Sherkaan Indian Street Food
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65 Broadway
New Haven, CT 06511
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Featured Items
- Butter Chicken$18.00
(Gluten Free) tandoori chicken, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice ***contains cashews, cannot omit*** (substitute naan +1 )
- Palak Paneer$17.00
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) creamy spinach gravy, Indian paneer, basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice +1)
- Mango Lassi$6.00
Sherkaan special recipe lassi with kesar pulp, mango bits, cardamom, ginger, jaggery, whole milk and dahi yogurt
FOOD
Chaats
- Bhel Puri$10.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) puffed rice, almond, chickpeas, aloo (spiced potato), tomato, onion, green & tamarind chutneys, sev (fine chickpea noodle)
- Gobi Pakora$9.00
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) chickpea fried cauliflower, sweet yogurt, cranberry habanero chutney
- Dahi Puri$9.00
(Vegetarian) puri shells, chickpeas, aloo (spiced potatoes), onion, sev (fine chickpea noodles), sweet yogurt, green & tamarind chutneys
- Chili Chicken$13.00
(Gluten Free) marinated chicken thigh, savory garlic-chili sauce, onion, red pepper (may sub gobi = V+)
- Punjabi Samosa$9.00
(Vegetarian) dumplings filled with aloo masala (spiced potatoes), peas, served with green & tamarind chutneys
- Okra Fries$9.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) fried matchstick okra, chaat masala, lemon, served with maggi ketchup
- Samosa Chaat$12.00
(Vegetarian) punjabi samosas, savory chickpea & vegetable curry, green & tamarind chutneys, sweet yogurt
- Pani Puri$8.00
(V+) puri shells, chickpeas, spiced potato, onion, cilantro, sev, served with chili mint water or tamarind water
Share Plates
- Dum Biryani$19.00
spiced yogurt marinated & roasted chicken, layered with aromatic basmati rice, saffron, kewra, naan
- Indo-Chinese Pork Ribs$19.00
(Gluten Free) 1/2 rack st. louis style spare ribs, crispy okra, tamarind treacle glaze
- Chole Bhature$12.00
(Vegetarian) savory chickpea & vegetable curry, light & fluffy fried bread
- Butter Chicken$18.00
(Gluten Free) tandoori chicken, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice ***contains cashews, cannot omit*** (substitute naan +1 )
- Butter Aloo$16.00
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) aloo (spiced potato), tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice ***contains cashews, cannot omit*** (substitute naan instead of rice +1 )
- Butter Paneer$17.00
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) Indian paneer, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice ***contains cashews, cannot omit*** (substitute naan instead of rice +1 )
- Palak Paneer$17.00
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) creamy spinach gravy, Indian paneer, basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice +1)
- Goat Curry$20.00
(Gluten Free) caramelized onion gravy, bone-in baby goat, basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice +1)
- Chicken Curry$17.00
(Gluten Free) marinated & braised chicken thigh, caramelized onion gravy, tomato, basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice +1)
- Moong Masoor Dal$14.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) a light stew made with red and yellow lentils, served with basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice +1)
- Baingan Bharta$16.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) smoked eggplant, roasted tomato, cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice+1)
Street Eats
- Chicken Frankie Roll$14.00
flaky paratha, pickled jalepeño, desi slaw, green chili chutney, raita
- Masala Dosa$14.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) masala aloo (spiced potato), garlic chili chutney, coconut chutney, sambar
- Keema Dosa$15.00
(Gluten Free) spiced ground chicken, amul cheese, pickled onion, cucumber raita
- Vada Pav Sliders$11.00
(Vegetarian) toasted pav buns, spiced aloo (potato) patty, onion, green, garlic & tamarind chutneys
- Pav Bhaji$11.00
(Vegetarian) toasted pav buns, vegetable curry, onion, lime
- Hot Chicken Sandwich$12.00
chicken thigh pakora, green mango chutney, pickles
- Chaat Dog$9.00
(Vegetarian) vegetable seekh kebab, cucumber raita, pomegranate, dry garlic chili chutney, sev (fine chickpea noodles), cilantro, New England style bun (sub lamb seekh kebab +$4) (sub chicken seekh kebab $3)
- Makhani Naan$11.00
naan filled with chicken OR paneer & garlic, served with makhani (butter) sauce ***contains cashew, cannot omit***
- Hakka Noodles$11.00
(Vegetarian) Chinese wheat noodles, garlic chili soy, onion, pepper, cabbage (add chicken +$4)
- Spring Rolls$9.00
(Vegan) crispy pastry, braised cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, chili, soy, served with sweet chili sauce (5 pieces)
- Chicken Wings$13.00
(Gluten Free) marinated in yogurt & spices, choose between tandooor-roasted wings tossed with ghee, cilantro, onion, and lime OR crispy chili garlic wings (6 pieces)
Salads
- Kachumbar Salad$9.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) cucumber, tomato, onion, green chili, radish, cumin lime vinaigrette
- Chinese Cabbage Salad$9.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) green chili, cashew, bell pepper, cilantro, coconut, blood orange-ginger vinaigrette
- Kale Caesar Salad$10.00
(Gluten Free) baby kale, shaved parmesan, crispy chickpeas, chaat masala, homemade caesar dressing
Sides
- Basmati Rice$3.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) aromatic rice with clove, cumin, cinnamon & cardamom
- Bhatura$4.00
(Vegetarian) light & fluffy fried bread
- Cheese Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with amul cheese, brushed with ghee
- Garlic & Cheese Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with garlic & cheese, brushed with ghee
- Garlic Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, topped with garlic, brushed with ghee
- Chicken Naan$6.00
soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with chicken, brushed with ghee
- Chicken Seekh Kebab$13.00
(Gluten Free) skewers of spiced ground chicken, lime, onion
- Chicken Tikka$11.00
(Gluten Free) yogurt marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs char grilled to perfection in our tandoor, served with lime and onion
- Chili Cheese Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with amul cheese, topped with green chili, brushed with ghee
- Chili Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, topped with green chili, brushed with ghee
- Gunpowder Shrimp$14.00
(Gluten Free) crusted with flavors of chana dal, sesame, curry leaves, and kashmiri peppers
- Lamb Seekh Kebab$15.00
(Gluten Free) skewers of spiced ground lam, lime, onion
- Naan$4.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, brushed with ghee
- Paneer Naan$6.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with Indian paneer cheese
- Rosemary Apricot Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with dried apricots, topped with rosemary, brushed with ghee
- Sambar$6.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) stew of lentils, okra, potato, carrot
- Sesame Naan$5.00
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, topped with sesame seeds, brushed with ghee
- Side Paneer$5.00
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) fried Indian paneer cubes
- Tandoori Roti$4.00
(Vegetarian) whole wheat unleavened crispy flatbread, brushed with ghee (No Ghee = Vegan)
- Tandoori Salmon$15.00
(Gluten Free) Faroe Island salmon marinated in spiced yogurt, lime, onion
- Side Chole$8.00
(Vegan, Gluten Free) savory chickpea & vegetable curry
- Extra Pav$2.00
Chutney
Dessert
Large Format Family Style
- Butter Chicken Family Style$45.00
Serves 4. Includes 2 naans of your choosing. tandoori chicken, tomato, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice (sauce contains treenuts, cannot ommit)(may sub paneer or potato)
- Palak Paneer Family Style$45.00
Serves 4. Includes 2 naans of your choosing. creamy spinach gravy, paneer, basmati rice
- Baingan Bharta Family Style$45.00
Serves 4. Includes 2 naans of your choosing. smoked eggplant, tomato, cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, basmati rice
- Chicken Biryani Family Style$45.00
Serves 4. Includes 2 naans of your choosing. spiced yogurt marinated & roasted chicken, layered with aromatic basmati rice, saffron, kewra, vegetable raita
- Goat Biryani Family Style$45.00
Serves 4. Includes 2 naans of your choosing. caramelized onion gravy, braised baby goat, vegetable raita
Soft Drinks & Lassi
- Can - Fanta$5.00
- Can - Limca$5.00
- Can - Thums Up$5.00
- East Coast Apple Spice Kombucha$7.00
- East Coast Blueberry Ginger Kombucha$7.00
- East Coast Lavender Lemonade$7.00
- Mango Lassi$6.00
Sherkaan special recipe lassi with kesar pulp, mango bits, cardamom, ginger, jaggery, whole milk and dahi yogurt
- Pellegrino$6.00
A liter bottle of fine sparkling water.
- Rose Lemonade$8.00
Our house special rose lemonade with our own Sherkaan Blend Rosehip Tea, Sherkaan house made Rooh Afza and fresh lemon juice. Served with rose petals. Pour over ice, and garnish with rose petals.
- Bottle Oat Chai$9.00
Our House made special Oat Milk Chai with and cracked spices, ginger and Ultra Premium Rishi black tea.
- Bottle of Tigers Milk$7.00
Our dairy free take on a classic Badam Milk! Almond milk with saffron, cardamom and almond. Creamy and refreshing with crunchy bits of almond.
DRINKS
Coffee/Tea
- 'Om' Tea Bag$2.00
Ingredients: Chamomile, lemongrass, rose petals, lavender, lemon verbena A light floral blend of chamomile, lavender, and rose is handcrafted to recreate the quietude of meditation.
- 'Palace Breakfast' Tea Bag$2.00
Ingredients: Darjeeling and Assam Black Tea Rich and robust softened by the delicate and floral darjeeling, an unexpected marriage of the two largest tea regions of India. Enjoy a morning cup with our twist on the conventional English Breakfast tea.
- 'Jasmine Blossoms' Tea Bag$2.00
Ingredients: Naturally scented jasmine green tea Jasmine blossoms are an inseparable part of both ancient devotion and contemporary culture. This blend captures the innocence of the Jasmine flower through the nine stages of scenting to create an artful infusion of sweet fragrance and delicate green tea.
- 'Tulsi Rose' Tea Bag$2.00
Ingredients: Himalayan Tulsi, Red Rose Petals This herbal tea blend of Himalayan Tulsi is finely balanced with the soft fragrance of red rose petals will help you find calm, inner peace, and balance.
- 'Golden City' Tea Bag$2.00
Ingredients: Turmeric root, ginger powder, licorice root, lemongrass, orange peel An all natural, vibrant, immunity boosting herbal tea blend of Indian turmeric, ginger and tangerine. The combined pungent, earthy taste of turmeric and ginger is delightfully undercut by the floral notes of lemongrass.
- 'Cream of Earl Grey' Tea Bag$2.00
Ingredients: black tea, blue cornflowers, vanilla bean, Italian bergamot Our Assam black tea is naturally scented and aged with Italian bergamot and vanilla bean. The end result is a fragrant, creamy, silky take on the classic Earl Grey.
- 'Mojito' Tea Bag$2.00
Green tea, lime pieces, lime leaves, peppermint, lemongrass Get tippy with the crisp blend of green tea, lime leaves, and muddled mint. Shaken or stirred, it's our tea against the stifling summer heat.
MERCHANDISE
- Crewneck Sweatshirt$40.00
- Snapback$20.00
- Totally Bindaas T-shirt$24.00
- Blanket$20.00
Ultra plush blanket.
- Bindaas Babe White Onesie$15.00
100% Cotton, Size 6 Months.
- Bindaas Babe Black Onesie$15.00
100% cotton, size: 6 Months.
- Bindaas Baby Black 3T Shirt$15.00
- Bindaas Babe White/Red 3T Shirt$15.00
100% cotton, 12 Month T-Shirt
- Pocket T-shirt$30.00
- Green Tiger T-shirt$15.00
- Sherkaan Zip Up Hoodie$40.00
- Water Bottle$12.00
- Cream of Earl Grey Tea Tin$24.00
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed in a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Our Assam black tea is naturally scented and aged with Italian bergamot and vanilla bean. The end result is a fragrant, creamy, silky take on the classic Earl Grey. Ingredients: Black Tea, Blue Cornflowers, Vanilla Bean, Italian Bergamot
- Palace Breakfast Tea Tin$24.00
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Rich and robust Assam softened by the delicate and floral Darjeeling, an unexpected marriage of the two largest tea regions of India. Enjoy a morning cup with our twist on the conventional English Breakfast tea. Ingredients: Darjeeling and Assam Black Tea
- Jasmine Blossoms Tea Tin$24.00
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Jasmine blossoms are an inseparable part of both ancient devotion and contemporary culture. This blend captures the innocence of the Jasmine flower through nine stages of scenting to create an artful infusion of sweet fragrance and delicate green tea. Ingredients: Naturally Scented Jasmine Green Tea
- Mojito Tea Tin$24.00
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Get tippy with this crisp blend of green tea, lime leaves, and muddled mint. Shaken or stirred, it’s our tea against the stifling summer heat. Ingredients: Green Tea, Lime Pieces, Lime Leaves, Peppermint, Lemongrass
- Tulsi Rose Tea Tin$24.00Out of stock
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! This herbal tea blend of Himalayan Tulsi is finely balanced with the soft fragrance of red rose petals will help you find calm, inner peace and balance. Ingredients: Himalayan Tulsi, Red Rose Petals
- Golden City Tea Tin$24.00
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! An all-natural, vibrant, immunity boosting herbal tea blend of Indian turmeric, ginger and tangerine. The combined pungent, earthy taste of turmeric and ginger is delightfully undercut by the floral notes of lemongrass. Ingredients: Turmeric Root, Ginger Powder, Licorice Root, Lemongrass, Orange Peel
- Om Tea Tin$24.00Out of stock
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! A light, floral blend of chamomile, lavender, and rose is handcrafted to recreate the quietude of meditation. Ingredients: Chamomile, Lemongrass, Rose Petals, Lavender, Lemon Verbena
- Tiger Bandana$20.00
- Handmade Candles$8.00Out of stock
- Bindaas Babe White 12mo Tee$15.00
Cream of Earl Grey Tea Tin
15 individually packed silk sachets stuffed in a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Our Assam black tea is naturally scented and aged with Italian bergamot and vanilla bean. The end result is a fragrant, creamy, silky take on the classic Earl Grey. Ingredients: Black Tea, Blue Cornflowers, Vanilla Bean, Italian Bergamot
Sunday | 10:45 am - 8:30 pm |
Monday | 10:45 am - 9:30 pm |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 10:45 am - 9:30 pm |
Thursday | 10:45 am - 9:30 pm |
Friday | 10:45 am - 9:30 pm |
Saturday | 10:45 am - 9:30 pm |
Serving a seasonally rotating menu of Central and South Indian street food, Sherkaan combines the authentic flavors of India with contemporary cooking practices and everyday ingredients. While our energetic space evokes the feel of old-world, urban India, our hope is that our modern plates and craft cocktails breathe new life into the country's diverse and flavorful cuisine. By removing some of the unfamiliarity associated with Indian food, we hope to create a fun, relaxed environment for all to enjoy.
65 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511