Cumin India Restaurant

262 Skiff St, Hamden
(203) 248-6464

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Customers' Favorites

Butter Chicken and Rice
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken Tikka Masala
Cumin Special Naan
Navrattan Korma
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Curry
Onion Fritters
Chicken Pathia
Chicken Korma

Menu

Cold Appetizers
Cucumber Salad
Freshly chopped cucumber and vegetables lightly seasoned. Popular Indian cold salad.
Dahi Papri
Special chips skied to your taste, served with chickpeas, and potatoes and topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce. Popular Indian cold salad.
Shrimp Salad
The Indian-style salad was lightly seasoned with freshly cooked tandoori shrimp. Popular Indian cold salad.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Indian grilled chicken with spices, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and lettuce with Caesar dressing. Popular Indian cold salad.

Hot Vegetarian Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy patties stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes(two per order). Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.
Samosa Chat
Chole masala, mashed samosa with freshly cut onion toppings, and a dash of lemon. Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.
Onion Bhaji
Fresh onion deep fried with herbs. Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.
Aloo Tikki
Mashed potato patties dipped in chickpeas batter. Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.
Vegetable Mix Platter
Assorted vegetarian appetizers. Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.
Vegetable Pakoras
Mildly spiced vegetables deep fried with herbs. Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese deep fried in chickpeas batter. Popular delicious vegetarian hot appetizers.

Hot Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Chicken Pakora
Cubes of boneless chicken marinated and dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried. Popular Indian hot, not vegetarian appetizers.
Shrimp Poori
Fresh shrimp flavored with garlic, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, served with poori bread. Popular Indian hot, not vegetarian appetizers.
Kashmiri Kebab
Chicken breast marinated in special spices. Popular Indian hot, not vegetarian appetizers.

Indo-Chinese Appetizers
Gobi Manchurian
Batter fried cauliflower sautéed to delicacy. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Vegetable Spring Roll
Mix vegetables in deep-fried rolls. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Chicken Chili
Chicken with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, green chili in soya sauce, worsted sauce, ketchup, and spices. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Chicken Wings
Marinated and baked in a clay oven. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Vegetarian Manchurian
Batter fried vegetables sautéed to delicacy. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Chili Paneer
Homemade cheese with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, green chili in soya sauce, worsted sauce, ketchup, and spices. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Baby Corn Pepper
Baby corn marinated with ginger, and garlic and stir-fried with onions. All-time popular Indo-Chinese appetizers.
Chicken Momo (10 pieces)
Vegetable Momo (10 pieces)

Soups
Lentil Soup
Mulligatawny Soup
Vegetable Hot & Sour Soup
Tomato Soup
Chicken Corn Soup
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
Vegetable Corn Soup

Vegetables
Saag Paneer
A delicious combination of homemade cheese and spinach. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a spicy thick gravy topped with chopped onions, tomato, and cilantro. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentil delicacy tossed in butter with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and special spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable dumpling in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Navrattan Korma
Nine vegetables cooked with nine spices, nuts, and cream sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Mater Paneer
Green peas and cheese cooked in a thick curry sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Matter
Green peas and potatoes are cooked in a thick curry sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Baingan Bharta
Eggplant is baked in an oven and finished with onion, ginger, and tomatoes. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Paneer Bhurji
Shredded homemade cheese cooked with onion, tomato, and cream sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Dal Makhani
A mix of lentils with kidney beans, flavored with ginger and cilantro. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chana Saag
Chickpeas and spinach. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Karahi Paneer
Sautéed small pieces of homemade cheese with bell pepper in yogurt and sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra sautéed with onions and spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Mater Mushroom
Chef's original vegetarian delight of peas and mushroom. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Vindaloo
Hot and spiced potatoes cooked with a touch of vinegar and chefs' special sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Palak
Potatoes cooked with spinach in a special blend of spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Mirchi Ka Salan
Banana pepper cooked with potatoes, peanut, sesame seed, and yogurt sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Bagara Baingan
Young brinjals are deeply fried and then added to the simmering gravy. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Makhani
Potatoes simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Vegetable Karahi
Sautéed small pieces of mixed vegetables with bell pepper in yogurt and sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Plain Saag

Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken marinated in ginger garlic, yogurt and herbs baked in tandoor and sautéed with tomatoes and cream. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked with spices, herbs, and butter sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews, and cream. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Skinless, boneless chicken cooked in our mildly spiced curry sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tender chicken pieces with freshly ground herbs and spices sautéed with cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Saag
Chicken chunks cooked with spinach. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Madras
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Pathia
Mildly spiced chicken cooked in mango, tomatoes, and a touch of sugar, lemon juice, herbs, and spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Mushroom Muglai
Boneless pieces of chicken and mushroom cooked in mild and reach gravy. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Chili Dopiaza
Chicken cooked with onion, green chili, and herbs. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Karahi Chicken
Chicken with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Lamb
Lamb Korma
Lamb cubes are cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews, and cream. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Curry
Tender morsels of lamb are served in a robust curry of tomatoes, ginger onions, and spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Kebab Masala
Lamb marinated overnight then simmered in light sauce yogurt, onion, and mild spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Saag
Tender cubes of lamb cooked with spinach. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Madras
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Chili Dopiaza
Lamb cooked with onion, green chili, and herbs. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Keema Mattar
Ground lamb cooked with potatoes and peas. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Muglai Mushroom
Lamb and mushroom cooked in mild and reach gravy. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb, herbs, and spices sautéed with cauliflower tomatoes, onion, and green peppers. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Patia
Lamb cooked with tomatoes, the touch of sugar lemon juice, herbs, and spices and topped with mango. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Karahi Lamb
Lamb cubes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and special spices. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Rogan Josh
Chunks of tender lamb cooked with freshly ground spices, curry sauce and a touch of yogurt.

Seafood Specialties
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp with onion and tomatoes. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Fish Tikka Masala
Fish with tomato and cream sauce. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Seafood Curry
Fish and shrimp cooked in tomatoes, ginger, onion, and Indian spices. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Tandoori Masala
Tandoori shrimp in orange masala sauce. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Fish Vindaloo
Hot-spiced fish cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp and spinach. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Seafood Curry Dopiaza
Fish and shrimp cooked with onion, green chili, and herbs. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Jalfrezi
Shrimp in thick sauce with cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Fish Curry
Fish cooked in a mild curry sauce. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Korma
Fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in a thick creamy nut sauce and topped with cashews.

Side Orders
Papadum
Thin Indian cracker-like bread made of lentils and cumin seeds. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Raita
Yogurt with cucumber and carrot. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Mango Chutney
Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.

Kabab (Tandoori) Specials
Chicken Tandoori
An Indian favorite! Marinated overnight in yogurt and freshly ground spices, broiled in the tandoor. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian loaves of bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chunks of chicken are delicately flavored and broiled in the tandoor. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken tikka, seekh kebab, boti kebab, shrimp tandoori, chicken tandoori. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian pieces of bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Fish Tandoori
Salmon is delicately flavored, marinated in yogurt, and baked on skewers in a clay oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian pieces of bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp delicately spiced and marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in a tandoor oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Boti Kabab
Cubes of lamb flavored with ginger and garlic cooked in tandoor. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian loaves of bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb, seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled on skewers. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Malai Kabab
Chicken, marinated in special spices. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice. Dishes are prepared in a special clay oven known as tandoor a traditional charcoal-fired clay oven, shaped like a pitcher, which returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Indian bread like tandoori roti and tandoori Nan are also baked in the tandoor, giving them a distinct taste and flavor.
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of Paneer delicately flavored and broiled in the tandoor.

Indo-Chinese Specials
Vegetable Haka Noodles
Cabbage, carrot, and vegetable sautéed with soy sauce and herbs. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with chicken and a touch of vegetables. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Haka Noodles
Chicken and vegetables sautéed with soy sauce and herbs. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with vegetables. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Singapore Shrimp Noodles
Special noodles sautéed with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
House Special Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, egg, and vegetables. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Garlic Vegetable
Garlic and baby corn is cooked with a vegetable ball. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Garlic Chicken
Garlic, baby corn, and water chestnut cooked with chicken. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Chili Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked with light soy sauce and herb. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with shrimp and a touch of vegetables. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Garlic Shrimp
Garlic, baby corn, and water chestnut cooked with shrimp. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Egg Fried Rice
Stir-fried aromatic basmati rice with fried egg and vegetables with soya sauce and herbs.
Egg Hakka Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with fried egg and vegetable sautéed with soya sauce and herbs.
Vegetable Masala Noodle
Chicken Masala Noodle

Biryanis Rice Specialties
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice is cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Plain Basmati Rice
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice is cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed vegetables cooked in mild spices and nuts with aromatic basmati rice. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
House Special Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp, lamb, chicken, vegetables, and nuts. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Zeera Rice
Rice with cumin seeds, lightly pan-fried. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice is cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice and goat meat with bone, flavored with herbs and spices. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.

Bread Specials
Garlic Naan
Clay-oven baked bread, stuffed with fresh garlic, and green coriander. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Naan
Unleavened handmade bread baked in a clay oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Paneer Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with homemade cheese and herbs, baked in tandoor oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with potatoes mixed with herbs and spices baked in tandoor oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Aloo Paratha
Layered bread stuffed with potatoes and peas. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Naan
Clay oven bread stuffed with chopped tandoori chicken and spices. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Onion Kulcha
Clay-oven baked bread, stuffed with fresh onions, and green coriander. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Poori
Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Combination Bread Basket
Four combination bread (garlic naan, plain naan, onion kulcha, and roti). Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Cumin Special Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with nuts, raisins, and coconut, baked in a tandoor oven. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Plain Paratha
Unleavened multi-layered whole wheat bread. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Keema Naan
Bread stuffed with minced lamb with herbs and spices. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Basil Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with fresh basil, and baked in the tandoor. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Pudina Paratha
Buttered and layered whole wheat bread with dry mint. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Chilli Naan
Chilli Garlic Naan

Goat Special
Goat Curry
Goat meat on the bone cooked in spiced curry sauce. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice and goat meat with bone, flavored with herbs and spices. Excludes appetizers and soups served with saffron basmati rice.

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Cheese ball dipped in syrup.
Kheer
Indian sweet is made from milk flavored with rice, cardamom, and cinnamon.
Pistachio Kulfi
Mango Icecream

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Cool refreshing and delicious yogurt drink.
Soda
Coke, sprite, diet coke, and ginger ale.
Mango Juice
Ice Tea
Sweet Lassi
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Perrier Water

Dinner Specials
VEGETARIAN DINNER
Complete Indian Style Dinner for 4 Persons. All entrees are served with saffron basmati rice. Lentil Soup (2 orders) Veg Samosa (4 pieces) Dal Makhani Chana Masala Paneer Makhani Veg Karahi Naan, Rice Dessert (Gulab Jamun)
NON-VEGETARIAN DINNER
Complete Indian Style Dinner for 4 Persons. All entrees are served with saffron basmati rice. Mulligatawny Soup (2 orders) Veg Samosa (4 pieces) Dal Makhani Chicken Tandoori (4 Pieces) Chicken Tikka Masala Lamb Curry Naan, Rice Dessert (Gulab Jamun)

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Recent Reviews

This place is truly incredible. I've been getting take out here for years but usually from Uber. Today I called and ordered pick up and they were so kind and had a large order of food ready in 20 minutes. We had some old favorites as well as tried some new dishes and everything was spectacular.
August 2025
This restaurant is great. I felt like I was invited into their home, and taken care of. The food was spiced to our request, including very spicy options, and the meat was tender. Favorites were gobi manchurian and karahi chicken.
September 2024
Excellent Indian food! Had the Shrimp Tandoor Masala and it was scrumptious. But the best of all was the garlic naan bread. Absolutely to die for...crispy crust, soft and fluffy inside and a healthy serving of buttery garlic! Highly recommend this gem!

Vegetarian options: Many traditional Indian dishes are vegetarian.

Dietary restrictions: Because they use chickpea batters, most everything is gluten free, except the naan bread.
August 2024

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Cumin India Restaurant

262 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-6464