Nirvana Indian Cuisine
Nirvana Special Takeout - $12.95 | ||
(Served with Basmati Pilaf, Dal, Onion Chutney and Naan) | ||
| Choose one Appetizer: | Choose one Entree: | |
| Meat Samosa* Vegetable Samosa* Piazi* Bagoni Mulligatawny Soup* Tomato Soup | Meat Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo*** Chicken or Lamb Curry Chicken Dopiaza Lamb Masala Chicken or Lamb Sang | Vegetarian Saag Paneer** Nav rattan Korma Muttar Paneer** Vegetable Masala Channa Masala** |
Luncheon Special - $7.95 | |
(Served with Basmati Pilaf, Dal, Onion Chutney, and Darjeerling Tea or Coffee. | |
| Lamb Curry Lamb Vindaloo Chicken Curry | Chicken Vindaloo Saag Paneer Vegetable Curry |
Dinner Special - $15.50
(Includes choice of Soup, Pundit Platter, choice of Entree, Basmati Pilaf, Dal, Onion Chutney, Dessert, and Darjeerling Tea or Coffee.)
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt with aromatic spices and cooked in oven. Chicken Curry**
Tender pieces of boneless chicken slowly cooked with onions, fresh herbs and ground spices. Lamb Masala**
Tender pieces of lambcurried North Indian style tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs. ($1.00 extra) Lamb Saag**
Succulent morsels of lamb braised in a creamy spinach sauce. ($1.00 extra) Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of broiled chicken gently simmered in a velvety tomato sauce. Vegetable Curry**
Cauliflower, eggplant, potato, green beans, and peas sauted in a delicate blend of fresh herbs and spices. Appetizers | |
| Chicken Samosa* | $2.75 |
| A flavorful blend of delicately spiced minced meat turnover. | |
| Vegetable Samosa* | $2.50 |
| A flavorful blend of delicately spiced potatoes and peas in a crisp pastry turnover. | |
| Piazi* | $2.75 |
| Deep fried fritters of thinly sliced onions with fresh coiander and aromatic spices. | |
| Bagoni | $2.75 |
| Deep fried sliced eggplant with fresh coriander and aromatic spices. | |
| Pundit Platter* | $4.95 |
| A tasty vegetarian platter consisting of vegtable turnover, onion fritter, eggplant fritter and crisp lentil wafer served with special onion chutney. | |
| Chicken Pakora | $5.95 |
| Delicately spiced fried chicken tenders. | |
Soups | |
| Mulligatawny Soup* | $2.50 |
| A classic South Indian creation made with rich meat stock, fresh garden vegetables and coconut, laced with curry and herbs. | |
| tomato Soup | $2.50 |
| Creamy tomato with fresh herbs. | |
Side Dishes | |
| Pilaf | $3.50 |
| Delicate long grain Basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices and saffron. | |
| Dal* | $3.50 |
| Creamed lentils seasoned with mild spices and fresh herbs. | |
| Salad | $2.75 |
| Tasty combination of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce in a special coriander scented house dressing. | |
| Raita | $2.50 |
| A cool blend of creamy yogurt and fresh vegetables, seasoned spices and herbs. | |
| Saag Aloo* | $5.95 |
| Spinach cooked with potato and fresh herbs. | |
Fom Nature's Garden | |
(Served with Basmati Pilaf, Dal, and Onion Chutney) | |
| Channa Aloo Masala** | $8.95 |
| A North Indian delicacy, tasty preperation of chick peas and potatoes in a blend of spices and tangy seasonings. | |
| Vegetable Curry** | $9.50 |
| Garden fresh cauliflower, eggplant, potato, green beans and peas cooked with aromatic spices and seasonings. | |
| Vegetable Bhaji* | $9.50 |
| A delicate blend of fresh garden vegetables sautéed with spices and herbs. | |
| Vegetable Pullao* | $9.50 |
| Braised fresh vegetables blended with long grain Basmati rice, raisins and almonds. | |
| Saag Paneer** | $9.50 |
| Cubes of homestyle cheese gently cooked with fresh spinach and aromatic spices. | |
| Muttar Paneer** | $9.50 |
| Moist pieces of homemade cheese braised with green peas and herbs in a spicy tomato sauce. | |
| Okra Masala** | $9.50 |
| Tender young okra braised with onions, tomatoes and spices. | |
| Bangon Bartha* | $9.50 |
| Garden fresh eggplant braised with onions and fresh herbs. | |
| Channa Saag* | $9.50 |
| Chick peas and spinach cooked in a blend of spices in a light cream. | |
| Alu Mutter Gobi* | $9.50 |
| Potatoes, cauliflower, and peas cooked in spices and lightly creamed cashew sauce. | |
| Navrattan Korma* | $9.50 |
| Fresh seasoned mixed vegetables cooked in light cream and garnished with cashews. | |
From the Tandoor | |
These dishes are cooked on skewers over charcoal in a traditional Indian clay oven. (Served with Basmati Pilaf, Dal, and Onion Chutney) | |
| Chicken Tandoor | $12.95 |
| Chicken marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices. | |
| Shrimp Tandoor | $14.95 |
| Shrimp marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices. | |
| Chicken Tikka | $12.95 |
| Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in ginger. | |
| Chicken Karahi | $13.50 |
| Chicken prepared in a special South-Indian chili sauce with combination of spices, fresh green pepper, and onion. | |
| Lamb Kabab | $13.95 |
| Tender morsels of mildly spiced lamb cubes. | |
| Lamb Karahi | $14.50 |
| Lamb prepared in a special South-Indian chili sauce with combination of spices, fresh green pepper, and onion. | |
| Tandoori Platter | $15.50 |
| Mixed grill of tasty Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Kabab, Shrimp Tandoori | |
Meat Specialties | |
(Served with Basmati Pilaf, Dal, and Onion Chutney) | |
| Lamb Curry** | $11.95 |
| Succulent pieces of pan broiled lamb laced with spices and fresh herbs. | |
| Lamb Vindaloo*** | $12.50 |
| A Goanese specialty, tender pieces of lamb marinated in cayenne pepper and fiery hot curry sauce. | |
| Lamb Saag** | $12.50 |
| Tender morsels of lamb braised in ginger, laced with spinach and roasted spices. | |
| Lamb Masala** | $12.50 |
| Tender morsels of lamb curried in North Indian style with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and fresh herbs. | |
| Lamb Biryani* | $12.50 |
| A royal Moghul dish that blends succulent pieces of lamb and saffron-laced Basmati rice with almonds and flower essences. | |
| Lamb Korma* | $12.50 |
| A classic Moghul specialty, tender morsels of lamb braised in mildly seasoned cream sauce. | |
From the Sea | |
| Shrimp Curry** | $13.25 |
| Juicy shrimp with spices and fresh herbs. | |
| Shrimp Dopiaza** | $13.50 |
| Juicy shrimp cooked with sliced onions in a turmeric-cumin sauce. | |
| Shrimp Vindaloo*** | $13.50 |
| A Goanese specialty, juicy shrimp marinated in cayenne pepper and hot curry sauce. | |
| Shrimp Malai* | $13.50 |
| Fresh jumbo shrimps braised in a delicate coconut cream sauce with sweet pepper and onions. | |
| Fish Masala** | $13.95 |
| Delicate fish fillets sautéed Bengali style with green peppers, onions,tomatoes, chilies, and fresh herbs. | |
Chicken Delicacies | |
(Served with Basmati Pilaf, Dal, and Onion Chutney) | |
| Chicken Curry** | $10.50 |
| Tender pieces of chicken slowly cooked with onions, fresh herbs and ground spices. | |
| Chicken Vindaloo*** | $10.95 |
| A Goanese specialty, tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in cayenne pepper and fiery hot curry sauce. | |
| Chicken Dopiaza** | $10.95 |
| Boneless chicken cooked with sliced onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a turmeric-cumin sauce. | |
| Chicken Saag** | $10.95 |
| Succulent chicken pieces cooked with spinach and fresh herbs. | |
| Chicken Korma* | $10.95 |
| Tender pieces of chicken braised in a delicately spiced yogurt sauce. | |
| Chicken Tikka Masala* | $10.95 |
| Boneless pieces of broiled chicken gently simmered in a velvety tomato sauce. | |
| Chicken Biryani* | $10.95 |
| A subtle pilaf of tender chicken pieces, fragrant Basmati rice, raisins and pistachios. | |
Indian Breads | ||||
| Paratha | $1.95 | Naan | $1.95 | |
| Unleavened whole wheat multilayered crisp bread. | Tandoori baked white flower bread. | |||
| Poori | $1.95 | Garlic Naan | $2.50 | |
| Balloon shaped puffed bread of whole wheat flour made to order. | White flower garlic naan. | |||
| Chappati | $2.50 | Onion Kulcha | $2.50 | |
| Unleavened whole wheat thin crisp raosted bread. | Bread stuffed with onions & cilantro. | |||
| Papadum | $1.95 | Tandoori Roti | $1.95 | |
| Very thin and crispy bean wafer. | Whole wheat flour bread. | |||
| Aloo Paratha | $3.95 | Moghlai Paratha | $4.95 | |
| Flaky whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and fresh herbs. | Flaky Moghul bread stuffed with minced meat, eggs, fresh herbs and spices. | |||
Desserts | |
| Firni | $2.25 |
| Smooth Indian custard with a delightful taste. | |
| Gulab Jamon | $2.25 |
| Dark milk ball in cinnamon flavored syrup. | |
| Resmalai | $2.50 |
| Cheese dumpling in pistachio laced sweet cream sauce. | |
| Kulfi | $2.50 |
| The classic homemade Indian-style ice that's cool, creamy and garnished with pistachios. | |
Beverages | |
| Darjeeling Tea | $1.50 |
| Indian premium tea brewed to bring out its' essence. | |
| American Coffee | $1.50 |
| Lassi | $1.95 |
| A thrist-quenching drink of lightly sweetened yogurt. | |
| Mango Lassi | $2.50 |
| A delicious cooler of mangoes blended with homemade yogurt. | |
| Mango juice | $1.95 |
| India Ice Tea | $1.95 |
Condiments | |
| Tamarind Chatni* | $1.75 |
| Sweet and sour chutney of tropical tamarind fruit. | |
| Mango Chutni | $1.95 |
| Sweet chutney of sliced mango | |
| Mix Pickle*** | $1.95 |
| Firey hot pickle of sliced mango | |