Pradeep's Smart
Indian Dining
1405 Montana Avenue , Santa Monica , CA 90403 Call Us At: (310) 393-1467

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Pradeep's Lunch Menu

APPETIZERS | SOUPS | SALADS | BREADS | ENTREES | OWN CREATIONS 
SIDE ORDERS | VEGETARIAN | DESSERTS | BEVERAGES

  
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We accept all major credit cards • Prices subject to change
Ta ke -out available • Suggestions are welcome • Substitutions are gladly made with minimum charge
To help conserve, water served only upon request • We do not use butter or cream in any preparation.
 
APPETIZERS
 
PAPADUMS (Thin Lentil Crackers)
Savory toasted thin lentil crackers, mint and tamarind chutney
$3.50
ALOO KI TIKKI (Potato Pancakes)
Shallow fried potato pancake with ginger, green chili, green peas,
cilantro with crown of papadum, balsamic & mint chutney
$4.50
TANDOORI CHICKEN PAKORA
Tandoori, bone-in chicken leg pieces, fried with lentil flour, mint
and tamarind chutney. Add white meat for $1.00
$6.00
SALMON PAKORA
Garam Masala marinated salmon pieces, lentil batter, deep-fried. Yummy!
$8.00
FAMOUS SAMOSAS (Indian Turnovers)
Vegetable fried turnovers, mint and tamarind chutney
$4.50
ONION & FRESH SPINACH PAKORAS
Shredded onion and fresh spinach leaves fried with lentil batter.
Served with chutney tray
$4.50
LEMONY RICE PUFFS AND POTATO CHAAT
Savory rice puffs and potatoes with onion, tomato, cucumber,
jalapeño, cilantro, lemon juice and curry spices
$4.50
  
SOUPS
 
CARROT & CORIANDER
A unique blend of California grown carrots and dry coriander from the fields
of Punjab, scent of cilantro and lime, served with toasted lentil cracker

$5.00
ROASTED EGGPLANT, SPINACH & GARLIC
A very healthy combination of vegetables which is lower in fat & calories
and high in fiber, served with toasted lentil cracker
$5.00
  
SALADS
 
MARRIAGE OF CALIFORNIA ORGANIC GREENS
& TANDOORI CHICKEN (White Meat)
California-grown organic greens, Tandoori chicken (White meat; boneless & skinless),
fresh tomatoes in our homemade Balsamic and mint dressing

$9.00
FRESH ORGANIC GREENS, GARBANZO & NAN
Garbanzo tossed with freshly chopped cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro and
shredded Nan in lemony starkiss dressing, served over baby organic greens

$9.00
ORGANIC BABY GREENS & TOFU
Organic baby greens and tofu cubes tossed in a masala and lemon dressing
with diced cucumber and tomato
$9.00
  
BREADS
 
WHOLE WHEAT CHAPPATI/ROTI
$2.25
NAN BREAD (No yeast, milk, butter or eggs)
$2.00
GARLIC NAN BREAD $2.15
  
ENTREES
Served with fluffy basmati rice, baby organic greens and chutney tray
(hot, mild and medium on request)

 
  
MASALA CURRY DISHES
Masala dishes are prepared in a special thick sauce and then cooked again in a hot Karai
with onion, tomato, cilantro, and various spices to create the dish to delight the palate
CHICKEN (White meat - boneless & skinless) $13.00 LAMB (boneless and lean) $13.00
SALMON $13.00 SHRIMP $13.00
 
  
SAAG DISHES
Slowly cooked spinach & mustard greens infused
with thick curry sauce and aromatic spices

CHICKEN (White meat - boneless & skinless) $13.00LAMB (boneless and lean) $13.00
SALMON $13.00SHRIMP $13.00
 
  
RICE BIRYANIS (Indian Style Risotto)
Basmati rice prepared together with a special blend of aromatic
herbs and spices to create a traditional Indian meal
PLAIN BASMATI RICE $3.75 PEAS PULLAO $8.50
 MIXED VEGETABLE $10.00
CHICKEN (White meat - boneless & skinless) $13.00 LAMB (boneless and lean) $13.00
SHRIMP $13.00 SALMON $13.00
 
  
VINDALOO DISHES
An age old specialty for spice and jalapeño lovers.
Very aromatic curry stew cooked with Idaho potatoes

CHICKEN (White meat - boneless & skinless) $13.00 LAMB (boneless and lean) $13.00
SALMON $13.00 SHRIMP $13.00
All preparations are without butter, cream and MSG
 
  
PRADEEP’S OWN SPECIAL CREATIONS
 

PRADEEP’S SALMON
Tandoori marinated salmon served over turmeric & cilantro flavored
mashed potatoes, California organic greens, balsamic and mint yogurt chutney.
$13.00

 
  
TANDOORI MARINATED CHICKEN
Half chicken (skinless, bone-in) served over fluffy basmati rice,
curry infused lentil and California organic greens. Dairy Free

$11.00
(all white meat add $2.00)
 
  
BHURTA DISHES
Curry infused roasted eggplant sauce based dishes
Served with fluffy basmati rice, baby organic greens and exotic chutneys

CHICKEN (White meat - boneless & skinless) $13.00 LAMB (boneless and lean)
$13.00
SALMON
$13.00 SHRIMP $13.00
 
  
METHI & LENTIL DISHES
Lentil and fenugreek infused with tomatoes, onion and fresh ground
green curry spices - A twist of Hyderabadi accent, very aromatic

CHICKEN (White meat - boneless & skinless) $13.00 LAMB (boneless and lean) $13.00
SALMON $13.00 SHRIMP $13.00
 
  
PARATHA ROLL (On the Light Side)
Create your own Indian Style Burritos/Wraps
Curry spiced, rolled in romali roti (tortillas) and served with
baby organic mixed greens and a balsamic & mint chutney

CHICKEN MASALA ROLL (White meat - boneless & skinless) $8.00
LAMB MASALA ROLL (boneless and lean) $9.00
MIXED VEGETABLE ROLL $8.00 SALMON ROLL $9.00
 
  
SIDE ORDERS
 
MINT CUCUMBER AND TOMATO RAITA ( Yogurt dip)
$3.00
PLAIN FLUFFY BASMATI RICE
$3.00
ALACARTE ORDER OF VEGETABLE CURRY OR DAL
$8.95
MANGO CHUTNEY
$2.25
 
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
Served with fluffy basmati rice, baby organic greens and chutney tray
Curry sauce infused with freshly ground herbs and aromatic spices
(hot, mild and medium on request)

 
ALOO GOBI
Potato and cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and curry spices
$9.50
ALOO MATTAR
Potato and green peas cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and curry spices
$9.50
BAIGAN KA BHURTA
Roughly chopped roasted eggplant cooked with red onions, tomatoes, ginger,
garlic, curry spices and cilantro

$8.50
MATTAR PANEER
Homemade cheese and garden green pea curry
$9.50
DAL (Lentil of the Day)
India produces at least 25 varieties of lentil, prepared on a slow fire with
10 spices and 5 fresh herbs.

$9.50
SEASONAL MIXED VEGETABLES
Curry infused, seasonal mixed vegetables
$9.50
ALOO MASALA
Cumin and turmeric accented tangy and zesty potato dish
$9.50
SPICY TOFU AND CAULIFLOWER
Curry infused, a unique and tasty combination
$9.50
ORGANIC TOFU TAKA-TAK
Organic tofu cooked with aromatic chunky salsa curry
$9.50
CHANNA MASALA (Curried Garbanzo Stew)
$9.50
SAAG DISHES
Slowly cooked spinach with aromatic curry spices and fresh herbs
w/ Potato (Saag Aloo)
w/ Tofu (Saag Tofu)
w/ Cauliflower (Saag Cauliflower)
w/ Home Made Cheese (Saag Paneer)
$9.50
  
CREATE YOUR OWN
COMBINATION PLATTER
 
  
VEGETARIAN
Choice of any 2 vegetables from above with lentil of the day, fluffy Basmati
rice, nan bread, raita (yogurt salsa),organic house greens and chutney tray

$11.00
 
  
NON-VEGETARIAN
Includes 1 vegetable from above, lentil of the day, fluffy Basmati rice, nan bread,
raita (yogurt salsa), organic house greens, chutney tray and your choice of
Tandoori Chicken (white meat) or Chicken Curry (White meat - boneless and skinless)

$13.00
 
  
DESSERTS
 
RICE KHEER
A cardamom and rose oil infused, milky rice pudding
$4.50
MANGO ICE CREAM
A very special, imported Alphonso mango flavored Indian ice cream
$4.50
SAFFRON AND PISTACHIO ICE CREAM
A most exotic ice cream from India
$4.50
CARDAMOM ICE CREAM
Cardamom - one of the most exotic spices in Indian Cooking
$4.50
GINGER ICE CREAM
A California experience
$4.50
GULAB ZAMUN
King of all sweets in India, deep-fried milk balls in rosy sugar syrup
$4.50
  
BEVERAGES
 
LASSI’S
World famous Indian frappe made of non-fat yogurt.
Your choice of: Mango or Sweet
$3.95
NIMBU KA PANI (Fresh Lemonade)
Freshly squeezed lemon water - sweet
$2.95
PRADEEP’S MAGIC MANGO MADNESS - 2 SERVINGS
A refreshing, ginseng infused, sparkling beverage, blended with mango juice.
$6.95
MINERAL OR SPARKLING WATER / ICE TEA $2.95
SOFT DRINKS
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, 7-Up, Diet 7-Up
$2.95
HOT TEAS
Caffeine-Free Teas - Lemon Zinger, chamomile or mint
$2.95
CHAI
Chai - An aromatic Indian tea simmered with milk, served hot
$2.95
ICED CHAI
Aromatic Indian tea, simmered with milk, served chilled
$2.95
  



We welcome you to have a great dining
or takeout experience at Pradeep's


Visit our restaurant in Santa Monica, California, for healthy Indian cuisine
including curries, samosa, tandoori chicken, and chicken tikka masala.
 

1405 Montana Avenue | Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-1467