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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

12-3Pm. Minimum Order of 2 Boxes Is Required For Delivery

non vegetarian $9.95
One Meat of the Day      
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 $18.95
12-3Pm Daily
Assortment of Salads & Raita      
Appetizer      
Tandoori Chicken      
Two Non Vegetarian Entrees      
Three Vegetarian Entrees      
Lentils      
Saffron Rice      
Fresh Naan Served At the Table      
Two Desserts      

dinner a la carte

vegetarian
Vegetable Samosa seasoned potato and green pea turnovers       6
Assorted Pakoras potato, spinach & egg plant fritters       6
Lasuni Gobhi crispy cauliflower florets, tossed in a tangy garlic sauce       7
Bombay Bhel Puri crispy rice puffs tossed with potatoes, onions & chutneys       7
Vegetable Seekh Kabab minced vegetables and paneer rolled on skewers, grilled in the tandoor       8
Palak Tikki mildly spiced spinach & potato croquettes       7
Aloo Tikki Chole panfried potato cakes & seasoned chickpeas drizzled with yogurt & chutneys       8
Tandoori Mushroom grilled jumbo mushrooms, marinated in sour cream & spices       10
Utsav Platter a tasting of samosa, new delhi chaat, palak tikki and pakoras       11
non-vegetarian
Samundari Crab mildly spiced crab cakes, mango mayonnaise       12
Baghara Jhinga shrimps sauteed with fresh coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves & dried red chillies       12
Chicken 65 a spicy sauteed delicacy from south india       10
Chicken Seekh Kabab ground chicken seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, rolled on skewers       10
Kakori Kabab tender ground lamb kabab grilled to perfection       12
Lamb Boti Kebab lamb marinated in spices & grilled in the tandoor       12
Utsav Platter a tasting of chicken samosa, chicken shammi kabab, fish amritsari & baghara jhinga       14
shorba $7
Tamatar Ka Shorba cumin and garlic flavored fresh tomato soup      
Mulligatawny Shorba a lentil & chicken soup flavored with curry leaves & lemon      
salad
Hare Bhare Mung a spicy fresh mung bean salad       7
Kachumbar a traditional indian side of diced onions tomatoes & cucumbers       6
Desi Salad cubed beets, red onions, cucumbers, paneer, crispy papri, house dressing       7
accompaniments
Raita a choice of seasoned yogurt with diced tomatoes and cucumbers/boondi       6
samundar ki daulat
Machli Masaledar fresh tilapia cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices       24
Utsav's Fish Steak fresh chilean sea bass in a white wine infused coconut sauce served with steamed basmati       28
Malabari Machli Curry fresh tilapia simmered in coconut milk with our south indian spice mix       24
Kerala Jhinga Curry large shrimps cooked in coconut milk flavored with red chillies, ginger & curry leaves       27
Jhinga Moilee large shrimps simmered in coconut milk, mustard seeds & curry leaves       27
Bhuna Jhinga large shrimps sauteed with onions & spices in a fresh tomato sauce       27
Daab Chingri a bengali preparation of shrimps cooked in coconut milk with kasundi mustard, served in a coconut with a side of steamed basmati       27
murg $20
Murg Shahi Korma chicken cooked in a mild almond & cashew sauce      
Ghar Ki Murgi home style chicken curry      
Murg Tikka Masala tandoori chicken tikka cooked with mild spices in a fresh tomato sauce      
Chicken Xaccutti a delicacy from goa, cooked with roasted coconut & spices      
Chicken Vindaloo a traditional goan dish cooked in vinegar & hot spices      
Butter Chicken shredded tandoori chicken in a fresh tomato sauce flavored with fenugreek      
Murg Hari Mirch spicy chicken flavored with curry leaves and hot green chillies      
Chicken Madras cubes of chicken sauteed with fresh coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies      
gosht
Lamb Rogan Josh cubes of fresh lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes & our garam masala       22
Masala Wale Chaampen grilled baby lamb chops cooked with onion, spices and aromatic herbs       26
Saag Gosht cubes of lamb simmered in a fresh spinach puree with mild spices       22
Lamb Kali Mirch lamb cooked in a freshly ground black pepper sauce       22
Gosht Vindaloo lamb cooked in vinegar & roasted hot spices       22
Bhuna Mutton a north indian delicacy of goat meat on the bone       23
Nalli Ka Salan from kashmir, braised lamb shank simmered with aromatic spices       26
Lamb Chilly Fry shredded lamb stir fried with coconut, dried red chillies, curry leaves & mustard seeds       26
tandoor ka khazana
Grilled in Our Clay Oven & Served With Raita
Tandoori Chicken chicken marinated in yogurt & spices and grilled to perfection     half 12   full 23
Murg Angarey chicken marinated in hot spices sauteed with onions, tomatoes & green chillies       20
Murg Malai Kabab chicken breast marinated in a mild blend of cream cheese & spices       20
Chicken Tikka boneless chicken marinated in yogurt & spices       20
Gosht Seekh Kabab ground lamb seasoned with fresh herbs & spices, rolled on skewers       23
Adrak Ke Chaap new zealand baby lamb chops marinated in fresh ginger and herbs       32
Tandoori Jhinga jumbo shrimps marinated in sour cream & spices       28
Ajwaini Machli Tikka fresh salmon marinated in sour cream, seasoned with spices & carom seeds       26
Paneer Chutney Tikka sandwiches of home made cheese & green chutney       17
Tandoori Mixed Grill an assortment of malai kabab, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, tandoori jhinga, seekh kabab and machli tikka       32
thali
A Traditional Indian Tasting platter. Allow Us 30 Minutes & We Request No Sharing Please
Non-vegetarian chicken samosa, lamb, chicken, a choice of fish or shrimp, one vegetable kali dal, rice, poori, raita, pickles & dessert       32
Vegetarian samosa, three vegetables, kali dal, rice, poori, raita, pickles & dessert       25
subziyan
Palak Kofta spinach & cheese roundels seasoned with herbs in a fresh spinach sauce       16
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 a mild almond sauce       15
Kurkuri Bhindi fresh okra crisply fried and tossed with savory spices       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 mix of pureed spinach, peas and fenugreek leaves       15
Aloo Gobhi cubes of potato & cauliflower cooked with onions tomatoes & spices       16
Palak Paneer cubes of home made cheese & fresh spinach       15
Paneer Makhanwala cubes of homemade cheese in a fresh tomato sauce       16
Paneer Makai Masala homemade cheese sauteed with fresh corn, onions, green & red peppers       15
Teekhi Subzi assorted vegetables & paneer, stir fried with green chillies in a spicy sauce       16
Bhindi Ki Sabzi fresh okra stir fried with onions, tomatoes & spices       16
Chana Masala spicy chic peas tossed in fresh tomatoes and onions       15
Dal Bukhari black lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight with tomato & spices       12
Dal Triveni a mixture of three lentils cooked with tomatoes & onions tempered with chillies, garlic & cumin       12
Lab Dari Aloo baby potatoes cooked in bombay spices       15
rotiyan
Tandoori Roti whole wheat bread       3
Naan white flour bread       4
Peshawari or Garlic       5
Paratha Lacchedar multi-layered whole wheat bread - plain or mint       5
Aloo Paratha spiced potato bread       5
Kulcha stuffed bread. onion / spinach / keema / cheese       5
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 breads with naan, onion kulcha and lacchedar paratha       11
chawal $6
Steamed Rice long grained basmati rice      
Lemon or Jeera Rice      
Saffron Pulao or Peas Pulao      
biryani
Long Grain Basmati Rice Cooked With Exotic Herbs & spices, Served With Raita
Vegetable       15
Chicken       18
Goat / Lamb / Shrimp       22

dinner prix fixe $32

5:30Pm-7:30pm Daily

appetizer
Choice of
Vegetable Samosa      
Lasuni Gobhi cauliflower florets, tangy tomato garlic sauce      
Three Leaf Spinach Pakora      
Chicken, Lentil & Spinach Soup      
Chicken Shami Kabab minced chicken, fresh herbs and aromatic spices      
entree
Choice of All Entrees Served With Chef’s Vegetable of the day, Chana masala, Saffron Pulao & Naan
Tilapia Fish Moilee       3
Malabari Shrimp Curry       5
Chicken Tikka Masala      
Lamb Rogan Josh      
Aloo Gobhi cauliflower & potato      
Saag Makai Paneer spinach, corn & homemade cheese      
Khatta Meetha Baingan sweet & sour eggplant      
Navratan Korma assorted vegetable in a korma sauce      
dessert
Choice of
Kulfi traditional indian ice cream      
Mango Mousse      
Fig & Walnut Ice Cream      
Gulab Jamun fried milk roundels soaked in a cardamom-sugar syrup      
desserts
Utsav Mango Mousse alphonso, mango pulp. a house favorite       8
Sharabi Kheer traditional indian rice pudding, rum infused raisins, almonds       8
Gulab Jamun fried milk roundels soaked in cardamom-sugar syrup       8
Gaajar Ka Halwa indian carrot pudding       8
Malai Kulfi traditional indian ice-cream       8
Rasmalai homemade cheese dumplings in sweetened, thickened milk delicately flavored with cardamom       8
Bombay Shrikhand Tarts strained frozen yogurt infused with green pistachios, almonds, saffron, piped in tart shells       8
Ice Cream fig & walnut, kesar pista (saffron-pistachio)       8
Sorbets - Served in Fruit Shells aam (mango), nariyal (coconut), nimbu (lemon)       9
Utsav Dessert Sampler a tasting of gulab jamun, kheer, shrikhand tart & mango mousse       14
Coffee regular or decaf       2.50
Espresso       4
Cappuccino       4.50
Irish Coffee       7
Tea orange pekoe       2.50
Masala Chai       3
Herbal Tea green, chamomile, pepper mint       3

delivery & take out

lunch specials
Available From 12-3pm. Minimum Order 2 Boxes
Vegetarian Lunch to Go served with two vegetables of the day, saffron pulao, fresh garden salad, kali dal, and naan       7.95
Non Vegetarian Lunch to Go served with one meat of the day, one vegetable of the day, saffron pulao, fresh garden salad, kali dal, and naan       9.95
shuruwat
Vegetarian Starters
Vegetable Samosa seasoned potato and green pea turnovers       6
Lasuni Gobhi crispy cauliflower florets, tossed in a tangy garlic sauce       7
Vegetable Seekh Kabab minced vegetables and paneer rolled on skewers, grilled in the tandoor       8
Aloo Tikki Chole pan-fried potato cakes and seasoned chickpeas drizzled with yogurt and chutneys       8
Utsav Platter (vegetarian) a tasting of samosa, new delhi chaat, palak tikki and pakoras       11
Assorted Pakoras potato, spinach and eggplant fritters       6
Bombay Bhel Puri crispy rice puffs tossed with potatoes, onions and chutney       7
Palak Tikki mildly spiced spinach and potato croquettes       7
Tandoori Mushrooms grilled jumbo mushrooms, marinated in sour cream and spices       10
shuruwat
Non-vegetarian Starters
Samundari Crab mildly spiced crab cakes and mango mayonnaise       12
Baghara Jhinga shrimp sautéed with fresh coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies       12
Utsav Platter (non-vegetarian) a tasting of chicken samosa, chicken shammi kabab, fish amritsari and baghara jhinga       14
Chicken 65 a spicy sautéed delicacy from south india       10
Lamb Boti Kabab lamb marinated in spices and grilled in the tandoor       12
Chicken Seekh Kabab       10
Kakori Kabab - Dinner tender ground lamb kabab grilled to perfection       12
shorba $7
Soup
Tamatar Ka Shorba cumin and garlic flavored fresh tomato soup      
Mulligatawny Shorba a lentil and chicken soup flavored with curry leaves and lemon      
salad
Hare Bhare Mung a spicy fresh mung bean salad       7
Desi Salad cubed beets, red onions, cucumbers, paneer, crispy papri and house dressing       7
Kachumbar a traditional indian side of diced onions, tomatoes and cucumbers       6
murg $20
Chicken Served With Pulao Rice
Murg Shahi Korma chicken cooked in a mild almond and cashew sauce      
Murg Tikka Masala tandoori chicken tikka cooked with mild spices in a fresh tomato sauce      
Chicken Vindaloo a traditional goan dish cooked in vinegar and hot spices      
Murg Hari Mirch spicy chicken flavored with curry leaves and hot green chillies      
Ghar Ki Murgi home style chicken curry      
Chicken Xaccutti a delicacy from goa, cooked with roasted coconut and spices      
Butter Chicken shredded tandoori chicken in a fresh tomato sauce and flavored with fenugreek      
Chicken Madras cubes of chicken sautéed with fresh coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies      
gosht
Lamb & Goat Served With Pulao Rice
Lamb Rogan Josh cubes of fresh lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and our garam masala       22
Saag Gosht cubes of lamb simmered in a fresh spinach purée with mild spices       22
Gosht Vindaloo lamb cooked in vinegar and roasted hot spices       22
Nalli Ka Salan from kashmir, braised lamb shank simmered with aromatic spices       26
Masala Wale Chaampen grilled baby lamb chops cooked with onions, spices and aromatic herbs       26
Lamb Kali Mirch lamb cooked in a freshly ground black pepper sauce       22
Bhuna Mutton a north indian delicacy of goat meat on the bone       23
Lamb Chilly Fry shredded lamb stir-fried with coconut, dried red chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds       26
samundar ki daulat
Seafood Served With Pulao Rice
Machli Masaledar fresh tilapia cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices       24
Malabari Machli Curry fresh tilapia simmered in coconut milk with our south indian spice mix       24
Jhinga Moilee large shrimp simmered in coconut milk, mustard seeds and curry leaves       27
Daab Chingri a bengali preparation of shrimp cooked in coconut milk with kasundi mustard, served in a coconut with a side of steamed basmati       27
Utsav's Fish Steak fresh chilean sea bass in a white wine infused coconut sauce served with steamed basmati       28
Kerala Jhinga Curry large shrimp cooked in coconut milk flavored with red chillies, ginger and curry leaves       27
Bhuna Jhinga large shrimp sautéed with onions and spices in a fresh tomato sauce       27
tandoor ka khazana
Tandoori Specialties Are Roasted or Broiled in the Clay Oven and Served With raita.
Tandoori Chicken chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection     half 12   full 23
Murg Malai Kabab chicken breast marinated in a mild blend of cream cheese and spices       20
Gosht Seekh Kabab ground lamb seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, rolled on skewers       23
Tandoori Jhinga jumbo shrimp marinated in sour cream and spices       28
Paneer Chutney Tikka sandwiches of homemade cheese and green chutney       17
Murg Angarey chicken marinated in hot spices sautéed with onions, tomatoes and green chillies       20
Chicken Tikka boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices       20
Adrak Ke Chaap new zealand baby lamb chops marinated in fresh ginger and herbs       32
Ajwaini Machli Tikka fresh halibut marinated in sour cream, seasoned with spices and carom seeds       26
Tandoori Mixed Grill an assortment of malai kabab, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, tandoori jhinga, seekh kabab and machli tikka       32
subziyan
Served With Pulao Rice
Palak Kofta spinach and cheese dumplings seasoned with herbs in a fresh spinach sauce       16
Navratan Korma an assortment of seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in chef's special mild almond sauce       15
Baingan Ka Bhurta roasted eggplant purée, seasoned with onions and tomatoes       16
Methi Matar Malai a mix of puréed spinach, peas, and fenugreek leaves       15
Palak Paneer cubes of homemade cheese and fresh spinach       15
Paneer Makai Masala homemade cheese sautéed with fresh corn, onions, green and red peppers       15
Bhindi Ki Sabzi fresh okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and spices       16
Dal Bukhari black lentils and kidney beans simmered in tomatoes and spices       12
Khatta Meetha Baigan eggplant simmered in a sweet & sour tomato and yogurt sauce flavored with curry leaves       16
Kurkuri Bhindi fresh okra crisply fried and tossed with savory spices       16
Kadai Paneer cubes of homemade cheese in a spicy tomato sauce with green and red peppers       17
Aloo Gobhi cubes of potato and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices       16
Paneer Makhanwala cubes of homemade cheese in fresh tomato sauce       16
Teekhi Subzi assorted vegetables and paneer, stir-fried with green chillies in a spicy sauce       16
Chana Masala spicy chickpeas tossed in fresh tomatoes and onions       15
Daal Triveni a mixture of three lentils cooked with tomatoes and onions, tempered with chilies, garlic and cumin       12
biryani
Long Grain Basmati Rice Cooked With Exotic Herbs and spices, Served With raita.
Vegetable Biryani       15
Goat Biryani       22
Shrimp Biryani       22
Chicken Biryani       18
Lamb Biryani       22
chawal $6
Steamed Basmati Rice steamed long-grained basmati rice      
Jeera Rice      
Peas Pulao basmati rice flavored with fresh green peas      
Lemon Rice      
Saffron Pulao basmati rice flavored with saffron      
rotiyan
Tandoori Roti whole wheat bread       3
Peshawari Naan white flour bread stuffed with nuts and maraschino cherries       5
Paratha Lachedar multi-layered whole wheat bread       5
Kulcha - Stuffed Bread stuffed bread choice: onion, spinach, keema, cheese       5
Naan white flour bread       4
Garlic Naan       5
Aloo Paratha spiced potato bread       5
Tokri a basket of bread with naan, onion kulcha and lacchedar paratha       11
Poori (dinner) puffy whole wheat bread       6
Roomali Roti (dinner) napkin-thin bread made from a combination of wheat, white flour and semolina       6
accompaniments $6
Raita choice: cucumber, boondi.
Raita a choice of seasoned yogurt with diced tomatoes and cucumber/boondi      
desserts $8
Sharabi Kheer      
Udsab Mango Mousse      
Rasmalai      
Gaajar Ka Halwa      
Gulab Jamun      
Malai Kulfi      
Bombay Sharikhanb Tart      
beverages
Unset
Lassi a yogurt drink       5
Lassi option: Plain Lassi, Sweet lassi, Salted lassi      
Lassi option: Mango Lassi       1
Water water choice: evian, pellegrino       (1 lt btl) 6.50
Soda soda: coke, diet coke, sprite, gingerale       2.50

delivery & take out - broadway prix fixe $25

Choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert. All Entrées Served With Vegetable of the day, Chana masala, Rice and Naan

appetizer
Choose One
Samosa      
Three Leaf Spinach Pakora      
Chicken Samosa      
Lasuni Gobhi      
Lentil & Chicken Soup      
entrée
Choose One
Tilapia Moilee       3
Chicken Tikka Masala      
Palak Paneer      
Baingan Ka Bhurta      
Malabari Shrimp Curry       5
Lamb Rogan Josh      
Aloo Gobhi cauliflower & potatoes      
Navratan Korma assorted vegetables & korma sauce      
dessert
Choose One
Kulfi indian ice cream      
Mango Mousse      
Gulab Jamun dumpling in sugar & honey      
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