Cafe Lota Menu
Nestled within the National Crafts Museum, Café Lota offers a delightful culinary experience in the heart of New Delhi. Known for its vibrant and unique menu, this charming café serves up a range of mouthwatering dishes that perfectly blend traditional Indian flavors with contemporary twists. Whether you're craving a comforting plate of dal or looking to try something more adventurous, the Café Lota Menu is sure to excite your taste buds. From their signature regional specialties to refreshing beverages, each item is thoughtfully crafted with fresh ingredients. The café’s inviting atmosphere complements the menu, making it a perfect spot to unwind after exploring the museum. With every bite, you'll discover a taste of India's rich culinary heritage, making Café Lota a must-visit for food lovers in the city.
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Hot Beverages
Masala Chai
Assam tea brewed with milk, ginger, and cardamom.
South Indian Filter Coffee
Dark roasted South Indian coffee brewed with milk.
Nettle
A herbal tea with a powerful Himalayan herb known for its numerous health benefits.
Chamomile-Lemongrass
A herbal tea with a unique blend of calming and cleansing herbs.
Cold Beverages
Kesari Lassi
Yoghurt blended with saffron, sugar, and ice.
Masala Chhaas
Yoghurt churned with water, fresh coriander leaves, and cumin.
Nimbu Paani
Lemon juice, mint, sugar, salt, and water, all blended with ice.
Kanji
A healthy North Indian fermented drink made from black carrots.
Ambaadi Iced Tea
Ambaadi, or hibiscus-infused water, churned with sugar and ice.
Cold Kaapi
Milk, sugar, and ice, blended with a shot of aromatic filter coffee.
Kokum Sharbat
Kokum berries churned with roasted cumin, salt, sugar, and served with fizzy soda.
Rose Milkshake
Milk blended with floral and fragrant sweet rose syrup, Roohafza.
Sattu Sharbat
Protein-packed traditional summer drink made of Sattu, the Indian superfood.
Fresh Cold-Pressed Juice
Pulpy and nutrient-rich refreshing juice.
Aam Panna
A cooling summer drink made with unripe green mangoes.
Bel Sharbat
A cooling and cleansing Ayurvedic detox drink made with wood apples.
Chamomile Bloom Kombucha
Chamomile and blue pea flowers add a floral touch to this probiotic brew.
Himalayan Apple Kombucha
Himalayan apples and ancient spices make this a warm probiotic brew.
Strawberry Love Kombucha
Like Yin and Yang, this cold-pressed blend is a balance of sweet and sour.
Earthy Beetroot Kombucha
Cold-pressed beetroot and ginger add sweetness and tang to this brew.
Pineapple Passion Kombucha
Fresh pineapple and earthy basil add a tropical touch to this brew.
Single Estate Artisanal Coffee
Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold
Grown at an altitude of about 1200 m, this is the highest grade washed Arabica in India. It is an excessively sweet coffee with notes of toffee-d caramel and a mild aftertaste of bitter lemon. With an intense aroma and light body, this is one of the best known coffees of India.
Kalledevarapura Estate
Shade-grown at about 1300 m, this is a specialty coffee made with the unique 'pulp and sun-dried' process. This coffee boasts strong notes of figs caramelised in honey, with undertones of citric acidity. With a medium body, this coffee has a lingering aftertaste of sweetened vanilla.
Gungegiri Estate
Full-bodied and creamy, this coffee is grown at an altitude of about 1100 m. With a tangerine sweetness and an aroma of browned butter, this coffee has a peppery finish. With a delicate and muted acidity and a velvety mouth-feel, it is a perfectly balanced cup.
Specialty Orthodox Tea
Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (TGFOP)
A leafy varietal that is one of the most traditional styles of tea; this tea is light, brisk, and aromatic. Sourced from the Mancotta Tea Estate in Assam.
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe (FBOP)
One of the finest offerings of the Mancotta Tea Estate, this full-bodied tea with a coppery infusion is rich and dense. Sourced from the Mancotta Tea Estate in Assam.
Broken Pekoe Souchong (BPS)
Though the name has its origins in the Orient, this pellet-shaped tea varietal with an amber-coloured brew and a smooth and malty taste, is a favourite with connoisseurs all over the world. Sourced from the Mancotta Tea Estate in Assam.
Starters Vegetarian
Mini Rava Idli with Molgapodi
A dozen mini idlis, tossed in flavourful molgapodi spice and aromatic curry leaves, served with fresh coconut chutney.
Palak Patta Chaat
Our iconic chaat of crispy spinach leaves, potatoes, and chickpeas topped with spiced yoghurt and fresh chutney.
Bajre Ka Chilla (GF)
Savory pearl millet crepes stuffed with tempered cottage cheese and seasonal vegetables.
Sabudana Popcorn, Hari Mirchi Thecha (GF, V)
Crumb-fried dumplings of sago and mashed potato, served with a Maharashtrian green chili chutney.
Ragi Vada Pav
Steamed millet buns with a patty of spiced mashed potatoes, served with chutney.
Quinoa Upma (GF, V)
Protein-rich and gluten- free super grain, Quinoa, cooked with Southern spiced peanuts and seasonal vegetables.
Mahabaleshwar Corn Patties
Crispy fried and spiced corn and cottage cheese patties, served with gooseberry chutney.
Banarasi Tamatar Ki Chaat
A Banarasi chaat of mashed potatoes cooked with tomatoes in desi ghee and topped with homemade nimki.
Mochar Chops
A beloved traditional Bengali snack made with banana flowers and hearty chunks of nuts.
Do Matar Ki Chaat
Crispy green pea patties with white peas, tomato and onion salad, and a zesty tamarind and coriander chutney.
Ragi Paneer Dhokla (GF)
Sweet and sour fermented rice, millet, and lentil cake with cottage cheese, served with a spicy garlic chutney.
Chef's Special Dahi Vada (GF)
Refreshing and soft lentil dumplings, immersed in cool yoghurt, tangy chutneys, and spices.
Starters Non-Vegetarian
Mustard Fish Tikka (GF)
Fillet of Sole, marinated in thickened curd, roasted spices, mustard; cooked in the tandoor, and served with mustard chutney.
Fish & Chips (GF)
Batter-fried fillets of Sole, crusted with popped amaranth grains, served with sweet potato chips.
Sandeep's Prawn Fry (GF)
Rice-crumbed and shallow-fried prawns, marinated in Southern spices and tamarind paste.
Mutton Samosa
Spiced and minced mutton, cheese, and spring onion in a crisp pastry, served with a bell pepper and tamarind chutney.
Lemon, Ginger & Pepper Chicken (GF)
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and black pepper; cooked in the tandoor & garnished with fresh ginger and black pepper.
Kerala Chicken Masala (GF)
Succulent boneless chicken, stir-fried with curry leaves and coconut, and served with appam.
Ragi Chicken Momos
Steamed dumplings made with finger millet flour, filled with juicy, flavourful chicken, and served with a zesty dip.
Main Course Vegetarian
Kerala Vegetable Stew
Assorted vegetables in tempered coconut milk, served with appam or steamed basmati rice.
Sattu Paratha and Chokha (V)
Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with roasted gram flour, served with smoked eggplant mash, potato mash, and fresh coriander chutney.
Kathal Biryani (GF)
Tender jackfruit cooked with basmati rice, and royal cumin served with special Kumaoni raita.
Cafe Lota Paneer Pasanda
Cottage cheese discs stuffed with tempered spinach & Cheddar cheese, cooked in the tandoor, and served in a rich tomato, dried milk and cashew nut gravy with pudina paratha.
Sindhi Kadhi, Aloo Tuk, and Rice (GF, V)
Okra and French beans cooked in a tangy vegetable curry, served with crispy twice-cooked potatoes and Himachali red rice.
Himachali Thali
Siddu, a Himachali delicacy made of walnut, cashew, and onion encased in a wheat flour bun, served with Dal, Aloo Palda, Sepu Badi, Raita, and Salad.
Kumaoni Thali
A traditional Kumaoni thali with Bhatt ki Chudkani, Aloo Gutke, Mooli ki Kadhi, Bhang Chutney, Kumaoni Raita, Jhangora ki Kheer, Mooli Salad, Ragi Roti, and Ghee.
Makhana Mushroom With Kamal Kakadi Raita
Roasted lotus seeds in a mild tomato curry and crispy lotus stem yoghurt, served with a stuffed green pea flatbread.
Besan Ke Gatte
Steamed chickpea flour dumplings simmered in a yoghurt gravy and served with spicy okra and traditional whole wheat flatbread.
Kerala Thali
A traditional South Indian meal of Sambhar, Avial, Beans Thoran, Pineapple Pachadi, Inji Curry, Red Rice, and Banana Chips.
Main Course Non-Vegetarian
Chicken Mokul
A traditional Rajasthani chicken curry with boneless chicken thigh, cooked in a curry of yoghurt and cashew paste and served with Bajre ki Roti.
Khade Masale Ka Gosht (GF)
Mutton slow-cooked on with curd, onion, garlic, ginger, whole red chilies, whole spices and served with rice.
Toddy Shop Fish Curry (GF)
Sole cooked in a creamy coconut-based curry flavored with kokum, onion, tomato and served with rice or appam.
Kachcha Aam Prawn Curry (GF)
Prawns cooked in a spicy and tangy curry made with raw mango and a blend of Kerala spices, served with appam or steamed rice.
Himalayan Trout with Garlic Bread
Whole trout marinated in mild spices, cooked in butter, and served with garlic bread, sautéed veggies, crispy Aloo Tuk, and salad.
White Butter Chicken
Succulent grilled chicken pieces, served in a silken tomato and cream gravy, infused with the smoky aroma of white butter. Served with Chur-Chur Naan.
Idukki Pork Curry
A slow-cooked pork curry seasoned with local Kerala spices and served with Malabar Parotta.
Assamese Black Chicken
A spicy and smoky chicken curry finished with a toasted black sesame paste and served with melt-in-the-mouth Tigmo.
Kosha Mangsho
An iconic and aromatic Bengali mutton curry served with steamed rice.
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic long-grain rice perfectly layered over chicken marinated in a blend of earthy spices; garnished with caramelized onions.
Bread & Rice
Phulka (2 pieces)
Soft whole-wheat flatbread cooked on an open oven flame.
Appam
Traditional Keralan fluffy rice pancake.
Ragi Appam
Millet variant of traditional fluffy Keralan pancake.
Namak and Ajwain Paratha
Whole wheat flatbread with carom-seeds.
Pudina Paratha
Whole wheat flatbread with mint, cooked in the tandoor.
Paratha
Crispy whole wheat flatbread with home-churned butter.
Sattu Paratha
Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced roasted gram flour.
Steamed Red Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice
Lota Special Naan
Khameeri Roti
Tandoori Roti
Accompaniments
Aaj Ki Sabji (GF)
Please ask your server for today's regional vegetable dish.
Aaj Ki Dal (GF)
Please ask your server for today's regional lentil curry dish.
Plain Yoghurt
Kumaoni Raita
Cooling yoghurt with a whiff of mustard and fresh grated cucumber.
Dessert
Bhapa Doi Cheesecake
Sweetened steamed yoghurt on a crunchy biscuit base, topped with almonds and pistachios.
Apple Jalebi with Coconut Rabdi
Crispy apple fritters, dusted with cinnamon, and served with a coconut dip.
Patishpta
Rice flour crepes stuffed with shredded coconut & sweet palm jaggery.
Kulfi (GF)
Traditional Indian frozen dessert made with rich, creamy, and silky smooth milk, flavoured with saffron and ground pistachios.
Black Rice Kheer
A traditional, creamy, and aromatic Assamese black rice pudding.
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