Alachi Masala Service List

Main Menu

• Appetizers (Cold)

  • Chana Chat

    Chickpeas mixed with onions, tomatoes, tamarind & mint sauce.

    • Vegan

    $5.95

  • Daal Papri

    Lentil & flour chips mixed with tamarind, yogurt and mint sauce.

    $5.95

  • Dahi Battata Poori

    Mini poori stuffed with potatoes and chickpeas, topped with tamarind, yogurt & mint sauce.

    $6.95

  • Bombay Bhel Poori

    Rice crispies, peanuts, onion, mango powder, tomato, cilantro.

    • Vegan

    $5.95

• Appetizers (Hot)

  • Coconut or Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)

    Crispy pastry turnover filled with sweet coconut or vegetables.

    • Vegan

    $4.95

  • Meat Samosa (2 Pieces)

    Crispy pastry turnover filled with spiced minced meat.

    $5.95

  • Assorted Tandoori Appetizer

    Combination of chicken tikka, sheekh, kabab, rashmi kabab and shrimp.

    $10.95

  • Vegetable Or Onion Bajji

    Fried mixed vegetable or banana fritters or onion fritters.

    • Vegan

    $7.95

  • Chicken Chat

    Pieces of chicken breast seasoned with garlic & curry leaves.

    $6.95

  • Lasuni Gobi

    Cauliflower seasoned with garlic, curry leaves & an exotic blend of Indian spices.

    • Vegan

    $6.95

  • Lasuni Shrimp

    Baby shrimp seasoned with zesty garlic sauce served with poori.

    $9.95

  • Assorted Hors D' Oeuvres

    Samosa, mixed pakora & banana fritters.

    • Vegan

    $9.95

  • Crabs Bombay

    Crabs sauteêd with onions & tomatoes flavored with herbs, served with poori.

    $9.95

  • Chana Bhajee with Poori

    Chickpeas cooked in spices, served with poori.

    • Vegan

    $9.95

  • Chicken Malai Kabab

    Chicken wing marinated in ginger, garlic and garam masala.

    $7.95

  • Jhinga Chatpota

    Crispi Fried Shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce.

    $9.95

• Shorba (Soup)

  • Tomato Soup

    Freshly made tomato soup.

    $4.95

  • Mulligatawny

    Traditional, delicately spiced soup with lentils.

    $4.95

  • Nariyal Ka Shorba

    Fresh coconut soup made with honey.

    $4.95

  • Matar Mushroom Ka Shorba

    Peas and mushrooms with lentils.

    $4.95

• Accompaniments

  • Raita

    Whipped yogurt with chopped cucumbers, garnished with herbs & mild spices.

    $4.95

  • Green Salad

    Crisp lettuce with tomatoes & cucumbers.

    $5.95

  • Mango Chutney / Mixed Pickle

    $3.95

  • Papadam

    $2.95

• Tandoori Specialties

  A tandoor is a clay oven on charcoal. Healthy, low-fat, low in calories. All entrees served with basmati rice. Upgrade to brown $1.

  • Tandoori Chicken

    Chicken marinated in yogurt & freshly ground spices cooked in a tandoor (a clay oven on charcoal).

    $15.95

  • Chicken Tikka

    Boneless chicken marinated in subtly flavored spices cooked in a tandoor.

    $16.95

  • Reshmi Kabab (Chef's Special)

    Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in yogurt & spices.

    $17.95

  • Sheekh Kabab (Chicken or Beef)

    Minced meat with onions and herbs roasted on skewers.

    $15.95

  • Boti Kabab

    Chunks of lamb marinated in subtly flavored spices & cooked in a tandoor.

    $19.95

  • Tandoori Shrimp

    Jumbo shrimp marinated and cooked in a tandoor.

    $21.95

  • Mixed Grill

    Assorted tandoori specialties (one piece of each of the 6 Tandoori specialties above: Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Reshmi Kabab, Sheekh Kabab, Boti Kabab & Tandoori Shrimp).

    $23.95

  • Tandoori Machali (Salmon Tikka)

    Chunks of salmon marinated in subtly flavored spices & cooked in a tandoor.

    $19.95

  • Tandoori Vegetable (Chef's Special)

    Fresh vegetables marinated in Indian spices, sour cream & white pepper.

    $15.95

  • Lamb Chops (Chef's Special)

    Charcoal grilled lamb chops marinated in exotic spices & yogurt.

    $27.95

• Seafood Specialties

  All entrees served with basmati rice. Upgrade to brown $1.

  • Shrimp Curry

    Shrimp cooked with spice flavored sauce.

    $18.95

  • Shrimp Vindaloo or Shrimp Patia

    Shrimp cooked in a VERY hot sauce with potatoes or lentils, Madras style.

    $18.95

  • Shrimp Sabji

    Fresh shrimp cooked with choice of mushrooms, spinach OR cauliflower in a thick spice flavored sauce.

    $18.95

  • Kadai Shrimp (Chef''s Special)

    Shrimp cooked with ground spices, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes & herbs, served in an Indian wok.

    $19.95

  • Bhagari Shrimp (Chef's Special)

    Jumbo shrimp cooked in a tangy garlic sauce.

    $19.95

  • Fish or Shrimp Masala (Chef's Special)

    Filleted fish or shrimp cooked with rich tomato sauce and fenugreek leaves.

    $18.95

  • Fish Malabar

    Chunks of salmon simmered in a spicy hot coconut sauce.

    $18.95

  • Tilapia Dopiaza

    Stir fried filleted Tilapia topped with Sauternes onions and exotic spices and herbs.

    $16.95

  • Sharso Ka Machali

    Fresh fish sautêed with herbs, mustard & spices, garnished with onions, peppers & tomatoes.

    $18.95

• Vegetarian Specialties

  All entrees served with basmati rice. Upgrade to brown $1.

  • Mixed Vegetable Curry

    Fresh vegetables cooked in onion and garlic in a light spicy sauce.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Malai Kofta

    Mixed vegetable dumplings.

    $14.95

  • Navratan Korma

    Mixed vegetables cooked in cream & sweet spices.

    $14.95

  • Chana Masala

    Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes & freshly ground spices.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Vegetable Jalfrezi

    Stir fried vegetables cooked in a sweet & sour sauce.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Aloo Matar Gobi (Chef's Special)

    Florets of cauliflower, peas & potatoes in delicate spices.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Baigan Bhartha

    Eggplant puree cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs & spices.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Bhindi Masala

    Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes & an exotic blend of Indian spices.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Saag Paneer or Mattar Paneer

    Homemade cheese cooked with creamed spinach or green peas.

    $13.95

  • Hyperabadi Baigan (Chef's Special)

    Baby eggplant cooked in onion, peanut, coconut & sesame sauce.

    • Vegan

    $14.95

  • Chana Saag (Chef's Special)

    Spinach cooked with chickpeas & exotic spices.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Daal Saag or Saag Aloo or Saag Khumb

    Spinach cooked with onions and tomatoes with lentils, potatoes or mushrooms.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

  • Daal Makhni

    Mixed lentils & red kidney beans.

    • Vegan

    $11.95

  • Aloo Baigan (Chef's Special)

    Eggplant and potatoes cooked with toasted cumin and exotic spices.

    • Vegan

    $13.95

• Alachi Masala Specials

  All entrees served with basmati rice. Upgrade to brown $1.

  • Kid's Special Chicken or Fish Platter

    Boneless grilled chicken breast or grilled salmon served with potato, rice & salad.

    $9.95

  • Chicken Morongo

    Boneless chicken cooked with exotic Indian spices & creamy mango sauce.

    $15.95

  • Emlyka Murg (Chef's Special)

    Boneless chicken cooked in peppercorns, tamarind and garam masala.

    $15.95

  • Your Speciatly

    Tell us what you would like us to make for you and we will let you know if we can and what it will cost. Call 212-874-7420 for details and to order.

• Rice Specialties

  • Banarassi Pullao

    Saffron basmati rice cooked with garden-fresh vegetables.

    • Vegan

    $14.95

  • Shrimp Biryani

    Fresh shrimp sautêed in herbs & spices cooked with basmati rice, dried fruits, and nuts.

    $19.95

  • Poona Special Kacchi Biryani

    Basmati rice with minced meat, saffron, dried fruits, nuts, and exotic spices garnished with Tandoori Chicken.

    $19.95

  • Peas Pullao

    Long grain basmati rice with saffron & green peas.

    • Vegan

    $2.95

  • Basmati Brown Rice

    • Vegan

    $3.95

  • Lemon Rice

    Prepared with roasted mustard seeds, curry leaves & lemon juice.

    • Vegan

    $4.95

  • Lamb or Chicken Biryani

    Basmati rice with cubes of lamb or chicken cooked with saffron, onions, ginger, garlic, dried fruits, nuts, herbs & spices.

    $18.95

• Chicken Specialties

  • Chicken Salimar (Chef's Special)

    Boneless chicken in cilantro, green chili lemon juice & exotic spices.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Curry

    Boneless chicken cooked with onions and mild spices.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Madras

    Medium hot chicken cooked with tomatoes, south Indian style.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Dhansak

    Chicken cooked with lentils & hot spices Persian style.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Korma

    Chicken cooked in a creamy almond sauce & sweet spices Mughlai fashion.

    $16.95

  • Chicken Jalfrezi

    Stir fried chicken and vegetables cooked in sweet & sour sauce.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Vindaloo

    Chicken cooked with hot, spicy vinegar mixed sauce & potatoes.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Saagwala

    Chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes & cream of spinach.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    Boneless pieces of tandoori chicken, cooked in a rich tomato sauce & fenugreek leaves.

    $16.95

  • Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

    Boneless tandoori chicken breast poached in a rich tomato sauce.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Xacutti

    Chicken cooked in a mixed sauce of dry spices, curry leaves, mustard seed & coconut.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Kali Mirch or Chicken Methis

    Chicken cooked with exotic spices & black pepper or fenugreek leaves.

    $15.95

  • Chicken Shaslic

    Grilled chicken with onion, bell pepper in rich tomato sauce.

    $15.95

• Meat Delicacies

  All entrees served with basmati rice. Upgrade to brown $1.

  • Rogan Josh

    Lamb or beef cooked in freshly ground spices.

    $16.95

  • Gosht Madras

    Medium hot lamb or beef cooked with tomatoes, south Indian style.

    $16.95

  • Lamb Saag

    Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and cream of spinach.

    $17.95

  • Gosht Vindaloo

    Lamb or beef cooked with hot, spicy vinegar mixed sauce & potatoes.

    $16.95

  • Kadai Lamb (Chef's Special)

    Lamb cooked with mixed vegetables in a light, spice sauce.

    $17.95

  • Gosht Bhuna

    Medium hot lamb cooked with tomatoes and onions.

    $16.95

  • Lamb Chili

    Cubes of lamb cooked with onions, green peppers, tomatoes & green chili.

    $16.95

  • Gosht Dhansak (Chef's Special)

    Lamb cooked with lentils, hot spices Persian style.

    $16.95

  • Kheema Matar

    Ground beef and green peas cooked with onions, toasted cumin, green chili and coriander.

    $16.95

  • Lamb Pasanda (Chef's Special)

    Lamb cooked with cream, almonds, and sweet spices Mughlai fashion.

    $17.95

• Roti (Clay Oven Breads)

  • Naan

    Unleavened bread of super fine flour cooked in a tandoor.

    • Vegan

    $2.25

  • Roti

    Typical Indian bread made from whole wheat flour baked in charcoal oven.

    • Vegan

    $3.25

  • Chapati

    Thin whole wheat bread.

    • Vegan

    $2.95

  • Paratha

    Multi-layered whole wheat flour bread.

    $4.95

  • Keema Naan

    Naan stuffed with spice-flavored minced meat.

    $5.95

  • Aloo Naan

    Naan stuffed with spice-flavored potatoes.

    $4.95

  • Onion Kulcha

    Bread stuffed with sautêed spice-flavored diced onions.

    $4.95

  • Poori

    Deep fried puffed whole wheat bread.

    • Vegan

    $5.95

  • Aloo Paratha

    Paratha stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes.

    $4.95

  • Garlic Naan

    Naan topped with fresh garlic.

    $4.95

  • Alachi Masala Special Naan

    Naan stuffed with cherries, raisins and coconut.

    $5.95

  • Bread Basket

    Choice of 3 breads except Poori.

    $12.95

  • Gluten Free Rice Flour Bread

    $2.00

• Indian Desserts

  • Alachi Special Kheer

    A famous Indian sweet dish made from milk, rice and sugar flavored with cardamom & rose water.

    $4.95

  • Kulfi

    Light Indian ice cream flavored with saffron.

    $4.95

  • Rasmalai

    Cottage cheese cooked with cream in sweet almond sauce.

    $5.95

  • Gulab Jamun

    Fried rounds of cheese dipped in honey sauce.

    $4.95

  • Choices of Ice Cream

    Mango or pistachio.

    $4.95

  • Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

    Alachi Masala's traditional Indian carrot pudding.

    $4.95

  • Coconut Samosa (2 pcs)

    Crispy pastry turnover filled with sweet coconut.

    • Vegan

    $4.95

  • Suji Ka Halwa

    Roasted suji cooked with sugar and olive oil.

    • Vegan

    $4.95

• Beverages

  • Sweet Lassi

    $3.95

  • Salted Lassi

    $3.95

  • Mango Lassi

    $4.95

  • Soda

    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi.

    $2.00

  • Ice Tea

    $2.95

  • Juice

    Mango, orange, apple or cranberry.

    $2.95

  • Panna

    1 liter bottled water.

    $6.00

  • Pellegrino

    1 liter bottled water.

    $6.00

  • Perrier

    $2.50

• Delivery Special

  • Delivery Special

    Single appetizer, Entree, Basmati Rice (Upgrade to Brown $1), Naan, Raita & Condiments.

    • Vegan

    $18.95