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Assorted Indian dishes including chicken tikka and biryani

VAJRA

2039 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL
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The Small Plates
The Chef's Plate
The Classics
The Vegetarian Classics
The Vajra Biryanis
The Tandoori Classics
The Accompaniments
The Desserts
The Beverages

Featured Items

  • Butter Naan

    Leavened flat bread cooked in tandoor
    $4.00
  • Garlic Naan

    Garlic topped naan cooked in tandoor
    $5.00
  • Chicken Momo

    Pillowy dumpling stuffed with minced chicken, Nepalese spices, Umami and paired with charred tomato and sesame- szechuan peppercorn sauce.
    $15.00

The Small Plates

  • Vegetable Samosa

    A classic filo pastry - pea and potato stuffing curiously spiced with Indian spices, anardana (dried pomegranate seeds), and cilantro. A classic Indian staple that has almost everyone in the world in its grasp.
    $8.00
  • Aalu Tikka

    Deep fried spiced mashed potatoes cakes
    $8.00
  • Onion Bhaji

    Shaved onion, chickpea batter, Indian spice mix
    $8.00
  • Samosa Chaat

    Smashed potato cones, English peas, gujarati sev & papadi, pomegranate, creamed yogurt, chutneys
    $12.00
  • Chicken Momo

    Pillowy dumpling stuffed with minced chicken, Nepalese spices, Umami and paired with charred tomato and sesame- szechuan peppercorn sauce.
    $15.00
  • Chicken 65

    fried chicken breast made from marinated, bite-sized chicken pieces that are deep-fried and then tossed in a flavorful tempering of curry leaves, chilies, and garlic
    $15.00

The Chef's Plate

Includes 8 oz Basmati Rice
  • Malai Kofta

    Minced paneer with spices is made into the balls and simmered in the oh-so-good cashew-ey curry sauce. A simple yet decadent offering that can rival any soul or comfort food. *Vegetarian.
    $20.00
  • Makhamali Aalu

    A simply decadent dish, Makhamali Alu is rich and silky cashew curry sauce and bathes the slightly golden fried Yukon petit potatoes in the warm aroma of garlic. *Vegetarian.
    $18.00
  • Butter Chicken

    The world cuisine, if had a showstopper – it would be Butter Chicken. Handsome boneless morsels of free-range tandoor roasted chicken swimming in the decadent onion-tomato sauce with cashew-y goodness and fresh cream: this one is as good as it gets.
    $25.00
  • Lahsuni Chicken Korma

    Enough cannot be said about this one – it is that good. Marinating and roasting in tandoor, the boneless chicken breasts are then simmered in the rich cashew curry sauce with a fragrant waft of garlic that just keeps getting better with each bite.
    $25.00
  • Chicken Chettinad

    Boneless Chicken is cooked in rich coconut flavored curry sauce, tempered with mustard and curry leaves. A classic dish from the Tamilnadu region reimagined.
    $25.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh

    This Kashmiri dish has gone through a myriad of iteration within the cultural crossovers in India and the West, but one thing that remained intact was its flavor. We have attempted to stay close to its origin and made it simpler by infusing the essence of Kashmiri Chilli that marries well into with other spices and gives us a hearty bowl of a drool-worthy lamb stew.
    $28.00
  • Goan Fish Curry

    Tender Salmon bathed in a creamy coconut gravy, kissed with tamarind and Goan spices. Comforting, coastal, and full of soul.
    $26.00
  • Goan Shrimp Curry

    Succulent shrimp gently simmered in a rich coconut and tamarind curry, infused with Goan red chilies and coastal aromatics. A refined balance of heat, tang, and silk.
    $28.00
  • Prawn Moilee

    Delicate prawns simmered in a golden coconut curry tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a whisper of green chili — a Kerala coastal classic, light yet luxurious.
    $28.00

The Classics

Includes 8 oz Basmati Rice.
  • Cashew Tikka Masala

    Cashew cream, onion & tomato sauce. Includes 8 oz basmati rice
    $18.00
  • Cashew Shahi Korma

    Cashew & onion, tomato sauce. Includes 8 oz basmati rice
    $18.00
  • Madras

    Coconut cream, onion & tomato sauce. Includes 8 oz basmati rice
    $18.00
  • Vindaalu

    Potatoes, vinegar, onion & tomato sauce. Includes 8 oz basmati rice
    $18.00
  • Saag

    Creamed spinach, Indian spices. Includes 8 oz basmati rice.
    $18.00

The Vegetarian Classics

Includes 8 oz Basmati Rice.
  • Saag Paneer

    A creamed spinach with paneer, the combination never fails to sate our cravings for some soul quenching food. Uniquely the most ordered dish in any given Indian restaurant, this creamy and resplendent dish is a winner in all age groups, and all households.
    $20.00
  • Dal Makhani

    The world-famous black dairy dal is the most luxurious black lentil. A mixture of black gram lentils, kidney beans, and a few other usual suspects are cooked for a very long time and effortlessly turned into this rich and creamy saucy dal.
    $18.00
  • Baingan Bharta

    A humble hunk of eggplant is roasted with butter and beat (literally) into a pulp; and then fried with onion, tomato and spices – then finished with green peas and fresh cream.
    $19.00
  • Dal Tadkawala

    If there is anything cooked in Indian and Nepalese households every day if not two or three times a day – it is dal. There are many kinds of lentils, but Vajra’s tadkawala dal is prepared with yellow lentils and tempered with oil (not butter) and spices. It is vegan, good, and addictive. *vegan
    $18.00
  • Bhindi Masala

    Sautéed Okra in Indian Spices
    $20.00
  • Chana Masala

    Garbanzo or chickpeas as it is called, this one packs a ton of protein, flavor, and simplicity. Served in many ways, this dish is a must-have for every meal, is vegan and saucy – and goes well with our tandoori roti or basmati rice; for one hundred percent vegan experience. * vegan
    $18.00
  • Alu Gobhi

    A staple of every Indian and Nepalese kitchen, this dish of potatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed in spices – is the simplest recipe and equally loved by all. Cos the flavors are just spellbinding. *vegan
    $20.00
  • Matar Paneer

    A Punjabi staple, green peas and paneer are cooked in a simple and earthy sauce – a touch of fresh cream included. A bowl of this and some butter naan – and you are set with your Netflix or Prime !
    $20.00

The Vajra Biryanis

  • Jackfruit Dum Biryani

    A humble morsel of jackfruit has been a perfect replacement for meat for a very long time in India and Nepal. At Vajra, we bring this delicious and savory jackfruit biryani that is delicately melded with saffron rice and cooked with fresh herbs and spices.
    $23.00
  • Chicken Berry Pulau A La Brittania

    Chef Thapa’s homage to the uber-popular Iranian cafes in Mumbai, specially Brittania & Company located steps away from the gateway of India – this amazing chicken pulau dish is a perfect amalgamation of spices, cranberries, fresh herbs, and basmati rice.
    $24.00
  • Vegetable Dum Biryani

    Assorted vegetables, basmati rice, Mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes 4 oz cucumber raita
    $19.00
  • Chicken Dum Biryani

    Boneless chicken, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes 4 oz cucumber raita
    $23.00
  • Lamb Dum Biryani

    Boneless lamb, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes 4 oz cucumber raita
    $25.00
  • Shrimp Dum Biryani

    Shrimp, basmati rice, mdh bombay biryani spice mix. Includes 4 oz cucumber raita
    $25.00

The Tandoori Classics

  • Chicken Tikka

    boneless chicken breast, yogurt-spice blend, makhani sauce
    $24.00

The Accompaniments

  • Butter Naan

    Leavened flat bread cooked in tandoor
    $4.00
  • Garlic Naan

    Garlic topped naan cooked in tandoor
    $5.00
  • Basmati Rice

    Long grain basmati rice, cloves, cardamom
    $4.00
  • Saffron Rice

    $10.00
  • Cucumber Raaita

    Yogurt, roasted cumin, mint, cucumber & carrot shreds
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Plain Yoghurt

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Raw Onions

    Jalapeno, red onion, lemon
    $3.00

The Desserts

Sona Masoor rice cooked and emulsified with nuts, coconut and saffron.
  • Gaajar Ka Halva

    Grated carrots, whole milk reduction, cashew, pistachio, butter
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Mango Mousse Cheesecake

    Graham crackers, alphonso mango pulp, fresh mango, cream cheese
    $8.00

The Beverages

  • Mango Lassi

    16 oz. Mango pulp, yogurt
    $6.00
  • Rose Cardamom Lassi

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
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Vajra Location and Hours

(773) 697-4211
2039 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Open now • Closes at 9PM
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