Sitar Indian Restaurant

729 20th St S

Birmingham, AL 35233

(205) 323-6500

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Main Menu

Appetizers
- Pakora
  mixed vegetable fritters, fried and delicately spiced.
  
  $2.95
- Samosa Vegetable
  crisp turnover, filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
  
  $2.95
- Samosa Meat
  turnover filled with curried minced meat.
  
  $3.25
- Chicken Pakora
  delicately spiced deep fried chicken fritters.
  
  $3.95
- Paneer Pakora
  homemade cheese fritters.
  
  (6)
  $3.95
- Onion Bhaji
  Onions and fresh herbs mixed with gram flour and deep fried.
  
  $3.95
- Shrimp Pakora
  Fresh shrimp marinated in exotic spices and batter fried.
  
  $6.95
- Assorted Appetizer
  Samosa, Pakoras, and Papadum.
  
  $6.95
- Tandoori Assorted Appetizers
  Seekh kabab, shrimp tandoor, chicken tikka.
  
  $7.95
Condiments
- Papadum
  Thin and crispy lentil bread.
  
  $1.00
- Raita
  Grated cucumber in homemade yogurt with chopped mint leaves.
  
  $2.00
- 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.
  
  $2.95
- Tomato Soup
  Indian style prepared Tomato soup with touch of black pepper and cream.
  
  $2.95
- Palak Shorba
  A refreshingly delicious soup made from spinach with a touch of cardamom, cloves and peppercorns.
  
  $3.25
- Hyderabadi Murgh Shorba
  A traditional Indian soup made with chicken and potatoes, flavored with coconut
  
  $3.25
Lamb Specialities

All entrees are served with rice, mint and onion chutneys.
- Goat Curry Hala Meat
  Goat with bone cooked in classic Indian Sauce and spices.
  
  $12.95
- Goat Kadahi Halal Meat
  Goat Cooked in fried onion sauce, bell peppers and Indian spices cooked to perfection.
  
  $12.95
- Lamb Vindaloo
  Extra-hot spicy lamb cooked in a sharp, tangy sauce.
  
  $13.95
- Lamb Rogan Josh
  Cubes of lamb marinated in exotic spices and cooked with chopped tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
  
  $13.95
- Lamb Pasanda
  Slices of lamb marinated in cream and cooked in a spicy almond sauce.
  
  $13.95
- Lamb Korma
  A rare delicacy from northwest India. Juicy pieces of lamb especially prepared with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
  
  $13.95
- 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.
  
  $13.95
- Lamb Mango
  Lamb with mango, aromatic herbs, touch of ginger, garlic and spices.
  
  $13.95
- Keema Matar
  Minced lamb, cooked with peas in mild spices.
  
  $13.95
- Boti Tikka Masala
  Marinated sliced lamb baked in the tandoor, then cooked in a thick tomato and onion sauce.
  
  $15.95
Chef Specialities

All entrees are served with rice, mint and onion chutneys.
- Karahai Aloo Palak
  Fresh chopped spinach cooked with fresh potatoes, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
  
  $11.95
- Karahai Vegetables
  Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in traditional Indian herbs and spices; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Karahai
  Specialty of Sitar, cooked in special gravy, onions, tomatoes and bell pepper; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
  
  $12.95
- Karahai Panir
  Paneer in a fried onion sauce with Indian spices cooked to perfection.
  
  $12.95
- Lamb Fraizee
  Specialty of Sitar, cooked in special gravy, onions, tomatoes and bell pepper; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai)
  
  $14.95
- Karahai Tandoori Chicken Sag
  Boneless Tandoori chicken, made with special spices and fresh spinach.
  
  $12.95
- Karahai Lamb Palak or Fish Palak
  Fresh lamb or fish cooked with spinach, herbs, Indian spices, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
  
  $14.95
- Karahai Shrimp
  Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated with Indian spices cooked with ginger, fresh tomatoes, onions and bell pepper; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
  
  $14.95
Vegetarian Dishes

All entrees are served with rice, mint and onion chutneys.
- Dal Black or yellow
  Assorted lentils sauteed with ginger, onion, garlic and tomato.
  
  $9.95
- Vegetable Vindaloo or Curry
  Garden fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a tangy/hot curry and mild sauce.
  
  $9.95
- Palak Aloo
  Potatoes cooked in spinach and flavorful spices.
  
  $9.95
- Allo Chhole or Chana Masala
  Chick peas or diced potatoes cooked in the popular Punjabi style.
  
  $9.95
- Sag Panir
  Spinach and homemade Indian cheese with fresh ginger garlic and spices.
  
  $10.95
- Matar Panir
  Green peas with homemade Indian cheese in a mildly spiced sauce.
  
  $10.95
- Matar Allo
  Potatoes cooked in a mildly spiced sauce.
  
  $9.95
- Allo Gobi
  Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in Indian spices.
  
  $9.95
- Mushroom Matar
  Peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild curry sauce.
  
  $9.95
- Bengan Bhurtha
  Eggplant roasted in the tandoor and cooked with green peas, fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic in traditional Punjabi style.
  
  $9.95
- Bhindi Masala
  Fresh okra stuffed with exotic spices and cooked with onions and peppers.
  
  $10.95
- Vegetable Korma
  Mixed vegetables marinated in yogurt and cooked in a spicy cream sauce.
  
  $10.95
- Shahi Panir
  Homemade Indian cheese in a mildly spiced tomato and cream cheese.
  
  $10.95
- Panir Jal Frazi
  Mild, medium or hot. Homemade Indian cheese prepared with fresh bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, onions and mild spices.
  
  $10.95
- Vegetable Patia
  Fresh vegetables cooked with sweet and sour mangoes, spices & herbs with a touch of ginger.
  
  $10.95
- Chana Sag
  Spinach and chick peas with fresh ginger garlic and spices.
  
  $10.95
- Panir Chilly Fry
  Homemade cheese cooked Indian and Chinese style. All entrees are served with rice, mint and onion chutneys
  
  $11.95
- Panir Bhurjee
  Homemade cheese sauteed with onion rings, garlic and tomato.
  
  $10.95
- Panir Makhani
  Homemade cheese with onion, tomato, garlic and fresh herbs.
  
  $10.95
- Malai Kofta
  Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetable balls, cooked in a mildly spices creamy and almond sauce.
  
  $10.95
- Panir Masala
  Homemade cottage cheese with onions and tomatoes, cooked in butter with fresh herbs.
  
  $10.95
Tandoori Specialties

from the Clay Oven served Dal
- Chicken Tandoori
  Chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices with its own natural juices, roasted in our tandoor oven.
  
  $10.95
- Chicken Tikka
  Thick and juicy cubes of chicken roasted in our tandoor oven.
  
  $12.95
- Seekh kabab
  Minced meat mixed with onions and herbs, then roasted on skewers in our tandoor oven.
  
  $13.95
- Botii Kabab
  Mild, tender morsels of lamb marinated in our special recipe, broiled with complementing additions in the tandoor, served with rice.
  
  $16.95
- Fish Tikka
  Boneless fish marinated in arommatic herbs and spices, then broiled in Tandoor.
  
  $14.95
- Shrimp Tandoori
  Large, mouthwatering shrimp, lightly seasoned and slowly baked over charcoal in the tandoor. Served with rice.
  
  $15.95
Seafood Specialties
- Goa Machhi
  A fish specialty of Goa prepared with ground coconut and masterful spices.
  
  $13.95
- Fish Tikka Masala
  Fish tikka roasted in our clay oven and tossed in a deliciously zesty sauce.
  
  $13.95
- Shrimp or Scallop Patia
  Shrimp or scallop sauteed with sweet and sour mangoes, touch of ginger, scallions and spices.
  
  $14.95
- Shrimp or Scallop Mushroom
  Shrimp or scallop with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes sauteed in mildly spiced curry sauce.
  
  $14.95
- Seafood Vindaloo or Curry
  Jumbo shrimp, scallop and fish cooked with potatoes in a highly spiced, tangy hot sauce.
  
  $14.95
- Shrimp or Scallop Masala
  Shrimp or scallop sauteed in a zesty tikka masala sauce, with touch of onion, pepper and fenugreek leaves.
  
  $14.95
- Shrimp Nirgisi
  Large shrimp cooked in a spicy coconut sauce.
  
  $14.95
- Shrimp Chilly Fry
  Sauteed with sliced onion, tomato, green pepper, the glazed in tangy sauce garnished with cilantro.
  
  $14.95
Chicken Specialties
- Chicken Curry
  Chicken cooked in a light gravy, mild (curry).
  
  $10.95
- Desi Chicken
  Boned Chicken sauteed with chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and spices.
  
  $10.95
- Chicken Do Piazza
  Boneless Chicken marinated, roasted in tandar. Cooked with onion, tomato and fresh ginger pieces.
  
  $10.95
- Chicken Sagwala
  Boneless chicken cooked in spinach with mild spices.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Makhani
  Tandoori baked chicken cooked in exotic spices with chopped tomatoes and butter.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Sultani
  Boneless chicken cooked in a mild cream sauce with ginger.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken vegetable
  Boneless chicken sauteed with your choice of garden fresh mushrooms or broccoli or mixed vegetables.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Methi Mushroom
  Boneless chicken sauteed in ginger and garlic with fresh fenugreek leaves and mushrooms.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Korma
  A rare delicacy from northwest India. Juicy pieces of chicken especially prepared with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Patia
  Boneless chicken cooked with sweet and sour mangoes, spices and a touch of ginger and scallions.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Chilly Fry
  Boneless chicken cooked Indian and Chinese style.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Vindaloo
  Boneless chicken cooked in hot curry sauce.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Tikka Mughlai
  Tender pieces of boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms cooked in a mildly spiced creamy tomato sauce.
  
  $11.95
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh tomato and exotic spices.
  
  $11.95
Biryanis

Select royal portions of lamb, chicken and shrimp sauteed in herbs and spices with fragrant rice and nuts.
- Rice Pullao
  Lightly fried rice with peas and a touch of cumin seeds.
  
  $3.95
- Vegetable Biryani
  Fragrant rice cooked with fresh vegetables.
  
  $10.95
- Chicken Biryani
  Chicken marinated with spices and saffron, then steam-cooked with naturally fragrant Basmati rice. A classic Muglai dish.
  
  $12.95
- Lamb Biryani
  A classic Mogul dish! Succulent pieces of curried lamb cooked with Basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
  
  $13.95
- Chicken Tikka Biryani
  Boneless white chicken sauteed with fresh onions and bell peppers cooked with steamed rice and spices.
  
  $13.95
- Shrimp Biryani
  Shrimp marinated with spices and saffron, then steam cooked with naturally fragrant Basmati Rice. A classic Mughal dish.
  
  $14.95
- Sitar Special Biryani
  Saffron rice cooked with boneless pieces of chicken, cubes of lamb and shrimp.
  
  $14.95
Combination Dinners
- Vegetarian Thali
  A vegetarian taste adventure of three vegetable curries. Served with Chutney, Papadum, Rice and Naan Bread on a traditional Indian Thali dish.
  
  $13.95
- House Specialty
  Our mouthwatering house special dish. Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vegetable Korma, Papadum, rice and Naan bread, soup.
  
  $16.95
- Mixed Grill
  Splurge any day of the week on assorted delicacies from our charcoalfired tandoor oven. Includes Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab, and Shrimp served with chutney, rice and naan bread, and soup.Your taste buds will thank you.
  
  $16.95
- Non-Vegetarian Thali
  Mulligatwali Soup, Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Curry, Vegetable Korma, Dal, Rice, Raita, Papadum, and Naan bread.
  
  $15.95
- Special Combination (for Two)
  Two people can cuddle up to this dinner of Papadum, Mulligatawny Soup, Seekh Kabab, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vegetable Korma, Basmati rice and Naan bread.
  
  $31.95
Roti Char

Homemade Indian breads.
- 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. It is delicious with or without butter.
  
  $1.95
- Garlic Naan
  
  $2.95
- Puri
  Deep fried puffed light bread.
  
  $1.95
- Tandoori Roti
  Indian style whole wheat bread.
  
  $1.95
- Tandoori Pratha
  The common unleavened whole-wheat flour bread.
  
  $2.95
- Onion Panir or Gobhi Kulcha or Alu Paratha or Alu Naan
  Mild - this scrumptious unleavened bread is filled with onion, homemade cheese or freshly minced cauliflower or mildly spiced potatoes.
  
  $2.95
- Keema Naan
  Stuffed with ground lamb and spices.
  
  $3.95
- Piswari Naan
  stuffed with coconut, raising and cashews.
  
  $3.95
Beverages
- Indian Tea
  
  $2.00
- Soft Drinks (Free Refill)
  
  $1.50
- Tea or Iced Tea
  
  $1.50
- Coffee
  
  $1.50
- Perrier Water, Club Soda
  
  $2.50
- Lassi or Mango Lassi
  
  $2.50
- Mango Shake
  
  $2.50
- Mango Juice
  
  $2.50
Mitha Desserts
- Firni
  Flavored custard milk with pistachios and almonds.
  
  $2.99
- Kulfi
  Authentic Indian ice cream made with milk and nuts.
  
  $2.99
- Gulab Jamun
  Juicy deep fried cheese ball dipped in syrup.
  
  $2.99
- Mango Ice Cream
  
  $2.99
- Kheer (Rice Pudding)
  A famous Indian sweet dish made from milk, rice, and flavored with cardamom.
  
  $2.99

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Appetizers

Condiments

Soups

Lamb Specialities

Chef Specialities

Vegetarian Dishes

Tandoori Specialties

Seafood Specialties

Chicken Specialties

Biryanis

Combination Dinners

Roti Char

Beverages

Mitha Desserts

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