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Regional traditions prepared with reverence

From clay-oven roasted skewers to slow-braised mountain pots, each recipe reflects centuries of distinct regional spice mastery.

Artisanal pani puri with spiced mint water and tamarind chutney
Northern Delhi

Old Delhi Pani Puri & Chaat

$14

Crisp semolina spheres filled with spiced potato mash, black chickpeas, mint-coriander water, and tamarind glaze.

Vegan
Charred tandoori paneer skewers with bell peppers and micro herbs
CHEF CHOICE
Punjab

Truffle Matar Paneer Tikka

$22

House-pressed buffalo milk paneer marinated in yellow mustard, hung curd, and Kashmiri saffron, finished over charcoal.

Gluten-FreeVegetarian
Smoky tandoori lamb chops garnished with pickled shallots and lemon
CHEF CHOICE
Lahore & Frontier

Clay-Oven Charred Lamb Chops

$34

Grass-fed chops tenderized with raw papaya, nutmeg, mace, and roasted gram flour, fired in intense clay heat.

HalalGluten-Free
Deep crimson Kashmiri mutton rogan josh curry with aromatic ghee float
CHEF CHOICE
Kashmir Valley

Slow-Simmered Awadhi Rogan Josh

$28

Tender mountain mutton braised in रतनजोत (ratan jot) root oil, fennel broth, crushed green cardamom, and ginger.

HalalGluten-Free
Aromatic Goan coconut prawn curry served in a rustic brass vessel
Goa & Konkan

Goan Coastal Prawn Curry

$30

Wild tiger prawns simmered in fresh coconut milk, dried kokum rinds, crushed coriander seeds, and fiery red chilies.

Gluten-Free
Dum-cooked royal Hyderabadi biryani garnished with fried onions and mint
CHEF CHOICE
Deccan Plateau

Dum Pukht Hyderabadi Biryani

$26

Aged long-grain basmati sealed with whole spices and spiced chicken in a dough-sealed handi over slow charcoal embers.

HalalGluten-Free
Fluffy blistered garlic naan fresh from the tandoor clay oven
Northwest Frontier

Wild Garlic & Kalonji Naan

$8

Fermented leavened dough slapped onto tandoor walls, brushed with clarified cultured ghee and nigella seeds.

Vegetarian
Mild
Creamy artisanal Indian saffron kulfi dessert served with edible silver leaf
Royal Awadh

Pistachio Saffron Shahi Kulfi

$13

Slow-reduced buffalo milk simmered for six hours with green cardamom pods, Persian saffron, and roasted slivered nuts.

Gluten-FreeVegetarian
Mild
Culinary Heritage

Two terroirs, one sacred flame

From the clay-baked breads of the northern plains to the fragrant coconut shores of the southern coast, experience how regional spices and ancestral fires shape every dish at MASALA.

Clay tandoor oven charred flatbreads and slow-simmered rich curries
Clay Tandoor & MakhaniNorthern Plains
Rich Gravies & Charred Earth

North Indian Gastronomy

Rooted in intense dry-heat tandoor cooking and slow-simmered velvety gravies. Enriched with slow-churned ghee, fresh paneer, and deeply toasted whole garam masala spice blends.

Primary fatsCultured Ghee & Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Core starchesClay-oven Tandoori Roti, Naan & Parathas
Signature spicesRoyal Cumin, Black Cardamom & Roasted Cloves
Core techniqueHigh-heat Clay Tandoor & Slow Dum Simmering
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Coastal South Indian curry tempered with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
Coastal & FermentedSouthern Peninsula
Tamarind Broths & Fresh Coconut

South Indian Gastronomy

Celebrated for light, fragrant broths and naturally fermented crepes. Flavored by sizzling hot-oil tadka temperings of curry leaves, cracked black mustard, and tangy tamarind pulp.

Primary fatsCold-Pressed Coconut & Toasted Sesame Oil
Core starchesFermented Lentil Batters, Idli, Dosa & Steamed Rice
Signature spicesCrackled Black Mustard, Fresh Curry Leaves & Tamarind
Core techniqueHot Tadka Tempering & Stone-ground Fermentation
Explore Southern Specialties

A balanced table of North and South

Our kitchen prepares both traditions simultaneously so your party can pair tandoori breads with coastal seafood broths.

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Regional culinary heritage from north to south India, crafted with whole hand-roasted spices and traditional tandoor fire.

Dine-in, private dining & regional catering

The Restaurant

456 Culinary Lane

Gourmet City

Complimentary valet parking at main entrance

+1 234-567-8901
contact@masalaindian.com

Dining Hours

Monday – Thursday

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday – Saturday

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Kitchen closes 30 minutes prior to closing time.

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