Nirvana: A Taste Of India – Indian
Nirvana: A Taste of India invites guests into a sanctuary of aromatic spices where the warm glow of the dining room mirrors the vibrant, bold flavors of the subcontinent. Crispy, golden-hued pakoras and savory samosas offer a satisfying crunch before giving way to tender, spice-infused centers, while the sizzle of succulent chicken tikka fills the air with an irresistible smokiness. Whether sharing a bountiful vegetarian platter or indulging in delicate seafood specialties, every bite serves as a soulful journey through the rich culinary heritage of India.
1680, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138 +16174415566 https://www.nirvanacambridge.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, keto, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, clean-eating, atkins, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Meat Samosas (2) - $9: Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Samosas (2) - $7: Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Aloo Tikki (2) - $7: Spicy potato patties deep-fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Pakoras - $8: Fresh cut vegetables, deep-fried in chickpea batter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Reshmi Pakoras - $9: Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken, deep-fried in chickpea batter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fried Jhinga Poori - $12: Sautéed shrimp, served with deep-fried wheat bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tikka - $12: Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt and cooked on skewers in tandoor clay oven Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Paneer Pakoras - $8: Fresh homemade cheese, deep-fried in spicy chickpea batter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fish Pakoras - $12: Fresh fish pieces deep-fried in chickpea batter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Nirvana Vegetarian Platter - $13: Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikki and cheese pakoras Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Nirvana Non-Vegetarian Platter - $15: Meat samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kebab, seekh kebab and chicken pakoras Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Samosas - $7: Turnovers stuffed with sautéed mushrooms & herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mulligatawny Soup - $6: Spicy hot soup, made with lentils and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Sambar Soup - $6: Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and tamarind Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Soup - $7: Boneless chicken soup, with herbs and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Candida
- Tomato Coconut Soup - $6: Creamy tomato soup with spices and a touch of coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Aloo Papri Chaat - $8: Spiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers tossed with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Aloo Tikki Chaat - $10: Spiced potatoes patties deep-fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Samosa Chaat - $12: Spiced samosa deep-fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Chaat - $10: Pieces of white meat chicken and cucumber tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Garden Salad - $8: Seasonal garden greens, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Beet Salad - $9: Roasted beets, spinach, carrots, lemon zest, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $20: Diced boneless, white meat chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Vindaloo - $20: Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Saagwala - $20: Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Chicken Curry - $19: Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Chili - $20: Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy chili curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Methi - $20: Boneless chicken cooked with mushrooms and exotic herbs and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Chicken Do-Piaza - $20: Fresh boneless chicken, pan-roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Korma - $20: Boneless chicken, exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- Butter Chicken - $20: Pulled tandoori grilled chicken in a buttery tomato and nut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- Chicken 65 - $20: Chinese Hakka style chili chicken with ginger and green chilis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mango Chicken - $20: Pan-roasted boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lamb Curry - $21: Cubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Bhuna Lamb - $22: Boneless lamb with sliced onions, tomatoes, spices and bell pepper, garnished with fresh coriander Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lamb Vindaloo - $22: Lamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices, with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Rogan Josh - $22: Kashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant yogurt and nut curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Lamb Saag - $22: Chunks of boneless lamb, cooked with spinach and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lamb Korma - $22: Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Lamb Do-Piaza - $22: Pieces of BBQ lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices, garnished with coriander Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Keema Mutter - $22: Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Lamb Tikka Masala - $22: Cubes of lamb baked in a clay oven, folded into a delicate creamy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Malai Kofta - $18: Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mixed Vegetables - $17: Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Baingan Bhartha - $18: Eggplant specially baked over an open flame, mashed and sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Shahi Aloo Gobhi - $18: Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mutter Paneer - $18: Fresh green peas cooked with homemade cheese chunks, herbs and light spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Paneer Chilli - $17: Spicy chili curry cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Aloo Palak - $17: Potatoes and spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes and ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Dal Makhani - $17: Lentils in butter with fresh herbs and spices garnished with fresh coriander Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Naan - $5: Unleavened bread baked in clay oven tandoor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Naan - $6: Unleavened bread stuffed with fresh garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Onion Kulcha - $6: Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions, baked in tandoor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Aloo Paratha - $6: Whole wheat bread, stuffed with spiced potatoes, cooked on a griddle with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Badami Kulfi - $6: Exotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Rasmalai (2) - $6: Homemade cheese submerged in sweetened milk syrup with nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Gajar Ka Halva - $7: Minced carrots in milk flavored with nuts and rose water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun (2) - $6: Indian sweet donut immersed in sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kheer - $6: Rice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Lassi - $6
- Masala Tea - $5
- Coffee - $4
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $7
- Sodas - $3: Coke, ginger ale, sprite, tonic, diet coke, green Iced tea