Taste of India

    761 E 81st Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
    (219) 755-4634
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    All Day Menu

    Vegetarian Appetizers

    Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

    Soups

    Main Course

    Fried Rice

    Hakka Noodles

    Vegetable Specials

    Chicken Specials

    Lamb Specials

    Seafood Specials

    Straight From The Clay Oven

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    Breads

    Accompaniments

    Desserts

    Hot And Cold Beverages

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    Vegetarian Appetizers

    Vegetarian Appetizers

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    3 Piece Vegetable Samosa

    Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes and green peas. Vegetarian.

    $6.95

    Mix Vegetable Platter

    Combination of samosa, pakoras and aloo tikki. Vegetarian.

    $9.95

    Aloo Tikki

    A patty made of potatoes and served with chutneys. Vegetarian.

    $7.95

    Onion Bhaji

    Onion cut into thin strips, dipped in spiced chickpea flour and deep-fried. Vegetarian.

    $7.95

    Mixed Vegetable Pakora

    Mixed vegetables dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried. Vegetarian.

    $7.95

    Vegetable Spring Roll

    $9.95

    Paneer Pakora

    Homemade cottage cheese in lentil flour and deep-fried. Vegetarian.

    $8.95

    Chili Paneer

    Paneer sauteed with onion and bell pepper. Vegetarian.

    $14.95

    Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

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    2 Piece Keema Samosa

    Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with minced lamb.

    $6.95

    8 Piece Chicken Pakora

    Chicken strips battered and fried.

    $11.95

    Golden Fried Shrimp

    Chef`s unique recipe served with garlic sauce.

    $17.95

    Tandoori Platter

    A mixed platter of tandoori specials served on a sizzling platter.

    $19.95

    Chicken 65

    Chef's special.

    $12.95

    Fried Calamari

    Calamari marinated and deep-fried.

    $11.95

    Indian Chili Chicken

    Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed in ginger, garlic, onions and bell peppers.

    $13.95

    Chili Chicken Dry

    $13.95

    Soups

    Tomato Soup

    Fresh tomato soup.

    $6.95

    Dal Soup

    Lentil soup. A perky clove flavored lentil soup.

    $6.95

    Mulligatawny Soup

    Chicken soup. Lentils and chicken stock heightened with the flavors of fresh herbs and garnished with shredded chicken.

    $7.95

    Mixed Vegetable and Corn Soup

    Vegetable and corn soup.

    $6.95

    Hot and Sour Soup

    $7.95

    Main Course

    Mix Seafood Platter

    Chef's specialty. Prawns, calamari and fish simmered in onions, garlic, ginger, coconut juice and Goan spices.

    $21.95

    Jhinga Bhagrela

    Succulent shrimp sauteed with garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves in a tangy sauce.

    $21.95

    Lobster Rechiado Fiesta

    Steamed lobster tail and tiger prawns cooked in tomato sauce with whole dried Kashmiri chilies, cinnamon and fresh aromatics including ginger. Served with a green salad topped with chef�s homemade dressing.

    $35.95

    Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken cooked with garlic, soya, fresh cilantro, chilies and ginger.

    $15.95

    Vegetable Manchurian

    Golden fried vegetable dumplings in a mildly spiced soya garlic sauce. Cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chilies and ginger.

    $15.95

    Fried Rice

    Chicken Fried Rice

    $14.95

    Egg Fried Rice

    $13.95

    Vegetable Fried Rice

    $12.95

    Shrimp Fried Rice

    $17.95

    Mix Fried Rice

    $18.95

    Hakka Noodles

    Vegetable Hakka Noodles

    $12.95

    Chicken Hakka Noodles

    $14.95

    Shrimp Hakka Noodles

    $17.95

    Mix Hakka Noodles

    $18.95

    Vegetable Specials

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    Chana Masala

    Delicious chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.

    $14.95

    Matar Paneer

    Fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas.

    $15.95

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    Saag Paneer

    Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of cottage cheese delicately spiced.

    $15.95

    Malai Kofta

    Spongy cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a mild gravy.

    $15.95

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    Aloo Gobi

    Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked dry to perfection in mild spices with tomatoes, herbs and ginger.

    $14.95

    Baigan Bharta

    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.

    $14.95

    Tadka Dal

    Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and dry Indian spices.

    $14.95

    Channa Saag

    $14.95

    Egg Bhurji

    $14.95

    Paneer Bhurji

    $15.95

    Dal Makhani

    Whole black lentils simmered until tender and tempered with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.

    $14.95

    Vegetable Korma

    Fresh vegetable cooked in rich almond flavored sauce.

    $15.95

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    Paneer Tikka Masala

    Roasted cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

    $16.95

    Paneer Makhani

    Fresh homemade cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.

    $16.95

    Aloo Saag

    $14.95

    Bhindi Masala

    Delicious okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.

    $15.95

    Mushroom Masalawala

    Fresh mushroom cooked in rich Indian spices.

    $14.95

    Khadai Vegetables

    Mixed vegetables sauteed in fresh ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices.

    $15.95

    Khadai Paneer

    $15.95

    Aloo Matar

    $14.95

    Chicken Specials

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    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Roasted cubes of boneless white chicken molded in a rich creamy tomato sauce.

    $18.95

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    Chicken Makhani

    Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and folded into a creamy tomato sauce.

    $18.95

    Egg Curry

    $16.95

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    Chicken Korma

    Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.

    $18.95

    Chicken Kolapuri

    Chicken cooked with yogurt, onion gravy and dry chili.

    $18.95

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    Chicken Curry

    Boneless chicken cooked in a delicately spiced curry sauce.

    $18.95

    Chicken Vindaloo

    Chicken and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.

    $18.95

    Chicken Malwanth

    Chicken cooked in fresh coconut milk and served with spices.

    $18.95

    Chicken Saag

    Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.

    $18.95

    Kadai Chicken

    $18.95

    Chicken Haryali

    Fresh chicken cooked in a sauce made of cilantro, jalapeno and exotic spices.

    $18.95

    Chicken Jalfrezi

    Chicken sauteed with fresh green vegetables and exotic dry Indian spices.

    $18.95

    Lamb Specials

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Lamb cubes cooked in a tomato and onion sauce.

    $20.95

    Lamb Pasanda

    Roasted lamb pieces cooked in cashew nut sauce.

    $20.95

    Lamb Achari

    Tender pieces of lamb cooked with achar pickle masala and a medium-hot dish.

    $20.95

    Lamb Korma

    Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.

    $20.95

    Lamb Saag

    Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.

    $20.95

    Keema Matar

    Ground lamb cooked with green peas, ginger and sauteed onions.

    $20.95

    Lamb Bhuna

    Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger and garlic.

    $20.95

    Lamb do Pyaza

    Lamb cooked with ginger, garlic and chopped onions.

    $20.95

    Lamb Vindaloo

    Lamb cubes and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.

    $20.95

    Goat Curry

    A traditional Indian dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes and traditional garam masala spices.

    $22.95

    Seafood Specials

    Goan Fish Curry

    Fish cooked in coconut milk, onion, tomatoes and tamarind sauce. A Goan delicacy.

    $20.95

    Shrimp Vindaloo

    Shrimp and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.

    $20.95

    Shrimp Chili Fry

    Fresh shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes, green chilies and bell peppers flavored with ginger and garlic.

    $20.95

    Shrimp Tikka Masala

    Charcoal-roasted shrimp mixed with a creamy tomato-based sauce.

    $20.95

    Goan Shrimp Curry

    Curry made of onion, tomatoes, tamarind and coconut milk.

    $20.95

    Pan-Fried Tilapia

    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.

    $20.95

    Fish Tikka Masala

    Charcoal-roasted fish in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.

    $20.95

    Punjabi Fish Curry

    Fish cooked in onion, tomatoes and curry sauce.

    $20.95

    Shrimp Korma

    Shrimp cooked in a rich almond sauce and mild Indian spices.

    $20.95

    Straight From The Clay Oven

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    Tandoori Chicken

    Chicken marinated in yogurt blend of colorful Indian herbs and spices and roasted in a clay oven.

    $20.95

    Tandoori Vegetable

    Garden fresh broccoli, bell peppers, onions, cauliflowers, tomatoes, potatoes and paneer marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a clay oven.

    $18.95

    Chicken Tikka

    Succulent cubes of boneless, white chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices and roasted in a clay oven.

    $20.95

    Tandoori Paneer

    Homemade cheese marinated overnight in exotic spices and baked in the clay oven.

    $19.95

    Tandoori Lamb Chops

    Lamb chops marinated in Indian spices.

    $26.95

    Fish Tikka

    Fish marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices and roasted in the clay oven.

    $26.95

    Murg Reshmi Kebab

    Minced, boneless chicken simmered in sour cream and cashew nut paste, skewered and roasted in the clay oven to perfection.

    $20.95

    Mix Grill

    A perfect tour of clay oven specialties served with garlic naan.

    $32.95

    Tandoori Jumbo Shrimp

    Jumbo shrimp marinated in chef's special recipe.

    $32.95

    Seekh Kebab

    Minced lamb marinated with our own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted in a clay oven.

    $25.95

    Boti Kebab

    Tender lamb pieces marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic and roasted in the clay oven.

    $25.95

    Biryani

    Vegetable Biryani

    Basmati saffron rice cooked with mixed vegetables.

    $17.95

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    Chicken Biryani

    Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked along with tender pieces of chicken.

    $18.95

    Lamb Biryani

    Rice and cubes of lamb richly flavored with saffron and cooked in aromatic spices.

    $19.95

    Goat Biryani

    Rice and cubes of goat (with bones) richily flavored with saffron and cooked in aromatic spices

    $20.95

    Shrimp Biryani

    Basmati saffron rice cooked with shrimp in mild spices.

    $20.95

    Mixed Biryani

    A combination of lamb, chicken and shrimp cooked with basmati rice infused with saffron and aromatic Indian spices.

    $21.95

    Egg Biryani

    Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked with boiled eggs.

    $17.95

    Kashmiri Pulav

    Rice cooked with dried fruits and garnished with coconut.

    $12.95

    Peas Pulav

    Basmati rice cooked with green peas in saffron flavor.

    $11.95

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    Steamed Basmati Rice

    Fine quality, long-grained basmati rice specially imported from India.

    $7.95

    Jeera Rice

    Basmati rice sauteed with cumin seeds.

    $8.95

    Breads

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    Naan

    Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the tandoori oven.

    $3.50

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    Garlic Naan

    Made from dough of refined flour topped with garlic.

    $4.95

    Mirch Naan

    Made from dough of refined flour with chopped green pepper.

    $4.95

    Onion Kulcha

    A light leavened bread stuffed with finely chopped onions.

    $4.95

    Paneer Kulcha

    A light leavened bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.

    $5.95

    2 Piece Chapathi

    Whole wheat bread.

    $5.95

    Tandoori Roti

    Made with whole wheat flour.

    $3.50

    Kashmiri Naan

    Served with nuts, raisins and dry fruits.

    $5.95

    Aloo Paratha

    $5.95

    Paratha

    Buttered and layered wheat bread.

    $5.95

    Keema Naan

    Bread baked with tender and minced lamb filling.

    $5.95

    Bread Basket

    Combination of naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.

    $12.95

    Cream Cheese Naan

    $5.95

    Poori (2pcs)

    $6.95

    Accompaniments

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    Raita

    Chilled yogurt seasoned and mixed with shredded tomatoes and cucumbers.

    $3.50

    Papadums

    Lentil crisps served with chutneys.

    $2.95

    Mango Chutney

    $2.95

    Green Salad

    A fresh vegetable salad with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions and lettuce.

    $6.95

    Hot Pickles

    $2.95

    Onion Salad

    $4.95

    Desserts

    Mango Kulfi

    Traditional Indian homemade ice cream.

    $7.95

    Pistachio Kulfi

    Traditional Indian homemade ice cream.

    $7.95

    Gulab Jamun

    Golden fried dumplings of milk pastry soaked in sweet saffron syrup and served hot.

    $7.95

    Rasmalai

    Flat round discs of Indian cottage cheese poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.

    $7.95

    Rice Pudding

    Dessert made with special rice cooked with milk and sugar. Served cold with almond and pistachio.

    $7.95

    Gajar Ka Halwa

    Grated carrots cooked gently in milk as it is reduced to form halwa. Generously sprinkled with nuts and allowed to set.

    $7.95

    Moong Dal Halwa

    Lentils simmered in light butter and dry fruits.

    $7.95

    Hot And Cold Beverages

    Masala Tea

    Indian aromatic tea made with the highest grade of choice tea leaves, boiled with milk and selected spices.

    $5.00

    Nescafe

    $3.50

    Swet & Salty Lassi

    $4.95

    Mango Lassi

    Churned yogurt with mango puree. Served chilled.

    $4.95

    Mango Juice

    Mango puree with Milk, served chilled.

    $4.95

    Mango Shake

    Mango puree with milk. Served chilled.

    $4.95

    Soda

    $3.00

    Fresh Lime Soda

    $4.95

    Coconut Water

    $3.95

    Jasmine Tea

    $2.95

    Green Tea

    $2.95

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    761 E 81st Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
    (219) 755-4634