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653 East 52nd Street
Indianapolis

(317)-220-8300

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653 East 52nd Street
Indianapolis

(317)-220-8300

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Disclaimer:
Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, and egg products. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please inform a member of staff or ask for more information.

(N) - Garnished with nuts.

Appetizers

All appetizers are served with home made mint and tamarind chutney.

Vegetable Samosas
2 pieces

Home-made pastries stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas and deep fried.

Aloo Tikki
2 pieces

Seasoned mashed potato patties fried to perfection.

Vegetable Pakoras
5 pieces

Fresh-cut vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.

Paneer Pakoras
5 pieces

Homemade cheese dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.

Veg Mixed Platter

An assortment of Pakoras, Aloo Tikki and Samosas, served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

Chicken Pakoras
5 pieces

Delicately spiced chicken fritters.

Fish Pakoras
5 pieces

Delicately spiced fish fritters.

Indo Chinese Specialities

Gobhi Manchurian

Golden fried cauliflower florets tossed with a spicy Manchurian sauce.

Chilli Paneer

Stir-fried cubes of cottage cheese, onions, and peppers in a spicy soy chili sauce.

Chicken Chilli

Stir-fried boneless chicken, onions and peppers in a spicy soy chilli sauce.

Chicken 65

Spicy fried chicken chunks sauteed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and in a tangy sauce.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Basmati rice stir-fried with mixed vegetables, soy sauce and spices.

Accompaniments

Papadum
2 pieces

Crispy lentils wafers.

Green Salad

Mix of fresh lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and carrots.

Mixed Pickles

Pickled mangoes, limes, and assorted vegetables in a pungent, spicy marinade.

Raita

Homemade yogurt with cucumbers, onions, and carrots.

Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour mango relish.

Tandoor Specialties

Tandoori Chicken

Juicy bone in chicken pieces marinated in exotically spiced yogurt, cooked in clay oven.

Chicken Tikka

Succulent cubes of white meat marinated in tandoori spices and yoghurt, cooked in a clay oven.

Tandoori Shrimp

Tandoori shrimp grilled in clay oven.

Tandoori Fish Tikka

Chunks of fish marinated with smokey tandoori spices cooked in clay oven.

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Assorted chicken tikka and shrimp grilled in the clay oven.

Chicken Malai Tikka

Succulent pieces of white meat marinated with aromatic spices and yogurt cooked in clay oven.

Paneer Tikka

Indian cheese cubes marinated and cooked with onions and bell peppers in clay oven.

Chef's Special

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

Paneer Tikka Masala

Homemade cottage cheese cooked with onions and bell peppers in creamy tomato sauce.

Malai Kofta (N)

Spongy cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a mild creamy sauce.

Butter Chicken (N)

Boneless chicken pieces prepared in tomatoes, butter and cream sauce and garnished with ground cashews.

Chicken Shahi Korma (N)

Boneless chicken cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce with raisins.

Chicken Vindaloo

Boneless skinless chicken breast sauteed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce.

Lamb Vindaloo

Boneless lamb sauteed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce.

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless lamb prepared with onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.

Fish/Shrimp Butter Masala (N)

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, prepared in tomatoes, butter and cream sauce and garnished with ground cashews.

Vegetarian Specialities

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

Navrattan Korma (N)

Fresh vegetables cooked with spices in a rich creamy sauce.

Vegetarian
Paneer Makhani (N)

Fresh homemade cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.

Vegetarian
Chana Masala

Fresh chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Palak Paneer

Creamed spinach cooked with cubes of cottage cheese, delicately spiced.

Vegetarian
Punjabi Bhaji

Mixed vegetable fritters cooked with onions and bell peppers in creamy tomato sauce.

Vegetarian
Tadka Dal

Yellow lentils cooked with ginger, garlic and Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Dal Makhani

Buttery whole black lentils & kidney beans cooked with ginger, garlic and Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Paneer Karahi

Indian cheese cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and bell peppers & earthy Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Aloo Gobi

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked to perfection with dry Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Baingan Bharta

Fresh eggplant gently roasted in the tandoor, & cooked with tomatoes and onions.

Vegetarian
Bhindi Masala

Fresh okra sauteed with onions and dry Indian spices.

Vegetarian

Chicken Specialities

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken breast cubes cooked in our flavorful curry sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless chicken breast cubes prepared with fresh tomato sauce, onions, and bell peppers.

Chicken Madras

Boneless chicken breast cubes cooked in a flavorful South Indian sauce with coconut flakes and curry leaves.

Chicken Palak

Tender pieces of chicken sauteed with delicious creamed spinach.

Chicken Karahi

Boneless chicken sauteed with onions, bell peppers and earthy Indian spices.

Chicken Do-Pyaza

Boneless chicken cooked with caramelized onion sauce and spices. A scrumptious North Indian chicken recipe.

Chicken Jalfrezi

Boneless chicken breast cooked with mixed vegetables in a tangy sauce.

Chicken Achari

Boneless chicken cooked with Indian pickling spices in a tangy sauce.

Lamb Specialities

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

Lamb Curry

Boneless tender lamb cooked in our flavourful curry sauce.

Lamb Madras

Boneless lamb cooked in a flavourful South Indian sauce with coconut flakes and curry leaves.

Lamb Shahi Korma (N)

Boneless lamb cooked with raisins in a flavourful creamy sauce.

Lamb Saag

Tender pieces of lamb sauteed with delicious creamed spinach.

Lamb Achari

Boneless lamb cooked with Indian pickling spices in a tangy sauce.

Lamb Butter Masala (N)

Boneless lamb pieces prepared in tomatoes, butter and cream sauce and garnished with ground cashews.

Lamb Karahi

Boneless lamb sauteed with onions, bell peppers and earthy Indian spices.

Lamb Do-Piaza

Boneless lamb cooked with caramelized onion sauce, and spices. A scrumptious North Indian lamb recipe.

Seafood Specialities

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

Fish/Shrimp Curry

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, cooked with ginger and garlic in a flavorful curry sauce.

Fish/Shrimp Tikka Masala

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, cooked with fresh tomatoes sauce, onions, and bell peppers.

Fish/Shrimp Vindaloo

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, sauteed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce.

Fish/Shrimp Shahi Korma

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, cooked with raisins in a flavorful creamy sauce.

Fish/Shrimp Palak

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, sauteed with creamed spinach and spices.

Fish/Shrimp Madras

Choice of fish/shrimp or both, cooked in a flavorful south Indian sauce with coconut flakes and curry leaves.

Rice Specialities

All biryanis are served with raita.

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice tossed with mix vegetables, exotic and freshly roasted spices.

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice tossed with chicken, exotic and freshly roasted spices.

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice tossed with lamb, exotic and freshly roasted spices.

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice tossed with shrimp, exotic and freshly roasted spices.

Basmati Rice

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with dry spices. This can be served with all kinds of curries.

Tandoori Breads

Naan

A leavened bread baked in the tandoor.

Garlic Naan

Naan bread with a hint of fresh crushed garlic and cilantro.

Chilli Naan

Naan bread cooked in a clay oven with green chilli and cilantro.

Tandoori Roti

Whole-wheat bread baked in the tandoor.

Onion Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with onions, cilantro and spices.

Aloo Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.

Paneer Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with shredded Indian cheese and spices.

Puri/Bhatura

Deep-fried puffy bread.

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
3 pieces

Golden fried dumplings of milk pastry in sweet syrup.

Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Creamy dessert made with special rice cooked with milk, sugar, green cardamom and nuts.

Mango Kulfi

Traditional Indian homemade ice cream made with the goodness of mango.

Pistachio Kulfi

Traditional Indian homemade ice cream made with pistachio and green cardamom.

Rasmalai

A dessert from Bengal made from fresh cheese in sweet milk.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Lunch Quick Bites

Paneer Tikka Roll

Paneer tikka served with salad and white sauce in a naan roll.

Chicken Tikka Roll

Chicken tikka served with salad and white sauce in a naan roll.

Indian Veg Thali

2 mixed veg pakoras, 1 aloo tikki, 1 dal, 2 vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, 1 gulab jamun | For dine-in only.

Paneer Tikka over Rice

Paneer tikka served with salad and white sauce over basmati rice.

Chicken Tikka over Rice

Chicken tikka served with salad and white sauce over basmati rice.

Indian Non-Veg Thali

2 mixed veg pakoras, 1 tandoori chicken piece, 1 dal, 2 non-vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, 1 gulab jamun | For dine in only.

Butter Chicken Pizza
$10.00

Our signature, rich butter chicken sauce and tender chicken pieces spread over a crispy crust, topped with melty cheese and a touch of cilantro. Paneer tikka pizza available too!

Tikki Chaat
$10.00

Crispy, golden potato patties smashed and smothered in spiced chickpeas, whipped yogurt, served with a vibrant duo of tangy tamarind and spicy mint-coriander chutneys.

Samosa Chaat
$10.00

Flaky, savory samosas crushed and layered with chickpeas, fresh herbs, onions, and our signature house chutneys for the perfect bite.

Kathi Rolls
$10.00

Choice of Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Tikka Masala or Aloo Tikki wrapped in a warm, flaky paratha with pickled onions, coleslaw, mint chutney and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Appetizers

Serves 20

Vegetable Samosa
$45.00

Homemade pastries stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas.

Vegetarian
Paneer Tikka
$65.00

Homemade cheese dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.

Vegetarian
Aloo Tikki
$45.00

Fried seasoned mashed potato patties.

Vegetarian
Vegetable Pakora
$50.00

Vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.

Vegetarian
Chicken Malai Tikka
$65.00

White meat marinated with aromatic spices and yogurt cooked in a clay oven.

Chicken Pakora
$65.00

Spiced chicken fritters.

Fish Pakora
$75.00

Spiced fish fritters.

Chicken Tikka
$65.00

White chicken marinated in tandoori spices and yogurt cooked in clay oven.

Tandoori Chicken
$65.00

Bone-in chicken marinated in exotically spiced yogurt, cooked in clay oven.

Salads

Serves 20

House Salad with House Creamy Vinaigrette
$45.00
Vegetarian

Boxed Lunches

Boxed Lunch 1
$12.99/per person

Each box includes your choices of entrée & bread and basmati rice.

Boxed Lunch 2
$15.99/per person

Each box includes your choices of 2 entrées & bread, and basmati rice.

Boxed Lunch 3
$14.99/per person

Each box includes of entree, rice, salad, and white sauce.

Chicken Entrees

Serves 20

Butter Chicken
$65.00

Boneless chicken with tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce, garnished with ground cashews.

Chicken Tikka Masala
$65.00

Boneless chicken breast cubes with fresh tomatoes sauce, onions, and bell peppers.

Chicken Karahi
$65.00

Boneless chicken sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and Indian spices.

Chicken Curry
$65.00

Boneless chicken breast cubes in curry sauce.

Chicken Jalfrezi
$65.00

Boneless chicken breast with mixed vegetables in a tangy sauce.

Chicken Shahi Korma
$65.00

Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce with raisins, garnished with nuts.

Chicken Vindaloo
$65.00

Boneless skinless chicken breast sautéed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce.

Chicken Palak
$65.00

Chicken pieces sautéed with creamed spinach.

Chicken Do Piaza
$65.00

Boneless chicken with caramelized onion sauce and spices.

Chicken Madras
$65.00

Boneless chicken cubes in a flavorful South Indian sauce with coconut flakes and curry leaves.

Lamb Entrees

Serves 20

Lamb Butter Masala
$85.00

Boneless lamb pieces in tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce, garnished with ground cashews and nuts.

Lamb Tikka Masala
$85.00

Boneless lamb with onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.

Lamb Curry
$85.00

Boneless tender lamb in curry sauce.

Lamb Saag
$85.00

Lamb sautéed with creamed spinach.

Lamb Do Piaza
$85.00

Boneless lamb with caramelized onion sauce and spices.

Lamb Vindaloo
$85.00

Boneless lamb sautéed with potatoes in a tomato sauce.

Lamb Shahi Korma
$85.00

Boneless lamb with raisins in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts.

Lamb Karahi
$85.00

Boneless lamb sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and Indian spices.

Seafood Entrees

Serves 20

Fish Butter Masala
$85.00

With tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce, garnished with ground cashews.

Fish Tikka Masala
$85.00

With fresh tomatoes sauce, onions, and bell peppers.

Fish Curry
$85.00

With ginger and garlic in a curry sauce.

Fish Saag
$85.00

With creamed spinach.

Fish Do Piaza
$85.00

With caramelized onion sauce and spices.

Fish Vindaloo
$85.00

Fish sauteed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce.

Fish Shahi Korma
$85.00

Fish with raisins in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts.

Fish Karahi
$85.00

Fish with ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and Indian spices.

Shrimp Butter Masala
$85.00

With tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce, garnished with ground cashews.

Shrimp Tikka Masala
$85.00

With fresh tomatoes sauce, onions, and bell peppers.

Shrimp Curry
$85.00

With ginger and garlic in a curry sauce.

Shrimp Saag
$85.00

With creamed spinach.

Shrimp Do Piaza
$85.00

With caramelized onion sauce and spices.

Shrimp Vindaloo
$85.00

Shrimp sauteed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce.

Shrimp Shahi Korma
$85.00

Shrimp with raisins in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts.

Shrimp Karahi
$85.00

Shrimp with ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and Indian spices.

Vegetarian Entrees

Serves 20

Navratan Shahi Korma
$65.00

Fresh vegetables with spices in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts.

Vegetarian
Paneer Tikka Masala
$65.00

Homemade cottage cheese with onions and bell peppers in creamy tomato sauce.

Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
$65.00

Creamed spinach with cottage cheese.

Vegetarian
Paneer Makhani
$65.00

Homemade cheese with a creamy tomato sauce, garnished with nuts.

Vegetarian
Vegetable Jalfrezi
$65.00
Vegetarian
Dal Makhani
$65.00

Buttery whole black lentils & kidney beans with ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Tadka Dal
$60.00

Yellow lentils with ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Paneer Karahi
$65.00

Indian cheese with ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and Indian spices.

Vegetarian
Chana Masala
$65.00

Fresh chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.

Vegetarian

Rice & Biryani

Serves 20

Vegetable Biryani
$50.00

Basmati rice tossed with mix vegetables and roasted spices.

Vegetarian
Jeera Rice
$30.00

Rice with cumin.

Vegetarian
Chicken Biryani
$60.00

Basmati rice tossed with chicken and roasted spices.

Lamb Biryani
$70.00

Basmati rice tossed with lamb and roasted spices.

Shrimp Biryani
$70.00

Basmati rice tossed with shrimp and roasted spices.

Breads

Garlic Naan
$3.50/per person
Vegetarian
Butter Naan
$3.50/per person
Vegetarian
Chilli Naan
$3.50/per person
Vegetarian

Desserts

Serves 20

Gulab Jamun
$60.00

Fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup.

Rasmalai
$65.00

Indian cheese dumplings in sweet cream.

Rice Pudding
$75.00

Rice pudding with nuts and raisins.

Vegetarian

Location

653 East 52nd Street
Indianapolis, IN
46205

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday - Sunday 11 AM - 3 PM / 4:30 PM - 9 PM

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