batter & deep fried
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Chicken Pakoras

Pieces of chicken mixed w/ lentil flour batter then deep fried
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Fish Pakoras

Pieces of fish mixed w/ lentil flour batter then deep fried
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Chat Papri

Crispy flour chips mixed w/ tamarind, garbanzo beans & topped w/ raita
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Calamari

Crushed coriander crumbed calamari w/ lentil flour & then deep fried
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Mixed Appetizers

Includes samosas, vegetable pakoras, chicken pakoras, fish pakoras, & kabab
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Soups‎

Murgh Shorba

Delicious lentil soup made w/ chicken, herbs & mild spices
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Daal Soup

Vegetarian soup made from indian lentils & spices
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Mulligatawany Soup

Traditional‎ indian soup made w/ chicken broth, lentils & spices
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Tandoori‎

The tandoor is a vase shaped clay oven that heats to 600 degrees. The high heat is used to quickly roast meats so that they are tender & juicy. Traditional breads are also baked in the tandoor.

Murgh Tikka

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Murgh Tandoori

Half spring chicken marinated in indian spices & then grilled in the tandoor
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Murgh Tikka

Pieces of tender boneless chicken breast marinated w/ our special ingredients, then grilled in the tandoor
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Rack of Lamb

Australian lamb marinated in our special spices, then grilled in our tandoor
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Seekh Kebab

Tender lamb ground w/ ginger, garlic, green chiles, fresh coriander & onions. Then grilled in the tandoor
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Lamb Boti Kebab

Pieces of boneless lamb legs, marinated then grilled in the tandoor
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Jheenga Tandoori

Jumbo shrimp marinated w/ a hint a garlic & slowly broiled in our tandoor
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Tandoori Combination

Mixed grill of tandoori chicken, lamb, seekh kebab, tikka, fish & prawns cooked in the tandoor
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Fish Tikka

Fish marinated w/ a hint of garlic & slowly grilled in the tandoor
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Indian Bread -Naan‎

Special Naan

Leavened bread stuffed w/ chicken, nuts, almonds & raisins. Baked in the tandoor
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Keema Naan

Filled w/ minced lamb blended w/ spices & herbs & baked in the tandoor
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Traditional Nan

Leavened bread of fine flour baked in the tandoor
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Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed w/ mildly spiced potatoes & baked w/ butter in the tandoor
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Paratha

Buttered whole wheat bread baked in our tandoor
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Onion Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed w/ onions, dry mango & spices then baked in our tandoor
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Aloo Kulcha

Leavened bread w/ potatoes & indian spices baked in our tandoor
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Roti

Whole wheat bread baked in our tandoor
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Garlic Naan

Leavened bread of fine flour baked in the tandoor & flavored w/ garlic
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Spinach Naan

Leavened bread stuffed w/ spinach, spices & baked in the tandoor
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Chicken Specialties‎

All entrees are served w/ basmati rice. Order entrees mild, medium, medium hot, hot or extra hot

Murgh Makhni

Boneless pieces of chicken broiled in the tandoor, then cooked in a cream sauce
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Murgh Jalfraizies

Tender chicken pieces marinated w/ fresh ground spices & sauteed w/ tomatoes, onions, mushroom & seasonal vegetables
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Murgh Masala

Boneless chicken marinated in ginger, yogurt & spices then cooked in tandoor & simmered in gravy
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Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked in onion & tomato sauce
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Chicken Vindaloo

A‎ spicy specialty from goa. Chicken cooked w/ vinegar, spices & potatoes
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Chicken Do Pyaja

Chicken marinated in yogurt & then sauteed in vinegar w/ chopped onions & spices
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Kashmiri Chicken

Boneless chicken cooked in cream sauce w/ fruits & mild spices
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Chicken Saagwala

Boneless‎ chicken cooked w/ pureed spinach & indian spices
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Chicken Korma

Tender chicken cooked in cream sauce w/ cashews, nuts, ground spices & crushed cheese
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Lamb Specialties‎

All entrees are served w/ basmati rice. Order entrees mild, medium, medium hot, hot or extra hot

Lamb Korma

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Lamb Methi Curry

Tender pieces of lamb cooked w/ dry fenugreek, garlic, & special curry sauce
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Roghan Josh

Lamb cooked woth fresh tomato, ground onions. Ginger, yogurt & indian spices
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Saag Lamb

Lamb cooked w/ pureed spinach & fresh indian spices
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Lamb Vindaloo

A spicy specialty form goa. Lamb cooked w/ vinegar, spices & potatoes
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Lamb Do Pyaja

Lamb sauteed in a blend of onions, vinegar, fresh tomatoes & spices
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Lamb Kashmiri

Lamb cooked in a cream sauce w/ fruits & mild spices
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Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless lamb marinated in ginger, yogurt & spices, then cooked in tandoor & simmered in gravy
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Lamb Jalfraizies

Tender lamb sauteed w/ fresh ground spices, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms & seasonal vegetables
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Lamb Korma

Lamb cooked in cream sauce w/ cashews, nuts, ground spices & crushed cheese
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Seafood‎

All entrees are served w/ basmati rice. Order entrees mild, medium, medium hot, hot or extra hot

Fish Masala

Boneless fish cooked w/ fresh tomatoes, sauce, onions & tender spices
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Jheenga Jalfraizies

Jumbo prawns marinated w/ fresh ground spices & sauteed w/ tomatoes, onions, mushrooms & seasonal vegetables
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Jheenga Masala

Jumbo prawns marinated in fresh ground spices then cooked w/ gravy
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Jheenga Vindaloo

A spicy specialty from goa. Jumbo prawns cooked w/ vinegar, spices & potatoes
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Jheenga Saag

Shrimp cooked w/ pureed spinach & spices
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Vegetarian Specialties‎

All entrees are served w/ basmati rice. Order entrees mild, medium, medium hot, hot or extra hot

Aloo Gobhi w/ Naan

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Navratan Korma

Nine kinds of vegetables cooked w/ farmer's cheese & nuts in a mild cream sauce
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Malai Kofta

Minced paneer (fresh home made indian cream cheese) & potato balls stuffed w/ dried fruits served in a mild cream sauce
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Mattar Paneer

Home made fresh cheese w/ green peas, cooked in onions, tomatoes & indian spices
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Aloo Gobhi

Cauliflower & cubed potatoes, cooked w/ hint of spice, garlic, ginger sauce & onions
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Aloo Mattar

Potatoes & green peas in spiced gravy
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Saag Paneer

Pureed spinach & paneer cooked w/ freshly ground spices
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Saag Aloo

Pureed spinach & potatoes cooked w/ freshly ground spices
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Eggplant Bharta

Whole eggplant baked over open flame, mashed & seasoned w/ herbs & spices
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Daal Maharani

Creamed lentils tempered & seasoned in miled spices & clarified butter
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Bhindi Masala

Okra sauteed w/ fresh tomatoes, onions & spices
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Aloo Chole

Garbanzo‎ beans cooked w/ cubed potatoes, ground onions & spices in true punjabi style
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Mixed Vegetable Curry

Nine‎ kinds of vegetables cooked w/ spices & tomato sauce
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Jeera Aloo

Cubes of potatoes cooked w/ onions, cumin & spices
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Shahi Paneer

Paneer cooked in cream sauce w/ fruits
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Rice Specialties‎

All entrees are served w/ basmati rice. Order entrees mild, medium, medium hot, hot or extra hot When herbs & spices are added to a dish, they act on the ingredients in some specific & wonderful ways. Contrary to what you might think, they don't always make the dish spicy. Only a few spices actually add a hot taste. Most indian spices act as aromatics, which add subtle fragrance to the food. Others are coloring agents, to make classic dishes lovely to behold. Still other spices add tartness or can help to tenderize the meat. Still other spices can lend texture a sauce.

Biriyani

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Shahjehani Biryani

Basmati rice cooked w/ boneless chicken, freshly ground spices, saffron, almonds & garnished w/ raisins & coconut
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Mughlai Biryani

An ornate rice dish cooked w/ boneless lamb, freshly ground spices garnished w/ almonds, raisins & coconut
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Mixed Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice made w/ a selection of seasonal vegetables & garnished w/ nuts & raisins
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Kashmiri Rice

Basmati rice cooked w/ special spices & fruits
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Mushroom Rice

Saffron flavored rice cooked w/ fresh mushrooms
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Pea Rice

Saffron flavored rice cooked w/ peas & spices
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Aromatic Herbs‎

Asafetida (Heeng)

Derived from the roots of certain plants in india & iran. Aroma used to add subtle onion flavors in some dishes.
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Cardamom (Elaichi)

Small fragrant black seeds from fruit of cardamom plant. Green cardamom is a small quarter inch green pod w/ a powerful aroma & a delicate sweetness.
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Cinnamon (Dalchini)

There are two kinds of cinnamon, one comes from the bark of the cassia tree. The second comes from a true cinnamon tree. Both have a sweet captivating aroma that is found in pilafs & garam masala. Suprisingly, cinnamon is never used in indian desserts as is common in the west.
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Cloves (Laung)

Cloves are the dried bud of the plant syzygium aromaticum, native to indonesia. They are dark brown in color & have a pungent taste.
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Coriander (Dhania, Sooka)

Coriander seeds are the dried ripe fruit of the coriander plant (a member of the parsley family). The seeds are round & have a nutty, piquant taste.
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Cumin (Jeera)

White cumin is widely used in many cuisines (mexico, africa, spain, the middle east). It has a nutty aroma & taste. Black cumin comes from iran & the valleys of kashmir. It is slightly sweeter smelling & does not require roasting.
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Mango Powder (Anchoor)

Mango is native to india, it is plucked, peeled & dried in the sun. Then it is ground to produce a pale buff colored powder. It has a pungent aroma & can be used in place of lemon juice in cooking.
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Mustard (Rai)

Oil‎ extracted from mustard seeds is used for oil based pickles & deep frying. Mustard oil is an essential ingredient in goan vindaloo.
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Onion Seed (Kalaunji)

Satiny black triangular seeds that have a sweetness similar to oregano. They are used as pickling spices & can be found sprinkled on tandoori nan.
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Saffron (Kesar)

Saffron threads have a sweetish taste & aroma. Saffron comes from the stigmas of rare saffron flowers. It doesn't take more than a few strands to impart a beautiful orange-yellow color to a dish.
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Flavor Agents‎

Ginger Powder

Sometimes sour, sometimes hot, this spice is instinctively added to cooking in cooler climates & during winter months.
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Mango Powder

Adds a tart flavor to food
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Pomegranate

Has a deep red color & can add both sweetness & tartness to a dish
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Red Pepper

Red peppers are known for their heat. When you ask for extra stars of hotness in your dish, you're asking for more red pepper.
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Tamarind

Tangy or sour
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Color‎

Paprika

Deep red
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Saffron

Orange or yellow
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Turmeric

Deep golden yellow
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