The Little India Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Little India, a vibrant hub of Pakistani, Vegan, and Indian cuisine nestled at 1109 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago. This eatery invites you to explore a delightful menu featuring an array of mouthwatering dishes that cater to all palates. Begin your culinary adventure with delicious Paneer Pakora or Vegetable Pakora, each a heavenly fusion of spices and textures. For a heartier experience, the Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Makhani are must-tries, showcasing tender chicken enveloped in rich, aromatic sauces. Vegans can indulge in savory options like Malai Kofta or seasoned lentil Pappadum for a wholesome bite. Patrons rave about generous portions and friendly service, highlighting the unbeatable value for quality. The Little India promises a feast that warms the heart and delights the senses, making it a must-visit for food lovers across Chicago.
Appetizers
Pappadum
2 pieces. Crisp lentil wafers, fried or baked. Vegan.
Vegetable Samosa
2 pieces. Crisp patty filled with potatoes, green peas, fresh cilantro, and spices. Vegan.
Keema Samsosa
2 pieces. Crisp patty filled with ground lamb and spices.
Vegetable Pakora
Potatoes, onion, cauliflower, and chickpea batter fried. Vegan.
Bhel Puri
Crunchy rice snack served with onion, tomato, cilantro, and dry mango powder with tamarind sauce.
Ragda Patties
Fried potato and herb patties served over spicy chickpeas curry.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese, marinated in spices and batter fried.
Assorted Vegetable Appetizer
Cheese pakora, veggie pakora, onion bhajia, samosa, pappadum, and aloo tikki. Vegan.
Chicken Key Pakorey
Chicken tenders marinated with garlic, ginger, and spices and deep fried.
Shahi Meat Ball with Manchurian Sauce
Fresh ground lamb marinated with garam masala, deep fried and served with Manchurian sauce.
Assorted Non-Veg Appetizer
Keema samosa, chicken pakora, and kababs.
Papdi Chat
Crispy fried dough wafers in sweet, sour, tangy and spicy sauce in a creamy and crunchy texture.
Samosa Chat
Veggie samosa topped with chickpeas, onion, tomato, and cilantro garnished with tamarind and yogurt sauces.
Chicken Qorma
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, and spices. Cooked in onion and yogurt.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked with potato in a spicy chef's special sauce.
Chicken Madras
Chicken cubes cooked in a hot fiery curry with coconut milk and spices.
Kadhai Chicken
Chicken fried with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices until tender.
Chicken Makhani
Baked boneless chicken cooked in tomato, in a rich butter cream sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless baked chicken cubes cooked with tomato and spices.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with spinach.
Chicken Achari
Chicken cooked in mustard oil and spices that make a typical Indian pickle.
Chili Chicken
Boneless spicy chicken grilled with karyapak and jalapeno peppers.
Chicken Pasanda
Chicken cooked with spices, almonds, and cashew gravy. Garnished with almonds and fresh cilantro.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with tomato and onion gravy.
Kung Pao Chicken
White meat boneless chicken cooked in soy-sesame sauce with hot chilies and garlic. Spicy.
Chicken Entrees
Tandoori Grilled Items
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and herbs baked in the tandoor.
Chicken Boti
Premium item. Boneless chicken cubes, marinated in yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, and spices.
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Ground chicken marinated with herbs and spices and baked on a skewer.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Ground lamb, marinated with herbs, spices, and baked on a skewer.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, lemon, and spices.
Fish Kabobs
Fillet of fish marinated with BBQ spices and baked in tandoor.
Grilled Pamphlet
Pamphlet marinated in spices and grilled.
Grilled Fish Fillet
Fish fillet marinated in herbs and spices grilled.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo shrimp marinated in lemon juice and baked.
Tandoori Mix Grill
A combination of chicken tikka, chicken kabab, fish tikka, and prawn served with chicken tikka masala, rice, and naan.
Chicken Malai Kabab
Boneless chicken cube marinated with spices and savory cream. Cooked in tandoor.
Chili and Honey Chicken
Honey-marinated chicken with bone. Cooked with chili.
Dum Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in herbs and spices. Vegan.
Mushroom Bhaji
Mushroom curry cooked with tomatoes and spices. Vegan.
Mushroom Vindaloo
Mushrooms and potatoes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. Vegan.
Baingan Bharta
Baked eggplant, cooked with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices. Vegan.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Vegan.
Chana Masala
Chick peas cooked with onion gravy and spice. Vegan.
Vegetable Jalfrazie
Fresh vegetables cooked in a spicy Masala sauce, garnished with garam masala and fresh cilantro. Vegan.
Palak Paneer
Spinach, methi, homemade cheese, and spices.
Mutter Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas in rich tomato and cream sauce.
Dal Saag
Lentils cooked with spinach. Vegan.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked with butter and cream in a mild spice.
Yellow Dal
Moong dal cooked to perfection. Vegan.
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower dipped in a batter of corn flour, cooked with brown sugar, soy sauce, white pepper, and vegetable stock. Vegan.
Malai Kofta
Homemade cheese and vegetable balls cooked with onion, tomato, and cream sauce.
Paneer Chili
Homemade cottage cheese with karyapak and jalapeno peppers.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a tomato, butter, and cream sauce.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cooked with a cashew nut sauce.
Paneer Manchurian
A delectable Indianized Chinese recipe.
Veggie Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich creamy sauce.
Bengali Aloo
Potato cooked with cumin, fennel, mustard seeds, red chili, curd, coconut, and turmeric.
Aloo Baingan
Fresh eggplant and potatoes cooked with onion, tomato, garam masala, and spices.
Vegetable Entrees
Rice Dishes
Plain Rice
Plain basmati rice steamed. Vegan.
Rice Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with green peas. Vegan.
Kashmiri Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with saffron and nuts.
Vegetable Biryani
Spicy vegetables sauteed, cooked with rice and spices. Vegan.
Chilli Chicken Rice
Boneless grilled chicken with yogurt sauce, karya-pak, and cooked with basmati rice.
Chicken Shahjahani Biryani
Chicken marinated in a yogurt sauce, herbs, spices, and steamed with basmati rice.
Lamb Mughlai Biryani
Basmati rice and mutton cooked with onions in a clarified butter.
Shrimp Biryani
Spicy basmati rice with delicately cooked shrimps.
Dill Rice
Persian rice cooked with dill and herbs.
Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb cooked with mild spices in an onion gravy.
Goat Qorma
Curried mutton cooked with onion, almonds, and a touch of cream.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes.
Kadhai Gosht
Mutton lamb cooked with ginger root and green chilies in a kadhai pot.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with spinach.
Lamb DoPyaza
Curried lamb cooked with onion, garlic, spices, and mango powder.
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb filet pot roast. Cooked with spices, almonds, and cashew gravy. Garnished with almonds.
Lamb Achari
Boneless lamb cooked in pickle spices.
Keema Mutter
Minced lamb cooked with green peas.
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked with ginger and garam masala.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless baked lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, and tomato cashew sauce.
Rajasthani Gosht
Mutton cooked in its own juices with onion, simple spices, and curd.
Lamb Entrees
Seafood Entrees
Fish Curry
Fish marinated with salt and fried with ginger, garlic, and spices in a curry sauce.
Goan Fish Curry
Fish fillet cooked in coconut milk and spicy sauces.
Fish Vindaloo
Fish cooked in a sharp spicy sauce.
Shrimp Curry
Prawns cooked in a spicy curry of authentic sauce and spices.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Prawns cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes.
Bhuna Shrimp
Stir-fried shrimp with tomato, onion, bell peppers, and 5 spices.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
Beef Nihari
Slow cooked boneless beef pieces cooked in sharp spices gravy. National dish of Pakistan.
Beef Entrees
Egg Entrees
Egg Bhurji
Scrambled egg with pepper flakes, black pepper, onion salt, and green chilies.
Egg and Aloo Curry
Boiled egg, potatoes cooked with tomato, and onion gravy.
Egg Fried Rice
Basmati rice cooked eggs and Asian veggie stir fry.
Veggie Combo
Palak paneer, vegetable jalfrazie, veg biryani, and naan. Vegetarian.
Chicken Tikka Combo
Chicken tikka, chicken makhani, biryani, and naan.
Mughlai Combo
Cauliflower and potatoes, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, rice, and naan.
Kababs Combo
Kababs, lamb curry, rice, and naan.
Little India Combos
Accompaniments
Raita
Homemade yogurt, grated cucumber, cilantro, and a touch of jalapeno and green pepper.
Mango Chutney
Mild and refreshing mango relish. Vegan.
Red Hot Chili Sauce
Thai pepper with tomato and lemon juice. Vegan.
Achar
Mixed pickle. Vegan.
Naan
Unleavened flour flat bread baked in the oven.
Garlic Naan
Naan bread stuffed with garlic.
Onion Naan
Naan bread stuffed with fresh onion.
Keema Naan
Naan bread stuffed with ground lamb.
Keema Paratha
Naan bread stuffed with ground lamb.
Mushroom Naan
Naan bread stuffed with mushrooms.
Peshawari Kulcha
coconut and dry nuts naan.
Tandoori Roti
Hand rolled whole wheat bread, baked in the tandoor. Vegan.
Chapathi
Hand rolled whole wheat bread baked on the tava. Vegan.
Paratha
Multi layered whole wheat bread, grilled with vegetable oils. Vegan.
Aloo Paratha
Paratha stuffed with mashed potato, spices, and grilled. Vegan.
Gobi Paratha
Paratha stuffed with cauliflower. Vegan.
Puri
Puffy whole wheat bread deep fried in oil.
Bhatura
Puff fine flour and yogurt bread deep fried in oil.
Spinach and Basil Naan
Fine flour bread stuffed with fresh spinach, basil and baked in tandoor.
Breads
Soups
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Vegan.
Tomato Basil Soup
Vegan.
Chicken Soup
South Indian Spicy Shrimp Soup
Shrimp cooked with tomatoes, pepper, and coconut base.
Katchumber Salad
Chopped tomato, cucumbers, carrot, and lettuce marinated in lemon juice and black pepper.
Papaya Avocado Salad
Mixed greens tossed with papaya and avocado.
Salads
Lunch Indian Wraps
Kabab Paratha Roll
Chicken or lamb kabab with fresh salad wrapped in hand rolled bread.
Chili Chicken Roll
Grilled, boneless chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, all in homemade bread.
Frontier Roll
Grilled, boneless chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, all in homemade bread.
Grilled Vegetable and Paneer Wrap
Grilled cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, and homemade cheese in homemade flat bread.
Chicken Biryani Lunch Special
Vegetable Biryani Lunch Special
Mumbai Nanwich Lunch Special
Naan with chicken and gyros. Served with fries.
Chef's Special Lunch
Choice of 1 veggie entree and 1 chicken entree. Served with rice and naan. Add Lunch portion Soup or Lunch portion House salad for $4.00.
Lunch Special
Dessert
Badami Kheer
Rice cooked with milk, cream, and almonds garnished with slivered almonds and pistachios.
Gulab Jamun
Cottage cheese balls deep fried served with rose water and milk syrup.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese patties served in cardamom milk, garnished with ground pistachio nuts.
Sweet Potato Custard
Sweet potatoes cooked in milk and cream. Served with nuts.
Pista Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream.
Mango Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream.
Cheese Cake
Soft Drinks
Masala Chai
Tea leaves slow brewed, on the stove mixed with milk.
Mysore Coffee
Our own Madras coffee, frothed with milk.
Plain Lassi
Fresh yogurt smoothie.
Mango Lassi
Fresh yogurt smoothie with mango.
Mango Shake
Fresh mango pulp with milk.
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Tea
Tea served with mint and lemon.
Fruit Smoothie
Choice of banana, or strawberry or pineapple mango or avocado. Depending on availability of fruit.