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Dhaba Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $10 minimum | $10 credit card minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, noon-10pm
  • Delivery Area:
    18th St. to 28th St., Broadway to East River

soups
Mulligatawny Soup yellow lentil tanguy soup       5
Paya Soup broth of goat trotters, ginger, onion       7
starters
Tale Huay Kaju tossed cashews, with onions, black pepper, lime       6
Samosa crisp turnovers, spiced potatoes, cauliflower       6
Paneer Pakora paneer cheese fritters       6
Mirch pakora* long green chilies stuffed with potatoes       6
Imli Baigan eggplant layered with tamarind       7
Kurkuri Bindi okra tossed with red onions, lime and chat masala       7
Lasoni Gobi a tangy cauliflower with ginger       8
Sham Savera cheese spinach rounds in a nutty sauce       8
Paneer Taash Kabob skewered chicken tenders in a spicy red masala marinade       9
Chili chicken* an indo chinese preperation marinade       8
Pahadi Chicken kebab* skewered chicken tenders in a spicy red masala marinade       9
Chapli kabob* pan grilled minced lamb with green chilies and onions       9
Baghari Jhinga shrimp cooked with creamy tomatoes and curry leaves       10
thelewala chaats
Popular Street Side Cart Food
Bhel Pori puffed rice, tossed with onions, potatoes and chutnies       6
Pani Pori pori bread, stuffed with chickpea potatoes and served with tamarind water       6
Batata Sev Pori pori bread smothered with yogurt and chutnies       6
Purani Delhi Ki Papri Chaat crunchy crakers tossed with yogurt and chutnies       6
Aloo Tikka Chaat potato patties layered with chole, yogurt and chutnies       7
Pav Bhaji mashed vegetables served with buttered buns       8
tandoor
Prep Time 20 min. Marinated and Grilled in Our Tandoor Oven
Murgh Tandoor skewered chicken on the bone       14
Chicken Tikka marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection       15
Chicen Malai Kabob chicken tenders in a creamy marinade       16
Seekh Kabob spiced lamb rolls       17
Jhinga hariyali* grilled shirmp in green masala       18
Tandoori Grill a melange of our favorite kabobs       20
Adrak Ke Panje grilled ginger flaovored lamb chops       23
got lunch $9.50
Everyday mon-sun. Served With dal, Bread and Rice
Chicken Tikka skewered chicken thighs, northern spices      
Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken tikka, creamy tomato sauce      
Chicken Curry Boneless      
Kamb Bhuna mirchwala* spiced lamb, garlic, green chilies, tomatoes, fresh coriander      
Dhaba Shrimp Curry home style shrimp curry, onions, tomatoes, spices      
Saag Panner home made paneer cheese, mild spinach puree      
Aloo Gobi round potatoes, cauliflower, onions, tawa masala      
vegetarian & paneer cheese $14
Sarson Da Saag a popular spinach and mustard greens preperation      
Methi Mattar Malai a creamy paneer cheese and green peas with fenugreek leaves      
Paneer Kali mirch* a creamy black peppercorn preperation      
Punjabi Kadhi a tangy yogurt dish cooked with chickpea flour      
Dahiwala Bindi okra cooked with yogurt and fresh coriander      
Baigan Da Bharta pureed eggplant tempered with garlic, ghee and coriander      
Saag Paneer a mild spinach and paneer cheese preperation      
Sabji Saag Malai a spinach preperation cooked with vegetables      
Malai Kofte a savory vegetable balls with almonds in a creamy sauce      
Mirchi paneer* a wok tossed dish with paneer cheese, onions, bell pepper and green chilies      
Paneer Bhurji grated paneer cheese with onions, bell pepper      
Navratan Korma a creamy preperation with vegetables, paneer cheese and raisins      
vegan
Jeera Aloo a dry cumin potato favorite of punjab       11
Chole Punjabi a chickpea curry preperation with onions and fresh herbs       12
Add Batura Bread       3
Amritsari Aloo Mattar potato and green peas cooked in a gravy       12
Tawa Gobi Aloo a dry potato and cauliflower preperation       13
Bhuni Gobi Mattar a dry cauliflower and green peas preperation       13
Kadai Bindi a homestyle okra cooked with garden herbs       13
dal $11
A Classic Preperation With a Variety of Lentils
Rajma kidney beans, onions, tomatoes, garden herbs      
Maa Ki Dal a slow cooked black lentils, garlic, ginger, coriander      
Dal Tadka yellow lentils, cumin, ginger, tomatoes      
Dal Makhni slow cooked creamy black lentils, fresh coriander, ginger      
chicken
Murgh Bharta a dry preperation of ground chicken and smoked eggplant       14
Punjab Da Murgh Curry a popular homestyle curry on the bone       14
Chicken Butter Masala chicken tandoori strips in a spicy creamy sauce with bell peppers       15
Chicken kalimirch* a creamy yogurt peppercorn preperation       16
Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken in a fenugreek infused creamy tomato sauce       16
Chicken Dahiwala a yogurt preperation with onions, bay leaf and fresh coriander       16
meat
We Use Boneless Australian Lamb and Fresh Baby Goat on the Bone
Pudina Wali Keema spiced minced lamb cooked with green peas and ginger       16
Sharabi Lamb lamb cooked with brandy and fresh herbs       17
Lamb Rogan Josh a kashmiri curry preperation with garden herbs       18
Goat Kadai on the bone. tossed with onions and bell pepper       18
Goat Curry on the bone. a popular homestyle curry on the bone       18
seafood
Goa Fish Curry a classic fish preperation with tamarind and coconut       17
Dhaba Shrimp Curry a homestyle curry with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs       18
rice
Dhabewali Biryani a basmati rice preperation with mint, bay leaf, cloves and brown onions      
Chicken on the Bone       14
Boneless Chicken       15
Lamb       16
Goat on the Bone       18
Amritsari Pulav a basmati rice preperation with paneer cheese, vegetables and garden herbs       13
Basmati Rice       3
dhabi wali rotiyan
Breads
Roomali unleavened thin bread       4
Naan white flour bread cooked in tandoor       3
Onion Naan       3.50
Garlic Naan       3.50
Chili / Onion naan*       3.50
Paneer Cheese       4
Cheese Nut Naan       4
Paratha pan grilled       4
Aloo (potato) Paratha       5
Gobi (cauliflower) Paratha       5
Tand Roti whole wheat tandoori cooked bread       3
Makki Da Roti pan grilled corn bread       4
Poori deep fried       4
sides
Papd thin lentil wafer       2
Achar spicy pickle       2
Mango Chutney a sweet relish       3
Raita refried yogurt       4
desserts
Tawe Ka Gulab Jamun fried milk balls, cardamom flavored sugar syrup       4
Gajjar Ka Halwa grated carrots, pistachios, khoya       4
Punjabi Kheer cardomon flavored rice pudding, raisins, almonds       5
Rasmalai cheese balls in reduced sweet milk, pistachios       5
Kulfi home made pistachio ice cream cardomom       6
lassi and drinks
Freshly Prepared Yogurt Drink
Sweet or Salt Lassi refreshing yogurt drink       4.50
Pedda Lassi indian sweet peda in lassi       4.50
Patiala Rose Lassi a favorite from punjabi       4.50
Mango Lassi mango flavored yogurt       4.50
Chaas salted yogurt, cumin, fresh coriander       4.50
Fresh Lemon Soda freshly squeezed lemon with salt and sugar       3
All Sodas       2.50
Herbal Tea       2
britsih curry house - london calling
Chicken (dark meat) $15 / Goat (on the bone) $18 / Chicken (white meat) $15 / Boneless Lamb $17 / Shrimp $18. Modeled After Dishes That Are Popular on the Side of the pond, Where "curry" Has Become More of a Staple Than a fancy. These Curries Have a Unique Anglo-indian flavor. meats, Vegetables and Shrimp Can Be Customized With a Selection of Curries From Below
Balti a simple stir fried curry prepared in a karahi (wok) with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes      
Korma a mild creamy curry with cashew nuts, raisins, fenugreek      
Do Piaza do piaza means double onions. first the onions are pureed in a sauce and then large slices are stir fried into gravy      
Jalfrezi a stir fried curry prepared with green chilies, onions tangy flavor      
Vindaloo* a very very hot curry cooked with dry red chilies, vinegar, potatoes      
Madras a hot simple curry with coconut, dry red chilies, curry leaves      
Balchao a tangy curry from goa with mustard seeds, curry leaves, black pepper      
Bhuna* a well spiced curry with a thick sauce      
Phaal* a very spicy curry with green chilies, tomatoes, ginger      
Saag spinach puree light cream, toasted spices      
Kadai tossed with onions, bell pepper, fenugreek fresh coriander      
Achari* a spicy curry with pickling spices      

take out & delivery

got lunch $9
Available Until 3pm. Served With rice, Lentils (dal) and Naan Bread
1. Saag Paneer home-made paneer cheese and mild spinach puree      
2. Aloo Matar spiced potatoes, green peas, onions, tomatoes and cumin      
3. Kadai Bhindi sauteed okra, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and fenugreek      
4. Tawa Aloo Gobi round potatoes, cauliflower, onions and tawa masala      
5. Chicken Tikka skewered chicken thighs and northern spices      
6. Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken tikka and creamy tomato sauce      
7. Saag Wale Murgh roasted chicken tikka and mild spinach sauce      
8. Murgh Jalfrezi chicken, onions, okra, ginger and spicy tangy flavor      
9. Lamb Pasanda lamb, fenugreek, raisins and creamy cashew sauce      
10. Bhuna Lamb Mirchwala spiced lamb, garlic, green chilies, tomatoes and fresh coriander      
11. Dhaba Shrimp Curry home-style shrimp curry, onions, tomatoes and spices      
12. Kadai Shrimp sauteed shrimp, onions, bell peppers, fenugreek and tomatoes      
shuruwat
Appetizers
Tale Huay Kaju spiced cashews, black pepper, onions, coriander       6
Paneer Pakora paudina cheese fritters       6
Mirch pakora* stuffed long green chilies       5
Kurkuri Bhindi crispy okra, cumin, chaat masala, lime       7
Sham Savera spinach paneer cheese rounds, nutty cashew sauce       8
Shrimp Chat Pata a tangy tomato preparation, curry leaves       9
Aloo Gobi Samosa crisp turnovers with potatoes, cauliflower, and peas       5
Onion Bhaja crispy onion fritters       5
Methi Pakora fresh fenugreek leaf fritters       5
Khatte Baigan tangy eggplant, chaat masala, coriander       7
Amritsari Machi spiced fried fish       9
dhabe ke kebabs
Paneer Taash Kabob black peppercorn infused grilled paneer cheese       9
Pahadi Chicken kabob* red chili infused tenders gilled to perfection       9
Chapli Kabob hand flattened minced chicken on the gill, green chilies, onins       8
Kamli Kabob skewered chicken wings, freshly ground spices       8
Tangri Kabob lime infused skewered chicken drumsticks       9
Seekh Kabob skewered lamb rolls       9
calcutta indo chinese - starters
Sweet Corn Soup with garlic, soy sauce, scallions, ginger       4
Chicken lollypop* pulled back spicy chicken wings       8
Gobi Manchurian a tangy cauliflower preparation tossed with onions, bell peppers       7
thelewala chaats
A Popular Street Side Cart Food
Bhel Pori cold. puffed rice, spiced chickpea potatoes, mint and tamarind chutnies       6
Batata Sev Pori cold. puffed pori bread, spiced chickpea potatoes, yogurt, two chutnies       6
Aloo Tikki Chaat spiced potato patties, chickpeas, onions, yogurt, two chutnies       7
Pav Bhaji pureed spiced vegetables, buttered buns       8
Pani Pori cold. crispy pori bread, spiced potatoes, tamarind water       6
Chole Batura punjabi chickpea masala and batura bread       8
Purani Delhi Ki Papri Chaat crunchy wheat crackers, yogurt, two chutnies       6
soups
Mulligatawny Soup puree of lentil, lemon and ginger       4
Paya Soup goat trotter`s broth, ginger, onion       7
dal $11
A Classic Preparation With a Variety of Lentils
Rajma kidney beans, onions, tomatoes, garden herbs      
Dal Tadka yellow lentils, cumin, ginger, tomatoes      
Dal Makhni slow-cooked creamy black lentils, fresh coriander, ginger      
Maa Ki Dhal slow-cooked black lentils, garlic, ginger, coriander      
Langarwali Dal a melange of 5 lentils, dry red chillies, coriander      
paneer $15
A Popular Indian Cheese
Kadai Mirch paneer* a wok tossed preparation with green chilies, bell peppers      
Saag Paneer a spinach preparation with cheese      
Paneer Bhurji grated cheese, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes      
Bindi Paneer a dry okra and cheede preparation with garden herbs      
Paneer Kali mirchi* creamy cheese, black peppercorns, ginger, onions      
Butter Paneer creamy tomatoes, bell peppers, fenugreek, house blend spices      
Malai Kofta vegetable paneer rounds in a creamy cashew sauce      
Methi Mattar Malai paneer cheese, green peas, fenugreek leaves, tomatoes      
Navratan Korma mixed vegetables and cheese in a creamy cashew sauce      
vegetarian $14
Served With Basmati Rice
Sabji Saag Malai a spinach preparation with potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower      
Sarson Da Saag a spinach, mustard greens preparation from punjab      
Dahwala Bindi an okra preparation with yogurt, fresh coriander      
Baigan Da Bharta smoked pureed eggplant, tomatoes, cumin, coriander      
Punjabi Kadhi tangy yogurt preparation with lentil rounds, ginger, methi seeds      
vegan
In These dishes, We Do Not Use Yogurt or Cream
Jeera Aloo potatoes tossed with cumin, garden herbs       11
Amritsari Aloo Matter a curried potato, green peas preparation       12
Lauki Dal a lentil bottle ground preparation       13
Tinda Ka Sabji dry ground cumin, dry ground spices       13
Chole Punjabi a chickpea favorite from northern india       13
Tawa Aloo Gobi potatoes and cauliflower cooked in house blended spices       13
Methi Aloo potatoes tossed with fenugreek leaves       11
Tomato Chili bharta* fresh tomatoes with corn kernels, green chilies       11
Red Pumpkin Ka Sabji a dry preparation with cumin, dry chilies       13
Aloo Karela Tadka potatoes, bitter ground onions, cumin       13
Kadai Bhindi sauteed okra with onions, ginger, coriander       13
Bhuni Gobi Mattar cauliflower, green peas, fenugreek, ginger, coriander       14
chicken
We Use Natural and Hormone Free Chicken
Punjab Da Murgh Curry a popular home-style curry on the bone       14
Chicken Tikka Masala roasted chicken in a fenugreek infused creamy tomato sauce       16
Dahiwala Murgh a yogurt based curry cooked with fresh coriander       16
Murgh Bharta a melange of minced chicken and smoked eggplant       14
Butter Chicken a northern indian favorite with creamy tomato sauce       15
Chicken Kali mirch* creamy peppercorn infused yogurt sauce, garden herbs       16
Methi Chicken a punjabi favorite with fenugreek leaves       14
Egg curry* a tasty curry for egg lovers       12
lamb & goat
We Use Boneless Australian Lamb and Fresh Baby Goat on the Bone
Pudine Wali keema* minced lamb and eggs cooked with mint leaves, green peas       15
Lamb Chops Pepper Masala a black peppercorn infused tomato onion sauce       18
shrimp & fish $17
Shrimp Malai Curry a creamy fennel infused tomato sauce      
Goa Fish Curry a spicy tamarind coconut preparation      
Shrimp Jalfrezi a tangy preparation with okra, onion, bell peppers      
Fish Tikka Masala a mild preparation in a creamy tomato sauce, fenugreek      
tandoor
Prep. Time Is 20 minutes. Marinated and Grilled in Our Tandoor Oven
Chicken Tandoor on the Bone grilled to perfection       14
Achari Chicken Tikka in tandoor* pickled skewered chicken thighs       15
Lamb Chops in Tandoor lamb chops in tandoor       22
Shrimp Malai Kabob in Tandoor mild succulent grilled shrimp       9
Tandoori Mixed Grill favorite kabobs and grilled vegetables from our tandoor       19
Chicken Tikka in Tandoor skewered chicken thighs       15
Chicken Malai Kabob in Tandoor mild succulent chicken tenders grilled       16
Shrimp Haryali in tandoor* rubbed with garden herbs, green chilies       19
Tandoori Vegetable paneer cheese and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection       16
british curry house: london calling
Modeled After Dishes That Are Popular on the Other Side of the pond, Where Curry Has Become More of a Staple Than a Fancy
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. first the onions are pureed in a sauce and then large slices are stir-fried in the gravy      
Vindaloo curry* a very very hot curry cooked with dry red chilies, vinegar and potatoes      
Balchao curry* a tangy curry from goa with mustard seeds, curry leaves and black pepper      
Phaal Curry extremely spicy. a very spicy curry with green chilies, tomatoes and ginger      
Kadai Curry tossed with onions, bell peppers, fenugreek and fresh coriander      
Korma Curry a mild creamy curry with cashews nuts, raisins and fenugreek      
Jalfrezi Curry a stir-fried curry prepared with green chilies, onions and tangy flavor      
Madras curry* a hot simple curry with coconut, dry red chilies and curry leaves      
Bhuna Curry a well-spiced curry with a thick sauce      
Saag Curry spinach puree, light cream and roasted spices      
Achari* a spicy curry with pickling spices      
entrée choice
Choose One
Chicken dark meat       14
White Meat       15
Goat on the bone       18
Vegetables       14
Chicken on the bone       14
Boneless Lamb       16
Shrimp       18
calcutta indo chinese
Main Courses
Veg Manchurian tangy vegetable balls in gravy       12
Garlic shrimp* wok-tossed with dry red chilies, garlic sauce       17
Veg Fried Rice no eggs. basmati rice tossed with veggies, soy sauce, ginger       11
Manchurian Egg Fried Rice with tangy veg balls       13
Chili paneer* a spicy cheese preparation with soy sauce, green chilies, scallions       15
Gravy Chili chicken* a popular spicy dish with soy sauce, green chilies, scallions       14
Egg Veg Fried Rice with fried eggs       11
rice specialties
Dhabe Wali Biryani a dum-style rice in preparation with bay leaves, onions, mint leaves, and green chilies. no nuts or raisins      
Chicken (on the bone), Boneless Chicken (dark meat)       14
Goat (on the bone)       18
Lamb       16
Basmati Rice       2
Punjabi Pulav a rice preparation with cloves, bay leaves, onions, fresh coriander, and gheej      
Veg Paneer (cheese), Veg Methi (fresh Fenugreek leaves)       13
dhabe ke rotiyaan
An Array of Breads
Tandoori Roti tandoor-fried whole wheat bread       3
Roomali unleavened bread stretched and cooked to order over a hot dome       4
Makki Da Roti pan-grilled corn bread       4
Naan tandoor-fired leavened bread       2
Garlic Naan       3
Cheese & Nut Naan       3
Chapathi whole wheat bread tossed on open fire       4
Poori deep-fried puffed bread       5
Missi Roti pan-grilled chickpea flour bread       4
Onion Naan       2
Chili Onion naan*       3
Spicy Habanero Naan       4
paratha da galli
Multi-layered Pan Grilled Bread
Plain Paratha       3
Cauliflower Paratha       5
Potato Paratha       5
Paneer Cheese Chili paratha*       5
sides
Raita refreshing yogurt, chickpea crunchies       3
Side of Basmati Rice       2
Pickle & Chutney spicy and sweet       4
desserts
Tawe Ka Gulab Jamun fried milk balls in cardamom-flavored sugar syrup       4
Punjabi Kheer cardamom-flavored rice pudding, raisins and almonds       5
Jalebi & Garam Dhood fried flour pinwheels soaked in sugar syrup and served with hot milk       7
Gajjar Ka Halwa grated carrots, pistachios and khoya       4
Kulfi Falooda home-made pistachio ice cream and cardamom       6
Rasmalai cheese balls in reduced sweet milk and pistachios       5
lassi $4.50
Freshly Prepared Yogurt Drink
Sweet refreshing yogurt drink      
Peda indian sweet peda in lassi      
Mango mango-flavored yogurt      
Salt refreshing yogurt drink      
Patiala Rose a favorite from punjab      
Chaas salted yogurt with cumin and fresh coriander      
beverages
Voss Water still, sparkling       4
Fresh Lemon Soda freshly-squeezed lemon with salt and sugar       3
Coffee sugar, sweet & low, equal, whole milk       2
Soda coke, diet coke       3
Masala Chai       2
Tea sugar, sweet & low, equal, whole milk       2
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