Mantra Menu
Mantra is an upscale Indian restaurant located in Paramus that offers a trendy and classy ambiance. The menu features a variety of Indo-Chinese appetizers and rice dishes along with traditional Indian favorites. Customers rave about the unique and delicious dishes, such as the Avocado Bhel appetizer and the tender lamb chops. The restaurant also offers a full bar with happy hour specials and outdoor seating. The attentive service and top-notch quality of food make Mantra a standout choice for dining out or ordering takeout. With a banquet hall available for special events, it's no wonder that Mantra has become a favorite for those looking to enjoy high-quality Indian cuisine in a sophisticated setting.
Appetizers
Lets Chaat
Chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, raw mango and crisps tossed in a variety of our homemade chutneys.
Samosa Chaat
Deep fried pastry pyramids filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
Mantra Salad
Arugula tossed with poached beets, berries, whipped ricotta and pistachios, served with our house balsamic.
Lemon Coriander Soup
Lemon flavored coriander soup, served with sauteed mushrooms.
Samosa
Spiced potatoes and peas, crispy fried in a thin pastry pyramid.
Vegetable Lollypops
Yogurt dumplings with cheddar cheese, chopped onions and peppers, served with mango and balsamic reduction.
Trio of Paneer
Tandoor baked cottage cheese, marinated with spiced yogurt.
Sesame Paneer
Cottage cheese tossed with sweet and sour sesame sauce.
Shrimp Balchao
Fiery pan fried shrimp with chili based masala.
Pakora
Assorted vegetable fritters.
Kurkuri Gobhi
Crispy cabbage tossed with onions, tomatoes, raw mangoes, spicy tamarind and yogurt.
Fish Amritsar
Deep fried tilapia in chickpea batter served with curry aioli.
Trio of Kabab
Combination of malai, ajwain and basil chicken kababs.
Barrah Kabab
Boneless lamb with ginger, garlic, cloves, nutmeg and lemon zest.
Pesto Baby Lamb Chops
Pesto flavored baby lamb chops served with apricot chutney.
Garlic Shrimp
Fiery pan fried shrimp with our house garlic sauce
Punjabi Murgh Lazeez
Marinated with saffron madras curry powder and whole indian spices
Vegetable Manchurian
Golden fried dumplings cooked with ginger, garlic and soya sauce.
Chili Paneer
Paneer sauteed with green peppers, onions and hot chili sauce.
Black Pepper Chicken
Chicken sauteed with ginger, garlic, scallions, black pepper and salt.
Chicken Lollypops
Tender pieces of chicken drumsticks, marinated with mixed herbs, chili, garlic and wok fried, served in Schezwan sauce.
Chili Shrimp
Shrimp sauteed with green peppers, onions and hot chili sauce.
Indo-Chinese Appetizers
Indo-Chinese Rice
Fried Rice
Chicken or Veg, Basmati rice, stir-fried to perfection.
Schezwan Fried Rice
Your choice spicy vegetables or chicken, cooked with Indo Chinese style rice.
Chili Garlic Fried Rice
Your choice of vegetable or chicken, basmati rice stir-fried with spicy garlic.
Shrimp Basil Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried to perfection with scallions, chili, basil and shrimp.
Saffron Pulao
Steamed basmati rice flavored with saffron.
Biryani Rice Bowl
Spiced basmati rice with choice of chicken or vegetables and lamb or goat or shrimp for an additional charge.
Shrimp Pulao
Sauteed shrimp, cooked with basmati rice and coastal spices.
Plain Basmati Rice
Plain Steam Rice
Rice
Tandoor Treasures
Kandhari Murgh
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, yogurt and spices.
Noori Malai Tikka
Boneless chicken, marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Chicken Tikka
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, whole red kashmiri chilies, yogurt and spices.
Pudina Aur Mirchi Tikki
Chicken thigh, marinated with mint, cilantro and chili, grilled to perfection.
Reshmi Silken
Tender rolls of chicken, cheese and mint grilled in a clay oven. (Rice not included)
Seekh Kabab Gilafi
Minced lamb seekh crusted with green onion and coriander.
Sarson Wali Macchi
Salmon fillet, marinated in hung yogurt with fenugreek leaves, mustard seeds and garam masala.
Pahadi Jhinga
Tiger shrimp, marinated with basil, chili, cilantro and cumin powder.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A complete journey with kandahari murgh, lassuni murgh, sarson wali macchi, pahadi jhinga and kakori chaampein.
Ajwain ke Kabab
Boneless chicken marinated with yogurt, kashmiri chilies, carom seeds and gram flour.
Basil Tikka
Boneless chicken with basil, yogurt and roasted whole spices.
Lamb Shashlik
Lamb cubes with aromatic spices grilled with onions and peppers.
Suffani Machhi
Tilapia cooked with hung yogurt, garam masala, ginger and garlic.
Tandoori Phool
Cauliflower and broccoli grilled in chef's special marinade.
Mantra Lamb Chops
Lamb chops, marinated with ginger, garlic, yogurt and grilled to perfection,
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp simmered in coastal-style sauce with coconut and ground spices.
Shrimp Ambotik
Shrimp cooked in onion, red chilies, tamarind and vinegar based sauce.
Mombai fish curry
Tilapia fish, cooked with tomato, onion, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Fish Tikka Jalfrezi
Salmon, sauteed with onions, peppers and onion seeds in tomato sauce.
Malvani Lobster
Lobster chunks cooked in tangy sauce flavored with cumin, ginger and chilies.
Fish Ghassi
Tilapia simmered with kokum, curry leaves, mustard seeds and curry powder.
Crab Tikka Masala
Crab cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Seafood
Chicken and Lamb
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cubes, cooked with onion and peppers in tomato sauce.
Nani's Chicken Curry
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in Indian spices and onions.
Chicken Saag
Chicken, cooked with chopped spinach, fresh fenugreek and spices.
Murgh Korma
Tender pieces of chicken, cooked in a creamy sauce, topped with dry fruits and nuts.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Madras curry with dry fruits and nuts.
Chicken Kolhapuri
Chicken, cooked with roasted garam masala, ginger, garlic and chilies.
Lassuni Chicken
Chicken, cooked in garlic, yogurt and onion sauce.
Chicken Kadai
Chicken, cooked with onions, peppers and freshly roasted spices.
Lamb Chettinad
Lamb curry in a yogurt sauce with crushed black peppercorn, herbs and spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Cubes of lamb, cooked in a traditional chili paste and splash of vinegar.
Bhuna Gosht
Cubes of lamb, cooked with onions, peppers and roasted Indian spices.
Lamb Roganjosh
Lamb cubes, cooked in a cardamom sauce.
Lamb Xacutti
Spicy lamb curry, cooked in coconut, curry leaves and onions.
Goat Kalimirch
Baby goat, cooked in freshly ground pepper corns.
Goat Curry
Goat meat, cooked with whole spices, garam masala, bay leaf, onions, ginger and garlic.
Murgh Madras Curry
Chicken cooked with curry leaves, roasted coconut and onions.
Ghost Yakhni
Lamb cooked with beaten yogurt, garam masala, fennel seeds, bay leaf, cardamom and cloves.
Chicken Makhni
Chicken pieces grilled in a clay oven and sauteed in creamy tomato sauce.
Kalonji Paneer
Homemade cheeses, cooked with onions, yogurt, black cumin and garam masala.
Paneer Makhni
Homemade cottage cheese, simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce.
Paneer Burji
Grated cottage cheese, cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes and garam masala.
Saag Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese with spinach and ground spices.
Mutter Paneer
Cottage cheese and green peas, cooked in onion, ginger, garlic and garam masala.
Asparagus Kofta
Homemade cheese and vegetable dumplings in creamy sauce.
Navratna Korma
Assortment of fresh vegetables, cooked in creamy almond and cashew sauce.
Kadai Vegetables
Assorted fresh vegetables, cooked with onions, bell peppers and roasted whole spices.
Subz Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables with homemade cheese, spiced with ginger, cumin and garlic.
Baingan
Eggplant, cooked in an aromatic sauce with peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas, sauteed and cooked in a combination of chopped tomatoes, Indian spices and herbs.
Awadh Ki Bhindi
Okra sauteed with onion seeds, tomato, ginger and garlic.
Aloo Gobhi Mutter
Cubes of potato, cauliflower with green peas, onions, tomato and mild spices.
Mushroom Methi Malai
Mushrooms, cooked in a rich cashew sauce with fenugreek, ginger and garlic.
Khoya Kaju
Crumbled cottage cheese and cashew nuts, cooked in a creamy sauce.
Dal Makhni
Black lentils, cooked over a slow fire.
Dal Tadka
Simmered yellow lentils, tempered with ginger, garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Baingan Bharta
Baked eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Achari Aloo
Potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and pickled spices.
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Thick chickpea kadhi with onion fritters and whole red chili.
Vegetarian
Breads
Naan
Leavened bread baked in tandoor. Choice of plain or garlic.
Chili Naan
Naan topped with chopped green chili and coriander.
Stuffed Naan
Your choice of onion or spinach and goat cheese.
Cheese and Garlic Naan
Stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with garlic.
Spiced potato Paratha
Spiced potato.
Family Basket
A combination of 3 house favorite breads, plain, garlic and onion.
Plain Paratha
Flakey and layered whole-wheat bread.
Chutney 3 Ways
Mango, hot lime pickle and green chili pickle. Vegetarian.
Classic Raita
Yogurt with cucumber, roasted cumin and black salt. Vegetarian.
Mango Chutney
Sweet mango chutney. Vegetarian.
Onion Relish
Blend of chopped onions, tomato puree and vinegar.
Masala Papad
Crispy papad topped with onions, tomatoes, mango powder and salt.
Sides
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Milk pastry dumplings served in a rose and honey syrup.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheeses dumplings immersed in saffron and cardamom-flavored milk.
Dudhi Halwa
Rich mouthwatering long melon delicacy.
Malai Ki Kheer
Rice pudding, cooked with young coconut.
Gajjar Halwa
Fresh grated carrots cooked with milk, cardamom and nuts.
Moong Dal Halwa
Halwa made of the moong lentils milk and cardamom