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Best Indian Restaurant Amherst, NY
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Authentic Indian Food Services and Catering Services
for Buffalo, Amherst, Kenmore, Tonawanda, NY & Beyond

If you're craving authentic Indian food, go to everyone's favorite Indian restaurant in Western New York! Taj Grill serves Indian cuisine to the Amherst, Kenmore, Tonawanda, and Buffalo, NY areas. The Western New York area has a great food scene, and we encourage those who live in the area and those who are visiting to step out of their comfort zones and try different cultural food items. When it comes to authentic Indian food, we take each menu item and are dedicated to make sure that the ingredients and preparation are a positive reflection of the Indian culture as a whole.

Whether you're craving something traditional or you'd like to be a little more adventurous, we have just what you want. Take a moment to browse our menu which includes lunch and food catering services, give us a call to place your order, or to schedule your next food catering service!

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Appetizers

*Samosa
Homemade patties stuffed with potatoes and green peas along with Indian spices.
$5.95
Chicken Keema Samosa

Homemade patties stuffed with lean ground chicken, green peas and Indrian spices

$5.95
Meat Samosa (Lamb or Beef)
Homemade patties stuffed with lean ground beef or lamb and green peas with Indian spices.
$5.95
*Alu Tikki
Potato cutlets mashed with freshly-ground spices, dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Bhajia
Fresh cut vegetable fritters dipped in our house batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Gobi Pakora
Cauliflower dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Onion Bhaji
Mildly spiced onion slices dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Eggplant Pakora
Sliced eggplant dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Tofu Pakora
Tofu dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Chilli Pakora
Fresh cut chilli dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$5.95
Chicken Pakora
Thin slices of chicken breast dipped in our house special chickpea batter and deep-fried.
$6.95
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese marinated in fresh ground herbs and spices.
$10.95
Fish Pakora
Pieces of fish marinated with Indian spices and deep fried.
$7.95
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and mild spices and cooked on a skewer in our tandoor.
$9.95
Reshmi Kabab
Minced chicken seasoned with onions, herbs and exotic spice cooked on a skewer in our tandoor.
$11.95
Taj Sampler
Special assortment of delicious appetizers.
$15.95
Vegetable Manchurian
Minced vegetable balls sautéed with fresh garlic, onions and homemade sauce.
$10.95
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken meatballs sautéed with fresh garlic, onions and homemade sauce.
$10.95
Samosa / Tikki or Papdi Chat
Served with chick peas, homemade yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney.
$10.95
Gobi Manchurian

Cauliflower sauteed with fresh garlic, onions, and homemade sauce

$10.95

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Soups/ Salad

Lentil Soup
Lentil delight tempered with special spices and garnished with fresh cilantro.
$4.95
Tomato Soup
Garden–fresh tomatoes warm soup with spices and herbs.
$4.95
Coconut Soup
A rich & warm soup made with slightly sweetened coconut milk and spices.
$5.95
Green Salad
Fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes.
$6.95
Lentil & Chicken Soup

$5.95

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Special Indian Breads

Naan
Unleavened bread baked in a tandoor clay oven.
$2.95
Tandoori Roti
Whole-wheat flour bread baked in tandoor.
$2.95
Lacha Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread.
$3.95
Alu Naan
White flour bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes.
$3.95
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic and cilantro.
$3.95
Gobi Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower and spices.
$3.95
Puri
Whole wheat, deep-fried bread.
$2.95
Alu Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes.
$3.95
Bhatura
2pc Deep-fried white flour bread.
$3.95
Saag Naan
White flour bread stuffed with seasoned spinach.
$3.95
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with onions, cilantro and spices.
$3.95
Chilli Naan
White flour bread stuffed with chilli.
$3.95
Peshawri Naan
White flour stuffed with coconut and dry fruits baked in tandoor.
$5.95
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade cheese, raisins and herbs.
$4.95
Keema Naan
White flour bread stuffed with ground beef and spices.
$4.95
Special Bread
Whole wheat bread stuffed with minced chicken and onions.
$5.95
Chicken Cheese Naan and Fries (kids)
Stuffed bread with mild chicken tikka and cheese served with fries.
$9.95
Spinach Cheese Naan and Fries (kids)
Stuffed bread with fresh spinach and cheese served with fries.
$9.95
French Fries
$6.95

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Accompaniments

Papadam
Crispy lentil wafers.
$2.95
Mango Chutney
Sweet-spicy mango relish.
$2.95
Achar
Spicy mixed pickles.
$2.95
Chutney

2oz-.75. 4oz-1.50 6oz-1.95

Dahi
Plain homemade yogurt.
$3.50
Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumbers and tomatoes.
$3.95

Tandoor is a traditional Indian clay oven fired by charcoal in which food is baked. Our tandoori food is marinated in special masala, a mixture of yogurt and traditional spices.

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Tandoori Sizzlers (from our clay oven)

Chicken Tandoori
Skinless chicken marinated in yogurt and fresh ground herbs & spices and baked in a clay oven.
$17.95
Chicken Tikka
Boneless and skinless chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices and cooked on a skewer in our tandoori oven.
$17.95
Seekh Kabab
Lean ground beef prepared with ginger, garlic and herbs.
$18.95
Boti Kabab
Tender cubes of lamb marinated in tandoori mixture and cooked in tandoori oven.
$28.95
Fish Tandoori
Fresh and tender fish marinated in tandoori mixture and baked in tandoor. Served with your choice of beef OR chicken curry.
$28.95
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and freshly-ground herbs and spices and baked in tandoor. Served with your choice of beef OR chicken curry.
$25.95
Lobster Tandoori
Lobster tail marinated in aromatic tandoori sauce and baked in tandoor oven. Served with your choice of Scallop Makhani OR Chicken Makhani.
$34.95
Malai Kabab
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt with a touch of cream and aromatic spices baked in our tandoor.
$18.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in a tandoor sauce and baked in our tandoor.
$29.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken tandoori, malai kebab, and boti kabab, all served on a sizzling platter of sautéed onions and green peppers – and your choice of beef or chicken curry. Also served with fresh baked naan (bread).
$25.95
Taj Grill Special
Chicken tandoori, shrimp tandoori, chicken tikka, and boti kebab, all served on a sizzling platter of sautéed onions and green peppers – and your choice of beef or chicken curry. Also served with fresh baked naan (bread).
$27.95

All Specialties served with Basmati Rice. Choose you own level of spices: Mild, Medium, Hot or X-Hot.

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Chicken Specialties

Butter Chicken
Boneless roasted chicken thigh meat specially cooked with butter, sweet tomato sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$18.95
Chicken Achari
Boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked with pickle sauce.
$17.95
Chicken Curry
Boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked in our flavorful curry sauce.
$17.95
Chicken Chilli
Boneless chicken breast cooked with onions, bell peppers & finished with an exotic Indian sauce.
$17.95
Chicken Dal Piazza
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with lentils, onion and tomatoes.
$17.95
Chicken Kadhai
Pieces of chicken cooked with fresh herbs and spices with touch of garam masala.
$17.95
Chicken Kashmiri
Boneless, skinless chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, and green peas in a mild curry sauce and mango flavor.
$18.95
Chicken Madras Curry
Boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions in a special curry sauce.
$17.95
Chicken Muglai
Boneless, skinless chicken breast prepared with ginger and garlic, in a sauce with cashew nuts.
$18.95
Chicken Makhani
Boneless, skinless tandoori chicken breast prepared in tomato, butter and cream sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$18.95
Chicken Malai
Boneless, skinless chicken breast sautéed in coconut cream and fresh spices.
$18.95
Chicken Mushroom
Boneless chicken prepared with garden fresh mushrooms in cream and tomato sauce.
$18.95
Chicken Palak
Tender pieces of chicken prepared with fresh spinach and delicate blend of spices.
$18.95
Chicken Rogan Josh
Tender, boneless chicken pieces cooked in a yogurt based curry sauce, blended with Indian spices.
$17.95
Chicken Shahi Korma
A royal dish of chicken with chunks of fresh, homemade Indian cheese in creamy sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins.
$18.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken cooked in house special masala with sliced onions, bell peppers, ginger and tomatoes.
$18.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless, skinless chicken breast sautéed in a tomato-based hot sauce.
$17.95
Chicken Xacutti (“sha-ku-tee”)
A spicy chicken curry made with roasted coconut, red chilies and delicate spices.
$18.95
Tava Chicken
Fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast seasoned with onion, bell pepper, ginger, tomato and lemon flavor.
$18.95

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Lamb Specialties

Lamb Curry
Lean lamb cubes cooked in a mild curry sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Dal Piazza
Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, lentils and spices.
$20.95
Lamb Jalfraizi
Fresh lamb seasoned with onion, bell pepper, and ginger, tomato and lemon flavor.
$21.95
Lamb Kadhai
Lean cubed lamb sautéed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, spiced and cooked Indian style.
$20.95
Lamb Keema Matar
Ground lamb cooked with green peas and curry sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Madras Curry
Pan-roasted lamb cubes seasoned with hot, spicy sauce, garnished with tomatoes and onions.
$20.95
Lamb Makhani
Boneless lamb prepared in a butter and cream sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$21.95
Lamb Mushroom
Lean cubes of lamb cooked with garden fresh mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
$21.95
Lamb Palak
Boneless Lamb and spinach prepared with light curried sauce.
$21.95
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lean cubes of lamb cooked in a yogurt sauce and special spices.
$20.95
Lamb Sabzi
Tandoori lamb pieces cooked with assorted vegetables in curry sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Shahi Korma
Boneless lamb with fresh, homemade Indian cheese in a creamy sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins.
$21.95
Lamb Tikka Masala
Pieces of boti kabab cooked in house special masala with sliced onions, bell peppers, ginger and tomatoes.
$21.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potatoes sautéed with a spicy, tangy sauce.
$20.95
Lamb Xacuti (“Sha-ku-tee”)
A spicy lamb curry made with roasted coconut, red chilies and delicate spices.
$21.95
Butter Lamb

Fresh lean lamb cooked with butter, sweet tomato sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.

$21.95

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Beef Specialties

Beef Curry
Lean beef cubes cooked in an aromatic curry sauce.
$17.95
Beef Dal Piazza
Beef cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, lentils and spices.
$17.95
Beef Jalfraizi
Fresh beef seasoned with onion, bell pepper, and ginger, tomato and lemon flavor.
$18.95
Beef Madras Curry
Lean beef prepared with fresh tomatoes, onions and ginger in hot sauce.
$17.95
Beef Makhani
Tender pieces of beef cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$18.95
Beef Mushroom
Lean beef prepared with garden–fresh mushrooms in a creamy tomato sauce.
$18.95
Beef Palak
Beef and spinach prepared with light curried sauce.
$18.95
Beef Rogan Josh
Tender beef cubes cooked with a yogurt–based curry sauce, blended with Indian spices.
$17.95
Beef Sabzi
Beef stew seasoned with fresh cut vegetables in a curry-flavored sauce.
$17.95
Beef Shahi Korma
Beef cooked with pieces of fresh, homemade Indian cheese in creamy sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins.
$18.95
Beef Tikka Masala
Lean beef cooked in house special masala with sliced onions, bell peppers, ginger and tomatoes.
$18.95
Beef Vindaloo
Beef and potatoes sautéed with a spicy, tangy sauce.
$17.95
Beef Xacuti (“Sha-ku-tee”)
A spicy beef curry made with roasted coconut, red chilies and delicate spices.
$18.95
Keema Matar
Ground beef cooked with green peas and curry sauce.
$17.95
Butter Beef

Tender beef cubes cooked with butter, sweet tomato sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.

$18.95

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Goat Specialties

Goat Curry
Bone-in goat meat cooked in a curry sauce.
$21.95
Goat Kadhai
Goat sautéed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, Spiced and cooked Indian style.
$21.95
Goat Madras Curry
Goat prepared with fresh tomatoes, onions and ginger in hot sauce.
$21.95
Goat Saag
Goat and spinach prepared with light curried sauce.
$21.95
Goat Vindaloo
Goat and potatoes sautéed with a spicy, tangy sauce.
$21.95
Goat Xacuti ("Sha-ku-tee")

A spicy goat curry made with roasted coconut, red chilies, and delicate spices. 

$22.95

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Seafood Specialties

Fish Xacuti (“Sha-ku-tee”)
Fresh fish made with roasted coconut, red chilies and delicate spices.
$21.95
Garlic Shrimp Curry
Shrimp marinated in garlic sauce and cooked in curry.
$21.95
Goan Fish Curry
Fish cooked in a spicy Goan-style sauce. (Special Entrée from GOA)
$21.95
Lobster Masala
Lobster tail prepared with fresh tomatoes, ginger, onions and bell peppers with rich sauce.
$28.95
Scallop Makhani
Fresh scallops prepared in a tomato, butter and cream sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$24.95
Shrimp or Fish Makhani
Fresh shrimp or fish cooked in fresh tomato sauce with light cream garnished with cashews and raisins.
$21.95
Shrimp or Fish Malai
Fresh shrimp or fish cooked in coconut creamy sauce and mild spices.
$21.95
Shrimp or Fish Masala
Jumbo shrimp or fish prepared with fresh tomatoes, ginger, onions and bell peppers with rich sauce.
$21.95
Shrimp or Fish Vindaloo
Shrimp or fish and potatoes sautéed with spicy, tangy sauce.
$21.95
Shrimp Kadhai
Shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, Spiced and cooked Indian style.
$21.95
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp prepared with seasoned spinach.
$21.95

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Tofu Specialties

Tofu Achari
Tofu cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, spices and pickle sauce.
$17.95
Tofu Jalfraizi
Tofu seasoned with onions, bell peppers, ginger, tomatoes and lemon flavor.
$17.95
Tofu Kadhai
Tofu sautéed with onions, green peppers and tomatoes spiced and cooked Indian-style.
$17.95
Tofu Kashmiri
Tofu cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and green peas in a mild curry sauce and mango flavor.
$17.95
Tofu Makhani
Tofu cooked in fresh tomato sauce with light cream and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$17.95
Tofu Masala
Tofu prepared with fresh onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
$17.95
Tofu Matar
Tofu and green peas cooked in mildly-spiced gravy.
$17.95
Tofu Saag
Tofu prepared with fresh spinach and delicate blend of spices.
$17.95

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Vegetarian Specialties

Avial Malabar
Assorted vegetables cooked in roasted coconut and yogurt-based sauce with spices.
$17.95
Baingan Bhartha
Charcoal baked eggplant, peeled and cooked with garden fresh tomatoes, peas and onions.
$17.95
Bhartha Paneer
Charcoal baked eggplant cooked with homemade cheese and special house sauce.
$17.95
Bhartha Saag
Eggplant with spinach cooked with special house sauce.
$17.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra sautéed with onion, tomatoes, ginger and spices.
$17.95
Chana Bhatura or Puri
Chickpeas cooked in an onion & tomato curry sauce served with 2 pieces of deep-fried bread.
$18.95
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in an onion & tomato curry sauce.
$17.95
Chana Saag
Delicately-flavored spinach cooked with garbanzo beans.
$17.95
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked with fresh herbs & spices sauteed in butter.
$17.95
Dal Tarka
Yellow or black lentils, seasoned with ginger, garlic and spices.
$17.95
Dum Alu
Yellow or black lentils, seasoned with ginger, garlic and spices.
$17.95
Gobi Alu
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in fresh herbs and spices for flavor.
$17.95
Kadi Pakora
Vegetable balls prepared in a special yogurt sauce.
$17.95
Khumb Bhaji
Mushrooms cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
$17.95
Malai Kofta
Minced vegetable balls cooked in a cream sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$17.95
Matar Paneer
Fresh green peas and homemade cheese cooked in mildly-spiced gravy.
$17.95
Paneer Achari
Homemade cheese cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, spices and pickle sauce.
$17.95
Paneer Jalfrazi
Homemade cheese seasoned with onion, bell pepper, and ginger, tomato and lemon flavor.
$17.95
Paneer Kadhai
Homemade cheese sautéed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, spiced and cooked Indian-style.
$17.95
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cooked in fresh tomato sauce with light cream and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$17.95
Paneer Methi Malai
Homemade cheese and fenugreek leaves cooked in rich creamy sauce.
$17.95
Paneer Shahi Korma
Homemade cheese prepared in butter and cream sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$17.95
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
$17.95
Saag Alu
Delicately-flavored spinach cooked with potatoes.
$17.95
Saag Mushroom
Delicately-flavored spinach cooked with fresh cut mushroom.
$17.95
Saag Paneer
Mildly-spiced spinach cooked with pieces of fresh homemade cheese.
$17.95
Saag Sabzi
Delicately-flavored spinach cooked with assorted vegetables and spices.
$17.95
Vegetable Curry
Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked in a delicately-spiced sauce.
$17.95
Vegetable Korma
Fresh vegetables prepared in creamy sauce and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$17.95
Vegetable Makhani
Fresh vegetables cooked in tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$17.95
Vegetable Vindaloo
Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked in tomato-based, tangy hot sauce.
$17.95
Matar Mushroom Methi Malai

Fresh mushroom, green peas and fenugreek leaves, cooked with rich creamy sauce and spices.

$17.95

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Rice Specialties

Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic rice flavored with garden-fresh vegetables, fragrant with saffron and garnished with cashews, and raisins.
$17.95
Chicken Biryani
Marinated chicken and saffron-flavored Basmati rice with herbs and spices, garnished with raisins and cashews.
$18.95
Lamb Biryani
Classic aromatic lamb dish with cubes of tender lamb and broccoli, fragrant with saffron and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$22.95
Beef Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with lean beef, broccoli, a slight touch of Indian spices and garnished with cashews, and raisins.
$18.95
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic rice prepared with fresh shrimp, peas and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$21.95
Goat Biryani
Saffron rice prepared with bone-in goat, peas and special blend of spices and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$22.95
Taj Special Biryani
Basmati rice prepared with chicken, lamb, shrimp and green peas, fragrant with saffron, and garnished with cashews and raisins.
$25.95
Plain Basmati Rice

Sm.-3.95 Med-4.95 Lg-5.95


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Desserts

Kheer
Creamy rice pudding with pistachio and raisins.
$4.95
Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried milk balls in sweet syrup.
$5.95
Rasmalai
Homemade cottage cheese in a special condensed, milk, garnished with pistachio.
$5.95
Gajar Ka Halwa

India style carrot pudding served warm or cold.

$5.95
Kulfee
Homemade Indian ice cream in your choice of flavor, plain, mango and pistachio.
$6.95
Faluda Kulfi

Homemade Indian ice cream in your choice of flavor: plain, mango or pistachio with vermicelli noodles and rose water.

$8.95

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Special Beverages

Lassi
Refreshing yogurt drink, sweet or salted.
$3.95
Mango Lassi
$4.95
Strawberry Lassi
$4.95
Fig Lassi
$4.95
Mango and Strawberry Lassi or Shake
$5.95
Pineapple Lassi
$4.95
Mango Milkshake
$4.95
Mango Juice
$3.95
Orange Juice
$3.95
Coffee
$2.95
Darjeeling Tea
$2.95
Masala Chai
Spiced Indian tea with milk.
$3.95
Herbal Tea

Ask for flavors

$2.95

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Soft Drinks

Pepsi
$2.95
Diet Pepsi
$2.95
Sierra Mist
$2.95
Ginger Ale
$2.95
Dr. Pepper
$2.95
Mountain Dew
$2.95
Lemonade
$2.95
Soda Water
$2.95
Bottled Water
$2.95
Iced Tea
$2.95

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Lunch Menu

Chicken Curry
$11.95
Chicken Makhani
$12.95
Chicken Mushroom
$12.95
Chicken Vindaloo
$11.95
Chicken Tikka
$11.95
Lamb Makhani
$14.95
Lamb Curry
$13.95
Lamb Palak
$14.95
Beef Curry
$11.95
Beef Vindaloo
$11.95
Chana Saag
$11.95
Saag Alu
$11.95
Matar Panneer
$11.95
Saag Paneer
$11.95
Kadhi Pakora
$11.95
Vegetable Curry
$11.95
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