Nirvana
The cultures of
One of the most recognizable
philosophies for obtaining nirvana is the eight-fold path. We present to you a journey through food,
reinventing the eight-fold path. Our
journey is through right nectar, right palate, right tools, right substance,
right foundation, right binding, right compliment, and finally the blissful
end.
We hope that in taking
this journey, through the taste of Nirvana, your soul, and stomach, will be
alleviated from the pressures of daily life.
Right
Nectar
Thirst
Quenchers
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Mango Lassi Yogurt and mango shake |
$3.50 |
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Sweet Lassi Yogurt shake with
sugar saffron and rose water |
$3.00 |
Salt Lassi
Light refreshing
yogurt drink with fresh cilantro, roasted cumin and a zesty taste of ginger |
$3.00 |
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Thandai An exotic aromatic
drink made with milk shaved ice honey and a special blend of spices |
$3.50 |
Masala Chai
An Indian tea brewed
with milk and a special blend of spices of your choice: Indian chai masala,
cardamom, and/or ginger and mint |
$2.75 |
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Fresh Lime Soda Limeade with a twist |
$2.00 |
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Ginger Iced Tea Iced Tea spiced
infused with ginger root, sweetened with honey |
$2.50 |
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Iced Tea Unsweetened |
$1.75 |
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Fruit Juices Mango, orange,
Tamarind, Lyches, Guava, or Young Coconut |
$2.50 |
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Sodas |
$1.75 |
Right
Palate
Starters
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Khasta
Kachori Spiced puffed bread topped with coriander chutney,
tamarind chutney, yogurt, onions, tomatoes, and chic pea noodles. |
$4.95 |
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Vegetable
Samosa Vegetable turnover stuffed with potatoes green
peas, herbs and spices. |
$2.95 |
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Amiri
Khaman Steamed cooked
lentil cakes |
$3.00 |
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Kandhvi Chick pea flour pinwheels |
$3.00 |
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Aloo
Ticki Potato patties Filled with green peas and coconut. |
$3.00 |
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Mara
Mari Two banana peppers stuffed with coconut and
spices dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried. |
$3.95 |
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Appetizer
Platter Amiri Khaman, ,Khandvi, Khasta kachori,Aloo
ticki |
$9.95 |
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Sambar Lentil soup cooked with vegetables and roasted
spices |
$2.95 |
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Rasam A spicy tangy light soup, made of tomatoes
tamarind, chilly and peppercorn |
$2.95 |
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Gujarati
Dal Sweet sour and spicy lentil soup |
$2.95 |
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Dhar
Dhokadi Indian noodles cooked in a lentil soup, meal
size portion. |
$8.95 |
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Awakening
Salad Romaine lettuce, tomato, and spring onion
served with a tart peppery dressing |
$5.95 |
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Chick
Peas Salad Chick peas, tomatoes, and onion, with fresh
cilantro and a lemon dressing |
$4.95 |
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Nirvana
Salad Cabbage, tomato, cucumber, green pepper,
apple, pineapple, grapes, and almonds with fresh cilantro and special
dressing |
$5.95 |
Right
Tools
Breads
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Paratha Whole wheat griddle
cooked bread |
$3.00 |
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Puri Deep fried whole wheat
bread |
$2.00 |
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Stuffed Paratha Whole wheat griddle
cooked bread stuffed with your choice of green peas, potatoes, or cauliflower |
$3.95 |
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Rotli Soft and thin Gujarati
style whole wheat bread (2) |
$3.00 |
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Phulka Grilled cooked whole
wheat bread |
$3.00 |
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Puran Poli Whole wheat bread
stuffed with cooked lentils spiced with saffron, sugar, and cardamom |
$4.25 |
Right
Foundation
Rice
Dishes
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Hari Chutney Pilau Basmati rice cooked
with spicy coriander and green chilies and vegetables |
$7.95 |
Tamarind Rice
Rice cooked in a
tamarind sweet-sour sauce, with peanuts, and grams |
$7.95 |
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Hyderabadi Biryani Rice cooked with potatoes and onions with a special yogurt sauce and
baked together in layers
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$7.95 |
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Vegetable Biryani Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, herbs, and spices
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$7.95 |
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Bisi Bele Huli Anna Basmati rice cooked with lentils, vegetables, and cashews
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$7.95 |
Right Substance
Curries
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Uru Baked eggplant cooked
to perfection with a chef’s special blend of spices |
$9.95 |
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Undhio
(seasonal) Fresh bountiful vegetables, cooked on a slow
simmer with chick pea dumplings and a very exquisite flavor |
$9.95 |
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Vindaloo Highly spiced fresh vegetables cooked in herbs
and a tangy sharp sauce (spicy HOT) |
$8.95 |
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Nau Do
Gyara Nirvana’s special mixed vegetable curry (spicy
HOT) |
$8.95 |
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Palak
Paneer Spinach cooked with a gentle blend of spices,
and homemade cheese |
$9.95 |
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Kadai
Paneer A royal vegetable curry made of cauliflower,
green pepper, onions, potatoes, and homemade cheese in special red gravy |
$9.95 |
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Mutter
Paneer Green peas and homemade cheese in a creamy red
sauce |
$9.95 |
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Paneer
Makhan Masala Homemade cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce
with a smooth taste. |
$9.95 |
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Bharva
Subji Cherry potatoes, onions, eggplant and peppers
stuffed with specialy roasted spices |
$9.95 |
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Palak
with- ………… Mildly spicy spinach curry cooked with your
choice of potatoes, mushrooms, lentils or sweet corn |
$8.95 |
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Shimla
La Jawab Stuffed green peppers with mixed veg and
topped with creamy tomato gravy and paneer |
$9.95 |
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Aloo
Gobi Potatoes and cauliflower curry |
$8.95 |
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Chole
masala A chick pea curry from |
$8.95 |
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Dal Makhani Black lentils cooked in butter, ginger and
garlic |
$7.95 |
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Tarka
Dal Yellow split pea lentil cooked with ginger,
green chilies, cilantro, and tomatoes blend of spices and flavors |
$7.95 |
Right
Binding
Rice
and bean flour dishes
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Masala Dosa Rice and bean flour
crepe filled with potato and onion curry |
$7.95 |
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Butter Masala Dosa Rice and bean flour
crepe filled with potato and onion curry, topped with butter |
$8.50 |
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Vegetable Dosa Rice and bean flour
crepe filled with potato and vegetable curry |
$8.50 |
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Paneer Dosa Rice and bean flour
crepe topped with grated homemade cheese |
$8.50 |
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Rava Masala Cream of wheat crepe
served with potato and onion curry |
$8.95 |
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Idli Rice and bean flour
patties steamed served with coconut chutney and sambar soup (offered only on
weekends) |
$4.95 |
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Medu Vada Rice and bean flour
dumplings deep-fried served with coconut chutney and your choice of sambhar
or rasam soup (offered only on weekends). |
$4.95 |
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Uttapam Rice and bean flour
pancake sprinkled with herbs and spices with your choice of topping: Tomato,
green chilies, green peppers, and/or onion. |
$7.95 |
Right
Compliment
Sides
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Dahi Plain Yogurt |
$2.00 |
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Masala
Pappad Roasted mung bean wafer topped with dry spicy
chutney, onion, and fresh coriander |
$3.00 |
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Pappad Crisp mung bean wafer (2) |
$2.00 |
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Raita Choice of cucumber/boondi/tomato and onion
with yogurt |
$2.95 |
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Chutney Choose from Sweet Mango, Sweet lemon, or Extra
Hot Garlic |
$2.95 |
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Pickle Choose from tomato, mango, or lemon |
$2.95 |
Blissful
End
Desserts
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Gulab Jamun Milk balls in sugar
syrup with saffron and cardamom |
$3.00 |
Kheer
Rice pudding with
almonds, raisins, and cardamom |
$3.00 |
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Gajjar Halva Shredded carrot cooked in milk, nuts, saffron and cardamom |
$3.50 |
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Gugra Pastry filled with dry
fruits, sugar, cooked milk, cardamom, and nutmeg |
$3.50 |