Roots Indian Bistro

Appetizers

Classics

• Samosas$6.00

  2 pieces of deep-fried goodies. Choice of: Potatoes & Peas (Vegan), Cheese ($1)

• Pakoras$6.00

  Crispy chickpea battered snack. Choice of: Onion (Vegan), Shrimp ($4)

• Aloo Tikki$6.00

  2 Potato pancakes topped w/onion, serrano peppers, tamarind chutney

Roots Rarities

• Flyers$10.00

  Chicken wings glazed w/ classic butter chicken sauce

• Naan Bruschetta$9.00

  Naan topped with tomatoes, basil, chopped, garlic, and finished w/ olive oil

• Paneer Masala Fries$11.00

  Crispy fries topped w/ paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, cilantro

Street Snacks

• Eastside Nachos$9.00

  Spiced chickpea and potato chips, yogurt, tamarind + mint chutney

• Sev Puri$8.00

  Wafers topped w/ onions, potatoes, chutneys, chickpea noodles

• Bhel Puri$8.00

  Puffed rice, chopped potatoes, onions, wafers, mixed w/ chutneys

Authentic Curries

Choose Protein: Chicken, Paneer, Veggies, Tofu, Lamb ($1), Shrimp ($4), Fish ($4)

• Tikka Masala$15.00

  A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato & onion puree with a touch of cream and fenugreek

• Nirvana$15.00

  Curry paste is made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers, and coconut milk

• Saag$15.00

  Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin

• Korma$15.00

  Sinfully rich but mildly spiced raisin and cashew curry sauce

• Vindaloo$15.00

  A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomatoes, onions & potatoes; infused with paprika, lime juice, and spices

• Tandoori Chicken$15.00

  Half chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection

Indian Barbeque

• Tandoori Chicken$15.00

  Half chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection

• Grilled Chicken Tikka$15.00

  Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce

• Tandoori Fish$19.00

  Salmon marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper

Roots Specials

• Butter Chicken$16.00

  Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in tomato curry saffron sauce

• Roasted Cheese Dosa$12.00

  Crispy crepe filled w/ cheese, Serrano peppers, onions & tomatoes served w/lentil soup & chutney

• Spiced Lamb$16.00

  Lamb chunks marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper drizzled with mint sauce

• Biryani (Curried Rice)$15.00

  Curried rice prepared in our homemade tomato & onion-based sauce. Pick your favorite protein. Choice of: Veggie (Vegan), Chicken, Lamb ($2)

Vegan Entrees

• Malai Kofta$14.00

  Mixed vegetable dumplings cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and saffron sauce includes rice

• Aloo Gobi$14.00

  Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices include rice

• Chana Masala$14.00

  Chickpeas prepared in onions, garlic, and tomatoes with spices include rice

• Market Vegetables$13.00

  Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green peas sautéed with onions, ginger and green chili include rice

• Daal (Indian Lentils)$12.00

  Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic includes rice

Roots for 2

Choose a Dessert: Rice Pudding, Carrot Cake, Rose Doughnuts,Mango Ice Cream, Pistachio Ice Cream

• The Westside$56.00

  Chicken tikka masala, chicken tikka Bbq, saag paneer. Includes samosas, raita, rice, naan, choice of dessert

• Melrose Mayhem$60.00

  Butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, lamb vindaloo. Includes samosas, raita, rice, naan, choice of dessert

• Tipsy Hippy$50.00

  Malai kofta, saag tofu, daal (Indian lentils), cucumber salad (no raita). Includes samosas, rice, naan, choice of dessert

Fun for 1

• Curry Fun$18.00

  Chicken tikka masala & chana masala. Includes: daal, naan, raita

• Veggie Fun$17.00

  Malai kofta & chana masala (Vegan). Includes: daal, naan, raita

Naan / Sides

• Naan$3.00

  Baked bread

• Garlic Naan$3.00

  Baked garlic bread

• Cheese Naan$5.00

  Baked cheesy bread

• Tandoori Roti$3.00

  Whole wheat flatbread

• Cucumber Salad$5.00

• Dipping Sauces$2.00

  Mint, tamarind, mango, or spiced pumpkin. Choice of: Mint, Tamarind, Mango, Spiced Pumpkin

• Lentil Crackers$2.00

  Crispy, crispy!

• Onion Naan$4.00

  Baked onion bread

• Raita$5.00

• Basmati Rice$3.00

• Brown Rice$4.00

Desserts

• Rice Pudding$5.00

  Rice cooked w/ milk and green cardamom

• Carrot Cake$5.00

  Carrots cooked w/ milk, sugar & raisins

• Ice Cream$5.00

  Mango or pistachio

• Rose Doughnuts$5.00

  Fried milk balls served in cardamom fused rosewater

Drinks

• Pink Punjabi$5.00

  Summer classic! Milk, rosewater, & sprite

• Mango Lassi$4.00

• Pipin' Hot Chai$4.00

• Shirley Temple$4.00

  Ginger ale & rose grenadine

• Cold Drinks$3.00

  Coke, sprite, diet coke, or sparkling water

• Refreshing Lemonade$3.00

• Rainbow Paradise$5.00