Shuruaat. All of our Naans are available as appetizers as well
Papadum
$3.00
Crispy thin lentil wafers
Masaledar Papad
$4.00
Lentil wafers topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices
Tomato Tadka Soup
$5.00
Tomato soup with fresh garlic and cumin
Aloo Tikki
$6.00
Potato cutlets stuffed with minced paneer
Paneer Poppers
$6.00
Fritters of paneer marinated in cilantro and mint marinade
Vegetable Samosa Bites
$6.00
Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced potatoes
Chicken Samosas
$7.00
Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced ground chicken
Spicy Tandoori Wings
$8.00
Hot and spicy chicken wings cooked in the tandoor
Small Plates
Choti Platein
Samosa Chaat
$8.00
Deconstructed vegetable samosas topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys
Aloo Tikki Chaat
$8.00
Deconstructed aloo tikki topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys
Vada Pav
$8.00
Potato dumpling sliders with chutneys
Keema Pav
$10.00
Minced lamb sliders topped with chutneys
Paneer 65
$9.00
Fried paneer cooked with the spicy taste of red chilies
Chicken 65
$10.00
Fried boneless chicken cooked with red chilies and other spices
CTMac 'n' Cheese
$10.00
Mela's take on two classics: Mac 'n' Cheese and Chicken Tikka Masala
Pani Puri
$8.00
Crisp and round, hollowed puris filled with a mixture of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, and sev. Served with spiced tamarind and mint-flavored water.
Dahi Puri
$8.00
Small, crisp, hollowed puris filled with a combination of potato mash, chickpeas, cilantro, sev, and yogurt. Topped with tamarind chutney.
Non-Vegetarian Curries
Chicken, Lamb aur Seafood ka Saalan
Chicken Tikka Masala
$16.00
Boneless morsels of chicken breast cooked in our tandoor and then added to a tomato and cream gravy
Murgh Korma Shahi
$16.00
Succulent boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy
Chicken Keema
$16.00
Minced chicken with a light tomato and onion sauce with your choice of potatoes or green peas
Murgh Dhaniya
$16.00
Chicken curry with a cilantro and cashew nut marinade gravy
Chicken Vindaloo
$16.00
A spicy chicken curry cooked with potatoes, with the tangy taste of vinegar
Saag Chicken
$16.00
Chicken cooked with caramelized onions in a spinach gravy
Lamb Achaari
$17.00
Minced lamb with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles
Lamb Tikka Masala
$17.00
Boneless morsels of lamb cooked in our tikka masala sauce
Bhuna Gosh
$17.00
Fork tender cubes of lamb cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
$17.00
A spicy lamb curry with potatoes and a vinegar flavor
Bhindi Gosh
$17.00
Okra and lamb cooked together with sautéed onions and tomatoes, served mild and tender
Saag Gosh
$17.00
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy along with caramelized onions
Jheenga Masala
$20.00
Succulent prawns slow-cooked to just the right tenderness, served in a mildly spiced tomato, onion, and cream gravy
Prawn Vindaloo
$20.00
A spicy hot, prawn curry cooked with potatoes with the tangy flavor of vinegar
Machli Masala
$22.00
Fresh fish of the day cooked with a special mixture of spices, tomatoes, onions, and cream
Fish Vindaloo
$22.00
Fish curry prepared spicy hot with potatoes in a tomato and onion gravy, and flavored with vinegar
Vegetarian Curries
Sabzi Mandi Se
Paneer Tikka Masala
$15.00
Mildly spiced cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy
Palak Paneer
$15.00
Pieces of our homemade cheese cooked together with caramelized onions and spinach
Mattar Paneer
$15.00
Green peas and our cubed cheese slow-cooked in a tomato and cream gravy
Saag Daal
$14.00
Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with the rich taste of garlic and cumin along with sautéed onions and spinach
Daal Tadka
$13.00
Made with yellow chickpea lentils and mild herbs and spices, topped with the rich taste of garlic and cumin
Sabzi Korma
$14.00
Assorted vegetables cooked with gentle spices in our sweet cream and tomato curry
Mili Juli Sabzi
$13.00
Stir-fried assorted vegetables cooked with a light drizzle of butter, herbs, and spices
Aloo Gobi
$14.00
Potatoes and cauliflower lightly pan-sautéed in a tomato and onion sauce
Tawa Bhindi
$14.00
Okra cooked with caramelized onions and sautéed tomatoes in an onion gravy
Chana Masala
$13.00
Chickpeas cooked lightly with butter, and mixed with sautéed tomatoes and onions
Clay Oven Barbecue
Tandoori
Murgh Boti
$16.00
Tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in a blend of yogurt and ground spices
Reshmi Tikka
$16.00
Boneless pieces of chicken served silky soft, made from a marinade of cilantro, mint, and cream
Achaari Tikka
$16.00
Boneless chicken marinated with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles
Pasanda Beef
$16.00
Delicately sliced pieces of beef, cured with just the right amount of ground spices and oils
Tandoori Chops
$22.00
Lamb chops in a marinade of herbs and spices
Samandar Ka Raja
$20.00
Tiger prawns, butterflied and marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs, and a variety of spices
Samandar Ki Rani
$22.00
Fresh fish of the day marinated in a combination of tandoori spices, prepared medium hot
Mixed Grill
$25.00
A meat lover's dream - a grilled platter combination of most things "tandoori"
Rice Dishes
Saadey Chaawal aur Biryani
Jeera Rice
$4.00
Basmati rice cooked with whole cumin, herbs, spices, and a hint of saffron
Biryani
Highly seasoned rice dish cooked with various proteins or vegetables
Vegetable Biryani$15.00
Lamb Biryani$18.00
Chicken Biryani$17.00
Prawn Biryani$20.00
Fish Biryani$22.00
Side Dishes
Khaaney ke Saath
Mili Juli Sabzi
$7.00
Daal Tadka
$7.00
Chana Masala
$7.00
Palak/Saag
$7.00
Tikka Masala Sauce
$7.00
Breads
Naan
Saadi Naan
$2.50
Plain naan with a brush of hot butter
Tandoori Roti
$3.00
Made from whole-wheat flour
Garlic Naan
$3.50
Minced garlic and herbs baked inside
Onion Kulcha
$3.50
Stuffed with mild herbs, spices, and chopped onions
Butter Paratha
$3.50
Butter-brushed and baked into the naan resulting in croissant-like layers
Cheese Kulcha
$3.50
Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese baked into the naan, served chewy and hot
Lachha Paratha
$4.00
Butter-brushed and multi-layered "roti"
Peshawari Naan
$5.00
A Pakistani raisin and nut bread, with almonds, cashews, and pistachios
Garlic Cheese Naan
$5.00
Minced garlic, herbs, and mixed cheeses baked within
Chili Cheese Naan
$5.00
Green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside
"Crack" Naan
$6.00
Mela Exclusive - Tandoori chicken, green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside
Condiments
Achaar aur Chutneys
Sweet Mango Chutney
$3.00
Mixed Pickles
$3.00
Raita
$3.00
Sweet and spicy yogurt with shredded carrots and cucumbers
Katchumber Plate
$3.00
Plate of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, herbs, and spices
Desserts
Meethey Mein
Gulabi Firnee
$5.00
Rose-flavored semolina pudding
Shahi Gulab Jamun
$5.00
Dumplings made of reduced milk and soaked in a rose and saffron syrup
À la Mode (With Vanilla Ice Cream), Add
$2.00
Mango Ras Malai
$7.00
Soft, poached cheesecake patties in mango-flavored milk
Gajar Ka Halwa
$6.00
A "pudding" made from grated carrots and milk, cooked with nuts and raisins
À la Mode (With Vanilla Ice Cream), Add
$2.00
Mango Ice Cream
$5.00
Barfeeli Coffee
$5.00
Iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream
Faluda
$8.00
Multi-layered ice cream drink, made with rose syrup, coconut jelly, sweet basil seeds, milk, and topped with a scoop of mango ice cream
Beverages
Peeney ke Liye. Ask about our Beer and Wine Menu
Lassis
A traditional yogurt blended, smoothie-like delight
Mela’s food is family-oriented, too: order family-style to take in the full range of deliciousness on the menu, like the prawn biryani, creamy chicken tikka masala, and house specialty tandoori mixed grill, and save room for the faluda dessert. Sounds like the carnival is in town, and it’s headed to your mouth.