Monsoon Fine Cuisine of India

729 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 234-5555

Appetizers

  • Masala Hummus
  • curried hummus served with garlic naan.
  • Tandoori Lettuce Wraps
  • tandoori chicken or tofu, saut7ed with chopped veggies.
  • Mango Lamb Sliders
  • bite sized lamb sliders served on plain naan and topped with a selection of raita, mango and tamarind chutney.
  • Chilli Chicken
  • marinated chicken in a spicy chilli sauce, pan fried with onions and bell peppers.
  • Mango Tikka
  • boneless chicken, marinated in a spicy tangy mango sauce, served grilled with raita.
  • Coconut Shrimp
  • shrimp marinated in a fresh coconut and ginger sauce, sprinkled with shredded coconut and served with mango salsa.
  • Samosa
  • crispy lamb, chicken or potato & pea stuffed pastries seasoned with mild spices and fried.
  • Papadum
  • wafer thin disks of seasoned wheat flour roasted in a tandoori oven.
  • Bombay Sampler
  • (non-veg) chicken tikka, seekh kabab, meat samosa, onion bhaji and vegetable pakoras.
  • Vegetarian Sampler
  • vegetable pakoras, onion bhaji, vegetable samosa and aloo bhaji.
  • Desi Chatt
  • samosas topped with chutneys and a spicy yogurt sauce.
Soups

  • Malagatwany
  • chicken and lentils blended with fresh spices.
  • Spicy Lentil
  • a delicious blend of spices, blended with tomatoes and moong lentils.
  • Ginger Mutter Soup
  • creamy pea soup spiced with fresh ginger, roasted cumin and garlic, topped with fresh cilantro.
  • Coconut & Ginger
  • fresh coconut and ginger blended with a light masala. served with papadum.
Salads

  • Bombay Chicken Salad
  • a bed of fresh greens, topped with tandoori chicken pieces tossed with a refreshing yogurt & cucumber dressing.
  • Tandoori Chicken Caesar
  • chopped romaine topped with tandoori chicken, parmesan cheese and croutons then finished with our homemade caesar dressing.
  • Kashmiri Salad
  • mixed greens, onions, mango and green chillies.
  • Baby Green Salad
  • fresh greens served with choice of dressing.
  • Kachumber Salad
  • onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and serrano chillies tossed with fresh lemon, oil and chatt masala.
Tandoori

Served with basmati rice.

  • Tandoori Murgh
  • globally famous. the original tandoori chicken marinated in roasted garlic, yogurt, ginger & spices for several hours and cooked in a clay oven.
  • Chicken Tikka
  • chicken breast pieces in a special marinade cooked on an open flame in our tandoor oven.
  • Seekh Kebab
  • chef's special. minced lamb skewers with onion, bell peppers, mild green chilies and fresh herbs and spices.
  • Chef's Mixed Grill
  • tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, chicken tikka and mahi mahi.
Biryanis

A traditional rice dish served in india cooked with almonds, raisins, onions, bell pepper, peas, mushrooms, cilantro and served with raita.

Vegetarian Dishes

Served with basmati rice.

  • Mixed Vegetable Masala
  • garden vegetables all cooked in an onion garlic sauce.
  • Sag Bhaji
  • fresh spinach cooked in a creamy onion sauce.
  • Mixed Vegetable Korma
  • creamy saffron sauce cooked with garden veggies.
  • Sag Paneer
  • spinach cooked in a spicy creamy sauce with chunks of our paneer (indian cheese).
  • Dal Makhani
  • lentils cooked in a delicately spiced sauce.
  • Channa Masala
  • garbanzo beans cooked in an onion, tomato and garlic sauce.
  • Tofu & Peas
  • tofu and garden peas cooked in a spicy curry sauce.
  • Vegetarian Tikka Masala
  • chopped garden veggies cooked in a unique and authentic curry sauce.
  • Bombay Aloo
  • small pieces of potato tossed with chopped onions, tomato, cilantro and cumin. seasoned with a mild curry sauce, great with raita.
  • Sag Aloo
  • (spinach and potato) fresh spinach cooked with baby new potatoes in a spicy sauce.
  • Malai Kofta
  • (chef's specialty) vegetarian meatballs simmered in a southern curry sauce, consisting of cinnamon, nutmeg, mild spices and malai (cream).
  • Mutter Paneer
  • (homemade cheese with peas) paneer tossed with garden peas, and then cooked with a curry of mild spices.
  • Aloo Gobi
  • (cauliflower and potato) chunks of cauliflower and baby new potatoes cooked in an onion gravy.
  • Mushroom Masala
  • sliced mushrooms and peas slightly sauteed and cooked in a cream curry sauce.
  • Vegetable Jahl Frezi
  • potatoes, bell pepper, cauliflower, peas, carrots and zucchini in a sweet and spicy curry.
  • Aloo Mutter
  • (potatoes and peas). a traditional gujarati dish, cooked in a spicy masala sauce with onions and tomatoes.
  • Dizzy Noo Shak
  • (banana curry) bananas marinated in spices and cooked in a sweet and spicy coconut curry sauce.
  • Eggplant Bhartha
  • roasted eggplant, pureed and cooked with fresh spices and peas.
Curries

Served with basmati rice.

  • Tikka Masala
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  • exotic creamy sauce cooked with a blend of spices and fresh garlic.
  • Vindaloo
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  • potatoes cooked in a spicy tangy curry sauce with fresh lemon & ginger.
  • Makhani
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  • creamy butter sauce cooked with fresh tomatoes.
  • Korma
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  • creamy onion sauce prepared with saffron and raisins.
  • Nariyar
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  • a rich coconut sauce simmered with onions and spices.
  • Madras
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  • a southern indian curry sauce with mild spices, garlic, onion and cherry tomatoes all cooked in a karahi (wok).
  • Ginger Masala
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  • sauteed mushrooms with fresh ginger, green chilies, bell pepper and lemon juice.
  • Sagwala
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  • fresh spinach cooked in a curry sauce with cherry tomatoes.
  • Jahl Frezi
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  • chunks of bell pepper, peas, carrots, cauliflower & potatoes cooked in a sweet & spicy sauce.
  • Mushroom Masala
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  • mushrooms and peas sauteed with mild herbs and spices. cooked in a creamy sauce.
  • Methi Mutter
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  • green peas, onions, tomatoes and fenugreek.
  • Bangalore Masala
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  • an abundance of fresh cilantro and green chillies "caution".
Curries 1

Add one of the following to your curry from above.

Chef Specials

Served with basmati rice.

  • Masala Pasta
  • chicken or vegetables sauteed with fresh ginger, green chillies, bell peppers and lemon juice in a light cream sauce.
  • Lemon Chicken
  • fresh masala, lemon rinds and cilantro.
  • Lamb Curry
  • minced lamb, finely chopped onions and tomatoes.
  • Roghan Josh
  • cubed lamb cooked in a mildly spiced yogurt and mint sauce.
  • Goa Fish
  • mahi cooked in a spiced ginger curry, this a very fragrant and rich sauce.
  • Lentils N' Lamb
  • lightly spiced lamb curry mixed with dark lentils.
  • Mango Chicken
  • cubes of chicken cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce with chunks of mango.
Indian Breads - Naan

Our breads are freshly baked to order leavened bread, a must with curries and soups.

  • Plain
  • leavened bread.
  • Garlic
  • topped with fresh garlic & cilantro.
  • Sesame
  • naan topped with roasted sesame seeds.
  • Poppyseed
  • naan topped with poppy seeds.
  • Mint
  • topped with fresh mint.
Indian Breads - Kulchas

  • Onion Kulcha
  • stuffed with spiced onion & cilantro.
  • Spinach
  • stuffed with fresh spiced spinach & cilantro.
  • Kabuli
  • stuffed with a mixture of cherries, coconut & raisins.
  • Onion Basil
  • stuffed with spiced onion and topped with basil.
  • Jalapeno
  • (hot, hot, hot!): stuffed with jalapeno and cilantro.
  • Cheese & Basil
  • stuffed with parmesan cheese and topped with basil.
  • Keema Or Chicken
  • stuffed with spiced chicken or lamb.
  • Cinnamon & Raisin
  • stuffed with raisins & topped with cinnamon.
  • Sundried Tomato & Basil
  • sundries tomatoes & topped with basil.
Indian Breads - Parathas & Whole Wheat Bread

  • Plain Paratha
  • twisted whole wheat dough flattened and deep fried.
  • Aloo Paratha
  • stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes.
  • Chapati
  • two circular flat breads cooked on a skillet.
  • Tandoori Roti
  • whole wheat clay oven bread.
  • Poori
  • puffy deep-fried bread.
Indian Breads - Chefs Naan Basket

  • Chefs Naan Basket
  • plain, garlic, sesame, onion served with mint chutney.
Chutney

  • Raita
  • plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, dried mint & spices.
  • Assorted Chutney Tray
  • a perfect assortment of flavors for your starters and indian breads. choose 3 from above.
  • Mint Chutney
  • spicy cilantro & mint combined with yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Tamarind
  • pureed sweet tamarind chutney.
  • Mango Chutney
  • chunky sweet mango chutney.
  • Mango & Lime
  • spicy pickle.
Pakoras

Your choice of the following dipped in a lentil batter, mildly spiced and deep fried.

  • Assorted Pakora Sampler
  • choose any three of the above pakoras.
Sides

  • Tikka Masala Gravy
Beverages

  • Exotic Lassi
  • yogurt blended with mango and aromatic spices.
  • Masala Chai
  • homemade chai masala brewed with black tea and milk.
  • Soft Drinks
  • iced tea, sodas, lemonade, fruit juice.
  • Mocktail Juices
  • ask server for nightly specials. bombay breeze - cranberry, apple & orange. goa sunrise - coconut, passion fruit. masala night - passion fruit, orange, sprite.
  • Mineral Water
  • aqua panna, s. pellegrino.

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