Vegetarian & vegan Indian dishes are served at this contemporary eatery with a back garden.
Ahimsa, derived from the Sanskrit root meaning to strike simply translates to do no harm to a living soul. We conduct Ahimsa as a place to be nourished by bringing you simple and authentic pleasures of natural food. We bring you an essence of home by preparing generational recipes from India, that have been passed down from our families. By mindfully offering Plant-based, Kosher and Jain options, we care for all lovers of our culture. We are proud to welcome you into our new home, at Murray Hill.
4.2 – 536 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
| Main Menu | |
| Appetizers | |
| Onion Pakoras Sliced onions in chickpea flour fritters served with mint and tamrind chutneys |
$9.99 |
| Aloo Papdi Chaat Is traditionally prepared using crisp fried dough wafers known as papdi along with boiled chick peas, boiled potatoes, yogurt & tamrind chutneys |
$9.99 |
| Bombay Bhelpuri One of the most popular street foods in India. Delicious mixture of puffed rice, sev, tomato, potato, onion and sweet-sour-spicy chutneys |
$9.99 |
| Batata Vada (2 Pc) Popular Indian vegetarian fast food, also known as aloo bonda, deep fried savory appetizer made with spicy potato mix |
$8.99 |
| Vada Pav (2 pc) Batata Vada served in a bun with spicy & tamringd chutneys |
$11.99 |
| Vegetable Kati Rolls (2 pc) It is originated from Kolkota. Filling is made with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions and spices rolled in paratha. Kati Roll Types (Choose 1): Aloo Chana (Potato & Chickpeas) +$1, Paneer Kati Rolls +$3, Gobi Manchurian Kati Rolls +$3, Vindaloo Kati Rolls (Very spicy) +$3 |
$12.99 |
| Gobi Manchurian Popular Indian Chinese dish. The Cauliflower has a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth-watering spicy sauce |
$12.99 |
| Gobi-65 Gobi 65 is a south Indian snack made of fried cauliflower, spices and herbs. It can also be served as a starter or as a side in a meal |
$12.99 |
| Chili Tofu Marinated Tofu, green peppers & onions |
$12.99 |
| Chili Paneer Marinated Paneer, green peppers & onions |
$12.99 |
| Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji is a hurried street meal for common people. This is a spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav (buttered buns). |
$12.99 |
| Gluten-Free Samosas (2 pc) | $9.99 |
| Samosas (2 pc) Indian fried pastry with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas and lentils |
$7.99 |
| Samosa Chaat Samosas served with chickpeas, yogurt, tamrind and coriander chutneys |
$10.99 |
| Idli (2 pc) Steamed rice and lentil patties served with chutney and sambar |
$7.99 |
| Idlis in Sambar or Rasam Bowl 2 Idlis soaked in Rasam (is a south indian soup traditionally prepared using tamrind juice as a base with addition of tomato, chili pepper, cumin & other seasonings) or sambar (Tangy lentil broth with vegetables) |
$8.99 |
| Masala Idlis It is a south Indian snack with Idlis, spices, curry leaves and mustard seeds |
$9.99 |
| Rava Idlis 2 pc Rava Idli is a soft, pillowy steamed savory cake made from rava or semolina and is a popular variation of the traditional South Indian Idli |
$9.99 |
| Medu Vada in Sambar or Rasam Bowl Crispy lentil doughnut soaked in sambar or rasam bowl |
$8.99 |
| Medu Vada (2 pc) Crispy lentil doughnut served with sambar & chutney |
$7.99 |
| Soups / Salads | |
| Chickpeas Salad Chickpeas with diced onions, cucumber, tomatoes and cilantro tossed in lemon dressing with salt and pepper |
$9.99 |
| Mung Salad Mung beans with chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, chickpeas and cilantro with lemon dressing |
$9.99 |
| Mulligatawny Soup Tomato, lemon, herbs and lentil soup |
$7.99 |
| Sambar (16 oz) Tangy lentil broth with vegetables |
$6.99 |
| Rasam Spicy lentil tamrind soup tempered with curry leaves |
$6.99 |
| Dosa / Uttappam Corner | |
| Sada (Plain) Dosa Crispy rice and lentil crepe (spice free) |
$12.99 |
| Masala Dosa Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling |
$14.99 |
| Paneer Masala Dosa Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with paneer |
$17.99 |
| Cheese Masala Dosa Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with Cheese |
$17.99 |
| Mushroom Masala Dosa Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with Mushrooms |
$15.99 |
| Gunpowder Masala Dosa Crispy rice crepe with gunpowder chilies |
$15.99 |
| Spinach Masala Dosa Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with spinach |
$15.99 |
| Paneer Bhurji Dosa Spicy dosa rolled with Paneer, green peppers, onions and spices |
$17.99 |
| Mysore Sada Dosa Hot Mysore spices added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe |
$13.99 |
| Mysore Masala Dosa Hot Mysore spices added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe served with mildly spiced potato (masala) |
$15.99 |
| Mung Sada Dosa Healthy & rich in protein dosa made with whole mung beans |
$13.99 |
| Mung Masala Dosa Healthy & rich in protein dosa made with whole mung beans & filled wih mildly spiced potatoes |
$15.99 |
| Pondicherry Masala Dosa Spicy Dosa rolled with potato & onion masala |
$15.99 |
| Plain Uttappam Savory rice & lentil flour pancakes sprinkled with cilantro |
$12.99 |
| Tomato, Onion Chili Uttappam Uttappam mixed with hot green chili peppers, onions |
$15.99 |
| Mixed Vegetables Uttappam Uttappam with onions, peas, tomatoes and carrots |
$15.99 |
| Onion Tomato Garlic Uttappam Uttappam with onions, tomatoes and Garlic |
$15.99 |
| Spinach Uttappam Uttappam with spinach,onions and tomatoes sprinkled with cilantro |
$15.99 |
| North Indian Curries | |
| Alu Palak Potatoes and creamed spinach |
$16.99 |
| Alu Baigan Subtly spiced potatoes and eggplant in tomato sauce |
$16.99 |
| Alu Matar Potato, green peas |
$16.99 |
| Alu Gobi Cauliflower, potatoes and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices |
$16.99 |
| Baigan Bartha A delicious Punjabi flavored roasted eggplant cooked in onion & tomato gravy with aromatic Indian spices |
$16.99 |
| Bhindi Masala Fresh okras sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, spices |
$16.99 |
| Chana Masala Chickpea cooked with onion and masala spices |
$16.99 |
| Chana Saag Chickpea prepared with blend of creamed spinach (can be made without dairy) |
$16.99 |
| Dal Palak Yellow Dal with fresh spinach |
$16.99 |
| Gobi Masala Cauliflower cooked with mildly spiced tomato sauce |
$16.99 |
| Jeera Aloo Jeera Aloo is a mildly spiced dish made of boiled potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, fenugreek leaves and Indian spices |
$16.99 |
| Kadai Paneer Masala Mouthwatering combination of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce, onion & traditional Indian spices |
$17.99 |
| Matar Paneer Green peas & cottage cheese cooked together into a delicious gravy |
$16.99 |
| Methi Matar Malai Fenugreek leaves, green peas, cream (malai) with Indian spices |
$16.99 |
| Mushroom Matar Mushroom & green peas in mildly spiced tomato sauce |
$16.99 |
| Malai Kofta Dumplings of cottage cheese, potatoes, sauteed in a rich sauce |
$17.99 |
| Navratan Korma Fresh mixed vegetables and cream sauce |
$16.99 |
| Palak Paneer Cubes of cottage cheese simmer in a smooth spinach puree, fragrant with cumin seeeds, ground coriander, ground turmeric & curry powder |
$17.99 |
| Vegetable Jalfrazi Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a sweet & spicy tomato gravy |
$16.99 |
| Yellow Dal Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs |
$15.99 |
| Vegetable Vindaloo Very spicy vegan curry that combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a low fat plant based meal |
$17.99 |
| Vegan Curries | |
| Palak Tofu Tofu simmer in a smooth spinach puree with cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric & curry powder |
$16.99 |
| Kadai Tofu Mouthwatering combination of tofu cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, onion & traditional Indian spices |
$16.99 |
| Tofu Kofta Curry Dumplings of tofu, potatoes sauteed in a rich sauce and saffron |
$17.99 |
| Vegetable Vindaloo Very spicy vegan curry that combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a low fat plant based meal (Spicy) |
$17.99 |
| Jeera Aloo Jeera Aloo is a mildly spiced dish made of boiled potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, fenugreek leaves and Indian spices |
$16.99 |
| Dal Palak Yellow Dal with fresh spinach |
$16.99 |
| Yellow Dal Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs |
$15.99 |
| Bhindi Masala Fresh okras sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, spices |
$16.99 |
| Chana Masala Chickpea cooked with onion and masala spices |
$16.99 |
| Chana Saag Chickpea prepared with blend of creamed spinach (can be made without dairy) |
$16.99 |
| Baigan Bartha A delicious Punjabi flavored roasted eggplant cooked in onion & tomato gravy with aromatic Indian spices. |
$16.99 |
| Gobi Masala Cauliflower cooked with mildly spiced tomato sauce |
$16.99 |
| Alu Gobi Cauliflower, potatoes and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices |
$16.99 |
| Mushroom Matar Mushroom & green peas in mildly spiced tomato sauce |
$16.99 |
| Alu Matar Potato, green peas |
$16.99 |
| Alu Baigan Subtly spiced potatoes and eggplant in tomato sauce |
$16.99 |
| Alu Palak Potatoes and creamed spinach |
$16.99 |
| Specialty Rice | |
| Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice Indo -Chinese style fried rice tossed in soy sauce with carrots, peas, spring onions, bell peppers, green beans, green chilies and garlic |
$15.99 |
| Lemon Rice – has nuts Lemon flavored rice served with sambar & papad |
$15.99 |
| Tamarind Rice (Has Peanuts) Rice cooked in tamrind and spices served with sambar and papad |
$15.99 |
| Tamarind Rice (Has Peanuts) Rice cooked in tamrind and spices served with sambar and papad |
$15.99 |
| Vegetable Biriyani Basmati rice with vegetables, paneer and spices served with Raita (yogurt sauce) |
$15.99 |
| Bisi Bele Bath (Has Peanuts) Popular Karnataka dish which is spicy hot lentil rice & peanuts served with papad and achar (Contains Peanuts) |
$15.99 |
| Breads | |
| Plain Naan (2 pc) Traditional Indian Bread |
$4.99 |
| Garlic Naan (2 pc) Traditional Indian Garlic Bread |
$5.99 |
| Chapathi Whole Wheat Flat Bread (2 pcs) |
$6.99 |
| Stuffed Paratha (Potato) Paratha stuffed with potato (1 pc) |
$6.99 |
| Paratha Layered whole wheat bread (1 pc) |
$5.99 |
| Paneer Kulcha Paneer kulcha are leavened flatbreads stuffed with a spiced cottage cheese filling. |
$7.99 |
| Desserts | |
| Coconut Pudding Coconut milk, sugar, shredded coconut, cardamom and saffron |
$6.99 |
| Carrot Halwa Shredded carrots cooked in whole milk with cardamom and saffron |
$6.99 |
| Ras Malai Bengali dessert made with so paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy milk |
$6.99 |
| Kheer Indian Rice Pudding |
$6.99 |
| Gulab Jamun This is a traditional Indian dessert. Spongy milky dumplings soaked in rose scented sugar syrup. |
$6.99 |
| Accompniments | |
| Extra Papads (4 pc) | $2.99 |
| Extra Rice | $3.99 |
| Dosa Podi Ground chili in oil (spicy) |
$3.99 |
| Achar Spicy Indian Pickle |
$2.99 |
| Extra Sambar (8 oz) | $4.99 |
| Raita Yogurt with cucumber, onion & mint |
$4.99 |
| Extra Chutneys 4 oz Extra Chutneys (Choose between 1-5): Mango, Cilantro, Coconut, Tamarind, Tomato or Dry Garlic |
$3.99 |
| Beverages | |
| Madras Coffee South Indian filter coffee with hot frothy milk |
$5.99 |
| Masala Chai Indian Chai spiced tea with milk |
$4.99 |
| Herbal Tea | $4.99 |
| Perrier Sparkling Water | $3.99 |
| Lassi Yogurt Drink. Lassi Flavors (Choose between 1-4): Salted, Sweet, Mango +$1, Rose +$1, Saffron +$2 |
$5.99 |
| Juices Choice of Mango, Guava or Lychee |
$3.99 |
| San Pallegrino Sparkling Water | $2.99 |
| Ice Tea Sweet or Unsweet |
$3.99 |
| Mineral Water | $1.99 |
| Limca Indian Lemon/lime soda |
$2.99 |
| Thums Up Indian Soda |
$2.99 |
| Can Soda Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale |
$2.99 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Contact Ahimsa
Address: 204 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 228-2022
Website: https://www.ahimsanyc.com/
Hours
| Tuesday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Monday | Closed |
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