Indian Taverna (formerly Banjara) Menu with Prices

Lassi

$3

Masala Chai

$2.5

Coffee

$2.5

Soft Drink

$2.5

Vegetable Samosa

$5

Two crisp pastries stuffed with potatoes and peas.

Samosa Chaat

$7.5

Smashed samosas topped with chole, yogurt, chutneys and spices.

Cut Mirchi

$6

Cut pieces of green peppers battered with chickpea dumpling.

Mirchi Bhajji

$6

Green peppers battered with chickpea dumpling.

Onion Bhajji

$5

Medium spice onion slices fried in lentil batter.

Papadum

$2.5

Crisp and medium spiced lentil crackers roasted in clay oven.

Paneer Pakora

$8

Paneer battered with chickpea dumpling.

Chicken 65

$8

Marinated pieces of chicken deep fried in special spices.

Aloo Tikki

$7

Grilled mashed potatoes with spices.

Sheesh Kabob

$11

Tender rolls of minced lamb blended with onions and spices.

Mulligutawny Soup

$3

Lentils blended with fresh spices and topped with cilantro.

Tomato Shorba

$3

Fresh tomato with an extra touch of herbs and spices.

Chicken Shorba

$4

Chicken pieces blended in an onion sauce and spices.

Garden Green Salad

$4.5

A colorful assortment of chopped fresh garden vegetables.

Vegetable Biryani

$10

World famous basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and spices.

Chicken Biryani

$12

Hyderabad's favorite. Basmati rice cooked with marinated chicken, herbs and spices.

Lamb Biryani

$14

Moghul delight. Basmati rice cooked with marinated lamb, herbs and spices.

Shrimp Biryani

$16

Basmati rice cooked with marinated shrimp, herbs and spices.

Goan Fish Curry

$18

Chilly hot Konkan fish curry.

Fish Vindaloo

$17

Fish and potatoes cooked in spicy tangy sauce with a dash of lemon.

Fish Tikka Masala

$17

Tender fish tikka in creamy tomato sauce cooked with a blend of spices and fresh garlic.

Shrimp Patiala

$18

Crush spices, onion, tomatoes, ginger & curry leaves

Shrimp Vindaloo

$19

Jumbo shrimp and potatoes cooked in spicy tangy sauce with a dash of lemon.

Rogan Josh

$16

Classic lamb curry cooked with freshly ground spices.

Lamb Saag

$16

Tender chunks of lamb cooked with fresh spinach.

Lamb Khurma

$16

Lamb in creamy onion sauce cooked with onions, saffron and almonds.

Lamb Kadai

$16

Lamb cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.

Hyderabadi Kheema

$17

Ground lamb cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and spices.

Lamb Vindaloo

$16

Tender pieces of lamb and potatoes cooked in spicy tangy sauce with dash of lemon.

Lamb Taverna

$17

Specialty of the house.

Chicken Curry

$14

Boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices.

Chicken Manchurian

$14

Tender pieces of chicken battered with corn flour and sauteed in special sauce.

Chicken Jhafrezi

$14

Chicken marinated in spices and cooked with onion and bell pepper.

Chilly Chicken

$14

Strips of marinated chicken in semi dry with spicy sauce.

Chicken Moghulal

$14

Tender boneless chicken cooked slowly in khurma sauce of almonds and raisins.

Butter Chicken

$15

Boneless pieces of tandoori chicken in fenugreek, butter and tomato sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

$15

Signature dish, exotic creamy tomato sauce cook with a blend of spices and garlic.

Chicken Saag

$14

Tender chicken cooked with fresh spinach, garlic and ginger.

Chicken Vindaloo

$14

Tender pieces of chicken and potatoes cooked in hot spicy sauce with a dash of lemon.

Dal Tadka

$11

Mildly spiced lentil curry. Served with basmati rice.

Dal Malkhani

$12

An assortment of lentils cooked with fresh onions, garlic, ginger and butter. Served with basmati rice.

Baigan Bhartha

$13

Roasted eggplant pureed and cooked with fresh spices, peas and whipped butter. Served with basmati rice.

Palak Paneer

$14

Fresh ground spinach cooked with chunks of our homemade paneer (Indian cheese). Served with basmati rice.

Paneer Butter Masala

$14

Fresh homemade cheese cooked in tomato and butter sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Kadai Gobi

$12

Cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and topped with coriander. Served with basmati rice.

Navarathan Korma

$12

Creamy saffron sauce cooked with garden veggies, almonds, raisins and spices. Served with basmati rice.

Malai Aasmani Korma

$13

Vegetarian dumplings simmered in a creamy sauce consisting of cinnamon, nutmeg, mild spices and malai (cream). Served with basmati rice.

Channa Masala

$12

Chickpeas cooked in onion, tomato and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Kauai Dhingri

$13

Mushrooms, bell pepper onions & spices

Jaipur Bhindi

$12

Okra tossed lightly in onions, tomatoes and exotic spices. Served with basmati rice.

Bombay Aloo

$12

Small pieces of potatoes tossed with chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin. Seasoned with curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Paneer Tikka

$15

Homemade cheese marinated overnight in fresh spices and yogurt. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Tandoori Chicken

$13

Chicken marinated in yogurt sauce with fresh ginger, garlic and spices. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Tikka

$15

Boneless chicken breast marinated overnight in fresh exotic herbs, spices and yogurt. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Boti Kabob

$17

Chunks of lamb cubes marinated with ginger and garlic in yogurt sauce. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Fish Tikka

$19

Mahi mahi marinated with fresh ginger and garlic in yogurt sauce with exotic herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Tandoori Shrimp

$18

Juicy jumbo shrimp marinated overnight in fresh exotic herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Tandoori Mixed Grill

$22

Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, sheesh kabob, lamb boti kabob and tandoori shrimp. Cooked in a clay oven at very high temperatures. Served with basmati rice.

Idli

$5.95

Fluffy steamed rice and lentil cakes. Served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney.

Medhvu Vada

$5.95

Deep fried and medium spices lentil donuts. Served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney.

Plain Dosa

$8

Rice and lentil crepe. Served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney.

Masala Dosa

$9

Rice and lentil crepe stuffed with potato and onion. Served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney.

Mysore Masala Dosa

$10

Green lentil crepe with spicy chutney and potato stuffing. Served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney.

Naan

$2.25

White flour bread baked in tandoor clay oven.

Tandoori Roti

$3

Whole wheat flour bread baked in tandoor clay oven.

Garlic Naan

$3.5

White flours bread sprinkled with fresh garlic and baked in tandoor clay oven.

Onion Kulcha

$3.5

White flour bread stuffed with paneer, coriander and spices baked in tandoor clay oven.

Paneer Kulcha

$4

White flour break stuffed with paneer, coriander and spices baked in tandoor clay oven.

Pudhina Paratha

$4

A multi layered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor clay oven.

Aloo Paratha

$4

A multi layered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor clay oven.

Kheem Naan

$5

White flour bread stuffed with ground lamb, coriander and spices baked in tandoor clay oven.

Banjara Special Naan

$4

White flour bread stuffed with pieces of coconut, cherry and raisins baked in tandoor clay oven.

Raitha

$3

Homemade yogurt, mixed with finely chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and spices.

Mint Chutney

$2

Spicy cilantro and mint chutney.

Tamarind Sauce

$2

Pureed sweet tamarind chutney.

Mango Chutney

$2

Sweet mango chutney.

Mango Pickle

$2

Spicy pickle.

Lime Pickle

$2

Spicy pickle.

Kid's Idly

$7

Served with french fries.

Kid's Dosa

$7

Served with french fries.

Kid's Poori

$7

Served with french fries.

Kid's Chicken Nuggets

$7

Served with french fries.

Kid's Fish Fingers

$7

Served with french fries.

Kid's Chicken Tikka (Mild)

$7

Served with french fries.

Kid's Chicken Kurma

$7

Served with french fries.

Rasmalai

$5

Homemade milk dumplings soaked in sweetened milky sauce.

Gulab Jamun

$5

Golden fried milk balls in rose flavored syrup.

Gajar Ka Halwa

$5

Grated carrots cooked in ghee, raisins and nuts.

Rice Pudding

$5

Rice cooked with milk flavored with cardamom, raisins and nuts.

Kulfi

$6

Freshly made Indian ice cream with a touch of saffron.

Double Ka Mitha

$5

Specialty of the house.