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.
Allo Tikki
2 pieces. Potato patties deep fried with green peas sauteed with ginger, garlic, onon and roasted cumin powder.
Vegetable Samosa
2 pieces.
Vegetable Samosa with Curried Garbanzo beans and Yogurt
Triangular patty stuffed with potatoes and green peas seasoned with coriander, cumin powder, nuts and raisins.
Papari Chaar
Potatoes and garbanzo beans mixed with chat masala sauce, herb and spices, and topped with paparee.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crushed aloo tikki topped with chat masala sauce, herbs and spices.
Samosa Chaat
Crushed samosa topped with chat masala sauce, herbs and spices.
Maharani Vegetable Samosa
6 pieces. Maharani style deep fried triangular vegetable patty stuffed with mixed vegetables and served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Paneer Chilli
Paneer stir fried with green chilies, bell peppers, onions, herbs and spices.
Vegetable Pakora
6 pieces. Crisp fritters of spinach, cauliflower and onions in chickpea flour served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Paneer Pakora
6 pieces. Crisp fried homemade cheese fritters served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Pani Puri
6 pieces. Served with roasted jeera and spiced water.
Vegetable Momo
6 pieces. Steamed mixed vegetable dumplings, mildly spiced. Served with tomato sauce. Mild and hot.
Onion Bhujia
6 pieces. Onion mixed with chickpea flour, spices and herbs deep fried.
Gobi Manchurian
Fried cauliflower tossed in sweet and tangy sauce.
Maharani Special Non Vegetable Platter
Sampler platter including 4 chicken pakora, 4 Reshmi kabab, 4 shrimp pakora, naan. Serves 2-4 people.
Maharani Tandoori Mix Appetizer
Lamb boti kabab, chicken tikka and fish tikka.
Meat Samosa
2 pieces. Lamb. Triangular white wheat shells stuffed with ground lamb, gren peas, herb and spices.
Chicken Tikka
8 pieces. Boneless breast of chicken pieces marinated in mild spices and cooked in clay oven.
Chicken Pakora
6 pieces. Deep fried marinated boneless chicken breaded with chickpea flour, ginger, garlic and spices.
Prawn Til - Tikka
4 pieces. Deep fried ajawain flavored prawns, coated with sesame seeds, spiced with mace and cardamon.
Chicken Chili Appetizers
Chicken stir fried with green chilies, bell peppers, red onion, herbs and spices.
Chicken Momo
6 pieces. Steamed minced chicken dumplings, mildly spiced. Served with tomato chutney, mild and hot.
Fish Pakoras
6 pieces. Fried cubes of fish mixed with spices and herbs.
Chicken Chaat
Cubes of chicken mixed with chat masala, herbs and spices topped with green cilantro.
Non Vegetarian Appetizers
Salads
Green Salad
Lettuce, baby spinach, lemon, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and cilantro and onions
Chicken Salad
Marinated roasted chicken with mayonnaise dressing and served with spring greens mixTomatoes,lettuce, cucumber and onions.
Lamb Salad
Marinated roasted lamb with mayonnaise dressing and served with spring greens mixLettuce, tomatoes,cucumber and onions.
Mixed Special Salad
Roasted lamb, chicken, mixed with vegetables and fruit.
Chole Soup
Garbanzo soup flavored with mild herbs and spices.
Multani Soup
Delicate chicken broth with creamed lentils mildly spiced.
Chicken Soup
Delicate chicken broth with chunks of chicken mildly spiced.
Daal Soup
Creamed lentil soup flavored with mild herbs and spices.
Coconut Cilantro Soup
Creamed cilantro cooked in coconut milk, spices and herbs.
Soup
Naan, Roti, Bread Specialities
Tandoori Bread Combo
Includes naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.
Naan
White wheat bread baked in a clay oven.
Garlic Naan
White wheat bread with garlic baked in a clay oven.
Garlic Basil Naan
White wheat bread with garlic and basil baked in a clay oven.
Garlic and Cilantro Naan
White wheat bread with garlic and cilantro baked in a clay oven.
Onion Kulcha
White wheat bread stuffed with onion and spices baked in a clay oven.
Maharani Naan Special
Cherry, cashews, raisins and nuts stuffed in white wheat bread baked in a clay oven.
Keema Naan
White wheat flat bread prepared with minced lamb and baked in clay oven.
Cheese Masala Naan
White wheat bread cooked with homemade cheese, spice and herbs.
Roti
Chapati or tandoori. Whole wheat bread cooked on an iron pan or baked in clay oven.
Puri
2 pieces. Deep fried, soft and fluffy bread made of whole wheat flour.
Bhatura
2 pieces. Deep fried, soft and fluffy bread made of white wheat flour.
Paratha
Whole wheat layered with butter.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and cooked with ghee. Clarifield butter.
Spinach Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread, prepared with fresh spinach and baked in clay oven.
Aloo Gobi Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower and potatoes, mildly spiced and cooked on a iron pan.
Mixed Grill Platter
Salmon, prawns, chicken, lamb and rack of lamb marinated in garlic basil sauce and lemon juice; roasted and tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Kabab
White meat. Boneless chicken marinated in mustard sauce with yogurt and spices, roasted and tandoor.
Chicken Hariyali
Chicken with fresh vegetables and spices roasted in tandoor.
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, herbs and spices, roasted in tandoor.
Reshmi Kebab
Tender rolls of succulent minced chicken with cumin and spices skewered and roasted in tandoor.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Lamb marinated in yogurt and garlic, minced with pepper and himalayan spiced and cooked in a clay oven.
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb spiced and roasted in a clay oven.
Lamb Chops Tandoori
lamb chops marinated with fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice, spices, herbs and roasted in clay oven.
Salmon Tandoori
Salmon marinated in olive oil, black pepper, garlic, fresh lemon juice and spices, roasted in a clay oven.
Prawns Tandoori
Jumbo prawn marinated with herbs, spices and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Roasted in tandoor.
Maharani Kitchen Special
Rack of lamb marinated in a juicy garlic basil sauce and lemon juice, roasted in a clay oven.
Paneer Tikka Kabab
Cube of panir marinated in yogurt sauce of spices and herbs and cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori Specialities
Vegetable Dishes
Shahi Paneer
Paneer cubes cooked in special sauce of cashews and mildly spiced.
Paneer Bhurji
Shredded paneer cooked with onions, peas and spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with herbs and spices in a special cream sauce.
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onion sauce, herbs and spices.
Chole Bhature
Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onion sauce, herbs and spices. Vegan.
Saag Chana Masala
Fresh spinach and garbanzo beans cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Saag and Tofu
Fresh spinach sauteed with tofu, cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Palak Paneer
Chunks of homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach, herbs and spices.
Matter Paneer
Chunks of homemade cheese and green peas cooked with herbs and spices in a creamy sauce.
Malai Kofta
Homemade cheese and vegetable croquettes, simmered in a cream sauce.
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Mixed Vegetable
Seasonal fresh mixed vegetables cooked with spices. Vegan.
Aloo Gobi Masala
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with fresh tomatoes, green cilantro, roasted cumin and coriander. Vegan.
Aloo Baigan
Potatoes and eggplant cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Aloo Matter
Potatoes and green peas cooked with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Mughlia Saag
Sauteed spinach, garlic and ginger cooked with herbs and spices. Served with goat cheese.
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant roasted in a clay oven and cooked with green onions, bell pepper, herbs and spices.
Bhindi Masala
Okra sauteed with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Daal Makhani
Lentils seasoned with pure butter and cream.
Yello Daal
Red lentils seasoned with pure butter and cream.
Navratan Korma
A cashew nut based mixed vegetable curry flavored with nutmeg, raisins and almonds.
Vegetable Chau Chau
Tibetan style noodles pan fried with mixed vegetables. Vegan.
Maharani Special Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in cashew based creamy sauce of dried fruits and nuts, garnished with almonds and raisins.
Chicken Tikka Masala
White meat. Charcoal roasted boneless chicken cooked with herbs, fenugreek and a dash of brandy in a special creamy sauce.
Chicken Shahi Korma
A cashew nut based chicken curry flavored with nutmeg, raisins and almonds.
Chicken Makhani aka Butter Chicken
Aka butter chicken. Tandoori roasted boneless chicken, cooked with herbs and spices in a butter cream sauce.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic and onion sauce.
Chicken Kadai
A traditional chicken curry stir-fried with fresh bell peppers, herb and spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.
Chicken Mushroom Masala
Boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms sauteed with garlic and cooked with herbs and spices.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach, garlic, roasted cumin seeds and a touch of cream.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, spices and almonds.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Chicken Chilli
Boneless chicken stir-fried with green chilies, bell pepper, red onion, herbs and spices.
Chicken Chau Chau
Tibetan style noodles pan fried with chicken and vegetables.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with mango based sauce, spiced and herbs.
Chicken Saffron
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked in saffron sauce, spices and herbs.
Chicken Coconut
Boneless chicken cooked in coconut based sauce, spices and herbs.
Chicken Keema Curry
Grounded chicken cooked with green peas, herbs and spices.
Chicken Punjabi
Cubes of chicken cooked with fresh ginger, green chillies, herbs and spices.
Chicken Dishes
Dinner Chicken Dishes
Chicken Makhani
Aka butter chicken. Tandoori roasted boneless chicken, cooked with herbs and spices in a butter cream sauce.
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.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori roasted boneless lamb cooked with herbs, fenugreek and a dash of brandy in a special cream sauce.
Lamb Shahi Korma
A cashew nut based lamb curry flavored with nutmeg, almonds and raisins.
Lamb Saag
Stir-fried sliced lamb cooked with spinach, garlic and roasted cumin powder with a touch of cream.
Lamb Mushroom
Lamb and mushrooms stir-fried with Himalayan herbs and spices.
Lal Maas
Rajasthan's favorite lamb curry. Boneless lamb cooked with red chili sauce, garlic, onions, black cardamom, cumin seeds, yogurt, coriander and turmeric.
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender cuts of lamb and potatoes sauteed in a hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb sauteed with garlic, cilantro, herbs and spices in a fresh tomato and onion sauce.
Lamb Kadai
Stir-fried lamb and bell pepper cooked with Himalayan spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.
Lamb Jalfrezie
A mild lamb curry cooked with an abundance of onions, garnished with almonds.
Meat Malai Kofta
Ground lamb meatballs cooked with creamy sauce of herbs, nuts and raisins.
Lamb Keema Curry
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, onions, herbs and spices.
Lamb Punjabi
Tender cubes of lamb cooked in a thick rich sauce of fresh ginger, garlic, green chili and cilantro.
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.
Lamb Kadai Dinner
Stir-fried lamb and bell pepper cooked with Himalayan spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.
Lamb Jalfrezie Dinner
A mild lamb curry cooked with an abundance of onions, garnished with almonds.
Nargasi Kofta Dinner
Ground lamb meatballs cooked with creamy sauce of herbs, nuts and raisins.
Lamb Keema Curry Dinner
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, onions, herbs and spices.
Lamb Punjabi Dinner
Tender cubes of lamb cooked in a thick rich sauce of fresh ginger, garlic, green chili and cilantro.
Prawn Saffron
Prawns cooked in a saffron based sauce with spices, herbs and cream.
Prawns Coconut
Shrimp cooked in a coconut based sauce of spice and herbs.
Prawn Tikka Masala
Prawns cooked with herbs, fenugreek and a dash of brandy in a special cream sauce.
Prawn Masala
Stir-fried prawns cooked with garlic, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, yogurt sauce and spices.
Prawn Mushroom
Sauteed prawns and mushrooms cooked with butter, green peas and garlic. Served with fresh tomatoes, cilantro.
Prawn Kadai
Prawns and bell peppers cooked with ajawen, fresh lemon juice, fenugreek and Himalayan spices. Served in a traditional Indian Kadai.
Prawn Saag
Fried prawns cooked with spinach, garlic and roasted cumin seeds, with a touch of cream.
Prawn Vindaloo
Fried prawns and potatoes cooked in a hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Prawn Korma
Cashew nut based prawn curry flavored with nutmeg, almonds and raisins.
Prawn Stir-fry
Prawns stir-fried with vegetables, olive oil, spices and herbs.
Fish Curry
Cubes of fish cooked in a curry sauce with herbs and spices.
Reshmi Fish Curry
Cubes of fish cooked with coconut milk, spices and herbs in curry sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Cubes of fish cooked with potatoes in hot cherry sauce with herbs and spices.
Seafood
Kids Menu
Kids Vegi Thali Dinner
Includes 1 vegetable dish of your choice.
Kids Chicken Thali Dinner
Includes choice of 1 chicken curry dish.
Kids Lamb Thali Dinner
Includes choice of 1 lamb curry.
Kids Orange Curry Thali Dinner
Includes choice of 1 chicken tikka masala or chicken makhani.
Kids French Fries
Kids Chicken Nuggets
6 pieces.
Soft Drink
Sodas.
Juice
Mango Lassi
Smoothie. Sweet yogurt drink blended with mangos.
Passion Fruit Lassi
Sweet yogurt drink blended with passion fruit.
Strawberry Lassi
Sweet yogurt drink blended with strawberries.
Plain Lassi
Plain yogurt drink.
Sweet Lassi
Plain yogurt drink blended with sugar and rose water.
Mango Shake
Made with milk and mangoes.
House Special Soda
Soda mixed with half and half topped with whipped cream and garnished with cherry.
Chai Tea
Made with Indian tea leaves, clove, cinnamon and green cardamon.
Iced Chai Tea
Topped with whippeed cream and garnished with cherry.
Tea
Made with Indian tea leaven.
Green Tea
Coffee
Beverages
Biryanis
Vegetable Biryani
Rice cooked with vegetables, spices, herbs and nuts.
Chicken Biryani
Rice cooked with chicken, spices, herbs and nuts.
Lamb Biryani
Rice cooked with lamb, spices, herbs and nuts.
Paneer Masala Biryani
Rice cooked with homemade cheese, spices, herbs and nuts.
Prawn Masala Biryani
Rice sauteed with prawns that have been cooked in a clay oven, with spices, herbs and nuts.
Egg Biryani
Rice cooked with boiled eggs, spices, herbs and nuts.
Dosa Masala
A fermented crepe of rice and black lentils stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and onions.
Plain Dosa
Chicken Dosa
Paneer Dosa
Idle with Sambar
6 pieces.
Dosa and Idle
Sides
Steamed Basmati Rice
Mango Chutney
Puchranga Achar
Raita
Papadum
Thin crispy lentil wafers.
Mint sauce or Tamarind sauce
Kheer
Special rice cooked with milk, cashews, coconuts, raisins, almonds and cardamom. Topped with pistachios.
Mango Kulfi
Creamy and rich ice cream made with mango.
Kulfi
Creamy and rich ice cream made with cashews, saffron and pistachios.
Gulab Jamun
Khoya delicacy stuffed with green cardamom powder and topped with coconut flakes or whipped cream.
Rasmalai
Flat disks of homemade Indian cheese in a thick sweet milk sauce garnished with pistachios.