Lotus Cuisine of India


Lotus Cuisine of India

704 Fourth St., San Rafael

Appetizers
All of our appetizers are served with a hot green mint sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce
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
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
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
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
All Biriyani served with Raita
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
A La Carte, served with Basmati Rice
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
A La Carte, served with Basmati Rice
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
A La Carte, served with Basmati Rice. All chicken dishes are made with boneless white meat and cooked in clay oven.
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
A La Carte, served with Basmati Rice
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
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
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
Includes Pappadum, Salad, Naan, Rice, Raita and Dessert (Kheer or Gulab Jamun)
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
$55.95
First Course Lotus Platter appetizers, choice of soup
Second Course Tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, boti kabab, chicken tikka kabab and tandoori prawns
Thali Specials are not valid with any other offer
Final Course Rogan josh, bengan bartha, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, rice, naan, and choice of dessert
Indian Desserts
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 Rafael
Phone:
415-456-5808

Location(s)

Lotus Cuisine of India
704 Fourth St.
San Rafael, CA
United States