Maharani India Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Maharani India Restaurant, your ultimate destination for authentic Indian cuisine nestled in Elk Grove, CA. This vibrant eatery is well-known for its rich flavors and diverse menu that caters to all dining preferences, boasting a variety of vegan and vegetarian options alongside traditional meat dishes.

  • Must-Try Dishes: Indulge in the Chicken Makhani, also known as butter chicken, which features tender tandoori-roasted chicken drenched in a creamy, spiced sauce.
  • Naan and Roti Specialties: Don’t miss the Tandoori Bread Combo, a delightful selection of naan, garlic naan, and onion kulcha that perfectly complements your meal.

Maharani India Restaurant enhances your dining experience with convenient features like outdoor seating, takeout, and catering. With a casual atmosphere perfect for families and groups, it’s a local gem with something for everyone!

Vegetarian Appetizers

Maharani Special Vegetable Platter

Vegetarian sampler platter including pakoras, samosas, Gobi pakoras , naan. Serves 2-4 people.

$13.99

Allo Tikki

2 pieces. Potato patties deep fried with green peas sauteed with ginger, garlic, onon and roasted cumin powder.

$6.98

Vegetable Samosa

2 pieces.

$6.98

Vegetable Samosa with Curried Garbanzo beans and Yogurt

Triangular patty stuffed with potatoes and green peas seasoned with coriander, cumin powder, nuts and raisins.

$9.99

Papari Chaar

Potatoes and garbanzo beans mixed with chat masala sauce, herb and spices, and topped with paparee.

$7.99

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Crushed aloo tikki topped with chat masala sauce, herbs and spices.

$6.99

Samosa Chaat

Crushed samosa topped with chat masala sauce, herbs and spices.

$6.99

Maharani Vegetable Samosa

6 pieces. Maharani style deep fried triangular vegetable patty stuffed with mixed vegetables and served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$7.99

Paneer Chilli

Paneer stir fried with green chilies, bell peppers, onions, herbs and spices.

$10.99

Vegetable Pakora

6 pieces. Crisp fritters of spinach, cauliflower and onions in chickpea flour served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$6.99

Paneer Pakora

6 pieces. Crisp fried homemade cheese fritters served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$9.99

Pani Puri

6 pieces. Served with roasted jeera and spiced water.

$6.99

Vegetable Momo

6 pieces. Steamed mixed vegetable dumplings, mildly spiced. Served with tomato sauce. Mild and hot.

$9.99

Onion Bhujia

6 pieces. Onion mixed with chickpea flour, spices and herbs deep fried.

$7.99

Gobi Manchurian

Fried cauliflower tossed in sweet and tangy sauce.

$15.99

Maharani Special Non Vegetable Platter

Sampler platter including 4 chicken pakora, 4 Reshmi kabab, 4 shrimp pakora, naan. Serves 2-4 people.

$14.75

Maharani Tandoori Mix Appetizer

Lamb boti kabab, chicken tikka and fish tikka.

$14.49

Meat Samosa

2 pieces. Lamb. Triangular white wheat shells stuffed with ground lamb, gren peas, herb and spices.

$8.99

Chicken Tikka

8 pieces. Boneless breast of chicken pieces marinated in mild spices and cooked in clay oven.

$12.49

Chicken Pakora

6 pieces. Deep fried marinated boneless chicken breaded with chickpea flour, ginger, garlic and spices.

$8.99

Prawn Til - Tikka

4 pieces. Deep fried ajawain flavored prawns, coated with sesame seeds, spiced with mace and cardamon.

$8.99

Chicken Chili Appetizers

Chicken stir fried with green chilies, bell peppers, red onion, herbs and spices.

$10.49

Chicken Momo

6 pieces. Steamed minced chicken dumplings, mildly spiced. Served with tomato chutney, mild and hot.

$10.99

Fish Pakoras

6 pieces. Fried cubes of fish mixed with spices and herbs.

$8.99

Chicken Chaat

Cubes of chicken mixed with chat masala, herbs and spices topped with green cilantro.

$8.99

Non Vegetarian Appetizers

Salads

Green Salad

Lettuce, baby spinach, lemon, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and cilantro and onions

$7.99

Chicken Salad

Marinated roasted chicken with mayonnaise dressing and served with spring greens mixTomatoes,lettuce, cucumber and onions.

$8.99

Lamb Salad

Marinated roasted lamb with mayonnaise dressing and served with spring greens mixLettuce, tomatoes,cucumber and onions.

$8.99

Mixed Special Salad

Roasted lamb, chicken, mixed with vegetables and fruit.

$9.99

Chole Soup

Garbanzo soup flavored with mild herbs and spices.

$7.99

Multani Soup

Delicate chicken broth with creamed lentils mildly spiced.

$7.99

Chicken Soup

Delicate chicken broth with chunks of chicken mildly spiced.

$6.99

Daal Soup

Creamed lentil soup flavored with mild herbs and spices.

$6.99

Coconut Cilantro Soup

Creamed cilantro cooked in coconut milk, spices and herbs.

$7.99

Soup

Naan, Roti, Bread Specialities

Tandoori Bread Combo

Includes naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.

$10.99

Naan

White wheat bread baked in a clay oven.

$2.98

Garlic Naan

White wheat bread with garlic baked in a clay oven.

$3.98

Garlic Basil Naan

White wheat bread with garlic and basil baked in a clay oven.

$3.99

Garlic and Cilantro Naan

White wheat bread with garlic and cilantro baked in a clay oven.

$3.99

Onion Kulcha

White wheat bread stuffed with onion and spices baked in a clay oven.

$4.50

Maharani Naan Special

Cherry, cashews, raisins and nuts stuffed in white wheat bread baked in a clay oven.

$6.99

Keema Naan

White wheat flat bread prepared with minced lamb and baked in clay oven.

$6.99

Cheese Masala Naan

White wheat bread cooked with homemade cheese, spice and herbs.

$6.99

Roti

Chapati or tandoori. Whole wheat bread cooked on an iron pan or baked in clay oven.

$2.99

Puri

2 pieces. Deep fried, soft and fluffy bread made of whole wheat flour.

$4.99

Bhatura

2 pieces. Deep fried, soft and fluffy bread made of white wheat flour.

$4.99

Paratha

Whole wheat layered with butter.

$4.50

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and cooked with ghee. Clarifield butter.

$5.50

Spinach Paratha

Whole wheat flat bread, prepared with fresh spinach and baked in clay oven.

$5.99

Aloo Gobi Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower and potatoes, mildly spiced and cooked on a iron pan.

$5.99

Mixed Grill Platter

Salmon, prawns, chicken, lamb and rack of lamb marinated in garlic basil sauce and lemon juice; roasted and tandoor.

$20.98

Chicken Tikka Kabab

White meat. Boneless chicken marinated in mustard sauce with yogurt and spices, roasted and tandoor.

$15.99

Chicken Hariyali

Chicken with fresh vegetables and spices roasted in tandoor.

$15.99

Chicken Tandoori

Chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, herbs and spices, roasted in tandoor.

$15.50

Reshmi Kebab

Tender rolls of succulent minced chicken with cumin and spices skewered and roasted in tandoor.

$15.99

Lamb Boti Kabab

Lamb marinated in yogurt and garlic, minced with pepper and himalayan spiced and cooked in a clay oven.

$18.99

Seekh Kabab

Minced lamb spiced and roasted in a clay oven.

$17.99

Lamb Chops Tandoori

lamb chops marinated with fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice, spices, herbs and roasted in clay oven.

$19.98

Salmon Tandoori

Salmon marinated in olive oil, black pepper, garlic, fresh lemon juice and spices, roasted in a clay oven.

$20.98

Prawns Tandoori

Jumbo prawn marinated with herbs, spices and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Roasted in tandoor.

$19.99

Maharani Kitchen Special

Rack of lamb marinated in a juicy garlic basil sauce and lemon juice, roasted in a clay oven.

$20.98

Paneer Tikka Kabab

Cube of panir marinated in yogurt sauce of spices and herbs and cooked in tandoor.

$16.99

Tandoori Specialities

Vegetable Dishes

Shahi Paneer

Paneer cubes cooked in special sauce of cashews and mildly spiced.

$15.99

Paneer Bhurji

Shredded paneer cooked with onions, peas and spices.

$16.74

Paneer Tikka Masala

Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with herbs and spices in a special cream sauce.

$15.99

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onion sauce, herbs and spices.

$13.99

Chole Bhature

Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onion sauce, herbs and spices. Vegan.

$14.49

Saag Chana Masala

Fresh spinach and garbanzo beans cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$13.99

Saag and Tofu

Fresh spinach sauteed with tofu, cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Palak Paneer

Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach, herbs and spices.

$15.99

Matter Paneer

Chunks of homemade cheese and green peas cooked with herbs and spices in a creamy sauce.

$14.99

Malai Kofta

Homemade cheese and vegetable croquettes, simmered in a cream sauce.

$15.99

Mushroom Masala

Mushrooms and green peas cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Mixed Vegetable

Seasonal fresh mixed vegetables cooked with spices. Vegan.

$14.99

Aloo Gobi Masala

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with fresh tomatoes, green cilantro, roasted cumin and coriander. Vegan.

$13.99

Aloo Baigan

Potatoes and eggplant cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$13.99

Aloo Matter

Potatoes and green peas cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$13.99

Mughlia Saag

Sauteed spinach, garlic and ginger cooked with herbs and spices. Served with goat cheese.

$14.99

Baigan Bharta

Eggplant roasted in a clay oven and cooked with green onions, bell pepper, herbs and spices.

$14.99

Bhindi Masala

Okra sauteed with herbs and spices. Vegan.

$14.50

Daal Makhani

Lentils seasoned with pure butter and cream.

$14.99

Yello Daal

Red lentils seasoned with pure butter and cream.

$14.99

Navratan Korma

A cashew nut based mixed vegetable curry flavored with nutmeg, raisins and almonds.

$14.99

Vegetable Chau Chau

Tibetan style noodles pan fried with mixed vegetables. Vegan.

$13.99

Maharani Special Chicken

Boneless chicken cooked in cashew based creamy sauce of dried fruits and nuts, garnished with almonds and raisins.

$16.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

White meat. Charcoal roasted boneless chicken cooked with herbs, fenugreek and a dash of brandy in a special creamy sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Shahi Korma

A cashew nut based chicken curry flavored with nutmeg, raisins and almonds.

$16.99

Chicken Makhani aka Butter Chicken

Aka butter chicken. Tandoori roasted boneless chicken, cooked with herbs and spices in a butter cream sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic and onion sauce.

$15.99

Chicken Kadai

A traditional chicken curry stir-fried with fresh bell peppers, herb and spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.

$15.99

Chicken Mushroom Masala

Boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms sauteed with garlic and cooked with herbs and spices.

$15.99

Chicken Saag

Boneless chicken cooked with spinach, garlic, roasted cumin seeds and a touch of cream.

$15.99

Chicken Jalfrezi

Boneless chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, spices and almonds.

$15.99

Chicken Vindaloo

Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.

$15.99

Chicken Chilli

Boneless chicken stir-fried with green chilies, bell pepper, red onion, herbs and spices.

$15.99

Chicken Chau Chau

Tibetan style noodles pan fried with chicken and vegetables.

$14.99

Mango Chicken

Boneless chicken cooked with mango based sauce, spiced and herbs.

$15.99

Chicken Saffron

Boneless cubes of chicken cooked in saffron sauce, spices and herbs.

$15.99

Chicken Coconut

Boneless chicken cooked in coconut based sauce, spices and herbs.

$15.99

Chicken Keema Curry

Grounded chicken cooked with green peas, herbs and spices.

$15.75

Chicken Punjabi

Cubes of chicken cooked with fresh ginger, green chillies, herbs and spices.

$15.99

Chicken Dishes

Dinner Chicken Dishes

Chicken Makhani

Aka butter chicken. Tandoori roasted boneless chicken, cooked with herbs and spices in a butter cream sauce.

$15.99

Maharani Chef Special

Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt, with pepper, lemon juice, light herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay over and served with spinach sauce.

$20.98

Lamb Tikka Masala

Tandoori roasted boneless lamb cooked with herbs, fenugreek and a dash of brandy in a special cream sauce.

$16.99

Lamb Shahi Korma

A cashew nut based lamb curry flavored with nutmeg, almonds and raisins.

$16.99

Lamb Saag

Stir-fried sliced lamb cooked with spinach, garlic and roasted cumin powder with a touch of cream.

$16.99

Lamb Mushroom

Lamb and mushrooms stir-fried with Himalayan herbs and spices.

$16.99

Lal Maas

Rajasthan's favorite lamb curry. Boneless lamb cooked with red chili sauce, garlic, onions, black cardamom, cumin seeds, yogurt, coriander and turmeric.

$17.99

Lamb Vindaloo

Tender cuts of lamb and potatoes sauteed in a hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.

$16.99

Lamb Curry

Boneless lamb sauteed with garlic, cilantro, herbs and spices in a fresh tomato and onion sauce.

$16.99

Lamb Kadai

Stir-fried lamb and bell pepper cooked with Himalayan spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.

$16.99

Lamb Jalfrezie

A mild lamb curry cooked with an abundance of onions, garnished with almonds.

$16.99

Meat Malai Kofta

Ground lamb meatballs cooked with creamy sauce of herbs, nuts and raisins.

$16.99

Lamb Keema Curry

Ground lamb cooked with green peas, onions, herbs and spices.

$16.99

Lamb Punjabi

Tender cubes of lamb cooked in a thick rich sauce of fresh ginger, garlic, green chili and cilantro.

$16.99

Lamb Dishes

Dinner Lamb Dishes

Maharani Chef Special Rack of lamb

Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt, with pepper, lemon juice, light herbs and spices. Cooked in a clay over and served with spinach sauce.

$20.98

Lamb Kadai Dinner

Stir-fried lamb and bell pepper cooked with Himalayan spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.

$16.99

Lamb Jalfrezie Dinner

A mild lamb curry cooked with an abundance of onions, garnished with almonds.

$16.99

Nargasi Kofta Dinner

Ground lamb meatballs cooked with creamy sauce of herbs, nuts and raisins.

$16.99

Lamb Keema Curry Dinner

Ground lamb cooked with green peas, onions, herbs and spices.

$16.99

Lamb Punjabi Dinner

Tender cubes of lamb cooked in a thick rich sauce of fresh ginger, garlic, green chili and cilantro.

$16.99

Prawn Saffron

Prawns cooked in a saffron based sauce with spices, herbs and cream.

$18.99

Prawns Coconut

Shrimp cooked in a coconut based sauce of spice and herbs.

$17.99

Prawn Tikka Masala

Prawns cooked with herbs, fenugreek and a dash of brandy in a special cream sauce.

$18.99

Prawn Masala

Stir-fried prawns cooked with garlic, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, yogurt sauce and spices.

$17.99

Prawn Mushroom

Sauteed prawns and mushrooms cooked with butter, green peas and garlic. Served with fresh tomatoes, cilantro.

$17.99

Prawn Kadai

Prawns and bell peppers cooked with ajawen, fresh lemon juice, fenugreek and Himalayan spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.

$17.99

Prawn Saag

Fried prawns cooked with spinach, garlic and roasted cumin seeds, with a touch of cream.

$17.99

Prawn Vindaloo

Fried prawns and potatoes cooked in a hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.

$17.99

Prawn Korma

Cashew nut based prawn curry flavored with nutmeg, almonds and raisins.

$17.99

Prawn Stir-fry

Prawns stir-fried with vegetables, olive oil, spices and herbs.

$17.99

Fish Curry

Cubes of fish cooked in a curry sauce with herbs and spices.

$16.49

Reshmi Fish Curry

Cubes of fish cooked with coconut milk, spices and herbs in curry sauce.

$16.49

Fish Vindaloo

Cubes of fish cooked with potatoes in hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.

$15.99

Seafood

Kids Menu

Kids Vegi Thali Dinner

Includes 1 vegetable dish of your choice.

$9.98

Kids Chicken Thali Dinner

Includes choice of 1 chicken curry dish.

$10.99

Kids Lamb Thali Dinner

Includes choice of 1 lamb curry.

$11.99

Kids Orange Curry Thali Dinner

Includes choice of 1 chicken tikka masala or chicken makhani.

$11.99

Kids French Fries

$5.50

Kids Chicken Nuggets

6 pieces.

$6.99

Soft Drink

Sodas.

$2.99

Juice

$3.99

Mango Lassi

Smoothie. Sweet yogurt drink blended with mangos.

$4.99

Passion Fruit Lassi

Sweet yogurt drink blended with passion fruit.

$4.99

Strawberry Lassi

Sweet yogurt drink blended with strawberries.

$4.99

Plain Lassi

Plain yogurt drink.

$4.50

Sweet Lassi

Plain yogurt drink blended with sugar and rose water.

$4.75

Mango Shake

Made with milk and mangoes.

$4.99

House Special Soda

Soda mixed with half and half topped with whipped cream and garnished with cherry.

$3.99

Chai Tea

Made with Indian tea leaves, clove, cinnamon and green cardamon.

$3.50

Iced Chai Tea

Topped with whippeed cream and garnished with cherry.

$4.50

Tea

Made with Indian tea leaven.

$2.49

Green Tea

$2.49

Coffee

$2.49

Beverages

Biryanis

Vegetable Biryani

Rice cooked with vegetables, spices, herbs and nuts.

$13.99

Chicken Biryani

Rice cooked with chicken, spices, herbs and nuts.

$14.99

Lamb Biryani

Rice cooked with lamb, spices, herbs and nuts.

$15.99

Paneer Masala Biryani

Rice cooked with homemade cheese, spices, herbs and nuts.

$15.99

Prawn Masala Biryani

Rice sauteed with prawns that have been cooked in a clay oven, with spices, herbs and nuts.

$16.99

Egg Biryani

Rice cooked with boiled eggs, spices, herbs and nuts.

$14.99

Dosa Masala

A fermented crepe of rice and black lentils stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and onions.

$12.99

Plain Dosa

$10.99

Chicken Dosa

$13.99

Paneer Dosa

$13.99

Idle with Sambar

6 pieces.

$11.99

Dosa and Idle

Sides

Steamed Basmati Rice

$3.99

Mango Chutney

$2.50

Puchranga Achar

$2.49

Raita

$4.75

Papadum

Thin crispy lentil wafers.

$2.99

Mint sauce or Tamarind sauce

$1.99

Kheer

Special rice cooked with milk, cashews, coconuts, raisins, almonds and cardamom. Topped with pistachios.

$4.99

Mango Kulfi

Creamy and rich ice cream made with mango.

$4.50

Kulfi

Creamy and rich ice cream made with cashews, saffron and pistachios.

$4.50

Gulab Jamun

Khoya delicacy stuffed with green cardamom powder and topped with coconut flakes or whipped cream.

$4.99

Rasmalai

Flat disks of homemade Indian cheese in a thick sweet milk sauce garnished with pistachios.

$4.99

Desserts