Tawa Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to the vibrant world of Tawa Kitchen, where Indian culinary tradition meets contemporary flair. Nestled in Peoria, IL, this women-owned gem offers an expansive menu that caters to all palates. From the crispy Vegetable Samosas ($10) to the luxurious Butter Chicken ($16), every dish is crafted with authentic spices and fresh ingredients.
The highlight? Their innovative TAWA Fish Majestic, served sizzling on a hot cast iron plate, is not to be missed! For those seeking vegetarian options, delightful choices like Paneer Tikka Masala and Daal Tadka provide a rich tapestry of flavors.
With conveniences like delivery, takeout, and outdoor seating, alongside a commitment to sustainability through compostable and reusable tableware, Tawa Kitchen is more than just a dining experience—it's a celebration of Indian culture. Come hungry and leave happy!
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Vegetable Samosas (2)
Samosa Chat
Pav Bhajji (2)
Spiced mixture of mashed vegetables in a thick gravy served with bread.
Chilli Gobi
Chilli gobi featuring perfect little bites of battered fried cauliflower coated in sweet and spicy Indo-Chinese sauces
Cauliflower Manchurian
I have a slight spicy kick, yet lip smacking.
Paneer Pakora
Paneer 65
Chilli Paneer
Chicken Pakora
Chilli Chicken
I am two sides of a coin, sweet & sour. Full of flavor.
TAWA Fish
Majestic of all as I come out of a hot cast iron plate.
Boneless Malai Chicken (Comes with Plain Naan)
Paneer Tikka Kebab (Comes With Plain Naan)
Indian cottage cheese aka Paneer marinated in a spicy and super flavorful tandoori masala & grilled to perfection!
Boneless Chicken Kebab (Comes With plain Naan)
Boneless Chicken marinated tandoori masala & grilled in a Clay Oven
Bone-in Chicken Kebab (Comes With plain Naan)
Kebab made in Clay oven by marinating with masala and spices
Plain Naan
Plain Naan is a leavened flatbread cooked in a tandoor.
Butter Naan
Butter Naan is a leavened flatbread cooked in a tandoor and dressed with Butter
Cheese Naan
Cheese Naan is made by stuffing the dough with cheese and hand tossed and cooked in Clay oven
Bullet (Spicy) Naan
Hand-tossed round flat leavenedbread cut into pieces stuffed withspices.
Tandoor Roti
Made with Wheat flour and hand tossed and cooked in Clay Oven
Garlic Naan
Garlic Naan is a flatbread drizzled with minced garlic and cooked in Oven
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Hand-tossed round flat leavenedbread cut into pieces glazed withbutter, stuffed with Cheese and Garlic.
Tandoor & Breads
Curry Bowls (Comes w/Basmati Rice (Plain/Jeera))
Daal Tadka
Traditional lentil-based dish prepared with Toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas)
Aloo Gobi
Simple vegetarian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, spices, and herbs.
Chana Saag
Chole (garbanzo beans) Saag is a classic Indian vegan curry made with chickpeas, spinach curry, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and whole spices.
Malai Kofta
Kofta is a delicious dish of fried balls of potato and paneer in a rich and creamy mild gravy made with sweet onions and tomatoes
Veg Korma
Vegetable korma curry is mildly spiced with a rich creamy sauce as a base and is loaded with wholesome spices.
Tawa Spl. Kadai Veg
Home made Tawa Kadai Special is a delicious, spicy flavorful made with onions, tomatoes, bell-peppers, ginger, garlic, mix veg & fresh ground spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Home made cheese cooked in fresh creamy tomato sauce sauted with bell peppers and onions.
Saag Paneer
ottage cheese cubes cooked in ginger, garlic and mild spiced spinach sauce.
Paneer Butter Masala
Butter paneer or paneer makhani is a great, ever-evolving, cross-continental dish. It is cooked in a spiced tomato, butter with rich creamy sauce that gives a silky smooth rich texture.
Paneer Kurchan
Paneer kurchan is a recipe prepared with onion, tomato, capsicum and a few spices
Tawa Spl. Kadai Paneer
Home made Tawa Special Kadai sauce is made with cottage cheese in a delicious, spicy flavorful made with onions, tomatoes, bell-peppers, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices.
Butter Chicken
Curry lovers dream!! This is a rich, creamy, silky, super flavored and delicious curry.
Saag Chicken
Chicken cooked in ginger, garlic and mild spiced spinach sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer /Chicken marinated in spices and yogurt that are roasted in an oven, served in a creamy sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Vindaloo is a curried dish of Indian origin made with spices, meat, garlic, and vinegar
Chicken Korma
The Chicken Korma is slow cooked and is a flavored with our homemade aromatic spices. This mildly spiced, creamy textured Korma has warm comforting flavors.
Spicy Andhra Chicken Curry
Spicy Chicken curry is prepared with tender Chicken meat, ginger, garlic, onions along with lots of aromatic housemade whole spices.
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken cooked in a peppery authentic chettinad paste, a classic dish.
Tawa Spl. Kadai Chicken
Tawa Special Kadai chicken is a delicious, spicy tangy flavorful dish made with chicken, onions, tomatoes, bell-peppers, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb marinated in creamy onion tomato gravy cooked in clayoven with bell-pepper's and onions.
Lamb Korma
Lamb Korma is a very popular Afghan style dish. The boneless lamb pieces are slowly cooked in our homemade curry base sauce with onions, tomato and whole spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb Vindaloo is savory, slightly spicy dish of tender braised lamb bites seasoned with bold flavors from dried red peppers, peppercorns, cardamom, and cloves.
Tawa Spl. Kadai Lamb
Tawa Special Kadai Lamb is a delicious, spicy flavorful dish made with chicken, onions, tomatoes, bell-peppers, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices.
Tawa Spl. Kadai Shrimp
This Tawa Kadai Special shrimp or prawn masala is made by cooking shrimp or prawns in tomato base with ginger, garlic, herbs and whole garam masala.
Route65 Special Paneer Biryani
A delicious Biryani made in our homemade special 65 sauce with rice and aromatic flavors layered to perfection!
Route65 Special Chicken Biryani
A delicious Biryani made in our homemade special 65 sauce with rice and aromatic flavors layered to perfection!
Route65 Special Shrimp Biryani
A delicious Biryani made in our homemade special 65 sauce with rice and aromatic flavors layered to perfection!
Route65 Special Lamb Biryani
Andhra Special Amaravati Paneer Biryani
This Chef's secret is an aromatic Biryani which differs in many ways from other Biryanis. This is full of flavors, cinnamon, paneer and is made with our homemade special Amaravati sauce along with Dum rice (Basmati).
Andhra Special Amaravati Chicken Biryani
This Chef's secret is an aromatic Biryani which differs in many ways from other Biryanis. This is full of flavors, cinnamon, chicken and is made with our homemade special Amaravati sauce along with Dum rice (Basmati).
Andhra Special Amaravati Lamb Biryani
This Chef's secret is an aromatic Biryani which differs in many ways from other Biryanis. This is full of flavors, cinnamon, lamb and is made with our homemade special Amaravati sauce along with Dum rice (Basmati).
Tawa Special Veg Biryani
Extra Long Grain Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices, special Chef's secret (Tawa Special) biryani sauce on top of the Veggies in thick herb base and spice sauce.
Tawa Special Paneer Biryani
Extra Long Grain Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices, special biryani Chef's secret sauce (Tawa Special) on top of the Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) in thick herb base and spice sauce.
Tawa Special Egg Biryani
Extra Long Grain Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices, special Chef's secret biryani sauce (Tawa Special) on top of the Eggs in thick herb base and spice sauce.
Tawa Special Boneless Chicken Biryani
Extra Long Grain Basmati rice flavored with fragrant spices such as saffron and layered with boneless chicken, and a thick gravy made with our homemade Chef's secret sauce (Tawa Special).
Tawa Special Shrimp Biryani
Extra Long Grain Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices, special biryani Chef's secret sauce (Tawa Special) on top of the Shrimp in thick herb base and spice sauce.
Tawa Special Lamb Biryani
Extra Long Grain Basmati rice flavored with exotic spices, special biryani Chef's secret sauce (Tawa Special) on top of the Lamb in thick herb base and spice sauce.
Mughlai Paneer Biryani (Copy)
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai Paneer. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughlai Shrimp Biryani (Copy)
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai Shrimp. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughlai Fish Biryani (Copy)
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai Fish. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughlai Egg Biryani (Copy)
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai sauce. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughalai Veg Biryani (Copy)
Mughlai Lamb Biryani (Copy)
Mughalai chicken biryani
Mughlai Paneer Biryani
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai Paneer. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughlai Shrimp Biryani
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai Shrimp. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughlai Fish Biryani
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai Fish. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughlai Egg Biryani
This is a Mughals dish, and is made with our homemade special Mughlai sauce. It is rich with special cashew paste, creamy and full of flavor.
Mughalai Veg Biryani
Mughlai Lamb Biryani
Mughlai chicken biryani
Biryani's
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Warm and browned milk dumplings in a sweet sugary sauce.
Carrot Halwa
Carrot Pudding is delicious, and is prepared with ghee, carrots, milk, sugar and cardamom.
Mango Lassi
Lassi's are delicious delicious creamy drinks. It is a cooling, refreshing, probiotic drink perfect for the warm summer months made essentially with curd or yogurt, sugar or salt, spices or flavoring ingredients like green cardamom, saffron. It's cool and refreshing on a hot day!Mango Lassi is made with yogurt, milk, a little sugar, and a sprinkling of cardamom.
Soft Drinks
Beverages
Extras
Raita (8oz)
Raita is a yogurt-based condiment that is made with yogurt, seasoned with spices, diced onions, tomatoes, green chilies, lime juice and with coriander leaves.
Papadam
Papadam is an Indian dough of black gram bean flour, either deep fried or cooked with dry heat until crunchy.