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: high-protein, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, halal, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Cumin Beet Soup - $12: Fresh beets cooked with cumin and thyme, served with crème fraîche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Kollu Rasam - $6: Fire broth made with blended lentils, cilantro, tomatoes, and spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chennai Chicken - $14: Fried natural chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices served with raitha Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prawns Thokku - $17: Prawns cooked with Thai green chiles, tamarind, tomatoes, red onions, fenugreek, and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- 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, 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, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- 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: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bhel Puri - $11: North Indian chat of puffed rice, mango, onion, cilantro, and tomato tossed in tamarind and mint chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Pappadum with Chutneys - $8: Lentil cracker with basil, eggplant, tamarind, and roasted garlic chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Asian Pear Salad - $13: Fresh Asian pears, frisee, radicchio, artisan greens tossed in a sweet cilantro dressing, topped with goat cheese and pistachio clusters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Paper Dosa - $17: A large, paper-thin crispy dosa with masala on the side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Podi Dosa - $15: Ghee cooked dosa dusted with housemade gunpowder spice mix and served with potato masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Spinach and Fennel Dosa - $15: A dosa filled with spiced, sauteed spinach and fennel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Paneer and Peas Dosa - $15: A dosa filled with paneer tossed in spices, served with peas and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Lamb Keema Dosa - $18: A dosa served with a side of spiced ground lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, and peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Green Chile Cheese Dosa - $15: A dosa filled with jack and cheddar and NM green chile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kids’ Cheese Dosa - $6: A South Indian grilled cheese. Sides not included. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Classic Masala Uttapam - $15: Cooked with potato, caramelized onion, chile masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Mushroom Medley Uttapam - $17: Cooked with sauteed bunapi, king trumpet, king oyster, bunashimeji, maitake mushrooms, and chopped onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox
- Winter Root Vegetable Uttapam - $17: Cooked with roasted parsnips, fingerling potatoes, carrots, and sunchokes 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, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Seasonal Vegetable Curry - $18: Butternut squash, potato, green plantain, carrots, cauliflower, parsnip, and green beans in a coconut-tomato curry 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, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Prawn Moilee - $21: Flash-fried prawns cooked in a yellow coconut curry with fenugreek, ginger, garlic, and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Tellicherry Lamb Curry - $27: Sustainable lamb slow-cooked with dry-roasted garam masala and finished with freshly ground Tellicherry black peppercorns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chef Special: Ask what we have today! (Tuesday through Thursday only.)
- Raitha - $5: Spiced yogurt with chopped onions, carrot, cucumber, and cilantro
- 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
- 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Plain Basmati Rice - $4: Plain Basmati Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Carrot Halwa - $10: Carrot pudding with cream, saffron, cardamom, raisins, and cashew nuts, served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Passion Fruit Custard - $9: Tangy custard topped with warm coconut milk tapioca payasam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rasmalai - $6: Farmer’s cheese patties in sweet cream, rosewater, nuts, and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun - $6: Warm fried doughnut hole in cardamom simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sorbet (2 scoops) - $9: Locally made coconut, mango, or chocolate sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Sorbet (3 scoops) - $12.5: Locally made coconut, mango, or chocolate sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Mango Lassi - $8: House-made creamy and sweet Mango Lassi
- Puli Jeera Soda - $7: Cumin-tamarind syrup, cilantro, mint, soda water
- Spicy Ginger Soda - $7: Refreshing, spicy, and sweet signature recipe
- Lemon Soda - $7: Made sweet or salty
- 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
- Coffee - $5: Local Organic coffee by Aroma coffee roasters