Cuisines and Dishes at Masala Art:
- Indian
Masala Art
990 Great Plain Ave,
Needham
MA
02492
Today's hours: 11:30 am-10:00 pm
masalaart-needham.com (617) 535-9299
Menu for Masala Art
Appetizers
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Vegetable Samosa
$5.00
Handmade turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas
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Lamb Samosa
$5.50
Handmade turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and spiced ground lamb
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Spinach & Onion Pakora
$5.00
Crispy fritters fried in chickpea batter
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Bikaneri Kebab
$5.00
Vegetable cutlets made from subtly spiced fresh greens
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Spinach Cheese Rolls
$5.00
Delectable spinach and homemade cheese rissoles with a touch of green chilies
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Cheese Pakora
$5.50
Batter-fried homemade cheese fritters
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Cauliflower Kebab
$5.00
Deep-fried cauliflower and potato croquettes
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Lamb Shaami Kebab
$7.00
Delicately spiced ground lamb patties
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Malai Shrimp
$11.00
Tandoori shrimp coated with chickpea flour
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Tawa Coriander Shrimp
$9.00
Lighly spiced marinated shrimp sauteed with onions, peppers and chopped cilantro
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Chicken Tikka
$9.00
Tandoori grilled white meat chicken marinated in yogurt and spices
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Tandoori Chicken Taco
$8.00
Mini taco shells filled with spicy minced tandoori chicken or sauteed homemade cheese
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Paneer Taco
$8.00
Filled with paneer or sauteed homemade cheese
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Herbed Chicken Patties
$7.00
Mini pan-seared chicken patties delicately spiced with finely chopped herbs
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Vegetarian Platter
$9.00
Vegetable samosa, spinach & onion pakora, bikaneri kebab, spinach & cheese roll, and paneer pakora
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Non-Vegetarian Platter
$11.00
Lamb samosa, chicken pakora, lamb shaami kebab, haddock pakora, and shrimp pakora
Chicken Dishes
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Chicken Tikka Masala
$13.00
White meat tandoori grilled chicken cooked in a delightfully spiced tomato and paprika sauce
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Afghani Chicken Methi
$13.00
Tender pieces of chicken simmered with fresh fenugreek, cumin and coriander
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Chicken Saag
$14.00
Succulent pieces of chicken simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic spices
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Spicy Chicken Vindaloo
$14.00
Juicy pieces of chicken marinated in red chilies and vinegar, stewed with potatoes
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Chicken Korma
$13.50
A mild chicken curry simmered in a creamy almond and cashew sauce
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Saffron Chicken
$14.50
White meat chicken marinated and finished in a coconut and saffron curry sauce
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Madras Chicken
$14.00
Tender chicken simmered in a coconut milk and red chili sauce with mustard seeds
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Chicken Malabar
$14.00
A coconut inspired chicken curry with green beans - from the state of kerala
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Chicken Tak-a-Tak
$14.50
Marinated white meat chicken simmered in a yogurt, mint and cashew sauce
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Chicken Sultani
$14.50
Mildly spiced chicken curry with ginger
Freshly Baked Breads
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Chapati
$3.00
Whole wheat bread cooked on a "tawa" griddle
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Methi Poori
$3.00
Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread sprinkled with dried fenugreek
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Tandoori Roti
$2.50
Whole wheat tandoori bread; recommended with daal bokhara or daal panchmela
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Lachha Paratha
$2.50
Layered whole wheat buttered bread served plain or topped with dried mint
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Mint Paratha
$2.50
Layered whole wheat buttered bread served plain
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Missi Roti
$3.25
Flat bread made from a blend of white flour and chickpea flour with green chilies and onions; great with spinach entrees
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Plain Naan
$2.50
Homemade leavened baked bread with or without butter
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Garlic Naan
$3.25
Leavened bread with a touch of garlic and fresh cilantro
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Basil Naan
$3.25
Leavened bread with a touch of fresh basil leaves
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Aloo Naan
$3.75
Leavened bread or whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and green peas
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Aloo Paratha
$3.75
Leavened bread or whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and green peas
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Tabaahi Naan
$3.75
Leavened bread stuffed with green chilies and red onions coated with red chili powder
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Badami Naan
$3.25
Leavened bread topped with sliced almonds, poppy seeds and hand peeled cantaloupe seeds; recommended with malai kofta or chicken korma
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Tandoori Chicken Naan
$3.75
Leavened bread stuffed with minced tandoori chicken and green chilies
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Onion Kulcha
$3.75
Freshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned chopped onions and cilantro
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Paneer Kulcha
$3.75
Freshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned homemade cheese, finely chopped onions and cilantro
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Keema Naan
$4.50
Freshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned ground lamb
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Bread Basket
$8.00
An assortment of our special breads plain naan, garlic naan, and mint paratha
Indian - Chinese Appetizers
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Hot & Sour Soup
$4.50
A zesty hot and spicy soup made with chicken broth, scallions, carrots, and tofu
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Vegetable Lollipop
$6.00
Minced vegetables wrapped around a bread stick; served with spicy red chili schezwan sauce
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Chicken Lollipop
$7.00
Chicken wings coated in a spicy chili marinade
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Chili-Garlic Calamari
$8.00
Spicy deep-fried calamari tossed in a special homemade red chili and garlic sauce
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Shrimp Til Tinka
$9.00
Crispy shrimp, coated with sesame seeds and a spiced soy and mustard sauce
Indian - Chinese Entrees
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Spicy Hakka Noodles
$14.00
Vegetable or chicken lo-mein with an indian touch
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Chili Paneer
$14.00
Homemade cheese cooked in a spicy red chili sauce with scallions, and green chilies; served with vegetable fried rice
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Chili Chicken
$14.50
Sauteed chicken cooked in a spicy red chili sauce with scallions, and green chilies; served with vegetable fried rice
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Gobhi Manchurian
$14.00
Cauliflower florets tossed in soy sauce with scallions and exotic indian and chinese spices; served with vegetable fried rice
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Ginger-Garlic Fish
$16.00
Steamed haddock pan-seared in a tangy and mildly spiced, garlic and soy sauce; served with vegetable fried rice
Lamb Dishes
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Lamb Rogan Josh
$14.50
Tender pieces of lamb spiced with onions, fresh ginger, a touch of garlic and yogurt
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Keema Aloo Mattar
$15.00
Ground lamb mixed fresh ground spices sauteed with potatoes and green peas
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Lamb Dopiaza
$14.50
Tandoori grilled pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt and sour cream sauteed with spicy diced onions
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Boti Kebab Masala
$14.50
Lean cubes of lamb cooked in a delightfully spiced tomato and paprika sauce
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Lamb Saag
$14.50
Succulent pieces of lamb simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic spices
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Lamb Vindaloo
$15.00
Juicy pieces of lamb marinated in red chilies and vinegar stewed with potatoes
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Lemon Lamb
$15.00
Lean pieces of lamb marinated in lemon juice, finished in a subtly spiced curry sauce with whole black peppercorns
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Lamb Jalfrezie
$14.50
A spicy lamb curry made with sauteed bell peppers, onions and exotic spices
Seafood Dishes
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Shrimp Patia
$19.00
Shrimp simmered in a softly spiced tomato based sweet and sour sauce with eggplant; served with mini naan bread
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Lemon Fish Curry
$16.00
Haddock marinated in lemon juice finished in a curry sauce with whole black peppercorns
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Shrimp Saag
$15.50
Shrimp simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic herbs and spices
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Seafood Masala
$16.50
Lobster, shrimp and scallops simmered in a creamy tomato and paprika sauce
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Fish Malabar
$16.00
A haddock curry flavored with coconut and green beans
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Shrimp Jalfrezie
$15.50
A spicy shrimp curry made with sauteed bell peppers, onions and exotic spices
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Shrimp Malabar
$15.50
Shrimp simmered in a curry flavored with coconut and green beans
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Coconut Shrimp Curry
$15.50
Shrimp simmered in a tantalizing coconut and tomato sauce, tempered with curry leaves, carrots, ginger and raisins
Soups & Salads
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Mulligatawny Soup
$3.50
A lentil soup made with herbs, mild indian spices and a touch of garlic
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Tomato Basil Soup
$3.50
A zippy blend of tomatoes, cumin, ginger and garlic
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Cauliflower Soup
$4.00
Cauliflower soup made with coconut milk
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Chicken Soup
$4.50
Mildly spiced homemade chicken soup
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Dahi Poori
$5.00
Crisp lentil puffs filled with spiced chickpeas and potatoes topped with yogurt and tamarind chutney
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Grilled Chicken Salad
$6.50
Tandoori grilled chicken tikka served over lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions with a splash of lemon; topped with feta cheese
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Malai Shrimp Cocktail
$8.00
Pleasantly spiced tandoori grilled shrimp served cold with cocktail sauce
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Kachumber Salad
$4.00
A chilled salad of cucumbers tossed in our sweet and tangy dressing
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Poached Pear Salad
$7.00
Poached pear halves stuffed with spiced warm goat cheese served over baby arugula tossed in red wine vinaigrette
South Indian Dishes
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Traditional Dosa Platter
$14.00
A thin lentil crepe filled with your choice of potatoes and peas, sauteed homemade cheese, or shredded chicken; served with steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters
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Idli Sambhar
$6.00
Steamed rice flour cakes flavored with curry leaves
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Uttapam
$10.00
Rice crepes topped with chopped onions, tomatoes and cilantro; served with spicy lentil broth and chutneys
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Rawa Dosa Platter
$14.00
A thin and crispy crepe made from wheat flour with onions and green chilies; served with steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters
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Vada Sambhar
$6.00
Fried rice and lentil dumplings
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Lemon Rice
$8.00
Basmati rice sauteed with mustard seeds, cashews with a splash of lemon juice
Tandoori Barbeque
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Paneer Tikka
$14.00
Spicy grilled cubes of homemade cheese
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Tandoori Vegetables
$14.00
Grilled marinated cauliflower, potatoes, green peppers and onions
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Lamb Boti Kebab
$15.00
Delicately spiced lean squares of lamb marinated in yogurt and a touch of sour cream; grilled to perfection
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Lamb Barra Kebab
$17.00
Tender baby lamb chops marinated for three days and tandoori grilled on skewers
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Lamb Seekh Kebab
$14.50
Minced lamb kebabs made with fresh ground spices
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Tandoori Chicken
$14.00
Juicy char-grilled chicken on the bone marinated in yogurt and our homemade blend of spices
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Ajwaini Chicken Kebab
$14.00
White meat chicken marinated in yogurt with carom seeds and spices
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Hariyali Chicken Tikka
$14.00
White meat chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh mint and light spices
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Salmon Tikka
$16.00
Marinated salmon fillet grilled over a glowing charcoal flame
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Swordfish Tikka
$16.00
A superb swordfish preparation marinated in mild spices for 24 hours and grilled over a glowing charcoal flame
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Tandoori Mixed Grill
$18.00
Tandoori chicken, ajwaini chicken kebab, hariyali chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab, lamb boti kebab and tandoori shrimp
Vegetarian Dishes
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Daal Bokhara
$11.00
Slow cooked black lentils. A family recipe
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Daal Panchmela
$11.00
A medley of five different yellow lentils stewed to perfection
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Paneer Tikka Masala
$13.00
Cubes of homemade cheese simmered in a delightful tomato and paprika sauce
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Lychee Paneer
$14.00
A unique blend of homemade cheese and lychee nuts simmered in a mildly spiced curry sauce
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Palak Paneer
$13.00
Cubes of homemade cheese simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic spices
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Malai Kofta
$13.00
Minced cheese and vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce
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Bhindi Masala
$14.00
Gently seasoned okra sauteed with onions and tomatoes
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Jeera Aloo
$11.00
Cumin scented sauteed diced potatoes
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Gobhi Aloo
$12.00
Cauliflower florets delicately spiced and sauteed with potatoes and mild spices
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Gobhi Mattar
$12.00
Cauliflower florets delicately spiced and sauteed with green peas and mild spices
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Gobhi Gulistan
$14.50
A whole steamed cauliflower grilled over a charcoal flame and then finished in a yogurt, cashew and fresh mint sauce
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Khattay Meethay Baigan
$13.00
Strips of eggplant stewed in a tomato sauce enhanced with fenugreek and mustard seeds
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Baigan Bhartha
$14.00
Mashed eggplant smoked over charcoal, and seasoned with herbs and spices
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Chana Masala
$11.00
Traditional punjabi chickpea curry with tomatoes, onions and herbs
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Navrattan Korma
$12.00
Nine select vegetables cooked in a mild cream sauce with almonds and cashews
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Corn Saag
$13.00
Sweet corn kernels and spinach simmered with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices
Vinod & Shikha's Recommendations
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Grilled Tilapia with Pomegranate Sauce
$19.00
A unique preparation of tiliapia grilled on a cast iron griddle served over a lightly spiced pomegranate sauce; served with sauteed homemade cheese, spiced mashed potatoes and mini naan bread
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Lamb Tawa Gosht
$18.00
Grilled baby marinated lamb chops finished in a creamy, mint cashew sauce; served with steamed rice, spiced mashed potatoes, sauteed homemade cheese and mini naan bread
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Baked Stuffed Zucchini
$15.00
Stuffed with minced sauteed homemade cheese served over a potato and lentil patty and tikka masala sauce; served with mini naan bread
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Chicken Anarkali
$16.00
A light chicken curry stewed with pomegranate sauce; served with steamed rice and mini naan bread
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Roasted Reshmi Chicken
$16.50
Marinated chicken breast simmered in a yogurt, mint and cashew sauce; served with steamed rice, spiced mashed potatoes and sauteed homemade cheese
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Hyderabadi Biryani
$12.00
Biryani is hyderabad's most famous rice dish prepared with flavorful indian spices and fresh herbs, slowly cooked to maintain the flavors and aromas of each spice.
Accompaniments
- Steamed Basmati Rice $2.50
- Mango Chutney $1.25
- Onion Chutney $1.25
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Indian Salad
$2.00
Onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and lemon
- Mixed Pickles $1.50
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Mint Raita
$2.00
Homemade yogurt with fresh mint
- Plain Yogurt $2.00
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Papadum
$1.50
Roasted, sun-dried lentil wafers
Beverages
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Indian Iced Tea
$2.25
Freshly brewed spiced indian tea served chilled
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Masala Chai Tea
$2.25
Freshly brewed spiced indian tea
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water $6.00
- Acqua Panna Still Water $6.00
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Soda
$2.00
Coke, diet coke, ginger ale, sprite, or orange soda
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Fruit Juices
$2.25
Orange, apple, cranberry, mango or grapefruit
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Plain Lassi
$2.50
A cool, refreshing traditional indian yogurt drink
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Sweet Lassi
$2.50
A cool, refreshing traditional indian yogurt drink
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Salted Lassi
$2.50
A cool, refreshing traditional indian yogurt drink
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Mango Lassi
$2.75
A cool, refreshing traditional indian yogurt drink
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Ratings and Reviews for Masala Art
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Apr 26 2012
L d. via Yelp
We've only eaten their food as takeout, but the restaurant atmosphere looks great. Our latest order: plain naan - fresh and fluffy as expected Missi roti...read more
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Mar 31 2012
Cynthia S. via Yelp
My sister, boyfriend, and I love Indian food and Masala Art is a great find. We just had a fantastic dinner. This place has the best garlic naan and...read more
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Mar 27 2012
Russ E. via Yelp
Hakka noodles - BAD. Tastes like they made it with Ketchup. Veggies were soggy and mushy. Sent it back. Then ordered the Paneer Tikka...edible. Not...read more
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Sep 11 2008
Orbanius via Citysearch
The decor was typically 'suburban upscale,' and clearly had not been renovated/cleaned for a while The servers were incredibly rud...read more
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Jan 12 2008
dmberdieva via Citysearch
A lot of Indian restaurants in this area are just ok. Actually, a lot of restaurants are just ok, none warrant a review. This st...read more
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Oct 28 2007
kirtzy via Citysearch
My wife and I had had a fine time here a coupe of years ago, but last week some college friends and I had to endure a surly barten...read more
From Citysearch
The Scene
The family behind the Back Bay's Kebab 'n' Curry and Harvard Square's Bombay Club operate this elegant Indian restaurant in Needham's town center. The expansive, stylish dining room and bar area maintain a stylish edge, thanks to elephant carvings and sharp blue lighting. The unique, nine-seat ''spice bar'' deservedly attracts the most attention: A chef prepares a pre-set menu, carefully explaining the use of spices in each dish. Service in all corners is attentive and accommodating.
The Food
A surprising number of families fills the dining room to devour steaming copper pots of Northern Indian favorites like creamy chicken masala and potent Rogan josh (a lamb curry that, like most dishes, can be toned-down in terms of spice for the kids). Among the starters, top choices include crisp vegetable pakoras and lightly-fried eggplant fritters. Cardamom-scented kulfi (an ice cream-like dessert) makes a soothing finish.
