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APPETIZERS

 

Duet of Mini Paneer Cuboids& Mango, Passion Fruit Soup  Adobe Systems

Smoked Peppercorn & Green Chili, Dried Fenugreek, Mint & Cumin, Mango Passion Fruit Soup         10

 

Large Day Boat Scallops

Szechuan Pink Peppercorn & Fennel Marinated Scallops, Spiced Spring Peas, Lobster Nage    12

 

Cinnamon Shrimp Lollipops

Ginger and Green Chili Spiked Shrimp Lollipops, Salad of Cucumber, Daikon Root, Fennel, Daikon Sprouts       12

 

Star Anise and Nutmeg Tuna Poke

Fresh Salad of Tuna, Spiced Cashews, Scallions, Cilantro & Crispy Rice Noodles    12

 

Lemon Thyme Chicken Tikkas   

Lemon-Thyme, Kashmiri Cayenne Marinated Kebabs Roasted in our Tandoori Oven             9

 

Lamb Lollipops

Cinnamon stick ‘lollipops’ of Chili rubbed Lamb, Tamarind chutney, Mushroom Duxelle     10

 

Firecracker Chicken Drumsticks ‘Tangdi Kabeb’

Star Anise, Fennel & Smoked Paprika Chicken Drumsticks, Roasted Tomato Sauce                8

 

Handmade Samosas Adobe Systems

Turnovers of Spiced Potatoes and Peas                       7.5

 

‘Naanizza’               Vegetarian 11 Adobe Systems                        Chicken 13

Vegetarian - Thyme, Fingerling Potatoes, Portabella Mushrooms, Goat Cheese

Non-Vegetarian – Spiced Rosemary Confit Chicken, Arugula, Asparagus, Pepper Jack Cheese

 

Pepper Flank Steak

Madras Curry Spiced Flank Steak, Onions, Peppers, Grapes,

Curry Leaf Accented Balsamic Glaze                         11

 

Mantra’s Savories & Kebab Taste (minimum two orders)

Chef’s daily selection of savories and kebabs

                                    Vegetarian    9/person                                                  Non-Vegetarian    11/person

 

 

SOUPS AND SALADS

 

Gingered Carrot Soup   Adobe Systems

Ginger French Carrot Soup, Black Pepper, Fresh Mint Jelly    9

 

Fresh Tomato & Summer Watermelon Salad    Adobe Systems

Organic Tomatoes, Watermelon, Fennel Marinated Feta Cheese, Basil, Chili Oil       9

 

Baby Romaine & Chicken or Paneer Salad  Adobe Systems

Crispy hearts of Romaine, pickled Chicken or Indian Farmer Cheese, Baby Sweet Tomatoes, Avocado, Horseradish Croutons, Molasses & Spring Onion dressing     11

 

Butter Lettuce Cup Salad  Adobe Systems 

Butter Lettuce, Meyer Lemon Chickpeas, Eggplant & Cottage Cheese Salad    9

 

ENTREES

 

Tandoori Sea Bass  

Dill, Honey & Stone-Ground Mustard marinated Sea Bass, Sautéed Peanut & Garbanzo Flavored Scallions, Basil Butter Smoked Chili Sauce                         24

 

Corvina Bass   

Chili Marinated Corvina Bass, Tomato Basil Biryani, Cardamom & Peanut accented

Red Curry Sauce                         23

 

Lamb Chops ‘Vinhaleaux’ 

Cinnamon & Clove Marinated Lamb Chops, Spiced Semolina Cake,

Roasted Eggplant & Lamb Jus                     24

 

Cumin & Pomegranate Short Ribs 

Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs, Saffron-Thyme Butter Beans, Garlic Bok Choy   23

 

Rajasthani Duck

Western Indian styled Duck Breast, served with “White Out” Risotto &

Beach Mushrooms   22

 

Kobe Ribeye 

12oz. ‘Niman Ranch’ Kobe Ribeye, Goat Cheese-Jalapeno Poppers, Roasted Wild Mushrooms and Baby Vegetables, Smoked Bacon Sauce                          Market Price

 

Nawabi Murg 

Saffron Breast of Chicken, Roasted Cashew and Onion Sauce, Dry Ginger Bok Choy,

Jalapeno Peppers           19

 

Paneer ‘Ravioli’  Adobe Systems

Puff Pastry Ravioli, Spinach-Cumin-Tomato-Cauliflower Bhurjee Filling,

Roasted Celeriac Sauce                                19

 

Smoked Chili Organic Tofu Adobe Systems

Chili Marinated Organic Tofu, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Biryani-Tomato Spinach,

Coconut Sauce                             18

 

 

CLASSICS

 

Mantra Bhuna Lamb                                                                                                                                                                              

Sautéed Saffron and Ginger Lamb             18

 

Madras Shrimp                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Baby Shrimp Spiced in Tamarind, Cumin, and Curry Leaves    19

 

Organic Peas Paneer BhurjeeAdobe Systems

Spiced, Scrambled Indian Farmer Cheese Cubes, Organic Peas                16  

                         

Arugula & Paneer KoftasAdobe Systems

Spiced Ground Indian Farmer Cheese Balls, Creamy Onion Sauce           18

 

Mantra’s Chicken Curry

Mantra’s Classic Boneless Chicken Curry of the day                 17

 

 

 

FRESH TANDOORI-BAKED BREADS

 

  Plain Naan                                                                               3Adobe Systems

   Plain Wheat Roti                                                                   3Adobe Systems

                 

   Garlic Chili Flake Naan                                                        3Adobe Systems

  

    Rosemary-Pesto and Parmesan                                        3.5Adobe Systems

 

    Pudina (Pepper Mint) Parantha                                       4Adobe Systems

 

     Spicy Jack Cheese Naan                                                  4 Adobe Systems

 

 

SIDES

Daal (Lentils) of the Day                                                    6Adobe Systems

 

Pesto Black Pepper Aloo (Potatoes)                                 6Adobe Systems

 

Olive Oil Sautéed Asparagus                                             6Adobe Systems

 

Basmati Rice Pilaf                                                                 6Adobe Systems    

Yogurt Raita with Spinach                                                 3Adobe Systems

Mantra’s Life Force Healthy Selections      Adobe Systems Vegetarian Selections

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                       

                                                                                         

 

 

 


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Name of Dish 1
Marinated Paneer Cuboid with Ginger Sautéed Peas
Fennel Arugula Salad
Cinnamon & Chili Marinated Vinhaleaux Shrimps
Konkani Mussels in Spicy Coconut Sauce
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebab Skewers
Torched Tuna Ribbons with Goat Cheese
and Micro Greens
Cinnamon Lamb Kebabs
Kashmiri Pepper and Mustard Marinated Sea Bass
Rosemary Ponzu-Mustard Lamb Chops
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Fresh Halibut with Proscuitto Blanket
Three Baby Egg Plants
Lemon Tart with Seasonal Fruit
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