Turmeric Indian Bistro

34 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood
(201) 574-8777

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chili Garlic Naan
Chicken Vindaloo
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Chicken
Gobi Manchurian V
Chicken Lollipop
Gobi Manchurian
Chicken Biryani
Butter Chicken

Menu

Soup
Veg Manchow Soup
Veg Hot & Sour Soup
Chicken Manchow Soup
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup

Rice
Basmati Peas Pulao
Basmati Rice with Peas Vegan.
Coconut Rice
Basmati Rice with shredded coconut Vegan.
Lemon Rice
Tangy lemon-flavored basmati rice
Basmati Jeera Rice
Basmati Rice with Cumin
Basmati Rice ( Plain )

Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
A fried pastry with a savory potato filling. [ 3 pcs ]
Mixed Veg Pakoras
Fried fritter.
Dahi Kebab
Cooked on a skewer.
Gobi Manchurian
Deep fried cauliflower with spicy sauce. Vegan.
Paneer Tikka
Spiced grilled cheese.
Chili Paneer
Fried paneer with sauce.
Paneer Pakora
Cheese fried fritter.
Hara Bhara Kabab
Kur Kure Bhindi

Chats
Samosa Chat
Papri Chat
Zucchini Chat
Bhel Puri Chat
Puffed up fried bread.
Dahi Puri Chat
Puffed up fried bread.
Aloo Tikki Chole Chat

Non Vegetarian Appetizer
Chicken Samosa
A fried pastry with a savory potato filling.
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken on the bone.
Chili Chicken
Poultry.
Chicken 65
Spicy fried chicken.
Chicken Malai APT
Poultry with clotted cream.
Fish Amritsari
Fried fish marinated with Indian spices.
Butter Garlic Shrimp
Shellfish with butter garlic.
Shrimp Chili
Shellfish.
Chicken Tikka APT
Marinated and spiced chicken.
Chicken Hariyali APT
Boneless chicken marinated with mint and coriander.

Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Malai Kebab
Chicken Hariyali
Boneless chicken marinated with mint, cilantro and spices.
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Cubes of meat cooked on a skewer.
Lamb Chop
Bone-in meat chop.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Cubes of meat cooked on a skewer.
Tandoori Salmon
Rich and oily fish.
Tandoori Shrimp
Shellfish.
Tandoori Mix Grill
Chicken, fish, shrimp, and lamb.
Chicken Tikka

Vegetarian Entrees
Aloo Gobi
Dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and spices.
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes, mild spice
Mix Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables cooked with tomatoes and mild spices
Baingan Ka Bartha
Grilled eggplant sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices
Paneer Mater
Green peas and Indian cottage cheese cooked in an onion cream sauce
Paneer Kadai
Cooked in a thick, circular, deep pot.
Paneer Makhani
Indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
Dal Bhukhara
Black lentils mildly spiced and topped with butter
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked Punjabi-style with tomatoes, onion, spices and herbs
Chana Saag
Chickpeas and spinach cooked with tomatoes, onions, and mild spices
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of homemade cottage cheese
Plain Saag
Fresh spinach cooked with Indian spices
Malai Kofta
Cheese and mixed vegetables with cashew cream sauce
Navratan Korma
Nine kinds of vegetables and nuts cooked with cashew cream sauce
Mushroom Mater
Mushroom and green peas cooked with Indian spices
Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and mild spices
Paneer Bhurji
Shredded Paneer cooked in a Tomato, Onions and North Indian spices.
Methi Matar Malai
A smooth and rich white gravy along with fenugreek, peas and cashew.
Kaju Curry
Fried cashew coked in a classic creamy tomato sauce.
Dal Makhani

Non Vegetarian Entrees
Butter Chicken
Shredded boneless tandoori chicken in a mild tomato and cream sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala
Cubes of tandoori chicken cooked in our signature tikka masala sauce
Chicken Chettinad
South Indian specialty cooked with peppercorn, fennel, coconut, and curry leaves
Chicken Bhuna
Dry chicken prepared with ginger and green chili and onion sauce
Chicken Saag
Cubes of chicken cooked with spinach and spices
Chicken Curry
Cubes of chicken breast cooked in fresh spices in our homemade style
Chicken Vindaloo
Cubes of chicken cooked in red chilies, vinegar, and garlic
Chicken Korma
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy cashew sauce
Goat Kadai
Goat cooked in a thick spicy sauce with onions and peppers
Goat Buna
Goat cooked in a thick spicy sauce with onions and peppers
Goat Curry
Goat cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce with ginger and garlic
Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce with ginger and garlic
Lamb Korma
Cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy cashew sauce
Lamb Saag
Cubes of lamb cooked with spinach and spices
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb slow cooked in Kashmiri spices
Lamb Vindaloo
Cubes of lamb cooked in red chilies, vinegar, and garlic
Jaipuri Hariyali Musallem
Boneless chicken cooked with Onions, Tomato and Mint Sauce.

Chef Special
Lobster Tail Masala
Mild and sweet shellfish.
Rack of Lamb Masala
Rack of lamb marinated with ginger, garlic, and spices.
Tandoori Pompret
Roasted and marinated.
Lamb Shank
Baby Lamb Shank cooked with Korma Gravy and Served with Saffron Rice.

Seafood
Fish Chettinad
South Indian specialty cooked with peppercorn, fennel, coconut, and curry leaves.
Fish Curry
Fish cooked in our home-style sauce with fresh spices
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Tandoori shrimp in a mild tomato creamy sauce
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in our home-style sauce with fresh spices
Kolkata Shrimp Malai
Shrimp cooked with Creamy coconut sauce and Kolkata spices

Chef Special Biriyani
Vegetable Biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, herbs, and spices (Served with raita)
Chicken Biriyani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with boneless chicken and spices (Served with raita)
Shrimp Biriyani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp and spices (Served with raita)
Lamb Biriyani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with boneless lamb and spices (Served with raita)
Goat Biriyani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with goat and spices (Served with raita)

Tandoori Bread
Plain Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Butter Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Tandoori Roti
Flatbread.
Rosemary Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Lachcha Parantha
Fried unleavened bread.
Chili Garlic Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Cheese Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Paneer Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Garlic Nan
Oven baked flatbread.
Aloo Paratha
Fried unleavened bread.
Onion Kulcha
Peshawari Nan
Oven baked flatbread.

Simply Punjabi Specialties
Chole Bhature
Chickpeas.
Amritsari Kulche Chole
Chickpeas.
Aloo Puri
Puffed up fried bread.

Indo-Chinese
Veg Fried Rice
Stir fried.
Egg Fried Rice
Stir fried.
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir fried.
Veg Hakka Noodles
Paneer Manchurian
Deep fried with spicy sauce.
Chicken Manchurian
Deep fried with spicy sauce.
Shrimp Manchurian
Deep fried with spicy sauce.
Chicken Hakka Noodles
Poultry.

Kids' Specialties
Chicken Nuggets
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
French Fries
Fried potaoes.
Vegetable Noodles
Chicken Noodles
Poultry.

Sides
Papadum
Homemade Raita
A cool yogurt sauce made with cucumber and carrot garnished with fresh cilantro.
Achar Pickle
Plain Yogurt
Masala Papadum
Tamarind Chutney
Tikka Masala Sauce only ( 8 oz )
Tikka Masala Sauce ( 16 oz )
Onion, Lemon , Chilli
Sweet Mango Pickle

Desserts
Ras Malai
Gulab Jamun
Rice Kheer
Gajar Halwa
Sweet pudding like dish.
Moong Dal Halwa
Sweet pudding like dish.
Kulfi Ice Cream

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salt Lassi
Seltzer Water
Ginger Beer
Turmeric Special Chai
Soda
Coke, sprite, fanta, ginger ale, diet coke.
San Pellegrino Large
San Pellegrino Small
Mineral Water Large
Mineral Water Small
Lemon Soda
Shirley Temple
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Sweet Lemon Drink
Salted Lemon Drink
Virgin Mojito

Lunch Specials

Vegetarian Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.
Paneer Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.
Chicken Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.
Tandoori Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.
Fish Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.
Shrimp Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.
Lamb/Goat Special Thali
Served with chef special vegetable & dal.

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely amazing. Came here because a friend said something and have 0 regrets. Great vibes and great staff, and superv. The chili paneer and peshwari naan were delicious and the entrees was even better. Definitely coming back another time. This is now my go to Indian establishment.
February 2026
I pass this restaurant all the time. Finally, I decided to try it. So happy I did!!! Excellent, Comfortable atmosphere with great music, Terrific Fresh Food, and Great Service, Pricing also very good! Will be going back again soon. Nonetheless, Filtered water, and utensils/glasses were sqeaky clean!!!! 10 STARS for TUMERIC!!!!
January 2026
I love spicy food. I love Indian cuisine. I love phenomenal customer service.
Turmeric Indian Bistro has the trifecta.
Your meal is devoured by your eyes before it even hits the table. My complements to the Chef!
December 2025

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Turmeric Indian Bistro

34 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 574-8777