-APPETIZERS-
CHAT PAPRI-A mixture of crisps, potatoes and chick peas tossed in yogurt and topped with tamarind sauce.
$4.95
SAMOSA-Crispy deep fried vegetable patties stuffed with potatoes and green peas flavoured with fresh spices.
$4.50
VEGETABLE PAKORA- A delicious spiced combination of assorted vegetable fritters served with fresh mint sauce.
$3.95
MELA'S ASSORTED PLATTER- A special selection of cubes of chicken, seekh kebab, vegetable fritters, samosa, and papad served with fresh mint sauce.
$9.95
GARLIC SHRIMPS-Served with Naan bread.
$9.95
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-SOUPS-
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP
$2.95
TOMATO SHORBA
$2.95
SPINACH SOUP
$2.95
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-SEAFOOD-
TANDOORI SHRIMP MASALA-Shrimp barbecued in tan door and quick cooked in a special chef sauce.
$15.95
SHRIMP CURRY-Shrimp cooked in rich herbs, onions, garlic, ginger and chef's special gravy.
$15.95
JHINGA DO PIAZA- A rare combination of shelled shrimps cooked with herbs, onions, and bell peppers.
$15.95
SHRIMP VINDALOO- Shrimp marinated in vinegar and cooked with special spices.
$15.95
SHRIMP WITH SPINACH-
$15.95
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-CHICKEN SPECIALS-
CHICKEN TIKKA MAKHANWALA- Tender pieces of chicken roasted in tandoor and tossed in tomato sauce.
$14.95
CHICKEN SAAGWALA- Broiled chicken pieces roasted in tandoor and tossed in spinach.
$13.95
CHICKEN ZAFRANI- Boneless supreme of chicken simmered in saffron flavored gravy.
$13.95
CHICKEN DO PIAZA- Tender pieces of chicken cooked with herbs, onions, and bell peppers.
$13.95
CHICKEN KADAI*- Boneless chicken cooked with fresh herbs and tomatoes, in a Kadai.
$13.95
CHICKEN KORMA- Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew nut gravy.
$13.95
CHICKEN CURRY- Traditional chicken curry.
$13.95
CHICKEN VINDALOO- Cubes of chicken and potatoes marinated in vinegar and Indian spices, cooked on a low heat. (Traditional Goan dish. Very hot)
$14.95
*Traditional Indian wok.
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-BASMATI RICE-
JEERA PULAO- Naturally aromatic long grain rice cooked with cumin seeds and garnished with green peas.
$3.95
SHAKAHARI BIRYANI- Basmati rice cooked with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs served with Raita.
$11.95
DUM* BIRYANI (LAMB, CHICKEN, OR GOAT)- Finest Basmati rice cooked on a Dum with your choice of meat, flavored with saffron and served with Raita.
$13.95
*Dum cooking - a style of cooking where food is made in a sealed pot.
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-VEGETABLES-
MALAI KOFTA- Cheese and vegetable dumplings simmered in a mild sauce.
$11.95
KADAI PANEER- Homemade cheese with peppers, tomatoes, ginger, and onions cooked in a kadai.
$11.95
MATTAR PANEER-Fresh green peas and cottage cheese in brown gravy.
$11.95
SAAG PANEER- Flavorful blend of spinach and cheese cooked with tomato, onion, and ginger.
$12.95
BAINGAN BHARTHA- Baked eggplant cooked with onions, fresh tomatoes and green peas, a delicacy from northern India.
$11.95
CHOLE AMRITSARI-Chick peas served in a special blend of fresh herbs and cumin seeds.
$11.95
SABZI KHOLHAPURI- Mixed vegetables cooked on a Dum, flavored with fresh coriander.
$11.95
ALU GOBHI- Florets of cauliflower cooked with potatoes.
$12.95
ALU PALAK- Cubes of potatoes and puree of spinach cooked in a special homemade sauce. $
11.95
KALI DAL- All time favorite black lentils cooked overnight.
$8.95
MUSHROOM AND PEAS-
$11.95
Some of the fresh herbs and spices used by our chef are: bay leaf, cardamom, carom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, ginger powder, mace, mango powder, nutmeg, paprika, poppy seeds, red pepper, saffron, tamarind, and turmeric.
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-TANDOORI SPECIALS-
MELA TANDOORI MIX GRILL- A pre-selected combination of tandoori chicken tikka, lamb cuts and shrimp grilled in the tandoor.*
$17.95
TANDOORI JHINGA-Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in a Mela special marinade.
$15.95
TANDOORI MACHLI- Fish cubes marinated in yogurt, Indian herbs, saffron, cooked in the tandoor.
$16.95
MURGH MALAI KABAB- Chicken supreme marinated in ginger, garlic, green coriander, and almond paste, roasted in the tandoor.
$15.95
MURGH TIKKA- Boneless juicy chunks of chicken marinated in aromatic Indian herbs and broiled in the tandoor.
$13.95
MURG TANDOORI (HALF)- A chicken delicacy marinated overnight in fresh aromatic Indian spices and herbs, cooked in the tandoor.
$12.95
SEEKH KABAB- Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb with Royal cumin and aromatic Indian herbs, served off the skewers.
$12.95
TANDOORI PANEER TIKKA- A vegetarian's delight, homemade cottage cheese marinated in mild Indian spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
$10.95
* Tan door is a traditional Indian clay oven. All yogurt, cheese and minced meat are made fresh in our kitchen.
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-LAMB SPECIALS-
LAMB KORMA- Cubes of lamb cooked in a cashew nut sauce and garnished with coriander.
$14.95
LAMB KADAI*- Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with fresh herbs in a kadai.
$14.95
LAMB SAAGWALA- Finely chopped garden spinach cooked with lamb in an authentic Indian herbal sauce.
$14.95
LAMB VINDALOO- Cubes of lamb and potatoes marinated in vinegar and Indian spices, cooked on a low heat. (Traditional Goan dish. Very hot)
$15.95
LAMB WITH EGGPLANT- Cubes of lamb cooked with roasted eggplant.
$14.95
LAMB DO PIAZA- Tender pieces of lamb cooked in an Indian herbal sauce with onions and bell peppers.
$14.95
ROGAN JOSH- Pieces of lamb cooked in traditional Kashmiri sauce.
$14.95
KEEMA DUM- Finely minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, and garnished with fresh coriander.
$13.95
GOAT CURRY- Small pieces of goat cooked in brown gravy with freshly ground herbs.
$14.95
HYDERABADI LAMB- Cubes of lamb cooked with ground meat.
$14.95
* Traditional Indian pan shaped like a wok.
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-FRESH TANDOORI BREADS-
NAAN-Soft flour bread.
$1.95
ROTI- Indian whole wheat bread.
$1.95
LACHA PARATHA- Multi layered whole wheat bread.
$2.50
PUDINA PARATHA- Whole wheat bread baked with mint.
$2.50
ONION KULCHA- Soft flour bread stuffed with onions.
$2.95
KEEMA KULCHA- Soft bread stuffed with minced meat.
$2.50
GARLIC NAAN- Soft flour bread flavored with fresh garlic.
$2.95
CHEESE NAAN- Naan stuffed with cottage cheese.
$2.50
POORI- Deep fried puffed whole wheat bread.
$2.95
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-ACCOMPANIMENTS-
RAITA- Yogurt flavored with cucumber and cumin.
$2.00
PAPAD- Crisp lentil wafer.
$1.00
GREEN SALAD- Fresh green salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber, with lemon dressing.
$2.00
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-DESSERTS-
GULAB JAMUN- Golden fried cheese rolls soaked in honey syrup.
$2.95
RAS MALAI- Cottage cheese patties in creamy condensed milk sauce.
$2.95
KULFI- Traditional Indian ice cream. Choice of, mango, or saffron.
$2.95
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-BEVERAGES-
COFFEE OR TEA-
$2.00
MASALA TEA-
$2.00
LASSI- Refreshing yogurt drink available in a choice of sweet, salty, mango, or rose.
$3.00
INDIAN ICED TEA-
$2.00
SOFT DRINKS- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, and Club Soda.
$2.00
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-KID'S SPECIAL-
FRIED CHICKEN- Served with French fries.
$5.95
