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Sitar Indian Cuisine

 
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Sitar Indian Cuisine

3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 9 PM
Tuesday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 9 PM
Wednesday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 9 PM
Thursday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 9 PM
Friday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 9 PM
Saturday11 AM - 2 PM
4:30 PM - 9 PM

Most Popular  

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (SITAR SPECIAL)
Cubes of chicken tika cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce with herbs, highly aromatic dish. An all time favorite.contains dairy , gluten free
$17.00
GARLIC NAAN
garlic bread baked in Tandoor
$5.00
VEGETABLE SAM0SAS (2 pcs)
It contains guten, vegan. Triangle pastries stuffed with savored peas and potatoes. Served with house special chutneys
$5.00
NAAN
Fine flour bread baked In Tandoor
$4.00
SAAG PANEER sitar special
Cubes of paneer, cooked with creamy spinach and mild spices.sitar special
$16.00
MANGO LASSI
Mango flavored Indian styled smoothie
$5.00

Appetizers  

VEGETABLE PAKORAS (6 pcs)
Gluten-free, vegan. Fresh blend spices and grated vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served withhouse special chutneys
$5.00
VEGETABLE SAM0SAS (2 pcs)
It contains guten, vegan. Triangle pastries stuffed with savored peas and potatoes. Served with house special chutneys
$5.00
PANEER PAKORA
Contains dairy. Gluten-free.Thin slices of homemade cheese marinated with herbs and spices dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served with house special chutneys
$7.00
ALOO BONDA
Vegan, gluten free. Savory potatoes dipped in chickpea batter, fried and served with house special chutneys
$5.00
COMBO TOKRI
A combination of the above served with house special chutneys. Good for two.
$7.00
GOBI PAKORA
Vegan, gluten-free Small florets of cauliflower dusted with dry spices, dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served with house chutneys
$6.00
GOBI 65 (SITAR SPECIAL)
Contains gluten. cauliflower florets marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar
$9.00
GOBI 65 (DINNER SIZE)
Contains gluten. Tender pieces of chicken or cauliflower florets marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar
$15.00

Non Vegan Appetizers  

MASALA FISH ( SITAR SPECIAL)
Swai Fish fillet marinated with spices, grilled served with mint chutney
$12.00
SUKHA (CHEF SPECIAL)
Chicken/lamb/goat/beef cooked with speciaal south indian dry masala. All time favorite, gluten free
$16.00
CHICKEN 65 (SITAR SPECIAL)
Contains gluten. Tender pieces of chicken marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar
$9.00
CHILI SHRIMP (CHEF SPECIAL)
Contains gluten, An indo-chinese blend of spices to bring the best in taste and color
$15.00
CHICKEN 65 (DINNER SIZE)
Contains gluten. Tender pieces of chicken marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar
$17.00
MEAT SAMOSAS
Contains gluten. Triangle pastries stuffed with savory ground lamb. Served with house special chutneys
$6.00

Appetizers From The South  

IDLY SAMBAR
Vegan, gluten-free. Rice and lentil steamed cakes served with lentil soup(Sambar) on the side with coconut chutney
$7.00
MASALA IDDLY
Lentil doughnut fried and served with Sambar and coconut chutney
$7.00
MEDU VADA
Fried lentil doughnuts served with sambar and cocnut chutney
$6.00
MASALA VADA
Lentil doughnuts cut into pieces, sautéed with light masala. Served with coconut chutney
$7.00

Dosai  

Rice and Lentil wrap served with sambar and coconut chutney

SADA DOSAI
A thin Crepe made with lentil and rice batter served with sambar and cocnut chutney
$9.00
MYSORE MASALA DOSA (SITAR SPECIAL)
Rice and lentil crepe wrap, stuffed with savored potatoes and special chutney served with sambar and cocnnut chutney
$12.00
CHICKEN TIKA DOSA
Rice and lentil wrap stuffed with chicken tikka and served with sambar and coconut chutney
$15.00
KEEMA DOSA (GROUND LAMB CHEF SPECIAL)
Lentil and rice crepe wrap, stuffed with cooked ground lamb in spices served with sambar and cocnut chutney
$15.00
MASALA DOSA
Plain dosa, vegan, gluten free savored potatoes vegan, gluten free
$12.00
CHOLAY DOSA
Rice and lentil crepe stuffed with cooked chickpeas in spices and served with sambar and coconut chutney
$13.00
UTTAPAM
(Topping: Onion or Vegetable), rice and lentil pancake spread with ginger onion, tomatoes and peas served with sambar and cocnut chutney
$12.00

Soups & Salads  

VEGETABLE SOUP
A rich blend of fresh vegetables made to suit the taste hot and sour
$6.00
TOMATO SOUP
Indian style cooked with aromatic spices.smooth blend of tomatoes and cream with fresh black pepper
$6.00
GREEN SALAD
Lettuce with tomato, onion, lemon served with raitha(Indian style dressing with home-made yogurt)
$6.00
MULLIGATWANY SOUP
Lentil and sliced chicken breast in cream of coconut, garnished with lemon and corinader leaves
$6.00
CHICKEN SALAD
Thin slices of chicken kebab on a bed of fresh greens served with house special dressing or ranch
$10.00

From Our Tandoor (Grilled)  

SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE, CONTAINS DAIRY, GLUTEN FREE

PANEER SUBJI TIKKA
Cubes of cheese and vegetables marinated with special masalas and skewered in the tandoor. Contains dairy
$17.00
MURG MALAI KEBAB
Cubes of chicken marinated with ginger garlic herbs,yoghurt and very mild spices. Tender and juicy skewered in the tandoor.served with onion and bell pepper. Contains dairy
$17.00
MURG TIKKA KEBAB
Cubes of chicken marinated with ginger garlic herbs,yoghurt and house spices. skewered in the tandoor.served with onion and bell pepper. Contains dairy
$17.00
LAMB NAWABI KEBAB
Lamb marinated with exotic spices,yogurt,skewered and cooked in theta tandoor. Richly garnished. Contains dairy
$20.00
LAMB SHEEK KEBAB
Seasoned ground lamb with special spices skewered in tandoor garnished with savory onions and bell pepper
$20.00
SALMON TIKKA
Marinated piece of Alaskan salmon skewered and cooked to perfection.richly garnished with onion, lemon and bell pepper l
$20.00
HARYALI KEBAB
Cubes of chicken marinated with ginger garlic herbs,yoghurt and very mild spice with mint cilantro.Tender and juicy skewered in the tandoor.served with onion and bell pepper. Contains dairy
$17.00
KING PRAWN MALAI
Prawns marinated with chef special very mild masala, yogurt skewered and garnished. Contains dairy
$20.00
KING PRAWN TANDOORI
Prawns marinated with herbs,ginger,garlic and spices. Skewered and cooked in tandoor. richly garnished and served. Contains dairy
$20.00
CHEF COMBO DELIGHT
A generous combination of lamb Seekh kabab, chicken tika, chicken Malai kabab, tandoori chicken and shrimp. all skewered cooked in tandoor richly garnished and served
$25.00

Non Veg Entrees  

ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE

CHICKEN ADRAKI chef special
Thin slices of chicken cooked with fresh ginger,onion and coriander in spices. Garnished with black pepper and sliced tomatoes. Gluten free
$16.00
EGG MASALA
Whole eggs with cubes of potatoes cooked in a onion based sauce and Garson masala. Gluten free
$14.00
KASHMIRI KORMA
mild preparation of chicken, lamb or goat with light spices cooked in a creamy sauce with cashews. Gluten free
$17.00
KADAI
Cubes of chicken, lamb,goat(on bone), beef cooked with chunks of tomatoes,bell pepper fresh ginger, spices and coriander. Gluten free
$17.00
KEEMA sitar special
Ground lamb cooked with ( choose any one : chickpea or eggplant or green pea ) with fresh ground spices. Gluten free
$20.00
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (SITAR SPECIAL)
Cubes of chicken tika cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce with herbs, highly aromatic dish. An all time favorite.contains dairy , gluten free
$17.00
VINDALOO
Boneless cubes of chicken or lamb or goat(on bone) or beef cooked with herbs and hot spices, an origin from coast of goa
$17.00
COCHIN sitar special
Chicken or Beef or lamb or goat(on bone ) cooked with coconut chips, curry leaves and Kerala masala. Gluten free and dairy free
$17.00
CHICKEN MALABAR
Tender cubes of boneless chicken marinated in dry masala, ginger, curry leaves and cooked on a slow fire with coconut cream.gluten free
$17.00
LAMB ROGAN JOSH chef special
Lean chunks of lamb cooked with blended mild spice, onion and tomatoes. sitar special gluten free and no nuts
$20.00
GARLIC CHILI MASALA chef special
Slices of chicken or Cubes of beef or lamb cooked with red and green pepper. Sliced onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies. A hot dish
$17.00
HOUSE SPECIAL
Chicken or lamb or goat or beef sautéed with shredded cabbage, special masala and herbs. Garnished with sliced Tomatoes and ginger
$17.00
CURRY
Cooked with onion based sauce, herbs and spices. Garnished with fresh tomatoes and coriander.Gluten free
$17.00

Vegetarian Delight  

ALOO CHOLAY
All time favorite. potatoes and chickpeas cooked with onion and tomatoes based sauces garnished with spices and coriander.gluten free,vegan
$13.00
DAL MAKHANI
A Healthy blend of mixed lentils, cooked on slow fire, tempered with ginger onions,some cream garnished with coriander,ginger and tomatoes.contains dairy, gluten free
$13.00
KHATTA MEETHA BAINGAN
Cubes of eggplant cooked in a rich tangy, sweet and sour sauce with special masala. Vegan
$14.00
CABBAGE THORAN
Shredded cabbage sautéed with coconut,fresh ginger, tempered with mustard seed. Vegan and gluten free
$13.00
ALOO METHI MUTTER
Small potatoes and peas cooked with onion,tomatoes and aromatic herbs, an all time favorite. Vegan,gluten free
$13.00
KASHMIRI MALAI KOFTA
Grated vegetables,cheese, nuts and fruits dumpling balls, cooked in a light cream sauce. an all time favorite.
$15.00
KASHMIRI VEGETABLE KORMA
fresh vegetables. Cooked in a mild almond, coconut creme sauce with light herbs and spices. Contains dairy and tree-nuts.
$15.00
BHINDI MASALA chef special
Fried okra cooked with onions,tomatoes,ginger herbs and spices .vegan, gluten free
$15.00
DAL TARKA
Lentils tempered with garlic,mustard seeds and curry leaves,onions and tomatoes in mildly spice
$13.00
CHANA MASALA
All time favorite sitar special. chickpeas cooked with onion and tomatoes based sauces garnished with spices and coriander.gluten free,vegan
$13.00
LASOONI GOBI chef special
Florets of cauliflower cooked with fresh garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper and herbs. Vegan, gluten free
$16.00
GOBI MUTTER BHAJI
Florets of cauliflower and peas, with onions and tomatoes mildly spiced. Vegan
$15.00
BAINGAN BHARTA
Mashed eggplant with onions and peas cooked with herbs and spices. Gluten free
$14.00
PANEER MAKHANI sitar special
Cubes of paneer cooked in a cream tomato based sauce with herbs an aromatic dish. Contains dairy
$16.00
SAAG PANEER sitar special
Cubes of paneer, cooked with creamy spinach and mild spices.sitar special
$16.00
PANEER BAINGAN
Mashed eggplant with cubes of paneer with mild masala and onions, Fresh ginger and coriander garnished
$16.00

Seafood  

SHRIMP THORAN
Shrimp diced into small slices and marinated with spices, sauteed with fresh grated coconut and ginger and curry leaves (a delicacy from Kerala)
$22.00
MALABAR chef special
Shrimp or swai fish cooked with ginger, Kerala masala ,coconut cream and tempered with curry leaves A delicacy. Sitar special gluten free
$20.00
BHUNA chef special
Shrimp cooked in a thick gravy of tomato and onions
$20.00
FISH BHUNA
Special fish cooked in a thick curry of tomatoes and onions sauce
$20.00
SHRIMP TANDOORI MASALA
Shrimp skewered in the Tandoor and then cooked in a tomato cream sauce
$20.00
VINDALOO
Shrimp or swai fish cooked in a hot and tangy sauce
$20.00
SHRIMP KORMA
Shrimp cooked in a mild aromatic sauce with herbs and mild spices
$20.00
SHRIMP DONO PULLA
Shrimp cooked in onion, ginger and coconut sauce tempered with mustard seeds
$20.00
SALMON TIKKA MASALA
Salmon fish cooked in tandoor and then cooked in creamy tomato masala sauce
$22.00

Condiments  

RAITHA
Cucumber,carrot and cilantro in a Yogurt sauce
$4.00
MANGO CHUTNEY
Tangy mango pulp
$4.00
PAPADUM LAIN YOGURT
$4.00
CORRIANDER CHUTNEY
Special home made cilantro, pepper and mint chutney
$4.00
TAMRIND CHUTNEY
Special home made sweet and tangy tamarind chutney
$4.00
ONION CHUTNEY
Fine chopped onions in a chef special tomato chutney
$4.00
MIXED PICKLES
Classic home made mango and chili pickle
$4.00

Biryani  

An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in slow fire and layered. Served with raita

SHRIMP BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with shrimp and rice
$20.00
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with vegetables and rice
$20.00
EGG BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with egg and rice
$20.00
PANEER BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with paneer and rice
$16.00
Chicken BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with chicken and rice
$17.00
Lamb BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with lamb and rice
$20.00
Beef BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with beef and rice
$20.00
Mutton BIRYANI
An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with mutton and rice
$20.00

Breads Of India  

Fluffy white dough hand made.contains dairy and gluten brushed with butter

ALOO PARATHA (WHOLE WHEAT)
Flat grill fried whole wheat bread
$5.00
KEEMA NAAN
Flour bread stuffed with minced lamb
$7.00
TANDOORI ROTI
Whole wheat flour bread baked In Tandoor
$5.00
MALABAR PARATHA 2 PCS
Flat grilled multilayered flaky flour bread contains gluten
$5.00
POORI 2 PCS
Whole wheat puffed bread fried in oil. Contains gluten
$5.00
CHAPATI 2 PCS
Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet
$5.00
LACHA PARATHA (WHOLE WHEAT)
whole wheat bread multi layered
$5.00
CHICKEN TIKA NAAN
Nan bread stuffed with sliced Chicken breast and baked
$6.00
PESHWARI NAAN
Naan stuffed with cashews , raisins, a sweet tinge brushed with butter
$6.00
ONION KULCHA
Nan stuffed with cilantro and onions
$5.00
PANEER KULCHA
Nan stuffed with home-made cheese
$6.00
BULLET NAAN
naan stuffed with green chillie ,hot and spicy
$5.00
GARLIC NAAN
garlic bread baked in Tandoor
$5.00
NAAN
Fine flour bread baked In Tandoor
$4.00

The Maharaja Feasta Meal For 2  

VEGETARIAN
Served wih vegetable pakoras, naan, dal, mango chutney, raita, pickle, gulabjamun or kheer and choice of two vegetarian entrees
$50.00
NON-VEGETARIAN
Served with Tandoori mixed grill, naan, dal, mango chutney, raita,pickle, gulabjamun or kheer and a choice of two meat entrees
$60.00
SEAFOOD
Served with fish fry, naan, dal, mango chutney, raita, pickle, galubjamun or kheer and choice of shrimp and fish entrée
$70.00

Star Special Thali (For One)  

A colorful display of items. Complete meal with vegetable samosa raita, naan, dal and kheer.

VEG-THALI
Naan stuffed with onions and coriander. Contains dairy, gluten
$22.00
NON VEG-THALI
Naan stuffed with chicken tikka and herbs. Contains dairy, gluten
$27.00

Desserts  

KULFI
Old fashioned home style ice cream made with milk.(Mango, Coconut or Pista)
$4.00
RASMALAI
Flat round cakes of cheese soaked in sweet milky svrup
$5.00
GAJAR HALWA
Best home made carrot pudding
$4.00
KHEER
Indian style rice pudding cooked with saffron and dried fruits
$4.00
GULAB JAMUN
Lightly fried milk balls soaked in warm honey syrup
$4.00

Beverages  

PLAIN LASSI
Yogurt drink with no flavor
$4.00
MANGO LASSI
Mango flavored Indian styled smoothie
$5.00
STRAWBERRY LASSI
Strawberry yogurt flavored Indian styled smoothie
$5.00
SALT LASSI
Salt flavored yogurt drink
$4.00
SWEET LASSI
Yogurt, rose water and sugar blended to create a soothing flavored drink.
$4.00
SOFTDRINKS
$2.00
MASALA CHAI, FLAVORED TEAS
$3.00

We offer takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM