Lamb & Goat Specialties

Appetizers

Shrimps sauteed with spices and herbs and served over a tiny naan

$16.00

Crispy baby spinach with yogurt and tamarind, garnished with onions and tomatoes, and cilantro.

$12.00
Bhel Puri (A Royal India Specialty)

A tangy melange of puffed rice crisps and lentil vermicelli tossed in chutney.

$8.00
Aloo Papri

A medley of chic peas, potatoes and flour crisps topped with chutney and yogurt dressing.

$10.00
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

An assortment of vegetables dipped in chic pea flour batter and fried.

$10.00
Aloo Tikki

Potato patties served with peshawan red chutney.

$10.00
Vegetable Samosa

Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a light pastry.

$10.00
Samosa Chat

Samosas split open and covered with spicy chic peas, minced onions, cilantro & yogurt.

$12.00
Fish Pakora

Cubes of seasoned red snapper batter fried.

$16.00
Chicken Pakora

Tender pieces of chicken, delicately spiced and batter fried.

$14.00
Assorted Platter

Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa chicken tikka and seekh kabab.

$16.00
Lentil Dumplings

Moong lentil dumplings deep fried & garnished with grated white radish, mint sauce, tamarind sauce & touch oftangy chaat masala. A delicacy from the streets of India.

$10.00
Royal Chicken Special

Hot spiced chicken drumsticks grilled over charcoal.

$27.00
Alu Kheema Tikki

Potato patties with minced lamb.

$12.00
Royal Kabab Platter

Chicken reshmi kabab, seekh kabab chicken tikka and tandoori shrimp.

$16.00
Chilly Paneer

Cubes of paneer, pan sautéed with onion, bell pepper tomato & green chilies.

$16.00
Achari Mushrooms

Fresh mushrooms marinated in mixed pickle sauce & grilled over charcoals In a clay oven.

$12.00
Chilly Chicken

Cubes of chicken, pan sautéed with onion, bell pepper tomato & green chilies

$16.00
Mango Shrimp

Shrimp pan sautéed with onion, tomato, ginger &mango chutney.

$16.00
Fish Amritsari

Cubes of fresh tilapia, marinated in carom seeds & fried.

$10.00
Smoked Salmon Naan

Leavened white flour bread stuffed with smoked salmon & baked in a clay oven.

$12
Royal Naan

A light bread stuffed with tender chopped chicken & herbs, lightly spiced.

$10.00

Soup & Salad

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Mulligatawny Soup

A spicy favorite of all made with split peas, vegetables & chicken broth.

$8.00
Vegetable Soup

Garden fresh mixed vegetable soup flavored with herbs and lightly spiced.

$8.00
Chef Salad

Combination of fresh greens, broccoli, tomato and celery served with chutney and yogurt dressing.

$8.00
Spicy Cucumber Salad

Julienne of onions, peppers, tomatoes in a tangy lemon dressing.

$8.00

Royal India Recommends

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ROYAL FEAST FOR TWO

A Royal Banquet Spread

Tandoori chicken, chicken reshmi kabab, tandoori shrimp, lamb seekh kabab, chicken saag, lamb rogan josh, creamed lentils, raita, rice, bread, dessert, tea.

$85.00
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THALI (VEGETARIAN)

A Traditional Vegetarian Meal

Nutritionally well balanced, this platter is comprised of a variety of the day’s three vegetarian specialties served with homemade yogurt, papad, naan or poori, samosa and dessert.

$25.00
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ROYAL SIZZLING GRILL

A Feast for Kabab Lovers

An assortment of lamb seekh kabab, chicken tikka. chicken reshmi kabab, and tandoori shrimp served on a sizzler accompanied byfreshly baked kulcha, vegetables and raita.

$30.00

Chicken Specialties

Royal Chicken Curry

A very traditional poultry dish prepared in a spicy curry sauce of ground onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and other seasonings.

$21.00
Chicken Tikka Masala

Barbecued cubes of chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions and yogurt. An all time Favorite.

$24.00
Chicken Korma Kashmiri

Chicken cooked in creamy sauce with almonds and dried nuts, lightly spiced.

$24.00
Chicken Keema

(A Royal Special) Ground chicken cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and diced tomatoes.

$24.00
Chicken and Spinach

Curried chicken cooked with chopped fresh spinach and lightly spiced.

$24.00
Chicken Madras

Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with traditional spices. A South Indian Specialty.

$24.00
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Chicken Vindaloo (A Goan Specialty)

Chicken cooked in fiery red hot curry sauce.

$24.00
Chicken Jalfrezi

Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sautéed with tomatoes, onions and bell pepper.

$21.00
Chicken Kadhai

Strips of chicken cooked with onions, tomato, and bell pepper in an Indian wok.

$21.00
Butter Chicken

Boneless Tandoori chicken cooked in a rich creamy sauce with fresh tomato and a combination of delicate spices.

$24.00
Chicken Xacuti

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with a paste of dry roasted spices & coconut to give a flavorful gravy. (Delicacy of Goa).

$24.00
Methi Chicken

Chicken simmered with fresh fenugreek leaves & a selection of herbs.

$24.00

Seafood Specialties

Fish Malabari(A Specialty Of Malabar)

Fish curry made with freshly ground coconut and array of masterfully blended spices.

$28.00
Bombay Fish

Fish cooked in typical Bombay style in a light curry sauce with tomato & onion.

$28.00
Shrimp Masala

Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, ginger, golden onions and tomatoes.

$30.00
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Shrimp Vindaloo (A Goan Specialty)

Large shrimp cooked with fiery red hot spices.

$30.00
Shrimp Jalfrezi

Shrimps sautéed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Quite tangy and tasteful.

$28.00
Lobster Masala (Chefs Special)

A Seafood Delicacy. Cubes of lobster with a blend of freshlyground spices and herbs cooked in a thick sauce. Very tasteful.

$38.00
Jhinga Moilly

Shrimps cooked in fresh coconut & mustard seeds, curry leaves, served in a fresh coconut shell.

$30.00

Clay Oven Tandoori Specialties

Cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, home-made cheese, bell peppers and tomatoes, marinated in yogurt and, mild

$20.00
Achari Paneer Tikka

Marinated cubes of cottage cheese, bell pepper, onion barbequed in a clay oven.

$20.00
Fish Tikka – Red Snapper (Royal Specialty)

Cubes of fresh fish marinated and grilled to perfection in the clay oven.

$28.00
Jumbo Prawn Tandoori

Shrimp marinated and grilled over charcoal.

$30.00
Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices skewered and grilled to your order.

Half $17/ Full $30
Chicken Tikka

Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices. Finished in clay oven.

$22.00
Tawa Chicken

Boneless pieces of chicken sautéed with onions, peppers, and spices & served on a hot plate.

$22.00
Noorani Kabab

Breast of chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh garlic and ground spices. Carefully grilled in clay oven. A delicacy.

$22.00
Lamb Chops Kandhari

(Recipe from Kandhar Province of Afghanistan) Tender Lamb chops marinated with ginger, herbs and fresh ground spices, then grilled over charcoal in clay oven.

$30.00
Lamb Seekh Kabab

Mildly spiced minced lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.

$25.00
Lamb Tikka Peshawri (Peshawar Delicacy)

Well marinated choice lamb cubes grilled in a clay oven.

$26.00
Paneer Tikka

Fresh homemade cubes of cream cheese marinated and grilled over charcoal.

$20.00
Chicken Reshmi Kabab

A boneless tender chicken marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic, grilled over charcoal.

$22.00
Nimbu Paneer Tikka

Soft juicy chunks of paneer sandwich with lemon pickle and grilled in a clay oven.

$14.00
Royal Chicken Seekh Kabab

Mildly spiced minced chicken skewered and grilled over charcoal.

$22.00
Tandoori Lobster

A perfect dish for shellfish lovers. A spiced shellfish finished in a clay oven.

$26.00
Royal Tandoori Platter

Assortment of lamb chop, seekh kabab, tandoori shrimp, fish tikka, noorani kabab and chicken tikka.

$35.00

Lamb & Goat Specialties

Hyderabadi Lamb Chop Masala (Hyderabad Specialty)

Tender lamb chops marinated with ginger, herbs, and spices, cooked in a very delicious onion and tomato sauce.

$35.00
Rogan Josh (Kashmir Specialty)

Lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of fragrant spices.

$28.00
Lamb Korma Kashmiri

Cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce and garnished with almonds and fruits.

$28.00
Lamb Patiala

From the royal kitchens of Patiala State. Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked with ground onion, ginger, garlic and aromatic masala, cooked with potatoes.

$28.00
Lamb or Goat VindaIoo (A Specialty of Goa)

Lamb or goat cooked in a fiery vinegar flavored sauce.

$28.00
Lamb Sali Boti (A Parsi Wedding Specialty)

Tender lamb cubes cooked with freshly ground spices and dry apricots, garnished with fine straw potatoes.

$28.00
Lamb Bhuna Punjabi (A Punjabi Delicacy)

Chunks of lamb cooked with tomato, onion fresh herbs and spices.

$28.00
Lamb and Spinach

Tender lamb pieces cooked with chopped creamy fresh spinach and traditional spices.

$28.00
Goat Masala

Baby goat meat cooked in a traditional North Indian style with onions and tomatoes.

$28.00
Bhuna Goat

Pieces of goat simmered in cracked herbs and spices served in a thick sauce.

$28.00

Rice & Biryanis

Peas Pulao

Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh green peas and saffron.

$7.00
Vegetable Biryani

Baked casserole of basmati rice and fresh vegetables flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.

$18.00
Kashmiri Pulao

Aromatic long grain rice cooked with dry fruits, nuts, and saffron.

$12.00
Chicken Shahjehani Biryani

Baked casserole of basmati rice and chicken richly flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.

$22.00
Nawabi Biryani (Lamb or Goat)

Baked casserole of basmati rice with lamb or goat cubes richly flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.

$26.00
Prawn Biryani

Baked casserole of basmati rice and shrimps richly flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.

$28.00

Vegetable Specialties

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Palak Paneer

Fresh homemade cheese cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.

$22.00
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Mushroom & Peas with Cashew Nuts

Fresh mushrooms with cashew nuts and green peas cooked in a light creamy sauce.

$18.00
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Chana Peshawar (Truly a Delicacy of Peshawar)

Chic peas slowly simmered with tart pomegranate seeds cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.

$18.00
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Jeera Aloo (A Specialty of our Chef)

Cubes of potatoes smothered and simmered with cumin, mustard seeds, herbs and spices.

$18.00
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Royal Malai Kofta

Dumplings made with fresh cheese, potatoes, dried fruit and stuffed with seedless dried apricots, simmered in a light creamy sauce. Garnished with nuts and raisins.

$22.00
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Baingan Bharta (A House Specialty)

Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices.

$20.00
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Aloo Gobi Masala

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes, peas and mild spices.

$20.00
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Okra do Piaza

Fresh okra simmered with diced onions and tomatoes, lightly spiced.

$20.00
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Vegetable Jalfrezi (A Delicacy)

Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sautéed with mild spices.

$18.00
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Stuffed Baby Eggplant (A Seasonal Delicacy)

Baby eggplant stuffed with mild spices and herbs.

$20.00
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Dal Makhani

Simmered black lentils and red kidney beans sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onions and fresh garlic.

$18.00
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Navaratna Korma

Assortment of vegetables cooked with dry fruits in a light creamy sauce.

$20.00
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Dum Aloo Kashmiri (A Kashmiri Specialty)

Whole potatoes stuffed with homemade cheese, nuts and a combination of onions and tomato sauce.

$22.00
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Paneer Makhni

Fresh homemade cubes of cream cheese cooked in a delicate tomato cream sauce.

$22.00
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Paneer Shahi Korma (Chef’s Special)

Homemade cheese cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices topped with dry fruits and nuts.

$22.00
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Homemade cheese with onions, bell peppers, herbs, spices and finished in a creamy curry sauce.

$22.00
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Irresistible flavor of cottage cheese with the blend of green peppers, dried fenugreek leaves and the cardamom.

$22.00
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Royal Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils, ginger, onions, tomatoes, roasted garlic
cloves, peppercorns and cilantro

$18.00
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Gobi Kachumber Masala

Diced cauliflower with herbs and spices.

$20.00
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Methi Aloo

Fenugreek leaves cooked with cubes of potatoes and a selection of herbs.

$20.00

Indian Breads

Naan

Leavened white flour bread baked in a clay oven.

$5.00
Royal Naan

A light bread stuffed with tender chopped chicken or minced lamb and herbs, lightly spiced.

$10.00
Roti

Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven.

$5.00
Kashmiri Naan

King size leavened bread stuffed with mixed dried fruits and nuts. (A Delicacy)

$10.00
Tandoori Lachadar Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat bread, lightly buttered.

$7.00
Paneer Kulcha

White flour bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese lightly spiced.

$7.00
Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, lightly spiced.

$7.00
Onion Kulcha

A fluffy white bread topped with onions and bell peppers.

$8.00
Assorted Bread Basket

Assortment of different breads consists of onion kulcha, pudina paratha, naan and kashmiri naan.

$15.00
Garlic Kulcha

Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter.

$6.00
Poori (Chef’s Special)

Puffy whole wheat bread.

$4.00
Olive And Basil Naan

Naan bread filled with chopped olives, basil and red onion.

$7.00
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Missi Roti

Vegan roti made with chickpea flour.

$5.00
Mint Paratha

Whole wheat bread topped with mint, lightly spiced.

$7.00
Achari Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with pickles.

$7.00

Accompaniments

Raita

Whipped yogurt with cucumbers and tomatoes lightly spiced.

$5.00
Sweet Mango Chutney
$5.00
Hot Mixed Vegetables (Pickled)
$3.00
Masala Papad
$3.00
Papad

Lentil Crackers

$2.00

Desserts

Pistachio Kulfi

Rich Indian ice cream made of thickened milk, topped with cardamom and pistachio for its exotic flavor.

$8.00
Mango Kulfi

Rich Indian ice cream made of thickened milk, topped with mango for its exotic flavor.

$8.00
Rice Pudding

Made with milk and basmati rice.

$7.00
Malai Kulfi

Rich Indian ice cream made with thickened milk, topped with cardamom for it’s exotic flavor.

$8.00
Carrot Halva

A grated carrot pudding studded with pistachio nuts and reduced milk.

$8.00
Ras Malai

A popular North Indian dessert of homemade cheese served with reduced milk and pistachio.

$8.00
Gulab Jamun

Reduced milk balls served in rose flavored sugar syrup and cardamon.

$8.00
Vermicelli Kheer

Vermicelli noodles cooked in milk and topped with nuts, saffron and dried fruits. (Served hot or cold)

$8.00
Orange Kulfi (A House Specialty)

Indian ice cream frozen in a fresh orange shell.

$10.00
Jalebi With Rabdi

Deep-fried bread in pretzel form and dipped in honey and sugar, topped with rabdi. (Sweet condensed milk)

$10.00

Beverages

Sweet Lassi

A sweet yogurt drink from North India.

$7.00
Mango Lassi

A sweet yogurt drink flavored with mango.

$7.00
Salt Lassi

A typical North Indian drink of yogurt and cumin seeds.

$5.00
Nimbu Pani/Soda (Royal India Specialty)

Freshly squeezed limes mixed with soda or water. (Sweet, salted or plain)

$5.00
Pina Colada
$7.00
Masala Tea

Special Indian Darjeeling tea flavored with cardamon, cloves and cinnamon – quite tasty.

$4.00
Soft Drinks
$4.00

Vegan and Gluten-Free Specialties

Vegan roti made with chickpea flour

$5.00
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Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven

$5.00
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Fenugreek leaves cooked with cubes of potatoes and a selection of herbs

$20.00
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Diced cauliflower with herbs and spices

$20.00
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Yellow lentils, ginger, onions, tomatoes, roasted garlic cloves, peppercorns, and cilantro.

$18.00
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Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sautéed with mild spices.

$18.00
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Fresh okra simmered with diced onions and tomatoes, lightly spiced

$20.00
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Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes, peas, and mild spices

$20.00
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Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed, and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices

$20.00
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Cubes of potatoes, smothered and simmered with cumin, mustard seeds, herbs, spices and spinach

$18.00
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Cubes of potatoes smothered and simmered with cumin, mustard seeds, herbs, and spices

$18.00
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Chickpeas slowly simmered with tart pomegranate seeds cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. This is available in very mild, mild, medium, hot, and very hot seasoning options.

$15.00
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Royal India’s vegetarian dish, Mushroom & Peas with Cashew Nuts is available in vegan option. This dish is made from fresh mushrooms with cashew nuts and green peas cooked in a light creamy sauce.

$18.00
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Tofu Paneer is a popular Indian vegan dish at Royal India Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is prepared with fresh cubes of tofu cooked in a creamy coconut milk spinach sauce.

$18.00
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Stuffed Baby Eggplant (A Seasonal Delicacy)

Baby eggplant stuffed with mild spices and herbs.

$20.00