Kolam

316 S Main St, Newtown
(203) 426-7143

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Cauliflower Starter
Mix Vegetable Korma
Kolam Green Salad
Chicken Chettinad
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Jalfrezi
Butter Chicken

Menu

Appetizers
Mango Chicken
Corn and flour battered chicken in cumin infused mango chutney.
Lassoni Gobi
Crisp corn battered cauliflower florets tossed in garlic and infused tangy tomato.
Meat Samosa
Triangular savory folds with spiced minced lamb.
Veg Samosa
Triangular savory folds with spiced potatoes and peas..
Masala Dosa
Fermented rice and lentil battered crepe, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Mulligatawny Soup
An internationally favorite thick soup prepared from lentil, coconut, and peppercorns.
Ragada Patties
Golden brown grilled potato, patties over chickpeas, finished with tamarind, green chutney, roasted cumin, and sev.
Iddly
Steamed rice, lentil cakes, served with coconut chutney, and sambar.
Chilli Paneer
Corn and flour battered paneer cubes in tangy tomato and soy.
Galouti Kebab
Freshly minced spiced and lamb patties.
Chilli Chicken
Corn and flour battered tender chicken strips in tangy tomato and soy.
Jinga Bagari Luchi
Shrimp in honey laced tomato, cream sauce, and served with fried luchi bread.
Meat Platter
An assortment of mixed tandoori kebabs.
Kalmi Kebab
Tandoori fried chicken wings in blend garam masala and cream marinade.

Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
A popular British influenced tomato and cream based sauce.
Chicken Korma
Cashew, almond, and masala spice infusion in cream.
Chicken Chettinad
Popular medium spiced dish brought by the Chettiar family of South India, southern tempering, peppercorn, and coconut infused.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tangy tomato flavored medium spiced dish with mushrooms, onions, and peppers. A British influence.
Condapur Chicken
Curried chicken in coconut milk extract tempered with mustard, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
Chicken Kali Mirch
Malai chicken kebab strips in cream sauce, infused with peppercorn, and bay leaf.
Chicken Saag Tikka
Chicken tikka in spiced spinach puree.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken strips in cream and tomato infused with smoked peppers and onions.
Chicken Bhuna
Overtime simmered semi dry preparation of curried, onion, tomato, and spices.

Lamb
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Lamb slow cooked in onion, ginger, and tomato infused sauce.
Lamb Butter Masala
Curry infused lamb tossed into tomato and cream sauce finished with smoked peppers and onions.
Lamb Saag
Slow cooked lamb tossed into spiced spinach puree.
Lamb Pasanda
A Mughlai dynasty favorite, lamb cooked in cardamom infused cashew, almond, and cream.
Salli Boti
Parsi style cooking of lamb in apricot and cream topped with crunchy potatoes.
Lamb Madras
Southern style lamb prepared in coconut milk, crackled mustard, tempered with sun dried red chillies, and curry leaves.
Lamb Pepper Fry
A semi dry preparation of lamb in crunchy grated coconut tempered with southern seasoning. A party favorite dish from Kerala.
Lamb Bhuna
Overtime simmered lamb slow cooked in a semi dry onion and tomato sauce.

Seafood
Fish Moilee
Turmeric infused coconut milk with ginger and dried spices tossed over filleted fish. A delicacy from Southern state of Kerala.
Shrimp Tadka Masala
A unique blend of Northern style cream and tomato with Southern tempering of curry leaves, mustard, and smoked red chillies.
Red Fish Curry
Sundried kokum fruit, and infused tomato based preparation.
Shrimp Malai Curry
An East Indian freshwater tiger shrimp in a spiced preparation with cream.
Goan Fish Curry
Tilapia fillets simmered in medium spiced coconut sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Red chilli paste, vinegar, and potatoes.

Vegetarian
Paneer Butter Masala
Diced paneer cheese in cream, tomato, and fenugreek herb.
Saag Paneer
Paneer cheese in spice infused puree of spinach and splash of cream.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas added to slow cooked onions and tomato sauce finished with tamarind.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower in curried tomato and onions.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable and paneer dumplings in almond, cashew, and cream.
Veg Coondapur ( Vegan )
Fresh veggies in Coconut with southern tempering .
Navratan Korma
Mixed vegetables and pineapple in a creamy cashew sauce.
Matar Paneer
Paneer cheese and sauteed green peas in turmeric infused cream, onion sauce, and a hint of fenugreek.
Jeera Aloo
Cooked to perfection potatoes stirred into caramelized onions overpowered with roasted cumin.
Channa Saag
Sauteed chickpeas added to pureed spiced spinach.
Paneer Kurchan
Shredded paneer cheese slow cooked in tomato cream and masalas.
Punjabhi Khadi
A blend of yoghurt and chickpea flour spiced to a thick sauce and topped with onion fritters.
Aloo Dhansak (Vegan )
A simmered preparation of potatoes in fresh spinach, coconut milk, and lentils.
Sabji Saag Malai
Stir fried potatoes, eggplant, and cauliflower infused into spinach puree splashed With cream.
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentils, tempered with cumin, mustard, and red chillies.
Daal Makhni
Slow simmered lentils cooked in tomato, cream mixture, and spiced to perfection.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cuts stirfried and stirred into caramelized onions topped with vinegar and chaat Masala.

Mains
Biryani
An wholesome spiced rice dish served with raita.

Tandoor Clay Oven Preparation
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken on the bone slit and soaked into saffron spiced yogurt, Indian masala skewered butter basted, and baked in tandoor.
Chicken Tikka
Tenders in tandoori marinade skewered and baked.
Chicken Malai Kabab
Bay leaf and cardamom infused cream marinade.
Seekh Kabab
Spiced minced lamb skewered and prepared in tandoor oven.
Tandoori Medley
A melange of kababs.
Jinga Malai Kabab
Shrimp baked to perfection in a cream marinade.

Breads From Our Oven
Naan
Cheese Bread
Peshawari Bread
Whole Wheat Bread

Rice Specialties
Coconut Rice
Jeera Butter Rice

Dessert
Gulab Jamun
Cheese Balls in Sugar Syrup
Kulfi
Home Made Ice-cream
Rice Pudding
Cinnamon Flavored Rice pudding
Carrot Pudding
Carrot shreds slow cooked in cream and spices
Rasmalai
Spongy milk patties in reduced cardamom spiced milk .
Mango Chutney
Tangy mango

Sides
Cream Spinach ( 16 oz )
Spiced Cream Spinach
Raita
Yoghurt relish with cucumber and carrots
Mixed Pickle
Pickled spicy vegetables
Tamarind Chutney (8 OZ )
Cumin roasted Tamarind sauce

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Recent Reviews

Excellent food! Best Indian cuisine in the area, the chef came out and was very friendly, all staff are helpful and kind - will definitely be coming back! Buffet was also very affordable.
August 2025
This is by far the best restaurant, food is always good, the owner of the restaurant serves you as if you are visiting his home, he is always very welcoming and ready to provide the best in class service.
The service is impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable meal.

This restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with its top-notch food quality, where every dish bursts with authentic flavors.

This restaurant has...
January 2025
This was my first order since the new management. Food is definitely different from last time I ordered. Chicken korma was on a spicy side, usually it would be milder and have a little sweetness . Vegie dish was delicious. Bread must change, it was thin and very chewy.
October 2024

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Kolam

316 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7143