Natraj's Indian Bistro Menu
Starters
Natraj's Mixed Green Salad (V, VG, GF)
US$8.00
Mango Corn Soup (VG)
Mango and corn soup, mildly spiced.
US$7.00
Dal Soup (VG)
Gently simmered lentils, mildly spiced.
US$7.00
Tamatar Ka Shorba (VG)
Tomato soup flavored with ginger & cumin.
US$7.00
Mulligatawny Soup
Lentil Soup garnished with chicken & rice.
US$7.00
Assorted Vegetable Pakoras (V, VG)
Golden fried & seasoned fresh vegetables.
US$9.00
Onion Bhaji (V, VG)
Grated onion fritters.
US$8.00
Papad Paneer Rolls (VG)
Paneer coated in a papadum & curry leaf crust.
US$12.00
Vegetable Samosas (V, VG)
Crisp pastries filled with potatoes, green peas & spices.
US$8.00
Paneer Shaslik Tikka (V, GF)
Tandoori roasted tikka of homemade cheese with onions, bell pepper & spices.
US$15.00
Vegetarian Mixed Appetizer (VG)
2pc. Vegetable Pakoras, 1 Vegetable Samosa, 2pc. Onion Bhaji, 1 Papad Paneer Roll.
US$16.00
Non - Vegetarian Mixed Appetizer
Chicken tikka kebab, lamb or chicken seekh kebab, vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras.
US$18.00
Tandoori Specialties
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Boneless marinated chicken breast pieces are roasted in the tandoor oven.
US$23.00
Chicken Malai Kebab
Tandoori roasted chicken breast pieces are moistened in a seasoned cream (malai) marinade.
US$23.00
Chicken Tandoori
Marinated half chicken roasted in the tandoor oven.
US$19.00
Lamb Tikka Kebab
Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt and fresh spices. Roasted on skewers in the tandoor oven.
US$24.00
Adrakhi Lamb Chops
Four lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in the tandoor oven.
US$35.00
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb with ginger, herbs, and onions.
US$22.00
Shrimp Tandoori
Seasoned and marinated jumbo shrimp cooked in the tandoor oven.
US$29.00
Swordfish Tikka Kebab
Freshly spiced swordfish fillet pieces are marinated and roasted in the tandoor oven.
US$28.00
Mixed Tandoori Sizzler
An assortment of tandoori specialties: tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kebab, seekh kebab, lamb tikka, & fish tikka.
US$31.00
Vegetable Entrees
Aloo Gobi (V, VG, GF)
Stir-fry of potatoes and cauliflower, flavored with aromatic Indian spices.
US$18.00
Aloo Mutter (V, VG, GF)
Punjabi spiced potatoes with green peas in a light masala gravy.
US$18.00
Baingain Aloo (V, VG, GF)
Diced potatoes and eggplant tossed gently with a fragrant blend of Indian spices.
US$18.00
Baingain Bharta (VG, GF)
Roasted puréed eggplant with tomatoes, onions, and a touch of cream.
US$18.00
Gobi Manchurian (V, VG, S)
Spicy sweet & sour cauliflower.
US$18.00
Navratan Korma (VG)
Assorted vegetables in a mild cashew cream sauce.
US$18.00
Bhindi Masala (V, VG, GF)
Seasoned okra with tomatoes, onions & spices.
US$19.00
Saag Aloo (VG, GF)
Lightly creamed spinach sautéed with potatoes | Vegan upon request.
US$17.00
Mushroom Mutter Cashew (VG, GF)
Mushroom, cashews & peas in a delicately seasoned cream sauce | Vegan upon request.
US$20.00
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora (VG)
Mixed vegetable pakoras in a yogurt curry sauce.
US$18.00
Tava Subi (V, VG)
Assortment of seasoned fresh vegetables seared on the griddle (tava).
US$19.00
Paneer Entrees
Saag Paneer (VG, GF)
Lightly creamed spinach with Indian cheese.
US$20.00
Karahi Paneer (VG, GF)
Indian cheese with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
US$21.00
Malai Kofta (VG)
Freshly made croquettes of vegetables, nuts, and paneer in a mild almond cream sauce.
US$21.00
Matter Paneer (VG)
Fresh Indian cheese with great peas and masalas.
US$19.00
Paneer Makhani (VG)
Indian cheese in a tomato and onion gravy with a touch of cream, fenugreek, and butter.
US$21.00
Shahi Paneer (VG)
Indian cheese in a creamy almond cashew sauce.
US$21.00
Chile Paneer (VG)
Indian cheese in a spicy, hot red chile sauce.
US$20.00
Dal Entrees
Dal Makhani (VG, GF)
Seasoned black lentils with a touch of cream.
US$15.00
Yellow Tadka Dal (VG, GF)
Yellow moong dal with spices, cumin, and ghee.
US$15.00
Channa Masala (VG, GF)
Garbanzo beans stewed in a special blend of spices.
US$15.00
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
Tandoori roasted breast of chicken in a velvety sauce of tomato, cream & fenugreek.
US$24.00
Balti Chicken (GF)
Spicy hot curry with onions, peppers & a touch of mango.
US$21.00
Punjabi Chicken Curry (GF)
North Indian style chicken curry.
US$21.00
Karahi Chicken (GF)
Boneless chicken with bell peppers, onions & spices.
US$21.00
Chicken Korma (GF)
Boneless chicken in a mild cashew cream sauce.
US$23.00
Chicken Madras (GF)
Boneless chicken with fresh tomatoes, curry leaves, ginger, spicy hot sambhar masala, and coconut.
US$23.00
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) (GF)
Shredded chicken tandoori in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek & butter.
US$23.00
Saag Chicken (GF)
Boneless chicken simmered with creamed spinach.
US$21.00
Chile Chicken
Indo-Chinese style chicken with spicy hot red chile glaze.
US$21.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Goan style chicken curry sauteéd with potatoes, ginger, cumin, and cardamom in a spicy hot chile gravy.
US$21.00
Lamb Entrees
Lamb Bhuna (GF)
Seared lamb and onions in Chef's special seasoned gravy. Best served spicy hot!
US$25.00
Lamb Curry (GF)
Seasoned boneless lamb in the Chef's special North Indian curry sauce.
US$25.00
Karahi Lamb (GF)
Boneless lamb with bell peppers, onions & spices.
US$25.00
Lamb Shahi Korma (GF)
Gently simmered boneless lamb in a mild cashew cream sauce. With garam masala, ginger & cumin.
US$25.00
Lamb Pasanda (GF)
Thinly sliced lamb simmered in a mild almond and cashew sauce.
US$25.00
Lamb Rogan Josh (GF)
North Indian Style lamb curry cooked with aromatic spices, cardamom & Kashmiri chile.
US$25.00
Lamb Saag (GF)
Boneless lamb simmered with delicately spiced creamed spinach.
US$25.00
Lamb Tikka Masala (GF)
Tandoori roasted lamb simmered with a velvety blend of tomato, cream, onion & spices.
US$25.00
Lamb Vindaloo (GF)
Goan style lamb curry sauteéd with potatoes, ginger, cumin, and cardamom in a spicy, hot red chile gravy.
US$25.00
Goat Curry (Bone-In) (GF)
US$26.00
Seafood Entrees
Coconut Curry Shrimp (GF)
Seasoned shrimp in a curry & coconut cream sauce.
US$28.00
Shrimp Tikka Masala (GF)
Tandoori shrimp in a velvety sauce of tomato cream & fenugreek.
US$28.00
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp in a seasoned gravy with ginger, onion, garlic & tomato.
US$28.00
Goan Fish Curry (GF)
Spicy fresh fish with chile garlic curry leaves & coconut cream.
US$28.00
Tandoori Breads
Bread Sampler (VG)
Choose one kulcha, one paratha, and one naan.
US$14.00
Plain Naan (VG)
US$4.00
Garlic Naan (VG)
Leavened white bread topped with garlic & cilantro, baked to order in the tandoor oven.
US$5.00
Bullet Naan
Spicy hot naan topped with freshly chopped green chiles.
US$5.00
Paneer Kulcha (VG)
Naan stuffed with Indian cheese & spices.
US$6.00
Peshwari Kulcha (VG)
Naan stuffed with nuts & raisins.
US$6.00
Whole Wheat Roti (VG)
Whole wheat flatbread is baked in the tandoor oven.
US$4.00
Aloo Paratha (VG)
Whole wheat flat bread stuffed with potatoes & spices.
US$6.00
Onion Kulcha (VG)
Naan bread stuffed with diced onions & spices.
US$6.00
Keema Kulcha
Naan stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
US$6.00
Laccha Paratha (VG)
Whole wheat layered bread.
US$5.00
Rice & Sides
Saffron Rice (VG, GF)
US$5.00
Vegetable Biryani (VG, GF)
Fragrant basmati rice sautéed with mixed vegetables.
US$15.00
Chicken Biryani (GF)
Fragrant basmati rice sautéed with chicken and spices.
US$19.00
Lamb Biryani (GF)
Fragrant basmati rice sautéed with lamb and spices.
US$20.00
Goat Biryani (Bone-In) (GF)
Basmati rice sautéed with goat meat and spices.
US$22.00
Peas Pulao (VG, GF)
Basmati rice sautéed with butter, green peas, nuts & raisins.
US$11.00
Cucumber Raita (VG, GF)
Cool yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and roasted cumin seeds.
US$4.00
Mango Chutney (VG)
US$3.00
Carrot Pickle (VG, GF)
Pickled carrots.
US$3.00
Pappadum (V, VG, GF)
Crispy lentil crackers.
US$2.00
If you’re curious about what’s cooking at 22205 El Paseo # A in Rancho Santa Margarita, the Natraj's Indian Bistro Menu is where the real story begins. The lineup feels both comforting and exciting, blending familiar Indian classics with dishes that tempt you to try something new. You’ll spot creamy butter chicken, fragrant biryanis layered with spices, and sizzling tandoori specialties that arrive full of smoky aroma.
What I like most is how the menu balances richness and freshness. One minute you’re dipping warm naan into a velvety tikka masala, and the next you’re refreshing your palate with a bright, tangy chutney. There are plenty of vegetarian options too, from hearty lentil dals to perfectly spiced paneer dishes, so no one feels left out. Whether you’re planning a relaxed lunch or a cozy dinner, the variety here makes it easy to build a meal that feels just right for the moment.