Aamantran
- Indian
- Toms River
Victoria Plaza1594 Rte. 9 S. (Church Rd.)Toms River, NJ 08755
- 732-341-5424
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- Indian Rank:
- 20 of 34
- Toms River Rank:
- 6 of 8
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Lunch Buffet Tuesday thru Sunday 12:00-2:30pm Dinner Buffet Thursday 6:00-9:00pm All You Can Eat Closed Mondays
| Bhatiar Khana (Fresh Breads) | |
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| NAAN Unleavened Indian bread baked in the tandoor (Clay Oven). | $2.95 |
| KULCHA Soft flour bread with your choice of onion, garlic, chicken tikka or keema stuffing baked in the clay oven. | $3.95 |
| ROTI Whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor. | $2.95 |
| PARATHA Layered whole wheat bread buttered and baked in the tandoor. | $3.25 |
| STUFFED PARATHA Whole wheat bread stuffed with your choice of potato, cauliflower or mint. | $3.95 |
| POORI Whole wheat puffy bread ( A hot air ballon). | $3.95 |
| AAMANTRAN BREAD BASKET A combo of naan, roti, onion and garlic kulcha. | $13.95 |
| PESHWARI NAAN Unleavened bread with dry fruits & dates. | $4.95 |
| CHILI NAAN Freshly chopped green chili naan. | $4.25 |
| Basmati Khazanna (Rice) | |
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| SUBJI BIRYANI Aromatic basmati rice cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables served in a unique style with raita. | $12.95 |
| MURGH BIRYANI Chicken cooked with dry spices on a slow fire with aromatic Indian basmati rice accompanied with raita. | $13.95 |
| GOSHT BIRYANI Lamb pieces with delicately blended spices cooked with basmati rice and covered with dough to capture the essence of the spices and herbs. | $14.95 |
| JHEENGA BIRYANI Shrimp and basmati rice cooked in a blend of root herbs, cilantro and whole spices. | $15.95 |
| AAMANTRAN'S SPL BIRYANI A medley of veg, chicken, lamb and shrimp cooked in our chef's special sauce with basmati rice. | $16.95 |
| Accompaniments | |
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| RAITA A delicious yogurt sauce with cucumber and carrots. | $1.95 |
| MANGO CHUTNEY A sweet and tangy condiment. | $1.95 |
| MIX PICKLE Mixed Indian hot homestyle condiments. | $1.95 |
| X - PAPAD Lentil crackers. | $1.95 |
| X - RICE Basmatic rice. | $2.25 |
| Mithah ( Sweet Mischief) Desserts | |
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| KHEER Traditional Indian rice pudding. | $3.25 |
| GULAB JAMUN Custard balls in a honey and saffron syrup. | $3.25 |
| RASMALAI Cottage cheese patties in a reduced pistachio and milk sauce. | $3.25 |
| ICE CREAM Mango, coconut, guava & ginger. | $3.25 |
| KULFI Homemade Indian Ice cream mango / pistachio. | $3.25 |
| Aab & Hayat (Thirst Quenchers) | |
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| LASSI Sweet / Salted refreshing yogurt drink. | $3.25 |
| FLAVORED LASSI Mango, strawberry, saffron, kiwi, rose. | $3.25 |
| SODA Coke, Diet Coke, Gingerale, Sprite. | $1.95 |
| MISHRAMBU Lemon / Lime juice with salt & pepper in soda / water. | $2.25 |
| MASALA CHAI Indian tea flavored with cardamom, cinnamon & fennel. | $2.25 |
| TEA / COFFEE Choice of regular or decaffeinated tea / coffee. | $2.25 |
| HERB TEA A choice of different herbal teas. | $2.25 |
| MADRAS COFFEE A special brew from Madras (SOUTH INDIA). | $2.25 |
| Special Dosais | |
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| CHICKEN TIKKA DOSA Crepes filled with chopped chicken and spices. | $11.95 |
| KEEMA DOSA Crepes filled with minced lamb and spices. | $12.95 |
| SHRIMP DOSA Shrimp cooked with exotic South Indian spices. | $13.95 |
| AMANTRAN SPECIAL DOSA A medley of chicken, lamb & shrimp in a delicious crepe. | $15.95 |
| SPINACH DOSA Crepes filled with freshly chopped spinach and fresh herbs. | $10.95 |
| Dosa (Crepes) | |
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| SAADA DOSA Crispy lentil and rice crepe served with condiments. | $7.95 |
| MASALA DOSA Midly spiced potatoes with cumin, turmeric and onion rolled in a lentil and rice crepe. | $9.95 |
| SAADA MYSORE DOSA A hot-n-spicy coated rice and lentil crepe. | $9.95 |
| MYSORE MASALA DOSA Potatoes, green chilis and dry spices rolled in a spicy coated rice and lentil crepe. | $10.95 |
| ONION RAVA DOSA A unique dish made from cream of wheat with chopped onions and green pepper. | $9.95 |
| RAVA MASALA DOSA Potatoes, green chilis, cumin seeds tempered and filled in a cream of wheat crepe; a healthy and nutritious dish. | $10.95 |
| SPRING DOSA A medley of garden fresh veggies rolled in our own special crepe served with sambar and chutney. | $11.95 |
| Uttapam (South Indian Pancakes) | |
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| BUTTER UTTAPAM Home made rice pancake cooked in butter. | $7.95 |
| ONION TOMATO UTTAPAM Pancake with freshly chopped onion and tomatoes garnished with cilantro. | $8.95 |
| VEG UTTAPAM Medley of fresh veggies stuffed in a pancake. | $9.95 |
| ONION HOT CHILI UTTAPAM Pancake with onion and hot chilis. | $9.95 |
| CHEESE UTTAPAM/ DOSA Choice of crepe or pancake with cheese onion and cilantro ( A South Indian Pizza). | $8.95 |
| Dakshin Ke Chawal ( Rice Specials) | |
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| PULLIYOGARAI Long grain rice cooked with fresh tamarind pulp and white lentils. | $8.95 |
| LEMON RICE Long grain lemon flavored rice tempered with mustard seeds red chilis, curry leaves. | $8.95 |
| THENGA SAADAM Rice cooked with fresh coconut tempered with green chilis, curry leaves and dry spices. | $8.95 |
| The Indo - Chinese Connection | |
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| Soups | |
| SWEET AND SOUR Vegetable soup. | $3.25 |
| SWEET AND SOUR Chicken Soup. | $3.95 |
| HOT AND SOUR Vegetable soup. | $3.25 |
| HOT AND SOUR Chicken soup. | $3.95 |
| Indo - Chinese Entree | |
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| VEG MANCHURIAN An Indian style Chinese dish made from veggie balls in soy sauce, chili sauce and Chinese herbs. | $10.95 |
| CHICKEN MANCHURIAN Tender chicken marinated in a soy sauce and flour marinade and simmered in our special Manchurian sauce. | $12.95 |
| CHILI CHICKEN A dry chicken and chili dish cooked in our chef's secret sauce ( can also be cooked in gravy upon request). | $12.95 |
| FISH MANCHURIAN Boneless fish fillet marinated and simmered in our special Manchurian sauce. | $13.95 |
| Rice and Noodle's | |
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| VEGETABLE FRIED RICE A Chinese style vegetarian rice dish cooked with scallions, carrots and bell pepper. | $8.95 |
| CHICKEN FRIED RICE Diced chicken and rice cooked with soy sauce, chili and vinegar and garnished with scallions. | $9.95 |
| SHRIMP FRIED RICE Shrimp and rice cooked to perfection in a special Chinese sesame oil and soy sauce. | $12.95 |
| VEGA HAKA NOODLES Chinese noodles and vegetables cooked HAKA style. | $11.95 |
| CHICKEN HAKA NOODLES Chinese noodles and diced chicken cooked HAKA style. | $12.95 |
| AMERICAN CHOP SUEY A very special blend of soft noodles cooked with vinegar, ginger, garlic and lemon juice topped with fried noodles and eggs. | $13.95 |
| Shuruaat/ Appetizers | |
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| VEG SAMOSA Two crispy pastry crust turnovers filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas served with mint and tamarind chutney. | $4.25 |
| PANEER PAKORA Cottage cheese fritters in a mild chickpea batter. | $5.95 |
| VEG PAKORA Assortment of vegetable fritters in a chickpea batter. | $4.25 |
| MIRCH KE PAKORE Chili fritters in a mild chickpea batter. | $4.95 |
| ALOO TIKKI Mashed potatoes and peas cooked with cilantro, ginger and ground spices served with chickpeas. | $4.25 |
| PAPRI CHAAT Crisp puffs with chickpeas and potatoes served in a tangy yogurt sauce garnished with tamarind chutney and cilantro. | $4.25 |
| AMANTRAN SPL CHAAT A house specialty. | $4.75 |
| TAWA MURGH Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with diced onions and bell peppers. | $6.95 |
| KEEMA SOMOSA Two crispy pastry crust turnovers filled with minced lamb and ground spices. | $4.95 |
| FISH PAKORA Catfish nuggets marinated in a delicately spiced caraway flavored batter. | $7.25 |
| SHRIMP PAKORA Shrimp dipped in a delicious batter with exotic herbs deep fried. | $7.95 |
AMANTRAN'S ASSORTED APPETIZERS
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RESHMI / SHEEK KEBAB Minced lamb or chicken with fresh herbs charbroiled in the tandoor.
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| PANEER SIZZLER Home made cottage cheese cooked in a tandoori spices and served on a sizzler with onions and peppers. | $11.95 |
| ALOO CHAAT Garden fresh potatoes with dry spiced fresh cilantro tossed in yogurt. | $4.95 |
| TANDOORI MUSHROOMS Fresh mushrooms marinated in our special sauce and served on a sizzler with onions and capsicum. | $11.95 |
| Shorba/ Soup - Herbs | |
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| RASAM A tangy and spicy vegetable soup made of fresh herbs, tomatoes and lentil broth. | $3.25 |
| MULLIGATWANY A mildly spiced chicken soup garnished with rice. | $3.95 |
| TOMATO SOUP Cream of tomato with a touch of Indian spices. | $3.25 |
COCONUT SOUP Delicious coconut based soup with lemon grass and Thai spices.
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| Salads | |
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| TIRANGA SALAD Fresh tri-color garden salad served with house dressing. | $3.25 |
| GREEN SALAD Fresh cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, onions tossed in salt, pepper and lemon juice. | $3.25 |
| CHANA SALAD Garbanzo chickpeas tempered with pepper, onions, cucumber and tomatoes tossed in a tangy dressing. | $3.25 |
| CHICKEN SALAD Cubes of charbroiled chicken with fresh cilantro, onions and cucumbers in a tamarind sauce. | $4.25 |
| SALAD Organic spring mix in our special house dressing. | $3.95 |
| Entree / Khaas O Khaas | |
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| Khazana & Murgh | |
| MURGH TIKKA LAZIZ Deliciously flavored chicken cubes charbroiled and simmered in a mild tomato cream sauce. | $15.95 |
| MURGH MAZEDAR Chicken pieces cooked in an onion tomato sauce with garlic, ginger and whole spices. | $14.95 |
| MURGH METHI Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in freshly ground fenugreek and dry spices. | $14.95 |
| MURGH VINDALOO Chicken pieces cooked in a very spicy vindaloo sauce made with onion, vinegar and special "bouquet garni" (A Goan Speciality). | $14.95 |
| MURGH NAWABI Chicken cooked in a mild aromatic cream sauce garnished with sliced almonds and raisins. | $14.95 |
| MURGH SAAGWALA Chicken cooked with freshly chopped spinach and green herbs. | $14.95 |
| BALTI MURGH A unique chicken dish cooked in a special wok and served in a traditional 'BALTI"; A copper bucket with a steel insert. | $14.95 |
| MURGH KORMA Boneless chicken cooked in a mild onion based korma sauce. | $15.95 |
| KADI MURGH Boneless chicken cooked in a delicious yogurt based sauce with sun dried spices. | $14.95 |
| MURGH ACHARI Chicken cooked in a blend of five different spices with onion tomato sauce. | $14.95 |
| MURGH MALABAR Boneless chicken cooked in an eclectic coconut based sauce with curry leaves and mustard seed glaze. | $14.95 |
| Umda - Gosht (lamb) | |
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| ROGAN JOSH Lamb marinated in a garlic yogurt marinade, cooked in an onion based sauce with freshly ground spices. | $15.95 |
| BALTI GOSHT Juicy lamb cooked with onions, peppers and tomatoes in a special wok served in a traditional "BALTI" A copper bucket with a steel insert. | $15.95 |
| BOTIKABAB MASALA Charbroiled cubes of lamb cooked in a mild fenugreek tomato cream sauce. | $16.95 |
| GOSHT VINDALOO Lamb cubes cooked in a tangy vinegar onion based sauce with freshly ground red pepper, cumin cinnamon and dry spices ( A Fiery Affair ). | $15.95 |
| GOSHT SAAGWALA Lamb cooked with chopped spinach, green herbs and spices. | $15.95 |
| GOSHT PASANDA Boneless Lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce with cashew nut paste garnished with sliced almonds and raisins. | $15.95 |
| DHABA GOSHT A spicy lamb preparation cooked with juliennes of onion, pepper, green chilis and whole aromatic spices. | $16.95 |
| KEEMA GOSHT Minced lamb cooked with cloves, peppercorn and garden fresh peas in an onion based gravy. | $15.95 |
| LAMB CHETTINAD Boneless lamb cubes in a tangy onion ginger sauce with mustard & red peppers. | $15.95 |
| GOSHT ACHARI Juicy cubes of lamb in a pickled sauce with a combination of five dry spices. | $15.95 |
| GOSHT HARIYALI Lamb cooked in a coriander and mint sauce with ground spices and green herbs. | $15.95 |
| GOSHT DAALCHA Lamb cubes cooked with lentils, cinnamon and cardamom pods in an onion based sauce. | $15.95 |
| Shakahari Khazana (vegetarian) | |
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| SAAG PANEER Homemade cheese cubes cooked in spinach and green herbs. | $10.95 |
| NAVRATAN KORMA A medley of nine gems of veggies cooked in a mild korma sauce garnished with dry fruits. | $9.95 |
| PANEER LAJAWAB Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a subtly spiced tomato cream sauce with exotic spices. | $11.95 |
| ALOO GOBI Garden fresh cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked in a turmeric tomato glaze with fresh ginger and garnished with freshly chopped coriander. | $9.95 |
| MALAI KOFTA Potatoes and homemade cheese croquettes in a creamy sauce with onions, cashew nuts and dry spices. | $10.95 |
| VEGETABLE JALFREZIE Freshly picked seasonal vegetables sauteed with onion, tomatoes and bell peppers tempered with whole spices. | $9.95 |
| CHOLE PESHAWARI Chickpeas cooked with ginger, onion and ground spices in a thick brown sauce. | $9.95 |
| KADI PAKORA A homeade yogurt based curry with vegetable fritters, cumin and coriander seeds. | $8.95 |
| BALTI BHINDI Okras (SEASONAL) with onion, peppers and garlic cooked in a special wok and served in a traditional "BALTI"; A copper bucket with a steel insert. | $10.95 |
| MATAR PANEER Homemade cottage cheese cubes and fresh green peas cooked in a mildly spiced sauce. | $9.95 |
| BAINGAN BHARTHA Smoked eggplant pulp sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger and aromatic herbs. | $9.95 |
| JEERA ALOO Diced potatoes smothered in fresh cumin with asafoetida, turmeric and green chilis. | $8.95 |
| KARAHI PANEER Cottage cheese cubes cooked with tomatoes, peppers, ginger and green chilis garnished with fresh herbs and spices. | $10.95 |
| DAAL TARKA Split yellow lentils temepered with garlic, green chilis, ginger garnished with cilantro. | $10.95 |
| DAAL MAKHANI Black lentils cooked overnight in ginger and tomato with a touch of cream. | $10.95 |
| UNDHIYU A medley of sweet potatoes, eggplant and garden pea pods cooked in a mild suace. | $9.95 |
| METHI MALAI MATAR A combination of green peas with fenugreek in a mild onion cream sauce with dry spices. | $11.95 |
| PANEER BHURJI Shredded homemade cheese with tomatoes and ground spices in our chef's special sauce. | $11.95 |
| CABBAGE PORIYAL Fresh julienne of cabbage tempered with mustard seeds, red peppers and curry leaves. | $9.95 |
| VEGETABLE VINDALOO A medley of veggies cooked in a tangy vindaloo sauce ( A spicy combination ). | $10.95 |
| VEGETABLE MALABAR A delicious veggie dish cooked in coconut, pepper and curry leaves with mustard seeds. | $10.95 |
| MAKAI SAAG Garden fresh spinach and corn cooked in a green herbs sauce garnished with fresh ginger roots. | $11.95 |
| TIVER RINGAN Eggplant and pigeon peas sauteed in a blend of freshly ground Indian hole spices and herbs. | $10.95 |
| Samundari - Nazare (seafood) | |
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| METHI MACHLI Fillet of halibut cooked in a mild creamy sauce with fresh herbs. | $15.95 |
| GOAN FISH CURRY Catch of the day in a tangy coconut, tamarind mustard sauce ( A Goan Specialty). | $15.95 |
| JHEENGA JALPARI Jumbo shrimp charbroiled in the tandoor and cooked in a mild tomato cream sauce. | $17.95 |
| JHEENGA MAZEDAR Shrimp cooked in an onion based sauce with garlic, ginger and dry spices ( glazed ). | $17.95 |
| MALIKA DARIYA Lobster meat cooked in a lemon coconut cream sauce with ground spices garnished with fresh curry leves. | $22.95 |
CRAB MALABAR Crab meat in a delicious coconut based sauce with
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| Tandoori Khazaana | |
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| (The Traditional Clay Oven) | |
| MURGH TANDOORI Half a chicken marinated in yogurt, dry ground spices and paprika skewered and charbroiled in the tandoor (Traditional clay oven). | $14.95 |
| MULAYAM MALAI KABAB Tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in sour cream and ricotta cheese with mild spices cooked in the clay oven. | $14.95 |
| MURGH TIKKA Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt with coriander, cumin and other exotic dry spices charbroiled in the tandoor served sizzling. | $14.95 |
| BOTI KEBAB Boneless lamb cubes marinated in a special tandoori paste skewered and charbroiled in the clay oven. | $14.95 |
| NAWABI CHAAMPAN Lamb chops in a perfect marination served on a sizzler ( Our chef's secret recipe ). | $19.95 |
| TANDOORI JHINGA Jumbo shrimp marinated in a dry roasted spice marinade charbroiled in the clay oven. | $17.95 |
| TANDOORI LOBSTER Lobster tails in a lemon and ginger marinade with aromatic herbs and ground spices broiled to perfection to retain its juicy tenderness. | $21.95 |
| TANDOORI TAAL MALE A combo of mixed grill Tandoori chicken, Boti kebab, Shrimp tikka, Sheek kebab, Fish tikka and Malai kebab. | $21.95 |
| SHEEK KEBAB Minced lamb with bell pepper, cilantro and mild spices skewered and charbroiled in the tandoor. | $14.95 |
| FISH TIKKA Marinated fish charbroiled in the tandoor. | $16.95 |
| HARIYALI KEBAB Boneless chicken in a sour cream, cilantro and fresh mint marinade charbroiled in the Tandoor. | $14.95 |
ALL DISHES CAN BE PREPARED (MILD, MEDIUM, HOT N SPICY)
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