Indian restaurant · Needham, MA

Masala Art

An Indian restaurant at 990 Great Plain Avenue in Needham, MA. The menu runs to 120 dishes, including pav bhaji and chilli paneer, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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990 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

(781) 449-4050

Restaurant

$$$ · Bar

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Bombay Corn BhelSweet corn kernels and crispy rice puffs with chopped onions, and lemon juice with tamarind chutney and our blend of spices
Bhel PooriCrispy rice puffs tossed with chopped tomatoes and lemon juice with tamarind chutney and our homemade blend of spices
Samosa ChaatVegetable Samosa topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys and our homemade blend of spices
Dahi Papri ChaatLentil crackers topped with spicy potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys
Pav BhajiBombay’s favorite street snack! Potato and vegetable curry served on a bun

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Vegetarian PlatterVegetable Samosa, Spinach & Onion Pakora, Cheese Pakora, Spinach & Cheese Roll
Dahi Ke Kebab (NEW!)Patties made from hung yogurt, graham flour, chopped onion, coriander, green chilies, and ginger
Tawa Lamb Chops (New!)Grilled baby marinated lamb chops finished in a creamy, mint cashew sauce; served with steamed Basmati Rice
Grilled Tilapia
Chicken Reshmi Kebab (New!)White meat chicken marinated in yogurt, sour cream and Amul cheese, with fresh coriander and roasted cumin
Hariyali Chicken Kebab (New!)A classic North Indian grilled chicken, marinated in yogurt with fresh mint and coriander leaves
Lamb Seekh KebabMinced lamb kebabs made with fresh ground spices
Paneer Tikka (New!)Spicy grilled cubes of homemade cheese marinated in yogurt with turmeric, cloves and coriander
Tandoori ChickenJuicy char-grilled chicken on the bone marinated in yogurt and our homemade blend of spices
Tandoori Fish TikkaMarinated Tilapia grilled on skewers over a charcoal flame
Tandoori Mixed Grill (New!)Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Resmi Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Barra Kebab and Tandoori Malai Shrimp

Chicken

Butter ChickenPulled tandoori grilled chicken simmered with fresh tomatoes and puréed cashew nuts - Authentic Northern Indian recipe
Chicken AkbariTandoori grilled Reshmi Chicken Kebab sliced and sautéed with spiced bell peppers and onions
Chicken Anarkali (New!)A light chicken curry stewed with pomegranate sauce
Chicken KormaA mild chicken curry simmered in a creamy almond and cashew sauce
Chicken SaagSucculent pieces of chicken simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic spices
Chicken Tikka MasalaIndia’s most famous dish! White meat grilled chicken cooked in a delightfully spiced creamy tomato and paprika sauce
Chicken VindalooVery Spicy! Juicy pieces of chicken marinated in red chilies and vinegar, stewed with potatoes
Kerala Chicken (New!)A light, Southern Indian inspired chicken and vegetable stew
Madras Chicken (New!)Tender chicken simmered in a coconut m lk and red chili sauce with mustard seeds
Chicken bhuna

Lamb and goat

Lamb Curry (New!)Shikha’s infamous recipe - Tender pieces of lamb stewed in tomato and onions with cumin, coriander and red chili
Lamb Do-Piaza (New!)Spiced grilled lamb dry cooked at high heat with diced onions and green chili
Lamb Rogan JoshTender pieces of lamb curried with yogurt and spiced with onions, fresh ginger, cloves, and a touch of garlic
Lamb SaagSucculent pieces of lamb simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic spices
Lamb VindalooVery Spicy! Juicy pieces of lamb marinated in red chilies and vinegar stewed with potatoes
Teekha Handi Lamb (New!)Tender cuts of tandoori grilled lamb coated and sautéed in a fiery blend of freshly ground spices
Lamb Shank

Seafood

Goan Fish Curry (New!)Haddock cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, red chilies and tamarind sauce
Lemon Fish Karahi (New!)Tilapia marinated in lemon juice finished in a subtly spiced curry sauce with whole black peppercorns
Seafood MasalaLobster tail, shrimp and scallops simmered in a creamy tomato and paprika sauce
Shrimp Patia (New!)Shrimp simmered in a softly spiced tomato based sweet and sour sauce with eggplant; a Parsee preparation
Shrimp SaagShrimp simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic herbs and spices
Tawa Salmon Tikka (New!)Lightly spiced, marinated salmon fillet

Vegetarian and paneer

Vegetable Spring RollsHand-rolled dumplings stuffed with spiced cabbage and vegetables
Achaari AlooBaby potatoes cooked with mustard flavored pickles
Baigan BharthaSmoked and mashed eggplant smoked over charcoal, and seasoned with herbs and spices
Bhunwa Jeera Aloo (New!)Cumin scented, lightly spiced potatoes, pan seared with bell peppers
Chana MasalaGently cooked chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and herbs; recommended with Methi Poori
Daal BokharaSlow cooked black lentils. A family recipe
Daal Sixmela (New!)A medley of six different lentils stewed to perfection
Gobhi AlooCauliflower florets delicately spiced and sautéed with potatoes
Gobhi MattarCauliflower florets delicately spiced and sautéed with green peas
Khattay Meethay Baigan (New!)Our signature dish! Strips of eggplant stewed in a tomato sauce enhanced with fenugreek and mustard seeds
Lychee Paneer (New!)A unique blend of homemade cheese and lychee nuts simmered in a mildly spiced curry sauce
Malai KoftaMinced cheese and vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce
Navrattan KormaNine select vegetables cooked in a mild cream sauce with almonds and cashews
Palak PaneerHomemade cheese simmered with spinach, tomatoes and exotic spices
Paneer Butter Masala (New!)Homemade cheese simmered in a delightful tomato, cashew nut and paprika sauce with bell peppers
Punjabi Bhindi Masala (New!)Gently seasoned okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes
PapadumRoasted, sun-dried lentil wafers

Biryani and rice

Vegetarian PackageBasmati Rice (2 Orders) Ras Missay Aloo (1 Order) Diced potatoes simmered in tomato, yogurt and fennel Paneer Bhujia (1 Order) Crushed homemade cottage cheese s
Non Vegetarian PackageBasmati Rice (2 Orders) Ras Missay Aloo (1 Order) Diced potatoes simmered in tomato, yogurt and fennel Malai Chicken (1 Order) Grilled white meat chicken marina
Delhi Ki Dum Pukht Biryani (New!)Fragrant long grained zafrani rice layered with flavorful Indian spices and herbs; covered with whole wheat dough to seal the fragrance of each spice
Gobhi GulistanWhole cauliflower grilled over a charcoal flame and then simmered in yogurt, with cashews and fresh mint; served with Basmati rice
Lemon RiceBasmati rice sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a splash of lemon juice
Steamed Basmati Rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Dahi Poori
Chana BhaturaA Punjabi recipe for chickpeas served with fresh puffy bread
Chapati (2 pcs. per order)Whole wheat bread cooked on a “tawa” (griddle)
Tawa Aloo Paratha (New!)Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes
Methi Poori (2 pcs. per order)Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread sprinkled with dried fenugreek; recommended with Punjabi Chana Masala
PLAIN POORI (2 pcs. per order)Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread
Bhatura (New!) (2 pcs. per order)Deep-fried bread recommended with Punjabi Chana Masala
Tandoori RotiWhole wheat tandoori bread; recommended with Daal Bokhara or Daal Sixmela
Lachha ParathaLayered whole wheat buttered bread; recommended with Daal Bokhara or Malai Kofta
Mint ParathaLayered whole wheat buttered bread topped with dried mint; recommended with Daal Bokhara or Malai Kofta
Missi RotiFlat bread made from a blend of white flour and chickpea flour
Plain NaanHomemade leavened baked bread with or without butter
Garlic NaanLeavened bread with a touch of garlic and fresh cilantro
Aloo NaanLeavened bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes
Tabaahi NaanLeavened bread stuffed with green chilies and red onions coated with red chili powder - Very spicy!
Badami NaanLeavened bread topped with sliced almonds, poppy seeds and hand peeled cantaloupe seeds
Onion KulchaFreshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned chopped onions and cilantro
Paneer KulchaFreshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned homemade cheese, finely chopped onions and cilantro
Bread BasketPlain Naan, Garlic Naan, and Mint Paratha
Peshawari NaanFreshly baked leavened bread stuffed with dried fruit and sprinkled with dried coconut

Sides and extras

Desserts

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Overview

120 dishes on the menu we read, about 81 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$$ (pricier)
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Dishes you can get here

Tandoori Chicken

Chole Bhature

Idli

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Location

990 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 · Get directions

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Where is Masala Art?

Masala Art is at 990 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Phone: +1-781-449-4050.

Does Masala Art have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 81 of the 120 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example VEGETARIAN PACKAGE, Mulligatawny Soup, Tomato Basil Soup and Kachumber Salad.

What dishes does Masala Art serve?

Their menu includes Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken, Chilli Paneer, Chole Bhature and Dosa.

How expensive is Masala Art?

It is in our $$$ price range (pricier).

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Masala Art

Menu

Starters

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

Dishes you can get here

What stands out here

Location

What diners say

Tips from diners

Questions people ask

Nearby Indian food

How this list is made

Masala Art

Menu

Starters

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

Dishes you can get here

What stands out here

Location

What diners say

Tips from diners

Questions people ask

Nearby Indian food

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