Classics Appetizers

• • Samosas (2)

  2 pieces of deep-fried goodies. Potatoes & peas or cheese

  $7.00

  • Pakoras

  Crispy chickpea battered snack. Onion or shrimp. (gluten free)

  $8.00
  • Aloo Tikki (2)

  2 potato pancakes topped with onion, serrano peppers, tamarind chutney. (gluten free, vegan)

  $7.00

  • Ciao’s Gem Salad

  Gem lettuce, tomato, olives, onions, feta cheese tossed in a housemade vinaigrette.

  $12.00

• Street Snacks

• • Eastside Nachos

  Spiced chickpea and potato chips, yogurt, tamarind + mint chutney.

  $12.00

  • Sev Puri

  Wafers topped with onions, potatoes, chutneys, chickpea noodles. (vegan)

  $9.00
  • Bhel Puri

  Puffed rice, chopped potatoes, onions, wafers, mixed w/ chutneys. (vegan)

  $10.00

• Roots Rarities

• • Mac & Cheese Pakoras

  Bread crumb coated, served with a tomato cream sauce.

  $12.00

  • Flyers

  Chicken wings glazed w/ classic butter chicken sauce. (gluten free)

  $14.00
  • Paneer Masala Fries

  Crispy fries topped w/ paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, cilantro. (gluten free)

  $12.00

  • Naan Bruschetta

  Naan topped with tomatoes, basil, chopped garlic, and finished w/ olive oil. (vegan)

  $10.00

• Authentic Curries

• • Tikka Masala

  A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato & onion puree with a touch of cream and fenugreek. (gluten free)

  $18.00

  • Nirvana Curry

  Curry paste is made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers, and coconut milk. (gluten free, vegan)

  $18.00

  • Saag

  Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin. (gluten free, vegan)

  $18.00
  • Korma

  Sinfully rich but mildly spiced onion purée with a touch of cream. (gluten free)

  $18.00

  • Vindaloo

  A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomatoes, onions & potatoes; infused with paprika, lime juice, and spices. (gluten free, vegan)

  $18.00

• Indian Barbecue

• • Tandoori Chicken

  Half chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection. (gluten free)

  $18.00

  • Grilled Chicken Tikka

  Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce. (gluten free)

  $18.00
  • Tandoori Fish

  Salmon marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper. (gluten free)

  $21.00

• Roots Specials

• • Rustic Chicken Curry

  Succulent chicken on the bone cooked ‘low & slow’ in tomatoes, garlic, onions, & aromatic house spices.

  $20.00

  • Spiced Sheekh Kebab

  Ground lamb spiced with chili, garlic, tomato, onion, & cilantro.

  $21.00

  • Kashmiri Alla Pasta

  Tomato, garlic & ginger aromatics, heavy cream, chili and parmesan.

  $18.00

  • Roasted Cheese Dosa

  Crispy crepe filled w/ cheese, serrano peppers, onions & tomatoes. Served w/lentil soup & chutney. (gluten free)

  $16.00

  • Biryani

  Rice prepared in our homemade tomato & onion-based sauce. Pick your favorite protein. (gluten free)

  $19.00
  • Butter Chicken

  Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in tomato curry saffron sauce. (gluten free)

  $19.00

  • Chana Chalupa

  Golden bhatura shells filled with spiced chickpeas, onions, yogurt, chutneys, and cilantro.

  $17.00

  • Korma Alfredo

  Fettuccini sauced with spiced onion puree, cream, lamb chunks, and oregano.

  $20.00

  • Spiced Lamb

  Lamb chunks marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper. Drizzled with mint sauce. (gluten free)

  $20.00

• Vegan Entrees

• • Malai Kofta

  Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and saffron sauce. (gluten free, vegan)

  $18.00

  • Chana Masala

  Chickpeas prepared in onions, garlic, and tomatoes with spices. (gluten free, vegan)

  $17.00

  • Daal (Indian Lentils)

  Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. (gluten free, vegan)

  $17.00
  • Aloo Gobi

  Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices. (gluten free, vegan)

  $17.00

  • Market Vegetables

  Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green peas sautéed with onions, ginger, and green chili. (gluten free, vegan)

  $17.00

• Fun for 1

Includes: daal, naan, raita.

• • Curry Fun

  Chicken tikka masala & chana masala. Includes: daal, naan, rice, raita.

  $22.00
  • Veggie Fun

  Malai kofta & chana masala. Includes: daal, naan, rice, raita.

  $22.00

• Roots for 2

• • The Westside Roots for 2

  Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka BBQ, Saag Paneer.

  $70.00

  • Tipsy Hippy Roots for 2

  Malai Kofta, Saag Tofu, Daal (Indian Lentils), Cucumber Salad (no raita). (vegan)

  $65.00
  • Melrose Mayhem Roots for 2

  Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Aloo Gobi.

  $74.00

• Naan

• • Naan

  Baked bread. (vegan)

  $4.00

  • Garlic Naan

  Baked garlic bread. (vegan)

  $5.00

  • Onion Naan

  Baked onion bread. (vegan)

  $5.00
  • Cheese Naan

  Baked cheesy bread.

  $7.00

  • Tandoori Roti

  Whole wheat flatbread. (vegan)

  $5.00

• Sides

• • Lentil Crackers

  Crispy, crispy! (gluten free, vegan)

  $4.00

  • Raita

  Yogurt w/ carrots & cucumbers. (gluten free)

  $6.00

  • Basmati Rice

  (gluten free, vegan)

  $4.00
  • Cucumber Salad

  Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lime juice. (gluten free, vegan)

  $6.00

  • Dipping Sauces

  Mint, tamarind, mango, or spiced pumpkin. (gluten free, vegan)

  $2.00

• Desserts

• • Rice Pudding

  Rice cooked w/ milk and green cardamom.

  $6.00
  • Rose Doughnuts

  Fried milk balls served in cardamom fused rosewater.

  $6.00