Menu for Ambar India Restaurant

Appetizers‎

Vegetable Samosa (Two) Deep fried crisp pastries stuffed w/ mildly spiced potatoes & green peas

Keema Samosa (Two) Mildly spiced beef filled pastries

Chicken Pakora Tender boneless batter fried chicken marinated w/ spices

Vegetable Pakora Assorted fresh fritters

Paneer Pakora Homemade cheese cubes‎ lightly spiced & batter fried

Aloo Tikki Mildly spiced minced deep fried potatoes

Chane Ki Chat A tangy sweet blend of fruit & vegetables sprinkled w/ black indian salt served chilled

Papadi Chat A tangy sweet blend of chick peas, potatoes, papadies, a touch of yogurt w/ black indian salt served chilled

Mattu Special Boneless chicken tandoori tossed w/ lightly spiced onions stuffed in a pastry shell deep fried

Assorted Vegetable Platter A sampling of vegetarian appetizers

Mixed Platter A sampling of appetizers including chicken pakora & paneer pakora

Chicken Dippers Traditional boneless fried chicken

Papardam Crisp spicy lentil wafer

Soups, Salada, Sides

Dal Soup Deliciously mild lentil soup

Coconut Soup Shredded coconut, cream & sweet spice

House Salad Freshly made tossed salad w/ herbs & lemon

Tomatoes & Onions Lightly seasoned

Raita A tangy mixture of potatoes, cucumbers & tomatoes in fresh homemade yogurt

Hot Pickles Assorted vegetable picked in oil

Sweet Mango Chutney Pureed mango chunks in sweet syrup

Breads

Chapati (Roti) Traditional baked whole wheat bread

Plain Paratha Multi-layered whole wheat bread

Aloo Paratha Multi-layered whole wheat bread stuffed w/ potato

Poori Whole wheat bread lightly fried

Bhatura Crispy layered fried bread

Aloo Bhatura Crispy layered fried bread stuffed w/ mildly spiced potatoes

Paneer Bhatura Crispy layered fried bread stuffed w/ homemade cheese

Nan-a-Tandoori Bread

Nan Traditional Indian style bread

Onion Nan Onion stuffed bread

Garlic Nan Garlic stuffed nan

Chicken Nan Stuffed w/ broiled chicken pieces

Aloo Nan Stuffed w/ lightly spiced potatoes

Chef's Special Stuffed w/ a combination of onions, garlic, potatoes & chicken

Paneer Nan Stuffed w/ homemade cheese lightly seasoned

Tandoori Specialties‎

Chicken Tandoori Half chicken marinated in yogurt, mild spices & herbs

Chicken Tikka Boneless marinated chicken pieces

Fish Tikka Delicately broiled to perfection

Rice Specialty Dishes

Vegetable Biryani Special rice blended w/ garden vegetables & nuts & raisins

Chicken Biryani Basmati rice cooked w/ tender chunks of chicken & fresh peas & nuts

Lamb Biryani Basmati rice cooked w/ lamb cubes & fresh peas & nuts

Shrimp Biryani Fresh shrimp lightly tossed w/ nuts & raisins

Rice Pilaf Specially blended rice w/ a touch of spice & peas

Vegetarian Specialties

Aloo Choley Chick peas & potatoes prepared north indian style

Matter Paneer Fresh mild cheese gently cooked w/ tender green peas & spices

Aloo Saag Potato cubes cooked in spinach & cream

Saag Paneer Homemade cheese cubes cooked in spinach & cream

Aloo Mater Peas & potato‎ combination blended w/ aromatic spices

Malai Kofta Mixed vegetable balls cooked in an onion & tomato sauce

Mixed Vegetables Fresh vegetables blended w/ spices w/ a touch of curry sauce

Dal Makhani Creamed lentils prepared w/ butter, cream & a touch of spice

Bhartha Eggplant cooked w/ vegetables & mild spices

Nav Rattan Korma Gentle blend of mixed vegetables, cashews & light cream

Aloo Vindaloo Potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce

Vegetable Jalfrezi Fresh vegetables cooked w/ green peppers, tomatoes & onions

Aloo Gobi Potatoes & cauliflower‎ cooked w/ spices

Mushroom Mater Tender mushrooms & green peas cooked w/ tomato sauce

Saag Choley Chick peas & spinach cooked in tomato & cream sauce

Saag Mushroom Tender mushrooms cooked w/ spinach & cream sauce

Paneer Makhanni Homemade cheese cubes cooked in tomato & cream sauce

Chicken Specialties‎

Chicken Curry Mildly spiced w/‎ lots of sauce

Chicken Shahi Korma Succulent chicken pieces & cheese cubes gently simmered w/ nuts & raisins

Chicken Jalfrezi Tender chicken cooked w/ green peppers, tomatoes & onions

Chicken Vindaloo Chicken pieces & potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce

Chicken Tikka Masala Lightly broiled chicken cooked in a savory tomato, onion & butter sauce

Chicken Saag Chicken pieces cooked w/ lightly spiced spinach & cream

Chicken Dal Tender chicken pieces delicately blended w/ lightly creamed spiced lentils

Chicken Mater Tender chicken pieces cooked w/ green peas & spices

Chicken Makhani Specially cooked marinated chicken pieces smothered w/ onions, tomatoes, butter & cream sauce w/ nuts & raisins

Chili Chicken Made w/ hot chili sauce

Chicken Mushroom Tender chicken pieces cooked w/ mushrooms

Chicken Tikka Saag Boneless marinated chicken cooked w/ spinach, cream & tomato sauce

Sabaz Chicken Tender chicken pieces cooked w/ mildly spiced fresh vegetables

Chicken Ajwan Tender chicken cooked w/ green peppers, tomatoes & caraway seeds

Lamb Specialties

Lamb Curry Lamb simmered in thick curry sauce

Lamb Do Piaza Lamb smothered w/ tomatoes, onions, peppers & spices

Lamb Korma Lamb blended w/ cream, cashews & raisins

Lamb Vindaloo Lamb simmered w/ potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce

Lamb Saag Lamb cooked w/ lightly spiced spinach & cream

Lamb Mushroom Lamb cooked w/ mushrooms

Lamb Rogan Josh Lamb cooked in‎ tomato sauce w/ a touch of yogurt

Shrimp Fish Specialties

Traditional Curry Your choice in thick curry sauce

Masala Your choice skewered, marinated in yogurt & pan fried w/ rich tomatoes, curry & cream

Saag Your choice simmered w/ spinach in a light cream sauce

Vindaloo Your choice blended w/ potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce

Bhuna Your choice fried, smothered w/ onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, & tomatoes

Scallop Masala Sea scallop cooked‎ in tomato & cream sauce

Dinner Specialties‎

Vegetarian Thal Traditional indian meal w/ aloo tikki, choley, mater paneer, dal, nan, raita, rice & dessert topped w/ papardamm served on a silver platter

Ambar India Special Aloo tikki & pakora, chicken tandoori, lamb curry, dal, mater paneer, nan, rice, & dessert served on a silver platter

Lamb Choley Chick peas cooked w/ lamb, served w/ bhatura & rice

Lamb & Shrimp Curry Mildly spiced shrimp & lamb in curry sauce served w/ nan & rice

Desserts

Ras Malai Homemade cheese patty in sweet cream served cold w/ pistachios

Gulab Jamun Fried cheese ball soaked in honey syrup served warm

Kheer Indian style rice pudding served cool w/ pistachios

Kulfi Indian style ice cream w/ nutty taste of pistachios & a touch of rose water

Beverages

Lassi Refreshing yogurt drink sweetened w/ rose water or salted w/ crushed cumin seeds

Mango Lassi Chilled sweet mangoes blended w/ a touch of rose water & fresh homemade yogurt

Aam Ras Chilled sweet mango juice

Mango Milk Shake

Ice Tea

Soft Drinks

Tea or Coffee Options: Tea, Coffee

Special Tea Freshly brewed w/ cardamom spices & milk

Milk

Beer‎

Amstel light, Holland

Anchor Porter, California

Anchor Steam, California

Miller Lite

Sierra Nevada

Singha Lager

Heineken

Budweiser

Bud Light

Indian Beer

King Fisher

Taj Mahal

Flying Horse

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Buckler, Non-Alcoholic Brew by Heineken

Wine Selection

Sparkling Wine

Jacob's Creek Cuvee Brut, Australia

Half Bottles

Kenwood Merlot, Sonoma

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay, Washington

Fess Parker Viognier, Santa Barbara

Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages, France

White Wines

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (House White)

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, California

Estancia Chardonnay, Monterey

Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc, Napa

Benziger Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma

Markham Sauvignon Blanc, Napa

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Washington

Toasted Head Chardonnay, California

Blush Wines

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge White Zinfandel, California

Red Wines

Banfi Col-Di-Sasso Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany

Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages, France

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone, France

Mcwillams "Hanford Estates" Shiraz, Australia

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Hawk Crest Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Macmurray Ranch Pinot Noir, Central Coast

Columbia Crest Merlot, Washington

Veramonte Merlot, Chile

Rancho Zabaco "Dancing Bull", Zinfandel, California