All appetizers served with cilantro and sweet and sour tamarind sauce.
Traditional Samosa
$5.00
3 pieces. Filled with peas and potatoes.
vegan
Gluten-Free Samosa
$6.00
3 pieces. Filled with peas and potatoes.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Vegetable Cutlet
$5.00
Mixed vegetables and potatoes. 3 pieces.
vegan
gluten-free
Lilwa ni Kachori
$5.00
Flour shell stuffed with mashed and spiced Indian pigeon peas. 3 pieces.
vegan
gluten-free
Potato Vada
$5.00
Mashed potato seasoned with cilantro, green chili and lemon, dipped in chickpea flour. 3 pieces.
vegan
gluten-free
Baked Organic Whole Wheat Samosa
$5.00
3 pieces. Filled with peas and potatoes.
organic, vegan
Aloo Tikki
$5.00
3 Pieces. Peas and potato patties.
vegan
gluten-free
Mirch Pakora
$5.00
Chickpea dipped banana paper stuffed with potatoes and tamarind. 3 pieces.
vegan
gluten-free
Dalvada
$5.00
Mashed lentil patties spiced with onion, garlic, ginger and green chili. 3 pieces.
vegan
gluten-free
Mixed Basket
$12.00
Assorted mix of samosa, aloo tikki (gluten free), vegetable cutlet (gluten free), mirch pakora (gluten free), lilwa ni kachori, dalvada (gluten free) and potato vada (gluten free). 9 pieces.
vegan
Vegan Salads
Served with choice of cashew or avocado dressing.
Organic Salad
$10.00
Spinach, tomato, baby arugula, spring mix, chickpeas, alfalfa and bean sprouts, raisins and tofu.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Lacinato Kale Salad
$10.00
Lacinato kale, bell peppers, onions, pine nuts, tomatoes, lemon juice and Indian spices.
vegan
gluten-free
Kale Salad
$10.00
Fresh organic kale, sliced seasonal fruits, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, cranberries, with ginger and himalayan salt.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Homemade Soups
Yellow Lentil
$8.00
Made with ginger, garlic, cumin, tomato and onion. Served with choice of basmati rice or mini-naan.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Brown Rice
$2.00
Quinoa
$2.00
Rasam Soup
$8.00
Hot and sour soup blended with curry leaves and tomatoes. Served with choice of basmati rice or mini-naan.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Brown Rice
$2.00
Quinoa
$2.00
Vegetable Sambar
$8.00
Prepared with carrots, zucchini, radish, tomato, eggplant and curry leaves. Served with mini-idli.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Brown Rice
$2.00
Quinoa
$2.00
Main Entrees
Served with basmati rice. Organic brown rice for an extra charge. Organic Brown Rice $2.
Chana Masala
$12.00
Sun-dried chickpeas seasoned with cumin and fresh onion, sauteed and topped with tomato gravy. A high protein dish.
vegan
gluten-free
Baingan Bharta
$12.00
Clay oven fresh roasted eggplant, sauteed with onion, green peas, tomato, ginger and garlic, perfectly blended with assorted Indian spices.
vegan
gluten-free
Palak Dal
$12.00
An exotic blend of yellow lentils and fresh organic spinach, seasoned with ginger and garlic. High in protein and iron.
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Gobi
$12.00
Fresh cauliflower and potato, sauteed in olive oil and Indian spices. Topped with a savory tomato gravy. High in antioxidants.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Tofu Tikka Masala
$12.00
Sauteed smoked vegan cheese, bell pepper and diced onion, topped with stir-fried organic tofu. Bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C and B6, and good for hair and skin.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Paneer Makani
$12.00
Organic tofu sauteed in olive oil, seasoned with Indian herbs and spices, topped with a homemade onion and yellow cashew gravy, garnished with shredded almonds.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Dal Bunzara
$12.00
Fresh moong lentils, sauteed in olive oil with cumin, fresh green tomato and onion. A popular Mom's homemade Indian dish. Great source of protein and antioxidants.
vegan
gluten-free
Malai Kofta
$12.00
A sweet potato and green vegetable dumpling, topped with a delicious cashew gravy, garnished with cardamom, almond and cashew.
vegan
gluten-free
Palak Paneer
$12.00
Fresh organic spinach and pan-seared vegan cheese, seasoned with cumin, onion, cinnamon, cardamom and garam masala spices. High in iron.
vegan
gluten-free
Bhindi Masala
$12.00
Fresh okra, blended with onion and tomato, seasoned with Indian spices. A great source of fiber and rich in minerals.
vegan
gluten-free
Dal Makani
$12.00
Black lentils, pan cooked with tomato, ginger and garlic. Good source of protein.
vegan
gluten-free
Matar Paneer
$12.00
Green peas and tofu prepared with a tomato and onion sauce. A sweet and mild dish.
vegan
gluten-free
Lite Dishes
South Indian.
Medu Vada
$6.00
3 Pieces. Lentil donut fritters served with sambar and chutney.
vegan
gluten-free
Plain Dosa
$7.00
A thin golden crepe, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
vegan
gluten-free
Utta Pam
$8.00
Lentil and rice pancake, served with sambar and coconut chutney. Topped with combination of your choice of fresh garden vegetables: cilantro, onion, bell pepper, carrot, tomato, green peas or Thai chili pepper.
vegan
gluten-free
Uppma
$12.00
Wheat farina (great source of vitamin B-12) stir-fried with mustard seeds, cumin, onion, tomato, clove, curry leaves, cinnamon and lemon juice. Garnished with cashews and cilantro, served with sambar and chutney.
organic, vegan
Idli
$6.00
3 Pieces. Oil-free steam cooked cakes served with sambar and chutney.
vegan
gluten-free
Masala Dosa
$8.00
A thin golden crepe stuffed with spiced potato and onion, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
vegan
gluten-free
Arya Bhavan Pau Bhaji
$10.00
Cauliflower, eggplant, potato, onion, garlic and tomato. Served with bread, garnished with lemon, onion and cilantro.
vegan
gluten-free
Rice & Grain Dishes
White Rice
$5.00
Basmati rice, seasoned with clove, bay leaves, cinnamon and sea salt. Topped with peas and carrots.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Brown Rice
$7.00
Seasoned with cumin, clove, bay leaves, turmeric, cinnamon and sea salt. Garnished with raisins. Great source of fiber.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Saffron Rice
$12.00
Basmati rice, seasoned with clove, bay leaves, cinnamon and sea salt. Saffron contains many cancer fighting elements.
vegan
gluten-free
Quinoa
$10.00
With sea salt and clove, garnished with peas and carrots. Healthy rice substitute.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
White Rice Biryani
$10.00
With stir-fried broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Brown Rice Biryani
$12.00
Mixed with stir-fried broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes. Great source of fiber.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Lemon Rice
$10.00
Rice and lentils dish flavored with turmeric, curry leaves and Thai chili.
vegan
gluten-free
Quinoa Biryani
$12.00
Mixed with stir-fried broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes. Healthy rice substitute.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Raw Dishes
Raw food is prepared below 118 degrees to preserve all of its enzymes, vitamins, proteins and minerals, all things that we need and are found in much smaller amounts in processed and cooked food. Raw food is particularly good for weight loss, detoxing, anti-aging, skin and hair health, increasing energy levels and fighting inflammation.
Vegan Indian Taco
$12.00
Crunchy cabbage leaf stuffed with a mix of bell peppers, onions, Indian spices and other vegetables. Served with vegan sour cream.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Indian Veggie Rolls
$12.00
2 Pieces. A mix of avocado, Indian spices and vegetables wrapped in a collard green leaf. Served with cashew and avocado dipping sauces.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Zucchini Pasta
$12.00
Curly vegetable pasta with sundried tomatoes, green chili and herbs.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Indian Taco Salad
$12.00
Flavored with Indian spices.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Raw Pizza
$12.00
Raw crust of sunflower seeds, cauliflower and nuts, topped with homemade tomato sauce, jalapeno and mixed vegetables.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Vitality Soup
$10.00
Leafy green vegetables, salt, lemon, onion and garlic. A great energy boost.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Vegan Breads
Tandoori Roti
$4.00
Whole wheat clay-oven baked round flat-bread.
vegan
Gluten-Free Bread
$5.00
vegan
gluten-free
Naan
$4.00
Unbleached clay-oven baked flat-bread topped with cilantro.
vegan
Chapati
$2.00
Chapati Whole wheat hand-made soft bread.
vegan
Desserts
Carrot Halva
$5.00
Grated carrots, soy milk and blend of healthy sweeteners.
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Raw Cake
$7.00
All ingredients unprocessed. No added sugar.
organic, vegan
Raw Chocolate Truffles
$5.00
3 Pieces. Cacao and coconut balls naturally sweetened with dates. No added sugar. Cacao helps keep the heart healthy.
organic, vegan
gluten-free
Raw Ice Cream
$4.00
All with Indian flavor.
vegan
soy-free
Raw Coconut Macaroons
$5.00
3 Pieces. Coconut and almonds balls naturally sweetened with dates. No added sugar.
Arya Bhavan means "Welcome to Our Home", an invitation of hospitality and friendship and a symbol of the Home which we share and are nurtured by - the Earth. As the oldest healthy Indian restaurant in Chicago, Arya Bhavan offers vegan, raw, gluten-free, and organic Indian cuisine for dine-in, takeout, delivery, monthly meal plans and catering. Our food is prepared with no GMO, no MSG, no artificial flavors, no canned food, no saturated fat, and no refined sugar.