Passage to India - Bethesda

Shuruaat - Appetizers

• Tandoori ScallopsUS$15.95

  Charbroiled giant sea scallops

• Gol GappasUS$8.50

  Spheres stuffed with seasoned potato onion served with spiced water

• Chicken TikkaUS$9.95

  Chicken morsels marinated in Garlic-yogurt

• Seekh KababUS$10.95

  Charbroiled succulent minced lamb rolls

• Fish AmritsariUS$12.95

  Fried Fish Marinated in gram flour caraway seeds

• Beans TikkiUS$9.95

  Spiced black-eye peas, chicpeas & red kidney beans patties

• Tamatar Ka ShorbaUS$5.95

  Tomato soup with a hint of ginger garlic & cilantro

• Tandoori WingsUS$12.95

  Spicy wings broiled in the tandoor

• Samosa ChaatUS$7.95

  A savory pastry stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and peas

• Veg FritterUS$7.95

  Pakoras made with onion and potatos

• Palak ChaatUS$7.95

  Crispy spinach drizzled with cilantro yogurt & craisin chutney

• Mulligatwany SoupUS$5.95

  The inimitable lentil soup with a lemony tang

Entree

Chef's Samplers - The following Khazanas (treasures) are a selection of our best sellers presented to you on a silver platter. You will be served an assortment of appetizers, followed by an array of entrees accompanied with saffron rice, lentils, raita, naan and a rich Rice pudding as a finale

• Badshahi KhazanaUS$28.95

  With lamb and chicken

• Begumi KhazanaUS$27.95

  Vegetarian specials

Biryani

• BiryaniUS$19.00

  Your choice of Chicken, Lamb, Shrimp or Vegetable

Regional Indian Cuisines

North

• Vegetable jalfreziUS$17.95

  Aromatically seasoned rainbow blend of vegetables

• Achari ChickenUS$18.95

  Chicken with pickle spices-fenugreek, nigella, fennel & mustard

• Lamb Avadh Korma*US$20.95

  Lamb cooked in a rich, creamy almond gravy

• Paneer Malai KoftaUS$18.95

  Farmer's cheese dumplings with figs, in a velvety sauce

South

• Fish Vendiam CurryUS$21.95

  A spicy, tamarind-tangy fish curry with fresh herbs

• Lamb Coco FryUS$20.95

  Lamb with curry leaf and roasted coconut

• Baingan Mirchi Ka Salan*US$18.95

  Baby eggplants & jalapenos simmered in sesame-peanut gravy

• Podimas UrlakelanguUS$17.95

  Potatoes smothered with sweet onions and curry leaf

East

• Malai chingriUS$22.95

  Shrimp simmered in coconut,cloves and ginger sauce

• Kosha MangshoUS$20.95

  Lamb cooked with ground coriander, ginger & garlic

• Aloo Phoolkopir DalnaUS$17.95

  Cauliflower and potatoes with freshly ground cumin and ginger

• Aloo chorchoriUS$17.95

  Potatoes tempered with East Indian five seeds

West

• Salli Boti JardalooUS$20.95

  Parsi style lamb stew with apricots and straw potatoes

• Bohri MurgiUS$18.95

  Chicken cooked with mint, cilantro in the style of Bohras of Yemeni origin

• Gobhi KashmiriUS$17.95

  Bell peppers and cauliflower

• Chana PalakUS$16.95

  Chickpeas in creamy spinach

The All Time Favorites

• Chicken Tikka - Masala or MakhniUS$19.95

  Charbroiled chicken in an onion-fenugreek masala or creamy tomato sauce

• Goat CurryUS$22.95

  Goat meat on the bone stewed with garlic, onion and herbs

• Coorgi MurgUS$18.95

  Chicken with cracked peppercorn, coconut milk and curry leaf

• Lamb VindalooUS$20.95

  Spicy Lamb cooked with ground coriander, cayenne and vinegar

• Fish Konkan CurryUS$21.95

  Fish fillet in a sauce flavored with curry leaf and coconut milk

• Methi MurghUS$18.95

  Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves

• Saag GoshtUS$20.95

  Lamb dices stewed with curried spinach

• Paneer MakhaniUS$18.95

  Homemade farmer's cheese dices in creamy tomato sauce

• Palak MakaiUS$17.95

  Golden Corn kernels in curried spinach

• Bhindi Do PiazaUS$17.95

  Okra and onions tempered with cumin and raw mango powder

• Baingan BhartaUS$17.95

  Char grilled eggplants stewed with onions and tomatoes

• Amma's Pacha KariUS$17.95

  Mélange of seasonal vegetables in a coconut, curry sauce

• Saag PaneerUS$18.95

  Paneer with creamed spinach

Tandoor

The Tandoor is a clay oven shaped like balloon skirt and is fired with charcoal reaching temperatures more than 600° F. The different strata of heat within are used for various cuts of meat, which are marinated, in yogurt, garlic and other spices before being skewered and grilled. The inner walls of tandoor are used to bake bread

• SalmonUS$22.95

• Mixed GrillUS$24.95

• PrawnsUS$25.95

• Chicken MalaiUS$20.95

• Tandoori ChickenUS$19.95

• Lamb ChopsUS$24.95

• Stuffed Bell PeppersUS$18.95

• Paneer TikkaUS$18.95

Breads

Our bread are freshly baked to order. The selection includes and array of leavened white flour bread and unleavened whole wheat breads, which are ideal accompaniments to the Tandoori Kababs or the curries

• NanUS$3.25

  white flour bread

• RotiUS$3.25

  whole wheat bread

• Garlic NanUS$3.75

  garlic and cilantro flavored nan

• Stuffed KulchaUS$4.25

  onion/cheese/lamb/dry fruits

• Warqi Pudina ParathaUS$4.25

  layered whole wheat mint bread

• Aloo ParathaUS$4.00

  whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes

• PooriUS$3.95

Accompaniments

• Saffron PulaoUS$5.00

  Pilaf rice with green peas

• Sada ChawalUS$4.00

  Steamed long grain basmati rice

• Mah Ki DalUS$14.95

  Black gram cooked overnight

• Dal KalonjiUS$14.95

  Yellow lentils tempered with Nigella seeds

• Chana MasalaUS$14.95

  Chicpeas flavored with powdered pomegranate seeds

• RaitaUS$5.95

  Yogurt with roasted cumin and cucumber

• Mango Chutney*US$5.95

  A British contributed condiment

• Onion SaladUS$3.95

  Bermuda red onions with hot peppers

• House SaladUS$6.95

  Served with our Chef's special dressing

• PapadUS$3.50

  Roasted lentil crispies