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    Passage to India 4931 CORDELL AVE

    4931 CORDELL AVE

    Bethesda, MD 20814


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    Featured Items

    • Chicken Korma

      Tender chicken simmered in a luxurious almond-cashew sauce, delicately flavored with cardamom and rosewater for a mildly sweet, creamy finish.
      $18.95
    • Butter Chicken

      Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce, mildly spiced and full of flavor.
      $18.95
    • Garlic Naan

      Garlic and cilantro flavored nan
      $3.75

    Main Menu

    Appetizers

    • Chicken Tikka

      Chicken morsels marinated in yogurt, garlic, and spices
      $9.95
    • Doi Fuchka

      Crispy puris filled with spicy potato and topped with tangy yogurt, chutney, and spices.
      $8.95
    • Fritter Platter

      Pakoras made with onions and potatoes served with spiced water.
      $7.95
    • Masala Corn Dip with Naan / Garlic Naan

      Creamy and spicy corn dip served with fresh Indian bread perfect for snacking
      $9.95
    • Mulligatawny Soup (Vegan)

      The inimitable lentil soup with a lemony tang
      $5.95
    • Palak chaat

      Crispy spinach drizzled with cilantro-yogurt & craisin chutney
      $8.95
    • Samosa

      A savory pastry filled with potatoes and peas
      $7.95
    • Samosa Chaat

      A savory pastry stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and peas laced with chickpeas, yogurt, & chutney
      $8.95
    • Seekh Kabob

      Charbroiled succulent minced lamb rolls
      $10.95
    • Tamatar ka shorba

      Tomato soup with a hint of ginger garlic & cilantro
      $5.95
    • Veg Spring Rolls

      Crispy golden rolls filled with seasoned mixed vegetables and served with dipping sauce.
      $7.95

    Veg Entrees

    • Aloo Gobhi

      $17.95
    • Aloo palak

      $17.95
    • Amma's Pach Kari

      Mélange of seasonal vegetables in a coconut, curry leaf sauce
      $17.95
    • Baigan Bharta

      Char grilled eggplants stewed with onions and tomatoes
      $17.95
    • Baingan Mirchi ka salan

      Baby eggplants & jalapenos in sesame-peanut gravy
      $18.95
    • Channa Palak

      Chickpeas in creamy spinach
      $16.95
    • Palak Makai

      $17.95
    • Palak Paneer

      Paneer cubes nestled in a velvety spinach purée, lightly seasoned with Indian spices.
      $18.95
    • Paneer Butter Masala

      Soft cubes of paneer simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-butter gravy infused with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness. A North Indian classic loved for its luxurious taste.
      $18.95
    • Paneer Makhani

      Farmer's cheese dices in a creamy tomato sauce
      $18.95
    • Paneer Malai Kofta

      Farmer's cheese dumplings with figs, in a velvety sauce
      $18.95
    • Veg tikka masala

      $17.95
    • Vegetable Korma

      A medley of seasonal vegetables gently cooked in a smooth, mildly spiced cream-based sauce.
      $17.95
    • Plain palak

      $17.95
    • Vegetable jalfrezi

      $17.95

    Non - Veg Entrees

    • Achari Chicken

      Chicken with Indian pickle spices-fenugreek, nigella, fennel & mustard
      $18.95
    • Bhuna Ghost

      Succulent pieces of lamb pan-roasted in a thick, richly spiced onion-tomato masala until deeply caramelized and packed with flavor.
      $20.95
    • Biryani

      $15.95
    • Bohri murgi

      $18.95
    • Butter Chicken

      Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce, mildly spiced and full of flavor.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Korma

      Tender chicken simmered in a luxurious almond-cashew sauce, delicately flavored with cardamom and rosewater for a mildly sweet, creamy finish.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Charbroiled chicken in an onion-fenugreek masala or creamy tomato sauce
      $18.95
    • Chicken vindaloo

      $18.95
    • Coorgi Murgh

      Chicken with cracked peppercorn, coconut milk and curry leaf
      $18.95
    • Fish Vendiam Curry

      A spicy, tamarind-tangy fish curry with fresh herbs
      $21.95
    • Ghost Pepper Chicken Curry

      A fiery chicken curry made with one of the world’s hottest chilies — ghost pepper — balanced with rich spices and a bold tomato-onion gravy. For the true heat seekers.
      $18.95
    • Goat Curry

      Goat meat on the bone stewed with garlic, onion and herbs
      $22.95
    • Hyderabadi Dum Ka Murg

      A royal slow-cooked chicken curry with yogurt, fried onions, and aromatic spices — sealed and simmered in traditional Hyderabadi dum style for deep flavor infusion.
      $18.95
    • Konkan Curry

      Choice of Fish or Shrimp in a curry leaf and coconut milk sauce
      $21.95
    • Kosha Mangsho

      Lamb cooked with ground coriander, ginger & garlic
      $20.95
    • Lamb Avadh Korma

      Lamb cooked in a rich, creamy almond gravy
      $20.95
    • Lamb jalfrezi

      $20.95
    • Lamb Keema

      Finely minced lamb cooked with green peas, ginger, and warming spices, making it a hearty and flavorful comfort dish.
      $20.95
    • Lamb Roganjosh

      A classic Kashmiri dish featuring lamb stewed with fresh ginger, onions, and ripe tomatoes.
      $20.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Spicy lamb cooked with ground coriander, cayenne and vinegar
      $20.95
    • Methi murg

      $18.95
    • Saag Chicken

      Chicken pieces gently simmered in a silky spinach gravy seasoned with garlic, fenugreek, and Indian spices for a wholesome, earthy dish
      $18.95
    • Saag Gosht

      Lamb dices stewed with curried spinach
      $20.95
    • Shrimp vindaloo

      $22.95

    Accompaniments

    • Chana Masala

      Chickpeas flavored with powdered pomegranate seeds
      $14.95
    • Cilantro Chutney

      $3.95
    • Dal Kalonji

      Yellow lentils tempered with nigella seeds
      $14.95
    • House Salad

      Served with our Chef’s special dressing
      $6.95
    • Mah Ki Daal

      Black lentils cooked overnight
      $14.95
    • Mango chutney

      A British contributed condiment
      $5.95
    • Mango Lassi

      $4.95
    • Mixed Pickle

      $3.95
    • Onion Salad

      Bermuda red onions with hot peppers
      $3.95
    • Papad

      Roasted lentil crisps
      $2.95
    • Raita

      Yogurt with roasted cumin and cucumber
      $4.95
    • Sada chawal

      Steamed long grain basmati rice
      $3.95
    • Saffron Pulao

      Pilaf rice with peas and saffron
      $4.95

    Breads

    • Naan

      White flour bread
      $3.25
    • Roti

      Whole wheat bread
      $3.25
    • Butter Naan

      $3.25
    • Garlic Naan

      Garlic and cilantro flavored nan
      $3.75
    • Pudina paratha

      $4.25
    • Aloo Paratha

      $4.95
    • Bullet naan

      $3.75

    Dessert

    • Gajar Halwa

      Indian carrot pudding with raisins
      $7.50
    • Mango Shreekhand

      Fresh mango with nutmeg flavored yogurt
      $8.50
    • Jam-e-Gul

      Milk dumplings in rose flavored syrup
      $8.00
    • Rice Kheer

      Rice pudding a light dessert of basmati rice and milk
      $7.50
    • Kesari Rasmalai

      Cheese patties in a sea of saffron flavored milk
      $8.50
    • Mishti Doi

      $8.00

    Weekend Brunch

    • Weekend Brunch

      $19.95

    Tandoor

    • Salmon

      The Tandoor is a clay oven and is fired with charcoal reaching temperatures more than 600* F. The different strata of heat within are used for various cuts of meat, which are marinated, in yogurt, garlic and other spices before being skewered and grilled.
      $22.95
    • Mixed grill

      $24.95
    • Prawns

      $25.95
    • Chicken malai

      $20.95
    • Tandoori chicken

      The Tandoor is a clay oven and is fired with charcoal reaching temperatures more than 600* F. The different strata of heat within are used for various cuts of meat, which are marinated, in yogurt, garlic and other spices before being skewered and grilled.
      $19.95
    • Lamb Chops

      The Tandoor is a clay oven and is fired with charcoal reaching temperatures more than 600* F. The different strata of heat within are used for various cuts of meat, which are marinated, in yogurt, garlic and other spices before being skewered and grilled.
      $24.95
    • Hariyali Kabab

      $18.95
    • Paneer Tikka

      $18.95

    NA Beverages

    Soda

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.75
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.75
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.75
    • Gingerale

      $3.75

    Sprite

    $3.75

    Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free

    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all requests. Extra charges may apply for some requests.
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    All hours
    Sunday12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Fine dining Indian restaurant serving its patrons unique flavorful fare in a regal atmosphere for almost 30 years.

    Location

    4931 CORDELL AVE, Bethesda, MD 20814

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