Bay Leaf

Name: Bay Leaf
Address: 49 W. 56th St., 10019, NY, 10019
Telephone: 212-957-1818

49 W. 56th St., Manhattan, NY 10019, US

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Cuisine: Indian
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Dress Code: Casual
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Appetizers

Assorted Bayleaf Appetizer

seekh kabab, samosa, palak bhaja and chicken wings.

Paneer Tawa Masala

Homemade cheese, chopped onions, bell peppers and coriander sauteed with Indian spices.

Patthar Ka Gosht

Thin slices of lamb marinated in yogurt, fresh herbs and aromatic spices and grilled on a hot stone.

Kabab Platter

An assortment of Tandoori delicacies.

Shrimp Bhugia

Crispy shrimp and onion fritters in a chickpea batter.

Khaman Dhokla

Steamed semolina and lentil cakes tempered with mustard seeds and garnished with freshly grated coconut, green chilies and corlander leaves.

Tandoori Quails

Tandoori quails marinated in yogurt and mild spices.

Vegetable Samosa

Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a light pastry.

Palak Bhaja

Crispy light fritters made of fresh spinach leaves and gram flour batter.

Aloo Tikki

Pan grilled spiced potato patties stuffed with lentils and served with chutneys.

Dahi Batata Poori

Crispy flour shells stuffed with heaps of potatoes and onions and topped with yogurt and chutneys.

Kabab Nezza

Chicken wings marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in the Tandoor.

Bhel Poori

Puffed rice, onions and tomatoes tossed with fresh herbs, tamarind and cilantro chutneys.

Maharastran Khanda Pakora

Crispy sliced onion fritters.

Soups

Mulligatawny Soup

A traditional soup made of split peas and vegetables flavored with fresh curry leaves in a chicken broth.

Tamatar Nariyal Ka Shorba

A refreshing delicious soup made from tomatoes, fresh coconut and seasonings.

Rasam

A South Indian soup that is spicy and hot.

Salads

Garden Greens

Freshly cut green salad with house dressing.

Tandoori Murg Malai Salad

Slices of Tandoori chicken breast, fresh greens and vegetables tossed with roasted cumin and a vinegar dressing.

Accompaniments

Raita

A traditional homemade yogurt with a light blend of spices and herbs. Prepared with your choice of tomato, cucumber or potato.

Lassi (Salted or Sweet)

Refreshing chilled yogurt drink.

Mango Lassi

Refreshing chilled yogurt drink with Alphonso mango pulp.

Chicken Specialties

Green Chili Chicken

Chicken spiced with fresh ginger, green chilies and fresh curry leaves. (A Syrian Christian Specialty of Kercla State)

Kodi Mellagu Chettinad

A chicken preparation with crushed black pepper and curry leaves. (A Tamilian Specialty)

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori chicken Tikka in a mild creamy tomato sauce. (A North Indian Specialty)

Dhaniwal Korma

Authentic Kashmiri chicken flavored with fresh corlander. (A Kashmiri Specialty)

Kadai Chicken

Chicken cooked in aromatic spices with bell peppers, onions and fresh herbs. (Served in an Indian wok)

Hyderabadi Murg Masala

Chicken cooked in yogurt with red chilies, ginger and garlic.

Nizami Shahi Korma

Chicken marinated in yogurt, with garlic paste and aromatic spices, in a smooth cashew nut sauce.

Hyderabadi Kali Mirchi Ka Murg

Chicken marinated in freshly ground peppercorn with fresh herbs, ginger and garlic.

Rajasthani Hara Maas

Chicken smeared in fresh ginger, red chilies and cilantro.

Khara Masala Chicken

Chicken cooked with roasted spices, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Kashmiri Chicken Korma

Chicken pieces cooked in a nutty Kashmiri sauce. (A Kashmiri Specialty)

Murg Methi

Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves, onions and tomatoes.

Chicken Jalfrezi

Stir fried chicken with vegetables cooked in a tangy sauce.

Lamb Specialties

Lamb Pasanda

Kashmiri lamb, midly spiced, with yogurt and aromatic seasonings in a saffron-almond sauce. (A Kashmiri Specialty)

Andhra Lamb Curry

Lamb cooked in hot spices. (An Andhra Specialty)

Kadai Gosht

Lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, freshly ground spices and fresh herbs. (Served in an Indian wok)

Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops

Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and smothered with fresh herbs and aromatic spices.

Methi Gosht

A unique combination of lamb with fenugreek leaves and a blend of aromatic spices. (A Hyderabadi Specialty)

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb prepared with chilles, hot spices and vinegar. A portuguese influence on India. (A Goan Specialty)

Saag Gosht

Freshly chopped spinach with lamb and various other spices. (A North Indian Delicacy)

Jai Puri Lal Maas

An extraordinary Rajasthani lamb dish that is one of the spiciest.

Kadai Boti Kabab Masala

Tandoori lamb cooked with spices and fresh herbs. (Served in an Indian wok)

Thali

Vegetarían Thali

An assortment of vegetarian dishes served with a samosa, dal, pulao, raita, poori and dessert

Non-Vegetarian Thali

An assortment of non-vegetarian dishes served with a samosa, dal, pulao, ralta, poori and dessert.

Seafood Specialties

Sorse Bata Maach

Fillet of fresh fish in a sauce made of ground mustard sceds and mustard oil. (A Specialty from Bengal)

Grilled Shrimps

Jumbo shrimps marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs.

Bhuna Jhinga

Jumbo shrimps prepared in robust spices and tomatoes. (A Specialty of Bombay)

Jhinga Malabar

Shrimps prepared in the coastal Kerala style with tamarind, curry leaves, coconut milk and mild spices.

Goa Fish Curry

Fillet of fresh fish simmered in a spicy sauce made with red chilies, coconut milk and mild spices.(A Goan Specialty)

Kadai Shrimp

Jumbo shrimps cooked in mixed ground spices with broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes and fresh herbs.(Served in an Indian wok)

Guntur Ki Lal Machli

Fillet of fresh fish simmered in a hot, spicy sauce with crushed red chilies.

Hyderabadi Machli Ka Salan

Fillet of fresh fish simmered in a tamarind sauce and light spices.

Prawn Kabab Masala

Tandoori shrimps simmered in a silky sauce with fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Specialties

Hyderabadi Baghare Baigan

Whole baby eggplant stuffed with roasted spices, simmered in a silky sesame coconut sauce. (A Hyderabadi Specialty)

Dum Aloo Banarasi

Potatoes stuffed with homemade cheese and spices, cooked in a mooth sauce.

Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with fresh ginger, onions and spices.

Palak Paneer

Creamy spinach and homemade cheese cooked in a smooth blend of spices.

Baigan Bharta

Roasted eggplant sautéed with tomatoes and spices.

Phaldari Kofta

Homemade cheese and vegetable dumplings simmered in a light vegetable sauce.

Soya Vegetables

High protein soya with fresh bell peppers, onions and fresh herbs.

Karela With Khanda

Sliced bitter gourd sautéed with onions, bell peppers, roasted spices and fresh herbs.

Bhindi Masala

Whole stir fried okra with onions, tomatoes, spices and fresh herbs.

Gobi Palak

Cauliflower and fresh spinach cooked with fresh ginger and onions.

Chole Peshwari

Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and freshly ground herbs.

Subz Shahi Korma

A medley of fresh vegetables simmered in rich korma sauce.

Palak Dal

Lentils cooked with fresh spinach and spices.

Dal Makhni

Black beans and kidney beans cooked on a slow fire with a blend of mild spices.

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Stir fried assorted vegetables prepared in a tangy sauce.

Paneer Bhurji

Grated homemade cottage cheese mixed with peas and tomatoes and sautéed with fresh herbs and spices.

Pumpkin Bhaji

Pieces of red pumpkin folded with aromatic spices.

Jeera Aloo

Pieces of potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and cilantro.

Mirchi Ka Salan

Green chili peppers sautéed in spices and simmered in a silky sesame, coconut and tamarind sauce.

Tandoori Specialties

Gosht Boti Kabab

Cubes of tender lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, flavored with garlic and ginger, and broiled in a traditional style.

Adraki Chaap

Rack of lamb marinated in fresh ginger juice, rum, yogurt and spices. (A Punjabi Specialty)

Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Cubes of homemade cheese marinated in a spicy sauce and grilled in the Tandoor with vegetables.

Nawabi Murg Tikka

Breast of chicken marinated in mild spices, yogurt and aromatic herbs and broiled in the Tandoor.

Gosht Kabab-E-Laziz

Minced lamb seasoned with spices rolled on a skewer and broiled in the Tandoor.

Murg Malai Kabab

Tender breasts of chicken marinated in yogurt and flovored with nutmeg.

Tandoori Murg

Chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices and broiled in the Tandoor.

Malai Jhinga

Jumbo shrimps marinated in fresh herbs and spices.

Tandoori Mixed Grill

An array of Tandoori delicades.

Breads

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread.

Naan

Unleavened white bread.

Garlic Naan

Unleavened white bread topped with fresh garlic.

Onion Kulcha

Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions and spices.

Lachedar Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat bread topped with butter.

Onion and Olive Naan

Naan topped with onions and olives.

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and spices.

Kheema Naan

Naan stuffed with ground lamb and spices.

Bay Leaf Bread Basket

Assorted breads from the Tandoor.

Bay Leaf Poorí

Puffed whole wheat bread.

Spicy Naan

Unleavened white bread with spices.

Kandhari Naan

Naan mixed with fruits and nuts.

Mint Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat bread topped with mint.

Cheese Naan

Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.

Rice, Pulao and Biryani

Jeera Pulao

Long-grain Basmati rice tempered and flavored with cumin seeds.

Lemon Rice

Basmati rice spiced with mustard seeds, fresh curry leaves and lemon juice.

Saffron Pulao

Basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices and saffron.

Sade Chawal

Steamed Basmati rice.

Vegetable Biryani

A Basmati rice specialty mixed with fresh vegetables and herbs. Served with raita.

Dum Pukht Gosht Biryani

Succulent pieces of lamb prepared with Basmati rice and cooked with aromatic spices. Served with raita. (A Gourmet Dish of Hyderabad)

Sofiyani Biryani

Tender pieces of juicy chicken prepared with Basmati rice and mild spices. Served with raita. (A Hyderabadi Specialty)