Cumin India Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Cumin India Restaurant, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Hamden, CT. Our menu features an array of authentic Indian dishes that cater to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences, showcasing vibrant flavors and aromatic spices that define Indian cuisine.

  • Vegetarian Appetizers: Indulge in crispy Onion Bhaji, flavorful Paneer Pakora, and the delightful Vegetable Samosa — perfect for starting your meal.
  • Non-Vegetarian Offerings: Savor Chicken Pakora or the exquisitely spiced Kashmiri Kebab for a true taste of India.
  • Signature Dishes: Don't miss our famous Butter Chicken or the mouthwatering Tikka Masala Lamb, both highlighted by vibrant flavors.

With consistently excellent service and authentic flavors, Cumin India Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving the richness of Indian cuisine.

All Day - Cold Appetizers

Dahi Papri

Special chips, skied to your taste, served with chick peas, potatoes and topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce

$6.95

Chicken Caesar Salad

Indian grilled chicken with spices, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, lettuce with Caesar dressing

$12.95

Shrimp Salad

Indian style salad slightly seasoned with freshly cooked tandoori shrimp

$14.95

Cucumber Salad

Freshly chopped cucumber and vegetables slightly seasoned

$5.95

Aloo Tikki

Mashed potato patties dipped in chick peas batter

$5.95

Paneer Pakora

Homemade cheese deep fried in chick peas batter

$8.95

Onion Bhaji

Fresh onion deep fried with herbs

$5.95

Vegetable Pakoras

Mildly spiced vegetables deep fried with herbs

$5.95

Vegetable Samosa

Crispy patties stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes(two per order)

$6.95

Vegetable Mix Platter

Assorted vegetarian appetizers

$11.95

Samosa Chat

Chole masala, mashed samosa with freshly cut onion toppings and a dash of lemon

$8.95

All Day - Hot Vegetarian Appetizers

All Day - Hot Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

Chicken Pakora

Cubes of boneless chicken marinated and dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried

$10.95

Shrimp Poori

Fresh shrimp flavored with garlic, mustard seeds, curry leaves, served with poori bread.

$11.95

Kashmiri Kebab

Chicken breast marinated in special spices

$17.95

Vegetable Spring Roll

Mix vegetables deep fried rolls

$6.95

Baby Corn Pepper

Baby corn marinated with ginger, garlic and stir fried with onions

$9.95

Vegetarian Manchurian

Batter fried vegetables sautéed to delicacy

$11.95

Gobi Manchurian

Batter fried cauliflower sautéed to delicacy

$11.95

Chili Paneer

Homemade cheese with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, green chili in soya sauce, worsted sauce, ketchup and spices

$14.95

Chicken Chili

Chicken with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, green chili in soya sauce, worsted sauce, ketchup and spices

$14.95

Chicken Wings

Marinated and baked in clay oven

$13.95

Chicken Momo (10 Pieces)

Steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken and seasoned with traditional Indian spices, served in a set of 10 pieces.

$11.95

Vegetable Momo (10 Pieces)

Minced vegetables seasoned with a blend of Indian and Chinese spices, wrapped in dough, and steamed.

$10.95

All Day - Indo-Chinese Appetizers

All Day - Soups

Lentil Soup

Lentil soup - Select spice level: mild to Indian hot.

$4.95

Tomato Soup

Tomato base with select spices. Option for spice level from mild to Indian hot.

$4.95

Mulligatawny Soup

traditional Indian flavors, lentils, and vegetables. Choose spice level from mild to Indian hot.

$5.95

Vegetable Hot & Sour Soup

Vegetable hot & sour soup with spice level options: mild to 'Indian hot.'

$4.95

Vegetable Corn Soup

Veggie.

$4.95

Chicken Hot & Sour Soup

Chicken hot & sour soup with spice level ranging from mild to Indian hot.

$5.95

Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken corn soup with your choice of spice level: mild to Indian hot.

$5.95

Aloo Gobi

Potato and cauliflower

$15.95

Aloo Matter

Green peas and potatoes cooked in a thick curry sauce

$15.95

Aloo Palak

Potatoes cooked with spinach in a special blend of spices

$14.95

Aloo Makhani

Potatoes simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with nuts and raisins

$15.95

Aloo Vindaloo

Hot and spiced potatoes cooked with a touch of vinegar and chefs special sauce

$14.95

Baingan Bharta

Eggplant baked in an oven and finished with onion, ginger and tomatoes

$15.95

Chana Masala

Chick peas cooked in a spicy thick gravy topped with chopped onions, tomato and cilantro

$14.95

Bhindi Masala

Fresh okra sautéed with onions and spices

$15.95

Dal Tadka

Yellow lentil delicacy tossed in butter with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and special spices

$13.95

Chana Saag

Chick peas and spinach

$15.95

Dal Makhani

A mix of lentils with kidney beans, flavored with ginger and cilantro

$14.95

Mater Paneer

Green peas and cheese cooked in a thick curry sauce

$15.95

Mater Mushroom

Chefs original vegetarian delight of peas and mushroom

$15.95

Malai Kofta

Vegetable dumpling in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins

$16.95

Navrattan Korma

Nine vegetables cooked with nine spices, nuts and cream sauce

$15.95

Saag Paneer

A delicious combination of homemade cheese and spinach

$15.95

Paneer Makhani

Homemade cheese simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with nuts and raisins

$17.95

Karahi Paneer

Sautéed small pieces of homemade cheese with bell pepper in yogurt and sauce

$16.95

Vegetable Karahi

Sautéed small pieces of mix vegetable with bell pepper in yogurt and sauce

$14.95

Mirchi Ka Salan

Banana pepper cooked with potatoes, peanut, sesame seed and yogurt sauce

$15.95

Paneer Bhurji

Shredded homemade cheese cooked with onion, tomato and cream sauce

$17.95

Bagara Baingan

Young brinjals are deep fried and then added to the simmering gravy

$15.95

Plain Saag

Saag with options for spice level: mild to Indian hot

$15.95

All Day - Vegetables

All Day - Chicken

Chicken Curry

Skinless, boneless chicken cooked in our mildly spiced curry sauce

$17.95

Chicken Saag

Chicken chunks cooked with spinach

$17.95

Chicken Jalfrezi

Tender chicken pieces with freshly ground herbs and spices sautéed with cauliflower, tomatoes, onions and green peppers

$17.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless chicken marinated in ginger garlic, yogurt and herbs baked in tandoor and sautéed with tomatoes and cream

$18.95

Chicken Korma

Boneless chicken cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews and cream

$17.95

Karahi Chicken

Chicken with onions, tomatoes and green peppers

$17.95

Chicken Pathia

Mildly spiced chicken cooked in mango, tomatoes, and touch of sugar, lemon juice, herbs and spices

$17.95

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

$17.95

Chicken Mushroom Muglai

Boneless pieces of chicken and mushroom cooked in mild and reach gravy

$17.95

Chicken Chili Dopiaza

Chicken cooked with onion, green chili and herbs

$17.95

Chicken Madras

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut

$17.95

Butter Chicken

Chicken cooked with spices, herbs and butter sauce

$18.95

Lamb Curry

Tender morsels of lamb served in a robust curry of tomatoes, ginger onions and spices

$18.95

Lamb Saag

Tender cubes of lamb cooked with spinach

$18.95

Lamb Jalfrezi

Lamb, herbs, spices sautéed with cauliflower tomatoes, onion and green peppers

$18.95

Lamb Korma

Lamb cubes cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews and cream

$18.95

Lamb Kebab Masala

Lamb marinated overnight then simmered in light sauce yogurt, onion and mild spices

$19.95

Lamb Madras

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut

$18.95

Lamb Chili Dopiaza

Lamb cooked with onion, green chili and herbs

$18.95

Lamb Patia

Lamb cook with tomatoes, touch of sugar lemon juice, herbs, spices and topped with mango

$18.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar

$18.95

Keema Mattar

Ground lamb cooked with potatoes and peas

$18.95

Lamb Muglai Mushroom

Lamb and mushroom cooked in mild and reach gravy

$18.95

Karahi Lamb

Lamb cubes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and special spices

$18.95

Rogan Josh

Lamb cubes cooked with tomatoes in freshly ground spices and yogurt sauce

$18.95

All Day - Lamb

All Day - Seafood Specialties

Fish Curry

Fish cooked in a mild curry sauce

$19.95

Fish Vindaloo

Hot-spiced fish cooked with potatoes and touch of vinegar

$19.95

Fish Tikka Masala

Fish with tomato and cream sauce

$20.95

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp with onion and tomatoes

$20.95

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp cooked with potatoes and touch of vinegar

$20.95

Shrimp Jalfrezi

Shrimp in thick sauce with cauliflower, onions, tomatoes and green peppers

$20.95

Shrimp Tandoori Masala

Tandoori shrimp in brown masala sauce

$21.95

Seafood Curry

Fish and shrimp cooked in tomatoes, ginger, onion and Indian spices

$20.95

Seafood Curry Dopiaza

Fish and shrimp cooked with onion, green chili and herbs

$20.95

Shrimp Saag

Shrimp and spinach

$19.95

Vegetarian Dinner

Lentil soup (4 bowls), veg. Samosa (4 pieces), daal makhani, chana masala, paneer makhani, vegetable karahi, naan, rice, papadum, raita and, dessert (gulab jamun)

$75.95

Non-Vegetarian Dinner

Mulligatawny soup (4 bowls), vegetable samosa (4 pieces), dal makhani, chicken tandoori (4 pieces), chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, naan, rice, papadum, raita and, dessert (gulab jamun)

$85.95

All Day - Dinner Specials

All Day - Side Orders

Raita

Yogurt with cucumber and carrot

$2.95

Mango Chutney

A blend of ripe mangoes, sugar, vinegar, and spices, creating a sweet and tangy condiment.

$2.95

Papadum

Thin Indian cracker like bread made of lentils and cumin seeds

$1.95

Masala Sauce 8oz

A tomato-based sauce, enriched with cream, and seasoned with a blend of Indian spices and herbs.

$4.95

Chicken Tandoori

An Indian favorite! Marinated overnight in yogurt and freshly ground spices, broiled in the tandoor

$15.95

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chunks of chicken delicately flavored and broiled in the tandoor

$17.95

Reshmi Kabab

Chicken, marinated in special spices

$17.95

Seekh Kabab

Minced lamb, seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled on skewers

$18.95

Boti Kabab

Cubes of lamb flavored with ginger and garlic cooked in tandoor

$19.95

Fish Tandoori

Salmon delicately flavored, marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in clay oven

$23.95

Shrimp Tandoori

Jumbo shrimp delicately spiced and marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in tandoor oven

$24.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Chicken tikka, seekh kebab, boti kebab, shrimp tandoori, chicken tandoori

$25.95

Paneer Tikka

Paneer cubes marinated in tikka spices, served with choice of spice level from mild to Indian hot.

$17.95

All Day - Kabab (Tandoori) Specials

All Day - Indo-Chinese Specials

Vegetable Haka Noodles

Cabbage, carrot, and vegetable sautéed with soy sauce and herbs

$14.95

Chicken Haka Noodles

Chicken and vegetable sautéed with soy sauce and herbs

$16.95

Singapore Shrimp Noodles

Special noodles sautéed with shrimp, vegetables, and herb

$19.95

Vegetable Fried Rice

Rice stir fried with vegetables

$12.95

Chicken Fried Rice

Rice stir fried with chicken and touch of vegetables

$14.95

Shrimp Fried Rice

Rice stir fried with shrimp and touch of vegetables

$17.95

House Special Fried Rice

Rice stir fried with shrimp, chicken, egg and vegetables

$19.95

Garlic Chicken

Garlic, baby corn and water chestnut cooked with chicken

$15.95

Garlic Shrimp

Garlic, baby corn and water chestnut cooked with shrimp

$17.95

Garlic Vegetable

Garlic, baby corn cooked with vegetable ball

$13.95

Chili Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked with light soy sauce and herb

$15.95

Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice with choice of spice level: mild to Indian hot. Indo-Chinese fusion.

$13.95

Vegetable Masala Noodle

Indo-Chinese fusion, assorted vegetables, choice of spice levels ranging from mild to Indian hot.

$14.95

Chicken Masala Noodle

Chicken tossed with spiced masala noodles. Choose from mild to Indian hot.

$16.95

Vegetable Biryani

Mixed vegetables cooked in mild spices and nuts with aromatic basmati rice

$14.95

Chicken Biryani

Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts

$16.95

Lamb Biryani

Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts

$17.95

Shrimp Biryani

Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts

$20.95

House Special Biryani

Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp, lamb, chicken and vegetables and nuts

$21.95

Plain Basmati Rice (16 Oz)

Fluffy, long-grain basmati rice, delicately cooked to perfection.

$1.95

Plain Basmati Rice 32oz

Steamed long grain basmati rice, aromatic and simple.

$3.95

Zeera Rice

Rice with cumin seeds, lightly pan fried

$4.95

All Day - Biryanis Rice Specialties

All Day - Bread Specials

Naan

Unleavened handmade bread baked in a clay oven

$2.95

Garlic Naan

Clay-oven baked bread, stuffed with fresh garlic, and green coriander

$3.95

Onion Kulcha

Clay-oven baked bread, stuffed with fresh onions, and green coriander

$3.95

Aloo Naan

Leavened bread, stuffed with potatoes mixed with herbs and spices baked in tandoor oven

$3.95

Basil Naan

Leavened bread, stuffed with fresh basil and backed in the tandoor

$3.95

Paneer Naan

Leavened bread, stuffed with homemade cheese and herbs, baked in tandoor oven

$4.95

Cumin Special Naan

Leavened bread, stuffed with nuts, raisins and coconut, baked in tandoor oven

$5.95

Keema Naan

Bread stuffed with minced lamb with herbs and spices

$5.95

Chicken Naan

Clay oven bread stuffed with chopped tandoori chicken and spices

$5.95

Roti

Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven

$2.95

Poori

Unleavened whole wheat bread, deep-fried to achieve a puffy texture.

$4.95

Plain Paratha

Unleavened multi-layered whole wheat bread

$3.95

Aloo Paratha

Layered bread stuffed with potatoes and peas

$3.95

Pudina Paratha

Buttered and layered whole wheat bread with dry mint

$3.95

Combination Bread Basket

Four combination breads (garlic naan, plain naan, onion kulcha, and roti)

$12.95

Goat Curry

Goat meat on the bone cooked in spiced curry sauce

$19.95

Goat Biryani

Basmati rice and goat meat with bone, flavored with herbs and spices.

$19.95

All Day - Goat Special

All Day - Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Cheese ball dipped in syrup

$3.95

Kheer

Indian sweet made from milk flavored with rice, cardamom, and cinnamon

$3.95

Mango Kulfi

Traditional Indian Frozen Dessert with Rich Mango Flavor

$4.95

Pistachio Kulfi

Homemade Indian ice cream crafted with pistachios and a hint of cardamom, offering a dense and creamy texture.

$4.95

Sweet Lassi

Cool refreshing and delicious yogurt drink.

$3.95

Mango Lassi

Cool refreshing and delicious yogurt drink

$4.95

Mango Juice

Pureed fresh mangoes create this refreshing juice, capturing the essence of the fruit's natural sweetness.

$2.95

Orange Juice

Classic citrus refreshment.

$2.95

Cranberry Juice

Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.

$2.95

Soda

Coke, sprite, diet coke, ginger ale.

$1.95

Perrier Water (Small)

A French brand of naturally carbonated mineral water, known for its distinctive bubbles and pure taste.

$1.95

Ice Tea

Indian-style iced tea, available in sweet or unsweet versions.

$1.95

All Day - Beverages