Mela Tandoori Kitchen

Appetizers

Shuruaat. All of our Naans are available as appetizers as well

• PapadumUSD 3.00

  Crispy thin lentil wafers

• Masaledar PapadUSD 4.00

  Lentil wafers topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices

• Tomato Tadka SoupUSD 5.00

  Tomato soup with fresh garlic and cumin

• Aloo TikkiUSD 6.00

  Potato cutlets stuffed with minced paneer

• Paneer PoppersUSD 6.00

  Fritters of paneer marinated in cilantro and mint marinade

• Vegetable Samosa BitesUSD 6.00

  Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced potatoes

• Chicken SamosasUSD 7.00

  Triangular pastry filled with medium spiced ground chicken

• Spicy Tandoori WingsUSD 8.00

  Hot and spicy chicken wings cooked in the tandoor

Small Plates

Choti Platein

• Samosa ChaatUSD 8.00

  Deconstructed vegetable samosas topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys

• Aloo Tikki ChaatUSD 8.00

  Deconstructed aloo tikki topped with our chana masala, tomatoes, onions, and chutneys

• Vada PavUSD 8.00

  Potato dumpling sliders with chutneys

• Keema PavUSD 10.00

  Minced lamb sliders topped with chutneys

• Paneer 65USD 9.00

  Fried paneer cooked with the spicy taste of red chilies

• Chicken 65USD 10.00

  Fried boneless chicken cooked with red chilies and other spices

• CTMac 'n' CheeseUSD 10.00

  Mela's take on two classics: Mac 'n' Cheese and Chicken Tikka Masala

• Pani PuriUSD 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 PuriUSD 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 MasalaUSD 16.00

  Boneless morsels of chicken breast cooked in our tandoor and then added to a tomato and cream gravy

• Murgh Korma ShahiUSD 16.00

  Succulent boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy

• Chicken KeemaUSD 16.00

  Minced chicken with a light tomato and onion sauce with your choice of potatoes or green peas

• Murgh DhaniyaUSD 16.00

  Chicken curry with a cilantro and cashew nut marinade gravy

• Chicken VindalooUSD 16.00

  A spicy chicken curry cooked with potatoes, with the tangy taste of vinegar

• Saag ChickenUSD 16.00

  Chicken cooked with caramelized onions in a spinach gravy

• Lamb AchaariUSD 17.00

  Minced lamb with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles

• Lamb Tikka MasalaUSD 17.00

  Boneless morsels of lamb cooked in our tikka masala sauce

• Bhuna GoshUSD 17.00

  Fork tender cubes of lamb cooked with herbs and spices in a tomato and onion gravy

• Lamb VindalooUSD 17.00

  A spicy lamb curry with potatoes and a vinegar flavor

• Bhindi GoshUSD 17.00

  Okra and lamb cooked together with sautéed onions and tomatoes, served mild and tender

• Saag GoshUSD 17.00

  Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy along with caramelized onions

• Jheenga MasalaUSD 20.00

  Succulent prawns slow-cooked to just the right tenderness, served in a mildly spiced tomato, onion, and cream gravy

• Prawn VindalooUSD 20.00

  A spicy hot, prawn curry cooked with potatoes with the tangy flavor of vinegar

• Machli MasalaUSD 22.00

  Fresh fish of the day cooked with a special mixture of spices, tomatoes, onions, and cream

• Fish VindalooUSD 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 MasalaUSD 15.00

  Mildly spiced cubes of our homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy

• Palak PaneerUSD 15.00

  Pieces of our homemade cheese cooked together with caramelized onions and spinach

• Mattar PaneerUSD 15.00

  Green peas and our cubed cheese slow-cooked in a tomato and cream gravy

• Saag DaalUSD 14.00

  Yellow chickpea lentils cooked with the rich taste of garlic and cumin along with sautéed onions and spinach

• Daal TadkaUSD 13.00

  Made with yellow chickpea lentils and mild herbs and spices, topped with the rich taste of garlic and cumin

• Sabzi KormaUSD 14.00

  Assorted vegetables cooked with gentle spices in our sweet cream and tomato curry

• Mili Juli SabziUSD 13.00

  Stir-fried assorted vegetables cooked with a light drizzle of butter, herbs, and spices

• Aloo GobiUSD 14.00

  Potatoes and cauliflower lightly pan-sautéed in a tomato and onion sauce

• Tawa BhindiUSD 14.00

  Okra cooked with caramelized onions and sautéed tomatoes in an onion gravy

• Chana MasalaUSD 13.00

  Chickpeas cooked lightly with butter, and mixed with sautéed tomatoes and onions

Clay Oven Barbecue

Tandoori

• Murgh BotiUSD 16.00

  Tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in a blend of yogurt and ground spices

• Reshmi TikkaUSD 16.00

  Boneless pieces of chicken served silky soft, made from a marinade of cilantro, mint, and cream

• Achaari TikkaUSD 16.00

  Boneless chicken marinated with the spicy and fragrant flavors of mixed pickles

• Pasanda BeefUSD 16.00

  Delicately sliced pieces of beef, cured with just the right amount of ground spices and oils

• Tandoori ChopsUSD 22.00

  Lamb chops in a marinade of herbs and spices

• Samandar Ka RajaUSD 20.00

  Tiger prawns, butterflied and marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs, and a variety of spices

• Samandar Ki RaniUSD 22.00

  Fresh fish of the day marinated in a combination of tandoori spices, prepared medium hot

• Mixed GrillUSD 25.00

  A meat lover's dream - a grilled platter combination of most things "tandoori"

Rice Dishes

Saadey Chaawal aur Biryani

• Jeera RiceUSD 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 BiryaniUSD 15.00
  • Lamb BiryaniUSD 18.00
  • Chicken BiryaniUSD 17.00
  • Prawn BiryaniUSD 20.00
  • Fish BiryaniUSD 22.00

Side Dishes

Khaaney ke Saath

• Mili Juli SabziUSD 7.00

• Daal TadkaUSD 7.00

• Chana MasalaUSD 7.00

• Palak/SaagUSD 7.00

• Tikka Masala SauceUSD 7.00

Breads

Naan

• Saadi NaanUSD 2.50

  Plain naan with a brush of hot butter

• Tandoori RotiUSD 3.00

  Made from whole-wheat flour

• Garlic NaanUSD 3.50

  Minced garlic and herbs baked inside

• Onion KulchaUSD 3.50

  Stuffed with mild herbs, spices, and chopped onions

• Butter ParathaUSD 3.50

  Butter-brushed and baked into the naan resulting in croissant-like layers

• Cheese KulchaUSD 3.50

  Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese baked into the naan, served chewy and hot

• Lachha ParathaUSD 4.00

  Butter-brushed and multi-layered "roti"

• Peshawari NaanUSD 5.00

  A Pakistani raisin and nut bread, with almonds, cashews, and pistachios

• Garlic Cheese NaanUSD 5.00

  Minced garlic, herbs, and mixed cheeses baked within

• Chili Cheese NaanUSD 5.00

  Green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside

• "Crack" NaanUSD 6.00

  Mela Exclusive - Tandoori chicken, green chilies and mixed cheeses baked inside

Condiments

Achaar aur Chutneys

• Sweet Mango ChutneyUSD 3.00

• Mixed PicklesUSD 3.00

• RaitaUSD 3.00

  Sweet and spicy yogurt with shredded carrots and cucumbers

• Katchumber PlateUSD 3.00

  Plate of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, herbs, and spices

Desserts

Meethey Mein

• Gulabi FirneeUSD 5.00

  Rose-flavored semolina pudding

• Shahi Gulab JamunUSD 5.00

  Dumplings made of reduced milk and soaked in a rose and saffron syrup

• Mango Ras MalaiUSD 7.00

  Soft, poached cheesecake patties in mango-flavored milk

• Gajar Ka HalwaUSD 6.00

  A "pudding" made from grated carrots and milk, cooked with nuts and raisins

• Mango Ice CreamUSD 5.00

• Barfeeli CoffeeUSD 5.00

  Iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream

• FaludaUSD 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

• RoseUSD 6.00

• MangoUSD 6.00

• StrawberryUSD 6.00

• SweetUSD 6.00

• SaltedUSD 6.00

• Khatti MeethiUSD 6.00

• PaanUSD 6.00

Soft Drinks

Complimentary Refills

• PepsiUSD 3.00

• Diet PepsiUSD 3.00

• Cherry PepsiUSD 3.00

• Sierra MistUSD 3.00

• Mountain DewUSD 3.00

• Shirley TempleUSD 3.00

Iced Teas

Complimentary Refills

• UnsweetenedUSD 3.00

• Arnold PalmerUSD 3.00

Fruit Drinks

• LemonadeUSD 3.00

  Complimentary Refills

• Guava JuiceUSD 4.00

• Mango JuiceUSD 4.00

Tea, Bottled Water & Other Beverages

• ChaiUSD 3.00

  Complimentary Refills

• Masala ChaiUSD 4.00

• Gulabi ChaiUSD 4.00

• Kashmiri ChaiUSD 5.00

• Cinnamon TeaUSD 3.00

• Badaam Kesar MilkUSD 4.00

  Almond and Saffron-flavored

• PakolaUSD 3.00

  Pakistani Cream Soda

• Thums UpUSD 3.00

  Indian Cola

• LimcaUSD 3.00

  Indian Lemon-Lime Soda

• VOSS Bottled WaterUSD 3.00

  Still or Sparkling