Sitar Indian Restaurant Menu
128 items in 15 sections · $0.80 – $20.95 · Restaurant in Birmingham, AL
Sitar Indian Restaurant’s menu lists 128 dishes and drinks, grouped into APPETIZERS, BIRYANIS, CHICKEN, COMBO DINNER, DESSERT, and DRINKS and more. Prices range from $0.80 to $20.95, and a typical item costs about $13.95. Popular choices include ASSORTED APPETIZER, CHICKEN BIRYANI, BUTTER CHICKEN, HOUSE SPECIAL, and GULAB JAMUN.
APPETIZERS 15
- ASSORTED APPETIZER$9.45
Vegetable samosas with mixed pakora.
- CHICKEN 65$14.95
Marinate chicken with ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, lemon juice or yogurt , pepper powder or garam masala, turmeric and very little salt.
- CHICKEN CHILLY FRY$14.95
Boneless chicken cooked in Indian and Chinese style
- GOBI MANCHURIAN$12.95
Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese dish made with cauliflower, corn flour, soya sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, ginger & garlic.
- LENTIL SOUP$4.95
- PAKORA$5.45
Mixed vegetable fritters, fried and delicately spiced.
- PANEER CHILLY FRY$13.95
- PANNER PAKORA$6.95
Homemade cheese fritters.
- PAPAD$1.45
- SAMOSA CHAT$9.95
Samosa chaat. Hints of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors combined with the robust chaat masala make this classic street food downright addicting. Vegetable Samosa topped with chana masala, onions, yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauce
- SHRIMP CHILLY FRY$15.95
Fresh fried shrimp cooked in indo-chinese style with indian spices
- SHRIMP PAKORA$7.95
- SPRING ROLL$4.95
Vegetable spring roll come 2 pieces.
- TANDOORI APPETIZER$12.95
Seekh kabab, shrimp tandoor, and chicken tikka mixed platter.
- VEG SAMOSA$5.45
Crisp turnover, filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
BIRYANIS 8
- CHICKEN BIRYANI$14.95
Chicken marinated with spices and saffron, then stem-cooked with naturally fragrant Basmati rice. A classic Mughal dish!
- CHICKEN TIKKA BIRYANI$15.95
Boneless white chicken sauteed with fresh onions and bell peppers cooked with steamed rice and spices.
- GOAT BIRYANI$16.95
Juicy succulent goat cooked with flavorful rice, this combination is to die for.
- LAMB BIRYANI$16.95
Succulent pieces of curried lamb cooked with Basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
- PANEER BIRYANI$14.95
Basmati Rice cooked with Paneer and indian spices
- SHRIMP BIRYANI$16.95
Shrimp marinated with spices and saffron, then steam cooked with naturally fragrant Basmati Rice.
- SITAR SPECIAL BIRYANI$17.95
Saffron rice cooked with boneless pieces of chicken, cubes of lamb and shrimp.
- VEGETABLE BIRYANI$13.95
Vegetable biryani made with fragrant basmati rice, yogurt, spices & mixed vegetables.
CHICKEN 12
- BUTTER CHICKEN$14.95
Tandoor baked chicken cooked in exotic spices with chopped tomatoes and butter.
- CHICKEN CURRY$14.95
Chicken cooked in a light gravy, mild (curry).
- CHICKEN KARHAI$15.25
- CHICKEN KORMA$14.95
A rare delicacy from northwest India. Juicy pieces of chicken especially prepared with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
- CHICKEN METHI MALAI$14.95
Murgh methi malai is a decadent and luxurious Mughlai dish prepared with chicken and fresh methi (fenugreek) greens simmered in a rich creamy curry.
- CHICKEN METHI MUSHROOM$15.25
- CHICKEN SAAGWALA$14.95
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach and indian spices.
- CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA$14.95
Chicken tikka masala is a dish of chunks of roasted marinated chicken in a spiced curry sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and orange-coloured. There are multiple claims to its place of origin such as the Indian subcontinent and the United
- CHICKEN TIKKA MUGHLAI$14.95
Chicken tikka cooked with creamy base sauce with tomatoes ginger, garlic and indian spices
- CHICKEN VINDALOO$14.95
- DESI CHICKEN$14.95
Boneless Chicken sauteed with chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and spices.
- KARAHAI TANDOORI CHICKEN SAG$14.95
Fresh chopped spinach cooked with fresh potatoes, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices; tossed in Indian iron skillet (karahi).
COMBO DINNER 3
- HOUSE SPECIAL$20.95
Our mouthwatering house special combination served with Soup, Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vegetable Korma, Rice and Naan bread.
- NON VEG THALI$19.95
- VEG THALI$18.95
DESSERT 2
- GULAB JAMUN$5.95
Gulab jamun is a milk-solid-based sweet
- KHEER$5.95
Kheer a type of pudding from the Indian subcontinent, made by boiling milk, sugar, and rice
DRINKS 12
- BOTTLE WATER$0.95
- COKE (Bottle)$2.25
coke
- COKE ZERO/DIET COKE$2.25
- DR PEPPER/PIBB XTRA$2.25
- MANGO LASSI$5.95
Mango lassi recipe (Indian mango yogurt drink).
- MASALA CHAI$3.25
Masala chai is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
- PEPSI (BOTTLE)$2.25
- Root Beer$2.55
- SODA$2.25
coke, pepsi, sprite,dew, pibb xtra
- SPRITE(Bottle)$2.25
- SWEET TEA$1.95
- UNSWEET TEA$1.95
FRY RICE 6
- CHICKEN FRIED RICE$12.95
The basmati rice with chicken and vegetables is a combination you will make over and over!
- CHICKEN SHRIMP FRIED RICE$13.95
- EGG FRIED RICE$11.95
- SHRIMP FRIED RICE$14.95
- VEGETABLES FRIED RICE$9.95
Stir-fried veggies, mixed with rice and sauces to get the perfect balance of flavors.
- WHITE RICE (16oz)$2.99
Basmati rice
LAMB 10
- GOAT CURRY$17.95
- GOAT KADAI$17.25
Goat meat with bones cooked in classic Indian Sauce, nell peppers and Indian spices cooked to perfection.
- LAMB CURRY$17.95
Spicy lamb cooked in an onion sauce or sharp, tangy sauce.
- LAMB KARHAI$17.95
Specialty of Sitar, cooked in special gravy, onions, tomatoes and bell pepper; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
- LAMB KORMA$17.95
Juicy pieces of lamb especially prepared with yogurt, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
- LAMB METHI MALAI$17.95
Lamb meat cooked in a onion cream base gravy with fenugreek and indian spices
- LAMB ROGAN JOSH$17.95
Cubes of lamb marinated in exotic spices and cooked with chopped tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
- LAMB SAG$17.95
Fresh lamb cooked with spinach, herbs, Indian spices, onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
- LAMB TIKA MASALA$17.95
Marinated sliced lamb baked in the tandoor, then cooked in a thick tomato and onion sauce.
- LAMB VINDALOO$17.95
Spicy lamb cooked in an onion sauce or sharp, tangy sauce.
MOMO 6
- CHICKEN FRY C MOMO$14.95
FRIED MOMO WITH CHILLY SAUCE ONION AND BELL PEPPER
- CHICKEN FRY MOMO$14.45
FRIED GROUND CHICKEN MIXED WITH SPICES AND WRAPPED IN DOUGH
- CHICKEN STEAM MOMO$14.45
STEAMED GROUND CHICKEN MIXED WITH SPICES AND WRAPPED IN DOUGH
- VEG FRY CHILLY MOMO$13.45
FRIED MOMO WITH CHILLY SAUCE ONION AND BELL PEPPER
- VEG FRY MOMO$12.95
Nepali style dumplings
- VEG STEAM MOMO$12.95
STEAMED VEGETABLES MIXED WITH SPICES AND WRAPPED IN DOUGH
NAAN 14
- ALU NAAN$4.25
Indian unleavened bread filled with mildly spiced minced potatoes.
- ALU PARATHA$4.25
Indian unleavened bread filled with mildly spiced minced potatoes.
- BHATURA$4.25
Deep fried puffed naan
- BULLET NAAN$3.75
Chilli top Naan bread.
- CHAPATI$3.25
Whole wheat bread cooked on a flat skillet.
- CHEESE NAAN$4.75
A crisp Indian naan stuffed with cheese.
- GARLIC CHEESE NAAN$4.95
- GARLIC CHILLI NAAN$3.95
- GARLIC NAAN$3.75
Naan topped with garlic and cilantro.
- KEEMA NAAN$5.45
Stuffed with ground chicken and spices.
- NAAN$2.95
- ONION NAAN$3.75
- PESHWARI NAAN$4.75
Stuffed with coconut, raisins and cashews.
- PURI$4.25
Deep fried puffed light bread.
NOODLES 4
- CHICKEN NOODLES$12.95
- EGG NOODLES$11.95
Indo-Chinese style noodles
- SHRIMP NOODLES$13.95
- VEGETABLE NOODLES$10.95
SEAFOOD 4
- FISH CURRY$17.95
- FISH TIKKA MASALA$17.95
Fish tikka roasted in our clay oven and tossed in a deliciously zesty sauce.
- SHRIMP KARAHAI$17.95
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated with Indian spices cooked with ginger, fresh tomatoes, onions and bell pepper; tossed in Indian iron skillet (Karahai).
- SHRIMP MASALA$17.95
Shrimp cooked in indian masal sauce
SIDES 7
- MANGO CHUTNEY$0.95
- MINT SAUCE
- ONION LEMON$2.95
- RAITA$2.95
Raita is a delicious Indian side that has a cooling effect. It’s made with whisked plain yogurt cucumber, carrot and indian spices.
- TAMARIND SAUCE$0.95
- TIKKA MASALA SAUCE
Tikka masala is a tomato and cream (either in the form of heavy cream, yogurt, or cashews) based sauce with lots of traditional Indian spices, garam masala, coriander, and cumin. It is slightly sweet and earthy in flavor.
- YUM YUM SAUCE$0.80
TANDOORI 6
- CHICKEN TANDOORI$15.95
Chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices with its own natural juices, roasted in our tandoor oven.
- CHICKEN TIKKA TANDOORI$15.99
Thick and juicy cubes of chicken roasted in our tandoor oven.
- MIXED GRILL$20.95
Splurge on assorted delicacies from our charcoal-fired tandoor oven any day of the week. Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab, and Shrimp served with chutne. Your taste buds will thank you.
- PANEER TIKKA TANDOORI$14.95
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese marinated in mild spices and yogurt roasted in tandoor oven.
- SHEEK KABAB$15.95
Minced meat mixed with onions and herbs, then roasted on skewers in our tandoor oven.
- SHRIMP TANDOORI$15.95
VEGETARIAN 19
- ALU GOBI$12.95
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in Indian spices.
- CHANA MASALA$12.95
- CHANA SAG$12.95
Spinach and chick peas cooked with fresh ginger garlic and spices.
- DAAL MAKHANI$12.95
- DAL TADKA$12.95
Assorted lentils sauteed with ginger, onion, garlic, and tomato.
- KAJU CURRY$14.95
Whole or broken cashews simmered in rich, creamy onion-tomato gravy.
- MALAI KOFTA$13.95
Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetable balls, cooked in a mildly spiced creamy and cashew sauce.
- MATAR PANIR$13.95
Green peas cooked with homemade Indian cheese in a mild sauce and spices.
- METHI MALAI PANEER$13.95
Cottage cheese and fenugreek leaves cooked in a creamy, luscious and mildly spiced curry sauce.
- MUSHROOM MATAR$12.95
Green peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild curry sauce.
- PANEER JAL FRAZEE$13.95
Cubes of homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes, green bell pepper, onions, and exotic spices.
- PANEER KARHAI$13.95
- PANEER MAKHANI$13.95
- PANEER MASALA$13.95
Cubes of homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and exotic spices.
- PANIR BHURJEE$13.95
Homemade Indian cottage cheese sauteed with onion rings, garlic and tomatoes.
- SAG PANEER$13.95
Saag Paneer is a delicious Indian curry made using a mix of green leafy vegetables and fried cubes of paneer. It is easy to make and goes well with Indian breads like Naan or Paratha.
- VEG KORMA$13.25
- VEGETABLE CURRY$12.95
Garden fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a curry and mild sauce.
- VEGETABLE KORMA (8oz)$7.25
Mixed vegetables marinated in yogurt and cooked in a creamy sauce with exotic Indian spices.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.