Indian & Bangladeshi dishes & a lunch buffet in an old-world setting with traditional accents.
Boston Indian restaurant serving Dorchester neighborhood for 20+ years.
Award winning Indian food in Boston
3 x winners of “Best of Boston 2012, 2016 & 2018”
Living in Dorchester, Solmon Chowdhury opened Shanti to answer one question, Indian restaurant near me so he could have quick access to his favorite food. Now his wife Rokeya Chowdhury at the helm of all Shanti Restaurants. This indian food gem is a true family restaurant business that is for Boston families.
Shanti has been part of couples dates to bring their kids down the years. Shanti has been part of so many kids 1st experience with our popular dish Chicken Tikka Masala to now coming as young adults to enjoy the same favorite dish.
4.1 – 407 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
| Shanti – Cambridge | |
| Appetizers | |
| Sukha Bhelpuri Puffed rice, onion, cilantro, tomato, chaat masala and lemon juice. |
$5.95 |
| Papri Chaat Homemade chips, potatoes, chickpea, yogurt and tamarind sauce. |
$5.95 |
| Dhaiwada Lentils fritters, sweet yogurt sauce, mint and tamarind sauce |
$5.95 |
| Corn Bhel Young kernel corn, rice crispy, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes,onions, homemade dressing. |
$5.95 |
| Samosa Chaat Vegetable samosa, yogurt, chaat masala, cucumbers,tomatoes, onions |
$6.95 |
| Meat Samosas (2) Turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices. |
$5.95 |
| Vegetable Samosas (2) Turnovers stuffed with green peas, potatoes and spices. |
$4.95 |
| Aloo Tikki Spiced potato patties & peas, battered in corn flour and fried. |
$4.95 |
| Hara Bhara Tikki Potato roundles with chick-pea dust, jalapenos & spices. |
$7.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, cooked on skewers in a tandoor (clay oven). |
$7.95 |
| Reshmi Pakora Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken deep fried in chickpea batter. |
$7.95 |
| Kashmiri Kabab Chicken thigh marinated with homemade spices and cooked in tandoor. |
$8.95 |
| Kali Mirch Ka Tikka Chicken thigh marinated with cream cheese, hung yogurt, black peppers and spices. |
$8.95 |
| Mixed Vegetable Pakoras (6) Fresh cut vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and fried. |
$5.95 |
| Shanti Platter Combination of all vegetarian or non vegetarian appetizers |
$11.95 |
| Soups | |
| Mulligatawny Soup Rich, warm soup made with lentils, vegetables and spices. |
$3.95 |
| Chicken Soup Homemade chicken broth with carrots and spices. |
$4.95 |
| Coconut Soup Rich, warm soup made with sweetened coconut milk,topped with pistachio. |
$3.95 |
| Tomato Coconut Soup Tomato broth in coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves |
$4.95 |
| Salads | |
| Indian Salad Diced cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander mixed with herbs and spices. Served with chef’s special dressing. |
$4.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Salad Strips of barbecued chicken breast served over lettuce,red onions, carrot and cucumber. Served with house dressing. |
$6.95 |
| Shrimp Salad Tandoori shrimp, served over lettuce, red onions, cucumber and carrot. Served with chef’s special dressing. |
$7.95 |
| Vegetarian Entrees | |
| Malai Kofta Homemade croquette with potatoes, paneer and chopped vegetables dipped in a vegetable cream sauce and nuts. |
$13.95 |
| Aloo Gobi Fresh cauliflower, potatoes and green peas delicately spiced. |
$13.95 |
| Gobi Dalcha Fresh cauliflower simmered in black lentils and ground spices. |
$14.95 |
| Chana Masala Garbanzo beans, tomatoes, onions, tamarind, and mango powder. |
$13.95 |
| Saag Paneer Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, cream and spices |
$14.95 |
| Saag Mushroom Spinach and bottom mushroom cooked with cream and spices |
$14.95 |
| Mushroom Mattar Bottom mushroom and green peas cooked in creamy tomato sauce |
$14.95 |
| Bhindi Masala Fresh okra delicately spiced, and cooked with tomatoes and onions |
$13.95 |
| Navratan Korma Nine different kinds of vegetables cooked in a mild creamy sauce and garnished with nuts. |
$14.95 |
| Baingan Bharta Roasted eggplant caviar delicately sautéed with spices,green peas, mustard seeds, cardamom and cilantro. |
$13.95 |
| Baingan Aloo Chinese eggplant cooked with onion, tomatoes, potatoes and spices |
$14.95 |
| Dal Makhani Lentils flavored with ground garden spices and sautéed in butter. |
$12.95 |
| Tarka Dal Chana dal with ginger, garlic and spices |
$12.95 |
| Ma Ki Dal Black Lentil, onions, tomatoes and spices |
$12.95 |
| Mixed Vegetable Curry Assorted seasonal vegetables, cooked with ground spices. |
$14.95 |
| Vegetable Masala Assorted seasonal vegetables, cooked in creamy tomato sauce |
$14.95 |
| Shahi Paneer Korma Homemade cheese sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions and peppers cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins. |
$14.95 |
| Kadhai Paneer Homemade cottage cheese simmered with green pepper, onions,tomatoes, and freshly ground spices. |
$14.95 |
| Mattar Paneer Homemade cottage cheese with green peas simmered in creamy tomato sauce. |
$14.95 |
| Tandoori Specialties | |
| Tandoori Chicken Spring chicken marinated in yogurt with tandoori spices. |
$15.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Tender pieces of boneless white meat marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices. |
$14.95 |
| Chicken Shish Kabab Ground chicken marinated with onions, herbs and spices. |
$13.95 |
| Chicken Malai Kabab Chicken tenders marinated in yogurt and mild spices. |
$15.95 |
| Chicken Aachari Tikka Chicken tenders in chickpea flour, pickled vegetables,sour cream, ginger and spices. |
$14.95 |
| Lamb Tikka Tender pieces of boneless lamb marinated in our chef’s original combination of spices |
$16.95 |
| Lamb Shish Kabab Ground lamb marinated in onions, herbs and spices. |
$14.95 |
| Paneer Tikka Grilled homemade cottage cheese baked on skewers over a glowing charcoal flame. |
$15.95 |
| Tandoori Salmon Salmon fillet marinated in chef’s special yogurt sauce, and grilled over charcoal flame. |
$19.95 |
| Tandoori Shrimp Jumbo shrimp marinated in a delicate yogurt sauce and roasted on skewers. |
$18.95 |
| Shrimp Aachari Tikka Jumbo Shrimp in chickpea flour, pickled vegetables,sour cream, ginger and spices. |
$16.95 |
| Shanti Mixed Grill A sizzling combination of all our tandoori chicken, chicken tikka,lamb tikka, shish kabab and tandoori shrimp. |
$22.95 |
| Roti (Breads) | |
| Naan Unleavened flour bread baked in a hot tandoor oven. |
$2.95 |
| Garlic Naan Unleavened flour bread stuffed with garlic and topped with fresh cilantro. |
$3.95 |
| Peshawari Naan Unleavened flour bread stuffed with raisins, almonds,coconuts, and pistachio |
$4.95 |
| Onion Naan Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced, chopped onions. |
$3.95 |
| Aloo Naan Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices, baked in tandoor. |
$3.95 |
| Keema Naan Unleavened flour bread stuffed with seasoned ground lamb |
$4.95 |
| Paratha Multi-layered, leavened flour bread. |
$3.95 |
| Aloo Paratha Whole wheat baked bread, stuffed with potatoes |
$3.95 |
| Tandoor Roti Whole wheat baked bread, prepared without oil. |
$2.95 |
| Chapati (2) Whole wheat tava baked bread. |
$3.95 |
| Poori Whole wheat, deep fried, puffed bread. |
$2.95 |
| Cheese Naan Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese |
$5.95 |
| Bread Basket An assortment of our special breads – Naan, Garlic Naan,Aloo Paratha, Onion Naan |
$12.95 |
| Non-Vegetarian Entrees | |
| Butter Chicken Boneless chunks of chicken cooked in traditional Indian clay oven lathered with tomato gravy and sauteed in light butter |
$15.95 |
| Muglai Murg Shredded chicken cooked with dry nuts, yogurt, cream and spices |
$15.95 |
| Bainganwala Choice of your meat /protein cooked with eggplant caviar, cardamom and spices. GF, NF |
$15.95 |
| Korma Korma is mild Northern Indian dish, simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashews . GF |
$15.95 |
| Shrimp Malai Curry Shrimp cooked in mild coconut and onion sauce with curry leaves, carrots, ginger and raisins. GF |
$17.95 |
| Saag Classic Indian spinach dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and touch of cream. GF |
$15.95 |
| Curry Cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, coriander and chilli powder. Spiced level can be customized to your palate, mild to hot. GF |
$15.95 |
| Bhuna A Bangladeshi style of cooking: onions & bhuna masala are gently sautéed to bring out their flavors, the meat is added to the spices & cooked in its own juices resulting in deep strong flavor.GF |
$15.95 |
| Do Piaza Do- Piaza is prepared with abundance of roasted onions, fresh herbs, bell peppers and spices. This colorful delicacy is prepared in a thick sauce to enhance its heavy flavor. GF |
$15.95 |
| Vindaloo Vindaloo often renowned as spiciest Indian gravy. Curried potatoes, lemon juice and fresh roasted hot chilies qualify this dish as the most extravagantly hot . Spiced level can be customized to your palate,Medium hot – extra hot. GF |
$15.95 |
| Rogan Josh Rogan josh is an exotic delicacy with yogurt based sauce cooked in ground spices, ginger and garlic. |
$15.95 |
| Tikka Masala Tikka masala is an all time favorite curry dish with roasted protein marinated in spices and yogurt. First baked in a tandoor (clay oven) and smothered in an aromatic blend of curried tomatoes, light cream,butter, dry fenugreek and spices. GF |
$15.95 |
| Patia An exotic mango and ginger sauce dish tempered with fresh coriander and garlic. GF |
$15.95 |
| Jalfrezi Marinated pieces of meat sauteed with spices, onion, cauliflower, green pepper and tomatoes to produce a thick sauce. GF |
$15.95 |
| Rice Specialities | |
| Hyderabadi Biryani An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice dish with flavorful aroma of cumin, cardamom, and spices embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with side of cool cucumber raita . |
$14.95 |
| Shanti Special Biryani Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with lamb, chicken, shrimp and goat meat in exotic spices, fresh herbs and nuts. |
$19.95 |
| Jeera Pulao Basmati rice cooked with roasted cumin, green peas and biryani spice |
$9.95 |
| Side Orders | |
| Desi Salad Sliced cucumber, red onion, lemon slices & green chillies |
$1.95 |
| Raita Yogurt with shredded cucumber, potato, carrot, tomato and mint. |
$3.95 |
| Plain Yogurt | $3.25 |
| Mixed Pickle Indian chili pepper, mustard seed and mixed vegetables |
$2.50 |
| Mango Chutney Cayenne pepper, jalapeno, cilantro and green mango. |
$2.50 |
| Tamarind Chutney Sweet and tangy brown sauce. |
$1.50 |
| Mint Chutney Mint, cilantro and green chillies |
$1.50 |
| Onion Chutney Spicy Onion relish |
$1.50 |
| Basmati Rice Saffron flavored rice. |
$3.95 |
| Mithai (Dessert) | |
| Ras Malai (2) Fresh homemade cheese patties cooked in milk syrup with almond and nuts. |
$4.95 |
| Gulab Jamun (2) Deep fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in sugar syrup |
$4.95 |
| Kheer Rice pudding cooked with sweetened milk, garnished with raisins. |
$4.95 |
| Beverages | |
| Lassi Yogurt shake. |
$3.95 |
| Mango Lassi Mango and yogurt shake |
$4.95 |
| Fruit Juice | $2.95 |
| Soda | $1.95 |
| Bottled Water | $2.50 |
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Address: 7 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 714-5051
Website: http://www.shantiboston.com/
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