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From Home-Kitchen Traditions to Florida’s Favorite Indian Flavors

At Curry Leaves Indian Cuisine, we bring the authentic flavors of India to your table—rooted in tradition, crafted with passion, and served with heart.

Our journey began with a simple mission: to share the rich, diverse, and vibrant culinary heritage of India with the Lakeland community. From the bold spices of the North to the coconut-laced curries of the South, every dish we prepare tells a story—of culture, family, and flavor.

Led by seasoned chefs with deep roots in Kerala and over two decades of culinary experience, we pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and time-honored cooking techniques. Whether it’s our famous Butter Chicken, smoky Tandoori selections, flavorful Biryani, or our signature South Indian specialties, each bite is designed to transport you to the streets and kitchens of India.

We invite you to join us, savor the flavors, and make yourself at home.

DINE-IN MENU

VEGETARIAN STARTERS

Samosas

Three crispy fried pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. $10.00 V/NF

Samosa Chaat

Crispy samosas served on chickpea masala, topped with tamarind and mint chutney. $14.00

Sev Puri

A delightful street food classic featuring crispy puris stuffed with potatoes and chickpeas, topped with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, tamarind and mint chutney, and a sprinkle of savory sev. $13.00 NF

Ragada Patties

Crispy potato patties are on top of a white pea Curry chutney with aromatic spices. $14.00 GF/NF

Shaam Savera

Paneer-stuffed spinach rolls in a velvety honey tomato sauce. $15.00 GF

VEGETABLE PAKORA

Crisp fritters, made with fresh vegetables coated in a spiced chickpea batter $12.00 V/GF/NF

LASUNI GOBI 🌶

Tender cauliflower florets tossed in a rich garlic-infused tangy sauce $14.00 NF

CHILI GARLIC PANEER 🌶

Indian cottage cheese sauteed in a hot and tangy sauce with

touch of garlic. $17.00 NF

MEAT AND SEAFOOD STARTERS

LAMB SHAMI KEBAB

Minced tender lamb and lentil patty infused with aromatic

spices served with herb yogurt sauce. $18.00 GF/NF

CHICKEN TIKKA NAANZA

Naan bread smothered in tangy tomato and garlic sauce loaded

with chicken tikka mozzarella-provolone blend, red onions and

green bell pepper. $17.00 NF

MANCHURIAN MEATBALLS

Succulent chicken meatballs tossed in an Indo-Chinese

manchurian sauce. $16.00 NF

CHICKEN 65 🌶

Spicy fried chicken bites, seasoned with South Indian spices, served with sriracha aioli. $16.00 NF

TANDOORI WINGS

Tender chicken wings marinated in tandoori spices and char grilled to a smokey perfection $16.00 GF/NF

CALAMARI COCHIN

Crispy fried squid rings sauteed with Cochin spices and coccum. $18.00

DRAGON PRAWNS 🌶

Juicy tiger prawns infused with the bold flavors of ginger and garlic, stir fried with bell peppers and onions. $21.00 NF

CHILI CHICKEN🌶

Tender chicken thigh sauteed in a hot and tangy sauce. $16.00 NF

Soup & Salad

GARDEN SALAD

Romaine hearts, euro cucumber, cherry tomato, onion, carrots dressed with housemade turmeric vinaigrette. $12.00 GF/V/NF

THAKKALI RASAM

South Indian soup made with aromatic spices, tomatoes, tamarind and a touch of garlic. $8.00 GF/V/NF

MULLIGATAWNY

A flavorful lentil and vegetable soup with Indian spices and a hint of coconut. $8.00 GF/V/NF

BREADS OF INDIA

NAAN

Flatbread perfect for scooping your favorite curries and accompaniments
Your choice of: plain $6.00 | garlic $7.00 | rosemary garlic $7.00 | chili garlic $7.00 | onion $7.00 | cheese $8.00

PESHWARI NAAN

Naan filled with coconut, pistachios, cashews, dates, and golden raisins $10.00

AMRITSARI ALOO KULCHA

Soft, oven-baked bread stuffed with a spiced and flavorful potato filling $8.00

TANDOORI ROTI

Whole wheat break freshly baked in a tandoori oven $7.00 V

CHAPATI

A soft, unleavened Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour $7.00 V

KERALA POROTTA

Flaky, layered flatbread from Kerala, pan-fried to a golden perfection $5.00

BREAD BASKET

4 Different flavors of chef inspired breads including: butter naan, onion naan, garlic naan, & tandoori roti $21.00

everything bagel naan

Naan meets bagel in this delicious twist, loaded with Everything seasoning. $7

Dosas

Thin crispy South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter served with a choice of fillings, served with coconut chutney, gunpowder spice, and sambar

$15.00 V/NF

Masala (Mashed spiced potato) $17.00 NF

🌶🌶 Mysore (Spicy coconut spread with mashed spiced potato) $18.00

CHEF SIGNATURES

VENAD PAL KONJU

Juicy tiger prawns lightly roasted in coconut milk reduction with crushed red chilly, rosemary and garlic. $21.00 GF/NF

TRAVANCORE KADA FRY 🌶

Pair of crispy fried whole Quails served with a porotta and brown coconut gravy. $26.00

CHICKEN VARUTHARACHATHU 🌶

Chicken cooked in a roasted coconut curry, served with Basmati rice. $23.00 GF

ULARTHU 🌶

Your choice of beef, goat or lamb, stir fried with spiced onions, ginger and sliced coconut. Served with Basmati rice. $28.00 NF

NALLI NIHARI 🌶

A slow stewed lamb shank in a flavorful gravy, thickened with traditional Indian style durum whole wheat flour, served with whole buttered naan. $32.00

CHICKEN CHETTINADU 🌶

Chicken cooked in coconut, Indian capers and black pepper sauce, served with Basmati rice and pair of kal dosa. $23.00 GF

FISH TAWA FRY 🌶

Pan seared whole pomfret marinated with Kerala spices $28.00 NF

MUSHROOM KARAVALLI

Fresh mushrooms cooked in a South Western style rich coconut gravy with a hint of soy sauce. $19.00 V

BUTTER CHICKEN RIGATONI

Rich and creamy tomato sauce of butter chicken with al dente rigatoni pasta creating a fusion of Indian and Italian cuisine topped with a blend of cheddar and mozzeralla. $23.00

RICE SPECIALTIES

BIRIYANI

Your choice of vegetable $18, chicken $20, goat $23, lamb $22 cooked with fragrant saffron Basmati rice and an array of aromatic spices, served with side of raita and hot lemon pickle.

COCONUT RICE

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with a touch of mustard seeds, curry leaves, cashews and freshly grated coconut. $12.00 GF/V

LEMON RICE

Basmati rice infused with fresh lemon, peanuts and turmeric. $12.00 GF/V

TANDOORI SPECIALTIES AND KEBABS

Served on a bed of shredded cabbage, red onions, green bell peppers with a side of buttered turmeric vegetables

TANDOORI CHICKEN

Chicken marinated in aromatic spices and yogurt, roasted to perfection in the tandoor oven. $23.00

CHICKEN RESHMI KEBAB

Tender pieces of chicken, marinated in yogurt, cashew paste, cream, and spices. $23.00

CHICKEN PAHADI TIKKA

Succulent chicken thighs mariniated in a fragrant blend of fresh green herbs and yogurt slow smoked for perfection. $23.00 GF/NF

LAKNOWI PANEER T IKKA

Char-grilled paneer cubes, marinated with Lucknow’s signature blend of spices. $22.00 GF/NF

ADRAKI LAMB CHOPS

Grilled lamb chops marinated in a fragrant ginger-infused blend of spices. $33.00 GF/NF

ACCOMPANIMENTS

MANGO CHUTNEY

A sweet and tangy condiment made from raw mangoes. $5.00 GF/V/NF

RAITA

A cool & creamy yogurt relish, with cucumbers, carrots, onions, cilantro, and a touch of cumin. $5.00 GF/NF

HOT PICKLED LEMON 🌶🌶

Our hot lemon pickle is a fiery blend of tangy lemons, aromatic spices, and chili heat, for adding to your dishes. $5.00 GF/V/NF

BASMATI RICE

$6.00 GF/V/NF

ONION/CHILI/LEMON

$5.00 NF

ROASTED PAPAD

$6.00 NF

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

Served with basmati rice

SAAG PANEER

Creamy spinach cooked with paneer cheese. $21.00 GF

PANEER LABABDAR

Paneer cheese, bell peppers, and onions in a luscious spiced tomato and cream gravy. $21.00 GF

KESAR MALAI KOFTA

Potato and paneer kofta with raisins, cashews, and onions, served in a saffron-infused cream sauce. $21.00 GF

ALOO GOBI

Tender chunks of golden potato and cauliflower florets sauteed with aromatic spices. $20.00 GF/V

KARAHI VEGETABLES 🌶

A medley of fresh vegetables, stir-fried with aromatic spices in a traditional Indian wok. $19.00 GF/V

YELLOW DAAL TADKA

Yellow lentils tempered with aromatic spices and herbs. $19.00 GF/V/NF

CHANNA MASALA 🌶

Chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato spice gravy. $19.00 GF/V

EGGPLANT AND SHALLOT THEEYAL 🌶

Eggplant and shallots cooked in a rich and aromatic South Indian roasted coconut-based gravy. $20.00 GF/V

PANEER KURCHAN

Grated paneer cooked in a velvety sauce infused with aromatic spices and herb veggies $21.00 GF

VEGETABLE KHORMA

Fresh vegetables and tofu simmered in a cashew nut gravy. $19.00 GF/V

DHABA BHINDI

Baby Okra sauteed in a dhaba style spiced onion tomato masala. $19.00 GF/V/NF

DAL BUKHARA

Black lentils simmered in a rich tomato butter garlic sauce. $20.00 GF

MANGALOREAN VEGETABLES

Fresh vegetables cooked in a mangalorean style coconut gravy. $19.00 GF/V

POULTRY AND PROTEIN ENTREES

Served with basmati rice

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Tender marinated chicken breast chunks in a mild creamy tomato gravy. $23.00

BUTTER CHICKEN

Chicken, bell peppers, and onions in a luscious tomato and butter sauce, enhanced with a touch of honey. $23.00

CHICKEN AWADHI KHORMA

Chunks of chicken in a velvety sauce crafted from cashew nuts and caramelized onion paste. $23.00 GF

METHI MALAI CHICKEN

Tandoor char-grilled chicken cubes cooked in a creamy fenugreek leaves-infused sauce. $23.00 GF

CHICKEN KARAHI 🌶

Chunks of chicken breast stir-fried with aromatic spices in a traditional Indian wok. $23.00 GF

KUNDAPUR CHICKEN

Succulent chicken cooked in a rich and aromatic Kundapur style coconut milk gravy. $23.00 GF

CHICKEN PEPPER ROAST 🌶

Chicken breast pieces marinated and sauteed with aromatic spices, black pepper, and fragrant herbs. $23.00 NF

MALABAR LAMB CURRY

A tantalizing South Indian dish of simmered lamb in a Malabar style coconut gravy. $25.00 GF

LAMB SHAHI KHORMA

Chunks of lamb bathed in a creamy cashew nut gravy. $25.00 GF

LAMB VINDALOO 🌶

Lamb marinated in a fiery blend of spices and vinegar, creating a bold and tangy Goan curry. $25.00 GF

GOAT ROGAN JOSH

A Kashmiri classic, tender goat meat slow-cooked in fragrant, richly spiced tomato-based curry. $26.00 GF

SEAFOOD ENTREES

Served with basmati rice

CHEMMEEN MANGO CURRY

Tiger prawns gently simmered in a South Indian mangoinfused curry. $26.00 GF/NF

PRAWN TIKKA MASALA

Plump tiger prawns in a mild creamy tomato masala sauce. $26.00 GF

FISH MOLEE

Salmon poached to perfection, nestled in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with the warm flavors of turmeric, ginger and garlic. $25.00 GF/NF

KERALA FISH CURRY 🌶🌶

Salmon bathed in a zesty tomato and onion-based gravy ignited with the fiery spices of Kerala for a flavorful and spicy traditional South Indian dish. $25.00 GF/NF

KIDS MEALS

CHICKEN TENDERS

Breaded chicken deep-fried and served with waffle fries. $10.00 NF

REFRESHING BEVERAGES

MANGO LASSI

Mangoes and yogurt, creating a sweet and refreshing drink perfect for cooling the palate $8.00

MANGO JUICE

Made with mango pulp imported from India $8.00

MASALA CHAI

Indian tea, brewed with a blend of spices, black tea and milk $7.00

COFFEE

Served black, with cream and sugar upon request $7.00

SOFT DRINKS

Coca-Cola products $5.00

ICED TEA

Sweetened or unsweetened $5.00

ICED COFFEE

Sweetened or unsweetened $7.00

S. PELLEGRINO

Sprakling natural mineral water. $5.00

ACQUA PANNA

Sprakling natural mineral water. $5.00

SWEET ENDINGS

GULAB JAMUN CHEESECAKE

Gulab Jamun flavor with creamy cheesecake topped with pistachios and rose petals $12.00

kerala jalebi sandwich

Jalebi meets vanilla ice cream in this sweet fusion Dessert. $12.00

GAJRELA

Rich carrot pudding with ghee and spices $12.00

RASMALAI TIRAMISU

Rasmalai layered with whisked mascarpone and rose syrup soaked lady fingers $12.00

CONSUMER ADVISORY

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please notify us of any known food allergies. Specific dishes do contain nuts or use ingredients that may be manufactured in a facility that processes nuts.

*18% gratuity will be added to tabs of more than $200.

*20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.

*Not responsible for lost or stolen articles/items.

*We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

*Prices subject to change without notice.

Our Spice Levels:

Medium 🌶

Spicy  🌶🌶

Indian Spicy 🌶🌶🌶
*By Request Only

Extra Spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶
*By Request Only

OUR LOCATIONS

Weekend Buffet

Join us every Saturday & Sunday for our popular Weekend Lunch Buffet at Curry Leaves – Tampa! Indulge in a wide spread of authentic Indian dishes—from rich curries and flavorful biryanis to sizzling appetizers, fresh breads, and sweet desserts. Bring your family and friends and enjoy unlimited servings of your Indian favorites in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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