Ahimsa at 204 E 38th St is a contemporary eatery that specializes in vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine. Known for its modern yet cozy ambiance, Ahimsa offers a diverse menu that celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of Indian cooking while catering to plant-based diets. Guests can enjoy their meals in the stylish indoor dining area or the charming back garden, providing a serene escape from the bustling city. From savory curries and hearty lentil dishes to innovative vegan takes on classic favorites, Ahimsa is dedicated to serving delicious and wholesome food that delights the senses and nurtures the soul. Whether you're a devoted vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to explore the vibrant world of Indian cuisine, Ahimsa promises a memorable dining experience with every visit.
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Cauliflower, potatoes, and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices.
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Cauliflower and mildly spiced tomato sauce.
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Mushroom and mildly spiced tomato sauce.
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Dumplings of tofu, potatoes sauteed in a rich sauce and saffron.
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Chickpea prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
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Tofu simmer in a smooth spinach puree with cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric, and curry powder.
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Mixed vegetables cooked in a sour, sweet and spicy sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Okras sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices.
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Potatoes and creamy spinach, subtly spiced vegetables, and stir fried eggplant. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Green peas and tofu cooked in gravy.
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Tofu cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, onion, and Indian spices.
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Potato and green peas.
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Very spicy vegan curry that combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a low fat plant based meal Spicy
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Chickpea prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
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Uttapam mixed with hot green chili peppers, onions. Uttapam in a thick pancake, with toppings cooked right into the batter.
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Uttappam with spinach, onions, tomatoes sprinkled with cilantro
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Savory rice and lentil flour pancakes sprinkled with cilantro. Uttapam is a thick pancake, with toppings cooked right into the batter.
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Uttapam with onions, peas tomatoes, and carrots. Uttapam is a thick pancake, with toppings cooked right into the batter.
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Uttapam with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Uttapam is a thick pancake, with toppings cooked right into the batter.
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Coconut milk, sugar, shredded coconut, cardamom and saffron
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Shredded carrots cooked in whole milk with dry fruits, nuts, and saffron.
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Rice pudding, grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruit, and nuts.
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Bengali dessert made with soft paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy milk.
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Indian dessert. Spongy milky dumplings soaked in rose scented syrup.
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Gobi 65 is a south Indian snack made of fried cauliflower, spices and herbs. It can also be served as a starter or as a side in a meal.
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Cauliflower has a crispy coating and tossed with spicy sauce.
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2 pcs of Idli & large portion of Sambar
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Samosas served with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, and coriander chutneys.
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Misal Pav is a vibrant meal consisting of a spicy sprouted bean curry
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Sliced onions in chickpea flour fritters served with tamarind chutney.
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Fried dough wafers known as papdi along with boiled with boiled chick peas, boiled potatoes, yogurt, and tamarind chutney.
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Mixture of puffed rice, sev, tomato, potato, onion, and sweet spicy chutneys.
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Aloo bonda deep fried savory appetizer made with spicy potato mix.
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Spiced potatoes, onions, peas, and lentils. Two pieces.
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Marinated Paneer with green peppers and onions
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Crispy lentil doughnut served with sambar and chutney.
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Rava Idli is a soft, pillowy steamed savory cake made from semolina and is a popular variation of the traditional South Indian Idlis
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A tasty, spicy dish of mushrooms cooked with nigella and fennel seedsspices commonly used in Indian pickles
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2 pcs of Idlis with large container of Rasam
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Batata vada served in a bun with spicy and tamarind chutneys. Two pieces.
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Marinated Tofu, Green Peppers and Onions
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Spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav.
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Rolled parathas filled with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions and spices
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Idlis, spices , curry leaves and mustard seeds
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Deepfried fritters made with a bigger sized variety of green chillies, gram flour, herbs and spices
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Hara bhara kabab are a popular healthy and delicious appetizer made with spinach, potatoes, peas, spices and herbs in Tandoor oven.
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Rice cooked in tamarind and spices. Served with sambar and papad.
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Basmati rice with vegetables, paneer, and spices. Served with raita. Yogurt sauce.
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Kamataka dish which is spicy hot lentil rice and peanuts. Served with papad and achar.
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IndoChinese style fried rice tossed in soy sauce with carrots, peas, spring onions, bell peppers, green beans, green chilies and garlic
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Lemon flavored rice. Served with sambar and papad.
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Hot Mysore spices added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe. Served plain or with mildly spiced potato masala. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with different options. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Thin Crispy Dosa served with Coconut & Tomato chutneys
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Healthy and rich in protein dosa made with whole mung beans.A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys
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Soft, spongy dosas served with Coconut & Tomato chutneys
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Spicy dosa rolled with potato and onion masala. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys
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Hot Mysore spices added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe. Served plain or with mildly spiced potato masala. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with different options. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with different options. Crispy rice and lentil crepe. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with different options. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Crispy rice and lentil crepe. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Crispy rice crepe with gunpowder chilies. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Spicy dosa rolled with paneer, green peppers, onions and spices
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Healthy and rich in protein dosa made with whole mung beans, mong dosa filled with mildly spiced potatoes. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys
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Dosa served with a mildly spiced potato filling with different options. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys.
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Thin crispy dosa with mildly spiced potatoes
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Flatbread made with whole wheat and traditionally cooked in tandoor
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Tandoorbaked white flour bread seasoned with jalapeAos and cilantro, and served with a touch of butter.
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Paratha stuffed with potato. One piece.
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Indian Bread.
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Paneer kulcha are leavened flatbreads stuffed with a spiced cottage cheese filling.
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Layered whole wheat bread. One piece.
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Whole wheat flatbreads with flaky and crispy layers that are also soft and tender
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Onion Kulcha is whole wheat leavened Indian bread stuffed with onions made in Tandoor oven
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Indian Bread.
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This rejuvenating drink is made of lemon juice, flavored with the right proportions of salt and sugar.
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Yogurt shake with your choice of Mango, Sweet, Roseflavored or Salty.
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Southern Indian style filtered coffee
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Indian sodas.
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Indian sodas.
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Plain steamed rice.
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Spicy Indian pickle.
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Yogurt with cucumber, onion, and mint.
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Ground chili in oil.
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Choice of Mango, Coconut, Cilantro, Tomato or Tamarind
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Tangy lentil broth 8 oz
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A Punjabi flavored roasted eggplant cooked in onion and tomato gravy with aromatic Indian spices. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Potatoes and creamy spinach, subtly spiced vegetables, and stir fried eggplant. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Cauliflower, potatoes, and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices.
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Mixed vegetables and cream sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs, yellow dal with spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Okras sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices.
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Fenugreek leaves, green peas, cream with Indian spices
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Chickpea prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
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Chickpea prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
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Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs, yellow dal with spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Mildly spiced dish made with boiled potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, fenugreek leaves and Indian spices
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Green peas, cottage cheese cooked together into a gravy, cubes of cottage cheese simmer in smooth spinach puree, fragrance with cumin seeds ground coriander, ground turmeric and curry powder.All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Very spicy vegan curry that combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a low fat plant based meal Spicy
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Dal Makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes from the North Indian Punjabi cuisine made with Whole Black Lentils and Kidney Beans
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Dumplings of cottage cheese, potatoes, sauteed in a rich sauce and saffron. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Green peas, cottage cheese cooked together into a gravy, cubes of cottage cheese simmer in smooth spinach puree, fragrance with cumin seeds ground coriander, ground turmeric and curry powder.All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce, onion, and Indian spices. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Potatoes and creamy spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Mixed vegetables cooked in a sour, sweet and spicy sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice.
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Cauliflower and mildly spiced tomato sauce.
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Mung beans with chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro with lemon dressing.
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Spicy lentil tamarind soup tempered with curry leaves.
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Chickpeas with diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro tossed in lemon dressing with salt and pepper
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Tomato, lemon, herbs, and lentil soup.
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Tangy lentil broth with vegetables.
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This vegetarian soup recipe is light, flavorful, spicy and hearty all at the same time No MSG, Vegan
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Basmati rice with vegetables, paneer, and spices. Served with raita. Yogurt sauce.
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Cauliflower has a crispy coating and tossed with spicy sauce.
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Healthy and rich in protein dosa made with whole mung beans, mong dosa filled with mildly spiced potatoes. A dosa is a savory thin crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. Dosas are naturally gluten free. Served with sambar and chutneys
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Cauliflower, potatoes, and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices.