We dare you to try every dish on the menu.
Photo: Nick Kindelsperger
Cumin opened its doors this past weekend, which meant we finally got a chance to look at the full menu for this Nepalese and Indian restaurant. While we previewed a few of the dishes last week, we realize now that that was just the tip of the iceberg. This menu is massive. It stops briefly in Nepal, and then dives head first into dozens upon dozens of Indian recipes, covering everything from the standard chicken tikka masala to vegetable heavy dishes like mushroom jalfreizi. Check out the full and exhausting menu below.
Cumin, 1414 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622
Passing by Nepal
aaluko achar $7
Baby potatoes and cucumber diced and pickled with sesame-lemon paste. Tempered with fenugreek seed, red chillies, and turmeric powder. Served with cumin signature flattened rice.
paalungoko pakora $5
Fresh whole leaves of spinach dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep fried.
chicken momo $8
Steamed dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with Nepalese spices and herbs. Served with himalayan sauce. A true “national dish” of Nepal.
chicken chhoela $8
Diced chicken breast marinated in Nepalese spices and herbs. Cooked in tandoor. Served with cumin signature flattened rice.
chicken bhutuwa $8
Spice-marinated boneless chicken breast julienned and sauteed with Nepalese spices
chicken chilli $8
Boneless chicken, green chilli, bell peppers, onions. Sauteed with mild Nepalese spices.
Chicken meatball $8
Zesty rounds of minced chicken seasoned in Nepalese spice, deep fried, sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and Nepalese spices.
goat chhoela $8
Diced boneless goat meat marinated in Nepalese spices and herbs. Cooked in tandoor.
goat bhutuwa $8
Spice-marinated boneless goat meat julienned and sauteed with Nepalese spices.
malekhuko taareko machha $8
Catfish filets marinated in mild Nepalese spices. Battered with rice flour and deep fried.
Entree
pokhareli kukhura $13
Bone-in chicken cooked in flavorful Nepalese spices. A staple for generations.
gorkhali khasi $14
Chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavorful Nepalese spices. A quintessential festive Nepalese dish.
namche bazar ko sekuwa $15
Chunks of boneless goat meat marinated in Nepalese spices. Cooked to perfection in tandoor.
parvate aaalu tama ra bodi $12
Potatoes, bamboo shoots and black eyed peas cooked in delectable Nepalese spices. A delicacy in mountainous region of Nepal.
aalu ra simiko tarkari $12
potatoes and green beans sauteed with tomatoes and onions in Nepalese spices.
palungoko saag $11
Fresh spinach leaves sauteed in cumin seed, mustard seed, fenugreek seed, dry red chilli and fresh garlic cloves.
jhaneko dal $11
Lentils soaked overnight. Cook with Nepalese spices. Tempered with onion, cumin seeds, garlic and asafetida.
bhuteko kauli $12
Cauliflower florets deliciously cooked in Nepalese spices with tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste.
Taarko aalu $11
Potato cubes flavorfully sauteed in Nepalese spices. Garnished with Cilantro
Gateway to India
Appetizer
Samosa - A delectable duo of crisp cones filled with spice-seasoned vegetables or meat
vegetable samosa $4
Potatoes and peas in a mild fragrant spice blend.
chicken keema samosa $5
Minced chicken and peas in a savory spice blend.
lamb keema samosa $6
Minced lamb in a flavorful spice blend.
Pakora - A medley of seasoned fritters
a mosaic $4
Mildly seasoned cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, potato, onion.
aubergine $4
Lightly spiced sliced eggplants.
paneerka naram garam pakora $6
Flavorfully seasoned grated home-made cottage cheese with chopped onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and seasoned mashed potatoes.
chillli pakora $4
Banana peppers duo stuffed with grated cottage cheese, potatoes, crushed mustard, cilantro and Indian spices.
aalu tikka $4
Seasoned mashed potato cakes.
onion bhaji $5
Seasoned onion with cilantro and ajwain seeds.
chicken pakora $6
Spice-marinated boneless chicken dipped in chef’s special blend batter.
shrimp pakora $9
Spice-marinated shrimp dipped in chef’s special blend batter.
Chaat - A mouthwatering concoction of boiled chickpeas, chopped onions, plain yogurt, chaat masala, tamarind-mint chutney. Garnished with cilantro, namkeen, paprika.
chholey bhature $8
boiled chickpeas cooked in north Indian spices served with a bhatura.
chicken 65 $7
chicken tikka in makhani sauce, tempered with mustard seed, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, garnished with cilantro, served with mini naan.
Assortment Chef’s Special $10
Cumin Tandoori Medley $13
Soup and Salad
sambhar soup $4
South Indian flavored toor lentil with assorted vegetables. Tempered with mustard seed, curry leaves, asafetida and tamarind.
mullingtawny soup $4
Lentil with diced boneless chicken and vegetables in mild Indian spices. A classic Indian soup.
cumin house salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, beet, arugula, baby spinach. Onion-cilantro vinaigrette. Served namkeen.
malai chicken salad $7
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, tandoori malai chicken. Onion-cilantro vinaigrette.
tandoori shrimp salad $8
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, tandoori shrimp. Onion-cilantro vinaigrette.
Entree
Chicken
chicken tikka masala $13
Spice-marinated diced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in tandoor. Simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce. A quintessential Indian classic.
chicken makhani $13
Spice-marinated boneless dark meat chicken cooked in tandoor. Simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce.
chicken curry $12
Boneless chicken delectably cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce.
chicken sahi korma $13
Boneless chicken deliciously cooked in Indian spices and creamy almond-cashew curry sauce. A royal indulgence.
chicken vindaalu $12
Chicken and potato cubes cooked in Indian spices and hot-tangy curry sauce. A delightfully sizzling fare.
chicken kadhai $13
Chicken, onion, tomatoes and bell peppers cooked in Indian spices and ‘kadhai’ sauce. Cooked in cast iron ‘kadhai’ to retain it’s distinctive flavor.
chicken jalfreizi $12
chicken and assorted vegetables deliciously cooked in mild Indian spices and tomato-curry sauce.
chicken keema masala $13
Minced chicken flavorfully cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce. Garnished with sliced boiled egg.
chicken aalu $12
Chicken and potato cubes cooked in Indian spices and creamy sauce.
Lamb
lamb boti kabab masala $14
Spice-marinated diced boneless chunks of lamb cooked to perfection in tandoor. Simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce.
lamb curry $14
Boneless lamb delectably cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce.
lamb sahi korma $14
Boneless lamb deliciously cooked in Indian spices and creamy almond-cashew curry sauce. A royal indulgence.
lamb vindaalu $13
Lamb and potato cubes cooked in Indian spices and hot-tangy curry sauce. A delightfully sizzling fare.
lamb kadhai $14
Lamb cooked in Indian spices and ‘kadhai’ sauce. Cooked in cast iron ‘kadhai’ to retain its distinctive flavor.
lamb jalfreizie $13
Lamb and assorted vegetables deliciously cooked in mild Indian spices an tomato-curry sauce.
lamb madras $14
Lamb cooked in savory and exotic flavored coconut broth, Indian spices and creamy curry sauce. A South Indian delicacy.
lamb chilli masala $14
Lamb and green chilli flavorfully cooked in Indian spices and rich curry sauce.
lamb saag $13
lamb and spinach cooked in mild Indian spices and rich curry sauce.
lamb bhuna $14
Lamb sauteed in Indian spices and hot-spicy curry sauce.
lamb keema matar $14
Minced lamb and green peas cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce.
Vegetables
palak paneer $12
Spinach and home-made cottage cheese cooked in Indian spices and tomato-curry sauce with a touch of fresh cream.
paneer makhani $13
Home-made cottage cheese cooked in Indian spices and makhani sauce.
mutter paneer $12
Green peas and home-made cottage cheese cooked in Indian spices an tomato-curry sauce.
paneer tikka masala $13
Home-made cottage cheese, diced bell pepper, onion and tomato cooked in Indian spices and creamy tomato sauce.
paneer aalu gobhi chilli masala $12
Home-made cottage cheese, potatoes, cauliflower florets and green chilli cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce.
baingan bharta $12
Eggplant roasted in tandoor and pureed. Sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices. Garnished with cilantro.
dal makhani $11
Overnight soaked lentils cooked in Indian spices an makhani sauce.
dal tadka $11
Overnight soaked lentils cooked in Indian spices. Tempered with cumin, whole red chilli, garlic, onion, asafetida and spice mix.
paneer chilli fry $12
Home-made cottage cheese, diced bell peppers, onions and tomato sauteed in chef’s special blend of Indian spices.
chana poori $12
Overnight soaked chickpea slow-cooked in Indian spices and garnished with ginger and cilantro. Sided with a duo of pooris and Indian pickles.
navaratan korma $11
Nine assorted vegetables cooked in rich creamy sauce and Indian spices.
bhindi masala $11
baby okra sauteed with cumin seeds, onion, tomatoes, ginger-garlic, amchur, and Indian spices.
chana masala $11
Overnight soaked chickpea cooked in Indian spices and chana masala sauce.
vegetable jalfreizi $11
Assorted vegetables deliciously cooked with Indian spices, curry sauce.
mushroom jalfreizi $12
Mushroom and mixed vegetables cooked in mild Indian spices and tomato-curry sauce.
malai kofta $12
Fresh home-made cottage cheese dumplings cooked in Indian spices and rich curry creamy sauce.
veggie vindaalu $11
Seasonal vegetables and potato cubes cooked in Indian spices and hot-tangy sauce.
dum aalu $11
Potatoes stuffed with cottage cheese cooked in curry sauce with Indian spices / cashew-almond sauce.
aalu gobhi $11
Potatoes and cauliflower florets sauteed with cumin, mustard, spice mix and tomatoes. Sliced ginger and cilantro garnish.
aalu matar $11
Potatoes and peas cooked in curry and tomato sauce and Indian spices.
Seafood
shrimp masala $15
Shrimp cooked in savory Indian spices and creamy tomato sauce.
shrimp saag $14
Shrimp and spinach flavorfully cooked in mild Indian spices and rich curry sauce.
shrimp vindaalu $14
Shrimp and potato cubes cooked in Indian spices and hot-tangy curry sauce.
shrimp jalfreizi $14
Shripm and assorted vegetables deliciously cooked in mild Indian spices and tomato-curry sauce.
shrimp chilli masala $15
Shrimp and green chilli flavorfully cooked in rich Indian spices and curry sauce.
shrimp curry $15
Shrimp delectably cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce.
Fish
fish tikka masala $15
spice-marinated mahi mahi filets, roasted in the tandoor. Sauteed with iced bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes and simmered in creamy tomato sauce.
fish chili masala $15
Filets of catfish and green chilli flavorfully cooked in rich Indian spices and tomato-curry sauce.
fish curry $15
Filets of catfish delectably cooked in Indian spices and curry sauce.
fish vindaalu $14
Filets of catfish and potato cubes cooked in Indian spices and hot-tangy sauce.
Tandoori
Chicken
chicken tandoori Full $18 / Half $10
Whole chicken marinated in yogurt blended with ginger-garlic paste and Indian spice mix.
chicken tikka $15
Diced boneless white meat chicken marinated in yogurt and Indian spices.
chicken malai tikka $15
Diced boneless white meat chicken marinated in mild Indian spices, cashew paste, sour cream, and yogurt.
achari chicken tikka $15
Diced boneless dark meat chicken marinated in Indian pickle paste, spices and yogurt.
hariyali tikka $15
Diced boneless white meat chicken marinated in Indian spice mix and mint-yogurt sauce.
reshmi sheesh kebab $15
Indian spice-infused minced chicken mixed with chopped ginger, garlic, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and cilantro.
Lamb
lamb chop $22
Rack of lamb marinated in Indian spice mix and ginger-garlic paste. Then marinated overnight in mint-cilantro-yogurt paste.
lamb sheesh kebab $16
Indian spice-infused minced lamb mixed with chopped ginger, garlic, onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, cilantro, and mint.
boti kebab $17
Diced boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste and Indian spices.
Seafood
tandoori prawn $20
Jumbo shrimp marinated in rich Indian spices.
tandoori fish tikka $17
Filets of mahi mahi marinated in Indian spice mix.
Vegetables
paner tikka $16
Home-made cottage cheese, tomato, bell pepper, onion, marinated in Indian spice mix.
tandoori vegetable $14
Cauliflower, broccoli, potato, onion, tomato, marinated in Indian spices and ginger-garlic paste.
Cumin Tandoori Collage $20
Rice
basmati rice royale $3
Royal basmati rice perfectly steamed.
brown rice $5
Brown basmati rice perfectly steamed.
cumin rice $4
Royal basmati rice cooked and strewn with cumin seeds, clove and cardamom.
mutter pulau $5
Royal basmati rice cooked with spices and green peas with saffron strands.
vegatable pulau $6
Royal basmati rice cooked with Indian spices and mixed with vegetables with saffron strands.
kashmiri pulau $7
Royal basmati rice cooked and strewn with saffron strands, cashews, almonds and raisins.
Cumin Fried Rice $10
Royal basmatic rice cooked with Indian spices, egg, chicken, shrimp, and chef’s choice of vegetables.
Biryanis
vegetable dum biryani $11
Royal basmati rice cooked with vegetables in Indian biryani spice mix.
chicken dum biryani $12
Royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated boneless chicken in Indian biryani spice mix.
lamb dum biryani $13
Royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated boneless lamb chunks in Indian biryani spice mix.
goat dum biryani $13
Royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated bone-in goat meat in Indian biryani spice mix.
shrimp biryani $14
Royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated shrimp in Indian biryani spice mix.
Cumin Dum Biryani $15
Royal basmati rice cooked with spice-marinated chicken, lamb, and shrimp in Indian biryani spice mix. Signature of Cumin.
