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Essence of India

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

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb

$9.85

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Garlic Naan

Naan topped with garlic

$5.45

Appetizers

Coconut Fried Shrimp

Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney

$9.85

Jhinga Karahi

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

$8.75

Keema Samosas

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb

$9.85

Masala Papadum

Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala

$6.55

Non-Vegetarian Sampler From the Tandoor Oven

Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab

$17.55

Paneer Pakoras

Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters

$9.85

Papadum

Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour

$4.35

Vegetable Cutlets

Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

$6.55

Vegetable Pakoras

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

$7.65

Vegetable Samosas

Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas

$7.65

Vegetable Sampler

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

$10.95

Vegetable Essence

Aloo Do Pyaza

Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Aloo Mutter

Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Baigan Bharta

Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Bhindi Ka Masala

Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Chana Masala

Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Dal Makhani

Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Dal Turka

Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included

$14.25 +

Gobhi Gulastan

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Green Beans and Potatoes

Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Malai Ka Kofta

Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Mushroom Mutter

Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Mutter Paneer

Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Paneer Khurchan

Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Saag Aloo

Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Saag Chaman

Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Shahi Paneer

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Spinach with Chickpeas

Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Vegetable Korma

Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

$15.35 +

Chicken Essence

Achari Murgh

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Bhuna Chicken

Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Chicken Karahi

Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Chicken Saag

Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Chicken Shahi Korma

Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Chicken Vindaloo

Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Madras Curry Chicken

Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Murg Lajwab

Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

$16.45 +

Murg Tikka Masala

Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Lamb Essence

Achari Gosht

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Goan Lamb

Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Gosht Korma

Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Lamb Palak

Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Lamb Pasanda

Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Lamb Vindaloo

Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

$18.65 +

Rogan Josh

Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Tandoor Essence (Clay and Charcoal Oven)

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. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Indian Chicken Tandoori

Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included

$14.25 +

Murg Tikka

Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven

$16.45 +

Seekh Kabob

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

$16.45

Tandoori Chicken Salad

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

$13.15

Tandoori Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included

$24.15

Fish and Seafood Essence

Goan Fish Curry

Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Jhinga Masala

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

North Indian Fish Curry

Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Shrimp in Coconut Masala

Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Shrimp Vindaloo

Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Shrimp with Spinach

Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included

$17.55 +

Yogurt Fish

Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included

$18.65 +

Biryani and Rice Essence

Basmati Rice

Long grain steamed basmati rice

$5.45

Kashmiri Pulao

Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

$9.85

Non-vegetarian Biryani

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat

$15.35 +

Peas Pulao

Fried rice cooked with peas

$8.75

Saffron Rice

Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

$8.75

Vegetable Biryani

Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

$13.15

Bread Essence

Aloo Paratha

Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered

$5.45

Bread Assortment

1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha

$15.35

Butter Naan

Naan with butter

$5.45

Garlic Naan

Naan topped with garlic

$5.45

Keema Naan

Naan stuffed with ground lamb

$6.55

Naan

Leavened bread made in the tandoor

$4.35

Onion Kulcha

Flour bread stuffed with onions

$5.45

Paneer Kulcha

Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

$7.65

Paratha Tandoori

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

$5.45

Peshwari Naan

Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut

$5.45

Poori

Two puffy deep fried breads

$6.55

Pudina Paratha

Paratha layered with fresh mint

$5.45

Tandoori Roti

Flat bread made in clay oven

$4.35

Beverages

Coffee

$3.25

Coke

$3.25

Diet Coke

$3.25

Ginger Ale

$3.25

Iced-Tea

$3.30

Lassi

Homemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted

$5.45

Lemonade

$3.30

Mango Lassi

Homemade mango yogurt shake

$6.55

Masala Tea (Chai)

Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs

$4.35

Milk

$3.30

Sprite

$3.25

Tea

$3.25

Dessert Essence

Gulab Jamun

Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup

$4.35

Kheer

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

$4.35

Kulfi

Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango

$4.69

Rasmalai

Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios

$4.95

Sides

Butter Chicken Sauce

$6.55

Green Chutney

$0.55

Indian Pickel

$3.25

Mango Chutney

Sweet pickles made from mangoes

$4.35

Mixed Salad

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

$6.55

Murg Tikka Masala Sauce

$5.45

Raita

Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

$4.35

Tamarind Chutney

$0.55
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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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