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Utsav Festive India Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $20 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Wed, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm; Thu-Sat, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-10pm
  • Delivery Area:
    27th St. to 67th St., First Ave. to Tenth Ave.

lunch to-go

non vegetarian $9.95
Meat of the Day lamb or chicken      
One Vegetable of the Day      
Saffron Pulao      
Fresh Garden Salad      
Kali Dal Lentils      
Naan Bread      
vegetarian $7.95
Two Vegetables of the Day      
Saffron Pulao      
Fresh Garden Salad      
Kali Dal Lentils      
Naan Bread      
lunch buffet $17.95
A Selection of Three Vegetarian and Three 12 - 3 Pm daily. Non - Vegetarian Dishes Served With lentils. rice, Assorted breads, Salads and Two Desserts      

dinner menu

shuruwat - vegetarian
Vegetable Samosas seasoned potatoes and green peas encased in a crisp pastry       6
Assorted Pakoras crispy fritters made from potato, eggplant, and fresh spinach leaves       6
Khasta Kachori crisp lentil dumpling stuffed with spiced chickpeas. crispers & drizzled with yogurt, mint & tamarind sauce       8
Lasuni Gobhi crisp cauliflower florets flavored with fresh herbs in a hot and sweet garlic sauce       7
Bombay Bhel Puri crispy rice puffs tossed with potatoes, onions and a medley of chutneys       7
Pani Poori crisp puffs stuffed with mixture of chickpeas & potato served with tamarind water       6
Vegetable Seekh Kabab minced vegetables and cheese rolled on skewers, cooked in the clay oven       8
Palak Tikki a mixture of spinach, potatoes, paneer, split peas & herbs pan fried and served with chutneys       7
Aloo Tikki Chole patties of spiced potato pan fried, topped with chick peas, drizzled with yogurt chutney       8
Tandoori Mushroom grilled jumbo mushrooms, marinated in yogurt garlic & spices       10
Utsav Platter (vegetarian) an assortment of samosas, new delhi chaat, aloo tikki and pakoras       11
shuruwat - non-vegetarian
Samundari Crab mildly spiced crab dumplings coated with delicate bread crumbs, served with mango mayonnaise       12
Garlic Chicken cubes of chicken flavored with garlic & chillies in a sweet & sour sauce       10
Kakori Kabab tender tandoori ground lamb kabob grilled to perfection       12
Baghera Jhinga shrimp sauteed with mustard seeds, curry leaves &fried red chillies in a coconut sauce       12
shorba $7
Tamatar Ka Shorba slow cooked cumin and garlic flavored fresh tomato soup      
Mulligatawny Shorba lentils cooked in a rich chicken broth flavored with curry leaves and lemon      
salad
Hare Bhara Murg spicy blend of fresh sprouts, tamarind, mint, chopped onion, cilantro & chaat masala       7
Desi Salad slices of freshly cut tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and lettuce served in a citrus dressing       7
Tandoori Murg Salad thin slices of chicken tikka served over fresh lettuce, tomatoes & onions in a curries yogurt dressing topped with garlic croutons       8
accompaniments $6
Raita diced onions, tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in a seasoned whipped yogurt      
Boondi Raita minute chickpea dumpling tossed in a seasoned whipped yogurt      
samundar ki daulat
Machli Masala fillets of fresh fish seasoned with chillies & lemon juice simmered in a sauce with exotic spices       24
Utsav's Grilled Fish Steak fresh chilean sea bass lightly marinated in herbs, grilled and served on a bed of mild coconut cream sauce with steamed basmati rice       27
Malabari Machli Curry fillets of fresh fish simmered in a spicy coconut sauce with mustard seeds & curry leaves       24
Kerala Jhinga Curry large shrimps cooked in spices, coconut milk and flavored with curry leaves - cannot be served mild       27
Jhinga Moilee large shrimps simmered in a coconut sauce flavored with tomatoes, onions and curry leaves       27
Bhuna Jhinga shrimps sauteed in tomatoes, onions & spices in a traditional medium spicy sauce       27
Daab Chingri shrimps cooked with mustard & coconut milk in a tender coconut served with basmati rice       27
Patra Ni Machli chilean sea bass marinated in our chef's special green chutney & steamed in a banana leaf served with steamed rice & yellow dal       30
murg $20
Murg Shahi Korma cubes of chicken cooked in a mild but rich almond & yogurt sauce flavored with aromatic spices      
Bhuna Murg a dry preparation of chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices - a north indian specialty      
Murg Tikka Masala cubes of chicken cooked in a medium spicy tomato and yogurt sauce      
Murg Xaccutti spicy chicken cooked with roasted spices and coconut - ethnic goan flavor      
Murg Vindaloo fiery hot cubes of chicken cooked in vinegar and spices - a traditional goan dish      
Murg Nigiri cubes of chicken cooked with a chutney made of fresh mint coriander and coconut      
Murg Hari Mirch very spicy chicken flavored with curry leaves and green chillies      
Murg Madras cube of chicken sauteed with mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies in a coconut sauce      
gosht
Gosht Pasanda cubes of lamb cooked in a rich mildly spiced sauce flavored with fennel & star anise       21
Masalae Wale Chaampen baby lamb chops cooked with onion, spices and aromatic herbs       25
Kadai Gosht fresh lamb cooked in a traditional wok with fresh spices, tomatoes & jalapeno peppers       21
Saag Gosht cubes of lamb simmered in fresh spinach puree cooked to a medium level of spiciness       21
Gosht Vindaloo fiery hot lamb cooked in vinegar and spices - a traditional goan dish       21
Bhuna Goat goat meat on the bone braised in freshly ground spices - from northern india       22
Nalli Rogan Josh braised lamb shanks simmered in aromatic spices a kashmiri delicacy       25
Lamb Chilly Fry fresh lamb stir fried with coconut, dried red chillies, curly leaves & mustard seeds - spicy       25
tandoor ka khazana
Tandoori Specialties Are Roasted or Broiled in the Clay oven, Served With Raita
Tandoori Murg chicken marinated in yogurt & spices and grilled to perfection       23
Murg Haryali Kabab cubes of chicken marinated in blended mint & cilantro leaves, roasted to perfection       20
Murg Malai Kabab cubes of chicken breast marinated in a mild blend of yogurt cream & spices       20
Gosht Seekh Kabab ground lamb seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, rolled on skewers       22
Adrak Ke Chaap baby lamb chops marinated in fresh ginger and exotic herbs       30
Tandoori Jhinga jumbo shrimps marinated in chef's special green chutney       28
Machli Tikka cubes of fresh halibut marinated in sour cream, seasoned with spices & carom seeds, grilled in clay oven       25
Paneer Chutney Tikka sandwiches of home made cheese smeared with green chutney & grilled in the clay oven       17
Tandoori Vegetables garden fresh vegetables and home made cheese marinated in herbs and sour cream and grilled in the clay oven       18
Tandoori Mixed Grill a platter of malai kabab, haryali kabab, tandoori chicken, hara jhinga & seekh kabab. served with raita       30
subziyan
Traditional Thali a platter with an assortment of samosa, three vegetables, kali dal, raita, pickles, poori & dessert       25
Palak Kofta spinach and cheese dumplings seasoned with herbs in a fresh spinach sauce       15
Khatta Meetha Baigan eggplant simmered in a sweet & sour tomato and yogurt sauce flavored with curry leaves       16
Navratan Korma an assortment of seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in our chef's special mild sauce       15
Kurkuri Bhindi fresh okra crispy fried and tossed with spices and mango powder       16
Baingan Ka Bhurta roasted eggplant puree, seasoned with onions and tomatoes       16
Kadai Paneer cubes of homemade cheese, tossed in a spicy tomato sauce with green & red peppers       17
Methi Matar Malai a delicious mild dish with pureed spinach, peas, and fenugreek leaves       15
Aloo Gobhi cubes of potato and cauliflower cooked with onions tomatoes and mild spices       16
Saag Paneer cubes of homemade cheese smothered with creamy spinach       15
Vegetable Makhani assorted vegetable and homemade cheese simmered in creamy tomato sauce       15
Chana Masala spicy chick peas tossed in fresh tomatoes and onions       15
Daal Bukhari black lentils and kidney beans simmered in tomatoes and spices       12
Daal Trivedi a mixture of lentils cooked with tomatoes & onions tempered with chillies, garlic & cumin       12
Bhindi Ki Sabzi fresh okra stir fried with onions, tomatoes & spices       16
rotiyan
Tandoori Roti whole wheat bread       4
Naan white flour bread       5
Peshawari Naan white flour bread stuffed with nuts and maraschino cherries       6
Paratha Lacchedar multi-layered whole wheat bread (mint or plain)       5
Stuffed Breads choice of onion, garlic, spinach, spiced potato, ground lamb       6
Roomali Roti napkin thin bread made from a combination of wheat, white flour and semolina       6
Poori puffy whole wheat bread       6
Tokri a basket of bread with naan, onion kulcha, and paratha       11
chawal
Steamed Basmati steamed long grained basmati rice       6
Saffron pilao, Peas Pulao basmati rice flavored with saffron fresh green peas       6
Subz Biryani basmati rice cooked with vegetable and spices - served with raita       15
Zafarani Murg Biryani basmati rice and cubes of chicken cooked with yogurt and exotic spices - served with raita       18
Nizami Dum Biryani basmati rice and goat meat on the bone cooked with yogurt & exotic spices - served with raita       22
Ambary Gosht Dum Biryani basmati rice and cubes of lamb cooked with yogurt and exotic spices - served with raita       21

dinner pre fixe - broadway special $30

5.30 Pm - 7.30 Pm Daily

appetizer
Choice of
Samosa      
Lasuni Gobhi fresh cauliflower tossed in a tomato garlic sauce      
Tandoori Chicken Salad      
Mulligatawny Soup      
Tomato Soup      
entree
Choice of
Malabari Fish Curry       3
Shrimp Moilee       5
Chicken Tikka Masala      
Lamb Pasanda      
Aloo Gobhi cauliflower and potato      
Navaratan Korma mixed vegetable curry      
Saag Panneet homemade cheese with spinach      
Baigan Bhurta roasted eggplant puree with onions and spices      
dessert
Choice of
Kulfi indian ice cream      
Gulab Jamun milk and flour dumplings soaked in a sugar and honey sauce      
Kheer rice pudding      
Mango Mousse      
Coffee or Tea      
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