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.
Milagu Rasam
Comforting South Indian soup known for its spicy, tangy flavors.
Chicken Pepper Soup
Comforting hot and spicy soup, chicken cooked with black pepper, spice and garlic.
Mushroom Soup
Creamy soup with tender bites of mushroom. Flavored with garlic, onions and herbs.
Sweet Corn Soup
Comforting, delicious soup made with tender sweet corn, spices and herbs
Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)
Crispy, flaky shell filled with a flavorful mixture of spiced vegetables, then deep-fried to golden perfection.
Medhu Vada
Sambar Vada
Chili Pakora
Punugulu
Popular street food made from fermented rice and urad dal (black gram) batter. These are small, round, crispy fritters.
Onion Pakora
Paneer 65
Gobi (Cauliflower) 65
Mutton Sukka
Goat meat cooked with dry spices and coconut.
Kodi Veppudu
Boneless chicken marinated in a spicy masala and fried.
Chicken 555
Fried chicken strips tossed with herbs, spices and garlic.
Lamb Chops
Cuts of lamb marinated and cooked to perfection, A carnivore’s lollipop.
Chicken Lollipop
Frenched chicken winglet, with a lollipop appearance. A fan favorite that is crispy and yet juicy.
Masala Omelette
India’s take on this worldwide classic breakfast.
Chicken 65
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
Prawn (Shrimp) Pepper Fry
Podi Chapa
Karimeen Tawa Fry
Apollo Fish
Chemeen Porichadu (Shrimp Fry)
Kariveppilai Chicken
Kariveppilai Goat
Kariveppilai Shrimp
Appetizers
Tandoor
Tangdi Kebab
Grilled chicken kebabs marinated with spices, yogurt, & cream.
Tandoor Chicken
Tandoor Shrimp
Paneer Tikka
Chicken Tikka
Set Dosa
Two Dosas traditionally done on a thick iron pan. Served with Chutneys and sambar.
Classic Dosa
Masala Dosa
Ghee Dosa
Cheese Dosa
Mysore Masala Dosa
Madurai Malli Dosa
Andhra Karam Dosa
Karam Podi Dosa
Pondicherry Cheese Masala Dosa
Egg Dosa
Chicken Dosa
Mutton Kheema Dosa
Eral Thokku (Shrimp) Dosa
Uthappam
Tomato Uthappam
Onion Uthappam
Tomato, Onion, Chili Uthappam
Rajni Special Uthappam
Dosa Corner
South Indian Specialties
Idli (3 Pieces)
Rice and lentils cooked in a special pot. Served with assorted chutneys and sambar.
Milagai Podi Idli
Sliced idlies tossed with traditional gunpowder. Served with assorted chutneys.
Idiyappam With Thenga Paal
Traditional rice noodles (string hoppers), made by steaming the noodles. Served with coconut milk.
Pongal
Moong lentils, rice, spices and curry leaves make up this festive delight!
Kothu Parotta - Veg
Kothu Parotta - Egg
Kothu Parotta - Chicken
Idiyappam With Veg Kurma
Idli/Vadai Combo
Idiyappam Combo
String hoppers served with your choice of curry.
Pongal Vadai Combo
Parotta With Veg Kurma
Parotta With Chicken Curry
Parotta With Goat Curry
South Indian Combos
Indo Chinese
Gobi Lasuni
Cauliflower cooked with indo-chinese spices, kicked up a notch with garlicky flavor.
Rajni Special Chicken Fried Rice
Our chef’s special take on fried rice.
Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian Dry
Chicken Manchurian Dry
Chili Gobi Dry
Chilli Paneer Dry
Chili Chicken Dry
Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian Gravy
Chili Gobi (Cauliflower) Gravy
Chilli Paneer Gravy
Chili Chicken Gravy
Chicken Manchurian Gravy
Veg Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Veg Hakka Noodles
Egg Hakka Noodles
Chicken Hakka Noodles
Rajni Fried Rice - Egg
Rajni Noodles - Veg
Rajni Noodles - Egg
Rajni Noodles - Chicken
Ennai Katharikai Kozhambu
Eggplant cooked in tamarind curry sauce. A south indian vegetarian delight.
Vendaikai Karakozhambu
Okra cooked with ground spices and coconut.
Guthi Vengaya Koora
Stuffed eggplant cooked with peanut and sesame seed sauce.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs cooked to perfection.
Palak Dal
Spinach, lentils, spices and herbs, cooked to deliciousness.
Dal Tadka
Creamed lentils seasoned with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato.
Mirapakaya Pattani Curry
Chili and green peas in a coconut and cashew gravy.
Vegetable Kurma
South Indian Home style kurma recipe made with mixed veggies, coconut and spices.
Palak Paneer
Paneer cubes in creamed spinach and fresh spices.
Malai Kofta
Paneer dumplings served in a rich and creamy gravy.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cubes cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.
Chicken Milagu Kozhambu
Chicken spiced with black pepper in a south indian style curry.
Andhra Chicken Curry
A fan favorite from the state of Andhra.
Butter Chicken Masala
Chicken cooked with butter and tomato sauce.
Goat Nanjilnadu
Signature goat curry from the southern part of the Tamilnadu state.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Garlic, ginger and aromatic spices perfectly blend together with tender lamb pieces.
Lamb Uppu Kari
Traditional lamb stir fry from the state of Tamilnadu.
Madras Chicken Curry
Popular chicken curry from the popular city of Chennai (fka Madras). Thick sauce with a slightly tangy flavor.
Thanjavur Eral Thokku
Shrimp cooked in a thick tomato based masala from the chettinad region.
Malabar Shrimp Curry
Originating from the southernmost region of the Kerala state, malabar curry curry perfectly blends with Shrimp.
Royyala Iguru
Stir fried shrimp in an authentic masala from the state of Andhra.
Vathal Kozhambu
Kadai Vegetable
Kadai Paneer
Kadai Chicken
Kadai Lamb
Gongura Chicken
Gongura Goat
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lamb Tikka Masala
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Vegetable Chettinad
Chettinad Egg Masala
Chicken Chettinad
Karaikudi Goat
Tilapia Meen Kuzhambu
Nethili Meen Kuzhambu
Chicken Vindaloo
Goat Vindaloo
Lamb Vindaloo
Curries
Biryani
Hyderabadi Egg Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Spicy and flavorful biryani popular from Hyderabad with your choice of egg or meat.
Dhaba Paneer Biryani
Biryani inspired by roadside restaurants in India.
Rajni Special Chicken Biryani
Our chef’s special take on this signature dish.
Goat Fry Biryani
Succulent bone-in, goat meat fried and cooked with this flavorful biryani.
Malabar Shrimp Dum Biryani
Spicy shrimp masala layered with crisp fried onions and fragrant basmati rice, slow cooked to perfection.
Chennai Vegetable Biriyani
Classic Naan
Leavened flat bread originating from northern India.
Butter Naan
Leavened flat bread coated with butter originating from northern India.
Garlic Naan
Chopped garlic adds extra flavor to this flatbread.
Chilli Garlic Naan
Flavorful bread, brushed with garlic butter and topped with spicy green chillies
Peshawari Naan
Leavened bread, filled with desiccated coconut, sultanas (or raisins), and almonds.
Tandoori Roti
Flatbread made with whole wheat and cooked in a tandoor oven.
Tandoori Butter Roti
Flatbread made with whole wheat, coated with butter and cooked in a tandoor oven.
Chapathi
Unleavened bread that is made of whole wheat flour and cooked on a griddle.
Assorted Naans
Mixed varieties of Plain, Butter and Garlic Naan.
Parotta (2)
Parotta (Single)
Breads
Desserts
Kesari
Choice of Plain, Mango or Pineapple Semolina base with raisins and cashew create this classic indulgence.
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.
Rasmalai
Originally from the Bengal region, flattened special cheese soaked in cream and flavored with cardamom.
Elaneer Payasam
Tender coconut pulp and water added to kheer produces this delicious south indian delicacy.
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!
Double Ka Meetha
Bread pudding made of fried bread slices soaked in hot milk with saffron and cardamom.
Lassi
Yogurt based beverage with a smoothie like consistency with your choice of flavoring
Neer Moru (ButterMilk)
Spiced buttermilk drink, south indian style that is perfect to beat the summer heat.
Rose Milk
Popular refreshing beverage made with milk and rose syrup.
Badham (Almond) Milk
Milk flavored with ground almonds, cardamom & saffron.
Madras Coffee
Traditional south Indian filter coffee beverage made by infusing frothed milk with a coffee decoction.
Masala Chai
Chai tea with milk and a hint of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
Soda
Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Thumbs Up
Rose Lassi
Beverages
Express Lunch (Mon - Fri Takeout only)
Express Lunch - Veg
Vegetable Pulav, Paneer Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda
Express Lunch - Chicken
Chicken over rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda
Express Lunch - Goat
Lamb or Goat over rice, Lamb Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda
Express Lunch - Shrimp
Fish or Shrimp over rice, Fish or Shrimp Tikka Masala, bread, Dessert, Soda