• Massachusetts
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  • Clay Oven Indian Restaurant

Clay Oven Indian Restaurant

(781) 674-2990
  • 1666 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
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  • Menu
  • Soft Drinks
    • Sweet Lassi $4.5

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with rose water and lightly sweetened.

    • Salted Lassi $4.5

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with black salt and cumin

    • Mango Lassi $5.5

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with mango pulp

    • Shirley Temple $4.5

    • Ginger Beer $5

    • Roy Rogers $4.5

  • FIRST
    • Tomato Basil Soup (GF) $8

      A zippy blend of tomatoes, ginger and garlic

    • Vegetable Samosa $8

      Handmade turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas

    • Beet Root Tikki $11

      Beet root, spiced homemade cheese, and potato patties, whipped yogurt, spring greens

    • Dahi Ke Kebab (New Item!) $13

      Patties made from hung yogurt, graham flour , chopped onion, coriander, green chilies, and ginger

    • Spinach & Onion Pakora $10

      Crispy fritters fried in chickpea batter

    • Spinach & Cheese Rolls $11

      Delectable spinach and homemade cheese rissoles with a touch of green chilies

    • Aloo Tikki (New Item!) $11

      Delicately spiced potato and split lentil patties

    • Pav Bhaji Bruschetta $15

      Bombay’s favorite street snack! Potato and vegetable curry served on a bun

    • Tandoori Paneer Tikka (GF) $16

      Spicy grilled cubes of homemade cheese and vegetables marinated in yogurt with red chili, cloves and coriander

    • Olive & Rosemary Paneer Tikka (New Item!) (GF) $16

      Spiced grilled cubes of homemade cheese soaked with rosemary, olive paste, and sliced peppers

    • Chicken 65 (New Item!) $16.5

      Spicy, deep-fried chicken flavored with ginger, cayenne pepper, and vinegar; from the Chennai region of India

    • Chicken Tikka Satay (GF) $16

      Flat white meat chicken marinated in yogurt and spices grilled on skewers

    • Amritsari Fish Pakora (New Item!) $17

      Tilapia marinated in sun-dried mint, fenugreek seeds, and carom seeds

    • Tamarind Scallops (GF) $20

      Tangy seared scallops and pineapple marinated in tamarind with cloves and siracha

    • Malai Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $20

      Delicious tandoori grilled shrimp coated with yogurt and light spices; served with our homemade creamy, tomato and scallion sauce

    • Tawa Salmon Tikka (New Item!) (GF) $20

      Lightly spiced, marinated salmon fillet

  • COLD PLATES, SALADS & SANDWICHES
    • Dahi Papri Chaat $13

      Fried crisps topped with spicy potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys

    • Mango Avocado Chaat (GF) $13

      A delicious cold plate of mangos and avocados spiced with red chili powder and sweet and tangy tamarind chutney

    • Paani Poori (New Item!) $13

      Crisp chickpea flour puffs filled with chickpeas, potatoes and spicy water called ‘jaljeera’

    • Bhel Poori (GF) $11

      Crispy rice puffs tossed with chopped tomatoes and lemon juice with tamarind chutney and our homemade blend of spices

    • Cholay Tikki Chaat (New Item!) $13

      Spiced potato patties topped with curried chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys

    • Baby Arugula Caesar Salad $14

    • Malai Chicken Quesadilla $20

      Marinated chicken quesadilla, served with salsa, avacado cream, and shredded lettuce

    • Paneer Kaathi Rolls (New Item!) $19.5

      Handmade thin whole wheat bread wrapped around sauteed homemade cheese, with sautéed onions and green peppers, served with sweet potato fries

    • Chicken Kaathi Rolls $21

      Handmade thin whole wheat bread wrapped around grilled Chicken Tikka,with sautéed onions and green peppers, sweet potato fries

  • INTRODUCING SOUTH INDIAN FLAVORS (New!)
    • Masala Dosa Thaali (New Item!) $19

      A thin lentil crêpe filled with potatoes and peas; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth), steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters

    • Chicken Dosa Thaali (New Item!) $23

      A thin lentil crêpe filled with sauteed chicken; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth), steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil fritters

    • Sambhar (New Item!) (GF) $9

      Spicy lentil and vegetable broth

    • Idli Sambhar (New Item!) (GF, V) $16

      Steamed rice flour cakes flavored with curry leaves; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth)

    • Vada Sambhar (New Item!) $16

      Fried rice and lentil dumplings; served with Sambhar (spicy lentil broth)

    • South Indian Lemon Rice (New Item!) (GF, V) $16

      Basmati rice sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a splash of lemon juice

  • VEGETARIAN FAVORITES (served with Basmati Rice)
    • Daal Panchmela (GF, V) $19

      A lightly spiced and hearty blend of five yellow lentils stewed to perfection

    • Kaali Daal (GF, V) $19

      An authentic homemade recipe of slow cooked black lentils, simmered with tomatoes and onions

    • Chana Masala (GF) $20

      Gently cooked curried chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and herbs

    • Malai Kofta $20

      Minced cheese and vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce

    • Lychee Paneer (GF) $20

      A unique blend of homemade cheese and lychee nuts simmered in a mildly spiced curry sauce

    • Bhindi Masala (GF, V) $20

      Gently seasoned okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes

    • Baigan Bhartha (GF, V) $20

      Mashed eggplant smoked over charcoal, and seasoned with herbs and spices

    • Gobhi Aloo (GF, V) $20

      Cauliflower florets delicately spiced and sautéed with potatoes and mild spices

    • Achaari Aloo (GF, V) $19

      Baby potatoes sauteed with mustard seeds and spiced Indian lime pickles

    • Khattay Meethay Baigan (New Item!) (GF) $20

      A Clay Oven Exclusive! Strips of eggplant stewed in a tomato sauce enhanced with fenugreek and mustard seeds

    • Gobhi Gulistan (GF) $25

      Whole cauliflower grilled over a charcoal flame and then simmered in yogurt, cashews and fresh mint

  • TRADITIONAL INDIAN CLASSICS (served with Basmati Rice)
    • Tikka Masala (GF) $20

      A Northern Indian favorite comprising of a delightfully spiced tomato and paprika sauce

    • Saag (GF) $20

      Simmered spinach with tomatoes and exotic spices

    • Butter Chicken (GF) $24

      Pulled tandoori grilled chicken simmered with fresh tomatoes and puréed cashew nuts

    • Vindaloo (GF) $22

      Very spicy! Your choice of meat marinated in red chilies and vinegar stewed with potatoes.

    • Lahori Karahi Chicken (New Item!) (GF) $22

      A popular dish from Pakistan - A fiery chicken curry stewed with bell peppers cooked in a traditional cast iron wok

    • Chicken Anarkali (New Item!) (GF) $22

      A Clay Oven Exclusive! A light chicken curry stewed with pomegranate sauce

    • Korma (GF) $19

      A creamy curry of almond and cashew nuts

    • Lamb Rogan Josh (GF) $26

      Tender pieces of lamb spiced with onions, fresh ginger, garlic and yogurt

    • Punjabi Goat Curry (GF) $29

      Tender goat stewed to perfection

    • Coconut Salmon Bowl (New Item!) (GF) $35

      A delicious Malaysian inspired spiced coconut curried salmon

  • HYDERABADI SPECIALS
    • Hyderabadi Chicken (GF) $23

      Tender pieces of chicken stewed in yogurt, with onions, fresh ginger, garlic, and coconut

    • Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (GF) $22

      Biryani is Hyderabad’s most famous rice dish prepared with fresh herbs, flavorful Indian spices, slowly cooked to maintain the flavors and aromas of each spice; served with Mint Raita (Yogurt)

    • Hyderabadi Baghare Baigan (New Item!) (GF, V) $23

      Baby eggplant simmered with coconut sesame seeds and tamarind; served with Basmati Rice

    • Teekha Handi Lamb (New Item!) (GF) $29

      Tender cuts of tandoori grilled lamb coated and sautéed in a fiery blend of freshly ground spices; served with Basmati Rice

  • CLAY OVEN SIGNATURE DISHES (served with Naan Bread)
    • Malai Chicken Kebab (GF) $25

      Grilled marinated chicken skewers with grilled onions, peppers, and tikka masala sauce

    • Grilled Lamb Barra Kebab (GF) $32

      Tender lamb loin chops marinated for three days, char-grilled and served with spiced tomato and onion Khabarga sauce

    • Coconut Curried Chicken (New Item!) $27

      Traditional flaky bread, coconut curried potatoes and chicken served with mini Malabar Paratha bread

    • Rosemary Lamb Tips (New Item!) (GF) $32

      Spiced lamb tips marinated in yogurt, sour cream, and rosemary; served on skewers with grilled vegetables

    • Tandoori Chicken (GF) $26

      Juicy char-grilled chicken on the bone marinated in yogurt and our homemade blend of spices

    • Grilled Salmon Over Greens $35

      Grilled salmon, spiced-chili rice cakes, and sautéed greens

    • Clay Oven Mixed Grill (GF) $36

      Tandoori Chicken, Grilled Malai Chicken Kebab, Lamb Barra Kebab, Paneer Tikka, grilled onions, and peppers

    • Grilled Seafood Platter (GF) $39

      Malai Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, and seared Tamarind Scallops and spiced-chili rice cakes

  • FRESHLY BAKED BREADS BAKED TO ORDER
    • Plain Naan $6

      Homemade leavened baked bread

    • Butter Naan $6

      Homemade leavened baked bread, lightly buttered

    • Garlic Naan $6.5

      Homemade leavened baked bread topped with chopped garlic and cilantro

    • Tandoori Roti $6

      Whole wheat tandoori baked bread

    • Methi Poori $7

      Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread sprinkled with dried fenugreek

    • Missi Roti $7

      Flat bread made from chickpea flour

    • Plain Paratha $6

      Layered whole wheat buttered bread

    • Mint Paratha $6

      Layered whole wheat buttered bread topped with dried mint

    • Tawa Aloo Paratha $8

      Pan-fried whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes

    • Badami Naan $7

      Leavened bread topped with sliced almonds, poppy seeds and hand peeled cantaloupe seeds

    • Aloo Naan $7

      Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes

    • Paneer Kulcha $7

      Freshly baked leavened bread stuffed with seasoned homemade cheese, finely chopped onions and cilantro

    • Bread Basket $15

      Plain Naan, Garlic Naan and Mint Paratha (No Substitutions Please)

  • ACCOMPANIMENTS
    • Steamed Basmati Rice (GF, V) $4.5

    • Plain Yogurt (GF) $4.5

    • Mango Chutney (GF, V) $3.5

    • Onion Chutney (GF, V) $3.5

    • Indian Salad (GF, V) $4.5

      Onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and lemon

    • Sliced Onions & Lemon Wedges (GF, V) $3

    • Achaar (GF, V) $4

      Spicy Indian Mango-Lime Pickles

    • Mint Raita (GF) $5.5

      Homemade yogurt with fresh mint

    • Papadum $4

      Sun-dried lentil wafers

  • DESSERTS
    • Badami Kheer (GF) $9

      Chilled homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom, almonds and raisins

    • Gulab Jamun $9

      Warm cream dumplings dipped in rose water syrup

    • Ras Malai (GF) $9

      Chilled cheese dumplings served in a reduced milk syrup sprinkled with crushed pistachio nuts

    • Gajjar Halwa Trifle (GF) $10

      Homemade Indian carrot trifle layered with coconut cream and pistachio nuts; served with seasonal berries

    • Mango Cheesecake $11

      Perfect for celebratory occasions

    • Chocolate Volcano Cake $11

      Warm chocolate cake with a molten center

  • SOFT DRINKS
    • Sweet Lassi $4.5

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with rose water and lightly sweetened.

    • Salted Lassi $4.5

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with black salt and cumin

    • Mango Lassi $5.5

      A cool, refreshing traditional Indian yogurt drink flavored with mango pulp

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