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
Tandoori Mix Platter
A combination platter of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and lamb seekh kebob
Keema Samosa
Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Lollipops
Tender chicken wings marinated in spices coated in zesty batter and deep-fried with hot garlic sauce
Chicken 65
Boneless cubes of chicken sauted in yogurt, spices, and curry leaves
Amritsari Fish Fry
Lightly coated in gram flour batter with spices and herbs and deep golden fried
Mango Chutney
A perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this chutney is a good complement to any dish
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
Roasted Pappadam
Thin lentil crackers, roasted over an open fire
Kachumber Raita
Cool, whipped yogurt blended with chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs
Plain Yogurt
Homemade plain yogurt
Garden Salad
Garden fresh, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and carrots, served on a bed of crisp lettuce
Salads, Yogurts, and Accompaniments
Soups
Hot N Sour Chicken Soup
Sweet Corn Soup
Sweet corn soup is a Indo Chinese style soup made with mixed veggies, sweet corn kernels & pepper
Hot and Sour Soup
Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables or chicken
Tomato Soup
A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and other exotic spices
Dal Soup
A splendid, thick lentil and fresh spinach soup tastefully seasoned, enhanced with herbs and spices
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
A hearty chicken corn soup, prepared with a special blend of herbs, sweet Kernel corn and spices
Aloo Tikki with Chana
Patties made of peas and potatoes with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry
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
Veg. Spring Roll (5-6 Pieces)
Serve with sweet chili/hot garlic sauce
Chili Garlic Paneer
Fresh garlic cooked with onions, green chilies, and bell peppers, stir-fried in soya and red chili sauce to perfection
Maharaj Vegetarian Snacks
A combination platter of samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora and aloo tikki
Gobi 65
Cauliflower sauted in yogurt spice and curry
Kurkure Bhindi
Sliced and seasoned crispy deep-fried okra
Vegetable Pakora
Onion, cauliflower, potato and spinach fritters battered, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices and deep-fried
Paneer Pakora
Slices of homemade Indian cheese battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices then deep-fried
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
Samosa
Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasoned potatoes, ginger and fresh coriander
Samosa Chat
Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas mixture with a touch of herbs and served with a chickpea curry
Dahi Papdi Chat
Crispy whole-wheat wafers, soaked in a mildly-seasoned yogurt, tossed with potatoes and chickpeas
Bhel Puri
Lightly seasoned rice puffs mixed with diced potatoes, onions, coriander, crispy gram flour noodles and a variety of homemade chutneys
Samosa Chaat
Appetizers - Veg
Tandoori Specials
Chicken Tikka
Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Tandoori Royal Platter
A sampler of tandoori favorites including tandoori chicken, malai chicken, chicken tikka and seekh kebab
Seekh Kebab
Ground lamb seasoned with fresh coriander, ground cumin and finely chopped onions, barbecued on skewers in the clay oven
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
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
Chicken Mint Tikka
Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mint and mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven
Malai Chicken
Minced chicken seasoned with fresh coriander and spices, barbequed in clay oven to perfection
Tandoori Vegetables
Cauliflower, potatoes, bell pepper ,tomato, onion, jalapeo, marinated and cooked in tandoor
Tandoori Salmon
Fish filets marinated in mild seasoning and barbequed in the clay oven
Tandoori Shrimp (5 Pieces)
Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, paprika, fresh coriander and garlic, served on a sizzler
Chicken garlic kebab
Maharaj Dinner for 1
Maharaj Mix Grill For-1
Maharaj Mix Grill for - 2
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai kebab, dal (butter chicken made with cashew nuts sauce) and sweet gulab jamun
Maharaj Dinner Special for - 2
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka, chicken tikka, rogan josh, and dal makhani and sweet gulab juman
Catering item
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
Chicken Saag
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs
Chicken Achaari
Orange Chicken
Deep-fried chicken with homemade orange sauce
Chicken Curry
Boneless cubes of spring chicken cooked in a savory onion, tomato, and garlic sauce
Kadhai Chicken
Tender cubes of boneless chicken sauted in a wok with ginger, onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Breasts of boneless chicken, cooked in onion, tomato, cream, and fresh herb sauce and cashew nuts sauce
Butter Chicken
Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy cashew nuts , onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices
Chicken Vindaloo
Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce
Chicken Mint Masala
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with mint, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs
Chicken Dahiwala
Succulent pieces of chicken in rich yogurt based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds
Makhani Sauce
Tikka Masala Sauce
Keema Mattar
Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices
Rogan Josh
Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce
Goat Curry
An earthy delicacy from Punjabi goat
Bhuna Gosht
Tender cubes of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh herbs
Lamb Dahiwala
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds
Lamb Pasanda
Tender cubes of lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with cashew nuts
Lamb Chop Masala 4 Pieces
Tender lamb chops cooked in clay oven and topped with onion and garlic masala
Lamb Saag
Lamb Kadhai
Lamb Sahi Korma
Lamb Entres
Seafood Entres
Madras Fish Curry
Fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, coconut milk, herbs and spices
Goan Fish Curry
Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilis, coconut milk, herbs, and spices
Fish Masala
Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked tastefully in creamy onion, tomato, and fresh herb sauce
Palak Dal
Yellow lentil curry prepared with spinach, tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds
Palak Koftha
Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced spinach sauce
Paalak Paneer
Spinach cooked with homemade cheese cubes, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs
Sarson Ka Saag
Spinach cooked with ,onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs
Punjabi Kadhi
Yellow Tadka Dal
Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds
Dal Makhani
Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked on a slow fire
Tomato Aloo
Potatoes cooked with onions, and tomato thick masala sauce (mom style)
Gobi Matter
Fresh cauliflower cooked with green peas, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro
Bhindi Masala
Garden fresh okra sauted with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices
Methi Malai Matter
North Indian delicacy, green peas cooked in fenugreek sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters and cashew nuts
Baigan Bhartha
Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, sauted with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy
Navrattan Korma
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in creamy sauce and garnished with nuts
Malai Kofta
Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced cashew nuts creamy sauce
Mattar Paneer
Green peas and homemade Indian cheese cubes prepared with spiced onion, tomato, and roasted cumin sauce to perfection and cashew nuts souc
Kadhai Paneer
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese sauted with red and green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. And cashew nuts sauce
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and mildly spiced cashew nuts cream sauce
Vegetable Kadhai
Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices
Paneer Bhurji
Homemade grated cheese sauted cashew nuts souc,
Paneer Tikka Masala
Aloo Gobhi
Vegetarian Entres
Rice Specialties
Hakka Noodles-Chicken
Stir-fried noodles with chicken, carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce
Hakka Noodles-Veggie
Stir-fried noodles with carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce
Fried Rice-Chicken
Stir-fried rice with veggies- carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce
Fried Rice-Veg
Stir-fried rice with veggies- carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce
Steamed Rice
Plain, white basmati rice, steamed to perfection
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin
Kashmiri Pulao
Basmati rice, cooked with golden raisins and nuts
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices,
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored Basmati rice, sauted with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs, and spices
Lamb Biryani
Saffron flavored Basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs, and mild spices
Shrimp Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice, sauted with jumbo shrimp, herbs, and mild spices
Saffron Rice
Goat Briyani
Bread Basket
Combination of favorites, Nan, parantha, onion kulcha and garlic nan
Keema Nan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and cilantro, baked in the clay oven
Paneer Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese, chopped cilantro, and mild spices, baked in the clay oven
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with chopped onions, cilantro, and mild seasonings, baked in the clay oven
Garlic Nan
Leavened bread made in a clay oven, seasoned with freshly roasted garlic and butter
Nan
Leavened bread made of special fine white flour dough, baked in the clay oven
Poorie
Deep-fried whole wheat bread
Aloo Parantha
A multi-layered whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, finely chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in clay oven
Podina Parantha
A multi-layered whole wheat and fresh mint bread made with butter and baked in the clay oven
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with coconut, cherries and dry fruits made with butter and baked in the clay oven
Parantha
A multi-layered whole wheat bread made with butter, baked in the clay oven
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven
Chilli Naan
Indian Breads
Indo-Chinese Dishes
Veg Manchurian
Szechwan
Fresh bell peppers, onion, tossed with red chilies sauce, Szechwan. Choice of paneer or chicken
Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce. Choice of chicken or veg
Gobi Manchurian
Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce
Veg Spring Roll
Serve with sweet chili/hot garlic sauce
Hakka Noodles
Stir fried noodles with carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce. Choice of veg, chicken
Mango Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and nuts
Pista Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, nuts, and cardamom
Gaajar Halwa
Grated carrots reduced in milk, glazed with butter, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts
Gulab Jamun (Two)
North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup
Kheer
Saffron-flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds
Rasmalai
Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with cardamom and pistachios
Sweet
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Bottled Water
Tea (Hot)
Coffee
Iced Tea
Indian Masala Tea
Tea made with imported premium brand Indian tea leaves with milk and spices, served hot
Fresh Lime Soda
Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink made sweet or salted, served chilled
Mango Lassi
A creamy yogurt shake made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled
Mango Shake
A thick creamy mango milk shake made with imported Alphonso mango pulp served chilled
Cranberry Juice
Mango Juice
Mango juice made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Club Soda
Sparkling Water
Ginger ale
Virgin cocktail
Chef Special
Tandoori chicken, goat rogan josh and butter chicken served with rice and naan
Tandoori Special
Choice of tandoori chicken or chicken tikka served with naan, house-made mint sauce and yogurt sauce
Goat Lunch Express (Combo)
Choice of goat curry/rogan josh and dal makhani served with basmati rice and naan
Lamb Lunch Express (Combo)
Lamb korma and dal makhani served with basmati rice and naan
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
Vegan Lunch Express2
Garlic whole wheat bread serve with homemade barbeque eggplant garnish with cilantro, tomato and onions. Mint sauce on side
Vegan Lunch Express
Choice of palak tofu/Mutter tofu, or okra, and yellow dal and serve with basmati rice and naan