India Pavilion Menu
India Pavilion in Cambridge, MA offers a wide range of Indian dishes with vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant provides a casual dining experience with friendly service and a diverse menu. Must-try items include the butter naan, saag paneer, aloo chole, and baingan bharta. Customers rave about the flavorful entrees and the delicious rice pudding for dessert. The lunch buffet is a popular choice, offering numerous options for both vegetarians and omnivores. The staff pays attention to dietary restrictions, making sure everyone enjoys their meal. Overall, India Pavilion is a solid choice for authentic Indian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Make sure to try the lunch buffet for a full experience of their diverse menu.
Appetizers
Veg Samosa
Two pieces. Crisp turnovers stuffed with potatoes, green peas, chickpeas, and spices. Vegan.
Lamb Samosa
Two pieces. Crisp turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and peas seasoned with spices.
Vegetable Pakora
Five pieces. Assorted fresh vegetables and spinach fritters. Gluten free.
Paneer Pakora
Four pieces. Delicately spiced homemade cheese fritters. Gluten free.
Chicken Pakora
Four pieces. Chicken fritters battered in chickpea flour and spices. Gluten free.
Fish Pakora
Four pieces of boneless haddock fish fritters. Gluten free.
Samosa Chole Chaat
Two veg samosas covered in chole, onions, tamarind chutney and raita (ask for no raita for vegan option)
Dahi Papdi Chaat
A medley of chickpeas, tomatoes, cilantro, potatoes, crisp papri wafers, tamarind chutney, and raita.
Garden Salad
Served with house dressing.
Masala Dosa
South Indian lentil crepe filled with potatoes, onions, ginger, chilies, and spices. Served with sambhar and coconut chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Dosa
Lentil crepe filled with diced chicken tikka, onions, ginger, chilies, and spices. Served with sambhar and coconut chutney. Gluten free.
Plain Dosa
South Indian rice & lentil crepe served with sambhar and coconut chutney. Gluten free.
Mulligatawny Soup
Fresh vegetables, lentils, and tomatoes. Vegan and Gluten free.
Coconut Soup
Sweet shredded coconut in coconut cream and hot milk seasoned with pistachios. Gluten free.
Chicken Soup
Chicken, fresh vegetables, lentils, and tomatoes. Gluten free.
Sambhar
A sweet and tart vegetable soup flavored with sun dried red peppers, curry leaves, and black mustard seeds. Vegan and gluten free.
Soups
Tandoori and Grilled Delights
Chicken Tandoori (/) (Halal)
(pc) Spring chicken marinated for hours in yogurt with garlic, ginger, and spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Full Chicken Tandoori (Halal)
(pc) Spring chicken marinated hours in yogurt with garlic, ginger, and spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon marinated in the chef's special marinade for hours and cooked in the clay oven. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp dipped in yogurt marinade then grilled over charcoals in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Served with rice & chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Tikka (Halal)
Boneless spring chicken marinated for hours and cooked in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Reshmi Kebab (Halal)
Minced chicken blended with house spices and then roasted in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Seekh Kebab (Halal)
Minced lamb blended with fine chopped onions, bell peppers and our special herbs and spices, formed on skewers and roasted in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Paneer Tikka
Homemade paneer marinated in yogurt with garlic, ginger, and spices then roasted in the tandoor. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Tikka Masala (Halal)
Cubes of chicken tikka simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Curry (Halal)
Boneless chicken cooked in a flavorful curry sauce of onion, tomatoes, garlic and ginger with herbs and spices. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Tikka Dal Masala (Halal)
Chicken tikka simmered with spicy chickpeas in a masala sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Korma (Halal)
Boneless chicken curry cooked with cashews in a cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Saag (Halal)
Boneless chicken cooked in our traditional creamy spinach. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Vindaloo (Halal)
Chicken cooked with potatoes in a tart & spicy gravy. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Chilli (Halal)
Chicken tikka cooked with bell peppers, onions, and green chilies in a tangy masala sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Jerk Chicken (Halal)
Boneless chicken simmered in a very spicy Jerk masala sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Do-Pyaza (Halal)
Chicken curry cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and fresh coriander. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Mango (Halal)
Chicken tikka cooked with broccoli and tomatoes in a sweet and spices mango sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Jalfrezi (Halal)
Boneless chicken breast cooked with broccoli, green peas, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes & onions. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Chicken Specialties (Halal)
Lamb Specialties (Halal)
Lamb Curry (Halal)
Boneless tender cubes of lamb cooked in a delicious curry of onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and fresh herbs. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Lamb Saag (Halal)
Lamb cooked in our traditional creamy spinach. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Lamb Rogan Josh (Halal)
Lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Lamb Vindaloo (Halal)
Lamb cooked with potatoes in a spicy and tart gravy. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Keema Chilli Masala (Halal)
Minced lamb cooked with green peas, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a seasoned onion and tomato sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Lamb Jalfrezi (Halal)
Lamb cooked with broccoli, green peas, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions in light cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Lamb Korma (Halal)
Our special lamb curry cooked with cashews and cream with a touch of fenugreek. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Lamb Mushroom Masala (Halal)
Lean lamb curry cooked with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Goat Curry (Halal)
Halal. Tender goat cooked in a flavorful onion based curry sauce with ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Goat Vindaloo (Halal)
Halal. Goat cooked with potatoes in a very hot and tangy gravy. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Halal. Gluten free.
Goat Specialties (Halal)
Seafood Specialties
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked in our traditional creamy spinach. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a very spicy and tart gravy. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Shrimp Jalfrezi
Shrimp cooked with broccoli, green peas, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Fish Masala
Haddock cooked with bell peppers and onions in a tomato cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Fish Vindaloo
Haddock cooked with potatoes in a very spicy and tart gravy. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Saag Paneer
Vegetarian. Cheese cooked with creamy spinach. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free. (May substitute paneer for hard-boiled eggs or potatoes)
Shahee Paneer
Vegetarian. Fresh homemade cheese simmered in a tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Paneer Chilli Masala
Vegetarian. Paneer sautéed in a creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Malai Kofta
Vegetarian. Vegetable balls cooked in a tomato cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Navratan Korma
Vegetarian. Fresh mixed vegetables cooked with mushrooms and nuts in a delicious cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Gobi Kaju Masala
Vegetarian. Cauliflower and cashew nuts cooked in a cream sauce. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Mattar Paneer
Vegetarian. Homemade cheese cooked with green peas and tomatoes. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Aloo Mattar
Vegetarian. Fresh green peas simmered with tomatoes, onions and potatoes. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Vegan and gluten free.
Baingan Bharta
Vegetarian. Smoked eggplant, cooked in tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and peas. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Vegan and gluten free.
Bhindi Bhuna Masala
Vegetarian. Fresh okra cooked with sautéed onions and spices. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Vegan and gluten free.
Aloo Gobi
Vegetarian. Cauliflower cooked with potatoes and spices. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Vegan and gluten free.
Aloo Chole
Vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, and exotic spices. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Vegan and gluten free.
Dal Tarka
Vegetarian. Yellow lentils delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic spices. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Dal Makhni
Vegetarian. Creamed black lentils delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic spices. Served with fragrant Basmati rice and Onion Chutney. Gluten free.
Vegetarian Specialties
Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed vegetables cooked with basmati rice, nuts and spices. Served with raita. Gluten free.
Chicken Biryani (Halal)
Cubed chicken cooked in delicious basmati rice with spices, bell peppers, green peas, onions and nuts. Served with raita. Gluten free.
Lamb Biryani (Halal)
Lamb cooked in fragrant basmati rice, seasoned with herbs, bell peppers, green peas, onions and nuts. Served with raita. Gluten free.
Matar Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin. Served with plain yogurt. Gluten free.
Plain Basmati (Small)
Fragrant long grain rice from India. Vegan and gluten free.
Plain Basmati (Large)
Fragrant long grain rice from India. Vegan and gluten free.
Naan Bread Basket
Plain, garlic, onion and aloo naan.
Plain Naan
Fresh baked bread in our clay oven.
Garlic Naan
Nan garnished with fresh garlic and cilantro baked in our clay oven.
Onion Naan
Naan stuffed with onions and herbs.
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with shredded coconut, almonds, raisins and apricots.
Paneer Naan
Naan filled with diced paneer, spices and cilantro.
Aloo Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes.
Cheese Naan
Naan filled with mozzarella cheese, spices and cilantro
Plain Paratha
Multi-layered grilled wheat bread seasoned with carom seeds.
Aloo Paratha
Paratha stuffed with mashed potatoes and green peas.
Tandoori Roti
pieces. Whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven.
Tawa Roti
pieces. Whole wheat bread cooked on the grill.
Poori
pieces. Crispy fried wheat bread. Vegan.
Breads
Sides
Plain Yogurt
Homemade whole milk yogurt. Gluten free.
Mango Chutney
A delicious sweet chutney made of mangoes. Gluten free.
Mint Chutney
A delightful chutney made of mint and cilantro. Gluten free.
Achar
A mixture of pickled vegetables and fruits. Vegan and gluten free.
Raita
Homemade yogurt blended with cucumbers and spices. Gluten free.
Papadam
spicy lentil crisps. Vegan.
Onion And Green Chili Salad
Chopped red onions and green chilies
Gulab Jamun
Traditional sweet dumplings soaked in homemade cardamom infused syrup.
Gajar Halwa
Classic Indian carrot confection made with almonds, golden raisins, cardamom, rosewater and homemade cheese.
Kheer
Classic Indian rice pudding made with basmati rice and whole milk.
Dessert Specials
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Our famous yogurt smoothie whipped with sweet mango pulp.
Amrood Lassi
A guava twist to our traditional sweet lassi.
Sweet Lassi
A rich and sweet smoothie made with homemade yogurt.
Masala Lemonade
Traditional Punjabi style lemonade, sweet, tart and spiced with black pepper and black salt.
