Frequently Asked Questions
Indian egg curry is a rich, spiced gravy made with onion, tomato, and traditional Indian masalas like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, with boiled or fried eggs simmered inside. Unlike plain boiled or fried eggs in Western cooking, Indian egg curries have deep, layered flavor from slow-cooked spices. Aash's Egg Curry, Egg Kofta, and Egg Tikka are great starting points if you're new to this style of cooking.
Paneer is a fresh Indian cottage cheese made by curdling hot milk with an acid like lemon juice. It's the most popular protein in Indian vegetarian cuisine because it holds its shape when cooked and absorbs spices beautifully. At Aash, you'll find six paneer dishes, Paneer Thecha(Starter), Paneer Makhani, Paneer Kadai, Paneer Lababdar, Paneer Bhurji, and Paneer Butter Cheese Masala, each with a distinct spice profile and gravy base.
Chaat is a category of Indian street snacks known for a balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and savory flavors, often layered with chutneys, yogurt, and crunchy elements. At Aash, our Chaat Corner serves Pani Puri Shots, Sev Puri, Dahi Puri, Chaat Papdi, and Samosa Chaat. These are authentic Mumbai-style chaat items rarely found with this level of quality in Chicago.
Pav Bhaji is a thick, spiced mixed-vegetable curry served with buttered, toasted bread rolls (pav). Vada Pav is essentially Mumbai's version of a burger — a spiced potato fritter deep-fried in chickpea batter, served in a pav with dry chutneys. Both are iconic Mumbai street foods. Other street-style items at Aash include Schezwan Frankie (a spicy Indo-Chinese wrap), Samosa, and Amdavadi Sandwich (a Gujarati-style grilled sandwich).
We serve Tawa Roti (thin whole-wheat flatbread), Butter Paratha (flaky, layered griddle bread), Garlic Naan (soft leavened bread), Bhakhari (a crispy Gujarati flatbread), and Pav (soft rolls). For rich curries like Paneer Makhani or Egg Curry, Garlic Naan or Butter Paratha works best. Bhakhari pairs perfectly with Gujarati-style dishes like Sev Tameta Curry.
Masala Chai is a traditional Indian spiced milk tea brewed with whole spices, typically cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper, combined with strong black tea and milk. Unlike plain tea, it has a warming, aromatic complexity and a naturally sweet-spicy flavor. Aash's Masala Chai is brewed the traditional way and is the perfect companion to our chaat or street food items.
You'll receive an SMS confirmation with a real-time tracking link once dispatched.
