Tadka Columbus Menu
- Soups/Salads/Starters
- Tandoor/Rice
- Roti aur Naan
- Curries
- Raitas/Pappadam
- Desserts/Beverages
SOUPS
Birbali Shorba | 3
Shorba made from fresh tomatoes and orange segments with a flavor of aromatic herbs and roasted cumin
Mulligatawny Soup (Veg/Chicken) | 3/4
A traditional peppered spiced pea and lentil soup
SALADS
House Salad | 4
Cucmbers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, garbanzo beans, tossed in house dressing
Onion Salad | 2
Raw onion rings, whole chilies, lemon wedges, seasoned with salt, pepper, chat masala
STARTERS
Vegetarian Samosa (2) | 4
Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced potatoes and peas
Pakora | 5
Assortment of vegetables dipped in batter and deep fried
Potato and Cashew Rolls (4) | 5
Deep fried spiced hash potato nuggets mixed with toasted cashew nuts
Aloo Moti Tikki (4) | 5
Paneer and potato cakes coated with sago - deep fried
Paneer Pakora | 6
Spiced paneer dipped in batter and deep fried
Chilgoza Kurkuri (4) | 6
Cheese, portabella mushrooms, pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes with dry red chili wrapped in filo and fried
Bhindi Amchur | 6
Deep fried wafer thin slices of okra sprinkled with tangy spices
Vegetarian Platter (2 pieces each) | 9
A variety of Pakora, Samosa, Aloo Moti Tikki
Non Vegetarian
Keema Samosa (2) | 6
Crispy pastries filled with delicately spiced minced lamb & peas.
Chicken Pakora | 6
Boneless chicken marinated with spices and deep fried in batter
Machchi Amritsari | 7
Fried fillet of fish matured in a rich spicy marinade of dried chilies and lemon
TANDOOR
Traditional Clay Oven Cooking-Our House Specialty
Vegetarian
Vegetable Seekh Kebab | 11
Tender rolls of succulent vegetable minced, skewered and grilled over hot ambers
Paneer Tikka | 12
Paneer marinated with yogurt cooked over hot ambers and mixed with sauteed onions, peppers and tomatoes.
Non Vegetarian
Tandoori Murgh (Half/Full) | 10/17
The 'King of Kebabs' - a well known Indian delicacy
Murgh Tikka | 14
Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in spices and cooked in our tandoor
Murgh Malai | 14
Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast delicately spiced, blended with cream cheese and lemon juice, roasted in a clay oven.
Tadka Murgh Tikka | 14
Boneless Chicken breast, seasoned and finished with ginger and spices. House Specialty!!
Reshmi Kebab | 14
Tender rolls of chicken minced, skewered and grilled over hot ambers in our tandoor
Seekh Kebab | 14
Tender rolls of succulent minced lamb seasoned to perfection, skewered and grilled over hot ambers in our tandoor.
Tandoori Chaamp | 14
Char grilled spring lamb chops, basted in Indian style barbeque sauce
Sikandari Raan | 18
Char grilled spring lamb chops, basted in Indian style barbeque sauce
Tandoori Machi | 18
Mildly seasoned Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt grilled to perfection in our tandoor
Tandoori Shrimp | 18
Fresh shrimp seasoned with tandoori spices and grilled on a skewer
Tadka Mix Grill | 19
Assortment of murgh tikka, tandori murgh, seekh keebab,tandoori shrimp. The best way to sample our tandoori specialties.
RICE
Basmati Chawal | 4
Fluffy white Basmati rice steamed to perfection
Jera Rice | 4
Fluffy white Basmati rice steamed and seasoned with cumin
Sabzi Pulao | 5
Pulao rice from coastal India cooked with seasonal vegetables
Tadka Vegetable Biryani | 6
Basmati rice simmered with vegetables in mace and kewra and finished in a sealed vessel
Tadka Murgh Biryani | 11
Basmati rice simmered with bone-in chicken in mace and kewra and finished in a sealed vessel
Gosht Biryani | 13
Basmati rice simmered with lamb in mace and kewra and finished in a sealed vessel
Hyderabadi Biryani (Chicken or Lamb) | 14
Basmati rice simmered with elaborate spices and cooked to perfection
Tadka Mixed Biryani | 16
Basmati rice simmered with elaborate spices, chicken, lamb, shrimp, and finished in a sealed vessel
ROTI aur NAAN (Breads)
Tandoori Roti | 2
Whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor
Rumali Roti | 4
Thin hand tossed bread cooked on a convex iron griddle
Poori | 2
Tender and puffy whole wheat bread, fried golden brown
Naan (Plain/Butter) | 2
Leavened refined flour bread made in a tandoor
Garlic Naan | 3
Leavened refined flour bread coated with garlic made in a tandoor
Bullet Naan | 3
Perfect for the spice lover. Leavened refined flour bread coated with onions and green chilies made in a tandoor
Stuffed Kulcha (Keema/Paneer) | 3
Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb or paneer
Aloo Naan | 3
Leavened bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes
Onion Kulcha | 4
Leavened bread stuffed with onions and chilies
Paratha | 2
Layered whole wheat bread
Aloo Paratha | 3
Layered whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes
Lachcha/Pudina Paratha | 3
A multi layered bread from tandoor laced with clarified butter
CURRIES
Vegetarian
Channa Poori | 12
Chickpeas spiced and cooked to perfection. Served with two large golden brown poori
Dal Tadka | 12
Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger & garlic simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire, enriched with cream
Peeli Daal | 10
Whipped yellow moong daal simmered until tender & tempered
Peshawari Channa | 10
Cooked chickpeas spiced with chilies and dry mango powder
Paneer Tadka | 12
Paneer batons peppered in our chef's innovative mixture of peppers, onion and herbal tomato coulis
Paneer Makhani | 12
Paneer slices in a velvety tomato gravy enriched with honey
Palak Paneer | 12
Cubes of paneer and spinach cooked to perfection
Paneer Bhurji | 12
Crumbled paneer tossed with onions and tomatoes
Mattar Paneer | 12
Cubes of paneer mixed with peas in a creamy tomato gravy
Khoya Kaju | 12
A unique gravy for a truly unique dish, seasoned with subtle spices and finished with whole cashews
Malai Kofta | 12
Mouth melting minced vegetable balls in a tomato creamy gravy
Dum Aloo Kashmiri | 12
Baby potatoes simmered in a velvety gravy of onions & tomatoes with fennel seed powder
Aloo Vindaloo | 12
Baby potatoes cooked in freshly ground Indian spices - a spicy preparation
Kalimirch Aloo | 11
Baby potatoes in crushed black pepper and curry leaves - a dry preparation
Baigan Bharta | 11
Eggplant smoked, baked and mashed and seasoned with herbs and sauteed with onions & tomatoes
Mirch Baingan Ka Salan | 11
Long hot chilies and Indian eggplant simmered in peanuts and sesame laced curry
Palak Aur Bhutte Ki Sabzi | 11
American corn kernels and spinach cooked to perfection
Methi Malai Mattar | 12
Medley of fenugreek and peas cooked in a cashew nut sauce tempered with tomatoes and spices
Vegetable Jalfrezi | 12
Combination of vegetables enhanced with fresh spices
Sabzi Kalimirch | 11
Mixed vegetables in coarsely crushed peppercorn in a white
Navrattan Korma | 11
Mixed vegetables delicately cooked in spices
Bhindi Do Pyaza | 11
Fresh okra and onions in a tangy dry preparation
Non Vegetarian
MURGH (Chicken)
Murgh Handi Lazeez | 13
Char grilled chicken simmered with tomatoes, onions and peppers, cooked in roasted cumin masala
Murgh Kalimirch | 13
Boneless chicken cooked in coarsely crushed peppercorn in a white smooth cashew paste
Murgh Makhani | 13
Boneless chicken in a velvety tomato gravy enriched with honey - an all time favorite
Murgh Korma | 13
boneles pieces of chicken cooked in a rich korma gravy
Murgh Palak | 13
Puree of spinach and boneless chicken seasoned with ginger, and cooked to perfection
Murgh Tadka | 13
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in traditional curry sauce
Murgh Kadai | 13
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with special herbs and spices
Murgh Tikka Masala | 13
Char grilled chicken served in a velvety tomato gravy
Murgh Vindaloo | 13
Spiced chicken cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes - a spicy preparation
Murgh Methi | 13
Char grilled chicken cooked with fenugreek in a cashew nut sauce tempered with tomato and spices
Murgh Chettinad | 13
Traditional south indian preparation
GOSHT (Goat and Lamb)
Gosht Achari | 14
Spiced bone-in goat cooked in pickle masala and freshly ground spices
Ghost Vindaloo | 14
Spiced lamb cooked with freshly ground spices and potatoes - a spicy preparation
Kashmiri Rogan Josh | 14
Tender morsels of bone-in goat simmered in yogurt with Kashmiri herbs and spices - A house speciality.
Punjabi Rogan Josh | 14
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a traditional punjabi gravy
Lamb Tadka | 14
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a traditional curry sauce
Lamb Makhani Masala | 14
Seasoned boneless lamb cooked in a velvety tomato gravy, seasoned with spices
Lamb Korma | 14
Boneless pieces of lamb seasoned to perfection, and cooked in a rich korma gravy. A house specialty
Lamb Kadai | 14
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a semi dry preparation seasoned with herbs and spices.
Lamb Madras (very spicy) | 14
Boneless lamb seasoned with chilies and cooked in a fiery mixutre of spices.
MACHI aur JHEENGA (Fish and Shrimp)
Goan Machi Curry | 15
Coconut poached white fish chunks with fresh curry leaves and fenugreek - a spicy preparation
Tadka Machi Curry | 15
Tender white fish chunks seasoned and slow cooked in a traditional curry sauce
Kadhai Jheenga | 16
Shrimp with fresh peppers and onions napped in tomato gravy
Jheenga Tadka | 16
Shrimp cooked in tradition curry sauce. Seasoned to perfection
RAITAS AND PAPPADAM
Hare Masaley Ka Raita | 4
Traditional yogurt mixed with cucumber, tomatoes and onions
Raita Tadka | 4
Home made yogurt mixed with cucumber, onions, carrots, garlic, green chilies, mustard seeds
Boondi Raita | 3
Yogurt mixed with gram flour dumplings
Plain Yogurt | 3
Indian style plain yogurt
Masala Pappadam | 3
Pappadam topped with onions, chilies and cilantro, lightly seasoned with chat masala
DESSERTS
Gulab Jamun | 3
Sugar syrup dipped fried dumplings of milk solids, stuffed with cardamom and nuts
Halwa Dilbahar | 3
An exotic preparation of carrots with milk, garnished with raisins and nuts
Kulfi Falooda | 4
A rich and creamy homemade Indian ice cream served with vermicilli and rose syrup
BEVERAGES
Masala Tea | 2
Traditional chai from India, infused with cloves, cardamom and spices
Jaljeera | 2
A refreshing spicy drink served chilled with lemon juice, mint and gram flour dumplings
Thandai | 3
The classic cooler of almonds, rose petals, poppy and melon seeds
Lassi (Sweet/Mango/Masala) | 3
Iced yogurt churned and served as per your choice of flavors
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