ABOUT US Authentic indian cuisine Farm to Table We believe people should be GLOSSARY able to eat well, enjoy new ALOO Potato GOBI Cauliflower MURGH Chicken flavors as well as familiar ones BHINDI Okra GOSHT Goat PANEER Cheese CHANA Chickpea JEERA Cumin SUBZI Vegetable and eat local — with much CHEPALA Fish JHEENGA Shrimp of our produce coming from BAJJI Spicy Indian dish similar to a fritter. Purna’s farm, Veering Creek. BIRYANI A mixed rice dish that combines spices, vegetables and meats. It’s an Indian delicacy! CHUTNEY Sauce made of fruits or vegetables with vinegar, spices and sugar. SPICES GHEE Clarified butter. Ghee is prepared by simmering butter until the milk fats separate, leading to a nutty and TURMERIC Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, may aromatic flavor. improve brain function, lower risk of heart disease and prevent cancer. IDLI Savory rice cake made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice. CINNAMON Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, may lower cholesterol levels and KORMA Meat or vegetables served in a curry sauce reduce blood pressure. consisting of yogurt, cream, garlic, ginger, coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric and chili powder. CARDAMOM Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, may lower blood pressure, help with digestion and contain MAKHANI The Hindi word meaning “with butter” — most a cancer-fighting compound. often associated with the popular rich, creamy dish made from butter and a combination of curry spices. Often served in the CLOVES Antioxidant, antimicrobial/antibacterial, sauce is murgh (chicken), paneer (cheese) or dal (lentils). contains important nutrients, may protect against cancer and improve liver health. MASALA A blend of spices used in Indian cuisine. CUMIN Antioxidant, promotes digestion, rich source NAAN A pita-like flatbread baked in a tandoor oven. of iron, may help with diabetes, lower cholesterol and promote weight loss. PAKODA A gram (chickpea) flour-battered, tasty fried bite. GARLIC Antioxidant, highly nutritious, may boost PANCH PORAN Five spices consisting of cumin, brown immune system function, reduce blood pressure mustard, fenugreek, nigella and fennel seeds. and improve cholesterol levels. TANDOOR A traditional clay oven used to cook a variety GINGER Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, may treat of authentic Indian dishes. many forms of nausea, reduce muscle pain/soreness and lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. TIKKA A marinade of yogurt and aromatic spices (including coriander, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, garam masala, CORIANDER Nutrient-rich, may lower bad ginger, mint and chili powder), often used on select cuts of cholesterol, improve digestion, promote liver meat before they’re cooked in the tandoor oven. function and lower blood sugar. VADA Category of savory fried snacks. Different types can be CHILI PEPPER/POWDER Antioxidant, rich in described as fritters, cutlets, doughnuts or dumplings. vitamins and minerals, may relieve pain and promote weight loss. VINDALOO Very spicy Indian curry dish. Yum! 1 APPETIZERS Murgh (Chicken) Lollipop Spicy, marinated and deep-fried bone-in chicken wings served with chili-garlic sauce. 9 Chili Murgh (Chicken) Boneless chicken marinated in spices, fried and tossed with onions and peppers. 9 Pan-Grilled Chicken Wings Steamy, pan-grilled chicken wings sautéed in your choice of spicy vindaloo sauce or mild butter sauce. 9 Jheenga (Shrimp) Samosa Deep-fried shrimp and vegetables cooked in a crispy pastry shell and served with mint chutney. 8 65 Paneer/Gobi/Idli/Murgh Your choice of paneer (cheese), gobi (cauliflower) or idlis (rice cakes) in a spicy sauce and deep fried with curry leaves. Gobi/Idli 7 | Paneer 8 | Chicken 8 Tandoori Fusion SampleR A sampling of Tandoori Fusion staples. Vegetable samosa, pan-grilled chicken wings and onion pakoda. 13 Batata Vada Potatoes coated in Indian spices and chickpea flour then deep fried. 7 Masala fries French fries seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin and coriander. Served with ketchup. 6 Tortilla papdi chaat Crisp-fried tortilla topped with potatoes coated in yogurt, cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney. 6 Apollo fish Fish marinated in Indian spices and yogurt, battered and deep fried. 10 Goat Sukka Bone-in goat slow-pan-fried with Chef’s special masala. 13 Gratuities: Your server relies on tips for his/her living. If you’re happy with your service, please consider tipping generously. If something isn’t quite right, please let us know so we can work to correct it. Thank you! An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to parties of 5 or more. Spice levels: Most Indian food by nature has some spice level, but be sure to ask your server about custom spice level options. Food Allergy Warning: Our food may contain peanut, dairy, egg, or shellfish products. Please ask a server if you have any concerns. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs, or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness. 2 APPETIZERS Aloo (Potato) Tikki Fried potato cakes made with green chilies and green peas, topped with tamarind cilantro chutney and sweet yogurt sauce. 6 Vegetable samosa A vegetable blend in a crispy pastry shell. Served with mint chutney. 6 Gobi (Cauliflower)/Baby corn manchurian Batter-dipped, deep-fried cauliflower/baby corn with onion, bell pepper and garlic in a soy and chili sauce. 9 Mirchi bajji Hot peppers battered and fried to a golden brown. 7 Pakoda Marinated, lightly-spiced onion straws or chicken dipped in gram flour batter and deep fried. Onion 7 | Chicken 9 Samosa chaat A vegetable blend in a crispy pastry shell topped with sweet yogurt sauce and tamarind cilantro chutney. 7 Vegetable roll Crisp, deep-fried spring rolls stuffed with onion, carrot, bell pepper and cabbage. 7 Cut Mirchi Battered and double-fried chili peppers with onions, chaat masala, lemon juice and cilantro. 7 Vegetable sampler platter Combination of samosa, paneer (cheese) tikka and pakoda. Served with a side of mint chutney. 12 Paanipuri Round, hollow puri fried crisp. Served with a side of potato masala with paani. 8 Bhelpuri A savory chaat made of puffed rice, vegetables and a tangy tamarind sauce. 7 DID YOU KNOW? SYMBOL KEY The majority of Tandoori Fusion’s vegetables are sourced Vegetarian Very spicy Chef’s special from local family farms. Vegan on request Gluten free 3 TANDOOR (CLAY OVEN) Murgh (Chicken) Tandoori Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a tandoor. Half 13 | Whole 17 Lamb chops Pasture-raised lamb seasoned with cilantro, ginger, garlic, yogurt and spices and cooked in a tandoor oven. 24 Seekh kebab Indian-seasoned ground meat on skewers, cooked in a tandoor. Chicken 15 | Lamb 17 Panch Poran paneer (Cheese) tikka Paneer (cheese) marinated in five spices and roasted in a tandoor. 12 Chicken Tikka Chicken marinated with hung yogurt (thick, creamy yogurt) and Indian spices, roasted in a tandoor oven. 15 Murgh (Chicken) Malai Tikka Chicken marinated with cashew, cheese, cream and cardamom and roasted in a tandoor. 15 Tandoori prawns King-sized prawns marinated with hung yogurt (thick, creamy yogurt) and Indian spices, roasted in a tandoor. 20 Fish tikka zafrani Salmon marinated with saffron, hung yogurt (thick, creamy yogurt) and Indian spices, roasted in a tandoor. 24 Achari chicken tikka Chicken marinated in pickled spices and yogurt, roasted in a tandoor. 15 Tandoori Triple Play Combination of two pieces each of achari chicken or malai tikka, seekh kebab and tandoori chicken. 24 Gratuities: Your server relies on tips for his/her living. If you’re happy with your service, please consider tipping generously. If something isn’t quite right, please let us know so we can work to correct it. Thank you! An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to parties of 5 or more. Spice levels: Most Indian food by nature has some spice level, but be sure to ask your server about custom spice level options. Food Allergy Warning: Our food may contain peanut, dairy, egg, or shellfish products. Please ask a server if you have any concerns. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs, or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness. 4 BIRYANI Murgh (Chicken) Dum Biryani Marinated, perfectly-spiced, bone-in chicken and rice slow cooked in a heavy steam. Accompanied with raita. 13 Vegetable Biryani Pot-sealed basmati rice with aromatic vegetables, herbs and spices. Accompanied with raita. 10 Gosht (Goat) dum Biryani Marinated goat slow cooked with rice in a heavy steam. Accompanied with raita. 14 Ulavacharu Biryani Rice slow cooked in a heavy steam. Served with ulava (lentils, imported from India) gravy. Vegetable 12 | Chicken 14 | Goat 15 Vitayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani Marinated, perfectly-spiced, boneless chicken and rice slow cooked in a heavy steam. Accompanied with raita. 14 Avakaya Biryani Rice slow cooked in a heavy steam. Accompanied with avakaya chutney. Vegetable 12 | Chicken 14 | Goat 15 SOUPS Tomato Fennel Mulghattwani Fresh tomato reduction flavored with fennel. 5 Fragrant soup made with lentils, carrots and cilantro. 5 Sambar Chicken Shorba Lentil soup with carrots, squash, tomatoes Chicken in a coriander and garlic-flavored stock. 6 and onions. 4 DID YOU KNOW? SYMBOL KEY According to Indian Food Theory, there are only six Vegetarian Very spicy Chef’s favorite flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, astringent, and spicy. Vegan on request Gluten free 5 FUSION vINDALOO sHEPhERD’S pIE Marinated lamb cooked in a spicy vinegar garlic sauce, topped with mashed potatoes. Served with side salad. 13 Murgh (Chicken) Butter Pot Pie Juicy chicken and vegetables in a tomato cream sauce with naan crust. Served with a side salad. 13 Double cheese Murgh/Paneer Tikka Pizza Marinated murgh (chicken), mozzarella cheese, peppers and a robust tomato sauce on light and airy naan. Can substitute chicken for paneer (cheese). 12 Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian Pasta Battered, deep-fried cauliflower florets, sautéed with bell peppers in a garlic chili sauce.