Menu
Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine is a versatile dining spot in Pasadena, CA. This restaurant provides a range of amenities including delivery, wheelchair access, and outdoor seating. The menu boasts a variety of dishes, from savory Vegetable Samosas to flavorful Avocado Banana Chaat. Salad options like the refreshing Kachumber Salad and indulgent Romaine and Feta Cheese Salad cater to various tastes. Customers rave about the authentic flavors of dishes like Hyderabad baby eggplant and dal tadka, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to traditional Indian cuisine. The attentive service and welcoming atmosphere make Mint Leaf a top choice for those seeking a delicious and authentic dining experience.
Appetizers
 
 Vegetable Samosas
Puff pastries stuffed with a mixture of spiced potatoes, green peas, chopped ginger and cilantro seeds. Vegan and gluten.
Vegetable Pakoras
Crispy cauliflower and potato fritters flavored with a special blend of spices and carom seeds, dipped in special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried. Vegan.
Chicken Pakoras
Chicken breast strips seasoned with ginger and garlic, dipped in special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried.
Shrimp Pakoras
Tiger shrimp marinated with lemon juice, ginger, green chilies and cilantro, dipped in special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried.
Bhel Puri
A special Indian mixture of puffed rice, boiled potatoes and tomatoes tossed in mint and tamarind chutneys. Contains dairy and gluten.
Aloo Papri Chaat
Crisp fried crushed dough wafers with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, dices of Persian cucumber, beaten yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney topped with sev and chopped cilantro. Contains dairy and gluten.
Onion Bhajais
Shredded onion fritters seasoned with chopped ginger and Indian spices. Vegan.
Corn Malai Tikkis
Savory cakes made from a dough of corn, mozzarella cheese, boiled potatoes and red onions. Contains dairy and gluten.
Achari Tandoori Mushrooms
Fresh button mushrooms marinated in a special nigella seed spiced sauce, then slowly roasted in our traditional tandoor oven and served with a fresh mint chutney.
Dahi Sev Puri
Puff-pastry shells filled with spiced potatoes and topped with a mixture of our special chutneys and whipped yogurt.
Potato Walnut Tikkis
Savory cakes made from a dough of potatoes, Indian spices and walnuts, served with tamarind and mint chutneys.
Tandoori Mixed Meat Platter
A mixed platter of tandoori chicken, lamb boti kabobs, and tender pices of chicken tikka.
Tandoori Mixed Vegetarian Platter
A mixed plate of tandoor roasted paneer, mushrooms and tofu.
Aloo Tikki with Chole
Savory croquettes of spiced boiled potatoes, chopped ginger and cilantro served with curried garbanzo. Vegan.
Crispy Vegetables in Hot Sauce
Crispy fried dumplings of diced cabbage, carrots, onions and french beans tossed in a fiery hot garlic sauce. Vegan.
Paneer Shashlik
Chunks of Paneer with green bell peppers and red onions marinated with yogurt and spices grilled in a tandoor oven, served with mint and tamarind chutney Contains dairy.
Chicken 65
Deep fried chunks of boneless chicken thigh tossed in a chili-garlic sauce tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Avocado Banana Chaat
Cubes of banana and avocado tossed in tangy tamarind chutney and mint chutney with dices of Persian cucumber and boiled garbanzo. Contains dairy and gluten.
Specials Appetizers
 
 Salads
 
 Kachumber Salad
Chopped romaine hearts with cucumbers, Roma tomatoes and red onions tossed in a light lemon dressing. Vegan.
Romaine and Feta Cheese Salad
Romaine hearts with teardrop tomatoes and Kalamata olives topped with feta cheese in a fresh lemon-mint dressing. Contains dairy.
Tofu Tikka Salad
Marinated pieces of tofu barbequed in traditional tandoor oven, char-broiled in a classic curry and served over fresh romaine lettuce. Contains dairy.
Chicken Tikka Salad
Marinated pieces of chicken breast barbequed in our traditional tandoor oven, char-broiled in a classic curry and served over fresh romaine lettuce.
Tandoori Shrimp Salad
Tandoor grilled tiger shrimp served on a bed of romaine hearts with tear drop tomatoes, avocados and a balsamic vinaigrette.
Seared Citrus Scallop Salad
Seared masala flavored scallops served over baby mixed greens with hearts of palm, avocados and a citrus vinaigrette.
Kale and Chicken Tikka Salad
Tandoor roasted cubes of chicken breast served with organic baby kale, raspberries, candied walnuts and avocado drizzled with a citrus-mace dressing. Contains dairy.
Kale Salad with Tandoori Shrimps
Tandoori grilled tiger shrimp served on a bed of organic baby kale, teardrop tomatoes, roasted pine nuts and avocado drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Contains dairy.
Mint Leaf Chili Chicken
Chicken breast stir-fried with green onions and special blend of chilies and spices. Gluten.
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated with garlic, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoor-roasted chicken breast pieces in classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. Contains dairy.
Classic Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a special blend of ginger and garlic spices, roasted in our tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Chicken Kalimirch Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken thigh marinated with ginger and garlic paste, yogurt, sesame paste and ground black pepper, roasted in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Green Herb Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in a mint, basil and marjoram yogurt sauce, roasted in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Chicken Saag
Chicken pieces slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger. Contains dairy.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in a light, creamy and traditional yellow curry sauce with a touch of cashews. Contains dairy.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken marinated in traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes.
Methi Chicken
Chunks of boneless chicken thigh simmered in a light curry sauce with chopped garlic and fenugreek leaves.
Hyderabadi Chicken Curry
Chicken simmered in a coconut curry with onions, tomatoes and curry leaves.
Punjabi Chicken Curry
Chicken slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon.
Chicken Jhalfrezi
Strips of chicken stir-fried with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes in a tangy sauce flavored with mustard and cumin seeds.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Juicy chicken breast pieces spiced with pink peppercorns and cheddar cheese, roasted in our tandoor oven.
Chicken Entrees
 
 Lamb Entrees
 
 Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoor-roasted lamb pieces in classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. Contains dairy.
Lamb Saag
Lamb pieces slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger. Contains dairy.
Lamb Korma
Lamb pieces cooked in a light, creamy traditional yellow curry sauce with a touch of cashews. Contains dairy.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb marinated in traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes.
Kadhai Lamb
Cumin and coriander spiced lamb, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers in a red curry sauce.
Coconut Lamb Curry
Boneless pieces of lamb simmered in a coconut curry with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fennel.
Kashmiri Lamb Curry
Lamb slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon.
Lamb Boti Kabob
A kabob of boneless lamb with spices and herbs, roasted in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
New Zealand lamb chops marinated in black pepper, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Fish Tikka Masala
Tandoor roasted filet of fish in classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. Contains dairy.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Tandoor roasted shrimp in classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. Contains dairy.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger. Contains dairy.
Tandoori Tiger Shrimp
Tiger Shrimp marinated in black pepper, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Seafood Madley
Pan seared scallop, shrimp and catfish in a tamarind tempered with coconut sauces flavored with curry leaves.
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp slowly simmered in a traditional goan curry sauce made of a coconut milk base and flavored with curry leaves and tomatoes.
Goan Salmon Curry
Boneless filet of salmon slowly simmered in a traditional Goan curry sauce made of a coconut milk base and flavored with curry leaves and tomatoes.
Kadhai Scallops
Cumin and coriander spiced scallops, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, in a red curry sauce.
Achari Tandoori Salmon
Salmon lightly marinated with yogurt and spices, then slowly roasted in our traditional tandoor oven. Contains dairy.
Tandoori Seafood Platter
A combination tandoori platter of offshore bounty. Flavorful kababs of scallops, tiger shrimp, pink salmon and catfish. Served with mint and tamarind chutney. Contains dairy.
Seafood Entrees
 
 Tofu Entrees
 
 Tofu Tikka Masala
Tandoor-roasted tofu pieces in classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. Contains dairy.
Masala Grilled Tofu
Grilled tofu marinated in yogurt, ginger and special blend of Indian spices. Contains dairy.
Wok-Fried Masala Tofu
Tender pieces of tofu stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Vegan.
Tofu Vindaloo
Tofu pieces marinated in traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes. Vegan.
Tofu Moilee
Pieces of tofu simmered in a coconut curry with onions and fresh tomatoes. Vegan.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Tandoor-roasted paneer pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce. Contains dairy.
Aloo Gobi
Garden fresh cauliflower and potatoes stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, ginger and Indian spices. Vegan.
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with freshly ground spices, onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger. Vegan.
Saag Paneer
Paneer cheese slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger. Contains dairy.
Malai Palak Corn
Sweet corn kernels tempered with chopped garlic and slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach puree with spices. Contains dairy.
Saag Aloo
Classic Indian potatoes slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger. Contains dairy.
Okra Masala
Garden fresh okra cooked with freshly ground spices, onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger. Vegan.
Mushroom Matter
Fresh button mushrooms and green peas in a golden curry with kasoori methi dried fenugreek leaves. Contains dairy.
Matter Paneer
Paneer cheese in a golden curry with kasoori methi dried fenugreek leaves. Contains dairy.
Aloo Methi
Pieces of potatoes sauteed with fenugreek leaves and flavored with cumin and chopped ginger. Vegan.
Malai Kofta
Soft Indian cheese dumplings cooked in a mild onion-tomato sauce and finished with a touch of cashews. Contains dairy.
Baingan Bhartha
Charcoal-smoked eggplant simmered with chopped onions, ginger and tomatoes, finished with cilantro. Vegan.
Hyderabadi Baby Eggplant
Organic baby round eggplant cooked in a light curry leaves flavored gravy with coconut milk, tempered with mustard seeds. Vegan.
Dal Makhni
Whole black lentils simmered overnight with fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream. Contains dairy.
Dal Tadkewali
A combination dal of Indian moong and masoor lentils with chopped garlic, onions and tomatoes, flavored with cumin and fresh cilantro. Vegan.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Fresh vegetables slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes. Vegan.
Baingan-Mirchi Ka Salan
A unique combination of eggplant and jalapeno chilies in a mustard-flavored onion and peanut sauce with a touch of tamarind. Vegan.
Vegetarian Entrees
 
 Specials Entrees
 
 Lahsuni Palak Paneer
Cubes of paneer cheese and organic baby spinach stir fried with chopped garlic, onion and tomatoes with spices. Contains Dairy.
Goat Curry
Cubes of goat on the bone slowly cooked with chopped onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic with Indian spices. Contains Dairy.
Brown Rice
Classic brown rice steamed to perfection. Vegan.
Basmati Rice
Plain pearl basmati rice steamed to perfection. Contains dairy.
Green Pea Pulao
Flavorful basmati rice dish with green peas, carom seeds and fried onions. Contains dairy and gluten.
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice and seasonal vegetables slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht. Contains dairy and gluten.
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice and special cuts of chicken, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht. Contains dairy and gluten.
Lamb Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice and special cuts of lamb, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht. Contains dairy and gluten.
Shrimp Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice and shrimp, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht. Contains dairy and gluten.
Rice
 
 Breads
 
 Tandoori Roti
Traditional flat, unleavened bread, made with whole wheat flour and baked in wood-fired earthen oven. Vegan. Contains gluten
Aloo Paratha
An Indian flat bread stuffed with sliced potato, green peas and fresh herbs. Contains dairy and gluten.
Lacha Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread either flavored with carom seeds or plain. Contains dairy and gluten.
Ajwaini Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread either flavored with carom seeds or plain. Contains dairy and gluten.
Mint Paratha
A multilayered whole wheat flour bread topped with chopped fresh mint. Contains dairy and gluten.
Traditional Naan
Raised flour bread baked in our traditional tandoor oven. Contains dairy and gluten.
Garlic Naan
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and topped with fresh garlic and cilantro. Contains dairy and gluten.
Chili Garlic Naan
Raised flour bread topped with chopped fresh garlic and jalapeno. Contains dairy and gluten.
Basil and Mozzarella Cheese Naan
Raised flour bread with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves. Contains dairy and gluten.
Mozzarella and Roasted Pine Nuts Naan
Raised flour bread with shredded mozzarella cheese and roasted pine nuts. Contains dairy and gluten.
Feta Cheese and Olive Naan
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with feta cheese and Kalamata olives. Contains dairy and gluten.
3 Cheese Naan
Raised flour bread stuffed with cheddar, mozzarella and feta cheese. Contains dairy and gluten.
Kashmiri Naan
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with almonds, cashews and maraschino cherries. Contains dairy and gluten.
Chicken Keema Naan
Raised flour bread glazed with clarified butter and stuffed with classic chicken tikka keema, chopped ginger and fresh cilantro. Contains dairy and gluten.
Kabuli Naan
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with almonds, cashews and golden raisins.
Spiced Mango Chutney
Garden Vegetable Raita
Pappadums
Hot Sauce
Sides
 
 Desserts
 
 Kesar Rasmalai
Steamed paneer (mild cheese) dumplings tossed in saffron-infused reduced milk or rabri. Contains dairy.
Mango Rasmalai
Poached Indian cottage cheese dumpling dunked in a sweetenedcondensed milk with pureed mango. Contains dairy.
Gulab Jamun
Sweet khoya dumplings tossed in a smooth, rose-flavored sugar glaze. Contains dairy. Contains gluten.
Traditional Rice Pudding
A classic blend of steamed rice and hot milk topped with soft cashews, golden raisins and rose water. Contains dairy.
Malai Kulfi
Classic Indian ice cream. Contains dairy.
Mango Kulfi
Creamy and rich Indian ice cream made with milk and pureed mango. Served garnished with crushed pistachio nuts. Contains dairy.
Carrot Halwa
Traditional Indian carrot pudding with pistachio crumbles, golden raisins and small cardamom. Contains dairy.
Halwa and Kulfi Plate
A plate of fig and almond kulfi served together with our signature carrot halwa for a one of a kind dessert combination. Contains dairy.
Fig and Almond Kulfi
Almond-based Indian ice cream mixed with pieces of fig.
Blueberry Rasmalai
Steamed paneer mild cheese dumplings tossed in blueberry.
Semiyan Payasam
Semolina vermicelli cooked in milk with cashew nuts, golden raisins and sugar, flavored with green cardamom powder and saffron. Contains Dairy .
Fountain Drinks
Chai
Iced Tea
Beverages
 
 Indian Drinks
