CORIANDER DINNER AUTUMN | WINTER 2016-17 executive chef- som nath nagpal | chef de cuisine- kapil dhakal innovation. re-invention. passion. these are our ingredients to success. this new menu reflects our passion for innovation, our excitement for experimentation, & belief in quality above everything. this season's menu is inspired by change. the change from light, floral aromas- to warming, soothing spices that fill the crisp, night air. we focused on the hearty fall & winter vegetables, robust proteins, and nourishing spices available. enjoy a journey of this season's senses, only here at coriander. PROGRESSIVE INDIAN APPETIZERS using only traditional recipes in combination with modern techniques & avant-garde ingredients VEGETABLE APPETIZERS NON-VEG APPETIZERS SEASONAL SOUPS & SALADS VEGETABLE SAMOSA 7 CHICKEN SAMOSA 8 PUMPKIN & FENNEL SOUP* 9 fennel, & turmeric potatoes herbed & minced chicken, wrapped red kuri pumpkin, garam masala, wrapped in filo dough in filo dough toasted fennel, & indian herbs served with cilantro-mint & tamarind-plum served with cilantro-mint & tamarind-plum chutneys chutneys MULLIGATAWNY SOUP* 9 LASOONI GHOBI* 9 CHICKEN LASOONI TACOS 12 yellow lentil bisque, fresh pepper, crispy cauliflower florets tossed in shredded chicken braised with whole spices, chopped chicken tikka, & herbs a rustic garlic & tomato vierge sauce in a garlic-tomato sauce, with red onion, cilantro, home made garam masala tortillas DAL PALAK SHORBA* 9 EGGPLANT CHAAT* 11 fresh split lentils, chopped spinach thinly sliced globe eggplant, garnished SHRIMP RANGOLI* 14 red peppercorn, cilantro, & garlic with sweet & sour chutneys, candied red pan seared shrimps in a garlic, tomato onion, fresh cilantro & dusted with sauce. flavored with mustard seed, basil CRISP AUTUMN SALAD* 12 garam masala oil, & indian herbs romaine lettuce, arugula, local apples walnuts, cherry tomatoes, & cucumber ALOO TIKKI CHAAT 12 NOORI KEBAB* 14 pressed potato pancakes, topped with a classic selection of slow roasted kebabs HUMMUS-AVOCADO NAAN 10 curried chickpeas, fresh cilantro, & warm garbanzo hummus, sliced avocado, home made chutneys PUNJABI STYLE CALAMARI 12 winter micro greens, herbs & spices chickpea & fennel battered squid ONION BHAJI 10 served with cilantro-mint & spicy almond chutneys crispy vidalia onion “rings”, in a chickpea, garam masala batter ICONIC CURRIES OF THE EAST the legendary curries of india that made this cuisine famous. a selection of highly revered british dishes & “at home” traditional recipes that please the palate. VEGETARIAN ENTREES NON-VEGETARIAN ENTREES NON-VEG CONT. PUNJABI STYLE SAAG PANEER* 15 CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA* 19 BRITISH STYLE LAMB ROGANJOSH* 19 creamed merlo-nero spinach, garam masala, roasted chicken tikka, folded into the famous slow braised lamb cooked in a mint & smoked paprika, & finished with mustard tomato-cream based sauce, flavored with yogurt flavored onion curry. seed oil & home made, sliced paneer fenugreek & fresh garlic LAMB VINDALOO* 19 PUNJABI STYLE CHANNA MASALA* 15 BHUNA CHICKEN CURRY* 19 a spicy red & green chili, tomato based curried chickpeas in a fresh tomato-onion sauce. braised chicken simmered slowly in a browned sauce, with tender, curried lamb & flavored with fresh cilantro, lime juice, herbs, & onion curry sauce. flavored with fresh onion, baked potatoes green chili bell peppers, & tomatoes LAMB KOHLAPURI* 19 BHAIGAN KA BHARTA* 15 RAJASTHANI CHICKEN KORMA* 19 tender lamb cooked in an onion curry. charred & mashed globe eggplant, simmered braised chicken simmered in a rich almond, flavored with mustard seed, red chili, with whole spices, cilantro, & green snap peas & cashew gravy. Flavored with a touch of garam mustard seeds, & dwarf coconut milk masala, cardamon, & fennel NAVRATTAN KORMA* 15 SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA* 24 sauteed fresh garden vegetables, simmered SCALLOP TIKKA MASALA* 2 4 pan seared shrimp, folded into the in a traditional almond-cashew sauce, garnished winter scallops pan seared, and then folded into famous tomato-cream based sauce, with pistachio, & candied cherries a spicy rendition of the famous tomato-cream & fresh garlic based sauce with garlic PANEER PASANDA* 15 HOMESTYLE LAMB CURRY* 19 HYDERABADI BIRIYANI 18-24 home made sliced paneer simmered in an slow cooked, tender lamb in a browned tomato a classic rice dish. long grain basmati, cashew & almond based curry, with fresh herbs & onion curry. flavored fully with traditional flavored with indian spices & herbs, & spices indian spices simmered with smoked chicken, lamb, or shrimp PUMPKIN KOFTA CURRY 15 hand made vegetarian “meatballs” roasted with fennel, nutmeg, cinnamon, & fresh new england pumpkins, then simmered in a tomato & pumpkin curry IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR PARTY HAS ALLERGIES, PLEASE LET A MANAGER, SERVER, OR CHEF KNOW. *DENOTES GLUTEN FREE DINNER AUTUMN | WINTER 2016-17 executive chef- som nath nagpal | chef de cuisine- kapil dhakal innovation. re-invention. passion. these are our ingredients to success. this new menu reflects our passion for innovation, our excitement for experimentation, & belief in quality above everything. this season's menu is inspired by change. the change from light, floral aromas- to warming, soothing spices that fill the crisp, night air. we focused on the hearty fall & winter vegetables, robust proteins, and nourishing spices available. enjoy a journey of this season's senses, only here at coriander. THE KEBAB IS KING the slow roasted, marinated meats of the indian trade route. taking influence from eastern europe, through the middle east, and finally settling in the tandoors(clay oven pits with coal), sigris(open flame grills), & tawas(charred, cast iron discs) of india. Kebabs are the true well traveled, and influenced pillars of indian cooking. TANDOORI CHICKEN* 17 TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS 26 TANDOORI PANEER TIKKA* 15 a whole free range chicken, marinated australian, pounded lamb chops marinated thick cut slices of paneer marinated in homemade yogurt, spices, garlic, & cilantro in saffron, garlic, ginger, & fresh indian spices. whole spices & peppers, roasted in served with new potatoes & green salad the clay oven with vegetables ½ TANDOORI CHICKEN* 12 BOTI MUGHALAI KEBAB* 20 INDIAN OCEAN TIGER SHRIMP* 30 RESHMI KEBAB* 18 steak cut top side lamb(boneless), marinated jumbo tiger shrimp marinated in chicken breast marinated in crushed almonds, in a simple ginger, garlic, & yogurt blend a fresh fennel, garam masala & yogurt cashews, yogurt, garlic, fenugreek, & a touch of mint blend. served with vegetables SEEKH KEBAB* 20 CHICKEN TIKKA AKBARI* 18 minced lamb shank, ground with bell peppers RED SNAPPER MALABAR 28 chicken breast marinated in home made yogurt, ginger, whole garlic, & herbs. skewered & roasted pan seared red snapper marinated spices, garlic, & cilantro (boneless) in indian spices, and chicpea batter. TANDOORI SALMON* 30 then served with a coconut-curry leaves chemisé with blue potato & asparagus alaskan wild salmon marinated in yogurt, coconut milk, garam masala, & fresh herbs. served with forbidden rice, & avocado fraiche CLAY OVEN BREADS BALTI (SIDES DISHES) ACCOMPANIMENTS NAAN 4 JAIPURI BHINDI* 15 CUCUMBER & MINT RAITA* 4 enriched flour dough, fluffy & moist crispy okra sauteed with fresh fresh yogurt to cool the palate masala, dried mango, & herbs GARLIC NAAN 4.5 AVOCADO RAITA* 4 fresh garlic & cilantro DAAL MAKHNI* 12 fresh chopped haas avocado slow simmered lentils, with whole RANGOLI NAAN 6 spices, herbs, & butter CHUTNEY SAMPLER 6 an accidental creation. candied cherries, tamarind-plum, mint-cilantro pistachio, & dates PUNJABI DAAL TADKA* 12 spicy almond, mango, & raita traditional slow cooked yellow lentils ONION KULCHA 5 with red chili, ginger, garlic, & spices SWEET & SOUR PICKLE 5 sweet onion, fresh cracked pepper in a a traditional apertif of pickled mango, pressed, whole wheat bread JEERA ALOO* 12 lemon, & whole spices fennel & ginger spiced potatoes PANEER KULCHA 5 MANGO CHUTNEY 5 shredded paneer & herbs in a BROWN RICE WITH CILANTRO* 4 sweet home made jam pressed, whole wheat bread (CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR $2) PAPADUMS(2 PIECES)* 1 GHOBI KULCHA 5 LEMON RICE* 5 lentil wafers spiced with fennel minced cauliflower & herbs in a a south indian rice, flavored with lemon rind pressed, whole wheat bread curry leaves, & mustard seeds LACHA PARATHA 5 a layered whole wheat bread MINT PARATHA 5 a layered whole wheat bread with chopped fresh mint POORI 5 ballooned & fried IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR PARTY HAS ALLERGIES, PLEASE LET A MANAGER, SERVER, OR CHEF KNOW. *DENOTES GLUTEN FREE.