Paper Dosa
551 West Cordova Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Starters
Curry Leaf Corn Soup
Olathe sweet corn with coconut milk, thai chiles, leeks, and spices - GF / V
Kollu Rasam
Also known as “fire broth,” this tasty soup is made with blended lentils, cilantro, tomatoes, and spices - GF / V
Dahi Vada
Vadas, a doughnut shaped lentil fritter served in a beautiful display of spiced yogurt, tamarind and mint chutneys - GF / SO
Chennai Chicken
Fried natural chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices served with raitha - GF
Nalini’s Bindi
Okra sauteed in a robust, spicy masala - GF / SO
Paniyaram
Soft, fluffy, and slightly crispy dumpling-like bites with a tender interior, served with kara chutney - GF / V
Kale and Onion Pakora
Red onions and kale lightly battered in spiced chickpea and rice flour, flash fried and served with eggplant chutney (SO) - GF
Pappadum with Chutneys
Lentil cracker with basil (CN), eggplant (SO), tamarind, and roasted garlic chutneys (SO) - GF / V
Peach and Avocado Salad
Fresh local peaches and avocados tossed in a peach cilantro dressing on a bed of farmers market greens and topped with pumpkin seeds - GF / V
DOSAS
A thin South Indian crepe made from a fermented rice and lentil batter. Served with sambar and coconut and tomato chutneys. All dosas are gluten free and can be made dairy-free without ghee.
Classic Masala
A dosa filled with masala (potatoes blended with turmeric, caramelized onions, whole red chiles, mustard seeds, and cashews) - CN
Paper Dosa
A large, paper-thin crispy dosa with masala on the side - CN
White Truffle Masala
A dosa filled with masala flavored with white truffle oil - CN
Spicy Basil
Basil cooked with cashews, cilantro, chiles and ginger spread inside the dosa, topped with potato masala - CN
Caprese
A dosa filled with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, and olive oil
Paneer and Peas
A dosa filled with paneer tossed in spices, served with peas and cilantro
Lamb Keema
A dosa served with a side of spiced ground lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, and peas. Contains Nuts. CN
Green Chile Cheese
A dosa filled with jack and cheddar and NM green chile
Kids’ Cheese
A South Indian grilled cheese. Sides not included.
UTTAPAM
A South Indian “pancake” made from a fermented rice and lentil dosa batter—thicker and smaller than dosas with the ingredients cooked into the batter. Served with sambar and coconut and tomato chutneys. All uttapams are gluten-free and can be made vegan without ghee.
Masala
Cooked with potato, caramelized onion, chile masala - CN
Mushroom Medley
Cooked with sauteed bunapi, king trumpet, king oyster, bunashimeji, maitake mushrooms, and chopped onions
Curries
Seasonal Vegetable Curry
ellow summer squash, potato, cauliflower, carrots, green plantain, and green beans in a coconut-tomato curry - GF / V
Prawn Moilee
Flash-fried prawns cooked in a yellow coconut curry with fenugreek, ginger, garlic, and spices - GF
Tellicherry Lamb Curry
Sustainable lamb slow-cooked with dry-roasted garam masala and finished with freshly ground Tellicherry black peppercorns - GF / CN
Kerala Chicken Curry
This fresh, bright green curry is cooked with cauliflower, green beans, tomatoes and fresh coconut, mint, cilantro, Thai green chiles, and spices - GF
MP
Chef Special Ask what we have today! (Tuesday through Thursday only.) MP SIDES
Sides
Raitha
Spiced yogurt with chopped onions, carrot, cucumber, and cilantro
Mixed Pickle
A traditional Indian condiment made with cured lemons, limes, carrots, ginger, and ground spices, salt, and oil - SO
Mango Habanero Chutney
Our spiciest chutney made with sweet mango
Chutney Sampler
Mint (contains dairy), tamarind, roasted garlic red chile (SO), eggplant (SO), and basil (CN)
Single Chutney
Mint (contains dairy), tamarind, coconut, tomato, basil (CN), roasted garlic red chile (SO), or eggplant (SO)
Coconut Rice
Side of coconut rice
Side of coconut rice
Plain Basmati Rice
Plain Basmati Rice
Desserts
Elaneer Payasam
Tender coconut pudding served with cashews - GF / CN
Passion Fruit Custard
A cool, tangy custard topped with warm coconut milk tapioca payasam - GF
Gulab Jamun
A warm, lightly fried doughnut hole served in a cardamom simple syrup - CN
Rasmalai
Two patties of fresh farmer’s cheese cooked and soaked in sweet cream, rosewater, nuts, and cardamom, garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals - GF / CN
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Sorbet
Locally made La Lecheria coconut, mango sorbet, and chocolate sorbet locally made by the experts at Kakawa - GF / V
DRINKS
Mango Lassi
A classic house-made creamy and sweet Mango Lassi
Puli Jeera Soda
Soda made with cumin-tamarind syrup, cilantro, mint, soda water
Spicy Ginger Soda
Our signature recipe, refreshing, spicy, and sweet
Lemon Soda
Made sweet or salty
Made sweet or salty
Iced Tea
Organic black, green, or herbal
Soda
Mexican Coke or Sprite, ginger ale
South Indian Chai
House-made chai served hot or cold
Coffee
Local Organic coffee by Aroma coffee roasters
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GF: Gluten-Free | V: Vegan | CN: Contains Nuts | NF: Nut-Free | SO: Contains Sesame Oil --- *Note: We use rice bran oil for all fried dishes. Please ask your server for additional ingredient information. We proudly feature excellent local spirits from across the state blended with our homemade mixtures to bring you one-of-a-kind cocktails. COCKTAILS
Cocktails
Negroni
Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and your choice of Gin, 505 NewMexcal, or 505 Burquila Agave Spirit
Pavalam
Hibiscus Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Simple Syrup, Xocotatl Mole Bitters
Kudikaara Kurangu
Tumbleroot Rum de Oro, Jackfruit, Orange, Lime, Dolin Blanc, Black Peppercorns
Kanivaana Anniyar
505 Spirits Burquila, Ginger, Lime, 505 NewMexcal, Candied Ginger
Ulai Pali
Dry Point Rye, Chai Agave, Aromatic Bitters
Paper Dosa Margarita
505 Spirits Burquila, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Curry Leaves, Lime, Curry Leaf Salt Rim
Palaash
505 NewMexcal Smoky Agave Spirit, Mango Habanero, Lime, Simple Syrup, Umeboshi Plum, Orange Bitters
Nila
Nickle Gin, Prickly Pear Liqueur, Dry Vermouth, Lychee Syrup, Lemon Peel, Lemon Bitters
Gin and Tonic
with Grapefruit
Mocktails & zero-proof
Sittu Kuruvi
Pineapple, Rosemary, Ginger, hint of Habanero
Thennampalai
Jaggery, Lemon, Green Tea, Local Honey, Burlesque Bitters
Dhoni
Pomegranate, Lychee, Lemon, Orange Creme Bitters, hint of Kashmiri Chili
Zero-Proof Spirits +2
Bubbly
Gruet Brut
New Mexico // Sophisticated and brilliant with ultra-fine bubbles and a wonderful bouquet of green apple and grapefruit.
Roger Goulart Reserva Cava
Spain // Organic with flavors of green apple, pear, marzipan, and lemons.
Rosé
Château Routas Rosé
France // Aromatic, balanced, and fresh with a silky mouthfeel revealing peaches and mandarin in the finish.
White
Buckel Family Chardonnay
Colorado // Crisp flavors, aromas of honeycrisp apple, caramel, and plantain.
Brooks Amycas
Oregon // Delightful, dry blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer.
Arca Nova Vinho Verde
Portugal // Fresh, dry, and slightly effervescent.
Via Alpina Pinot Grigio
Italy // Energetic flavor and bright acidity.
Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna
Italy // Vibrant, textural with ripe stone fruit, citrus, and herbs.
Selbach Incline Riesling
Germany // Light, refreshing green apple, peach, and citrus zest.
Kobal Sauvignon Blanc
Slovenia // Complex, very dry, hints of tart fruits.
Talley Chardonnay
California // Ripe apricot, white flowers, spice, and chamomile with a creamy finish.
Skouras Assyrtiko
Greece // Generous aromas of apples and citrus, with excellent salinity and minerality.
La Cana Albariño
Spain // Savory and dry, with salinity balanced by lemon, lime, and peach notes.
Denis Meunier Expression de Silex Vouvray
France // Focused and fresh with lively notes of citrus, yellow peach, and honey.
Domaine Gueguen Chablis
France // Dry, medium-bodied, and zesty with powerful floral and citrus aromatics.
Red
Buckel Family Pinot Noir
Colorado // Fruit-driven, complex, and nuanced with cherry, red plum, and baking spice. Barrel aged for 10 months in French Oak.
St. Cosme Côtes du Rhône
France // Produced from 100% Syrah grapes; notes of sandalwood, violet, and pepper.
Muga El Anden Rioja
Spain // Savory, floral, expressive, and easy to drink.
Lenotti Bardolino
Italy // Light-bodied, fruity, juicy, and fun.
Aia Vecchia Lagone Super Tuscan
Italy // Lush fruit, vanilla, spice, smooth finish.
Turley Pesenti Zinfandel
California // Organic. Nuanced and lush with notes of flowers, spice, and cherry.
Domaine Colette Beaujolais-Villages
France // Light-bodied and soft with aromas of strawberry and ripe cherry.
Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune du Château 1er Cru
France // Classic red Burgundy from 100% Pinot Noir showing dark berry flavors, earthy undertones, and a velvety texture with subtle spice.
Dessert wines
H&H Verdelho Madeira
Italy // Aged 10 years, medium-bodied, aromas of smoke, spice, sea, and notes of citrus.
Vietti Moscato d’Asti
Italy // Slightly sweet, semi-sparkling with intense peach, apricot, and floral aromas.
Kopke Tawny Port
Portugal // Deep ruby color with a classic bouquet of lively young fruit. Powerful in the mouth, it delivers a long, harmonious finish.
Kopke Ruby Port
Portugal // Young, fruit, vibrant port aged in oak.
Non-alcoholic Wines
Underwood Rose
Oregon // Bright, refreshing, and fruit-forward.
Huber Layla Sparkling
Austria // Bone dry, with tangerine aromas.
Mount Fishtail Zero Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand // Clean and crisp with citrus, tropical fruit, and herbaceous notes.
Villa Amélie Merlot
New Zealand // Dark fruit and spices, smooth dry finish.
CIDERS
JK Scrumpy 12oz
Flushing, MI // 5% ABV // Estate-bottled farmhouse cider with fresh apple aroma and crisp, clean finish.
Gluten-Free & Kosher
Aval French Cider Blanc 11.2oz
France // 5% ABV // A clean, modern take on traditional French cider, with low tannins and a refreshing mineral-driven body.
Gluten-Free
Beers
Beers
Taj Mahal 22oz
Bangalore, India // 4.5% ABV // Clean, light, and delicate flavor.
Second Street 2920 IPA 12oz
Santa Fe, NM // 7.5% ABV // Fruity, spicy, dank, citrus, and bright hop flavors.
Rowley Germophile 12oz
Santa Fe, NM // 5% ABV // Dry, tart, and refreshing, brewed with continental pilsner malt and malted white wheat, soured with lactobacillus.
Bosque Brewing Scotia Ale 12oz
Albuquerque, NM // 8.4% ABV // With bold flavors, deep amber hue, and luscious viscosity, this ale is heavy with caramel and malt sweetness.
Taos Mesa Kolsch 45 12oz
Taos, NM // 5.8% ABV // Light German-style ale with European pilsner malt and German noble hops.
Taos Mesa Kachina Peak Pale Ale 12oz
Taos, NM // 5.5% ABV // Bright and crisp with hints of mango and pine, moderate hop bitterness.
Eddyline Epic Day Double IPA 16oz
Colorado // 9% ABV // Rich complex maltiness & refreshing juiciness from Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic Hops.
North Coast Pranqster 12oz
Fort Bragg, CA // 7.6% ABV // Belgian-style golden ale with hints of coriander, apricot, and clove.
Lexington Brewing Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale 12oz
Kentucky // 8.2% ABV // Aged in freshly decanted Bourbon barrels and rich with notes of vanilla and caramel.
Bavik Pilsner 12oz
Belgium // 5.2% ABV // Pale gold, crisp and dry, with a snappy bitterness. 100% malt, unpasteurized.
Delirium Tremens 17oz
Belgium // 8.5% ABV // Renowned, classic, and bold blonde ale with hints of malt, orange zest, and spices.
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler 17oz
Austria // 2.5% ABV // Refreshing, subtly sweet and zesty.
Kizakura Lucky Cat 12oz
Japan // 5.0% ABV // White ale with yuzu and refreshing aftertaste from sansho and saaz hops.