Sitar Indian Cuisine

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  • NON - VEGETARIAN ENTREES
  • Tikka Masala (sitar Special) $15.00
  • Marinated and roasted chicken pieces served in a rich and creamy tomato-based curry sauce. It is known for its vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and a perfect balance of flavors.
  • Butter Chicken $17.00
  • A type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter sauce.
  • Curry (sitar Special) $14.00
  • A choice of meat Cooked with Onion based sauce, herbs and spices, Garnished with fresh tomatoes and coriander. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Kashmiri Korma (sitar Special) $15.00
  • A mild preparation of your choice of meat, fish or vegetables with light spices cooked in a creamy sauce with a blend of almonds and cashews garnished with fried onions. **CONTAINS DAIRY AND NUTS**GLUTEN FREE
  • Sukha (chef Special) $16.00
  • A choice of meat cooked with special south indian dry masala. A signature dish. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Lamb Saag (sitar Special) $19.00
  • Lamb cubes cooked with creamy spinach with Indian spices and herbs.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh (chef Special) $19.00
  • Lean chunk of lamb cooked with blended spices and rich almond sauce. Garnished with fried onions. **CONTAINS DAIRY**GLUTEN FREE
  • Cochin (sitar Special) $16.00
  • A choice of meat cooked with coconut chips, curry leaves and south Indian masalas. A must try. **CONTAINS TREE NUTS **GLUTEN FREE
  • Chicken Saag $16.00
  • Chicken Cooked With Creamy Spinac, Spices And Herbs.
  • Malabar Curry (chef Special) $15.00
  • A choice of shrimp, fish, chicken or lamb cooked with ginger, Kerala masala and coconut milk, tempered with curry leaves. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Keema Baingan Burta $19.00
  • Ground lamb cooked with mashed eggplant, onion and peas, herbs and spices. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Lamb Keema (sitar Special) $19.00
  • Gound Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, tomato, garlic and meat masala spices and herbs
  • Chicken 65 (sitar Special) $9.00
  • Deep-fried chicken dish as an entrée, appetizer or quick snack. The flavor of the dish can be attributed and prepared using boneless chicken and is usually served with an onion and lemon garnish.
  • Chicken Adraki (chef Special) $16.00
  • Thin slice of chicken cooked with fresh ginger, onions and coriander garnished with black pepper and sliced tomatoes. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Chicken Methi Masala $16.00
  • Chicken Cooked With Indian Herbs, Spices And Fenugreek Leaves.
  • Garlic Chilli Masala (chef Special) (chef Special) $16.00
  • A choice of meat cooked with red and green peppers, sliced onions, Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilies. A Must Try!!
  • Roast N(chef Special $16.00
  • Your choice of meat pan roasted with Fresh Onion, tomato based masala sauteed with Indian herbs and spices.
  • Egg Masala $14.00
  • Whole boiled eggs with cubes of potato cooked in onion based sauce and garam masala.gluten free
  • Bhuna (chef Special) $19.00
  • A choice of meat or fish cooked in a thick gravy of Onion, Tomatoes and other base veggies with Special Herbs and Spices.
  • Kadai (chef Special) $16.00
  • Cubes of beef sprinkled with fresh spices and sauteed with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers. served with rice.
  • Sitar's House Special $16.00
  • A choice of meat cooked with shredded cabbage, special masalas and herbs topped with sliced tomatoes, garnished with ginger. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Vindaloo (chef Special) $15.00
  • Beef chunks cooked in a hot, tangy goan sauce. served with rice.
  • Chicken Tikka Saag $17.00
  • Chicken Tikka cooked in creamy spinach with Herbs and spices.
  • Fry (chef Special) $16.00
  • A choice of meat or fish fried with Onion tomato, other base veggie sauces, with Indian Herbs and Spices.
  • BREADS
  • Garlic Naan $5.00
  • Fluffy naan braised with garlic and coriander cooked on the wall of the tandoor. contains dairy, gluten.
  • Naan $4.00
  • Fluffy white dough and baked in tandoor. contains dairy, gluten.
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
  • Naan bread stuffed with Cheese.
  • Chicken Tikka Naan $6.00
  • Naan stuffed with chicken tikka and herbs. contains dairy, gluten.
  • Aloo Paratha (chef Special) $5.00
  • Whole wheat bread stuffed with Savoury potatoes. **GLUTEN
  • Bullet Naan $5.00
  • Spicy naan contains dairy, gluten.
  • Malabar Paratha (2 Pcs) $5.00
  • Poori (2 Pcs) $5.00
  • Puffed whole wheat bread (2 pieces).
  • Lacha Paratha $5.00
  • Flat grill fried whole wheat bread.
  • Keema Naan (sitar Special) $7.00
  • Naan stuffed with minced meat, customizable spice levels from extra hot to mild.
  • Onion Kulcha $5.00
  • Naan stuffed with onions and coriander. contains dairy, gluten.
  • Peshwari Naan (sitar Special) $6.00
  • Naan bread stuffed with raisins and nuts. **CONTAINS DAIRY AND NUTS
  • Tandoori Roti $5.00
  • Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoor contains gluten.
  • Chapati (2 Pcs) $5.00
  • Unleavened whole wheat flour prepared on a skillet.
  • Paneer Kulcha $6.00
  • Naan stuffed with homemade paneer and herbs. contains dairy, gluten.
  • SEAFOOD SPECIAL
  • Tikka Masala (sitar Special) $15.00
  • Your choice of meat, salmon, paneer, tofu or vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with herbs, a highly aromatic dish and an all-time favorite. One of the best sellers in Sitar. **CONTAINS DAIRY**GLUTEN FREE
  • Malabar Curry (chef Special) $15.00
  • A choice of shrimp, fish, chicken or lamb cooked with ginger, Kerala masala and coconut milk, tempered with curry leaves. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Vindaloo (chef Special) $15.00
  • Your choice of meat, fish or vegetable slow fire cooked in Special Herbs and spice from the coasts of Goa, a coastal state in India. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Fry (chef Special) $16.00
  • A choice of meat or fish fried with Onion tomato, other base veggie sauces, with Indian Herbs and Spices.
  • Shrimp Dono Pulla $19.00
  • Shrimp cooked in ginger and curry leaves in a coconut sauce.
  • Shrimp Saag $19.00
  • Shrimp cooked with cream of spinach and blended with spices. served with rice.
  • Shrimp Tandoori Masala (sitar Special) $19.00
  • Shrimp skewered in the tandoor and cooked in tomato creme sauce. **CONTAINS DAIRY **GLUTEN FREE
  • Kashmiri Korma (sitar Special) $15.00
  • A mild preparation of your choice of meat, fish or vegetables with light spices cooked in a creamy sauce with a blend of almonds and cashews garnished with fried onions. **CONTAINS DAIRY AND NUTS**GLUTEN FREE
  • Shrimp Thoran (chef Special) $21.00
  • Shrimp Sauteed with grated coconut and special masala tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. **GLUTEN FREE
  • VEGETARIAN DELIGHT ENTREÈS
  • Saag Paneer (chef Special) $15.00
  • Cubes of Paneer(cheese) cooked with creamy spinach and mild spices. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Chana Masala $13.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. chickpeas cooked with onion and tomato based sauce. all-time favorite can add potatoes upon request.
  • Paneer Makhani (sitar Special) $15.00
  • Cubes of paneer cooked in tomato creme sauce with Indian herbs and spices. **CONTAINS DAIRY **GLUTEN FREE
  • Tikka Masala (sitar Special) $15.00
  • Your choice of meat, salmon, paneer, tofu or vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with herbs, a highly aromatic dish and an all-time favorite. One of the best sellers in Sitar. **CONTAINS DAIRY**GLUTEN FREE
  • Kashmiri Korma (sitar Special) $15.00
  • A mild preparation of your choice of meat, fish or vegetables with light spices cooked in a creamy sauce with a blend of almonds and cashews garnished with fried onions. **CONTAINS DAIRY AND NUTS**GLUTEN FREE
  • Vindaloo (chef Special) $15.00
  • Your choice of meat, fish or vegetable slow fire cooked in Special Herbs and spice from the coasts of Goa, a coastal state in India. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Kashmiri Malai Kofta $15.00
  • Contains nuts. grated vegetables, cheese, nuts and fruit dumpling, cooked in a light almond and creamy sauce. contains dairy.
  • Bhindi Masala "chef Special" $15.00
  • Okra cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Herbs and spices. **VEGAN
  • Cabbage Thoran "chef Special" $13.00
  • Shredded cabbage sauteed with coconut,fresh ginger,tempered with mustard seeds,vegan.gluten free.
  • Gobi Saag $15.00
  • Florets of cauliflower cooked with creamy spinach, onions and tomatoes. **VEGAN**GLUTEN FREE
  • Paneer Baingan $15.00
  • Gluten free. mashed eggplant with cubes of paneer, with mild masala, fresh ginger and coriander. contains dairy.
  • Aloo Gobi Mutter $15.00
  • Small florets of cauliflower cooked with green peas (vegan).
  • Channa Saag $15.00
  • Chickpeas cooked with creamy spinach, onion and tomato based sauce. **VEGAN
  • Aloo Gobi $15.00
  • Cauli Flower and potatoes sauteed with Onion, Tomatoes and spices. "CHEF SPECIAL". *VEGAN **GLUTEN FREE
  • Gobi Manchurian $15.00
  • Indo-Chinese dish made with cauliflower florets that are battered, fried, and then coated in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other spices.
  • Paneer Mutter $15.00
  • Cubes of cheese cooked with peas, with indian herbs and spices
  • Dal Makhani $13.00
  • A healthy blend of mixed lentils, cooked on slow fire, tempered with ginger, onions,tomato some creme and garnished with coriander and ginger contains dairy,gluten free
  • Extra Rice $4.00
  • A portion of the basmati rice
  • Lasooni Gobi (sitar Special) $15.00
  • Cauliflower florets tossed with tangy tomato sauce, garlic; choose from 6 spice levels.
  • Baingan Bharta $14.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. mashed eggplant with onions and peas cooked with herbs and spices.
  • Aloo Methi Mutter $13.00
  • Small cubes of potatoes and peas cooked with aromatic herbs an all time favorite. vegan,gluten free
  • Saag $13.00
  • Creamy Spinach cooked with mild Spices
  • Aloo Cholay $13.00
  • Potatoes and chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes based sauce.
  • Gobi Mutter Bhaji $15.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. florets of cauliflower and peas, with onions and tomatoes, mildly spiced.
  • Saag Tofu $15.00
  • Cubes of tofu, cooked with creamy spinachand mild spices. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Sambar $10.00
  • Try our sambar
  • Dal Tadka $13.00
  • Lentils Tempered with garlic, onions, tomatoes and chilies with Indian spices. **GLUTEN FREE
  • Khatta Meetha Baingan $14.00
  • Cubes of eggplant cooked in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with special masalas well garnished.vegan,gluten free
  • APPETIZER (VEGETARIAN)
  • Vegetable Samosas (2 Pcs) $5.00
  • Crisp and flaky pastry shell filled with a savory mixture of spiced vegetables. It's a delicious and widely enjoyed treat, often served with chutneys or sauces
  • Gobi 65 $9.00
  • Contains gluten. tender pieces of chicken or cauliflower florets marinated with spices, sauteed with spring onions fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar.
  • Vegetable Pakoras(6 Pcs) $5.00
  • Deep-frying mixed vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea flour (gram flour) batter. It is a crispy and flavorful snack enjoyed with chutneys or sauces.
  • Gobi Pakora $6.00
  • Vegan, gluten-free. small florets of cauliflower dusted with dry spices, dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served with house chutneys.
  • Aloo Bonda $5.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. savory potatoes dipped in chickpea batter, fried and served with house special chutneys.
  • Papadum $4.00
  • Thin and crispy Indian flatbread made from lentil, chickpea, black gram cummin seeds or pepper. These round discs are seasoned with spices, dried, and then roasted, deep-fried, or microwaved.
  • Masala Idly $7.00
  • Vegan, gluten-free. rice and lentil cakes cut into small pieces sauteed with light masalas and served with coconut chutney.
  • Masala Vada $7.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. lentil doughnut cut into small pieces sautéed with light masalas served with coconut chutney.
  • Paneer Pakora $7.00
  • Gluten free. contains dairy. thin slices of homemade cheese marinated with herbs and spices dipped in chickpea batter and fried, served with house special chutneys.
  • Combo Tokri $7.00
  • A combination of the above served with house special chutneys. good for two.
  • SITAR MEAL BOX
  • Meal Box - Non Vegetarian $12.99
  • Quick MEAL BOX - NON-VEG - 39 Oz With White Rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, A choice of Saag paneer/Channa masala, Tandoori Chicken, A choice of Malai/Hariyali chicken, Naan and Rice pudding
  • Meal Box Vegetarian $12.99
  • Quick MEAL BOX - VEG - 39 Oz With White Rice, Saag paneer, Channa masala, A choice of Vegetable samosa/vegetable pakora, Cabbage thoren, Naan and Rice pudding
  • APPETIZER (NON - VEGETARIAN)
  • Chicken 65 (sitar Special) $9.00
  • Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken that are marinated in a blend of spices, deep-fried until crispy, and then tossed in a vibrant and tangy seasoning.
  • Masala Fish (chef Special) $12.00
  • Fish marinated in a blend of spices and herbs, and then either grilled, baked, or pan-fried to perfection. This dish is known for its bold and zesty taste, combining a variety of spices that enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Meat Samosas (sitar Special) $7.00
  • Contains gluten. triangle pastries stuffed with savory ground lamb, served with house special chutneys.
  • Sukha (chef Special) $16.00
  • Chicken17 /lamb 20/goat20/beef 20cooked with special south indian dry masala. all time favorite, gluten free
  • APPETIZER FROM THE SOUTH
  • Mysore Masala Dosa $12.00
  • Dosa stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes, raisin, cashew and coconut chutney vegan.
  • Medu Vada $6.00
  • Fried lentil doughnuts. served with coconut chutney, sambar, and lentil cooked with fresh vegetable.
  • Chicken Tikka Dosa (chef Special) $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka wrapped in Dosa
  • Masala Dosa $10.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. plain dosa, vegan, gluten-free savored potatoes.
  • Idly Sambar $7.00
  • Vegan, gluten-free. rice and lentil steamed cakes dipped in lentil soup or on the side, served with coconut chutney and sambar (Mixed vegetable curry).
  • Masala Vada $7.00
  • Gluten free, vegan. lentil doughnut cut into small pieces sautéed with light masalas served with coconut chutney.
  • Keema Dosa (sitar Special) $15.00
  • South Indian appetizer, thin crepe filled with minced meat. Options range from extra hot to mild +.
  • Sada Dosa $9.00
  • Rice and lentil crepe served with coconut chutney and sambar.
  • Masala Idly $7.00
  • Vegan, gluten-free. rice and lentil cakes cut into small pieces sauteed with light masalas and served with coconut chutney.
  • Uthappam $12.00
  • South Indian pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with onion or mixed vegetables, served with coconut chutney and sambar. **VEGAN**GLUTEN FREE
  • Cholay Dosa $13.00
  • Rice and lentil crepe stuffed with cooked chickpeas in spices and served with sambar and coconut chutney.
  • BIRYANI
  • Sitar Biryani $15.00
  • Sitar Biryani: Select from beef, chicken, egg, goat, lamb, paneer, shrimp, or vegetable. Spice levels range from mild to extra hot.
  • BEVERAGES NON ALCHOHOLIC
  • Lassi $4.99
  • A soothing home-made yogurt drink blended with mango pulp.
  • Masala Chai $3.00
  • Indian spice tea brewed with ginger and cardamom spice in milk
  • Soda $2.99
  • Try our soda
  • Iced Tea $2.99
  • Steeping tea leaves in hot water, then cooling the mixture and serving it over ice.
  • Masala Soda $4.99
  • Plain soda added with special spice mixture and lime.
  • Fresh Lime Soda $4.99
  • Plain Soda mixed with Lime and salt or sugar.
  • Coffee $3.99
  • A Special mixture of aromatic coffee with or without milk.
  • Jal Jeera $4.99
  • TANDOOR
  • Chicken Tikka $16.00
  • Chicken Boneless Cubes With Spices And Herbs Cooked In Tandoor, Adding Sauteèd Vegetables
  • Tandoor Chicken (sitar Special) $16.00
  • Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, cooked in Tandoor(clay oven)
  • Salmon Tikka (chef Special) $19.00
  • Pieces of salmon marinated with spices and yogurt, skewered and cooked to perfection in Tandoor.
  • Paneer Tikka $15.00
  • Cubes of paneer marinated in special masalas and skewered in Tandoor
  • Chef Combo Delight (sitar Special) $24.00
  • A Generous combination of lamb, chicken and shrimp skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • Chicken Haryali Kebab $16.00
  • Boneless chicken breast marinated with green masala and mild aromatic spices. served with lemon and bell pepper on a sizzler. served with rice.
  • Chicken Malai Kebab $16.00
  • Tender cubes of chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, yogurt, and mild herbs, skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
  • King Prawn Tandoori (sitar Special) $19.00
  • King prawn marinated in traditional spices, available in varying spicy levels from extra hot to mild.
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (chef Special) $19.00
  • Seaconed ground lamb with special spices and herbs skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • Paneer Subji Tikka $16.00
  • Cubes of cheese and vegetables marinated with special masalas and skewered in the tandoor.
  • Shrimp Tandoor $19.00
  • Shrimp marinated with Tandoori masala and skewered in tandoor
  • Lamb Nawabi Kebab (sitar Special) $19.00
  • Lamb slices marinated with exotic spices, yogurt, skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • King Prawn Malai $19.00
  • Large prawns marinated with chef's special masalas and yogurt, skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
  • THE MAHARAJA FEAST
  • Maharaja Feast - Vegetarian Meal For 2 $49.00
  • Served with Vegetable Pakoras, Naan, Dal, Mango Chutney, Raita, Pickle, Gulab Jamun or Kheer and your choice of two vegetarian entrees
  • Maharaja Feast - Non Veg Meal For 2 $59.00
  • Served with Tandoori Mixed Grill, Naan, Dal, Mango Chutney, Raita, Pickle, Gulab Jamun or Kheer and your choice of two meat Entrees
  • Maharaja Feast - Sea Food Meal For 2 $69.00
  • Served with Fish Fry, Naan, Dal, Mango Chutney, Raita, Pickle, Gulab Jamun or Kheer and your choice of two shrimp or fish entrees
  • CONDIMENTS
  • Raitha $4.00
  • Try our raitha
  • Mixed Pickle $4.00
  • A side dish/condiment made with chopped vegetables and loaded with spices and herbs in a thick sauce.
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Sweet and spicy chutney from india.
  • Tamarind Chutney $4.00
  • A dip sauce made with fresh tamarind.
  • Yogurt $4.00
  • Coriander Chutney $4.00
  • Try our coriander chutney
  • Coconut Chutney $4.00
  • Papadum $4.00
  • Thin and crispy indian flatbread made from lentil, chickpea, black gram cummin seeds or pepper. these round discs are seasoned with spices, dried, and then roasted, deep-fried, or microwaved.
  • Onion Chutney $4.00
  • Savour and tangy sauce mixed with finely chopped onions.
  • Lemon Pickle $4.00
  • 12. DESSERTS
  • Gulab Jamun (sitar Special) $4.00
  • Spongy Milk balls dipped in Syrup, served warm. **DAIRY**GLUTEN
  • Rasmalai $5.00
  • Small soft cheese ball dipped in milky syrup with pistachio and cardamom. contains dairy and nuts
  • Kheer (rice Pudding) $4.00
  • Contains nuts, gluten free. homemade rice pudding cooked on slow fire with nuts and raisins.
  • SOUPS & SALAD
  • Muligatwany Soup (sitar Special) $6.00
  • Lentil and chicken with creme of coconut and lemon
  • Chicken Tikka Salad $10.00
  • Thin slices of chicken kebab on a bed of fresh greens served with house special dressing or ranch.
  • Tomato Soup $6.00
  • Vegan. a smooth blend of tomatoes and crème with dash of pepper.
  • Green Salad $6.00
  • A healthy blend of fresh greens with house special dressing or ranch.
  • Vegetable Soup $6.00
  • A rich blend of fresh vegetable made to suit the taste hot and sour.
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