Pondicheri
the essential menu
breakfast breakfast frankie masala eggs & cilantro chutney wrap | choice of dosa wrap [gf] or carrot roti 7 | + lamb 10 railway omelet ”everything but the kitchen sink” |choice of carrot roti [v] or pondi salad [gf] [v] 10| + lamb 13 mumbai toaster cheese, cilantro chutney & fried egg on house made brioche 7 egg dosa [gf] open face crêpe smeared with spinach purée, egg, cheese, tomato masala & sesame seeds 10 green dosa [gf] [v] sautéed greens, pumpkin seed chutney, avocado masala | sambar 12 uppma & eggs [gf] savory grits hash with sesame, vegetables & two fried eggs | cilantro chutney 10 | + lamb 15 coconut pancakes [gf] almond rice flour pancakes with jaggery caramel & fruit 12 french toast brioche with nutella & cardamom| fresh fruit 10 snacks,sandwiches & salads samosa 5 VEG bhaji with cilantro chutney | NON-VEG butter chicken with cumin yogurt pomegranate pani poori semolina puffs, pomegranate cumin broth with lentil vegetable filling 8 papdi chaat ✓ semonlina wafers, moong sprouts, roasted corn, mint, sev, chaat sauces & pomegranate 10 | + lamb 14 chili lettuce wraps [gf] sichuan pepper peanut masala with choice of paneer or chicken 12 madras chicken wings [gf] oven roasted with black pepper, sesame, amchur & tamarind chutney, cumin yogurt 13 coconut crab [gf] lump crab with coconut, ginger & tomato masala | sesame dosa 15 pondi salad [gf] [v] sprouted moong, greens, pickled carrots, pumpkin seeds & raisins, jaggery dressing 10 wild mushroom salad [gf] [v] avocado, butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, olive oil & amchur 14 kalonji lamb chops [gf] oven roasted with raita and eggplant masala 8 each | 2 for 15 | 3 for 21 frankies | choice of: desi fries or pondi salad or sambar a classic mumbai street wrap, choice of dosa wrap [gf] [v] or carrot roti [v] cauliflower & chickfu [v] punjabi cauliflower with tomato & ginger, seared chickpea tofu 10 chicken cilantro, fenugreek, tomato & garam masala in egg washed wrap 12 ghee burger | choice of : desi fries or pondi salad or sambhar 10 choice of: ghee fried chicken | paneer with onion masala, tamarind chutney & fresh herbs pickle pizza ✓ gruyere, chèvre, and fresh herb on naan choice of: pepper masala & mushrooms | eggplant pickle & lamb keema 10 | 12 curries *quarts available for take out only* aviyal [gf] [v] fall vegetables in coconut, ginger kari leaf sauce |turmeric rice 12 | quart 22 punjabi cauliflower [gf] [v] braised with tomatoes, ginger and mustard seeds, rajma |quinoa pilaf 12 saag paneer [gf] slow cooked fresh spinach and local greens with roasted paneer | carrot roti 15 | quart 32 chickfu curry [gf] [v] nutty chickfu smothered in empire masala with crispy okra | turmeric rice 12 gulf coast seafood stew [gf] kerala inspired curry with tomato, coconut, turmeric & black pepper | desi fries 20 butter chicken [gf] braised morsels of chicken in creamy fenugreek, tomato and garam masala | turmeric rice 16 | quart 34 lamb keema minced lamb leg in tomato cardamom yogurt masala with braised wild mushrooms | naan 20 | quart 38 green masala halibut herbaceous halibut with seasonal vegetables, mango chutney | naan 32
thalis on the patio *thalis are available for dine in only* morning uppma, sambar, saag, potato cake, fried egg and carrot paratha | lamb keema OR chickfu 15 vishnu [v] aviyal, rajma, crispy okra, cauliflower, saag cashew samosa & naan 18 earth VEG paneer masala | NON-VEG butter chicken, saag, crispy okra & naan 22 texan butter chicken, kalonji lamb chop, uppma, lamb keema & naan 26 tuk tuk chicken or paneer kebabs, greens, fruit, naan, peanut butter elephant cookie [kids 12 & under] 14 on the side
potato cakes [gf] [v] with mango chutney 6 desi fries [gf] [v] sweet potatos dusted in chaat masala 7 chickfu [gf] [v] seared chickpea cutlet with chaat masala 4 naan [v] | garlic herb naan [v] 4 | 6 chicken masala [gf] roasted chicken with ocean masala 5 carrot paratha whole wheat spiced layered carrot flat bread (ghee) 3 sesame uppma [gf] [v] savory grits hash 6 carrot roti [v]whole wheat spiced carrot flat bread (olive oil) 3 turmeric rice [gf] [v] cumin seed pop sm 4 | Lg 7 onion cheese paratha with mango chutney 8 rajma [gf] [v] red bean stew 7 simple dosa [gf] [v] eggplant masala 5
[gf] gluten free [v] vegan ✓ can be made vegan Our kitchen is filled with nuts, flour, seeds, dairy, eggs & meat | Please inform us of any allergies! Sept/Oct 2020 Consuming undercooked meats & seafood may increase risk of food borne illness
@PONDiCHERi every day Indian Pondicheri.com Pondicheri the essential menu Desserts subject to limited availability chai pie ‘Best Pie in Texas’ Chai custard pie with cookie crust & toasted spiced cashews 8 avocado key lime tart [gf] [v] nut date crust, avocado coconut filling & coconut cream 8 chocolate almond cake [gf] olive oil almond flour cake with chocolate frosting 8 bournvita ice cream sandwiches malted chocolate ice cream sandwiched between parle-g biscuits 8 kulfi [gf] traditional egg free ice cream served with almonds & pistachios 8
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*Now you can order pantry items and more online at pondishop.com!* Weekly Specials
Fried Chicken Tuesdays Half a heritage chicken - brined and marinated in yogurt masala then fried in ghee in a crispy chickpea batter, accompanied by uppma, sauteed greens, cilantro chutney, ranch raita, tamarind dipping sauce & house pickles. (serves 2) 40 Chef’s Night Thursdays Weekly changing seasonal vegetable centric multi course dinner specials. 75 | + 25 for wine pairings
Vindaloo Rib Fridays Colorado lamb rib rack marinated in warm Goan spices slow roasted with tamarind. Served with desi fries, crispy okra, tamarind dipping sauce, Texas toast & pondi salad. (serves 2) 45
Sweet Nothings Weekends Our pastry team’s weekend offerings ranging from small bites to big indulgent pleasures made just for the weekend. Availability will be limited and will run Friday through Sunday.
Packaged Meals only for take out
Breakfast in Bed (serves 2 - available till 3pm) 45 | w/ mimosas 70 pancakes, fried eggs, parathas, avocado masala, potato cakes & pastries |choice of chai OR coffee
Picnic (serves 2) 45 | w/ bottle of wine 70 grilled chicken and/or vegetables, house made bread, seasonal masala jar, cheese & herbs
Date Night (serves 2) non-veg: 75 | w/ bottle of wine 100 samosas, pondi salad, butter chicken , lamb chops, rice, garlic naan & chai pie vegetarian: 65 | w/ bottle of wine 90 samosas, chaat salad, saag paneer, aviyal, rice, garlic naan & chai pie
wine selection: canevel prosecco | dead flowers rosé | cannonball sauvignon blanc | les cailloux bordeaux
[gf] gluten free [v] vegan ✓ can be made vegan Our kitchen is filled with nuts, flour, seeds, dairy, eggs & meat | Please inform us of any allergies! Consuming undercooked meats & seafood may increase risk of food borne illness
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