Akbar Cuisine of India - Pasadena Menu

Cauliflower sauteed prepared with bell peppers and onion in Indo-Chinese medium sweet and spicy sauce. Sauce hails from Manchurian province of china. It is a perfect example of Chinese influence in India cuisine. **spice level cannot be changed**

Spicy Indian fried chicken bites served with fried Serrano chili to be enjoyed with chutneys

Shrimp, garlic, onion, serrano with touch of tamarind, sauteed hails from Goa

Brussels sprouts sautéed tossed in spices with touch of vinegar

Roti stuffed with spiced diced chicken, onion and tomatoes sauteed in tomato cream sauce

Deconstructed Samosa topped with tomatoes, onion and chana masala, and a variety of chutneys – Tamarind, yogurt, mint sauces

Potato patties stuffed with spiced green peas served with house made mango sauce. It is street side food from India

Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas served with tamarind chutney.

Crispy fries tossed with hot house blend of spices served house made tomato sauce

Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, walnut, chat masala dressing

Refreshing mango flavored yogurt smoothie

Refreshing Blueberry yogurt smoothie

All Berry refreshing yogurt smoothie. Made with real fruit

Darjeeling hot tea prepared with milk flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger

Diced cucumber, tomatoes and potatoes in cumin spiced yogurt. No Indian meal is complete without it

Tandoori baked lentil wafer. Gluten Free

Mixed Pickle, Pachranga

Classic Indian condiment made with green mango

Tandoori spring tender lamb rib chops marinated in ginger

Boneless chicken marinated with fresh mint and ginger grilled in the tandoor

Shrimp, coconut milk, serrano, tamarind, tempered with mustard seeds.

Creamy coconut fish curry with red onions, serrano, touch of tomato sauce

Delicious cubes of lamb prepared with sliced onions, serrano and cilantro with touch of lemon and vinegar

Lamb, spicy coconut sauce flavored with a dash of fennel. One of the top 10 dishes of Southern California, LA Times

Packed with amazing flavors, tender chunks of lamb in a delicious tangy and spicy sauce

Curry is made from dark meat chicken with spiced tomato and butter sauce. It is delicious and rich

House favorite – tandoor grilled chicken in creamy tomato sauce. Voted as one of the top 10 Chicken Tikka Masala in California by Best things with California

Chicken sauteed with serrano, onions, garlic and ginger in coconut milk with touch of tomato sauce. Delicious

Chef's creation a spin on mango curry. Chicken sauteed cooked in sweet and spicy mango sauce

Chicken prepared in Vindaloo sauce, consists of caramelized onions, vinegar, and tomato. Spicy

Tomato cream sauce

Pacific Cod prepared in tomato tangy and spicy sauce with potatoes from Goa

Paneer prepared in tomato cream sauce, an alternative to chicken tikka masala for vegetarians

Roasted Eggplant sauteed with onion, tomato, cream and green peas. Original Akbar recipe

Sautéed eggplant in coconut milk with coconut powder with a touch of tamarind sauce

Mixed Vegetables sautéed, spiced with green mango powder with a touch vinegar. Chef's original recipe

Tofu prepared in spicy coconut sauce tempered with mustard seeds and red chili peppers. Great version for vegetarians and vegans

Slow cooked spinach prepared with Indian cheese. Original Akbar spinach recipe

From the time of Mughal era, it is a part of national cuisine made from milk. It is "traditional Indian Ice Cream"

Gulab Jamun is an immensely popular dessert for centuries influenced by Persian culinary traditions. Translates to Rose Water. It is made from reduced milk solid soft dough balls fried then soaked in Rose fragrant sugar syrup topped with pistachio

House made Mango cheesecake. A family recipe handed down from family elders

Indian style bread pudding topped with pistachio

Vegan. Mild. Potato patties stuffed with green peas & spices, mango sauce

Vegan. Mild. Brussels sprouts sautéed cooked tossed in spices

Medium spicy. Samosa topped with tomatoes, onion & chana masala, and a variety of chutneys – tangy, sweet, spicy

Medium spicy. Spicy Indian fried chicken bites served with fried serrano chili

Mild. Roti stuffed with diced chicken, onion and tomatoes

Mild. Fries topped with spiced ground lamb or chicken, sunny egg

Vegan. Medium spicy. Cauliflower prepared in Indo-Chinese style

Vegan. Mild. Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, tamarind sauce

Spicy. Hot spice marinated tandoori wings

Vegan. Medium spicy. Crispy fries tossed with hot house blend of spices, tomato sauce

Spicy. Shrimp prepared with garlic, onions, serrano, tamarind

Vegan. Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, walnut, chat masala dressing

Vegan. Diced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, mint, chat masala

Soup made from yellow lentils

Fresh watermelon salad

Medium spicy. Crab meat in coconut-tamarind curry. Chef highly recommends

Medium spicy. Creamy coconut fish curry with tomato, serrano and tamarind

Spicy. Spicy. Shrimps, coconut, serrano chili, tamarind, sautéed mustard seeds

Spicy. Chili hot, Jumbo shrimp with a delicate accent of coconut tempered with red chili peppers and mustard seeds

Mild. Shrimps, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, mushroom, cilantro, spices

Pacific Cod prepared in tomato tangy and spicy sauce with potatoes from Goa

Mild. Spring tender lamb rib chops marinated in ginger grilled in the tandoor

Mild. Boneless chicken marinated in fresh mint

Mild. Wild salmon marinated in spices, garlic, ginger

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh garlic, ginger, cumin, corinader, paprika and touch of nutmeg, tandoor grilled served on a bed of onions with lemon

Mild. Delightful potato ball stuffed with nuts prepared in a creamy sauce

Medium spicy. Vegan. Sautéed eggplant, coconut-tamarind sauce, chef recommends

Mild. Roasted eggplant sautéed with fresh onion and tomatoes

Mild. Vegan. Fresh okra sautéed with onions, serrano chili and exotic spices

Mild. Vegan. Punjabi tradition – garbanzo in onion and tomato bhuna

Mild. Black lentils and kidney beans in a makhan

Mild. Vegan. Lentils – ask your server

Mild. Vegan. Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed in fresh garlic and ginger

Mild. Mushrooms prepared in a shahi sauce with cilantro

Mild. Paneer prepared in tomato butter sauce

Mild. Spinach cooked with Indian cheese

Mild. Mixed vegetables prepared in a cashew cream sauce

Medium spicy. Vegan. Tofu prepared in spicy coconut sauce with mustard and peppers

Mild. Vegan. Assorted vegetables sautéed with spices

Chicken prepared in a refreshing sweet and spicy mango sauce

Chicken in onion gravy with peas

Mild. Chicken in an exotic cashew cream sauce, nuts and raisins

Spicy. Chicken prepared in sauteed onion, serrano, garlic, ginger in spicy tomato-coconut sauce, chef’s favorite

House favorite – tandoor grilled chicken in tomato, cream sauce, nuts and raisins. Top 10 Chicken Tikka Masala in California by Best things in California

Spicy. Chicken prepared goan style in tangy tomato sauce

Butter Chicken, curry made from with spiced tomato and butter with chicken. Known for its rich texture

Medium spicy. Lamb coconut sauce flavored with a dash of fennel, chef’s signature

Medium spicy. Lamb Masala with onion

Spicy. Lamb prepared in tangy tomato-based sauce with potatoes, truly goan

Mild. Spinach and lamb with a touch of ginger

Mild. Lamb in cashew cream sauce, nuts and raisins

Specialty from Banaras – vegetables, nuts and raisins with basmati

Choice of curried lamb or chicken cooked with rice in Moghul style

Mushrooms cooked with exotic basmati rice – fit for a Maharaja

Aromatic rice suffused with saffron

Shrimp cooked with curried rice in Moghul style

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes

Nan stuffed with Cheddar, Parmesan and cream cheeses

Nan stuffed with diced serrano and cream cheese

Cheese nan topped with fresh garlic

Nan topped with freshly chopped garlic

Nan topped with mint, cilantro and basil

Nan stuffed with a variety of minced dry fruits

Fresh tandoor baked white bread

Nan topped with freshly chopped onion

Whole wheat unleavened bread, buttered

Whole wheat flat bread

Indian mango pickle with vegetables, Pachranga

Refreshing yogurt and Blueberry smoothie. Unique to Akbar Pasadena

Mint chutney, mixed vegetable pickle, coconut chutney. Made in house. 8 oz

16 oz. refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted

Classic sweet Indian condiment

Refreshing mango flavored yogurt smoothie. One of India's most popular drinks

Unique to Akbar Pasadena, Refreshing mixed berries and yogurt smoothie

Tandoori baked lentil wafer. Gluten Free

Diced cucumber, tomatoes and potatoes in cumin spiced yogurt

Milk balls in honey syrup

House ice cream with saffron and pistachio

House made Mango cheesecake

Indian style bread pudding topped with pistachio