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    Minerva Indian Cuisine 500 Boston Providence Highway

    500 Boston Providence Highway

    Norwood, MA 02062


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    Veg Appetizers
    Non-Veg Appetizers
    Soups & Salad
    Non-Veg South Indian
    Gourmet Tandoori Delights
    Breads
    Veg Specialties
    Vegan Specialties
    Seafood Specialties
    Chicken / Egg Specialties
    Lamb & Goat Specialties
    Rice Specialties / Noodles
    Condiments
    Kids Menu
    Ice Creams & Desserts
    Beverages

    Featured Items

    • Plain Naan

      Unleavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $3.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Boneless Breast chicken skewed in Tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in a rich creamy cashew sauce.
      $17.75
    • Butter Chicken

      Boneless Breast chicken skewed in Tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in special buttery cashew sauce.
      $17.75

    Veg Appetizers

    • Phool Ghobi Manchurian (Indo-Chinese)

      Cauliflower fritters fried & tossed in a tangy Chinese sauce with dash of indian spices.
      $11.95
    • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Minced potato onions and peas wrapped in pastry dough & fried.
      $6.95
    • Vegetable Cutlet (3 Pieces)

      Minced vegetables mixed with spices, bread crumbs and pan-fried.
      $6.95
    • Onion Pakora

      Fresh sliced onion dipped on lentil batter & deep fried.
      $6.95
    • Spinach Pakora

      Fresh baby spinach dipped in mildly lentil batter & deep fried.
      $6.95
    • Chilli Bajji (5 Pieces)

      Green chilies batter covered deep fried, stuffed with Indian spices.
      $7.95
    • Minerva Cut Mirchi

      Chili bajji cut, refired and garnished with onions.
      $8.25
    • Paneer Tikka

      Delicious marinated cottage cheese cubes sauteed with onion and green pepper.
      $11.95
    • Paneer 65

      A true Hyderabadi delight cottage cheese cubes sautéed with curry leaves, yogurt and spices.
      $14.50
    • Paneer Pakora (6 Pieces)

      Batter-fried marinated cottage cheese cubes served with Chutney.
      $11.50
    • Vegetable Spring Rolls (4 Pieces)

      Crispy rolls made of mixed vegetables and deep fried.
      $8.95
    • Chole Batura

      Puffed bread served with chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) curry.
      $13.25
    • Chole Poori

      Puffy whole wheat fried bread served with chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) curry.
      $13.25
    • Papad (4 Pieces)

      Tandori roasted thin crispy lentil wafers with cumin seeds served with chutney
      $3.95
    • Minerva Special Vegetarian Platter

      Assortment of samosa, cutlet, Onion pakora & chilli bajji
      $12.50

    Non-Veg Appetizers

    • Lamb Kheema Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Minced lamb, onions and green peas wrapped in pastry dough & fried.
      $8.50
    • Chicken 65

      A true Hyderabadi delight chicken cooked satéed with fried curry leaves, yogurt & spices.
      $14.95
    • Chilly Chicken

      Cubes of chicken breast sautéed with soya, onions, green chilies, herbs and exotic spices.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Pakora

      Tender pieces of chicken dipped in mildly spiced lentil batter & fried.
      $9.95
    • Chicken Lollipop (4 Pieces)

      Frenched chicken winglets fried and seasoned with Indo-Chinese sauce.
      $13.50
    • Egg Pepper Fry (6 Pieces)

      Boiled eggs sauteed with spices and freshly ground black pepper.
      $10.25
    • Shrimp Pakora (6 Pieces)

      Shrimp dipped in mildly spices lentil batter & fried.
      $12.25
    • Fish Fry (6 Pieces)

      Tilapia Fish marinated & deep fried.
      $10.95
    • Minerva Special Tandoor Mix Grill

      Platter of tandoori (Chicken, Shrimp and Salmon), Chicken Tikka and Lamb (Sheekh and Botikabab).
      $18.95

    Soups & Salad

    • Madras Tomato Soup

      Tomato soup with Indian herbs and spices.
      $5.95
    • Mulligatawny Soup

      Thick curry-flovored lentil soup
      $5.95
    • Mulligatawny Chicken Soup

      Thick curry-flavored lentil soup with spiced shredded chicken.
      $6.75
    • Vegetable Sweet Corn Soup

      Corn with carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian herb spices.
      $5.95
    • Sweet Corn Chicken Soup

      Corn with shredded chicken, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian herb spices.
      $6.95
    • Desi Green Salad

      Cucumber, carrot, lettuce, red onions, green chilies, tomatoes and sliced lemon.
      $5.50

    Non-Veg South Indian

    • Egg Dosa

      Thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils topped with layer of egg crepe.
      $14.95
    • Chicken 65 Special Dosa

      Crispy Crepe of rice and lentils topped with season chicken 65.
      $16.95

    Gourmet Tandoori Delights

    • Tandoori Chicken

      Chicken with bones marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juices then barbecued in Tandoor.
      $16.25
    • Chicken Tikka

      Boneless Chicken charboiled to perfection in Tandoor to bring out intricate flavor
      $16.25
    • Chicken Malai Kabab

      A mild dish. Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in Tandoor.
      $16.25
    • Sheekh Kabab

      Finely miced lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in Tandoor.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Boti Kabab

      Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in our house special recipe sauce and cooked on skewers in Tandoor.
      $17.95
    • Fish Tikka Kabab

      Chunks of Salmon marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in Tandoor.
      $18.25
    • Tandoori Shrimp

      Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in Tandoor.
      $18.95
    • Minerva Special Tandoor Mix Grill

      Combination platter of tandoori (chicken. Shrimp & Salmon, chicken tikka and lamb (sheekh & boti kabab).
      $20.95

    Breads

    • Plain Naan

      Unleavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $3.95
    • Garlic Naan

      Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh minced garlic and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $4.95
    • Onion Naan

      Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh onions and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $4.95
    • Kashmiri Naan

      Unleavened white bread stuffed with paste of cashews, coconut and raisin, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $5.75
    • Paneer Naan

      Light-leavened bread stuffed with shredded cottage cheese, baked in a tandoor clay oven.
      $6.25
    • ALOO NAAN

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $5.25
    • Lachha Paratha

      A multi-layered whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $5.25
    • Tandoori Roti

      Whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $5.25
    • Poori (One)

      Crispy, deep fried whole wheat puffed bread.
      $5.50
    • Bhatura (One)

       Puffed deep fried Unleavened sourdough bread.
      $5.95
    • Kheema Naan (Non-Vegetarian)

      Unleavened bread stuffed with minced garlic, onions, ground lamb, and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven.
      $6.95
    • Assorted Bread Basket

      Combination of breads (naan, onion naan, garlic naan, lacha paratha).
      $16.95

    Veg Specialties

    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Cottage cheese cubes cooked with green peppers and onions in a rich creamy cashew gravy.
      $15.95
    • Palak Paneer

      Cottage cheese cubes cooked in creamy gravy of spinach with spices.
      $15.95
    • Paneer Makhani

      Cottage Cheese cubes are lightly fried and cooked in a homemade special cashew sauce with butter.
      $15.50
    • Tadka Dal

      Wholesome yellow lentil curry, tempered with butter, whole red chilies, cumin and mustard seeds.
      $14.95
    • Dal Makhani

      A royal lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions, garnished with shredded butter.
      $14.95
    • Chana Masala

      Chick-peas (grabanzo beans) cooked in a special blend of traditional spices.
      $14.95
    • Bhindi Masala

      Okra cooked on a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional spices.
      $14.95
    • Guthi Vankaya (Bagara Baingan)

      Baby eggplant cooked in rich sesame and peanut sauce with herbs and spices.
      $14.95
    • Masala Aloo Gobi

      Cubed potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices and herbs.
      $14.95
    • Baingan Bartha

       classic dish, eggplant roasted over charcoal, blended and tempered with aromatic herbs, spices.
      $14.95
    • Malai Kofta

      A true Mughlai delight! Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy Cashew sauce.
      $15.95
    • Navaratan Korma

      Mixed vegetables cooked with mild creamy cashew sauce.
      $14.95
    • Aloo Palak

      Spinach cooked with potatoes and spices with thick gravy sauce.
      $14.95
    • Aloo Mutter

      Cubed potatoes and tender green peas cooked with spices and herbs.
      $14.95
    • Bomaby Aloo

      Baby potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce with spices and herbs.
      $14.95
    • Chana Saag

      Spinach and Chick-peas (garbanzo beans) cooked with thick gravy sauce.
      $14.95
    • Sarson Ka Saag

      Punjabi (North Indian) dish made of mustard leaves cooked with spices in butter.
      $14.95
    • Paneer Kurchan

      Shredded cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomato, spices, and herbs in cashew sauce.
      $15.95
    • Mutter Paneer

      Cottage cheese cubes cooked with creamy sauce, tender green peas and spices.
      $15.95
    • Kadai Paneer

      Cottage cheese cubes and vegetables pan finished in special sauce and spices.
      $15.95
    • Gongura Paneer

      Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a spiced and tangy Gongura (Sorrel leaves) sauce.
      $16.25

    Vegan Specialties

    • Vegan Palak Tofu

      Made with marinated tofu in a creamy (Coconut milk) gravy spinach sauce with spices.
      $15.95
    • Vegan Chana Masala

      Chick peas (garbanzo beans) cooked in special blend of traditional spices and non-dairy sauce.
      $14.95
    • Vegan Masala Aloo Gobi

      Cubes of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices and herbs.
      $14.95
    • Vegan Bhindi Masala

      Okra cooked in a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional herbs and spices.
      $14.95
    • Vegan Tadka Dal

      Wholesome yellow lentil non-dairy curry tempered with red chilies, cumin and mustard seed.
      $14.95
    • Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala

      Tofu cubes cooked with green peppers and onions in a rich non-dairy Coconut milk gravy.
      $15.95
    • Tofu Masala

      Tofu cubes cooked in rich non-dairy Coconut milk and tomato sauce with spices.
      $15.95
    • Vegan Veg Pulav

      Non-dairy Rice dish prepared by cooking rice with various vegetables and spices.
      $15.95

    Seafood Specialties

    • Nellore Chepala Pulusu (South Indian Fish Curry)

      Tilapia cooked slowly in spicy tamarind sauce with onions, tomatoes and curry leaves.
      $16.75
    • Fish Masala

      Salmon cooked in a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes, onions with aromatic herbs, and spices in cashew sauce.
      $17.95
    • Ginger Shrimp

      Shrimp marinated with ginger, spices and then cooked with tomatoes and onions in cashew sauce.
      $17.95
    • Kadai Shrimp

      Stir fried shrimp, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in Kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      South Indian favorite! Shrimp with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Maharaja

      Marinated shrimp cooked in yogurt, tomatoes and onions with mild creamy cashew sauce.
      $17.95
    • Minerva Special Royyala Vepudu (Pan Fried Chili Shrimp)

      Shrimp pan fried on low heat with traditional spices, curry leaves, green chilies and onions.
      $18.50

    Chicken / Egg Specialties

    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Boneless Breast chicken skewed in Tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in a rich creamy cashew sauce.
      $17.75
    • Butter Chicken

      Boneless Breast chicken skewed in Tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in special buttery cashew sauce.
      $17.75
    • Chettinad Chicken

      A lovely flavorsome boneless chicken curry from Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu State in South India and is made by toasting a number of spices with coconut.
      $16.75
    • Andhra Chicken Curry

      A specialty from coastal Andhra Pradesh. Boneless chicken cooked in special spicy curry sauce.
      $16.75
    • Chicken Curry

      Traditional Mughalai offering Boneless chicken cooked in heavenly curry sauce, seasoned to your taste.
      $16.75
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      South Indian favorite! Boneless chicken with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce.
      $16.75
    • Kadai Chicken

      Stir-fried boneless chicken, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in Kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs.
      $16.75
    • Ginger Chicken

      Boneless chicken sauteed with special ginger and cashew sauce along with herbs and spices.
      $16.75
    • Chicken Saag

      Tender pieces of boneless chicken sauteed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs.
      $16.75
    • Chicken Shahi Korma

      A Moghlai delight Cardamons flavored sweet and spicy curried boneless chicken in creamy cashew sauce.
      $16.75
    • Hyderabadi Chicken Do Pyaza

      Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy cashew sauce.
      $16.75
    • Minerva Special Chicken 65

      A Hyderabadi delight boneless breast chicken cubes fried with curry leaves, green chilies and exotic spices.
      $17.75
    • Chilli Chicken

      Cubes of boneless chicken breast sauteed with Soya, onions, green chilies, herbs and exotic spices.
      $17.75
    • Chicken Roast

      Boneless chicken cooked with curry leaves, green chilies, onions and special spices on slow fire.
      $18.50
    • Gongura Chicken

      Andhra/Telangana favorite boneless chicken cooked in a spiced and tangy Gongura (Sorrel leaves) sauce.
      $16.95
    • Egg Masala

      Eggs cooked in special curry sauce made with traditional spices and herbs.
      $16.75

    Lamb & Goat Specialties

    • Lamb Curry

      Tender lamb marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with yogurt.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      For the one with true passion for spicy food, lamb and potatoes cooked in fiery red chilly and vinegar sauce.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Do Pyaza

      Tender pieces of lamb cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy sauce.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Korma

      A Mughlai delight Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried lamb in creamy cashew sauce.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Pasanda

      Tender lamb cooked in an exotic blend of creamy cashew sauce and spices
      $17.95
    • Lamb Saag (Spinach Lamb)

      Tender pieces of lamb sauteed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Boti Kabab Masala

      Tender pieces of lamb sauteed in tandoor (clay oven) and cooked in a rich creamy tomato cashew sauce.
      $17.95
    • Minerva Special Lamb Roast

      Succulent pieces of lamb pan roasted on low heat with traditional spices and curry leaves.
      $21.95
    • Goat Chettinad

      A lovely flavorsome Goat (with Bone) curry from Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu State in South India and is made by toasting a number of spices with coconut.
      $18.95
    • Goat Gongura

      Andhra/Telangana favorite Goat(with Bone) cooked in a spiced and tangy Gongura (Sorrel leaves) sauce.
      $18.95
    • Goat Curry

      Goat (with bone) marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices.
      $18.95
    • Special Goat Roast

      Goat (with bone) pan roasted on low heat with special spices, curry leaves, green chilies and onions.
      $21.95

    Rice Specialties / Noodles

    • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

      Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with chicken (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Biryani

      Boneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.
      $17.95
    • Gongura Chicken Biryani

      Boneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice, traditional spices and tangy spiced Gongura (sorrel leaves) sauce. Contains Peanut oil and Sesame seeds.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Fried Rice (Indo-Chinese)

      Boneless Chicken and vegetables cooked in a Indo – Chinese sauce along with spices and then stir fried with boiled rice.
      $17.95
    • Hyderabadi Goat Dum Ka Biryani

      Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with goat (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices.
      $17.95
    • Gongura Goat Biryani

      Goat (with bone) cooked with Basmati rice, traditional spices and tangy spiced Gongura (sorrel leaves) sauce. Contains Peanut oil and Sesame seeds
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Tender Shrimp cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.
      $17.95
    • Lamb Biryani

      Juicy boneless lamb cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.
      $18.95
    • Egg Biryani

      Eggs cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.
      $16.25
    • Egg Fried Rice

      Scrambled Egg and vegetables cooked in a Indo – Chinese sauce along with spices and then stir fried with boiled rice.
      $16.75
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Mixed Vegetables with Basmati rice and traditional spices.
      $14.50
    • Vegetable Fried Rice (Indo-Chinese)

      Vegetables cooked in a Indo–Chinese sauce along with spices and then stir fried with boiled rice.
      $15.75
    • Chicken Hakka Noodles

      Unleavened refined wheat flour noodles boiled and stir fried with Indo-Chinese sauces , Chicken and vegetables.
      $18.95
    • Egg Hakka Noodles

      Unleavened refined wheat flour noodles boiled and stir fried with Indo-Chinese sauces , egg and vegetables.
      $17.25
    • Vegetable Hakka Noodles

      Unleavened refined wheat flour noodles boiled and stir fried with Indo-Chinese sauces and vegetables.
      $15.75

    Condiments

    • Raita

      Yogurt with cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, onions and herbs).
      $3.75
    • Basmati Rice

      Herbed pilaf-style fragrant rice
      $4.95
    • Shorba

      Vegetarian stock stew blended with peanuts, sesame seeds, tomatoes and onion along with traditional spices.
      $3.95
    • Hot Mix Vegetable Pickle

      (Indian style spicy vegetable pickle).
      $2.99
    • Plain Yogurt

      (Indian style in house yogurt)
      $2.99
    • Extra Chutney

      Mint /red Onion / Tomato / Tamarind / Coconut)
      $2.99
    • Extra Sauce / Gravy

      $8.50
    • Onions, Lemon, Chillis

      $2.10
    • Extra Sambar

      $3.95

    Kids Menu

    • Boneless Chicken Strips & French Fries

      $8.95
    • Boneless Chicken Nuggets & French Fries

      $8.95
    • French Fries

      $6.50

    Ice Creams & Desserts

    • Vanilla Ice Cream

      $5.25
    • Ginger Ice Cream

      $5.25
    • Chocolate Ice Cream

      $5.25
    • Mango Kulfi

      $5.25
    • Pista Kulfi

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Ras Malai

      (Homemade cheese patties cooked in milk and served with pistachios).
      $5.50
    • Gulab Jamun

      (Deep fried plum colored dumplings of dried milk and refined flour soaked in sugar syrup).
      $5.50
    • Gajar Ka Halwa

      (Carrot and milk pudding with nuts and spice, served warm).
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Kheer

      (Traditional Indian rice pudding with sweetened milk).
      $5.50
    • Combination of Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream

      $7.25
    • Combination of Gajar Ka Halwa with Vanilla Ice Cream

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.25

    Beverages

    • Mango Lassi

      Minerva special Probiotic and Healthy Drink.
      $5.50
    • Mango Lassi (one gallon for takeout only)

      $36.00
    • Botteled water

      $1.95
    • Indian Masala Tea

      $4.95
    • Soda

      $3.50
    • Assorted Fruit Juices

      $3.95

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Boston's premier culinary destination for Indian Cuisine since 2007. We are known for our impeccable dishes with a rich infusion of Indian tradition and exquisite preparation. Indian cuisine with Gala Indian Lunch buffet each afternoon. For Dinner, our à la carte menu with over 150 items includes North Indian, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, and Vegan food. We also have North Indian and South Indian Thali on our menu. Our goal at Minerva is to present our customers with a delicious taste of the wide range of cuisines India has to offer across its many culturally diverse regions. We also offer catering services for birthdays, weddings, graduations, holiday parties, corporate events, and other occasions. Our catering menu consists of an extensive selection of courses with affordable pricing that can be customized on an event-by-event basis. At Minerva, we are continually striving to improve and consistently provide the best culinary experience we can to each and every customer. See you soon.

    Location

    500 Boston Providence Highway, Norwood, MA 02062

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