Akbar Cuisine of India

2627 Wilshire Blvd- Btwn Princeton & 26th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403

310 586-7469

Starters
Kas-ke-badamjan   Sautéed eggplant in Chef's special sauce	1 Cm 4.95
Aloo Aam Tikka   Potato patties stuffed with seasoned green peas and spices served with homemade mango chutney	1 Cm 4.95
Chicken Kati Roll   Roti stuffed with spiced diced chicken, onions and tomatoes	3 Cm 4.95
Onion Bhaji   Onion Fritters (8)	1 Cm 4.95
Papri Chat   Flour crisps, spiced potatoes served with a variety of chutneys, tastes tangy, sweet, spicy	2 Cm 4.95
Samosa   Crisp flour patty stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas	2 Cm 4.95
Shrimp Pakora   Shrimp fritters coated in coconut	1 Cm 5.95
Spicy Chicken Wings   Tandoori grilled wings	5 Cm 4.95
Stuffed Jalapeño   Jalapeño stuffed with spiced cheese served with Hot chutney	5 Cm 6.95
Gosht Kachori`   Crisp flour pockets stuffed with spiced minced lamb served with homemade plum chutney	3 Cm 7.95
Machhli Kabab   Salmon cake spiced with carom served with fresh mango chutney	2 Cm 7.95
Accompaniments
Chef Suggest These Accompaniments to Enhance Your Dinner Experience
Katchumber   Freshly diced tomato, cucumber & onion with lemon dressing	4.95
Lassi   Refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted	2.95
Mango Lassi   Refreshing mango flavored yogurt drink	3.95
Raita   Diced cucumber, tomato and potato in a midly spiced yogurt	2.95
Papadum   Tandoori baked lentil wafer (2)	2.00
Mango Chutney	1.50
Tandoori Grill
Entree/Dinner
Chicken Tikka   Boneless chicken marinated in spices, tandoor grlled	10.95  15.95
Chilean Sea Bass   Chilean sea bass marinated in herbs and tandoor grilled mkt price
Lamb Chop   Ginger marinated, New Zealand spring tender lamb chops, tandoor grilled (8 ribs)	19.95  24.95
Mint Chicken Kabab   Boneless chicken marinated in fresh mint and tandoor grilled	10.95  15.95
Shrimp Tandoori   Jumbo shrimp marinated in oregano, tandoor grilled	15.95  20.95
Tandoori Chicken   Chicken marinated in spices, tandoor grilled full	16.95  21.95
Seekh Kebab   Minced lamb prepared with fresh mint, red onions, garlic and ginger in tandoor	12.95  17.95
Vegetables
Entree/Dinner
Akbari Kofta   Delightful potato balls stuffed with nuts prepared in mild sauce	7.95  12.95
Bengan Aloo   Eggplant and potatoes sautéed in exotic spices	7.95  12.95
Bhartha   Roasted eggplant sautéed with tomatoes, onion and peas	7.95  12.95
Gobi Aloo   Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed in fresh garlic and ginger, steamed in exotic sauce	7.95  12.95
Saag Paneer   Spinach cooked with homemade cheese	7.95  12.95
Today's Dal   Lentils ask your server	7.95  12.95
Vegetarian Akbari   A variety of vegetables prepared in mild sauce flavored with mace and cardamom an eloquent tribute to the Emperor's nobles	7.95  12.95
Channa Masala   Garbanzo prepared in onion and tomato bhuna	7.95  12.95
Bhindi Masala   Fresh okra sautéed with onions, sereno chilies and exotic spices	8.95  13.95
Mirchi Ka Salan   Fiery sautéed jalapeño prepared in coconut-tamarind sauce	9.95  14.95
Bengan Ka Salan   Sautéed eggplant prepared in coconut-tamarind sauce	9.95  14.95
Lamb
Entree - $10.95/ Dinner - $15.95
Akbari Lamb   Lamb prepared in Shahi sauce
Coco Lamb   Lamb cooked in coconut sauce flavored with fennel a rare romantic combination
Dhaba Lamb   A House Specialty
Lamb Khada Masala   Lamb delicacy prepared with whole spices
Lamb Saag   Spinach and lamb with a touch of ginger -best anywhere
Lamb Vindaloo   Lamb prepared in tangy tomato based sauce with potatoes
Pepper Lamb   Tender lamb cooked in creamy but hot green peppercorn curry flavored with saffron
Chicken
Entree - $10.95/ Dinner - $15.95
Chicken Akbari   Chicken prepared in an exotic cashew sauce best in town
Chicken Aamras   Chicken prepared in a refreshing mango sauce
Chicken Emli   Chicken prepared in a delightful tamarind sauce
Chicken Chutneywala   Leaving a tingling palate this work of culinary art is chicken prepared in a tangy mint chutney
Chicken Tikka Masala   House favorite tandoor grilled chicken in a tomato sauce
Chicken Tikka Saag   Diced chicken tikka prepared with spinach
Seafood
Entree - $10.95/ Dinner - $15.95
Karahi Shrimp   Shrimp in freshly chopped tomato sauce prepared in a wok
Prawn Madras   Chili hot shrimp curry with a delicate accent of coconut
Shrimp Bhuna   Shrimp prepared in fresh garlic, ginger, celery, mushroom, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes and cilantro
Basmati Rice
All Entress (with exceptions noted)
Rice   Aromatic rice suffused with saffron	Side 2.00 Entree 4.50
Akbari Biryani   Curried lamb, chicken and shrimp cooked with rice in Moghul style	10.95
Banarsi Pilao   Specialty from Banaras fresh vegetables, nuts and raisins with Basmati rice	Entree 6.95
Gucchi Pillau   Mushrooms cooked with exotic basmati rice fit for a Maharaja	9.95
Breads
Assorted Bread Platter   Chef's Selection	8.50
Nan   Fresh Tandoor baked white bread	2.50
Cheese Nan   Nan stuffed with cheddar, parmesan and cream cheeses	3.95
Garlic Nan   Nan topped with freshly chopped garlic	2.95
Green Herb Nan   Nan topped with mint, cilantro and basil	2.95
Kabuli Nan   Nan stuffed with a variety of minced dry fruits	4.95
Tamattar Nan   Nan stuffed with sun dried tomatoes	3.95
Onion Kulcha   Nan topped with freshly chopped onion	2.95
Paratha   Whole wheat unleavened bread	2.50
Aloo Paratha   Whole wheat bread studded with spiced potatoes	2.95
Keema Paratha   Whole wheat tandoori bread stuffed with minced lamb	5.95
Desserts - $6.00
Kesari Kheer   Rice pudding infused with saffron, nuts and raisins
Kulfi   Homemade ice cream with saffron and pistachio
Mango Cheesecake   Chef's specialty
Gulab Jamun   Milk balls in honey syrup

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