Masaledar Boti Kabab Masala grilled lamb in an onion and tomato sauce with whole spices
Nizami Machli Tikka salmon marinated in yogurt, fenugreek leaves, carom seeds, chickpea flour and mustard oil, finished in the tandoor
Choice Of One
Pudine Ke Tikke chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh mint, lemon juice and tandoori spices, cooked in the tandoor
Potli Baigan eggplant filled with potatoes, paneer, cumin seeds and fresh coriander, baked and served over a spicy yogurt and onion tomato sauce
Hyderabadi Korma braised lamb in a yogurt, onion, cardamom, pine and cashew nut sauce. main courses are served with potato and green peas tikki, spinach rice, onion seed kulcha, and a vegetable
Choice Of One
White Chocolate Mousse with a raspberry sauce
Lychee And Ground Rice Pudding
Dinner
Aagaz
Appetizers
Raji's Scallops grilled scallops with a coconut mint sauce
14.00
Raji's Shrimp Balchau a classic goan dish. succulent shrimp in a spicy chili masala sauce
14.00
Chili Crab jumbo lump crab-meat sauteed in a chili and tamarind sauce, served with nan
15.00
Raji's Rajasthani Sooley grilled lamb marinated in lemon and garlic on a bamboo skewer
10.50
Amritsari Seekh marinated cheese and vegetables with tomato sauce
10.00
Nawabi Shami Kabab grilled lamb patties with chickpea lentils, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and garlic
14.00
Luchnow Ki Bhajia crisp light fritters with whole spinach leaf, banana and cheese
8.00
Raj-Kachori a specialty of calcutta. chickpea-filled flour patty with a tamarind signature sauce and yogurt
8.00
Aloo Tikkiyas spicy potato cakes served with tamarind and mint chutney
9.00
Dahi Aloo Poori a mixture of wheat crisps, potatoes and chickpeas in yogurt and tamarind sauce
8.00
Bhel Poori assorted crisps and noodles, with sweet and sour chutneys
8.00
Vegetable Samosa crispy turnovers with seasoned potatoes and green peas
9.00
Shorba
Soups
Ginger Pumpkin turmeric creme fraiche and toasted pumpkin seeds
7.50
Crab she-crab soup with nutmeg, ginger juice and saffron
11.00
Mulligatawny a spicy favorite of anglo-india made with red lentils, vegetables and chicken
8.50
Baigh-E-Subz
Salads
Raji's Tropical Salad grilled chicken with seasonal tropical fruits
9.50
Ajwainee Shrimp Salad grilled shrimp, baby arugula, pea shoots with ajwain dressing
13.00
Tamarind Salad endive, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and capers with ginger vinaigrette
8.50
Khazana-E-Aatish
Treasures From The Tandoor
Raji's Machli Tikka filet of atlantic salmon and tandoori spices
25.00
Jhinga Angarey jumbo prawns marinated in yogurt, roasted chiles and cilantro
28.00
Grilled Lobster lobster tail marinated in tandoori spices, carom seed and corn flour, grilled, with a sauce of coconut milk and fenugreek leaves
33.00
Tulsi Malai Kabab boneless pieces of delicately spiced chicken, flavored with basil
22.00
Murg Ke Tikkey fenugreek flavored, marinated boneless pieces of chicken
22.00
Tandoori Chicken chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices
half 13.00
22.00
Masaledar Chop lamb chops marinated in nutmeg, cinnamon and aromatic indian spices
34.00
Masaledar Boti Kabab lamb marinated in yogurt, turmeric, black cumin and mustard oil
Bhojpuri Tikkiya grilled seasonal vegetable pancakes flavored with garam masala , coriander, raisins and corn flour
18.50
Pudine Wala Paneer fresh cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, fresh mint, coriander, garam masala and green chilies
18.50
Samundri Moti
Seafood
Jhinga Ambotik jumbo prawns in a spicy and sour ginger, tamarind and tomato sauce
27.00
Shrimp Caldin a goan specialty. prawns in coconut sauce with mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves and coriander
27.00
Lobster Masala lobster with shiitake mushrooms, chopped onions, garlic and white wine
33.00
Kerala Fish Curry seasonal fish simmered in coconut curry sauce
25.50
Malai Halibut halibut flavored with mace and cardamom in a coconut ginger sauce. grand prize winner of the 2004 usa fish dish awards
28.00
Tamarind Swordfish filet of swordfish marinated in tamarind chutney and fenugreek leaves
27.00
Sorisha Maach herb-crusted striped bass, sauteed napa cabbage and potatoes, mustard and yogurt sauce
26.00
Murg
Chicken And Duck
Duck Hari Mirch pan-roasted duck breast with a chili, cilantro and onion sauce and seasoned potatoes
27.00
Chicken Shahi Korma roasted chicken in a saffron cashew sauce
21.50
Murg Lazeez ground chicken with spinach, yogurt and mint sauce
21.50
Murg Lajawab boneless chicken in a tomato onion sauce flavored with coriander seeds
21.50
Chicken Tikka Masala chicken tikka cooked in a tomato fenugreek sauce with indian spices
21.50
Murgh Kolhapuri fiery maharashtrian chicken with whole spices and peppercorns
21.50
Awadhi Murgh chicken breast filled with mushrooms, spinach and cheese served with nutmeg, garam masala and yogurt sauce
23.00
Gosht
Lamb And Goat
Rogan Josh a classic north indian dish, goat in a cardamom sauce
23.50
Milagu Curry lamb in an onion, tomato and coconut sauce with curry leaves, ginger and garlic
23.00
Lamb Vindaloo lamb in a fiery, tangy sauce
23.00
Lamb Pasanda apricot-filled grilled lamb in a cashew-nut and saffron sauce
24.00
Gongura Mamasam lamb with sorrel leaves, poppy seeds and star anise
23.00
Raji's Lamb Shank slow braised lamb shank flavored with whole spices and red wine
27.00
Special Dinners
Tamarind Seafood Platter assortment of lobster, shrimp, scallops, sea bass and seasonal fish served with rosemary nan and tomato raita
36.00
Tandoori Mixed Grill lamb chop, shrimp. tandoori chicken, basil flavored boneless chicken and cumin and ginger chicken with oven baked bread and black lentils
28.00
Raji's Vegetarian Thali an assortment of vegetable kababs, lentils, vegetables, chutneys and relishes
26.00
Subzi Ke Baag Se
Vegetarian Specialties
Dum Aloo Gobi potatoes and cauliflower simmered in an onion tomato sauce
17.75
Saag Paneer cheese with spinach and ground spices
17.75
Chana Pindi a north indian specialty of chickpeas cooked with onion, tomatoes and pomegranate seeds
17.75
Hing Dhania Aloo potatoes with asafetida and coriander seeds
17.75
Paneer Lababdar cheese in a tomato, onion sauce flavored with fenugreek
17.75
Bhindi Do Plaza okra with browned onions and dried mango
17.75
Nargisi Kofta finely chopped lotus-root dumplings with homemade cheese, in a saffron-onion sauce
17.75
Bhagarey Baigan japanese eggplant cooked in an aromatic sauce with peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut
17.75
Vegetable Jalfrezi mixed vegetables with cheese, spiced with ginger, cumin and garlic
17.75
Achari Khumb shiitake mushroom with onion, tomatoes and pickled vegetables
17.75
Majjiga Pulusu south indian style green plantain, yam, radish, white pumpkin, carrots and okra with buttermilk, mustard seeds and curry leaves
17.75
Dal Makhni a traditional punjabi preparation of black lentils simmered overnight on a slow fire with onion and garlic
12.50
Basmati Degh
Rice
Lemon Rice lemon flavored basmati rice with curry leaves and mustard seeds
8.00
Steamed Basmati Rice aromatic long grain rice
5.25
Vegetable Pillau baked basmati rice and vegetables with nuts and raisins
9.00
Goat Biryani basmati rice with goat meat and spices
24.00
Chicken Biryani basmati rice with chicken and spices
22.50
Tamarind Rice basmati rice flavored with tamarind, mustard seeds and curry leaves
7.50
Roti Breads
Nan tandoor baked light bread.
4.70
Roti baked whole-wheat bread.
4.25
Pudina Paratha mint-flavored oven-baked bread with a butter glaze
5.00
Tandoor Paratha whole-wheat, multi-layered bread baked in the clay oven
4.75
Kulcha prepared with onion and black pepper
5.25
Garlic Nan a multilayered nan bread flavored with garlic
5.00
Rosemary Nan bread flavored with rosemary and served with olive oil
5.00
Nan - E - Tamarind bread filled with dry fruits, nuts, and raisins
5.75
Keema Nan a crisp nan with ground lamb
6.50
Poori whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread
5.50
Masaledar Paneer Kulcha nan filled with grated paneer, olive oil and black cumin
6.00
Accompaniments
Kheera Raita yogurt with grated cucumber
5.50
Tomato And Mint Raita yogurt with tomato and mint
5.75
Boondi Raita yogurt with chickpea flour dumplings
5.50
Tea Room
Appetizers And Salads
Dahi Aloo Poori a mixture of wheat crisps, potatoes and chickpeas in yogurt and tamarind sauce
8.00
Bhel Poori assorted crisps and noodles, with sweet and sour chutneys
8.00
Raj-Kachori a specialty of calcutta. chickpea-filled flour patty with tamarind sauce and yogurt
8.00
Raji's Tropical Salad grilled chicken with seasonal tropical fruits
9.50
Tamarind Salad endive, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and capers with ginger vinaigrette
8.50
Sandwiches
Spinach Kofta tomatoes and lettuce with mint-chutney dressing. suggested tea ceylon orange pekoe
9.50
Saag Paneer spiced fresh spinach and homemade cheese with a hint of garlic suggested tea oriental beauty
9.50
Portobello Mushroom sautéed with garlic and red wine, served with tamarind chutney suggested tea nantou oolong
9.50
Roasted Eggplant ajwain and cumin seeds with spicy sour apple chutney suggested tea darjeeling
9.50
Tandoori Salmon with vinegar onions, capers and mustard dressing. suggested tea assam
11.00
Malai Tikka boneless chicken cooked in the tandoor oven, served with onion and bell pepper suggested tea violet mint
10.00
Lamb Sholley strips of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices with tamarind mayonnaise suggested tea assam
10.50
Indian Specialties Desserts And Pastries
Nan Khatai spiced lentil flour short bread suggested tea darjeeling
3.00
Ajwain Biscuits indian sweet and salt biscuit suggested tea oriental beauty
Honey Pecan Diamond shortbread pastry topped with pecans and honey suggested tea darjeeling
5.75
Pound Cake
5.50
Kulfi traditional indian ice cream
6.50
Rasmalai sweet cottage cheese dumplings flavored with saffron and cardamom
6.50
Ghujjia light pastry filled with semolina, raisins, and cashews
6.50
Rice Pudding basmati rice cooked with milk and pistachios
6.50
Gulab Jamun light pastry dumpling made from dried milk and honey
6.50
Chocolate Mousse Cake served with passion fruit coulis and a chocolate cigar
10.00
Warm Chocolate Cake flourless cake with raspberry coulis
10.00
Mango Cheese Cake with mango coulis and crème anglaise
9.00
Assorted Handmade Truffles sambuca, grand marnier and dark chocolate
16.00
Dessert Sampler assortment of deserts for two or more
pp 7.00
Ice Cream mango, vanilla, or ginger
6.00
Sorbet pineapple or coconut
7.50
mango, mixed berry or lemon
7.25
Tea includes two pots of tea, a choice of two sandwiches, and assorted cookies, payasam or rice pudding
(for 2) 32.00
includes two pots of tea, a choice of one sandwiches, and assorted cookies, payasam or rice pudding
(for 1) 16.00
Beverages
Pot Of Tea hot/cold
5.00
Coffee
3.50
Cappuccino
4.50
Espresso
4.00
Pomegranate Juice
9.00
Orange Juice
4.50
Sparkling Or Mineral Water
8.00
Coke Or Diet Coke
3.00
Mango Lassi
5.00
Sweet/Salted Lassi a traditional indian drink
4.50
Tamarind Tea Selection $5
All Teas Are Per Pot
Black
Darjeeling a second-flush organic tea produced by the makaibari estate. the taste has distinct muscatel notes with a lingering sweetness.
Assam a rich and malty single estate tea from northern india. bold enough for milk and sugar.
Earl Grey (Scented Black Tea) whole leaf ceylon tea infused with oil of bergamot.
Ceylon Orange Pekoe a whole-leaf tea from sri lanka. it has the essential brisk character of classic ceylon tea, but is smoother and richer.
Nilgiri a strong black tea from the blue hills of southern india.
Oolong
Oriental Beauty first brought to new york a century ago, this sweet brown oolong, has a pronounced honey aroma and a rich flavor with notes of spice.
Nantou Oolong a light-green oolong with an intense floral aroma and sweet taste.
Green
Buddha planted 1,000 years ago during the tang dynasty, this green tea is grown on an island in the east china sea. picked in march, it has beautiful small leaves and a sweet flavor.
Genmaicha japanese green tea mellowed and balanced by the addition of roasted and popped rice
Jasmine Pearl (Scented Green Tea) tender, silvery tips of green south china tea rolled into pearls. dried amidst fresh jasmine blossoms.
White
White Peony grown in the mountains of china, these air-dried leaves create a sweet and delicate nutty flavor. packed with antioxidants and low caffeine, it is considered to be a very healthy tea.
Herbal
Lavender Mint a refreshing blend of wild mint and violet flowers.
Herbal Chai indian spiced herbal tea without caffeine.
Lemon Verbena this european favorite has an intense lemon taste.
Hibiscus Elder lively, sweet and fruity without caffeine.
Chamomile whole chamomile flowers imported from egypt. this herbal infusion is an old favorite, with notes of fig and honey. a soothing choice for those who are sensitive to caffeine.