Welcome to Maharaj Indian Grill, an authentic Indian restaurant that is a truly unique addition to those craving the deep, rich flavors of the populous land. Indian cookery is among the world’s most distinctive and enticing cuisines, one whose influence can be discerned in culinary traditions around the globe. For a cuisine to be exceptional the taste has to be enigmatic this spelt the exact birth of Indian cooking that is being rediscovered at Maharaj every day.

Over the generations, Indian food has taken on many shapes and forms, absorbing culinary techniques found in both eastern and western regions of the world. Through years of experience, our chefs can now offer a perfect balance of both the traditional as well as the contemporary forms that Indian cooking has developed. Now, food connoisseurs can take delight in the various dishes that taste as exotic as their names.

We extend a hearty welcome and we wish to express our sincere thanks for selecting Maharaj as your place to dine. We will make every effort to have you remember the fine atmosphere, the elegance of maharaj , as well as the superb food and service, which we hope you will fully enjoy. Hours: 3111 Dundee Rd Tel: 847-246-4356 Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Northbrook, IL 60062 Fax: 847-246-4381 Sat - Sun 9am - 7pm www.maharaj-northbrook.com (Appetizers) All appetizers are served with both hot and sweet . Our hot chutney is made of fresh coriander, mint, green peppers, onions & fresh lemon juice blended together with a variety of imported spices. The sweet chutney is made with tamarind, brown sugar and spices. Together, these chutneys offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to complement any of our delicious appetizers. Vegetarian Bhel / Chatpate * 7 Lightly seasoned rice puffs mixed with diced potatoes, onions, coriander, crispy gram flour noodles and a variety of homemade chutneys. Dahi Papdi Chat * 8 Crispy whole-wheat wafers, soaked in a mildly-seasoned , tossed with potatoes and chick peas. with Chana/ chat 8 Patties made of peas and potatoes with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry. Samosa 5 Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasonedpotatoes, ginger and fresh coriander. Tikka */ Mint 11 Cubes of Indian chesse, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yo-gurt, barbequed in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon. Paneer 6 Slices of homemade Indian cheese battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices then deep fried. Vegetable Pakora 5 Onion, cauliflower, potato and spinach fritters battered, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices and deep fried. Kurkure Bhindi 10 Sliced and seasoned crispy deep-fried okra. Gobi 65 11 Cauliflower sauteed in yogurt spice and curry. Veg Seekh Kebob(vegan) 14 Spiced ground vegs from the clay oven. Maharaj Vegetarian Snacks 10 A combination platter of samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora and aloo tikki.

Non-Vegetarian Amritsari Fish Fry/ Appollo 10 Lightly coated in gram flour batter with spicesand herbs and deep golden fried. Keema Samosa 7 * 10 Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed in yogurt, spices, and curry leaves. 18 Chicken Lollipops 12 Tandoori Mix Platter A combination platter of , Tender chicken wings marinated in spices coated in zesty batter and and lamb seekh kebob. deep fried toast with hot garlic sauce.

SPICE LEVEL MILD MEDIUM OR HOT Soups Chicken sweet corn Soup 6 A hearty chicken corn soup, prepared with a special blend of herbs, sweet Kernel corn and spices. Soup 4 A splendid, thick lentil and fresh spinach soup tastefully seasoned, enhanced with herbs and spices. Tomato Soup * 4 A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and other exotic spices. sweet Corn Soup * 4 A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and another exotic spices. Hot and Sour Soup 4 Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables or chicken.

Salads, & Accompaniments

Garden Salad 4 Garden fresh, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and carrots, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Plain Yogurt 3 Homemade plain yogurt. 4 Cool, whipped yogurt blended with chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Roasted Pappadam 2 Thin lentil crackers, roasted over an open fire. Masala Pappadam 6 Lentil donuts served in a whipped yogurt sauce. Thin lentil crackers dressed with chopped onions, tomatoes and a blend of sweet and hot chutney. Mango Chutney 5 A perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this chutney is a good complement to any dish.

Tandoori Specials

Tandoori is an ancient Indian style of cooking various kinds of traditional dishes. The food is prepared in a clay oven, which is heated by charcoal and an open pit fire. The combination of the freshly ground spices and the smoky flavor makes these dishes unique to Tandoori Shrimp * 21 Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, paprika, fresh coriander and garlic, served on a sizzler. Tandoori Salmon 21 Fish filets marinated in mild seasoning and barbequed in the clay oven. Tandoori Vegetables 16 Cauliflower potatoes bell pepper tomato onion jalapeno marinated and cooked in tandoor. Malai Chicken * 16 Minced chicken seasoned with fresh coriander and spices, barbequed in clay oven to perfection. Chicken Tikka/ Mint Tikka 16 Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven. Tandoori Chicken Half: 10 Full: 16 Whole tender spring chicken marinated in mild spices, fresh herbs, & cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with grilled onions & lemon. Lamb Chops 24 Tender lamb chops marinated overnight in a mildly spiced yogurt,lemon juice and fresh herbs, cooked in clay oven to perfection. Seekh 17 Ground lamb seasoned with fresh coriander, ground cumin and finely chopped onions, barbecued on skewers in the clay oven. Tandoori Royal Platter 18 A sampler of tandoori favorites including tandoori chicken, malai chicken, chicken tikka and seekh kebab.

SPICE LEVEL MILD MEDIUM OR HOT Selected by our chefs, the following platters will give you a fine taste of our Chef ’s-Recommendations diverse menu. Each is served with Basmati Rice and Nan.

Maharaj Dinner Special* For 1 22 For 2 40 Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka, chicken tikka, , and . and sweet gulab juman. Maharaj Mix Grill For 1 21 For 2 39 Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai kebab, dal and butter chicken and sweet gulab juman.

Chicken Entrees Chicken Dahiwala 15 Succulent pieces of chicken in rich yoghurt based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds. Chicken / Mint masala 15 Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs. Chicken * 15 Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Butter Chicken 16 Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy, onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices. * 16 Breasts of boneless chicken, cooked in onion, tomato, cream, and fresh herb sauce to perfection. Kadhai Chicken * 15 Tender cubes of boneless chicken sautéed in a wok with ginger onions, toma-toes, fresh herbs and spices. Chicken Curry 15 Boneless cubes of spring chicken cooked in a savory onion, tomato, and garlic sauce.

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Chop Masala * 23 Tender lamb chops cooked in clay oven and topped with onion and garlic masala. Lamb * 16 Tender cubes of lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with cashew nuts. Lamb Dahiwala * 16 Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds. Bhuna Gosht 16 Tender cubes of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh herbs. Goat Curry 16 An earthy delicacy from Punjabi goat. Lamb Vindaloo * 16 Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Rogan Josh * 16 Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy. Keema Mattar 17 Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices.

SPICE LEVEL MILD MEDIUM OR HOT Seafood Entrees Shrimp Masala * 17 Shrimp cooked tastefully in creamy onion, tomato, and fresh herb sauce. Shrimp Vindaloo 17 Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar. Fish Masala 16 Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Goan Fish Curry * 16 Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilis, coconut milk, herbs, and spices. 16 Madras Fish Curry Fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, coconut milk, herbs and spices.

Vegetarian Entrees Paneer Bhurji 13 Homemade grated cheese sautéed Vegetable 12 Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices Paneer Makhani 13 Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and mildly spiced cream sauce. Kadhai Paneer * 13 Cubes of homemade cottage cheese sautéed with red and green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Mattar Paneer 13 Green peas and homemade Indian cheese cubes prepared with spiced onion, tomato, and roasted cumin sauce to perfection. / Saag Corn/ 13 Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, toma-toes, mild spices and fresh herbs. Malai /Palak koftha 13 Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce. Navrattan 13 Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in creamy sauce and garnished with nuts. 12 Chickpeas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy. Baigan Bhartha 12 Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, sautéed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander. Methi Malai Matter 13 North Indian delicasy, green peas cooked infenugreek sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters Bhindi Masala (v) 12 Garden fresh okra sautéed with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices. Gobi Matter(v) 12 Fresh cauliflower cooked with greenpeas tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. Tomato Aloo * 12 Potatoes cooked with onions, and tomato thick masala sauce ( mom style ) Dal Makhani 12 Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked on a slow fire. Yellow Tardka Dal/ Palak Dal(v) 12 Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds.

SPICE LEVEL MILD MEDIUM OR HOT Rice Specialties

Shrimp * 16 Saffron flavored basmati rice, sautéed with jumbo shrimp, herbs, and mild spices. Lamb Biryani* 16 Saffron flavored Basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs, and mild spices. Chicken Biryani * 15 Saffron flavored Basmati rice, sautéed with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs, and spices. Vegetable Biryani * 13 Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices, and nuts. Kashmiri Pulao* 10 Basmati rice, cooked with golden raisins and nuts. Peas Pulao 8 Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin. Jeera Rice 4 Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds. Steamed Rice 3 Plain, white basmati rice, steamed to perfection.

Indian Breads

Traditional Indian cuisine, besides the vegetables and rice, also consists of bread, which we bake in our specially-imported clay oven. We will be glad to assist you with your selections as certain breads compliment each dish.

Tandoori (v) 3 Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven. Parantha 3 A multi-layered whole wheat bread made with butter, baked in the clay oven. Kashmiri 5 Leavened bread stuffed with coconut,cherriesand dry fruitts made with butter and baked in the clay oven. Podina Parantha* 3 A multi-layered whole wheat and fresh mint bread made with butter and baked in the clay oven. Aloo Parantha * 3 A multi-layered whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, finely chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in cly oven Poorie )(v) 3 Deep fried whole wheat bread Nan 3 Leavened bread made of special fine white flour dough, baked in the clay oven. Garlic Nan 3 Leavened bread made in a clay oven, seasoned with freshly roasted garlic and butter. Onion 3 Leavened bread stuffed with chopped onions, cilantro, and mild sea-sonings, baked in the clay oven. Paneer Kulcha 4 Leavened bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese, chopped cilantro, and mild spices, baked in the clay oven. Keema Nan * 5 Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and cilantro, baked in the clay oven. Bread Basket * 11 Combination of favorites, nan, parantha, onion kulcha and garlic nan

SPICE LEVEL MILD MEDIUM OR HOT Indo-Chinese Dishes Fried Rice 12 Stir-fried rice with carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce Choice of ( Veggi 12) ( Chicken 14). Szechwan 14 Fresh bell peppers, onion,tossed with red chilies souc Szechwan Choice of ( Paneer 12) ( Chicken 14 ). Hakka Noodles 12 Stir fried noodles with carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce. Choice of ( Veggi 12 ) ( Chicken 14). 12 Sweet & Sour Fresh veg like tomato bell peppers and onion cooked in sweet & sour souc Choice of ( Paneer 12) ( Veggi 12) ( Chicken 14). 12 Veg Spring Serve with sweet chili /hot garlic sauce. 12 ChiliGarlic Fresh garlic cooked with onions, green chilies, and bell peppers, stir-fried in soya and red chili sauce to perfection. CHOICE OF (Paneer 12) ( Chicken 14 ). Gobi/Vegetable Manchurian 12 Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce. Mixed Vegetable Mo:Mo 10 Chicken momo (Choice of Steamed / Fried) Steamed or fried Nepalese dumplings, with your choice of filling, mixed with a blend of aromatic spices. Served with a special tomato chutney with a mixture of spices. Chili Fried Chicken MoMo (Nepalese Dumpling) Kung Pao Chicken 14 14 Szechuan specialty of juicy chicken, peanuts and bell peppers mildly spiced with dry red chilies. Served with basmati rice. Orange Chicken 14 Deep fried chicken with homemade orange sauce

Catering is our Speciality!

Sweet Rasmalai * 4 Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce fla-vored with cardamom and pistachios. 3 Saffron flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds. (two) 4 North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup. Gaajar Halwa 4 Grated carrots reduced in milk, glazed with butter, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. Pista 4 Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, nuts, and cardamom. Mango Kulfi* 4 Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and nuts Beverages 4 A refreshing yogurt drink made sweet or salted, served chilled. Mango Lassi* 4 A creamy yogurt shake made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled. Mango Juice 3 Mango juice made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled. Mango Shake 4 A thick creamy mango milk shake made with imported alphonso mango pulp, served chilled. Indian Masala Tea 3 Tea made with imported premium brand Indian tea leaves with milk and spices, served hot. Coffee 2 Tea (Hot) 2 Iced Tea 2 Please ask the server for available flavors. Orange Juice 3 Cranberry Juice 3 Pineapple Juice 3 Fresh Lime Soda 4 Bottled Water 2

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