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Lotus Cuisine of India
Lotus Cuisine of India
704 Fourth St., San Rafael
Appetizers
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| Potato Pakoras Potato fritters fried in besan batter (Vegan) | $3.95 |
| Vegetable Pakoras Mixed vegetable fritters fried in besan batter (Vegan) | $3.95 |
| Spinach Pakoras Fresh spinach dipped in besan and deep fried (Vegan) | $3.95 |
| Chicken Pakoras Boneless white chicken dipped in besan and deep fried | $4.25 |
| Vegetable Samosas Pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas (2 pieces) (Vegan) | $4.50 |
| Lamb Samosas Pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas (2 pieces) | $4.75 |
| Lotus Platter Combination of above appetizers | $7.95 |
| Onion Pakoras Onion fritters fried in mildly spiced garbanzo bean (besan) batter (Vegan) | $3.95 |
| Paneer Pakoras Indian homemade cheese (paneer) dipped in besan and deep fried | $5.95 |
| Channe Ki Chaat Tangy combination of chick-peas, potatoes, and onion tossed in tamarind sauce and sprinkled with black Indian salt - served cold | $3.95 |
Soups and Salads
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| Mulligatawny Soup Mildly spiced lentil and chicken soup | $3.45 |
| Lentil Soup (dal) Mildly spiced lentil soup | $2.95 |
| Mixed Green Salad Mixed greens served with the house-made Lotus dressing | $3.45 |
| Tandoori Chicken Salad Iceberg lettuce, tandoori chicken breast, parmesan cheese and croutons, tossed with zesty mint caesar dressing | $7.95 |
Side Dishes
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| Pappadum Two thin baked lentil wafers (Vegan) | $2.25 |
| Kashimiri Pillau / Brown Rice Organic Steamed Indian basmati rice (Vegan) | $2.50$3.00 |
| Raita Homemade yogurt mildly spiced and mixed with fresh cucumbers | $2.25 |
| Chutneys Your choice of mango, apple nut, ginger peach, or zesty plum (Vegan) | $2.50 |
| Pickle (Achar) Hot and sour Indian condiment (Vegan) | $1.95 |
Indian Breads
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| Naan Leavened bread baked in a clay pit over charcoal | $2.50 |
| Lotus Naan Naan stuffed with spiced chicken, cashews, raisins and nuts | $3.95 |
| Kabuli Naan Nann stuffed with raisins and nuts | $3.95 |
| Paneer Naan Naan stuffed with homemade cheese | $3.95 |
| Keema Naan Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb | $3.95 |
| Garlic Naan Naan stuffed with garlic | $3.95 |
| Pesto Naan (Holy Basil) Naan stuffed with basil (Holy Basil) | $3.95 |
| Onion Naan Naan stuffed with diced onions | $3.95 |
| Hara Barah Naan Naan stuffed with mint and cilantro | $3.95 |
| Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes (Vegan) | $3.95 |
| Poories Two fried puffy bread (wheat flour) (Vegan) | $3.95 |
| Paratha Oven-baked Indian bread (wheat flour) (Vegan) | $2.95 |
| Chapati Oven-baked bread (wheat flour) (Vegan) | $2.45 |
| Ajwain Paratha Whole wheat Paratha stuffed with Ajwain spices (Vegan) | $3.45 |
| Assorted Bread Choose (3) from above breads | $9.95 |
Biriyani Entrees
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| Vegetarian Biriyani Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices | $12.95 |
| Chicken Biriyani Basmati rice with chicken, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices | $13.95 |
| Lamb Biriyani Basmati rice with lamb, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices | $14.95 |
| Prawn Biriyani Basmati rice with prawn, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, Italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices | $15.95 |
Vegetarian Curries
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| Paneer Bhurji Homemade cheese with green onions, ginger, tomatoes and spices | $11.95 |
| Paneer Tikka Masala Homemade cheese cubes cooked with spices | $11.95 |
| Malai Kofta Combination of cheese, potatoes, nuts and raisins blended with spices | $11.95 |
| Navrattan Korma Mixed vegetables with paneer and nuts | $11.95 |
| Bhindi Masala Sliced okra with onion, tomatoes and spices (Vegan) | $11.95 |
| Aloo Gobi Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes and spices (Vegan) | $10.95 |
| Saag Paneer Fresh spinach and paneer | $10.95 |
| Matter Paneer Green peas with paneer | $10.95 |
| Dum Aloo Danish potato cooked in hot, spicy sauce | $10.95 |
| Bengan Bartha Eggplant delicacy with blend of spices (Vegan) | $10.95 |
| Dal Makhni Whole lentils cooked in Indian spices | $10.95 |
| Aloo Mattar Potatoes and peas cooked with mild spices (Vegan) | $9.95 |
| Jeera Aloo Potatoes with cumin seeds, green onions, ginger, and spices (Vegan) | $9.95 |
| Mushroom Mattar Green peas with mushrooms (Vegan) | $9.95 |
| Saag Aloo Fresh spinach with potatoes (Vegan) | $9.95 |
| Channa Masala Chick-peas with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices (Vegan) | $9.95 |
| Dal Tarka Chana dal cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and green chili (Vegan) (We Can Prepare Vegan Style) | $8.95 |
Seafood Curries
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| Prawn Saagwala Prawns cooked in a creamy spinach | $13.95 |
| Prawn Curry Prawns cooked in a tomato-onion gravy | $13.95 |
| Prawn Vindalu Prawns cooked with spiced potatoes (hot) | $13.95 |
| Prawn Pepper Masala Spiced prawns with fresh bell pepper and herbs | $13.95 |
| Prawn Dilruba Prawns and mushrooms cooked in mild gravy | $13.95 |
| Tandoori Prawn Masala Tandoori prawns cooked and served with curry sauce | $13.95 |
Chicken Curries
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| Chicken Makhni Tandoori chicken in a thick buttery gravy | $11.95 |
| Chicken Chili Chicken with onion, bell pepper, tomato, ginger, and spice | $11.95 |
| Chicken Pyaza Chicken cooked with tomato and onions | $11.95 |
| Chicken Curry Chicken cooked in spicy curry sauce | $11.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken cooked in mild creamy sauce | $12.95 |
| Chicken Korma Chicken cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce | $12.95 |
| Chicken Saag Chicken cooked with mildly spiced spinach | $11.95 |
| Chicken VIndalu - Spicy Hot Chicken cooked with potatoes and chili | $11.95 |
| Chicken Khumba Chicken cooked with mushrooms and spices | $11.95 |
Lamb Curries
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| Lamb Dal Lamb cooked in mixed lentils, tomatoes, and onions | $13.45 |
| Lamb Mattar Lamb with green peas | $13.45 |
| Rogan Josh Lamb cooked in spicy curry sauce | $13.45 |
| Lamb Korma Lamb cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce | $13.45 |
| Lamb Saag Lamb cooked with mildly spiced spinach | $13.45 |
| Lamb Vindalu-Spicy Hot Lamb cooked with potatoes and chili | $13.45 |
| Lamb Pyaza Lamb cooked with tomato and onions | $13.45 |
| Lamb Bhuna Lamb cooked in thick gravy | $13.45 |
Tandoori (Clay Pit Oven) Specialties
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| Chicken Harbara Boneless chicken cubes marinated in cilantro and mint spice | $14.95 |
| Half & Half Tandoori Boneless Tandoori chicken and roasted prawns | $15.95 |
| Tandoori Chicken (Half) Chicken marinated in yogurt and Indian spices (dark meat only) | $11.95 |
| Tandoori Chicken (Full) (Not valid with any other offer) | $18.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Boneless breast pieces marinated and roasted, mildly spiced | $13.95 |
| Boti Kabab Lamb cubes, marinated in mildly spiced yogurt sauce and roasted | $14.95 |
| Seekh Kabab Ground lamb, pressed on skewers and roasted | $14.95 |
| Tandoori Mixed Grilled (Not valid with any other offer) Assorted tandoori specialties | $19.95 |
| Tandoori Prawns Jumbo prawns, lightly marinated and roasted | $15.95 |
| Lamb Chops (Not valid with any other offer) Rack of Lamb marinated in yogurt & spices | $23.95 |
Lotus Specials
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| Lasanwala Murga (Tandoori Specialty) Boneless Chicken Cubes Marinated in Garlic and Spices | $13.95 |
| Pesto Paneer Kabab (Tandoori Specialty) Home made Cheese Cubes cooked with Holy Basil and Spices (Basil is Aruvedic Indiand Spice) | $13.95 |
| Lamb Tikka Masala Lamb cooked in Mild Creamy Sauce | $13.95 |
| Chicken Jalfrezi Chicken cooked with Spices and Vegetables | $13.95 |
| Goa Fish Curry Fish cooked with Creamy based Coconut Milk | $13.95 |
| Kadahi Chicken Chicken cooked with Tomato, Onion, Bell Pepper, Ginger, and Garlic | $13.95 |
| Kadahi Lamb Lamb cooked with Tomato, Onion, Bell Pepper, Ginger, and Garlic | $13.95 |
Thali Specials
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| Chicken Thali Chicken Pakora, Mulligatawny Soup, Chicken Masala, two pieces of Tandoori Chicken and Saag Paneer | $22.95 |
| Vegetarian Thali Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Samosa, Dal Makhani, Saag Paneer and Navrattan Korma | $19.95 |
Chef Special for Two People
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| First Course Lotus Platter appetizers, choice of soup | |
| Second Course Tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, boti kabab, chicken tikka kabab and tandoori prawns | |
| Final Course Rogan josh, bengan bartha, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, rice, naan, and choice of dessert | |
Indian Desserts
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| Final Course Rogan josh, bengan bartha, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, rice, naan, and choice of dessert | |
| Kheer Traditional chilled rice pudding flavored with nuts, cardamon and saffron | $3.45 |
| Kulfi Saffron flavored Indian ice-cream enriched with nuts | $3.95 |
| Gulab Jamun Juicy light pastry made from milk, served with hot honey syrup | $3.45 |
| Ras Malai Homemade cheese patties served cold in sweetened milk flavored with rose water and nuts | $3.45 |
| Indian Ice Cream Flavors available: Mango, Rose Petal, Pistachio Saffron | $3.45 |
Cross Streets:
(bet. Lincoln & Tamalpais Aves.)Neighborhood:
San RafaelPhone:
415-456-5808Location(s)
- Lotus Cuisine of India
- 704 Fourth St.
- San Rafael, CA
- United States



