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Maharaja Indian Cuisine

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9765 W Higgins Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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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

Samosa (2 Pcs)

$4.00
Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasoned potatoes, ginger and fresh coriander

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Vegetable Cutlet (2 Pcs)

$4.00
Deep fried patty made of potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and green peas with mild herbs and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Gobi 65

$10.00
Cauliflower sauteed in yogurt, spice and curry leaves. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Chicken Pakora

$6.00
Marinated chicken tenderloins blended with freshly ground herbs and spices, battered in gram flour and deep fried. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Chicken 65

$10.00
Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed in yogurt, spices, and curry leave. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Lamb Keema Samosa

$6.00
Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Tomato Soup

$4.00
A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and other exotic spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Chicken Tikka

$16.00
Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Chicken Vindaloo

$15.00
Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Butter Chicken

$15.00
Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy, onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Chicken Tikka Masala

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Rogan Josh

$17.00
Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Keema Mattar

$17.00
Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Goat Curry

$17.00
Goat with bones prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Seafood Entrees

Garlic Shrimp

$18.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a savory garlic sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Fish Masala

$18.00
Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Goan Fish Curry

$18.00
Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilis, coconut milk, herbs, and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Fish Vindaloo

$18.00
Cooked w. onion, tomato, in hot chili sauce. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Paneer Makhani

$12.00
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and mildly spiced cream sauce with fenugreek seeds. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Palak Paneer

$13.00
Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Malai Kofta

$12.00
Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Bhindi Masala

$12.00
Garden fresh okra saut?ed with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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
Potato w. cummin seed

Rice Specialties

Shrimp Biryani

$18.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with jumbo shrimp, herbs, and mild spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Goat Biryani

$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with goat meat, herbs, and mild spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Lamb Biryani

$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs, and mild spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

Chicken Biryani

$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice, saut?ed with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs, and spices. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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. Spicy Choice: Mild, Medium, Spicy, Very Spicy

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 (2 Pcs)

$5.00
Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with green cardamom and pistachios

Kheer

$4.00
Saffron flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds

Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs)

$4.00
North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup

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
Choose one: 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

$2.00

Hot Tea

$2.00

Iced Tea

Juice

$3.00
Orange, mango, cranberry and pineapple
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9765 W Higgins Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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