Mela Tandoori Kitchen

Appetizers

Shuruaat. All of our Naans are available as appetizers as well

• Papadum3,00 US$

  Crispy thin lentil wafers

• Masaledar Papad4,00 US$

  Lentil wafers topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices

• Tomato Tadka Soup5,00 US$

  Tomato soup with fresh garlic and cumin

• Aloo Tikki6,00 US$

  Potato cutlets stuffed with minced paneer

• Paneer Poppers6,00 US$

  Fritters of paneer marinated in cilantro and mint marinade

• Vegetable Samosa Bites6,00 US$

  Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced potatoes

• Chicken Samosas7,00 US$

  Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced ground chicken

• Spicy Tandoori Wings8,00 US$

  Hot and spicy chicken wings cooked in the tandoor

Small Plates

Choti Platein

• Samosa Chaat8,00 US$

  Deconstructed vegetable samosas topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys

• Aloo Tikki Chaat8,00 US$

  Deconstructed aloo tikki topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys

• Vada Pav8,00 US$

  Potato dumpling sliders with chutneys

• Keema Pav10,00 US$

  Minced lamb sliders topped with chutneys

• Paneer 659,00 US$

  Fried paneer cooked with the spicy taste of red chilies

• Chicken 6510,00 US$

  Fried boneless chicken cooked with red chilies and other spices

• CTMac 'n' Cheese10,00 US$

  Mela's take on two classics: Mac 'n' Cheese and Chicken Tikka Masala

• Pani Puri8,00 US$

  Crisp and round, hollowed puris filled with a mixture of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, and sev. Served with spiced tamarind and mint-flavored water.

• Dahi Puri8,00 US$

  Small, crisp, hollowed puris filled with a combination of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, sev, and yogurt. Topped with tamarind chutney.

Non-Vegetarian Curries

Chicken, Lamb aur Seafood ka Saalan

• Chicken Tikka Masala16,00 US$

  Boneless morsels of chicken breast cooked in our tandoor and then added to a tomato and cream gravy

• Murgh Korma Shahi16,00 US$

  Succulent boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy

• Chicken Keema16,00 US$

  Minced chicken with a light tomato and onion sauce with your choice of potatoes or green peas

• Murgh Dhaniya16,00 US$

  Chicken curry with a cilantro and cashew nut marinade gravy

• Chicken Vindaloo16,00 US$

  A spicy chicken curry cooked with potatoes, with the tangy taste of vinegar

• Saag Chicken16,00 US$

  Chicken cooked with caramelized onions in a spinach gravy

• Lamb Achaari17,00 US$

  Minced lamb with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles

• Lamb Tikka Masala17,00 US$

  Boneless morsels of lamb cooked in our tikka masala sauce

• Bhuna Gosh17,00 US$

  Fork tender cubes of lamb cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy

• Lamb Vindaloo17,00 US$

  A spicy lamb curry with potatoes and a vinegar flavor

• Bhindi Gosh17,00 US$

  Okra and lamb cooked together with sautéed onions and tomatoes, served mild and tender

• Saag Gosh17,00 US$

  Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy along with caramelized onions

• Jheenga Masala20,00 US$

  Succulent prawns slow-cooked to just the right tenderness, served in a mildly spiced tomato, onion, and cream gravy

• Prawn Vindaloo20,00 US$

  A spicy hot, prawn curry cooked with potatoes with the tangy flavor of vinegar

• Machli Masala22,00 US$

  Fresh fish of the day cooked with a special mixture of spices, tomatoes, onions, and cream

• Fish Vindaloo22,00 US$

  Fish curry prepared spicy hot with potatoes in a tomato and onion gravy, and flavored with vinegar

Vegetarian Curries

Sabzi Mandi Se

• Paneer Tikka Masala15,00 US$

  Mildly spiced cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy

• Palak Paneer15,00 US$

  Pieces of our homemade cheese cooked together with caramelized onions and spinach

• Mattar Paneer15,00 US$

  Green peas and our cubed cheese slow-cooked in a tomato and cream gravy

• Saag Daal14,00 US$

  Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with the rich taste of garlic and cumin along with sautéed onions and spinach

• Daal Tadka13,00 US$

  Made with yellow chickpea lentils and mild herbs and spices, topped with the rich taste of garlic and cumin

• Sabzi Korma14,00 US$

  Assorted vegetables cooked with gentle spices in our sweet cream and tomato curry

• Mili Juli Sabzi13,00 US$

  Stir-fried assorted vegetables cooked with a light drizzle of butter, herbs, and spices

• Aloo Gobi14,00 US$

  Potatoes and cauliflower lightly pan-sautéed in a tomato and onion sauce

• Tawa Bhindi14,00 US$

  Okra cooked with caramelized onions and sautéed tomatoes in an onion gravy

• Chana Masala13,00 US$

  Chickpeas cooked lightly with butter, and mixed with sautéed tomatoes and onions

Clay Oven Barbecue

Tandoori

• Murgh Boti16,00 US$

  Tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in a blend of yogurt and ground spices

• Reshmi Tikka16,00 US$

  Boneless pieces of chicken served silky soft, made from a marinade of cilantro, mint, and cream

• Achaari Tikka16,00 US$

  Boneless chicken marinated with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles

• Pasanda Beef16,00 US$

  Delicately sliced pieces of beef, cured with just the right amount of ground spices and oils

• Tandoori Chops22,00 US$

  Lamb chops in a marinade of herbs and spices

• Samandar Ka Raja20,00 US$

  Tiger prawns, butterflied and marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs, and a variety of spices

• Samandar Ki Rani22,00 US$

  Fresh fish of the day marinated in a combination of tandoori spices, prepared medium hot

• Mixed Grill25,00 US$

  A meat lover's dream - a grilled platter combination of most things "tandoori"

Rice Dishes

Saadey Chaawal aur Biryani

• Jeera Rice4,00 US$

  Basmati rice cooked with whole cumin, herbs, spices, and a hint of saffron

• Biryani

  Highly seasoned rice dish cooked with various proteins or vegetables

  • Vegetable Biryani15,00 US$
  • Lamb Biryani18,00 US$
  • Chicken Biryani17,00 US$
  • Prawn Biryani20,00 US$
  • Fish Biryani22,00 US$

Side Dishes

Khaaney ke Saath

• Mili Juli Sabzi7,00 US$

• Daal Tadka7,00 US$

• Chana Masala7,00 US$

• Palak/Saag7,00 US$

• Tikka Masala Sauce7,00 US$

Breads

Naan

• Saadi Naan2,50 US$

  Plain naan with a brush of hot butter

• Tandoori Roti3,00 US$

  Made from whole-wheat flour

• Garlic Naan3,50 US$

  Minced garlic and herbs baked inside

• Onion Kulcha3,50 US$

  Stuffed with mild herbs, spices, and chopped onions

• Butter Paratha3,50 US$

  Butter-brushed and baked into the naan resulting in croissant-like layers

• Cheese Kulcha3,50 US$

  Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese baked into the naan, served chewy and hot

• Lachha Paratha4,00 US$

  Butter-brushed and multi-layered "roti"

• Peshawari Naan5,00 US$

  A Pakistani raisin and nut bread, with almonds, cashews, and pistachios

• Garlic Cheese Naan5,00 US$

  Minced garlic, herbs, and mixed cheeses baked within

• Chili Cheese Naan5,00 US$

  Green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside

• "Crack" Naan6,00 US$

  Mela Exclusive - Tandoori chicken, green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside

Condiments

Achaar aur Chutneys

• Sweet Mango Chutney3,00 US$

• Mixed Pickles3,00 US$

• Raita3,00 US$

  Sweet and spicy yogurt with shredded carrots and cucumbers

• Katchumber Plate3,00 US$

  Plate of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, herbs, and spices

Desserts

Meethey Mein

• Gulabi Firnee5,00 US$

  Rose-flavored semolina pudding

• Shahi Gulab Jamun5,00 US$

  Dumplings made of reduced milk and soaked in a rose and saffron syrup

• Mango Ras Malai7,00 US$

  Soft, poached cheesecake patties in mango-flavored milk

• Gajar Ka Halwa6,00 US$

  A "pudding" made from grated carrots and milk, cooked with nuts and raisins

• Mango Ice Cream5,00 US$

• Barfeeli Coffee5,00 US$

  Iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream

• Faluda8,00 US$

  Multi-layered ice cream drink, made with rose syrup, coconut jelly, sweet basil seeds, milk, and topped with a scoop of mango ice cream

Beverages

Peeney ke Liye. Ask about our Beer and Wine Menu

Lassis

A traditional yogurt blended, smoothie-like delight

• Rose6,00 US$

• Mango6,00 US$

• Strawberry6,00 US$

• Sweet6,00 US$

• Salted6,00 US$

• Khatti Meethi6,00 US$

• Paan6,00 US$

Soft Drinks

Complimentary Refills

• Pepsi3,00 US$

• Diet Pepsi3,00 US$

• Cherry Pepsi3,00 US$

• Sierra Mist3,00 US$

• Mountain Dew3,00 US$

• Shirley Temple3,00 US$

Iced Teas

Complimentary Refills

• Unsweetened3,00 US$

• Arnold Palmer3,00 US$

Fruit Drinks

• Lemonade3,00 US$

  Complimentary Refills

• Guava Juice4,00 US$

• Mango Juice4,00 US$

Tea, Bottled Water & Other Beverages

• Chai3,00 US$

  Complimentary Refills

• Masala Chai4,00 US$

• Gulabi Chai4,00 US$

• Kashmiri Chai5,00 US$

• Cinnamon Tea3,00 US$

• Badaam Kesar Milk4,00 US$

  Almond and Saffron-flavored

• Pakola3,00 US$

  Pakistani Cream Soda

• Thums Up3,00 US$

  Indian Cola

• Limca3,00 US$

  Indian Lemon-Lime Soda

• VOSS Bottled Water3,00 US$

  Still or Sparkling