Coromandel Cuisine of India

garlic naan

with finely minced garlic and cilantro

chicken tikka masala

chicken vindaloo

lamb pasanda

lamb saag

shrimp jalfrazi

several beef dishes

not often included on indian menus

ghustaba

these new zealand lamb chops were meaty and marinated in yogurt, spices and a grinding of nutmeg for a tender tantalizing result, with a melt in your mouth texture

baingan burani

shows off the eggplant very well. the breaded slices are topped with yogurt, mint and just enough tamarind to lend a sweet and tart flavor

kashmiri navaratan khorma

with its excellent cashew and almond sauce

bhindi do pyaza

tandoori dishes

hot out of the tandoor clay oven are expertly prepared here. choose from chicken fish, lamb, singly or in combination

manglorean prawns

large shrimp are simmered in a coconut ginger sauce with curry leaves. this specialty from karnataka is a mild soothing dish, perfect with nicely cooked basmati rice.

carrot halwa and ras malai

two indian classics prepared with finesse here, and not too sweet

calamari coromandel

were spicy well flavored rings of calamari lightly dusted with breadcrumbs. they were fried and tossed with onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, curry leaves and a touch of ketchup and just enough red chili to enhance the dish

tawa ruyyali

arrived as chopped shrimp and fresh crabmeat combined with tomatoes and onions and mild spices for a delightful dish

lasanki gobi

their rendition of cauliflower florets, breaded with corn flower and fried and tossed with tomato sauce with a hint of garlic and green herbs was crisp and well balanced

sheikh kebab

ground lamb seasoned with cumin, mint and coriander imparted flavor to these tandoori grilled savory treats

coromandel shamm savera

these delightful pinwheels had the appearance of sushi. the center of these dumplings was paneer (the indian cheese) and the wrapper was a fresh spinach dough. these pinwheels were surrounded by a sauce of tomato, honey and spices, resulting in a delicious mildly flavored dish