Mirchi Nation-Indian Kitchen – Indian
Mirchi Nation-Indian Kitchen hums with the rhythmic sizzle of the griddle and the intoxicating aroma of toasted lentils, drawing diners into a space where South Indian tradition meets modern flair. Golden, paper-thin dosas take center stage, whether they are brushed with fragrant ghee and dusted with spicy podi or reimagined with hearty fillings like succulent lamb kheema and smoky chicken tikka. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch that gives way to a world of bold, aromatic spices, creating a vibrant dining experience that celebrates the art of the perfectly crafted Indian crepe.
477, Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446 +1 617-383-5934; +1 617-383-5943 https://www.mirchination.com/brookline/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Dosa Delights
A Classic South Indian Crêpe (Dosa) or Pancake (Uttappam) made with rice and lentil based batter. Served with Chutney and Sambar.
- Plain Dosa - $10.99: A plain crispy Dosa served with Chutney and Sambar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Masala Dosa - $12.99: Plain Dosa topped with potato and onion masala served with chutney and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ghee Roast Dosa - $12.99: Paper thin roast Dosa made with ghee and served with chutney and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Podi Dosa - $13.99: Paper thin roast Dosa made with gun powder, ghee and served with chutney and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Mysore Masala Dosa - $13.99: Masala Dosa topped with Chef's signature spicy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Onion Masala Dosa - $13.99: Onion Dosa topped with potato & onion masala served with chutney and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Veg Kheema Dosa - $14.99: Dosa topped with minced soya served with chutney and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kheema Dosa - $16.99: Dosa topped with minced lamb served with chutney and sambar. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Dosa - $15.99: Dosa topped with diced chicken tikka served with chutney and sambar. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Dosa - $12.99: Dosa topped with minced paneer served with chutney and sambar. Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Starters
- Samosa - $5.99: Deep fried pastry stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes, green peas & garden herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $9.99: Fried Cauliflower florets tossed in spices, sweet and tangy manchurian sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer 55 - $11.99: Cottage cheese fried and tossed in chef's creamy special sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Paneer - $11.99: Paneer is tossed in a flavorful spicy sauce made with soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasoni Gobi - $9.99: Fried cauliflower florets tossed in garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi 65 - $9.99: Florets of cauliflower marinated in special masala and deep fried. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Pakora - $8.99: Florets of cauliflower marinated in special masala and deep fried. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Idly - $6.99: Steamed rice and lentil patties served with varieties of chutney and Sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Ghee Podi Idly - $7.99: Steamed rice and lenthil patties served with chef special podi, chutney's and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mini Idly Sambar - $7.99: Mini idlis served with chutneys and yummy sambar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Idly Vepudu - $8.99: Idly pieces fried with garlic, red chilly peppers and curry leaves. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apollo Idly - $8.99: Fried Idly pieces tossed in chef's special creamy apollo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brookline Bajji - $8.99: Stuffed green chilies dipped in batter, deep-fried and served with special onion salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Tacos (Veg) - $10.99: Tandoor baked paneer, onion and pepper served in tacos with our signature sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Non-Veg Starters
- Chicken 65 - $12.99: Bite sized boneless chicken pieces marinated in special masala and deep fried. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Manchurian - $12.99: Fried boneless chicken pieces cooked in soy sauce tempered with ginger, garlic and green chilies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilly Chicken - $12.99: Fried boneless chicken pieces sautéed with fresh green chilies, onions and our signature chilli sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pepper Fry - $12.99: Fried bonesless chicken Stir fried with black pepper and our signature spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken 999 - $13.99: Fried bonesless chicken sauteed in a chef speciality 999 recipe with red chilly sauce. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Of Kodivepudu - $12.99: Fried bonesless chicken sauteed in a chef speciality recipe with red chilly sauce. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Telangana Mutton Fry - $14.99: Tender bone-in goat pieces tossed with chilies and signature telangana whole spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Leaf Chicken - $13.99: Fried bonesless chicken Stir tossed in signature curry leaf powder. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apollo Fish - $14.99: Fried tilapia pieces tossed in chef's special creamy apollo sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Shrimp - $14.99: Shrimps stir-fried with fresh green chilies, onions and our signature chilli sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Tacos (Chicken) - $12.99: Tandoor baked chicken, onion and pepper served in tacos with our signature sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mirchinator Wings - $12.99: Chicken wings tossed in delicious Indian savory sauce and spices Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Veg Entrees
- Punjabi Chole Masala - $13.99: Chickpeas cooked in yogurt and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabz Kolapuri - $13.99: Onions, beans, carrots, caulifliower, potatoes, bell peppers, sautéed in dry roasted spice paste. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Tadka - $11.99: Yellow lentil soup tempered with ghee and herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $14.99: Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy spinach sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Butter Masala - $14.99: Grilled cottage cheese cooked in rich creamy buttery gravy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $14.99: Grilled cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobi Masala - $13.99: Potatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed with creamy yellow gravy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Balti Paneer - $14.99: Cottage cheese sautéed with bell peppers, onion, kasurimethi and a blend of spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $14.99: Fried vegetable and cottage cheese balls cooked in rich creamy buttery gravy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Shahensha - $14.99: Mughlai style paneer curry cooked in mildly spiced rich gravy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Non-Veg Entrees
- Butter Chicken - $15.99: Chicken marinated in a yogurt and spice blend, cooked in tomato gravy and butter. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $15.99: Tandoor grilled marinated chicken simmered in an onion, tomato and cream sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Chicken - $15.99: Tender pieces of chicken cooked in creamy spinach sauce. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punjabi Murgh Masala - $15.99: Tender pieces of chicken cooked with bell peppers, onion, kasuri methi and a blend of spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $15.99: Chicken and potatoes simmered in a delicious curry gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Vindaloo - $17.99: Bone-in goat pieces and potatoes simmered in a delicious curry gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malabar Fish Curry - $17.99: Tilapia fillets cooked in a signature gravy and malabar special creamy sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goan Shrimp Curry - $17.99: Shrimp cooked in a spicy onion, tomato gravy and coconut sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dhaba Egg Masala - $14.99: Eggs cooked in a tangy tomato, onion and green chili gravy topped with fresh herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chettinad Egg Curry - $14.99: Boiled eggs cooked in chettinad special sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kheema Masala - $18.99: Minced lamp cooked in authetic spices and gravy. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shahensha - $14.99: Mughlai style chicken curry cooked in mildly spiced rich gravy. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Biryani Corner
- Nizami Chicken Dum Biryani - $14.99: Hyderabadi biryani made with marinated chicken and aromatic saffron infused basmati rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken 65 Biryani - $15.99: Boneless chicken sautéed with fresh green chilies, onions and creamy sauce layered with basmati rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old City Chicken Roast Biryani - $15.99: Roasted boneless Chicken with freshly ground spices and layered with Hyderbadi Dum Biryani rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken Biryani - $15.99: Boneless chicken sautéed with fresh green chilies, onions and chilli sauce layered with basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Fry Biryani - $17.99: Marinated goat pieces pan fried and layered with aromatic spices and saffron infused biryani rice Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Biryani - $14.99: Eggs cooked with whole spices, garam masala and layered with saffron infused basmati. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dum Biryani - $13.99: Fresh vegetables and saffron infused basmati rice layered with herbs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Biryani - $14.99: Cottage cheese cubes marinated and cooked with whole spices, garam masala and layered with saffron infused basmati. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Kheema Biryani - $14.99: Minced soya cooked with whole spices, garam masala and layered with saffron infused basmati. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks
- Samosa Bhel Chaat - $10.99: Samosa topped with chickpeas curry, bhel, served with chilled sweet yogurt and various chutneys. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kachori Chat - $10.99: Kachori topped with chickpeas curry, bhel, served with chilled sweet yogurt and various chutneys. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pav Bhaji - $10.99: Street food dish consisting of a thick vegetable curry (bhaji) served with a soft bread roll (pav). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Roll - $12.99: Roti wraps have stuffing of grated paneer, which is sautéed in spicy masala and green chutney sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Chicken Roll - $12.99: Roti wraps have stuffing of chicken, which is sautéed in spicy masala and green chutney sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Curry Fries - $6.99: French fries served with Indian curry sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $6.99: French fries served with special masala. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Maggi - $7.99: Maggi noodles cooked in special masala and vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Cheese Maggi - $8.99: Maggi noodles cooked in cheese, spicy masala and vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: lunch
- Spicy Maggi - $8.99: Maggi noodles cooked in spicy masala and vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Egg Maggi - $9.99: Maggi noodles cooked with eggs and masala. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Chole Bhatura - $11.99: Fried flat bread made from all purpose flour served with chole masala. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puri Chole Masala - $10.99: Fried flat bread made from wheat flour served with chole masala. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, lunch
Sides
- Chapathi - $3.49: Round flat unleavened bread made of whole wheat flour. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Malabar Paratha - $6.49: Flaky, layered, unleavened flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poori - $4.49: Deep-fried bread made from unleavened maida flour. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bhatura - $4.49: Fluffy deep-fried leavened sourdough bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rasmalai - $4.99: Soft and spongy cottage cheese balls soaked in a sweet fragrant milk syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun - $4.99: Deep fried spongy milk dough balls soaked in a saffron infused sugar syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gajar ka Halwa - $5.99: Classic sweet dish made with Carrots, sugar, cardamom powder and milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5.49
- Rose Milk - $4.49
- Badam Milk - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Thumbs Up - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Masala Thumbs Up - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Limca - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda (Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale) - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chikoo Shake - $5.49
- Tea - $3.99
- Coffee - $3.99
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