Nirvana The Taste of India Menu Prices

A sleek, contemporary option for modern Indian dishes & cocktails, plus a buffet at lunch.

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Hot Appetizers
Meat Samosas (2)
Contains gluten. Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
$7.00
Vegetable Samosas (2)
Contains gluten. Vegan. Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
$5.00
Aloo Tikki (2)
Vegan. Spicy potato patties deep-fried.
$5.00
Vegetable Pakoras
Vegan. Fresh cut vegetables, deep-fried in chickpea batter.
$7.00
Reshmi Pakoras
Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken, deep-fried in chickpea batter.
$8.00
Fried Jhinga Poori
Sautéed shrimp, served with deep-fried wheat bread.
$9.00
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt and cooked on skewers in tandoor clay oven.
$9.00
Paneer Pakoras
Fresh homemade cheese, deep-fried in spicy chickpea batter.
$7.00
Fish Pakoras
Fresh fish pieces deep-fried in chickpea batter.
$9.00
Nirvana Vegetarian Platter
Contains gluten. Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikki and cheese pakoras.
$12.00
Nirvana Non-Vegetarian Platter
Contains gluten. Meat samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kebab, seekh kebab and chicken pakoras.
$14.00
Mushroom Samosas
Contains gluten. Vegan. Turnovers stuffed with sautéed mushrooms and herbs.
$5.00
Soup
Mulligatawny Soup
Vegan. Spicy hot soup, made with lentils and spices.
$5.00
Chicken Soup
Boneless chicken soup, with herbs and spices.
$5.00
Tomato Coconut Soup
Vegan. Creamy tomato soup with spices and a touch of coconut.
$5.00
Sambar Soup
Vegan. Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and tamarind.
$5.00
Chaat & Salad
Beet Salad
Vegan. Roasted beets, spinach, cucumber, lemon zest and mint.
$8.00
Aloo Papri Chaat
Contains gluten. Spiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers tossed with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce.
$7.00
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Spiced potato patties deep fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce.
$7.00
Samosa Chaat
Contains gluten. Spiced samosa deep-fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce.
$9.00
Chicken Chaat
Pieces of white meat chicken and cucumber tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce.
$8.00
Garden Salad
Vegan. Seasonal garden greens, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers.
$7.00
Special Regional Dishes | Banglore & Madras
Chat Papri
Wheat chips and chickpeas served with tamarind and yogurt.
$7.00
Bhel
Vegan. A mixture of puffed rice, gram flour sev, crushed poories, tomatoes and onions served with hot and sweet chutneys.
$7.00
Special Regional Dishes | From the Shores of Bombay
Pav Bhaji With Toasted Roll
Contains gluten. Famous Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions seasoned to your preference degree of spiciness and served with a toasted roll.
$12.00
Special Regional Dishes | Dosa
Masala Dosa
Vegan. Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$14.00
Chicken Dosa
Crepe stuffed with barbecued chicken and potatoes. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$15.00
Lamb Dosa
Crepe stuffed with barbecued lamb and potatoes. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$16.00
Mysor Dosa
Vegan. Crepe layered with tamarind and coconut. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$12.00
Mysor Masala Dosa
Vegan. Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions and layered with tamarind and coconut. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$14.00
Uttapam
Vegan. A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$14.00
Idli Sambar
Vegan. Rice and lentil batter steamed in molds and served with lentil soup. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$10.00
Medu Vada
Vegan. Lentil dumplings served with sambar (lentil soup). South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$10.00
Plain Dosa
Vegan. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).
$12.00
Tandoori Specials
Tandoori Chicken
Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt, spices and baked. Choice of half or full chicken. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$16.00
Kali Mirchi Ke Tikka
Tender pieces of white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked on skewers in our tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$16.00
Seekh Kabab
Finely minced lamb, seasoned with chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, herbs and spices, then baked on skewers in our tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$19.00
Lamb Kabab
Cubes of succulent leg of lamb, marinated in yogurt sauce and baked in tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$19.00
Fish Tikka
Filet of fresh salmon, marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$22.00
Tandoori Jhinga
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicate yogurt, baked on skewers in our tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$22.00
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Combination of tandoori specialties like tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabob, tandoori shrimp, seekh kebab. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$22.00
Tandoori Rack Of Lamb
Rack of lamb chops marinated in yogurt and exotic spices, succulent and tender from our clay oven. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions.
$28.00
Nirvana Dinners
Royal Dinner
Contains gluten. Serves for 2. Soup, meat samosa, butter chicken, lamb bhuna, tandoori mixed grilled, naan, rasmalai, and gulab jamun.
$54.00
Nirvana Vegetarian Dinner
Served for 2. Soup, samosa, saag paneer, malai kofta, naan, raita, rice, kheer, and gulab jamun.
$44.00
Vegetarian
Malai Kofta
Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Mixed Vegetables
Vegan. Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Baingan Bhartha
Vegan. Eggplant specially baked over an open flame, mashed and sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Shahi Aloo Gobhi
Vegan. Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Mutter Paneer
Fresh green peas cooked with homemade cheese chunks, herbs and light spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Subz Panchmeal
Vegan. Red, yellow, green peppers, artichoke and asparagus, stir-fried with flavored tomato and green cardamom sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Aloo Palak
Vegan. Potatoes and spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes and ginger. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Aloo Mutter
Vegan. Fresh green peas cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Kabuli Chanaa
Vegan. Whole chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Vegetable Korma
Fresh garden vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Shahi Bhindi
Vegan. Fresh okra, cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Dal Makhani
Lentils in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Shahi Paneer Korma
Fresh homemade cheese sautéed with ginger and garlic in a light tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentil cooked with herb and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Tofu Masala
Vegan. Tofu cooked in a tomato coconut cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Tofu Do Piaza
Vegan. Tofu pan-roasted with onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Baingan Mirchi Salan
Vegan. Whole baby baingan and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Tofu Saag
Vegan. Tofu cooked with spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Chana Saag
Vegan. Chickpeas cooked with spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of cheese, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Chole Bhature
Chickpeas served with a deep-fried puffed bread. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$18.00
Saag With Makai Ka Roti
Spinach with griddle cooked corn flour bread. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$18.00
Chef’s Recommendation
Tandoori Duck Masala
Tender pieces of boneless breast of duckling, tandoori style, cooked in rich cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$22.00
Tandoori Duck Kadahi
Boneless breast of tandoori duck, pan-roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$22.00
Vegetable Hakka Noodles
Vegan. Stir-fried vegetable lo mein. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$15.00
Gobi Manchurian
Vegan. Deep-fried cauliflower with onion, garlic and chili sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Lobster Masala
Lobster with mustard seeds, tamarind, coconut milk and curry masala. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$25.00
Paneer Chili
Spicy chili curry cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$16.00
Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Diced boneless, white meat chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Saagwala
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Chili
Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy chili curry. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Methi
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Do-Piaza
Fresh boneless chicken, pan-roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken, exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Butter Chicken
Pulled tandoori grilled chicken in a buttery tomato and nut sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken 65
Chinese Hakka-style chili chicken with ginger and green chilis. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Mango Chicken
Pan-roasted boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Chicken Tikka Daal
Boneless chicken cooked with black lentils. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$17.00
Lamb
Lamb Curry
Cubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Bhuna Lamb
Boneless lamb with sliced onions, tomatoes, spices and bell pepper, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices, with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Rogan Josh
Kashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant yogurt and nut curry. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Lamb Saag
Chunks of boneless lamb, cooked with spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Lamb Korma
Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Lamb Do-Piaza
Pieces of BBQ lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices, garnished with coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Keema Mutter
Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Lamb Tikka Masala
Cubes of lamb baked in a clay oven, folded into a delicate creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$19.00
Goat | Bone-In
Goat Curry
Pieces of goat in a curry with garlic, ginger and freshly ground spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Goat Korma
Pieces of goat cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Nirvana Goat
Pieces of goat cooked in a delightful coconut curry. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Seafood
Shrimp Curry
Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Swordish Masala
Chunks of fresh swordfish in a rich creamy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Shrimp Saagwala
Juicy shrimp with fresh spinach and exotic spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Shrimp Korma
Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp in a spicy curry sauce with potatoes, onions and tomatoes, touched with vinegar. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Shrimp Do Piaza
Juicy shrimp pan-roasted with ginger, garlic, onions and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Kerala Fish Curry
Fresh swordfish in a coconut sauce with curry leaf, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Shrimp Masala
Fresh jumbo shrimp, cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in tangy sauce with coconut milk and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions.
$20.00
Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Vegan. Basmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs and fresh vegetables.
$15.00
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.
$16.00
Lamb Biryani
Juicy pieces of lamb, cooked with basmati rice and spices, garnished with nuts.
$18.00
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice and goat chunks cooked with nuts and flavored with saffron.
$18.00
Jhinga Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.
$18.00
Nirvana Special Biryani
Basmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, paneer (cheese), vegetables, nuts, raisins and garnished with fresh mint.
$19.00
Peas Pullau
Vegan. Peas and fruit cooked with ginger, onion and garlic mixed into basmati rice.
$14.00
Fresh Indian Breads
Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened bread baked in clay oven tandoor.
$4.00
Stuffed Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with potatoes and spiced.
$5.00
Chicken Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs and spices.
$5.00
Garlic Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with fresh garlic.
$5.00
Onion Kulcha
Contains gluten. Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions, baked in tandoor.
$5.00
Keema Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened white bread stuffed with spices and minced lamb.
$5.00
Pashawary Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with dried fruits, shredded coconut and nuts.
$5.00
Tandoori Roti
Contains gluten. Whole-wheat naan.
$4.00
Mozzarella Naan
Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with fresh Mozzarella cheese.
$5.00
Coriander & Chili Naan
Contains gluten.
$5.00
Aloo Paratha
Contains gluten. Vegan. Whole-wheat bread, stuffed with spiced potatoes, cooked on a griddle with butter.
$5.00
Plain Paratha
Contains gluten. Vegan. Multi-layered whole wheat bread griddle cooked with butter.
$4.00
Bhatura
Contains gluten. Refined flour, deep-fried puffed bread.
$3.00
Poori (2)
Contains gluten. Vegan. Whole wheat, deep-fried puffed bread.
$4.00
Chapati (2)
Contains gluten. Vegan. Thin whole-wheat bread, griddle cooked with or without butter.
$4.00
Makia Ka Roti
Vegan. Griddle cooked corn flour bread.
$4.00
Side Orders
Raita
Yogurt with shredded cucumbers and mint.
$4.00
Plain Yogurt $3.00
Basmati Rice
Vegan.
$3.00
Papadum
Vegan. Lightly spiced lentil wafer.
$4.00
Mixed Pickle
Vegan.
$3.00
Mango Chutney
Vegan.
$3.00
Desi Salad
Vegan. Red onion, chillies and lemon.
$3.00
Tikka Masala Sauce
16 oz.
$7.00
Desserts
Rasmalai (2)
Home-made cheese patties, cooked in a milk syrup, almonds and nutsy.
$6.00
Gulab Jamun (2)
Deep-fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in syrup.
$6.00
Ice Cream
Homemade mango, vanilla or pistachio flavor.
$6.00
Badami Kulfi
Exotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts.
$6.00
Kheer
Rice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds.
$6.00
Gajar Ka Halva | Carrot Cake
Minced carrots in milk flavored with nuts and rose water.
$6.00
Lauki Ka Halwa
Delicious sweet dish delicately flavored with bottled guard, chopped nuts, ground cardamoms, and milk.
$6.00
Beverages
Lassi
Sweet or salty. A delicious yogurt shake.
$4.00
Mango Lassi
A delicious mango yogurt shake.
$5.00
Pistachio Shake
A delicious pistachio milkshake.
$5.00
Fruit Juice $3.00
Soda $3.00
Tea $4.00
Coffee $4.00
Masala Tea $4.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice $7.00
Lemonade $4.00
Red Wines
302. 2017 Contour | Pinot Noir | CA
Bottle.
$25.00
309. 2016 Columbia Crest | Merlot | Columbia Valley, WA
Bottle.
$25.00
310. 2017 Catena | Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina
Bottle.
$25.00
315. 2016 Peachy Canyon | Zinfandel | Paso Robles, CA
Bottle.
$25.00
White Wines
202. Kendall-Jackson | Chardonnay | CA
Bottle.
$25.00
206. 2019 Wildsong, | Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
Bottle.
$25.00
210. 2019 Thomas Schmidt | Riesling Mosel | Germany
Bottle.
$25.00
217. 2018 Lechthaler | Pinot Grigio | Italy
Bottle.
$25.00

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Contact Nirvana The Taste of India

Address: 1680 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: (617) 441-5566

Website: https://www.nirvanacambridge.com/

Hours

Friday 11:30AM–10PM
Saturday 11:30AM–10PM
Sunday 11:30AM–10PM
Monday 11:30AM–10PM
Tuesday 11:30AM–10PM
Wednesday 11:30AM–10PM
Thursday 11:30AM–10PM

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