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Dishes
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| Yakhni A delicious chicken consomme, subtly flavored with whole spices and herbs. | $1.50 |
| Mulligatawny A very tasty South Indian potage, simmered with spices from Madras, served with fresh lemon wedges. | $1.50 |
| Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado As above, on fresh avocado. | $4.00 |
| Gurda Kapoora Lambs kidneys and sweetbreads marinated in yogurt, crushed fresh ginger, a clove of garlic and milled black pepper - grilled to perfection. | $5.50 |
| Shrimp Cocktail Our own special recipe - recommended with confidence. | $3.75 |
| Sheesh Kebab Sultani Tender morsels of lamb left to marinate in our special sauce - barbecued with complementing additions on skewers in the TANDOOR. | $5.50 |
| Murgh Tikka Lahori Spring chicken lightly marinated in spices and lemon juice- barbecued over charcoal in the TANDOOR (Clay Oven). | $5.25 |
| Seekh Kabab Mughlai Ground filet of beef blended with a special mixture of spices and herbs - barbecued on skewers over charcoal in the TANDOOR. | $5.50 |
| Seesh Kebab Murgh Diced chicken mildly marinated in our own special recipe - barbecued on skewers in the TANDOOR. | $5.50 |
| Papaya Mystique A health food of the Tropics! Kissed by the sun, made flirtatious with Passion Fruit and a subtle caress of Grand Marnier - unusual! | $3.00 |
| Sheesh Kebab Kabli Diced filet of beef marinated in our own special recipe - barbecued on skewers in the TANDOOR. | $5.50 |
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| Karahi Kebab Khyberi A specialty from the Khyber Pass - Diced chicken grilled with Khyberi spices, chopped tomato and green peppers in the traditional 'Karahi', brought sizzling to your plate. | $5.50 |
| Shammi Kebab Luckhnawi Finely ground lamb, flavored with rich spices and Himalayan herbs. | $5.25 |
| Murgh Korma Shahi King of Curries! Made from succulent chicken, delicately flavored with saffron and gently simmered in yogurt with selected spices. | $5.25 |
| Bhuna Gosht Tender, grass-fed lamb, cooked in butter with browned onions, ginger root, a hint of garlic and some whole spices. | $5.25 |
| Sag Gosht A combination of lamb cooked with freshly picked spinach, green corriander and other fragrant herbs. | $5.25 |
| Chingiri Jhol Shrimp specially prepared from an ancient recipe of the Bengali fisher folk. | $7.00 |
| Biryani Hijazi Specially prepared rice, blended with mildly spiced and broiled lamb, steamed with saffron and other exotic spices, till every grain falls apart. | $5.25 |
| Pulau Arasta Dehlvi Rice cooked in a rich stock flavored with special cumin and sprinkled with crisp browned onions. | $3.50 |
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| Fresh Salad The gifts of the land, fresh crisp lettuce greens, tomato, spring onions, radishes. Tossed together with/without dressing. | $1.50 |
| Paratha Tandoori Wheat dough, layered with butter and baked - very rich, and very delicious. | $1.25 |
| Raita Blended natural yogurt - seasoned and served in our special way. | $1.75 |
| Vegetable of the Day Seasonal vegetables cooked in our village style. Gently steamed in their natural juices. | $3.50 |
| Naan-E-Babri Wheat bread, freshly baked in our TANDOOR, all puffed up and piping hot - delicious with, or without butter. | $1.00 |
| Samundar-Ki-Daulat Lobster, shrimp, fish, scallops, mussels, all marinated and barbecued on skewers - Bengali style. | $8.75 |
| Jhinga Shahi King-sized prawns marinated in a secret formula handed down from father to son (known only by our 'Prize Chef') and barbecued over charcoal in the TANDOOR. | $8.75 |
| Dal of the Day A rich variety of lentils - each specially prepared to bring out its full flavor and nutrition - considered the poor man's food, but found on every table. | $3.50 |
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| Shezan Kulfi, Our own special ice cream! Made from fresh pasteurized milk, cream, nuts and cardammons | $1.75 |
| Fresh Fruits The best of the season. | $1.75 |
| Kheer Khas Specialty of the city of Benares, a milk pudding garnished with rich nuts. | $1.75 |
| Coffee | $0.70 |
| Decaffeinated Coffee | $0.70 |
| Green Tea (Jasmine) | $0.70 |
| Iced tea | $0.70 |
| Halwa Mumtaz Mahal Named after the famous Moghul Queen whose memory has been made immortal with her fabulous shrine 'The Taj Mahal'. - This sweet is made from tender and fresh fruits, milk almonds and flavored with a few shreds of saffron. Served hot, and garnished with beaten 'Silver Leaf' in the traditional manner. | $1.75 |