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Taste of India

 
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Taste of India

761 E 81st Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday11:30 AM - 9 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 AM - 9 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 9 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 9 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 9 PM
Saturday11:30 AM - 9 PM

Most Popular  

Garlic Naan
Made from dough of refined flour topped with garlic.
$4.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted cubes of boneless white chicken molded in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
$18.95
3 Piece Vegetable Samosa
Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes and green peas. Vegetarian.
$6.95
Naan
Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the tandoori oven.
$3.50
Chicken Makhani
Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and folded into a creamy tomato sauce.
$18.95
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked along with tender pieces of chicken.
$18.95

Vegetarian Appetizers  

3 Piece Vegetable Samosa
Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes and green peas. Vegetarian.
$6.95
Onion Bhaji
Onion cut into thin strips, dipped in spiced chickpea flour and deep-fried. Vegetarian.
$7.95
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cottage cheese in lentil flour and deep-fried. Vegetarian.
$8.95
Mixed Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetables dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried. Vegetarian.
$7.95
Aloo Tikki
A patty made of potatoes and served with chutneys. Vegetarian.
$7.95
Mix Vegetable Platter
Combination of samosa, pakoras and aloo tikki. Vegetarian.
$9.95
Chili Paneer
Paneer sauteed with onion and bell pepper. Vegetarian.
$14.95
Vegetable Spring Roll
$9.95

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers  

2 Piece Keema Samosa
Triangle-shaped pastry stuffed with minced lamb.
$6.95
Chicken 65
Chef's special.
$12.95
8 Piece Chicken Pakora
Chicken strips battered and fried.
$11.95
Fried Calamari
Calamari marinated and deep-fried.
$11.95
Golden Fried Shrimp
Chef`s unique recipe served with garlic sauce.
$17.95
Tandoori Platter
A mixed platter of tandoori specials served on a sizzling platter.
$19.95
Indian Chili Chicken
Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed in ginger, garlic, onions and bell peppers.
$13.95
Chili Chicken Dry
$13.95

Soups  

Tomato Soup
Fresh tomato soup.
$6.95
Dal Soup
Lentil soup. A perky clove flavored lentil soup.
$6.95
Mulligatawny Soup
Chicken soup. Lentils and chicken stock heightened with the flavors of fresh herbs and garnished with shredded chicken.
$7.95
Mixed Vegetable and Corn Soup
Vegetable and corn soup.
$6.95
Hot and Sour Soup
$7.95

Main Course  

Mix Seafood Platter
Chef's specialty. Prawns, calamari and fish simmered in onions, garlic, ginger, coconut juice and Goan spices.
$21.95
Jhinga Bhagrela
Succulent shrimp sauteed with garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves in a tangy sauce.
$21.95
Lobster Rechiado Fiesta
Steamed lobster tail and tiger prawns cooked in tomato sauce with whole dried Kashmiri chilies, cinnamon and fresh aromatics including ginger. Served with a green salad topped with chef�s homemade dressing.
$35.95
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken cooked with garlic, soya, fresh cilantro, chilies and ginger.
$15.95
Vegetable Manchurian
Golden fried vegetable dumplings in a mildly spiced soya garlic sauce. Cooked with fresh cilantro, celery, chilies and ginger.
$15.95

Fried Rice  

Vegetable Fried Rice
$12.95
Egg Fried Rice
$13.95
Chicken Fried Rice
$14.95
Mix Fried Rice
$18.95
Shrimp Fried Rice
$17.95

Hakka Noodles  

Vegetable Hakka Noodles
$12.95
Chicken Hakka Noodles
$14.95
Shrimp Hakka Noodles
$17.95
Mix Hakka Noodles
$18.95

Vegetable Specials  

Chana Masala
Delicious chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of North Indian spices.
$14.95
Matar Paneer
Fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas.
$15.95
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of cottage cheese delicately spiced.
$15.95
Malai Kofta
Spongy cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a mild gravy.
$15.95
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked dry to perfection in mild spices with tomatoes, herbs and ginger.
$14.95
Baigan Bharta
Fresh eggplant gently roasted in the tandoor, mashed and marinated in a rich blend of Mughlai spices. Cooked over low heat to draw the richness of the spices.
$14.95
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and dry Indian spices.
$14.95
Channa Saag
$14.95
Egg Bhurji
$14.95
Paneer Bhurji
$15.95
Dal Makhani
Whole black lentils simmered until tender and tempered with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.
$14.95
Vegetable Korma
Fresh vegetable cooked in rich almond flavored sauce.
$15.95
Paneer Tikka Masala
Roasted cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
$16.95
Paneer Makhani
Fresh homemade cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.
$16.95
Aloo Saag
$14.95
Bhindi Masala
Delicious okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
$15.95
Mushroom Masalawala
Fresh mushroom cooked in rich Indian spices.
$14.95
Khadai Vegetables
Mixed vegetables sauteed in fresh ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices.
$15.95
Khadai Paneer
$15.95
Aloo Matar
$14.95

Chicken Specials  

Egg Curry
$16.95
Chicken Kolapuri
Chicken cooked with yogurt, onion gravy and dry chili.
$18.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted cubes of boneless white chicken molded in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
$18.95
Chicken Makhani
Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and folded into a creamy tomato sauce.
$18.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.
$18.95
Chicken Saag
Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.
$18.95
Chicken Korma
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.
$18.95
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in a delicately spiced curry sauce.
$18.95
Chicken Haryali
Fresh chicken cooked in a sauce made of cilantro, jalapeno and exotic spices.
$18.95
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken sauteed with fresh green vegetables and exotic dry Indian spices.
$18.95
Chicken Malwanth
Chicken cooked in fresh coconut milk and served with spices.
$18.95
Kadai Chicken
$18.95

Lamb Specials  

Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cubes cooked in a tomato and onion sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Pasanda
Roasted lamb pieces cooked in cashew nut sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Achari
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with achar pickle masala and a medium-hot dish.
$20.95
Lamb Korma
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Saag
Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.
$20.95
Keema Matar
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, ginger and sauteed onions.
$20.95
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger and garlic.
$20.95
Lamb do Pyaza
Lamb cooked with ginger, garlic and chopped onions.
$20.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cubes and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.
$20.95
Goat Curry
A traditional Indian dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes and traditional garam masala spices.
$22.95

Seafood Specials  

Goan Fish Curry
Fish cooked in coconut milk, onion, tomatoes and tamarind sauce. A Goan delicacy.
$20.95
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in hot vindaloo sauce made of spicy red peppers and exotic Indian spices.
$20.95
Shrimp Chili Fry
Fresh shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes, green chilies and bell peppers flavored with ginger and garlic.
$20.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Charcoal-roasted shrimp mixed with a creamy tomato-based sauce.
$20.95
Goan Shrimp Curry
Curry made of onion, tomatoes, tamarind and coconut milk.
$20.95
Pan-Fried Tilapia
Tilapia fillet marinated in lemon juice, fresh ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices. Pan-fried until golden brown and served with mildly spiced assorted vegetables.
$20.95
Fish Tikka Masala
Charcoal-roasted fish in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.
$20.95
Punjabi Fish Curry
Fish cooked in onion, tomatoes and curry sauce.
$20.95
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in a rich almond sauce and mild Indian spices.
$20.95

Straight From The Clay Oven  

Tandoori Vegetable
Garden fresh broccoli, bell peppers, onions, cauliflowers, tomatoes, potatoes and paneer marinated in mixed spices and roasted in a clay oven.
$18.95
Tandoori Paneer
Homemade cheese marinated overnight in exotic spices and baked in the clay oven.
$19.95
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt blend of colorful Indian herbs and spices and roasted in a clay oven.
$20.95
Murg Reshmi Kebab
Minced, boneless chicken simmered in sour cream and cashew nut paste, skewered and roasted in the clay oven to perfection.
$20.95
Chicken Tikka
Succulent cubes of boneless, white chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices and roasted in a clay oven.
$20.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in Indian spices.
$26.95
Boti Kebab
Tender lamb pieces marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic and roasted in the clay oven.
$25.95
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb marinated with our own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted in a clay oven.
$25.95
Fish Tikka
Fish marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and dry Indian spices and roasted in the clay oven.
$26.95
Mix Grill
A perfect tour of clay oven specialties served with garlic naan.
$32.95
Tandoori Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in chef's special recipe.
$32.95

Biryani  

Vegetable Biryani
Basmati saffron rice cooked with mixed vegetables.
$17.95
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked along with tender pieces of chicken.
$18.95
Lamb Biryani
Rice and cubes of lamb richly flavored with saffron and cooked in aromatic spices.
$19.95
Goat Biryani
Rice and cubes of goat (with bones) richily flavored with saffron and cooked in aromatic spices
$20.95
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati saffron rice cooked with shrimp in mild spices.
$20.95
Mixed Biryani
A combination of lamb, chicken and shrimp cooked with basmati rice infused with saffron and aromatic Indian spices.
$21.95
Egg Biryani
Basmati rice infused with saffron and richly flavored with herbs and spices. Cooked with boiled eggs.
$17.95
Kashmiri Pulav
Rice cooked with dried fruits and garnished with coconut.
$12.95
Peas Pulav
Basmati rice cooked with green peas in saffron flavor.
$11.95
Steamed Basmati Rice
Fine quality, long-grained basmati rice specially imported from India.
$7.95
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice sauteed with cumin seeds.
$8.95

Breads  

Naan
Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the tandoori oven.
$3.50
Garlic Naan
Made from dough of refined flour topped with garlic.
$4.95
Mirch Naan
Made from dough of refined flour with chopped green pepper.
$4.95
Onion Kulcha
A light leavened bread stuffed with finely chopped onions.
$4.95
Paneer Kulcha
A light leavened bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.
$5.95
2 Piece Chapathi
Whole wheat bread.
$5.95
Tandoori Roti
Made with whole wheat flour.
$3.50
Kashmiri Naan
Served with nuts, raisins and dry fruits.
$5.95
Aloo Paratha
$5.95
Paratha
Buttered and layered wheat bread.
$5.95
Keema Naan
Bread baked with tender and minced lamb filling.
$5.95
Bread Basket
Combination of naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.
$12.95
Cream Cheese Naan
$5.95
Poori (2pcs)
$6.95

Accompaniments  

Green Salad
A fresh vegetable salad with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions and lettuce.
$6.95
Raita
Chilled yogurt seasoned and mixed with shredded tomatoes and cucumbers.
$3.50
Hot Pickles
$2.95
Papadums
Lentil crisps served with chutneys.
$2.95
Onion Salad
$4.95
Mango Chutney
$2.95

Desserts  

Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian homemade ice cream.
$7.95
Pistachio Kulfi
Traditional Indian homemade ice cream.
$7.95
Gulab Jamun
Golden fried dumplings of milk pastry soaked in sweet saffron syrup and served hot.
$7.95
Rasmalai
Flat round discs of Indian cottage cheese poached in milk and garnished with pistachios.
$7.95
Rice Pudding
Dessert made with special rice cooked with milk and sugar. Served cold with almond and pistachio.
$7.95
Gajar Ka Halwa
Grated carrots cooked gently in milk as it is reduced to form halwa. Generously sprinkled with nuts and allowed to set.
$7.95
Moong Dal Halwa
Lentils simmered in light butter and dry fruits.
$7.95

Hot And Cold Beverages  

Masala Tea
Indian aromatic tea made with the highest grade of choice tea leaves, boiled with milk and selected spices.
$5.00
Nescafe
$3.50
Swet & Salty Lassi
$4.95
Mango Lassi
Churned yogurt with mango puree. Served chilled.
$4.95
Mango Juice
Mango puree with Milk, served chilled.
$4.95
Mango Shake
Mango puree with milk. Served chilled.
$4.95
Soda
$3.00
Fresh Lime Soda
$4.95
Coconut Water
$3.95
Jasmine Tea
$2.95
Green Tea
$2.95

We offer takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM