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.

US$7.00

3. Chettinad Koli Soup

Traditional chicken soup flavored with house-special spices.

US$9.00

4. Attukal Soup

Long simmered goat bone soup flavored with spices.

US$9.90

1. Samosa

Vegetarian. Very popular street food, potatoes and peas, stuffed pastries.

US$7.90

2. Cauliflower 65

Vegetarian. Crisp florets of cauliflower tossed with tempered spices and aromatics.

US$9.90

3. Vegetable Pakora

Vegetarian. Mixed vegetables, batter-dipped spices and herbs.

US$9.90

4. Onion Masala Vada

Vegetarian. Falafel like savory fritter, chana dal, herbs, and spices, served with chutney.

US$9.90

7. Gobi Manchurian

Vegetarian. Cauliflower florets marinated in a spiced batter, tossed in soy sauce, and finely minced ginger and garlic.

US$12.90

8. Paneer 555

Vegetarian. Cottage cheese sauteed with onion, bell peppers and tossed with cashew chili sauce.

US$13.90

Vegetarian Appetizer

Non-Vegetarian Appetizer

1. Chicken 65

Boneless cubes of chicken spiked with house masalas.

US$12.90

2. Chicken Lollipop

Chicken jumbo wings made to the shape of lollipop, marinated and fried.

US$13.90

3. Chicken 555

Chicken cubes sauteed with spicy sauce, spiked with jalapenos and toasted cashews.

US$14.00

4. Prawns 65

Jumbo shrimp marinated with chettinad masala, a kalpasi specialty.

US$14.90

5. Crispy Kanava Calamari

Our calamari, crispy and lightly fried, with a spicy masala.

US$14.90

6. Fish 65

Boneless cubes of fish marinated with exotic spices and fried.

US$14.90

1. Vegetable Chettinad

Vegetarian. chettinad style, fresh vegetables cooked together in spices & herbs in a rich semi- dry sauce.

US$15.90

3. Mixed Vegetable Kurma

Vegetarian. mixed vegetables of carrot, cauliflower, peas, and beans simmered in coconut- based gravy.

US$14.90

4. Dal Tadka

Vegetarian. Medley of yellow lentils cooked with herbs & spices, flavored with garlic.

US$14.09

6. Vada Curry

Vegetarian. Chickpeas simmered with special ground masala, a kalpasi specialty.

US$14.90

7. Poondu Kulambu

Vegetarian. Selected peeled whole garlic, and potatoes cooked in hot tamarind sauce, a kalpasi specialty.

US$16.90

8. Chana Masala

Vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, coriander & fresh herbs.

US$14.90

9. Malai Palak Paneer

Vegetarian. Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese and herbs & spice.

US$17.90

10. Paneer Tikka Masala

Vegetarian. Char-grilled cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs, and cashews.

US$17.90

11. Kadai Paneer

Vegetarian. Soft chunks of cottage cheese and bell pepper immersed in a spicy tomato-onion- based masala.

US$17.90

Vegetarian Signature Entrees

Non-Vegetarian Signature Entrees - Seafood Specials

1. Malabar Fish Curry

Tilapia fish fillets specialty with authentic malabari flavors.

US$20.00

2. Kalpasi Meen Kulambu

Flavorful authentic chettinad king fish curry.

US$20.00

3. Pondicherry Prawn Pepper Varuval

King prawns cooked with fresh ground masalas, a kalpasi specialty.

US$20.90

4. Salmon Chettinad

Flavorful authentic chettinad king fish curry.

US$22.00

5. Prawn Vindaloo Indo-Portuguese

Goan style, prawns cooked in vinegar-flavored hot curry sauce.

US$22.00

6. Shrimp Tikka Masala

Shrimp simmered in a mild tomato and cashew sauce, fenugreek and masala.

US$22.00

1. Vegetarian Eggless Noodles

Vegetarian.

US$16.90

2. Egg Noodles

US$16.90

3. Chicken Noodles

US$18.90

4. Shrimp Noodles

US$19.90

Kalpasi Hakka Noodles Special

Rice and Biryani Special

1. Vegetarian Biryani

Vegetarian.

US$16.90

3. Dindigul Mutton Biryani

US$19.90

4. Curd Rice

US$12.90

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.

US$24.00

2. Chicken Vindaloo Indo-Portuguese

Goan style, chicken simmered in a spicy vinegar-flavored sauce.

US$24.00

3. Chicken Saag

Boneless chicken simmered in spinach, tasty, nutritious, and healthy.

US$24.00

4. Chicken Chettinad Special

Spicy chicken marinated in chef's handmade masala and roasted to taste.

US$24.00

5. Virudhunagar Chicken Curry

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with coconut milk and spices.

US$20.00

6. Karaikudi Chicken Roast

Chicken roasted with peppercorn and fresh ground masalas, a kalpasi specialty.

US$24.00

8. Chettinad Egg Curry

2 boiled eggs cooked with freshly dry roasted and chettinad spices.

US$16.00

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.

US$26.50

2. Lamb Saag

Spinach cooked with tender lamb in a lite sauce with fresh herbs & spices.

US$26.50

3. Goat Curry

Bone-in goat curry, cooked in fairly hot onion & tomato-based sauce with coriander & green peppers.

US$23.90

4. Goat Sukka

Bone-in goat, cooked with spices & herbs in a rich semi-dry sauce.

US$24.90

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!.

US$24.90

1. Paneer Tikka Kebab

Soft, juicy chunks of cottage cheese marinated in spices and cooked in a claypot oven.

US$19.90

2. Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, selected spices and grilled in the tandoor, a kalpasi specialty.

US$23.90

3. Chicken Tikka Kebab

A classic indian dish - chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs with mild spices.

US$23.90

4. Murgh Malai Kebab

Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt, cream, cheese, saffron, herbs & spices cooked in tandoor.

US$23.90

5. Salmon Fish Tikka Kebab

Salmon lovers, fresh fillets flavored with olive oil, garlic, and herbs marinade.

US$29.50

6. Lamb Chops

Signature dish, tender lamb chops marinated with garlic, and ground chili.

US$29.50

Tandoor From Clay Pot Oven

Tandoor Naan and Soft Bread

1. Plain

US$4.00

2. Butter

US$4.00

3. Garlic

US$4.50

4. Onion Kulcha

US$4.50

5. Peshwari

US$4.50

6. Rosemary

US$4.50

7. Cheese

US$5.00

8. Chili Bullet

US$5.00

9. Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoor.

US$3.00

10. Lachha Paratha

Multi-layered flaky soft bread.

US$5.00

11. Spongy Plain Appam

US$3.50

1. Gulab Jamun

US$6.00

4. Ice Cream Vanilla

US$6.00

Desserts

Side Orders

1. Steamed Vegetables

US$5.00

2. Raitha

US$4.00

3. Plain Yogurt

US$4.00

4. Mint Chutney

US$4.00

5. Tamarind Chutney

US$4.00

6. Mango Chutney

US$4.00

7. Papadum

US$2.00

8. Boiled Egg

US$3.00

9. Egg Omelette

US$5.90

10. Potato Masala

US$5.00

12. Masala Peanuts

US$7.00

13. Ghee

US$3.00

14. Basmati Rice

US$3.00

1. Mango Lassi

US$5.00

2. Rose Milk

US$5.00

3. Buttermilk

US$5.00

4. Lemonade

US$4.00

5. Sweet Iced Tea

US$4.00

6. Unsweetened Iced Tea

US$4.00

7. Sodas

US$3.00

8. Thumbs Up

US$4.00

10. Nannari Sarbath

Sarsaparilla.

US$5.00

11. Water Bottle

US$2.50

12. Perrier Water

US$5.00

13. Madras Filter Coffee

US$4.00

14. Masala Chai

US$4.00

Beverages

Kalpasi Signature Platters - Appam Platter

1. Appam With Coconut Milk

US$15.00

2. Appam With Mixed Vegetable Curry

US$16.00

3. Appam With Vada Curry

US$16.00

4. Appam With Sambar & Chutney

US$16.00

5. Appam With Egg Curry

US$16.00

6. Appam With Chicken Curry

US$18.00

7. Appam With Fish Curry

US$20.00

8. Appam With Mutton Curry

US$20.00

1. Kal-Dosa With Sambar & Chutney

US$16.00

2. Kal-Dosa With With Mixed Vegetable Curry

US$16.00

3. Kal-Dosa With Vada Curry

US$16.00

4. Kal-Dosa With Egg Curry

US$16.00

5. Kal-Dosa With Chicken Curry

US$18.00

6. Kal-Dosa With Fish Curry

US$20.00

7. Kal-Dosa With Mutton Curry

US$20.00

Kalpasi Signature Platters - Kal-Dosa Platter

Kalpasi Signature Platters - Idli Platter

1. Idli With Sambar & Chutney

US$16.00

2. Idli With Mixed Vegetable Curry

US$16.00

3. Idli With Vada Curry

US$16.00

4. Idli With Egg Curry

US$16.00

5. Idli With Chicken Curry

US$18.00

6. Idli With Fish Curry

US$20.00

7. Idli With Mutton Curry

US$20.00

1. Roti With Channa Masala

US$16.00

2. Roti With Mixed Vegetable Curry

US$16.00

3. Roti With Vada Curry

US$16.00

4. Roti With Egg Curry

US$16.00

5. Roti With Chicken Curry

US$18.00

6. Roti With Fish Curry

US$20.00

7. Roti With Mutton Curry

US$20.00

Kalpasi Signature Platters - Tandoori Roti Platter

Kalpasi Signature Platters - Parotta Platter

1. Parotta With Channa Masala

US$17.00

2. Parotta With Mixed Vegetable Curry

US$17.00

3. Parotta With Vada Curry

US$17.00

4. Parotta With Egg Curry

US$17.00

5. Parotta With Chicken Curry

US$20.00

6. Parotta With Fish Curry

US$20.00

7. Parotta With Mutton Curry

US$20.00

1. Veg. Kothu Parotta

US$17.00

2. Paneer Kothu Parotta

US$17.00

3. Egg Kothu Parotta

US$17.00

4. Chicken Kothu Parotta

US$20.00

5. Mutton Kothu Parotta

US$20.00

Kalpasi Signature Platters - Kothu Parotta From the Griddle

Kalpasi Dosa Specials

1. Plain Sada Dosa

US$9.90

2. Podi Dosa

US$11.00

3. Butter Dosa

US$12.00

4. Masala Dosa

US$12.00

5. Mysore Masala Dosa

US$14.00

6. Ghee Roast Dosa

US$12.00

7. Paper Roast Dosa

US$12.00

8. Kara Dosa

US$12.00

9. Spring Dosa

US$14.90

10. Onion Dosa

US$12.00

11. Onion Green Chilli Dosa

US$12.50

12. Onion Masala Dosa

US$12.50

13. Cheese Dosa

US$13.90

14. Paneer Dosa

US$12.00

15. Plain Uthappam

US$9.90

16. Onion Uthappam

US$11.00

17. Green Peas Uthappam

US$11.50

18. Onion And Green Chilli Uthappam

US$12.00

19. Egg Dosa

US$13.00

20. Chicken Keema Dosa

US$17.00

21. Mutton Keema Dosa

US$19.00

22. Shrimp Keema Dosa

US$19.00