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Cuisine
Indian / Vegetarian
Neighborhood:
Gaslamp
Takeout available
Features
• Full Bar
• Outside seating
• Personal Wines Welcome
Reservations
Suggested
Parking
Valet
Children’s Menu
N/A
Payment Methods
Visa, Mastercard,
Amex, Discover, DC
Private Rooms
Yes, Please Call
Hours
Lunch
Everyday
11:00am-3:00pm,
Dinner
Sunday – Thursday 5:00pm – 10:30pm
Friday-Saturday 5:30pm-12:00am
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Monsoon Menu
APPETIZERS
Served with Chutney
SAMOSA
Two crispy stuffed pastries seasoned with mild spices and deep fried.
Potato & Peas 4.95
Ground lamb & Peas 5.95
Ground Chicken & Peas 5.95
PAPADUM
Wafer thin disks of seasoned wheat flour roasted in a tandoori oven. 2.75
MONSOON LETTUCE WRAPS
Choice of chicken or Tofu sautéed with veggies and served in crisp lettuce cups. 9.95
VEGETARIAN SAMPLER
Veggie Samosa, assorted pakoras, and onion bhaji. 10.95
NON-VEG SAMPLER
Lamb Samosa, Chicken pakoras, seekh Kabab, tandoori chicken. 12.95
CHEF’S BREAD BASKET
Garlic, Spinach, Plain, Onion served with Raita. 11.95
PAKORAS
Dipped in a spicy lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden.
Your Choice of the following
Paneer 6.95 Potato 4.50
Zucchini 4.75 Onion 4.50
Eggplant 4.75 Banana 4.50
Mushroom 4.95 Spinach 4.95
Cauliflower 4.75 Chicken 6.95
PORICHA YERA
Shrimp marinated in spicy tamarind water, battered and deep fried. 12.95
SHORBA (Soups)
Served with fresh cilantro and papad.
AAM (mango) Mango pulp simmered with ginger, cloves and cinnamon. 5.95
DAL (Lentil) Dark lentils cooked with fresh garlic, ginger and fresh herbs. 4.95
MURG (Chicken) Spicy chicken curry blended into a delicious soup. 5.95
MALOUGATANY Chicken and lentils cooked with fresh cream, garlic and onions. 6.95
SALADS
GARDEN SALAD
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, onions and carrots,
with your choice of dressing. 5.95
KACHUMBER
Onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and Serrano chilies tossed with
fresh Lemon, oil and chatt masala. 5.95
SPICY PANEER SALAD
Garden greens tossed with a spicy vinaigrette dressing topped
with paneer slices and sesame seeds. 7.95
CHUTNEYS, PICKLES & RELISHES
Sweet mango Chutney 3.50 Mint Chutney 3.50
Spicy Mango pickle 3.50 Tamarind Chutney 3.50
Ginger Chutney 2.95 Raita 3.95
Spicy tomato chutney 2.50 Coconut chutney 3.95
ASSORTED CHUTNEY TRAY 6.95
NAAN
Leavened flat bread. A must with Indian Curries or simply as an appetizer
PLAIN Leavened bread 2.95
GARLIC Topped with fresh garlic and cilantro 3.25
PYASS Naan stuffed with spicy onions topped with cilantro 4.50
SAG Naan stuffed with fresh spinach and cilantro 4.50
KABULI Stuffed with cherries, pistachios and coconut 4.50
MIRCHE Naan stuffed with spicy chilies and cilantro 4.50
MURG Stuffed with chopped tandoori chicken 4.50
KEEMA Stuffed with ground lamb 4.50
PARATHAS & WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
PARATHA
Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with oil and cooked on a skillet 4.50
ALOO PARATHA
Paratha stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes 4.50
CHAPATI
Circular flat bread cooked on a skillet. 3.95
MINT PARATHA
Paratha layered with fresh mint. 4.50
TANDOORI ROTI
Flat bread cooked in a clay oven. 2.95
RICE
BASMATI RICE
Long grain steamed basmati rice 3.25
SAFFRON RICE
Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamon and cloves. 6.25
KITCHEREE
Basmati rice cooked with yellow lentils and exotic spices. Cooked to a sticky consistency. 6.50
PILAU RICE
Pistachios, raisins, cardamon and saffron threads along with a drop of Orange flower water 5.25
makes this rice a delicacy.
LEMON RICE
Steamed rice stir fried with lemon zest and coconut flakes. 6.50
TANDOORI STYLE
Served with rice and mango Raita
MURGH TIKKA
Chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt flavored with ginger, Garam masala, 14.50
fresh lemon & cilantro.
MURGH TANDOORI (Tandoori Chicken)
Chicken quarters marinated in a yogurt sauce with fresh ginger, Garlic and spices. 14.50
SEEKH KABAB
Skewers of minced lamb combined with onions, bell peppers, Fresh herbs & spices. 16.50
MAHI TANDOORI
Mahi Mahi marinated in a spicy yogurt sauce with all the exotic spices from the kitchen. 16.50
TANDOORI PLATE
A combination of all the above. 17.50
MONSOON THALI
The most traditional way of serving Indian food. Served with garlic Naan, papaduum, rice, dhal, sag, and your choice of chicken, lamb, fish or vegetarian. Served after with our chefs favorite dessert shrikand. Followed by Chai tea.
25.99
MONSOON’S SPECIATIES
Served with basmati rice
MINT CURRY
Roasted fennel seeds, fresh mint and ginger.
MUSHROOM MASALA
Fresh mushrooms cooked with a rich cream sauce.
MANGO CURRY
Sweet and spicy curry cooked with chunks of sweet mango and fresh mint leaves.
JAHL FREZI
Roasted cumin seeds, onions, ginger and garlic give this dish a full of pungency.
Any of the above curries can be made with the following.
Mock- Duck or Vegetables 14.50 Chicken 15.95
Lamb 17.99 Shrimp 18.99
Fish 18.99 Lobster Meat 19.99
CHICKEN (Murg)
Served with basmati rice
DHANIYA MURGH (Corriander Chicken)
This aromatic dish comes from the north. Cooked with all forms of cilantro along with 15.95
fresh ground spices.
KOZHI KURUMELAGU (Black pepper chicken)
Chunks of marinated chicken, pan fried and cooked with fresh black pepper, garlic and ginger. 15.95
SAAGARALA MURGH (Spinach and chicken)
Corriander chicken combined with fresh spinach, corriander seeds, garlic and ground cardamom. 15.95
MURGH MIRCH MASALA (Bell peppers and chicken)
A colouful dish from the north. Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and 15.95
fresh garlic.
MURGH MAKHANI (Chicken with butter)
Tomatoes and melted butter are the characteristic ingredients in this dish cooked with exotic 15.95
herbs and spices.
KASHMIR MURG
The additional plain yogurt gives this dish a delicious mild and creamy flavor making it a 15.95
wonderful contrast to all its spices.
AAM MURG (Chicken and Mango)
Fennels seeds, fresh ginger and chunks of mango give this dish an exotic taste of India. 15.95
MOLER MURG (Chicken and Coconut)
Fresh ginger, coconut milk and cinnamon blended to a thick sauce and slowly cooked with 15.95
marinated chicken.
MURGH TIKKA MASALA (Skewerd chicken with cream sauce)
Pieces of chicken tikka cooked with exotic spices and herbs with fresh cream. 15.95
MUSHROOM MASALA
Mushroom and peas sautéed with mild herbs and spices. Cooked in a creamy sauce. 15.95
MADRAS
A Southern Indian curry with mild spices, garlic, onion and cherry tomatoes cooked 15.95
in a Karahi (Wok).
KORMA MURG (Chicken with yogurt)
Mild curry sauce cooked with a delicate cream sauce with golden raisins and slivered almonds. 15.95
LAMB
ROGHAN GHOSHT
Gently spiced yogurt, chopped fresh mint leaves and mustard seeds cooked with cubes of lamb. 17.95
BALTI LAMB MADRAS
Pan fried cubes of lamb tossed with fresh garlic, ginger, cherry tomatoes and coconut flakes. 17.95
KOFTA CURRY
Ground lamb mixed with onions, spices, bell pepper and cilantro rolled into bite sized balls 17.95
and steam cooked with a mild curry sauce.
KORMA LAMB
Cubes of lamb leg cooked with a sweet saffron sauce combined with raisins and almonds. 17.95
LAMB BUFFA
Braised cubes of lamb slowly cooked with a combination of spices and coconut milk making 17.95
this dish succulent and tender.
LAMB VINDALOO
A combination of baby potatoes, fresh herbs and spices. Cooked with chunks of marinated lamb
17.95
with addition of vinegar
PALAK LAMB
Fresh spinach leaves cooked with a combination of ginger, corriander Seeds, garlic and our 17.95
chefs’ garam masala.
SEAFOOD
CATCH OF THE DAY
Thick and rich coconut sauce with exotic spices slowly cooked with fresh fish topped Market
with roasted fennel seeds and shredded ginger.
HALIBUT
Halibut smeared with a fresh mixture of ground garlic, corriander, yogurt, garam masala 16.95
and fenugreek. Baked and served over a bed of basmati rice.
AMOTIK
Chunks of Mahi Mahi are cooked with tamarind pods and mild spices giving this dish a 17.95
distinctive bittersweet flavor.
BANGALORE SHRIMP
Sautéed shrimp cooked with fresh cilantro and green chilies giving this dish a spicy flavor 18.95
from the south.
CALCUTTA SHRIMP
A Rich and creamy dish simmered for a long time in a mixture of cream, cardamom, garlic 18.95
and ginger topped with fresh cilantro leaves.
BIRIYANI
Vegetables and rice are cooked together to make this dish a delicious
accompaniment to your meal. Mixed together with curd cheese, golden raisins,
almonds and pistachios with your choice of:
Lamb 17.99 Veggies 13.95
Shrimp 18.99 Tofu 13.95
Chicken 15.95 Mussels 17.95
VEGETARIAN SABZI
FRIED CHILLIE CABBAGE
Potatoes, peas, and carrots stir fried with mild spices and shredded green cabbage. 14.95
PHUL GOBI AND ALOO
A popular dish from the North. Par-boiled potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with garlic, 14.95
ginger and fresh ground spices.
SPICY OKRA
Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, cherry tomatoes and fresh mint. 14.95
MATTER PANEER
Combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce. Very popular in Punjab. 14.95
ALOO SAG
Potatoes and fresh spinach both complement each other in this wonderful spiced curry dish. 14.95
BHARTA
Roasted eggplant slit, and scooped and mashed. Cooked with exotic spices and herbs with 14.95
a drop of fresh cream, served in eggplant shells.
EK KURI
Boiled eggs cooked in a thick onion curry sauce topped with chopped green onions. 14.95
CHANNA
Chick peas soaked overnight in tamarind water and then cooked with fresh ground spices 14.95
and herbs.
VEGETABLE MASALA
A delicious blend of garden vegetables cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, green chilies 14.95
and fennel seeds.
KALI DHAL
Black lentils boiled with garam masala until cooked. Mixed with a rich butter sauce and 14.95
topped with chopped onions and tomatoes.
DIZZY NOO SHAK
Bananas slit and careful stuffed with a spicy mixture of spices sautéed with cumin and 14.95
mustards seeds and slow cooked. Great with chappatis.
KOFTA
Vegetarian meatballs simmered in a rich creamy curry sauce topped with pistachios, 14.95
raising and almonds.
RAJMA
Red kidney beans cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes and cumin seeds. 14.95
SAG PANEER
Fresh spinach cooked in a spicy creamy sauce with chunks of our homemade 14.95
Paneer (Indian Cheese).
SIDES
KARAHI (Spiced cubed potatoes) 4.95
DHAL (Lentils in thick sauce) 4.95
SAG (Creamed spinach curry) 4.95
MUSHROOMS (Sautéed sliced mushrooms in spicy sauce) 4.95
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