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    Clay Oven

    Indian
    Open now4PM - 8:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Tikka Masala (GF)

      A Northern Indian favorite comprising of a delightfully spiced tomato and paprika sauce
      $19.00
    • Garlic Naan

      Homemade leavened baked bread topped with chopped garlic and cilantro
      $5.50
    • Plain Naan

      Homemade leavened baked bread
      $5.00

    Dinner

    FIRST

    • Aloo Tikki (New Item!)

      Delicately spiced potato and split lentil patties
      $10.00
    • Amritsari Fish Pakora (New Item!)

      Tilapia marinated in sun-dried mint, fenugreek seeds, and carom seeds
      $16.00
    • Beet Root Tikki

      Beet root, spiced homemade cheese, and potato patties, whipped yogurt, spring greens
      $10.00
    • Chicken 65 (New Item!)

      Spicy, deep-fried chicken flavored with ginger, cayenne pepper, and vinegar; from the Chennai region of India
      $16.00
    • Chicken Tikka Satay (GF)

      Flat white meat chicken marinated in yogurt and spices grilled on skewers
      $15.00
    • Dahi Ke Kebab (New Item!)

      Patties made from hung yogurt, graham flour , chopped onion, coriander, green chilies, and ginger
      $12.00
    • Malai Shrimp Cocktail (GF)

      Delicious tandoori grilled shrimp coated with yogurt and light spices; served with our homemade creamy, tomato and scallion sauce
      $19.00
    • Pav Bhaji Bruschetta

      Bombay’s favorite street snack! Potato and vegetable curry served on a bun
      $14.00
    • Olive & Rosemary Paneer Tikka (New Item!) (GF)

      Spiced grilled cubes of homemade cheese soaked with rosemary, olive paste, and sliced peppers
      $15.00
    • Spinach & Cheese Rolls

      Delectable spinach and homemade cheese rissoles with a touch of green chilies
      $10.00
    • Spinach & Onion Pakora

      Crispy fritters fried in chickpea batter
      $9.00
    • Tamarind Scallops

      Tangy seared scallops and pineapple marinated in tamarind with cloves and siracha
      $19.00
    • Tandoori Paneer Tikka (GF)

      Spicy grilled cubes of homemade cheese and vegetables marinated in yogurt with red chili, cloves and coriander
      $15.00
    • Tawa Salmon Tikka (New Item!) (GF)

      Lightly spiced, marinated salmon fillet
      $19.00
    • Tomato Basil Soup (GF)

      A zippy blend of tomatoes, ginger and garlic
      $8.00
    • Vegetable Samosa

      Handmade turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas
      $7.00

    COLD PLATES, SALADS & SANDWICHES

    • Bhel Poori (GF)

      Crispy rice puffs tossed with chopped tomatoes and lemon juice with tamarind chutney and our homemade blend of spices
      $10.00
    • Baby Arugula Caesar Salad

      $13.00
    • Chicken Kaathi Rolls

      Handmade thin whole wheat bread wrapped around grilled Chicken Tikka,with sautéed onions and green peppers, sweet potato fries
      $19.50
    • Cholay Tikki Chaat (New Item!)

      Spiced potato patties topped with curried chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys
      $12.00
    • Malai Chicken Quesadilla

      Marinated chicken quesadilla, served with salsa, avacado cream, and shredded lettuce
      $19.00
    • Mango Avocado Chaat (GF)

      A delicious cold plate of mangos and avocados spiced with red chili powder and sweet and tangy tamarind chutney
      $12.00
    • Paani Poori (New Item!)

      Crisp chickpea flour puffs filled with chickpeas, potatoes and spicy water called ‘jaljeera’
      $12.00
    • Paneer Kaathi Rolls (New Item!)

      Handmade thin whole wheat bread wrapped around sauteed homemade cheese, with sautéed onions and green peppers, served with sweet potato fries
      $18.50
    • Dahi Papri Chaat

      Fried crisps topped with spicy potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys
      $12.00

    INTRODUCING SOUTH INDIAN FLAVORS (New!)

    • Masala Dosa Thaali (New Item!)

      A thin lentil crêpe filled with potatoes and peas; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth), steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters
      $18.00
    • Chicken Dosa Thaali (New Item!)

      A thin lentil crêpe filled with sauteed chicken; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth), steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters
      $22.00
    • Idli Sambhar (New Item!) (GF)

      Steamed rice flour cakes flavored with curry leaves; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth)
      $15.00
    • Vada Sambhar (New Item!)

      Fried rice and lentil dumplings; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth)
      $15.00
    • South Indian Lemon Rice (New Item!) (GF)

      Basmati rice sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a splash of lemon juice
      $15.00
    • Sambhar (New Item!) (GF)

      Spicy lentil and vegetable broth
      $8.00

    VEGETARIAN FAVORITES (served with Basmati Rice)

    • Achaari Aloo (GF, V)

      Baby potatoes sauteed with mustard seeds and spiced Indian lime pickles
      $18.00
    • Baigan Bhartha (GF, V)

      Mashed eggplant smoked over charcoal, and seasoned with herbs and spices
      $19.00
    • Bhindi Masala (GF, V)

      Gently seasoned okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes
      $19.00
    • Chana Masala (GF, V)

      Gently cooked curried chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and herbs
      $19.00
    • Daal Panchmela (GF, V)

      A lightly spiced and hearty blend of five yellow lentils stewed to perfection
      $18.00
    • Kaali Daal (GF, V)

      An authentic homemade recipe of slow cooked black lentils, simmered with tomatoes and onions
      $18.00
    • Khattay Meethay Baigan (New Item!) (GF, V)

      A Clay Oven Exclusive! Strips of eggplant stewed in a tomato sauce enhanced with fenugreek and mustard seeds
      $19.00
    • Lychee Paneer (GF)

      A unique blend of homemade cheese and lychee nuts simmered in a mildly spiced curry sauce
      $19.00
    • Malai Kofta

      Minced cheese and vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce
      $19.00
    • Gobhi Aloo (GF, V)

      Cauliflower florets delicately spiced and sautéed with potatoes and mild spices
      $19.00
    • Gobhi Gulistan (GF)

      Whole cauliflower grilled over a charcoal flame and then simmered in yogurt, cashews and fresh mint
      $24.00

    TRADITIONAL INDIAN CLASSICS (served with Basmati Rice)

    • Tikka Masala (GF)

      A Northern Indian favorite comprising of a delightfully spiced tomato and paprika sauce
      $19.00
    • Saag (GF)

      Simmered spinach with tomatoes and exotic spices
      $19.00
    • Butter Chicken (GF)

      Pulled tandoori grilled chicken simmered with fresh tomatoes and puréed cashew nuts
      $22.00
    • Vindaloo (GF)

      Very spicy! Your choice of meat marinated in red chilies and vinegar stewed with potatoes.
      $21.00
    • Lahori Karahi Chicken (New Item!) (GF)

      A popular dish from Pakistan - A fiery chicken curry stewed with bell peppers cooked in a traditional cast iron wok
      $21.00
    • Chicken Anarkali (New Item!) (GF)

      A Clay Oven Exclusive! A light chicken curry stewed with pomegranate sauce
      $21.00
    • Korma (GF)

      A creamy curry of almond and cashew nuts
      $18.00
    • Lamb Rogan Josh (GF)

      Tender pieces of lamb spiced with onions, fresh ginger, garlic and yogurt
      $25.00
    • Punjabi Goat Curry (GF)

      Tender goat stewed to perfection
      $28.00
    • Coconut Salmon Bowl (New Item!) (GF)

      A delicious Malaysian inspired spiced coconut curried salmon
      $34.00
    • Chicken Curry

      $21.00

    HYDERABADI SPECIALS

    • Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (GF)

      Biryani is Hyderabad’s most famous rice dish prepared with fresh herbs, flavorful Indian spices, slowly cooked to maintain the flavors and aromas of each spice; served with Mint Raita (Yogurt)
      $21.00
    • Hyderabadi Baghare Baigan (New Item!) (GF, V)

      Baby eggplant simmered with coconut sesame seeds and tamarind; served with Basmati Rice
      $22.00
    • Teekha Handi Lamb (New Item!) (GF)

      Tender cuts of tandoori grilled lamb coated and sautéed in a fiery blend of freshly ground spices; served with Basmati Rice
      $28.00
    • Hyderabadi Chicken (GF)

      Tender pieces of chicken stewed in yogurt, with onions, fresh ginger, garlic, and coconut
      $22.00

    CLAY OVEN SIGNATURE DISHES (served with Naan Bread)

    • Coconut Curried Chicken (New Item!)

      Traditional flaky bread, coconut curried potatoes and chicken served with mini Malabar Paratha bread
      $26.00
    • Grilled Salmon Over Greens

      Grilled salmon, spiced-chili rice cakes, and sautéed greens
      $34.00
    • Grilled Lamb Barra Kebab (GF)

      Tender lamb loin chops marinated for three days, char-grilled and served with spiced tomato and onion Khabarga sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $31.00
    • Malai Chicken Kebab (GF)

      Grilled marinated chicken skewers with grilled onions, peppers, and tikka masala sauce
      $24.00
    • Clay Oven Mixed Grill (GF)

      Tandoori Chicken, Grilled Malai Chicken Kebab, Lamb Barra Kebab, Paneer Tikka, grilled onions, and peppers
      $35.00
    • Rosemary Lamb Tips (New Item!) (GF)

      Spiced lamb tips marinated in yogurt, sour cream, and rosemary; served on skewers with grilled vegetables
      $31.00
    • Grilled Seafood Platter (GF)

      Malai Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, and seared Tamarind Scallops and spiced-chili rice cakes
      $38.00
    • Tandoori Chicken (GF)

      Juicy char-grilled chicken on the bone marinated in yogurt and our homemade blend of spices
      $25.00

    FRESHLY BAKED BREADS BAKED TO ORDER

    • Plain Naan

      Homemade leavened baked bread
      $5.00
    • Butter Naan

      Homemade leavened baked bread, lightly buttered
      $5.00
    • Garlic Naan

      Homemade leavened baked bread topped with chopped garlic and cilantro
      $5.50
    • Tandoori Roti

      Whole wheat tandoori baked bread
      $5.00
    • Methi Poori

      Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread sprinkled with dried fenugreek
      $6.00
    • Missi Roti

      Flat bread made from chickpea flour
      $6.00
    • Plain Paratha

      Layered whole wheat buttered bread
      $5.00
    • Mint Paratha

      Layered whole wheat buttered bread topped with dried mint
      $5.00
    • Badami Naan

      Leavened bread topped with sliced almonds, poppy seeds and hand peeled cantaloupe seeds
      $6.00
    • Aloo Naan

      Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes
      $6.00
    • Paneer Kulcha

      Freshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned homemade cheese, finely chopped onions and cilantro
      $6.00
    • Bread Basket

      Plain Naan, Garlic Naan and Mint Paratha (No Substitutions Please)
      $14.00
    • Chapati

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Onion Kulcha

      $6.00
    • Plain Poori

      $6.00
    • Tawa Aloo Paratha

      Pan-fried whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes
      $7.00

    ACCOMPANIMENTS

    • Steamed Basmati Rice (GF, V)

      $3.50
    • Plain Yogurt (GF)

      $3.50
    • Mango Chutney (GF, V)

      $2.50
    • Onion Chutney (GF, V)

      $2.50
    • Indian Salad (GF, V)

      Onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and lemon
      $3.50
    • Sliced Onions & Lemon Wedges (GF, V)

      $2.00
    • Achaar (GF, V)

      Spicy Indian Mango-Lime Pickles
      $3.00
    • Mint Raita (GF)

      Homemade yogurt with fresh mint
      $4.50
    • Papadum

      Sun-dried lentil wafers
      $3.00
    • 4oz Mint chutney

      $2.00
    • 4oz Tamarind Chutney

      $2.00
    • 2 oz Tikka Masala Sauce

      $2.00
    • 8 OZ Tikka Masala Sauce

      $8.00
    • 16 OZ Tikka Masala Sauce

      $16.00

    DESSERTS

    • Badami Kheer (GF)

      Chilled homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom, almonds and raisins
      $8.00
    • Gulab Jamun

      Warm cream dumplings dipped in rose water syrup
      $8.00
    • Ras Malai (GF)

      Chilled cheese dumplings served in a reduced milk syrup sprinkled with crushed
      $8.00
    • Gajjar Halwa Trifle (GF)

      Homemade Indian carrot trifle layered with coconut cream and pistachio nuts; served with seasonal berries
      $9.00
    • Mango Cheesecake

      Perfect for celebratory occasions
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Volcano Cake

      Warm chocolate cake with a molten center
      $10.00

    Beverages

    N/A Beverages

    • Sweet Lassi

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with rose water and lightly sweetened.
      $4.50
    • Salted Lassi

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with black salt and cumin
      $4.50
    • Mango Lassi

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with mango pulp
      $5.50
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.50
    • Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Roy Rogers

      $4.50

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    1666 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

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