['Dals' are the principle source of protein in Indian food, and a generic Hindi name for soup-like entrees made with various lentils & beans, best eaten with rice or Indian breads.]

Panchratna Dal - A luxurious recipe using five different lentils simmered in delicate spices

Dal Maharani -  A specialty of Punjab, a selection of beans & lentils that make for a robust and delicious dish.

Dal Makhani - An exotically spiced entree, with a delicate blend of black beans & red kidney beans in a creamy tomato sauce.

Tarka Dal - Puree of lentil gently tempered with fresh herbs and seasonings. This simple spectacular delicacy (a comfort food in every Indian home) is best eaten with rice, a vegetable side and a pickle.

Sindhi Sai Bhaji - A delicious amalgam of spinach, dill and fenugreek greens, split peas and vegetables

Shevga-chi Dal - Drumstick vegetable cooked with lentils & mild spices.

Rajma - protein rich, red kidney beans seasoned with spices in an onion-tomato gravy

Peshawari Chana - Chickpeas/garbonzo beans in a curried sauce it's flavour enhanced with ginger and mango powder.

Chowli - Black-eye peas prepared with tomatoes and onions, spiced with mustard seeds and tamarind

Soya kheema - Savoury mince prepared from Soya (TVP), with green peas, potatoes and spices

Chicken Zaibunissa - Tender chicken pieces coated in a fragrant yoghurt sauce

Chicken Shahjahani -  Rich cream sauce infused with spices coats boneless chicken pieces

Nawabi Murgh - Boneless chicken pieces cooked along with variety of rich nuts (ground) and herbs in a yoghurt-based sauce

Chicken Jaipuri - Chicken cooked in a gentle tomato-based cream sauce

Moghlai Chicken - (with bone) Chicken cooked gently with yogurt, herbs, spices, and cashews

Murgh Methi - Tender pieces of chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek, cumin and coriander, a specialty from Hyderabad

Hari Murgh - Sensational green sauce that coats tender marinated boneless chicken breast cubes.

Murgh Saagwala - Taste sensation, tender pieces of chicken cooked in spinach, ginger and fresh chillies

Murg Palak Makhani - Succulent boneless chicken pieces simmered in a buttered tangy tomato sauce with a hint of fresh spinach

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) - Marinated, then grilled boneless chicken cubes cooked in a mild tomato & butter-rich sauce

Chicken Vindaloo - For lovers of hot, spicy foods - a dish from Goa - chicken in a red chili-vinegar & coconut curry stewed with potatoes.

Chicken Chettinaad - From Chennai (Madras), jointed chicken fried with onions and spices - very aromatic and spicy

Andhra Chicken Chili - A very spicy (handful of green chillies) & aromatic preparation from Andhra Pradesh, a southern Indian state

Chicken 65 - A menu favourite at trucker stops on highways in South India

Danka Murghi - Whole chicken, marinated overnight, then slow cooked in a spiced yogurt sauce with herbs

Aakha Murgh - Whole chicken cooked in a wok with aromatic spices - the gourmet alternative to the whole roasted chicken from the grocery store!

Anglo-Indian Coconut Stew - A family heirloom, a delicious & warming vegetable and chicken stew from Madras

Jardaloo Murghi - Chicken cooked in the Parsi style with apricots & spices

Kheema Masala - Ground/minced chicken simmered in a spicy aromatic thick sauce

Kheema Cutlets - Patties made of ground chicken and spices

Tandoori Chicken Wrap* - meat marinated in yogurt and spices, wrapped in a naan/roti, served with a cucumber & tomato salad with chutney

Karhai Chicken - Boneless chicken pieces sautéed with tomato, onion, chillies and capsicum with a blend of herbs

Kaleja Fry - Braised chicken liver, stir fried with onions & spices

Methi Jhinga - Shrimp cooked with sun-dried fenugreek and onions

Saag Jhinga - Shrimp cooked with spinach, with a touch of herbs

Shrimp Bhuna - Tender shrimps sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers

Fiery Madras Prawns - Shrimp in a fiery blend of hot spices

Fish Fry - Pan-fried halibut or cod pieces smothered in a coating of ground spices & herbs

Malabar Fish Curry - From coastal Southern India, sautéed haddock in a spiced coconut curry

Fish in Mango & Coconut milk - Delicate coconut based curry enhanced with raw mango

Jhinga (Prawn) Pulao - Aromatic basmati rice is cooked with onions, peas and shrimp with spices.

Rasam - Spicy 'pepper water' from South India, that will invigorate your sinuses, and tone your digestive system

Anglo-Indian Scotch Broth - Barley & vegetables cooked in a lightly spiced chicken broth

Curried Lentil Soup - lentils with tomatoes and spinach

Aloo Gobhi - Cauliflower florets, with potatoes and herbs in a yogurt sauce

Arbi Fry - Eddoes sliced and lightly fried with mustard seeds and spices

Baingan Bharta - a great source of iron, delicious Roasted Eggplant seasoned with herbs & spices

Bharleli Vangi - whole, round Indian eggplants stuffed with ground onions and spices

Bhindi Masala - Chopped okra (lady fingers) cooked with onions and tomatoes

Bhindi-Alu Fry - Sliced okra lightly fried with potatoes in dry spices

Dum Aloo - Potatoes, scooped and filled with cheese and dry fruits, shimmered in a rich tomato based sauce

Egg (Andaa) Curry - A delicious curry with whole boiled eggs, to be eaten with white rice.

Karela Masala - Indian bitter gourd, outstanding in its medicinal properties, sliced and stir fried with onions & spices in a sweet and sour sauce

Kashmiri Dum Aalu - Potatoes coated in a spice-infused yoghurt & almond sauce

Knolkol/Kohlrabi Greens - A Kashmiri favourite, this is a delicately spiced  dish using the greens of kohlrabi. Also known as Ganth Gobhi in Punjab [Seasonal]

Knolkol/Kohlrabi/Shalgam with Dry Fruit - An unusual turnip dish with caramelized raisins and coconut

Lauki/Doodhi- Bottle gourd cooked in a lightly spiced sauce

Meetha Kaadoo - butternut squash (or pumpkin) is lightly spiced in sweet & sour seasonings

Methi Aaloo - Diced potatoes sautéed with fresh (or sun-dried) fenugreek

Undhiyu - A winter specialty from Gujarat, a mix of vegetables coated in aromatic sauce

Paneer Matar - Green peas and paneer (Indian cheese) cooked in a blend of delicious spices

Paneer Jalfrezi - Stir fried paneer with selected vegetables and herbs

Palak Paneer - Spinach & cubed paneer seasoned with delicate spices

Paneer Makhanwala - Paneer in a rich and delicious creamy sauce, finished with butter A special delicacy.

Ratalu ni bhaji - Sweet potatoes or garnet yams, diced and sautéed with spices

Tindli - Tender baby Indian gherkins, sweet and mild in taste, cooked with in a lightly spiced tomato sauce

Tomato-Coconut Rasa - A mild, tangy coconut-tomato curry tempered with aromatic spices

Turai - Ridge gourd cooked with potatoes in a light tangy curry sauce

Chaawal - Plain white basmati rice, very aromatic with a delicate grain

Jeera Pulao - The king of rice 'basmati' is flavoured with cumin & spices

Matar Pulao - Fragrant long-grained Basmati rice with delicately spiced green peas

Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with a medley of vegetables such as carrots, peas or corn

Khichdi - A nutritious, balanced dish made of rice and lentils. A comfort food in many Indian homes.

Kashmiri Pulao - Aromatic Indian basmati rice cooked with dried fruits and nuts

Indian Breads - (frozen) Choice of naan, chapati/roti, paratha, stuffed paratha

Khamang Kaakdi - A refreshing cucumber and yogurt raita

Paalak Raita - A mix of spinach and yogurt, topped with mustard seeds and dried red whole chili

Katchumber Raita - Finely chopped onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander leaves and green chillies, tossed in herbs, spices, and lemon juice

Cabbage salad - A crunchy refreshing salad with shredded cabbage & tomatoes

Dahi Aloo Raita - Whipped yogurt blended with cubed potatoes, chopped onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, and herbs

Boondi Raita - Spiced yogurt with tiny chickpea flour puffs and herbs

Papads - Crisp lentil wafers, that are a great accompaniment to any Indian fare, snacks or drinks

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Bhajias/Pakoras - Deep fried fritters made from spiced chickpea batter and vegetables

Papri Chaat -Home made chips, lentil dumpling, garbanzo beans, potatoes, yogurt, chutneys and spices

Pani Puri - Fried puri, potatoes and garbanzo beans, served with spicy seasoned water.

Bhel Puri - Rice puffs, crisps, potatoes mixed with herbs, tossed in lip-smacking chutneys

Sev Puri - Mouth-watering mounds of potatoes, beans, green chili, onions and cilantro, topped with an assortment of chutneys

Aloo Tikki - Grilled potato patties spiced with green chili and onions, served with chutneys.

Ragda Pattice - a Mumbai favourite, spiced potato cake served with spiced peas garnished with sweet and sour sauces

Assorted Pakora - Mixed vegetables dipped in spicy batter and fried.

Aloo Papri Chaat - A combination of flour crispies, chopped potatoes and spices, tossed in yogurt, topped with a tangy tamarind sauce

Polynesian Pork Chops* - Succulent pork chops pan browned, then braised in a sweet pineapple & celery sauce. Served over rice to capture the juices

Marinated Pork Tenderloin Teriyaki* - Pork tenderloin thinly sliced then broiled to perfection. Served with mushrooms and carrots over rice.

Pork and Pineapple Kababs* - Marinated pork kababs served with peanut sauce over rice

Spicy Chicken and Plantain Satay - Boneless chicken pieces and green plantain cubes pierced on a skewer, ready to go on the grill

Thai Basil Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry*   - Tofu and a seasonal assortment of vegetables in a spicy peanut-shrimp sauce over rice

Sesame Noodle Salad* - Salad with noodles, red peppers, celery, mushroom and peanuts (add Tofu, optional)

Massaman Curry* - Chicken cooked in coconut milk, tamarind juice, potatoes, peanuts, carrots, onions and bay leaf served over jasmine rice

Thai Red Curry* - - Chicken cooked with green beans & bamboo shoots in coconut milk, basil leaves and bell pepper served over jasmine rice (Can substitute chicken with beef, tofu or vegetables)

Thai Yellow Curry* - Chicken & potatoes cooked with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, green beans and pineapple chunks served over jasmine rice

'Drunken' Seafood*- Shrimp, scallops, fish stir-fried with chili sauce, green chillies, green beans, bell peppers and scallions served with jasmine rice

'Drunken' Chicken*- Freshly chopped chicken stir-fried with chili sauce, green beans, bell peppers and scallions served with jasmine rice

Lemon Grass Prawns - Spicy, garlic rich prawns stir-fried with kaffir lime leaves, basil and chilies

Fish in Red Curry with Raw Mango* - Hot, tangy fish curry with slices of raw mango, served with white rice

Jasmine rice
Rice, egg or soba noodles

Tom Yum Goong - A hot and spicy (shrimp, chicken or vegetable) soup, flavoured with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, Thai basil.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry - Sliced chicken in garlic sauce with broccoli florets

Ginger Chicken Stir Fry- Marinated stir fried strips of chicken breast in a ginger soy sauce.

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry* - Stir-fry with chicken breast, cabbage and mushroom in a hot Sichuan red pepper sauce.

Ma Po Tofu* - Sichuan style bean curd cooked with minced pork (or chicken) and served in hot chilli and pepper. Goes well with rice.

Spicy Shrimp & Tofu Stir Fry - Stir friend shrimp and tofu paired in a spicy sauce with mushroom & peas.

Sesame Garlic Shrimp - Stir-fried shrimp in a spicy, garlicky sauce

Jasmine rice
Rice, egg or soba noodles

Miso Soup - A rich & warm flavoured Japanese soup, with soft tofu cubes

Sichuan Green Beans - Green beans spiked with chile pepper tossed in a garlic sauce with toasted sesame

Eggplant in Garlic Sauce - Chinese eggplant in a tangy garlic sauce with scallions

Tofu and Mushroom Stir-Fry - Tofu stir fried in a hot and spicy sesame ginger soy sauce with mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers and onions

Spicy Sichuan Tofu - Cubed tofu flavoured with a sesame-oyster-red pepper sauce

Sweet & Sour Tofu Protein - Soya protein slices in a sweet and sour sauce with five-spice seasonings

Bok Choy & Shiitake Stir-Fry - Bok-choy stir fried with shiitake mushrooms

Mixed Asian Green Stir-Fry with Tofu - A stir-fry of various Chinese greens with tofu

Stir Fry Shrimp with Orzo* - Stir fried shrimp with garlic and onions over orzo pasta, finished with a touch of Parmesan cheese

Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives - Tomatoes, black olives and shallots enhance succulent tilapia fillets. A dash of red pepper flakes bring the dish back to terra firma

Linguini with Red Clam Sauce* - Linguini with sweet bell peppers, coated in a zesty red wine clam sauce

Linguini with Clams* - Linguini and broccoli, tossed in a delicate clam sauce with garlic and white wine

Baked Trout* - Whole baked trout with a green herb & garlic stuffing served with zesty cumin roasted potatoes and asparagus

Trout with Creamed Leeks - Baked trout over delicious creamed leeks

Caldeirada* - a fabulous fisherman's stew - an original recipe from Nazaré, a fishing village on the wind-swept coast of Portugal

Bacalhau com Natas* - scrumptious scalloped Potatoes encircle a Codfish steak in cream sauce with black olives. An rich old Portuguese/Azorean recipe minus the heavy whipped cream and egg whites! Make sure you have a bottle of Portuguese Vinho Verde at hand!

Tilapia with Panko crust* - Delicate tilapia fillets are encrusted with seasoned panko, lightly pan-fried in olive oil and served with a cabbage slaw & olives

Codfish with Panko crust* - Panko-encrusted cod fillet, lightly pan-fried in olive oil and served with cabbage slaw, olives

Spring Vegetarian Pasta* - Campanella pasta with broccoli, artichokes, portobello mushrooms and peas in a light alfredo sauce

All Veggie Wheat Pasta* - Whole wheat pasta with beans, spinach and leeks

Gourmet Pizza* - Thin-crust pizza topped with asparagus, sausage, red pepper & portobello [parties only]

Autumn Pasta* - Pasta with butternut squash, carrots, peas & baby spinach

Cauliflower au Gratin - Cauliflower baked in white sauce, topped with cheddar cheese

Linguini-Zucchini - Linguini jostles with zucchini ribbons in a pesto-based cream sauce

Pesto Farfalle - Bow-tie pasta tossed in pesto sauce with olives & sun-dried tomatoes

Tunisian Orange Chicken With Couscous* - Browned boneless chicken breasts pieces simmered with orange, black olives, celery and spices served over couscous

Pesto Chicken - filets of chicken breast cooked in a nutty delicious herb coating

Chicken Piccata* - boneless chicken breasts cooked in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, served over white rice

Piri-Piri Chicken* - Chicken (whole, or in pieces) marinated in a spicy, piquant marinade, then grilled. Of Portuguese and African origin, spicy-hot 'Frango Piri-Piri' is so popular in Portugal that it is regarded as a Portuguese dish. Eaten with pao (bread rolls or sourdough bread)

Frango na Pucara*
From the home of the Port wine, Oporto, comes this flavourful chicken dish - jointed chicken casseroled with port wine and mustard. Served with potatoes.

Moroccan Chicken Stew* - an aromatic, full flavoured chicken stew with chickpeas, prunes and olives served over couscous

Vegetable Couscous and Chicken* - Savoury couscous with onions, red peppers and zucchini, topped with chicken and garnished with raisins

Turkey Wraps* - Sliced breast of turkey wrapped in a whole wheat bread with hummus, lettuce and tomato

Leek Potato Soup - Delicious creamy fresh leek and potato soup

Green Soup - packed with vitamins, a delicious soup made with broccoli and spinach greens

Aush with Lentils & Beans* - A delicious and complete creation (inspired by the Afghani Aush-e-Reshteh), soft noodles cooked in dill sauce and beans, topped with browned chicken mince with spices, and a green yogurt sauce.

Lemon Grass Spring Chicken - Whole chicken marinated in a zesty sauce, speared with lemon grass

Chicken Breasts in a Spinach sauce - Chicken breast rubbed with garlic and sautéed in olive oil, with a spinach & nutmeg-infused sauce.

Chicken Breasts in Apple Butter Sauce - Chicken breast sautéed in olive oil with garlic and ginger, and cooked in an apple-butter sauce

Oriental Chicken Breasts - Marinated chicken breasts coated with a sassy Asian 5-spice glaze

Citrus Pork Tenderloin - Pork tenderloin topped with a sweet and minty orange ginger soy sauce

Fat Chicken Burgers - Chicken burgers with spiced with flavours from the East along with  spring onions, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts

Orange Mustard Chicken -  Bone-in chicken breasts (or leg) cooked in orange juice and Dijon mustard. Optional surprise: Jalapeno peppers.

Steamed Rice with Chicken & Vegetables* - Flavourful Indo-Chinese stew from Bombay with sliced chicken and vegetables over rice

Sausage in Red Wine with Vegetables & Wasabi Infused Mashed Potatoes* - Chicken sausage cooked with red wine & vegetables, with wasabi mashed potatoes

Chicken with Raisins in Port Wine* - Chicken braised with port, served with mashed potatoes flavoured with caramelized onion and leeks

Shepherds Pie*  - with turkey mince, carrots, celery covered with mashed potato

Calypso Pork - Island inspiration - pork cubes cooked in a rum & spiced mango chutney

Curried Turkey Burgers* - Turkey patties infused with onions & spices served on a whole wheat bun with curried mayo. Accompanied with a savoury bean salad.

King Snow Crab Legs - (market rate) King snow crab legs in a garlicky butter-wine sauce

Leek Potato Soup - Delicious creamy fresh leek and potato soup

Anglo-Indian Scotch Broth - Barley & vegetables cooked in a lightly spiced chicken broth

Butternut Squash Soup - A mild and delicious soup with a hint of nutmeg and cloves

Miso Salmon* - Seared salmon basted in a miso marinade over soba noodles

Salmon with Dill Sauce* - Sautéed fresh tender salmon steaks with wine-dill-butter creamy sauce served over rice

Salmon Teriyaki with Farfalle* - Seared salmon steak with bow-tie pasta tossed in white sauce with fresh dill

Gauguin Inspired Island Tilapia * - Tilapia filet crowned with a colourful island fruit & vegetable salsa

Soy Portobello Cutlets - Soy mince and Portobello mushrooms couple to make delicious & meaty pan fried cutlets

Quinoa Salad*
Seasonal vegetables, beans and dried fruit tossed with quinoa grain make this a great nutritious meal!

Quinoa Stir Fry* - Quinoa grain topped with a stir-fried vegetables in a sesame-ginger sauce

Oriental Tofu with Tahini & Cashew - Stir-fry vegetables with tofu cubes in an oriental sauce with tahini & cashews, served over jasmine rice

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers - Baked dish with stuffed cubanelles, topped with an herbed tomato sauce & cheese

Stuffed Baby Squash - (special order) A gourmet's delight - baby squash, stuffed with herbs & spice, baked to perfection

Shepherdess' Pie* - A meatless pie made with soya, mashed potatoes & vegetables

Roasted Sweet Potatoes - gentle tasting sweet potatoes baked to perfection
 
Wasabi-infused Mashed Potatoes - mashed potatoes with a hint of wasabi!

Cannelloni Bean Salad - Beans and vegetables tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Spring Salad - A mix of fresh crunchy spring greens with Ramona's secret (and healthy!) dressing

Potato Gratin

Vegetable Medley (in-season vegetables)

Green Beans w/Toasted Almonds

Sautéed Cabbage and Red Peppers

Black Bean & Cucumber Salad

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms

Broccoli with Garlic

Pan Seared Asparagus w/Lemon and Parmesan

Chicken Flavoured Rice & Vegetables

Rice and Black-Eye Peas

Vegetable Couscous