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Gandhi Mahal
Tony Nelson 

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3009 27th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406

612-729-5222 

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  • Indian, Vegetarian
    Sun 11:30am-10pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am
  • Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Family Style
    Accepted
Description

There are a lot of reasons to love Gandhi Mahal: the handmade, quilted tablecloths; the sitar player (on Thursdays) in the corner; the authentic, thoughtful decor; and the quietly courteous staff. But most of all it's the food. Gandhi Mahal's northern Indian cuisine hits all the right notes: expertly fried samosas (the tamarind dipping sauce is a favorite), a pitch-perfect chicken tikka masala, delicious fresh-made lassis, and a wide selection for vegetarians, all served with an understated grace. Best yet, the portions are beyond generous, so it's hardly a challenge to stretch one meal into three (and really, what's better than the smell of garlic naan reheating in the oven?).







  • 2012 | Best Indian Restaurant

    It's impossible to walk into Gandhi Mahal and get that first heady, intoxicating whiff of garam masala, coriander, and fenugreek and not become instantly ravenous. To quiet your growling stomach, start your meal with the avocado chutney and garlic naan bread -- sort of an Indian spin on chips and guac -- or the toasty eggplant pakora. Does your dinner crew include members with various dietary restrictions Vegetarians, the lactose intolerant, gluten-free, and omnivores can dine... More »

  • 2009 | Best Indian Restaurant

    There are a lot of reasons to love Gandhi Mahal: the handmade, quilted tablecloths; the sitar player in the corner; the authentic, thoughtful decor; and the quietly courteous staff. But most of all it's the food. Gandhi Mahal's northern Indian cuisine hits all the right notes: expertly fried samosas (the tamarind dipping sauce is a favorite), a pitch-perfect chicken tikka masala, delicious fresh-made lassis, and a wide selection for vegetarians, all served with an understated grace. Best... More »

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  • Love Indian food? Take a trip to Gandhi Mahal

    Love Indian food? Take a trip to Gandhi Mahal

    | Wed, June 18, 2008

    If you're a fan of northern Indian cuisine—with its luscious, fluffy pieces of naan and deeply spiced, creamy curries such as korma and the Westernized favorite, chicken tikka masala—the opening of Gandhi Mahal should be a cause for celebration. A... More »

Main Menu
Suruwat (appetizers )
Served With Condiments
$1.00
Papadum
2 cumin wafers
$5.00
Samosa
2 deep fried pastry pockets filled w/vegetables or meat, served with tamarind, onion, and green chutney
$4.00
Pakora
choose eggplant, cauliflower, banana, or potato) 5 lightly battered fritters
$4.00
Onion Bujia
onion, mixed vegetable, and lentil fritters
$5.00
Janta Appetizers Assortment
combination of onion bhaji, eggplant-potato-cauliflower fritters, and papadam
$4.00
Tossed Salad
indian style ‘chat masala’ salad
$4.00
Aloo Chat
tossed pieces of potatoes w/blended yogurt, special spice, tamarind and mint sauce
$5.00
Nanmush Gandhi
special hummus served with freshly baked tandoori nan
Goram Lukhme
(soup) Served With Papadam
$4.00
Chicken Soup
$3.00
Coconut Soup
$3.00
Mulligatawny Soup
tomato, lentil, carrot
$2.00
Yellow Dal Soup
Rosai
(entrÉes) Served With Basmati Rice Spiced To Order As: Mirchi Nahi (mild), Tura Bahati Mirchi (medium), Bahati-mirchi (hot), Bollywood Jana (extra Hot) Choose: Tofu Or Vegetable $11, Chicken $12, Beef Or Goat Or Lamb $15, Fish Or Shrimp $17
 
Delhi Tikka Masala
a tomato cream sauce flavored with fenugreek leaves; goes best with white meat
 
Shahi King Korma
luscious, creamy gravy with a touch of sweet and saffron
 
Pagal Coconut Curry
minced coconut blended with herbs and spices. sauteed in creamy sauce.
 
Goa Jalfrezi
medium spiced tomato curry with stir-fried onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.
 
Persian Dhansak
a parsee delicacy, cooked in a lentil and tomato curry
 
Kamal Ke Mango
a strongly spiced curry with clear onion ( piaz) dominance to the sauce; goes very well with red meats.
 
Moghal Saagwalla
fresh spinach with onions, tastefully spiced and flavored with mint leaves; best with red meat
 
Crore Queen Vindaloo
a fiery combination of freshly roasted and ground spices and condiments from goa cooked with potatoes
 
Rogan Josh
a traditional north indian dish cooked in a medium hot spicy sauce and an exotic blend of spices in spiced garlic sauce
 
Bhuna Bulabala
thick meat stew seasoned in its own juices and spices
 
Dill E Dildar
cooked with spinach, chickpeas, and mushrooms
 
Indian Five Spicy Garlic Shrimp
sautéed in spices and garlic sauce
 
Bombay Korahi
cooked in sauce w/spring onions and green pepper served on sizzling platter
 
Birayani Kazana
aromatic long-grain basmati rice cooked naturally with traditional herbs and authentic spices; favored by indian gentry as celebration or feasting fare throughout the centuries. this entrée goes well with other entrées
Tandoori Namone
All Dishes Made In The Tandoor Traditional Clay Oven Are Marinated In Tandoori Spiced Yogurt And Cooked In The Tandoor, Which Seals The Meat, Retaining Its Natural Juice
$18.00
Tandoori Mixed Grill
combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, and shikh kebab
$14.00
Tandoori Lamb Cutlet
$16.00
Kebab
$17.00
Tandoori Fish
$12.00
Tandoori Chicken
$15.00
Shikh Kebab
$15.00
Chicken Tikka
$16.00
Tandoori Garlic Shrimp
$12.00
Vegetable Tandoori
Tandoori Bread
Fresh-baked In Our Traditional Tandoor Clay Oven
$3.00
Nan
$3.00
Rooti
$4.00
Garlic Nan
$4.00
Cheese Nan
$3.00
Paratha
$4.00
Aloo Nan
$4.00
Sweet Coconut Nan
$4.00
Keema Nan
$4.00
Poori-puffy Bread
$12.00
Bread Basket
includes nan, poori-puffy bread, garlic nan, aloo nan
Vegetarian Menu
These Dishes Are Prepared In The Way That Gandhi Would Have Enjoyed. If You Don’t See Something Here That You Desire, Ask Our Staff If We Can Make It For You. All Vegetarian Entrées Are Served With Basmati Rice
$12.00
Malai Kofta
golden fried balls of paneer and potatoes w/ a touch of spice gently cooked in mild almond sauce
$12.00
Aloo Begun
fresh eggplant and potatoes cooked w/ ground spices, tomatoes, and garlic
$10.00
Chole Peshawari
whole chick peas cooked w/ potatoes and chana masala
$12.00
18) Palak Paneer
home-made cheese cooked in smooth spinach sauce
$10.00
19) Vegetable Curry
seasonal vegetables cooked in curry sauce
$12.00
Vegetable Karahi
served w/thick sauce with spring onions and green peppers served in sizzling platter
$10.00
Chana Sag
chick peas and spinach
$10.00
Aloo Palak
potatoes cooked w/spinach in curry sauce
$9.00
Dal
Featured Items
One Person $14.00
Two People. $23.00
The Gandhi Thali
(not available for takeout or delivery)an assortment of foods prepared in the way that gandhi would have approved of. includes vegetable pakora, aloo pakora, and papadam with chutneys; samples of sag paneer and vegetable curry, with basmati rice, and raita yogurt sauce. comes with ruhel’s special mango chutney or pickles and kheer desert
One Person $15.00
Two People $25.00
The Masu Karma Platter
(not available for takeout or delivery)a thali dinner for non-vegetarians. includes vegetable pakora, aloo pakora, and papadam with chutneys; samples of lamb curry, chicken korma, served with basmati rice, and raita yogurt sauce. comes with ruhel’s special mango chutney or pickles and kheer dessert
$15.00
Bangla Talapia
fish cooked and spiced in a typical bangladeshi way. served with papadum
Mitai Ghar (desserts)
$3.00
Kheer
basmati rice pudding
$4.00
Khulfi
homemade pistachio and saffron ice cream
$4.00
Faluda
dairy-free sweet dessert made with coconut milk and agar agar
$4.00
Gulab Jamun
traditional hot dessert made from homemade cheese and honey
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