Taste of Punjab Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Taste of Punjab, an authentic gem nestled in Saginaw, MI. This vibrant eatery is dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of Punjabi cuisine, serving dishes that are gourmet, fresh, and free from harmful preservatives. As you explore the menu, you'll delight in vegetarian classics like Mutter Paneer and the spicy goodness of Chole Bhature. For those craving a heartier option, the Lamb Tikka Masala and Goat Biryani stand out as exceptional choices, boasting robust flavors that compete with the finest Indian establishments across the country.
- Appetizers: Indulge in Bhel Puri and Shrimp Pakora, perfectly seasoned and enticing.
- Roti and Parathas: Freshly baked options complement every meal, enhancing your dining experience.
- Atmosphere: Cozy, romantic, and adorned with charming décor creates the perfect backdrop for enjoying exquisite flavors.
With outstanding service and warm hospitality, Taste of Punjab is a must-visit for anyone looking to savor authentic Indian fare in a welcoming atmosphere. Your culinary adventure awaits!
Appetizers
Tandoori Assortment Platter
Tandoori chicken , Reshmi Kabab , Tandoori Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Chicken marinated with yogurt and ginger paste which is then deep fried and dipped in onion and mango sauce
Lamb Chops
Lamb, Cinnamon ginger and mint chutney baked in our Tandoori clay oven
Chicken 65
Tender Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and tamarind , southern Indian spiced mix with onions , bell peppers and cilantro
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
Samosa Chat
Samosa served on spicy garbanzo beans stew topped with tamarind and green chutneys and sweetened yogurt
Bhel Puri
Indian Street food , Puffed rice , Flour Crisps , crunchy chickpea noodle , cilantro and onions tossed with tamarind and green chutneys
Vegetable Pakora
Fresh slices of vegetables dipped in a garbanzo bean batter mix deep-fried crispy
Assorted Platter
Chicken Tikka, Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Samosa , Allu Tikka
Hara Bara Kebab
Delicately spiced potatoes and spiced patties
Gobi Manchurian
Tangy seasoning and sauteed vegetables with your Gobi Manchurian
Chicken Manchurian
Tangy seasoning and sauteed vegetables with your Chicken Manchurian
Shrimp Manchurian
Tangy seasoning and sauteed vegetables with your Shrimp Manchurian
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese sauteed with green chilies and soy sauce fried crispy in spiced lentil
Chilly Paneer
Indian Cheese sauteed with garlic , ginger , onions and green peppers with our Chef's special
Chilly Chicken
Deep fried chicken sauteed with onions and green chilies
Chicken Pakora
Boneless Chicken strips dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimps dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried
Tomato Soup
Chicken Soup
Mulligatawny Soup
SOUP
SALAD
Mixed Green Salad
Fresh green salad , tomatoes , cucumber and onions in dressing
Kachumber Salad
Fresh Slices of tomatoes , cucumbers , onions , cilantro with lime and herbs
Papad
Thin and crispy wafers made with lentil flour
Mango Chutney
Mildly sweetened spiced mangoes and herbs
Achar
Hot and spicy Indian mixed pickles
Raita
Yogurt sauce made with grated cucumber and tomatoes with sprinkles of roasted cumin seed
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Tandoori
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chunks of chicken breast marinated in our chef's special recipe served in bed of fresh sauteed vegetables
Malai Kabab
Tender pieces of Chicken breasts marinated in yogurt lightly seasoned with Indian spices served on bed of fresh sauteed vegetables
Ginger Kabab
Boneless Chicken breast marinated with ginger, yogurt , cream and herbs cooked in skewers in our Tandoori clay oven to the perfection of peak taste served with fresh sauteed vegetables
Tandoori Murag (Whole Chicken)
Whole chicken marinated with ginger , yogurt , fresh ground cumin , coriander, clove , cinnamon lemon, turmeric and paprika cooked in our Tandoori clay oven and served with fresh sauteed vegetables
Tandoori Murag (Half Chicken)
Whole chicken marinated with ginger , yogurt , fresh ground cumin , coriander, clove , cinnamon lemon, turmeric and paprika cooked in our Tandoori clay oven and served with fresh sauteed vegetables
Lamb Chop
Tender Lamb chops marinated overnight with olive oil , fresh ground ginger , cumin , and some of our other special seasoning and then cooked in our Tandoori clay oven to the perfection of peak taste served with fresh sauteed vegetables
Sheekh Kabab
Sheekh Kabab with ground lamb cooked on skewer in our Tandoori clay oven served with Tikka Masala sauce and fresh sauteed vegetables
Boti Kabab
Boneless Lamb marinated in yogurt with special herbs and spices
Salmon Fish Tikka
Boneless fresh salmon marinated in aromatic herbs and mild Indian seasoning , then boiled in out Tandoori clay oven and served on a bed of fresh sauteed vegetables
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in herb mixture and delicately broiled in our Tandoori clay oven and served on a bed of fresh sauteed vegetables
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Assorted Tandoori specially served Malai Kabab, Tandoori Chicken , Lamb Chop and Tandoori Shrimp and served with fresh sauteed vegetables
Tikka Masala Sauce
Made with onions , tomatoes , yogurt , ginger and spice
Korma Sauce
Made with yogurt , almonds , cashew nuts and cream .
Vindaloo Sauce
Vindaloo Sauce is a traditional hot and tangy that can be made medium , medium-hot or hot
Choice of Sauce
Specialty Entree's
Lamb Kolhapuri
Cubes of Lamb with cinnamon , clove , coriander , cumin , red and white chili's sesame seed , poppy seed , and a touch of coconut
Andhra Chicken Curry
Roasted pieces of chicken with coconut , poppy seed and peppercorns
Kasar Malai Kabab
Chicken breasts sauteed and simmered in cashew cream sauce with saffron. Served with Basmati rice and fresh tossed salad
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken )
Boneless Chicken cooked in our Chef's special butter sauce
Hara Bara (Lamb)
Lamb cooked in tomatoes and herbs with fresh spinach , cream and ginger
Hara Bara (Chicken)
Chicken cooked in tomatoes and herbs with fresh spinach , cream and ginger
Hara Bara (Shrimp)
Shrimp cooked in tomatoes and herbs with fresh spinach , cream and ginger
Madrasi ( Lamb )
Lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes , onions , tamarind , coconut and ginger in a fiery sauce
Madrasi ( Chicken)
Chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes , onions , tamarind , coconut and ginger in a fiery sauce
Madrasi ( Shrimp )
Shrimp cooked with fresh tomatoes , onions , tamarind , coconut and ginger in a fiery sauce
Methi (Lamb)
Lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes , onion , ginger and methi
Methi (Chicken)
Chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes , onion , ginger and methi
Methi (Shrimp)
Shrimp cooked with fresh tomatoes , onion , ginger and methi
Sahi Paneer
Homemade Indian cheese simmered with onions , peppers , tomatoes , cashews and spices in a cream sauce
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan seared scallops marinated with out chef's special seasonings , served with tikka masala sauce
Salmon Stir Fry
Stir-fry fresh Salmon sauteed with ginger , slices of onions , tomatoes and a touch of spice
Lamb Peppercorn
Pan seared juliennes of lambs with fresh ginger , onions , tomatoes , peppers , cinnamon and peppercorns
Goat curry
Goat sauteed with onions , garlic and ginger and cooked in mild sauce and Indian spices
Lamb Curry
Boneless Lamb cooked in mild sauce and Indian spices
Chicken Curry
Boneless Chicken cooked in mild sauce and Indian Spices
Shrimp Curry
Boneless Shrimp cooked in mild sauce and Indian Spices
Fish Curry
Boneless Fish cooked in mild sauce and Indian Spices
Lamb Tikka Masala
Clay oven cooked lamb cooked in rich creamy special zesty sauce and herbs with sprinkles of cilantro
Chicken Tikka Masala
Clay oven cooked chicken cooked in rich creamy special zesty sauce and herbs with sprinkles of cilantro
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Clay oven cooked shrimp cooked in rich creamy special zesty sauce and herbs with sprinkles of cilantro
Salmon Tikka Masala
Clay oven cooked salmon cooked in rich creamy special zesty sauce and herbs with sprinkles of cilantro
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb cooked with pounded cashew nuts and almonds enriched with a cream sauce
Chicken Pasanda
Chicken cooked with pounded cashew nuts and almonds enriched with a cream sauce
Shrimp Pasanda
Shrimp cooked with pounded cashew nuts and almonds enriched with a cream sauce
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with touch of cream and ginger , fresh tomatoes , herbs and spices
Lamb Jal Frezi
Boneless cubes of lamb sauteed with mild Indian seasoning with fresh ginger, peppers, onions and tomatoes seasoned to your taste and spices are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Chicken Jal Frezi
Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed with mild Indian seasoning with fresh ginger, peppers, onions and tomatoes seasoned to your taste
Shrimp Jal Frezi
Shrimp sauteed with mild Indian seasoning with fresh ginger, peppers, onions and tomatoes seasoned to your taste are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Lamb Vindaloo
South Indian traditionally cooked hot with boneless lamb in a highly spiced sauce are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Vindaloo
South Indian traditionally cooked hot with boneless chicken in a highly spiced sauce
Shrimp Vindaloo
South Indian traditionally cooked hot with shrimp in a highly spiced sauce are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Fish Vindaloo
South Indian traditionally cooked hot with boneless salmon in a highly spiced sauce are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Kadai Lamb
Boneless lamb sauteed with cumin seed, green bell peppers, onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes and spices served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Kadai Chicken
Boneless chicken sauteed with cumin seed, green bell peppers, onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes and spicesare are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Kadai Shrimp
Boneless shrimp sauteed with cumin seed, green bell peppers, onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes and spices are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Mango Wala
Boneless lamb with sauteed mango, leeks, fresh ginger, spices and herbs are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Mango Wala
Boneless chicken with sauteed mango, leeks, fresh ginger, spices and herbs are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Shrimp Mango Wala
Shrimp with sauteed mango, leeks, fresh ginger, spices and herbs are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Scallop Mango Wala
Shrimp with sauteed mango, leeks, fresh ginger, spices and herbs
Lamb Achari
Boneless lamb cooked in Indian pickles curry sauce. Spice level medium and up are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Chicken Achari
Boneless lamb cooked in Indian pickles curry sauce. Spice level medium and up are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Lamb Saag
Spinach cooked with boneless lamb in a mildly spiced sauce with touch of spices and herbs are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Chicken Saag
Spinach cooked with boneless chicken in a mildly spiced sauce with touch of spices and herbs
Shrimp Saag
Spinach cooked with shrimp in a mildly spiced sauce with touch of spices and herbsare served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Lamb Eggplant
Spinach cooked with shrimp in a mildly spiced sauce with touch of spices and herbsare served with basmati rice, chutney and papad.
Lamb Mushroom
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with boneless lamb cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Broccoli
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with boneless lamb cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Eggplant
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with boneless Chicken cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Mushroom
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with boneless Chicken cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Broccoli
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with boneless Chicken cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Shrimp Eggplant
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with shrimp cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Shrimp Mushroom
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with shrimp cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Shrimp Broccoli
Your choice eggplant, mushroom or broccoli with shrimp cooked with ginger, onions, tomatoes with a sprinkle of cilantro are served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Traditional Entrees
Vegetarian
Rajma Masala
Kidney beans cooked with tomatoes , onions and ginger
Mushroom Broccoli Kadai
Diced mushrooms and broccoli sauteed with onions , tomatoes , green peppers and ginger , mildly spiced
Bangan Bhar
Fresh eggplant sauteed with tomatoes , garlic , ginger , and onions with a touch of herbs and spices
Palak Paneer
Spinach cooked with Indian cheese in a mildly spiced sauce with a touch of spices and herbs
Vegetable Korma/Cauliflower
Fresh nine garden vegetables or cauliflower cooked in moderately seasoned cream with nuts and saffron
Malai Kofta
Vegetable cheese balls cooked in a mild zesty sauce with a touch of cream and nuts
Paneer Masala
Indian cheese cooked with fresh tomatoes , sliced onions and green peppers with our special zesty sauce
Paneer Kadai
Indian cheese sauteed with a special Indian seasoning with fresh tomatoes , onions and green peppers
Chana Masala/ Chana Saag
Garbanzo beans and diced potatoes or spinach cooked with tomatoes , onions and ginger , lightly spiced
Vegetable Patia
Fresh vegetables cooked in a mango sauce with touch of herbs and scallions , ginger and a light garlic seasoning
Mutter Paneer
Green peas with Indian cheese sauteed with tomatoes onions , garlic , ginger in a light seasoning sauce with a touch of herbs
Vegetable Vindaloo or Curry
South Indian traditionally hot fresh vegetables cooked in a medium spiced sauce
Aloo Gobi and Aloo Bangan
Potatoes and fresh cauliflower or eggplant sauteed with onions , tomatoes , ginger and spices
Dal Makhani
Whole black or yellow split lentils sauteed with onions , ginger , garlic and fresh tomatoes
Bhindi Achari
Okra sauteed with onions , tomatoes , green peppers and ginger with touch of Indian pickle spices
Bangan Bhartha
Eggplant baked in our traditional clay oven then mashed and sauteed with garlic , ginger , tomatoes and onions with a light seasoning
Aloo Palak / Sabzi Palak
Spinach cooked with potatoes or mixed vegetables in a mildly spiced sauce with a touch of spices and herbs
Mushroom Masala
Mushroom sauteed in cream and our chef's special sauce
Vegetable Jal Frezi
Mixed vegetables sauteed and cooked in onion sauce and spices
Chole Bhature/ Chole and Aloo Puri
Deep fried fluffy white bread with garbanzo beans and potatoes in a spicy curry
Lamb Biryani
Lamb cooked with basmati rice with special herbs and spices
Goat Biryani
Goat cooked with basmati rice with special herbs and spices
Chicken Biryani
Chicken cooked with basmati rice with special herbs and spices
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp cooked with basmati rice with special herbs and spices
Egg Biryani
Egg cooked with basmati rice with special herbs and spices
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable cooked with basmati rice with special herbs and spices
Rice Pilaf
Steamed basmati rice with mix vegetables
Lemon Rice
White rice cooked with fresh lemon , peanuts and mustard seeds
Rice Specialities
Roti
Naan
Traditional Punjabi leavened white break baked in our Tandoori clay oven
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with fresh shredded garlic and herbs then baked in our Tandoori clay oven
Roti
Whole wheat bread freshly baked in our Tandoori clay oevn
Aloo Paratha
Leavened whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly seasoned potatoes
Aloo Kulcha
Flat white bread baked in clay oven with potatoes and cilantro
Paneer Kulcha
Flat white bread stuffed with cheese and baked in clay oven
Onion Kulcha
Flat white break baked in clay oven with onions and cilantro
Bread Basket
Assortment of breads from our traditional clay oven , Garlic Naan , paratha and naan
Keema Naan
Flat white bread stuffed with grounded lamb and baked in clay oven
Peshawari Naan
Flat white bread stuffed with nuts and raisins and baked in clay oven
Pori and Bhatura
Your choice of pori or bhatura . Deep fried wheat bread ,. Comes with 2 pieces in an order
Kheer
Indian style rice pudding , garnished with nuts , raisins and rose water
Gulab Jamun
Light cheese morsels dipped in cinnamon flavored syrup
Kulfi / Mango Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice-cream with pistachios , almond and rose water . Comes in mango flavor as well
Gajar Halwa
Sweetened Shredded carrots
Rus Malai
Milk patties dipped in creamy sauce
Mango Pudding
Mango pudding garnished with fresh fruits