Chicago Curry House (Indian and Nepalese Restaurant)

Soup and Salad

• Chicken Soup$5.95

  Chicken stock heightened with flavorful fresh herbs, garnished with shredded chicken and chopped cilantro

• Mixed Vegetables Soup$5.95

  Lentil soup with seasonal vegetables

• Tomato Soup$5.95

  Fresh tomato soup

• Sambar Soup$5.95

  A perky clove-flavored lentil soup with seasonal vegetables

• House Special Garden Salad$4.95

  Fresh cucumbers, carrots, onions, lettuce and tomatoes, served with house dressing

• Kuchumber Salad$5.95

  Finely chopped salad with tomatoes, onions, carrots, cucumbers and lettuce, served with house dressing

Vegetarian Appetizers

• Veg Samosa (2pcs)$4.95

  Cone pastry stuffed with green peas, potatoes and fresh coriander leaves, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Cheese Pakora$5.95

  Home-made cheese marinated in a mix of spice dipped in a batter of Garbanzo and then deep fried, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Mixed Pakora$5.95

  Crispy assorted vegetables, golden fried with light chickpeas flour batter, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Aloo Chat$4.95

  Cubed shaped boiled potatoes minced with chopped onions, cucumbers, cilantro, green chilies and chat masala

• Bombay Bhel Poori$5.95

  Rice puffs, chickpea flour, vermicelli diced potatoes & onions mixed with tamarind, mint chutney, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Mirchi Pakora$5.95

  Hot pepper dipped in batter and deep fried, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Aloo Takka with Chole$8.95

  Potato cutlets sprinkled with bread crumbs & deep fried served with chole

• Onion Bhaji$5.95

  Sliced onion mixed with spiced chickpeas flour and deep fried, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• House Special Shrimp$9.95

  Jumbo shrimps cooked with chef special sauce, served with steamed basmati rice

• Vegetable Platter (Recommended For 2)$9.95

  Assortments of vegetable appetizers, Veg Samosa, Chili Pakora & Veg Pakora. Served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

Non Vegetarian Appetizers

• Chicken Samosa (2pcs)$4.95

  Cone pastry stuffed with spiced minced chicken, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Lamb Samosa (2pcs)$5.95

  Cone pastry stuffed with spiced minced lamb, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Chicken Pakora$5.95

  Succulent pieces of chicken marinated overnight in an exquisite blend of masala and cooked in a Tandoori oven then dipped in batter and deep fried, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Tandoori Peshkush (Recommended For 2)$15.95

  A mixed platter of our chosen Tandoori specialties consisting of chicken Tikka, Lamb Kabab, Malai Kabab, lamb Tikka & Tandoori Chicken, served with mouth watering tamarind and mint cilantro chutney

• Chicken Chilly (For 2)$9.95

  Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt cooked with chilly and curry leaves

• Veg MoMo (Nepali Item)$9.95

  Mix vegetables with Nepali spices inside the wheat bread and steamed, served with Nepali achaar

• Chicken MoMo (Nepali Item)$10.95

  Minced chicken mixed with Nepali spices and steamed inside the wheat bread served with Nepali achaar

• Chicken Choela (Nepali Item)$10.95

  Fresh boneless chicken roasted in a clay oven. Fillet marinated with garlic, ginger, and a mixture of Himalayan spices

• Kukhura ko Pakheta (Nepali Item)$10.95

  Marinated chicken wings with Himalayan spices and roasted in tandoor; Time Out Magazine -December, 2009 Best Dish

• Lamb Choela (Nepali Item)$10.95

  Fresh boneless lamb roasted in a clay oven. Fillet marinated with garlic, ginger, and a mixture of Himalayan spices

Accompaniments

• Masala Papad$4.95

  Mildly spiced flat lentil water deep fried, sprinkled with an exquisite blend of masala garnished with chopped onion, tomatoes green chilies and coriander leaves

• Mix Raita$3.95

  Chilled yogurt mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots garnished with cilantro

Nepali Entrée

• Aloo Ra Seemi Ko Tarkari$13.95

  Fresh potatoes cooked to perfection with green beans and mild Nepalese spices along with ginger tomatoes and herbs. Served with basmati rice

• Bhuteko Kauli$13.95

  Cauliflower sautéed with onion tomatoes and Nepalese spices. Served with basmati rice

• Palungo Ko Saag$13.95

  A combination of fresh spinach cooked over a slow fire with fresh onion and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice

• Aloo Tama Bodi$13.95

  Combination of potatoes, Bamboo shoots and black eyed beans cooked with Himalayan spices. Served with basmati rice

• Jhane Ko Dal$13.95

  Yellow lentil cooked to perfection in a traditional Nepalese wok with onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with basmati rice

• Kukhura Ko Maasu (Chicken With Bone)$13.95

  Chicken cooked in typical Nepalese style with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice

• Khasi Ko Maasu (Goat Meat With Bone)$13.95

  Goat meat cooked in typical Nepalese style with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice

Vegetable Specialties

• Paneer Bhurji$14.95

  Fresh homemade cheese grated & cooked with green peppers, tomatoes & onions. Served with basmati rice

• Aloo Mutter$13.95

  Green peas and potatoes cooked with spices. Served with basmati rice

• Sag Chana$13.95

  Fresh spinach cooked with chickpeas. Served with basmati rice

• Mutter Paneer$14.95

  Fresh home made cottage cheese cooked with green peas, tomatoes, onion sauce, ginger, garlic paste and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Palak Paneer$14.95

  Fresh Spinach cooked with cottage cheese delicately spiced. Served with basmati rice. Served with basmati rice

• Kadhai Paneer$14.95

  Homemade cheese cooked with bell peppers, garlic, onion, tomatoes and wild chilies. Served with basmati rice

• Paneer Makhani$14.95

  Fresh cottage cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Aloo Gobhi$14.95

  Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked to perfection with mild Indian spices along with ginger. Served with basmati rice

• Garden Mix Vegetable$14.95

  Fresh garden mix vegetables with cottage cheese and tossed with bell peppers. Served with basmati rice

• Chana Masala$13.95

  Delicious chick peas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices. Served with basmati rice

• Baigan Bharta$14.95

  Fresh eggplant roasted in the Tandoori mashed and marinated in a rich blend of mughlai spices, c ooked over a low heat to draw the richness of the spices. Served with basmati rice

• Vegetable Kofta (Malai Kofta)$14.95

  Mixed vegetable cheese dumplings in a creamy sauce with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice

• Farsi Bhaji$14.95

  Green Beans cooked with coconut milk and cream. Served with basmati rice

• Navratam Korma$14.95

  Mixed Vegetables cooked in gravy of cashew nuts arid fruits. Served with basmati rice

• Dal Makhani$12.95

  Whole black lentil simmered and tempered with ginger tomatoes and herbs. Served with basmati rice

• Saag Aloo$14.95

  Fresh Spinach cooked with potatoes and delicately spiced. Served with basmati rice

Chicken Specialties (Royal Curries)

• Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)$14.95

  Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and then folded into creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Chicken Tikka Masala$14.95

  Chunks of chicken (white meat) roasted in a clay oven and folded into cream sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Chicken Curry$14.95

  Boneless dark meat chicken cooked in a delicately spiced curry sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Chicken Saag$14.95

  Tender Boneless chicken cooked in a delicately spiced spinach puree. Served with basmati rice

• Chicken Sahi Korma (Mild)$14.95

  Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Chicken Vindaloo (Hot)$14.95

  A delicious combination of chicken and potatoes marinated in vinegar, hot pepper and spices cooked in fiery hot gravy. Served with basmati rice

• Chicken Chilly Masala$14.95

  Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with green chilies and hot spices. Served with basmati rice

• Kadhai Chicken$14.95

  A classic Kadhai Dish of chicken delicately cooked with ginger, green pepper and fresh Coriander. Served with basmati rice

Lamb Specialties

• Lamb Tikka Masala$15.95

  Selected pieces lamb delicately spiced and barbecued in our Tandoor then cooked in a chef's special sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Lamb Curry$15.95

  Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in onion and tomatoes with & cardamom flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Lamb Sahi Korma (Mild)$15.95

  Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich cashew nut based gravy with cream, butter and dry fruits. Served with basmati rice

• Keema Mutter$15.95

  Minced lamb cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes and green peas. Served with basmati rice

• Lamb Vindaloo (Hot)$15.95

  A delicious combination of lamb and potatoes marinated in vinegar, hot pepper and spices cooked in fiery hot gravy. Served with basmati rice

• Lamb Saag$15.95

  Boneless pieces of lamb in spinach puree. Served with basmati rice

• Kadhai Lamb$15.95

  Boneless lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions; garlic and mild spice garnished with fresh cilantro and ginger. Served with basmati rice

• Lamb Chily Masala$15.95

  Boneless lamb cooked with green chilies spices. Served with basmati rice

Seafood Specialties

• Shrimp Curry$16.95

  Seasonal shrimp cooked in an aromatic sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Shrimp Madras$16.95

  Shrimp coked in a mildly spicy gravy along with the coconut flavor. Served with basmati rice

• Shrimp Bhuna$16.95

  Shrimp cooked in specialty prepared herbs, spices with a touch of garlic and ginger. Served with basmati rice

• Shrimp Chili Masala$16.95

  Succulent shrimp cooked with green chili with spices. Served with basmati rice

• Fish Tikka Masala$16.95

  Pieces of Mahi Mahi fillet marinated in yogurt and first cooked in a Tandoor and then folded into a chef's special sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Fish Goa Curry$16.95

  Mahi Mah fish cooked with coconut and spicy sauce. Served with basmati rice

• Lobster Curry$22.95

  Lobster cooked in a specially prepared sauce infused with herbs, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice

Basmati Rice Specialties

• Steamed Basmati Rice$2.95

• Saffron Rice$3.95

  Basmati rice cooked with Saffron and green peas

• Mixed Vegetables Biryani$12.95

  Basmati Saffron rice cooked with mixed vegetables in a mild spice. Served with yogurt sauce

• Chicken Biryani$14.95

  Basmati rice infused with Saffron, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with the tender pieces of chicken. Served with yogurt sauce

• Ghosh Biryani$15.95

  Basmati rice infused with Saffron, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with the tender pieces of Lamb. Served with yogurt sauce

• Shrimp Biryani$15.95

  Basmati saffron rice cooked with shrimp in mild spices. Served with yogurt sauce

Tandoor

A traditional Tandoor is a barrel-shaped Indian clay oven used for baking bread, vegetable, roasting lamb, chicken, and seafood with charcoal at a temperature of approximately 600 degrees. Tandoori food is a recommended low cholesterol food and recommended for all

Tandoori Vegetables

• Tandoor Mixed Vegetables$17.95

  Garden fresh broccoli, bell peppers, onions, cauliflowers, tomatoes, potatoes, and paneer marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

• Paneer Tikka$18.95

  Cubes of cottage cheese, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, marinated with yogurt. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

Tandoori Chickens

• Murg Malai Kabab$15.95

  Soft & silky boneless pieces of chicken breast supreme marinated in sour cream and cooked to tender perfection. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

• Tandoori Chicken (Half)$14.95

  Chicken Marinated in yogurt blend of colorful 'Indian herbs and spices and roasted in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

• Tandoori Chicken (Full)$21.95

  Chicken Marinated in yogurt blend of colorful Indian Herbs and spices and roasted in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

• Chicken Tikka$15.95

  Succulent cubes of boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt mild spices and roasted in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

Tandoori Lambs

• Lamb Tikka$18.95

  Boneless cubes of tender lamb marinated with yogurt, garlic, ginger skewered and roasted in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

• Lamb Seekh Kabab$18.95

  Minced lamb marinated with our own combination of herbs and spices skewered and roasted in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

Tandoori Seafoods

• Tandoori Salmon$18.95

  Fresh salmon marinated with exotic Indian spices roasted in clay oven

• Tandoori Prawn$19.95

  King size shrimp marinated in mild spices and cooked in a clay oven. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

• Fish Tikka$18.95

  Barbecued pieces of MahiMahi with the flavor of Indian herbs and spices. Served with chef special sauce and steamed basmati rice

Tandoori Breads

• Naan$2.50

  Flat leavened brad on fee wall lining of the Tandoori oven

• Kasmiri Naan$3.50

  A light read made from refined flour, stuffed with pineapple cherries, & walnuts

• Tandoori Roti$2.50

  Whole wheat bread baked in the clay oven

• Piyzi Kulcha$3.50

  Light flat bread stuffed with onion and fresh green cilantro leaves

• Garlic Naan$3.50

  Made from dough of refined flour with taste of garlic

• Lachcha Paratha$3.50

  Whole wheat layered bread from Tandoor

• Masala Naan$3.50

  A garlic tomato and chili flavored bread backed in a clay oven

• Keema (Lamb) Naan$3.95

  Naan Baked with tender minced lamb stuffing

• Til Ka Naan$3.00

  Flat leavened bread dotted with sesame seeds

• Bhatoora$3.00

  Leavened and fermented bread fried in hot oil

• Poori$3.00

  Whole wheat puffed bread and deep fried

• Aloo Paratha$3.50

  Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced boiled potatoes and onions

• Cheese Naan$3.95

  Fresh unleavened bread stuffed with cheese

• Chicken Naan$3.95

  Mouth watering bread stuffed with minced chicken & cilantro leaves

Desserts

• Gulab Jamun (Served Hot)$4.95

  Golden fried dumplings of milk pastry soaked in sweet saffron syrup

• Rasgulla Che (Served Cold)$5.95

• Gajar Ka Halwa (Served Hot)$4.95

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

• Kheer (Served Cold)$4.95

  Fragrant rice cooked with sweetened with milk, raisins and almonds

Beverages

• Masala Tea (Indian Style)$3.00

  Indian Aromatic tea, made with the highest grade choice-tea leaves boiled with milk and selected spices

• Soft Drinks$2.00

  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, iced tea and soda water

• Lassi$2.00

  Rich and creamy, churned yogurt served sweet and chilled

• Mango Lassi$2.00

  Churned yogurt with mango puree served chilled

• Choice of Shake$2.00

  Mango, banana and strawberry flavors

• Choice of Juices$2.00

  Cranberry, orange and pineapple

• Sparkling Water$2.00