Avani Asian Indian Bistro

Momos

Hand-made steamed dumplings. Steamed, plain or tossed in chili garlic sauce, or fried Delhi-style. Veg $16, Chicken $18

Tandoori Momos

Hand-made steamed dumplings marinated in signature tandoor spices and cooked in a clay oven. Veg $17, Chicken $19

Gobi 65

Lightly battered cauliflower seasoned with garlic, ginger, spices and fried with green chilies and fresh curry leaves.

Chaat Papdi

Traditional Indian street food made with crisp wafers, topped with chana, boiled potatoes, chaat masala, yogurt, and chutneys.

Kale Ki Chaat

Crispy fried seasoned kale topped with chana, chaat masala, yogurt, chutneys and pomegranate seeds.

Palak Patta Chaat

Lightly battered spinach leaves topped with chana, chaat masala, yogurt, chutneys and pomegranate.

Ruby Dahi Kachori

Crispy Kachori filled with yogurt, chaat masala, lentils, chutneys, sprouts and potato and topped with beetroot raita and boondi.

Samosa Rolls

Spiced potatoes and peas in a crispy pastry wrapper. Served with chana masala and chutneys.

Veg Pakora

A tasty combination of paneer and veg fritters battered with chickpea flour.

Jaipuri Okra Crisps

Okra dusted with mango powder, chili, cumin and chickpea flour. Served with mango chutney.

Crispy Spicy Vegetables

Lightly battered vegetables wok-fried with chilies, garlic, green onions and salt and pepper.

Crispy Baby Corn

Baby corn with garlic, peppers and spices.

Honey Chili Potatoes

Deep-fried potatoes tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-soy sauce, garnished with green onions.

Shaam Savera Kebab

Spinach and potato patty filled with goat cheese and lightly fried.

Hara Bhara Kebabs

Spiced spinach, potato, pea patties.

Chili Paneer (Starter)

Battered paneer cheese tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions. Served dry.

Chili Mushroom

Crispy button mushrooms tossed in Hakka-style chili garlic sauce.

Chili Soy Chaap

Soy Chaap tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

Chili Chicken (Starter)

Battered chicken, wok-fried with a spicy blend of chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions. Served dry.

Chicken Lollipops

Crispy, lightly battered, spice marinated chicken wing drumettes.

Fish Pakora

Seasoned whitefish battered and fried crisp.

Salt & Pepper Prawns

Lightly dusted prawns wok-fried with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, green onions and spices.

Chili Garlic Prawns

Prawns tossed with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, green onions and spices.

Hot & Sour Soup

A rich and tangy broth with tofu, mushrooms and vegetables. Veg $7, Chicken $8, Shrimp $9

Manchow Soup

Hot and spicy Indo-Chinese soup with assorted vegetables, soy, ginger and garlic. Veg $7, Chicken $8, Shrimp $9

Sweet Corn Soup

Thick broth soup made with sweet corn. Veg $7, Chicken $8, Shrimp $9

Avani House Soup

Light aromatic broth, slow-simmered fresh herbs and vegetables. Veg $7, Chicken $8, Shrimp $9

Mango Salad

Fresh mangoes, field greens, peppers, onions and cashews.

Kachumber Salad

Seasoned cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and carrot.

Spring Salad

Fresh field greens, tomatoes and onions.

Chicken Tikka

Charbroiled chunks of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and Chef's special spice blend.

Afghani Murgh

Boneless chicken pieces marinated with cream and mild Afghani spices.

Chicken Hariyali

Tender chicken breast pieces marinated with cilantro, mint, green chilies, yogurt and spices.

Tandoori Chicken

Marinated pieces of bone in chicken cooked in the tandoor. 4pc $18, 8pc $32

Masala Murgh Chamak Kebab

Chicken marinated with chef's signature spice blend and yogurt.

Methi Malai Murgh Tikka

Charbroiled boneless chicken with a creamy fenugreek infused marinade.

Seekh Kebab

Spiced ground chicken or minced lamb mixed with fresh herbs and grilled over coals. Chicken $20, Lamb $22

Tandoori Rack of Lamb

Spice marinated, frenched New Zealand lamb chops. Full rack.

Lamb T-Bone Loin Chops

Marinated bone-in lamb chops cooked in the tandoor. 6 pieces.

Salmon Tikka

Chunks of seasoned fresh Atlantic salmon grilled in an authentic clay Tandoor oven.

Fish Tikka

Chunks of seasoned fresh whitefish grilled in an authentic clay Tandoor oven.

Tandoori King Prawns

Jumbo tiger prawns marinated with Tandoori spices and charbroiled.

Seafood Mixed Grill

Salmon Tikka (3pc), Fish Tikka (4pc), King Prawns (3pc).

Achari Mushrooms

Mushrooms marinated in a flavourful blend of pickling spices and tandoor grilled.

Malai Soya Chaap Kebabs

Soya Chaap marinated in a creamy marinade and cooked in the tandoor.

Veg Mixed Grill

Makki Malai Kebab, Malai Soya Chaap, Paneer Tikka, Achari Mushrooms, bell peppers and onions.

Paneer Tikka

Fire roasted cubes of marinated paneer cheese, bell peppers and onions.

Zaika NCR Paneer Sampler

Chef's selection of tandoor grilled paneer, achari, hariyali, and kali mirch tikka.

Avani Chicken Sampler

5 ways: Tikka, Afghani, Harayali, Reshmi, and Seekh.

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Lamb chops (2pc), Chicken Tikka (2pc), Afghani Murgh (2pc) and Lamb Seekh Kebabs (2pc).

Avani Mixed Platter

Rack of Lamb (2pc), Jumbo Shrimp (2pc), Salmon Tikka (2pc), Chicken Haryali (2pc).

Signature Butter Chicken

Boneless Tandoori chicken simmered in a mildly spiced creamy tomato butter sauce.

Tandoori Butter Chicken

Bone-in Tandoori Chicken enrobed in signature butter chicken sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chunks of tender chicken simmered in a creamy spiced tomato sauce with diced bell peppers.

Kadai Chicken

Cooked with fresh ground masala.

Chicken Rara

Boneless chicken in a thick gravy made with minced chicken seasoned with rare masala.

Chicken Lababdar

Moist chunks of grilled chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy spiced tomato sauce.

Avani Chicken Curry

Chicken slow-simmered curry.

Chicken Vindaloo

Signature version of the fiery hot Goan-style curry.

Palak Chicken

Cooked with a creamy spinach sauce.

Methi Murgh

Creamy curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves.

Chicken Korma

Mild curry made with ground cashews, yogurt and tomatoes.

Mangalore Coconut Chicken

A South-Indian curry with mild spices soothed with coconut cream.

Rogan Josh

An aromatic Kashmiri curry.

Methi Lamb

Creamy curry featuring fresh fenugreek with chunks of tender lamb.

Braised Lamb Shank Masala

Chef's signature lamb dish featuring a tender, slow-braised lamb shank.

Kadai Lamb

Cooked with fresh ground masala.

Lamb Vindaloo

Spicy Goan-style curry, the Avani way.

Lamb Korma

Mild curry made with ground cashews, yogurt and tomatoes.

Goat Curry

Chili, cumin and toasted spices enhance the flavour of tender pieces of bone-in goat.

Kadai Goat

Cooked with fresh ground masala.

Shrimp Vindaloo

Plump shrimp in a fiery hot Goan-style curry.

Malabar Shrimp

Seared shrimp in a coconut curry with ginger, garlic, spices and a hint of lime.

Goan Fish Curry

Flaky whitefish simmered in a spicy tomato and onion curry.

Fish Tikka Masala

Tandoor grilled marinated white fish in a rich and creamy spiced tomato sauce.

Paneer Tikka Masala

Cubes of Indian cheese simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce.

Paneer Lababdar

Moist chunks of paneer enveloped in a rich and creamy spiced tomato sauce.

Palak Paneer

A flavourful curry featuring puréed spinach and paneer cheese.

Kesari Paneer

Saffron flavoured paneer finished with a mild sauce.

Shahi Paneer

Paneer simmered in a thick tomato gravy.

Kadai Paneer

Cooked with fresh ground masala.

Mutter Paneer

Paneer and green peas in gravy.

Mughlai Paneer

In a mildly spiced, aromatic cream.

Jackfruit & Kale Masala

A curry featuring fresh kale, jackfruit, a blend of spices and a hint of lime.

Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Potatoes cooked in a gravy with aromatic Kashmiri spices.

Soy Chaap Masala

Simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato.

Malai Kofta

Paneer and potato dumpling in a tomato cream sauce.

Methi Malai Mutter

Rich and creamy curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas.

Dhingri Mutter Gravy

Fresh mushrooms cooked with aromatic spices, onions, and tomatoes for a rich earthy flavour.

Navratan Korma

Chef's selection of fresh vegetables cooked in a creamy korma sauce.

Kadai Gobi Mutter

Cauliflower and green peas flavoured with Kadai masala.

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Assorted vegetables stir-fried with onions, bell peppers and aromatic spices.

Aloo Gobi

A traditional cauliflower and potato dish.

Aloo Jeera

Potatoes tossed with cumin and spices.

Baingan Bharta

Tandoor-roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices.

Bhindi Do Pyaza

A North-Indian dish featuring fresh okra and onions.

Chana Masala

Traditional spiced chickpea curry.

Dal Makhani

Slow simmered black lentils cooked with heavy cream, butter, ginger, garlic, chilies, tomatoes and spices.

Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils slow-cooked with chilies, spices, tomatoes and onions until smooth and creamy.

Chili Chicken

Battered chicken, wok-fried with a spicy blend of chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

Chili Paneer

Paneer cheese, battered and fried with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

Kung Pao Chicken

Boneless chicken wok-fried with chili peppers and Kung Pao sauce. Garnished with roasted cashews.

Chicken Manchurian

Battered chicken, fried crispy and tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onion.

Whitefish Manchurian

Lightly dusted whitefish fillets fried crispy and tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onion.

Veg Manchurian

Minced vegetable dumplings wok-fried with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

Wok-fried Mixed Vegetables

Fresh cut vegetables and mushrooms stir-fried in a chili garlic sauce.

Chili Soy Chaap with Gravy

Soy Chaap tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.

Fried Rice

Basmati rice stir-fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, soy sauce with or without egg. Hakka-style or Szechuan-style. Veg $15, Chicken $17, Shrimp $20

Hakka Fried Noodles

Fresh vegetables wok-seared with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, spices and Hakka noodles. Veg $16, Chicken $18, Shrimp $21

Chow Mein

Noodles and mixed veg wok-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and chilies. Veg $16, Chicken $18, Shrimp $21

Green Thai Curry

Authentic Thai green curry paste, coconut milk, and vegetables. Veg $19, Chicken $22, Shrimp $26

Naan

Traditional Indian flatbread made to order. Plain or Butter.

Garlic Naan

Tandoori Roti

Thin unleavened whole wheat bread.

Butter Roti

Roomali Roti

Super thin and soft, crafted on a dome griddle.

Laccha Parantha

Flaky Indian bread with buttery layers. Methi, Garlic or Pudina $6.50

Kulcha

Tandoor baked stuffed naan. Onions $7, Potato $7, Paneer $8

Cheddar, Mozzarella & Garlic Naan

Specialty stuffed naan.

Biryani

Classic steam-cooked dish of fragrant herbs, vegetables and perfectly spiced basmati rice. Veg $16, Chicken $19, Lamb $22, Shrimp $24

Steamed Basmati Rice

Jeera or Saffron $7

Pulao

Quinoa Fried Rice

Fluffy quinoa stir-fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, soy sauce with or without egg. Veg $15, Chicken $17, Shrimp $20

Indian Spiced Quinoa

Quinoa steamed with onions, green peas, Indian spices and cilantro.

Mango Chutney

Made in house.

Raita

Yogurt, cucumbers, mint and spices.

Plain Yogurt

Lacha Pyaz

Red onion salad with green chilies.

Talli Hui Hari Mirch

Fried green chilies seasoned with chaat masala.

Achar

Indian pickles.

Masala Pappadums

Pappadums topped with a spicy mix of onions, tomatoes, chilies and chaat masala.

Pappadums

Thin crispy traditional snack (2pc).

Biscoff Tres Leche

A decadent milk-soaked cake layered with Biscoff cream and crumble.

Gulab Jamun Tiramisu

Cloud-like tiramisu layered with gulab jamun, pistachios, and rose petals.

Brownie

Classic brownie served with vanilla ice cream.

Coconut Fried Ice Cream

Vanilla or Mango ice cream coated in a crisp coconut breading and deep-fried.

Gajar Halwa

Carrot based dessert pudding enriched with clarified butter, milk and warm spices.

Moong Dal Halwa

Traditional Indian dessert of mung lentil, clarified butter and sugar.

Rose Ras Malai

Soft and creamy paneer patties soaked in a rose-infused sweetened milk. Served cold.

Gulab Jamun

Syrup-soaked dessert spheres infused with rose. Served warm.

Kulfi

Malai, Mango.

Slumdog Sangria

Red Wine, Brandy, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Ginger Ale. Glass $14, Pitcher $36

Streetfruit Sangria

White, Brandy, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Lime Soda. Glass $14, Pitcher $36

Masala Mary

Vodka, special spice blend, chilies, tomato juice, house garnish.

The Taj Margarita

Tequila, Grand Marnier, lime, orange juice, tamarind syrup.

Mumbai Mojito

Rum, fresh mint, cucumber, fresh lime, soda.

Kerala Cocktail

Spiced rum, bourbon, pineapple, fresh lemon, cardamom, sugar, bitters.

Kachumber Cocktail

Gin, fresh lime, cucumbers, cilantro, chilies.

Tamarind Whiskey Sour

Bourbon, fresh lime, tamarind syrup, simple syrup.

Mango Fizz

Vodka, mango puree, fresh mint, fresh lime, ginger ale.

Frozen Mango Bellini

Rum, mango puree, red wine.

Frozen Coconut Monsoon

Spiced rum, coconut cream, mango puree, pineapple juice.

Lychee-tini Martini

Vodka, Soho Lychee, lychee, cranberry.

Masala Martini

Gin, lime, jeera powder, chaat masala.

Martini

Gin or Vodka, Vermouth.

Cosmopolitan

Vodka, triple sec, lime, cranberry juice.

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, bitters, sugar.

Moscow Mule

Vodka, ginger beer, lime.

Negroni

Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.

Classic Margarita

Tequila, triple sec, lime, salt rim.

Pina Colada

White rum, coconut puree, pineapple juice.

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila, orange juice, grenadine.

Long Island Iced Tea

Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lime, Pepsi. Glass $14, Pitcher $36

Kingfisher

Soft Drinks

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7 Up, Ginger Ale or Iced Tea.

Juice

Orange, pineapple, apple, mango, lychee or cranberry.

Lassi

Traditional Indian blended beverage made from premium yogurt. Plain, salted, sweet or mango.

Milkshakes

Premium ice cream blended with whole milk. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies 'n cream or mango.

Daiquiri Mocktail

Fruit puree and lime juice blended. Lime, strawberry or mango.

Pina Colada Mocktail

Coconut puree blended with pineapple juice.

Masala Chaas

Premium yogurt blended with fresh ginger, chilies, cilantro and spices.

Minted Iced Tea

Fresh mint muddled with mango or strawberry puree and iced tea.

Freshly Squeezed Lemon Soda

Fresh squeezed lemon juice, black salt, cumin, simple syrup and sparkling water.

Mojito Mocktail

Fresh lime and mint muddled with sugar and topped with soda.

Tamarind Mango Spritzer

Sweetened tamarind syrup, premium mango pulp, spices and ginger ale.

Mango Fizz Mocktail

Mango puree, fresh mint, fresh lime, ginger ale.

Masala Chai Tea

Traditional Indian tea infused with an aromatic blend of spices and brewed with milk.

Coffee

Fresh brewed medium roast coffee.

Tea

Choice of Green, Orange Pekoe, or Darjeeling tea.