Maharaj Indian Grill Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Maharaj Indian Grill, where the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine come to life! Nestled in Northbrook, IL, this casual dining spot caters to every palate, offering an array of dishes that highlight the rich culinary heritage of India.

The menu features a delightful selection of appetizers like the Chili Garlic Chicken and Tandoori Mix Platter, guaranteeing a tasty start to your meal. For vegetarians and vegans, there’s no shortage of satisfying options such as the Keema Samosa and Masala Pappadam.

Don’t miss out on the hearty soups, including the comforting Hot N Sour Chicken Soup, or the aromatic Dal Soup. With plenty of choices for takeout, delivery, and on-site dining—complete with outdoor seating—Maharaj Indian Grill is an ideal spot for family dinners and group gatherings. Savor the flavors that make this restaurant a true gem!

Appetizers - Non-Veg

Chili Garlic Chicken

Fresh garlic cooked with onions, green chilies, and bell peppers, stir-fried in soya and red chili sauce to perfection

$17.60

Tandoori Mix Platter

A combination platter of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and lamb seekh kebob

$19.80

Keema Samosa

Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices

$8.80

Chicken Lollipops

Tender chicken wings marinated in spices coated in zesty batter and deep-fried with hot garlic sauce

$13.20

Chicken 65

Boneless cubes of chicken sauted in yogurt, spices, and curry leaves

$13.20

Amritsari Fish Fry

Lightly coated in gram flour batter with spices and herbs and deep golden fried

$13.20

Mango Chutney

A perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this chutney is a good complement to any dish

$5.50

Masala Pappadam

Lentil donuts served in a whipped yogurt sauce. Thin lentil crackers dressed with chopped onions, tomatoes, and a blend of sweet and hot chutney

$6.60

Roasted Pappadam

Thin lentil crackers, roasted over an open fire

$2.20

Kachumber Raita

Cool, whipped yogurt blended with chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs

$4.40

Plain Yogurt

Homemade plain yogurt

$3.30

Garden Salad

Garden fresh, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and carrots, served on a bed of crisp lettuce

$4.40

Salads, Yogurts, and Accompaniments

Soups

Hot N Sour Chicken Soup

$6.60

Sweet Corn Soup

Sweet corn soup is a Indo Chinese style soup made with mixed veggies, sweet corn kernels & pepper

$4.40

Hot and Sour Soup

Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables or chicken

$4.40

Tomato Soup

A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and other exotic spices

$4.40

Dal Soup

A splendid, thick lentil and fresh spinach soup tastefully seasoned, enhanced with herbs and spices

$4.40

Chicken Sweet Corn Soup

A hearty chicken corn soup, prepared with a special blend of herbs, sweet Kernel corn and spices

$6.60

Aloo Tikki with Chana

Patties made of peas and potatoes with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry

$8.80

Mint Paneer Tikka

Cubes of Indian cheese, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yogurt, mint, barbequed in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon

$15.40

Veg. Spring Roll (5-6 Pieces)

Serve with sweet chili/hot garlic sauce

$7.70

Chili Garlic Paneer

Fresh garlic cooked with onions, green chilies, and bell peppers, stir-fried in soya and red chili sauce to perfection

$15.40

Maharaj Vegetarian Snacks

A combination platter of samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora and aloo tikki

$11.00

Gobi 65

Cauliflower sauted in yogurt spice and curry

$12.10

Kurkure Bhindi

Sliced and seasoned crispy deep-fried okra

$11.00

Vegetable Pakora

Onion, cauliflower, potato and spinach fritters battered, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices and deep-fried

$5.50

Paneer Pakora

Slices of homemade Indian cheese battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices then deep-fried

$8.80

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of Indian cheese, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yogurt, barbequed in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon

$15.40

Samosa

Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasoned potatoes, ginger and fresh coriander

$5.50

Samosa Chat

Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas mixture with a touch of herbs and served with a chickpea curry

$8.80

Dahi Papdi Chat

Crispy whole-wheat wafers, soaked in a mildly-seasoned yogurt, tossed with potatoes and chickpeas

$8.80

Bhel Puri

Lightly seasoned rice puffs mixed with diced potatoes, onions, coriander, crispy gram flour noodles and a variety of homemade chutneys

$7.70

Samosa Chaat

$8.80

Appetizers - Veg

Tandoori Specials

Chicken Tikka

Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven

$19.80

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

$13.20

Tandoori Royal Platter

A sampler of tandoori favorites including tandoori chicken, malai chicken, chicken tikka and seekh kebab

$23.10

Seekh Kebab

Ground lamb seasoned with fresh coriander, ground cumin and finely chopped onions, barbecued on skewers in the clay oven

$19.80

Lamb Chops 4 Pieces

Tender lamb chops marinated overnight in a mildly spiced yogurt, lemon juice and fresh herbs, cooked in clay oven to perfection

$28.60

Tandoori Chicken (Full)

Whole tender spring chicken marinated in mild spices, fresh herbs, and cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with grilled onions and lemon

$19.80

Chicken Mint Tikka

Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mint and mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven

$19.80

Malai Chicken

Minced chicken seasoned with fresh coriander and spices, barbequed in clay oven to perfection

$19.80

Tandoori Vegetables

Cauliflower, potatoes, bell pepper ,tomato, onion, jalapeo, marinated and cooked in tandoor

$19.80

Tandoori Salmon

Fish filets marinated in mild seasoning and barbequed in the clay oven

$27.50

Tandoori Shrimp (5 Pieces)

Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, paprika, fresh coriander and garlic, served on a sizzler

$27.50

Chicken garlic kebab

$19.80

Maharaj Dinner for 1

$30.80

Maharaj Mix Grill For-1

$30.80

Maharaj Mix Grill for - 2

Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai kebab, dal (butter chicken made with cashew nuts sauce) and sweet gulab jamun

$57.20

Maharaj Dinner Special for - 2

Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka, chicken tikka, rogan josh, and dal makhani and sweet gulab juman

$57.20

Catering item

$77.00

Chef's-Recommendations

Chicken Entres

Chicken Korma

Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs

$17.60

Chicken Saag

Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs

$17.60

Chicken Achaari

$17.60

Orange Chicken

Deep-fried chicken with homemade orange sauce

$17.60

Chicken Curry

Boneless cubes of spring chicken cooked in a savory onion, tomato, and garlic sauce

$17.60

Kadhai Chicken

Tender cubes of boneless chicken sauted in a wok with ginger, onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices

$17.60

Chicken Tikka Masala

Breasts of boneless chicken, cooked in onion, tomato, cream, and fresh herb sauce and cashew nuts sauce

$18.70

Butter Chicken

Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy cashew nuts , onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices

$18.70

Chicken Vindaloo

Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce

$17.60

Chicken Mint Masala

Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with mint, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs

$17.60

Chicken Dahiwala

Succulent pieces of chicken in rich yogurt based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds

$17.60

Makhani Sauce

$8.80

Tikka Masala Sauce

$8.80

Keema Mattar

Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices

$19.80

Rogan Josh

Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy

$19.80

Lamb Vindaloo

Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce

$19.80

Goat Curry

An earthy delicacy from Punjabi goat

$22.00

Bhuna Gosht

Tender cubes of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh herbs

$19.80

Lamb Dahiwala

Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds

$19.80

Lamb Pasanda

Tender cubes of lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with cashew nuts

$19.80

Lamb Chop Masala 4 Pieces

Tender lamb chops cooked in clay oven and topped with onion and garlic masala

$30.80

Lamb Saag

$19.80

Lamb Kadhai

$19.80

Lamb Sahi Korma

$19.80

Lamb Entres

Seafood Entres

Madras Fish Curry

Fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, coconut milk, herbs and spices

$18.70

Goan Fish Curry

Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilis, coconut milk, herbs, and spices

$18.70

Fish Masala

Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic

$18.70

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar

$19.80

Shrimp Masala

Shrimp cooked tastefully in creamy onion, tomato, and fresh herb sauce

$19.80

Palak Dal

Yellow lentil curry prepared with spinach, tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds

$14.30

Palak Koftha

Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced spinach sauce

$15.40

Paalak Paneer

Spinach cooked with homemade cheese cubes, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs

$15.40

Sarson Ka Saag

Spinach cooked with ,onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs

$15.40

Punjabi Kadhi

$14.30

Yellow Tadka Dal

Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds

$14.30

Dal Makhani

Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked on a slow fire

$14.30

Tomato Aloo

Potatoes cooked with onions, and tomato thick masala sauce (mom style)

$14.30

Gobi Matter

Fresh cauliflower cooked with green peas, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro

$15.40

Bhindi Masala

Garden fresh okra sauted with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices

$15.40

Methi Malai Matter

North Indian delicacy, green peas cooked in fenugreek sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters and cashew nuts

$15.40

Baigan Bhartha

Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, sauted with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander

$15.40

Chana Masala

Chickpeas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy

$14.30

Navrattan Korma

Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in creamy sauce and garnished with nuts

$15.40

Malai Kofta

Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced cashew nuts creamy sauce

$15.40

Mattar Paneer

Green peas and homemade Indian cheese cubes prepared with spiced onion, tomato, and roasted cumin sauce to perfection and cashew nuts souc

$15.40

Kadhai Paneer

Cubes of homemade cottage cheese sauted with red and green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. And cashew nuts sauce

$15.40

Paneer Makhani

Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and mildly spiced cashew nuts cream sauce

$15.40

Vegetable Kadhai

Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices

$15.40

Paneer Bhurji

Homemade grated cheese sauted cashew nuts souc,

$16.50

Paneer Tikka Masala

$15.40

Aloo Gobhi

$15.40

Vegetarian Entres

Rice Specialties

Hakka Noodles-Chicken

Stir-fried noodles with chicken, carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce

$17.60

Hakka Noodles-Veggie

Stir-fried noodles with carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce

$15.40

Fried Rice-Chicken

Stir-fried rice with veggies- carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce

$17.60

Fried Rice-Veg

Stir-fried rice with veggies- carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce

$15.40

Steamed Rice

Plain, white basmati rice, steamed to perfection

$3.30

Jeera Rice

Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds

$4.40

Peas Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin

$8.80

Kashmiri Pulao

Basmati rice, cooked with golden raisins and nuts

$11.00

Vegetable Biryani

Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices,

$16.50

Chicken Biryani

Saffron flavored Basmati rice, sauted with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs, and spices

$18.70

Lamb Biryani

Saffron flavored Basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs, and mild spices

$19.80

Shrimp Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice, sauted with jumbo shrimp, herbs, and mild spices

$19.80

Saffron Rice

$11.00

Goat Briyani

$22.00

Bread Basket

Combination of favorites, Nan, parantha, onion kulcha and garlic nan

$15.40

Keema Nan

Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and cilantro, baked in the clay oven

$5.50

Paneer Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese, chopped cilantro, and mild spices, baked in the clay oven

$4.40

Onion Kulcha

Leavened bread stuffed with chopped onions, cilantro, and mild seasonings, baked in the clay oven

$4.40

Garlic Nan

Leavened bread made in a clay oven, seasoned with freshly roasted garlic and butter

$4.40

Nan

Leavened bread made of special fine white flour dough, baked in the clay oven

$3.30

Poorie

Deep-fried whole wheat bread

$4.40

Aloo Parantha

A multi-layered whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, finely chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in clay oven

$4.40

Podina Parantha

A multi-layered whole wheat and fresh mint bread made with butter and baked in the clay oven

$4.40

Kashmiri Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with coconut, cherries and dry fruits made with butter and baked in the clay oven

$5.50

Parantha

A multi-layered whole wheat bread made with butter, baked in the clay oven

$4.40

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven

$3.30

Chilli Naan

$4.40

Indian Breads

Indo-Chinese Dishes

Veg Manchurian

$15.40

Szechwan

Fresh bell peppers, onion, tossed with red chilies sauce, Szechwan. Choice of paneer or chicken

$13.20

Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce. Choice of chicken or veg

$13.20

Gobi Manchurian

Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce

$15.40

Veg Spring Roll

Serve with sweet chili/hot garlic sauce

$7.70

Hakka Noodles

Stir fried noodles with carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce. Choice of veg, chicken

$13.20

Mango Kulfi

Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and nuts

$5.50

Pista Kulfi

Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, nuts, and cardamom

$5.50

Gaajar Halwa

Grated carrots reduced in milk, glazed with butter, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts

$5.50

Gulab Jamun (Two)

North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup

$5.50

Kheer

Saffron-flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds

$4.40

Rasmalai

Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with cardamom and pistachios

$5.50

Sweet

Beverages

Coke

$2.20

Diet Coke

$2.20

Sprite

$2.20

Bottled Water

$2.20

Tea (Hot)

$2.20

Coffee

$2.20

Iced Tea

$2.20

Indian Masala Tea

Tea made with imported premium brand Indian tea leaves with milk and spices, served hot

$3.30

Fresh Lime Soda

$4.40

Lassi

A refreshing yogurt drink made sweet or salted, served chilled

$4.40

Mango Lassi

A creamy yogurt shake made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled

$4.40

Mango Shake

A thick creamy mango milk shake made with imported Alphonso mango pulp served chilled

$4.40

Cranberry Juice

$3.30

Mango Juice

Mango juice made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled

$3.30

Orange Juice

$3.30

Pineapple Juice

$3.30

Club Soda

$2.20

Sparkling Water

$2.20

Ginger ale

$2.20

Virgin cocktail

$6.60

Chef Special

Tandoori chicken, goat rogan josh and butter chicken served with rice and naan

$18.65

Tandoori Special

Choice of tandoori chicken or chicken tikka served with naan, house-made mint sauce and yogurt sauce

$16.45

Goat Lunch Express (Combo)

Choice of goat curry/rogan josh and dal makhani served with basmati rice and naan

$15.35

Lamb Lunch Express (Combo)

Lamb korma and dal makhani served with basmati rice and naan

$15.35

Chicken Lunch Express (Combo)

Choice of butter chicken/chicken tikka masala or kadhai chicken and basmati rice served with dal makhani bread on the side

$14.25

Vegan Lunch Express2

Garlic whole wheat bread serve with homemade barbeque eggplant garnish with cilantro, tomato and onions. Mint sauce on side

$13.15

Vegan Lunch Express

Choice of palak tofu/Mutter tofu, or okra, and yellow dal and serve with basmati rice and naan

$13.15

Veggie Lunch Express

$13.15

Lunch Menu