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.

$2.00

Vegetable Samosa

2 pieces. Crisp patty filled with potatoes, green peas, fresh cilantro, and spices. Vegan.

$6.00

Keema Samsosa

2 pieces. Crisp patty filled with ground lamb and spices.

$6.00

Vegetable Pakora

Potatoes, onion, cauliflower, and chickpea batter fried. Vegan.

$8.00

Bhel Puri

Crunchy rice snack served with onion, tomato, cilantro, and dry mango powder with tamarind sauce.

$8.00

Ragda Patties

Fried potato and herb patties served over spicy chickpeas curry.

$10.00

Paneer Pakora

Homemade cheese, marinated in spices and batter fried.

$11.00

Assorted Vegetable Appetizer

Cheese pakora, veggie pakora, onion bhajia, samosa, pappadum, and aloo tikki. Vegan.

$15.00

Chicken Key Pakorey

Chicken tenders marinated with garlic, ginger, and spices and deep fried.

$12.00

Shahi Meat Ball with Manchurian Sauce

Fresh ground lamb marinated with garam masala, deep fried and served with Manchurian sauce.

$12.00

Assorted Non-Veg Appetizer

Keema samosa, chicken pakora, and kababs.

$17.00

Papdi Chat

Crispy fried dough wafers in sweet, sour, tangy and spicy sauce in a creamy and crunchy texture.

$10.00

Samosa Chat

Veggie samosa topped with chickpeas, onion, tomato, and cilantro garnished with tamarind and yogurt sauces.

$10.00

Chicken Qorma

Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, and spices. Cooked in onion and yogurt.

$15.99

Chicken Vindaloo

Boneless chicken cooked with potato in a spicy chef's special sauce.

$15.99

Chicken Madras

Chicken cubes cooked in a hot fiery curry with coconut milk and spices.

$15.99

Kadhai Chicken

Chicken fried with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices until tender.

$15.99

Chicken Makhani

Baked boneless chicken cooked in tomato, in a rich butter cream sauce.

$15.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless baked chicken cubes cooked with tomato and spices.

$15.99

Chicken Saag

Chicken cooked with spinach.

$15.99

Chicken Achari

Chicken cooked in mustard oil and spices that make a typical Indian pickle.

$15.99

Chili Chicken

Boneless spicy chicken grilled with karyapak and jalapeno peppers.

$15.99

Chicken Pasanda

Chicken cooked with spices, almonds, and cashew gravy. Garnished with almonds and fresh cilantro.

$15.99

Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken cooked with tomato and onion gravy.

$15.99

Kung Pao Chicken

White meat boneless chicken cooked in soy-sesame sauce with hot chilies and garlic. Spicy.

$15.99

Chicken Entrees

Tandoori Grilled Items

Chicken Tandoori

Chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and herbs baked in the tandoor.

$12.00

Chicken Boti

Premium item. Boneless chicken cubes, marinated in yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, and spices.

$16.99

Chicken Seekh Kabab

Ground chicken marinated with herbs and spices and baked on a skewer.

$16.99

Lamb Seekh Kabab

Ground lamb, marinated with herbs, spices, and baked on a skewer.

$18.99

Lamb Boti Kabab

Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, lemon, and spices.

$18.99

Fish Kabobs

Fillet of fish marinated with BBQ spices and baked in tandoor.

$16.99

Grilled Pamphlet

Pamphlet marinated in spices and grilled.

$19.99

Grilled Fish Fillet

Fish fillet marinated in herbs and spices grilled.

$16.99

Tandoori Prawns

Jumbo shrimp marinated in lemon juice and baked.

$21.99

Tandoori Mix Grill

A combination of chicken tikka, chicken kabab, fish tikka, and prawn served with chicken tikka masala, rice, and naan.

$32.00

Chicken Malai Kabab

Boneless chicken cube marinated with spices and savory cream. Cooked in tandoor.

$16.99

Chili and Honey Chicken

Honey-marinated chicken with bone. Cooked with chili.

$14.99

Dum Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in herbs and spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Mushroom Bhaji

Mushroom curry cooked with tomatoes and spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Mushroom Vindaloo

Mushrooms and potatoes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. Vegan.

$14.99

Baingan Bharta

Baked eggplant, cooked with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Bhindi Masala

Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Chana Masala

Chick peas cooked with onion gravy and spice. Vegan.

$13.99

Vegetable Jalfrazie

Fresh vegetables cooked in a spicy Masala sauce, garnished with garam masala and fresh cilantro. Vegan.

$14.99

Palak Paneer

Spinach, methi, homemade cheese, and spices.

$14.99

Mutter Paneer

Homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas in rich tomato and cream sauce.

$14.99

Dal Saag

Lentils cooked with spinach. Vegan.

$13.99

Dal Makhani

Black lentils cooked with butter and cream in a mild spice.

$13.99

Yellow Dal

Moong dal cooked to perfection. Vegan.

$13.99

Gobi Manchurian

Cauliflower dipped in a batter of corn flour, cooked with brown sugar, soy sauce, white pepper, and vegetable stock. Vegan.

$14.99

Malai Kofta

Homemade cheese and vegetable balls cooked with onion, tomato, and cream sauce.

$16.99

Paneer Chili

Homemade cottage cheese with karyapak and jalapeno peppers.

$16.99

Paneer Makhani

Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a tomato, butter, and cream sauce.

$16.99

Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer cooked with a cashew nut sauce.

$16.99

Paneer Manchurian

A delectable Indianized Chinese recipe.

$16.99

Veggie Korma

Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich creamy sauce.

$14.99

Bengali Aloo

Potato cooked with cumin, fennel, mustard seeds, red chili, curd, coconut, and turmeric.

$14.99

Aloo Baingan

Fresh eggplant and potatoes cooked with onion, tomato, garam masala, and spices.

$14.99

Vegetable Entrees

Rice Dishes

Plain Rice

Plain basmati rice steamed. Vegan.

$4.00

Rice Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$7.00

Peas Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with green peas. Vegan.

$9.00

Kashmiri Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with saffron and nuts.

$13.00

Vegetable Biryani

Spicy vegetables sauteed, cooked with rice and spices. Vegan.

$12.00

Chilli Chicken Rice

Boneless grilled chicken with yogurt sauce, karya-pak, and cooked with basmati rice.

$14.00

Chicken Shahjahani Biryani

Chicken marinated in a yogurt sauce, herbs, spices, and steamed with basmati rice.

$15.00

Lamb Mughlai Biryani

Basmati rice and mutton cooked with onions in a clarified butter.

$17.00

Shrimp Biryani

Spicy basmati rice with delicately cooked shrimps.

$18.00

Dill Rice

Persian rice cooked with dill and herbs.

$9.00

Rogan Josh

Boneless lamb cooked with mild spices in an onion gravy.

$17.99

Goat Qorma

Curried mutton cooked with onion, almonds, and a touch of cream.

$17.99

Lamb Vindaloo

Boneless lamb cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes.

$17.99

Kadhai Gosht

Mutton lamb cooked with ginger root and green chilies in a kadhai pot.

$17.99

Lamb Saag

Lamb cooked with spinach.

$17.99

Lamb DoPyaza

Curried lamb cooked with onion, garlic, spices, and mango powder.

$17.99

Lamb Pasanda

Lamb filet pot roast. Cooked with spices, almonds, and cashew gravy. Garnished with almonds.

$17.99

Lamb Achari

Boneless lamb cooked in pickle spices.

$17.99

Keema Mutter

Minced lamb cooked with green peas.

$17.99

Lamb Madras

Lamb cooked with ginger and garam masala.

$17.99

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless baked lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, and tomato cashew sauce.

$17.99

Rajasthani Gosht

Mutton cooked in its own juices with onion, simple spices, and curd.

$17.99

Lamb Entrees

Seafood Entrees

Fish Curry

Fish marinated with salt and fried with ginger, garlic, and spices in a curry sauce.

$16.99

Goan Fish Curry

Fish fillet cooked in coconut milk and spicy sauces.

$16.99

Fish Vindaloo

Fish cooked in a sharp spicy sauce.

$16.99

Shrimp Curry

Prawns cooked in a spicy curry of authentic sauce and spices.

$18.99

Shrimp Vindaloo

Prawns cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes.

$18.99

Bhuna Shrimp

Stir-fried shrimp with tomato, onion, bell peppers, and 5 spices.

$18.99

Shrimp Tikka Masala

Shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.

$18.99

Beef Nihari

Slow cooked boneless beef pieces cooked in sharp spices gravy. National dish of Pakistan.

$15.99

Beef Entrees

Egg Entrees

Egg Bhurji

Scrambled egg with pepper flakes, black pepper, onion salt, and green chilies.

$14.99

Egg and Aloo Curry

Boiled egg, potatoes cooked with tomato, and onion gravy.

$14.99

Egg Fried Rice

Basmati rice cooked eggs and Asian veggie stir fry.

$14.99

Veggie Combo

Palak paneer, vegetable jalfrazie, veg biryani, and naan. Vegetarian.

$19.99

Chicken Tikka Combo

Chicken tikka, chicken makhani, biryani, and naan.

$23.99

Mughlai Combo

Cauliflower and potatoes, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, rice, and naan.

$22.99

Kababs Combo

Kababs, lamb curry, rice, and naan.

$24.99

Little India Combos

Accompaniments

Raita

Homemade yogurt, grated cucumber, cilantro, and a touch of jalapeno and green pepper.

$5.00

Mango Chutney

Mild and refreshing mango relish. Vegan.

$3.99

Red Hot Chili Sauce

Thai pepper with tomato and lemon juice. Vegan.

$3.99

Achar

Mixed pickle. Vegan.

$3.99

Naan

Unleavened flour flat bread baked in the oven.

$3.00

Garlic Naan

Naan bread stuffed with garlic.

$4.99

Onion Naan

Naan bread stuffed with fresh onion.

$4.99

Keema Naan

Naan bread stuffed with ground lamb.

$4.99

Keema Paratha

Naan bread stuffed with ground lamb.

$4.99

Mushroom Naan

Naan bread stuffed with mushrooms.

$4.99

Peshawari Kulcha

coconut and dry nuts naan.

$5.99

Tandoori Roti

Hand rolled whole wheat bread, baked in the tandoor. Vegan.

$3.00

Chapathi

Hand rolled whole wheat bread baked on the tava. Vegan.

$2.00

Paratha

Multi layered whole wheat bread, grilled with vegetable oils. Vegan.

$3.00

Aloo Paratha

Paratha stuffed with mashed potato, spices, and grilled. Vegan.

$4.00

Gobi Paratha

Paratha stuffed with cauliflower. Vegan.

$4.99

Puri

Puffy whole wheat bread deep fried in oil.

$4.99

Bhatura

Puff fine flour and yogurt bread deep fried in oil.

$5.99

Spinach and Basil Naan

Fine flour bread stuffed with fresh spinach, basil and baked in tandoor.

$4.99

Breads

Soups

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Vegan.

$6.00

Tomato Basil Soup

Vegan.

$6.00

Chicken Soup

$8.00

South Indian Spicy Shrimp Soup

Shrimp cooked with tomatoes, pepper, and coconut base.

$9.00

Katchumber Salad

Chopped tomato, cucumbers, carrot, and lettuce marinated in lemon juice and black pepper.

$7.00

Papaya Avocado Salad

Mixed greens tossed with papaya and avocado.

$11.00

Salads

Lunch Indian Wraps

Kabab Paratha Roll

Chicken or lamb kabab with fresh salad wrapped in hand rolled bread.

$11.00

Chili Chicken Roll

Grilled, boneless chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, all in homemade bread.

$11.00

Frontier Roll

Grilled, boneless chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, all in homemade bread.

$11.00

Grilled Vegetable and Paneer Wrap

Grilled cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, and homemade cheese in homemade flat bread.

$10.00

Chicken Biryani Lunch Special

$9.99

Vegetable Biryani Lunch Special

$9.99

Mumbai Nanwich Lunch Special

Naan with chicken and gyros. Served with fries.

$11.99

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.

$12.99

Lunch Special

Dessert

Badami Kheer

Rice cooked with milk, cream, and almonds garnished with slivered almonds and pistachios.

$6.00

Gulab Jamun

Cottage cheese balls deep fried served with rose water and milk syrup.

$6.00

Rasmalai

Cottage cheese patties served in cardamom milk, garnished with ground pistachio nuts.

$6.00

Sweet Potato Custard

Sweet potatoes cooked in milk and cream. Served with nuts.

$6.00

Pista Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream.

$6.00

Mango Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream.

$6.00

Cheese Cake

$8.00

Soft Drinks

$1.50

Masala Chai

Tea leaves slow brewed, on the stove mixed with milk.

$2.00

Mysore Coffee

Our own Madras coffee, frothed with milk.

$3.00

Plain Lassi

Fresh yogurt smoothie.

$4.99

Mango Lassi

Fresh yogurt smoothie with mango.

$4.99

Mango Shake

Fresh mango pulp with milk.

$4.99

Iced Tea

$3.00

Lemonade

$3.00

Tea

Tea served with mint and lemon.

$3.00

Fruit Smoothie

Choice of banana, or strawberry or pineapple mango or avocado. Depending on availability of fruit.

$6.00

Drinks