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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

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      
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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
khabe ke kebabs
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
Seekh Kabob skewered lamb rolls       9
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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
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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
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
Butter Chicken a northern indian favorite with creamy tomato sauce       15
Dahiwala Murgh a must try. spicy. chicken tenders, coriander-infused yogurt, brown onions and cardamom       15
A Yogurt Based Curry Cooked With Fresh Coriander       16
Murgh Bharta a melange of minced chicken and smoked eggplant       14
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
Rogan Josh on the bone. a popular kashmiri goat or lamb curry with garden herbs      
Goat       18
Lamb       17
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
Vegetables, Chicken (dark Meat or One the bone) $14 / Chicken (white meat) $15 / Boneless Lamb $16 / Goat (on the bone) or Shrimp $18. 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      
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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
Lamb       16
Goat (on the bone)       18
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.4      
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       2
Soda coke, diet coke       3
Masala Chai       2
Tea       2
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