Kalpasi Indian Cuisine Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the Menu
Kalpasi Indian Cuisine invites you to explore the vibrant flavors of South India, specifically the Chettinad region. Located in Herndon, Virginia, this culinary gem serves up authentic dishes that transport you to the heart of India. Begin your meal with the tantalizing Fish 65, boneless fish marinated in exotic spices and fried to perfection, or share a massive Dolsa, highly praised by satisfied diners.
For your main course, indulge in their signature Chicken Chettinad, a spicy delight marinated in handcrafted masalas, or experience the savory Chettinad Egg Curry. Each dish is crafted with high-quality ingredients and bursts with flavor. The dining experience is complemented by refreshing beverages like Mango Lassi and Nannari Sarbath, perfectly capping off the authentic experience.
Kalpasi Indian Cuisine promises a memorable meal, making every visit a celebration of flavor.
Soup
1. Lentil Soup
Hearty greens vegetable soup with lentils, spices and fresh herbs.
3. Chettinad Koli Soup
Traditional chicken soup flavored with house-special spices.
4. Attukal Soup
Long simmered goat bone soup flavored with spices.
1. Samosa
Vegetarian. Very popular street food, potatoes and peas, stuffed pastries.
2. Cauliflower 65
Vegetarian. Crisp florets of cauliflower tossed with tempered spices and aromatics.
3. Vegetable Pakora
Vegetarian. Mixed vegetables, batter-dipped spices and herbs.
4. Onion Masala Vada
Vegetarian. Falafel like savory fritter, chana dal, herbs, and spices, served with chutney.
7. Gobi Manchurian
Vegetarian. Cauliflower florets marinated in a spiced batter, tossed in soy sauce, and finely minced ginger and garlic.
8. Paneer 555
Vegetarian. Cottage cheese sauteed with onion, bell peppers and tossed with cashew chili sauce.
Vegetarian Appetizer
Non-Vegetarian Appetizer
1. Chicken 65
Boneless cubes of chicken spiked with house masalas.
2. Chicken Lollipop
Chicken jumbo wings made to the shape of lollipop, marinated and fried.
3. Chicken 555
Chicken cubes sauteed with spicy sauce, spiked with jalapenos and toasted cashews.
4. Prawns 65
Jumbo shrimp marinated with chettinad masala, a kalpasi specialty.
5. Crispy Kanava Calamari
Our calamari, crispy and lightly fried, with a spicy masala.
6. Fish 65
Boneless cubes of fish marinated with exotic spices and fried.
1. Vegetable Chettinad
Vegetarian. chettinad style, fresh vegetables cooked together in spices & herbs in a rich semi- dry sauce.
3. Mixed Vegetable Kurma
Vegetarian. mixed vegetables of carrot, cauliflower, peas, and beans simmered in coconut- based gravy.
4. Dal Tadka
Vegetarian. Medley of yellow lentils cooked with herbs & spices, flavored with garlic.
6. Vada Curry
Vegetarian. Chickpeas simmered with special ground masala, a kalpasi specialty.
7. Poondu Kulambu
Vegetarian. Selected peeled whole garlic, and potatoes cooked in hot tamarind sauce, a kalpasi specialty.
8. Chana Masala
Vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, coriander & fresh herbs.
9. Malai Palak Paneer
Vegetarian. Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese and herbs & spice.
10. Paneer Tikka Masala
Vegetarian. Char-grilled cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs, and cashews.
11. Kadai Paneer
Vegetarian. Soft chunks of cottage cheese and bell pepper immersed in a spicy tomato-onion- based masala.
Vegetarian Signature Entrees
Non-Vegetarian Signature Entrees - Seafood Specials
1. Malabar Fish Curry
Tilapia fish fillets specialty with authentic malabari flavors.
2. Kalpasi Meen Kulambu
Flavorful authentic chettinad king fish curry.
3. Pondicherry Prawn Pepper Varuval
King prawns cooked with fresh ground masalas, a kalpasi specialty.
4. Salmon Chettinad
Flavorful authentic chettinad king fish curry.
5. Prawn Vindaloo Indo-Portuguese
Goan style, prawns cooked in vinegar-flavored hot curry sauce.
6. Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp simmered in a mild tomato and cashew sauce, fenugreek and masala.
1. Vegetarian Eggless Noodles
Vegetarian.
2. Egg Noodles
3. Chicken Noodles
4. Shrimp Noodles
Kalpasi Hakka Noodles Special
Rice and Biryani Special
1. Vegetarian Biryani
Vegetarian.
3. Dindigul Mutton Biryani
4. Curd Rice
1. Chicken Tikka Masala - UK's Favourite
Diced tandoori chicken marinated in aromatic spices, cooked in a creamy butter sauce with green herbs, and cashew nuts.
2. Chicken Vindaloo Indo-Portuguese
Goan style, chicken simmered in a spicy vinegar-flavored sauce.
3. Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken simmered in spinach, tasty, nutritious, and healthy.
4. Chicken Chettinad Special
Spicy chicken marinated in chef's handmade masala and roasted to taste.
5. Virudhunagar Chicken Curry
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with coconut milk and spices.
6. Karaikudi Chicken Roast
Chicken roasted with peppercorn and fresh ground masalas, a kalpasi specialty.
8. Chettinad Egg Curry
2 boiled eggs cooked with freshly dry roasted and chettinad spices.
Non-Vegetarian Signature Entrees - Chicken Specials
Non-Vegetarian Signature Entrees - Lamb & Goat Specials
1. Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless lamb simmered in mild spices, with tomato cashew sauce & herbs.
2. Lamb Saag
Spinach cooked with tender lamb in a lite sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
3. Goat Curry
Bone-in goat curry, cooked in fairly hot onion & tomato-based sauce with coriander & green peppers.
4. Goat Sukka
Bone-in goat, cooked with spices & herbs in a rich semi-dry sauce.
6. Mutton Sukka Varuval
You'll fall in love with boneless, tender cuts of mutton cooked with aromatic spices & herbs in a rich semi-dry sauce!.
1. Paneer Tikka Kebab
Soft, juicy chunks of cottage cheese marinated in spices and cooked in a claypot oven.
2. Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, selected spices and grilled in the tandoor, a kalpasi specialty.
3. Chicken Tikka Kebab
A classic indian dish - chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs with mild spices.
4. Murgh Malai Kebab
Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt, cream, cheese, saffron, herbs & spices cooked in tandoor.
5. Salmon Fish Tikka Kebab
Salmon lovers, fresh fillets flavored with olive oil, garlic, and herbs marinade.
6. Lamb Chops
Signature dish, tender lamb chops marinated with garlic, and ground chili.
Tandoor From Clay Pot Oven
Tandoor Naan and Soft Bread
1. Plain
2. Butter
3. Garlic
4. Onion Kulcha
5. Peshwari
6. Rosemary
7. Cheese
8. Chili Bullet
9. Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoor.
10. Lachha Paratha
Multi-layered flaky soft bread.
11. Spongy Plain Appam
1. Gulab Jamun
4. Ice Cream Vanilla
Desserts
Side Orders
1. Steamed Vegetables
2. Raitha
3. Plain Yogurt
4. Mint Chutney
5. Tamarind Chutney
6. Mango Chutney
7. Papadum
8. Boiled Egg
9. Egg Omelette
10. Potato Masala
12. Masala Peanuts
13. Ghee
14. Basmati Rice
1. Mango Lassi
2. Rose Milk
3. Buttermilk
4. Lemonade
5. Sweet Iced Tea
6. Unsweetened Iced Tea
7. Sodas
8. Thumbs Up
10. Nannari Sarbath
Sarsaparilla.