Minerva Indian Cuisine indian - 500 Boston Providence Hwy,Norwood,MA,02062 in Norwood Massachusetts

Appetizers

Phool Ghobi Manchurian

Cauliflower fritters fried & tossed in a tangy Chinese sauce with dash of Indian spices

$

Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)

Minced potato onions and peas wrapped in pastry dough & fried

$

Vegetable Cutlet (2 Pieces)

Minced vegetables mixed with spices bread crumbles and pan fried

$

Onion Pakora

Fresh sliced onions dipped in lentil batter & deep fried

$

Spinach Pakora

Fresh baby spinach dipped in mildly lentil batter & deep fried

$

Chilli Bajji (5 pieces)

Green chillies batter covered deep fried stuffed with Indian spices

$

Minerva Cut Mirchi

Chillibajji cut, refried and garnished with spiced onions

$

Paneer Tikka

Delicious grilled marinated cottage cheese cubes served with onion and green pepper

$

Minerva Special Vegetarian Platter

Assortment of samosa, cutlet, onion pakora & chilli bajji

$

Lamb Kheema Samosa (2 Pieces)

Minced lamb onions and green peas wrapped in pastry dough & fried

$

Chole Batura

Puffed bread served with chickpeas (garbanzos beans) curry

$

Chicken 65

A true Hyderabadi delight cooked with fried curry leaves yogurt & spices

$

Chilly Chiken (Indian or Indo-Chinese Style)

Cubes of chicken breast sautéed with soya, onions, green chillies, herbs and exotic spices

$

Chicken Pakora

Tender pieces of chicken dipped in mildly spiced lentil batter & fried

$

Shrimp Pakora (6 Pieces)

Shrimp dipped in mildly spiced lentil batter & fried

$

Fish Fry (8 Pieces)

Fish marinated & deep fried

$

Minerva Special Tandoor Mix Grill(from Indian clay Oven)

Platterof tandoori (chicken, shrimp andfish), chicken tikka, lamb (sheekh and boti kabab)

$

Soups and Salad

Madras Tomato Soup

Tomato soup with Indian herb spices

$

Mulligatawny Soup

Thick curry-flavored lentil soup (Also available with spiced shredded Chicken)

$

Vegetable Sweet Corn Soup

Corn with carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian herb spices

$

Sweet Corn Chicken Soup

Corn with shredded chicken, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian spices

$

Desi Green Salad

Cucumber, carrot, lettuce, red onions, green chillies, tomatoes and sliced lemon

$

South Indian Specialties

Medu Vadai

Deep fried crispy lentil donuts

$

Minerva Special Idli Sambar

Steam cooked rice and lentil cakes

$

Plain Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils

$

Masala Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with very lightly spiced potatoes and onions

$

Mysore Masala Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils with layer of special chutney stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions

$

Ravva Onion Masala Dosa

Crispy crepe of cream of rice and wheat stuffed with cashews, seasoned potatoes, onions and green chillies

$

Paper Dosa (Large)

Very thin and large crispy crepe of rice and lentils

$

Paper Masala Dosa (Large)

Very thin and large crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with very lightly spiced and onions

$

Special Spring Dosa

Crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with seasoned onions, mixed vegetables and special chutney

$

Paneer Masala Dosa

Crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese and potatoes

$

Multi Layer Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils with layers of various chutneys and stuffed with spiced potatoes

$

Spicy Uttappam

Rice and lentils pancakes topped with green chillies and seasoned onion

$

Vegetable Uttappam

Rice and lentils pancakes topped with green chillies and seasoned mixed vegetable

$

Paneer Uttappam

Rice and lentils pancakes topped with seasoned cottage cheese and mixed vegetable

$

M.L.A. Pesarattu with Upma

Green gram (Mung bean) crepe topped with onions, ginger and green chillies, Upma is cream of wheat cooked with onion, tomato and chili peppers

$

Gourmet Tandoor Delights

Tandoori Chicken

chicken with bones marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juices then barbecued in tandoor

$

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken charbroiled to perfection in tandoor to bring out intricate flavor

$

Chicken Malai Kabab

A mild dish. Cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in tandoor

$

Sheekh Kabab

Finely minced lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in tandoor

$

Lamb Boti Kabab

Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in our house special recipe sauce and cooked on skewers in tandoor

$

Fish Tikka Kabab

Chunks of salmon marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in tandoor

$

Tandoori Shrimp

Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in tandoor

$

Minerva Special Tandoor Mix Grill

Combination platter of tandoori (chicken, shrimp & fish), chicken tikka, lamb (sheekh & boti kabab)

$

Breads

Naan

Unleavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Garlic Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh minced garlic and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Onion Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh onions and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Kashmiri Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with paste of cashews, almonds and raisin, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Paneer Kulcha

Light leavened breads stuffed with chopped cottage cheese, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Lacha Paratha

A multi-layered whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Minerva Special Roti (High Protien Low Carb)

Unbleached whole wheat flour bread, baked in Tandoor clay Oven

$

Poori (One)

Crispy, deep fried puffy whole wheat bread

$

Kheema Naan (Non-Vegetarian)

Unleavened bread stuffed with minced garlic, onions, ground lamb, and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven

$

Assorted Bread Basket

Combination of breads (naan, onion naan, garlic naan, lacha paratha)

$

Vegetarian Specialties "Shaka-Hari Bhojan"

Tadka Dal

Wholesome yellow lentil curry, tempered with butter, whole red chillies, cumin and mustard seeds

$

Dal Makhani

A royal lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions, garnished with shredded butter

$

Channa Masala

Chick-peas (grabanzo beans) cooked in a special blend of traditional spices

$

Bhindi Masala

Okra cooked on a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional spices

$

Guthi Vankaya (Bagara Baingan)

Baby eggplant cooked in rich sesame and peanut sauce with herbs and spices

$

Masala Aloo Gobi

Cubed potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices and herbs

$

Baingan Bartha

A classic dish, eggplant roasted over charcoal, blended and tempered with aromatic herbs and spices

$

Navaratan Korma

Mixed vegetables cooked with mild creamy sauce topped with cashews and raisins

$

Aloo Palak

spinach cooked with potatoes and spices with thick gravy sauce

$

Aloo Mutter

Cubed Potatoes and tender green peas cooked with spices and herbs

$

Bombay Aloo

Baby potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce with spices and herbs

$

Channa Saag

Spinach and Chick-peas (garbanzo beans) cooked with thick gravy sauce

$

Sarson Ka Saag

Punjabi (North Indian) dish made of mustard leaves cooked with spices in butter

$

Paneer Kurchan

Shredded cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomato, spices and herbs

$

Paneer Tikka Masala

Cottage cheese cubes cooked with green peppers and onions in a rich creamy gravy

$

Palak Paneer

Cottage cheese cubes cooked creamy gravy of spinach with spices

$

Mutter paneer

Cottage cheese cubes cooked with creamy sauce, tender green peas and spices

$

Kadai paneer

Cottage cheese cubes and vegetables pan finished in special sauce and spices

$

Paneer Makhani

Cottage Cheese cubes lightly fried and cooked in home made special sauce with butter

$

Malai Kofta

A true Moghulai delight ! Vegetable balls summered in a creamy sauce topped with cashews and raisins

$

Chicken Specialties 'Murgi'

Andhra chicken curry

A specialty from coastal Andhra Pradesh. Boneless chicken cooked in special spicy curry sauce

$

Chicken curry

Traditional Mughlai offering! Boneless chicken cooked in heavenly curry sauce, seasoned to your taste

$

Chicken Vindaloo

South Indian favorite! Boneless chicken with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce

$

Kadai chicken

Stir fried chicken, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs

$

Ginger chicken

Boneless chicken sautéed with special ginger sauce along with herbs and spices

$

Chicken Saag (Spinach Chicken)

Tender pieces of chicken sautéed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs

$

Chicken Shahi Korma

A Moghulai delight! Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried chicken in cream, cashews, and raisins

$

Hyderabadi Chicken Do Pyaza

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy sauce

$

Butter chicken

Breast chicken skewed in tandoor (clay Oven) and sautéed in special buttery sauce

$

Chilly Chicken (Indian or Indo-Chinese style)

Cubes of chicken breast sautéed with soya, onions, green chillies, herbs and exotic spices

$

Minerva Special Chicken 65

A Hyderabadi delight! Breast chicken cubes fried with curry leaves, green chillies yogurt and spices

$

Chicken Tikka Masala

Breast chicken skewed in tandoor (clay oven) and sautéed in a rich creamy sauce

$

Chicken Roast

Boneless chicken cooked with curry leaves, green chilies, onions and special spices on slow fire

$

Seafood Specialties

Nellore Chepala Pulusu (South Indian Fish Curry)

Fish cooked slowly in spicy tamarind sauce with onions, baby eggplants and curry leaves

$

Fish Masala

Fish cooked in a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes, onions with aromatic herbs and spices

$

Ginger Shrimp

Shrimp marinated with ginger, spices and then cooked with tomatoes and onions

$

Kadai Shrimp

Stir fried shrimp, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs

$

Shrimp Vindaloo

South Indian favorite! Shrimp with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce

$

Shrimp Maharaja

Marinated shrimp cooked in yogurt, tomatoes and onions with mild creamy sauce

$

Minerva Special Royyala Vepudu (Shrimp Pan Fried)

Shrimp pan fried on low heat with traditional spices, curry leaves, green chillies and onions

$

Lamb & Goat Specialties

Lamb Curry

Tender lamb marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices

$

Lamb Rogan Josh

Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with yogurt

$

Lamb Vindaloo

For the one with true passion for spicy food, lamb and potatoes cooked in fiery red chilly and vinegar sauce

$

Lamb Do Pyaza

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy sauce

$

Lamb Korma

A Moghulai delight! Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried lamb in cream, cashews, and raisins

$

Lamb Pasanda

Tender lamb cooked in exotic blend of cream, almond sauce and spices

$

Lamb Saag (Spinach Lamb)

Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs

$

Lamb Boti Kabob Masala

Tender pieces of lamb skewed in tandoor (clay oven) and sautéed in a rich creamy tomato sauce

$

Minerva Special Lamb Roast

Succulent pieces of lamb pan roasted on low heat with traditional spices and curry leaves

$

Hyderabadi Keema Mutter

Fresh ground lamb marinated and cooked on low heat with herbs and spices

$

Goat Curry

Goat (with bone) marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices

$

Special Goat Roast

Goat (with bone) pan roasted on low heat with special spices, curry leaves, green chilies and onions

$

Rice Specialties

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Ka Biryani

Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with chicken (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices

$

Hyderabadi Goat Dum Ka Biryani

Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with goat (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices

$

Shrimp Biryani

Tender Shrimp cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

$

Lamb Biryani

Juicy boneless lamb cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

$

Chicken Biryani

Boneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

$

Vegetable Biryani

Mixed Vegetables with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

$

Condiments & Beverages

Basmati Rice

Herbed pilaf-style fragrant rice

$

Raita

Yogurt with cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, red onions and herbs

$

Hot Mix Vegetable Pickle

Indian style spicy vegetable pickle

$

Plain Yogurt

Indian style yogurt

$

Extra Chutney

Mint, Red Onion, Tomato, Tamarind, Coconut

$

Extra Sauce / Gravy

$

Mango Lassi

$

Sweet Lassi

$

Salted Lassi

$

Mineral Water

$

Indian Masala Tea

$

Indian Coffee

$

Tea/Coffee/Decaf

$

Assorted Soft Drinks

Cola, Diet Cola, Ginger Ale, Pep-up, Root Beer, Ice Tea

$

Assorted Fruit Juices

Orange, Mango, Pineapple, Cranberry

$

Ice Creams & Desserts

Ginger Ice Cream

$

Vanilla Ice Cream

$

Chocolate Ice Cream

$

Mango / Pista Kulfi

$

Ras Malai

Homemade cheese patties cooked in milk and served with pistachios

$

Gulab Jamoon

Deep fried plum colored dumplings of dried milk and refined flour soaked in sugar syrup

$

Gajar Ka Halwa

Carrot and milk pudding with nuts and spice, served warm

$

Kheer

Traditional Indian rice pudding with sweetened milk

$

Combination of Gulab Jamoon with Vanilla ice cream

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Combination of Gajar Ka Halwa with Vanilla ice cream

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