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🍛 Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine in Kelowna offers authentic Indian dishes like butter chicken, lamb biryani, and paneer pakora in a warm, elegant setting. Enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery with friendly service, gluten-free options, and convenient downtown parking. A top choice for Indian food lovers in the Okanagan.

Dawett menu in Kelowna:

🥟 Appetizers

• Vegetable Pakora – Crispy golden fritters made with seasoned vegetables, lightly spiced and fried to perfection.

• Paneer Pakora – Soft Indian cottage cheese coated in chickpea batter and deep fried until crisp.

• Vegetable Samosa – Classic pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with chutney.

• Chicken Pakora – Tender chicken pieces in a spiced batter, fried for a crunchy bite.

• Fish Pakora – Marinated fish fillets dipped in seasoned batter and fried until golden.

• Curried Mussels – Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant curry sauce with Indian spices.

• Wings from Hell – Spicy chicken wings tossed in Dawett’s fiery sauce for heat lovers.

• Mulligatawny Soup – Traditional South Indian–inspired soup with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

• Dal Soup – Comforting lentil soup, slow-cooked with herbs and spices.

• Cucumber Salad – Refreshing cucumber slices with a light seasoning of salt, pepper, and lemon.

🫓 Daily Bread

• Roti – Traditional whole wheat flatbread, soft and simple.

• Nan – Classic oven-baked bread, fluffy and warm.

• Garlic Nan – Soft naan brushed with garlic and herbs.

• Onion Cilantro Nan – Fluffy bread topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

• Parantha – Multi-layered flaky bread brushed with butter.

• Onion Kulcha – Stuffed naan filled with seasoned onions and spices.

• Coconut Nan – Sweet naan stuffed with coconut for a unique twist.

• Paneer Kulcha – Bread filled with spiced paneer, baked in the tandoor.

• Aloo Parantha – Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes and herbs.

🔥 Tandoori Specials

• Chicken Tikka – Juicy boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in the tandoor.

• Paneer Tikka – Cubes of cottage cheese marinated in spices and grilled until smoky.

• Tandoori Chicken – Bone-in chicken marinated overnight and cooked in a clay oven.

• Tandoori Soya Chaap – Protein-rich soy sticks marinated with Indian spices and grilled.

• Lamb Seekh Kebab – Ground lamb skewers spiced and grilled over open flames.

• Fish Tikka – Fresh fish fillets marinated and grilled with smoky tandoor flavor.

• Tandoori Prawns – Jumbo prawns seasoned and grilled for a charred, juicy bite.

• Mixed Grill – A platter of Dawett’s best tandoori meats and seafood, perfect for sharing.

• Tan Haryali Soya Chaap – Soy sticks marinated in a green herb blend and grilled.

🍗 Chicken Specials

• Chicken Curry – Classic Indian chicken curry simmered in a spiced tomato-onion sauce.

• Bhuna Chicken – Chicken cooked with onions, peppers, and tomatoes for a rich, dry-style curry.

• Chicken Saag – Tender chicken simmered with creamy spinach and aromatic spices.

• Chili Chicken – Spicy chicken stir-fried with onions, peppers, and chili sauce.

• Kadhai Chicken – Chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, and a blend of bold spices.

• Butter Chicken – A customer favorite, tender chicken in a creamy tomato and butter sauce.

• Chicken Korma – Rich and mildly spiced curry with chicken in a creamy cashew sauce.

• Chicken Tikka Masala – Grilled chicken tikka cooked in a smoky, spiced tomato gravy.

• Mango Chicken – Sweet and savory chicken simmered with mango purée and spices.

• Chicken Coconut – Chicken in a South Indian–style curry made with coconut milk.

• Chicken Lababdar – A royal North Indian curry with chicken in a tomato, butter, and cream base.

• Chicken Vindaloo – Spicy Goan-style curry with chicken, potatoes, and bold spices.

🐑 Lamb & Goat Specials

• Lamb Curry – Classic lamb simmered in a spiced onion and tomato gravy, full of comforting flavor.

• Lamb Vindaloo – Goan-inspired curry with tender lamb and potatoes in a fiery, tangy sauce.

• Saag Lamb – Succulent lamb slow-cooked with spinach and aromatic spices for a rich, earthy taste.

• Bunna Lamb – A thicker, dry-style curry where lamb is cooked down with caramelized onions and bold spices.

• Lamb Dhansak – A unique curry blending lentils, spices, and lamb for a savory, slightly sweet depth.

• Lamb Korma – Tender lamb in a creamy, cashew-based sauce with subtle spices.

• Kadhai Lamb – Stir-fried lamb with peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a fragrant kadhai-style sauce.

• Kadhai Goat – Goat pieces cooked with onions, peppers, and spices in a rustic kadhai curry.

• Goat Do Pyaza – Flavorful goat curry cooked with an abundance of onions for a rich, layered taste.

• Goat Rogan Josh – A traditional Kashmiri-style curry with goat simmered in aromatic spices and yogurt.

🐟 Seafood Specials

• Fish Curry – Fresh fish simmered in a fragrant onion-tomato curry with warming spices.

• Fish Vindaloo – A bold, tangy Goan-style curry with tender fish and potatoes in a spicy sauce.

• Prawn Curry – Juicy prawns cooked in a rich, spiced curry base for a comforting classic.

• Prawn Vindaloo – Prawns in a fiery, tangy sauce with potatoes, bringing bold coastal flavors.

• Prawn Korma – Prawns gently cooked in a creamy, cashew-and-yogurt sauce with subtle spice.

• Prawn Masala – Prawns tossed in an onion-tomato masala, full of savory, aromatic flavor.

• Fish Masala – Tender fish fillet in a tomato-based masala sauce with fresh herbs and spices.

• Fish Korma – Mild and creamy fish curry enriched with cashews and aromatic spices.

🥦 Vegetarian & Paneer Dishes

• Aloo Gobi – Classic dish of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

• Bhindi Do Pyazza – Fresh okra tossed with onions and spices for a flavorful, hearty curry.

• Paneer Lababdar – Cottage cheese in a rich tomato-onion gravy, finished with cream and spices.

• Chana Masala – Chickpeas simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with bold North Indian spices.

• Dal Fri – Yellow lentils cooked with garlic, cumin, and fresh coriander for a simple, wholesome taste.

• Dal Turka – Lentils infused with ghee, garlic, and a smoky tempering of spices.

• Eggplant Bhartha – Roasted eggplant mashed and blended with onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

• Kadhai Paneer – Paneer cubes stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and spicy masala.

• Malai Kofta – Soft dumplings of paneer and potato in a creamy, spiced tomato curry.

• Matar Paneer – Paneer and green peas in a lightly spiced tomato gravy.

• Navrattan Korma – A medley of vegetables in a creamy cashew-based curry, mildly spiced.

• Paneer Chilli – Indo-Chinese style paneer tossed with peppers, onions, and tangy chili sauce.

• Paneer Makhni – Paneer cubes in a buttery, tomato-based sauce with smooth spices.

• Saag Paneer – Cottage cheese cooked with pureed spinach and fragrant spices.

• Coconut Vegetables – Fresh vegetables in a coconut-based curry with South Indian flavors.

• Vegetable Jalfrazie – Mixed vegetables sautéed with onions, peppers, and tangy tomato gravy.

🍚 Rice & Biryanis

• Jeera Rice – Fragrant basmati rice with cumin seeds.

• Vegetable Biryani – Basmati rice cooked with spiced vegetables.

• Mushroom Rice – Stir-fried mushrooms with seasoned rice.

• Chicken Biryani – Chicken and basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices.

• Goat Biryani – Tender goat meat layered with spiced rice.

• Lamb Biryani – Lamb simmered with basmati rice and traditional spices.

🥒 Sides & Extras

• Papadam – Crispy lentil wafers.

• Raita – Yogurt with cucumber, onions, and spices.

• Achaar – Traditional Indian pickles.

• Indian Salad – Fresh mixed salad with onions, cucumber, and tomatoes.

• Hot Sauce – Spicy house-made sauce.

• Full Order Butter Sauce – Rich, creamy butter curry sauce.

• Green Chili – Fresh hot green chilies.

• Sliced Onions – Freshly sliced onions with a sprinkle of spices.

• Togo Container – Extra container for takeout.

• Small Hot Sauce – Smaller portion of spicy sauce.

• Chutney – House-made tangy chutney.

• Mango Chutney – Sweet and tangy mango relish.

• Mint Chutney – Refreshing chutney with mint.

• Tamarind Chutney – Sweet and tangy tamarind blend.

🌮 Street Food & Thalis

• Pani Puri – Crispy puris filled with spiced water and chutneys.

• Golgappa Chat – Tangy stuffed puris with chutneys and spices.

• Dahi Bhalla Chat – Lentil dumplings in yogurt topped with chutneys.

• Papdi Chat – Crisp wafers with yogurt, chutneys, and chickpeas.

• Amritsari Aloo Kulcha Thali – Stuffed potato kulcha served with accompaniments.

• Amritsari Paneer Kulcha Thali – Paneer-stuffed kulcha thali.

• Amritsari Mixed Kulcha Thali – Mixed vegetable-stuffed kulcha thali.

• Amritsari Onion Kulcha Thali – Onion-stuffed kulcha thali.

• Veg Manchurian – Indo-Chinese vegetable dumplings in spicy sauce.

• Samosa Chat – Crushed samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys.

🍲 Take-Home Sauces

• Butter Chicken Sauce (700ml) – Creamy tomato-butter curry base.

• Butter Chicken Sauce (946ml) – Larger portion of the classic butter curry.

• Shahi Paneer Sauce (700ml) – Rich cashew-tomato sauce base for paneer.

• Shahi Paneer Sauce (946ml) – Family-size creamy paneer sauce.

📖 See the current Dawett menu on their website

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Butter Chicken – A creamy, buttery classic loved for its rich flavor.

• Eggplant Bhartha – Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with onions and tomatoes.

• Chicken Tikka Masala – Grilled chicken in a smoky, spiced tomato sauce.

• Paneer Pakora – Crispy cottage cheese fritters, a top vegetarian choice.

• Chana Masala – Hearty chickpea curry, full of authentic taste.

• Golgappa Chat – Street-food-style favorite with bold, tangy flavors.

• Lamb Biryani – Aromatic rice dish, especially praised with medium-high spice.

🏙 Dining Experience

• Warm, Mughal-inspired décor with rich accents and inviting seating.

• Attentive, friendly service, often highlighting staff like Mandeep, Jasleen, Deep, and Gagan.

• Thoughtful touches like candles to keep food warm enhance the experience.

🅿 Parking & Accessibility

• Located downtown on Ellis St, easy to find.

• Street parking and nearby parkades (Memorial & Library Parkades) available.

• Wheelchair accessible entrance, dining area, and restrooms.

🛍 Ordering Options

• Reservations accepted through OpenTable.

• Dine-in, takeaway, and delivery available.

• Full bar, cocktails, wine list, and gluten-free options.

• Outdoor patio seating for sunny days.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests love the authentic flavors and rich presentation.

• Service is consistently praised for friendliness and professionalism.

• Widely regarded as one of Kelowna’s best Indian restaurants.

This menu was last updated: 2 months ago.