Mantra

275 Rte 4 West, Paramus
(201) 342-8868

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Vegetarian Biryani
Chicken Lollypops
Tandoori Chicken
Table Side Chaat
Malaidar Chura
Family Basket
Lamb Kalimiri
Saag Paneer

Menu

Sides
Mango Chutney
Sweet mango chutney.
Chutney Three Ways
Mango, hot lime pickle, and green chili pickle.
Classic Raita
Yogurt with cucumber, roasted cumin, and black salt.

Rice
Biryani Rice Bowl
Spiced basmati rice cooked with choice of chicken or vegetables.
Plain Basmati Rice
Comes with steamed basmati rice flavored with cumin.
Saffron Pullao
Steamed basmati rice flavored with saffron.
Lamb Rice
Shrimp Pulao
Sautéed shrimp cooked with basmati rice and coastal spice mix.
Goat Rice

Breads
Naan Bread
Leavened bread baked in tandoor, plain, or garlic.
Cheese and Garlic Naan Bread
Stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with garlic.
Family Basket
A combination of three house favorite breads (naan, garlic and onion).
Paratha Bread
Flakey and layered whole wheat bread, plain and mint.
Spiced Potato
Chili Naan Bread
Naan topped with chopped green chili and coriander.
Spiced Lamb
Stuffed Naan Bread
Onions or spinach and goat cheese.

Appetizers
Samosa
Spiced potatoes, peas, and crisps fried in the pastry pyramid
Guntur Chili Chicken Tikka
Chicken tenders marinated in Guntur chili, yogurt, garlic, and fresh lemon juice
Trio of Paneer
Tandoor baked cottage cheese marinated with spiced yogurt.
Let's Chaat
Chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, raw mango, and crisp tossed with a variety of our homemade chutney.
Samosa Chaat
Crispy samosas are served with traditional chole, onion, tomatoes, and spicy sauces.
Vegetable Lollipops
Yogurt dumplings with cheddar cheese, chopped onion, and peppers. Served with mango and balsamic reduction.
Punjabi Murgh Lazeez
Chicken marinated with saffron, madras curry powder, and whole Indian spices.
Lemon Coriander Soup
Lemon flavored coriander soup served with sautéed mushrooms.
Tamater Rasam
Fresh homemade tomato soup with fresh herbs and spices
Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp sautéed with chopped garlic, soya sauce, and yellow chili oil.
Sesame Paneer
Cottage cheese tossed with sweet and tangy sesame sauce.
Shrimp Balchao
Fiery pan-fried shrimp with chili-based masala.
Mantra Salad
Arugula tossed with poached beets, berries, whipped ricotta, and pistachios served with our house balsamic.
Mango Shrimp
Shrimp sautéed with mango chutney, ginger, and white pepper

Tandoor Treasures

Tandoori Mixed Grill
A complete journey with kandhari murgh, lassuni chicken, sarson wali macchi, pahadi jhinga, and mantra lamb chops.
Chicken Tikka
Chicken marinated with yogurt, Kashmiri red chilies, ginger, and garlic.
Kandhari Murgh
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, yogurt, and spices.
Mantra Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with ginger, garlic, yogurt, and grilled to perfection.
Sarson Wali Macchi
Salmon fillet marinated in hung yogurt with fenugreek leaves mustard seeds and garam masala.
Pahadi Jhinga
Tiger shrimp marinated with basil, chili, cilantro, and cumin powder.
Noori Malai Tikka
Mild preparation of chicken, marinated with yogurt, ginger, and garlic.
Pudina Aur Mirchi Tikki
Chicken thigh marinated with mint, cilantro, chili, and grilled to perfection.
Seekh Kabab Gilafi
Minced lamb seekh crusted with green onions and coriander.
Reshmi Silken
Tender rolls of chicken, cheese, and mint grilled in a clay oven.

Seafood
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp simmered in a coastal-style sauce with coconut and ground spices.
Fish Tika Jalfrezi
Tilapia sautéed with onions, peppers, and onion seeds in tomato sauce.
Methi Macchi
Salmon cooked with fresh fenugreek, spinach and onions.
Shrimp Ambotik
Shrimp cooked in onions, red chilies, tamarind, and vinegar-based sauce.
Mumbai Fish Curry
Tilapia fish cooked with tomato, onion, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.

Chicken and Lamb
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cubes cooked with onion and peppers in tomato sauce.
Nani's Chicken Curry
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in Indian spices and onions.
Chicken Kadai
Chicken cooked with onions, peppers, and freshly roasted spices.
Goat Curry
Goat meat cooked with whole spices, garam masala, bay leaf, onions, ginger, and garlic.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with chopped spinach, fresh fenugreek, and spices.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cubes cooked in a cardamom sauce.
Murgh Korma
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce topped with dry fruits and nuts.
Lamb Xacutti
Spicy lamb curry cooked in coconut, curry leaves, and onions.
Lamb Vindaloo
Cubes of lamb cooked in a traditional chili paste and splash of vinegar.
Chicken Kolhapuri
Chicken cooked with roasted garam masala, ginger, garlic, and chilies.
Lassuni Chicken
Chicken cooked in garlic, yogurt, and onion sauce.
Chicken Madras Curry
Chicken cooked with fresh coconut, curry leaves, and whole red chilies.
Bhuna Gosht
Cubes of lamb cooked with onions, peppers, and roasted Indian spices.
Goat Kali Mirch
Baby goat cooked in freshly ground peppercorns.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken sautéed with fresh tomato puree, onions, peppers black cumin, ginger, and garlic.
Lamb Chettinad
Lamb curry in a yogurt sauce with crushed black peppercorn, herbs, and spices.

Vegetarian
Saag Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese with spinach and ground spices.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce.
Asparagus Kofta
Asparagus, cottage cheese, and mixed vegetable dumplings cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Dal Makhni
Black lentils cooked over a slow fire.
Navaratna Korma
Assortment of fresh vegetable cooked in creamy almond and cashew sauce.
Dal Tadka
Simmered yellow lentils tempered with ginger, garlic, and mustard seeds.
Dal Panchratan
Five different types of lentils cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted coriander, cumin, fennel turmeric, and red chili.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas sautéed and cooked in a combination of chopped tomatoes, Indian spices, and herbs.
Aloo Gobhi Mutter
Cubes of potato, cauliflower with green peas, onions, tomato, and mild spices.
Mushroom Methi Malai
Mushroom cooked in a rich cashew sauce with fenugreek, ginger, and garlic.
Subz Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables with homemade cheese, spiced with ginger, cumin, and garlic
Paneer Burji
Grated cottage cheese cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes, and garam masala.
Awadh Ki Bhindi
Okra sautéed with onion seeds tomato, ginger, and garlic.
Mutter Paneer
Cottage cheese and green peas cooked in onions, ginger, garlic, and garam masala.
Baingan
Eggplant cooked in an aromatic sauce with peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut.
Khoya Kaju
Crumbled cottage cheese and cashew nut cooked in a creamy sauce.
Kadai Vegetables
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked with onions, bell peppers, and roasted whole spices.
Kalonji Paneer
Methi Malai Mutter
Green peas cooked in a rich cashew sauce with fenugreek, ginger, and garlic.
Vegetable Makhanwala
Assortment of fresh vegetable cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Aloo Methi
Cubes of potato with fresh fenugreek, spinach, and onions.

Appetizers
Vegetable Machurian
Golden fried dumplings cooked with ginger, garlic, and soya sauce.
Black Pepper Chicken
Chicken sautéed with ginger, garlic, scallions, black pepper, and salt.
Chili Paneer
Paneer sautéed with green peppers, onions, and hot chili sauce.
Chicken Lollipops
Tender pieces of chicken drumsticks marinated with mixed herbs, chili, garlic, and wok-fried. Served with Schezwan sauce.
Chili Shrimp
Shrimp sautéed with green peppers, onions, and hot chili sauce.

Rice
Schezwan Fried Rice
Spicy rice cooked with vegetable or chicken in Schezwan style.
Chili Garlic Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried with spicy garlic.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried to perfection vegetable or chicken.
Shrimp Basil Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried to perfection with scallions, chili, and basil.

Desserts
Moong Dal Halwa
Halwa made up with moong dal lentils, ghee, sugar, and cardamom powder.
Malai Ki Kheer
Rice pudding cooked with young coconut.
Mango Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumplings cooked with mango puree, saffron, and almond-flavored milk.
Gulab Jamun
Milk pastry dumplings served in a rose and honey syrup.
Gajar Halwa
Fresh grated carrots cooked with milk, cardamom, and nuts.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumplings immersed in saffron and cardamom flavored milk.

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Recent Reviews

When I asked for modification I was told no for few items. Since all items were on menu they could have modified. The server just kept saying no. Unfortunate. They did make things off the menu however like the classic Indian popular dishes
January 2025
Amazing food, wonderful service, and a nice environment! Someone dropped food from our table and they replaced it without even us asking! Wow! Must dine here for sure!

Parking: Plenty of parking.

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly with kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible for wheelchair.
October 2024
My wife and I were regulars at Mantra before we moved away from NJ four years ago. We had one night back in the area and there was just one restaurant we wanted to experience again. Happily, the food at Mantra was as excellent as ever!!!
October 2024

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Mantra

275 Rte 4 West, Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 342-8868