Utsav Indian Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Utsav Indian Cuisine, located in Wethersfield, CT, offers a diverse menu filled with authentic Indian flavors. From traditional appetizers like Vegetable Samosa and Masala Dosa to unique dishes like Sham Savera and Tandoori Wings, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant provides a cozy and welcoming ambiance, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. Customers rave about the friendly service and the top-notch food quality, with favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan receiving high praise. The menu also caters to dietary preferences with vegan options and gluten-free choices available. Overall, Utsav Indian Cuisine is a must-visit for anyone craving delicious Indian cuisine in the area.
Appetizers
Sham Savera
Spinach dumplings stuffed with cheese on a tomato honey chutney. Chefs signature. Contains gluten.
Vegetable Samosa
An all-time favorite. Pastry filled with spiced potatoes and green peas. Contains gluten.
Masala Dosa
A thin rice crepe with potato stuffing. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Cheese Dosa
A thin rice crepe sprinkled with American Cheddar cheese. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Paneer Onion Dosa
A thin rice crepe sprinkled with chopped onions & Paneer. (spiced potato on side on request). Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Chili Paneer
Homemade cheese tossed with onions, bell peppers and spices. Medium spicy.
Chili Gobi
Battered Mini cauliflower florets tossed with onions, bell peppers and spices. Medium spicy. Contain gluten.
Lasuni Gobi
Battered mini cauliflower florets tossed in a tomato garlic sauce with cilantro. Contains gluten.
Ragada Patties
Grilled spiced potato patties layered with curried chickpeas, herbs and spices. A very popular street snack.
Samosa Chaat
Sliced vegetable samosa layered with curried chickpeas, herbs and spices. A very popular street snack. Contains gluten.
Sabji Platter
An assortment of vegetable fritters (Bhujiya's) eggplant, potato, onion, spinach and cauliflower. Vegan.
Baingan Borani
Crisp fried eggplant roundels layered with chutney, onion, tomato and herbs. Contains gluten.
Cochin Chemmeen
Breaded fried crispy shrimps tossed with onions, bell peppers, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Contains gluten.
Tawa Fry Fish
Fresh fish marinated with Southern spices and herbs, grilled on tawa. Contains gluten. Spicy.
Tawa Fry Shrimps
Shrimps marinated with Southern spices and herbs, grilled on tawa. Contains gluten. Spicy.
Chicken Hariyali Tikka
Moist chicken tenders marinated with yogurt, green herbs and spices, grilled in tandoor.
Chicken Malai Tikka
Moist chicken tenders marinated with the cream marinade and white pepper, grilled in tandoor.
Lamb Samosa
Spiced ground lamb encased in a crispy Indian pastry. Contains gluten.
Tandoori Wings
Chicken wings marinated with herbs and spices, grilled in tandoor. Medium spicy.
Andhra Chili Chicken
Chicken tenders batter-fried and tossed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and curry leaves. Contains gluten. Medium spicy.
Utsav's Kebab Platter
A blend of tandoori kebabs (chicken tikka, chicken malai, kalmi kebab, and shrimp tikka).
Kothu Parotta
Most delicious street food in Tamil Nadu. A flaky bread scrambled with curried chicken, chili's, onions, herbs, and eggs. Contains gluten.
Cochin Calamari
Breaded Calamari rings tossed with Onion,Peppers, Ginger, Garlic, Curry leaves & spices
Pappadum and chutney
Lentil crisps (gluten free) with onion, mint & tamarind chutney
French fries
Thakkali Rasam
South Indian hot and sour thin soup with tomato, garlic, tamarind, herbs, and spices. Spicy.
Mulligatawny Soup
Blended lentil, vegetables and coconut soup seasoned with black pepper. The best-known soup of India.
Chicken Corn Soup
Chicken soup with sweet corn, vegetables in a flavorful broth with egg drop.
Soups
Salads
Kale Shrimp Salad
Breaded fried crispy shrimps tossed with organic kale leaves, fresh coconut shreds and chef's special reduction. Contains gluten.
Kachumber Salad
Juliennes of cucumbers, tomato, onion, carrot and greens served with a homemade dressing of salt pepper lemon.
Garden Salad
Fresh cut cubes of cucumber, onions, tomato, carrot served with olive oil and chat masala.
Gustaba
Gustaba New Zealand rack of lamb grilled in tandoor, scented with maze and cardamom in creamy marination. Served with pan-fried veggies.
Utsav's Mixed Grill
Medley of chicken kebabs, lamb chop, malai shrimps, sheek kebab and vegetable kebabs.
Tandoori Shrimps
Jumbo shrimps marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and spices.
Shrimp Malai Tikka
Jumbo shrimps with mild flavorful almond and cream marinade, grilled delicately in tandoor.
Nariyal Murgh Tikka
Chicken breast cubes soaked in coconut marinade and gourmet spices, grilled in tandoor. Medium spicy.
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated with yogurt, herbs, lemon and spices.
Shola Kebab
Lamb chunks gently spiced, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom, skewered and grilled in tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
The "King of Kebabs". Tandoori chicken is the best known Indian delicacy and best way to barbeque chicken.
Tawa Tamancha
Tawa grilled fresh vegetables (broccoli, peppers, potato, onion and mushrooms) with paneer and choicest spices, served on a sizzling plate. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Shrimp Tawa Tamancha
Tawa grilled fresh vegetables( Broccoli, Peppers, Potato, Onions & Mushrooms) with shrimps & choicest spices
From Tandoor
Seafood
Amma's Fish Curry
Fresh fish simmered in coconut milk with shredded ginger and raw mango.
Meen Gassi
A popular dish of coastal Karnataka. Fish simmered in a roasted masala of coconut, red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, carom seeds, fenugreek seeds with chopped onion, garlic and tamarind.
Vaisakhi Chapla Koora
Spicy fish curry with chilies and sesame seeds. Spicy.
Tandoori Shrimp Masala
Tandoor grilled shrimps simmered in a creamy tomato cashew curry.
Tawa Kekraa Jinga
Bay crabmeat and shrimps tossed with Southern blend of choicest spices, herbs and curry leaves. Medium spicy.
Madrasi Prawns
Tiger prawns cooked in a spiced coconut curry with red chilies, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Medium spicy.
Kothmiri Jinga
Jumbo shrimps cooked in organic yogurt curry with freshly crushed coriander seeds, cilantro and spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken broiled in tandoor and simmered in creamy tomato curry with nuts
Goan Chicken Curry
A goan delicacy. Chicken curry encompasses the rich array of its spices, complex flavors in a delicious dish.
Chicken Vindaloo
A Goan specialty. Chicken cooked in spicy hot and tangy tomato curry with potatoes. Spicy.
Kodi Vepudu
Chicken cooked with onions, green chilies, ginger, garlic, curry leaves in a dry ground peanut roasted coconut masala. Spicy.
Milagu Kozhi Chettinad
Chicken cooked in a black peppercorn curry with Southern spices. Spicy.
Murgh Dhaniwal
Lightly curried chicken cooked with homemade yogurt, freshly crushed coriander seeds and cilantro.
Pahadi Bhuna Chicken
Chicken cooked with chopped scallions, bell peppers, red onions, jalapenos and fresh kale in a unique blend of spiced curry. Medium spicy.
Chicken Madras
Chicken cooked in a hot coconut curry with red chilies, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Medium spicy.
Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken cooked in creamy cashew almond sauce
Shahi Anda Curry
A traditional hard-boiled egg curry with coconut and vegetables.
Chicken Tikka Rasedar
Chicken broiled in tandoori, cut in small cubes simmered in onion tomato curry with chefs special blend of spices
Chicken Phaal
Chicken cooked in fiery hot onion chili tomato curry.
Kori Salan
Chicken marinated broiled in tandoor & simmered in coconut curry with herbs, spices & crushed black peppercorns
Chicken
Lamb and Goat
Rogan Josh
Traditional lamb curry with crushed fresh tomatoes, garlic and spices.
Salli Boti
Lamb curry sweetened with apricots and topped with crunchy straw potatoes.
Dal Gosht
Lamb curry with lentils
Nilgiri Chaps
Tandoor grilled lamb chops glazed with a blend of green herbs and spices.
Bhuna Chaps
Tandoor grilled lamb chops glazed with chopped onion, peppers & blend of herbs and spices.
Mughlai Chaps
Tandoor grilled lamb chops glazed with creamy nut sauce with a blend of herbs and spices.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked in a delicately spiced spinach gravy with nuts and cream.
Lamb Phall
Lamb cooked in a fiery hot chili onion tomato curry. Spicy.
Lamb Pepper Fry
Lamb meat with fresh ground black pepper in a dry masala. A Kerala Christian delicacy. Medium spicy.
Goat Mamsam Koora
Goat meat on-bone cooked in roasted coconut peanut masala with hot chilies, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Spicy.
Goat Curry
Goat meat on-bone in a traditional curry.
Paneer Makhani
Classic paneer preparations.Paneer with onion, bell peppers in creamy tomato curry with nuts
Paneer Masala
Classic paneer preparations.paneer cubes cooked with creamy tomato curry with nuts ( Nut Free on request)
Paneer Khurchan
Classic paneer preparations. Shredded Paneer cooked with chopped onion, bell peppers in creamy tomato curry with nuts (Nut free on request )
Paneer Kadai
Classic paneer preparations. Paneer cubes cooked with onion, bell peppers, tomatoes in dry Masala
Mutter Paneer
Homemade cheese and green peas in mild spiced creamy tomato cashew curry.
Lauki Ke Kofte
Fresh zucchini and spinach dumplings in a creamy cashew tomato curry. Contains gluten.
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes in spinach gravy with nut and cream to perfection.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable and cheese dumplings in a creamy cashew almond sauce. Choice of tomato gravy on request. Contains gluten.
Navratan Korma
An assortment of vegetables with cheese cubes in a mildly spiced creamy cashew almond sauce.
Aloo Dum Kashmiri
Potatoes stuffed with vegetables and cheese in a tangy tomato curry. Contains gluten.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra cooked with onions, bell peppers, ginger in dry masala.
Balti Baingan
Char-grilled eggplant, peeled and mashed with Balti spices and herbs. Medium spicy.
Bombay Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower tempered with ginger, tomato, spices and curry leaves. Medium spicy.
Broccoli Mushroom Carrot Poriyal
Broccoli, carrots and mushrooms stir-fried with coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Chana Pindi
Chickpeas in a spiced redolent masala.
Dal Makhani
Dal Tadka
Dal Saag
Dalchi Kumbh Kadai
Mushrooms and kidney beans flavored with fenugreek, coriander, finished with gourmet tomato onion sauce.
Sabji Bhaji
Mixed vegetables cooked in an exotic onion gravy tempered with ginger, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Vegetarian Manchurian
Chopped vegetable dumplings in a tangy sauce of garlic, scallions and soy. Contains gluten.
Vegetarian
Noodles and Pasta
Hakka Noodles
Indo-Chinese Delicacy, noodles with Asian sauces, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper and quickly tossed in pan-fried vegetables. Add chicken or shrimps for an additional charge.
Schezwan Noodles
Indo-Chinese Delicacy, noodles with Asian sauces, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper and quickly tossed in pan-fried vegetables. Add chicken or shrimps for an additional charge. Spicy
Garlic Shrimps spaghetti
Shrimps seared with golden brown garlic, crushed red chilies, tomatoes, herbs, spices and tossed with pasta.
Hariyali Tikka Pasta
Chicken tenders marinated with green herbs, grilled in tandoor and tossed with cavatappi pasta and scallions.
Makhani Pasta
Creamy tomato curry sauce with onion, bell peppers and ground cashews with ziti pasta. Add protein for an additional charge.
Mughlai Shahi Pasta
Creamy cashew sauce with Indian herbs, spices, fresh spinach leaves and cheese with cavatappi pasta. Add protein for an additional charge.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
A very traditional rice preparation with curried spices and chicken Tikka cubes garnished with a boiled egg. Medium spicy.
Shrimp Biryani
A very traditional rice preparation with curried spices and shrimp garnished with a boiled egg. Medium spicy.
Lamb Biryani
A very traditional rice preparation with curried spices and lamb garnished with a boiled egg. Medium spicy.
Goat Biryani
A very traditional rice preparation with curried spices and goat (meat on bone)garnished with a boiled egg. Medium spicy.
Vegetarian Biryani
A very traditional rice preparation with curried spices and vegetables. Medium spicy.
Egg Biryani
A very traditional rice preparation with curried spices & boiled eggs. Medium spicy.
Jeera Pulao
Vegetarian Pulao
Coconut Rice
Tomato Rice
Fried Rice
Add protein for an additional charge.
Schezwan Fried Rice
Add protein for an additional charge. Spicy.
Chicken Biryani
Traditional rice preparation with curried spices & chicken. Garnished with boiled egg.
Basmati Rice
Biryani / Rice
Bread
Naan
Traditional Punjabi bread baked in tandoor.
Onion Kulcha
Naan topped with onion, bell peppers and cilantro.
Garlic Naan
Naan seasoned with garlic and cilantro.
Chili Naan
Naan with chopped green chillies and cilantro. Spicy.
Chili Garlic Naan
Naan with chopped green chillies and cilantro. Spicy.
Tawa Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread baked on a griddle with butter.
Poori
A puffed unleavened whole wheat bread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in tandoori. Try with butter.
Chapati
Whole wheat bread baked on a griddle. Try with butter.
Peshwari Naan
Naan stuffed with nuts, raisins and paneer.
Coconut Naan
Naan stuffed with sweet desiccated coconut.
Aloo Paratha
Paratha filled with spiced potatoes.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with American Cheese.
Spinach Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with American Cheese.
Desi Pyaaz
Aachar
Raita
Yogurt relish with carrots and cucumbers.
Mango Chutney
A sweet mango relish.
Pappadum n Chutneys
Lentil crisp ( Gluten-free) with onion, mint & tamarind chutney
Sides
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Malai Tikka
Chicken tenders marinated with sour cream, white pepper, saffron and ginger.
Kids Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with American cheese.
Kids Sada Dosa
Plain rice crepe with no stuffing. Accompanied with sambhar and coconut chutney.
Kids Cheese Dosa
Mildly spiced mashed potato, served with 2 poories. Add extra poori for an additional charge.
Chix nuggets
Fries
Gajar Halwa
Indian carrot pudding with nuts and raisins.
Ras Malai
Cheese patties soaked in pistachio and saffron flavored sweetened milk reduction.
Kheer
Indian style rice pudding cooked with saffron, dried nuts and raisins.
Gulab Jamun
Lightly fried dry milk balls dipped in saffron and cardamom flavored honey syrup.