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Essence of India

Dessert, Dinner
4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 506-0002
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Vegetable Samosas

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas.

$6.95

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Garlic Naan

Naan topped with garlic.

$3.50

Beverages

Lassi

Homemade yogurt shake- Choice of sweet or salted.

$3.50

Mango Lassi

Homemade mango yogurt shake.

$4.25

Soft Drinks

$2.50

Masala Tea (Chai)

Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs.

$2.50

Coffee

$2.50

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas.

$6.95

Vegetable Pakora4

Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden. Gluten free.

$5.95

Vegetable Cutlet4

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables. Gluten free.

$5.25

Paneer Pakoras

Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters. Gluten free.

$6.75

Papadum

Crispy, delicate thin wafers (4) of seasoned lentil flour. Gluten free.

$2.50

Masala Papadu

Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala. Gluten free.

$4.50

Vegetable Sampler

Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras.

$8.95

Jhinga Karahi

Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour.

$7.95

Non-Vegetarian Sampler From The Tandoori Ove

Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabob. Gluten free.

$13.95

Keema Samosas

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb.

$7.95

Coconut Fried Shrimp

Coconut Fried shrimp (5) with mango, mint chutny

$8.00

Vegetable Essence

Malai Ka Koft1

Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Gluten free

$12.95 +

Shahi Paneer

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Gluten free.

$12.95 +

Saag Chaman

Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Gluten free.

$12.95 +

Mutter Paneer

Combination of peas and cheese cooked with a rich creamy sauce. Gluten free.

$12.95 +

Paneer Khurchan

Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Gluten free.

$12.95 +

Baigan Bharta

Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomato and onion. Vegan. Gluten free

$11.95 +

Bhindi Ka Masala

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes, and onion. Vegan. Gluten Free

$11.95 +

Gohbi Gulastan

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Vegan. Gluten Free

$11.95 +

Vegetarian Korm

Potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Nuts included. Gluten free

$12.95 +

Aloo do Pyaza

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Vegan.

$11.95 +

Chana Masala

Chick peas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Vegan.

$11.95 +

Mushroom Mutte

Sliced mushrooms and peas sauteed in a creamy curry sauce.

$12.95 +

Dal Makhan9

Black lentils cooked in a curry sauce.

$10.95 +

Dal Turka

Spicy! Yellow lentils sauteed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chiles. Vegan.

$9.95 +

Spinach with Chicken Pea

Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices tomatoes and chick peas. Vegan. Gluten free.

$11.95 +

Green Beans and Potatoe1

Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Vegan. Gluten free.

$11.95 +

Saag Alo

Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices.

$11.95 +

Aloo Mutter

Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes onion, cumin and a touch of ginger.

$11.95 +

Tandoori Essence

Seekh Kabob

Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in tandoor oven.

$12.95 +

Bhuni Machhli

Catfish flavored with tamarind then cooked in the tandoor oven. Gluten free.

$15.95 +

Indian Chicken Tandoor1

Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Gluten free.

$11.95 +

Chicken Malai Kabob

Skewered boneless chicken marinated in vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, egg white, corn flour and cream cheese with a sprinkle of lemon juice, green chili and cilantro. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Murg Tikka

Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Lamb Chop

Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices then barbecued in the tandoor oven. Gluten free.

$19.95 +

Tandoori Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Gluten free.

$19.95

Tandoori Chicken Salad

Lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, onion and tandoori chicken (your choice of dark or white meat) with an Indian dressing that included mango chutney, vinegar and a touch of Indian spice. Gluten free.

$9.95

Tandoori Shrimp (GF)

Jambo Shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Gluten free

$19.95

Seekh Kabab

Tender 3 rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoori oven.

$12.95

Chicken Essence

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Murg Lajwab

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Gluten free.

$12.95 +

Chicken Shahi Korma

Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Chicken Karahi

Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Murg Tikka Masal

Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Achari Murgh

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Chicken Saag

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Bhuna Chicken

Spicy! Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chiles. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Chicken Vindaloo

Spicy! Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Madras Curry Chicken

Chicken curry south Indian style. Marinated in yogurt, tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Gluten free.

$13.95 +

Lamb Essence

Gosht Korma

Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Lamb Pasanda

Lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in cream sauce. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Rogan Josh

Lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Lamb Palak

Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Achari Gosht

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Lamb Vindaloo

Spicy! Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Goan Lamb

Spicy! Lamb curry cooked in coconut sauce. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Lamb Madras

Lamb Curry South Indian style. Marinated Lamb in Tomato, garlic, Ginger, Coriander,Cumin and curry leaves.

$14.95

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of chicken, lamb or shrimp.

$13.95 +

Fish Essence

Goan Fish Curry

Spicy! Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Jhinga Masal

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Shrimp Vindaloo

Spicy! Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Yogurt Fish

Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

North Indian Fish Curry

Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Shrimp with Spinach

Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Shrimp in Coconut Masala

Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilles, red wine vinegar and green onions. Gluten free.

$14.95 +

Biriyani/Rice Essence

Peas Pulao

Fried rice cooked with peas.

$7.95

Kashmiri Pulao

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts.

$8.95

Safrron Rice

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamon and cloves.

$7.95

Long Grain Steamed Basmati Rice

$3.95

Chicken biriyani

$13.95

Lamb Biriyani

$14.95

Shrimp biriyani

$13.95

Vegetable Biriyani

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs.

$10.95

Bread Essence

Naan

Leavened bread made in the tandoor.

$3.25

Butter Naan

Naan with butter.

$3.50

Garlic Naan

Naan topped with garlic.

$3.50

Keema Naan

Naan stuffed with ground lamb.

$4.95

Peshwari Naan

Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut.

$3.50

Onion Kulcha

Flour bread stuffed with onions.

$4.00

Paneer Kulcha

Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.

$4.95

Paratha Tandoori

Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor.

$3.75

Pudina Paratha

Paratha layered with fresh mint.

$3.75

Aloo Paratha

Paratha stuffed with potatoes.

$3.75

Tandoori Roti

Flat bread cooked in the clay oven.

$2.25

Poori

Two puffy deep fried breads.

$4.50

Bread Assortment

One peshwari naan, one garlic naan, one onion kulch and one pudina paratha.

$11.95

Side Items

Raita

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.

$2.50

Mango Chutney

Sweet pickles made from mangoes.

$2.95

Mixed Sala

Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro.

$4.95

Dessert Essence

Gulab Jamun

Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in sweey syrup.

$4.95

Rasmalai

Flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.

$4.95

Kheer

Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts.

$4.95

Gajar ka Halwa

Cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter and cashews and raisans.

$4.95

Ice Cream

Indian style ice cream, choice of pistachio or mango.

$4.25

Essence Faluda

Chef's Speciality! Mango, pistachio, and rose flavored ice cream layered with Indian soft noodles and tukmari (similar to tapioca) then topped with a touch of rose syrup.

$5.95

Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Maharaja Pilsner

1/2 Pint

$5.50

Taj Mahal

1 pint

$8.50

Flying Horse

1 pint

$8.50

Heineken

12oz bottle

$6.00

Amstel Light

12oz bottle

$6.00

Miller Lite

12oz bottle

$5.00
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About Essence of India

  • 4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
  • Dessert, Dinner, Healthy, Indian, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
  • (773) 506-0002
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