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Tipu's Tiger - CLOSED
115 1/2 South 4th West
Missoula, Montana

phone: (406) 542-0622 fax: (406) 541-0623

Printable Menu (pdf)

Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 11am - 9 pm ~|~ Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9:30 pm

Appetizers

The following appetizers served with date-raisin and raita Chutney, except where noted. *Samosas*(triangular fried pastries with different fillings, two per order)
:: * Vegetable Samosa - a mixture of potatoes, cabbage, corn, peas and onions spiced to create a Tipu's favorite!	$4
:: Spinach and Paneer Samosa - fresh spinach and paneer (our homemade cheese) mixed with delicately spiced potatoes	$5
:: Mushroom-Walnut Samosa - finely chopped button mushrooms and crushed walnuts spiced with fenugreek, ginger and garlic	$5
:: Mixed Samosa Plate - a sampling of each	$6
Other Tipu's Favorites
:: * Potato and Onion Bhajis - grated potatoes and sliced Onion mixed into a garbanzo batter and fried	$5
:: Stuffed Chapati - two pieces of our homemade flatbread filled with a spicy-sweet mango chutney and cheese then grilled	$6
:: Child's Stuffed Chapati - made without the spicy-sweet mango chutney	$5
:: * Spicy Yam fries - wedges of fresh yams fried, spiced and served with Tamarind-chili chutney	$4
:: * Papadams - two spicy crispy lentil wafers, served with tamatar chutney	$3
* denotes Vegan items, don't hesitate to ask your server if you have any questions.

Soup, Salad and Breads

Soups
:: Daily Soup Special - varies daily	$5 bowl or $3 cup
:: * Tharka Dahl - organic red lentils cooked with garlic, cumin and a touch of jalapeno puree	$5 bowl or $3 cup
Ask your server what our soup special is.
Salads
:: Tempeh Taco Salad - smoked tempeh in a homemade taco bowl with organic baby greens, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, green onion, salsa and sour cream	$9
:: * Spinach Salad - fresh spinach, tomatoes, walnuts and Greek olives	$7 whole or $4 side
:: * House Salad - organic baby greens, shredded carrots and beets with sunflower seeds	$6 whole or $4 side
:: Soup, Salad and Bread Combination - a choice of any soup, a side of our house or spinach salad and a choice of bread, a nutritious healthy choice to satisfy anyone!	$9 side of Greek salad add $2
Choose from one of our home-made dressings: Date-raisin, ginger-tahini, red-wine vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette.
Breads (we use organic Montana wheat for our breads)
:: Garlic Naan - a raised bread made with garlic, butter and spices	$3
:: Paratha - a Sun-dried tomato, green onion and garlic flatbread	$2
:: * Chapati - an Indian flatbread flavored with cumin and sesame seeds	$2

Chutneys

:: * Mango - chopped mango pieces cooked with spices	$1
:: * Cilantro - fresh cilantro, lemon juice, garlic and jalapeno	$1
:: * Tiger Sauce - a mix of honey, mango, chili and spices	$1
:: * Three-Claw - three different chili peppers and garlic blended into a dangerous mix!	$1
:: * Tamarind-Chili - tangy tamarind cooked with chili and spices	$1
:: * Habanero-Ginger - fresh ginger root and habanero peppers with lemon juice for a �touch� of heat!	$1
:: * Date-Raisin - a fruity mix of ginger, garlic And jalapeno	$1
:: Raita - yogurt with carrot, cucumber and cumin	$1
:: * Tamatar - tomatoes, onions, mustard seed and spices	$1
*denotes Vegan items, please don�t hesitate to ask your server if you have any questions.

Entr�e�s

The following served with basmati rice and tharka dahl
:: * Aloo Brinjal - potatoes, eggplant and diced tomatoes spiced with ginger, cumin, mustard seed, turmeric and garam masala	$7
:: * Kali Vatana - organic black beans and saut�ed mushrooms in a robust tomato sauce	$7
:: * Makka Masala - whole kernel of corn with saut�ed onions, fresh ginger, garlic, jalapeno, turmeric and mustard seeds cooked in coconut milk and lemon	$7
:: Tamatar-sem-Paneer - fried cubes of our paneer cheese, green beans and ground peanuts in a creamy yogurt-based tomato sauce spiced with a selection of cinnamon, clove and other spices and a touch of honey	$8
:: Tiger Special - changes daily, ask your server
Curritos Any of our entr�e�s wrapped in a soft flour tortilla shell or fried crispy golden brown, with your choice of any chutney. Add $1.00/ add cheese $1.00
From the World Deli - available 11:00-5:00 pm daily
:: Tiger Burrito - organic black beans, Mexi-rice, lettuce, homemade salsa, cheese, sour cream and green onion (vegan option available)*	$6
:: * Falafel Wrap - crisp garbanzo bean patties folded in a handmade flatbread with greens tomatoes, cucumbers and ginger tahini dressing. Served with yam fries, dahl (soup) or salad.	$8
:: Quesadilla - a soft flour tortilla, enfolding cheese, black beans and our delicious chipotle and portobello pepper sauce. Served with salsa and sour cream	$7
:: Huevos Burrito - eggs from cage free hens (hormone and animal feed free) with organic black beans, our mexi-rice, Sharon�s enchilada sauce, cheese, sour cream and green onions	$8
:: Tofu Burrito - scrambled organic tofu, organic black beans, Mexi-rice, enchilada sauce, cheese sour cream and green onions (vegan option available)*	$8
*denotes vegan items, please don�t hesitate to ask your server if you have any questions.

Beverages

:: Chai - "Best in Missoula!" Made traditionally using a family recipe. Available Hot or Iced.	*$3 Dairy or Soy $4 Decaf Soy*
:: Ginger Brew - homemade with fresh ginger and spices, sweetened, hot or iced	$3
:: Ginger Beer - on tap, cold and carbonated. Refreshing	$3 per glass or $8 for a pitcher
:: Lhassi - traditional yogurt smoothies, your choice of Mango lhassispiced with cardamom and sweetened or Coconut lhassimade with coconut milk, yogurt and sweetened	$3
:: * Turkish Coffee - sweet and strong with a hint of rose-water and cardamom. Allow some time for this specialty	$3
:: * Coffee - organic shade grown and free trade	$2
:: * Hot Teas - mint, green tea and Darjeeling	$2
:: Spritzers - Please ask your server which Spritzers are available	$2

Desserts

:: Ice Creams - made in the neighborhood by Big Dipper. Cardamom, Saffron Almond, Tipu�s Chai, * Mango Sorbet or Habanero-Mango Sorbet	$4
:: * Carrot Cake - Carrots, pineapple, raisins and pecans.	$4
:: Gulab Jamum - very sweet pastry balls served in a rose-water syrup	$3
:: Pinapple-Cardamom Coffee Cake - An Indian twist to an old favorite.	$3
:: * Mint Chocolate-Chip Cake - A delicious option to complete your meal.	$4
:: * Chocolate Tofu Pie - (drizzled with Raspberry sauce) Our most requested desert.	$4
:: * Chocolate Tofu Parfait - This wheat-free option is the filling from our famous Chocolate Tofu Pie.	$4

Notes

:: Take-out Service - All of our items are available for take out. Delivery available through *Caf� Courier.*
:: Catering Service - Tipu�s Tiger would be happy to cater any event for you: or, reserve our mezzanine for private parties up to twenty people.
:: Join our "Tiger Stripes" - frequent diner program for special discounts and a free birthday meal, its free and easy. Ask your server how to join!
Thank you for coming to Tipu�s Tiger, we hope you enjoyed your meal. Bipin Patel and staff
*denotes Vegan items, please don�t hesitate to ask your server if you have any questions.

About Tipu's
The Cuisine at Tipu�s Tiger is a blending of different cultures. �We have dishes that are mostly from the western and northern parts of India. It is a cuisine developed over several years, in our attempt to meet the needs and taste buds of western palates. Many of the recipes have been handed down from my family. Others, we have developed with the help of many people who have worked here. Our lunch menu is an expression of our eclectic dishes ranging from traditional Indian to Mexican to completely innovative dishes. We pride ourselves in trying to be open to new ideas and trying our best to provide you with a great dining experience.

We are always open to your comments and suggestions, please feel free write them in our comment book.

Tipu�s Tiger...a little history
Tipu�s Tiger is the name-sake of an exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It�s an organ shaped like a tiger, which when wound up growls as it devours a British soldier! It was given to Tipu Sultan the last of the Indian Kings to resist the British domination of India.

The restaurant opened in the summer of 1997 at its original location on Higgins St. The first Indian and Vegetarian restaurant in Montana. Many of the recipes are family based from India and East Africa as well as ones we have created over the years in Tipu�s Tiger.

Our mission is to serve you freshly prepared delicious vegetarian and vegan food in a friendly, healthy environment.