Sitar Indian Cuisine

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	HEALTH INSPECTION RATING: 77 (12/11/2002)
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865-588-1828

6004 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee

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**APPETIZERS**
All served with mint and onion chutneys.
PAKORA Mixed vegetable fritters, fried and delicately spiced.	2.50
SAMOSA MEAT (2) Turnover filled with curried minced meat.	2.95
SAMOSA VEGETABLE (2) Crisp turnover, filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.	2.25
CHICKEN PAKORA Delicately spiced deep fried chicken fritters.	3.95
PANIR PAKORA Homemade cheese fritters.	3.95
SHRIMP PAKORA Fresh shrimp marinated in exotic spices and batter fried.	5.95
ASSORTED APPETIZER (for two) Samosa, Pakoras, and Papadum.	4.95
TANDOORI ASSORTED APPETIZERS Seekh kabab, shrimp tandoor, murgh tikka.	4.95
FRESH GARDEN SALAD	2.95

**CONDIMENTS**
PAPADUM Thin and crispy lentil bread.	1.00
RAITA Grated cucumber in homemade yogurt with chopped mint leaves.	1.00
MANGO CHUTNEY Sweet and spicy chutney from India.	1.00
ACHAR Hot and spicy pickles from India.	1.00

**SOUPS**
MULLIGATWANY SOUP Delicately spiced lentil soup.	2.25
COCONUT SOUP Mildly sweet soup of milk and coconut.	1.95
OALAK SHORBA A refreshingly delicious soup made from spinach with a touch of cardamom, cloves and peppercorns.	3.25
HYDERBADI MURGH SHORBA A traditional Indian soup made with chicken and potatoes flavored with coconut and lemon.	2.95

**LAMB SPECIALTIES**
LAMB VINDALOD Extra-hot spicy lamb cooked in a sharp, tangy sauce.	9.95
LAMB ROGAN JOSH Cubes of lamb marinated in exotic spices and cooked with chopped tomatoes in a creamy sauce.	9.95
LAMB PASANDA Slices of lamb marinated in cream and cooked in a spicy almond sauce.	10.95
LAMB KORMA A rare delicacy from Northwest India. Juicy pieces of lamb especially prepared with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.	9.95
LAMB BHUNA Hearty appetites will appreciate our specialty from the upper northern region of India. Diced lamb grilled with Himalayan herbs, tomatoes, and bell peppers prepared in a traditional style.	9.95
LAMB MANGO Lamb with mango, aromatic herbs, touch of ginger, garlic and spices.	10.95
KEEMA MATAR Minced lamb, cooked with peas in mild spices.	10.95
BOTI TIKKA MASALA Marinated sliced lamb baked in the tandoor, then cooked in a thick tomato and onion sauce.	12.95

**CHEF SPECIALTIES**
All coked traditionally and served in an Indian iron skillet and served with rice.
LAMB FRAIZEE Specialty of Sitar, cooked in special gravy, onions, tomatoes and bell pepper, tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karshai).	10.95
CHICKEN KARAHAI Specialty of Sitar, cooked in special gravy, onions, tomatoes and bell pepper, tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).	9.95
KARAHAI VEGETABLES Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in traditional Indian herbs and spices, tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).	8.95
KARAHAI SHRIMP Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated with Indian spices cooked with ginger, fresh tomatoes, onions and bell pepper, tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).	13.95
KARAHAI TANDOORI CHICKEN SAG Boneless Tandoori chicken, made with special spices and fresh spinach.	10.95
KARAHAI ALOO PALAK Fresh chopped spinach cooked with fresh potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices, tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).	8.95
KARAHAI LAMB PALAK OR FISH PALAK Fresh lamb or fish cooked with spinach, herbs, Indian spices, onions and tomatoes, tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).	11.95

**VEGETARIAN DISHES**
All entrees are served with rice, mint and onion chutneys.
VEGETABLE VINDALOO OR CURRY Garden fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a tangy.hot curry and mild sauce.	7.95
SAG PANIR Spinach and homemade Indian cheese with fresh ginger, garlic and spices.	7.95
MATAR PANIR OR MATAR ALLO Green peas with homemade Indian cheese or potatoes cooked in a mildly spiced sauce.	7.95
PALAK ALLO Potatoes cooked in spinach and flavorful spices.	7.95
ALLO GOBHI Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in Indian spices.	7.95
MUSHROOM MATAR Peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild curry sauce.	7.95
ALLO CHHOLE OR CHANA MASALA Chick peas or diced potatoes cooked in the popular Punjabi style.	7.95
BENGAN BHURTHA Eggplant roasted in the tandoor and cooked with peas, fresh tomatoes, onion, ginger in traditional Punjabi style.	7.95
BHINDI MASALA Fresh okra stuffed with exotic spices and cooked with onions and peppers.	7.95
MALAI KOFTA Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetables balls, cooked in a mildly spiced cream and almond sauce.	7.95
VEGETABLE KORMA Mixed vegetables marinated in yogurt and cooked in a spicy cream sauce.	7.95
PANIR MASALA Homemade cottage cheese with onions and tomatoes, cooked in butter with fresh herbs.	7.95
SHAHI PANIR Homemade Indian cheese in a mildly spiced tomato and cream cheese.	7.95
PANIR JAL FRAZI Mild, medium or hot. Homemade Indian cheese prepared with fresh bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, onions and mild spices.	7.95
DAL MAKHNI	6.95
VEGETABLE PATIA Fresh vegetables cooked with sweet and sour mangoes, spices & herbs and a touch of ginger.	8.95
CHANA SAG Spinach and chick peas with fresh ginger, garlic and spices.	7.95

**ROTI CHAR**
Homemade Indian breads.
PURI Deep fried puffed light bread.	1.95
ONION PANIR, GHOBI KULCHA OR ALU PRATHA Mild - this scrumptious unleavened bread is filled with onion, homemade cheese, freshly minced cauliflower or mildly spiced potatoes.	2.95
CHAPATI Indian style flat with whole wheat bread toasted over open flames.	1.25
NAAN The traditional Pujabi teardrop-shaped white bread is baked in huge flat ovals by slapping it quickly on the sides of the tandoori oven. Delicious with or without butter.	1.95
TANDOORI PRATHA OR TANDOORI ROTI Indian style whole wheat bread.	1.95
KEEMA NAAN Stuffed with ground lamb and spices.	3.95
PISWARI NAAN Stuffed with coconut, raisins and cashews.	3.95
GARLIC NAAN	2.95

**TANDOORI SPECIALTIES**
From the clay oven served dal. All entrees served with rice, mint and chutneys.
CHICKEN TANDOORI Chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices with its own natural juices, roasted in our tandoori oven.	9.95
CHICKEN TIKKA Thick and juicy cubes of chicken roasted in our tandoori oven.	10.95
SEEKH KABAB Minced meat mixed with onions and herbs, then roasted on skewers in our tandoori oven.	10.95
BOTII KABAB Mild, tender morsels of lamb marinated in our special recipe, broiled with complementing additions in the tandoor, served with rice.	11.95
SHRIMP TANDOORI Large, mouth-watering shrimp, lightly seasoned and slowly baked over charcoal in the tandoor. Served with rice.	14.95
KALMI KABAB Mild, tender pieces of chicken marinated in special spices, then barbecued on a skewer in our tandoor and served with rice.	11.95
FISH TIKKA Boneless fish marinated in aromatic herbs and spices, then broiled in the tandoor.	12.95

**SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES**
All entrees served with rice, mint and chutneys.
SHRIMP OR SCALLOP PATIA Shrimp or scallop sauteed with sweet and sour mangoes, a touch of ginger, scallions and spices.	13.95
SHRIMP OR SCALLOP MUSHROOM Shrimp or scallops with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes sauteed in mildly spiced curry sauce.	13.95
FISH TIKKA MASALA Fish tikka roasted in our clay oven and tossed in a deliciously zesty sauce.	12.95
SEAFOOD VINDALOO OR CURRY Jumbo shrimp, scallops and fish cooked with potatoes in a highly spiced, tangy hot sauce.	13.95
SHRIMP OR SCALLOP MASALA Shrimp or scallops sauteed in a zesty tikka masala sauce, with a touch of onion, pepper and genugreek leaves.	13.95
SHRIMP NIRGISI Large shrimp cooked in a spicy coconut sauce.	12.95
SHRIMP DANSIK Large shrimp marinated in honey, vinegar and spices, then cooked with lentils. A sweet and sour taste.	12.95
GOA MACHHI A fish specialty of Goa prepared with ground coconut and masterful spices.	12.95

**CHICKEN *(MURG)* SPECIALTIES**
All entrees served with rice, mint and chutneys.
CHICKEN CURRY OR VINDALOO Chicken cooked in a light gravy, Mild (curry) or hot (vindaloo).	9.95
CHICKEN SAGWALA Boneless chicken cooked in spinach with mild spices.	9.95
CHICKEN MAKHNI Tandoori baked chicken cooked in exotic spices with chopped tomatoes and butter.	9.95
CHICKEN SULTANI Boneless chicken cooked in a mild cream sauce with ginger.	9.95
CHICKEN TIKKA MUGHLAI Tender pieces of boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms cooked in a mildly spiced creamy tomato sauce.	10.95
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh tomato and exotic spices.	10.95
CHICKEN VEGETABLE Boneless chicken sauteed with your choice of garden fresh mushrooms, broccoli, or mushrooms.	10.95
CHICKEN METHI MUSHROOM Boneless chicken sauteed in ginger and garlic with fresh fenugreek leaves and mushrooms.	10.95
CHICKEN KORMA A rare delicacy from northwest India. Juicy pieces of chicken especially prepared with yogurt, onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.	9.95
CHICKEN PATIA Boneless chicken cooked with sweet and sour mangoes, spices and a touch of ginger and scallions.	9.95

**BIRYANIS**
Rice Specialties: Select royal portions of lamb, chicken and shrimp sauteed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts.
SHRIMP BIRYANI	12.95
LAMB BIRYANI A classic Mogul dish. Succulent pieces of curried lamb cooked with Basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.	12.95
CHICKEN BIRYANI Chicken marinated with spices and saffron, then steam-cooked with naturally fragrant Basmati rice. A classic Mogul dish.	9.95
VEGETABLE BIRYANI Fragrant rice cooked with fresh vegetables.	8.95
RICE PULLAO Lightly fried rice with peas and a touch of cumin seeds.	2.95
SITAR SPECIAL BIRYANI Saffron rice cooked with boneless pieces of chicken, cubes of lamb and shrimp.	12.95
CHICKEN TIKKA BIRYANI Boneless white chicken sauteed with fresh onions and bell peppers cooked with steamed rice and spices.	10.95

**COMBINATION DINNERS**
HOUSE SPECIALTY Our mouth watering house special dish. Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vegetable Korma, Papadum rice and Naan bread, soup.	14.95
MIXED GRILL Splurge any day of the week on assorted delicacies from our coal fired tandoor oven. Includes Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab, and Shrimp served with chutney, rice, Naan bread, and soup. Your taste buds will thank you.	14.95
VEGETARIAN THALI A vegetarian taste adventure of three vegetable curries. Served with chutney, Papadum, rice and Naan bread on a traditional Indian Thali dish.	12.95
SPECIAL COMBINATION (for two) Two people can cuddle up for this dinner of Papadum, Mulligatawny Soup, Seekh Kabab, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vegetable Korma, Basmati rice and Naan bread.	29.95
NON-VEGETARIAN THALI Chicken soup, Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Curry, Vegetable Korma, Dal, Rice, Raita, Papadum and Naan bread.	14.95

**DESSERTS**
FIRNI Flavored custard milk with pistachios and almonds.	2.50
KULFI Authentic Indian ice cream made with milk and nuts.	2.50
GULAB JUMAN Juicy deep fried cheese ball dipped in syrup.	2.50
MANGO ICE CREAM	2.50
KHEER (RICE PUDDING) A famous Indian sweet dish made from milk, rice, and flavored with cardamom.	2.50

**BEVERAGES**
INDIAN TEA	1.25
TEA OR ICED TEA	1.25
COFFEE	1.25
SODA Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, 7-Up, Ginger Ale, Club Soda	1.25
LASSI OR MANGO LASSI A refreshing drink made with homemade yogurt and flavored with rose water.	2.50
PINA COLADA (Non-Alcoholic)	2.50
MANGO SHAKE	2.50
MANGO JUICE	2.50

**BEER AND MIXED DRINKS**
KING FISHER (India)	3.50
FLYING HORSE 22oz. (India)	5.75
TAJ MAHAL 22oz. (India)	5.75
HEINEKEN	3.25
BECK'S DARK OR REGULAR	3.25
AMSTEL LITE	3.25
BUD OR BUD LIGHT	2.25
MILLER LITE	2.25
SHARP'S	1.50
FROZEN DAIQUIRI	4.50
MARGARITA	4.50
PINA COLADA	4.50
MANGO COLADA	4.50
HOUSE BRANDS	3.50
PREMIUM BRANDS	4.00
TOP SHELF PREMIUM	4.50

Menu and Prices are Subject to Change

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This page was last updated 6/29/2002