Taste of India

Taste of India Menu

(219) 755-4634
761 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Indo Chinese Soups


Hot and Sour Soup
7.95
Vegetable and non-vegetarian available,

$Indo-Chinese Appetizers


Chili Chicken Dry
$13.95
Vegetable Spring Roll
9.95

$Fried Rice

Served with a choice of spice level.
Vegetable Fried Rice
$12.95
Egg Fried Rice
$13.95
Chicken Fried Rice
$14.95
Shrimp Fried Rice
$17.95
Mix Fried Rice
18.95

$Hakka Noodles

Served with a choice of spice level.
Vegetable Hakka Noodles
$12.95
Chicken Hakka Noodles
$14.95
Shrimp Hakka Noodles
$17.95
Mix Hakka Noodles
18.95

$Main Course

Served with basmati rice.
Mix Seafood Platter
$21.95
Chef’s specialty. Prawns, calamari and fish simmered in onion, garlic, ginger, coconut juice and Goan spices. Served with basmati rice.
Jhinga Bhagrela
$21.95
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, mustard seeds, and curry leaves in a tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lobster Rechiado Fiesta
$35.95
Chef’s favorite. Steamed lobster tail and tiger prawns cooked in tomato sauce with whole dried Kashmiri chilles, cinnamon and fresh aromatics including ginger weaved with green salad topped with chef’s homemade dressing and basmati rice.
Chicken Manchurian
$15.95
Chef’s favorite ... steamed lobster tail and tiger prawns cooked in tomato sauce with whole dried Kashmiri chilles, cinnamon and fresh aromatics including ginger weaved with green salad topped with chef’s homemade dressing and basmati rice.
Vegetable Manchurian
15.95
Golden fried vegetable dumplings in a mildly spiced soya garlic sauce cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chillies and ginger. Served with basmati rice.

$Vegetarian Appetizers


2 Piece Vegetable Samosa
$6.95
Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes and green peas. Vegetarian.
Onion Bhaji
$7.95
Onion cut into thin strips, dipped in spiced chickpea flour and deep fried. Vegetarian.
Paneer Pakora
$8.95
8 pieces. Homemade cottage cheese in lentil flour and deep fried. Vegetarian.
Mixed Vegetable Pakora
$7.95
Mixed vegetables dipped in gram flour batter and deep fried. Vegetarian.
Aloo Tikki
$7.95
4 pieces. A patty made of potatoes and served with chutneys. Vegetarian.
Mix Vegetable Platter
$9.95
Combination of samosa, pakoras and aloo tikki. Vegetarian.
Chili Paneer
$14.95
Paneer sauteed with onion and bell pepper. Vegetarian.
Aloo Papdi Chat
$6.95
Garbanzo beans, potatoes, lentil flakes and mixed together with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Spring Roll
$8.95
Vegetable Spring Roll
9.95
Vegetarian.

$Non-Vegetarian Appetizers


2 Piece Keema Samosa
$6.95
Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with minced lamb.
Chicken 65
$12.95
Chef's special.
Chicken Pakora
$11.95
Chicken strips battered and fried.
Fried Calamari
$11.95
Calamari battered and deep fried.
Golden Fried Shrimp
$17.95
Chef`s unique recipe served with garlic sauce.
Tandoori Platter
$19.95
A mix of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and seekh kabab served on a sizzling platter.
Indian Chili Chicken
13.95
Boneless chicken cubes sautéed in ginger, onion and garlic paste with bell peppers.

$Soups


Tomato Soup
$6.95
Fresh tomato soup.
Dal Soup
$6.95
Lentil soup. A perky clove flavored lentil soup.
Mixed Vegetable and Corn Soup
$6.95
Vegetable and corn soup.
Mulligatawny Soup
$7.95
Chicken soup. Lentils and chicken stock heightened with the flavors of fresh herbs and garnished with shredded chicken.
Hot and Sour Soup
7.95
Served with a choice of style.

$Accompaniments


Green Salad
$6.95
A fresh vegetable salad: cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions and lettuce served with ranch, Italian or French dressing.
Raita
$3.50
Chilled yogurt seasoned and mixed with shredded tomatoes and cucumbers.
Hot Pickles
$2.95
Papadums
$2.95
Lentil crisps served with chutneys.
Onion Salad
$4.95
Mango chutney
$2.95
Mango Chutney
1.95

$Vegetable Specialties

Served with a choice of spice level.
Chana Masala
$14.95
Delicious chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.
Matar Paneer
$15.95
Fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas.
Saag Paneer
$15.95
Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of cottage cheese delicately spiced.
Khadai Paneer
$15.95
Malai Kofta
$15.95
Spongy cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a mild gravy.
Aloo Gobi
$14.95
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked dry to perfection in mild spices with tomatoes, herbs and ginger.
Aloo Saag
$14.95
Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of delicately spiced potato.
Baigan Bharta
$14.95
Fresh eggplant gently roasted in the tandoor, mashed and marinated in a rich blend of Mughlai spices. Cooked over low heat to draw the richness of the spices.
Tadka Dal
$14.95
Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and dry Indian spices.
Dal Makhani
$14.95
Whole black lentils simmered until tender and tempered with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.
Vegetable Korma
$15.95
Fresh vegetable cooked in rich almond flavored sauce.
Paneer Tikka Masala
$16.95
Roasted cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
Paneer Makhani
$16.95
Fresh homemade cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.
Bhindi Masala
$15.95
Delicious okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
Mushroom Masalawala
$14.95
Fresh mushroom cooked in rich Indian spices.
Khadai Vegetables
$15.95
Mixed vegetables sauteed in fresh ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices.
Aloo Matar
$14.95
Potato and green peas sautéed in ginger, garlic and dry indian spices.
Channa Saag
$14.95
Egg Bhurji
$14.95
Paneer Bhurji
15.95

$Chicken Specials

Served with a choice of spice level.
Egg Curry
$16.95
Chicken Kolapuri
$18.95
Chicken cooked with yogurt, onion gravy and dry chili.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$18.95
Roasted cubes of boneless white chicken molded in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Makhani
$18.95
Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and folded into a creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
$18.95
Chicken and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.
Chicken Saag
$18.95
Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.
Chicken Korma
$18.95
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.
Chicken Curry
$18.95
Boneless chicken cooked in a delicately spiced curry sauce.
Chicken Haryali
$18.95
Fresh chicken cooked in a sauce made of cilantro, jalapeno and exotic spices.
Chicken Jalfrezi
$18.95
Chicken sauteed with fresh green vegetables and exotic dry Indian spices.
Chicken Malwanth
$18.95
Chicken cooked in fresh coconut milk and served with spices.
Kadai Chicken
18.95
Boneless cubes of chicken stir-fried in fresh ginger, garlic, bell peppers and delicate Indian spices.

$Lamb Specials


Lamb Rogan Josh
$20.95
Lamb cubes cooked in a tomato and onion sauce.
Lamb Pasanda
$20.95
Roasted lamb pieces cooked in cashew nut sauce.
Lamb Achari
$20.95
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with achar pickle masala and a medium-hot dish.
Lamb Korma
$20.95
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.
Lamb Tikka Masala
$20.95
Boneless pieces of lamb marinated in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb Saag
$20.95
Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.
Keema Matar
$20.95
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, ginger and sauteed onions.
Lamb Bhuna
$20.95
Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger and garlic.
Lamb do Pyaza
$20.95
Lamb cooked with ginger, garlic and chopped onions.
Lamb Vindaloo
$20.95
Lamb cubes and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.
Goat Curry
22.95
A traditional Indian dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes and traditional garam masala spices.

$Seafood Specials


Goan Fish Curry
$20.95
Fish cooked in coconut milk, onion, tomatoes and tamarind sauce. A Goan delicacy.
Shrimp Vindaloo
$20.95
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.
Shrimp Chili Fry
$20.95
Fresh shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes, green chilies and bell peppers flavored with ginger and garlic.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
$20.95
Charcoal-roasted shrimp mixed with a creamy tomato-based sauce.
Goan Shrimp Curry
$20.95
Curry made of onion, tomatoes, tamarind and coconut milk.
Fish Tikka Masala
$20.95
Charcoal-roasted fish in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.
Punjabi Fish Curry
$20.95
Fish cooked in onion, tomatoes and curry sauce.
Shrimp Korma
$20.95
Shrimp cooked in a rich almond sauce and mild Indian spices.
Pan-Fried Tilapia
20.95
Tilapia fillet marinated in lemon juice, fresh ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices. Pan-fried until golden brown and served with mildly spiced assorted vegetables.

$Biryani


Vegetable Biryani
$17.95
Basmati saffron rice cooked with mixed vegetables.
Chicken Biryani
$18.95
Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked along with tender pieces of chicken.
Lamb Biryani
$19.95
Rice and cubes of lamb richly flavored with saffron and cooked in aromatic spices.
Goat Biryani
$20.95
Rice and cubes of goat with bones richly flavored with saffron and cooked in aromatic spices
Shrimp Biryani
$20.95
Basmati saffron rice cooked with shrimp in mild spices.
Mixed Biryani
$21.95
A combination of lamb, chicken and shrimp cooked with basmati rice infused with saffron and aromatic Indian spices.
Egg Biryani
$17.95
Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked with boiled eggs.
Kashmiri Pulav
$12.95
Rice cooked with dried fruits and garnished with coconut.
Peas Pulav
$11.95
Basmati rice cooked with green peas in saffron flavor.
Steamed Basmati Rice
$7.95
Fine quality, long-grained basmati rice specially imported from India.
Jeera Rice
8.95
Basmati rice sauteed with cumin seeds.

$Straight from the Clay Oven

Served with a choice of spice level.
Tandoori Vegetable
$18.95
Garden fresh broccoli, bell peppers, onions, cauliflowers, tomatoes, potatoes and paneer marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a clay oven.
Tandoori Paneer
$19.95
Homemade cheese marinated overnight in exotic spices and baked in the clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken
$20.95
Chicken marinated in yogurt blend of colorful Indian herbs and spices and roasted in a clay oven.
Murgh Malai Kebab
$20.95
Succulent boneless chicken marinated in sour cream and cashew nut paste, skewered and roasted in the clay oven.
Chicken Tikka
$20.95
Succulent cubes of boneless, white chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices and roasted in a clay oven.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
$26.95
Lamb chops marinated in Indian spices, served with basmati rice and naan.
Boti Kebab
$25.95
Tender lamb pieces marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic and roasted in the clay oven.
Seekh Kebab
$25.95
Minced lamb marinated with our own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted in a clay oven.
Fish Tikka
$26.95
Fish marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices and roasted in the clay oven.
Mix Grill
$32.95
A combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabob, fish tikka, and jumbo shrimp, all served with rice and garlic naan.
Tandoori Jumbo Shrimp
$32.95
Jumbo shrimp marinated in chef's special recipe.
House Special Dinner for 1
$35.95
Tandoori platter, vegetable korma, lamb curry, rice and a choice of dessert. Served with a samosa.
House Special Dinner for 2
$65.95
Tandoori platter, vegetable korma, lamb curry, rice and a choice of dessert. Served with mulligatawny soup and garlic naan.
Murg Reshmi Kebab
$20.95
Minced, boneless chicken simmered in sour cream and cashew nut paste, skewered and roasted in the clay oven to perfection.
Vegetable Thali
$16.95
A complete vegetarian meal with vegetable korma, dal makani, saag paneer, rice, naan and dessert gulab jaman.
Non Vegetable Thali
19.95
A combination meal with chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, tandoori chicken, rice, garlic naan and rice pudding.

$Breads


Naan
$3.50
Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the tandoori oven.
Garlic Naan
$4.95
Made from dough of refined flour topped with garlic.
Mirch Naan
$4.95
Made from dough of refined flour with chopped green pepper.
Onion Kulcha
$4.95
A light leavened bread stuffed with finely chopped onions.
Paneer Kulcha
$5.95
A light leavened bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.
2 Piece Chapathi
$5.95
Whole wheat bread.
Tandoori Roti
$3.50
Made with whole wheat flour.
Kashmiri Naan
$5.95
Served with nuts, raisins and dry fruits.
Poori
$6.95
Paratha and Aloo Paratha
$5.95
Buttered and layered wheat bread.
Keema Naan
$5.95
Bread baked with tender and minced lamb filling.
Bread Basket
$12.95
Combination of naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.
Cream Cheese Naan
5.95

$Desserts


Mango Kulfi
$7.95
Traditional Indian homemade ice cream.
Pistachio Kulfi
$7.95
Traditional Indian homemade ice cream.
Gulab Jamun
$7.95
Golden fried dumplings of milk pastry soaked in sweet saffron syrup and served hot.
Rasmalai
$7.95
Flat round discs of Indian cottage cheese poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.
Rice Pudding
$7.95
Dessert made with special rice cooked with milk and sugar. Served cold with almond and pistachio.
Gajar Ka Halwa
$7.95
Grated carrots cooked gently in milk as it is reduced to form halwa. Generously sprinkled with nuts and allowed to set.
Moong Dal Halwa
7.95
Lentils simmered in light butter and dry fruits.

$Hot and Cold Beverages


Masala Tea
$5.00
Indian aromatic tea made with the highest grade of choice tea leaves, boiled with milk and selected spices.
Nescafe
$3.50
Sweet Lassi
$4.95
Salt Lassi
$4.95
Mango Lassi
$4.95
Churned yogurt with mango puree. Served chilled.
Mango Shake
$4.95
Mango puree with milk. Served chilled.
Mango Juice
$4.95
Soda
$3.00
Fresh Lime Soda
$4.95
Coconut Water
$3.95
Jasmine Tea
$2.95
Green Tea
$2.95
Juice
4.95

$Hakka Noodles [archived]


Vegetable Hakka Noodles
$9.95
Chicken Hakka Noodles
$11.95
Shrimp Hakka Noodles
13.95

$Main Entrees [archived]


Mix Seafood Platter
$17.95
Chef`s specialty. Prawns, calamari and fish simmered in onion, garlic, ginger, coconut juice and goan spices. Served with basmati rice. Spicy.
Jhinga Bgagrela
$15.50
Succulent shrimp sauteed with garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves in a tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lobster Rechiado Fiesta
$27.95
Chef`s favorite. Steamed lobster tail and tiger prawns cooked in tomato sauce with whole dried kashmiri chilies, cinnamon and fresh aromatics including ginger, served with green salad topped with chef`s homemade dressing and basmati rice. Spicy.
Chicken Manchurian
12.95
Chicken cooked with garlic, soya, fresh cilantro, chilies and ginger. Served with basmati rice. Spicy.

$Fried Rice and Szechwan Fried Rice [archived]


Vegetable Fried Rice
$7.95
Egg Fried Rice
$8.95
Chicken Fried Rice
$9.95
Mixed Fried Rice
$12.95

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