Touch Of India Restaurant

126 St Paul St, St. Catharines
(905) 988-1155

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Appetizer Platter for
Paneer Tikka Masala
Mulligatawny Soup
Tandoori Chicken
Buttrr Chicke
Chicken Korma
Chicken Tikka
Onion Pakora
Naan Bread
Aloo Gobi

Menu

Touch of India Suggested Combinations
A - Combination (For One)
Shami kebab, chicken curry, mixed vegetable bhaji, basmati rice, papadum, mango pickle, and Indian dessert.
CC - Combination (For Two)
Onion bhaji, begun bharta puri, saag paneer, tarka dal, mixed vegetable curry, peas pulao, papadum, mango pickle, and Indian dessert.
C - Combination (For One)
Onion bhaji, mixed vegetable curry, peas pulao, papadum, mango pickle, and Indian dessert.
BB - Combination (For Two)
Mulligatawny soup, samosas, half chicken tandoori, beef curry, aloo gobi, basmati rice, papadum, mango pickle, and Indian dessert.
AA - Combination (For Two)
Shami kebab, onion bhaji, lamb bhuna, shrimp curry, mixed vegetable bhaji, basmati rice, naan bread, papadum, mango pickle, and Indian dessert.
B - Combination (For One)
Mulligatawny soup, methi gosht, saag paneer, basmati rice, papadum, mango pickle, and Indian dessert.

Daily Dinner Specials
Dinner Special 4
Chole with Batura ( Chick peas with deep fried bread)
Dinner Special 1
Chicken Tandoori, Sheek Kebab, Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka, Vegetable Rice, and Green Salad (1pc. each)
Dinner Special 2
Dal Soup, Shrimp Tandoori (2 pcs), Chicken Tandoori (1 pc), Sheesh Kabab (1 pc), Samosa ( 1 pc), Onion Bhaji (1 pc), Chicken Tikka (1 pc), and Basmati Rice served with Butter Chicken Sauce
Dinner Special 5
Shahi Panner ( Homemade cottage cheese) with Rice or Puri
Dinner Special 3
Mulligatawny soup, Samosa (1 pc) , Chicken or Lamb kebab masala, Peas Pulao rice, Naan Bread

Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
A true product of the British raj, this soup emerged in response to the demands of the pukka sahib for a soup with which to commence his meal it is made of lentils, red chilies, ginger, turmeric, and other spices.
Dal Soup
Lentil soup and mildly spiced.

Appetizers
Mixed Appetizers (For Two)
Samosa, onion bhaji, shami kebab, chicken tikka, and sheek kebab.
Samosas (2 pcs)
Deep-fried vegetable fritters.
Onion Bhaji (6 pcs)
Sliced onion dipped in batter and deep fried.
Tandoori Chicken Wings (5 pcs)
Chicken wings mixed with spices and served with salad.
Chicken Tikka (5 pcs)
Mildly marinated diced chicken and roasted on skewers in the tandoor.
Begun Bharta Puri
Mashed eggplant in chef's special blend of spices, and herbs stuffed in a fluffy, and crispy bread.
Sheek Kebab
Cooked in the tandoor, tender, minced beef, spiced with onion, red chilies, and spices served with a green salad.
Green Salad
Served with house dressing.
Shrimp Puri
Prawns marinated with very mild spices in garlic oil, and served with fluffy, and crispy bread.
Shami Kebab
Tender, minced beef, ground to a fine paste together with various spices, formed into patties, and fried. Served with a green salad.

From Our Incredible Tandoor
Touch of India Special Tandoori Platter
Savory tandoori chicken, sheek kebab, chicken tikka, and shrimp served with salad, basmati rice, and naan. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven, fried by hardwood charcoal which enables Indian bread to be cooked on the walls of the oven and as well as skewered meats to be barbequed. All our tandoori dishes are marinated in a special yogurt mixture for twenty-four hours. Our tandoori dishes are served with hot sauce and sweet sauce.
Shrimp Tandoori
Specially spiced king-size fresh shrimp barbecue on charcoal in the tandoor and served with salad, basmati rice, and naan. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven, fried by hardwood charcoal which enables Indian bread to be cooked on the walls of the oven and as well as skewered meats to be barbequed. All our tandoori dishes are marinated in a special yogurt mixture for twenty-four hours. Our tandoori dishes are served with hot sauce and sweet sauce.
Chicken Tikka
Tender, juicy pieces of chicken, barbecue on skewers in the tandoor, and served with salad, basmati rice, and naan. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven, fried by hardwood charcoal which enables Indian bread to be cooked on the walls of the oven and as well as skewered meats to be barbequed. All our tandoori dishes are marinated in a special yogurt mixture for twenty-four hours. Our tandoori dishes are served with hot sauce and sweet sauce.
Lamb Kebab
Tender, juice pieces of lamb, barbecued on skewers in the tandoor and served with salad, basmati rice, and naan. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven, fried by hardwood charcoal which enables Indian bread to be cooked on the walls of the oven and as well as skewered meats to be barbequed. All our tandoori dishes are marinated in a special yogurt mixture for twenty-four hours. Our tandoori dishes are served with hot sauce and sweet sauce.
Chicken Tandoori
Tender half of a chicken marinated to our own special recipe barbequed over charcoal in the tandoor and served with salad, basmati rice, and naan. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven, fried by hardwood charcoal which enables Indian bread to be cooked on the walls of the oven and as well as skewered meats to be barbequed. All our tandoori dishes are marinated in a special yogurt mixture for twenty-four hours. Our tandoori dishes are served with hot sauce and sweet sauce.

Chicken Dishes
Butter Chicken
Diced succulent chicken, roasted on skewers in the tandoor, then cooked in a cream, and yogurt gravy garnished with almonds, and coconut. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Butter Chicken Masala
Boneless tandoori chicken pieces cooked in an onion, green pepper, and cream sauce. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in an onion, and tomato gravy with chef's special spices, and topped with green pepper. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Korma
Chicken curry with the addition of exotic spices, and yogurt imparts a distinctive and slightly sour flavour. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Dhansak
A sweet and sour chicken curry in the Parsee (Persian) style, prepared with lentils, and a chef's special blend of spices. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Curry
Diced tender leg or chicken breast cooked with tomato, onion, and other spices, and served in its own gravy. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken curry prepared with extra red chilies made slightly sour. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Pasanda (Mild)
Chicken with chef's special blended spices, almonds, coconut, raisin, and chef's special tandoor sauce with homemade cheese. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Madras Chicken Curry
Chicken curry prepared with extra red chilies and a blend of spices complimenting south Indian savory flavours. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Kashmiri Chicken Curry
Chicken curry garnished with almonds, sultanas, and dry fruit cooked in Kashmiri style. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Saag Chicken
Cubes of chicken marinated in spices and cooked with fresh spinach. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Jhal Fry
Tender, juicy pieces of chicken made with hot green chilies, and a delight for the palate. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
bhuna Chicken
Tender leg or chicken breast cooked with tomato, onion, and other spices served in its own rich gravy. Chicken dishes are served boneless.
Chicken Dopiaza
Cubes of chicken marinated in spices and garnished with diced onions. Chicken dishes are served boneless.

Lamb Dishes
Lamb Korma
Lamby curry with the addition of exotic spices and yogurt imparts a distinctive and slightly sour flavour. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Curry
Chunks of lean, tender, lamb cooked with tomato, onion, and chef's special blend of spices. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Madras
Lamb curry prepared with red chilies and other spices complimenting south Indian savory flavours. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Rogan Josh
Lean, tender pieces of lamb cooked in a chef's special blend of spices, fresh herbs, and tomato. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb cooked in chef's special marinated spices, homemade cottage cheese, and herbs, and served with a tandoori sauce. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Makhani
Tender lamb prepared with special herbs and spices cooked in Mughlai Indian style. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Bhuna
Chunks of lean, tender lamb, cooked with tomato, onion, and other spices served in its own rich gravy. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Dhansak
A sweet and sour lamb curry in the Parsee (Persian) style, prepared with lentils and a chef's special blend of spices. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Lamb Dupiaza
Cubes of lamb spiced and garnished with diced onions. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Methi Lamb
Lamb curry cooked with dried fenugreek and a chef's blend of spices. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Saag Lamb
Cubes of lamb marinated in spices and cooked with fresh spinach. Lamb dishes are served boneless.
Chef's Special
Green vegetables with your choice of chicken, lamb, or beef. Lamb dishes are served boneless.

Beef Dishes
Beef Curry
Chunks of lean, tender beef, cooked with tomato, onion, and chef's blend of spices served in its own gravy. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Saag Gosht
Tender chunks of beef marinated in spices and cooked with fresh spinach. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Beef Madras
Beef curry prepared with red chilies and other spices complimenting south Indian savory flavours. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Beef Vindaloo
Beef curry prepared with extra red chilies and made slightly sour. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Bhuna Gosht
Chunks of lean, tender beef cooked with tomato, onion, and other spices served in its own rich gravy. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Beef Dhansak
A sweet and sour beef curry in the Parsee (Persian) style, prepared with lentils, and a chef's special blend of spices. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Bhindi Gosht
A dry beef dish prepared with okra. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Beef Korma
Beef curry with the addition of exotic spices, and yogurt imparts a distinctive and slightly sour flavour. Beef dishes are served boneless.
Methi Gosht
Beef curry made with dried fenugreek and a chef's blend of spices. Beef dishes are served boneless.

Seafood Dishes
Shrimp Aloo Curry
Fresh shrimp with sautéed onions, potatoes, pimento, and chef's special blend of spices served in its own gravy.
Bhuna Shrimp
A dry prepared with shrimp, onions, pimento, tomato, and various spices.
Shrimp Pathia
A Persian-style hot and sour shrimp curry cooked with a chef's special blend of spices.
Saag Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in spices and cooked with fresh spinach.

Vegetarian Dishes
Paneer Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with a chef's blend of special spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in onion and tomato sauce with the chef's special blend of spices.
Tarka Dal
Lentil puree cooked in spices, and garnished with fried onions, and garlic.
Saag Paneer
A dish prepared with homemade cottage cheese and fresh spinach.
Butter Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in butter with green pepper, tomato, and onion cream sauce.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Assorted vegetables cooked with spices and served in their own rich gravy.
Begun Bharta
Mashed eggplant cooked with onion, tomato, and special herbs.
Vegetable Korma
Garden - fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a mild, creamy sauce, and garnished with almonds.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese in a tomato sauce with cashews and raisins.
Cauliflower Bhaji
A dry curry made with cauliflower, onions, and tomatoes.
Matar Paneer
A dish prepared with homemade cottage cheese and fresh green peas.
Bhindi Bhaji
A dry curry made with okra and spices.
Aloo Gobi
A dish prepared with sautéed potatoes and fresh cauliflower.
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Assorted vegetables cooked with spices as a dry curry.
Aloo Peas
A dry curry made with potatoes, peas, and onions all cooked with a mixture of spices.
Saag Aloo Bhaji
A dry curry with potatoes and fresh spinach.
Mushroom Bhaji
Fresh mushrooms cooked in the chef's special blend of spices and herbs.

Indian Breads
Garlic Naan
A leavened garlic flatbread baked in the tandoor.
Naan Bread
A leavened flatbread baked in the tandoor.
Chapati
Flatbread made with plain whole wheat flour, rolled out very thin, and baked on a griddle.
Puri
Small and deep-fried bread.
Masala Roti
Flatbread filled with chopped onions and spices and baked in the tandoor.

Rice Dishes
Basmati Rice
Top quality basmati rice, fried with onions., and other spices resulting in a distinctive flavour.
Chicken Biryani
This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste.
Vegetable Biryani
This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste. This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste.
Kashmiri pulao
Basmati rice is cooked with almonds, pistachios, coconut, and dried fruits.
Mixed Vegetable Rice
Basmati rice with assorted vegetables.
Lamb Biryani
This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste.
Peas pulao
Basmati rice is cooked with fresh green peas and cumin seeds.
Beef Biryani
This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste.
Mughlai Tikka Biryani
Tender chunks of boneless chicken marinated with chef's special spices and herbs for twenty - four hours. It is then cooked in the tandoor with special fried basmati rice. This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste.
Shrimp Biryani
This group of dishes consists of rice fired together with meat or vegetable where the flavours permeate into the rice. Biryanis are garnished with almonds and spices, unlike the pulao which is left plain. Slightly different combinations of spices are used giving a distinctive flavour to the biryani. Biryani dishes are can be made mild, medium, or hot as per your taste.

Sundries
Papadum
A thin and crispy fried wafer made from ground vegetables.
Cucumber Raita
Plain yogurt prepared with grated cucumber and sweet spices.
Choice of Pickles
Onion Salad
Prepared with tomato, pimento, and red chilies.
Plain Yoghurt

Indian Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Thickened, deep-fried milk balls with spicy flavours, and served in sugary syrup with an essence of roses.
Mango Kulfi
Indian ice cream.

Vegetarian Option
Mix Appetizer (For Two)
2 pieces samosas, 2 pieces onion bhaji, 2 pieces aloo tikki, and 2 pieces paneer pakora.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Homemade Indian cheese marinated in yogurt and Indian spices. Cooked in a tandoori oven alongside green peppers, and onions, served with naan bread.
Malai Paneer Tikka
Homemade Indian cheese marinated in yogurt, and a chef's special blend of Indian herbs, and spices. Cooked in a tandoori oven alongside green peppers, and onion, and topped with cream cheese sauce. Served with naan bread.
Paneer Pakora (6 pcs)
Deep-fried homemade Indian cheese mixed with gram and rice flour, blended with Indian herbs, and spices. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.
Aloo Tikki (2 pcs)
Deep-fried potato patties with green peas, gram flour, and rice flour, are made with the chef's special blend of Indian herbs and spices. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Aloo Tikki Chaat (2 pcs)
Aloo tikki topped with chickpea masala and served with yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney.
Samosa Chaat (1 pc)
Samosas stuffed with roasted potatoes, chickpeas, and gram flour, made with chef's special blend of Indian herbs, and spices topped with chickpea masala. Served with yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney.

Non Veg Options
Fish Pakora (6 pcs)
Fish marinated with herbs, and spices, and deep fried.
Chicken Pakora (6 pcs)
Chicken fillet marinated with Indian herbs, battered, and deep fried.
Chicken Seekh Kabab (2 pcs)
Tender minced chicken spiced with fresh herbs and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint chutney and naan bread.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Chicken cube marinated with special herbs, cream cheese, bell paper, onion, and dry yogurt, and cooked in tandoori oven. Served with mint chutney and naan bread.
Reshmi Chicken Tandoori
Tender half of chicken marinated with our special herbs, curd, creamy cheese, and cashew nuts, blended with our chef's special spices and cooked in a tandoori oven. Served with salad and naan bread.

Bread
Aloo Naan
Filled with potato, onion, and spices.
Tandoori Roti

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Soft Drink
Mango Juice
Tea
Perrier
Coffee
Black Spiced Tea
Masala Chai Tea
Apple / Orange Juice

Lunch Special
Lunch Special
Rice and Choice of one Curry, Appetizer
Tandoori Platter
Chicken Tandoori, Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Sheek Kebab, Basmati rice, Salad
Chef Special
Channa Masala with Puri ( Chickpeas with deep fried bread)

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Recent Reviews

Excellent chicken vindaloo. Ask for the way they'd do it at home for a spice challenge. Delicious. I appreciated the owner asking me if I was serious about ordering it. I love spicy. But those who don't ask for medium or mild. Definitely a St.Catharines go-to for authentic Indian food.
December 2024
How do you review a restaurant of which one has been a customer for over 24 years?It's not easy to find fault with such heartfelt hospitality, delicious home cooked food, and gracious service. Bishu Sen has niched out such a nice little place in our hearts and in St. Catharines, I hope that he continues for a very long time to come.We tend to enjoy the curries and had: lamb curry, chicken korma and butter chicken masala, as well as begun Bharta accompanied by garlic naan...
April 2024
I tried Touch of India this evening and it was my first time trying Indian food. The gentleman working was very kind and helped me pick a secondary dish to accompany my trusty butter chicken. I waited for my order and the restaurant had a cozy home feel. The gentleman brought me my food and said "if you don't like it, come back"The food was delicious! It was a great stepping stone into trying new dishes. My husband and I loved our dishes and we've been looking...
February 2024

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Touch Of India Restaurant

126 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2
(905) 988-1155