Sitar Indian Cuisine

    3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
    (919) 490-1326
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    SEAFOOD

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    APPETIZERS

    APPETIZERS

    VEGETABLE PAKORAS (6 pcs)

    Gluten-free, vegan. Fresh blend spices and grated vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served withhouse special chutneys

    $5.00

    VEGETABLE SAM0SAS (2 pcs)

    It contains guten, vegan. Triangle pastries stuffed with savored peas and potatoes. Served with house special chutneys

    $5.00

    PANEER PAKORA

    Contains dairy. Gluten-free.Thin slices of homemade cheese marinated with herbs and spices dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served with house special chutneys

    $7.00

    ALOO BONDA

    Vegan, gluten free. Savory potatoes dipped in chickpea batter, fried and served with house special chutneys

    $5.00

    COMBO TOKRI

    A combination of the above served with house special chutneys. Good for two.

    $7.00

    GOBI PAKORA

    Vegan, gluten-free Small florets of cauliflower dusted with dry spices, dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served with house chutneys

    $6.00

    GOBI 65 (SITAR SPECIAL)

    Contains gluten. cauliflower florets marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar

    $9.00

    GOBI 65 (DINNER SIZE)

    Contains gluten. Tender pieces of chicken or cauliflower florets marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar

    $15.00

    NON VEGAN APPETIZERS

    MASALA FISH ( SITAR SPECIAL)

    Swai Fish fillet marinated with spices, grilled served with mint chutney

    $12.00

    SUKHA (CHEF SPECIAL)

    Chicken/lamb/goat/beef cooked with speciaal south indian dry masala. All time favorite, gluten free

    $16.00

    CHICKEN 65 (SITAR SPECIAL)

    Contains gluten. Tender pieces of chicken marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar

    $9.00

    CHILI SHRIMP (CHEF SPECIAL)

    Contains gluten, An indo-chinese blend of spices to bring the best in taste and color

    $15.00

    CHICKEN 65 (DINNER SIZE)

    Contains gluten. Tender pieces of chicken marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onion fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar

    $17.00

    MEAT SAMOSAS

    Contains gluten. Triangle pastries stuffed with savory ground lamb. Served with house special chutneys

    $6.00

    APPETIZERS FROM THE SOUTH

    IDLY SAMBAR

    Vegan, gluten-free. Rice and lentil steamed cakes served with lentil soup(Sambar) on the side with coconut chutney

    $7.00

    MASALA IDDLY

    Lentil doughnut fried and served with Sambar and coconut chutney

    $7.00

    MEDU VADA

    Fried lentil doughnuts served with sambar and cocnut chutney

    $6.00

    MASALA VADA

    Lentil doughnuts cut into pieces, sautéed with light masala. Served with coconut chutney

    $7.00

    DOSAI

    Rice and Lentil wrap served with sambar and coconut chutney

    SADA DOSAI

    A thin Crepe made with lentil and rice batter served with sambar and cocnut chutney

    $9.00

    MYSORE MASALA DOSA (SITAR SPECIAL)

    Rice and lentil crepe wrap, stuffed with savored potatoes and special chutney served with sambar and cocnnut chutney

    $12.00

    CHICKEN TIKA DOSA

    Rice and lentil wrap stuffed with chicken tikka and served with sambar and coconut chutney

    $15.00

    KEEMA DOSA (GROUND LAMB CHEF SPECIAL)

    Lentil and rice crepe wrap, stuffed with cooked ground lamb in spices served with sambar and cocnut chutney

    $15.00

    MASALA DOSA

    Plain dosa, vegan, gluten free savored potatoes vegan, gluten free

    $12.00

    CHOLAY DOSA

    Rice and lentil crepe stuffed with cooked chickpeas in spices and served with sambar and coconut chutney

    $13.00

    UTTAPAM

    (Topping: Onion or Vegetable), rice and lentil pancake spread with ginger onion, tomatoes and peas served with sambar and cocnut chutney

    $12.00

    SOUPS & SALADS

    VEGETABLE SOUP

    A rich blend of fresh vegetables made to suit the taste hot and sour

    $6.00

    TOMATO SOUP

    Indian style cooked with aromatic spices.smooth blend of tomatoes and cream with fresh black pepper

    $6.00

    GREEN SALAD

    Lettuce with tomato, onion, lemon served with raitha(Indian style dressing with home-made yogurt)

    $6.00

    MULLIGATWANY SOUP

    Lentil and sliced chicken breast in cream of coconut, garnished with lemon and corinader leaves

    $6.00

    CHICKEN SALAD

    Thin slices of chicken kebab on a bed of fresh greens served with house special dressing or ranch

    $10.00

    FROM OUR TANDOOR (GRILLED)

    SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE, CONTAINS DAIRY, GLUTEN FREE

    PANEER SUBJI TIKKA

    Cubes of cheese and vegetables marinated with special masalas and skewered in the tandoor. Contains dairy

    $17.00

    MURG MALAI KEBAB

    Cubes of chicken marinated with ginger garlic herbs,yoghurt and very mild spices. Tender and juicy skewered in the tandoor.served with onion and bell pepper. Contains dairy

    $17.00

    MURG TIKKA KEBAB

    Cubes of chicken marinated with ginger garlic herbs,yoghurt and house spices. skewered in the tandoor.served with onion and bell pepper. Contains dairy

    $17.00

    LAMB NAWABI KEBAB

    Lamb marinated with exotic spices,yogurt,skewered and cooked in theta tandoor. Richly garnished. Contains dairy

    $20.00

    LAMB SHEEK KEBAB

    Seasoned ground lamb with special spices skewered in tandoor garnished with savory onions and bell pepper

    $20.00

    SALMON TIKKA

    Marinated piece of Alaskan salmon skewered and cooked to perfection.richly garnished with onion, lemon and bell pepper l

    $20.00

    HARYALI KEBAB

    Cubes of chicken marinated with ginger garlic herbs,yoghurt and very mild spice with mint cilantro.Tender and juicy skewered in the tandoor.served with onion and bell pepper. Contains dairy

    $17.00

    KING PRAWN MALAI

    Prawns marinated with chef special very mild masala, yogurt skewered and garnished. Contains dairy

    $20.00

    KING PRAWN TANDOORI

    Prawns marinated with herbs,ginger,garlic and spices. Skewered and cooked in tandoor. richly garnished and served. Contains dairy

    $20.00

    CHEF COMBO DELIGHT

    A generous combination of lamb Seekh kabab, chicken tika, chicken Malai kabab, tandoori chicken and shrimp. all skewered cooked in tandoor richly garnished and served

    $25.00

    NON VEG ENTREES

    ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE

    CHICKEN ADRAKI chef special

    Thin slices of chicken cooked with fresh ginger,onion and coriander in spices. Garnished with black pepper and sliced tomatoes. Gluten free

    $16.00

    EGG MASALA

    Whole eggs with cubes of potatoes cooked in a onion based sauce and Garson masala. Gluten free

    $14.00

    KASHMIRI KORMA

    mild preparation of chicken, lamb or goat with light spices cooked in a creamy sauce with cashews. Gluten free

    $17.00

    KADAI

    Cubes of chicken, lamb,goat(on bone), beef cooked with chunks of tomatoes,bell pepper fresh ginger, spices and coriander. Gluten free

    $17.00

    KEEMA sitar special

    Ground lamb cooked with ( choose any one : chickpea or eggplant or green pea ) with fresh ground spices. Gluten free

    $20.00

    CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (SITAR SPECIAL)

    Cubes of chicken tika cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce with herbs, highly aromatic dish. An all time favorite.contains dairy , gluten free

    $17.00

    VINDALOO

    Boneless cubes of chicken or lamb or goat(on bone) or beef cooked with herbs and hot spices, an origin from coast of goa

    $17.00

    COCHIN sitar special

    Chicken or Beef or lamb or goat(on bone ) cooked with coconut chips, curry leaves and Kerala masala. Gluten free and dairy free

    $17.00

    CHICKEN MALABAR

    Tender cubes of boneless chicken marinated in dry masala, ginger, curry leaves and cooked on a slow fire with coconut cream.gluten free

    $17.00

    LAMB ROGAN JOSH chef special

    Lean chunks of lamb cooked with blended mild spice, onion and tomatoes. sitar special gluten free and no nuts

    $20.00

    GARLIC CHILI MASALA chef special

    Slices of chicken or Cubes of beef or lamb cooked with red and green pepper. Sliced onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies. A hot dish

    $17.00

    HOUSE SPECIAL

    Chicken or lamb or goat or beef sautéed with shredded cabbage, special masala and herbs. Garnished with sliced Tomatoes and ginger

    $17.00

    CURRY

    Cooked with onion based sauce, herbs and spices. Garnished with fresh tomatoes and coriander.Gluten free

    $17.00

    VEGETARIAN DELIGHT

    ALOO CHOLAY

    All time favorite. potatoes and chickpeas cooked with onion and tomatoes based sauces garnished with spices and coriander.gluten free,vegan

    $13.00

    DAL MAKHANI

    A Healthy blend of mixed lentils, cooked on slow fire, tempered with ginger onions,some cream garnished with coriander,ginger and tomatoes.contains dairy, gluten free

    $13.00

    KHATTA MEETHA BAINGAN

    Cubes of eggplant cooked in a rich tangy, sweet and sour sauce with special masala. Vegan

    $14.00

    CABBAGE THORAN

    Shredded cabbage sautéed with coconut,fresh ginger, tempered with mustard seed. Vegan and gluten free

    $13.00

    ALOO METHI MUTTER

    Small potatoes and peas cooked with onion,tomatoes and aromatic herbs, an all time favorite. Vegan,gluten free

    $13.00

    KASHMIRI MALAI KOFTA

    Grated vegetables,cheese, nuts and fruits dumpling balls, cooked in a light cream sauce. an all time favorite.

    $15.00

    KASHMIRI VEGETABLE KORMA

    fresh vegetables. Cooked in a mild almond, coconut creme sauce with light herbs and spices. Contains dairy and tree-nuts.

    $15.00

    BHINDI MASALA chef special

    Fried okra cooked with onions,tomatoes,ginger herbs and spices .vegan, gluten free

    $15.00

    DAL TARKA

    Lentils tempered with garlic,mustard seeds and curry leaves,onions and tomatoes in mildly spice

    $13.00

    CHANA MASALA

    All time favorite sitar special. chickpeas cooked with onion and tomatoes based sauces garnished with spices and coriander.gluten free,vegan

    $13.00

    LASOONI GOBI chef special

    Florets of cauliflower cooked with fresh garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper and herbs. Vegan, gluten free

    $16.00

    GOBI MUTTER BHAJI

    Florets of cauliflower and peas, with onions and tomatoes mildly spiced. Vegan

    $15.00

    BAINGAN BHARTA

    Mashed eggplant with onions and peas cooked with herbs and spices. Gluten free

    $14.00

    PANEER MAKHANI sitar special

    Cubes of paneer cooked in a cream tomato based sauce with herbs an aromatic dish. Contains dairy

    $16.00

    SAAG PANEER sitar special

    Cubes of paneer, cooked with creamy spinach and mild spices.sitar special

    $16.00

    PANEER BAINGAN

    Mashed eggplant with cubes of paneer with mild masala and onions, Fresh ginger and coriander garnished

    $16.00

    SEAFOOD

    SHRIMP THORAN

    Shrimp diced into small slices and marinated with spices, sauteed with fresh grated coconut and ginger and curry leaves (a delicacy from Kerala)

    $22.00

    MALABAR chef special

    Shrimp or swai fish cooked with ginger, Kerala masala ,coconut cream and tempered with curry leaves A delicacy. Sitar special gluten free

    $20.00

    BHUNA chef special

    Shrimp cooked in a thick gravy of tomato and onions

    $20.00

    FISH BHUNA

    Special fish cooked in a thick curry of tomatoes and onions sauce

    $20.00

    SHRIMP TANDOORI MASALA

    Shrimp skewered in the Tandoor and then cooked in a tomato cream sauce

    $20.00

    VINDALOO

    Shrimp or swai fish cooked in a hot and tangy sauce

    $20.00

    SHRIMP KORMA

    Shrimp cooked in a mild aromatic sauce with herbs and mild spices

    $20.00

    SHRIMP DONO PULLA

    Shrimp cooked in onion, ginger and coconut sauce tempered with mustard seeds

    $20.00

    SALMON TIKKA MASALA

    Salmon fish cooked in tandoor and then cooked in creamy tomato masala sauce

    $22.00

    CONDIMENTS

    RAITHA

    Cucumber,carrot and cilantro in a Yogurt sauce

    $4.00

    MANGO CHUTNEY

    Tangy mango pulp

    $4.00

    PAPADUM LAIN YOGURT

    $4.00

    CORRIANDER CHUTNEY

    Special home made cilantro, pepper and mint chutney

    $4.00

    TAMRIND CHUTNEY

    Special home made sweet and tangy tamarind chutney

    $4.00

    ONION CHUTNEY

    Fine chopped onions in a chef special tomato chutney

    $4.00

    MIXED PICKLES

    Classic home made mango and chili pickle

    $4.00

    BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in slow fire and layered. Served with raita

    SHRIMP BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with shrimp and rice

    $20.00

    VEGETABLE BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with vegetables and rice

    $20.00

    EGG BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with egg and rice

    $20.00

    PANEER BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with paneer and rice

    $16.00

    Chicken BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with chicken and rice

    $17.00

    Lamb BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with lamb and rice

    $20.00

    Beef BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with beef and rice

    $20.00

    Mutton BIRYANI

    An aromatic combination of long grain basmati rice with herbs and exotic spices cooked in a slow fire layered with mutton and rice

    $20.00

    BREADS OF INDIA

    Fluffy white dough hand made.contains dairy and gluten brushed with butter

    ALOO PARATHA (WHOLE WHEAT)

    Flat grill fried whole wheat bread

    $5.00

    KEEMA NAAN

    Flour bread stuffed with minced lamb

    $7.00

    TANDOORI ROTI

    Whole wheat flour bread baked In Tandoor

    $5.00

    MALABAR PARATHA 2 PCS

    Flat grilled multilayered flaky flour bread contains gluten

    $5.00

    POORI 2 PCS

    Whole wheat puffed bread fried in oil. Contains gluten

    $5.00

    CHAPATI 2 PCS

    Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet

    $5.00

    LACHA PARATHA (WHOLE WHEAT)

    whole wheat bread multi layered

    $5.00

    CHICKEN TIKA NAAN

    Nan bread stuffed with sliced Chicken breast and baked

    $6.00

    PESHWARI NAAN

    Naan stuffed with cashews , raisins, a sweet tinge brushed with butter

    $6.00

    ONION KULCHA

    Nan stuffed with cilantro and onions

    $5.00

    PANEER KULCHA

    Nan stuffed with home-made cheese

    $6.00

    BULLET NAAN

    naan stuffed with green chillie ,hot and spicy

    $5.00

    GARLIC NAAN

    garlic bread baked in Tandoor

    $5.00

    NAAN

    Fine flour bread baked In Tandoor

    $4.00

    THE MAHARAJA FEASTA MEAL FOR 2

    VEGETARIAN

    Served wih vegetable pakoras, naan, dal, mango chutney, raita, pickle, gulabjamun or kheer and choice of two vegetarian entrees

    $50.00

    NON-VEGETARIAN

    Served with Tandoori mixed grill, naan, dal, mango chutney, raita,pickle, gulabjamun or kheer and a choice of two meat entrees

    $60.00

    SEAFOOD

    Served with fish fry, naan, dal, mango chutney, raita, pickle, galubjamun or kheer and choice of shrimp and fish entrée

    $70.00

    STAR SPECIAL THALI (FOR ONE)

    A colorful display of items. Complete meal with vegetable samosa raita, naan, dal and kheer.

    VEG-THALI

    Naan stuffed with onions and coriander. Contains dairy, gluten

    $22.00

    NON VEG-THALI

    Naan stuffed with chicken tikka and herbs. Contains dairy, gluten

    $27.00

    DESSERTS

    KULFI

    Old fashioned home style ice cream made with milk.(Mango, Coconut or Pista)

    $4.00

    RASMALAI

    Flat round cakes of cheese soaked in sweet milky svrup

    $5.00

    GAJAR HALWA

    Best home made carrot pudding

    $4.00

    KHEER

    Indian style rice pudding cooked with saffron and dried fruits

    $4.00

    GULAB JAMUN

    Lightly fried milk balls soaked in warm honey syrup

    $4.00

    BEVERAGES

    PLAIN LASSI

    Yogurt drink with no flavor

    $4.00

    MANGO LASSI

    Mango flavored Indian styled smoothie

    $5.00

    STRAWBERRY LASSI

    Strawberry yogurt flavored Indian styled smoothie

    $5.00

    SALT LASSI

    Salt flavored yogurt drink

    $4.00

    SWEET LASSI

    Yogurt, rose water and sugar blended to create a soothing flavored drink.

    $4.00

    SOFTDRINKS

    $2.00

    MASALA CHAI, FLAVORED TEAS

    $3.00

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