India Cafe Hawaii Dinner Menu

India Cafe Hawaii Dinner Menu

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APPETIZERS / STARTERS

INDIA CAFE SAMOSAS The most popular snack throughout India. Two golden brown Vegetarian turnovers filled with curried potatoes & served with a deliciously sweet chili sauce........ 4.50

IDLIS 4 South Indian steamed rice dumplings served with coconut chutney and vegetable sambar or curry sauce...... 4.95

PAPADUM- Two pieces of crispy spiced lentil wafers. ..... 1.95

DOSAI SLICES slices of our traditional south Indian rice pancakes
served with coconut chutney for dipping........ 2.95

Assorted Mixed Appetizers - a tasty assortment of 2 samosas, 2 idlis, 2 papadums and dosai chips served with coconut chutney and sweet chili sauce only ..........9.95

SOUPS/SALADS

VEGETABLE SAMBAR- a South Indian Yellow Split Pea (Dal) Stew with Carrots, Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Dried Peppers, Curry Leaves, Daikon and Long Beans 2.95 (single) 8.95 (bowl serves 3-5 people)

RASAM- clear vegetable soup with tomatoes, garlic, mustard seeds,
curry leaves. Healthy and tasty. 8.95 (bowl)

FISH RASAM- boneless mahi mahi cubes in a tangy tomato soup with fresh garlic, mustard seeds, chili peppers & curry leaves……… $10.95 (bowl)

TOMATO PACHADI south Indian version of the north Indian Raita.
Made with ripe cherry tomatoes, yogurt, and oil infused with mustard seeds
and curry leaves 4.95

FRESH GREEN SALAD fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a light vinegar dressing 3.95

CHUTNEYS (Indian Relish & Sauces)
RAITA- cool yogurt chutney with minced cucumber and
onions. Perfect for taming our fiery dishes 2.50
SPICY CHILI SAMBAL- Very spicy but so much flavor that you cant stop adding it to your dish 2.50
COCONUT CHUTNEY- Fresh ground coconut sauteed with
curry leaves, mustard seeds, blended garlic and dried chilies 2.50
MINT CHUTNEY a delicious blend of mint, garlic, tamarind,
and lemon that is great to boost any type of flavor 2.50
HOT LIME PICKLE 1.50
SWEET MANGO CHUTNEY 1.50

INDIAN BREAD
Plain DOSAI South Indian specialty bread that is fluffy yet crispy. Pancake-like sourdough bread is made of rice and lentils and perfect to lap up all the different curries 2.25

GARLIC ONION DOSAI sauteed garlic and onions folded in for flavor 2.50
SWEET EGG DOSAI scrambled egg cooked in and sprinkled with sugar... 2.50

CHEESE DOSAI “Pizza dosai” covered in melted cheddar cheese 2.75

SWEET SUGAR DOSAI lightly sprinkled with sugar 2.75
BUTTER or GHEE DOSAI for that buttery flavor 2.75
ROTI PARATHA “roti chanai” round layered bread made of wheat cooked to a flakey, chewy texture...........2.25

NAAN   most famous north Indian flatbread   2.50
IDLIS - south Indian rice dumplings   4.95
MASALA DOSAI   our famous stone ground dosai wrapped and filled with traditional curried potatoes. Served with vegetable sambar and coconut chutney 8.95

MASALA DOSAI with 2 veg fillings. Served with sambar and chutney 10.95

LAMB or CHICKEN MASALA DOSAI - Served with sambar and chutney 11.95

FAMILY STYLE DINNER FOR FOUR SPECIAL- Mixed appetizers, 2 choices of Indian Bread (excluding masala dosai), Any 4 meat/seafood or vegetable entrees, served with jasmine rice, coconut chutney and raita. Includes Kesari or Payasam dessert! …$69.95

MAIN COURSE

LAMB MASALA 11.95(half) 18.95(full)
Tender cubes of lamb slow cooked with sauteed onions, herbs, spices, ginger and garlic in a thick South Indian curry sauce.

LAMB SAMBAL 11.95(half) 18.95(full)
A fiery version of our tender cubes of lamb sauteed with garlic and onions in our special spicy chili sambal sauce

CHICKEN CURRY 9.95 (half) 16.95 (full)
Large whole pieces of skinless chicken thighs stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, anise star, cardamom, cinnamon sticks and cloves then slow cooked in a medium spiced red curry sauce.

EGG MASALA 9.95 (half) 16.95 (full)
An exciting blend of eggs marinated in thick masala sauce of tomatoes, tamarind, ginger, and garlic.

SEAFOOD DISHES
FISH CURRY 10.95(half) 17.95 (full)
Tender cubes of moist boneless mahi-mahi boiled in a tangy curry sauce seasoned with onions, ginger, garlic, tamarind and tomatoes.

FISH SAMBAL 10.95(half) 17.95 (full)
For those who like their fish on fire. We sautee boneless mahi-mahi chunks in garlic and onions and then marinate in our spicy chili sambal.

SHRIMP CURRY 11.95(half) 18.95 (full)
Large peeled and butterfly-cut tiger shrimp from India which are marinated in a deliciously rich curry along with tomatoes, bell peppers and a dash of tamarind.

SPICY SHRIMP SAMBAL 11.95(8pcs) 18.95(16pcs)
Large peeled and butterfly-cut shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, curry leaves, and ground dried chilies then tamed with coconut milk.

RAJA’S THALI PLATE (Combination Plate for 1 Person)
- Any 2 choices of the above entrees and 1 vegetable dish
- served with Nasi lemak rice, 1 dosai, vegetable sambar and chutney.
-Also includes papadum appetizer 17.95

VEGETARIAN SPECIALTIES
(We only use 100% Fresh Vegetables)

TOFU SAMBAL 9.95
Soft fried tofu sauteed in our spicy chili garlic sauce (sambal).
CAUTION: Loaded with protein but it also has quite a bite.

CAULIFLOWER KARI 9.95
Cauliflower sauteed with onions, mustard seeds, turmeric & red bell peppers

SPICY EGGPLANT 8.95
Eggplant stir-fried with onions, garlic and ground dried chilies until reaching
a tender spicy level. CAUTION: This is perhaps our most spicy dish on the menu. So much flavor, you’re sure to sweat and like it!

VEGETABLE MASALA 8.95
Fresh diced carrots, potatoes, & long beans slow cooked with turmeric, coconut milk, & masala

POTATO MASALA 8.95
Potatoes slow cooked with cloves and cinnamon in a tasty masala (A must have with any entree)

COCONUT CABBAGE 8.95
Stewed sweet cabbage with onions, garlic, diced green bell pepper, curry leaves and coconut milk

CHANA MASALA 9.95
Chic peas stir fried with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, seasoned with mustard seeds and coriander

OKRA VEGETABLE CURRY 9.95
Whole pieces of okra delicately simmered in a thick rich vegetarian curry with tamarind and spices.

SPINACH TOFU KORMA $9.95

Tender tofu morsels simmered in a rich creamy spinach sauce with delicate herbs and spices.

VEGETARIAN THALI PLATE
(Combination Plate for 1 Person)

-choose any 3 of the above main vegetarian entrees
-served with jasmine rice, 1 dosai, vegetable sambar and 2 chutney choices.
Includes papadum appetizer 15.95

DESSERTS

KHEER 4.95
Deliciously sweet rice pudding cooked with raisins and nuts.

PRATHA DELIGHT 5.95
Our special roti bread cooked with caramelized brown sugar and
topped with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.

PAYASAM $4.95

sweet tapioca and vermicelli pudding with cardamon, cinnamon, raisins, and nuts.

KESARI $4.95

sweet cream of wheat with raisins, nuts, and spices topped with whipped cream.

DRINKS

SWEET LASSI DRINKS 3.95 ICED
Yogurt milk shakes excellent for cooling the spicy food!
Choose your flavor: Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Mango,
Banana, Vanilla or Plain.

FRESH ALL NATURAL WATERMELON JUICE 3.95
(Ice cold, Pure Sweet Watermelon Juice; absolutely nothing added!)

SPECIAL TEA’S n COFFEE
MAMAK ENERGY TEA    2.95 Hot   3.25 ICED
(Indian/Malaysian Milk Tea) Tossed w/ Sweetened Condensed Milk
SWEET CHAI TEA      2.95 Hot   3.25 ICED
Made from blend of honey, cinnamon, anise, cloves, and ginger
MAMAK FROTHED COFFEE   2.95 Hot   3.25 ICED
(Indian/Malay Milk Coffee) Tossed w/ Sweetened Condensed Milk
Iced Tea (Earl Grey)     2.25
Hot Tea (Earl Grey)      1.40 12oz
Hot Coffee (100% Columbian Dark Roast)    1.40   12oz
16oz Glass of Soda      2.50
(Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Root beer)

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DOSAI with COCONUT CHUTNEY