Clay Oven Indian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Clay Oven Indian Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 12567 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY. Here, the vibrant tapestry of Indian cuisine comes alive, offering diners an array of traditional dishes that promise to delight the palate. The menu is thoughtfully divided into sections, featuring tantalizing soups and salads like the spiced Mulligatawny, and fresh offerings such as the Kachumber Salad for those looking to start light.
Indulge in savory appetizers like the crispy Vegetable Samosa and the delectable Shrimp Pakora. For the main course, house favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan are must-tries, praised for their flavor and presentation. Customers rave about the warm ambiance and friendly service, making each visit memorable. Whether for lunch or dinner, Clay Oven promises an authentic experience filled with rich aromas and satisfying dishes that keep patrons coming back for more.
APPETIZER
VEGETABLE SAMOSA (2 PCS.)
Crisp turnovers stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas fried in vegetable oil
VEGETABLE PAKORA (6 PCS.)
Delicately spiced vegetable fritters fried in vegetable oil
CHICKEN WINGS (6 PCS.)
Marinated chicken wings, grilled in Clay Oven and tossed with special sauce.
PANIR PAKORA (6 PCS.)
Homemade cottage cheese dipped in lentil flour batter and fried in vegetable oil.
SHRIMP PAKORA (6 PCS.)
Fresh shrimp marinated in exotic spices and batter fried
SAMOSA CHAAT
Chopped Samosa tossed in tamarind sauce, topped with yogurt, seasoned with chaat masala
ALLU PAPDI CHAT
Chopped potatoes with wheat wafers, tossed in tamarind sauce, topped with yougart, seasoned with chaat masala.
TALLA FISH (6 PCS.)
Boneless fish marinated in sour cream and touch of cornstarch batter fried.
CHICKEN NUGGETS
FRENCH FRIES
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP
Traditional Indian soups made with delicately spiced lentils.
MANGO SOUP
Sweet n Sour Mango soup with fresh Herbs.
CHICKEN SHORBA
Delicately spiced chicken soup.
TOMATO SOUP
Sweet n sour tomato soup with fresh herbs
MIXED GARDEN SALAD
Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with house dressing.
KACHUMBER SALAD
Tomato, cucumber and onion salad with lemon and herbs
SOUPS & SALADS
ACCOMPANIMENTS
RAITA
Refreshing homemade yogurt with grated cucumbers and herbs.
MANGO CHUTNEY
Sweet and mildly spiced mangoes and herbs.
ACHAR
Hot and spicy mixed Indian spices.
PAPADUM (6 PCS.)
Crisp lentil wafers lightly spiced.
ONION CHUTNEY
Onion and tomato relish with spices.
MINT CHUTNEY
Blend of mint, cilantro, seasoned herbs and spices.
Tamarind Sauce
CHICKEN CURRY
Boneless chicken cooked in exotic curry sauce, seasoned to your taste.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Tender chicken breast roasted in our clay oven, then simmered in a tomato and cream sauce.
CHICKEN MAKHNI
Boneless Tandoori chicken delicately spiced with Indian herbs, cooked in buttery sauce.
CHICKEN MANGO
Boneless chicken cooked with sweet and sour mangoes, spices and a touch of ginger and scallions.
CHICKEN KORMA
Boneless chickens simmered in a mild cashew sauce, garnished with raisins and cashews.
CHICKEN KARAHI
Fresh chicken Morsels sauteed with onion, bell peppers, ginger, tomatoes and spices.
CHICKEN VINDALOO
South Indian favorite! Chicken with potatoes in a tangy sauce
CHICKEN MADRAS
Tender pieces of chicken prepared in a special aromatic coconut sauce in madras style.
TANDOORI CHICKEN SAAG
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
CHICKEN SPECIALTIES
CLAY OVEN SPECIALITES
FISH TIKKA
Boneless fresh salmon marinated in aromatic herbs and species, then broiled in the Tandoori Clay Oven.
SEEKH KEBAB
Minced lamb mixed with onions, delicately spiced with herbs, then roasted on skewers in our Clay Oven.
JUNGLE KEBAB
Chicken breast marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic, mint, cashew, herbs and spices, then roasted in clay oven.
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Half spring chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices, roasted in clay oven.
TANDOORI SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp marinated in herb mixture and delicately broiled in our clay oven
CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless, succulent breast of chicken marinated in our special recipe and broiled to perfection in the clay oven
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Pieces of lean lamb cooked in a heavenly curry sauce.
LAMB VINDALOO
South Indian favorite! Lamb with potatoes in a tangy hot sauce (traditionally served hot)
LAMB CURRY
Cubes of lambs cooked with special onion, tomato and fenugreek sauce.
LAMB MANGO
Lamb with mango, aromatic herbs, touch of ginger, scallions and spices.
LAMB COCONUT
Tender pieces of lamb prepared in a special aromatic coconut sauce in madras style.
LAMB KORMA
Boneless lamb simmered in mild cashew sauce garnished with raisins and cashews.
LAMB KARAHI
Diced lamb sauteed with onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger-garlic and herbs.
LAMB SAAG
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with a generous portion of spinach and herbs.
LAMB TIKKA MASALA
Tender pieces of lamb simmered in a tomato and cream sauce.
LAMB PASANDA
Slices of lamb marinated in cream and cooked in a almond sauce
GOAT CURRY (With Bones)
Baby goat (with bones) cooked with herbs and spice in a popular indian style curry
LAMB DELICACIES
SEAFOOD DELICACIES
SHRIMP MASALA
Shrimp simmered in a tomato and cream sauce, with touch of onions, pepper and fenugreek leaves.
SHRIMP PATIA
Shrimp sauteed with sweet and sour mangoes, touch of ginger, scallion and spices.
FISH TIKKA MASALA
Pieces of salmon roasted in our clay oven and simmered in a tomato and cream sauce.
SEAFOOD VINDALOO
Jumbo shrimp, scallops and fish cooked with potatoes in a spiced tangy sauce.
SHRIMP COCONUT
Tender pieces of shrimp, prepared in a special aromatic coconut sauce in madras style.
FISH COCONUT
Tender pieces of salmon, prepared in a special aromatic coconut sauce in madras style.
SHRIMP PALAK
Jumbo shrimp cooked with spinach, herbs, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices
SCALLOP PATIA
Scallop sauteed with sweet and sour mangoes, touch of ginger, scallions and spices
SCALLOP MASALA
Scallops sauteed in a zesty tikka masala sauce, with touch of onion, pepper and fenugreek leaves
FISH PALAK
Fish cooked with spinach, herbs, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices
CHICKEN MO:MO:
Typical Nepali style Chicken dumplings with fresh coriander, ginger and garlic, steamed and served with home-made Special Achar. (Neplese-Chinese Fusion)
CHICKEN CHOW MEIN
Stir fried noodles with seasonal vegetables and tender chicken breast seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with coriander. (Nepalese-Chinese Fusion)
LAMB CHOW MEIN
Stir fried noodles with seasonal vegetables and tender boneless cubed lamb seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with coriander. (Nepalese-Chinese Fusion)
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN
Stir fried noodles with seasonal vegetables seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with coriander. (Nepalese-Chinese Fusion)
GOBHI MANCHURIAN
Cauliflower tossed with indian seasonings, breaded with cornstarch, fried, and finished with sweet and spicy tomato sauce, soy sauce and fresh cilantro served with basmati rice (Indo-Chinese fusion)
PANEER CHILLI
Home made cheese slices in special spices, onion, bell peppers, and touch of garlic and soy sauce. (Indo-Chines Fusion)
CHICKEN CHILLY
Homemade cheese or boneless chicken slices in special spices, onion, bell peppers, and touch of garlic and soy sauce, served with basmati rice (Indo-Chinese fusion)
CHICKEN 65
True southern India delight, cooked with fried curry leaves, yogurt & spices, served with basmati rice (Indo-Chinese fusion)
FUSION SPECIAL (INDO-CHINESE-NEPALESE)
VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS
VEGETABLE MANGO
Fresh vegetables cooked with sweet and sour mangoes, spices and herbs with a touch of ginger.
NAVARATAN KORMA
Garden fresh vegetables cooked in light cream sauce and special blend of spices, sprinkled with nuts.
MALAI KOFTA
Mixed vegetables and Paneer balls served in a spiced tomato and cream sauce.
SAAG PANEER
Deliciously cooked spinach with homemade Indian cheese cubes, spices and herbs.
ALOO GOBHI
Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with ginger, tomatoes and spices.
PANEER MASALA
Homemade cheese cubes, onions, peppers and tomatoes cooked with fresh herbs.
PANEER CHILLI
Home made cheese slices in special spices, onion, bell peppers, and touch of garlic and soy sauce. (Indo-Chines Fusion)
DAL MAKHANI
Slow simmered lentils sautéed in butter with fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
BAIGAN BHARTHA
Whole eggplant baked in our clay oven, then mashed and sautéed with garlic, onions and tomatoes.
BHINDI MASALA
Fresh baby okra sautéed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.
CHANA SAAG
Fresh cheek peas and spinach in herbs and spices.
DAL TADKA
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and spices.
ALOO PALAK
Fresh chopped spinach cooked with fresh potatoes, with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices.
PANEER BHURJI
Shredded cheese cooked in butter, onions, peppers and tomatoes cooked with fresh herbs.
MATAR METHI MALAI
Combination of cashew nut sauce, Green peas and fenugreek leaves served in a spiced tomato, cashew and creamy sauce
MATAR PANEER
Green peas with homemade indian cheese, cooked in a mildly spiced sauce
CHICKEN BIRIYANI
Chicken marinated with spices and saffron, and then steam cooked naturally, fragrant basmati rice. A classic Mogul dish.
LAMB BIRYANI
A classic Mogul dish! Succulent pieces of curried lamb cooked with basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
GOAT BIRYANI
A classic Moghul dish! Succulent pieces of Goat with bones cooked with basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
Naturally fragrant basmati rice cooked with fresh garden vegetables sprinkled with nuts.
PEAS PILAF
Yellow rice pilaf cooked with green peas, chunks of pineapple, nuts and spices.
LEMON RICE
Basmati Rice tempered with curry leaves, Mustard seeds & lemon juice.
BASMATI RICE
Plain Basmati Rice cooked with a touch of Cumin Seed.
RICE DELICACIES
INDIAN BREAD
GARLIC NAAN (1)
Naan bread topped with fresh garlic and herbs, then baked in our clay oven.
ROSEMERY NAAN (1)
Naan bread topped with fresh garlic and herbs, then baked in our clay oven.
KEEMA NAAN (1)
Scrumptious naan bread stuffed with shredded lamb and herbs.
PESHWARI NAAN (1)
White bread stuffed with raisins, cashew nuts and coconut.
ONION KULCHHA (1)
Bread filled with onions and some spices.
ALOO KULCHHA (1)
Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes.
NAAN (1)
Traditional white bread , baked in our clay oven.
TANDOORI ROTI (1)
Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven.
TANDOORI PARATHA
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread topped with butter.
MOZZARELLA NAAN (1)
Bread filled with Mozzarella cheese.
RICE PUDDING (KHEER)
Traditional Indian rice pudding with nuts, flavored with cardamom and rose water.
ICE CREAM
Vanilla Ice cream
GULAB JAMUN (3 PCS.)
Light pastry balls dipped in cinnamon flavored syrup.
PISTACHIO KULFI (1)
Traditional Indian ice cream made with Pistachio.
MANGO KULFI (1)
Traditional Indian ice cream made with Mango.