From the plains of Punjab to the Malabar

coast, the techniques, spices, seasonings

and natural ingredients of Indian cooking

have been refined over thousands of years,

resulting in a cuisine unlike any other. Mela

Indian Restaurant offers authentic North

and South Indian dishes as diverse and

vibrant as the peoples and regions of India.

– Anoop Krishnan, owner

PALAK PAKORAS • Baby spinach dipped in spiced chickpea and rice batter • 6.95

VEGETABLE SAMOSA • Hand made pastry triangles stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney • 6.95

CHOWPATTI RAGADA • Potato patties topped with curried chickpeas, tamarind, yogurt and mint chutney. Garnished with cilantro. A Bombay beach treat • 6.95

PUNJABI PAKORAS • Vegetable fritters made with spring onions, cilantro and peppers in a spiced chickpea and rice batter • 6.95

CHICKEN PAKORAS • Strips of boneless chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, chili paste and spices and deep fried. Served with mint chutney • 8.95

SAMOSA CHAT • Samosas topped with masala chick peas, mint and red pepper chutneys, garnished with onions and cilantro • 7.95

PAPADUM • Indian lentil wafers, served with mint-cilantro chutney • 2.95

CALAMARI PORICHACHU • Fresh calamari dusted with curry flavored chickpea and rice flour batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys • 8.95

DAL SHORBA • Lentil stew finished with cream, herbs and spices • 5.95

MILAGU RASAM • Pepper flavored tamarind based clear soup, garnished with chopped fresh coriander • 5.95

TANDOORI CHICKEN • Tender pieces of chicken marinated and broiled in the tandoor oven • 15.95

CHICKEN TIKKA KABAB • Boneless breast of chicken marinated in spices and roasted on skewers • 15.95

TANDOORI LAMB • Boneless pieces of lamb, marinated in a lightly spiced sauce and charbroiled in our tandoor oven • 19.95

SALMON TIKKA • Salmon marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and tandoor spices and cooked in the tandoor oven • 18.95

TANDOORI SHRIMP • Shrimp marinated in ground spices and grilled in our tandoor oven • 16.95

CHICKEN KORMA • Boneless chicken cooked in a rich almond and cashew sauce and topped with nuts and raisins • 15.95

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA • Marinated boneless chicken breast pieces simmered in a thick, spicy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices • 15.95

CHICKEN VINDALOO • Boneless chicken cooked with potato in a very spicy and tangy curry sauce (Hot!) • 15.95

KOZI MILAGU CHETTINAD • Boneless chicken cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper powder, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom • 15.95

MELA CHICKEN CURRY • Chicken cooked in an aromatic onion and ginger curry with cilantro • 15.95

RICE • Basmati rice flavored with spices • 2

RAITA • Made with yogurt and cucumbers, mildly spiced • 2

MANGO CHUTNEY • 2

AAGAZ APPETIZERS

SHORBA SOUP SIDE ORDERS

TANDOORI OVEN MURG CHICKEN

DINNERS ARE SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE AND PAPADUM.

TANDOORI CHICKEN SALAD • Spring mix, cilantro and tandoori chicken breast • 15.95

SPINACH AND GRILLED PANEER SALAD • Baby spinach leaves, tandoori grilled homemade cheese, slivered almonds and raisins • 13.95

TANDOORI SALMON SALAD • Spring mix topped with tandoori roasted salmon garnished with cherry tomatoes and tossed with a light Caesar dressing • 16.95

TANDOORI SHRIMP SALAD • Large tandoor grilled shrimp served atop a bed of spring mix, cherry tomatoes & tossed with a light Caesar dressing • 15.95

SALADS

CILANTRO CHUTNEY • 2

TAMARIND CHUTNEY • 2

CHUTNEY PLATTER Mint-cilantro, tamarind, coconut and tomato chutneys • 5

Mela uses only hormone-free, all-natural chicken; lamb from clean, green New Zealand; and wild Atlantic salmon. Mela uses local and organic ingredients whenever possible. 18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more.

KERALA FISH CURRY • Mahi-mahi lightly cooked in a coconut, curry leaf and tamarind sauce • 18.95

MEEN CHETTINAD • Mahi Mahi cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper powder, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom • 18.95

MADRAS JIHNGA MASALA • Shrimp, shelled and deveined, cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, tamarind, mustard seeds, coconut and spices • 16.95

SHRIMP VINDALOO • Shrimp simmered in a very spicy and tangy curry sauce. A classic dish from Goa (Hot!) • 16.95

GOSHT ROGHAN JOSH • Lean cubes of lamb cooked in the Kashmiri style with ground almonds, cardamom pods, puréed tomatoes and cream • 18.95

LAMB VINDALOO • Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in fiery spice sauce (Hot!) • 18.95

MELA LAMB CURRY • Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked in northern style original curry sauce flavored with cilantro • 17.95

LAMB CHETTINAD • Boneless lamb cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper powder, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom • 18.95

SAAG PANEER • Homemade cheese cubes with spinach and ground spices • 13.95

PUNJABI CHOLE • Chickpeas cooked in a tomato base with coriander, paprika and chili • 12.95

BAINGAN BHARTA • Tandoor-roasted eggplant, mashed, seasoned and sautéed with onions and tomatoes • 12.95

MUTTER PANEER • Peas and paneer cheese in a mild spiced sauce • 13.95

BHINDI MASALA • Fresh okra in a spicy sauce of onions, cilantro, coriander and cumin seeds • 13.95

MADRAS VEGETABLES • Fresh vegetables cooked in a mild coconut and curry leaf gravy • 14.95

ALOO GOBI MASALA • Potatoes and cauliflower in a spicy sauce of ginger, garlic and turmeric • 13.95

SHAHI PANEER • Fresh paneer cheese cubes cooked in a rich tomato cream spiced sauce, a classic North Indian dish • 13.95

VEGETABLE VINDALOO • Fresh vegetables cooked in a very hot and spicy sauce, a Goan specialty • 13.95

VEGETABLE CHETTINAD • Fresh vegetables cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper powder, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom • 13.95

NAAN A light bread baked in the tandoor oven • 3

GARLIC NAAN A multi-layered bread flavored with garlic & cilantro • 4

PESHWARI NAAN • Naan filled with nuts, dried fruit and raisins • 4

PUDINA NAAN • Naan flavored with fresh mint • 4

ONION KULCHA • Naan stuffed with onions • 4

PARATHA • Whole wheat multi-layered bread baked in the tandoor oven • 4

POORI • Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread • 4

MANGO CHEESECAKE • Classic mango cheesecake • 5.95

KHEER • Caramelized basmati rice, almonds, pistachios and raisins in a sweet milk pudding • 3.95

GULAB JAMUN • A North Indian treat – deep fried home made cheese balls served in rose flavored syrup • 4.95

KULFI • Home made Indian ice cream flavored with mango and pistachios • 4.95

SAMUNDRI MOTI SEAFOOD GOSHT LAMB

SUBZI VEGETARIAN

ROTI BREADS ROTI BREADS

DESSERTS

SODAS • 2 COFFEE • 3

ICED TEA • 2 GINGER BEER • 4

MANGO LASSI • A sweet yogurt drink with mango • 4

SALTY LASSI • Traditional style (Salty!) • 3

CHAI TEA • Spice infused tea with milk • 3

BEVERAGES

Mela’s yogurt, chutneys, sauces, and pickles are all made from scratch, in-house. Mela’s bread dough is hand made and prepared in a genuine tandoor oven. VEGAN GLUTEN FREE

KIDS MENU

PANEER KULCHA Naan stuffed with

paneer cheese, nuts and raisins

5.95

DAL SHORBA Lentil stew finished

with mild spices and cream.

5.95

CHICKEN NUGGETS

Served with rice and lentil stew

5.95

CHICKEN TIKKA PLATTER

Boneless chicken breast pieces served

with rice6.50

SAAG PANEER Spinach with paneer cheese

served with rice 5.95

KIDS MENU

PANEER KULCHA Naan stuffed with

paneer cheese, nuts and raisins

5.95

DAL SHORBA Lentil stew finished

with mild spices and cream.

5.95

CHICKEN NUGGETS

Served with rice and lentil stew

5.95

CHICKEN TIKKA PLATTER

Boneless chicken breast pieces served

with rice6.50

SAAG PANEER Spinach with paneer cheese

served with rice 5.95