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Essence of India

(773) 506-0002

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  • 4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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  • Indian
  • $$$$$
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  • Essence of India

  • (773) 506-0002

    We make ordering easy.

  • Menu
  • Appetizers
    • Coconut Fried Shrimp $9.85

      Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney

    • Jhinga Karahi $8.75

      Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour

    • Keema Samosas $9.85

      Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb

    • Masala Papadum $6.55

      Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala

    • Non-Vegetarian Sampler From the Tandoor Oven $17.55

      Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab

    • Paneer Pakoras $9.85

      Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters

    • Papadum $4.35

      Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour

    • Vegetable Cutlets $6.55

      Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables

    • Vegetable Pakoras $7.65

      Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden

    • Vegetable Samosas $7.65

      Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas

    • Vegetable Sampler $10.95

      Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras

  • Vegetable Essence
    • Aloo Do Pyaza $15.35

      Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices. Rice is not included

    • Aloo Mutter $15.35

      Combination of peas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onion, cumin and a touch of ginger. Rice is not included

    • Baigan Bharta $15.35

      Smoked, puréed eggplant cooked with tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

    • Bhindi Ka Masala $15.35

      Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onions. Rice is not included

    • Chana Masala $15.35

      Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included

    • Dal Makhani $15.35

      Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

    • Dal Turka $14.25

      Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included

    • Gobhi Gulastan $15.35

      Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included

    • Green Beans and Potatoes $15.35

      Mild curry with curry leaf, coconut, mustard seeds, onions and tomatoes. Rice is not included

    • Malai Ka Kofta $15.35

      Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included

    • Mushroom Mutter $15.35

      Sliced mushrooms and peas sautéed in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included

    • Mutter Paneer $15.35

      Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included

    • Paneer Khurchan $15.35

      Special. An essence exclusive dish. Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices. Rice is not included

    • Saag Aloo $15.35

      Spinach and potatoes simmered in spices. Rice is not included

    • Saag Chaman $15.35

      Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not included

    • Shahi Paneer $15.35

      Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included

    • Spinach with Chickpeas $15.35

      Homemade spinach simmered in Indian spices, tomatoes and chickpeas. Rice is not included

    • Vegetable Korma $15.35

      Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

  • Chicken Essence
    • Achari Murgh $17.55

      Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

    • Bhuna Chicken $17.55

      Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies. Rice is not included

    • Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) $17.55

      Special. Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices. Rice is not included

    • Chicken Karahi $17.55

      Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic. Rice is not included

    • Chicken Saag $17.55

      Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce. Rice is not included

    • Chicken Shahi Korma $17.55

      Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry. Rice is not included

    • Chicken Vindaloo $17.55

      Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included

    • Madras Curry Chicken $17.55

      Chicken curry south Indian style - marinated chicken in tomato, garlic, coriander, cumin and curry leaves. Rice is not included

    • Murg Lajwab $16.45

      Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

    • Murg Tikka Masala $17.55

      Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce. Rice is not included

  • Lamb Essence
    • Achari Gosht $18.65

      Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek. Rice is not included

    • Goan Lamb $18.65

      Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce. Rice is not included

    • Gosht Korma $18.65

      Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds. Rice is not included

    • Lamb Palak $18.65

      Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala. Rice is not included

    • Lamb Pasanda $18.65

      Lamb curry cooked with almonds, cashews and Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

    • Lamb Vindaloo $18.65

      Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices

    • Rogan Josh $18.65

      Lamb curry with an onion and tomato gravy. Rice is not included

  • Tandoor Essence (Clay and Charcoal Oven)
    • Chicken Malai Kabob $17.55

      Skewered boneless chicken marinated in vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, egg white, corn flour and cream cheese with a sprinkle of lemon juice, green chili and cilantro. Rice is not included

    • Indian Chicken Tandoori $14.25

      Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven. Rice is not included

    • Murg Tikka $16.45

      Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven

    • Seekh Kabob $16.45

      Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven

    • Tandoori Shrimp $24.15

      Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Indian spices. Rice is not included

  • Fish and Seafood Essence
    • Goan Fish Curry $18.65

      Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce. Rice is not included

    • Jhinga Masala $18.65

      Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices. Rice is not included

    • North Indian Fish Curry $18.65

      Boneless catfish, cumin and other Indian spices in a curry sauce. Rice is not included

    • Shrimp in Coconut Masala $17.55

      Shrimp cooked with a touch of Indian spice, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilies, red wine vinegar and green onions. Rice is not included

    • Shrimp Vindaloo $18.65

      Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices. Rice is not included

    • Shrimp with Spinach $17.55

      Spinach simmered with onions, cumin, tomatoes and shrimp. Rice is not included

    • Yogurt Fish $18.65

      Catfish cooked in olive oil spiced with cumin, onion, tomato, yogurt and green cardamom. Rice is not included

  • Biryani and Rice Essence
    • Basmati Rice $5.45

      Long grain steamed basmati rice

    • Kashmiri Pulao $9.85

      Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts

    • Non-vegetarian Biryani $15.35

      Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of meat

    • Peas Pulao $8.75

      Fried rice cooked with peas

    • Saffron Rice $8.75

      Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves

    • Vegetable Biryani $13.15

      Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs

  • Bread Essence
    • Aloo Paratha $5.45

      Paratha stuffed with potatoes and buttered

    • Bread Assortment $15.35

      1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha

    • Butter Naan $5.45

      Naan with butter

    • Garlic Naan $5.45

      Naan topped with garlic

    • Keema Naan $6.55

      Naan stuffed with ground lamb

    • Naan $4.35

      Leavened bread made in the tandoor

    • Onion Kulcha $5.45

      Flour bread stuffed with onions

    • Paneer Kulcha $7.65

      Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese

    • Paratha Tandoori $5.45

      Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor

    • Peshwari Naan $5.45

      Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut

    • Poori $6.55

      Two puffy deep fried breads

    • Pudina Paratha $5.45

      Paratha layered with fresh mint

    • Tandoori Roti $4.35

      Flat bread made in clay oven

  • Beverages
    • Coffee $3.25

    • Coke $3.25

    • Diet Coke $3.25

    • Ginger Ale $3.25

    • Iced-Tea $3.30

    • Lassi $5.45

      Homemade yogurt shake - choice of sweet or salted

    • Lemonade $3.30

    • Mango Lassi $6.55

      Homemade mango yogurt shake

    • Masala Tea (Chai) $4.35

      Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs

    • Milk $3.30

    • Sprite $3.25

    • Tea $3.25

  • Dessert Essence
    • Gulab Jamun $4.35

      Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup

    • Kheer $4.35

      Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts

    • Kulfi $4.69

      Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango

    • Rasmalai $4.95

      Flat cottage cheese dumpling in milk and garnished with pistachios

  • Sides
    • Butter Chicken Sauce $6.55

    • Green Chutney $0.55

    • Indian Pickel $3.25

    • Mango Chutney $4.35

      Sweet pickles made from mangoes

    • Murg Tikka Masala Sauce $5.45

    • Raita $4.35

      Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices

    • Tamarind Chutney $0.55

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