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Pongal South Indian Restaurant

Dinner, Healthy
103 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-9458
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14. Alu Bonda

Fried potato fritters served with coconut chutney and sambar.

$12.95

82. Tomato Rice

Gluten-free.

$16.95

Soups & Salad

Rasam Soup

Traditional south indian spiced lentil & tomato essence soup. (spicy)

$10.95

Sambar Soup

Traditional lentil bean soup with vegetables and indian spices

$10.95

Mulligatawny Soup

Delicious blend of beans with tomatos, lemon & herbs

$11.95

Mix Vegetable Soup

Mixed harvest vegetable soup with light spices

$11.95

Tomato Soup

Fresh harvest tomato soup with green peas & light spices

$11.95

Katchumber Salad

Chopped vegetable salad mixed in a mildly spiced vinegar & lemon dressing

$11.95

Appetizers

7. Masala Vada

Spiced and crunchy fritters made of Bengal gram dal. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.

$13.95

8. Idli

Steamed lentil and rice mix cakes served with sambar, coconut, and tomato chutney.

$11.95

9. Medu Vada

Fried lentil flour donuts served with coconut chutney and sambar.

$11.95

10. Rasam Idli

Idli dunked in a bowlful of rasam and served with coconut chutney.

$15.95

10. Sambar Idli

Idli dunked in a bowlful of sambar and served with coconut chutney.

$15.95

10. Rasam Vada

Vada dunked in a bowlful of rasam and served with coconut chutney.

$15.95

10. Sambar Vada

Vada dunked in a bowlful of sambar and served with coconut chutney.

$15.95

11. Idli and Vada Combo

1 each. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.

$11.95

12. Upma

Indian polenta - cream of wheat. Served with chilies, ginger, spices, and nuts.

$15.95

13. Pongal Sweet

South Indian specialty made of green lentil and cashew nuts with jaggery.

$15.95

13. Pongal Spicy

South Indian specialty made of green lentil and cashew nuts with black pepper.

$15.95

14. Alu Bonda

Fried potato fritters served with coconut chutney and sambar.

$12.95

15. Alu Tikki

Fried spiced potato fritters coated with bread crumbs. Served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$14.95

15. Spinach Tikki

Fried spiced spinach fritters coated with bread crumbs. Served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$14.95

16. Pakoda

Mildly spiced, chickpea flour fritters served with tangy and spicy chutney. Spinach, onion, cottage cheese, chilly fritters.

$16.95 +

16. Mixed Pakoda Platter

Mildly spiced, chickpea flour fritters served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$18.95

17. Bhajia Platter

Assorted fried vegetables of potato, eggplant, onion, bell pepper, cottage cheese, and plantain coated in chickpea flour. Served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$16.95

18. Plantain Bhajia

Fried green raw banana coated in chick pea our served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$12.95

19. Papadam

Delicately spiced thin lentil wafers served with hot and sour sauce.

$4.95

19. Masala Papadam

Delicately spiced thin lentil wafers topped with onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, chilies, and cilantro.

$6.95

20. Masala Cashew Nuts

Madras-style fried spicy cashew nuts.

$14.95

21. Assorted Hor D, Oeuvres

Assortment of tikki, pakoda, bhajia, kachori and samosa.

$25.95

Chaat Special

22. Alu Chaat

Delhi style fried potatoes tossed with onions, chilies, spices and cilantro. Gluten-free.

$12.95

23. Chhole Chaat

Boiled chick peas tossed with onions, potatoes, tangy and spicy chutney, spices and topped with yogurt and crispy sev. Gluten-free.

$15.95

24. Chotpoti

Bengali street snack made of dried green lentils, tangy chutney, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, chilies and spices. Gluten-free.

$16.95

25. Kachori

Gujarati snack made of different pea fritters served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$12.95

26. Samosa

Crisp turnovers filled with spiced potatoes and peas served with tangy and spicy chutney.

$12.95

26. Samosa Chaat

Turnovers in tangy chutney, chick peas, yogurt and spices.

$12.95

27. Papri Chaat

Crisp flat breads topped with yogurt, potatoes, onions, tangy and spicy chutney, crispy sev and cilantro.

$12.95

28. Pani Poori

Crisp puffed pastries filled with potatoes, chick peas, spicy mint water and tangy sweet sauce. Spicy.

$12.95

29. Sev Poori

Bombay style crisp flat small breads topped with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, spicy and tangy chutney, crispy sev and cilantro.

$12.95

30. Bhel Poori

The Bombay-style mix of puffed rice, crispy sev, rice flour crisps, peanuts, onions, tomatoes, tangy and spicy chutney topped with cilantro.

$12.95

31. Dahi Aloo Poori

Crisp puffed pastries filled with potatoes, yogurt, tangy and spicy chutney, crispy sev and cilantro.

$12.95

32. Dahi Vada

Gujarati style fried lentil donuts soaked in spiced yogurt and topped with cilantro and boondi. Gluten-free.

$13.95

Utthappam

33. Plain Utthappam

$15.95

34. Onions and Peas Utthappam

$16.95

35. Cheese Utthappam

$18.95

36. Onion and Tomato Utthappam

$17.95

37. Onion Utthappam

$16.95

37. Peppers Utthappam

$16.95

38. Peppers and Peas Utthappam

$17.95

39. Mixed Vegetable Utthappam

Onions, tomatoes, peas, and carrots.

$19.95

40. Coconut Utthappam

$19.95

Onion & pepper Uttapam

$17.95

Tomato & Chilli Uttapam

$17.95

Tomato Uttapam

$16.95

Dosai

41. Plain Sada Dosai

Gluten-free.

$15.95

41. Plain Masala Dosai

Masala is made of mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Gluten-free.

$16.95

42. Butter Sada Dosai

Gluten-free.

$16.45

42. Butter Masala Dosai

Masala is made of mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Gluten-free.

$17.45

Ghee Sada Dosa

$16.45

Ghee Masala Dosa

$17.45

43. Onion Sada Dosai

Gluten-free.

$15.95

43. Onion Masala Dosai

Masala is made of mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Gluten-free.

$17.95

Podi Sada Dosa

$16.95

Podi Masala Dosa

$17.95

44. Mysore Sada Dosai

Spiced crepe. Gluten-free.

$16.95

44. Mysore Masala Dosai

Spiced crepe. Masala is made of mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Gluten-free.

$17.95

44. Mysore Cheese Dosai

Served with cheese. Gluten-free.

$18.95

Cheese Mysore Masal Dosa

$17.95

45. Cheese Sada Dosai

Gluten-free.

$17.95

45. Cheese Masala Dosai

Masala is made of mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Gluten-free.

$18.95

Paneer Sada Dosa

$17.95

Paneer Masala Dosa

$18.95

46. Paper Sada Dosai

Gigantic size crepe. Gluten-free.

$17.95

46. Paper Masala Dosai

Gigantic size crepe. Masala is made of mildly spiced potatoes and peas. Gluten-free.

$18.95

Rava Dosai

47. Plain Sada Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$16.95

47. Rava Masala Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$17.95

48. Onion Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$17.95

48. Onion Masala Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$18.95

49. Mysore Rava Dosa

Spiced rava crepe with onions. Spicy.

$18.45

49. Mysore Masala Rava Dosa

Spiced rava crepe with onions. Spicy.

$19.45

50. Madras Rava Dosa

Spiced rava crepe with onions and hot peppers.

$18.95

50. Madras Masala Rava Dosa

Spiced rava crepe with onions and hot peppers.

$19.95

51. Paneer Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$19.95

51. Paneer Masala Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$20.95

Cheese Rava Sada

$19.95

Cheese Rava Masala

$20.95

52. Coconut Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$19.95

52. Coconut Masala Rava Dosa

Cream of wheat and rice crepes.

$20.95

Specialty Dosai

53. Cone Dosai

Kid's special plain dosai in cone shape. Kid friendly. Gluten-free.

$15.95

54. Mung Dal Dosai

Green lentil crepe that is high in protein & helps in maintaining weight. Gluten-free.

$19.95

55. Spinach Dosai

Rice and lentil crepe topped with spinach garlic paste. Nutritional twist for a balanced diet. Gluten-free.

$20.95

56. Ragi Dosai

Super healthy millet crepe with onions, cabbage, and cilantro. Maintains weight and has low glycemic index. Gluten-free.

$20.95

57. Cheese Spring Dosai

Bombay special rice and lentil crepe with cabbage, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and spicy sauce. Spicy. Gluten-free.

$21.95

58. Pondicherry Masala Dosai

Pondicherry special rice and lentil crepe with onions, tomatoes, green chilies and spicy sauce. Spicy. Gluten-free.

$21.95

Sabzi

59. Alu Sukhi Bhaaji

Gujarati style dry potato and vegetable with spices. Kid friendly. Gluten-free.

$19.95

60. Alu Mutter

Potatoes gently cooked with green peas and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

61. Alu Palak

Diced potatoes cooked in a thick gravy of spinach with cream and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

62. Alu Gobi

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

63. Alu Baingan

Potatoes and eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

64. Alu Channa

Potatoes and chick peas cooked with spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

65. Kala Channa

Black chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

66. Channa Saag

Chick peas and spinach cooked with cream and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

67. Channa Masala

Chick peas cooked with onions and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

68. Gobi Masala

Cauliflower cooked with tomatoes and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

69. Bhindi Masala

Okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

70. Undhiyu

Gujarati special: potatoes, eggplant, yam and snow peas cooked with spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

71. Whole Mung

Gujarati style green lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices. Gluten-free.

$19.95

72. Baingan Bhartha

Mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and hot spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

73. Vegetable Kurma

South Indian style vegetables cooked in coconut curry and spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

74. Jeera Dal

Lentils cooked with mild Indian spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

75. Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi

Spiced cabbage and cashew dumplings in tangy and spicy yogurt curry. Gluten-free.

$20.95

76. Malai Kofta

Vegetable fried dumpling cooked in a rich creamy mild sauce. Kid friendly.

$20.95

77. Avial

Kerela stew made of carrots, potatoes and string beans in a mixture of coconut, spices and yogurt. Gluten-free.

$21.95

78. Chilly Paneer

Fresh home made cottage cheese cooked with green chilies and hot spices. Gluten-free.

$20.95

79. Mutter Paneer

Fresh home-made cubed cottage cheese and green peas cooked in mild spices. Kid friendly. Gluten-free.

$20.95

80. Palak Paneer

Fresh home-made cubed cottage cheese and spinach cooked in spices. Kid friendly. Gluten-free.

$20.95

81. Shahi Paneer

ToFresh home-made cubed cottage cheese cooked in a buttery onion and tomato gravy. Kid friendly. Gluten-free.

$22.95

Rice

82. Tamarind Rice

Gluten-free.

$16.95

82. Lemon Rice

Gluten-free.

$16.95

82. Tomato Rice

Gluten-free.

$16.95

83. Vegetable Fried Rice

Basmati rice cooked mised with spring onions, cabbage, carrots, green peas and spices. Gluten-free. Spicy.

$17.95

84. Kashmiri Pulav

Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, raisins, and cashews, served with raita. Kid friendly. Gluten-free.

$18.95

85. Mixed Vegetable Biryani Rice

Basmati rice cooked with spiced vegetables and served with raita. Gluten-free.

$20.95

86. Pongal Special Rice

Special rice and lentils dish. Served both sweet and spicy, 1 piece Medu Vada and served with sambar, coconut chutney, and raita. Gluten-free.

$26.95

Bread

87. Chappati

1 piece. Flat bread topped with oil.

$2.95

88. Phulka

1 piece roti. Oil free thin flat bread. Kid friendly.

$2.95

89. Lachha Paratha

Multi-layered and flaky bread.

$5.95

90. Alu Paratha

Bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes. Served with raita and pickle.

$10.95

90. Peas Paratha

Bread stuffed with mildly spiced peas. Served with raita and pickle.

$10.95

90. Mixed Vegetable Paratha

Bread stuffed with mildly spiced mixture of potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, string beans. Served with raita and pickle.

$10.95

90. Cheese Paratha

Bread stuffed with cheese. Served with raita and pickle.

$10.95

91. Poori

2 pieces. Deep-fried puffed bread.

$8.95

92. Poori Masala Bread

Deep-fried puffed bread with mildly spiced mashed potatoes. Kid friendly.

$11.95

Desserts

Kulfi

Indian ice cream with milk and cream/ pistachios/ mango

$11.95 +

Chocolate Dosai

Rice and lentil crepe with delicious thick chocolate

$10.95

Vegan Ice cream

Pure vegan Ice cream.

$8.95

Kheer

Rice pudding flavored with Cardamon

$9.95

Shrikhand

Creamy Indian pudding made of yogurt, pistachio, cardamon & saffron

$10.95

Rasmalai

Cooked cottage cheese soaked in sweetened milk with nuts

$9.95

Gulab Jamun

All purpose flour dumplings fried in ghee & dunked in sugar syrup

$7.95 +

Carrot Halwa

Sweet dessert made of carrot, milk, ghee, sugar & cardamon

$8.95 +

Badam Halwa

Sweet rich dessert made of almonds, milk, ghee, sugar & saffron

$12.95

Puran Poli

Sweet flat wheat bread filled with mashed bengal gram dal, jaggery, cardamon, ghee & saffron

$12.95

Mocktails

Pineapple Mule

Pineapple jiuice, fresh lime juice, sweet syrup, ginger beer

$5.95

Hurricane

Orange juice, pineapple juice, sweet syrup, citrus juice, grenadine

$6.95

Blue Lagoon

Blue curacao, citrus, lemon soda

$6.95

Pongal Refresher

Fresh lemon juice, sweet syrup, lemon soda, mint.( choice of mango, strawberry flavored could be added)

$7.95

Virgin Colada

Coconut cream, coconut puree, coconut milk, pineapple juice

$7.95

Beverages

Soda

Choice of soda.

$2.95

Mineral Water

$2.95

Sparkling Water

$3.95

Homemade Lemonade

$5.95

Juice

Alphonso mango juice, peach, pineapple, orange and peach.

$5.95

Moru

Thin yogurt shake - butter milk. Served with onions and spices.

$5.95

Lassi

Sweet, salty, spicy yogurt shake.

$5.95

Flavored Lassi

Yogurt shake blended with mangoes or strawberries or rose petals.

$6.95

Milk Shake

Milk blended with mangoes or strawberries.

$6.95

Badam Milk

Creamy almond milk with almond slivers.

$7.95

Coffee

$3.95

Tea

$3.95

Herbal Tea

Types of herbal tea.

$3.95

Decaf Tea

$3.95

Ice Tea

$3.95

Madras Coffee

Indian traditional filtered coffee boiled with milk.

$4.95

Masala Tea

Indian tea leaves boiled with milk and herbs.

$4.95
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About Pongal South Indian Restaurant

  • 103 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • Dinner, Healthy, Indian, Kosher, Kosher-Style, Lunch Specials, Vegetarian
  • (212) 696-9458
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