Masala Indian Kitchen menù, Lafayette
Masala Indian Kitchen Lafayette - Menu
Appetizers
Samosas
Stuffed pastries delicately spiced with herbs, potato & peas
7.5 $
Goan Shrimp
Butterflied shrimp marinated in mild spices, lightly breaded & fried; served with chili aioli
13 $
Vegetable Pakoras
Mixed vegetable fritters in a chickpea batter; served with mint & tamarind chutneys
10.5 $
Chicken 65
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a spicy aromatic sauce then batter-fried & tempered with bell peppers, & onions
13.5 $
Lettuce and Papad Cups
Freshly ground chicken with aromatic spices & peas; served with a crisp lettuce wedge, lentil chips, & sweet chili sauce
13 $
Samosa Tikki Chaat
(Can make vegan) potato samosas layered with mildly spiced chickpeas, raita, tamarind & mint chutneys
11.5 $
Hara Paneer Tikka
Cubes of fresh homemade cheese marinated in a mint chutney yogurt sauce; cooked in clay oven & served sizzling
15.5 $
Soup and Salad
Lentil Soup
6.5 $
House Side Salad
Fresh greens, cucumbers, carrots, onions & tomatoes; served with house dressing
6 $
Cucumber Salad
Slice cucumbers, red onions, & tomatoes on a bed fresh green; served with house dressing
9 $
Biryani and Hakka
Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a delicate blend of exotic spices, with your choice of:
17 $
Hakaa Noodles
Noodles stir fried in a tomato-chili base sauce with mixed bell peppers, onions, garlic, & mild spices with your choice of:
15.5 $
Mas-A-La Carte
Onions and Peppers
3 $
Basmati Rice
4 $
Masala Papadum
Lentil wafers served with a side of mixture of chopped onion, tomatoes, chilies, and spices
5 $
Raita Dip
Yogurt with mint, cucumber, onions & roasted cumin
5 $
Mixed Pickle
Spicy preserves of mango and green chilies
3.5 $
Mango Chutney
Sweet mango preserves
4 $
Bread Box
Naan
Leavened dough baked in clay oven
4 $
Sizzling Tandoori Grill
Tandoori Chicken
Juicy char-grilled chicken thighs & legs marinated in a mixture of yogurt & tandoori spices then cooked to perfection
18.5 $
Chicken Tikka
Cchunks of boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, mild spices & yogurt
18.5 $
Malai Kebab
Cubes of boneless chicken breast marinated in a mixture of yogurt, cream cheese, cashew paste & spices
18.5 $
Boti Kebab
Lean cubes of lamb marinated overnight in mild spices & fresh herbs
20.5 $
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in various spices, herbs & garlic-ginger paste
20.5 $
Achari Paneer Tikka
Cubes of fresh homemade cheese marinated in pickling spices; cooked in clay oven & served sizzling
18 $
Tandoori Mix Grill
A delicious combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, malai kebab, seekh kebab & tandoori shrimp
23.5 $
House Favorites
Vindaloo
Potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger & hot spices in a vinegar base sauce:
18 $
Curry
A savory tomato gravy cooked with onions, cilantro & mild indian spices:
18 $
Korma
A blend of exotic spices in a creamy tomato and cashew-almond sauce
18 $
Saag
Pureed spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices & a touch of cream:
18 $
Chili
Sauteed ginger, garlic, mixed bell peppers, and onions in a tangy tomato sauce
18 $
Kadhai
Sautéed ginger, garlic, bell peppers & onions in a tomato base sauce:
18 $
Jafrezzi
Mixture of sir-fried vegetables & indian spices cooked in a tomato sauce:
18 $
Keema
Freshly ground chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, peas & aromatic spices
18 $
House Specialties
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of boneless chicken breast in a savory & creamy tomato sauce
18.5 $
Butter Chicken
Boneless pieces of tandoori chicken in a rich & creamy tomato sauce
18.5 $
Goat Curry
Goat morsels cooked in a savory tomato gravy with onions, cilantro & bold indian spices.
22 $
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender pieces of boneless lamb simmered in a rich roasted onion & tomato sauce
20.5 $
Vegetarian Delights
Malai Kofta
Vegetable dumplings in a creamy cashew-almond sauce
18 $
Navaratan Korma "9 Jewels"
Nine assorted vegetables & paneer cooked in a creamy tomato & cashew-almond sauce
18 $
Daal Tadka
Yellow lentils simmered & tempered with tomatoes, onions & flavored with mild spices
17 $
Matar Paneer
Homemade cheese & sweet peas cooked in a rich tomato & onion sauce
17 $
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato & cashew-almond sauce
18 $
Bhindi Masala
Sautéed okra with cilantro, onions, tomatoes & dry mango powder
17 $
Baingan Bhartha
Eggplant roasted, mashed & cooked with peas, tomatoes, onions, herbs & mild spices
17 $
Vegetable Manchurian
Vegetable dumplings in a tangy tomato sauce cooked with ginger, garlic, peppers & onions
17 $
Channa Masala
Chickpeas smothered in a tomatoes & onion gravy with a blend of freshly ground spices
17 $
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes & cauliflower sautéed with cilantro, onions, tomatoes & mild indian spices
17 $
Kid's Corner
Chicken Tenders
8 $
Kids Tandoori Chicken
10 $
Desserts
Kheer
Indian rice pudding made with reduced milk, almonds, and pistachios
6.5 $
Gulab Jamun
(2) "a decadent indian donut" flour and dry milk dumplings in a warm sweet syrup
6.5 $
Daily Dessert Tray
Ask to view today's selections
10 $
Beverages
Lassi
Homemade yogurt shake
6 $
Fruit Juice
Mango, lychee, orange, or cranberry
4.5 $
Masala's Hot Chai
Cinnamon and cardamom infused tea served with warmed milk
6 $
Soft Drinks
Coke, diet coke, sprite, dr. Pepper, barq's root beer or lemonade
3.5 $
Iced Tea
3.5 $
Coffee
3.5 $
i Bottled Water
6 $
Bottled Sparkling Water
6 $