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1414 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, Il 60622 p: 773-342-1414 info@cumin-chicago.com Business Hours • Mon:   5:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Tues - Fri:   11:30 am - 2:30 pm   5:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Sat - Sun:   11:30 am - 3:00 pm   5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Services • Lunch Buffet • Dine-In • Take-Out • Delivery • Catering • Full Bar Basic Information • Cuisine:   Indian / Nepalese • Cross Street:   Milwaukee and Evergreen • Parking:   Metered and Street • Public Transportation:   Blue Line "L": Damen   CTA bus: Milwaukee-56;   Damen-50 • Wheelchair Access:   Yes • Reservations:   Yes • Payment Methods:   Cash and Major Credit Cards M E N U A P P E T I Z E R » aaluko achar 7 baby potatoes and cucumber diced and pickled with sesame-lemon paste | tempered with fenugreek seed, red chillies and turmeric powder | served with cumin signature flattened rice [chewra]   » chicken momo [8] 8 steamed dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with nepalese spices and herbs | served with himalayan cashew sauce | a true “national dish”of nepal   » chicken chhoela 8 diced chicken marinated in nepalese spices and herbs | cooked in tandoor | served with cumin signature flattened rice [chewra]   » chicken bhutuwa 8 spice-marinated boneless chicken julienned and sautéed with nepalese spices | served with cumin signature flattened rice [chewra]   » chicken chilli 8 boneless chicken, green chilli, bell peppers, onions | sautéed in mild nepalese spices   » goat chhoela 8 diced boneless goat meat marinated in nepalese spices and herbs | cooked in tandoor | served with cumin signature flattened rice [chewra]   » goat bhutuwa 8 spice-marinated boneless goat meat julienned and sautéed with nepalese spices | served with flattened rice [chewra]   E N T R É E » pokhareli kukhura 13 bone-in chicken cooked in flavorful nepalese spices I a staple for generations   » gorkhali khasi 14 chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavorful nepalese spices | a quintessential festive nepalese dish   » namche bazar ko sekuwa 15 chunks of boneless goat meat marinated in nepalese spices | cooked to perfection in tandoor | a piquant fair in the foothills of the himalayas   » parvate aaalu tama ra bodi 12 potatoes, bamboo shoots and black eyed peas cooked in delectable nepalese spices | a delicacy in mountainous region of nepal   » aalu ra simi 12 potatoes and green beans sautéed with tomatoes and onions in nepalese spices   » palungoko saag 11 fresh spinach leaves sautéed in cumin seed, mustard seed, fenugreek seed, dry red chilli and fresh garlic cloves   » jhaneko dal 11 lentils soaked overnight I cooked with nepalese spices | tempered with onion, cumin seeds, garlic and asafetida   » bhuteko kauli 12 cauliflower florets deliciously cooked in nepalese spices with tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste   A P P E T I Z E R S A M O S A [ a delectable duo of crisp cones filled with spice-seasoned vegetables or meat ]   » vegetable samosa 4   potatoes and peas in a mild fragrant spice blend     » lamb keema samosa 6   minced lamb in a flavorful spice blend   P A K O R A [ a medley of seasoned fritters | dipped in chickpea flour batter | deep fried ]   » a mosaic 4   mildly seasoned cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, potato, onion     » paneerka naram garam pakora 6   flavorfully seasoned grated home-made cottage cheese with chopped onion, bell peppers, cilantro and seasoned mashed potatoes     » aalu tikka 4   seasoned mashed potato cakes     » onion bhaji 5   seasoned onion with cilantro and ajwain seeds     » chicken pakora 6   spice-marinated boneless chicken dipped in chef’s special blend batter     » shrimp pakora 9   spice-marinated shrimp dipped in chef’s special blend batter   C H A A T [ a mouthwatering concoction of boiled chickpeas, chopped onions, plain yogurt, chaat masala, tamarind-mint chutney | garnished with cilantro, namkeen, paprika ]   » samosa 5   vegetables samosa     » aalu tikka 5   seasoned mashed potato cakes     » aalu paapdi 5   boiled, diced and fried potato cubes   » chicken 65 7 chicken tikka in makhani sauce | tempered with mustard seed, ginger, garlic, curry leaves | garnished with cilantro   » ASSORTMENT CHEF’S SPECIAL [ sharing encouraged ] 10 a mosaic | vegetable samosa | chicken tikka | boti kabab | sheesh kebab   S O U P   |    S A L A D » sambhar soup 4 south indian flavored toor lentil with assorted vegetables | tempered with mustard seed, curry leaves, asafetida and tamarind   » mullingtawny soup 4 lentil with diced boneless chicken and vegetables in mild indian spices | a classic indian soup   » malai chicken salad 7 iceberg lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, tandoori malai chicken | onion-cilantro vinaigrette   » tandoori shrimp salad 8 iceberg lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, tandoori shrimp | onion-cilantro vinaigrette   E N T R É E C H I C K E N » chicken tikka masala 13 spice-marinated diced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce | a quintessential indian classic   » chicken makhani 13 spice-marinated boneless dark meat chicken cooked in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce   » chicken curry 12 boneless chicken delectably cooked in indian spices and curry sauce   » chicken sahi korma 13 boneless chicken deliciously cooked in indian spices and creamy almond-cashew curry sauce | a royal indulgence   » chicken vindaalu 12 chicken and potato cubes cooked in indian spices and hot-tangy curry sauce | a delightfully sizzling fare   » chicken kadhai 13 chicken, onion, tomatoes and bell peppers cooked in Indian spices and ‘kadhai’ sauce | cooked in cast iron ‘kadhai’ to retain it’s distinctive flavor   » chicken jalfreizi 12 chicken and assorted vegetables deliciously cooked in mild indian spices and tomato-curry sauce   » chicken madras 13 chicken cooked in a savory and exotic flavored coconut broth, indian spices and creamy curry sauce | a south indian delicacy   » chicken chili masala 12 chicken and green chilli flavorfully cooked in rich indian spices and curry sauce   » chicken saag 12 chicken and spinach cooked in mild indian spices and rich curry sauce   » chicken bhuna 13 chicken sautéed in indian spices and hot- spicy curry sauce   L A M B » lamb boti kabab masala 14 spice-marinated diced boneless chunks of lamb cooked to perfection in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce   » lamb curry 14 boneless lamb delectably cooked in indian spices and curry sauce   » lamb sahi korma 14 boneless lamb deliciously cooked in indian spices and creamy almond-cashew curry sauce | a royal indulgence   » lamb vindaalu 13 lamb and potato cubes cooked in indian spices and hot-tangy curry sauce | a delightfully sizzling fare   » lamb kadhai 14 lamb cooked in indian spices and ‘kadhai’ sauce | cooked in cast iron ‘kadhai’ to retain it’s distinctive flavor   » lamb jalfreizie 13 lamb and assorted vegetables deliciously cooked in mild indian spices and tomato-curry sauce   » lamb madras 14 lamb cooked in savory and exotic flavored coconut broth, indian spices and creamy curry sauce | a south indian delicacy   » lamb chili masala 14 lamb and green chilli flavorfully cooked in indian spices and rich curry sauce   » lamb saag 13 lamb and spinach cooked in mild indian spices and rich curry sauce   » lamb bhuna 14 lamb sautéed in Indian spices and hot-spicy curry sauce   » lamb keema matar 14 minced lamb and green peas cooked in indian spices and curry sauce   V E G E T A B L E S » palak paneer 12 spinach and home-made cottage cheese cooked in indian spices and tomato-curry sauce with a touch of fresh cream   » paneer makhani 13 home-made cottage cheese cooked in indian spices and makhani sauce   » matar paneer 12 green peas and home-made cottage cheese cooked in indian spices and tomato-curry sauce   » paneer tikka masala 13 home-made cottage cheese, diced bell pepper, onion and tomato cooked in indian spices and creamy tomato sauce   » paneer aalu gobhi chilli masala 12 home-made cottage cheese, potatoes, cauliflower florets and green chilli cooked in indian spices and curry sauce   » baingan bharta 12 eggplant roasted in tandoor and pureed | sautéed with onions, tomatoes and indian spices | garnished with ginger-cilantro   » dal makhani 11 overnight soaked lentils cooked in indian spices and makhani sauce   » dal tadka 11 overnight soaked lentils cooked in indian spices I tempered with cumin, whole red chilli, garlic clove, onion, asafetida and spice mix   » paneer chilli fry 12 home-made cottage cheese, diced bell peppers, onions and tomato sautéed in chef’s special blend of indian spices   » navaratan korma 12 nine assorted vegetables cooked in rich creamy sauce and indian spices   » bhindi masala 11 baby okra sautéed with cumin seeds, onion, tomatoes, ginger-garlic, amchur [dried mango powder] and indian spices   » chana masala 11 overnight soaked chickpea cooked in indian spices and chana masala sauce   » vegetable jalfreizi 11 assorted vegetables deliciously cooked with indian spices, curry sauce   » mushroom jalfreizi 12 mushroom and mixed vegatables cooked in mild indian spices and tomato-curry sauce   » malai kofta 12 fresh home-made cottage cheese dumplings cooked in indian spices and rich curry creamy sauce   » veggie vindaalu 11 seasonal vegetables and potato cubes cooked in indian spices and hot-tangy sauce   » dum aalu 11 potatoes cooked in curry sauce with indian spices / cashew-almond curry sauce   » aalu gobhi 11 potatoes and cauliflower florets sautéed with cumin, mustard, spice mix and tomatoes, Sliced ginger, cilantro garnish   » aalu matar 11 potatoes and peas cooked in curry and tomato sauce and indian spices   S E A F O O D S H R I M P » shrimp masala 15 shrimp cooked in savory indian spices and creamy tomato sauce   » shrimp saag 14 shrimp and spinach flavorfully cooked in mild indian spices and rich curry sauce   » shrimp vindaalu 14 shrimp and potato cubes cooked in indian spices and hot-tangy curry sauce   » shrimp jalfreizi 15 shrimp and assorted vegetables deliciously cooked in mild indian spices and tomato-curry sauce   » shrimp chili masala 15 shrimp and green chilli flavorfully cooked in rich indian spices and curry sauce   » shrimp curry 15 shrimp delectably cooked in indian spices and curry sauce   F I S H » fish tikka masala 15 spice-marinated mahi mahi filets roasted in the tandoor | sauteed with diced bell pepper, onion and tomatoes and simmered in creamy tomato sauce   » fish chili masala 15 filets of catfish and green chilli flavorfully cooked in rich indian spices and tomato-curry sauce   » fish curry 15 filets of catfish delectably cooked in indian spices and curry sauce   » fish vindaalu 14 filets of catfish and potato cubes cooked in indian spices and hot-tangy sauce   T A N D O O R I [ served with small basmati rice royale | mild masala sauce ] T A N D O O R: a barrel shaped clay oven used to cook flatbreads & meats to perfection at the temperature of about 600 degrees C H I C K E N » chicken tandoori full   18   |   half 15 whole chicken marinated in yogurt blended with ginger-garlic paste and indian spice mix   » chicken tikka 15 diced boneless white meat chicken marinated in yogurt and indian spices   » chicken malai tikka 15 diced boneless white meat chicken marinated in mild indian spices, cashew paste, sour cream and yogurt   » hariyali tikka 15 diced boneless white meat chicken marinated in indian spice mix and mint-yogurt sauce   L A M B » lamb sheesh kebab 16 indian spice-infused minced lamb mixed with chopped ginger, garlic, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, cilantro and mint I binded by egg   » boti kebab 17 diced boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste and indian spices   S E A F O O D » tandoori prawn 20 jumbo shrimp marinated in rich indian spice mix   » tandoori fish tikka 17 filets of mahi mahi marinated in indian spice mix   V E G E T A B L E S » paneer tikka 16 home-made cottage cheese, tomato, bell pepper, onion marinated in indian spice mix   » tandoori vegetable 14 cauliflower, broccoli, potato, onion, tomato, marinated in indian spices and ginger-garlic paste   » CUMIN TANDOORI COLLAGE 20 an assortment of - malai tikka I lamb sheesh kabab I boti kebab I chicken tikka I tandoori shrimp I tandoori chicken leg   R I C E    |    P U L A U » basmati rice royale 3 royal basmati rice perfectly steamed   » cumin rice 4 royal basmati rice cooked and strewn with cumin seeds, clove and cardamom   » matar pulau 5 royal basmati rice cooked with spices and green peas with saffron strands   » kashmiri pulau 7 royal basmati rice cooked and strewn with saffron strands, cashews, almonds and raisins   B I R Y A N I S [ royal basmati rice cooked in indian biryani spice mixed with vegetables, meat or seafood | served with raita ] » vegetable dum biryani 11 royal basmati rice cooked with vegetables in indian biryani spice mix   » chicken dum biryani 12 royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated boneless chicken in indian biryani spice mix   » lamb dum biryani 13 royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated boneless lamb chunks in Indian biryani spice mix   » goat dum biryani 13 royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated bone-in goat meat in indian biryani spice mix   » shrimp biryani 14 royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated shrimp in indian biryani spice mix   » CUMIN DUM BIRYANI 15 royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated chicken, lamb and shrimp in indian biryani spice mix | signature of cumin   F L A T B R E A D    |    R O T I » naan 2 Oversized white flour dough leavened I cooked in tandoor   » garlic naan 3 fluffy naan with a hint of garlic   » sesame naan 3 naan strewn with sesame seed   » onion kulchha 3 naan stuffed with onion   » paneer kulchha 4 naan stuffed with home-made cottage cheese   » mirchi masala naan 3 naan stuffed with green chillies and indian spices   » lamb keema naan 4 naan stuffed with minced and spice-infused boneless lamb   » paratha 3 whole wheat flatbread layered with butter   » alu paratha 4 paratha stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes, green peas and indian spices   » tandoori roti 2 whole wheat bread cooked in tandoor   » poori 3 whole wheat round bread and deep fried   » bhatura 3 naan deep fried   » ASSORTMENT BREAD BASKET 12 naan | garlic naan | tandoori roti | onion kulchha | paneer kulchha   P L A T T E R M O N S O O N    W E D D I N G    P L A T T E R   [ FOR TWO ] » vegetarian 35 tandoori vegetable mix-grill [ cauliflower, broccoli, cottage cheese, bell pepper, onion, potatoes, tomatoes ], matar paneer, aalu gobhi, naan , matar pulau, raita, kheer   » non-vegetarian 38 tandoori grill [ tandoori chicken, malai tikka, chicken tikka, boti kebab ], dal makhani, lamb curry, naan, matar pulau, raita, kheer   A C C O M P A N I M E N T S » mint-cucumber raaita 3 yogurt with mint, cucumber and roasted cumin powder   » yogurt 3 plain curd   B E V E R A G E S » lassi [ sweet ] 3 a refreshing yogurt drink   » mango lassi 4 a refreshing mango-yogurt drink   » soda 2 pepsi, diet pepsi, sierra mist   » voss still or sparkling water 4 D E S S E R T » kheer 4 rice emulsion with cardamom, raisin, coconut | garnished with chopped pistachio   » gulaab jaamun 4 rounds of white flour infused with reduced milk [ mawa ] | soaked in saffron-rosewater syrup | garnished with pistachio   » kulfi: pistachio mango 4 4 home made ice cream   D I S C L A I M E R If you have nut, seafood or any kind of food allergy, please consult restaurant in advance. Prices / menu items subject to change without prior notice.

1414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622 - 773-342-1414