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Nirvana The Taste of India

Nirvana The Taste of India

 
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Nirvana The Taste of India

Nirvana The Taste of India

1680 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday11 AM - 9:45 PM
Monday11 AM - 9:45 PM
Tuesday11 AM - 9:45 PM
Wednesday11 AM - 9:45 PM
Thursday11 AM - 9:45 PM
Friday11 AM - 9:45 PM
Saturday11 AM - 9:45 PM

Hot Appetizers  

Aloo Tikki (2) (Vegan)
Spicy potato patties deep fried.
$6.00
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt and cooked on skewers in tandoor clay oven.
$10.00
Fish Pakoras
Fresh fish pieces deep fried in chickpea batter.
$10.00
Fried Jhinga Poori
Sauteed shrimp, served with deep fried wheat bread.
$10.00
Meat Samosas (2) (Gluten Free)
Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
$8.00
Mushroom Samosas (2) (Vegan) (Gluten Free)
Turnovers stuffed with sauteed mushrooms and herbs.
$6.00
Nirvana Non-Vegetarian Platter (Gluten Free)
Meat samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kebab, seekh kebab and chicken pakoras.
$14.00
Nirvana Vegetarian Platter (Gluten Free)
Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikki and cheese pakoras.
$12.00
Paneer Pakoras
Fresh homemade cheese, deep fried in spicy chickpea batter.
$7.00
Reshmi Pakoras
Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken, deep fried in chick pea batter.
$8.00
Vegetable Pakoras (Vegan)
Fresh cut vegetables, deep fried in chick pea batter.
$7.00
Vegetable Samosas (2) (Vegan) (Gluten Free)
Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
$6.00

Soup  

Chicken Soup
Boneless chicken soup, with herbs and spices.
$7.00
Mulligatawny Soup (Vegan)
Spicy hot soup, made with lentils and spices.
$6.00
Sambar Soup
Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and tamarind.
$6.00
Tomato Coconut Soup (Vegan)
Creamy tomato soup with spices and a touch of coconut.
$6.00

Chaat & Salad  

Aloo Papri Chaat (Gluten Free)
Spiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers tossed with yogurt and sweet & sour sauce.
$8.00
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Spiced potatoes patties deep fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes with yogurt and sweet & sour sauce.
$8.00
Beet Salad (Vegan)
Roasted beets, spinach, carrots, lemon zest, mint.
$9.00
Chicken Chaat
Piece of white meat chicken and cucumber tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce.
$9.00
Garden Salad
Seasonal garden greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers.
$8.00
Samosa Chaat (Gluten Free)
Spiced samosa deed fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet & sour sauce.
$10.00

From Banglore and Madras  

Chat Papri
Wheat chips and chick peas served with tamarind and yogurt.
$7.00
Bhel (Vegan)
A mixture of puffed rice, gram flour sev, crushed poories, tomatoes and onions served with hot and sweet chutnies.
$7.00

From The Shores of Bombay  

Pav Bhaji with Toasted Roll (Gluten Free)
Famous Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions seasoned to your preference degree of spiciness and served with a toasted roll.
$12.00
Pav Bhaji with Barbecued Chicken
Famous Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions seasoned to your preference degree of spiciness and served with a barbecued chicken.
$14.00
Pav Bhaji with Barbecued Lamb
Famous Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions seasoned to your preference degree of spiciness and served with a barbecued lamb.
$15.00

Dosa  

South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).

Plain Dosa (Vegan)
$12.00
Masala Dosa (Vegan)
Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions.
$14.00
Chicken Dosa
Crepe stuffed with barbecued chicken and potatoes.
$15.00
Lamb Dosa
Crepe stuffed with barbecued lamb and potatoes.
$16.00
Mysor Dosa
Crepe layered with tamarind and coconut.
$12.00
Mysor Masala Dosa (Vegan)
Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions and layered with tamarind and coconut.
$14.00
Uttapam (Vegan)
A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$14.00
Uttapam with Barbecued Chicken
A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$14.00
Uttapam with Barbecued Lamb
A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$16.00
Idli Sambar (Vegan)
Rice and lentil batter steamed in molds and served with lentil soup.
$10.00
Medu Vada (Vegan)
Lentil dumplings served with sambar (lentil soup).
$10.00

Tandoori Specials  

Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It%u2019s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice only.

Fish Tikka Special
Filets of fresh salmon, marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in tandoor.
$24.00
Kali Mirchi Ke Tikka Special
Tender pieces of white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked on skewers in our tandoor.
$18.00
Lamb Kabab Special
Cubes of succulent leg of lamb, marinated in yogurt sauce and baled in tandoor.
$20.00
Seekh Kabab Special
Finely minced lamb, seasoned with chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, herbs and spices, then baked on skewers in our tandoor.
$20.00
Tandoori Chicken Special
Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt, spices and baked.
$18.00
Tandoori Jhinga Special
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicate yogurt, baked on skewers in our tandoor.
$23.00
Tandoori Mixed Grill Special
Combination of tandoori specialties like tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabob, tandoori shrimp, seekh kebab.
$23.00
Tandoori Rack of Lamb Special
Rack of lamb chops marinated in yogurt and exotic spices, succulent and tender from our clay oven.
$29.00

Vegetarian  

Served with basmati rice only.

Aloo Bhindi
Fresh okra with potatoes, onions, chopped garlic, ginger and exotic Indian spices.
$17.00
Aloo Mutter (Vegan)
Fresh green peas cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes.
$16.00
Aloo Palak (Vegan)
Potatoes and spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes and ginger.
$16.00
Baingan Bhartha (Vegan)
Eggplant specially baked over open flame, mashed and sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices.
$17.00
Baingan Do Aloo
$19.00
Baingan Mirchi Salan
Whole baby baingan and bell peppers.
$18.00
Chana Saag (Vegan)
Chickpeas cooked with spinach and spices.
$17.00
Chole Bhature
Chickpeas served with a deep fried puffed bread.
$19.00
Dal Makhani
Lentils in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander.
$16.00
Kabuli Chanaa (Vegan)
Whole chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes.
$16.00
Malai Kofta
Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices.
$17.00
Mixed Vegetables (Vegan)
Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices/
$16.00
Mutter Paneer
Fresh greens peas cooked with homemade cheese chunks, herbs and light spices.
$17.00
Paneer Kadhai
$19.00
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of cheese, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce.
$17.00
Saag Paneer
$17.00
Saag with Makai ka Roti
Spinach with griddle cooked corn flour bread.
$19.00
Shahi Aloo Gobhi (Vegan)
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.
$17.00
Shahi Bhindi (Vegan)
Fresh okra, cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices.
$17.00
Shahi Paneer Korma
Fresh homemade cheese sauteed with ginger and garlic in a light tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins.
$17.00
Subz Panchmeal (Vegan)
Red, yellow, green peppers, artichoke and asparagus, stir fried with flavored tomato and green cardamon sauce.
$17.00
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentil cooked with herb and spices.
$16.00
Tofu Do Piaza (Vegan)
Tofu pan roasted with onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.
$16.00
Tofu Masala (Vegan)
Tofu cooked in a tomato coconut cream sauce.
$16.00
Tofu Saag (Vegan)
Tofu cooked with spinach and spices.
$17.00
Vegetable Korma
Fresh garden vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices.
$17.00

Chefs Recommendation  

Served with basmati rice only.

Gobi Manchurian (Vegan)
Deep fried cauliflower with onion, garlic and chili sauce.
$16.00
Lobster Masala
Lobster with mustard seeds, tamarind, coconut milk and curry masala.
$25.00
Paneer Chilli
Spicy chili curry cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese.
$16.00
Tandoori Duck Kadahi
Boneless breast of tandoori duck, pan roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices.
$22.00
Tandoori Duck Masala
Tender pieces of boneless breast of duckling, tandoori style, cooked in rich cream sauce.
$22.00
Vegetable Hakka Noodles (Vegan)
Sir-fried vegetable lo-mein.
$15.00

Chicken  

Served with basmati rice only.

Butter Chicken
Pulled tandoori grilled chicken in a buttery tomato and nut sauce.
$18.00
Chicken 65
Chinese hakka style chili chicken with ginger and green chilis.
$18.00
Chicken Chili
Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy chili curry.
$18.00
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce.
$18.00
Chicken Do-Piaza
Fresh boneless chicken, pan roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices.
$18.00
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken, exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.
$18.00
Chicken Methi
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves.
$18.00
Chicken Saagwala
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices.
$18.00
Chicken Tikka Daal
Boneless chicken cooked with black lentils.
$18.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
Diced boneless, white meat chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich tomato cream sauce.
$18.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce.
$18.00
Mango Chicken
Pan roasted boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and spices.
$18.00

Seafood  

Served with basmati rice only.

Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in tangy sauce with coconut milk and spices.
$21.00
Kerala Fish Curry
Fresh swordfish in a coconut sauce with curry leaf, mushrooms, green peppers and onions.
$21.00
Shrimp Curry
Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander.
$21.00
Shrimp Do Piaza
Juicy shrimp pan roasted with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.
$21.00
Shrimp Korma
Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.
$21.00
Shrimp Masala
Fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce garnished with fresh coriander.
$21.00
Shrimp Saagwala
Juicy shrimp with fresh spinach & exotic spices.
$21.00
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp in a spicy curry sauce with potatoes, onions and tomatoes touched with vinegar.
$21.00
Swordfish Masala
Chunks of fresh swordfish in a rich creamy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
$21.00

Lamb  

Served with basmati rice only.

Bhuna Lamb
Boneless lamb with sliced onions, tomatoes, spices and bell pepper, garnished with fresh coriander.
$20.00
Keema Mutter
Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices.
$20.00
Lamb Curry
Cubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs.
$20.00
Lamb Do-Piaza
Pieces of BBQ lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices, garnished with coriander.
$20.00
Lamb Korma
Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.
$20.00
Lamb Saag
Chunks of boneless lamb, cooked with spinach and spices.
$20.00
Lamb Tikka Masala
Cubes of lamb baked in a clay oven, folded into a delicate creamy tomato sauce.
$20.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices, with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce.
$20.00
Rogan Josh
Kashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant yogurt and nut curry.
$20.00

Goat (Bone-In)  

Served with basmati rice only.

Goat Curry
Pieces of goat in a curry with garlic, ginger and freshly ground spices.
$21.00
Goat Korma
Pieces of goat cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.
$21.00
Nirvana Goat
Pieces of goat cooked in a delightful coconut curry.
$21.00

Rice Specialties  

Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.
$18.00
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice and goat chunks cooked with nuts and flavored with saffron.
$19.00
Jhinga Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.
$19.00
Lamb Biryani
Juicy pieces of lamb, cooked with basmati rice and spices, garnished with nuts.
$19.00
NIrvana Special Biryani
Basmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, paneer (cheese), vegetables, nuts, raisins and garnished with fresh mint.
$20.00
Peas Pullau (Vegan)
Peas cooked with ginger, onion and garlic mixed into basmati rice.
$14.00
Vegetable Biryani (Vegan)
Basmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs and fresh vegetables.
$16.00

Fresh Indian Breads  

Aloo Paratha (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Whole wheat bread, stuffed with spiced potatoes, cooked on a griddle with butter.
$6.00
Bhatura (Gluten Free)
Refined flour, deep fried puffed bread.
$4.00
Chapati (2) (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Thin whole wheat bread, griddle cooked with or without butter.
$6.00
Chicken Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs and spices.
$6.00
Coriander & Chili Naan (Gluten Free)
$6.00
Garlic Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened, bread stuffed with fresh garlic.
$6.00
Keema Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened white bread stuffed with spices and minced lamb.
$6.00
Makai Ka Roti (Vegan)
Griddle cooked corn flour bread.
$6.00
Mozzarella Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened, bread stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese.
$6.00
Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened bread baked in clay oven tandoor.
$6.00
Onion Kulcha (Gluten Free)
Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions, baked in tandoor.
$6.00
Pashawary Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened bread stuffed dried fruits, shredded coconut and nuts.
$6.00
Plain Paratha (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Multi-layered whole wheat bread griddle-cooked with butter.
$5.00
Poori (2) (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread.
$5.00
Stuffed Naan (Gluten Free)
Unleavened bread stuffed with potatoes and spiced.
$6.00
Tandoori Roti (Gluten Free)
Whole-wheat naan.
$4.00

Side Orders  

Basmati Rice (Vegan)
$4.00
Desi Salad (Vegan)
Red onion, chillies and lemon.
$4.00
Mango Chutney (Vegan)
$4.00
Mixed Pickle (Vegan)
$3.00
Papadum (Vegan)
Lightly spiced lentil wafer.
$4.00
Plain Yogurt
$3.00
Raita
Yogurt with shredded cucumbers, potato and mint.
$5.00
Tikka Masala Sauce (16 oz)
$8.00

Regional Dishes (Bangalore & Madras)  

Bhel
$8.00
Chat Papri
$8.00

Regional Dishes (Shores of Bombay)  

Pav Bhaji with Barbecued Chicken
$14.00
Pav Bhaji with Barbecued Lamb
$15.00
Pav Bhaji with Toasted Roll
$12.00

Most Famous Dosa  

Chicken Dosa
$16.00
Idli Sambar
$11.00
Lamb Dosa
$17.00
Masala Dosa
$15.00
Medu Wada
$11.00
Mysor Dosa
$13.00
Mysor Masala Dosa
$15.00
Plain Dosa
$13.00
Uttapam
$15.00
Uttapam with Barbecued Chicken
$16.00
Uttapam with Barbecued Lamb
$17.00

Nirvana Dinners  

Nirvana Vegetarian Dinner for 2
Soup, samosa, saag paneer, malai kofta, naan, raita, rice, kheer and gulab jamun.
$48.00
Royal Dinner for 2 (Gluten Free)
Soup, meat samosa, butter chicken, lamb bhuna, tandoori mixed grilled, naan, rasmalai and gulab jamun.
$58.00

Desserts  

Badami Kulfi
Exotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts.
$6.00
Gajar Ka Halva (Carrot Cake)
Minced carrots in milk flavored with nuts and rose water.
$6.00
Gulab Jamun (2)
Deep fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in syrup.
$6.00
Ice Cream
Homemade mango, ginger, coconut or pistachio flavor.
$6.00
Kheer
Rice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds.
$6.00
Lauki Ka Halwa
Delicious sweet dish delicately flavoured with bottled guard, chopped nuts, ground cardamoms and milk.
$6.00
Rasmalai (2)
Homemade cheese patties, cooked in a milky syrup, almonds and nutsy.
$6.00

Beverages  

Coffee
$4.00
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
$4.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
$7.00
Fruit Juice
Apple, cranberry, grapefruit, mango, pineapple.
$3.00
Mango Lassi
A delicious mango yogurt shake.
$5.00
Masala Tea
$4.00
Pistachio Shake
A delicious pistachio milkshake.
$5.00
Soda (12 oz Can)
$3.00
Lassi
Sweet or salty. A delicious yogurt shake.
$4.00
Tea
$4.00

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Monday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 9:45 PM