DINNER SPECIALS
Butternut Squash Shourwa
This colorful seasonal soup (shourwa) starts with butternut squash sautéed with chopped fresh red onions, fresh ginger & spices – black cardamom, cloves, stick cinnamon, fresh bay leaf, finely ground cumin, coriander, turmeric & chili pepper and simmered in a rich vegetable stock. The savory mix is pureed to a silky blend and made creamy and rich with added coconut milk. A sprinkle of Roti’s house roasted garam masala and chopped fresh cilantro and scallions finish the top.
Tandoori Duck 30.
Succulent pieces of all natural Mary’s Free-Ranch Pekin duck breast are marinated in a spiced yogurt blend of minced fresh ginger and garlic, ground red chili pepper, turmeric, ground cumin, coriander, salt & black pepper. They are skewered and roasted over the mesquite charcoal of the tandoor and served sizzling hot with an assortment of sliced red & green bell peppers, cabbage and red onion
Chettinad Pepper Chicken 20.
This peppery and aromatic chicken dish is a classic treat from a region in the Tamil Nadu state of southern India – Chettinad. The preparation starts with dry cinnamon sticks, fennel seeds and kalpasi – a lichen known as the “black stone flower”, all are pan roasted together until fragrant. Oil and finely chopped fresh onions are added to sauté until tender along with minced fresh garlic & ginger and torn fresh curry leaves. Aromatic finely ground cumin, coriander, red chili pepper, course ground black pepper corns, salt to balance the flavors and Roti’s house-roasted garam masala are blended into the simmering paste. Tender pieces of chicken are stirred in to cook with the spicy paste and all is reduced to a semi-dry consistency.
Kadai Khumbi & Asparagus 18.
Fresh a tender asparagus and earthy King oyster mushrooms (khumbi) are combined in this savory dish. We start with fresh onions sautéed with whole roasted cumin seeds and ground turmeric. Finely ground chili powder and minced fresh garlic & ginger is added along with fresh thin sliced green chilies, julienned ginger, and chopped fresh tomatoes. This spice blend sautéed into a savory sauce with the fresh asparagus and mushrooms added to simmer until tender
APPETIZERS
Lamb Samosas
Two puff pastries filled with minced lamb, potatoes, sweet peas, herbs and spices
Vegetable Samosas
Two puff pastries filled with potatoes, sweet peas, herbs and spices
Vegetable Pakoras
Onion fritters coated in a chickpea batter
Papadum
Lightly spiced lentil wafers
Bengan Pakoras
Crispy fresh eggplant sliced, marinated in Roti spices and lightly battered
Assorted Appetizers
Samosa, vegetable pakoras, and papadum
Machchi Pakoras
Tilapia fish marinated with Roti spices, herbs and batter fried
Chicken Pakoras
Crispy marinated chicken fritters
Roti Calamari
Spicy crispy calamari served “Bombay” style
Roti’s Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens with fresh fennel, cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in Roti spicy vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad
Fresh mixed greens with shaved fennel root, chopped cucumbers and cherry tomatoes tossed in a honey-mustard vinaigrette
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade farmer’s cheese fritters battered in a chickpea batter and fried
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade farmer’s cheese fritters battered in a chickpea batter and fried
ROTI SPECIALTIES
Roti’s Feast
Assorted Appetizers, Mixed Tandoori, Murgh Masala, Dal, Basmati Rice, Kachumber, Raita, Naan, Kheer, and Chai
Vegetarian Thali
Bengan Bharta, Dal, Mixed Vegetables, Raita, Basmati Rice, Kachumber, Papadum, Naan, Kheer, and Chai
TANDOORI SPECIALTIES
Charcoal Tandoor– Indian clay oven fired with mesquite charcoal.
Roti’s Mixed Tandoori
An assortment of Tandoori Lamb, Chicken, Fish, and Prawns
Tandoori Murgh (Half/Full)
Chicken marinated in homemade yogurt, saffron, and ROTI spices
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breasts (boneless) marinated with ginger, garlic, spices, and herbs
Tandoori Murgh Malai
Chicken breasts (boneless) marinated with ginger, garlic, cardamom, cilantro, spices, and herbs
Seekh Kabab
Freshly ground lamb mixed with spices, cumin, and cilantro
Boti Kabab
Boneless Leg of Lamb marinated with spices, garlic, peppercorns, and cumin
Roti’s Lamb “Popsicles”
Tender Lamb chops marinated with yogurt, fenugreek, and spices
Tandoori Prawns (Jheenga)
Jumbo Prawn slightly marinated with turmeric, ginger, and spices
Tandoori Machchi
Salmon marinated with spices, paprika, and cumin
CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken Tikka Masala (extra chicken available)
Boneless Chicken Tikka Kababs sautéed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Murgh Masala
Classic Chicken curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, turmeric, cumin, and onions
Murgh Makhani
Boneless Tandoori Chicken cooked in mild spices, tomatoes, butter, and cream
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Murgh Palak
Chicken with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, fenugreek, and onions
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken (boneless) cooked with young potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken (boneless) braised with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs, and spices
Murgh Madras
Chicken curry cooked southern Indian style with coconut and golden raisins
LAMB CURRY
Roti’s Rogan Josh
Classic Lamb curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, onions, and saffron
Lamb Chop Masala
Tandoori Lamb chops sautéed with fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger
Roti Kabab Masala
Tandoori Lamb cubes finished with fresh herbs, fenugreek, garlic, and ginger
Gosht Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with young potatoes and herbs in a hot and spicy sauce
Saag Gosht
Lamb with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, onions, fenugreek and garnished with cilantro
Bhuna Gosht
Lamb cooked w/butter, garlic, ginger, and spices in a semi-dry sauce
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Gosht Madras
Lamb curry cooked southern Indian-style with coconut and golden raisins
SEAFOOD CURRY
Machchi Masala
Tandoori Salmon cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, caraway, turmeric, and spices
Machchi Korma
Tandoori Salmon cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Jheenga Masala
Jumbo Prawns (butterflied) sautéed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices, and saffron
Prawn Vindaloo
Jumbo Prawns (butterflied) cooked with potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
Jheenga Palak
Jumbo Prawns cooked with fresh spinach, mild spices, herbs, ginger, and fenugreek
Roti’s Mixed Seafood Curry
Tandoori Salmon, Prawns, and Calamari cooked w/ herbs and spices in a rich, tomato curry sauce
VEGETARIAN CURRY
Bengan Bharta
Tandoor-smoked eggplant sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes, and ginger VEGAN
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with, onions, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. VEGAN
Roti’s Dal Makhani
Black Lentils (Urad) slow cooked in cream sauce with garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and butter
Roti’s Dal
Yellow lentils (Chana Dal) sautéed with garlic, ginger, and turmeric VEGAN
Mattar Paneer
Homemade farmer’s cheese cooked with green peas, tomatoes, herbs, and spices
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with homemade farmer’s cheese, nutmeg, spices, ginger, and cilantro
Paneer Makhani
Homemade farmer’s cheese sautéed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter, and cream
Paneer Jalfrezi 15
Homemade farmer’s cheese sautéed withs spices, ginger, garlic, turmeric, onions, and bell peppers
Navrattan Korma 17
Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas and Potato cooked with herbs in mild cream sauce with fruit, cashew nut and golden raisins
Saag Aloo 14
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with nutmeg, onions, cumin, fenugreek, and fresh herbs VEGAN
Channa Masala 14
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander, bay leaves, and spices VEGAN
Paneer Bhujia 15
Crumbled homemade farmer’s cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices
Dal Saag 14
Fresh spinach cooked with lentils of the day, herbs, fenugreek, and spices VEGAN
Aloo Gobi 15
Fresh cauliflower and young potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric, and fresh herbs VEGAN
Roti’s Mixed Vegetables 15
Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas and Potato cooked with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices VEGAN
RICE SPECIALTIES
Roti’s Basmati Rice (half available)
Basmati rice cooked with saffron, cumin, cardamom, and bay leaves
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetables slow-cooked with Basmati rice, onions, coriander, and tomatoes
Kashmiri Biryani
Basmati rice slow cooked with saffron, almonds, golden raisins, cashews, and dried fruits
Chicken Biryani
Chicken slow-cooked with Basmati rice, saffron, onions, herbs, and cumin
Gosht Biryani
Boneless Lamb slow cooked with Basmati rice, in a rich stock with herbs, cumin and bay leaves
Jheenga Biryani
Prawns cooked with Basmati rice, saffron, butter, and fresh herbs
Mixed Seafood Biryani
Salmon, Prawns, and Calamari cooked with Basmati rice, saffron, butter, and fresh herbs
ROTI (BREADS)
Tandoori Roti
Fresh whole wheat bread baked in Tandoor
Naan
Unleavened bread baked in the Tandoor
Garlic and Basil Naan
Unleavened bread with garlic and basil
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with herbs, spices, and onions
Rosemary Naan
Unleavened bread with rosemary
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with minced lamb, spices, and cilantro
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with golden raisins, nuts, and cherries
Goat Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with goat cheese, cumin, and herbs
Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread with butter
Poori
Two fried whole wheat puffed breads
Roti’s Bread Basket
An assortment of Tandoori Roti, Onion Kulcha, and Garlic & Basil Naan
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, caraway, and cumin
Aachar Pachranga
Spicy mixed Indian pickle with mangoes, lotus root, turnips, carrots, lemons, and chilis
Mango Chutney
Sweet relish made from mangoes, herbs, and spices
Aachar Pachranga
Indian Pickles
DESSERTS
Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream enriched with saffron, pistachio, cardamon and flavored with rose water
Gulab Jamun
Homemade sweetened Two milk dumplings served in a warm light sauce
Kesari Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding made with saffron, cardamon, and pistachio
Rasmalai
Bengali sweet soft and spongy flatted fresh and succulent Two paneer balls that are soaked in thickened aromatic milk.
Roti Ice Cream / Sorbet
Choice of ice cream or sorbet made with tropical flavors
BEVERAGES
Mango Lassi
Refreshing mango yogurt drink
Lassi
Refreshing homemade yogurt drink (sweet or salted)
Secunjawi (Indian Lemonade)
Indian-style Lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons and mint
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite
Sparkling Water 750ml
Bottled Water
Masala Chai
Indian tea with steamed milk, cloves, cardamon, cinnamon and ginger
French Press Coffee
regular or decaffeinated
Tea
Selection Assorted of Fine Tea bag
BEER
Flying Horse Royal Lager
India (22 oz.)
Taj Mahal Lager
India (11 oz.)
Chimay Cinq Cents White
Belgium
Pilsner Urquell
Czech Republic
Dogfish Head 90 min IPA
Millton, DE
Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA
San Diego
Anchor Steam Pale Ale
San Francisco
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Chico, CA
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Clausthaler
Germany
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Australia
