Minerva Indian Cuisine

Madras Tomato Soup

Tomato soup with Indian herb spices

Mulligatawny Soup

Thick curry-flavored lentil soup (Also available with spiced shredded Chicken)

Vegetable Sweet Corn Soup

Corn with carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian herb spices

Sweet Corn Chicken Soup

Corn with shredded chicken, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian spices

Desi Green Salad

Cucumber, carrot, lettuce, red onions, green chillies, tomatoes and sliced lemon

Medu Vadai

Deep fried crispy lentil donuts

Minerva Special Idli Sambar

Steam cooked rice and lentil cakes

Plain Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils

Masala Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with very lightly spiced potatoes and onions

Mysore Masala Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils with layer of special chutney stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions

Ravva Onion Masala Dosa

Crispy crepe of cream of rice and wheat stuffed with cashews, seasoned potatoes, onions and green chillies

Paper Dosa (Large)

Very thin and large crispy crepe of rice and lentils

Paper Masala Dosa (Large)

Very thin and large crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with very lightly spiced and onions

Special Spring Dosa

Crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with seasoned onions, mixed vegetables and special chutney

Paneer Masala Dosa

Crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese and potatoes

Multi Layer Dosa

Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils with layers of various chutneys and stuffed with spiced potatoes

Spicy Uttappam

Rice and lentils pancakes topped with green chillies and seasoned onion

Vegetable Uttappam

Rice and lentils pancakes topped with green chillies and seasoned mixed vegetable

Paneer Uttappam

Rice and lentils pancakes topped with seasoned cottage cheese and mixed vegetable

M.L.A. Pesarattu with Upma

Green gram (Mung bean) crepe topped with onions, ginger and green chillies, Upma is cream of wheat cooked with onion, tomato and chili peppers

Tandoori Chicken

chicken with bones marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juices then barbecued in tandoor

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken charbroiled to perfection in tandoor to bring out intricate flavor

Chicken Malai Kabab

A mild dish. Cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in tandoor

Sheekh Kabab

Finely minced lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in tandoor

Lamb Boti Kabab

Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in our house special recipe sauce and cooked on skewers in tandoor

Fish Tikka Kabab

Chunks of salmon marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in tandoor

Tandoori Shrimp

Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in tandoor

Minerva Special Tandoor Mix Grill

Combination platter of tandoori (chicken, shrimp & fish), chicken tikka, lamb (sheekh & boti kabab)

Naan

Unleavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven

Garlic Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh minced garlic and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven

Onion Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh onions and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven

Kashmiri Naan

Unleavened white bread stuffed with paste of cashews, almonds and raisin, baked in tandoor clay oven

Paneer Kulcha

Light leavened breads stuffed with chopped cottage cheese, baked in tandoor clay oven

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices, baked in tandoor clay oven

Lacha Paratha

A multi-layered whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven

Minerva Special Roti (High Protien Low Carb)

Unbleached whole wheat flour bread, baked in Tandoor clay Oven

Poori (One)

Crispy, deep fried puffy whole wheat bread

Kheema Naan (Non-Vegetarian)

Unleavened bread stuffed with minced garlic, onions, ground lamb, and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven

Assorted Bread Basket

Combination of breads (naan, onion naan, garlic naan, lacha paratha)

Tadka Dal

Wholesome yellow lentil curry, tempered with butter, whole red chillies, cumin and mustard seeds

Dal Makhani

A royal lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions, garnished with shredded butter

Channa Masala

Chick-peas (grabanzo beans) cooked in a special blend of traditional spices

Bhindi Masala

Okra cooked on a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional spices

Guthi Vankaya (Bagara Baingan)

Baby eggplant cooked in rich sesame and peanut sauce with herbs and spices

Masala Aloo Gobi

Cubed potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices and herbs

Baingan Bartha

A classic dish, eggplant roasted over charcoal, blended and tempered with aromatic herbs and spices

Navaratan Korma

Mixed vegetables cooked with mild creamy sauce topped with cashews and raisins

Aloo Palak

spinach cooked with potatoes and spices with thick gravy sauce

Aloo Mutter

Cubed Potatoes and tender green peas cooked with spices and herbs

Bombay Aloo

Baby potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce with spices and herbs

Channa Saag

Spinach and Chick-peas (garbanzo beans) cooked with thick gravy sauce

Sarson Ka Saag

Punjabi (North Indian) dish made of mustard leaves cooked with spices in butter

Paneer Kurchan

Shredded cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomato, spices and herbs

Paneer Tikka Masala

Cottage cheese cubes cooked with green peppers and onions in a rich creamy gravy

Palak Paneer

Cottage cheese cubes cooked creamy gravy of spinach with spices

Mutter paneer

Cottage cheese cubes cooked with creamy sauce, tender green peas and spices

Kadai paneer

Cottage cheese cubes and vegetables pan finished in special sauce and spices

Paneer Makhani

Cottage Cheese cubes lightly fried and cooked in home made special sauce with butter

Malai Kofta

A true Moghulai delight ! Vegetable balls summered in a creamy sauce topped with cashews and raisins

Andhra chicken curry

A specialty from coastal Andhra Pradesh. Boneless chicken cooked in special spicy curry sauce

Chicken curry

Traditional Mughlai offering! Boneless chicken cooked in heavenly curry sauce, seasoned to your taste

Chicken Vindaloo

South Indian favorite! Boneless chicken with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce

Kadai chicken

Stir fried chicken, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs

Ginger chicken

Boneless chicken sautéed with special ginger sauce along with herbs and spices

Chicken Saag (Spinach Chicken)

Tender pieces of chicken sautéed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs

Chicken Shahi Korma

A Moghulai delight! Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried chicken in cream, cashews, and raisins

Hyderabadi Chicken Do Pyaza

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy sauce

Butter chicken

Breast chicken skewed in tandoor (clay Oven) and sautéed in special buttery sauce

Chilly Chicken (Indian or Indo-Chinese style)

Cubes of chicken breast sautéed with soya, onions, green chillies, herbs and exotic spices

Minerva Special Chicken 65

A Hyderabadi delight! Breast chicken cubes fried with curry leaves, green chillies yogurt and spices

Chicken Tikka Masala

Breast chicken skewed in tandoor (clay oven) and sautéed in a rich creamy sauce

Chicken Roast

Boneless chicken cooked with curry leaves, green chilies, onions and special spices on slow fire

Nellore Chepala Pulusu (South Indian Fish Curry)

Fish cooked slowly in spicy tamarind sauce with onions, baby eggplants and curry leaves

Fish Masala

Fish cooked in a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes, onions with aromatic herbs and spices

Ginger Shrimp

Shrimp marinated with ginger, spices and then cooked with tomatoes and onions

Kadai Shrimp

Stir fried shrimp, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs

Shrimp Vindaloo

South Indian favorite! Shrimp with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce

Shrimp Maharaja

Marinated shrimp cooked in yogurt, tomatoes and onions with mild creamy sauce

Minerva Special Royyala Vepudu (Shrimp Pan Fried)

Shrimp pan fried on low heat with traditional spices, curry leaves, green chillies and onions

Lamb Curry

Tender lamb marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices

Lamb Rogan Josh

Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with yogurt

Lamb Vindaloo

For the one with true passion for spicy food, lamb and potatoes cooked in fiery red chilly and vinegar sauce

Lamb Do Pyaza

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy sauce

Lamb Korma

A Moghulai delight! Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried lamb in cream, cashews, and raisins

Lamb Pasanda

Tender lamb cooked in exotic blend of cream, almond sauce and spices

Lamb Saag (Spinach Lamb)

Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs

Lamb Boti Kabob Masala

Tender pieces of lamb skewed in tandoor (clay oven) and sautéed in a rich creamy tomato sauce

Minerva Special Lamb Roast

Succulent pieces of lamb pan roasted on low heat with traditional spices and curry leaves

Hyderabadi Keema Mutter

Fresh ground lamb marinated and cooked on low heat with herbs and spices

Goat Curry

Goat (with bone) marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices

Special Goat Roast

Goat (with bone) pan roasted on low heat with special spices, curry leaves, green chilies and onions

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Ka Biryani

Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with chicken (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices

Hyderabadi Goat Dum Ka Biryani

Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with goat (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices

Shrimp Biryani

Tender Shrimp cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

Lamb Biryani

Juicy boneless lamb cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

Chicken Biryani

Boneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

Vegetable Biryani

Mixed Vegetables with Basmati rice and traditional spices topped with cashews

Basmati Rice

Herbed pilaf-style fragrant rice

Raita

Yogurt with cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, red onions and herbs

Hot Mix Vegetable Pickle

Indian style spicy vegetable pickle

Plain Yogurt

Indian style yogurt

Extra Chutney

Mint, Red Onion, Tomato, Tamarind, Coconut

Extra Sauce / Gravy

Mango Lassi

Sweet Lassi

Salted Lassi

Mineral Water

Indian Masala Tea

Indian Coffee

Tea/Coffee/Decaf

Assorted Soft Drinks

Cola, Diet Cola, Ginger Ale, Pep-up, Root Beer, Ice Tea

Assorted Fruit Juices

Orange, Mango, Pineapple, Cranberry

Ginger Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream

Mango / Pista Kulfi

Ras Malai

Homemade cheese patties cooked in milk and served with pistachios

Gulab Jamoon

Deep fried plum colored dumplings of dried milk and refined flour soaked in sugar syrup

Gajar Ka Halwa

Carrot and milk pudding with nuts and spice, served warm

Kheer

Traditional Indian rice pudding with sweetened milk

Combination of Gulab Jamoon with Vanilla ice cream

Combination of Gajar Ka Halwa with Vanilla ice cream