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Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

1920 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Soups and Salads
Shuruvat (Appetizer)
Biryani
Patiala (Main Meal)
Roti (Breads)
Accompaniments
Desserts
Beverages
Toast Catering

Featured Items

  • Garlic Naan with Herbs

    Oven-baked flatbread brushed with a Garlic-Herb butter

    $5.00
  • Vegetable Samosas (V)

    Curried Potatoes and Peas stuffed fried pastry served with Cilantro-Mint & Tamarind chutney

    $10.00
  • Chicken Makhani (GF) *

    Boneless chicken in a creamy, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, and fenugreek greens

    $24.00

Soups and Salads

Before the Meal
  • Spicy Corn Soup (V, GF)

    Roasted sweet Corn & fresh Cilantro garnished with Chili oil

    $7.00
  • Curried Butternut Squash Soup (V, GF)

    Roasted Butternut Squash soup tempered with Ginger, Lemon, and Coconut

    $8.00
  • Mix Vegetable Soup (V, GF)

    A nutritious soup made with fresh vegetables, simmered to bring out natural flavors

    $7.00
  • Okra Salad (V, GF)

    Julienned Okra flash-fried and tossed in tangy spice mix along with Shallots & Tomatoes

    $12.00
  • Mixed Garden Salad (GF)

    A classic salad made with crisp, fresh veggies, and spring mix on side lemon vinaigrette or ranch dressing

    $9.00
  • Crispy Spinach Chaat (GF)

    Chickpea flour coated flash fried baby Spinach; tossed with Shallots, Tomatoes, Sweet Yogurt, and Tamarind & Date chutney (can be made Vegan without Yogurt)

    $13.00

Shuruvat (Appetizer)

Small Plates
  • Vegetable Samosas (V)

    Curried Potatoes and Peas stuffed fried pastry served with Cilantro-Mint & Tamarind chutney

    $10.00
  • Lassoni Gobi (V, GF.)

    Lightly battered and flash-fried Cauliflower tossed in a Ginger-Garlic sauce

    $12.00
  • Onion Pakora (V, GF)

    Finely sliced onion coated in spiced batter and fried till crispy, served with cilantro-mint & tamarind chutney

    $9.00
  • Masala Hummus Platter*

    House-made curried Hummus, grilled Eggplant curry, and flash-fried Chili Chickpeas, served with Garlic Naan ( * ) This Dish Contains Nuts

    $12.00
  • Dahi ke Kabab

    Soft and creamy yogurt patties coated in breadcrumbs,lightly spiced and pan-seared to golden perfection.

    $10.00
  • Ragda Patties (V, GF)

    Crispy curried Potato patties served on a bed of curried Chickpeas, topped with chopped Onion, Tomato, Tamarind chutney, and Cilantro

    $12.00
  • Amritsari Fish Pakora (GF)

    Battered fish fillets fried crisp with bold spices for a classic Amritsari street food experience served with Mint & Tamarind Chutney

    $16.00
  • Chicken Murmuri Rolls

    Hand-rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded Chicken, Onions and roasted Peppers seasoned with Kasoori Methi Served with Mint & Tamarind Chutney.

    $12.00
  • Tandoori Paneer (GF)

    Chunks of paneer marinated in tandoori spices and grilled, delivering smoky and flavorful bites

    $17.00
  • Tandoori Chicken (GF)

    Half chicken (red and white meat on the bone)marinated in yogurt and our special blend of spices,then grilled in a tandoor

    $20.00
  • Chicken Malai Kebab (GF)

    Tender chicken marinated in cream and spices, grilled to a juicy, melt-in-the-mouth finish

    $20.00
  • Chicken Tikka Achari (GF)

    Boneless Chicken morsels marinated in Yogurt, Fennel, Onion seeds, and Mustard

    $20.00
  • Calcutta Pork Ribs (GF)

    Hearty Baby-Back Ribs marinated in a Mango Chili glaze and garnished with Lime & Cilantro

    $16.00
  • Tandoori Salmon (GF)

    Boneless salmon marinated with ginger, garlic, freshly ground spices, and yogurt, then grilled in a tandoor.

    $24.00
  • Tandoori Shrimp (GF)

    Tiger shrimp marinated in our special blend, then grilled in a tandoor; served on a bed of Khichdi (lentil and rice).

    $26.00
  • Lamb Chops (GF)

    Double-cut lamb marinated in yogurt, green chilies and our special blend of species then grilled in a tandoor

    $28.00

Biryani

Served with Cucumber Raita (Yogurt & grated Cucumber seasoned with Salt & Black Pepper)
  • Vegetable Biryani (GF)

    A royal delicacy with seasonal vegetables, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together

    $19.00
  • Chicken Biryani (GF) *

    A Veda special—boneless Chicken, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together

    $25.00
  • Lamb Biryani (GF)

    A royal, savory delicacy with layers of boneless Lamb, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together

    $28.00
  • Goat Biryani (GF)

    A royal, savory delicacy with layers of Bone-In Meat, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together

    $28.00

Patiala (Main Meal)

Main Meal
  • Dal Tarka (V, GF)

    Lentils cooked with spices and finished with a tempering of garlic, cumin, and red chilies.

    $17.00
  • Dal Makhani (GF) *

    A decadent & rich Lentil delicacy seasoned with Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, and Cream

    $18.00
  • Pindi Channa Masala (V, GF)

    Curried chickpeas in a tomato-onion gravy, spiced with carom, cumin, pomegranate, and green mango.

    $17.00
  • Tofu Green Peas Curry (V, GF) *

    Tofu & Peas in an Onion-Tomato, Ginger-Garlic curry sauce with toasted Cashew Nuts and Fenugreek greens.

    $19.00
  • Gobi Mutter (V, GF)

    Cauliflower, Peas, & Potatoes stir-fried and tossed in a blend of Turmeric, Cilantro, Ginger, Onion and Chili powder

    $18.00
  • Paneer Palak (GF) *

    Roasted Paneer (Cottage Cheese) in a velvety Spinach curry with Garlic & Ginger, tossed in Garam Masala and Dill spice mix

    $21.00
  • Paneer Makhani (GF) *

    Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cubes cooked in a creamy, rich, buttery Tomato gravy, made with Cashew Nuts, burnt Ginger, Honey, & Fenugreek greens

    $21.00
  • Paneer Lababdar (GF)

    Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cubes in a rich caramelized onion,tomato, and ginger sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro

    $21.00
  • Wild Mushroom Korma (GF) *

    Shitake, Creminii, & Oyster Mushroom trio cooked in Yogurt cream sauce simmered with Cardamom, Cumin, and Cilantro

    $19.00
  • Navratan Korma (GF)*

    Mixed Vegetables, Nuts, Spiced Sauce

    $20.00
  • Khubani Malai Kofta (GF) *

    Hand-made Apricots & Cottage Cheese dumplings served in a Turmeric, Cilantro, Cashew Nuts, Cardamom, & Cream gravy

    $20.00
  • Chicken Makhani (GF) *

    Boneless chicken in a creamy, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, and fenugreek greens

    $24.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo (GF)*

    A sweet and spicy curry blended with cinnamon,mustard seeds, & paprika along with roasted potatoes & chicken

    $23.00
  • Chicken Chettinad (GF) *

    Boneless chicken morsels in a rich sauce of black pepper, ginger, garlic, chilies, curry leaves, coconut, and cashews

    $24.00
  • Chicken Lababdar (GF)

    Boneless chicken morsels in a rich caramelized onion,tomato, and ginger sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

    $23.00
  • Bhopali Chicken Korma (GF) *

    Boneless young Chicken in an indulgent Cardamom, Almond and Cream sauce

    $24.00
  • Palak Chicken (GF)

    Chicken simmered in a creamy spinach curry, seasoned with aromatic spices for an earthy and flavorful dish

    $24.00
  • Bronzino Coastal Malabar (GF)

    Fresh Bronzino cooked in a coconut-based curry inspired by coastal flavors, with mild spices and curry leaves.

    $28.00
  • Fish Moilee (GF)

    Kerala-style white bass curry in coconut gravy with ginger,green chilis, curry leaves, and mustard seeds

    $26.00
  • Goan Shrimp Curry (GF) *

    Coconut curry with Shrimp, Deghi chili, peri-peri masala,cilantro, ginger, garlic, and black cardamom

    $26.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo (GF)

    Tender marinated lamb cooked with onions, smoked paprika, fingerling potatoes, and spices - a Goan specialty

    $26.00
  • Lamb Roganjosh (GF)

    Lamb pieces simmered in a fragrant gravy of shallots,black cardamom, fennel, garam masala, and Kashmiri red chilies

    $26.00
  • Lamb Korma (GF)*

    cooked in Yogurt cream sauce simmered with Cardamom, Cumin, and Cilantro

    $26.00
  • East India Lamb Shank (GF) *

    Slow-braised lamb shank cooked with caramelized onions, green cardamom, mace, and cashew nuts

    $26.00
  • Bombay Goat Curry (GF)

    Bone-In Meat slow-cooked in a spiced tomato-onion gravy, with deep flavors inspired by Bombay-style curry

    $27.00

Roti (Breads)

Roti (Bread)

Breads
  • Naan

    A leavened, oven-baked flatbread

    $4.00
  • Garlic Naan with Herbs

    Oven-baked flatbread brushed with a Garlic-Herb butter

    $5.00
  • Goat Cheese Naan

    Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Goat Cheese and Herbs

    $7.00
  • Chili Cilantro Naan

    Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Chili and Cilantro

    $5.00
  • Roti (V)

    Whole-wheat flour bread

    $5.00
  • Laccha Paratha

    Crispy, flaky, layered whole wheat flatbread

    $6.00
  • Kashmiri Naan *

    Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Coconut, Almonds, Raisins, and Cashews ( * ) This Dish Contains Nuts / Cashewnuts / Sesame

    $6.00
  • Mint Paratha

    Crispy, flaky, layered, mint-flavored whole wheat flatbread

    $6.00
  • Amritsari Kulcha

    Oven-baked flatbread prepared with all purpose flour with Potato & Cauliflower stuffing mixed with Pomegranate powder

    $7.00
  • Bread Basket

    Naan, Garlic Naan, Lachha Paratha, and Onion Sage Naan

    $18.00

Accompaniments

  • Cucumber Raita (GF)

    A savory condiment dip made with cucumber and yogurt

    $4.00
  • Mango Chutney

    A sweet and spiced condiment made of mangoes with vinegar, spices, and sugar, originating in India

    $4.00
  • Basmati Rice (GF, V)

    A savory indian style rice dish

    $5.00
  • Onion and Chili Salad

    Salad made with thinly sliced onion and chili garnished with herbs, spices, sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice

    $5.00
  • Achar (Pickle)

    A blend of pickled vegetables and spices

    $3.00
  • Papadum Basket With Mint & Tamarind Chutney (V, GF)

    Thin, crispy flatbread made from lentil, chickpea, or rice flour, seasoned with spices

    $5.00

Desserts

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte Cake Slice (GF)

    A dense and fudgy gluten-free flourless chocolate cake slice

    $8.00
  • StrawBerry Cheesecake Slice

    A soft, fluffy, light cake with a silky cream cheese frosting, topped with Strawberry

    $8.00
  • Gulab Jamun

    A classic Indian sweet made with Khoya, Rose-flavored syrup, Cardamom powder

    $8.00
  • Kheer (GF)

    A traditional & royal Indian Rice Pudding flavored with Cardamom

    $7.00
  • Ras Malai

    An Indian sweet dish consisting of Cheese Dumplings in sweetened, Thickened Milk

    $8.00
  • Flourless Chocolate Torte Whole Cake (GF)

    A dense and fudgy gluten-free flourless chocolate cake

    $36.00
  • Strawberry Cheese Whole Cake

    A soft, fluffy, light cake with a silky cream cheese frosting, topped with Strawberry

    $36.00

Beverages

  • Assam Melody Tea

    $3.00
  • House-Made Masala Chai

    $4.00
  • Turmeric Bliss Tea

    $4.00
  • Chamomile Tea

    $4.00
  • Thai Chai

    $4.00
  • Coke

    $4.00
  • Diet Coke

    $4.00
  • Sprite

    $4.00
  • Cranberry Juice

    $4.00
  • Ginger Ale

    $4.00
  • Club Soda

    $4.00
  • Imli Sharbat

    $6.00
  • Nimboo Sharbat

    Nimboo Juice, Angostura & Orange Bitters

    $6.00
  • Virgin Mojito

    Virgin Mojito Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Mint and Lime, Club Soda

    $6.00
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

    $5.50
  • Fiji Still Water

    $5.50
  • Fever Tree Ginger Beer Bottle

    $5.50
  • Fever Tree Tonic Water Bottle

    $5.50

Toast Catering

Catering- Beverages

  • Assorted Individual Sodas

    $5.00
  • Bottle water

    $3.00
  • Mango Lassi

    $40.00

Equipment

  • Wire Racks

    $12.00
  • Sternos

    $4.00
  • Water Pan

    $5.00

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro Location and Ordering Hours

(267) 519-2001
1920 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Closed • Opens Saturday at 11:30AM
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