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Chola Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $20 minimum | $20 credit card minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, noon-2:30pm and 5pm-10:30pm
  • Delivery Area:
    42nd St. to 72nd St., First Ave. to Eighth Ave.

lunch

starters
Mulligatawny Soup yellow lentils, ginger, lemon       6
Savitri Amma’s Rasam tangy lentil tomato soup       6
Aloo Gobi Samosa crisp turnovers, spiced potatoes, cauliflower, peas       7
Lasoni Cauliflower tangy ginger avor, green chilies       9
Kurkuri Bindi crispy okra, cumin, chaat masala, lime       9
Tamarind Baigan tangy eggplant, chaat masala, coriander       9
Sham Savera spinach paneer cheese rounds, nutty cashew sauce       9
Pudina Paneer Tikka skewered paneer cheese, bell peppers, onions, green masala       10
Bhel Pori (cold) pulled rice, spiced chickpea potatoes , mint and tamarind chutney       6
Pani Pori (cold) crispy pori bread, spiced potatoes, tamarind water       7
Batata Sev Pori (cold) pulled pori bread, spiced chickpea potatoes, yogurt, two chutnies       7
Ragara Chat spiced potato patties, chickpeas, onions, yogurt, two chutnies       8
Chola Veg Platter chef’s choice       9
non veg starters
Kalmi Kabob grilled chicken wings, freshly grounded spices       8
Pahadi Chicken kabob* red chili infused tenders, grilled to perfection       10
Nimbu Murgh lime infused chicken tenders       10
Chicken 65* chicken thighs, onions, green chilies, curry leaves       9
Roti Canai crispy parathas (2 pieces), coconut chicken curry       10
Cochin Lamb Chops tossed onions, curry leaves, black peppercorn       16
Baghari Jhinga shrimp, creamy tomatoes, curry leaves       12
Era Varuval sauteed shrimp, onions, tamarind, southern spices       12
Chola Meat Basket chef’s choice       14
rice on the side
Basmati Rice       5
Jeera Ghee Pulav clarifed butter, bay leaf, cumin       8
Tomato Rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves , dry red chilies       8
Lemon Rice tempered with turmeric, peanuts, curry leaves, lentils       8
Yogurt Rice refreshing yogurt with cucumber, carrots, dry red chilies, garden herbs       8
got lunch $10
Served With naan, Dal and Rice
1. Chicken Tikka tandoor fried chicken tenders and northern spices      
2. Chicken Malai Kabob skewered mild chicken tenders and creamy marinade      
3. Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken tikka and creamy tomato sauce      
4. Chicken Chutneywalla curried mango chicken, mint and ginger      
5. Chicken Korma roasted chicken, raisins, bayleaf and cashew sauce      
6. Lamb Saag spiced lamb, fenugreek, ginger and mild spinach sauce      
7. Lamb vindaloo** spicy goan specialty, potatoes, ginger and dry red chilies      
8. Lamb madras* lamb, mustard seeds and coconut-onion sauce      
9. Shrimp Balti shrimp, mushrooms, eggplant and fennel-infused onion sauce      
10. Konju Pappas shrimp, tamarind and coconut tomato sauce      
11. Bhindi Masala sauteed okra, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and ginger      
12. Aloo Gobi spiced potatoes, cauliflower, cumin, ginger and fresh coriander      
13. Mattar Paneer paneer cheese, green peas, cumin and creamy tomato sauce      
14. Saag Paneer paneer cheese and mild spinach sauce      
dum biryani
(No nuts) a Rice Preparation With mint, Fried onions, Garden herbs, Bay Leaf and Black Cardamon
Chicken       17
Lamb       18
Goat (on the bone)       22

dinner

chicken
Chicken Curry on the Bone a popular home style curry       16
Butter Chicken a north indian favorite with creamy tomato sauce       18
Chicken Korma creamy cashew infused with cardamon       18
Murgh Saag Tikka skewered chicken, spinach, ginger       18
Chicken chilli* an indo chinese favorite with green chilies, ginger, scallions       16
Chicken Chutneywala curried mango, green masala       18
Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken in a fenugreek infused creamy tomato sauce       18
Chicken Balti sauteed with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers       16
Chicken Kali mirch* creamy peppercorn infused yogurt, garden herbs       18
lamb & goat
Keema Pudinawale minced lamb, spiced eggs, mint leaves, ginger       19
Lamb Pasanda fenugreek infused creamy cashew sauce       20
Lamb Saag spiced lamb with spinach, ginger       20
Rogan Josh kashmiri style lamb curry       20
Goat Karahi (with bone) sauteed with red onions, bell peppers, ginger       24
Punjabi Goat Curry (with bone) a favorite among meat lovers       24
seafood $23
Chingri Malai Curry a bengali favorite with creamy coconut, raisins, bay leaf      
Shrimp Jalfrezi a tangy preparation with okra, onions, bell peppers      
Goa Fish Curry a spicy coconut tamarind preparation      
vindaloo club
Chicken       18
Shrimp       23
Lamb       20
Veg       15
Vindaloo** a spicy goan preparation with dry red chilies, vinegar, potatoes      
Phall** a spicy british indian favorite with green chilies      
vegetarian
Daal Makhni slow cooked black lentils, cream, ginger       12
Sabji Saag Malai a spinach preparation with potatoes, eggplant, cauliower       14
Baigan Bharta smoked pureed eggplant, tomatoes, cumin, coriander       14
Sarson Da Saag a spinach, mustard greens preparation from punjab       14
Punjabi Kadhi a tangy yogurt preparation with lentil rounds, ginger, methi seeds       14
vegan
Rajma a kidney beans preparation with onions, tomatoes, garden herbs       12
Maa Ki Daal slow cooked black lentils, garlic, ginger, coriander       12
Aunt Murli’s Daal Tadka yellow lentils, cumin, ginger, tomatoes       12
Langarwali Daal a mélange of five lentils, dry red chilies, coriander       12
Jeera Aloo potatoes, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, garden herbs       11
Chole Punjabi a chickpea favorite from northern india       14
Bindi Masala sauteed okra with onions, ginger, coriander       14
Aloo Gobi potato and cauliflower cooked in house blend spices       14
Bhuni Gobi Mattar cauliflower, green peas, fenugreek, ginger, coriander       14
paneer $15
Cheese
Butter Paneer creamy tomatoes, bell peppers, fenugreek, house blend spices      
Chili Paneer a indo chinese favorite with scallions, green chilies, soy sauce      
Saag Paneer a spinach preparation with cheese      
Malai Kofta vegetable paneer rounds in a creamy cashew sauce      
Paneer Khurchan grated cheese, bell peppers, cream, tomatoes      
Paneer Mattar cheese, green peas, tomatoes, ginger, cumin      
Bindi Paneer a dry okra and cheese preparation with garden herbs      
Vegetable Masala mixed vegetables and cheese in a creamy tomato sauce      
Paneer Kali mirch* creamy cheese, black peppercorn, ginger, onions      
tandoor
Prep Time 20 min. Marinated and Grilled in Our Tandoor Oven
Chicken Tandoor on the Bone classic, grilled to perfection       15
Chicken Tikka skewered chicken thighs       17
Chicken Malai Kabob mild succulent chicken tenders, grilled       19
Lamb Chops rubbed with green masala       26
Seekh Kabob skewered lamb rolls       19
Shrimp Mast mast* rubbed with garden herbs, green chilies       23
Shrimp Malai Kabob mild succulent shrimp, grilled       23
Salmon Tikka with lemon zest, mild spices       22
Tandoori Vegetables paneer cheese, mushrooms, red onions, potatoes and pumpkin       17
Tandoori Mixed Grill chef’s choice of grilled meats and vegetables       25
breads
Plain Naan tandoor fired, leavened bread       4
Chili Onion naan*       5
Martha Stewart’s Onion Naan       5
Paneer Cheese Naan       6
Garlic Naan       5
Fruit Nut Paneer Naan       6
Paratha multi layered pan grilled bread       5
Aloo Paratha spiced potato stuffed       6
Gobi Paratha spiced cauliflower stuffed       6
Tandoori Roti tandoor red whole wheat bread       4
Chapati whole wheat bread on open fire       4
Poori deep fried puffed bread       6
sides $5
Thair Pachadi yogurt tempered with okra, mustard seeds, curry leaves      
Raita refreshing yogurt, lotus, red onions, cumin      
Pickle & Chutney spicy and sweet      
south indian specialities
Chicken Entrees in This Section Are Prepared Using White Meat. If You Prefer Dark meat only, Please Let Your Server Know
Lata Shetty’s Coondapur Chicken a classic chicken curry with potatoes, coconut milk       17
Kori gassi* my mother-in-law’s chicken recipe from mangalore       17
Melugu Chicken chettinad* pepper chicken from the house of chettiyars       17
Mirapakaya Kodhi a dry chicken preparation with fresh coconut, curry leaves, dry red chilies       17
Lamb Pepper fry* fresh roasted coconut, peppercorns, garlic, ginger       19
Lamb Madras a spicy coconut preparation from chennai       19
Lamb Malabar a mild curry from kerala with coconut milk, potatoes, okra       19
Gongura mamsan* a sorrel leaves preparation from andhra pradesh       24
Konju Pappas a shrimp preparation from kerala with kokum, tomatoes and onions       23
Lata Shetty’s Shrimp Ajadina a dry coconut preparation with house blend spices       23
Fish Moilee catch of the day, turmeric, onions, coconut milk, curry leaves       24
Red Fish curry* a spicy kerala preparation with onions, house blend spices       24
Savitri Amma’s Avial a popular southern dish with eclectic vegetables, yogurt, coconut       15
More Kozambhu a buttermilk preparation with pumpkin, okra, garden herbs       15

delivery & take out

lunch specials $10
Available Until 3pm. All Lunch Entrées Served With rice, Dal (lentils) and Naan bread.
1. Chicken Tikka Lunch Special tandoor-fired chicken tenders and northern spices      
2. Chicken Malai Kabob Lunch Special skewered mild chicken tenders and creamy marinade      
3. Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special roasted chicken tikka and creamy tomato sauce      
4. Chicken Chutneywalla Lunch Special curried mango chicken, mint and ginger      
5. Chicken Korma Lunch Special roasted chicken, raisins, bayleaf and cashew sauce      
6. Lamb Saag Lunch Special spiced lamb, fenugreek, ginger and mild spinach sauce      
7. Lamb Vindaloo Lunch Special spicy goon specialty; potatoes, ginger and dry red chilies      
8. Lamb Madras Lunch Special lamb, mustard seeds and coconut-onion sauce      
9. Shrimp Balti Lunch Special shrimp, mushrooms, eggplant and fennel-infused onion sauce      
10. Konju Pappas Lunch Special shrimp, tamarind and coconut tomato sauce      
11. Bhindi Masala Lunch Special sautéed okra, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and ginger      
12. Aloo Gobi Lunch Special spiced potatoes, cauliflower, cumin, ginger and fresh coriander      
13. Mattar Paneer Lunch Special paneer cheese, green peas, cumin and creamy tomato sauce      
14. Saag Paneer Lunch Special paneer cheese and mild spinach sauce      
soup $4.95
Mulligatawny Soup purée of lentil soup and lemon      
starters
Vegetable Samosa crispy turnovers, spiced potatoes, peas and cumin       5.95
Lasoni Gobi batter-fried cauliflower, garlic and tangy flavor       8.95
Tamarind Eggplant eggplant, tamarind, chaat masala and fresh coriander       8.95
Pudina Paneer Tikka grilled paneer cheese, bell peppers, onons and green masala       9.95
Kalmi Kabob tandoor fried chicken wings       7.95
Chochin Lamb Chops sautéed lamb chops, onions, tamarind and southern spices       12.95
Chola Kabob Basket a mélange of tandoor fired kabobs       14.95
Bhajia vegetable fritters       5.95
Kurkuri Bhindi crispy okra, red onions, lime and chaat masala       8.95
Ragara Patties potato patties, chickpeas, yogurt, tamaring and mint       7.95
Roti Canai crispy roti bread and a side of coconut chicken curry       9.95
Chili Chicken batter-fried chicken, green chillies and soy ginger flavor       9.95
Baghari Jhinga creamy tangy shrimp, mustard seeds and curry leaves       11.95
vegan
No Yogurt or Animal Stock used. Served With rice, Dal and House dessert.
Jeera Aloo cumin flavored potatoes       9.95
Bhindi Masala martha stewart's favorite. sautéed okra, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and ginger       14.95
Bhuni Gobi Mattar sautéed cauliflower, green peas, cumin and fresh coriander       13.95
Dal Tadka yellow lentils, cumin, tomatoes and fresh coriander       10.95
Punjabi Aloo Mattar curried potatoes and green peas       13.95
Channa Masala spiced chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic       12.95
Aloo Gobi spiced potatoes cauliflower, cumin, ginger and fresh coriander       13.95
Aloo Baigan potatoes, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic       13.95
Langarwali Dal five lentils, tomatoes, dried red chillies and fresh coriander       10.95
vegetarian
Sabji Saag Malai spiced potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower and mild spinach sauce       13.95
Tofu Saag tofu, mild spinach sauce and ginger       13.95
Malai Kofta vegetable balls, raisins and creamy almond sauce       14.95
Paneer Khurchan grated paneer cheese, onions, bell peppers and light creamy tomato sauce       14.95
Vegetable Masala vegetables, paneer cheese and creamy tomato sauce       14.95
Dal Makhani black gram lentils, onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic       13.95
Saag Paneer home-made paneer cheese with mild spinach sauce       13.95
Navratan Korma fresh vegetables pineapple, raisins, nutsand a creamy almond sauce       13.95
Punjabi Kadhi onion fritters, ginger anc cumin infused tangy yogurt sauce       14.95
Chili Paneer paneer cheese, green chillies and soy ginger flavor       14.95
Mattar Paneer paneer cheese, green peas, cumin and creamy tomato sauce       14.95
chicken
Served With rice, Dal and House dessert.
Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken tika and creamy tomato sauce       17.95
Chicken Chutneywalla curried mango chicken, mint, coriander and ginger. a must try       17.95
Andhra Mirapakai Kodi spiced chicken, roasted coconut, onions and curry leaves       17.95
Butter Chicken chicken tandoori strips, butter and creamy tomato sauce       17.95
Punjabi Chicken Curry home-style chicken curry on the bone       15.95
Chicken Saag Tikka roasted chicken tikka, fenugreek, ginger and mild spinach sauce       17.95
Lata Shetty's Coondapur Chicken curried coconut chicken, potatoes and manglorean spices       17.95
Melagu Chicken Chettinad pepper chicken curry from the house of chettinad       17.95
Chicken Korma chicken malai kabob, creamy cashew sauce and raisins       17.95
seafood
Served With rice, Dal and House dessert.
Kerala Konju Pappas shrimp, tamarind, coconut, tomatoes and curry leaves       22.95
Aunt Murli's Chingri Malai calcutta-style shrimp, raisins, ginger and tomato-coconut sauce       22.95
Karaidudi Shrimp Seeragam spicy. cumin flavored shrimp curry from the house of chettinyars       22.95
Fish Tikka Masala spicy. grilled fish tikka, fenugreek and creamy tomato sauce       18.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala skewered shrimp and creamy tomato sauce       22.95
Manglorean Shrimp shrimp, coconut, fennel, onions and potatoes. a must try       22.95
Kerala Fish Moilee grilled talapia, turmeric and lemon infused coconut sauce       18.95
lamb & goat
Served With rice, Dal and House dessert.
Keema Matar spiced minced lamb, green peas and fennel infused onion sauce       17.95
Lamb Saag spiced lamb, fenugreek, ginger and a mild spinach sauce       18.95
Boti Kabob Masala roasted lamb cubes and creamy tomato sauce       18.95
Staff Goat Curry homestyle goat curry on the bone       22.95
Togan Josh lamb curry, yogurt and tomatoes       18.95
Calcutta Jewish Bamia Khuta curried lamb, okra and tamarind. a must try       18.95
Lamb Pepper Fry spicy. spiced lamb, roasted coconut, pepper and dried red chillies       18.95
Chennai Goat Curry curried goat, curry leaves and red dry chillies       22.95
tandoor
Served With rice, Dal and House dessert.
Chicken Tandoori tandoor-fired chicken on the bone       14.95
White or Dark Meat option: Use White Meat, Use Dark meat      
Chicken Malai Kabob martha stewart's favorite. mild chicken tenders, creamy marinade and saffron       18.95
Seekh Kabob skewered lamb rolls       18.95
Shrimp Mast Mast spicy. tandoor-fired grilled shrip, fresh coriander and green chilies       22.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill a mélange of our favorite kabobs       23.95
Chicken Tikka chicken tenders, tandoori spices and lemon       18.95
Boti Kabob skewered cubes of tender lamb       22.95
Tabac Maz tandoor-fired lamb chops, mint and fresh coriander chutney       24.95
Shrimp Malai Kabob spicy. skewered shrimp, creamy marinade and white pepper       22.95
british curry house
Served With Basmati rice. Curry House choice: Chicken (white meat) $17.95, Lamb $18.95, Shrimp $19.95, Vegetable $14.95.
Balti Curry a simple stir-fried curry prepared in a karahi (wok) with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes      
Do Piaza Curry do piaza means double the onions. onions puréed in a sauce followed by large slices stir-fried in the gravy      
Vindaloo spicy. a very very hot curry cooked with dry red chillies, vinegar and potatoes      
Kadai stir-fried curry with onions, fenugreek, garlic and bell peppers      
Phaal extremely spicy. a very spicy curry with green chillies, tomatoes and ginger      
Korma Curry a mild creamy curry with cashew nuts, raisins and fenugreek      
Jal Frezi stir-fried curry prepared with green chillies, onions and tangy flavor      
Madras a hot simple curry with coconut, dry red chillies and curry leaves      
Bhuna Curry a well spiced curry with a thick sauce      
Biryani Curry basmati rice, brown onions, mint, raisins and nuts      
rice
Jeera Ghee Rice basmati rice, clarified butter and bay leaves       7.95
Lemon Rice rice, lemon, mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies       9.95
Brown Rice       3.50
Peas Pulau basmati rice, cumin and green peas       6.95
Plain Basmati Rice       3.50
sides
Thair Pachadi yogurt, fried okra, carrots, mustard seeds and curry leaves       4.50
Boondi Raita yogurt, besan crunchies and cumin       4.50
Lotus Raita yogurt, fried lotus and cucumber       4.50
Mango Chutney a sweet mango relish       2.95
breads
Naan white flour grilled bread. martha stewart's favorite      
Naan choice: Plain       3.95
Naan Choice:Spiced garlic, spiced onion, Fruit & nuts, Paneer (cheese)       4.50
Naan Choice:keema       5.95
Tandoori Roti tandoor-fired non-fat whole wheat bread       3.95
Poori deep-fried puffed bread       4.50
Paratha multi-layered pan-grilled bread      
Paratha choice: Plain       3.95
Paratha Choice:Spiced potato, spiced Cauliflower       4.50
Chappati whole wheat thin bread grilled on an open fire       3.95
Papadam lentil cracker. 1 per order       .50
desserts $3.95
Kheer rice pudding      
Gulab Jamun fried cheese balls in sugar syrup      
beverages
Canned Soda       2
Bottled Water voss       6
Lassi lassi flavors: sweet, salted, mango, plain       4.50
Vitamin Water vitamin water choice: green tea, energy - tropical citrus, power c - dragon fruit, kiwi-strawberry, lemonade, fruit punch       2.50
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