Indian restaurant

Benares Indian Restaurant

45 Murray St, Manhattan, NY 10007

The menu runs to 122 dishes. Besides baingan bharta and dal makhani, it makes kachori, which we have seen on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Baingan bharta: smoky mashed eggplant with lemon on a patterned plate — Baingan Bharta

Chicken biryani on a plate — Chicken Biryani

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Angoori JhingaShrimps marinated in ajwain, ginger, garlic, green chilies, grilled in tandoori served with grape relish.
Parsee Salmon TikkaSalmon spiced with green pepper and Parsee-style pomegranate, date and gooseberry dip.
Chicken TikkaTandoor grilled tender pieces of chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices.
Kakori KebabGround lamb rubbed with ginger, garlic, chili, infused with poppy seeds and nutmeg.
Barrah KebabJuicy pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt and nutmeg.
Gulka Paneer TikkaSlices of cottage cheese stuffed in coriander and mint pickle, coated and marinated in yogurt saffron and ground rose petals.
Shakahari KebabCorn, yam, spinach and chickpea kebab skewered and cooked in clay oven.
Tandoori HenWhole cornish hen, marinated in lime, ginger, garlic, cumin, garam masala and cooked in tandoor.
Traditional Tandoori ChickenHalf a chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and Indian spices, cooked in tandoor.
Fish Tikka EntreeSalmon fish cubes, marinated in tandoori masala and crushed peppers, cooked in tandoor.
Lamb ChopsJuicy lamb chops from ribs, marinated to perfection, cooked in clay oven.
Masaledar Lamb ChopsJuicy lamb chops from ribs, marinated in nutmeg and cinnamon powder and aromatic Indian herbs.
Mixed Grill
Chicken Tikka EntreeChicken, marinated in tandoori masala cooked in tandoor.
Lunch plattersChoose from 1. Vegetarian, 2. Chicken Tikka Masala, 3. Tandoori Chicken, 4. Lamb Curry

Chicken

Kandhari MurghChicken breast marinated in spices and served with pomegranate, date and gooseberry dip.
Lucknowi MurghChicken breast, marinated in yogurt, with saffron and cardamom flavor, cooked in clay oven.
Chicken Tikka MasalaGrilled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato sauce.
Murgh Pateeli SaagSpiced chicken pieces, sauteed with fresh spinach, enhanced with spices.
Chicken Shahi KormaSpiced chicken in rich cashew nut and almond sauce.
Chicken VindalooFamous chicken prepared from goa cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
Chicken Curry Home StyleHome style chicken preparation slow cooked in onion, tomato, ginger and spices.
Chicken DansakTender breasted chicken cooked with lentils and vegetable curry sauce.

Lamb and goat

Rezala GoatSlow cooked goat meat cooked in onion, yogurt, saffron and cardamom.
Lamb Rogan JoshA signature dish from kashmir consists of succulent pieces of lamb in cardamom, aniseed and paprika savored sauce.
Lamb VindalooGoa style lamb cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
Lamb SaagwalaTender pieces of lamb sauteed with fresh spinach and enhanced with spices.
Safed GoshtA Rajasthani specialty, marinated lamb in ginger, garlic, yogurt and simmered in cardamom and almond sauce.
Balti Tamarind Lamb CurryA tamarind-based balti sauce with a touch of coconut sweet and sour sauce.

Seafood

Crab MilaguLump crab seasoned with spiced peppers, roasted tomatoes and garlic sauce.
Fish AmritsariFish marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, yogurt and coated with gram flour.
Malwani Fish CurryBronzini simmered in coconut, chilies and spiced sauce.
Mandeli Fish CurryHalibut marinated in ginger, garlic and garam masala, oven-baked with coconut sauce.
Kekada KariTraditional nadan Kerala style jumbo lump crab curry, simmered in mustard, curry leaves and kokum.
Salmon CurryOnion and tomato sauce. Medium spice.
Shrimp CurryOnion and tomato sauce. Medium spice.
Goan Salmon CurryFresh salmon cooked in coconut and cream sauce.
Goan Shrimp CurryShrimp cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice, spiced and fresh coconut milk.

Vegetarian and paneer

Mathura SePotato patties stuffed with seasoned gram, topped with cranberry sauce.
Lahsooni GobiChinese-Indian style cauliflower marinated in tomato garlic and green chili sauce.
Banarsi Dum AlooScooped potatoes stuffed with seasoned veggies in onion tomato sauce.
Achari BhindiFresh okra cooked with pickled, flavored spices.
Baingan Mirch Ka SalanBaby eggplant simmered in coconut, peanut, curry leaves flavored gravy, topped with stuffed peppers.
Kadhai PaneerJuliennes of paneer cooked with onion, capiscum and flavored with red chili.
Nawabi SubjiFresh vegetables simmered in 'Charmagaz' gravy with cardamom flavor.
Saag PaneerFresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese, tempered with cumin, ginger and garlic.
Malai KoftaVegetable and cheese dumplings cooked in a cashew and tomato gravy.
Lauki Ka KoftaGreen squash dumplings served with Makhani sauce.
Dal MakhaniBlack lentils cooked in slow fire overnight, finished with butter and tomato gravy.
Banarsi DalBlend of malka masoor, chana and arhar tempered with onion, ginger, tomato finished with desi ghee.
Paneer MakhaniFresh cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Mutter PaneerCottage cheese and peas cooked in light yellow sauce.
Baingan BhartaEggplant roasted on fire, cooked with onion and peas.
Chana SaagAssorted vegetables in a special sauce with nuts and fruits.
Paneer BhurjiShredded paneer cooked with tomatoes, onion and pepper.
Saag OnlyHomestyle spinach cooked with spices.
Mixed VegetablesFresh vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce.
BhindiFresh okra cooked with spices.
Yellow DaalYellow lentils cooked to perfection on slow fire, finished with tempered herbs and spices.
Aloo BainganEggplant curry with potatoes.
Jeera AlooPotatoes spiced with cumin.
Eggplant and Garlic Chutney

Biryani and rice

Prix Fixe SpecialChoice of one appetizer and one entree. Served with basmati rice, naan bread, cucumber, raita yogurt and mango chutney.
Chicken BiryaniLayered basmati rice casserole, flavored with spices, saffron and rose water.
Vegetable BiryaniLayered basmati rice casserole, flavored with spices, saffron and rose water.
Lamb BiryaniLayered basmati rice casserole, flavored with spices, saffron and rose water.
Shrimp BiryaniLayered basmati rice casserole, flavored with spices, saffron and rose water.
Goat BiryaniLayered basmati rice casserole, flavored with spices, saffron and rose water.
Peas PulaoSaffron rice with peas.
Kashimiri PulaoSaffron rice with fruits.
Jeera RiceBasmati rice tempered with cumin.
Banarsi Rice

Indo-Chinese

Karwari JhingaShrimps spiced with chili, coated with semolina poppy seeds, pan seared served with coconut pineapple salsa.
Aamiya JhingaJumbo prawns, marinated in mango, chili, rice vinegar and ginger, cooked in tandoor.
Kozhi Varutha CurrySouth Indian specialty chicken, cooked with roasted chili, spices, ginger and garlic in coconut sauce.
Chili Chicken Indian StyleChicken sauteed with bell pepper and crushed chili tomato sauce.
Sevai Tomato KurmaMussels, scallops, rock shrimp, fish and crab claws tossed in garlic tomato sauce over Indian style rice noodle.
Gobhi JaipuriPotato and cauliflower cooked in slow fire with cumin, coriander and chili flakes.

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Overview

122 dishes on the menu we read, about 74 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options

Dishes you can get here

Chicken Biryani

Paneer Tikka

Veg Biryani

Benares Indian RestaurantManhattan

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Location

45 Murray St, Manhattan, NY 10007 · Get directions

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Where is Benares Indian Restaurant?

Benares Indian Restaurant is at 45 Murray St, Manhattan, NY 10007. Phone: 2127664900.

Does Benares Indian Restaurant have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 74 of the 122 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Canned Soda, Iced Tea, Lemonade and San Pellegrino Sparkling Water.

What dishes does Benares Indian Restaurant serve?

Their menu includes Baingan Bharta, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken, Dal Makhani and Fish Curry.

How expensive is Benares Indian Restaurant?

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

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