Suraj Restaurant

400 Valley Way
Milpitas, California 95035
(Inside the Best Western Hotel)

	APPETIZERS
	Served with hot and mild sauces.
	VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS
	Pakoras are vegetables dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried.
1.	SPINACH PAKORAS	3.00
2.	ONION PAKORAS	3.00
3.	POTATO PAKORAS	3.00
4.	EGGPLANT PAKORAS	3.00
5.	CHILI PAKORAS Spicy or mild	3.00
6.	MIXED VEGETABLE PAKORAS	3.00
7.	CUT MIRCH Chilli pakora cut into pieces & served with chopped onions	3.00
8.	ANDHRA GARE Two deep fried, lentil, donut shaped patties spiced with onions & chilies	3.00
9.	MASALA VADA Four deep fried, mildly spiced patties made with split pea flour	3.00
10.	VEGETABLE SAMOSA Two crisp patties stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas	2.50
11.	ALOO TIKKI Four mildly spiced, deep fried patties made with potatoes & peas	3.00
	NON-VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS
12.	LAMB SAMOSA Two crisp patties stuffed with spiced ground lamb and peas	3.00
13.	CHICKEN PAKORAS Boneless chicken cubes dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried	5.00
14.	ASSORTED TANDOORI COMBO PLATTER Chicken tikka kabab, seekh kabab, & boti kabab, cooked on skewers in a Tandoori oven	7.95
15.	CHILLI CHICKEN Boneless chicken cubes deep fried first, then sautéed with hot chillies and soy sauce	7.95
16.	SURAJ CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS Minced chicken meat cooked with spices & peas; served with four cool lettuce cups	7.95
17.	CHICKEN TIKKA KABAB WRAPS Naan bread smeared with mint chutney used as a wrap with chicken tikka kabab pieces	7.95
	SOUTH INDIAN SPECIALITIES
	Dosas are crepes made with different lentil flours and stuffed with seasoned vegetables.
	They are served with sambar and hot & mild sauces.
18.	IDLI Two steamed rice dumplings served with sambar	3.00
19.	VADA Two deep fried lentil donuts served with sambar	3.00
20.	IDLI & VADA One piece each served with sambar	3.00
21.	DAHI VADA Vada marinated in mildly spiced yogurt	4.00
22.	UPMA Seasoned cream of wheat served with sambar	3.00
23.	PLAIN DOSA Crepe made with lentils & rice flour	4.00
24.	MASALA DOSA Crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes & peas	4.95
25.	KHEEMA DOSA Crepe stuffed with ground lamb & peas	6.50
26.	MOONG DOSA Crepe made with moong bean flour	4.00
27.	MOONG MASALA DOSA Crepe made with moong bean flour & stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas	5.00
28.	MOONG SPECIAL DOSA Crepe made with moong bean flour and stuffed with upma	6.00
29.	MYSORE MASALA DOSA Crepe specially spiced & filled with seasoned vegetables	5.00
30.	RAVA DOSA Crepe made with cream of wheat & rice flour	4.00
31.	RAVA MASALA DOSA Crepe made with cream of wheat & rice flour, stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas	5.00
32.	UTAPPAM Thick pancake with onions, chilies, and tomatoes	6.00
33.	SURAJ SOUTH INDIAN COMBO One masala dosa, one idli, one vada, and sambar. (No Substitutions Please)	6.50
	SOUPS AND SALADS
34.	SAMBAR Thick lentil soup with mixed vegetables	2.50
35.	RASAM Spicy vegetable soup with tamarind flavor	2.50
36.	SURAJ CHICKEN SOUP A delicately spiced chicken soup	4.00
37.	FRESH GREEN SALAD With Ranch dressing on the side	3.00
38.	KACHUMBAR SALAD Tomatoes, cucumbers, & onions with Ranch dressing on the side	3.00
39.	RAITA Homemade yogurt with onions, tomatoes, & cucumber	1.50
40.	PLAIN YOGURT Homemade yogurt	1.50
	BIRIYANI ENTREES
	A LA CARTE – One main entrée listed below served with raita & curry sauce.
41.	VEGETABLE BIRIYANI Mixed vegetables cooked with Basmati rice pilav	7.95
42.	EGG BIRIYANI Basmati rice pilav with boiled eggs	8.95
43.	CHICKEN BIRIYANI Chicken cooked with Basmati rice pilav	9.95
44.	LAMB BIRIYANI Lamb cooked with Basmati rice pilav	10.95
45.	PRAWN BIRIYANI Jumbo prawns cooked with Basmati rice pilav	12.95
	TANDOORI DISHES
	Tandoori dishes are prepared with marinated meat, cooked on skewers
	in a Tandoori oven, and served on hot iron sizzlers.

	A LA CARTE – Price includes listed entrée only.
	[See "Side Orders" section below to order rice and/or breads.]
46.	TANDOORI CHICKEN Chicken red meat marinated in yogurt with ginger, garlic, onion, flavor spices, & saffron	7.95
47.	TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA KABAB Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices	8.95
48.	TANDORI BOTI KABAB Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices	10.95
49.	TANDOORI SEEKH KABAB Ground lamb mixed with herbs & spices and then cooked on skewers	10.95
50.	TANDOORI FISH TIKKA Mahi Mahi fish marinated in yogurt, herbs, & spices	11.95
51.	TANDOORI PRAWNS Jumbo prawns marinated in special herbs & spices	11.95
52.	TANDOORI MIXED GRILL A combination of Tandoori dishes mentioned above	13.95
	VEGETARIAN ENTREES
	A LA CARTE – Price includes listed entrée only.
	[See "Side Orders" section below to order rice and/or breads.]
53.	DAL CURRY Yellow lentils cooked and seasoned with tomatoes & spinach	5.95
54.	DAL MAKHANI Black lentils made with a mild butter sauce	5.95
55.	ALOO GOBI Potatoes & cauliflower cooked with mild spices	6.95
56.	EGG CURRY Two eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes, & spices	6.95
57.	MUSHROOM MUTTER Sautéed mushrooms and peas in a special sauce	6.95
58.	MUTTER PANEER Homemade soft cheese & green peas simmered with delicate spices	6.95
59.	SAG PANEER Spinach cooked with homemade soft cheese & seasoned with garlic	6.95
60.	PANEER MAKHANI Homemade cheese cubes cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce	6.95
61.	CHANA MASALA Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onions, & spices	6.95
62.	BAINGAN BERTHA Eggplants baked, then cooked with onions, tomatoes, & mild spices	6.95
63.	ALOO MUTTER Peas and potato curry	6.95
64.	MALAI KOFTA Croquettes of homemade soft cheese cooked in a mildly spiced sauce	6.95
65.	NAVRATAN KOORMA A mix of nine vegetables, raisins, & nuts cooked in cream & mild spices	6.95
66.	BHINDI MASALA Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, & spices	6.95
67.	VEGETABLE MASALA Mixed vegetables cooked with spices	6.95
68.	MIRCHI KA SALAN Mild chilies cooked in spicy tamrind sauce	6.95
69.	SAG ALOO Spinach and potato cooked in mild spices	6.95
70.	SAG CHANA Spinach and garbanzo beans cooked in mild spices	6.95
	NON-VEGETARIAN ENTREES
	A LA CARTE – Price includes listed entrée only.
	[See "Side Orders" section below to order rice and/or breads.]
71.	CHICKEN CURRY Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy sauce	6.95
72.	CHICKEN MASALA Boneless chicken cooked in a medium sauce with spices like onions, ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric	6.95
73.	CHICKEN KOORMA Boneless chicken cooked with coconut, yogurt, nuts, & spices	6.95
74.	CHICKEN ’65 Chicken mixed with batter, deep fried, and cooked in yogurt and spices	7.95
75.	GINGER CHICKEN Boneless chicken cooked in a special ginger sauce	7.95
76.	CHICKEN KARAI Boneless chicken cooked with spices, herbs, bell peppers, and tomatoes	7.95
77.	CHICKEN SAAG Boneless chicken cooked in spinach mild spices	7.95
78.	CHICKEN VINDALOO Boneless chicken & potatoes cooked in a very spicy sauce	7.95
79.	CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs, & spices then cooked with a mild spicy sauce	7.95
80.	CHICKEN MAKHANI Boneless chicken cooked in a mild butter sauce	7.95
81.	LAMB CURRY Boneless lamb cooked in a mild curry sauce	9.95
82.	LAMB MASALA Boneless lamb cooked in a medium sauce with spices like onions, ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric	9.95
83.	LAMB KOORMA Boneless lamb cooked with coconut, yogurt, nuts, & spices	9.95
84.	LAMB SAAG Boneless lamb cooked with spinach in mild spices	9.95
85.	LAMB KARAI Boneless lamb cooked with spices, herbs, bell peppers, and tomatoes	9.95
86.	LAMB VINDALOO Boneless lamb & potatoes cooked in very spicy sauce	9.95
87.	LAMB PASANDA Boneless lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce with nuts	9.95
88.	KHEEMA MUTTER Minced lamb cooked with peas and spices	9.95
89.	FISH MASALA Mahi Mahi fish cooked in a spicy sauce	10.95
90.	FISH FRY Mahi Mahi fish pan fried and spiced with onions & herbs	10.95
91.	GINGER FISH Mahi Mahi fish cooked in a special ginger sauce	10.95
92.	PRAWN PEPPER MASALA Jumbo prawns cooked in a spicy sauce	11.95
93.	PRAWN VINDALOO Jumbo prawns & potatoes cooked in a very spicy sauce	11.95
94.	GINGER PRAWNS Jumbo prawns cooked in a special ginger sauce and spices	11.95
95.	PRAWN TIKKA MASALA Jumbo prawns marinated with spices, cooked in a Tandoori oven, and then cooked with a mild spicy sauce	11.95
	SIDE ORDERS & BREAD
96.	ROTI Flat wheat flour bread made in a Tandoori oven	1.50
97.	PARATHA Wheat unleavened, layered bread – Tandoori style	1.75
98.	ALOO PARATHA Paratha stuffed with potatoes	2.00
99.	GOBI PARATHA Paratha stuffed with cauliflower	2.00
100.	NAAN Leavened soft bread made with flour dough and baked in a Tandoori oven	1.50
101.	GARLIC NAAN Naan baked with garlic	2.00
102.	ONION KULCHA Naan baked with chopped onions	2.00
103.	KHEEMA NAAN Naan stuffed with minced lamb	3.00
104.	KABULI NAAN Naan stuffed with fruits & nuts	2.00
105.	POORI Puffed, deep fried, wheat flour bread	1.50
106.	POTATO SABJI WITH 2 POORIES Two poories served with potato curry	5.25
107.	CHOLE BHATURA Deep fried, fluffy, white flour bread served with a garbanzo beans curry	5.25
108.	STEAMED RICE Plain Basmati steamed rice	1.00
109.	OMELETTE Two eggs with onions and green chilies	4.00
110.	PAPADAM Crispy, deep fried, lentil wafer	1.00
	DESSERTS
111.	GULAB JAMUN Golden brown balls made with flour, sugar, & dry milk, soaked in a light sugar syrup	2.50
112.	KHEER Creamy pudding made with tapioca and vermicelli	2.50
113.	MANGO ICE CREAM	2.50
114.	RAS MALAI Dumplings made from homemade cheese soaked in saffron flavored, sweetened, thickened milk	3.00
115.	CARROT HALWA Pudding made with carrots, sugar, milk, and nuts	2.50
	BEVERAGES
116.	REGULAR BREWED COFFEE	1.00
117.	MADRAS COFFEE A sweet, milky coffee made from dark roasted coffee beans & herbs	1.50
118.	CHAI A tea brewed with a mix of aromatic spices	1.50
119.	HOT TEA A Lipton tea bag in hot water	1.25
120.	ICED TEA	1.25
121.	SWEET LASSI OR SALT LASSI A refreshing drink made with homemade yogurt, served sweet or salted	2.50
122.	MANGO LASSI A refreshing drink made with homemade yogurt and mango pulp	2.50
123.	MANGO SHAKE A delicious mix of mango pulp and milk	2.50
124.	MANGO JUICE / ORANGE JUICE	2.50
125.	SOFT DRINKS Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, HI-C Pink Lemonade	1.00
126.	MARTINELLI’S APPLE JUICE	2.50
127.	MINERAL WATER	1.00
128.	MILK	1.00
	SURAJ BAR
	For beer and wine see our beer/wine list in the menu.
	Note 15% gratuity will be added to your check if your group size is five or more or if your check total is more than seventy dollars.
	March 2009

Suraj Restaurant

APPETIZERS

Served with hot and mild sauces.

VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

Pakoras are vegetables dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried.

NON-VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

SOUTH INDIAN SPECIALITIES

Dosas are crepes made with different lentil flours and stuffed with seasoned vegetables.

They are served with sambar and hot & mild sauces.

SOUPS AND SALADS

BIRIYANI ENTREES

A LA CARTE – One main entrée listed below served with raita & curry sauce.

TANDOORI DISHES

Tandoori dishes are prepared with marinated meat, cooked on skewers

in a Tandoori oven, and served on hot iron sizzlers.

A LA CARTE – Price includes listed entrée only.

[See "Side Orders" section below to order rice and/or breads.]

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

A LA CARTE – Price includes listed entrée only.

[See "Side Orders" section below to order rice and/or breads.]

NON-VEGETARIAN ENTREES

A LA CARTE – Price includes listed entrée only.

[See "Side Orders" section below to order rice and/or breads.]

SIDE ORDERS & BREAD

DESSERTS

BEVERAGES

SURAJ BAR

For beer and wine see our beer/wine list in the menu.

Note 15% gratuity will be added to your check if your group size is five or more or if your check total is more than seventy dollars.

March 2009