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Minerva Indian Cuisine 500 Boston Providence Highway
500 Boston Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062
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Featured Items
Plain Naan
Unleavened white bread baked in tandoor clay oven.$3.95Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless Breast chicken skewed in Tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in a rich creamy cashew sauce.$17.75Butter 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.$11.95Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)
Minced potato onions and peas wrapped in pastry dough & fried.$6.95Vegetable Cutlet (3 Pieces)
Minced vegetables mixed with spices, bread crumbs and pan-fried.$6.95Onion Pakora
Fresh sliced onion dipped on lentil batter & deep fried.$6.95Spinach Pakora
Fresh baby spinach dipped in mildly lentil batter & deep fried.$6.95Chilli Bajji (5 Pieces)
Green chilies batter covered deep fried, stuffed with Indian spices.$7.95Minerva Cut Mirchi
Chili bajji cut, refired and garnished with onions.$8.25Paneer Tikka
Delicious marinated cottage cheese cubes sauteed with onion and green pepper.$11.95Paneer 65
A true Hyderabadi delight cottage cheese cubes sautéed with curry leaves, yogurt and spices.$14.50Paneer Pakora (6 Pieces)
Batter-fried marinated cottage cheese cubes served with Chutney.$11.50Vegetable Spring Rolls (4 Pieces)
Crispy rolls made of mixed vegetables and deep fried.$8.95Chole Batura
Puffed bread served with chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) curry.$13.25Chole Poori
Puffy whole wheat fried bread served with chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) curry.$13.25Papad (4 Pieces)
Tandori roasted thin crispy lentil wafers with cumin seeds served with chutney$3.95Minerva 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.$8.50Chicken 65
A true Hyderabadi delight chicken cooked satéed with fried curry leaves, yogurt & spices.$14.95Chilly Chicken
Cubes of chicken breast sautéed with soya, onions, green chilies, herbs and exotic spices.$14.95Chicken Pakora
Tender pieces of chicken dipped in mildly spiced lentil batter & fried.$9.95Chicken Lollipop (4 Pieces)
Frenched chicken winglets fried and seasoned with Indo-Chinese sauce.$13.50Egg Pepper Fry (6 Pieces)
Boiled eggs sauteed with spices and freshly ground black pepper.$10.25Shrimp Pakora (6 Pieces)
Shrimp dipped in mildly spices lentil batter & fried.$12.25Fish Fry (6 Pieces)
Tilapia Fish marinated & deep fried.$10.95Minerva 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.$5.95Mulligatawny Soup
Thick curry-flovored lentil soup$5.95Mulligatawny Chicken Soup
Thick curry-flavored lentil soup with spiced shredded chicken.$6.75Vegetable Sweet Corn Soup
Corn with carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian herb spices.$5.95Sweet Corn Chicken Soup
Corn with shredded chicken, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions and Indian herb spices.$6.95Desi Green Salad
Cucumber, carrot, lettuce, red onions, green chilies, tomatoes and sliced lemon.$5.50
Non-Veg South Indian
Gourmet Tandoori Delights
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bones marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juices then barbecued in Tandoor.$16.25Chicken Tikka
Boneless Chicken charboiled to perfection in Tandoor to bring out intricate flavor$16.25Chicken Malai Kabab
A mild dish. Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in Tandoor.$16.25Sheekh Kabab
Finely miced lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices then cooked on skewers in Tandoor.$17.95Lamb Boti Kabab
Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in our house special recipe sauce and cooked on skewers in Tandoor.$17.95Fish Tikka Kabab
Chunks of Salmon marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in Tandoor.$18.25Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in Tandoor.$18.95Minerva 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.$3.95Garlic Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh minced garlic and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven.$4.95Onion Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with fresh onions and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven.$4.95Kashmiri Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with paste of cashews, coconut and raisin, baked in tandoor clay oven.$5.75Paneer Naan
Light-leavened bread stuffed with shredded cottage cheese, baked in a tandoor clay oven.$6.25ALOO NAAN
Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices, baked in tandoor clay oven.$5.25Lachha Paratha
A multi-layered whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven.$5.25Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread, baked in tandoor clay oven.$5.25Poori (One)
Crispy, deep fried whole wheat puffed bread.$5.50Bhatura (One)
Puffed deep fried Unleavened sourdough bread.$5.95Kheema Naan (Non-Vegetarian)
Unleavened bread stuffed with minced garlic, onions, ground lamb, and herbs, baked in tandoor clay oven.$6.95Assorted 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.$15.95Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in creamy gravy of spinach with spices.$15.95Paneer Makhani
Cottage Cheese cubes are lightly fried and cooked in a homemade special cashew sauce with butter.$15.50Tadka Dal
Wholesome yellow lentil curry, tempered with butter, whole red chilies, cumin and mustard seeds.$14.95Dal Makhani
A royal lentil dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and onions, garnished with shredded butter.$14.95Chana Masala
Chick-peas (grabanzo beans) cooked in a special blend of traditional spices.$14.95Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked on a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional spices.$14.95Guthi Vankaya (Bagara Baingan)
Baby eggplant cooked in rich sesame and peanut sauce with herbs and spices.$14.95Masala Aloo Gobi
Cubed potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices and herbs.$14.95Baingan Bartha
classic dish, eggplant roasted over charcoal, blended and tempered with aromatic herbs, spices.$14.95Malai Kofta
A true Mughlai delight! Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy Cashew sauce.$15.95Navaratan Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked with mild creamy cashew sauce.$14.95Aloo Palak
Spinach cooked with potatoes and spices with thick gravy sauce.$14.95Aloo Mutter
Cubed potatoes and tender green peas cooked with spices and herbs.$14.95Bomaby Aloo
Baby potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce with spices and herbs.$14.95Chana Saag
Spinach and Chick-peas (garbanzo beans) cooked with thick gravy sauce.$14.95Sarson Ka Saag
Punjabi (North Indian) dish made of mustard leaves cooked with spices in butter.$14.95Paneer Kurchan
Shredded cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomato, spices, and herbs in cashew sauce.$15.95Mutter Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes cooked with creamy sauce, tender green peas and spices.$15.95Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes and vegetables pan finished in special sauce and spices.$15.95Gongura 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.$15.95Vegan Chana Masala
Chick peas (garbanzo beans) cooked in special blend of traditional spices and non-dairy sauce.$14.95Vegan Masala Aloo Gobi
Cubes of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices and herbs.$14.95Vegan Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked in a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes and traditional herbs and spices.$14.95Vegan Tadka Dal
Wholesome yellow lentil non-dairy curry tempered with red chilies, cumin and mustard seed.$14.95Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala
Tofu cubes cooked with green peppers and onions in a rich non-dairy Coconut milk gravy.$15.95Tofu Masala
Tofu cubes cooked in rich non-dairy Coconut milk and tomato sauce with spices.$15.95Vegan 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.$16.75Fish Masala
Salmon cooked in a hearty blend of tangy tomatoes, onions with aromatic herbs, and spices in cashew sauce.$17.95Ginger Shrimp
Shrimp marinated with ginger, spices and then cooked with tomatoes and onions in cashew sauce.$17.95Kadai Shrimp
Stir fried shrimp, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in Kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs.$17.95Shrimp Vindaloo
South Indian favorite! Shrimp with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce.$17.95Shrimp Maharaja
Marinated shrimp cooked in yogurt, tomatoes and onions with mild creamy cashew sauce.$17.95Minerva 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.$17.75Butter Chicken
Boneless Breast chicken skewed in Tandoor (clay oven) and sauteed in special buttery cashew sauce.$17.75Chettinad 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.$16.75Andhra Chicken Curry
A specialty from coastal Andhra Pradesh. Boneless chicken cooked in special spicy curry sauce.$16.75Chicken Curry
Traditional Mughalai offering Boneless chicken cooked in heavenly curry sauce, seasoned to your taste.$16.75Chicken Vindaloo
South Indian favorite! Boneless chicken with potatoes in a spiced and tangy sauce.$16.75Kadai Chicken
Stir-fried boneless chicken, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes in Kadai (skillet) with traditional spices and herbs.$16.75Ginger Chicken
Boneless chicken sauteed with special ginger and cashew sauce along with herbs and spices.$16.75Chicken Saag
Tender pieces of boneless chicken sauteed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs.$16.75Chicken Shahi Korma
A Moghlai delight Cardamons flavored sweet and spicy curried boneless chicken in creamy cashew sauce.$16.75Hyderabadi Chicken Do Pyaza
Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy cashew sauce.$16.75Minerva Special Chicken 65
A Hyderabadi delight boneless breast chicken cubes fried with curry leaves, green chilies and exotic spices.$17.75Chilli Chicken
Cubes of boneless chicken breast sauteed with Soya, onions, green chilies, herbs and exotic spices.$17.75Chicken Roast
Boneless chicken cooked with curry leaves, green chilies, onions and special spices on slow fire.$18.50Gongura Chicken
Andhra/Telangana favorite boneless chicken cooked in a spiced and tangy Gongura (Sorrel leaves) sauce.$16.95Egg 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.$17.95Lamb Rogan Josh
Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with yogurt.$17.95Lamb Vindaloo
For the one with true passion for spicy food, lamb and potatoes cooked in fiery red chilly and vinegar sauce.$17.95Lamb Do Pyaza
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with shredded onions, yogurt and special light creamy sauce.$17.95Lamb Korma
A Mughlai delight Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried lamb in creamy cashew sauce.$17.95Lamb Pasanda
Tender lamb cooked in an exotic blend of creamy cashew sauce and spices$17.95Lamb Saag (Spinach Lamb)
Tender pieces of lamb sauteed with deliciously seasoned spinach and fresh herbs.$17.95Lamb Boti Kabab Masala
Tender pieces of lamb sauteed in tandoor (clay oven) and cooked in a rich creamy tomato cashew sauce.$17.95Minerva Special Lamb Roast
Succulent pieces of lamb pan roasted on low heat with traditional spices and curry leaves.$21.95Goat 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.$18.95Goat Gongura
Andhra/Telangana favorite Goat(with Bone) cooked in a spiced and tangy Gongura (Sorrel leaves) sauce.$18.95Goat Curry
Goat (with bone) marinated and cooked in a curry sauce of fresh herbs and spices.$18.95Special 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.$17.95Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.$17.95Gongura Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken cooked with Basmati rice, traditional spices and tangy spiced Gongura (sorrel leaves) sauce. Contains Peanut oil and Sesame seeds.$18.95Chicken Fried Rice (Indo-Chinese)
Boneless Chicken and vegetables cooked in a Indo – Chinese sauce along with spices and then stir fried with boiled rice.$17.95Hyderabadi Goat Dum Ka Biryani
Saffron Basmati rice steamed along with goat (with bones) marinated and cooked in traditional spices.$17.95Gongura Goat Biryani
Goat (with bone) cooked with Basmati rice, traditional spices and tangy spiced Gongura (sorrel leaves) sauce. Contains Peanut oil and Sesame seeds$18.95Shrimp Biryani
Tender Shrimp cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.$17.95Lamb Biryani
Juicy boneless lamb cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.$18.95Egg Biryani
Eggs cooked with Basmati rice and traditional spices.$16.25Egg Fried Rice
Scrambled Egg and vegetables cooked in a Indo – Chinese sauce along with spices and then stir fried with boiled rice.$16.75Vegetable Biryani
Mixed Vegetables with Basmati rice and traditional spices.$14.50Vegetable Fried Rice (Indo-Chinese)
Vegetables cooked in a Indo–Chinese sauce along with spices and then stir fried with boiled rice.$15.75Chicken Hakka Noodles
Unleavened refined wheat flour noodles boiled and stir fried with Indo-Chinese sauces , Chicken and vegetables.$18.95Egg Hakka Noodles
Unleavened refined wheat flour noodles boiled and stir fried with Indo-Chinese sauces , egg and vegetables.$17.25Vegetable 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).$3.75Basmati Rice
Herbed pilaf-style fragrant rice$4.95Shorba
Vegetarian stock stew blended with peanuts, sesame seeds, tomatoes and onion along with traditional spices.$3.95Hot Mix Vegetable Pickle
(Indian style spicy vegetable pickle).$2.99Plain Yogurt
(Indian style in house yogurt)$2.99Extra Chutney
Mint /red Onion / Tomato / Tamarind / Coconut)$2.99Extra Sauce / Gravy
$8.50Onions, Lemon, Chillis
$2.10Extra Sambar
$3.95
Kids Menu
Ice Creams & Desserts
Vanilla Ice Cream
$5.25Ginger Ice Cream
$5.25Chocolate Ice Cream
$5.25Mango Kulfi
$5.25Pista Kulfi
$5.25OUT OF STOCKRas Malai
(Homemade cheese patties cooked in milk and served with pistachios).$5.50Gulab Jamun
(Deep fried plum colored dumplings of dried milk and refined flour soaked in sugar syrup).$5.50Gajar Ka Halwa
(Carrot and milk pudding with nuts and spice, served warm).$5.50OUT OF STOCKKheer
(Traditional Indian rice pudding with sweetened milk).$5.50Combination of Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream
$7.25Combination of Gajar Ka Halwa with Vanilla Ice Cream
$7.25OUT OF STOCK
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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.