Mint Leaf Indian Menu (Update 2025)

Mint Leaf Indian offers a wide range of authentic Indian dishes in Pasadena, CA. Known for their exceptional service and flavorful food, the restaurant caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. Customers rave about the Hyderabad baby eggplant, dal tadka, and creamy Chicken Korma. The ambiance is upscale with Bollywood music and dimmed lighting, creating a perfect setting for any group. The portion sizes are generous, with well-sized 16oz entree portions. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. With ample parking and payment options like Apple Pay and credit cards, Mint Leaf Indian provides a hassle-free dining experience for all. Don't miss out on trying their signature dishes and experiencing the warm hospitality at Mint Leaf Indian.

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas

Vegan; contains gluten. Puff pastries stuffed with a mixture of spiced potatoes, green peas, chopped ginger and cilantro seeds.

$9.95

Vegetable Pakoras

Vegan. Crispy cauliflower and potato fritters flavored with a special blend of spices and carom seeds, dipped in our special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried.

$9.95

Chicken Pakoras

Chicken breast strips seasoned with ginger and garlic, dipped in our special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried.

$12.95

Shrimp Pakoras

Tiger shrimp marinated with lemon juice, ginger, green chilies and cilantro, dipped in our special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried.

$15.95

Bhel Puri

Contain gluten, dairy, peanuts. A special Indian mixture of puffed rice, boiled potatoes and tomatoes tossed in mint and tamarind chutneys.

$9.45

Aloo Papri Chaat

Contain gluten, dairy. Crisp fried crushed dough wafers with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, dices of Persian cucumber, beaten yogurt, mint & tamarind chutney topped with sev & chopped cilantro.

$9.95

Onion Bhajais

Vegan. Shredded onion fritters seasoned with chopped ginger and Indian spices.

$9.45

Corn Malai Tikkis

Contains gluten, dairy. Savory cakes made from a dough of corn, mozzarella cheese, boiled potatoes and red onions.

$11.95

Aloo Tikki With Chole

Vegan. Savory croquettes of spiced boiled potatoes, chopped ginger & cilantro served with curried garbanzo.

$11.95

Crispy Vegetables In Hot Sauce

Vegan. Crispy fried dumplings of diced cabbage, carrots, onions & French beans tossed in a fiery hot garlic sauce.

$11.95

Achari Tandoori Mushrooms

Contains dairy. Fresh button mushrooms marinated in a special nigella seed spiced sauce, then slowly roasted in our traditional Tandoor oven and served with a fresh mint chutney.

$12.95

Paneer Shashlik

Contain dairy. Chunks of paneer with green bell peppers & red onions marinated with yogurt & spices grilled in a tandoor oven, served with mint & tamarind chutney.

$13.95

Tandoori Mixed Vegetarian Platter

Contains dairy. A mixed plate of Tandoor roasted paneer, mushrooms and tofu.

$18.95

Chicken

Deep fried chunks of boneless chicken thigh tossed in a chili-garlic sauce tempered with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

$19.95

Tandoori Mixed Meat Platter

Contains dairy. A mixed platter of Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Boti Kabobs, and tender pices of Chicken Tikka.

$30.95

Kachumber Salad

Vegan. Chopped romaine hearts with cucumbers, roma tomatoes and red onions tossed in a light lemon dressing.

$10.95

Romaine & Feta Cheese Salad

Contain dairy. Romaine hearts with teardrop tomatoes & kalamata olives topped with feta cheese in a fresh lemon-mint dressing.

$11.95

Tofu Tikka Salad

Contains dairy. Marinated pieces of tofu barbequed in our traditional Tandoor oven, char-broiled in a classic curry and served over fresh romaine lettuce.

$13.95

Kale & Chicken Tikka Salad

Contains dairy. Tandoor roasted cubes of chicken breast served with organic baby kale, raspberries, candied walnuts & avocado drizzled with a citrus-mace dressing.

$15.45

Kale Salad With Tandoori Shrimp

Contains dairy. Tandoori grilled tiger shrimp served on a bed of organic baby kale, teardrop tomatoes, roasted pine nuts & avocado drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

$15.45

Salads

Chicken Entrees

Mint Leaf Chili Chicken

Contains gluten. Chicken breast stir-fried with green onions and our special blend of chiliies and spices.

$24.95

Tandoori Chicken

Spring chicken marinated with garlic, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbecued in our Tandoor Oven.

$25.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Contains dairy. Tandoor-roasted chicken breast pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

$25.95

Classic Chicken Tikka

Contains dairy. Tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a special blend of ginger and garlic spices, roasted in our Tandoor oven.

$24.95

Chicken Kalimirch Tikka

Contain dairy. Tender pieces of chicken thigh marinated with ginger & garlic paste, yogurt, sesame paste & ground black pepper, roasted in our tandoor oven.

$24.95

Green Herb Chicken Tikka

Contains dairy. Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in a mint, basil and marjoram yogurt sauce, roasted in our Tandoor oven.

$24.95

Chicken Saag

Contains dairy. Chicken pieces slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger.

$24.95

Chicken Korma

Contains dairy, cashews. Chicken cooked in a light, creamy and traditional yellow curry sauce with a touch of cashews.

$24.95

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes.

$24.95

Hyderabadi Chicken Curry

Chicken simmered in a coconut curry with onions, tomatoes and curry leaves.

$24.95

Methi Chicken

Chunks of boneless chicken thigh simmered in a light curry sauce with chopped garlic & fenugreek leaves.

$24.95

Punjabi Chicken Curry

Chicken slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon.

$24.95

Lamb Tikka Masala

Contains dairy. Tandoor-roasted lamb pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

$25.95

Lamb Saag

Contains dairy. Lamb pieces slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger.

$25.95

Lamb Korma

Contains dairy and cashews. Lamb pieces cooked in a light, creamy traditional yellow curry sauce with a touch of cashews.

$25.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes.

$25.95

Kadhai Lamb

Cumin and coriander spiced lamb, stir -fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers in a red curry sauce.

$25.95

Coconut Lamb Curry

Boneless pieces of lamb simmered in a coconut curry with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fennel.

$25.95

Kashmiri Lamb Curry

Lamb slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon.

$25.95

Lamb Boti Kabob

Contains dairy. A kabob of boneless lamb with spices and herbs, roasted in our Tandoor oven.

$25.95

Tandoori Lamb Chops

Contains dairy. New Zealand lamb chops marinated in black pepper, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in our Tandoor oven.

$32.95

Achari Lamb Korma

A semi-dry lamb cooked with ginger, onion, turmeric tempered with mustrad seeds & carom seeds.

$25.95

Lamb Entrees

Seafood Entrees

Fish Tikka Masala

Contains dairy. Tandoor roasted filet of fish in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

$25.95

Shrimp Tikka Masala

Contains dairy. Tandoor roasted shrimp in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

$26.95

Shrimp Saag

Contains dairy. Shrimp slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger.

$26.95

Tandoori Tiger Shrimp

Contains dairy. Tiger shrimp marinated in black pepper, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in our tandoor oven.

$26.95

Kerala Fish Curry

Boneless fillets of barramundi done in an onion & tomato gravy with tamarind pulp tempered with mustard seeds, dried red chilies & flavored with curry leaves.

$25.95

Goan Shrimp Curry

Shrimp slowly simmered in a traditional Goan curry sauce made of a coconut milk base and flavored with curry leaves and tomatoes.

$26.95

Goan Salmon Curry

Boneless filet of salmon slowly simmered in a traditional Goan curry sauce made of a coconut milk base and flavored with curry leaves and tomatoes.

$27.95

Kadhai Scallops

Cumin and coriander spiced scallops, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, in a red curry sauce.

$27.95

Achari Tandoori Salmon

Contains dairy. Salmon lightly marinated with yogurt and spices, then slowly roasted in our traditional Tandoor oven.

$27.95

Tandoori Seafood Platter

Contain dairy. A combination tandoori platter of offshore bounty. Flavorful kababs of scallops, tiger shrimp, pink salmon & catfish. Served with mint & tamarind chutney.

$29.95

Seafood Medley

Pan seared scallops, shrimps, salmon and catfish in a mustard tempered coconut sauce flavored with curry leaves.

$29.95

Paneer Tikka Masala

Contains dairy. Tandoor-roasted paneer pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

$21.45

Aloo Gobi

Vegan. Garden fresh cauliflower and potatoes stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, ginger and Indian spices.

$19.95

Channa Masala

Vegan. Garbanzo beans cooked with freshly ground spices, onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger.

$18.95

Saag Paneer

Contains dairy. Paneer cheese slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger.

$21.45

Malai Palak Corn

Contain dairy. Sweet corn kernels tempered with chopped garlic & slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach puree with spices.

$18.95

Saag Aloo

Contains dairy. Classic Indian potatoes slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger.

$19.95

Okra Masala

Vegan. Garden fresh okra cooked with freshly ground spices, onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger.

$19.95

Mushroom Matter

Contains dairy. Fresh button mushrooms and green peas in a golden curry with kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves).

$21.45

Matter Paneer

Contains dairy. Paneer cheese in a golden curry with kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves).

$21.45

Aloo Methi

Vegan. Pieces of potatoes sauteed with fenugreek leaves and flavored with cumin and chopped ginger.

$18.95

Malai Kofta

Contains dairy and cashews. Soft Indian cheese dumplings cooked in a mild onion-tomato sauce and finished with a touch of cashews.

$21.45

Baingan Bhartha

Vegan. Charcoal-smoked eggplant simmered with chopped onions, ginger and tomatoes, finished with cilantro.

$19.95

Hyderabadi Baby Eggplant

Vegan. Organic baby round eggplant cooked in a light curry leaves flavored gravy with coconut milk, tempered with mustard seeds.

$19.95

Dal Makhni

Contains dairy. Whole black lentils simmered overnight with fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream.

$18.95

Dal Tadkewali

Vegan. A combination dal of Indian moong and masoor lentils with chopped garlic, onions and tomatoes, flavored with cumin and fresh cilantro.

$18.95

Wild Mushroom Spinach Curry

Assorted wild mushrooms sauteed with organic baby spinach, served with a baby basil nan in a coconut curry.

$23.95

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Vegan. Fresh vegetables slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.

$19.95

Vegetarian Entrees

Tofu Entrees

Tofu Tikka Masala

Contains dairy. Tandoor-roasted tofu pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce.

$18.95

Masala Grilled Tofu

Contains dairy. Grilled tofu marinated in yogurt, ginger and our special blend of Indian spices.

$18.95

Wok-Fried Masala Tofu

Vegan. Tender pieces of tofu stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro.

$18.95

Tofu Vindaloo

Vegan. Tofu pieces marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes.

$18.95

Tofu Moilee

Vegan. Pieces of tofu simmered in a coconut curry with onions and fresh tomatoes.

$18.95

Tandoori Roti

Vegan. Traditional flat, unleavened bread, made with whole wheat flour and baked in our wood-fired earthen oven.

$5.95

Aloo Paratha

Contains dairy. An Indian flat bread stuffed with sliced potato, green peas and fresh herbs.

$7.95

Lacha/Ajwaini Paratha

Contains dairy. Whole wheat flat bread either flavored with carom seeds or plain.

$7.95

Mint Paratha

Contain dairy. A multi layered whole wheat flour bread topped with chopped fresh mint.

$7.95

Traditional Naan

Contains dairy. Raised flour bread baked in our traditional tandoor oven.

$5.95

Garlic Naan

Contains dairy. Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and topped with fresh garlic and cilantro.

$7.45

Chili Garlic Naan

Contain dairy. Raised flour bread topped with chopped fresh garlic & jalapeno.

$7.45

Basil & Mozzarella Cheese Naan

Contains dairy. Raised flour bread with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.

$8.45

Mozzarella & Roasted Pine Nuts Naan

Contains dairy. Raised flour bread with shredded mozzarella cheese and roasted pine nuts.

$8.45

Feta Cheese & Olive Naan

Contains dairy. Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with feta cheese and kalamata olives.

$8.45

Kashmiri Naan

Contains dairy. Contain cashews. Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with almonds, cashews and maraschino cherries.

$8.45

Chicken Keema Naan

Contains dairy. Raised flour bread glazed with clarified butter and stuffed with classic chicken tikka keema, chopped ginger and fresh cilantro.

$8.45

Three Cheese Naan

Contain dairy. Raised flour bread stuffed with cheddar, mozzarella & feta cheese.

$8.45

Breads

Rice

Brown Rice

Vegan. Classic brown rice steamed to perfection.

$7.45

Basmati Rice

Contain dairy. Plain pearl basmati rice steamed to perfection.

$7.45

Green Pea Pulao

Contain dairy, gluten, cashews. Flavorful basmati rice dish with green peas, cumin seeds and fried onions.

$8.45

Vegetable Biryani

Contain dairy, gluten. Saffron flavored basmati rice and seasonal vegetables slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht.

$21.95

Chicken Biryani

Contain dairy, gluten. Saffron flavored basmati rice and special cuts of chicken, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht.

$24.95

Lamb Biryani

Contain dairy, gluten. Saffron flavored basmati rice and special cuts of lamb, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht.

$25.95

Shrimp Biryani

Contain dairy, gluten. Saffron flavored basmati rice and shrimp, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht.

$25.95

Kesar Rasmalai

Contains dairy. Steamed paneer (mild cheese) dumplings tossed in saffron-infused reduced milk or rabri.

$7.95

Mango Rasmalai

Contain dairy. Poached Indian cottage cheese dumpling dunked in a sweetened condensed milk with pureed mango.

$7.95

Gulab Jamun

Contains dairy, gluten. Sweet khoya dumplings tossed in smooth, rose flavored sugar glaze.

$7.95

Traditional Rice Pudding

Contains dairy. A classic blend of steamed rice and hot milk topped with soft cashews, golden raisins and rose water.

$7.95

Malai Kulfi

Contains dairy. Classic Indian ice cream.

$8.95

Mango Kulfi

Contain dairy. Creamy & rich Indian ice cream made with milk & pureed mango. Served garnished with crushed pistachio.

$8.95

Carrot Halwa

Contains dairy. Traditional Indian carrot pudding, pistachio crumbles, golden raisins and small cardamom.

$9.95

Halwa And Kulfi Plate

Contains dairy. A plate of fig and almond kulfi served together with our signature carrot halwa for a one of a kind dessert combination.

$12.95

Desserts

Beverages

Fountain Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, lemonade.

$4.00

Chai

Deliciously spiced tea made with milk, and aromatic spices.

$5.00

Iced Tea

Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day

$4.00

Sweet Lassi

Refreshing Yogurt-Based Indian Drink, Sweetened to Perfection

$5.00

Salted Lassi

Salty yogurt drink with a refreshing blend of flavors, a must-try for Lassi lovers.

$5.00

Mango Lassi

A smooth blend of ripe mangoes and yogurt, lightly sweetened and spiced.

$5.00

Vegan Mango Lassi

Mango pulp blended with dairy-free yogurt, typically sweetened with a plant-based alternative, offering a vegan twist on the traditional Indian lassi.

$5.00

Indian Drinks

Sides

Mango Chutney

A sweet and sour condiment featuring ripe mangoes, typically simmered with spices and vinegar.

$3.00

Raita

Spiced yogurt mixed with cucumber and tomato.

$5.00

Papadum

Crisp lentil wafers, served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

$3.00