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Maharaja
9765 W Higgins Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Main Menu
Indo-Chinese Menu
Lunch Menu
Main Menu
Vegetarian Appetizers
All appetizers are served with both hot and sweet chutney. Our hot chutney is made of fresh coriander, mint, green peppers, onions and fresh lemon juice blended together with a variety of imported spices. The sweet chutney is made with tamarind, brown sugar and spices. Together, these chutneys offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to complement any of our delicious appetizers.
Maharaja Vegetarian Snacks
$10.00
A combination platter of samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora, onion pakora and aloo corn tikki
Paneer Tikka
$11.00
Cubes of Indian cheese, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yogurt, barbequed in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon
Bhel Puri
$5.00
Lightly-seasoned rice puffs mixed with diced potatoes, onions, coriander, crispy gram flour noodles and a variety of homemade chutneys
Dahi Papdi Chat
$5.00
Crispy whole-wheat wafers, soaked in a mildly-seasoned yogurt, tossed with potatoes and chick peas
Aloo and Corn Tikki with Chana
$7.00
Patties made of mashed potatoes and corn with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry
Dahi Aloo Puri
$7.00
Yogurt, chick peas, crispy potatoes
Samosa
Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasoned potatoes, ginger and fresh coriander
- 2 Pcs $4.00
Paneer Pakora
$7.00
Slices of homemade Indian cheese battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices then deep fried
Vegetable Pakora
$5.00
Onion, cauliflower, potatoes and spinach fritters, battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices and deep fried
Vegetable Cutlet
Deep fried patty made of potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and green peas with mild herbs and spices
- 2 Pcs $4.00
Gobi 65
$4.00
Cauliflower sauteed in yougurt, spice and curry leaves
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
All appetizers are served with both hot and sweet chutney. Our hot chutney is made of fresh coriander, mint, green peppers, onions and fresh lemon juice blended together with a variety of imported spices. The sweet chutney is made with tamarind, brown sugar and spices. Together, these chutneys offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy to complement any of our delicious appetizers
Fish Fry
$10.00
Lightly coated in gram flour batter with special spices and herbs, and deep golden fried
Chicken Pakora
$6.00
Marinated chicken tenderloins blended with freshly ground herbs and spices, battered in gram flour and deep fried
Chicken 65
$10.00
Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed in yogurt, spices, and curry leave
Lamb Keema Samosa
$6.00
Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
Tandoori Mix Platter
$16.00
A combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and lamb sheek kabab
Soup
Mulgatwany Soup
$4.00
A splendid, thick lentil and fresh spinach soup tastefully seasoned, enhanced with herbs and spices
Tomato Soup
$4.00
A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and other exotic spices
Tandoori Specials
Tandoori is an ancient Indian style of cooking various kinds of traditional dishes. The food is prepared in a clay oven, which is heated by charcoal and an open pit fire. The combination of the freshly ground spices and the smoky flavor makes these dishes unique to Indian cuisine
Tandoori Shrimp
$21.00
Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, paprika, fresh coriander and garlic, served on a sizzler
Fish Tikka
$17.00
Fish filets marinated in mild seasoning and barbequed in the clay oven
Chicken Garlic Kabab
$16.00
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in fresh garlic and chives
Malai Chicken
$16.00
Minced chicken seasoned with fresh coriander and spices, barbequed in clay oven to perfection
Chicken Tikka
$16.00
Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven
Tandoori Chicken
Whole tender spring chicken marinated in mild spices, fresh herbs, and cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with grilled onions and lemon
- Full $16.00
- Half $10.00
Lamb Chops
$22.00
Tender lamb chops marinated overnight in a mildly spiced yogurt, lemon juice and fresh herbs, cooked in clay oven to perfection
Lamb Boti Kebab
$18.00
Cubes of boneless spring lamb, marinated in special seasoning, roasted gently in the clay oven
Seekh Kebab
$18.00
Ground lamb seasoned with fresh coriander, ground cumin and finely chopped onions, barbecued on skewers in the clay oven
Chef's-Tasting Recommendations
Selected by our chefs, the following platters will give you a fine taste of our diverse menu. Each is served with Basmati Rice and Naan
Maharaja Dinner Special
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, shrimp, chicken tikka, rogan josh, and dal makhani
- For 1 $21.00
- For 2 $39.00
Maharaja Mix Grill
Tandoori chicken, fish tikka, chicken tikka, dal makhani and butter chicken
- For 1 $21.00
- For 2 $39.00
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Dahiwala
$15.00
Succulent pieces of chicken in rich yoghurt based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds
Chicken Saag
$15.00
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs
Chicken Vindaloo
$15.00
Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce
Butter Chicken
$15.00
Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy, onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
$15.00
Breasts of boneless chicken, cooked in onion, tomato, cream, and fresh herb sauce to perfection
Kadhai Chicken
$15.00
Tender cubes of boneless chicken saut?ed in a wok with ginger, onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Curry
$15.00
Boneless cubes of spring chicken cooked in a savory onion, tomato, and garlic sauce
Chicken Shahi Korma
$15.00
Boneless chicken cooked in mild sauce with mild spices
Murg Makhani Dil Pasand
$15.00
Chicken cooked w. onion, tomato sauce w. herbs
Chicken Madras
$15.00
Diced chicken cooked with onion, ginger and garlic paste with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh green chilis, cilantro, and coconut
Happy Chicken
$15.00
Chicken w. bone-in cooked w. Indian spices
Lamb Entrees
Lamb Chop Masala
$22.00
Tender lamb chops cooked in clay oven and topped with onion and garlic masala
Lamb Dahiwala
$17.00
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds
Bhuna Gosht
$17.00
Tender cubes of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh herbs
Lamb Saag
$17.00
An earthy delicacy from Punjab: a delightful combination of spinach and lamb
Lamb Vindaloo
$17.00
Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce
Rogan Josh
$17.00
Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy
Keema Mattar
$17.00
Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices
Goat Curry
$17.00
Goat with bones prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy
Seafood Entrees
Garlic Shrimp
$18.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a savory garlic sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices
Shrimp Masala
$18.00
Shrimp cooked tastefully in creamy onion, tomato, and fresh herb sauce
Shrimp Vindaloo
$18.00
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar
Fish Masala
$18.00
Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic
Goan Fish Curry
$18.00
Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilis, coconut milk, herbs, and spices
Fish Vindaloo
$18.00
Cooked w. onion, tomato, in hot chili sauce
Vegetarian Entrees
Sarson Ka Sag
$13.00
Mustard greens and spinach cooked with fresh onions and tomatoes
Paneer Bhurji
$14.00
Homemade grated cheese sauteed with peas
Vegetable Jalfrezi
$12.00
Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices
Paneer Makhani
$12.00
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and mildly spiced cream sauce with fenugreek seeds
Kadhai Paneer
$13.00
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese sauteed with red and green peppers, onions, and tomatoes
Mattar Paneer
$13.00
Green peas and homemade Indian cheese cubes prepared with spiced onion, tomato, and roasted cumin sauce to perfection
Palak Paneer
$13.00
Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs
Malai Kofta
$12.00
Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce
Navrattan Korma
$12.00
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in creamy sauce, and garnished with nuts
Chana Masala
$12.00
Chick peas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy
Baigan Bhartha
$12.00
Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, sauteed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander
Punjabi Kadhi
$11.00
North Indian delicacy, cooked in yogurt sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters
Bhindi Masala
$12.00
Garden fresh okra saut?ed with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices
Aloo Gobi Masala
$11.00
Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro
Dal Makhani
$12.00
Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked on a slow fire
Yellow Tardka Dal
$10.00
Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds
Jeera Aloo
$10.00
Potatp w. cummin seed
Rice Specialties
Shrimp Biryani
$18.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with jumbo shrimp, herbs, and mild spices
Goat Biryani
$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with goat meat, herbs, and mild spices
Lamb Biryani
$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs, and mild spices
Chicken Biryani
$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs, and spices
Egg Biryani
$14.00
Basmati rice, cooked w. boiled egg scented w. spice and herbs
Vegetable Biryani
$14.00
Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices, and nuts
Kashmiri Pulao
$7.00
Basmati rice, cooked with golden raisins and nuts
Peas Pulao
$4.00
Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin
Indian Breads
Traditional Indian cuisine, besides the vegetables and rice, also consists of bread, which we bake in our specially-imported clay oven. We will be glad to assist you with your selections as certain breads compliment each dish
Roomali Roti
$5.00
Mixture of whole wheat and white flour to create a flat bread cooked on a iron wok and folded like a "Handkerchief
Tandoori Roti
$3.00
Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven
Lachha Parantha
$3.00
A multi-layered whole wheat bread made with butter, baked in the clay oven
Pudina Parantha
$4.00
A multi-layered whole wheat and fresh mint bread made with butter and baked in the clay oven
Aloo Parantha
$4.00
A multi - layered whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, finely chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in clay oven
Gobi Paratha
$4.00
Whole wheat bread stuffed w. seasoned cauliflower
Poori
$3.00
Each. Deep fried whole wheat bread
Bhatura
$3.00
Each. Leavened bread deep fried
Naan
$3.00
Leavened bread made of special fine white flour dough, baked in the clay oven
Garlic Naan
$3.00
Leavened bread made in a clay oven, seasoned with freshly roasted garlic and butter
Onion Kulcha
$3.00
Leavened bread stuffed with chopped onions, cilantro, and mild seasonings, baked in the clay oven
Paneer Kulcha
$4.00
Leavened bread stuffed w. grated homemade cheese, chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in the clay oven
Chili Kulcha
$4.00
Leavened bread stuffed with chili and cilantro, baked in the clay oven
Keema Naan
$6.00
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and cilantro, baked in the clay oven
Kashmiri Naan
$5.00
Leavened bread stuffed with coconut, cherries and minced dry fruits, baked in the clay oven
Bread Basket
$11.00
Combination of favorites, nan, parantha, onion kulcha and garlic nan
Sweets
Rasmalai
Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with green cardamom and pistachios
- 2 Pcs $5.00
Kheer
$4.00
Saffron flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds
Gulab Jamun
North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup
- 2 Pcs $4.00
Gaajar Halwa
$4.00
Grated carrots cooked in reduced milk, glazed with butter, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts
Pista Kulfi
$5.00
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, nuts, and cardamom
Mango Kulfi
$5.00
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and nuts
Beverages
Soda
$3.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta Orange
Lassi
$4.00
Plain, salted or mango. a refreshing yogurt drink made sweet or salted, served chilled
Indian Masala Tea
$3.00
Tea made with imported premium brand Indian tea leaves with milk and spices, served hot
Coffee
$2.00Hot Tea
$2.00Iced Tea
$3.00Juice
$3.00
Orange, mango, cranberry and pineapple
indicates a spicy dish
Appetizers
Vegetable Spring Roll
$5.00
Served with sweet and sour sauce
Chili Paneer or Corn
$9.00
Batter fried paneer or corn in chili and ketchup
Chili Chicken (Dry)
$10.00
Chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and red chilies
Golden Fried Shrimp
$12.00
Server with sweet and sour sauce
Soups
Hot and Sour Soup
$5.00
Vegetable or chicken. Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables
Sweet Corn Soup
$5.00
Thick soup cream style with American corn kernel
Chicken Corn Soup
$5.00
Clear soup with corn and chicken
Manchow Soup
$5.00
Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables or chicken
Vegetable Entrees
Served with basmati rice
Sweet and Sour Vegetables
$12.00
Diced fresh vegetables cooking in sweet and sour sauce
Vegetable Manchurian
$12.00
Mixed vegetable dumplings in manchurian sauce
Gobi Manchurian
$12.00
Fresh cauliflower cooked in manchurian sauce
Vegetable Mushroom Bamboo Shoot
$12.00
Fresh mushrooms and bamboo shoots stir fried in garlic and soy sauce
Egg Curry
$12.00
Egg cooked w. cucumber, tomato, bell peppers and onions
Chicken Entrees
Served with basmati rice
Sweet and Sour Chicken
$14.00
Diced chicken cooked with cucumber, tomato, bell peppers and onions
Sesame Chicken
$14.00
Soya based sweet and sour sauce topped with sesame seeds
Chili Chicken (Gravy)
$14.00
Spicy chicken cooked with bell peppers, onion garlic, and red chilies
Hunan Chicken
$14.00
Deep fried chicken pieces coated with a sweet and spicy sauce
Mongolian Chicken
$14.00
Diced chicken cooked with chopped garlic, ginger, celery, onions and fresh red chilies
Kung Pao Chicken
$14.00
A very popular Szechwan specialty of juicy chicken, peanuts and bell peppers mildly spiced with dry red chilies
Fish Entrees
Served with basmati rice
Fish Hong Kong
$17.00
Fresh fish stopped with light soya ginger sauce and flavored with red chilies
Chilli Fish
$17.00
Spicy fish cooked with bell peppers, onion, garlic, and red chilies
Shrimp Entrees
Served with basmati rice
Szechwan Shrimp
$17.00
Fresh shrimps cooked in bell peppers, onions, tossed with red chilies and szechwan oil
Chili Garlic Shrimp
$17.00
Fresh shrimps cooked in garlic and red chilies
Kung Pao Shrimp
$17.00
A very popular szechwan specialty of fresh shrimp, peanuts and bell peppers mildly spiced with dry red chilies
indicates a spicy dish
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General Info
Cuisine
Indian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
About Us
Welcome to Maharaja, an Authentic Indian Restaurant , where food is is prepared by the top Indian Chefs of Chicagoland, who have been delivering the top quality food and serving the world with Passion, for the past twenty years. We welcome every one and wish to express our sincere thanks for choosing…Maharaja, your preferred place to dine and enjoy the North and South Indian Cuisine at it’s best in a great ambience and elegance of the restaurant with superb food and uncompromising service.