Lotus Cuisine Of India
- Cuisine Type
- Indian
- Location
- In San Rafael
Appetizers
All appetizers are served with a hot green mint sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce.
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1 Potato Pakoras $4.95
Potato fritters fried in besan batter (vegan)
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2 Vegetable Pakoras $4.95
Mixed vegetable fritters fried in besan batter (vegan)
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3 Spinach Pakoras $5.25
Fresh spinach dipped in besan and deep fried (vegan)
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4 Chicken Pakoras $5.75
Boneless white chicken dipped in besan and deep fried
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5 Vegetable Samosas $5.50
Pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas (2 pieces) (vegan)
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6 Lamb Samosas $5.75
Pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas (2 pieces)
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7 Lotus Platter $8.95
Combination of above appetizers
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8 Onion Pakoras $5.25
Onion fritters fried in mildly spiced garbanzo bean (besan) batter (vegan)
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9 Paneer Pakoras $7.95
Indian homemade cheese (paneer) dipped in besan and deep fried
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10 Channe Ki Chaat $4.95
Tangy combination of chick-Peas, potatos, and onion tossed in tamarind sauce and sprinkled with black indian salt - Served cold
Soups And Salads
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51 Mulligatawny Soup $4.45
Mildly spiced lentil and chicken soup
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52 Lentil Soup (dal) $3.95
Mildly spiced lentil soup
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53 Mixed Green Salad $4.45
Mixed greens served with the house-Made lotus dressing
Side Dishes
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101 Pappadum $2.95
Two thin baked lentil wafes (vegan)
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102 Kashimiri Pillau $3.00
Steamed indian basmati rice (vegan)
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103 Raita $2.95
Homemade yogurt mildly spiced and mixed with fresh cucumbers
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104 Chutney $2.95
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105 Pickle (achar) $2.50
Hot and sweet indian condiment (vegan)
Indian Breads
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151 Naan $3.50
Leavened bread baked in a clay pit over charcoal
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152 Lotus Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with spiced chicken, cashews, raisins and nuts
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153 Kabuli Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with raisins and nuts
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154 Paneer Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with homemade cheese
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155 Keema Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb
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156 Garlic Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with garlic
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157 Pesto Naan (holy Basil) $4.95
Naan stuffed with basil (holy basil)
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158 Onion Naan $4.95
Naan stuffed with diced onions
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159 Aloo Paratha $4.95
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes (vegan)
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160 Poories $4.95
Two fried puffy bread (wheat flour) (vegan)
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161 Paratha $3.95
Oven-Baked indian bread (wheat flour) (vegan)
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162 Chapati $3.45
Oven-Baked bread (wheat flour) (vegan)
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163 Ajwain Paratha $3.95
Whole wheat paratha stuffed with ajwain spices (vegan)
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164 Assorted Bread $10.95
Biriyani Entrees
All biriyani served with raita
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201 Vegetarian Biriyani $13.95
Basmati rice, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices
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202 Chicken Biriyani $14.95
Basmati rice with chicken, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices
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203 Lamb Biriyani $15.95
Basmati rice with lamb, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices
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204 Prawn Biriyani $16.95
Basmati rice with prawn, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, italian beans, lima beans, green peas, cashews, raisins and spices
Tandoori Specialties
A la carte
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251 Chicken Harbara $15.95
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in cilantro and mint spice
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252 Half & Half Tandoori $16.95
Boneless tandoori chicken and roasted prawns
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253 Tandoori Chicken (half) $12.95
Chicken marinated in yogurt and indian spices (dark meat only)
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254 Tandoori Chicken (full) $21.95
Chicken marinated in yogurt and indian spices (dark meat only)
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255 Chicken Tikka $14.95
Boneless breast pieces marinated and roasted, mildly spiced
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256 Boti Kabab $15.95
Lamb cubes, marinated in mildly spiced yogurt sauce and roasted
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257 Seekh Kabab $15.95
Ground lamb, pressed on skewers and roasted
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258 Tandoori Mixed Grilled $20.95
Assorted tandoori specialties
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259 Tandoori Prawns $16.95
Jumbo prawns, lightly marinated and roasted
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260 Lamb Chops $24.95
Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt & spices
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261 Pesto Paneer Kabab $15.50
Home made cheese cubes cooked with holy basil and spices
Lotus Specials
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301 Lasanwala Murga $14.95
Tandoori specialty
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in garlic and spices
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302 Chili Cheese $14.95
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with tomato and onions
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303 Pesto Paneer Kabab $14.95
Tandoori specialty
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with holy basil and spices (basil is aruvedic indian spice)
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304 Paneer Methiwala $14.95
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with creamy fenugreek spices
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305 Chicken Jalfrezi $14.95
Chicken cooked with spices and vegetables
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306 Goa Fish Curry $14.95
Fish cooked with creamy based coconut milk
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307 Kadahi Lamb $14.95
Lamb cooked with toamto, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic
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308 Chicken Curry (surender) $14.50
House special punjabi curry
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309 Chicken Akbari $15.50
Chicken cooked in mild creamy cashew sauce
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310 Prawn Akbari $16.50
Prawns cooked in mild creamy cashew sauce
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311 Lamb Tikka Masala $15.50
Lamb cooked in mild creamy sauce
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312 Chicken Jalfrezi $15.50
Chicken cooked with spices and vegetables
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313 Vegetarian Jalfrezi $13.50
Semi dry vegetables with spices and tomatoes
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314 Cod Fish Curry $15.50
Fish cooked with creamy based coconut milk
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315 Kadahi Chicken $15.50
Chicken cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic
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316 Kadahi Lamb $15.50
Lamb cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic
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317 Kadahi Fish $15.50
Cod cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic
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318 Lamb Pasanda $16.50
Lamb cooked in creamy cashew sauce and spices
Thali Specials
Includes pappadum, salad, naan, rice, raita and dessert (kheer or gulab jamun)
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351 Chicken Thali $24.95
Chicken pakora, mulligatawny soup, chicken masala, two pieces of tandoori chicken and saag paneer
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352 Vegetarian Thali $21.95
Vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, dal makhani, saag paneer and navrattan korma
Vegetarian Curries
Can be prepared vegan style
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401 Paneer Bhurji $12.95
Homemade cheese with green onions, ginger, tomatoes and spices
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402 Paneer Tikka Masala $12.95
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with spices
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403 Malai Kofta $12.95
Combination of cheese, potatoes, nuts and raisins blended with spices
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404 Navrattan Korma $12.95
Mixed vegetables with paneer and nuts
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405 Bhindi Masala $12.95
Sliced okra with onions, tomatoes and spices (vegan)
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406 Aloo Gobi $11.95
Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes and spices (vegan)
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407 Saag Paneer $11.95
Fresh spinach and paneer
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408 Matter Paneer $11.95
Green peas with paneer
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409 Dum Aloo $11.95
Danish potato cooked in hot, spicy sauce
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410 Bengan Bartha $11.95
Eggplant delicacy with blend of spices (vegan)
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411 Dal Makhni $11.95
Whole lentils cooked in indian spices
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412 Aloo Mattar $10.95
Potatoes and peas cooked with mild spices (vegan)
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413 Jeera Aloo $10.95
Potatoes with cumin seeds, green onions, ginger, and spices (vegan)
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414 Mushroom Mattar $10.95
Green peas with mushrooms (vegan)
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415 Saag Aloo $10.95
Fresh spinach with potatoes (vegan)
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416 Channa Masala $10.95
Chick-Peas with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices (vegan)
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417 Dal Tarka $9.95
Chana dal cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger, and green chili (vegan)
Seafood Curries
A la carte
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451 Prawn Saagwala $14.95
Prawns cooked in a creamy spinach
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452 Prawn Curry $14.95
Prawns cooked in a tomato-Onion gravy
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453 Prawn Vindalu $14.95
Prawns cooked with spiced potatoes (hot)
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454 Prawn Pepper Masala $14.95
Spiced prawns with fresh bell pepper and herbs
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455 Prawn Dilruba $14.95
Prawns and mushrooms cooked in mild gravy
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456 Tandoori Prawn Masala $14.95
Tandoori prawns cooked and served with curry sauce
Chicken Curries
Al la carte. All chicken dishes are made with boneless white meat and cooked in clay oven
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501 Chicken Makhni $12.95
Tandoori chicken in a thick buttery gravy
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502 Chicken Chili $12.95
Chicken with onion, bell pepper, tomato, ginger, and spice
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503 Chicken Pyaza $12.95
Chicken cooked with tomato and onions
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504 Chicken Curry $12.95
Chicken cooked in spicy curry sauce
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505 Chicken Tikka Masala $13.95
Chicken cooked in mild creamy sauce
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506 Chicken Korma $13.95
Chicken cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce
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507 Chicken Saag $12.95
Chicken cooked with mildly spiced spinach
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508 Chicken Vindalu $12.95
Chicken cooked with potatoes and chili (hot)
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509 Chicken Khumba $12.95
Chicken cooked with mushrooms and spices
Lamb Curries
A la carte
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551 Lamb Dal $14.45
Lamb cooked in mixed lentils, tomatoes, and onions
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552 Lamb Mattar $14.45
Lamb with green peas
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553 Rogan Josh $14.45
Lamb cooked in spicy curry sauce
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554 Lamb Korma $14.45
Lamb cooked in mildly spiced yogurt sauce
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555 Lamb Saag $14.45
Lamb cooked with mildly spiced spinach
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556 Lamb Vindalu $14.45
Lamb cooked with potatoes and chili
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557 Lamb Pyaza $14.45
Lamb cooked with tomato and onions
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558 Lamb Bhuna $14.45
Lamb cooked in thick gravy
Indian Desserts
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601 Kheer $3.95
Traditional chilled rice pudding flavored with nuts, cardamon and saffron
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602 Kulfi $4.95
Saffron flavored indian ice-Cream enriched with nuts
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603 Gulab Jamun $4.45
Juicy light pastry made from milk, served with hot honey syrup
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604 Ras Malai $4.45
Homemade cheese patties served cold in sweetened milk flavored with rose water and nuts
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605 Indian Ice Cream $4.45
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Mango Lassi $4.50
Chef Special For Two People
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651 Chef Special For Two People $59.95
First course
Lotus platter appetizers, choice of soup
Second course
Tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, boti kabab, chicken tikka kabab and tandoori prawns
Final course
Rogan josh, bengan bartha, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, rice, naan, and choice of dessert