AVANI Asian | Indian | Bistro 2535 Appleby Line
2535 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON
Food Menu
STARTER - VEG

CHAAT PAPDI
Indian Street Food made with crisp wafers, chana, potatoes, chaat masala, yogurt, chutneys, and pomegranate.$15.00
CHILI MUSHROOMS
Crispy fried mushrooms tossed in a Hakka-style chili garlic sauce.$17.00
CHILI PANEER
Battered Paneer cheese tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions. Served "dry".$21.00+
CHILI SOYA CHAAP
Soy Chaap tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.$18.00+ASIAN-STYLE CORN
White corn kernels tossed with garlic, bell peppers and spices.$17.00CRISPY BABY CORN
Baby corn with garlic, peppers and spices.$17.00CRISPY SPICY VEGETABLES
Lightly battered vegetables wok-fried with chilies, garlic, green onions and salt and pepper.$17.00
GOBI 65
Lightly battered cauliflower seasoned with garlic, ginger, spices and fried with green chilies and fresh curry leaves.$18.00
HONEY CHILI POTATOES
Deep-fried potatoes tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-soy sauce, garnished with green onions.$14.00
HARA BHARA KEBAB
Spiced spinach, potato, pea patties.$17.00
JAIPURI OKRA CRISPS
Okra dusted with mango powder, chili, cumin and chickpea flour. Served with mango chutney.$14.00
KALE KI CHAAT
Crispy fried seasoned kale topped with chana, chaat masala, yogurt, chutneys and pomegranate seeds.$16.00
PALAK PATTA CHAAT
Lightly battered spinach leaves topped with chana, chaat masala, yogurt, chutneys and pomegranate.$16.00
SAMOSA ROLLS
Traditional Indian street food made with crisp wafers, topped with chana, boiled potatoes, chaat masala, yogurt, and chutneys.$14.00
SHAAM SAVERA KEBAB
Spinach and potato patty filled with goat cheese and lightly fried.$17.00
VEG PAKORA
A tasty combination of paneer and veg fritters battered with chickpea flour.$16.00RUBY DAHI KACHOURI
$10.00
STARTERS - NON-VEG
CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
Crispy, lightly battered, spice marinated chicken wing drumettes.$21.00CHILI CHICKEN
Battered chicken, wok-fried with a spicy blend of chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions. Served "dry".$21.00+MALAI CHILI CHICKEN
Marinated battered chicken tossed in a spicy, rich milk-based cream sauce.$21.00CHILI FRIED CALAMARI
Tender crispy calamari dusted with chili salt and tossed with red chilies, carrots and green onions.$20.00FISH PAKORA
Seasoned whitefish battered and fried crisp.$18.00CRISPY FISH TIKKI
Fish cakes with Thai flavours. 6 pieces.$18.00SALT & PEPPER CHILI PRAWNS
Lightly dusted prawns wok-fried with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, green onions and spices.$22.00GARLIC CHILI PRAWNS
Lightly battered prawns tossed with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, green onions and spices.$22.00PRAWN TEMPURA
Prawns dipped in a light, airy Japanese-style batter and fried golden.$20.00
VEG TANDOOR
PANEER TIKKA
Fire roasted cubes of marinated paneer cheese, bell peppers and onions.$21.00MALAI SOY CHAAP KEBABS
Kebab made from marinated ground soy rolled onto skewers and grilled in a tandoor.$19.00ACHARI MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms marinated in a flavourful blend of pickling spices and tandoor grilled.$18.00VEG MIXED GRILL
Makki Malai Kebab, Tandoori Aloo, Paneer Tikka, Achari Mushrooms, bell peppers and onions.$25.00ZAIKA NCR PANEER SAMPLER
Chef’s selection of tandoor grilled paneer, achari, hariyali, and kali mirch tikka.$24.00
NON-VEG TANDOOR
CHICKEN TIKKA
Charbroiled chunks of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and our Chef’s special spice blend.$22.00AFGHANI MURGH
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with cream and mild Afghani spices.$22.00CHICKEN HARIYALI
Tender chicken breast pieces marinated with cilantro, mint, green chilies, yogurt and spices.$22.00TANDOORI CHICKEN
Yogurt spice marinated pieces of tender bone-in chicken grilled in the tandoor oven.$18.00RESHMI KEBAB
Moist and tender spice marinated chicken breast pieces.$22.00SEEKH KEBAB
Spiced ground chicken or minced lamb mixed with fresh herbs and grilled.$20.00TANDOORI RACK OF LAMB
Supremely tender and meaty, spice marinated, frenched New Zealand lamb chops.$39.00LAMB T-BONE LOIN CHOPS
Marinated bone-in lamb chops cooked in the tandoor. 6 pieces.$32.00AVANI CHICKEN SAMPLER
Chicken 5 Ways — Tikka, Afghani, Hariyali, Reshmi and Seekh kebab.$26.00TANDOORI MIXED GRILL
Lamb chops (2pc), Chicken Tikka (2pc), Afghani Murgh (2pc) and Lamb Seekh Kebabs (2pc).$32.00AVANI MIXED GRILL
Rack of Lamb (2pc), Jumbo Shrimp (2pc), Salmon Tikka (2pc), Chicken Hariyali (2pc).$36.00METHI MALAI MURGH TIKKA
$22.00MASALA MURGH CHAMAK KEBAB
$22.00
TANDOOR - SEAFOOD
FISH TIKKA
Chunks of seasoned fresh whitefish grilled in an authentic clay Tandoor oven.$25.00SALMON TIKKA
Chunks of seasoned fresh Atlantic salmon grilled in an authentic clay Tandoor oven.$30.00SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL
Salmon Tikka (3pc), Fish Tikka (4pc) and King Prawns (3pc).$39.00TANDOORI KING PRAWNS
Jumbo tiger prawns marinated with Tandoori spices and charbroiled.$30.00
VEG CURRIES
ALOO GOBI
A traditional cauliflower and potato dish.$16.00ALOO JEERA
Potatoes tossed with cumin and spices.$16.00BAINGAN BHARTA
Tandoor-roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices.$18.00BHINDI DO PYAZA
A North-Indian dish featuring fresh okra and onions.$17.00CHANA MASALA
Traditionally spiced chickpea curry.$16.00DAL MAKHANI
Slow simmered black lentils cooked with heavy cream, butter, ginger, garlic, chilies, tomatoes and spices.$18.00DAL TADKA
Yellow lentils slow-cooked with chilies, spices, tomatoes and onions until smooth and creamy.$17.00DHINGRI MUSHROOM GRAVY
Fresh mushrooms cooked with aromatic spices, onions, and tomatoes for a rich earthy flavour.$19.00JACKFRUIT & KALE MASALA
Yellow lentils slow-cooked with chilies, spices, tomatoes and onions until smooth and creamy.$18.00KADAI GOBI MUTTER
Classic Veg$18.00KASHMIRI DUM ALOO
Potatoes cooked in a gravy with aromatic Kashmiri spices.$18.00MALAI KOFTA
Paneer and potato dumpling in a tomato cream sauce.$19.00METHI MALAI MUTTER
Rich and creamy curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas.$19.00KADAI PANEER
Cooked with fresh ground masala.$21.00KESARI PANEER
Saffron flavoured paneer finished with a mild sauce.$22.00MUGHLAI PANEER
In a mildly spiced, aromatic cream.$22.00MUTTER PANEER
Paneer$22.00NAVRATAN KORMA
Chef’s selection of fresh vegetables cooked in a creamy korma sauce.$19.00PALAK PANEER
A flavourful curry featuring puréed spinach and paneer cheese.$22.00PANEER LABABDAR
Moist chunks of paneer enveloped in a rich and creamy spiced tomato sauce.$22.00PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Rich tomato gravy with bell peppers.$22.00SHAHI PANEER
Paneer in a smooth, creamy tomato gravy.$22.00SOYA CHAAP MASALA
Simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato.$19.00VEGETABLE JALFREZI
Assorted Vegetables stir-fried with onions, bell peppers and aromatic spices.$17.00
NON-VEG CURRIES
ROGAN JOSH
An aromatic Kashmiri curry.$23.00METHI LAMB
An aromatic Kashmiri curry.$23.00LAMB VINDALOO
Spicy Goan-style curry, the Avani way.$23.00KADAI LAMB
Cooked with fresh ground masala.$23.00LAMB KORMA
lamb$23.00LAMB VINDALOO
lamb$23.00BRAISED LAMB SHANK MASALA
lamb$26.00GOAT CURRY
lamb$24.00KADAI GOAT
lamb$24.00BUTTER CHICKEN
Boneless Tandoori chicken simmered in a mildly spiced creamy tomato butter sauce.$22.00TANDOORI BUTTER CHICKEN
Bone-in Tandoori Chicken enrobed in our signature butter chicken sauce.$24.00CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Rich tomato gravy with bell peppers.$22.00CHICKEN LABABDAR
Moist chunks of grilled chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy spiced tomato sauce.$22.00KADAI CHICKEN
Cooked with fresh ground masala.$21.00PALAK CHICKEN
Cooked with a creamy spinach sauce.$22.00AVANI CHICKEN CURRY
Traditional slow-simmered chicken curry.$21.00CHICKEN VINDALOO
Our signature version of the fiery hot Goan-style curry.$21.00METHI MURGH
Creamy curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves.$22.00CHICKEN RARA
Boneless chicken in a thick gravy made with minced chicken seasoned with rare masala.$22.00CHICKEN KORMA
Mild curry made with ground cashews, yogurt and tomatoes.$22.00MANGALORE COCONUT CHICKEN
A South-Indian curry with hot spices soothed with coconut cream.$22.00
SEAFOOD CURRIES
FISH TIKKA MASALA
Tandoor grilled marinated white fish in a rich and creamy spiced tomato sauce.$26.00GOAN FISH CURRY
Flaky whitefish in a spicy tomato-onion curry.$25.00MALABAR SHRIMP
Seared shrimp in a coconut curry with ginger, garlic, spices and a hint of lime.$27.00SHRIMP VINDALOO
Plump shrimp in a fiery hot Goan-style curry.$27.00
HAKKA & THAI
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN
Battered chicken, fried crispy and tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onion.$22.00CHILI CHICKEN
Battered chicken, wok-fried with a spicy blend of chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.$21.00+CHILI FISH
Battered white fish fillets, wok-fried with a spicy blend of chilies, garlic, ginger and green onions.$23.00CHILI PANEER
Battered paneer cheese tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.$21.00+CHILI SOYA CHAAP
Soya Chaap tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions. “Dry” or with gravy.$18.00+CHOW MEIN
Noodles and mixed vegetables wok-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and chilies.$16.00HAKKA FRIED NOODLES
Fresh vegetables wok-seared with garlic, ginger, chilies, soy sauce, spices and Hakka noodles.$16.00HAKKA FRIED RICE
The Indian interpretation of a Chinese classic. Basmati rice stir-fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce with or without egg.$15.00KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Boneless chicken with chili peppers and Kung Pao sauce. Garnished with roasted cashews.$22.00QUINOA FRIED RICE
Fluffy quinoa stir-fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce with or without egg.$15.00SIZZLING TOFU
Tofu in a spicy black bean sauce served sizzling.$18.00SZECHUAN FRIED RICE
Szechuan-style using basmati rice stir-fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, soy sauce with or without egg.$16.00THAI CURRY - GREEN
Made with authentic Thai green curry paste, coconut milk and vegetables.$19.00THAI CURRY - RED
Made with authentic Thai red curry paste, coconut milk and vegetables.$19.00THAI CURRY - YELLOW
Made with authentic Thai Yellow curry paste, coconut milk, and vegetables.$19.00VEG MANCHURIAN
Minced vegetable dumplings wok-fried with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onions.$20.00WHITEFISH MANCHURIAN
White fish fillets fried crispy and tossed with chilies, ginger, garlic and green onion.$23.00WOK-FRIED MIXED VEGETABLES
Fresh cut vegetables and mushrooms stir-fried in a chili garlic sauce.$18.00
SOUPS & SALADS
HOT & SOUR SOUP
Spicy, tangy broth with tofu, mushrooms and vegetables.$7.00MANCHOW SOUP
Hot and spicy Indo-Chinese soup.$7.00SWEET CORN SOUP
Thick broth soup made with sweet corn.$7.00AVANI HOUSE SOUP
Light aromatic broth, slow-simmered with fresh herbs and vegetables.$7.00TOM YUM SOUP
Traditional Thai-style hot and sour soup.$7.00MANGO SALAD
Fresh sliced mango, mixed greens, bell peppers, onions and cashews.$12.00AVANI PAPAYA SALAD
Papaya, chilies, cashews and bell peppers with a Thai-style dressing.$11.00KACHUMBER SALAD
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and carrot salad.$7.00SPRING SALAD
Fresh field greens with assorted vegetables.$9.00
RICE & GRAINS
FRESH MADE BREADS
ACCOMPANIMENTS
ACHAR
Food$1.50FRIES
$8.00LACHA PYAZ
Food$3.50SIRKA ONIONS
$3.75MANGO CHUTNEY
Food$2.75MINT CHUTNEY
$1.00PAPPADUMS
Food$4.50MASALA PAPPADUMS
Pappadums topped with a spicy mix of onions, tomatoes, chilies and chaat masala.$8.00PLAIN YOGURT
Food$4.25RAITA
Food$4.75TALI HUI HARI MIRCH
Food$3.00TAMARIND CHUTNEY
$1.00CUTLERY
DESSERTS
CATERING
BASIL 20
$26.00MINTS 20
$31.00CARDAMON 20
$36.00CINNAMON 20
$41.00SAFFRON 20
$46.00BASIL 21
$24.00MINTS 21
$29.00CARDAMON 21
$34.00CINNAMON 21
$39.00SAFFRON 21
$44.00VEG
$4.00PANEER
$5.00CHICKEN
$5.00FISH
$5.00LAMB
$5.00GOAT
$6.00SHRIMPS
$6.00SALMON
$6.00RICE
$2.00VEG BIRYANI/NOODLES
$3.00CHICKEN BIRYANI/NOODLES
$3.00DESSERT
$3.00
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LUNCH BUTTER CHICKEN
$19.00LUNCH COCONUT CHICKEN
$19.00LUNCH ROGAN JOSH
$19.00LUNCH METHI MALAI MUTTER
$19.00LUNCH SHAHI PANEER
$19.00LUNCH ALOO GOBI
$19.00LUNCH KUNG PAO CHICKEN
$19.00LUNCH CHILI CHICKEN
$19.00LUNCH CHILI PANEER
$19.00LUNCH VEG MANCHURIAN
$19.00LUNCH VEG CHOW MEIN
$19.00LUNCH CHK CHOW MEIN
$19.00LUNCH ROSE RAS MALAI
$5.00LUNCH GULAB JAMUN
$5.00
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