Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine Menu

Welcome to Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine, an authentic culinary gem located at 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA. This vibrant eatery offers a delightful menu that captures the essence of Indian flavors. From the savory Methi Gosht and rich Lamb Tikka Masala to a variety of mouthwatering appetizers, every dish is a journey through traditional Indian cooking.

Highlights include:

  • Apollo Fish: Perfectly spiced and sautéed boneless fish fillets.
  • Chaat Papri: Crispy wafers with a tangy blend of ingredients, truly a street food favorite.
  • Kandhari Naan: Stuffed with sweet raisins and nuts for a unique twist.

Customers rave about the friendly service and comfortable atmosphere, making Bay Leaf a must-visit for anyone seeking a satisfying Indian dining experience in Baton Rouge. Each bite tells a story, and the flavors linger long after your meal.

All Day - Appetizers

Aloo Tikki

Patties made from seasoned potatoes and herbs. (3 pc).

$9.30

Gobi Lasuni

Chunks of cauliflower dipped in corn flour batter, rich in ginger-garlic paste and other spices, sautéed and seasoned.

$13.25

Chaat Papri

Crispy wafers blended with cubes of boiled potatoes, chick peas, chilies, yogurt tamarind chutney and topped with chaat masala and ‘sev’.

$9.90

Assorted Appetizers

An assortment of selected veggie and non veg appetizers (samosa, aloo tikki, mixed veg. Pakora, shrimp, and fish pakoda).

$17.50

Chili Paneer

Cubes of paneer (indian cottage cheese) marinated lightly with soy sauce, white vinegar, ginger-garlic paste, fried and sautéed with jalapenos, green peppers and chilies in a spicy hot sauce.

$14.35

Chili Chicken

Boneless chicken nuggets, marinated with soy sauce, white vinegar, ginger-garlic paste, sautéed with jalapenos, green peppers and chilies sauce.

$14.25

Shrimp Grilled

Shrimps seasoned with garlic & chef’s special seafood herb spices, sautéed on tawa with curry spices.

$16.75

Vegetable Samosa

Crispy triangular pie stuffed with seasoned potatoes, peas and herbs. (3 pc).

$9.50

Bhel Poori

Flour crisps with puffed rice, heaps of potato, onion & tomato, topped with yogurt, tamarind – mint chutney and garden herbs.

$9.25

Onion Veg. Pakoda

Onion and mixed vegetable fritters.

$11.00

Paneer Tikka

Homemade cheese cubes, marinated in aromatic yogurt sauce, spices and grilled with house vegetables.

$15.50

Chicken 65

Boneless chicken pieces dipped in batter of corn flour, lemon, egg and red cashmere chili mixed with spices marinade and pan-fried. Fiery and yummy.

$14.25

Chili Shrimp

Shrimp flavored with soya souse, white vinegar, ginger garlic paste, & sautéed with jalapenos, green peppers & chilies in a spicy sauce.

$15.50

Kebab Platter

Chef’s assortment from tandoori kebabs (lamb cube, chicken tikka, shrimp malai kabab, fish tikka and lamb sheekh kabab).

$19.50

Samosa Chat

Crispy Samosas Topped with Tangy Chutneys and Fresh Herbs- perfect for snacking or as an appetizer

$8.50

Pani- Puri

Crisp hollow shells with tangy tamarind sauce, chickpeas, and spiced potatoes.

$7.25

Apollo Fish

Spiced boneless fish fillets sauteed with Indian spices.

$13.95

Dahi-Puri

Puff pastry served with spiced yoghurt and a tangy chutney- a classic Indian street food delight.

$7.50

Mulligatwany Soup

Delicately spiced chicken soup with touch of lentils and herbs.

$5.95

Spinach Soup

Cream of spinach, seasoned to perfection.

$5.95

Tomato Soup

A refreshing soup made from tomatoes and mildly seasoned.

$5.95

All Day - Soups

All Day - Tandoor

Lamb Chops Masaledar

Lamb chops marinated in nutmeg, cinnamon and aromatic indian herbs.

$25.25

Chicken Tandoori

Chicken marinated in yogurt rich in ginger, garlic, aromatic spices & served on a sizzler.

$15.30

Chicken Tikka

Cubes of boneless chicken breast marinated in chef’s aromatic spices & served on a sizzler.

$19.75

Chicken Malai Kabab

Fresh breast of chicken marinated in garlic, ginger, coriander, roast spices, malai cream & yogurt.

$19.75

Lamb Sheekh Kabab

Minced lamb blended with cilantro, onion and fresh spices and grilled on skewers.

$20.30

Lamb Burra Kabab

Chunks of lamb marinated overnight with chefs handpicked spices.

$20.30

Mix Grill

An array of tandoori delicacies. (tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, shrimp malai kabab, lamb burra kabab, fish tikka and lamb sheekh kabab).

$27.40

Fish Tikka Ajwainee

Salmon fish marinated in yogurt blended with ginger, garlic and ajwain (carom seeds) cooked to perfection.

$23.65

Shrimp Tandoori

Jumbo shrimps marinated with spicy tandoori masala rich in ginger-garlic paste with roasted chili & served on a sizzler.

$24.25

Shrimp Malai Kabab

Jumbo prawns marinated in yogurt, cheese and mild spices & served on a sizzler.

$24.25

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chunks of chicken breast marinated in tampered yogurt sauce baked in a tandoor and curried in a creamy tomato base masala (“mixture of spices”) sauce.

$19.50

Chicken Curry

Curried chicken smeared in a fresh ginger, onion and tomato sauce.

$19.00

Chicken Andhra Curry (Spicy)

Tender chicken seasoned in blended garam masala (spices), curry leaves, chilies, peppercorns & cooked with tomatoes & onions.

$19.00

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken prepared with chilies, hot spices and vinegar (a spicy specialty).

$19.00

Chicken Chettinad

A curried chicken preparation with crushed black pepper, cayenne sauce and curry leaves. ( a spicy specialty ).

$19.00

Chicken Saagwala

Curried chicken cooked with fresh chopped spinach and lightly spiced.

$19.25

Chicken Shahi Korma

Cubes of baked chicken cooked in creamy sauce made with almonds, saffron, and cashew and lightly spiced.

$19.25

Chicken Jalfrezie

Chopped chicken stir fried with onions, tomato, bell pepper and tangy masala sauce in kadai (an indian wok).

$19.25

Butter Chicken

Creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken, infused with a delicate blend of aromatic Indian spices.

$19.50

All Day - Chicken

All Day - Lamb and Goat

Lamb Roganjosh

Lean chunks of lamb cooked in a sauce rich in stone ground aromatic herbs, with a touch a yogurt.

$20.85

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb prepared with chilies, hot spices and vinegar. ( a spicy specialty ).

$20.85

Lamb Pasanda

Lamb mildly marinated in cashmere spices, prepared with aromatic seasoning in saffron – almond sauce.

$21.00

Mutton Curry

Delicious bone-in goat curry cooked in an aromatic sauce garnished with fresh green chilies and fresh coriander leaves.

$20.85

Lamb Kalimirch

Cubes of lamb marinated in fresh ground robust black pepper, ginger-garlic sauce and cooked with fresh herbs.

$20.85

Lamb Kadai

Lamb cubes cooked with fresh herbs tomatoes and spices.

$20.85

Lamb Sag

Seasoned lamb cooked with fresh spinach and chef’s special herbal spices.

$20.85

Methi Gosht

Cubes of mutton (bone in mutton) after being delicately cooked with aromatic spices curried with methi (fenugreek), fresh coriander and various subtle spices.

$20.85

Lamb Tikka Masala

Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

$18.95

Pepper Lamb

Lamb Marinated with black pepper and cooked with Indian spices

$20.85

Lamb Ghee Roast

Lamb with fiery red, tangy flavor roasted with ghee and spices.

$20.85

Mutton Ghee Roast

Mutton with fiery red, tangy flavor roasted with ghee and spices.

$20.85

Pepper Goat

Goat marinated with black pepper and cooked with Indian spices.

$20.85

Lobster Masala

Lobster cooked with shitake mushrooms, chopped onions, garlic and white wine.

$26.95

Shrimp Bagare

Jumbo shrimps marinated in olive oil, garlic, and chefs special seafood herb spices overnight, grilled and sautéed on tawa with curry spices.

$25.25

Shrimp Bhuna

Jumbo shrimps sautéed with robust spice mix and cooked on low fire in an authentic style with dry roasted spices, onions, bell pepper and fresh tomatoes.

$25.25

Fish Malabar Curry

Tilapia fish seasoned and cooked in tomato and cream of coconut base sauce.

$23.00

All Day - Sea Food

All Day - Vegetables

Baghare Baigan

Whole baby eggplant stuffed with roasted spices and then simmered in peanut seasoned coconut sauce.

$16.40

Aloo Gobi Peas

Potatoes, cauliflower and green peas cooked in a tomato and onion base sauce.

$15.30

Vegetable Navratan Korma

Blend of fresh garden vegetables, nuts, and raisins with a touch of aromatic cream sauce.

$16.50

Paneer Bhurji

Scrambled homemade cheese sautéed with onions, tomato’s & authentic indian spices.

$19.75

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans sautéed with flavorful spices in kadai, a traditional indian wok.

$15.30

Beans Poriyal

Freshly cut string beans sautéed with coconut powder and tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, bengal gram dal, halved red chili, asafoetida powder, and fresh curry leaves.

$16.50

Dal Makhni

Whole buttered black lentils slow cooked overnight and tempered with ginger, garlic, tomato and chefs choice spices.

$15.30

Sag Paneer

Baby spinach with cubes of homemade cheese sautéed with creamy curry sauce.

$16.50

Bhindi Masala

Cut okra sautéed and cooked with tomato, onion and spices.

$15.92

Vegetable Jalfrezie

Assorted garden vegetables sautéed with onions and peppers.

$16.20

Malai Kofta

Cheese and vegetable dumplings simmered in a cream and almond sauce.

$16.50

Paneer Tikka Masala

Cubes of homemade cheese sautéed & curried in a creamy based masala sauce.

$18.50

Poori With Potato Curry

Whole wheat, deep fried, puffed bread served with chef’s made spices cooked with potatoes in a sauce. ( rice is not served with this entrée) puri with chana.

$14.75

Dal Tadaka

Lentils cooked ginger-garlic blend and seasoned with cumin seeds & asafoetida.

$15.30

Poori With Chana Masala

Deep-fried poori served with chana masala, a dish comprising chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy, seasoned with traditional Indian spices.

$15.75

Plain Rice

Steamed basmati rice.

$3.00

Zafrani Pulao

Basmati rice simmered with flavorful spices then slow cooked with saffron.

$5.50

Vegetable Fried Rice

Steamed basmati rice stir fried with mixed vegetables and chef’s spices.

$16.25

Zeera Rice

Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds to the perfection.

$5.50

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice sautéed with mix vegetable, steamed cooked with aromatic spices.

$16.25

Biryani ( Chicken, Mutton)

Basmati rice sautéed with ginger, onions, garlic and yoghurt then steamed cooked with aromatic spices. ( lamb, fish, shrimp biryani 19. 25).

$21.50

Mutton Biryani

Basmati rice sauteed with ginger, onions, garlic and yoghurt then steamed cooked with aromatic spices.

$22.25

Chicken Fried Rice

Aromatic basmati rice stir-fried with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and savory spices.

$17.50

Lamb Biryani

Tender lamb pieces cooked with fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices, and garnished with fresh herbs and red onion slices.

$22.50

Shrimp Biryani

Spicy blend of aromatic basmati rice and succulent shrimp cooked to perfection.

$23.75

Egg Fried Rice

Savory fried rice with scrambled eggs and fresh vegetables.

$17.50

Fish Biryani

Fluffy basmati rice cooked with tender fish, aromatic spices, and herbs, garnished with fresh cilantro and onion slices, finished with a touch of lemon.

$23.50

Yogurt Rice

Yogurt Rice! (perugu Annamu)

$7.95

All Day - Rice & Biryani

All Day - South Indian

Masala Dosa

Crepe made with rice and lentil batter then stuffed with seasoned potatoes.

$14.50

Wada

Ground lentils mixed with spices and deep fried like donuts. (3 pc).

$12.25

Idly

Steamed rice cakes. (3 pc).

$11.00

Plain Dosa

Crepe made with rice and lentil batter.

$11.50

Spring Dosa

Dosa crepe stuffed with seasoned spring onions, onions, carrots & cauliflower.

$16.50

Mysore Masala Dosa

Dosa crepe seasoned with coconut and tomato, stuffed with seasoned potatoes.

$15.50

Rava Masala Dosa

Crepe made with rice flour & cream of wheat batter, stuffed with potatoes.

$16.75

Rava Onion Dosa

Crepe made with rice flour and cream of wheat batter with onions.

$16.75

Upma

Semolina cooked delicately with south indian spices.

$10.95

Uthappam

Made from fermented rice and lentil batter, embedded with tomatoes, onions, ginger and jalapenos…. Similar to pancake.

$14.25

Onion Dosa

Crepe made with rice and lentil batter with diced onions.

$14.25

Bay Leaf Spring Salad

Spring mix salad with cucumber, tomato, radish, cherry tomato and olives.

$6.50

Cucumber Salad

Rich creamy cucumber salad seasoned with dill weeds.

$6.50

Onion Salad

Slices of onions, jalapenos, and lemons.

$2.25

Garden Salad

Slices of tomatoes, cucumber, onion and chefs choice vegetables.

$6.50

Kachumber Salad

Traditional indian salad seasoned with chefs dressing.

$7.00

All Day - Salads

All Day - Raita N Tidbits

Kheera Raita

Yogurt with grated cucumber.

$5.25

Kashmiri Raita

Yogurt with bites of pineapple, nuts and raisins.

$5.75

Mango Chutney

Sweet mango relish, richly seasoned.

$3.85

Plain Yogurt

Homemade plain yogurt.

$3.25

Fried Chilli

Chilies deep-fried and typically seasoned with a blend of Indian spices.

$5.25

Tomato-Mint Raita

Yogurt with tomato and mint.

$5.75

Achaar

Mixed vegetables pickled with indian herbs and spices.

$3.50

Masala Papad

Traditional indian lentil chips seasoned with chefs spices and garnished with onion, tomato and cilantro.

$4.30

Papadum

Traditional indian cracker/wafer.

$2.50

Sliced Onion

Thinly sliced onions, perfect for adding a crisp, sharp bite to your meal.

$1.25

Nan

Traditional leavened white flour soft bread made in the tandoor.

$3.00

Poori

Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread.

$5.75

Pudina Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with freshly chopped mint leaves and spices.

$5.00

Paneer Kulcha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with goat cheese, raisins and green herbs.

$5.40

Keema Naan

Naan stuffed with minced lamb, herbs, and spices.

$5.75

Kandhari Naan

Naan stuffed with raisins, nuts and cherry.

$5.40

Cheese Naan

Naan bread stuffed with three cheese and tandoor baked.

$5.40

Roti

An unleavened, whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.

$3.00

Makhni Paratha

Multi layered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor and seasoned with butter.

$5.00

Rosemary Nan

White flour bread stuffed with fresh rosemary herb and brushed with olive oil.

$5.50

Onion Kulcha

Delicious whole wheat bread stuffed with finely chopped onions and l spices.

$5.40

Peshwari Naan

Naan stuffed with chopped baked seasoned tandoori chicken tikka.

$5.40

Garlic Naan

Leavened white flour bread stuffed with garlic, spices and melted butter.

$5.50

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.

$5.50

Bullet Nan

Traditional leavened white flour soft bread topped with spicy small traditional chilis made in the tandoor

$5.50

All Day - Breads

All Day - Desserts

Ice Cream

Mango or vanilla.

$4.75

Rasmalai

Cottage cheese patties simmered in thickened sweet milk.

$5.50

Gajar Halwa

Freshly grated carrot cooked overnight with butter and milk, sweetened and seasoned with aromatic dessert spices.

$5.25

Gulab Jamun

Deep fried cottage cheese dumpling in honey syrup with chopped pistachio.

$5.00

Badami Kheer

Traditional indian rice pudding made from basmati rice and milk, seasoned with green cardamom, with nuts and raisins.

$4.75

Pista Kulfi

Traditional indian home made ice cream with pistachio.

$4.75