The Madras Cafe Parker Road
Featured Items
- Idli (3 PC)$7.95
Most popular South-Indian steamed rice & lentil cakes served with varieties of chutney and sambar
- Saag(Palak) Paneer$13.95
Palak paneer is a vegetarian dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach and seasoned with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and other spices.
- Chilli Fry$12.95
Sautéed in a spicy sweet sauce along with onions and bell peppers
FOOD
Soups
- Rasam$5.95
Spicy tamarind based delicacy with south Indian spices
- Tomato Soup$5.95
Tomato soup which is thin in consistency, spicy from the use of spices and is very flavorful.
- Sweet Corn Soup$5.95
Chinese style creamy soup with sweet corn & diced vegetables
- Hot & Sour Spicy Soup$5.95
Spicy and tangy Chinese style soup made with julienne's of crispy fresh vegetables
- Mulligatwany Soup$5.95
This fragrant Indian mulligatawny soup is spiced with curry and made from creamy red lentils, carrots, apples, and coconut milk,
Appetizer
- Samosa (2 pc)$5.95
Fried pastry with a savory filling of spiced potatoes, onions, peas
- Vegetable Cutlet ( 2 pcs)$7.95
- Mixed Veg. Pakoda$8.95
- Medhu Vadai (2 pc)$7.95
Crispy deep fried south Indian lentil doughnut served with varieties of chutney & sambar
- Sambar Vadai (1pc)$6.95
South Indian lentil doughnut soaked in sambar and garnished with chopped onions & cilantro
- Rasam Vada (1 PC)$6.95
Lentil doughnut soaked in tamarind spiced soup.
- Dahi Vada - Sugar$7.95
South Indian lentil doughnut soaked in sweetened yogurt
- Bajji (Fritters)$8.95
South Indian street delicacy coated with besan flour blended with traditional spices & deep fried – served with chutneys
- Chilli Fry$12.95
Sautéed in a spicy sweet sauce along with onions and bell peppers
- Pepper Fry$12.95
South Indian style dish cooked with black pepper and house spices.
- Manchurian$12.95
Indo-Chinese creation batter-fried and tossed in Manchurian sauce
- Malai Paneer Tikka$14.95
Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cubes marinated with yogurt, cream, spices, herbs and cooked to perfection in traditional style Clay Oven
- Hariyali Paneer Tikka$14.95
Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cubes marinated with yogurt, cream, spices, herbs, coriander, mint and cooked to perfection in traditional style Clay Oven
- 555's$12.95
- Mysore bonda (5 pc)$9.95
- Punugulu$9.95
- Cut Mirchi$9.95
- Crispy Corn$12.95
- 65’s$12.95
Marinated in traditional spice blend and deep fried to perfection
- kachori (2pc)$5.95Out of stock
- Chicken 65$12.95
- Chicken 555$12.95
- Chilli chicken$12.95
- Ginger chicken$12.95
- Gongura chicken$12.95
- Curry leaves chicken$12.95
- Karaikudi chicken Delight$12.95
- Ginger fish$13.95
- Apollo fish$13.95
- Chilli fish$13.95
- Ginger Gobi$12.95
Tawa Roti Katti Rolls
Curries
- Dal Tadka$13.45
Moong Dal boiled and cooked with onion, tomatoes and tempered with traditional Indian spices and served with side of rice.
- Chana Masala$13.45
Popular Punjabi curry made with chickpeas onion, tomatoes, and house spices and served with steamed rice.
- Butter Masala$13.45
This creamy curry is made with onion, tomatoes, cashews, cream and butter (of course!). It has a mild sweet taste and pairs beautifully with garlic naan or jeera rice.
- Saag(Palak) Paneer$13.95
Palak paneer is a vegetarian dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach and seasoned with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and other spices.
- Kadai Paneer$13.95
Indian cottage cheese cooked in onion sauce with house spices.
- Matar Paneer$13.95
- Paneer Mughlai$13.95
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in fragrant and spiced curry
- Malai Kofta$13.95
Malai Kofta is a very popular Indian vegetarian dish where balls (kofta) made of potato and paneer are deep fried and served with a creamy and spiced tomato based curry.
- Kadai Vegetables$13.95
Kadai vegetable - Mixed vegetables are cooked with freshly ground spices and then simmered in delicious tomato gravy.
- Kadai Mushroom$13.95
Kadai mushroom is a super simple, easy and delicious dish of sautéed button mushrooms, bell peppers (capsicum) in a spiced, tangy tomato sauce. Mushrooms, spices, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers – their combination never goes wrong
- Tikka Masala$13.45
Paneer tikka masala is an Indian dish of marinated paneer cheese served in a spiced gravy. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka masala.
- Vegetable Jalfrezi$13.95
It is an Indian stir fried veggie dish sautéed on high fire with regular spices like red chili powder and garam masala, mix of Chinese and South Asian cooking techniques used in its preparation. This semi dried stir fried veggie is delicious, crunchy and tasty too.
- Aloo Mutter$13.95
Aloo mutter is a Punjabi dish from the Indian subcontinent which is made from potatoes and peas in a spiced creamy tomato based sauce. It is a vegetarian dish. The sauce is generally cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin seeds and other spices.
- Aloo Gobi (Dry)$13.95
Aloo gobi is a vegetarian dish from the Indian subcontinent made with potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices. It is popular in Indian and Pakistani cuisines. It is yellowish in colour, due to the use of turmeric, and occasionally contains kalonji and curry leaves.
- Aloo Gobi Curry$13.95
- Baigan Bhartha$13.95
Mildly spiced smoky eggplant fry.
- Bhindi Masala$13.95
Bhendi Fry is stir fried okra that is slit and stuffed with spice mix such as garam masala and other locally available ground spices. Not to be confused with batter-fried okra which involves deep frying, this dish is just stir fried or sautéed lightly.
- Navratan Korma$12.95
This is an Indian vegetable korma with nuts, paneer cheese, and an adjustable list of vegetables. It is in a tomato-cream sauce as opposed to the usual yogurt based sauce.
- Mutter Mushroom$12.95
Matar mushroom is a Indian curry made with green peas, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes & spices. This curry is mildly spiced and tastes good with plain rice, chapati, roti, naan or even with plain parathas
- Chicken tikka masala$13.95
- Butter chicken masala$13.95
South Indian Curries
- Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu$13.95
Paruppu urundai kuzhambu (soup) is a very special and delicious kuzhambu variety. The tasty dal balls in a tangy gravy is a wonderful dish for a plain rice. It is a famous South Indian traditional Kuzhambu variety. Some traditional dishes are so close to our heart. This Paruppu Urundai kuzhambu is one such recipe. My Grand mother makes this awesome dish and she has her own touch or should i say secret ingredient, not that i know of, but somehow her version of this kuzhambu tastes much more yummier.
- Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu$13.95
Tamarind based tangy curry cooked with marinated eggplant, onions & tomatoes cooked in sesame oil.
- Urlai Pattani Kurma$13.95
Mildly spiced South Indian style preparation with cottage cheese, green peas, potato & house spices
- Kaai Kari Kurma (Veggie Korma)$13.95
Mixed vegetables cooked in coconut-based curry with traditional South Indian spices
- Chettinad Curry$13.95
Spicy Chettinad style preparation with mushroom, onions & traditional spices
- Mushroom Curry$13.95
Mushroom curry made in Kerala style coconut-based preparation
- Kara Kuzhambu$13.95
Okra cooked in spicy tamarind sauce.
- Okra Fry - Dry$13.95
Okra fried and sautéed with house spices.
- Poondu Puli Kozhlumbu ( Garlic and Tamarind Curry)$13.95
Garlic and spicy tamarind sauce curry.
Accompaniments
- Plain Naan$2.95
Flat bread cooked in traditional clay oven
- Butter Naan$3.25
Flat bread cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter
- Garlic Naan$3.45
Flat bread cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter and garlic.
- Garlic Chilli Naan$3.95
Flat bread cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter, chillies and garlic.
- Cheese Naan$4.95
Flat bread stuffed with cheese and cooked in traditional clay oven
- Garlic Cheese Naan$4.95
Flat bread stuffed with cheese then cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter and garlic.
- Garlic Chilli Cheese Naan$4.95
Flat bread stuffed with cheese then cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter and garlic and hot chilies.
- Bullet Naan (Hot chilli Naan)$3.95
Flat bread cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter, cilantro, and jalapenos.
- Onion Kulcha$4.95
Flat bread stuffed with chopped onion and spices cooked in traditional clay oven and topped with butter
- Paneer Kulcha$5.95
Flat bread stuffed with paneer and spices and cooked in clay oven. Topped with butter
- Paneer Onion Kulcha$5.95
Kulcha is yet another popular bread from northern parts of India. This bread is similar to “naan” with Onions in it.
- Tandoori Roti (1pc)$2.95
- Chapati$2.95
Round wheat flour flat bread cooked on flat top grill
House Specials
- Pongal$10.95
Rice & lentil cooked to perfection with peppercorns, nuts & house spices seasoned with ghee – served with chutney & sambar
- Poori Masala (2 PC)$10.95
Fluffy deep-fried Indian bread served with seasoned potato masala
- Idli (3 PC)$7.95
Most popular South-Indian steamed rice & lentil cakes served with varieties of chutney and sambar
- Idli Manchurian$9.95
Idly fried and tossed with Manchurian sauce.
- Podi Idli$9.95
Idli fried and tossed with spiced powder.
- Chilly Fry Idli$9.95
Idli fried and tossed with sweet Chilly sauce. Indo Chinese style.
- Chana Batura ( 1 PC)$12.95
Indian bread deep fried until it puffs up into a lightly browned, soft, fluffy bread, which is elastic and chewy. Batura is prepared by kneading white flour (maida), dahi (yogurt), oil and baking powder. The dough is left to rise, and then small balls of this dough is hand-rolled before frying. Batura is served with Chana ( Chick Peas) masala
Dosai Corner
- Plain Dosai$10.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil
- Onion Dosai$12.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil topped with onions
- Podi Dosai$12.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil topped with spiced powder
- Masala Dosai$12.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil filled with seasoned potato masala
- Mysore Masala Dosai$13.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil filled with seasoned potato masala and spicy sauce.
- Paneer Potato Masala Dosai$13.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil filled with potato masalaa mixed with Indian cottage cheese
- Paneer Burji Dosa$14.95
Rice and Lentil crepe with paneer cooked with kadai masala.
- Spring Dosa$14.95
Crepe made of rice and lentils and topped with Mysore sauce, cheese, seasoned potato filling and vegetables. Rolled and served like a wrap.
- Cheese Dosai$12.45
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil filled with cheese and spices
- Carrot Onion Cheese Dosai$12.95
Crepe made of rice and lentils and topped with carrots, onions and cheese.
- Paper Roast$12.45
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil
- Paper Roast Masala Dosai$12.95
Thin and crispy crepe made of rice & lentil served along with seasoned potatoes.
- Ghee Roast$12.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil topped with clarified butter(ghee)
- Ghee Roast Masala Dosai$13.95
Thin crepe cooked in clarified butter with potato masala.
- Kal Dosai$11.95
Thick crepe made of rice & lentil
- Andhra Masala Dosa - Spicy$13.95
Crepe made of rice and lentils and topped with spicy sauce and seasoned potato fillings.
- Choclate Dosa$11.95
Thin crepe made of rice & lentil topped with chocolate syrup.
- Rava Dosai$13.45
Thin crepe made of semolina
- Onion Rava Dosai$13.95
Thin crepe made of semolina and topped with onions.
- Rava Masala Dosai$13.95
Thin crepe made of semolina and stuffed with potato masala.
- Onion Rava Masala Dosa$13.95
Thin crepe made of semolina and topped with onions and served with seasoned potatoes.
- Rava Mysore Masala Dosai$13.95
Thin crepe made of semolina filled with seasoned potato masala and spicy sauce.
- Plain Uthappam$11.95
Soft pancake made of rice & lentil
- Onion Uthappam$12.95
Soft pancake made of rice & lentil and topped with onion.
- Onion Chilli Uthappam$12.95
Soft pancake made of rice and lentils and topped with jalapenos and onions.
- Cheese and Chilli Uthapam$12.95
Soft pancake made of rice and lentils and topped with jalapenos and cheese.
- Mixed Veg Uthappam$13.45
Soft pancake made of rice & lentil and topped with vegetables.
- Podi Uthappam$12.95
Soft pancake made of rice & lentil and topped with spiced powder.
Rice & Noodles
- Variety Rice$11.95
Choose from Bisi-Bele-Bhath, Tamarind Rice, Lemon Rice, Curd Rice
- Curd Rice$9.95
- Vegetable Biryani - Basmati Rice$13.95
- Pulao’s$12.95
Basmati rice cooked with clarified butter and whole spice to create an aromatic and flavorful dish.
- Fried Rice$13.45
Chinese or Madrasi ( spsicy) style fried rice
- Hakka Noodles$13.45
Noodles cooked in chinese or madrasi style ( spice flavored)
- Schezwan Noodles$13.95
Noodles cooked and sautéed in house made schezwan (spicy) sauce.
- Schezwan Fried Rice$13.95
Cooked rice sautéed in house made schezwan (spicy) sauce.
- Guthivankaya (Brinjal) biryani$14.95
- Paneer Biryani$14.95
- Chicken Dum biryani$12.95
- Mutton dum biryani$13.95
- Egg biryani$12.95
- Special chicken biryani (boneless)$12.95
Desserts
Chaats
Side
- Raitha 8oz$2.99
Chopped onions, Yogurt with green chillies. Best side for pulav or biryani.
- Sambar 8 oz$3.95
Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable stew, cooked with Toor Dal and tamarind broth. It is very popular in South India.
- Sambar 16 oz$7.95
Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable stew, cooked with Toor Dal and tamarind broth. It is very popular in South India.
- Coconut chutney 8 oz$2.95
- Tomato chutney 8 oz$2.95
- Mint Chutney 8 oz$2.95
- Tamarind Chutney 8 oz$2.95
- Basmati Rice$3.95
- Papad ( 3 Pcs)$2.95
Flavored rice crisps deep fried.
Haleem ( free double kaa meeta)
DRINKS
Beverages
- Filter Coffee (to go)$3.95
Indian coffee powder filtered using Indian style stainless steel filter. Strong and flavorful.
- Masala Tea$2.95
tea powered boiled with milk and spices like cardamom, ginger to create an amazing flavor.
- Mango Lassi$3.95
Yogurt mango drink.
- Rose Milk$3.95
- Indian Butter Milk$2.95
Yogurt drink with green chilly, ginger and cilantro. Spicy yogurt drink.
- Soda Can 355ml$1.95