Mela Tandoori Kitchen

Appetizers

Shuruaat. All of our Naans are available as appetizers as well

• PapadumUS$3.00

  Crispy thin lentil wafers

• Masaledar PapadUS$4.00

  Lentil wafers topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices

• Tomato Tadka SoupUS$5.00

  Tomato soup with fresh garlic and cumin

• Aloo TikkiUS$6.00

  Potato cutlets stuffed with minced paneer

• Paneer PoppersUS$6.00

  Fritters of paneer marinated in cilantro and mint marinade

• Vegetable Samosa BitesUS$6.00

  Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced potatoes

• Chicken SamosasUS$7.00

  Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced ground chicken

• Spicy Tandoori WingsUS$8.00

  Hot and spicy chicken wings cooked in the tandoor

Small Plates

Choti Platein

• Samosa ChaatUS$8.00

  Deconstructed vegetable samosas topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys

• Aloo Tikki ChaatUS$8.00

  Deconstructed aloo tikki topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys

• Vada PavUS$8.00

  Potato dumpling sliders with chutneys

• Keema PavUS$10.00

  Minced lamb sliders topped with chutneys

• Paneer 65US$9.00

  Fried paneer cooked with the spicy taste of red chilies

• Chicken 65US$10.00

  Fried boneless chicken cooked with red chilies and other spices

• CTMac 'n' CheeseUS$10.00

  Mela's take on two classics: Mac 'n' Cheese and Chicken Tikka Masala

• Pani PuriUS$8.00

  Crisp and round, hollowed puris filled with a mixture of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, and sev. Served with spiced tamarind and mint-flavored water.

• Dahi PuriUS$8.00

  Small, crisp, hollowed puris filled with a combination of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, sev, and yogurt. Topped with tamarind chutney.

Non-Vegetarian Curries

Chicken, Lamb aur Seafood ka Saalan

• Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$16.00

  Boneless morsels of chicken breast cooked in our tandoor and then added to a tomato and cream gravy

• Murgh Korma ShahiUS$16.00

  Succulent boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy

• Chicken KeemaUS$16.00

  Minced chicken with a light tomato and onion sauce with your choice of potatoes or green peas

• Murgh DhaniyaUS$16.00

  Chicken curry with a cilantro and cashew nut marinade gravy

• Chicken VindalooUS$16.00

  A spicy chicken curry cooked with potatoes, with the tangy taste of vinegar

• Saag ChickenUS$16.00

  Chicken cooked with caramelized onions in a spinach gravy

• Lamb AchaariUS$17.00

  Minced lamb with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles

• Lamb Tikka MasalaUS$17.00

  Boneless morsels of lamb cooked in our tikka masala sauce

• Bhuna GoshUS$17.00

  Fork tender cubes of lamb cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy

• Lamb VindalooUS$17.00

  A spicy lamb curry with potatoes and a vinegar flavor

• Bhindi GoshUS$17.00

  Okra and lamb cooked together with sautéed onions and tomatoes, served mild and tender

• Saag GoshUS$17.00

  Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy along with caramelized onions

• Jheenga MasalaUS$20.00

  Succulent prawns slow-cooked to just the right tenderness, served in a mildly spiced tomato, onion, and cream gravy

• Prawn VindalooUS$20.00

  A spicy hot, prawn curry cooked with potatoes with the tangy flavor of vinegar

• Machli MasalaUS$22.00

  Fresh fish of the day cooked with a special mixture of spices, tomatoes, onions, and cream

• Fish VindalooUS$22.00

  Fish curry prepared spicy hot with potatoes in a tomato and onion gravy, and flavored with vinegar

Vegetarian Curries

Sabzi Mandi Se

• Paneer Tikka MasalaUS$15.00

  Mildly spiced cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy

• Palak PaneerUS$15.00

  Pieces of our homemade cheese cooked together with caramelized onions and spinach

• Mattar PaneerUS$15.00

  Green peas and our cubed cheese slow-cooked in a tomato and cream gravy

• Saag DaalUS$14.00

  Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with the rich taste of garlic and cumin along with sautéed onions and spinach

• Daal TadkaUS$13.00

  Made with yellow chickpea lentils and mild herbs and spices, topped with the rich taste of garlic and cumin

• Sabzi KormaUS$14.00

  Assorted vegetables cooked with gentle spices in our sweet cream and tomato curry

• Mili Juli SabziUS$13.00

  Stir-fried assorted vegetables cooked with a light drizzle of butter, herbs, and spices

• Aloo GobiUS$14.00

  Potatoes and cauliflower lightly pan-sautéed in a tomato and onion sauce

• Tawa BhindiUS$14.00

  Okra cooked with caramelized onions and sautéed tomatoes in an onion gravy

• Chana MasalaUS$13.00

  Chickpeas cooked lightly with butter, and mixed with sautéed tomatoes and onions

Clay Oven Barbecue

Tandoori

• Murgh BotiUS$16.00

  Tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in a blend of yogurt and ground spices

• Reshmi TikkaUS$16.00

  Boneless pieces of chicken served silky soft, made from a marinade of cilantro, mint, and cream

• Achaari TikkaUS$16.00

  Boneless chicken marinated with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles

• Pasanda BeefUS$16.00

  Delicately sliced pieces of beef, cured with just the right amount of ground spices and oils

• Tandoori ChopsUS$22.00

  Lamb chops in a marinade of herbs and spices

• Samandar Ka RajaUS$20.00

  Tiger prawns, butterflied and marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs, and a variety of spices

• Samandar Ki RaniUS$22.00

  Fresh fish of the day marinated in a combination of tandoori spices, prepared medium hot

• Mixed GrillUS$25.00

  A meat lover's dream - a grilled platter combination of most things "tandoori"

Rice Dishes

Saadey Chaawal aur Biryani

• Jeera RiceUS$4.00

  Basmati rice cooked with whole cumin, herbs, spices, and a hint of saffron

• Biryani

  Highly seasoned rice dish cooked with various proteins or vegetables

  • Vegetable BiryaniUS$15.00
  • Lamb BiryaniUS$18.00
  • Chicken BiryaniUS$17.00
  • Prawn BiryaniUS$20.00
  • Fish BiryaniUS$22.00

Side Dishes

Khaaney ke Saath

• Mili Juli SabziUS$7.00

• Daal TadkaUS$7.00

• Chana MasalaUS$7.00

• Palak/SaagUS$7.00

• Tikka Masala SauceUS$7.00

Breads

Naan

• Saadi NaanUS$2.50

  Plain naan with a brush of hot butter

• Tandoori RotiUS$3.00

  Made from whole-wheat flour

• Garlic NaanUS$3.50

  Minced garlic and herbs baked inside

• Onion KulchaUS$3.50

  Stuffed with mild herbs, spices, and chopped onions

• Butter ParathaUS$3.50

  Butter-brushed and baked into the naan resulting in croissant-like layers

• Cheese KulchaUS$3.50

  Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese baked into the naan, served chewy and hot

• Lachha ParathaUS$4.00

  Butter-brushed and multi-layered "roti"

• Peshawari NaanUS$5.00

  A Pakistani raisin and nut bread, with almonds, cashews, and pistachios

• Garlic Cheese NaanUS$5.00

  Minced garlic, herbs, and mixed cheeses baked within

• Chili Cheese NaanUS$5.00

  Green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside

• "Crack" NaanUS$6.00

  Mela Exclusive - Tandoori chicken, green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside

Condiments

Achaar aur Chutneys

• Sweet Mango ChutneyUS$3.00

• Mixed PicklesUS$3.00

• RaitaUS$3.00

  Sweet and spicy yogurt with shredded carrots and cucumbers

• Katchumber PlateUS$3.00

  Plate of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, herbs, and spices

Desserts

Meethey Mein

• Gulabi FirneeUS$5.00

  Rose-flavored semolina pudding

• Shahi Gulab JamunUS$5.00

  Dumplings made of reduced milk and soaked in a rose and saffron syrup

• Mango Ras MalaiUS$7.00

  Soft, poached cheesecake patties in mango-flavored milk

• Gajar Ka HalwaUS$6.00

  A "pudding" made from grated carrots and milk, cooked with nuts and raisins

• Mango Ice CreamUS$5.00

• Barfeeli CoffeeUS$5.00

  Iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream

• FaludaUS$8.00

  Multi-layered ice cream drink, made with rose syrup, coconut jelly, sweet basil seeds, milk, and topped with a scoop of mango ice cream

Beverages

Peeney ke Liye. Ask about our Beer and Wine Menu

Lassis

A traditional yogurt blended, smoothie-like delight

• RoseUS$6.00

• MangoUS$6.00

• StrawberryUS$6.00

• SweetUS$6.00

• SaltedUS$6.00

• Khatti MeethiUS$6.00

• PaanUS$6.00

Soft Drinks

Complimentary Refills

• PepsiUS$3.00

• Diet PepsiUS$3.00

• Cherry PepsiUS$3.00

• Sierra MistUS$3.00

• Mountain DewUS$3.00

• Shirley TempleUS$3.00

Iced Teas

Complimentary Refills

• UnsweetenedUS$3.00

• Arnold PalmerUS$3.00

Fruit Drinks

• LemonadeUS$3.00

  Complimentary Refills

• Guava JuiceUS$4.00

• Mango JuiceUS$4.00

Tea, Bottled Water & Other Beverages

• ChaiUS$3.00

  Complimentary Refills

• Masala ChaiUS$4.00

• Gulabi ChaiUS$4.00

• Kashmiri ChaiUS$5.00

• Cinnamon TeaUS$3.00

• Badaam Kesar MilkUS$4.00

  Almond and Saffron-flavored

• PakolaUS$3.00

  Pakistani Cream Soda

• Thums UpUS$3.00

  Indian Cola

• LimcaUS$3.00

  Indian Lemon-Lime Soda

• VOSS Bottled WaterUS$3.00

  Still or Sparkling