Rajni Indian Cuisine Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Rajni Indian Cuisine, where culinary artistry meets authentic flavors. Nestled in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin, Rajni is a vibrant eatery celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine.

Our menu boasts a delightful selection, with highlights including:

  • Indo Chinese Delights: Savor our Chili Chicken and Rajni Noodles, offering a perfect balance of spice and flavor.
  • Biryani Selections: Indulge in the Malabar Shrimp Dum Biryani, a fragrant masterpiece slow-cooked to perfection.
  • Desserts: Treat yourself to Gulab Jamun or Double Ka Meetha, each bringing a sweet finish to your meal.

At Rajni, our dishes are crafted with passion and precision, ensuring an exceptional dining experience. Join us to explore the bold flavors and aromatic spices that define our menu!

Soups

Tomato Soup

Ripe tomatoes with a blend of aromatic spices.

US$6.50

Milagu Rasam

Comforting South Indian soup known for its spicy, tangy flavors.

US$6.50

Chicken Pepper Soup

Comforting hot and spicy soup, chicken cooked with black pepper, spice and garlic.

US$7.50

Mushroom Soup

Creamy soup with tender bites of mushroom. Flavored with garlic, onions and herbs.

US$6.50

Sweet Corn Soup

Comforting, delicious soup made with tender sweet corn, spices and herbs

US$6.50

Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)

Crispy, flaky shell filled with a flavorful mixture of spiced vegetables, then deep-fried to golden perfection.

US$6.50

Medhu Vada

US$8.50

Sambar Vada

US$8.50

Chili Pakora

US$8.50

Punugulu

Popular street food made from fermented rice and urad dal (black gram) batter. These are small, round, crispy fritters.

US$9.50

Onion Pakora

US$7.50

Paneer 65

US$11.50

Gobi (Cauliflower) 65

US$11.50

Mutton Sukka

Goat meat cooked with dry spices and coconut.

US$17.50

Kodi Veppudu

Boneless chicken marinated in a spicy masala and fried.

US$11.50

Chicken 555

Fried chicken strips tossed with herbs, spices and garlic.

US$11.50

Lamb Chops

Cuts of lamb marinated and cooked to perfection, A carnivore’s lollipop.

US$18.50

Chicken Lollipop

Frenched chicken winglet, with a lollipop appearance. A fan favorite that is crispy and yet juicy.

US$11.50

Masala Omelette

India’s take on this worldwide classic breakfast.

US$7.50

Chicken 65

US$11.50

Chicken Pepper Fry

South Indian dish of tender Chicken pieces coated in an intensely peppery masala redolent of curry leaves and with mild sweetness from onions

US$15.50

Prawn (Shrimp) Pepper Fry

US$17.50

Podi Chapa

US$16.50

Karimeen Tawa Fry

US$20.50

Apollo Fish

US$13.50

Chemeen Porichadu (Shrimp Fry)

US$16.50

Kariveppilai Chicken

US$15.50

Kariveppilai Goat

US$17.50

Kariveppilai Shrimp

US$17.50

Appetizers

Tandoor

Tangdi Kebab

Grilled chicken kebabs marinated with spices, yogurt, & cream.

US$18.50

Tandoor Chicken

US$18.50

Tandoor Shrimp

US$21.50

Paneer Tikka

US$18.50

Chicken Tikka

US$18.50

Set Dosa

Two Dosas traditionally done on a thick iron pan. Served with Chutneys and sambar.

US$13.50

Classic Dosa

US$11.50

Masala Dosa

US$13.50

Ghee Dosa

US$13.50

Cheese Dosa

US$13.50

Mysore Masala Dosa

US$13.50

Madurai Malli Dosa

US$13.50

Andhra Karam Dosa

US$13.50

Karam Podi Dosa

US$12.50

Pondicherry Cheese Masala Dosa

US$15.50

Egg Dosa

US$15.50

Chicken Dosa

US$15.50

Mutton Kheema Dosa

US$16.50

Eral Thokku (Shrimp) Dosa

US$16.50

Uthappam

US$11.50

Tomato Uthappam

US$12.50

Onion Uthappam

US$12.50

Tomato, Onion, Chili Uthappam

US$13.50

Rajni Special Uthappam

US$16.50

Dosa Corner

South Indian Specialties

Idli (3 Pieces)

Rice and lentils cooked in a special pot. Served with assorted chutneys and sambar.

US$9.50

Milagai Podi Idli

Sliced idlies tossed with traditional gunpowder. Served with assorted chutneys.

US$10.50

Idiyappam With Thenga Paal

Traditional rice noodles (string hoppers), made by steaming the noodles. Served with coconut milk.

US$9.50

Pongal

Moong lentils, rice, spices and curry leaves make up this festive delight!

US$11.50

Kothu Parotta - Veg

US$14.50

Kothu Parotta - Egg

US$15.50

Kothu Parotta - Chicken

US$16.50

Idiyappam With Veg Kurma

US$12.50

Idli/Vadai Combo

US$10.50

Idiyappam Combo

String hoppers served with your choice of curry.

US$12.50

Pongal Vadai Combo

US$11.50

Parotta With Veg Kurma

US$12.50

Parotta With Chicken Curry

US$13.50

Parotta With Goat Curry

US$14.50

South Indian Combos

Indo Chinese

Gobi Lasuni

Cauliflower cooked with indo-chinese spices, kicked up a notch with garlicky flavor.

US$16.50

Rajni Special Chicken Fried Rice

Our chef’s special take on fried rice.

US$19.50

Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian Dry

US$15.50

Chicken Manchurian Dry

US$17.50

Chili Gobi Dry

US$17.50

Chilli Paneer Dry

US$17.50

Chili Chicken Dry

US$17.50

Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian Gravy

US$15.50

Chili Gobi (Cauliflower) Gravy

US$15.50

Chilli Paneer Gravy

US$17.50

Chili Chicken Gravy

US$17.50

Chicken Manchurian Gravy

US$17.50

Veg Fried Rice

US$16.50

Egg Fried Rice

US$17.50

Chicken Fried Rice

US$18.50

Veg Hakka Noodles

US$16.50

Egg Hakka Noodles

US$17.50

Chicken Hakka Noodles

US$18.50

Rajni Fried Rice - Egg

US$17.50

Rajni Noodles - Veg

US$17.50

Rajni Noodles - Egg

US$18.50

Rajni Noodles - Chicken

US$19.50

Ennai Katharikai Kozhambu

Eggplant cooked in tamarind curry sauce. A south indian vegetarian delight.

US$16.50

Vendaikai Karakozhambu

Okra cooked with ground spices and coconut.

US$16.50

Guthi Vengaya Koora

Stuffed eggplant cooked with peanut and sesame seed sauce.

US$16.50

Channa Masala

Chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs cooked to perfection.

US$16.50

Palak Dal

Spinach, lentils, spices and herbs, cooked to deliciousness.

US$18.50

Dal Tadka

Creamed lentils seasoned with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato.

US$16.50

Mirapakaya Pattani Curry

Chili and green peas in a coconut and cashew gravy.

US$16.50

Vegetable Kurma

South Indian Home style kurma recipe made with mixed veggies, coconut and spices.

US$16.50

Palak Paneer

Paneer cubes in creamed spinach and fresh spices.

US$17.50

Malai Kofta

Paneer dumplings served in a rich and creamy gravy.

US$17.50

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer cubes cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.

US$17.50

Chicken Milagu Kozhambu

Chicken spiced with black pepper in a south indian style curry.

US$17.50

Andhra Chicken Curry

A fan favorite from the state of Andhra.

US$17.50

Butter Chicken Masala

Chicken cooked with butter and tomato sauce.

US$17.50

Goat Nanjilnadu

Signature goat curry from the southern part of the Tamilnadu state.

US$20.50

Lamb Rogan Josh

Garlic, ginger and aromatic spices perfectly blend together with tender lamb pieces.

US$19.50

Lamb Uppu Kari

Traditional lamb stir fry from the state of Tamilnadu.

US$19.50

Madras Chicken Curry

Popular chicken curry from the popular city of Chennai (fka Madras). Thick sauce with a slightly tangy flavor.

US$17.50

Thanjavur Eral Thokku

Shrimp cooked in a thick tomato based masala from the chettinad region.

US$21.50

Malabar Shrimp Curry

Originating from the southernmost region of the Kerala state, malabar curry curry perfectly blends with Shrimp.

US$21.50

Royyala Iguru

Stir fried shrimp in an authentic masala from the state of Andhra.

US$21.50

Vathal Kozhambu

US$16.50

Kadai Vegetable

US$16.50

Kadai Paneer

US$17.50

Kadai Chicken

US$17.50

Kadai Lamb

US$19.50

Gongura Chicken

US$17.50

Gongura Goat

US$19.50

Paneer Tikka Masala

US$17.50

Chicken Tikka Masala

US$17.50

Lamb Tikka Masala

US$19.50

Shrimp Tikka Masala

US$19.50

Vegetable Chettinad

US$16.50

Chettinad Egg Masala

US$16.50

Chicken Chettinad

US$17.50

Karaikudi Goat

US$19.50

Tilapia Meen Kuzhambu

US$18.50

Nethili Meen Kuzhambu

US$19.50

Chicken Vindaloo

US$17.50

Goat Vindaloo

US$19.50

Lamb Vindaloo

US$19.50

Curries

Biryani

Hyderabadi Egg Dum Biryani

US$16.50

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Spicy and flavorful biryani popular from Hyderabad with your choice of egg or meat.

US$17.50

Dhaba Paneer Biryani

Biryani inspired by roadside restaurants in India.

US$17.50

Rajni Special Chicken Biryani

Our chef’s special take on this signature dish.

US$19.50

Goat Fry Biryani

Succulent bone-in, goat meat fried and cooked with this flavorful biryani.

US$19.50

Malabar Shrimp Dum Biryani

Spicy shrimp masala layered with crisp fried onions and fragrant basmati rice, slow cooked to perfection.

US$21.50

Chennai Vegetable Biriyani

US$16.50

Classic Naan

Leavened flat bread originating from northern India.

US$5.00

Butter Naan

Leavened flat bread coated with butter originating from northern India.

US$5.50

Garlic Naan

Chopped garlic adds extra flavor to this flatbread.

US$6.00

Chilli Garlic Naan

Flavorful bread, brushed with garlic butter and topped with spicy green chillies

US$6.00

Peshawari Naan

Leavened bread, filled with desiccated coconut, sultanas (or raisins), and almonds.

US$6.00

Tandoori Roti

Flatbread made with whole wheat and cooked in a tandoor oven.

US$4.50

Tandoori Butter Roti

Flatbread made with whole wheat, coated with butter and cooked in a tandoor oven.

US$5.50

Chapathi

Unleavened bread that is made of whole wheat flour and cooked on a griddle.

US$4.50

Assorted Naans

Mixed varieties of Plain, Butter and Garlic Naan.

US$13.50

Parotta (2)

US$6.50

Parotta (Single)

US$4.50

Breads

Desserts

Kesari

Choice of Plain, Mango or Pineapple Semolina base with raisins and cashew create this classic indulgence.

US$7.50

Gulab Jamun

Originally from Persia, this popular dish in India and Pakistan is made from. milk reduced to the consistency of a soft dough. Served in a sweet syrup and garnished with dried nuts.

US$7.50

Rasmalai

Originally from the Bengal region, flattened special cheese soaked in cream and flavored with cardamom.

US$7.50

Elaneer Payasam

Tender coconut pulp and water added to kheer produces this delicious south indian delicacy.

US$9.50

Gajar Ka Halwa

Who says carrots can’t be in desserts? Grated carrots cooked to perfection, with nuts, milk and sugar is certain to make you come back for more!

US$7.50

Double Ka Meetha

Bread pudding made of fried bread slices soaked in hot milk with saffron and cardamom.

US$7.50

Lassi

Yogurt based beverage with a smoothie like consistency with your choice of flavoring

US$6.50

Neer Moru (ButterMilk)

Spiced buttermilk drink, south indian style that is perfect to beat the summer heat.

US$5.50

Rose Milk

Popular refreshing beverage made with milk and rose syrup.

US$6.50

Badham (Almond) Milk

Milk flavored with ground almonds, cardamom & saffron.

US$6.50

Madras Coffee

Traditional south Indian filter coffee beverage made by infusing frothed milk with a coffee decoction.

US$5.50

Masala Chai

Chai tea with milk and a hint of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.

US$5.50

Soda

Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Thumbs Up

US$4.00

Rose Lassi

US$6.50

Beverages

Express Lunch (Mon - Fri Takeout only)

Express Lunch - Veg

Vegetable Pulav, Paneer Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda

US$11.50

Express Lunch - Chicken

Chicken over rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda

US$12.29

Express Lunch - Goat

Lamb or Goat over rice, Lamb Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda

US$13.46

Express Lunch - Shrimp

Fish or Shrimp over rice, Fish or Shrimp Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda

US$14.63