Masala Mantra Restaurant

8.2

3480 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Opens at 11:00 AM

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Starters

  • Classic Veggie Samosa (2 pcs)

    It's flaky. It's fried. It's stuffed with Masala Mantra Restaurant's secret's mix. It's a must!

    $5.00

  • Veggie Pakora

    Gluten friendly. Cauliflower, potatoes, onions, and carrots are battered with a chickpea flour batter, then deep fried.

    $6.00

  • Paneer Pakora

    Gluten friendly. Battered and fried cottage cheese served with mint sauce.

    $9.00

  • Onion Bhajia

    Gluten friendly. Onion slices are marinated with chickpea batter, then deep fried.

    $7.00

  • Samosa Chaat

    Flattened samosa topped with chickpeas, yogurt, minced onions, tomatoes, and chutney.

    $8.00

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat

    Gluten friendly. Crisp-fried potato patties topped with chickpeas, yogurt, minced onions, tomatoes, and chutney.

    $8.00

  • Papdi Chaat

    Crispy purie topped with potatoes, boiled chickpeas, tamarind chutney, and yogurt.

    $8.00

  • Gobhi Garlic

    Gluten friendly. Crisp-fried cauliflower tossed with garlic.

    $8.00

  • Chicken Pakora

    Gluten friendly. Boneless chicken is battered and fried, served with mint sauce.

    $9.00

  • Fish Pakora

    Gluten friendly. Battered and fried fish served with mint sauce.

    $10.00

  • Chicken or Beef Samosa

    Flaky pastry stuffed with minced beef or chicken, peas mixed with herbs, and spices.

    $6.00

  • Calamari Pakora

    Gluten friendly. Crisp-fried calamari served with mint sauce.

    $9.50

  • Chilli Potatoes

    They are hot and spicy and delicious. Choose and mention your spice level: Medium or Hot

    $10.00

Soups

  • Daal Soup

    Gluten friendly. Lentil-based soup.

    $4.00

  • Tomato Soup

    Gluten friendly. Tomato-based soup flavoured with spices, cumin, and fresh cilantro.

    $4.50

  • Mulligatawny Soup

    Gluten friendly. Lentil and chicken soup with fresh herbs and spices.

    $5.50

Salads

  • Lachha Onion Salad

    Onion rings marinated with lemon juice and seasoning.

    $3.50

  • Kachumber Salad

    Diced cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and carrot with house-made vinaigrette dressing.

    $6.00

  • Caesar Salad

    $8.00

Tandoori Specialities

  • Tandoori Paneer

    Cottage cheese pieces are skewered then barbequed in a traditional Indian clay oven.

    $15.00

  • Fish Tikka

    Marinated fish finished in a clay oven.

    $18.00

  • Chicken Tikka

    Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with yogurt, ginger, and spices.

    $16.00

  • Malai Chicken Tikka

    Chicken marinated in cream cheese, ginger, garlic, and exotic spices.

    $16.00

  • Tandoori Chicken

    Chicken skewers barbequed in a tandoor oven.

    $16.00

  • Nawabi Seekh Kebab

    Minced lamb meat is infused with ginger, chillies, coriander, and cumin, then skewered and cooked in a tandoor oven.

    $16.00

  • Tandoori Prawns

    Prawn skewers barbequed in a tandoor oven.

    $17.00

  • Roasted Rack of Lamb

    Lamb chops are marinated with ginger and garlic, then barbequed in a tandoor oven.

    $24.00

Curries - Vegetarian

Entrees are served with a portion of rice or plain naan.

  • Dal Makhani

    Black lentils are simmered overnight on a low charcoal fire, then finished with cream and butter. It's a staple!

    $14.50

  • Yellow Dal Tadka

    Yellow lentils tempered cumin seeds and chillies.

    $13.50

  • Kadhi Pakora

    A spicy yogurt-based curry with veg pakoras. Best served with rice.

    $14.50

  • Channa Masala

    This north Indian favourite consists of chickpeas cooked with herbs and spices.

    $14.00

  • Malai Kofta

    Soft cottage cheese dumplings simmered in an aromatic cashew nut gravy.

    $15.00

  • Veg Jalfrezi

    A melange of vegetables cooked in onion-tomato gravy and Indian spices with herbs. The best way to eat this is with Masala Mantra Restaurant's Tawa...

    $14.00

  • Vegetable Vindaloo

    A melange of vegetables cooked in a traditional style with tangy sauce, ginger, and an authentic spice blend.

    $14.00

  • Eggplant Bhartha (Seasoned Roasted Eggplant)

    Mashed eggplant cooked with peas, onions, and tomatoes.

    $15.00

  • Bhindi Masala

    Ladies' fingers (okra) cooked with onions, Indian spices, and herbs.

    $14.50

  • Shahi Paneer

    Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a cashew-based curry with dried fruits.

    $15.00

  • Aloo Gobhi

    Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes.

    $14.50

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  • Paneer Tikka Masala

    Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and cooked in a rich onion and tomato gravy.

    $15.00

  • Paneer Makhni

    You may call me 'Mrs. Vegatarian Butter Chicken'. Cottage cheese cooked in Masala Mantra Restaurant's classic butter chicken gravy.

    $15.00

  • Vegetable Coconut Curry

    A melange of vegetables cooked with coconut curry.

    $14.00

  • Paneer Saag

    Cottage cheese cooked with pureed spinach and an authentic spice blend.

    $15.00

  • Kadhai Paneer

    Cottage cheese cooked in a thick onion and tomato gravy with bell peppers and whole spices.

    $14.50

  • Mutter Paneer

    Cottage cheese and peas cooked in Masala Mantra Restaurant's buttery creamy tomato gravy. It is one of Masala Mantra Restaurant's favorites, we must...

    $14.50

  • Tandoori Paneer Lababdaar

    Barbequed cottage cheese pieces cooked in cream and tomato-based gravy.

    $16.00

  • Chilli Paneer

    Battered and fried cottage cheese pieces cooked with bell peppes and onions in sweet and sour sauce.

    $15.00

Curries - Non-Vegetarian

Entrees are served with a portion of rice or plain naan.

  • Classic Butter Chicken

    Clay oven-roasted chicken in an authentic, rich tomato gravy.

    $16.00

  • Chilli Chicken

    Battered and fried chicken pieces cooked with bell peppers and onions in tangy-sweet sauce.

    $15.50

  • Tandoori Chicken Lababdaar

    Barbequed chicken pieces cooked in a rich gravy with cream.

    $16.00

  • Lamb Roganjosh

    Tender boneless lamb bites simmered overnight in an authentic Indian-style gravy. It's one of Masala Mantra Restaurant's favorites!

    $17.00

  • Goat Curry (Bone- In )

    Goat meat cooked in a traditional curry base.

    $17.00

  • Chicken Curry (Bone-In)

    Chicken cooked in Punjabi style curry.

    $16.00

  • Tikka Masala

    Marinated meat cooked in an onion and tomato sauce with bell peppers, finished with cream.

    $17.00

  • Karahi

    Thick onion and tomato gravy enriched with bell peppers and whole spices, served with your choice of meat.

    $17.00

  • Vindaloo Curry

    Your choice of meat cooked in a traditional style with tangy sauce, ginger, and an authentic spice blend.

    $16.00

  • Coconut Curry

    Your choice of meat cooked in coconut gravy.

    $16.00

  • Korma Curry

    Your choice of meat cooked with a rich cashew paste that's blended with spices.

    $16.00

  • Spinach Curry

    Your choice of meat cooked with pureed spinach and an authentic spice blend.

    $17.00

  • Mango Curry

    Your choice of meat cooked in an onion and tomato gravy infused with mango sauce.

    $16.00

  • Pomegranate Curry

    Your choice of meat cooked in an onion and tomato curry infused with dried pomegranate seeds and ground spices.

    $16.00

  • Chilli Fish

    It is made with our sweet and tangy awesomesauce. This is our bestseller.

    $18.00

Basmati Ki Bahar

  • Plain Rice

    $3.25

  • Green Peas Pilaf

    Rice spiced with roasted cumin and peas.

    $5.00

  • Coconut Rice

    Rice tossed with mustard seeds and coconut.

    $5.00

Biryani

A unique blend of coarsely ground spices layered with scented rice, accompanied with mixed raita.

  • Vegetable Biryani

    $14.00

  • Chicken Biryani

    $17.00

  • Beef Biryani

    $18.00

  • Lamb Biryani

    $18.00

  • Prawn Biryani

    $18.00

Highlights

  • Choley Bhature Plain (2)

    Crispy puffed bhatura served with chickpeas, raita, pickles, and onions.

    $14.00

  • Choley Bhature Stuffed (2)

    Fried crispy puffed bread stuffed with paneer, served with chickpeas, raita, pickles, and onions.

    $14.50

  • Amritsari Kulcha (2)

    Tandoori spiced stuffed naan comes with pickled onions, Masala Mantra Restaurant's delicious channa masala, and yogurt. It's a HIT! We also recommend...

    $15.00

Breads

  • Plain Naan

    Soft unleavened bread baked in a clay oven.

    $2.50

  • Layered Buttered Naan

    Layered bread with butter.

    $3.00

  • Garlic Naan

    Stuffed with fresh garlic and basil.

    $3.50

  • Rosemary Naan

    Naan stuffed with rosemary.

    $3.50

  • Onion Naan

    Onion naan comes with onion and light spices.

    $4.00

  • Coconut Naan

    A sweet Indian bread stuffed with dried coconut.

    $4.50

  • Chicken Naan

    Stuffed with chicken, onions, and light spices.

    $4.50

  • Keema Naan

    Stuffed with minced lamb and spices.

    $4.50

  • Spinach Naan

    Stuffed with spinach and cottage cheese mixed with spices.

    $4.50

  • Parantha Chur-Chur

    Crushed, buttered whole wheat bread stuffed with onions, potatoes, or cauliflower.

    $4.50

  • Missi Roti (Gluten-Friendly)

    Gluten-friendly bread is best eaten with any curry but Masala Mantra Restaurant's fav. way of eating this is with paneer saag.

    $5.00

  • Tandoori Roti (2)

    Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven.

    $5.00

  • Tawa Roti (2)

    Masala Mantra Restaurant's softest whole wheat bread for those homesick days. Hand-rolled and cooked especially for you.

    $5.00

Raita

  • Plain Yoghurt

    Homemade curd.

    $3.00

  • Mix Raita

    Yogurt mixed with cucumbers and carrots.

    $4.00

Kids' Selection

  • Kids' Masala Fries

    $4.50

  • Kids' Chicken Strips

    Fried crispy chicken strips with fries.

    $8.00

Side Orders

  • Mint or Tamarind Chutney

    $0.99

  • Pickle

    $0.99

  • Mango Chutney

    $0.99

  • Papadum (2) G/F

    Gluten-friendly. Crispy lentil flour wafers. We like it fried too. Mention it if you'd like it too.

    $2.00

Beverages

  • Lassi

    $5.00

  • Mango Lemonade

    $4.50

  • Mango Shake

    A refreshing summer mango drink. Do you like yours with cashews or without cashews?

    $5.00

  • Juice

    Mango, orange, apple, pineapple, or cranberry.

    $4.00

  • Soda Pop

    $2.49

Desserts

  • Gulab Jamun

    Deep-fried cottage cheese balls dipped in sweet syrup.

    $4.00

  • Kesar Rasmalai

    Dumplings made of cottage cheese soaked in sweetened, thickened milk flavoured with saffron.

    $5.00

  • Rice Pudding G/F

    Rice & Milk spiced with cardamom and saffron, cooked slowly until thickened. It is thick and creamy. Just like the good old days.

    $5.00

  • Gajar Halwa ( Carrot Pudding)

    Hand Shredded carrots simmered with milk and spices and cooked for hours. An amazing way to finish your meal.

    $5.50