Masala Times

Indian restaurant, 194 Bleecker St, New York, NY

VeganScore 90 · 8 vegan main dishes

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Mains

• Chana Masala Roll — Slow-cooked spicy chickpeas in a bold tomato-onion gravy, topped with raw onions and wrapped in a warm paratha. Hearty, flavorful, and fully vegan. Vegan
• Tandoori Mushroom Roll — Spicy marinated button mushrooms, grilled until smoky and tender, topped with raw onions and wrapped in a warm paratha. A bold vegetarian option with serious depth of flavor. Vegan
• Chana Saag Box — Chickpeas slow-cooked in a mildly spiced spinach sauce. Earthy, hearty, and beautifully wholesome. Vegan
• Chana Masala Box — Plump chickpeas slow-cooked in a bold, tangy tomato and onion gravy with warming spices. Hearty, filling, and completely vegan. Vegan
• Veg Biryani — Aromatic saffron basmati rice tossed with a colorful medley of vegetables and a thick, flavorful gravy. A satisfying vegetarian biryani that doesn't compromise on richness. Vegan
• Yellow Daal — A soul-warming pot of slow-cooked yellow lentils, seasoned with aromatic spices and finished to silky perfection. Simple, nourishing, and never disappointing. Served with rice. Vegan
• Chana Saag — Chickpeas slow-cooked in a mildly spiced spinach sauce. Earthy, hearty, and beautifully wholesome. Served with basmati rice. Vegan
• Chana Masala — Chickpeas sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and gently layered spices. Bold enough to be the star of any meal. Served with basmati rice. Vegan
• Chatpata Aloo Roll — Zesty spiced potatoes with sour cream, garlic, tamarind chutney, and house-made salsa, all bundled in a griddled paratha. Tangy, punchy, and great for vegetarians who want some excitement.
• Unda Bhurji Roll — Soft, spiced scrambled eggs with onions, folded into a warm paratha. Simple, comforting, and perfectly seasoned.
• Spicy Paneer Bhurji Roll — Soft grated paneer scrambled with caramelized onions and bell peppers in a bold, sweet-spicy tomato base. Rich, slightly creamy, and packed with flavor. Wrapped tight in a warm, griddle-toasted paratha.
• Paneer Tikka Roll — Cubes of grilled sour cream and spice marinated paneer, topped with crisp raw onions, cooling sour cream, and bright cilantro-mint chutney, all wrapped in a warm paratha. Satisfying without the heat.
• Chicken Bhuna Roll — Tender chicken slow-cooked in a deeply spiced curry, topped with fresh onions and folded into a flaky paratha. Rich, warming, and built to fill you up.
• Chicken Tikka Roll — Smoky, spice-marinated chicken tenderloins grilled until charred and juicy, topped with a vibrant house-made salsa and wrapped in a warm paratha. Messy in the best possible way.
• Chicken Malai Roll — Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in cream cheese and sour cream for an incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Mild, creamy and topped with a vibrant house-made salsa and wrapped in a warm paratha.
• Chicken Achari Roll — Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in bold pickling spices, topped with a vibrant house-made salsa and wrapped in a warm paratha. Tangy, aromatic, and a little unexpected.
• Lamb Bhuna Roll — Fall-tender slow-braised lamb in a deep, aromatic stew, tossed with sharp raw onions and swaddled in a flaky paratha. Rich, meaty, and seriously satisfying.
• Paneer Tikka Masala (Paneer Makhni) Box — Paneer cubes tossed in a smooth, mildly spiced tomato-cream sauce. Velvety, comforting, and easy to love. A vegetarian favorite.
• Saag Paneer Box — Tender paneer cubes slow-cooked in a garlicky, savory spinach sauce. Earthy, well-balanced, and one of our most beloved vegetarian dishes.
• Paneer Bhurji Box — Grated paneer scrambled with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a medley of spices. Soft, juicy, with a satisfying kick of heat. A comfort dish through and through.
• Vegetable Korma Box — Mixed vegetables bathed in a rich, velvety cashew and almond cream sauce with a subtle sweetness. Mild, smooth, and deeply satisfying.
• Chicken Tikka Masala (Butter Chicken) Box — Our top seller and for good reason. Grilled chicken tikka tossed in a lusciously creamy tomato makhni sauce with just the right balance of spice and richness. A crowd pleaser every single time.
• Chicken Bhuna Box — Chicken cooked low and slow in a hearty onion-tomato gravy with perfectly balanced spices. Comforting, full-flavored, and 100% crowd-approved.
• Chicken Saag Box — Juicy chicken cooked in a savory spinach base with garlic and warm spices. Rich, slightly earthy, and beautifully hearty.
• Chicken Vindaloo Box — Built for spice lovers. A fiery, vinegar-spiked curry with a deep, lingering heat that builds with every bite. Best paired with raita or mango lassi to cool things down. 🌶️
• Chicken Korma Box — Tender chicken in a luxuriously smooth cashew and almond cream curry. Mildly spiced, subtly sweet, and beautifully rich. A dish that always delivers.
• Lamb Bhuna Box — Tender slow-cooked lamb in a deep, richly spiced gravy. Bold, warming, and exactly what you want any day of the year.
• Lamb Saag Box — Tender lamb cooked down with spinach and bold spices. Full-bodied, earthy, and deeply flavorful.
• Lamb Vindaloo Box — Slow-cooked lamb in a fiery, tangy Goan-style sauce. Serious heat, serious depth. For those who know what they're getting into and love it. 🌶️
• Lamb Korma Box — Slow-cooked tender lamb in a silky cashew and almond cream curry. Mild, deeply rich, and incredibly satisfying.
• Shrimp Tikka Masala Box — Plump shrimp in a light, creamy spiced tomato sauce. Smooth, flavorful, and a little more delicate than the chicken version, in the best way.
• Shrimp Saag — Tender shrimp slow-cooked in a mildly spiced spinach sauce. Clean, savory, and packed with flavor.
• Chicken Biryani — Fragrant, saffron-kissed basmati rice layered with tender chicken and slow-cooked spices, finished with a boiled egg. Aromatic, balanced, and medium spiced.
• Lamb Biryani — Long-grain saffron basmati sealed and slow-cooked with meltingly tender lamb, a fragrant spiced gravy, and a boiled egg. Finished with pickled onions for brightness. A full, magnificent meal.
• Shrimp Biryani — Delicate saffron basmati layered with plump, spiced shrimp and a deep, aromatic gravy. Light yet deeply flavorful, a biryani worth every bite.
• Paneer Tikka — Cubes of fresh cottage cheese layered with green and red peppers and onions, soaked in a spiced yogurt marinade and grilled until blistered and smoky. Served with basmati rice, warm flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. Opt for extra paneer tikka instead of the rice and bread if you want more protein.
• Tandoori Mushroom — Meaty mushrooms marinated in sour cream and spices, then grilled until smoky and tender. A vegetarian option with serious, satisfying flavor. Served with basmati rice, warm flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. Opt for extra mushrooms instead of the rice and bread if you want more.
• Chicken Tikka Kebab — Our #1 most-liked dish. Juicy chicken tenderloins marinated in a bold hot spice blend and grilled to smoky, charred perfection. Served with basmati rice, warm flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. Opt for extra chicken tikka instead of the rice and bread if you want to go all in on protein.
• Chicken Malai Kebab — Luscious and delicate chicken tenderloins marinated in cream cheese, sour cream, and gentle spices, then grilled until silky and tender. Served with basmati rice, warm flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. Opt for extra malai tikka instead of the rice and bread if you want more protein.
• Chicken Achari Kebab — Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in tangy pickling spices and aromatics. Sharp, bold, and a little addictive. Served with basmati rice, warm flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. Opt for extra achari tikka instead of the rice and bread if you want more protein.
• Signature Tandoori Chicken — Cornish hen marinated deep in yogurt and classic tandoori spices, then roasted on the bone until the skin is ruby-red and fragrant. Served with rice, flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. (This dish requires extra cooking time — trust us, it's worth the wait.)
• Tandoori Shrimp — Plump shrimp marinated in ajwain, sour cream, and aromatic spices, then grilled until perfectly charred. Served with basmati rice, warm flatbread, onion salad, and cilantro chutney. Opt for extra shrimp instead of the rice and bread if you want to go all in on protein.
• Paneer Tikka Masala (aka Paneer Makhni) — Fresh paneer cubes in a smooth, mildly spiced tomato-cream sauce. Velvety, comforting, and a perennial vegetarian favorite. Served with basmati rice.
• Saag Paneer — Paneer cubes nestled in a slow-cooked, garlicky spinach curry with a gentle warmth. Earthy, nourishing, and full of flavor. Served with basmati rice.
• Paneer Bhurji — Grated paneer scrambled with onions, bell peppers, and a sweet and spicy tomato sauce. Juicy, bold, and satisfying in every bite. Served with basmati rice.
• Vegetable Korma — Assorted vegetables simmered in a luscious cashew and almond cream sauce. Rich, smooth, and gently spiced. Served with basmati rice.
• Chicken Tikka Masala (aka Butter Chicken) — Our most popular curry. Grilled chicken tikka tossed in a lusciously creamy tomato makhni sauce, rich, mildly spiced, and utterly irresistible. Served with basmati rice.

Starters

• Samosas — Golden, shatteringly crisp pastry shells stuffed with warmly spiced potatoes and peas, fried to order. Served with two house-made chutneys: a bright, herby cilantro and a deep, sweet-tangy tamarind. Vegan
• Batata Vada — Mumbai's favorite street snack. Three spiced, turmeric-kissed potato dumplings encased in a light chickpea batter and fried until golden and crispy. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. Vegan
• Samosa Paav (2 pcs) — A Mumbai street food classic. Two crispy samosas nestled inside soft, pillowy buns and slathered with punchy cilantro and garlic chutney. Handheld, satisfying, and seriously good. Topped with a fried green chilly. Vegan
• Vada Paav (1pc) — The original Indian street burger. A boldly spiced potato dumpling tucked into a soft Portuguese bun with dried garlic and cilantro chutney, topped with a fiery whole green chili. One piece. Vegan
• Vada Paav (2pcs) — The original Indian street burger. Boldly spiced potato dumplings tucked into soft Portuguese buns with dried garlic and cilantro chutney, each topped with a fiery whole green chili. Vegan
• Burmese Samosa — A cross-cultural street food gem. Flaky samosa pieces submerged in silky yellow dal and topped with spicy green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, diced onions, and cilantro. A dish that surprises and delights. Vegan
• Bhel Puri — Bombay's iconic boardwalk snack. Light, airy rice puffs tossed with onions, potatoes, peanuts, groundnuts, and green chilies, dressed in house-made sweet-and-sour and cilantro chutneys. A riot of flavor and crunch. Vegan
• Puri Chole — A North Indian comfort classic. Fluffy, deep-fried puris served alongside a hearty chickpea curry slow-cooked with aromatic masalas, tomatoes, and onions. Bold, warming, and deeply satisfying. Vegan
• Samosa Chaat — A glorious, flavor-packed bowl of smashed crispy samosa and plump chickpeas, doused in cool yogurt and both house-made chutneys, then piled high with crunchy sev and raw onions. Sweet, tangy, spicy, and texturally addictive.
• Papadi Chaat — Chickpeas and potatoes layered over crunchy papdi wafers, finished with yogurt, tamarind and cilantro chutneys, and a generous shower of sev. Refreshing, bright, and impossible to put down.

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