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Tulsi Indian Cuisine
3131 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
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Main Menu
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Veg. Appetizers (for Two)
$8.00
Assortment of samosa, pakoras, and aloo tikki
Non-Veg. Appetizers (for Two)
$12.00
Chicken, lamb, & shrimp roasted in tandoor, then sautéed along with onions and bell peppers
gluten-free
Veg. Samosa (Two Pieces)
$4.00
Crispy, triangular layers stuffed with mashed potatoes
vegan
Aloo Tikki (Four Pieces)
$6.00
Potato patty coated with a light layer of wheat flour
Paneer Tikka
$8.00
Cubes of cheese, coated with sour cream, roasted in tandoor. Mild, Medium, Medium-to-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, & Cobra Hot spice levels available for the following appetizers
gluten-free
Samosa Chaat
$6.00
Crushed samosa and well-cooked chickpeas with light spices
vegan
Chaat Papri
$6.00
Chickpeas and crispy wheat wafers, garnished with yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauces
Chili Shrimp (for One)
$14.00
Indian cheese / Tandoori grilled chicken sautéed with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and ketchup
gluten-free
Gobhi Manchurian (for Two)
$12.00
Fried cauliflower cooked in ketchup, and soy sauce
vegan
gluten-free
Pakoras - Vegetable
$5.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
vegan
gluten-free
Pakoras - Paneer
$6.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
gluten-free
Pakoras - Chicken
$6.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
gluten-free
Pakoras - Shrimp
$8.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
gluten-free
Chili Paneer (for Two)
$12.00
Indian cheese / Tandoori grilled chicken sautéed with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and ketchup
gluten-free
Chili Chicken (for Two)
$14.00
Indian cheese / Tandoori grilled chicken sautéed with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and ketchup
gluten-free
Salads
Cucumber Salad
$6.00
Cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes sprinkled with salt, black pepper, spices, fresh lemon juice, and cilantro
vegan
gluten-free
Chicken Tikka Salad
$6.00
Tandoor roasted chicken mixed with seasonal salad
gluten-free
Garden Salad
$6.00
Mushrooms, baby carrots, tomatoes, onions, spinach, lettuce, cauliflower, red, and green bell peppers served with one of the following dressings: Italian, Ranch, or House dressing
vegan
gluten-free
House Salad
$6.00
Garden salad vegetables mixed spiced paneer and served with house dressing
vegan
gluten-free
Soups
Tomato Soup
$5.00
Tomato puree cooked with coconut milk and cream
gluten-free
Lentil Soup
$5.00
Three types of lentils cooked with cauliflower, carrots, green peas, and fresh ginger
vegan
gluten-free
Chicken Spinach Soup
$5.00
Home boiled chicken bone broth, cooked with fresh spinach, and touch of cream
gluten-free
Seafood Soup
$8.00
Tilapia, crab, shrimp, salmon, and mussels cooked with spices
gluten-free
Tandoori Breads
Brushed with extra virgin olive oil. Kulcha: stuffed bread
Garlic Naan
$3.00
Naan topped with minced garlic and freshly chopped cilantro
Chili Garlic Naan
$3.00
Garlic Naan topped with finely chopped green chili
Naan
$2.00
Self rising, refined wheat bread
O.M.P
$3.00
Onion, Fenugreek, and Cheese Kulcha
Roti
$2.00
Flat bread made of wheat flour
vegan
Poori
$2.00
Whole wheat, deep fried bread
vegan
Paneer Kulcha
$3.00
Cheese stuffed naan
Bread Basket
$8.00
Assortment of any three breads of your choice from above
Rosemary & Thyme Kulcha
$3.00
Fresh
Sweet Kulcha
$3.00
Naan stuffed with nuts, raisins, coconut and cherry
Basil Naan
$3.00
Fresh basil, stuffed in bread
Onion Kulcha
$3.00
Diced onions stuffed in self rising bread
Aloo Kulcha
$3.00
Mashed potato stuffed in self rising flour
Aloo Paratha
$3.00
Mashed potatoes stuffed in wheat bread
vegan
Plain Paratha
$2.00
Plain whole wheat layered bread
vegan
Gobhi Kulcha
$3.00
Cauliflower stuffed in self rising flour
Bhatura
$3.00
Fried self rising flour bread
Tandoori Specialities
This exuberant dish is all about uniqueness, flavor, and display! It is marinated in a yogurt spice mixture, impaled on long metal skewers, and lowered into the tandoor. With this cylindrical clay oven baking, the vegetables/meat is evenly cooked from all the sides and gives the food a grill-like finish. Then it is served on an iron skillet, with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and a side of our rich, creamy masala sauce
Cauliflower Tandoori
$16.00
gluten-free
Paneer Tikka
$18.00
gluten-free
Chicken Tikka
$18.00
White meat without bone
gluten-free
Chicken Tandoori
$18.00
Dark meat with bone
gluten-free
Chicken and Shrimp Tandoori
$18.00
gluten-free
Lamb Tandoori
$20.00
Boneless
gluten-free
Fish and Shrimp Tandoori
$20.00
Salmon and jumbo shrimp
gluten-free
Shrimp Tandoori
$20.00
Jumbo
gluten-free
Fish Tandoori
$20.00
Salmon
gluten-free
Tandoori Combo
$20.00
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, and salmon
gluten-free
Entree
Pair vegetable or a protein with a curry of your choice. All entrees are served with Basmati Rice (grown in the foot of the Himalayas). We offer Mild, Medium, Medium-to-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, & Cobra Hotspice levels. In addition to seasonal vegetables, we serve the following with our vegetable entrees: carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, snowpeas, green peas, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, green beans, asparagus, sprouts, red, and green bell peppers
Vegetable
$13.00
vegan
gluten-free
Paneer
$15.00
gluten-free
Chicken
$16.00
gluten-free
Goat
$16.00
gluten-free
Tofu
$13.00
vegan
gluten-free
Lamb
$18.00
gluten-free
Seafood
$18.00
Shrimp, scallop, salmon, tilapia, crab. meat, mussels, or combo
gluten-free
Entree Option
Masala
Often times, "Masala" on its own is used by food critics to refer to freshly made spices. Masala curry typically is a blend of onion gravy, tomato gravy, and cream, which gives it a smooth and rich taste. This is one of our staples, and we highly recommend it to folks who are trying Indian food for the first time
gluten-free
Vindaloo (Not Available In Mild)
A dish well known for its heat; the word originating from Portguese – Vin.da.loo meaning wine and garlic. It is one of the hotter curries available that is still flavorful and aromatic. Primary ingredients composed of a blend of hot spices, red chili paste, and a dash of vinegar. Anyone care for Indian-Hot?
vegan
gluten-free
Korma
This golden curry is made with onion sauce, cream, cashews, almonds, coriander, cumin, cardamom, and cloves to create a rich, and well balanced sauce. Great for if you have low heat tolerance
gluten-free
Curry
Good ol' fashioned classic curry, mixed with multiple spices. We start by roasting ginger and garlic paste in oil, then add a handful of light spices, and finish by cooking your choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian option in a fine blend of tomato and onion gravy
vegan
gluten-free
Karahi
A hallmark of Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Made with mild spices, bell peppers, and onions. Served slightly on the dry side, relative to consistency of a curry. Karahi refers to the wok that the food is cooked in, on slow heat
vegan
gluten-free
Palak
Spinach puree slowly cooked with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cream, and a touch of gram flour. The gram flour aids creation of a deliciously thick consistency curry
vegan
gluten-free
Mango
While most curries can be served either mild or hot, only a handful will have a slightly sweet versatile, sweet, and potentially spicy. Made with bits of mango sauce added to classic curry flavor. This curry is succulent
vegan
gluten-free
Coastal Coconut
Asmooth curry made with aromatic coastal spices simmered in coconut milk and coconut flakes for a rich and creamy sauce. Highly recommended if you enjoy mild or vegan food
vegan
gluten-free
Sarson
A popular curry from Northern India and Pakistan, made with whole red chili, sarson (mustard), seeds (not to be confused with sarson ka saag). Sarson is best served with roti, which can be topped with either butter or more traditionally with ghee (makhan)
vegan
gluten-free
Rogan Josh
Cooked with refreshing yogurt, onion gravy, tomato gravy, and spices. This curry is cooked at high heat for optimal flavor. So, while it can be ordered mild, it is best enjoyed slightly spicy. In Persian, Josh means oil, hot, boiling, or passionate
gluten-free
Konkani
This coastal curry is cooked with coconut milk, tamarind, mustard seeds, onion sauce, whole red chilies, & curry leaves. Seeing how this is a coastal curry, it is best served with seafood
vegan
gluten-free
Biryani
A rice casserole dish made with fragrant basmati rice, light spices, curry sauce, touch of yogurt, and your choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian option. Cream? Note: this is not a curry sauce
gluten-free
Chef's Special
Butter Chicken
$16.00
Dark chicken meat roasted in tandoor, then hand shredded and served in masala sauce with butter
Vegetarian
Mini Eggplant Masala
$13.00
Mini eggplant cooked with masala sauce
Mini Eggplant Korma
$13.00
Mini eggplant cooked with korma sauce
gluten-free
Baingan Bharta
$13.00
Eggplant baked in tandoor, mashed, seasoned with herbs and sautéed with onions and tomatoes
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Baingan
$13.00
Whole mini eggplants cooked with potatoes, onions, bell peppers, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Gobhi
$13.00
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with herbs, cilantro, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Matar
$13.00
Potatoes cooked with green peas in a tomato, onion gravy, and curry sauce
vegan
gluten-free
Bhindi
$13.00
Chopped okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh herbs, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
vegan
gluten-free
Mix Veg. Karahi
$13.00
Seasonal vegetables cooked with sliced bell peppers, onions, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
vegan
gluten-free
Dal Makhani
$13.00
Black beans, kidney beans, and gram lentils cooked with cream, spices, and light butter
gluten-free
Malai Kofta
$13.00
Healthy homemade vegetable dumplings cooked with nuts and spices in a creamy masala sauce
gluten-free
Bombay Potatoes
$13.00
Cooked with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, asafoetida, whole red chili, lemon juice, & vinegar.. Light on spices; lightly dry
vegan
gluten-free
Matar Paneer
$15.00
Green peas and paneer cooked in a masala curry
gluten-free
Shahi Paneer
$15.00
Paneer (Indian cheese) cooked with red, and white onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, green peas, and creamy masala curry
gluten-free
Palak Paneer
$15.00
Spinach and paneer cooked with a touch of cream
gluten-free
Paneer Karahi
$15.00
Paneer cooked with mild spices, bell peppers, onions, a touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
gluten-free
Chana Aloo
$13.00
Garbanzo beans cooked with potatoes
vegan
gluten-free
Chana Palak
$13.00
Garbanzo cooked with spinach puree
vegan
gluten-free
Tadka Dal
$13.00
Yellow lentils cooked & then added to a mixture of herbs, spices, tomatoes & onion
vegan
gluten-free
Kids Meal
Chicken Pakora Kids
$6.00
Chicken pakoras served with rice, potato fries, and ketchup
gluten-free
Chicken Nuggets
$6.00
Chicken nuggets served with rice, salad, potato fries, and ketchup
gluten-free
Accompaniments
Mix Pickles
$4.00
A variety of vegetables dipped in abundant amount of spices
vegan
gluten-free
Chili and Onion
$2.00
Green chili and onion slices with light masala seasoning and lemon juice
vegan
gluten-free
Mango Chutney
$4.00
Sweet, tangy and little spicy mango
vegan
gluten-free
Onion Chutney
$2.00
Diced onion relish prepared with ketchup, touch of cumin, lemon, and vinegar
vegan
gluten-free
Roasted Papad (Four Pieces)
$4.00
Roasted lentil crisps
vegan
gluten-free
Raita
$2.00
Yogurt blended with grated cucumber, tomato, spices and herbs
gluten-free
Steamed Broccoli
$6.00
Broccoli boiled and seasoned with light spices
vegan
gluten-free
Desserts
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
$4.00
Rice pudding flavored with cardamom, and garnished with nuts
gluten-free
Mango Pudding
$4.00
Sweet mango combined with vanilla and nuts
gluten-free
Mango Kulfi (Ice Cream)
$4.00
Ice cream made with mango, almonds, nuts, and rosewater
gluten-free
Pistachio Ice Cream
$4.00
Made with condensed milk and assortment of nuts
gluten-free
Gulab Jamun (Donut Ball)
$4.00
Cheese-like balls made with milk and bisquick, dipped in sweet rose water syrup. Served hot
Rasmalai
$4.00
Indian cheese dipped in sweet milk
gluten-free
Appetizers
Aloo Tikki (Four Pieces)
$6.00
Assortment of samosa, pakoras, and aloo tikki
Chaat Papri
$6.00
Chickpeas and crispy wheat wafers, garnished with yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauces. Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Chicken Pakora
$6.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and batter of gram flour
Chili Chicken (for Two)
$14.00
Tandoori grilled chicken sauteed with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and ketchup. Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Chili Paneer (for Two)
$12.00
Indian cheese sauteed with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and ketchup. Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Chili Shrimp (for One)
$14.00
Tandoori grilled shrimp sauteed with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and ketchup. Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Non Veg Appetizer (for Two)
$12.00
Chicken, lamb, & shrimp roasted in tandoor, then sauteed along with onions, and bell peppers
Paneer Pakora
$6.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
Paneer Tikka Appetizer
$8.00
Cubes of cheese, coated with sour cream, roated in tandoor
Samosa Chaat
$6.00
Crushed samosa and well-cooked chickpeas with light spices. Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Shrimp Pakora
$8.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
Veg Appetizer (for Two)
$8.00
Potato patty coated with light layer of wheat flour
Veg Pakora
$5.00
Fritters marinated with salt, lemon juice, and a batter of gram flour
Veg Samosa (Two Pieces)
$4.00
Crispy, triangular layers stuffed with mashed potatoes
Soups, Salad, & Kids
Chicken Spinach Soup
$5.00
Home boiled chicken bone broth, cooked with fresh spinach, and touch of cream
Lentil Soup
$5.00
Three types of lentils cooked with cauliflower, carrots, green peas, and fresh ginger
Tomato Soup
$5.00
Tomato puree cooked with coconut milk and cream
Seafood Soup
$8.00
Tilapia, crab, shrimp, salmon, and mussels cooked with spices
Cucumber Salad
$6.00
Cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes sprinkled with salt, black pepper, spices, fresh lemon juice, and cilantro
Chicken Tikka Salad
$6.00
Tandorori roasted chicken mixed with seasonal salad
Garden Salad
$6.00
Mushrooms, baby carrots, tomatoes, onions, spinach, lettuce, cauliflower, red, and green bell peppers served with one of the following dressings: Italian, Ranch, or House dressing
House Salad
$6.00
Garden salad vegetables mixed with spiced paneer and served with house dressing
Chicken Pakora Kids
$6.00
Chicken pakoras served with rice, potato fries, and ketchup
Chicken Nuggets (Kids)
$6.00
Chicken nuggets served with rice, salad, potato fries, and ketchup
Breads
Brushed with extra virgin olive oil. Kulcha: stuffed bread
Aloo Kulcha
$3.00Aloo Pratha
$3.00Basil Naan
$3.00Bhatura
$3.00Chili Garlic Naan
$3.00Garlic Naan
$3.00Gobhi Kulcha
$3.00Naan
$2.00O.M.P. (Onion, Methi & Paneer)
$3.00Onion Kulcha
$3.00Paneer Kulcha
$3.00Plain Pratha
$2.00Poori
$2.00Rosemary & Thyme Kulcha
$3.00Roti
$2.00Sweet Kulcha
$3.00Bread Basket
$8.00
Assortment of any three breads of your choice from above
Tandoori
This exuberant dish is all about uniqueness, flour, and display! It is marinated in a yogurt spice mixture, impaled on long metal skewers, and cooked into the tandoor: clay oven. Served with Basmati Rice. Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Cauliflower Tandoori
$16.00Chicken Tandoori
$18.00
Dark meat with bone
Chicken Tikka
$18.00
White meat without bone
Chicken & Shrimp Tikka
$18.00Fish Tandoori
$20.00
Salmon
Fish and Shrimp Tikka
$20.00
Salmon and jumbo shrimp
Lamb Tandoori
$20.00
Boneless
Paneer Tikka
$18.00Shrimp Tandoori
$20.00
Jumbo
Tandoori Combo
$20.00
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, and salmon
Entrees
All entrees are served with Basmati Rice (grown in the foothills of Himalayas). Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Vegetable
$13.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Paneer
$15.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Tofu
$13.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Chicken
$16.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Goat
$16.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Beef
$16.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Lamb
$18.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Seafood
$18.00
Entree Option: Masala, Vindaloo, Korma, Curry, Karahi, Palak, Mango, Coconut, Sarson, Rogan Josh, Konkani, Biryani
Butter Chicken
$16.00
Dark chicken meat roasted in tandoor, then hand shredded and served in masala sauce with butter
Vegetarian
All entrees are served with Basmati Rice (grown in the foothills of Himalayas). Spice Levels: Mild, Medium, Medium-Hot, Hot, Indian Hot, Cobra Hot
Aloo Baingan
$13.00
Whole mini eggplants cooked with potatoes, onions, bell peppers, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
Aloo Gobhi
$13.00
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with herbs, cilantro, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
Aloo Matar
$13.00
Potatoes cooked with green peas in a tomato, onion gravy, and curry sauce
Baingan Bharta
$13.00
Eggplant baked in tandoor, mashed, seasoned with herbs and sauteed with onions and tomatoes
Bhindi
$13.00
Chopped okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh herbs, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
Bombay Potatoes
$13.00
Cooked with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, asafoetida, whole red chili, lemon juice, and vinegar
Chana Aloo
$13.00
Garbanzo beans cooked with potatoes
Chana Palak
$13.00
Garbanzo cooked with spinach puree
Dal Makhni
$13.00
Black beans, kidney beans, and gram lentils cooked with cream, spices, and light butter
Malai Kofta
$13.00
Healthy homemade vegetable dumplings cooked with nuts and spices in a creamy masala sauce
Matar Paneer
$15.00
Green peas and paneer cooked in a masala curry
Mini Eggplant Korma
$13.00
Mini eggplant cooked with korma sauce
Mini Eggplant Masala
$13.00
Mini eggplant cooked with masala sauce
Mix Veg Karahi
$13.00
Seasonal vegetables cooked with sliced bell peppers, onions, touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
Palak Paneer
$15.00
Spinach and paneer cooked with a touch of cream
Paneer Karahi
$15.00
Paneer cooked with mild spices, bell pappers, onions, a touch of fresh lemon juice, and vinegar
Paneer Makhni
$15.00
Panner cooked with masala sauce and butter
Shahi Paneer
$15.00
Paneer (Indian cheese) cooked with red, and white onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, green peas, and creamy masala curry
Tadka Dal
$13.00
Yellow lentils cooked and then added to a mixture of herbs, spices, tomatoes, and onion
Accompaniments
Chili & Onions
$2.00
Green chili and onion slices with light masala seasoning and lemon juice
Mango Chutney
$4.00
Sweet, tangy and little spicy mango
Mixed Pickles
$4.00
A variety of vegetables dipped in abundant amount of spices
Onion Chutney
$2.00
Diced onion relish prepared with ketchup, touch of cumin, lemon, and vinegar
Roasted Papad (Four Pieces)
$3.00
Roasted lentil crisps
Raita
$2.00
Yogurt blended with grated cucumber, tomato, spices, and herbs
Extra Rice
$3.00Steamed Broccoli
$6.00
Broccoli boiled and seasoned with light spices
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
$4.00
Donut-like balls made with milk and bisquick, dipped in sweet rose water syrup
Mango Kulfi
$4.00
Ice cream made with mango, almonds, nuts, and rosewater
Mango Pudding
$4.00
Sweet mango combined with vanilla and nuts
Pistachio Ice Cream
$4.00
Made with condensed milk and assortment of nuts
Rasmalai
$4.00
Indian cheese dipped in sweet milk
Rice Pudding
$4.00
Rice putting flavored with cardamom, and garnished with nuts