Reservation at Carmel-by-the-Sea

CHICKEN LENTILS SOUP

A nourishing blend of chicken, coconut, lentils and curry leaves with warming mustard seeds

CAULIFLOWER TURMERIC SOUP

Golden cauliflower simmered in a turmeric infused both with the touch of curry leaf

ORGANIC BEETROOT SALAD

A vibrant medley of spring greens, beet, tomato, goat cheese mango lime vinaigrette

PAPADUM

Crisp cracker made with seasonal lentil

CUCUMBER RAITA

Yogurt with cucumber, mint and toasted cumin

AVOCADO RAITA

Yogurt with pureed avocado and chili

MANGO CHUTENY

MIXED PICKLE

HOMEMADE PALIN YOGURT

SAAG PANEER

Creamy spinach gently cooked with garlic and fenugreek, finished with soft paneer

BAIGAN BHARTA

Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with spices, tomato, yogurt and hand grounded herbs

ALOO GOBI

Cauliflower& potatoes stir-fried with turmeric, cumin and fresh tomatoes

CRISPY OKRA (Seasonal)

Crisp okra delicately tossed with mango powder, lime & fresh herbs

DAL AABHA

Black lentil, kidney bean, chickpea, garlic, tomato, chili & cream

PANEER TIKKA MASALA

Grilled Paneer simmered in a tomato - fenugreek sauce rich and comforting

TOFU MASALA

Organic tofu with bell peppers and onion in a bold garlic tomato masala

VEGETABLE COCONUT CURRY

Seasonal vegetables cooked in creamy coconut milk with south Indian spices

YELLOW DAL TADKA

A comforting lentil medley finished with cumin garlic tempering

MUSHROOM MATAR KORMA

Mushroom & peas in a silky cashew-cardamom curry

MALAI KOFTA

Spinach and cheese dumpling in a smooth tomato cashew sauce

PINDI CHANA MASALA

Garbanzo beans slow simmered with Darjeeling tea mango powder & house spices

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (Aabha Specialty)

Tandoori grilled chicken breast in a rich tomato and fenugreek sauce- Our house specialty

BUTTER CHICKEN (Specialty of Delhi)

Tender tandoori chicken in luscious, medley spiced cream tomato gravy- straight from Delhi

PISTACHIO-CHICKEN KORMA

A delicate curry of chicken, pistachio and saffron in a creamy cashew base

CHICKEN CURRY

Aromatic curry with garlic, ginger and whole spices comforting and bold

COCONUT CHILLI PRAWN CURRY

Tiger prawns simmered n a coconut onion sauce with tamarind and warming spices

SALMON TIKKA MASALA

Tandoor grilled salmon fillet in a house tomato blend flaky and flavorful

ROGAN JOSH

Traditional lamb curry with deep, earthy spices from the Kashmir valley

LAMB SAAG

Tender lamb in a velvety spinach, cumin and cardamom infused sauce

LAMB VINDALOO

Spicy Goan style lamb curry with chili and tangy vinegar

MINT LAMB KORMA

Lamb in a smooth saffron- mint cashew sauce elegant and aromatic

GOAN FISH CURRY

Sea bass in a coastal curry of coconut, coriander & tomato

PRAWN HARIYALI

Prawn in vibrant spinach- cilantro curry with tomato & onion

PANEER MINT TIKKA

Homemade Indian cottage cheese delicately marinate din saffron, mint, garlic, and bellpepper

CHILI-GARLIC TOFU TIKKA

Tofu marinated in bold chili, garlic and dried fenugreek leaves- fiery yet elegant

TANDOORI CHICKEN

Our signature whole chicken marinated in turmeric, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and aromatic spices an iconic classic

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TIKKA

Juicy chicken breast blended with chipotle chili and grilled to perfection with curried mayo

TANDOORI SEEK KEBAB

Ground lamb mixed with garlic spices and herbs flame grilled with colorful bell peppers

FRONTIER LAMB CHOPS

Tender lamb rack marinated with yogurt, papaya and gram masala served wit a rich sauce

TANDOORI PRAWNS

Jumbo prawns delicately flavored with saffron yogurt and traditional tandoori sauce

TANDOORI SEA BASS

Chilean sea bass grilled with brown garlic, lemon and Indian spicesfinished with lemon butter sauce

TANDOORI ATLANTIC SALMON

Wild salmon marinated in mint garlic, and chili tandoor roasted to a tender finish

TANDOORI TRI-MEAT PLATTER

A carnivore's delight: Chicken tikka seekh kabab and chipotle chicken on one sizzling platter

TANDOORI TRIO-SEAFOOD PLATTER

An oceanic indulgence: Tandoori prawn, Atlantic salmon and Sea bass

PLAIN NAAN

Classic Indian flatbread with smoky char and soft texture

GARLIC NAAN

Soft naan brushed with garlic and rosemery-infused oil

CHEESE NAAN

Fluffy naan stuffed with melted mozzarella irresistibly rich

BUTTER-CILANTRO NAAN

Unleavened bread brushed with aromatic butter and fresh cilantro

BUTTER-CILANTRO NAAN

Unleavened flour bread with butter & cilantro

CHOCOLATE NAAN

A sweet surprise naan stuffed with rich chocolate for a desert twist

WHOLE WHEAT ROTI

Simple, soft and wholesome a healthy compliment to any curry

LACHA PARATHA

Layered whole wheat bread with a crisp outer crust

ONION KULCHA

Naan stuffed with onions, cilantro and mild spice soft and flavorful

ALOO KULCHA

Naan filled with spiced mashed potatoes comforting and satisfying

TRIO-NAANS

A sampler of Butter- cilantro,onion kulcha, & Lacha Paratha

PLAIN BASMATI RICE

Fragrant steamed basmati rice, light, fluffy and versatile

TUEMERIC & CUMIN RICE

Aromatic rice gently tossed with cumin and golden turmeric

LEMON RICE

Basmati rice with yellow lentils lemon zest and mustard seed tempering

COCONUT RICE

Basmate rice infused with coconut milk, curry leaves and mustard seed- rich and delicate

AVOCADO-MASALA RICE

Spiced basmati rice with tomato onion mint and a creamy avocado topping

ORGANIC BROWN RICE

Earthy and wholesome steamed to nutty perfection

VEGETABLE BIRYANI GF

Seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin, mint and delicate spices over fragrant rice

TANDOORI CHICKEN BIRYANI

Tandoori chicken layered with mint, brown onion, mint and a creamy avocado topping

BUTTER CHICKEN BIRYANI

A luxurious twist shredded tandoori chicken in creamy butter sauce layered with spiced rice

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Tender chicken simmered with mint brown onions and fragrant cardamom slow cooked for deep flavor

LAMB BIRYANI

Slow cooked lamb and saffron infused rice- royal and aromatic

PRAWN BIRYANI

Succulent prawns folded into saffron basmati rice with mint and onions