Spirit Of India Menu
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INDIAN STARTER
Sliced cucumber, carrot, onions
Boiled potato and chickpea tossed with sweet tamarind sauce
Papdi Chaat
Deep-fried white lentil ball, soaked in served with sweet curd with tamarind & mint sauce
Chilled rice seasoned with mustard seed curry leaves and ginger tossed with curd
INDO - CHINESE
Baby potatoes stir fried and tossed in chilli sauce.
Mushroom chilli served plain or with sauce
Refined flour pastry sheets filled with vegetable and oriental seasoning, deep fried.
Refined flour pastry sheets filled with chicken and oriental seasoning, deep fried.
Crispy fried chicken tossed in chilli sauce
Stir fried chicken tossed in schezwan sauce.
Spicy chicken drumsticks coated in finger licking marinate and fried till crispy.
With Vegetable
Mixed Vegetable
With Vegetable
Made with a selection of vegetables
Made with chicken simmered in water and a selection of vegetables
Soy based soup prepared with various vegetables, scallions, corn flour, and flavoured salt, garlic and chili peppers
INDIAN BREADS
With Onion, Chilli and Coriander
Two
Stuffed with dry fruit and egg
stuffed with dry fruit and coconut base
4 different types of bread
RICE
Vegetables cooked with rice
Dry nuts and fresh fruits cooked with rice
Cumin flavoured rice
Rice cooked with green pea
Vegetables and dry nuts cooked with rice
Rice cooked with Bengal gram, lemon juice and turmeric. Seasoned with mustard seed
Vegetable
DESSERTS
One
One
APPETIZERS VEGETARIAN
Collage cheese marinated with saffron and spices, grilled over charcoal.
Mushrooms marinated with Indian spices an cooked over charcoal.
Small cutlets made with mixed green vegetable.
Small fried patty made with cashew green peas and spices.
Triangular pastry shells with peas, potatoes, cumin seeds and spices, deep fried, served with tamarind chutney & mint sauce.
Ring onion deep fried with gram four & indian spices.
Most popular dish from Mumbai Four buns served with a unique flavour of all mix vegetables served with onions and lemon & butter. EXTRA BUNS - $2.99
Potato, Onion, Capsicum, Paneer marinated with gram flour and Indian Spices.
Onion, tomato green coriander pack up with special masala, served with mint sauce.
Kebab, paneer pakora, samosa & tandoori mushrooms, served with mint sauce.
APPETIZERS NON VEGETARIAN
Chicken marinated in hung yoghurt, cheese, and Indian spices, grilled over charcoal
Boneless chicken pieces, marinated in Indian spices & yoghurt and then roast in tandoor
Chicken marinated in yoghurt, whole spices, green chilli, grilled over charcoal
Chicken marinated with yoghurt and Indian spices cooked in tandoor with extra flavour of charcoal.
Chicken cubes dipped in a flavour-rich batter of gram flour, mango powder, spices, and fried crisp
Chicken breast marinated cheese cashew nut and curd with spices charcoal grilled on skewers.
Chicken drumsticks marinated in garlic, ginger ground spices, turmeric and chilli and charcoal grilled
Lamb mince with spices charcoal grilled skewers.
Lamb chops are prepared with vegetables and chef's special sauce Served on a hot plate.
Fishes fillets coated with gram flour and Indian spices and deep fried
Different variety of items chicken, prawns, lamb, fish, (chef's special) served with mint sauce
VEG
SOUTH INDIAN
PLAIN
INDIAN MAINS
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
Chicken with capsicum, onion, and Indian Spices.
Chicken pieces cooked in a homestyle curry sauce
Chicken cooked in tomato-based sauce with raw onions.
Meat prepared with mango pulp and traditional spices.
Minced lamb & green peas cooked with Indian Spices.
Cooked with Kashmiri style seasonings.
VEGETARIAN MAINS
Onion fried dumpling cooked with creamy yoghurt sauce
Mix vegetables cooked in onion base sauce and Indian Spices.
Ladyfinger marinated in Indian spices cooked with onions and tomato.
Ladyfinger cooked in tomato sauce with raw onions
Fenugreek and peas cooked in cream and cashew based sauce.
Mixed vegetable dumplings simmered in tomato and cashew-based sauce
Baby potatoes cooked in Kashmiri style tomato sauce
Potatoes seasoned with cumin seeds and turmeric
Potato and cauliflower cooked with Indian spices
Potatoes tossed with garlic, Bombay style cuisine.
Mushrooms cooked with onions and Indian spices
Mushrooms cooked with spinach sauce and Indian spices
Cottage cheese cooked with tomato cream sauce
Cottage cheese, onion, tomato, and capsicum cooked with tomato cashew sauce
Cottage cheese cooked with onion and tomato sauce
Cottage cheese cooked in a garlic and spinach sauce, served with cream
Cottage cheese and green peas cooked with cashew turmeric sauce
Cottage cheese dumpling cooked in creamy cashew sauce
Cottage cheese cooked in clay oven. finished with tomato and cashew sauce
DAL
Smoked black lentil seasoned with cumin seed in a Bukhara style
Black lentil stew cooked with ginger, garlic paste, and tomato puree
A yellow lentil stew seasoned with onion, tomato & cumin seed
Smoked black lentil seasoned with cumin seed in a Bukhara style
RAITA
At Spirit of India, located at 139 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand, the menu offers a delightful array of traditional Indian dishes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. The starters are a perfect way to begin your meal, with options like the Indian Green Salad, the flavorful Aloo Chana Chaat, and the crispy Chaatdahi Wada, all offering refreshing and tangy flavors. For those craving something warm, Curd Rice offers a cooling contrast to spicy dishes.
Moving on to the Indo-Chinese section, you'll find some deliciously spiced appetizers, including Chilli Potatoes, Mushroom Chilli, and Spring Rolls. For a non-vegetarian treat, the Crispy Honey/Garlic Chicken and Chicken Spring Rolls provide a satisfying mix of flavors and textures.
The Indian breads are a standout, with soft, fluffy options like Plain Naan and Butter Naan, alongside variations such as Garlic Naan and Cheese Naan-perfect for scooping up delicious curries. The rice options are just as varied, including the aromatic Vegetable Pulao, the sweet Kashmiri Pulao, and the spiced Jeera Pulao.
For dessert, indulge in the sweet, syrupy delights of Gulab Jamun or Rasgulla, or enjoy the comforting, rich Gajar Ka Halwa.
Vegetarian appetizers are plentiful, with choices like Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Mushroom, and the flavorful Hara Bhara Kebab. For something more unique, try the Kaaju Aur Matar Ki Tikki or the ever-popular Samosa. Non-vegetarian appetizers include classics like Chicken Malai Kabab, Chicken Tikka, and Tandoori Chicken, all offering a smoky, savory start to your meal.
For the main course, Spirit of India offers a variety of rich and comforting dishes. The Butter Chicken, Kadai Chicken, and Malabar Korma are all deliciously creamy and full of flavor, while the Bhuna offers a spicier, deeper flavor profile.
Vegetarian mains are equally exciting, with options like Punjabi Kadi Pakoda, a spiced yogurt-based curry, and the Mixed Vegetarian dish, featuring a delightful assortment of vegetables. Other favorites include the Bhindi Masala and Methi Malai Matar, which provide comforting, flavorful meals.
The Dal Bukhara and Dal Makhani are rich, comforting lentil dishes, while the Dal Tadka and Lasooni Dal offer garlicky variations. Don’t forget to try one of the refreshing Raita options, such as Pudina Raita or Boondi Raita, to cool down the spices and complete your meal.
With an extensive menu ranging from starters to mains, Spirit of India is a perfect destination for those craving authentic Indian cuisine with a variety of flavors to suit every palate.