Rasa: Flavours of India

1542 Birmingham St, Halifax
(902) 423-5995

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Chicken Tikka Masala & Butter Chicken Curry
Korma Butter Chicken Masala
Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Murg Makhni Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken Grilled
Tandoori Chicken
Maharaja Platter
Paneer Lababdar
Lamb Rogan Josh
Chicken Biryani

Menu

Starters
Onion Bhajiya
Sliced onion battered in gram flour, carom seeds, and then deep fried.
Chicken/Veg. Samosa
Fried pastry stuffed with chicken mince/potatoes and peas. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Dahi Ke Kebab
Hung curd mixed with coconut and bell peppers, coated with a thin layer of lentil crisps and fried.
Amritsari Fish
Battered crispy fried fish seasoned with aromatic carom seeds.
Prawn Pakora
Battered fried prawns seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds.

Tandoori Starters
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Traditional minced lamb kebab flavoured with ginger-garlic, roasted cumin powder and cilantro.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Delectable boneless chicken breast marinated in creamy cheese and cashew nut with a touch of cardamom.
Chicken Tikka Hariyali
Boneless chicken marinated in ginger-garlic paste, cumin, coriander and chilli.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, ginger garlic and Indian spices.
Maharaja Platter
Lamb seekh kebab, tandoori chicken tikka, malai chicken tikka and amritsari fish.
Paneer Tikka Makhmali
Cottage cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in creamy cashew and cardamom.
Paneer Tikka Ajwani
Cottage cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in yogurt and fenugreek.
Tandoori Broccoli
Soft broccoli flowerets marinated in cream cheese and cashew nut paste with a hint of cardamom.
Tandoori Bharwa Aloo
Scooped potatoes stuffed with potato hash, raisins, cashew nuts, green chilli and cilantro.
Maharani Platter
Paneer tikka ajwaini, dahi ke kebab, tandoori broccoli and tandoori bharwa aloo.

Soups
Lentil Soup
Seasoned with traditional spices.
Tomato Soup
Fresh creamy tomato broth flavoured with bay leaves and other Indian spices.

Curries- Chicken/Lamb
Kashmiri Lamb Shank
Rich blend of spices from the valley of kashmir, slowly cooked to perfection.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Bone less lamb curry from kashmir in a roasted onion tomato gravy flavoured with fennel spice.
Lamb/Chicken Vindaloo
Classic goan preparation in spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar.
Lehsuni Lamb/Chicken Palak
Boneless chicken/lamb cooked in mustard and spinach sauce.
Lamb/Chicken Korma
Boneless lamb/chicken cooked in a cashew nut and saffron curry.
Lamb Seekh Masala
Grilled lamb kebab cooked in a spicy onion and tomato gravy.
Chicken Hyderabadi
Chicken slow cooked in yogurt, almond and coconut milk.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Barbecued chicken cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

Curries- Vegetarian
Paneer Lababdar
Cottage cheese cooked with sautéed onions and bell peppers in a creamy cashew and tomato gravy.
Lehsuni Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese in a spinach and mustard sauce.
Anjeer Malai Kofta
Dumplings of mashed cottage cheese stuffed with figs simmered in a cashew gravy and cardamom flavour.
Vegetable Seekh Masala
Vegetable kebab cooked in a creamy onion tomato curry.
Mix Vegetables
Seasonal vegetable and cottage cheese cooked in fresh tomato and cashew base.
Aloo Gobhi
Florets of cauliflower and potatoes in a ginger, onion and tomato base.
Chana Masala
Chick peas cooked with aromatic spices in an onion-tomato curry.

Curries- Seafood
Prawn Coconut Curry
Pan seared prawns cooked in coconut curry flavoured with curry leaves.
Prawn Masala
Prawn cooked in a spicy onion and tomato gravy.
Fish Curry
Fish marinated in Indian spices and slow cooked in sauce flavoured with curry leaves.

Desserts
Gulab-E-Gulkand
An exotic fried dumpling of cottage cheese stuffed with sweet rose petal preserve. Soaked in rose flavoured syrup.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Finely grated carrots slow cooked in milk and sugar furnished with delicate touch of cardamom. Garnished with nuts and served with vanilla ice-cream.
Rasmalai
Milk dumplings, soaked in cream with saffron.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fresh Ginger Ale
Fresh lemon juice, ginger, sugar and soda.
Mango Lassi
Sweetened yogurt shaken with mango puree.
Masala Lassi
Yogurt blended with fresh green chillies and ginger, flavoured with salt and grounded roasted cumin.
Sweet or Salted Lassi
Sweet or salted.
Masala Tea
Milk tea made with blend of green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and more.
Pop
Pepsi, diet Pepsi, 7 up and ginger ale.

Lentils
Dal Makhni
Black lentils slow cooked and enriched with cream and butter.
Punjabi Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garlic. Topped with desi-ghee tadka.

Biryani
Prawn/lamb/ Chicken/vegetable Biryani
Choice of protein or vegetables cooked in rice enriched with saffron and whole spices served with a side of raita.

Sides
Dahi-bhalla Papdi Chaat
Lentil balls and fried dough wafers dipped in yogurt, topped with tamarind and mint chutney garnished with pomegranate.
Saffron Rice
Saffron flavoured rice mixed with ground cashews with a hint of green cardamom and bay leaf.
Basmati Rice
Steamed with whole spices.
Raita
A traditional yogurt side with cucumber and seasoning.
Green Salad
Cubed cucumber, tomatoes, onion and carrots with lemon wedge.
Dal Makhni
Black lentils slow cooked and enriched with cream and butter.
Papadum
Plain Yogurt

Breads
Missi Roti
Gram and wheat flour bread mixed with spinach and carrom seeds.
Lachha Parantha
Soft layered wheat flour parantha.
Butter/Tandoori Roti
Wheat flour bread.
Garlic/Butter / Plain Naan
Keema Kulcha
Indian bread made from refined flour, stuffed with minced lamb.
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with coconut, almonds, cashew, raisins and pistachios. Topped with honey.

Drinks
Mango Lassi
Sweetened yogurt with fresh mango purée.
Rose Lassi
Sweetened yogurt with rose syrup and essence.
Masala Lassi
Yogurt blended with fresh green chillies and ginger, flavoured with salt and grounded roasted cumin.
Lassi
Sweet or salted.
Fresh Ginger
Fresh lemon juice, fresh ginger juice, sugar and club soda.
Masala Tea
Traditional Indian milk tea brewed with a blend of green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and more.

Paranthas & Kulchas
Paneer Parantha
Indian wheat flour bread stuffed with seasoned mashed cottage cheese and onion.
Gobhi (Cauliflower) Parantha
Indian wheat flour bread stuffed with seasoned cauliflower and onion.
Aloo Parantha
Indian wheat flour bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and onion.
Mix Veg Parantha
Indian wheat flour bread stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese, cauliflower, potatoes and onion.
Paneer Kulcha
Indian bread stuffed with seasoned mashed cottage cheese and onion).
Gobhi (Cauliflower) Kulcha
Indian bread stuffed with seasoned cauliflower and onion.
Aloo Kulcha
Indian bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and onion.
Mix Veg Kulcha
Indian bread stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese, cauliflower potatoes and onion.

Combos
Chilli Chicken & Fried Rice
Boneless chicken cooked in a tangy and spicy hakka chinese style sauce with bell peppers and onion. Served with fried rice.
Chilli Paneer & Fried Rice
Cottage cheese cooked in a tangy and spicy hakka chinese style sauce with bell peppers and onion. Served with fried rice.

Lunch Combos
Channa Masala & Basmati Rice
Chickpeas in an onion-tomato curry with aromatic spices.
Chicken Curry & Basmati Rice
Home style boneless chicken curry in an onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic base.
Fish Curry & Basmati Rice
Basa fish slow cooked in onion tomato curry with mustard and curry leaves.

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Recent Reviews

We really enjoyed our experience at Rasa! The food was very good, they are very conscientious about dietary restrictions and the place itself is beautiful and welcoming. To try!

Vegetarian options: Yes - several clearly marked on the menu.

Dietary restrictions: The gluten free options are clearly marked on the menu and our waitress had a good understanding of the precautions to take. An excellent experience all round.
September 2024
Cozy atmosphere, excellent service and food was fantastic!! Just delicious!
Our server was terrific and she had a great sense of humour; which we appreciated.
She showed us all options of pairings etc.
We will be back!
August 2024
Great experience Our server Ms.Sukhi
was really nice ,incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection.
August 2024

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Rasa: Flavours of India

1542 Birmingham St, Halifax, NS B3J 3T2
(902) 423-5995