Nirvana Indian Cuisine Menu

If you’re curious about what’s cooking at 4 Deming St in Woodstock, the Nirvana Indian Cuisine Menu is where the real journey begins. Tucked into the heart of town, this spot brings together the kind of comforting, spice-layered dishes that make you pause between bites just to take it all in.

You’ll find all the classics you’d hope for-creamy butter chicken, deeply spiced lamb curries, and fragrant biryanis that arrive steaming and generous. Then there are the tandoori specialties, charred just right, with that smoky flavor that lingers in the best way. Vegetarians aren’t an afterthought here either; from rich paneer dishes to lentil dals simmered low and slow, there’s plenty to explore.

What stands out most is how balanced everything feels. The heat never overwhelms, the sauces are silky without being heavy, and the naan comes out warm and pillowy, ready to scoop up every last bit. It’s the kind of menu that makes ordering feel exciting, whether you’re sticking with a favorite or trying something new.

FOOD - APPETIZER

Kale Kanda Baji
Crispy fritters with sweet onions, fresh kale, and herbs in a fragrant chickpea batter, served with minted yogurt dipping sauce. North Indian. (gf, v)
US$12.00
Mini Masala Dosa
The traditional South Indian crisp and tender crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes with fresh curry leaves, served with coconut chutney and sambar for dipping. (gf, v)
US$15.00
Chili Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in ginger and garlic, seared with chili peppers and curry leaves, and finished with fresh lemon, in the East Indian style. (gf)
US$15.00
Lamb Boti Kebab
Tender chunks of lamb marinated overnight in spiced yogurt and baked in the tandoori oven. North India. (gf)
US$15.00
Chaat For The Table
Balancing sweet, tart, salty, and spicy with surprising layers of texture, our collection of Indian street food favorites is perfect for sharing. PANI PURI (v) An assortment of one-bite, hollow crisps stuffed with chickpeas, potatoes and spices, and filled with flavored "water" (pani). A favorite across the Indian Sub-Continent. Our assortment includes three flavors: Traditional pani puri with tamarind mint-water; Dahi-style puri topped with sweet and tart spiced yogurt; Black caviar puri is our modern interpretation. (Platter includes three puri of each style) SAMOSA CHAAT (v) Fried South Indian pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and fresh peas, topped with tamarind sauce, fresh cilantro, and crispy sev.
US$25.00
Kachumber Salad
A tart and refreshing salad, traditional across India, of chopped cucumber, tomato, and onions, dressed with chili and coriander-seasoned lime juice. (gf, v)
US$12.00
Takkaali Rasam
A traditional South Indian soup of fresh tomatoes and morels, with fresh curry leaves and aromatic tempered spices. (gf, v)
US$10.00
Pumpkin Soup
US$14.00

FOOD - CHICKEN & DUCK

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Tandoori-grilled chicken simmered in a velvet tomato sauce enriched with butter and kashmiri chili and ginger-garlic paste is a classic recipe that originated in Delhi. (gf)
US$22.00
Chicken Madras Curry
Coconut milk-simmered chicken with tomatoes, tamarind, and aromatics, and enriched with roasted Madras curry spices. (gf)
US$22.00
Chicken Dum Biryani
Spiced basmati rice steamed in Hyderabadi-style “dum”, hidden under a kalanji-naan crust, yogurt-marinated chicken, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay laurel.
US$24.00
Tandoori Chicken
This classic pink-stained chicken is marinated in yogurt with bright spices: turmeric, dried red peppers, and fenugreek leaves; then roasted on the bone in a Tandoori oven, with seasonal grilled vegetables, New Delhi style. (gf)
US$22.00
Duck Tandoori
Duck breast with ginger, garlic, garam masala, roasted in tandoor served on a bed of grilled vegetables. (gf)
US$32.00
Chicken Korma
Organic chicken breast cooked in a sauce of creamy ground cashews and almonds.
US$22.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Breast simmered with potatoes in a tagy goan sauce
US$23.00

FOOD - LAMB

Lamb Korma
Braised in a mild and creamy sauce of ground cashews and almonds, and seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and coriander, and dried fenugreek leaves. Mughlai cuisine. (gf)
US$23.00
Lal Maas
A royal Rajasthani dish of spice-rubbed lamb simmered in a deep red, smoky sauce of Mathania chilies with yogurt and garlic, finished with smoky, clove-infused ghee. (gf)
US$24.00
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tandoori grilled, grass-fed rack of lamb in a 24-hour marinade of ground cashews and yogurt with ginger, garlic, and fresh mint, served with grilled vegetables. A modern interpretation of traditional tandoori cooking. (gf)
US$34.00
Lamb Shank Roganjosh
US$34.00
Balti Gosht
Lamb cooked with garama masala, sun dried tomatoes ... arotmatic, semi dry
US$24.00
Mixed Grill
US$38.00
Beef Seekh Kebab
US$32.00

FOOD - FISH & SEAFOOD

Sea Bass Tandoori
Sea Bass filet with an aromatic rub of mint, cilantro, peppers, garlic, and ginger, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables. A modern interpretation of traditional Tandoori cooking. (gf)
US$32.00
Jumbo Prawn Tandoori
Jumbo prawns marinated in saffron-scented yogurt with ground spices, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables. A modern interpretation of traditional Tandoori cooking. (gf)
US$25.00
Malabar Meen Curry
A Keralan fish curry, simmered in coconut milk, with tamarind, fresh curry leaves, ginger and fenugreek. (gf)
US$27.00
Seafood Biriyani
US$30.00
Eral Thokku
US$25.00

FOOD - VEGETABLES

Matar Paneer
Homemade punjabi paneer with english peas cooked in a velvet tomoto sauce with ginger, garlic,spices, dried fenugreek leaves. (gf)
US$19.00
Baingan Bartha
South Indian smoky roasted eggplant, slowly simmered in a sauce of tamarind and aromatics, with fresh curry leaves and toasted peanuts. (gf, v)
US$20.00
Aloo Gobi Saag
Fingerling potatoes and cauliflower, with spinach and seasonal greens, topped with a temper of onions, garlic, and sizzling mustard and cumin seeds “popped” in house-made ghee. (gf)
US$19.00
Chana Jalfrezi & Mushrooms
Slow-cooked chickpeas in a Bengali ginger and garlic-scented “hot fry” sauce of sweet and hot peppers, and mixed, local oyster, shitake, and cremini mushrooms. (gf, v)
US$20.00
Malai Kofta
Handmade Punjabi paneer dumplings with ground vegetables simmered in a cashew, almond sauce with turmeric and fenugreek leaves.
US$19.00
Egg Dosa
US$18.00
Vegetable Biriyani
US$21.00
THALI BRUNCH -VEG
US$20.00
THALI RUCH -FISH
US$25.00
THALI BRUCH -CHICKEN
US$25.00

FOOD - SIDES

Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with shredded cucumber and roasted cumin. (gf)
US$4.00
Dal Makhani
North Indian black lentils (whole urad dal) simmered with ginger, garlic, and garam masala until tender, then enriched with heavy cream, and dried fenugreek leaves. (gf)
US$8.00
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, onions, and turmeric, finished with a classic temper mix of garlic, ginger, cumin, mustard seeds, red chili, curry leaves, and fresh cilantro. (gf)
US$8.00
Mango Chutney
Bengali sweet-style chutney made of green mango simmered with spices. (gf, v)
US$4.00
Hot Pickle
US$4.00
Extra Rice
US$2.95
Mint Chutney
US$3.00
Tamarind Chutney
US$3.00
Coconut Chutney
US$3.00
Hot Sauce
US$3.00
Red Onion Salad Indian
US$3.00

FOOD - BREADS

Plain Dosa
Crispy crepe made with a traditional sourdough batter of rice and dals, served with chutney and sambar. (gf, v)
US$10.00
Plain Naan
The classic Punjabi flatbread is made with yeasted white flour dough enriched with eggs and milk. Light and chewy, grilled crisp, the hot bread is topped with melted butter before serving.
US$5.00
Garlic Naan
The classic Punjab bread is topped with melted butter, toasted garlic, and fresh cilantro.
US$6.00
Truffled Onion Kulcha
Punjabi naan stuffed with onions and green chilies, topped with truffle oil and fresh cilantro.
US$9.00
Roti
An unleavened whole-wheat bread baked hot in our Tandoori oven, resulting in a thin, crispy flatbread.
US$5.00
Kerala Paratha
US$7.00

FOOD - DESSERT

Lime Cilantro Sorbet
Light and refreshing handmade lime and cilantro sorbet, topped with fresh gooseberries. (gf, v)
US$10.00
Pistachio Kulfi
Perfumed with green cardamom pods, pistachio kulfi is a Mughal dessert made with frozen local milk and heavy cream. (gf)
US$10.00
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Our house-made ice cream made with cinnamon-infused fresh milk. (gf)
US$10.00
Garam Halwa
A warm pudding made from cardamom-scented milk and shredded carrots, in the North Indian style, served with vanilla ice cream. (gf)
US$10.00
Rice Kheer
Rice pudding made from saffron-scented milk, rose water, and cardamom, topped with raisins and cashews. (gf)
US$10.00
Gulab Jumun "Rose Berry"
Golden milk-pastry soaked in cardamom and rosewater syrup, sprinkled with toasted pistachios, and served with vanilla ice cream. (gf)
US$10.00
Spicy Chocolate Sorbet
US$10.00
Mango Mousse
US$10.00
Cake Cutting
US$3.00

FOOD - BRUNCH MENU

Masala Omelette
US$16.00
Mysoor Dosa
US$16.00
Lamb Masala
US$18.00
THALI - BRUNCH
US$20.00
Easter Brunch
US$28.00
Saturday Dinner
US$45.00

APPETIZER

Kale Kanda Baji
Crispy fritters with sweet onions, fresh kale, and herbs in a fragrant chickpea batter, served with minted yogurt dipping sauce. North Indian. (gf, v)
US$12.00
Mini Masala Dosa
The traditional South Indian crisp and tender crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes with fresh curry leaves, served with coconut chutney and sambar for dipping. (gf, v)
US$15.00
Chili Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in ginger and garlic, seared with chili peppers and curry leaves, and finished with fresh lemon, in the East Indian style. (gf)
US$15.00
Lamb Boti Kebab
Tender chunks of lamb marinated overnight in spiced yogurt and baked in the tandoori oven. North India. (gf)
US$15.00
Chaat For The Table
Balancing sweet, tart, salty, and spicy with surprising layers of texture, our collection of Indian street food favorites is perfect for sharing. PANI PURI (v) An assortment of one-bite, hollow crisps stuffed with chickpeas, potatoes and spices, and filled with flavored "water" (pani). A favorite across the Indian Sub-Continent. Our assortment includes three flavors: Traditional pani puri with tamarind mint-water; Dahi-style puri topped with sweet and tart spiced yogurt; Black caviar puri is our modern interpretation. (Platter includes three puri of each style) SAMOSA CHAAT (v) Fried South Indian pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and fresh peas, topped with tamarind sauce, fresh cilantro, and crispy sev.
US$25.00
Kachumber Salad
A tart and refreshing salad, traditional across India, of chopped cucumber, tomato, and onions, dressed with chili and coriander-seasoned lime juice. (gf, v)
US$12.00
Takkaali Rasam
A traditional South Indian soup of fresh tomatoes and morels, with fresh curry leaves and aromatic tempered spices. (gf, v)
US$10.00
Pumpkin Soup
US$14.00

CHICKEN & DUCK

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Tandoori-grilled chicken simmered in a velvet tomato sauce enriched with butter and kashmiri chili and ginger-garlic paste is a classic recipe that originated in Delhi. (gf)
US$22.00
Chicken Madras Curry
Coconut milk-simmered chicken with tomatoes, tamarind, and aromatics, and enriched with roasted Madras curry spices. (gf)
US$22.00
Chicken Dum Biryani
Spiced basmati rice steamed in Hyderabadi-style “dum”, hidden under a kalanji-naan crust, yogurt-marinated chicken, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay laurel.
US$24.00
Tandoori Chicken
This classic pink-stained chicken is marinated in yogurt with bright spices: turmeric, dried red peppers, and fenugreek leaves; then roasted on the bone in a Tandoori oven, with seasonal grilled vegetables, New Delhi style. (gf)
US$22.00
Duck Tandoori
Duck breast with ginger, garlic, garam masala, roasted in tandoor served on a bed of grilled vegetables. (gf)
US$32.00
Chicken Korma
Organic chicken breast cooked in a sauce of creamy ground cashews and almonds.
US$22.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Breast simmered with potatoes in a tagy goan sauce
US$23.00

LAMB

Lamb Korma
Braised in a mild and creamy sauce of ground cashews and almonds, and seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and coriander, and dried fenugreek leaves. Mughlai cuisine. (gf)
US$23.00
Lal Maas
A royal Rajasthani dish of spice-rubbed lamb simmered in a deep red, smoky sauce of Mathania chilies with yogurt and garlic, finished with smoky, clove-infused ghee. (gf)
US$24.00
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tandoori grilled, grass-fed rack of lamb in a 24-hour marinade of ground cashews and yogurt with ginger, garlic, and fresh mint, served with grilled vegetables. A modern interpretation of traditional tandoori cooking. (gf)
US$34.00
Lamb Shank Roganjosh
US$34.00
Balti Gosht
Lamb cooked with garama masala, sun dried tomatoes ... arotmatic, semi dry
US$24.00
Mixed Grill
US$38.00
Beef Seekh Kebab
US$32.00

FISH & SEAFOOD

Sea Bass Tandoori
Sea Bass filet with an aromatic rub of mint, cilantro, peppers, garlic, and ginger, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables. A modern interpretation of traditional Tandoori cooking. (gf)
US$32.00
Jumbo Prawn Tandoori
Jumbo prawns marinated in saffron-scented yogurt with ground spices, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables. A modern interpretation of traditional Tandoori cooking. (gf)
US$25.00
Malabar Meen Curry
A Keralan fish curry, simmered in coconut milk, with tamarind, fresh curry leaves, ginger and fenugreek. (gf)
US$27.00
Seafood Biriyani
US$30.00
Eral Thokku
US$25.00

VEGETABLES

Matar Paneer
Homemade punjabi paneer with english peas cooked in a velvet tomoto sauce with ginger, garlic,spices, dried fenugreek leaves. (gf)
US$19.00
Baingan Bartha
South Indian smoky roasted eggplant, slowly simmered in a sauce of tamarind and aromatics, with fresh curry leaves and toasted peanuts. (gf, v)
US$20.00
Aloo Gobi Saag
Fingerling potatoes and cauliflower, with spinach and seasonal greens, topped with a temper of onions, garlic, and sizzling mustard and cumin seeds “popped” in house-made ghee. (gf)
US$19.00
Chana Jalfrezi & Mushrooms
Slow-cooked chickpeas in a Bengali ginger and garlic-scented “hot fry” sauce of sweet and hot peppers, and mixed, local oyster, shitake, and cremini mushrooms. (gf, v)
US$20.00
Malai Kofta
Handmade Punjabi paneer dumplings with ground vegetables simmered in a cashew, almond sauce with turmeric and fenugreek leaves.
US$19.00
Egg Dosa
US$18.00
Vegetable Biriyani
US$21.00
THALI BRUNCH -VEG
US$20.00
THALI RUCH -FISH
US$25.00
THALI BRUCH -CHICKEN
US$25.00

SIDES

Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with shredded cucumber and roasted cumin. (gf)
US$4.00
Dal Makhani
North Indian black lentils (whole urad dal) simmered with ginger, garlic, and garam masala until tender, then enriched with heavy cream, and dried fenugreek leaves. (gf)
US$8.00
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, onions, and turmeric, finished with a classic temper mix of garlic, ginger, cumin, mustard seeds, red chili, curry leaves, and fresh cilantro. (gf)
US$8.00
Mango Chutney
Bengali sweet-style chutney made of green mango simmered with spices. (gf, v)
US$4.00
Hot Pickle
US$4.00
Extra Rice
US$2.95
Mint Chutney
US$3.00
Tamarind Chutney
US$3.00
Coconut Chutney
US$3.00
Hot Sauce
US$3.00
Red Onion Salad Indian
US$3.00

BREADS

Plain Dosa
Crispy crepe made with a traditional sourdough batter of rice and dals, served with chutney and sambar. (gf, v)
US$10.00
Plain Naan
The classic Punjabi flatbread is made with yeasted white flour dough enriched with eggs and milk. Light and chewy, grilled crisp, the hot bread is topped with melted butter before serving.
US$5.00
Garlic Naan
The classic Punjab bread is topped with melted butter, toasted garlic, and fresh cilantro.
US$6.00
Truffled Onion Kulcha
Punjabi naan stuffed with onions and green chilies, topped with truffle oil and fresh cilantro.
US$9.00
Roti
An unleavened whole-wheat bread baked hot in our Tandoori oven, resulting in a thin, crispy flatbread.
US$5.00
Kerala Paratha
US$7.00

DESSERT

Lime Cilantro Sorbet
Light and refreshing handmade lime and cilantro sorbet, topped with fresh gooseberries. (gf, v)
US$10.00
Pistachio Kulfi
Perfumed with green cardamom pods, pistachio kulfi is a Mughal dessert made with frozen local milk and heavy cream. (gf)
US$10.00
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Our house-made ice cream made with cinnamon-infused fresh milk. (gf)
US$10.00
Garam Halwa
A warm pudding made from cardamom-scented milk and shredded carrots, in the North Indian style, served with vanilla ice cream. (gf)
US$10.00
Rice Kheer
Rice pudding made from saffron-scented milk, rose water, and cardamom, topped with raisins and cashews. (gf)
US$10.00
Gulab Jumun "Rose Berry"
Golden milk-pastry soaked in cardamom and rosewater syrup, sprinkled with toasted pistachios, and served with vanilla ice cream. (gf)
US$10.00
Spicy Chocolate Sorbet
US$10.00
Mango Mousse
US$10.00
Cake Cutting
US$3.00

BRUNCH MENU

Masala Omelette
US$16.00
Mysoor Dosa
US$16.00
Lamb Masala
US$18.00
THALI - BRUNCH
US$20.00
Easter Brunch
US$28.00
Saturday Dinner
US$45.00

DRINKS - Other Bev

Mango Lassi
US$4.00
Sparkling Water
US$7.00
Still Water
US$7.00
Orange Juice
US$3.00
Grapefruit Juice
US$3.00
Iced Tea
US$3.00
Black Coffee
US$3.00
Chamomile
US$3.00
Ginger Beer
US$5.00
Erdinger N/A
US$7.00
Shirley Temple
US$3.00
Chaga Mushroom Tea
US$4.00
Early Gray Tea
US$3.00
Ginjer Turmeric Tea
US$3.00
Green Tea
US$3.00
Peppermint Tea
US$3.00
Black Tea
US$3.00
Arno Palmer
US$3.00
Lemonade
US$3.00

Other Bev

Mango Lassi
US$4.00
Sparkling Water
US$7.00
Still Water
US$7.00
Orange Juice
US$3.00
Grapefruit Juice
US$3.00
Iced Tea
US$3.00
Black Coffee
US$3.00
Chamomile
US$3.00
Ginger Beer
US$5.00
Erdinger N/A
US$7.00
Shirley Temple
US$3.00
Chaga Mushroom Tea
US$4.00
Early Gray Tea
US$3.00
Ginjer Turmeric Tea
US$3.00
Green Tea
US$3.00
Peppermint Tea
US$3.00
Black Tea
US$3.00
Arno Palmer
US$3.00
Lemonade
US$3.00
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