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Bay Leaf Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $15 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, noon-3pm and 5pm-11pm
  • Delivery Area:
    48th St. to 55th St., Lexington Ave. to Tenth Ave.

appetizers

Assorted Bayleaf Appetízer seekh kabab, samosa, palak bhaja and chicken wings       11.95
Paneer Tawa Masala homemade cheese, chopped onions, bell peppers and coriander sautéed with indian spices       7.95
Patthar Ka Gosht thin slices of lamb marinated in yogurt, fresh herbs and aromatic spices and grilled on a hot stone       8.95
Kabab Platter an assortment of tandoori delicacies       10.95
Shrímp Bhugía crispy shrimp and onion fritters in a chickpea batter       7.95
Khaman Dhokla steamed semolina and lentil cakes tempered with mustard seeds and garnished with freshly grated coconut, green chilies and coriander leaves       6.95
Tandoorí Quaíls tandoori quails marinated in yogurt and mild spices       9.95
Vegetable Samosa seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a light pastry       6.95
Palak Bhaja crispy light fritters made of fresh spinach leaves and gram flour batter       6.95
Aloo tíkkí pan grilled spiced potato patties stuffed with lentils and served with chutneys       6.95
Dahí Batata poorí crispy flour shells stuffed with heaps of potatoes and onions and topped with yogurt and chutneys       6.95
Kabab Nezza chicken wings marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in the tandoor       7.95
Bhel poorí puffed rice, onions and tomatoes tossed with fresh herbs tamarind and cilantro chutneys       5.95
Maharastran Khanda Pakora crispy sliced onion fritters       6.95

soups

Mullígatawny Soup a traditional soup made of split peas and vegetables flavored with fresh curry leaves in a chicken broth       5.95
Tamatar Naríyal Ka Shorba a refreshing delicious soup made from tomatoes, fresh coconut and seasonings       5.95
Rasam a south indian soup that is spicy and hot       5.95

salads

Garden Greens freshly cut green salad with house dressing       3.95
Tandoorí Murg malaí Salad slices of tandoori chicken breast, fresh greens and vegetables tossed with roasted cumin and a vinegar dressing       6.95

accompaniments

Raíta a traditional homemade yogurt with a light blend of spices and herbs. prepared with your choice of tomato, cucumber or potato       3.95
Lassí (salted or sweet) refreshing chilled yogurt drink       4.95
Mango lassí refreshing chilled yogurt drink with alphonso mango pulp       5.95

chicken specialties

Green chílí Chícken chicken spiced with fresh ginger, green chilies and fresh curry leaves. (a syrian christian specialty of kerela state)       16.95
Kodí Mellagu Chettínad a chicken preparation with crushed black pepper and curry leaves. (a tamilian specialty)       16.95
Chícken Tíkka Masala tandoori chicken tikka in a mild creamy tomato sauce. (a north indian specialty)       16.95
Dhaníwal Korma authentic kashmiri chicken flavored with fresh coriander. (a kashmiri specialty)       16.95
Chícken Víndaloo chicken marinated in vinegar and spices with fresh herbs       16.95
Chícken Saag cubes of chicken and fresh chopped spinach cooked in spices & herbs       16.95
Kadaí Chícken chicken cooked in aromatic spices with bell peppers, onions and fresh herbs. (served in an indian wok)       16.95
Hyderabadí Murg Masala chicken cooked in yogurt with red chilies, ginger and garlic       16.95
Nízamí shahí Korma chicken marinated in yogurt, with garlic paste and aromatic spices, in a smooth cashew nut sauce       16.95
Hyderabadí kalí mírchí Ka Murg chicken marinated in freshly ground peppercorn with fresh herbs, ginger and garlic       16.95
Rajasthaní Hara Maas chicken smeared in fresh ginger, red chilies and cilantro       16.95
Khara Masala Chícken chicken cooked with roasted spices, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs       16.95
Kashmírí Chícken Korma chicken pieces cooked in a nutty kashmiri sauce. (a kashmiri specialty)       16.95
Murg methí chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves, onions and tomatoes       16.95
Chícken jalfrezí stir fried chicken with vegetables cooked in a tangy sauce       16.95

lamb specialties

Rogan Josh lamb stewed in blend of light spices       17.95
Kadaí Gosht lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, freshly ground spices and fresh herbs. (served in an indian wok)       17.95
Tandoorí Masala Lamb Chops lamb chops marinated in yogurt and smothered with fresh herbs and aromatic spices       26.95
Methí Gosht a unique combination of lamb with fenugreek leaves and a blend of aromatic spices. (a hyderabadi specialty)       17.95
Saag Gosht freshly chopped spinach with lamb and various other spices. (a north indian delicacy)       17.95
Andhra Lamb Curry lamb cooked in hot spices. (an andhra specialty)       17.95
Lamb Pasanda kashmiri lamb, mildly spiced, with yogurt and aromatic seasonings in a saffron-almond sauce. (a kashmiri specialty)       17.95
Lamb Víndaloo lamb prepared with chilies, hot spices and vinegar a portuguese influence on india. (a goan specialty)       17.95
Jaí purí Lal Maas an extraordinary rajasthani lamb dish that is one of the spiciest       17.95
Kadaí botí Kabab Masala tandoori lamb cooked with spices and fresh herbs. (served in an indian wok)       17.95

thali

Vegetarían thalí an assortment of vegetarian dishes served with a samosa, dal, pulao, raita, poori and dessert       21.95
Non-vegetarían thalí an assortment of non-vegetarian dishes served with a samosa, dal, pulao, raita, poori and dessert       23.95

seafood specialties

Sorse Bata Maach fillet of fresh fish in a sauce made of ground mustard seeds and mustard oil. (a specialty from bengal)       21.95
Grílled Shrímps jumbo shrimps marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs       24.95
Bhuna Jhínga jumbo shrimps prepared in robust spices and tomatoes. (a specialty of bombay)       24.95
Jhínga Malabar shrimps prepared in the coastal kerala style with tamarind, curry leaves, coconut milk and mild spices       24.95
Goa Físh Curry fillet of fresh fish simmered in a spicy sauce made with red chilies, coconut milk and mild spices. (a goan specialty)       21.95
Kadaí Shrímp jumbo shrimps cooked in mixed ground spices with broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes and fresh herbs. (served in an indian wok)       22.95
Guntur kí Lal machlí fillet of fresh fish simmered in a hot, spicy sauce with crushed red chilies       21.95
Hyderabadí machlí Ka Salan fillet of fresh fish simmered in a tamarind sauce and light spices       21.95
Prawn Kabab Masala tandoori shrimps simmered in a silky sauce with fresh herbs       24.95

vegetarian specialties

Hyderabadí Baghare Baígan whole baby eggplant stuffed with roasted spices, simmered in a silky sesame coconut sauce. (a hyderabadi specialty)       13.95
Dum Aloo banarasí potatoes stuffed with homemade cheese and spices, cooked in a smooth sauce       12.95
Aloo gobí cauliflower and potatoes cooked with fresh ginger, onions and spices       12.95
Palak Paneer creamy spinach and homemade cheese cooked in a smooth blend of spices       13.95
Baígan Bharta roasted eggplant sautéed with tomatoes and spices       11.95
Phaldarí Kofta homemade cheese and vegetable dumplings simmered in a light vegetable sauce       12.95
Karela Wíth Khanda sliced bitter gourd sautéed with onions, bell peppers, roasted spices and fresh herbs       12.95
Bhíndí Masala whole stir fried okra with onions, tomatoes, spices and fresh herbs       12.95
Gobí Palak cauliflower and fresh spinach cooked with fresh ginger and onions       12.95
Chole peshwarí chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and freshly ground herbs       11.95
Subz shahí Korma a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich korma sauce       11.95
Palak Dal lentils cooked with fresh spinach and spices       9.95
Dal makhní black beans and kidney beans cooked on a slow fire with a blend of mild spices       8.95
Vegetable jalfrezí stir fried assorted vegetables prepared in a tangy sauce       12.95
Paneer bhurjí grated homemade cottage cheese mixed with peas and tomatoes and sautéed with fresh herbs and spices       13.95
Pumkín bhají pieces of red pumpkin folded with aromatic spices       11.95
Jeera Aloo pieces of potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and cilantro       11.95
Mírchí Ka Salan green chili peppers sautéed in spices and simmered in a silky sesame, coconut and tamarind sauce       13.95

all entries are prepared in olive oil

tandoori specialties

Gosht botí Kabab cubes of tender lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, flavored with garlic and ginger, and broiled in a traditional style       17.95
Adrakí Chaap rack of lamb marinated in fresh ginger juice, rum, yogurt and spices. (a punjabi specialty)       26.95
Tandoorí Paneer Tíkka cubes of homemade cheese marinated in a spicy sauce and grilled in the tandoor with vegetables       13.95
Nawabí Murg Tíkka breast of chicken marinated in mild spices, yogurt and aromatic herbs and broiled in the tandoor       16.95
Gosht Kabab-e-lazíz minced lamb seasoned with spices rolled on a skewer and broiled in the tandoor       16.95
Murg malaí Kabab tender breasts of chicken marinated in yogurt and flavored with nutmeg       17.95
Tandoorí Murg chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices and broiled in the tandoor       13.95
Malaí Jhínga jumbo shrimps marinated in fresh herbs and spices       24.95
Tandoorí Míxed Gríll an array of tandoori delicacies       23.95

breads

Tandoorí rotí whole wheat bread       3.95
Naan unleavened white bread       3.95
Garlíc Naan unleavened white bread topped with fresh garlic       4.95
Oníon Kulcha unleavened white bread stuffed with onions and spices       4.95
Lachedar Paratha multi-layered whole wheat bread topped with butter       3.95
Oníon and Olíve Naan naan topped with onions and olives       4.95
Aloo Paratha whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and spices       4.95
Kheema Naan naan stuffed with ground lamb and spices       4.95
Bay Leaf Bread Basket assorted breads from the tandoor       11.95
Bay Leaf poorí puffed whole wheat bread       4.95
Spícy Naan unleavened white bread with spices       4.95
Kandharí Naan naan mixed with fruits and nuts       6.95
Mínt Paratha multi-layered whole wheat bread topped with mint       3.95
Cheese Naan naan stuffed with homemade cheese       4.95

rice, pulao and biryani

Jeera Pulao long-grain basmati rice tempered and flavored with cumin seeds       5.95
Lemon Ríce basmati rice spiced with mustard seeds, fresh curry leaves and lemon juice       6.95
Saffron Pulao basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices and saffron       3.95
Sade Chawal steamed basmati rice       3.95
Vegetable bíryaní a basmati rice specialty mixed with fresh vegetables and herbs. served with raita       12.95
Dum Pukht Gosht bíryaní succulent pieces of lamb prepared with basmati rice and cooked with aromatic spices. served with raita. (a gourmet dish of hyderabad)       17.95
Sofíyaní bíryaní tender pieces of juicy chicken prepared with basmati rice and mild spices. served with raita. (a hyderabadi specialty)       16.95
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