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Electric Karma

Item: Electric Karma
Author: Jenny Peters

Cuisine: Indian

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Electric Karma is the place to find authentic, yet unconventional, Punjabi cuisine prepared by owner and chef Paramjit Singh. With a warm, friendly and romantic atmosphere including a pretty open-air courtyard and the candle-lit dining room, the restaurant is perfect for date night. Movie buffs will love the Bollywood films projected silently above the main dining room as world and house music plays, and food lovers will enjoy the varied cuisine that ranges from traditional Vegetarian Samosas, seasoned with tamarind and sweet tomato chutney, to famous dishes like the Nirvana Chicken, cooked in coconut curry. Share the Tandoori Platter and get a taste of many of the best dishes that Electric Karma has on offer.

Address:

8222 1/2 W. 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Phone:

323-653-2121

Website:

electrickarma.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Indian: "Be sure to order the Cheese Naan stuffed with mozzarella and get some spicy Chutney to go with it."

Best for Indian Because: If hip and cool surroundings make your Indian food seem to taste a little better than in a traditional place, Electric Karma is the ticket.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Samosas (Popular Indian Snack)
  
  3 vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, spices, herbs and served with tamarind chutney ($6.95)
  
  Onion Pakoras
  
  Onion fritters seasoned with ginger, spices and served with home-made sweet tomato chutney ($6.95)
  
  Vegetarian Pakoras
  
  Spinach, cauliflower and potato fritters served with home-made sweet tomato chutney ($7.95)
  
  Fish Pakoras
  
  Fish of the day, lightly marinated and served with home-made sweet tomato chutney ($8.95)
  
  Chicken Pakoras
  
  Marinated all white chicken fritters served with home-made sweet tomato chutney ($8.95)
  
  Shrimp Pakoras
  
  Black tiger shrimp, marinated with ginger, green chili and cilantro, and served with home-made sweet tomato chutney ($8.95)
  
  Sev Puri
  
  Wafers topped with onions, potatoes, served with chutneys ($5.95)
  
  Bhel Puri
  
  Puffed rice, potatoes, onions, wafers and crisp noodles, served with chutneys ($5.95)
  
  Aloo Tikki
  
  Potato pancakes with onions, tamarind & green chili chutney ($6.95)
  
  Uttapam
  
  Popular bombay griddle cake. Cream of wheat, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies served with coconut chutney ($6.95)
  
  Chicken Kebab with Cheese
  
  Crispy chicken rolls filled with masala cheese ($7.95)
  
  Chilli Scallops
  
  Scallops in chili and lemon scented coconut milk served with masala mashed potatoes ($8.95)
  
  Mixed Chutneys
  
  Three freshly made chutneys served with wheat flour chips ($5.95)
- Poultry
  
  Chicken Curry
  
  Boneless chicken cooked in tomatoes, garlic, and curry ($12.95)
  
  Tandoori Chicken
  
  Half chicken marinated in traditional north indian and grilled in an authentic indian oven ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Biryani
  
  Boneless chicken in a basmati rice with bell peppers ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Tikka
  
  Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and 17 spices, grilled in our clay oven ($12.95)
  
  Green Chicken Tikka
  
  Boneless chicken marinated in mint and basil ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Tikka Masala
  
  Boneless chicken prepared with curry spices in our clay oven ($12.95)
  
  Chili Chicken
  
  Spicy chicken prepared goan style with chilies ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Saag
  
  Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in tumeric and cayenne pepper ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Jalfrezzi
  
  Boneless chicken and mixed vegetables simmered in a yellow curry sauce ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Korma
  
  Boneless chicken cooked in a curry sauce with cashew nuts and almonds ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Vindaloo
  
  Chicken prepared goan style with tomato sauce ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Makhni
  
  Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in a tomato saffron sauce ($12.95)
- Fish
  
  Fish Curry
  
  Fish of the day simmered in a golden brown curry sauce ($14.95)
  
  Fish Massala
  
  Fish of the day cooked in onions and tomatoes ($14.95)
  
  Fish Vindaloo
  
  Fish of the day prepared goan style with coconut milk ($14.95)
  
  Fish Tandoori
  
  Fish of the day flavored with honey, mustard and dill ($14.95)
- Tofu
  
  Tofu Curry
  
  Tofu cooked in a mild curry sauce ($10.95)
  
  Tofu Jalfrezzi
  
  Tofu and mixed vegetables simmered in yellow curry sauce ($10.95)
  
  Tofu Vindaloo
  
  Tofu prepared goan style with coconut milk ($10.95)
  
  Tofu Tikka Masala
  
  Tofu cooked in bell pepper, onions and a blend of spices ($10.95)
- Vegetarian Entrees
  
  Mattar Paneer
  
  Green peas and tofu or home-made cheese cooked in a light brown curry sauce ($9.95)
  
  Aloo Gobi
  
  Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, green chili, ground coriander, turmeric and cumin seeds ($9.95)
  
  Aloo Mattar
  
  Potatoes and green peas in homemade sauce with tomatoes, ginger, green chilis and herbs ($9.95)
  
  Aloo Saag
  
  Fresh spinach with potatoes ($9.95)
  
  Bhartha
  
  Eggplant cooked with garlic, onions and tomatoes ($9.95)
  
  Palak Paneer
  
  Pureed spinach leaves and tofu or paneer cubes (home-made indian cheese), sauteed with onion, ginger, and green chilies ($9.95)
  
  Paneer Tikka Masala
  
  Paneer (home-made cheese) and nuts, cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic ($9.95)
  
  Sal Daal
  
  Fresh spinach with daal of the day ($9.95)
  
  Channa Masala
  
  Garbonzo beans cooked in onions and tomatoes ($9.95)
  
  Channa Saag
  
  Garbonzo beans with fresh spinach ($9.95)
  
  Daal of the Day
  
  Chef's selection of dal (indian lentil) of the day ($8.95)
  
  Bhindi Masala
  
  Fresh okra cooked in a special blend of spices ($9.95)
  
  Mixed Vegetables
  
  Cooked in your choice of curry or masala sauce or korma ($9.95)
  
  Biryani Mix
  
  Mixed vegetables with green and red bell peppers and rice ($9.95)
  
  Makhni Paneer
  
  Sauteed paneer (home-made indian cheese) and mushrooms cooked in a fresh tomato and saffron sauce ($9.95)
  
  Malai Kofta
  
  Fresh vegetables & paneer balls with rasins and nuts, cooked in fresh tomatoe, onion, ginger, garlic & fenugreek leaves with a touch of cream ($9.95)
- Combination Specials (For One)
  
  Vegetarian Thali
  
  Your choice of two vegetables with basmati rice ($14.95)
  
  Non-Vegetarian Thali
  
  Your choice of chicken or lamb curry with aloo mattar, basmati rice, dal of the day, naan, and kachumber or raita ($15.95)
  
  Tandoori Thali
  
  Your choice of chicken tikka or tandoori chicken, with aloo mattar, basmati rice, dal of the day, naan, and kochumber or riata ($15.95)
- Combination Specials (For Two)
  
  Vegetarian Combo
  
  2 samosas, choice of three vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, riata; choice of dessert to share dal of the day, naan, and kachumber or raita ($39.00)
  
  Maharajah Combo
  
  2 samosas, tandoori chicken, choice of three vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, riata; choice of dessert to share ($45.00)
  
  Chicken Tikka Combo
  
  2 samosas, chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, choice of two vegetarian dishes, rice, naan, riata; choice of dessert to share ($49.00)
- Lunch Specials
  
  Frankie Lunch
  
  Choice of one: chicken, lamb or gobi aloo frankie, served with salad and riata all substitutions gladly made. Minimum substitution charge is $1.50 ($7.95)
  
  Tandoori Shrimp or Fish Salad Lunch
  
  Marinated tandoori cooked black tiger shrimp or fish of the day, with mushrooms, paneer ((home-made indian cheese), on a bed of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes tossed in our home-made dressing, served with garlic naan ($9.95)
  
  Tandoori Chicken Salad Lunch
  
  Tandoori chicken, mushrooms and paneer (home-made indian cheese), ona bed of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes tossed in our home-made dressing, served with naan ($7.95)
  
  Vegetable Lunch Ii
  
  Choice of one: paneer tikka masala, makhni paneer or palak paneer (home-made indian cheese). Served with the dal of the day, basmati rice, naan, and salad or riata all our meals are lowfat using olive oil and no dairy, accept for korma, makhni, riata, and paneer vegan dishes available - ask your server ($7.95)
  
  Vegetable Lunch I
  
  Choice of one: gobi aloo, palak aloo, baingan bharta or aloo mattar. Served with dal of the day, basmati rice, naan and salad or riata ($6.95)
  
  Tandoori Lunch Ii
  
  Choice of one: chicken tikka masala or lamb makhni. Served with aloo mattar, dal of the day, basmati rice, naan, and salad ($8.95)
  
  Tandori Lunch I
  
  Choice of one: tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka or lamb sheesh kabab. Served with allo matter, dal of the day, basmati rice of the day, naan and salad ($8.95)
  
  Chicken or Lamb Curry Lunch
  
  Your choice of chicken or lamb curry served with dal of the day, basmati rice, naan and salad ($7.95)
  
  Chef's Special
  
  Curry of the day served with aloo mattar. Daal of the day. Dasmati rice of the day, naan & salad ($8.95)
- Soups & Salads
  
  Chicken Soup
  
  Prepared with basmati rice, spinach, tomatoes, and flavored with onion, ginger, garlic and spices, garnished with cilantro ($4.50)
  
  Sambar Soup
  
  South indian lentil soup prepared with onions, tomatoes and seasoned with spices and cilantro ($3.95)
  
  Tossed Green Salad
  
  Fresh romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes, tossed in our home-made dressing ($4.95)
  
  Ashoka Salad
  
  Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions with spicy house dressing ($4.95)
  
  Karma Salad
  
  Crispy red potatoes laced with tamarind chutney and gramflour vermicelli ($6.95)
  
  Kachumber
  
  Chopped cucumber, red onions, fresh tomatoes and cilantro,with a splash of lime juice ($3.50)
  
  Eggplant Salad
  
  Sauteed japanese eggplant topped with seasoned tomato sauce and ginger yogurt ($7.95)
  
  Tandoori Vegetarian Salad
  
  Tandoori mushrooms, paneer (home-made indian cheese), and eggplant served on a bed of romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, tossed in our home-made dressing ($9.95)
  
  Tandoori Chicken Salad
  
  Marinated in yogurt and 17 spices served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing ($10.95)
  
  Tandoori Shrimp Salad
  
  Marinated tandoori cooked black tiger shrimp served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing ($11.95)
  
  Tandoori Fish Salad
  
  Marinated tandoori cooked fish of the day served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing ($11.95)
- Lamb
  
  Lamb Tikka
  
  A must! Lamb marinated in yogurt and 17 spices and grilled in an authentic indian clay oven ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Biryani
  
  Lamb served in basmati rice with bell peppers ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Curry
  
  Lamb cooked in tomatoes, garlic and curry ($13.95)
  
  Shees Kabab
  
  Lean ground lamb marinated in minced onion, green chilies and spices ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Tikka Masala
  
  Lamb prepared with curry and spices in our clay oven served in a masala sauce ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Korma
  
  Lamb cooked in curry sauce with cashew nuts and almonds ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Vindaloo
  
  Lamb prepared goan style with coconut milk ($13.95)
  
  Karai Lamb
  
  Lamb simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mint and spices ($13.95)
- Seafood
  
  Tandoori Tiger Prawns
  
  Jumbo tiger prawns marinated with tandoori spices ($14.95)
  
  Shrimp Curry
  
  Shrimps simmered in a golden brown curry sauce ($14.95)
  
  Shrimp Vindaloo
  
  Shrimp prepared goan style with coconut milk ($14.95)
  
  Shrimp Saag
  
  Plump shrimp and spinach cooked in light spices with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper ($14.95)
  
  Shrimp Tikka Masala
  
  Shrimp marinated in a spicy masala sauce and baked in our clay oven ($14.95)
- Karma Specials
  
  Chef's Vegetable
  
  Mixed fresh vegetables cooked with a chili and lemon scented coconut curry ($10.95)
  
  Chef's Chicken
  
  Boneless chicken cooked with a chili and lemon scented coconut curry ($13.95)
  
  Chef's Shrimp
  
  Black tiger shrimp cooked with a chili and lemon scented coconut curry ($15.95)
  
  Bombay Chicken
  
  Chicken poached with onion, ginger, green chilies and spices, then sauteed with dried mango powder ($12.95)
  
  Nirvana Chicken
  
  Grilled chicken in a coconut masala curry with chili ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Frankie
  
  A favorite of bombay! Chicken cooked with fresh herbs and spices, stuffed in home-made egg- washed tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions ($10.95)
  
  Lamb Makhni
  
  Marinated tandoor cooked lamb served in a tomato saffron sauce ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Frankie
  
  A favorite of bombay! Lamb cooked with fresh herbs and spices, stuffed in home-made egg- washed tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions ($11.95)
  
  Gobi Frankie
  
  Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with fresh herbs and spices, stuffed in home-madeegg-washed tortilla with two chutneys and marinated onions ($8.95)
  
  Masala Dosa
  
  A south indian crispy crepe, made with rice and lentil flour, filled with spiced potatoes and served with sambar (lentil soup) and coconut chutney ($9.95)
  
  Tandoori Platter
  
  An assortment of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, shees kabab and lamb tikka, served with naan ($16.95)
- Indian Breads & Rice
  
  Plain Naan
  
  Classic leavened bread made with white flour and baked in the tandoor ($3.00)
  
  Garlic Naan
  
  Sprinkled with chopped garlic & cilantro ($3.50)
  
  Onion Naan
  
  Stuffed with finely chopped onion ($3.00)
  
  Cheese Naan
  
  Stuffed with mozarella ($3.50)
  
  Olive Naan
  
  Sprinkled with olives ($3.50)
  
  Basil Naan
  
  Sprinkled with fresh basil ($3.50)
  
  Kabuli Naan
  
  Sprinkled with coconut and cherries ($3.50)
  
  Kashmiri Naan
  
  Sprinkled with seseme seeds ($3.50)
  
  House Specialty Naan
  
  Stuffed with mozarella & sprinkled with cooked onions ($4.00)
  
  Lamb Naan
  
  Stuffed with minced lamb, finely chopped onion and cilantro, baked in the tandoor; served with fruit chutney ($4.95)
  
  Chicken Naan
  
  Stuffed with tandoor cooked marinated chicken; served with fruit chutney ($4.95)
  
  Aloo Paratha
  
  Stuffed with potatoes ($3.50)
  
  Whole Wheat Roti
  
  Fresh whole wheat bread baked in a tandoor oven ($3.00)
  
  Pratha
  
  Multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked in the tandoor ($3.00)
  
  Brown Rice
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Basmati Rice
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Basmati of the Day
  
  Prepared with chef's selection of fresh vegetables and saffron ($4.95)
- Side Orders
  
  Raita
  
  Home-made yogurt with cucumber and onions, tomatoes and onions ($3.50)
  
  Mint Riata
  
  Home-made yogurt with grated cucumber, onions and mint ($3.50)
  
  Kachumber
  
  Chopped cucumber, red grated cucumber and onions, tomatoes and onions cilantro with a splash of lime juice ($3.50)
  
  Spicy Masala Sauce
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Any Chutney
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Papadam
  
  ($1.50)
- Desserts
  
  Massala Chai Tea
  
  Made with milk, spices and indian tea leaves ($3.00)
  
  Coffee
  
  Regular or decaffienated ($3.00)
  
  Tea
  
  Herbal or black ($3.00)
  
  Rasmalai
  
  Spicy masala sauce ($4.95)
  
  Kulfis
  
  A variety of home-made indian ice-creams. Available in three flavors: mango, ginger or pistachio ($4.95)
  
  Gulab Jaamun
  
  Milk balls, served in a rose flavored syrup ($4.90)
  
  Gaajar Halwa
  
  Carrot pudding made with carrots, golden raisins and almonds. Served warm with a touch of heavy cream ($4.95)
  
  Kheer
  
  Indian rice pudding made in the traditional way with a flavor of green cardamon. ($4.95)

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