Akbar Indian

1250 Cambridge St, Cambridge MA 02139 Today's hours: 12:00 pm-11:00 pm (617) 497-6548

Cuisines and Dishes at Akbar Indian:

Indian

Menu for Akbar Indian

Luncheon Specials

Chicken Curry $4.95
Lamp Curry $4.95
Tandoori Chicken6.95
Tandoori Chicken $6.95
Lamb or Chicken Saag $5.95
Meat Malai Kofta $5.95
Shrimp Bhuna Curry $6.95
Shrimp Saag $6.95
Aloo Chole Curry $4.50
Baingen Bartha (eggplant) $4.50
Saag Paneer $4.50
Mater Paneer $4.50
Malai Kofta $4.50

Soups

Mulligatawny Soup $1.95
with fresh vegetables, lentils, tomatoes, dash of spices & herbs, with vegetable pakora
Coconut Soup $1.95
coconut, cream, pistachio
Chicken Soup $1.95
with spices, tomatoes & lentils, with vegetable pakora

South Indian Dishes

Masala Dosai $4.05
pancake rolled with potatoes, red onion, green pepper, ginger, red chili peppers, mustard
Sambar Vada $2.95
donut made from black beans
Dahi Vada $2.95
patties made from black beans with yogurt sauce

Indian Breads

Akbar's Special Bread $2.95
chicken-nan stuffed with tandoori chicken, herbs & spices
Aloo Paratha $2.95
stuffed with mashed potatoes
Kulcha $1.50
soft white baked bread
Onion Kulcha $1.95
White baked bread stuffed with onion
Keema Paratha $2.95
stuffed with spiced ground lamb, cooked on griddle
Keema Nan $2.95
Chapar $1.50
whole wheat baked leavened bread
Nan $1.50
baked leavened bread
Paratha $1.50
Ajwain flavored multi-layered bread
Poori $1.95
2 pieces of light fluffy puffed bread
Tandoori Roti $1.50
crispy, crunchy baked bread

Vegetable Specialties

Aloo Chole $6.95 - $8.95
chick peas cooked with potatoes, tomatoes & spices
Baingen Bartha $6.95 - $9.95
smokedl, chopped eggplant with tomatoes, onions, green pepper & green peas
Dal Makhni $6.95 - $8.95
creamed lentils delicatelhy tempered
Mater Paneer $6.95 - $8.95
homemade cheese with fresh garden peas
Malai Kofta Lajawab $6.95 - $8.95
vegetable ball
Navratan Korma $7.95 - $9.95
garden fresh mixed vegetables
Saag Paneer $6.95 - $8.95
homemade cheese cooked with spinach
Aloo Mater $6.95 - $8.95
fresh garden peas & potatoes
Mixed Vegetable Curry $6.95 - $8.95

Tempting Appetizers

Aloo Bada $2.25
(2pcs) spiced mashed potatoes & peas with chick pea butter
Cheese Pakora $2.95
(6pcs) homemade spicy cheese, deep fried with chick pea butter
Chicken Pakora $3.95
(6 pcs) cubes of spicy chicken
Fish Pakora $3.95
(4pcs) boneless fish marinated in chick pea butter & deep fried lemon
Shami Kebab $2.50
(2 pcs) spiced ground lamb patties laced with ginger & mint
Samosa Meat $2.50
(2pcs) meat filled turnovers
Samosa Vegetable $2.50
(2pcs) vegetable turnovers
Vegetable Pakora $2.50
(6pcs) vegetable fritters, spinach, green pepper, cauliflower, onion, potatoes & spices
Papadam $0.70
(2 slices) crispy, spicy wafers
Vegetable Mix Platter $3.95
aloo bada, vegetable pakora
Meat Mix Platter $4.95
chicken pakora, fish pakora
Garden Salad $1.95
mixed lettuce and vegetables

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Curry $7.95 - $9.95
boneless chicken cooked with spices
Chicken Korma $8.95 - $10.95
boneless chicken curry cooked with cashews
Chicken Jalfrazi $8.95 - $10.95
boneless chicken curry cooked with green vegetables
Chicken Vindaloo Curry $8.95 - $10.95
chicken cooked with potatoes - very hot
Chicken Saag $8.95 - $10.95
boneless chicken cooked with spinach puree and cream
Chicken Tikka Masala $8.95 - $10.95
diced chicken tandoori cooked in rich, creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Makhni $8.95 - $10.95
barbequed chicken simmered in rich curry sauce
Chicken Bhuna $8.95 - $10.95
chicken curry cooked with onions, tomatoes & fresh coriander

Desserts

Kheer $1.50
rice pudding flavored with cardamon
Mango Ice Cream $1.50
Kulfi $1.50
creamy Indian ice cream
Rasmalai $1.50
pudding made from homemade cheese
Gulab Jamun $1.50
light pastry ball made from milk, fried & soaked in thick syrup
Barki $1.50
milk fudge topped with almonds

Seafood Specialties

Fish Masala $8.95 - $10.95
boneless, skinless pieceds of haddock cooked in a light sauce
Fish Vindaloo Curry $8.95 - $10.95
haddock cooked with very hot curry sauce & potatoes
Shrimp Masala $9.95 - $11.95
shrimp smothered with Indian condiments, onions, tomatoes & green peppers
Shrimp Saag $9.95 - $11.95
shrimp cooked with fresh herbs, light cream & spinach puree
Shrimp Malai $9.95 - $11.95
shrimp cooked with mushrooms, coconut & light cream sauce

Rice Specialities

Shahjahni Biryani $8.95 - $10.95
chicken & lamb in Basmati rice
Vegetable Biryani
mixed vegetables
Vegetable Biryani $6.95 - $8.95
mixed vegetables and Basmati rice
Shrimp Biryani $9.95 - $11.95
saffron flavored Basmati rice cooked with shrimp
Plain Basmati Rice $1.50
fragrant long grain rice from India

Tandoori (grilled) Specialties

Tandoori Chicken $8.95 - $10.95
spring chicken in a marinade of yogurt, garlic, ginger & roasted in Tandoori oven
Chicken Tikka $8.95 - $10.95
chicken pieces in marinade, roasted in Tandoori oven
Boti Kebab $8.95 - $10.95
pieces of spring choice lamb marinated in vinegar, garlic, ginger & chili paste, roasted in Tandoori oven
Rashmi Kebab $8.95 - $10.95
finely minced lamb with a combination of herbs & spices, roasted over charcoal
Tandoori Fish $8.95 - $10.95
boneless, skinless fish chunks marinated in Fenu Greek spiced yogurt & spices, grilled over charcoal
Tandoori Shrimp $9.95 - $11.95
jumbo shrimp dipped in marinade of yogurt & spices, grilled over charcoal
Tandoori Mixed Grill $12.95 - $14.95
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Boti Kebab, Rahmi Kebab, Shrimp & Fish Tandoori

Condiments and Pickles

Condiments Tray $2.75
onion chutney, mixed pickles, mango chutney, mint chutney, raita
Mango Chutney $1.00
sweet mango relish
Mixed Pickles $1.00
hot and spicy Indian pickles
Hot Onion Chutney $0.75
Raita $0.75
cucumbers in yogurt and herbs
Mint Coriander Chutney $0.75
spiced mint and fresh coriander relish

House Dinners

1. Combination Dinner
choice of 2 soups, Shrimp Tandoori, Chicken Tandoori, meat or vegetable Rashmi Kebab, Basmati Rice Curry, Nan or Chapati, Onion Salad
1. Combination Dinner $23.95
choice of 2 soups, Shrimp Tandoori, Chicken Tandoori, meat or vegetable Rashmi Kebab, Basmati Rice Curry, Nan or Chapati, Onion Salad
2. Seafood Special Dinner $23.95
choice of 2 soups, Fish Pakora, Shrimp Masala Curry, Fish Masala, Dal Makhini, Basmati Rice, Nan or Shapati, Onion Salad
3. Non-Vegetarian Dinner $23.95
choice of 2 soups, Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Saag, Chicken Curry, Basmati rice, Nan or Chapati, Onion Salad
4. Vegetarian Dinner $19.95
choice of 2 soups, Mater Paneer, Navratan Korma, Aloo Chole Dal, Makhini, Raita, Basmati rice, Paratha or Poori, 2 slices Papadam, Onion Salad

Akbar's Special Combo Dinner for One

Vegetarian Thali $9.95 - $11.95
Traditional meal with a variety of vegetables, Mater Paneer, Aloo Chole, NavratanKorma, Raita, Rice, Poorior Paratha & Papadam, Dessert, Tea or Coffee
Non-Vegetarian Thali $10.95 - $12.95
Traditional meal with Chicken Masala, Lamb Curry, Lamb Saag, Raita, Rice, Poori or Paratha & Papadam, Dessert, Tea or Coffee

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Reviews for Akbar Indian

Ratings and Reviews for Akbar Indian

May 23 2012

Nitya D. via Yelp

This place was alright. The one dish that really does impress me however was the garlic ghobi. It's a dry cauliflower dish (no sauce or gravy) and is...read more
Apr 18 2012

David R. via Yelp

A real treat in a nondescript stretch of Cambridge Street. Tasty food, well prepared (bhajis not kept on a hot table), very warm service, and terrific...read more
Apr 16 2012

Xin S. via Yelp

We came with a Groupon for a meal for 2 and 2 non alcoholic drinks. We got the seafood lovers dinner for 2, which included 2 soups: we got a yummy chicken...read more
Jan 06 2009

elnico via Citysearch

chicken tikki masala was burnt and used dark meat and had bones in it... soup was from a can...hence the orange perservatives floa...read more
Nov 02 2007

catlolita via Citysearch

My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for almost four years now. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The ...read more
Jun 07 2006

tiptopbob via Citysearch

Delicious food, helpful cheery staff, and great decor. I'm crazy about their specialty drinks and Indian beers too. My wife and I ...read more

From Citysearch

The Scene
A kaleidoscope of color greets customers at Haveli, as patterned carpets and tapestries cover nearly every available surface, including the cozy second-floor loft space. Service is attentive and jovial, with waiters taking pleasure in explaining the intricacies of Indian cuisine and offering suggestions to meet individual tastes. Traditional Indian music plays a little too loudly in the background; during busy hours, diners must strain to talk over it.

The Food
A lengthy menu featuring customizable Indian classics pleases traditionalists and those new to Indian cuisine. After starting with an order of crunchy vegetable samosas with homemade yogurt sauce, try the popular chicken tikka masala--tender tandoori chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garlic and ginger. Those in search of some heat gravitate towards the lamb vindaloo, which is generously drenched in spicy gravy. Warm homemade naan makes for a perfect accompaniment, as does a selection from the exotic drink list.

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