What’s on the Menu? Indian Restaurant!

Some Basics

Indian foods vary by region!

Ghee A butter that has milk solids removed. Has a nutty smell and flavor.

Nan Flat bread made in a special oven called a tandoor

Curry Curry is a mixture of spices. Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and cumin are some spices that can be part of a curry.

On the Menu

Vegetarian Samosa Thin dough stuffed with potatoes, peas, and spices, that is shaped like a pyramid and fried

Raita Fresh yogurt with mashed cucumber, carrots, and mint

Mango Chutney Chopped mango, onions, and hot peppers with sweet and sour flavors

Saag Paneer Spinach cooked with tender cubes of Indian cheese, herbs, and spices

Channa Garbanzo beans cooked with garlic, ginger and a mixture of spices

Baingan Flame broiled peeled eggplant sautéed with green peas, herbs and spices

Chicken Tikka Boneless pieces of marinated chicken cooked in creamy sauce with tomatoes and spices

Lamb Jalfrazie Boneless lamb cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and spices

Rice Pulao Rice cooked with raisins, cashews, and green peas

Kheer Cooked rice in sweetened milk