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Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco
53 West Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
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Main Menu
Beverages & Desserts
Monthly Specials
Main Menu
Appetizers
Entrées can be ordered as appetizers. Tandoor-indian clay oven, fired with mesquite charcoal
Vegetable Samosas
Two puff pastries filled with potatoes, sweet peas, herbs and spices
Vegetable Pakoras
Seasonal mixed vegetable fritters coated in a chick-pea batter
Bengan Pakoras
Crispy fresh eggplant sliced, marinated in ROTI spices and lightly battered
Assorted Appetizers
Samosa, vegetable pakoras, and papadum
Machchi Pakoras
Fresh fish of day, marinated with ROTI spices, herbs and batter fried
Chicken Pakoras
Crispy marinated chicken fritters
Roti Calamari
Spicy crispy calamari served "Bombay" style
Papadum
Lightly spiced lentil wafers
Roti's Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens with fresh fennel, cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in ROTI spicy vinaigrette
Kachumber
Fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh herbs and lemon juice
Roti Specialties
Roti's Feast
(Minimum two person order) Assorted Appetizers, Mixed Tandoori, Murgh Masala, Dal, Pulao, Kachumber, Raita, Naan, Kheer and Chai
Vegetarian Thali
(One person order) Bengan Bharta, Dal, Mixed Vegetables, Raita, Pulao, Kachumber, Papadum, Naan, Kheer and Chai
Accompaniments
Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, caraway and cumin
Aachar Pachranga
Spicy mixed indian pickle with mangoes, lotus root, turnips, carrots, lemons and chilis
Mango Chutney
Sweet relish made from mangoes, herbs and spices
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoor - indian clay oven fired with mesquite charcoal. These entrees can be ordered as appetizers as well
Roti's Mixed Tandoori
Assortment of Tandoori Lamb, Chicken, Fish and Prawns
Tandoori Murgh
Assortment of Tandoori Lamb, Chicken, Fish and Prawns
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breasts (boneless) marinated with ginger, garlic, spices and herbs
Seekh Kabab
Freshly ground Lamb mixed with spices, cumin and cilantro
Boti Kabab
Boneless Leg of Lamb marinated with spices, garlic, peppercorns and cumin
Roti's Lamb "Popsicles"
Tender Lamb chops marinated with yogurt, fenugreek and spices
Tandoori Prawns (Jheenga)
Jumbo Prawns lightly marinated with turmeric, ginger and spices
Tandoori Machchi
Fresh Fish of the day marinated with spices, paprika and cumin
Curries - Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless Chicken tikka kababs sautéed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Murgh Masala
Classic Chicken curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, turmeric, cumin and onions
Murgh Makhani
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds & cashew nuts
Murgh Palak
Chicken with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, fenugreek and onions
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken (boneless) cooked with young potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
Murgh Madras
Chicken curry cooked southern indian style with coconut and golden raisins
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken (boneless) braised with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs and spices.
Curries - Lamb
Roti's Rogan Josh
Classic lamb curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, onions and saffron
Lamb Chop Masala
Tandoori lamb chops sautéed with fresh herbs, garlic and ginger
Boti Kabab Masala
Tandoori lamb cubes finished with fresh herbs, fenugreek, garlic and ginger
Gosht Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with young potatoes and herbs in a hot and spicy sauce
Saag Gosht
Lamb with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, onions, fenugreek and garnished with cilantro
Bhuna Gosht
Lamb cooked w/ butter, garlic, ginger, and spices in a semi-dry sauce
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds & cashew nuts
Gosht Madras
Lamb curry cooked southern indian-style with coconut and golden raisins
Curries - Seafood
Machchi Masala
Fresh Fish of day cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, caraway, turmeric and spices
Machchi Korma
Fresh Fish of day cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds & cashew nuts
Jheenga Masala
Jumbo Prawns (butterflied) sautéed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices and saffron
Prawn Vindaloo
Jumbo Prawns (butterflied) cooked with potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
Jheenga Palak
Jumbo Prawns cooked with fresh spinach, mild spices, herbs, ginger and fenugreek
Roti's Mixed Seafood Curry
Fresh Fish, Prawns and Calamari cooked w/herbs and spices in a rich, tomato curry sauce
Vegetarian Curries
Bengan Bharta
Tandoor-smoked eggplant sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with, onions, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and spices
Roti's Dal Makhani
Lentils of the day slow cooked in cream sauce with garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric and butter
Roti's Dal
Yellow lentils sauteéd with garlic, ginger, and tumeric
Mattar Paneer
Homemade farmer's cheese cooked with green peas, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with homemade farmer's cheese, nutmeg, spices, ginger and cilantro
Paneer Makhani
Homemade farmer's cheese sautéed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Paneer Jalfrezi
Homemade farmer's cheese sautéed with spices, ginger, garlic, tumeric, onions & bell peppers
Navrattan Korma
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with herbs in mild cream sauce with almonds and golden raisins
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with nutmeg, onions, cumin, fenugreek and fresh herbs
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander, bay leaves and spices
Paneer Bhujia
Crumbled homemade farmer's cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Dal Saag
Fresh spinach cooked with lentils of the day, herbs, fenugreek and spices
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and young potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs
Roti's Mixed Vegetables
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices
Breads & More
Tandoori Roti
Fresh whole wheat bread baked in tandoor
Naan
Unleavened bread baked in the tandoor
Garlic and Basil Naan
Unleavened bread with garlic and basil
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with herbs, spices and onions
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with minced lamb, spices and cilantro
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with golden raisins, nuts and cherries
Goat Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with goat cheese, cumin and herbs
Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread with butter
Poori
Two fried whole wheat puffed breads
Roti's Bread Basket
Assortment of tandoori roti, onion kulcha, and garlic & basil naan
Biryani & Rice Entrees
Roti's Basmati Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with saffron, cumin, cardamon and bay leaves
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetables slow cooked with Basmati rice, onions, coriander and tomatoes
Kashmiri Biryani
Basmati rice slow cooked with saffron, almonds, golden raisins, cashews and dried fruits
Chicken Biryani
Chicken slow cooked with basmati rice, saffron, onions, herbs and cumin
Gosht Biryani
Boneless Lamb slow cooked with Basmati rice, in a rich stock with herbs, cumin and bay leaves
Jheenga Biryani
Prawns cooked with basmati rice, saffron, butter and fresh herbs
Mixed Seafood Biryani
Fresh fish, prawns and calamari cooked with basmati rice, saffron, butter and fresh herbs
Beverages
Lassi
Refreshing homemade yogurt drink (sweet or salted)
Mango Lassi
Refreshing mango yogurt drink
Secunjawi (Indian Lemonade)
Indian-style lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons and mint
Soft Drinks
Coke, diet coke, or sprite
Sparkling Water
Bottled Water
Chai
Indian tea with steamed milk, cardamom and cinnamon
French Press Coffee
Regular or decaffinated
Tea
Selection of fine teas
Wines and Beers
Wines and Beers
We have a fine selection of premium wines and imported beers to complement your roti indian feast
Desserts
Kulfi
Homemade indian ice cream enriched with saffron, pistachio, cardamon and flavored with rose water
Gulab Jamun
Homemade sweetened milk dumplings served in a warm light sauce
Kesari Kheer
Traditional indian rice pudding made with saffron, cardamon and pistachio
Roti Ice Cream / Sorbet
Choice of ice cream or sorbet made with tropical flavors
Roti Specials
Butternut Squash Shourwa
This colorful seasonal soup (shourwa) starts with butternut squash sauteed with chopped fresh onions & spices - black cardamom, cloves, stick cinnamon, fresh bay leaf, finely ground cumin, coriander, turmeric & chili pepper and simmered in a rich vegetable stock. The savory mix is pureed to a silky blend and made creamy, rich with added coconut milk. A sprinkle of roti's house roasted garam masala and chopped fresh cilantro and scallions finish the top
- $10.00
- Half Bowl $6.00
Rosemary Naan
$5.00
Roti's delicious unleavened bread baked fresh in the tandoor with the savory herbed flavor of rosemary. The perfect complement to our special butternut squash soup
Turkey Keema Mattar
$15.00
Fresh turkey coarsely ground with roti's special blend of herbs and spices is sautéed with olive oil, fresh tomatoes & onions and minced fresh ginger & garlic. Potatoes and fresh peas (mattar) are added to complete this simple savory turkey & vegetable dish. An order of roti's goat cheese naan is the perfect complement
Jheenga Gobi Malai Curry
$20.00
Large prawns (jheenga) are sautéed with chopped red onions, red chili peppers, minced fresh ginger, turmeric, roasted finely ground cumin and coriander, fresh curry leaves, salt, crushed black pepper and tender blanched cauliflower (gobi). Savory tomato and onion masala sauce is added to the sauté to simmer the flavors together and cream malai , is blended in along with finely ground almonds to create a rich distinctly flavored curried seafood dish influenced by the coastal cuisine of india. Toasted almond slices and a pinch of chopped fresh cilantro finishes the top
Murgh Malai
$16.00
resh large pieces of locally sourced chicken breast are marinated in a mixture of homemade yogurt and cream and fresh lemon juice to tenderize the Murgh freshly ground white & black pepper corns and finely ground roasted cumin seeds add a spark of flavor to the marinade. The succulent chicken pieces are skewered, roasted over the mesquite charcoal of the tandoor and served sizzling hot with an assortment of chopped fresh vegetables. By popular request we will now offer the following special items as a regulars
Tandoori Game Hen
$17.00
Whole Game Hens, locally sourced, are split in two and marinated in a blend of minced fresh garlic and ginger, ground cumin and coriander, red chili pepper,black pepper , salt , spices, oil & yogurt. The succulent hens are skewered, roasted in the mesquite charcoal of the tandoor and slipped onto a plate finished with a nest of fresh baby arugula dressed with a light vinaigrette & roasted pistachio nuts. By popular request we will now offer the following special items as a regulars
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Cuisine
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Indian