Spice Affair Menu (Update 2025)

Spice Affair is an Indian restaurant located in Pittsburgh, PA, offering a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. With a diverse menu including appetizers like Vegetable Samosa, Aloo Tikki, and specialty dishes like Shahi Navratan Korma and Butter Chicken, customers rave about the flavorful and authentic experience. The restaurant caters to various dietary needs and preferences, providing vegan and many vegetarian options. Special features like outdoor seating, catering services, and wheelchair accessibility make it ideal for any occasion. Customers appreciate the attentive service and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a family favorite spot. Whether dining in or taking out, Spice Affair delivers a truly satisfying culinary experience.

Vegetarian Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa

Crisp turnover filled with potatoes and peas.

$6.00

Aloo Tikki

Homemade patty of potato and peas with a hint of ginger and garlic.

$6.00

Vegetable Pakora

Mixed vegetable fritters.

$6.00

Gobi Manchurian

Battered cauliflower deep fried, tossed with fresh garlic, green onions and manchurian sauce.

$9.00

Paneer Pakora

Delicately spiced cheese sticks dipped in chickpea flour and fried.

$8.00

Vegetable Platter

Samosa, veg pakora, paneer pakora, mirch pakora.

$10.00

Mirch Pakora

Hot banana pepper fritters stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs.

$8.00

Lamb Samosa

Crisp turnover filled with potatoes, peas and ground lamb.

$10.00

Shrimp Pakora

Battered jumbo shrimp fritters.

$10.00

Chicken Pakora

Boneless chicken fritters mildly spiced.

$8.00

Chili Chicken

Deep fried boneless chicken tossed with onions, green peppers, ginger and garlic.

$9.00

Non-Vegetarian Platter

Lamb samosa, chicken pakora, shrimp pakora.

$12.00

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

Soups Salads

Chicken Soup

Traditional Indian chicken soup.

$7.00

Tomato Soup

Stew of freshly squeezed tomatoes, garnished with herbs and spices.

$6.00

Mulligatawny Soup

Ground lentil soup made with spices and herbs.

$6.00

Garden Salad

Romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and lemon.

$6.00

Lacha Onions

$3.00

Mattar Paneer

Homemade cheese with green peas cooked in mildly spiced sauce.

$17.50

Paneer Tikka Masala

Indian cheese cooked with spices in a delicate creamy tomato sauce.

$17.50

Shahi Navratan Korma

Mixed vegetables cooked with nuts, mild spices and creamy sauce.

$17.50

Bhindi Masala

Baby okra sauted with onions, tomatoes and spices.

$17.50

Aloo Mattar

Green peas and potatoes cooked in traditional spicy curry sauce.

$17.50

Chana Masala

Chick peas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.

$17.50

Vegetable Moilee

Mixed vegetables cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

$17.50

Palak Paneer

Homemade Indian cheese cubes and spinach cooked in spices and herbs.

$17.50

Chili Paneer

Roasted cheese cooked with onion, green pepper and ginger garlic paste.

$17.50

Malai Kofta

Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetable balls, cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce.

$17.50

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Garden fresh vegetables cooked with chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, ginger, garlic and other herbs.

$17.50

Baingan Bhartha

Eggplant roasted in our clay oven and then cooked together with chopped onions and tomatoes.

$17.50

Aloo Gobi

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes stir fried in a Indian wok.

$17.50

Tarka Daal

Yellow lentils cooked with freshly ground spices, sauted in onions, ginger, garlic and fresh tomatoes.

$17.50

Chana Saag

Fresh spinach and chick peas cooked in ginger, garlic, and spices.

$17.50

Paneer Butter Masala

Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce and butter.

$17.50

Daal Makhni-Utterly Butterly Delicious

Black lentils cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic and Indian spices.

$17.50

Vegetarian Specialties

Tofu Specialties

Tofu Tikka Masala

Tofu cooked in a light creamy tomato sauce.

$16.50

Tofu Saag

Tofu cooked with spinach and coconut milk.

$16.50

Tofu Curry

Tofu cooked in a light gravy with freshly ground spices.

$16.50

Tofu Karahi

Cubes of tofu cooked in Indian wok with tomatoes, onions, garlic and spiced delicately.

$16.50

Tofu Vindaloo

Tofu and potatoes cooked in hot and tangy vindaloo sauce.

$16.50

Tofu Moilee

Tofu cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

$16.50

Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked in a light gravy with freshly ground spices.

$19.00

Murgh Do Pyaza

Delicious Bone-In chicken cooked with dry masala and sauted onions.

$20.00

Chicken Saag

Chicken cooked in creamed spinach and mild spices.

$19.00

Chicken Shahi Korma

Chicken cooked in a cream sauce with nuts and raisins.

$19.00

Chicken Chili

Fried chicken cooked with onion and green pepper slices and hot chili sauce.

$19.00

Butter Chicken- Loaded with Love

Shredded tandoori chicken cooked in a touch of butter and creamy sauce. An all time favorite.

$20.00

Chicken Moilee

Chicken cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

$19.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chunks of chicken breast roasted in a clay oven and then cooked in a light creamy tomato sauce.

$19.00

Chicken Vindaloo

A favorite from south India. Spiced chicken cooked in a tangy hot sauce.

$19.00

Chicken Karahi

Cubes of chicken cooked in Indian wok with tomatoes, onions, garlic and spiced delicately.

$19.00

Mango Chicken

Chicken cooked in mild gravy with freshly ground spices and mango sauce.

$19.00

Chicken Bhuna Masala

Chicken thigh roasted with fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and touch of masala.

$19.00

Chicken Specialties

Lamb and Mutton Dishes

Lamb Curry

Lamb cubes cooked in freshly ground spices in onion and tomato gravy.

$20.00

Lamb Vindaloo

A favorite from south India. Highly spiced lamb and potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce.

$20.00

Lamb Shahi Korma

Lamb cubes cooked with nuts and raisins in a cream sauce.

$20.00

Lamb Rogan Josh

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a special yogurt sauce a specialty of the kashmiri region.

$20.00

Lamb Chops Bhuna Masala

Lamb chops marinated and grilled with fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and touch of masala.

$30.00

Mutton Karahi (Goat)

Selected bone-in goat pieces cooked in an Indian wok with fresh onions and tomatoes.

$20.00

Lamb Saag

Pieces of lamb cooked in delicate spices and creamed spinach.

$20.00

Lamb Karahi

Lamb cubes cooked in an Indian wok with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger and spiced delicately.

$20.00

Lamb Moilee

Lamb cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

$20.00

Boti-Kabab Masala

Tandoori broiled lamb, sauted in special curry to taste.

$18.00

Lamb Bhuna Masala

Tender lamb roasted with fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and touch of masala.

$20.00

Mutton Masala Curry (Goat)

Selected bone-in goat pieces cooked in freshly ground spices, onion and tomato gravy.

$20.00

Karahi Shrimp

Shrimp cooked in Indian wok with chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic and spices.

$22.00

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in a delicious mildly spiced sauce.

$22.00

Fish Curry

Boneless salmon cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, herbs and spices.

$22.00

Fish Tikka Masala

Salmon roasted in clay oven and then cooked in a light creamy tomato sauce.

$22.00

Shrimp Saag

Shrimp cooked in creamed spinach with mild spices and herbs.

$22.00

Shrimp Tikka Masala

Shrimp roasted in a clay oven and then cooked in a light creamy tomato sauce.

$22.00

Shrimp Moilee

Shrimp cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

$22.00

Fish Vindaloo

Salmon and potatoes cooked in a sharp, tangy sauce.

$22.00

Fish Moilee

Salmon cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

$22.00

Seafood Specialties

Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori Murga Half Order

Chicken with bone marinated in yogurt and mild spices, roasted in our traditional clay oven.

$14.00

Tandoori Murga Full Order

Chicken with bone marinated in yogurt and mild spices, roasted in our traditional clay oven.

$24.00

Lamb Boti Kabab

Tender morsels of lamb marinated in our special recipe and broiled.

$18.00

Mixed Grill

Tandoori Murga, Mr. Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Shrimp, and Lamb Seekh Kabab.

$26.00

Mr. Chicken Tikka

Tender and juicy cubes of boneless chicken breast roasted on skewers.

$20.00

Lamb Seekh Kabab

Chopped lamb with onions and herbs roasted on skewers in our traditional clay oven.

$20.00

Tandoori Shrimp

Shrimp marinated in herbs and broiled to perfection.

$20.00

Fish Tikka Kabab

Salmon cubes marinated in herbs and spices and broiled in our clay oven.

$26.00

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of homemade cheese marinated in yogurt with spices served on a bed of sizzling onions.

$20.00

Lamb Chops

Fresh juicy lamb with bone marinated in deliciously spiced yogurt and roasted in the clay oven.

$30.00

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with vegetables flavored with saffron and garnished with nuts and raisins.

$17.00

Lamb Biryani

Lamb pieces cooked with fragrant rice, nuts, raisins, and flavored with saffron.

$20.50

Shrimp Biryani

Long grain basmati rice cooked with shrimp, saffron and seasoning.

$20.50

Basmati Rice Pulao

Lightly fried rice with peas, nuts and a touch of cumin seeds.

$8.50

Vegetable Fried Rice

$15.50

Chicken Biryani

Boneless chicken cooked on low heat with long grain basmati rice and flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.

$19.50

Mutton Biryani (Goat)

Bone-in goat cubes cooked with basmati rice, nuts, spices, and flavored saffron.

$22.00

Spice Affair Biryani

Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron sauted together with shrimp, quality lamb, pieces of chicken and vegetables in a delicate blend of spices and nuts.

$23.50

Basmati Rice

Long grain basmati rice with cumin seeds and flavored lightly.

$5.50

Chicken Fried Rice

$16.50

House of Rice

Tandoori Breads

Bread Basket

Naan, garlic naan and onion naan.

$12.00

Pyaz Mirch Roti

Whole wheat bread garnished with spicy green chilies and onions.

$5.00

Ajwaini Lacha Parantha

Layered wheat bread stuffed with carrom seeds.

$6.00

Onion Naan

Naan topped with onions and baked in our clay oven.

$5.00

Kabuli Naan

Naan stuffed with ground nuts and dried fruit.

$6.00

Tandoori Roti

Whole what bread baked in a clay oven.

$4.00

Lacha Parantha

Layered wheat bread baked in a clay oven.

$6.00

Gobhi Parantha

Wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower and baked in a clay oven.

$6.00

Naan

Fine flour bread baked in a clay oven.

$4.00

Garlic Naan

Naan topped with garlic and baked in our clay oven.

$5.00

Bullet Naan

Spicy naan topped with green chili and cilantro.

$5.00

Garlic Roti

Whole wheat bread garnished with fresh garlic.

$5.00

Aloo Parantha

Whole wheat parantha bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potatoes.

$6.00

Poori

Whole wheat puffed deep fried bread.

$6.00

Samosa Chaat

Crispy samosa topped with chick peas, yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce.

$8.50

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Potato patties topped with chick peas, yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce.

$8.50

Palak Chaat

Fried spinach topped with sweet and sour mango sauce.

$8.00

Pakora Chaat

Vegetable fritters topped with chick peas, yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce.

$8.50

Bhel Poori

A mixture of assorted crisps and noodles tossed with onions, potatoes, tomatoes, potatoes and chutneys.

$8.50

Chaat House

Sides

Papadam

Roasted crispy lentil tortilla.

$4.00

Achar

Pickled mix vegetables.

$4.50

Plain Yogurt

Homemade yogurt.

$4.50

Mint Chutney

Fresh mint leaves, green chilies, fresh coriander, lemon juice.

$4.50

Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour mango relish.

$4.50

Garden Raita

Homemade yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes, mint and spices.

$5.50

Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind sauce mixed with brown sugar and spices.

$4.50

Onion Chutney

Onion relish made with tomatoes, chili, cumin and lemon juice. (very hot).

$4.50

Rasmalai

Flattened cheese balls soaked in sweet thickened milk delicately flavored with saffron and cardamom.

$6.00

Gajar Halwa

Freshly grated carrots cooked with milk, cottage cheese and nuts.

$7.00

Gulab Jamun

Juicy cheese balls dipped in cardamom sweet syrup.

$5.00

Kheer

Basmati rice pudding, flavored with almonds, nuts and raisins, topped with pistachios.

$5.00

Desserts

Beverages

Coconut Juice

$3.00

ThumsUp

$3.00

Limca

$3.00

Acqua Panna

Natural spring water

$5.00

Lassi

A delicious yogurt drink. Flavors include: sweet, salted, mango, or rose.

$5.00

Soft Drinks (Fountain)

$3.00

San Pellegrino

Sparkling water.

$5.00

Mango Shake

A refreshing cool mango drink with milk.

$5.00

Mango Juice

$5.00

Iced Tea

Flavors include: mango, rose or lemon.

$3.00

Spring Water

Deer Park

$2.00

Masala Chai (Cold)

Indian aromatic tea made with the highest grade of tea leaves brewed with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, milk and sugar.

$3.00

Coke

$3.00

Masala Chai (HOT)

Indian aromatic tea made with the highest grade of tea leaves brewed with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, milk and sugar.

$3.00

Coco-Li-Flower Manchurian Pizza

Manchurian sauce, deep fried cauliflower, mozzarella cheese topped with green onions and fresh garlic.

$15.00

Spinach Lovers Pizza

Indian pizza sauce, spinach, red onion, tomato, ricotta mozzarella cheese topped with fresh ginger.

$15.00

Samosa Chaat Pizza

Tamarind sauce, crispy samosa, chick peas, onions, mozzarella cheese topped with mint chutney and fresh green chilies.

$15.00

Baingan Bhartha Pizza

Indian pizza sauce, oven roasted mashed eggplant, fresh tomatoes, onions, mozzarella cheese topped with fresh ginger and cilantro.

$15.00

Chilli Chicken Pizza

Chili garlic sauce, deep fried chicken, onions, green peppers, mozzarella cheese topped with fresh ginger, garlic and green onions.

$17.00

Butter Chicken Pizza

Creamy tomato sauce, tandoori chicken, red onions, mozzarella cheese topped with fresh mint leaves and cilantro.

$17.00

Shahi Paneer Pizza

Makhni sauce, onions, green peppers, paneer cubes, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese topped with ginger and cilantro

$15.00

Smokey Sheekh Kabab Pizza

Mint sauce, sour cream, lamb kabab, onions, mozzarella cheese topped with fresh ginger, cilantro and green chilies.

$20.00

Mr. Chicken Tikka Pizza

Tikka masala sauce, chicken tikka, onions, green peppers, mozzarella cheese topped with fresh ginger and cilantro.

$17.00

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