Punjabi Canteen Menu

Welcome to Punjabi Canteen, your go-to destination for authentic Indian cuisine right in the heart of Ottawa. Situated at 1234 Merivale Rd, this vibrant eatery is renowned for its rich flavors and warm atmosphere. The menu showcases a delightful fusion of traditional Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes, catering to every palate.

• Indo-Chinese Delights: Savor the Veg Hakka Noodles or indulge in the spiced goodness of Chicken Manchurian.
• Vegetarian Specialties: Don't miss the Aloo Gobi and Daal Makhni, both infused with aromatic spices.
• Non-Vegetarian Curries: The Butter Chicken, a crowd favorite, offers rich, comforting flavors that transport you to India.

Customer experiences reflect a dedication to quality and service, with diners emphasizing the bold flavors and attentive staff. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or a casual diner, Punjabi Canteen promises a meal that will leave you longing for more.

Parantha's

• ALOO PARANTHA

  2 Pcs Whole Wheat Bread Stuffed with Potatoes and Spices Served with Yogurt and Pickle.

  CA$10.99

• PANEER PARANTHA

  2 Pcs Whole Wheat Bread Stuffed with Paneer and Spices Served with Yogurt and Pickle.

  CA$11.99

• MIX PARANTHA

  2 Pcs Whole Wheat Bresd Stuffed with Mix Vegetables and Spices Served with Yogurt and Pickle.

  CA$10.99

• GOBI PARANTHA

  2 Pcs Whole Wheat Bread Stuffed with Cauliflower and Spices Served with Yogurt and Pickle.

  CA$11.99

STREET FOOD

• SAMOSA

  2 PC of Deep Fried Samosa with Tamrind Sauce or Mint Chutney.

  CA$3.99

• SAMOSA CHAAT

  2 PC of Deep Fried Samosa with Onions, Spiced Chickpeas, Flavoured with Taangy Sauce, Sweet Yougurt and Spicy Chutney.

  CA$9.99

• ALOO TIKKI CHAAT

  2 PC of Potatoes Patties, Onions, Spiced Chickpeas, Flavoured with Tangy Sauce, Sweet Yogurt and Spicy Chutney.

  CA$8.99

• CHAAT PAPRI

  Crispy Wafers Topped with Potatoes, Chickpeas, Spices, Sweet Yogurt And Sauces.

  CA$8.99

• PANI PURI

  (SEASONAL) Crispy Fried Sphere's served with Spiced Potatoes and House Special Water.

  CA$8.99

• DAHI BHALLA CHAAT

  Deep Fried Balls of Mixed Lentils, Flavoured with Chutneys and Served in Yogurt.

  CA$8.99

• SPRING ROLL (vegetable)

  Mix Vegetables Stuffed in Deep Fried Puff Pastry.

  CA$6.99

• AMRITSARI KULCHA

  Potato Filled Naan Bread Served with Channa Masala.

  CA$13.99

• CHOLE BHATURE

  Deep Fried Bread Served with Channa Masala

  CA$13.99

• VEG NOODLE BURGER

  Aloo Veg Tikki, Onions, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Veg Patty, Noodles in Hamburger Bun.

  CA$8.99

• PANEER BURGER

  Sliced Paneer, Onions, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Veg Patty, Noodles in Hamburger Bun.

  CA$9.99

• ONION BHAJI

  (8PCS) Deep Fried Onions with Chickpea Flourand Mix Indian Spice Bleed.

  CA$8.99

• French Fries

  Deep fried potatoes.

  CA$4.99

• PANEER PAKORA

  Marinated Deep Fried Paneer Battered with Chickpea Flour.

  CA$10.99

• VEGETABLE PAKORA

  Deep Fried Mixed Vegetables Battered with Chickpea Flour.

  CA$8.99

• CHICKEN PAKORA

  Marinated Deep Fried Chicken Battered with Chickpea flour

  CA$13.99

• FISH FRY

  Deep Fried Basa Fish Marinated with Chef Special Species

  CA$16.99

• Onion Kulcha

  Onion stuffed naan bread served with chana masala.

  CA$13.99

• Butter chicken Poutine

  Fries are topped with butter chicken and melted cheese on top.

  CA$9.99

• Spring Roll (Noodle)

  Noodle stuffed in deep fried puff pastry.

  CA$9.99

INDO-CHINESE

• VEG HAKKA NOODLES

  Thick Noodles Stir-Fried in Soy-Based Sauce with Onion/Bell Peppers, carrots and Cabbage.

  CA$12.99

• CHICKEN HAKKA NOODLES

  Thick Noodles Stir-Fried in Soy-based Sauce with Marinated Chicken, Bell Peppers and Cabbage.

  CA$13.99

• VEG MANCHURIAN

  Crispy and Delicious Balls made of Carrots Cabbage, Green Pepper and Ginger Finished with Manchurian Sauce.

  CA$14.99

• CHICKEN MANCHURIAN

  Delicious Fried Chicken Finished in hot and Sour Manchurian Gravy.

  CA$17.99

• Cauliflower Manchurian

  Deep fried cauliflower balls finished in hot and sour Manchurian gravy.

  CA$14.99

• CHILLI PANEER

  Marinated Deep-Fried Paneer Cooked with Bell Pepper in a Soy and Tomato Based Sauce.

  CA$16.99

• CHILLI CHICKEN

  Marinated Deep-Fried Chicken Cooked with Bell Pepper in Say and Tomato Based Sauce.

  CA$17.99

• VEG FRIED RICE

  A Combination of Rice, Chicken, Mixed Vegetables Along with Herbs and Indian Spices.

  CA$9.99

• CHICKEN FIRED RICE

  A combination of Rice, Chicken, Mixed Vegetables Along with Herbs and Indian Spices.

  CA$13.99

• chicken 65 (South Style)

  Deep fried chicken cooked with mustaerd seeds, flavourful yogurt base gravy.

  CA$17.99

• Chilli Potato

  Deep fried potatoes marinated in a chef special hot Sauce.

  CA$14.99

• Chilli Mushroom (Dry)

  Deep fried mushroom marinated in a chef special hot sauce.

  CA$14.99

• Veg Momos (Fried)

  Mixed Vegetables stuffed in puff pastry served with mayonese and chilli sauce ( made in house )

  CA$12.99

• Chicken Momos (Fried)

  Chicken stuffed in puff pastry then deep fried & served hot with mayonnaise & chilli sauce ( made in house ) .

  CA$14.99

In Flames of Tandoor

• PANEER TIKKA

  Marinated Paneer Fire- Roasted Served with Chilli Sauce.

  CA$17.99

• CHICKEN TIKKA

  Marinated Chicken Fire Roasted Served with Chilli Sauce.

  CA$18.99

• Tandoori Chicken (Half)

  (4PCS) Marinated Chicken Cooked in Tandoor Served with House Made Sauces.

  CA$17.99

• Tandoori Chicken (Full)

  Marinated with bone chicken Cooked in tandoor served with chilli sauce.

  CA$23.99

• Veg Momos (Tandoori)

  Mix veg stuffed in puff pastry fried and then marinated and finished in the tandoor.

  CA$15.99

• Chicken Momos (Tandoori)

  Chicken stuffed with mix vegetables stuffed in puff pastry fried and then marinated and finished in the tandoor.

  CA$16.99

• Tandoori Soya Chaap

  Soyabean dough chunks marinated in yogurt & cooked in clay oven and then finished in a frying pan.

  CA$16.99

• Tandoori Malai Chaap

  Soyabean dough chunks marinated in creamy batter & cooked in Indian spices in a clay oven.

  CA$16.99

• Garlic Chicken Tikka

  Garlic Marinated chicken fire roasted served with mint sauce

  CA$18.99

• Haryali Chicken Tikka

  Coriander and Mint marinated chicken fire roasted served with mint sauce.

  CA$18.99

• Tandoori Prawns

  Skewered Shrimp with garlic paste and spices grilled in the tandoori oven.

  CA$18.99

• Chicken Seekh Kebab

  Ground Chicken mix with ginger, garlic along with Indian spices cooked in an open fire.

  CA$17.99

• Lamb Seekh Kebab

  Ground Lamb mix with ginger, garlic along with Indian spices cooked in an open fire.

  CA$19.49

• Salmon Fish Tikka

  Fish Fillet marinated and roasted in a clay oven & served with salad.

  CA$19.99

• Chef Special Mix Grill (Non-veg)

  2 Pieces each (chicken tikka, garlic chicken tikka, Hariyali chicken tikka, chicken seekh kebab, lamb seekh kebab and Tandoori Prawns).

  CA$24.99

SPECIAL COMBO'S

• COMBO A

  Onion Bhaji, Channa Masala, Karahi Paneer, Rice, Naan & Dessert (2PCS Gulab Jamun)

  CA$44.00

• COMBO B

  Samosa, Butter Chicken, Aloo Gobi, Rice, Naan, Dessert (2PCS Gulab Jamun)

  CA$44.00

• COMBO C

  Chicken Pakora, Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, Rice, Naan, Dessert (2PCS Gulab jamun).

  CA$50.00

• Combo D (Gluten free)

  veg Pakora, Dal Makhni, Butter Chicken, Rice, Poppadum.

  CA$44.00

• Combo E (Dairy Free)

  Onion Bhaji, chana masala, Aloo Gobi, Rice & Tandoori Roti.

  CA$44.00

• Combo F (Vegan)

  Samosa (2pcs), Daal Tadka, Chana Masala, Rice, Tandoori Roti.

  CA$44.00

Soup

• Daal Soup

  One of the best nourishing lentil soup that is rich in protein.

  CA$5.99

• Sweet Corn Soup

  Sweet corn soup made with corn kernels, spices & herbs.

  CA$6.49

• Spicy Noodle Soup (Chicken)

  Noodle is flavored with chicken, ginger, hot garlic and soy sauce.

  CA$6.99

VEGETARIAN CURRY'S

• ALOO GOBI

  Cauliflower Cooked with Potatoes, Tomatoes, Onion, Herbs & Indian Spices.

  CA$15.99

• DAAL TAKDA

  Yellow Lentils Cooked with fresh Garlic, Ginger Tomato, cumin and Spices.

  CA$14.99

• BHINDI MASALA

  Okra Stuffed with Indian Spices and Sauteed with onion

  CA$15.99

• DAAL MAKHNI

  Black Lentils, Butter, Onion.Tomtoes, Paprika and Other Spices.

  CA$15.99

• CHANA MASALA

  Chickpeas Cooked in a Gravy of Onion, Tomatoes, Garlic, Ginger and Topped with Fresh Herbs.

  CA$14.99

• Kadhi Pakora with Rice

  Thick Gravy Based on Gram Flour and Contains Vegetables Fritter Served with Rice.

  CA$16.99

• EGG PLANT BHARTA

  Oven baked Eggplant roasted, Peeled and Pureed than Cooked with Onions Tomatoes and Spices.

  CA$15.99

• VEG. JALFREZI

  Mixed Vegetables Cooked in a Base of Tomato Sauce.

  CA$16.99

• MALAI KOFTA

  Veg Fried Balls Cooked in a Rich and Creamy milk Gravy.

  CA$16.99

• VEG-COCONUT CURRY

  Mix Veg. Cooked in Vegetarian Curry Along with Coconut Milk & Indian Spices.

  CA$15.99

• SHAHI PANEER

  Cubes of Malai paneer Cooked in Cream and Buttery Sauce.

  CA$16.99

• PANEER BUTTER MASALA

  Paneer Cooked in Butter Sauce with Fresh Indian Spices.

  CA$16.99

• MATAR PANEER

  Indian Curry made Green Peas and Indian Cottage Cheese.

  CA$16.99

• Karahi Paneer

  Malai Paneer Cooked With Bell Peppers in Thick Tomato, Onion, Ginger and Garlic Paste.

  CA$16.99

• PALAK PANEER

  North Indian Cuisine made with Fresh Spinach Onion and Indian Cottage Cheese.

  CA$16.99

• Paneer Madras

  South Indian dish made with paneer, coconut sauce and spices.

  CA$16.99

• Paneer Tikka Masala

  Grilled paneer along with onion and green pepper served in a spicy masala gravy.

  CA$16.99

• Mushroom Masala

  Mushroom cooked with onion and tomato based gravy.

  CA$16.99

• Navratan Korma

  Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy sauce with fresh Indian spices.

  CA$17.99

• Paneer Tak-a-tak

  Paneer Tak-a-Tak is tangy, spicy & flavorful semi gravy curry

  CA$16.99

• Paneer Bhurji

  Crumbled paneer is cooked with a mixture of onion, tomatoes, peas, ginger, garlic, green chilli and some Indian spices.

  CA$17.99

NON-VEGETARIAN CURRY'S

• BUTTER CHICKEN

  Overnight Marinated Chicken Cooked in a Rich Gravy made with Tomato, Butter, and a Special Spice Blend as a Base.

  CA$18.99

• CHICKEN VINDALOO

  Chicken Cooked in Vindaloo Sauce made with Rich indian Spices.

  CA$17.99

• CHICKEN KORMA

  Chicken Cooked in a Mild Cream Gravy Spiced with Indian Spices.

  CA$17.99

• CHICKEN JALFAEZI

  Chicken Cooked with Mixed vegetables in a Tomato sauce.

  CA$17.99

• LAMB KORMA

  Lamb Cooked in Mild Cream Gravy Spiced with Indian Spices.

  CA$19.49

• CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY

  Chicken Cooked in Vegetarian Curry Along with Coconut Milk and. Indian Spices.

  CA$17.99

• CHICKEN CURRY

  Chicken Cooked in a Onion Based Sauce Flavored with Indian Spices.

  CA$17.99

• LAMB VINDALOO

  Lamb Cooked in Vindaloo Sauce made with Rich Indian Spices.

  CA$19.49

• LAMB CURRY

  Lamb Stewed in an Onion Based Sauce Flavored with Indian Spices.

  CA$19.49

• LAMB COCONUT CURRY

  Lamb Cooked in a Gravy of Onion, Tomatoes, Garlic, Ginger and Topped with Fresh Herbs

  CA$19.49

• LAMB SAAG

  Clasically Cooked Lamb with Spinach and Cream that is Stewed together untill Thick and Creamy.

  CA$19.49

• CHICKEN BHUNA

  North Indian Dish Cooked in a Gravy Mixed with Roasted Whole Spices.

  CA$17.99

• LAMB MADRAS

  South Indian Dish of Lamb Cooked in Coconut sauce with Indian Spices.

  CA$19.49

• DHABA CHICKEN

  Marinated Chicken Drumsticks Cooked in a Flavorful Gravy.

  CA$19.49

• TAWA CHICKEN

  Marinated Chicken Pieces Cooked in Aromatic Cury Base.

  CA$19.49

• LAMB JALFEREZI

  Lamb Cooked with Mixed Vegetables in a Base of Tomato Sauce.

  CA$19.49

• LAMB BHUNA

  North Indian Dish Cooked in a Gravy Mixed with Roasted Whole Spices.

  CA$19.49

• CHICKEN MADRAS

  South Indian Dish of Chicken Cooked in Coconut Sauce with Spices.

  CA$17.99

• KADAI CHICKEN

  Chicken Chunks Cooked with Bell Peppers, Onions & Tomato Base Gravy.

  CA$17.99

• CHICKEN SAAG

  Classically Cooked Chicken with Spinach and Cream that is Stewed Together Until Thick and Creamy.

  CA$17.99

• CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

  Roasted Marinated Chicker Chunks Cooked in Spiced Curry Sauce

  CA$17.99

• Goat Curry

  Goat meat cooked in onion based sauce flavoured with Indian Spices.

  CA$22.99

• Goat Vindaloo

  Goat cooked in vindaloo sauce made with rich Indian spice.

  CA$23.99

• Goat Rogan Josh

  Deep red spicy meat curry is the signature dish of Kashmir known for its rich flavors and tender meat.

  CA$23.99

• Lamb Rogan Josh

  Deep red spicy meat curry is the signature dish of Kashmir known for its rich flavors.

  CA$20.49

• Chicken Tak-A-Tak

  Chicken Cooked in a tangy, spicy & flavorful semi-gravy curry.

  CA$17.99

• Mango Chicken

  Chicken Piece cooked in mango and onion based gravy finished with cream.

  CA$17.99

• Fish Curry

  Fish cooked in onion based gravy flavored with Indian spices.

  CA$20.99

• Shrimp Curry

  Shrimp cooked in onion based gravy flavored with Indian Spices.

  CA$20.99

RICE & BIRYANI

• PULAO RICE

  Rice Mixed with Assorted Vegetables and Spices

  CA$6.99

• ZEERA RICE

  Basmati Rice Cooked and Flavored with Cumin Seeds.

  CA$4.99

• VEG BIRYANI

  Basmati Rice Cooked with Vegetable Mix with Herbs and Indian Spices.

  CA$14.99

• PLAIN RICE

  Steamed Hot Basmati Rice

  CA$3.99

• COCONUT RICE

  Indian Style Rice Dish Made with Coconut to Lend+Fabulous Flavor.

  CA$5.99

• CHICKEN BIRYANI

  Tender Pieces of Chicken Cooked with Vegetable Mix, Herbs and Spices.

  CA$15.99

• LAMB BIRYANI

  Basmati Rice Cooked with Vegetable Mix with herbs and Indian Spices.

  CA$16.99

• Goat Briyani

  A fresh tender piece of goat and long basmati rice cooked along with vegetable mix, herbs and Indian spices.

  CA$17.99

BREAD AND SIDES

• GARLIC NAAN

  Traditional Indian Naan Coated with Garlic Butter Fresh from the Tandoor.

  CA$4.49

• PLAIN NAAN

  A While Flour Bread Baked in Tandoor Served with Butter.

  CA$3.49

• TANDOORI ROTI

  CA$3.49

• Papadam (2Pcs)

  A Papadum is an Indian deep fried dough of black gram bean flour.

  CA$1.99

• Lacha Parantha

  An Indian flatbread, crisp flaky, Layered Parantha.

  CA$4.99

• Lamb Keema Naan

  Ground lamb along with other Indian spices stuffed in naan bread and cooked in oven. Comes with Lamb gravy (12oz).

  CA$15.99

• Chicken Keema Naan

  Ground Chicken along with other Indian spices stuffed in naan bread and cooked in an Oven. Comes with chicken gravy (12oz).

  CA$14.99

• Chutney's

  Tamarind, mint, sweet chili, Yogurt sweet sauce, momo's sauce, ketchup.

  CA$0.99

Salad & Raita

• GREEN SALAD

  CA$5.99

• Lacha Onion Salad

  CA$4.99

• Plain Yogurt

  CA$2.99

• Boondi Raita

  CA$3.49

• Cucumber Raita

  CA$3.49

• Mix Veg Raita

  CA$3.99

Beverages

• Mango Lassi

  CA$5.49

• Sweet Lassi

  CA$5.49

• Salty Lassi

  CA$5.49

• Masala Chai

  CA$3.49

• Pop

  CA$2.49

SWEETS

• GULAB JAMUN

  Soft and Succulent Dessert Indulged in a Sweet Syrup, Flavoured with Cardamom.

  CA$11.99

• RASGULLE

  Ball Shaped Dumplings of Semolina Dough in Sweet Syrup.

  CA$11.99

• CHUM-CHUM

  Eclair-Shaped Soft and Creamy Dessert Indulged in Sweet Syrup with Traditional Creamy Milk Paste(Khoya) Filling.

  CA$12.99

• MILK CAKE

  A Soft and Crumbly Sweet made with and Nuts.

  CA$13.49

• MOTICHOOR LADDU

  CA$12.99

• BESAN BURFI

  CA$9.99

• ALSI PINNI

  Traditional and Health Balls made from Whole-White Flour, Ghee, Sugar and Nuts.

  CA$12.99

• KHOYA PINNI

  Balls made from Creamy Soft Milk and Nuts.

  CA$11.99

• BESAN LADDU

  Sweet and Nutty, Crumbles on the first bite

  CA$9.99

• BOONDI LADDU

  Soft and Traditional Sweet is a Popular Choice for Celebrations.

  CA$9.99

• KAJU KATLI

  CA$13.99

• KALAKAND

  CA$12.99

• Pink Sandwich

  CA$12.99

• White Sandwich

  CA$12.99

• Rasmalai

  CA$12.99

• Badana Bhujia

  CA$9.99

• White Perra

  CA$11.99

• Mathi

  CA$9.99

• Burfi (Khoya)

  CA$12.99