Paper Dosa – Indian
The air at Paper Dosa is thick with the fragrance of toasted cumin and simmering rasam, drawing guests into a vibrant space where South Indian traditions are reimagined with seasonal flair. Crispy chile pakoras and golden pappadum provide a textural prelude to a meal of bold, layered flavors, ranging from the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut poryial to the fiery depth of prawns thokku. It is a sensory journey through the spice-laden streets of Chennai, served with a contemporary elegance that invites lingering over every aromatic bite.
551, West Cordova Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505 +15059305521 https://www.paper-dosa.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Cumin Beet Soup - $12: Fresh beets cooked with cumin and thyme, served with crème fraîche Dietary tags: South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kollu Rasam - $6: Fire broth made with blended lentils, cilantro, tomatoes, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chennai Chicken - $14: Fried natural chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices served with raitha Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns Thokku - $17: Prawns cooked with Thai green chiles, tamarind, tomatoes, red onions, fenugreek, and spices Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile and Onion Pakora - $13: Red onions and jalapeños lightly battered in spiced chickpea and rice flour, flash fried and served with eggplant chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut & Brussels Sprouts Poryial - $11: Butternut squash and brussels sprouts tempered with chopped red onions, red chili, curry leaves, mustard seeds, fresh coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bombay Sliders - $13: Spicy potato patties with caramelized onions and mint and tamarind chutneys in a soft bun, with ghee and gunpowder on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri - $11: North Indian chat of puffed rice, mango, onion, cilantro, and tomato tossed in tamarind and mint chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappadum with Chutneys - $8: Lentil cracker with basil, eggplant, tamarind, and roasted garlic chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Pear Salad - $13: Fresh Asian pears, frisee, radicchio, artisan greens tossed in a sweet cilantro dressing, topped with goat cheese and pistachio clusters Available at: dinner, lunch
Dosas
- Classic Masala Dosa - $14: A dosa filled with masala (potatoes blended with turmeric, caramelized onions, whole red chiles, mustard seeds, and cashews) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Paper Dosa - $17: A large, paper-thin crispy dosa with masala on the side Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kara Chutney Dosa - $15: A dosa spread with potato masala and firey, tangy kara chutney made with roasted red chiles, lentils, onions, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Podi Dosa - $15: Ghee cooked dosa dusted with housemade gunpowder spice mix and served with potato masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Fennel Dosa - $15: A dosa filled with spiced, sauteed spinach and fennel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer and Peas Dosa - $15: A dosa filled with paneer tossed in spices, served with peas and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Lamb Keema Dosa - $18: A dosa served with a side of spiced ground lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, and peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chile Cheese Dosa - $15: A dosa filled with jack and cheddar and NM green chile Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids’ Cheese Dosa - $6: A South Indian grilled cheese. Sides not included. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Uttapam
- Classic Masala Uttapam - $15: Cooked with potato, caramelized onion, chile masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Medley Uttapam - $17: Cooked with sauteed bunapi, king trumpet, king oyster, bunashimeji, maitake mushrooms, and chopped onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Winter Root Vegetable Uttapam - $17: Cooked with roasted parsnips, fingerling potatoes, carrots, and sunchokes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Curries
- Seasonal Vegetable Curry - $18: Butternut squash, potato, green plantain, carrots, cauliflower, parsnip, and green beans in a coconut-tomato curry Dietary tags: 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
- Prawn Moilee - $21: Flash-fried prawns cooked in a yellow coconut curry with fenugreek, ginger, garlic, and spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tellicherry Lamb Curry - $27: Sustainable lamb slow-cooked with dry-roasted garam masala and finished with freshly ground Tellicherry black peppercorns Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madurai Chicken Curry - $21: Tender chicken simmered in a robust masala of roasted spices, curry leaves, and slow-cooked onions, finished with a hint of fennel and black pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Special: Ask what we have today! (Tuesday through Thursday only.) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Raitha - $5: Spiced yogurt with chopped onions, carrot, cucumber, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Pickle - $2: Traditional Indian condiment made with cured lemons, limes, carrots, ginger, and ground spices
- Mango Habanero Chutney - $2.5: Spiciest chutney made with sweet mango
- Chutney Sampler - $8: Mint, tamarind, roasted garlic red chile, eggplant, and basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Single Chutney - $2: Choice of Mint, tamarind, coconut, tomato, basil, roasted garlic red chile, or eggplant
- Coconut Rice - $5: Side of coconut rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Basmati Rice - $4: Plain Basmati Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Halwa - $10: Carrot pudding with cream, saffron, cardamom, raisins, and cashew nuts, served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Passion Fruit Custard - $9: Tangy custard topped with warm coconut milk tapioca payasam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rasmalai - $6: Farmer’s cheese patties in sweet cream, rosewater, nuts, and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun - $6: Warm fried doughnut hole in cardamom simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet (2 scoops) - $9: Locally made coconut, mango, or chocolate sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sorbet (3 scoops) - $12.5: Locally made coconut, mango, or chocolate sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $8: House-made creamy and sweet Mango Lassi
- Puli Jeera Soda - $7: Cumin-tamarind syrup, cilantro, mint, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spicy Ginger Soda - $7: Refreshing, spicy, and sweet signature recipe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Lemon Soda - $7: Made sweet or salty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Iced Tea - $4: Organic black, green, or herbal
- Soda - $5: Mexican Coke, Sprite, or ginger ale
- South Indian Chai - $5: House-made chai served hot or cold Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coffee - $5: Local Organic coffee by Aroma coffee roasters
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