Mother India Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Mother India, a culinary gem located at 114 Lisbon St in Lewiston, Maine. Known for its authentic Indian cuisine, Mother India captivates diners with a vibrant menu that highlights the bold flavors of traditional dishes.
The menu features tantalizing lamb specialties, like Lamb Curry and the rich Lamb Dilruba, alongside spicy offerings such as Shrimp Vindaloo and comforting Chicken Tikka Masala. Each dish is expertly crafted with aromatic spices and quality ingredients, promising a delightful experience for every palate.
Don’t miss the Samosas and Malai Kofta, both highly praised by our patrons for their flavor and satisfying freshness. With an unwavering commitment to customer service, Mother India ensures that every visit feels warm and welcoming, even in takeout. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that you'll want to revisit time and again!
DESSERTS
Kulfee
Homemade Indian style, pistachio and cashew ice cream; with sweet spices and rosewater. Delicious. A perfect compliment to every Indian meal.
Kheer
Beloved by everyone. Rice, cooked in milk with raisins, cardamom, and nuts. Garnished with rosewater.
Gulab Jamun
Mango Lassi
Yogurt blended with real mango, mango pulp and topped with pistachios
MANGO ICE CREAM
Topped With Mango syrup and pistachios
Makhni Chicken
Chicken Korma
Tender pieces of chicken in a special sauce with cashews, almonds, and light cream.
Veggies 'N Chicken
Boneless pieces of baked chicken, with mixed vegetables in a light sauce.
Chicken Curry
Chicken Mushroom
Boneless chicken in a savory curry made of onions, tomatoes, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and cloves.
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
Shrimp Curry
Keema Mutter
An ancient recipe of ground lamb, peas, coriander, and ginger.
Shrimp Vindaloo
A super hot dish with potatoes from the people of Bengal.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, charbroiled and sauteed in tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and coriander.
Malai Kofta
DISHES
GHOST SHERE PUNJAB (Lamb Specialties)
Lamb Curry
Soft lamb sauteed in a thick curry sauce, made with onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes.
Keema Mutter
An ancient recipe of ground lamb, peas, coriander, and ginger
Lamb Do Piaza
Tender young lamb with green pepper, onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Super hot and savory soft lamb with potatoes
Lamb Dilruba
Lamb Rogan Josh
Cubes of lamb marinated in oriental Indian spices, sauteed with ginger, coconut cream and shredded coconut in creamy sauce
Lamb Badam Pasanda
Cubed pieces of lamb sauteed in special mild sauce, with almonds, cashews, and raisins.
Lamb Saag
Juicy pieces of lamb boiled in Indian spices, mixed with spinach sauce and flavorful Indian spices
Lamb Karahi
Pieces of tender lamb sauteed with Indian spices, with mixed vegetables .
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in hot and tangy Madras sauce, ginger, mustard and fresh herbs
Lamb Masala
Lamb marinated in yogurt, charbroiled and sauteed in herbs and creamy tomato sauce.
Raita
Whipped home made yogurt with onions and cucumbers.
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickled Vegetables
SIDE ORDERS
DELHI DARBAR
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Tikka
Tender boneless chicken pieces of white meat marinated in yogurt, herbs, and Indian spices, roasted in Tandoor over slow fire.
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb, seasoned with diced onions, garlic, herbs, and Indian spices, broiled over charcoal in the clay oven.
Lamb Kabab
Choice pieces of lamb chunks marinated in yogurt and Indian spices for twenty-four hours, sauteed on a skewer in Tandoor over hot fire.
Mixed Grill
Chicken Biryani
Selected chicken pieces sauteed with Basmati rice, vegetables, nuts, and raisins; garnished with fresh herbs .
Shrimp Tandoori Masala
Naan
Traditional Indian leavened white bread made by slapping it quickly on the sides of tandoor.
BREADS
APPETIZERS
Papadam
Wafers made with lentils and black pepper .
Samosa
Deep fried, spiced and shredded potato turnovers.
Aloo Tikki
A packet of spiced vegetables, deep fried.
Onion Bhaji
Fresh vegetable fritters deep fried in vegetable oil .
Paneer Pakora
Chunks of homemade cheese made with low fat milk, rolled in chickpea flour, deep fried.
Nizam Choice
Mixed platter of appetizer; one piece each of Samosa, Tikki, Pakora, Paneer Pakora, & Papadam.
VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS DINNERS
Saag Dal
Yellow lentils sauteed with ginger, garlic, and fresh spinach .
Aloo Mutter
Fresh green peas, sauteed in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes.
Dal Makhani
Yellow lentils sauteed over a low flame, laced with cream, Indian spices, and served in a typical punjabi style.
Chana Saag
Steamed chick peas sauteed with spinach, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.
Aloo Palak
Delightful ragout of potatoes, spinach and tomatoes, light cream, cinnamon, and other Indian spices.
Channa Masala
Chick peas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and Indian spices.
Mutter Paneer
Our flavorful blend of homemade cottage cheese and green peas, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs
Mutter Mushroom
Green peas and mushrooms lightly seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and herbs.
Nav Rattan Korma
Malai Kofta
Shahi Paneer
VEGETARIAN DELIGHT DINNERS
LUNCHEON MENU
DISHES
Braised chicken in a savory curry made of onions, tomatoes, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and cloves.
Chicken Tikka Saag
Delicately spiced, boneless chicken with spinach, cooked in freshly ground Indian spices .
Channa Masala
Chick peas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, & Indian spices - the Sultan's summer supper.
Dal Makhani
Lentils fried in butter with onions and tomatoes.
Aloo Palak
Delightful ragout of potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, light cream, cinnamon, & other Indian spices.
Aloo Mutter
Green peas steamed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and potatoes.
Saag Paneer
A mound of lightly seasoned spinach in a steaming blend of light cream, our own cottage cheese, & Indian spices.
Mutter Paneer
Our flavored blend of homemade cottage cheese & green peas lightly seasoned with fresh herbs.
Nav Rattan Korma
Dal Shorba Soup (Vegan)
A traditional soup made with split peas & lentils, subtly flavored with Indian spices, garnished with cilantro.