Jalwa: Modern Indian Dining, the newest addition to Montclair’s culinary landscape. Bringing an authentic yet modernized take on classic recipes and tastes with a flair for the up and coming. Jalwa spares no costs when it comes to providing fresh and distinguished options for their guests. Not only do they maintain a farm to table, free range, and organic base for their ingredients, but they cater to any dietary needs or restrictions. All of their staff is well versed and prepared to cater to your every need with the highest priority.
After their success with several other restaurants, most recently Delhi Accent in Ridgewood, and their desire of new age Indian cuisine, owners Akshay and Arnav Jhanjee are proud to present their newest endeavors, including Jalwa. Montclair maintains a vibrant, open-minded food scene which makes for the perfect match with Jalwa. The Jhanjee brothers are happy to create their space in this thriving community.
Sample menu:
starters:
Vegetable Samosa – Classic crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes & peas
Hara Bhara Kabab – Goat cheese & spinach patties
Lasuni Gobi – Cauliflower florets tossed in a soy burnt garlic sauce
Afghani Kabab – Boneless morsels of chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, and cardamom
Saffron Butter Garlic Crab ‚— Blue crab, saffron, garlic, cracked pepper
Palak Chaat ‚— crispy spinach, yogurt, pomegranate, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, chopped tomato & onions
vegetable entrées:
Baingan Bharta – Charcoal grilled buttery eggplant, onions, tomatoes, ginger & cilantro
Chana Masala/PindiCholley – Chickpeas cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and spices
Aloo Gobi Masala Dum ‚— Florets of cauliflower & potato cubes sauteed with ginger, turmeric & spices
Palak Paneer – Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of homemade cottage cheese
Vegetable Jalfrezi ‚— A mélange of fresh green vegetables cooked with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and fresh ground spices
meat & fish entrées:
Chicken Makhani – Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and tossed in a creamy tomato sauce
Jalwa Lamb Korma ‚— Tender lamb cubes cooked with a special silky korma sauce
Barrah Kabab – Boneless lamb marinated in spices, yogurt, ginger, and garlic
Tamatar Machli ‚— Chef’s specialty; salmon cooked in a rich tomato sauce along with Indian spices
Chaamp-E-Jalwa ‚— Lamb chops marinated in fresh ginger and garlic cooked to your taste, served with grilled vegetables
Tandoori Shrimp – Jumbo shrimps marinated in a traditional style with a saffron; cooked in tandoor
Classic Goat Curry – Baby goat meat cooked in an onion, tomato, and yogurt-based sauce, flavored with ginger, garlic & chilis
tandoori breads:
Naan – Traditional Indian breas baked in a tandoor oven. Butter Naan/Plain, Tandoori Roti, Onion Kulcha, Makki Ki Roti, Garlic Naan, Aloo Parantha, LachaParantha, Pudina Parantha, Goat Cheese Naan
byob Vegan vegetarian