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Veg Appetizers
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- Mixed Veg Pakoda (South Indian Veg Crisps)
South Indian vegetable crisps South Indian vegetable crisps prepared by deep frying lightly battered vegetables julienne.
$8.99- Bajji (Vegetable Filters)
(Plantain or Potato) Popular south Indian snack prepared by deep frying thinly sliced vegetables battered in chick pea flour.
$8.99- Masala Vada (Lentil Fritters) (4)
Savory south Indian snack prepared by deep frying a mixture of coarsely ground chick peas with herbs and spices.
$8.99- Methu Vada (Lentil Doughnut) (4)
Savory doughnut like south Indian snack prepared by deep frying black gram dough mixed with spices.
$6.99- Kezhangu Bonda (Mashed Potato Fritter) (4)
Spicy mashed potato balls dipped in a chick pea batter and deep fried.
$8.99- Gobi 65 (Cauliflower Fritter)
One of the popular Indo-Chinese dry dishes prepared by deep frying cauliflower florets dipped in a batter.
$10.99- Chilli Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower Fritter)
Batter fried cauliflower florets spiced up in a traditional south Indian spicy sauté mix.
$10.99- Chilli Paneer (Spicy Indian Cottage Cheese Cubes)
Batter fried paneer cubes spiced up in a traditional south Indian sauté mix.
$10.99- Cashew Pakoda (Crispy Cashew Fritters)
Cashew crisps prepared by deep frying lightly battered vegetables julienne.
$10.99- Hara Bhara Kebab (Deep Fried Spinach Cheese Fritter)
Green spinach crisps prepared by deep frying lightly battered vegetables julienne.
$10.99- Samosa Set (Indian Fried Puffs) (2)
Samosa Set (Indian Fried Puffs).
$5.99- Samosa Chaat (Fried Puff in Chickpeas Sauce)
Samosa Chaat (Fried Puff in Chickpeas Sauce).
$10.99 Non Veg Appetizers
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- Chicken 65 (Flavored Chicken Cubes)
Chicken cubes marinated in a mild savory mix and deep fried.
$9.99- Madurai Chilli Chicken (Spicy Chicken Cubes)
Spicy chicken cubes chicken cubes marinated in a mild savory mix and deep fried, chicken cubes spiced up with a South Indian sauté mix.
$9.99- Chicken Lollypop (Fried Lollypop Wings)
Mildly spiced chicken wings pulled up in the shape of a lolly-pop and deep fried.
$10.99- Kozhi Varuval (Deep Fried Chicken Leg Half)
Full chicken leg qtr marinated in a special house mix and then deep fried.
$7.99- Pondicherry Era Bajji (Battered Fried Shrimp)
Shrimp dipped in a savory chick pea’s batter and deep fried is a popular snack from coastal south India.
$11.99- Muttai Bajji (Spiced Egg Fritters)
Half sliced boiled eggs dipped in a savory batter and deep fried.
$6.99- Nethli Fry (Crispy Fried Anchovies)
Full nethli fish marinated in a special house mix and then deep fried.
$9.99- Muttai Poriyal (Spicy Scrambled Eggs)
Muttai Poriyal (Spicy Scrambled Eggs).
$6.99- Masala Omelet (Spicy Omelet)
Masala Omelet (Spicy Omelet).
$6.99 Soups
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- Rasam (Tangy Tamarind Soup)
Tangy soup prepared with tamarind juice as base in addition to spices as seasonings.
$4.99- Paruppu Rasam (Lentil Soup)
Fried horse gram and tomato soup prepared from freshly ground tomato with tamarind juice as base in addition to spices as seasonings.
$5.99- Karaikudi Thakkali Soup (Tomato Soup)
Tomato soup prepared from freshly ground tomato with addition of South Indian spices.
$5.99 Tandoori Items
Veg Curries
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- Chettinadu
Originating from chettinad region of south India, gets it unique flavor from the ground spices. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Chennai Masala Kari
This curry uses the traditional spicy South India masala mix for cooking. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Kongunadu
Originating from Kongunaadu region of South India, this curry blends in flavor from with a special post saute mix and sesame seeds. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Tikka Masala
Thick tomato based sauce is loaded with the right amount of butter to bring in the exquisite taste. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Vindaloo
Vidaloo inspired spicy sauce made from garlic, vinegar, red chillies and vegetables is wildly accepted in America as the spiciest Indian curry. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Butter Masala
Thick tomato based sauce is loaded with the right amount of butter to bring in the exquisite taste. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Saag
Spinach and fried vegetables chunks cooked in a tomato based sauce. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Kadai
Assorted large cut vegetables (green peppers, onions, carrot etc) stir fried in a spicy masala. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Milagu Kari (Pepper Fry)
Pepper fry is a thick veg gravy loaded with spices and pepper, showcasing the South Indian quest for spicy foods. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Nilagiri
Mint and coriander based curry authentic to the the Blue Mountains of Nilgiris. Choice of protein.
$12.99- Kurma
Flavorful mild curry with ground spices and coconut milk. Choice of protein.
$12.99 Non Veg Curries
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- Chettinaatu Kari
Chettinadu curry has its unique flavor from the special spice mix used for cooking. Served with rice or chappathi. Choice of protein.
$10.99- Chennai Masala Kari
Curry uses the traditional spicy South Indian masala mix for cooking. Served with rice or chappathi. Choice of protein.
$10.99- Milagu Kari or Pepper Fry
Pepper fry is a thick gravy which is loaded with spices and pepper. It is the spiciest of our real south Indian quest for spicy food. Served with rice or chappathi. Choice of protein.
$10.99- Kongunaadu Kari
Kongunaadu region of South India, flavor from cilantro based sauce with a special post sauté mix. Choice of protein. Served with rice.
$10.99- Kuruma
Milder than the other curries, curry is mildly spiced and flavored by cooking with masala and coconut milk. Choice of protein. Served with rice.
$10.99- Tikka Masala
Choice of protein marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Served with rice or warm pita bread.
$11.99- Nilagiri
Nilagiri curry has its unique flavor from the special spice mix used for cooking. Choice of protein. Served with rice.
$10.99- Vindaloo
Choice of protein with inspired spicy sauce made from garlic, vinegar and red chillies is widely accepted in America as the spiciest Indian curry. Served with rice.
$10.99- Butter
Butter curry has its unique flavor from the special spice mix used for cooking. Choice of protein. Served with rice.
$10.99- Kadai
Green peppers, onions, carrot, etc. stir fried in a spicy masala. Choice of protein. Served with rice.
$10.99- Saag
Spinach cooked in a tomato based sauce. Choice of protein. Served with rice.
$10.99 Seafood
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- Meen Varuval (Mildly Spiced Deep Fried Fish)
Choice of fish marinated in spices and shallow fried per coastal south Indian style. Served with rice.
$17.99- Karuvadu Kathrikai Kozhambu (Dry Fish Stew)
Dry anchovies (nethili meen) cooked in a tangy stew with egg plants served with rice or 2 chappathis.
$17.99- Mutton Sukka Varuval (Goat Dry Fry)
Spicy flavorful boneless mutton cooked to dry gravy in a traditional preparation. Served with rice.
$15.99- Fish Molee (Mild Fish Curry)
Mild flavorful fish curry with bell peppers. (tilapia or salmon) Served with rice.
$15.99- Eral Sukka Varuval (Shrimp Fry)
Shrimp cooked with spices and black peppers to dry gravy. Served with rice.
$16.99- Nandu Kari (Crab Masala)
Spicy blue crab curry in the traditional preparation served with rice or 2 chappathis.
$16.99- Nandu Peratal (Crab Fry)
Blue crab cooked dry in a spicy thick masala served with rice or 2 chappathis.
$17.99 Veg Rice Specialties
Non Veg Rice Specialties
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- Arcot Biriyani (Arcot Style Biriyani)
Rice mixed with choice of protein and flavored with a South Indian spicy sauté. Traditionally this biriyani is served with tangy egg-plant gravy.
$11.99- Thalapakattu Style Mutton Biriyani
This biriyani acquires its peculiar taste and flavor from baby goat meat, bones and the special type of rice and mixed with Indian spicy masala used in this preparation. Traditionally served with dalcha, gravy made from lentils, egg plant and potato.
$15.99 Idly & Vadai
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- Idli (Steamed Rice Cake) (3)
Steamed South Indian rice cakes made from fermented rice and black gram batter.
$7.99- Podi Idli (Rice Cake w/ Chutney Powder) (3)
Steamed South Indian rice cakes made from fermented rice and black gram batter with chutney powder.
$9.99- Sambar Idli (Rice Cake in Lentil Stew) (2)
Steamed South Indian rice cakes made from fermented rice and black gram batter with sambar.
$8.99- Idli Pepper Fry (Spicy Rice Cake w/ Black Peppers)
Steamed South Indian rice cakes made from fermented rice and black gram batter with black pepper fries.
$9.99- Thair Vadai (Lentil Donuts in Yogurt) (2)
Lentil donuts soaked in yogurt flavored with spices.
$7.99- Rasa Vadai (Lentil Donuts in Tangy Soup) (2)
Lentil donuts soaked in tangy soup flavored with spices.
$7.99- Sambar Vadai (Lentil Donuts in Veg. Stew) (2)
Lentil donuts soaked in sambar flavored with spices.
$7.99- Kaima Idli (Stir-Fried Mildly Spiced Rice Cake Cubes)
Steamed South Indian rice cakes made from fermented rice and black gram batter with masala spices.
$10.99 Dosai
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- Dosa (Rice Crepe)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter.
$9.99- Podi Dosa (Spiced Up Rice Crepe)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with spicy powder.
$9.99- Ghee Roast Dosa (Buttered Rice Crepe)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter and roasted with ghee.
$10.99- Paper Dosa (Super Thin Crispy Rice Crepe)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with thin crispy.
$10.99- Masala Dosa (Mashed Potato Stuffed Crepe)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with masala.
$9.99- Mysore Masala Dosa (Spicy Masala Dosa)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with spicy and masala.
$11.99- Egg Dosa (Egg Layered Dosa)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with layered egg.
$11.99- Onion Dosa
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with onion.
$9.99- Onion Chilli Rava Dosa
South Indian rava crepe made from fermented chilli and onion batter.
$13.99- Rava Masala Dosa (Potato Stuffed)
South Indian rava crepe made from fermented potato and spicy batter.
$12.99- Onion Chilli Rava Masala Dosa
South Indian rava crepe made from fermented onion, chilli, potato and spices.
$14.99- Uthappam (Rice Pancakes)
South Indian rice pancake made with rice and black gram batter.
$10.99- Onion Chilli Uthappam Set
South Indian rice pancake made with rice and black gram batter with onion and chilli.
$12.99- Onion Chilli Tomato Uthappam Set
South Indian rice pancake made with rice and black gram batter with onion, chilli and tomato.
$12.99- Masala Butter Uthappam Set
South Indian rice pancake made with rice and black gram batter with butter and masala.
$12.99- Rava Dosa (Semolina Crepe)
South Indian rava (semolina) crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter.
$11.99 Other Tiffins
Combo Tiffin
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- Idli / Vada Combo (2pcs Idli & 2 pcs Vada)
Rice cake and lentil donut in a value meal.
$11.99- Dosa Kurma (Plain Dosa)
Rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter with choice of protein.
$11.99- Uthappam Kurma (Plain Uthappam) (2)
South Indian rice pancake made with Rice and Black gram batter with choice of protein.
$12.99- Kal Dosa Set (Soft Dosa) (3)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter prepare in stone with choice of protein gravy.
$12.99- Parrota Salna (2)
A parotta, is a layered flat bread of South India, with choice of protein gravy.
$13.99- Aapam Curry (3)
Appam is a pancake made with fermented rice batter and choice of protein.
$13.99- Dosa / Vada Combo (1 Plain Dosa & Vada 2 pcs)
Rice crepe and lentil donut in a value meal. Add extra charge for special dosa. Rava dosas & uthappams not included.
$12.99- Dosa / Idli Combo (1 Plain Dosa & 2 Idlis)
Rice cake and rice crepe in a value meal. Add extra charge for special dosa. Rava dosas & uthappams not included.
$12.99- Kal Dosa Fish Curry (Soft Dosa, 3pcs w/ Fish Curry)
South Indian rice crepe made from fermented rice and black gram batter prepare in stone with fish curry.
$14.99 Breads
Authentic
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- Aviyal (South Indian Mixed Vegetable Stew in Coconut Milk)
Mixed vegetables cooked in coconut milk sauce, yogurt and cumin. This mild flavored stew is considered a necessity during grand functions.
$11.99- Morr Kozhambu (Buttermilk Stew)
Stew made with butter milk as the base. This mild flavored stew is predominantly cooked during summer months with pumpkins and squash.
$11.99- Channa Masala (Chickpeas Masala)
Chana masala, the main ingredient is chickpeas. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note.
$11.99- Vegetable Kurma (Vegetables in Coconut Stew)
This is a delicious gravy made with coconut and mixed vegetables.
$11.99- Parupu Thallipu (Yellow Dhal Thadka)
Cooked mashed moong dhal and thoordhal flavored with a spicy sauté mix. Very flavorful lentil gravy goes well with naan and chapatti.
$11.99- Ennai Katrikai (Fried Whole Eggplants Masala)
In this recipe the baby eggplant is carefully slit and stuffed with fresh grounded masala, pan fried and then cooked in spicy tamarind curry.
$12.99- KondaKadalai Kari (Black Chickpeas Curry)
Kondakadalai kari, the main ingredient is chickpeas. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note.
$11.99- Sambar (Lentil Vegetable Stew)
Vegetables cooked with lentil and spice is the one dish that very particular to South Indian peninsula.
$8.99- Rasam (Tamarind Soup Bowl)
Tangy soup prepared with tamarind juice as base in addition to spices as seasonings.
$6.99 Desserts
