
Indian
Kesar Indian Fine Dining
1350 Dorsey Road
Unit D
Hanover, MD 21076
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Beverage Menu
Lassi
Mango Lassi
A silky blend of creamy yogurt and Alphonso mango, lightly sweetened and chilled for a golden, refreshing indulgence.$5.00Sweet Lassi
A creamy yogurt blend whisked smooth and lightly sweetened.$5.00Salted Mint Lassi
A cool, savory yogurt blend whisked with fresh mint and a hint of roasted cumin — a refreshing harmony of creamy and herbal notes.$5.00Rose Lassi
A creamy yogurt blend whisked smooth and lightly sweetened and elevated with a delicate rose essence for a fragrant, floral touch.$5.00
Fountain Soda
Coca Cola
Classic fizzy Coca Cola poured crisp and refreshing over ice.$4.00Diet Coke
Classic fizzy Diet Coke poured crisp and refreshing over ice.$4.00Sprite
Classic fizzy Sprite poured crisp and refreshing over ice.$4.00Fanta
Classic fizzy Fanta poured crisp and refreshing over ice.$4.00Ginger Ale
Classic fizzy Ginger Ale poured crisp and refreshing over ice.$4.00Lemonade
$4.00
Hot Beverages
Milkshake
Kesar Mango Milkshake
A luxurious blend of Alphonso mango and saffron folded into chilled milk, enriched with nuts for a creamy, aromatic finish.$7.00Chocolate Milkshake
Classic chocolate shake whipped into a velvety, decadent treat.$5.00Strawberry Milkshake
Classic strawberry shake whipped into a velvety, decadent treat.$5.00
Juice
Starters
Vegetarian
Veggie Samosa
Crispy pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, served with chutneys$9.00Monsoon Veggie Pakoda
Seasonal vegetables dipped in gram-flour batter and fried golden — a perfect rainy-day favorite.$10.00Chatpata Paneer Pakoda
Soft cottage cheese fritters with a tangy spice kick and crunchy crust.$12.00Golgappa Shots
Mini puris filled with spicy mint water and tamarind — India’s favorite bite of fun.$9.00Meetha Teekha Dahi Pataka
Sweet-and-spicy yogurt puris bursting with flavor and crunch.$9.00Samosa Chaat
Crisp samosa pieces topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and sweet-spicy chutneys.$13.00Tikki Chaat
Potato patties layered with yogurt, chutneys, and fresh coriander — a street-style delight.$13.00Bhel Poori Chaat
Puffed rice, sev, and chutneys blended with onions and tangy tamarind.$9.00Chaat Papri
Crispy wafers topped with spiced chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys.$11.00Palak Patta Chaat
Crispy spinach leaves dressed with yogurt, chutneys, and a sprinkle of masala.$11.00Rajmah Ki Shami
Smoky red-bean patties delicately spiced and pan-seared to perfection.$10.00Garlic Kissed Gobhi
Cauliflower florets glazed in aromatic garlic and herbs, roasted till tender.$14.00Gobhi Manchurian
Fried cauliflower tossed in soy-chili sauce — bold, savory, and addictive.$14.00Chilli Paneer
Crisp paneer cubes tossed with bell peppers in a tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.$14.00Peri Peri Potato
Baby potatoes tossed in fiery peri-peri spices for a zesty twist.$12.00Kurkura Masala Papad
Crispy roasted pappad topped with spiced onions, tomatoes, and herbs.$8.00Kesar Malai Soya Chaap
Cream-marinated soy rolls grilled in the tandoor with saffron and mild spices.$15.00Chef's Vegetarian Medley
An assorted platter of the chef’s signature vegetarian starters.$14.00
Non-Vegetarian
Chilli Chicken
Tender chicken tossed with peppers, onions, and Indo-Chinese chili sauce.$14.00Garlic Kissed Chicken
Garlic-infused chicken grilled to smoky perfection with mild spices.$14.00Kesar Malai Chicken
Creamy saffron-marinated chicken skewers cooked for a delicate, velvety flavor.$15.00Tandoori Sampler
A mixed platter of signature kebabs and tikkas from our clay oven.$15.00Amritsari Fish
Crisp gram-flour-coated fish fried golden in Punjabi style.$15.00Tuk Masala Prawns
Jumbo prawns tossed in zesty coastal masala.$16.00Tandoori Fish Tikka
Clay-roasted fish fillets marinated in aromatic spices and lemon.$25.00
Flame & Clay
Served with sautéed vegetables, rice and your choice tangy mango sauce, tikka masala sauce or spicy curry sauce.
Patiala Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in cream and roasted in the tandoor for a smoky finish.$22.00Kesar Chef Special Chicken
Chef’s signature chicken cooked in a rich blend of aromatic spices.$24.00Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and bold tandoori spices, clay-roasted to perfection.$22.00Mint Chicken Kabob
Juicy chicken skewers marinated with mint, cilantro, and mild green chilies for a refreshing bite.$22.00Afghani Malai Kabob
Creamy based marinade enveloping tender chicken, grilled until soft and velvety.$22.00Bone-In Tandoori Chicken
Classic bone-in chicken marinated overnight with yogurt and earthy spices, flame-roasted in the tandoor.$22.00Lamb Chops
Tandoori-spiced lamb chops grilled over open flame — tender, juicy, and deeply flavorful.$30.00Garlic Anardana Lamb
Boneless lamb sautéed with garlic, crushed pomegranate seeds, and aromatic masala.$28.00Garlic Herb Salmon
Fresh salmon fillet marinated in herbs and garlic, grilled with a touch of saffron butter.$30.00Cumin Chilli Prawns
Jumbo prawns tossed in cumin, chili, and coastal spices with a zesty lime finish.$30.00Family Platter
A grand assortment featuring a chicken quarter leg, chicken tikka, mint chicken, lamb kebab, your choice of shrimp or fish — perfect for sharing.$38.00
Rice Creations
Lemon Rice
Fragrant basmati rice tossed with lemon juice, mustard seeds, and curry leaves for a bright, tangy flavor.$16.00Veggie Fried Rice
Wok-tossed basmati rice with mixed vegetables and soy-seasoned aromatics.$16.00Egg Fried Rice
Classic fried rice with fluffy scrambled egg, fresh herbs, and a touch of soy.$16.00Chicken Fried Rice
Fragrant rice stir-fried with tender chicken, vegetables, and Indo-Asian spices.$18.00Shrimp Fried Rice
Fragrant rice stir-fried with juicy shrimp, vegetables, and Indo-Asian spices.$20.00Veggie Biryani
Aromatic rice layered with seasonal vegetables and slow cooked with saffron and spices served with raita.$20.00Paneer Biryani
Cottage cheese cubes and rice simmered in a saffron-infused blend of herbs and spices served with raita.$23.00Egg Biryani
Fragrant rice layered with spiced boiled eggs and aromatic masala, finished with saffron served with raita.$22.00Chicken Biryani
Tender marinated chicken and long-grain rice slow-cooked with traditional biryani spices served with raita.$24.00Lamb Biryani
Juicy lamb pieces cooked on dum with saffron, caramelized onions, and aromatic rice served with raita.$28.00Goat Biryani
Bone-in goat slow-cooked with rice and chef’s special biryani masala served with a side of raita.$28.00Seafood Biryani
Aromatic rice layered with shrimp or salmon in a delicately spiced coastal-style biryani served with a side of raita.$28.00
Entrees
Earth & Spice
All entrees are served with rice.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin, and ghee for rich flavor.$20.00Dhaba Style Dal
Black lentils slowly cooked overnight in butter and cream.$20.00Aloo Gobhi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with turmeric, cumin, and fresh herbs.$21.00Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra stir-fried with caramelized onions and aromatic spices.$20.00Baingan Bahar
Roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and traditional spices.$20.00Mushroom Matar Malai Methi
Mushroom, green peas and fenugreek leaves in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce.$20.00Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in spiced tomato-onion gravy.$20.00Khubtilka
Chef’s special shiitake mushroom and cottage cheese cubes curry cooked in house masala.$22.00Sarson Da Saag
Pureed mustard greens cooked with garlic, ginger, and butter.$20.00Palak Paneer
Spinach purée with paneer cubes cooked in mild spices.$22.00Paneer Makhni
Paneer cubes simmered in buttery tomato gravy with a hint of cream.$22.00Paneer Bhurji
Crumble of paneer sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.$22.00Paneer Karahi
Paneer cooked with onions and bell peppers in a thick tomato masala.$22.00Paneer Haryali Korma
Paneer cooked in creamy spinach and mint sauce with herbs.$22.00Paneer Chettinadu
Paneer cooked with South Indian spices, coconut, and curry leaves.$22.00Paneer Vindaloo
Paneer simmered in tangy-spicy Goan-style curry.$22.00Kesar Paneer
Saffron-flavored paneer simmered in a light cashew sauce.$23.00Shahi Paneer
Cottage cheese in a royal cream sauce with subtle sweetness.$22.00Matar Paneer
Cottage cheese and green peas in a spiced tomato-based curry.$22.00Malai Kofta
Soft cheese and potato dumplings simmered in a creamy cashew-tomato gravy.$22.00Navratan Korma
Nine-gem curry of vegetables cooked in a fragrant cashew sauce.$20.00Veggie Hakka Noodles
Wok-tossed noodles with fresh vegetables, soy sauce, and a hint of garlic for balanced flavor.$16.00Cholay Bhaturay
$24.00
Spice Kissed Poultry
All entrees are served with rice.
Butter Chicken
Tandoor-grilled chicken in creamy tomato-butter sauce.$23.00Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken tikka pieces in spiced tomato-cream sauce.$23.00Chicken Kalonji Pudhina
Chicken cooked with mint, nigella seeds, and tangy masala.$23.00Kesar Chicken
Saffron-infused chicken cooked in a velvety cream sauce.$24.00Achari Chicken Korma
Chicken simmered in cashew gravy flavored with pickling spices.$23.00Chicken Jalfrazia
Stir-fried chicken with peppers, onions, and tangy tomato masala.$23.00Chicken Madras
Spicy coconut-based curry with South Indian flavors.$23.00Chicken Patia
Sweet and tangy chicken curry balanced with gentle heat.$23.00Chicken Curry
Classic North Indian chicken curry cooked with home spices.$23.00Chicken Karahi
Chicken sautéed with bell peppers and onions in a thick masala.$23.00Chicken Chettinadu
Fiery South Indian-style chicken curry with roasted spices.$23.00Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy Goan-style chicken curry with vinegar and chili.$23.00Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with pureed spinach and mild spices.$23.00Chicken Hakka Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and Indo-Chinese spices.$18.00Chicken Korma
$23.00Egg Curry
Boiled eggs simmered in spiced tomato and onion curry.$22.00
Heritage Meats
All entrees are served with rice.
Rarra Lamb
Minced and cubed lamb cooked together in rich spiced gravy.$32.00Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender lamb in tomato-cream curry with char-grilled flavor.$28.00Lamb Jalfrazia
Lamb sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and tangy tomato masala.$28.00Lamb Rogan Josh
Slow-cooked lamb in Kashmiri chili yogurt gravy.$28.00Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in a creamy cashew gravy with delicate spices.$28.00Lamb Karahi
Lamb stir-fried with onions, peppers, and spicy tomato masala.$28.00Lamb Mushroom Curry
Lamb and mushrooms cooked in thick curry sauce.$28.00Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with spinach and spices for a hearty curry.$28.00Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy and tangy Goan-style lamb curry.$28.00Coconut Curry Leaf Lamb
Lamb cooked with coconut milk, curry leaves, and mustard seeds.$28.00
Heritage Meats
All entrees are served with rice.
Ocean Kissed
All entrees are served with rice.
Crab Meat Curry
Crab meat cooked in spiced coconut and tomato gravy.$32.00Coastal Shrimp Curry
Shrimp simmered in coconut-based coastal masala.$30.00Konkani Curry
Shrimp or salmon in tangy coconut curry with coastal spices.$30.00Seafood Masala
Shrimp or salmon cooked in spiced tomato-onion masala.$30.00Seafood Karahi
Shrimp or salmon tossed with peppers and onions in spicy sauce.$30.00Seafood Vindaloo
Shrimp or salmon in spicy Goan-style curry with vinegar.$30.00Seafood Chettinadu
Shrimp or salmon cooked in South Indian spice blend.$30.00Seafood Korma
Shrimp or salmon cooked in a creamy cashew gravy with delicate spices.$30.00Shrimp Hakka Noodles
Succulent shrimp wok-tossed with noodles, vegetables, and a light soy-chili glaze.$20.00
Naan
Naan
Traditional tandoor-baked flatbread brushed with butter.$5.00Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic and cilantro for aromatic flavor.$6.00Peshawari Naan
Sweet naan filled with coconut, raisins, cherries and nuts.$7.00Bullet Naan
Spicy naan brushed with chili butter.$7.00Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with minced spiced chicken.$8.00Roti
Whole wheat flatbread cooked in a clay oven.$5.00Kulcha
Soft bread stuffed with your choice of onion and paneer or onion and methi.$7.00Methi Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread flavored with fenugreek.$7.00Laccha Paratha
Flaky layered whole wheat bread brushed with ghee.$6.00Aloo Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread flavored with spiced mashed potatoes.$7.00Poori
Deep-fried puffed whole wheat bread.$5.00Bhatura
Deep-fried bread served fluffy and golden.$6.00Chapati
Soft and thin whole wheat flatbread.$4.00
Dessert
Kesar Malai Kulfi
Slow-set saffron kulfi made from rich, reduced milk and cardamom, finished with nuts for a golden, aromatic indulgence$10.00Mango Kulfi
Creamy mango kulfi slow-set with reduced milk, infused with sweet Alphonso mango and finished with a hint of cardamom for a bright, tropical richness.$8.00Gulab Jamun
Classic milk-based dumplings soaked in aromatic rose syrup, served warm.$8.00Mango Pudding
Velvety Alphonso-mango purée folded into cream and topped with fresh fruits.$8.00Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding simmered with milk, cardamom, and nuts.$8.00Rasmalai
Soft cheese dumplings steeped in chilled saffron milk, laced with pistachio and rosewater.$8.00Chocolate Lava Cake
Decadent molten-center chocolate cake served warm, balanced with a whisper of Indian spice.$8.00Mango Mousse Cake
Light mango mousse set over tender sponge cake, made with rich Alphonso mango and chilled to perfection.$8.00Brownie with Ice Cream
Fudge brownie crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream — hot meets cold in perfect harmony.$9.00Vanilla Ice Cream
$7.00
Small Companions
A bright, zesty blend of grated radish, herbs, and spices, offering a cool yet peppery bite that elevates every dish.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy mango relish.$6.00Onion Chutney
Tangy onion chutney with spices.$5.00Mint Chutney
Refreshing mint and coriander dip.$2.00Tamarind Chutney
Sweet tamarind chutney with mild spices.$2.00Radish Chutney
A bright, zesty blend of grated radish, herbs, and spices, offering a cool yet peppery bite that elevates every dish.$4.00Plain Yogurt
Fresh homemade yogurt.$6.00Raita
Fresh homemade yogurt with grated cucumbers.$6.00Achaar
Spicy Indian-style mixed pickle.$4.00Papadum
Crisp, sun-dried lentil wafers roasted to a delicate crunch.$4.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Welcome to a world of flavor and finesse at Kesar. With over 12 years of culinary mastery, our fine dining Indian restaurant blends authentic, time-honored recipes with modern elegance. Prepare for a vibrant journey through bold spices, rich traditions, and unforgettable tastes—served with sophistication.
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