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Ajanta
Ajanta
1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley
DINNER MENU
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SMALL PLATES / APPETIZERS NEW THIS MONTH
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| MACHI TIKKI: Fish cakes made with fresh Mahi Mahi, potatoes, breadcrumbs and spices, served with yogurt-mint-cilantro sauce | $5.50 |
AJANTA SPECIALS
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| TANDOORI ASPARAGUS: Marinated in garlic, lemon juice and spice including paprika, cumin and cardamom, served with yogurt-cashew-sour cream sauce | $5.50 |
| TANDOORI CHICKEN CHAAT: Chicken pieces marinated, grilled in tandoor oven, shredded and then tossed with oil, lime juice, red onions, cilantro, ginger, and spices | $4.50 |
| TANDOORI PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS: Marinated and grilled in tandoor oven | $4.50 |
POPULAR STANDARDS
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| GREEN SALAD: Organic greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers tossed in our house vinaigrette, flavored with cumin and paprika, sprinkled with crunchy potato noodles | $3.50 |
| DAAL SOUP: A lentil soup, made with mung beans | $3.50 |
| TANDOORI CHICKEN TENDERS: Marinated boneless chicken grilled in tandoor | $4.00 |
| TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS: Marinated and grilled in tandoor oven | $4.00 |
| KHUMB ALU TIKKI: Cakes made with potatoes, breadcrumbs and shiitake mushrooms | $3.50 |
| VEGE. SAMOSA: Deep fried pastries filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas | $3.50 |
| VEGE. PAKORA: Sliced cauliflower, eggplant, zuccini, dipped in chickpea batter, fried | $3.50 |
| CHICKEN SAMOSA: Deep fried pastries filled with mildly spiced chicken | $4.00 |
| PAPADAM: Indian lentil wafers, served with mint-cilantro sauce | $1.00 |
SPECIAL DINNERS
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APPETIZER:
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| Khumb Alu Tikki | |
| Vegetable Samosa | |
| Chicken Samosa | |
ENTREE'S:
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| Chicken Samosa | |
| CHICKEN PISTACHIO KORMA | $15.50 |
| LAMB KORMA | $17.00 |
| SEY AL MACHI | $16.00 |
| NAVRATTAN KORMA | $14.50 |
| BHEH KHUMBI AUR MATAR | $15.00 |
| BADAL JAAM | $14.50 |
ACCOMPANIMENTS:
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| Basmati rice | |
| half of a naan bread | |
| Mango Chutney | |
| pickles | |
| some papadam | |
| a side dish of spinach | |
| potatoes (with non-veg dinners) | |
| chick peas (with veg. dinners) | |
DESSERTS:
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| chick peas (with veg. dinners) | |
| Kheer, Indian rice pudding | |
| Ras Malai, paneer cheese cake served in a caramelized milk sauce | |
| Mango sorbet | |
| Mango Mousse, made with mangoes, cream and gelatin | |
| Gulab Jamun, fried milk powder balls soaked in rose scented syrup | |
DINNER ENTREES NEW THIS MONTH
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| Gulab Jamun, fried milk powder balls soaked in rose scented syrup | |
| LAMB BIRIYANI: Cubed boneless Niman Ranch lamb, rice, and spices baked together in a steam tight container, served topped with caramelized onions, nuts and raisins (Hyderabad) | $14.50 |
| MURG DO PYAZA: Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger garlic, and spices, served topped with caramelized onions, cashews, and sunflower seeds | $13.00 |
| MILONI SABZI: Mixed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, blue lake beans) cooked in a sauce made with pureed spinach, onions, garlic, coconut milk, cashews, and spices (Hyderabad) | $12.00 |
| CHICKEN PISTACHIO KORMA: Boneless chicken pieces simmered in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, yogurt, cashews, pistachios, cream, garlic and spices (Uttar Pradesh) | $13.00 |
| AAB GOSHT: Boneless Niman Ranch leg of lamb, cubed, cooked in a sauce made with milk, onions, garlic and spices including ginger powder, cardamom, and white pepper powder (Delhi) | $14.50 |
| DAKSHINI GOSHT: Boneless Niman Ranch lamb pieces cooked in a sauce made with onions, tamarind, almonds, coconut milk, and spices including fenugreek and cumin (south India) | $14.50 |
| SEYAL MACHI: Fresh catfish fillets saute'ed, cooked in a sauce made with caramelized onions, turmeric, mango powder, coriander and paprika (Sind) | $13.50 |
| PRAWN BHUNA MASALA: Prawns sauteed and then simmered in a thick spicy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, lemonjuice, chiles and several spices (Uttar Pradesh) | $14.50 |
| PALAK KOFTA: Balls made with spinach, potatoes, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and spices served in a creamy curry sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, cashews and spices (Uttar Pradesh) | $12.00 |
| SINDHI KADHI: Mixed vegetables (green beans, peas, carrots and potatoes) simmered in a thick sauce made with chickpea flour, seasoned with tamarind, turmeric, and fenugreek (Sind) | $12.00 |
| BADAL JAAM: Slices of eggplant pan fried, brushed with home made tomato sauce, spiced with mango powder, blackrock salt and served topped with thickened yogurt sauce (Lucknow) | $12.00 |
| BHEH, KHUMBI AUR MATAR: Lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, and peas cooked with caramelized onions, ginger, garlic and spices including mango powder, turmeric and coriander (Sind) | $12.50 |
FROM OUR TANDOOR OVEN:
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| TANDOORI FISH: Fresh lingcod or mahi mahi fillet, marinated, grilled in tandoor oven | $15.50 |
| TANDOORI GAME HEN: Skinless game hen marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and spices including paprika and mustard powder, grilled in tandoor oven (Punjab) | $14.50 |
| TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA: Boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and spices including paprika and garam masala, grilled in tandoor | $13.50 |
| LAMB BOTIKABOBS: Boneless Niman Ranch lamb kabobs, marinated, grilled in tandoor | $15.50 |
| LAMB RIB CHOPS: Marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in tandoor | $15.50 |
POPULAR STANDARDS
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| CHICKEN MAKHANWALA: Marinated boneless chicken breast pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a creamy curry sauce (Punjab) | $13.50 |
| CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA: Marinated boneless chicken pieces cooked in tandoor oven and then simmered in a thick spicy curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt and onions | $13.50 |
| SAAG CHICKEN: Boneless chicken cooked with puréed spinach, cream, garlic, and spices | $13.00 |
| LAMB KORMA: Boneless Niman Ranch cubed lamb in a creamy curry sauce, with nuts | $14.50 |
| KADHAI GOSHT: Boneless Niman Ranch cubed lamb cooked in a thick, spicy sauce, with nuts | $15.00 |
| SAAG PANEER: Puréed spinach and cubes of paneer cheese cooked with spices | $12.00 |
| NAVRATTAN KORMA: Mixed vegetables and paneer cheese in a creamy curry sauce | $12.00 |
Cross Streets:
(bet. The Alameda & Colusa Ave.)Neighborhood:
BerkeleyPhone:
510-526-4373Location(s)
- Ajanta
- 1888 Solano Ave.
- Berkeley, CA
- United States
