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We serve only Halal/Zabihah meat
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APPETIZERS
Papadum
Crispy thin lentil wafers. 3
Masaledar Papad
Lentil wafers topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices. 4
Tomato Tadka Soup
Tomato soup with fresh garlic and cumin. 5
Aloo Tikki
Potato cutlets stuffed with minced paneer. 6
Paneer Poppers
Fritters of paneer marinated in cilantro and mint marinade. 6
Vegetable Samosa Bites
Triangular pastry filled with medium-spiced potatoes. 6
Chicken Samosas
Triangular pastry filled with medium-spiced ground chicken. 7
Spicy Tandoori Wings
Hot and spicy chicken wings cooked in the tandoor. 8
All of our Naans are available as appetizers
CHOTI PLATEIN
SMALL PLATES
Pani Puri
Crisp and round, hollowed puris filled with a mixture of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, and sev. Served with spiced tamarind and mint-flavored water. 8
Dahi Puri
Small, crisp, hollowed puris filled with a combination of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, sev, and yogurt. Topped with tamarind chutney. 8
Samosa Chaat
Deconstructed vegetable samosas topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys. 8
Vada Pav
Potato dumpling sliders with chutneys. 8
Keema Pav
Minced lamb sliders topped with chutneys. 10
Paneer 65
Fried paneer cooked with the spicy taste of red chilies. 9
Chicken 65
Fried boneless chicken cooked with red chilies and other spices. 10
CTMac ‘n’ Cheese
Mela’s take on two classics: Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Chicken Tikka Masala. 10
Chicken, Lamb
aur Seafood ka Saalan
NON-VEGETARIAN CURRIES
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless morsels of chicken breast cooked in our tandoor and then added to a tomato and cream gravy. 16
Murgh Korma Shahi
Succulent boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy. 16
Chicken Keema
Minced chicken with a light tomato and onion sauce with your choice of potatoes or green peas. 16
Murgh Dhaniya
Chicken curry with a cilantro and cashew nut marinade gravy. 16
Chicken Vindaloo
A spicy chicken curry cooked with potatoes, with the tangy taste of vinegar. 16
Saag Chicken
Chicken cooked with caramelized onions in a spinach gravy. 16
Lamb Achaari
Minced lamb with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles. 17
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless morsels of lamb cooked in our tikka masala sauce. 17
Bhuna Gosh
Fork tender cubes of lamb cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy. 17
Lamb Vindaloo
A spicy lamb curry with potatoes and a vinegar flavor. 17
Bhindi Gosh
Okra and lamb cooked together with sautéed onions and tomatoes, served mild and tender. 17
Saag Gosh
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy along with caramelized onions. 17
Jheenga Masala
Succulent prawns slow-cooked to just the right tenderness, served in a mildly spiced tomato, onion, and cream gravy. 20
Prawn Vindaloo
A spicy hot, prawn curry cooked with potatoes with the tangy flavor of vinegar. 20
Machli Masala
Fresh fish of the day cooked with a special mixture of spices, tomatoes, onions, and cream. 22
Fish Vindaloo
Fish curry prepared spicy hot with potatoes in a tomato and onion gravy, and flavored with vinegar. 22
Sabzi Mandi Se
VEGETARIAN CURRIES
Paneer Tikka Masala
Mildly spiced cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy. 15
Palak Paneer
Pieces of our homemade cheese cooked together with caramelized onions and spinach. 15
Mattar Paneer
Green peas and our cubed cheese slow-cooked in a tomato and cream gravy. 15
Saag Daal
Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with the rich taste of garlic and cumin along with sautéed onions and spinach. 14
Daal Tadka
Made with yellow chickpea lentils and mild herbs and spices, topped with the rich taste of garlic and cumin. 13
Sabzi Korma
Assorted vegetables cooked with gentle spices in our sweet cream and tomato curry. 14
Mili Juli Sabzi
Stir-fried assorted vegetables cooked with a light drizzle of butter, herbs, and spices. 13
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower lightly pan-sautéed in a tomato and onion sauce. 14
Tawa Bhindi
Okra cooked with caramelized onions and sautéed tomatoes in an onion gravy. 14
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked lightly with butter, and mixed with sautéed tomatoes and onions. 13
TANDOORI
CLAY OVEN BARBECUE
Murgh Boti
Tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in a blend of yogurt and ground spices. 16
Reshmi Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken served silky soft, made from a marinade of cilantro, mint, and cream. 16
Achaari Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles. 16
Pasanda Beef
Delicately sliced pieces of beef, cured with just the right amount of ground spices and oils. 16
Tandoori Chops
Lamb chops in a marinade of herbs and spices. 22
Samandar ka Raja
Tiger prawns, butterflied and marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs, and a variety of spices. 20
Samandar ki Rani
Fresh fish of the day marinated in a combination of tandoori spices, prepared medium hot. 22
Mixed Grill
A meat lover’s dream - a grilled platter combination of most things “tandoori.” 25
Saadey Chaawal aur Biryani
RICE DISHES
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice cooked with whole cumin, herbs, spices, and a hint of saffron. 4
Biryani
Highly seasoned rice dish cooked with various proteins or vegetables.
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Vegetable Biryani 15
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Chicken Biryani 17
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Lamb Biryani 18
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Prawn Biryani 20
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Fish Biryani 22
NAAN
BREADS
Saadi Naan
Plain naan with a brush of hot butter. 2.5
Tandoori Roti
Made from whole-wheat flour. 3
Garlic Naan
Minced garlic and herbs baked inside. 3.5
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed with mild herbs, spices, and chopped onions. 3.5
Butter Paratha
Butter-brushed and baked into the naan resulting in croissant-like layers. 3.5
Cheese Kulcha
Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese baked into the naan, served chewy and hot. 3.5
Lachha Paratha
Butter-brushed and multi-layered “roti.” 4
Peshawari Naan
A Pakistani raisin and nut bread, with almonds, cashews, and pistachios. 5
Garlic Cheese Naan
Minced garlic, herbs, and mixed cheeses baked within. 5
Chili Cheese Naan
Green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside. 5
“Crack” Naan
Mela Exclusive — Tandoori chicken, green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside. 6
Khaaney ke Saath
SIDE DISHES
Mili Juli Sabzi
7
Daal Tadka
7
Chana Masala
7
Palak/Saag
7
Tikka Masala Sauce
7
Achaar aur Chutneys
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Sweet Mango Chutney
3
Mixed Pickles
3
Raita
Sweet and spicy yogurt with shredded carrots and cucumbers. 3
Katchumber Plate
Plate of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, herbs, and spices. 3
Condiment Sampler
A sampling of all our condiments. 8
Meethey Mein
DESSERTS
Gulabi Firnee
Rose-flavored semolina pudding. 5
Shahi Gulab Jamun
Dumplings made of reduced milk and soaked in a rose and saffron syrup. 5
À la mode (with vanilla ice cream), add 2
Mango Ras Malai
Soft, poached cheesecake patties in mango-flavored milk. 7
Gaajar ka Halwa
A “pudding” made from grated carrots and milk, cooked with nuts and raisins. 6
À la mode (with vanilla ice cream), add 2
Mango Ice Cream
5
Barfeeli Coffee
Iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream. 5
Faluda
Multi-layered ice cream drink, made with rose syrup, coconut jelly, sweet basil seeds, milk, and topped with a scoop of mango ice cream. 8
Peeney ke Liye
BEVERAGES
Lassis
A traditional yogurt blended, smoothie-like delight.
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Rose 6
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Mango 6
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Strawberry 6
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Sweet 6
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Salted 6
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Khatti Meethi 6
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Paan 6
Lassi Sampler (Choose any 3 flavors) 7
Soft Drinks
(Complimentary Refills)
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Pepsi 3
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Diet Pepsi 3
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Cherry Pepsi 3
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Sierra Mist 3
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Mountain Dew 3
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Shirley Temple 3
Iced Teas
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(Complimentary Refills)
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Unsweetened 3
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Arnold Palmer 3
Fruit Drinks
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Lemonade (Complimentary Refills) 3
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Guava Juice 4
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Mango Juice 4
Tea, Bottled Water & Other Beverages
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Chai (Complimentary Refills) 3
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Masala Chai 4
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Gulabi Chai 4
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Kashmiri Chai 5
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Cinnamon Tea 3
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Pakola (Pakistani Cream Soda) 3
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Thums Up (Indian Cola) 3
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Limca (Indian Lemon-Lime Soda) 3
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VOSS Bottled Water (Still or Sparkling) 3