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APPETIZERS


GOBI MANCHURIAN $15

Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made from cauliflower florets that are batter-fried until crispy and then tossed in a flavorful, tangy, and spicy sauce.

ONION BHAJI $9

Onion dipped in chickpea and cumin batter and fried
until golden. Served with assorted and mango chutneys

COMBO CLAY PIT BITES $13

A trio of marinated clay pit baked boneless breast
of chicken, lamb, and prawns.

CORIANDER CALAMAR $8

Crushed coriander crumbled calamari-chickpea
battered and deep fried.

CURRIED MUSSELS $13

Mussels simmered in a garlic and red wine curry sauce.

CRAB CAKE $9

Imitation crab meat, fish protein (Alaskan Pollock) spiced
and fried to perfection. Served with cilantro aioli sauce.

BATTATA TIKKI $8

Delicately spiced potato patties, fried crisp on the
outside.

VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL $8

Crispy vegetable spring rolls of thin rice wrappings filled
with delicately spiced vegetables and mushrooms. Served
with mint and tamarind chutneys.

HUMMUS BI-TAHINI $10

The original Middle Eastern dip of garbanzo beans, fresh
cilantro, tahini sauce, and a special dressing. Served with plain naan.

CLAY PIT PAKORAS (CHICKEN) $10

Chickpea and cumin battered fried
served with assorted chutneys.

CLAY PIT PAKORAS PANEER(CHEESE) $9

Chickpea and cumin battered fried
served with assorted chutneys.

CLAY PIT PAKORAS (VEGETABLE) $8

Chickpea and cumin battered fried
served with assorted chutneys

MEAT SAMOSA $9

Golden fried, flaky pastry stuffed with marinated ground chicken and
three different cheeses. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

VEGETABLE SAMOSA $8

Golden fried, flaky pastry stuffed with seasonal
potatoes and peas. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys

SOUP & SALAD


TOMATO SOUP $8

A rich curried tomato soup with delicate touch of
Authentic Indian spices with a touch of cream

CILANTRO GARDEN SOUP $8

Garden fresh medley of vegetables in a tomato
-based cilantro soup

CHICKEN DAAL SOUP $10

Homemade lentil soup with pieces of chicken
prepared in the Indian traditional way

DAAL SOUP $8

Homemade lentil soup prepared in the Indian
traditional way.

CLAY PIT CAESAR (TANDOORI
CHICKEN- DINNER) $12

Fresh romaine tossed in house Caesar with herbed croutons

CLAY PIT CAESAR (TANDOORI
CHICKEN- SIDE) $10

Fresh romaine tossed in house Caesar with herbed croutons

CLAY PIT CAESAR (PLAIN – DINNER) $10

CLAY PIT CAESAR (PLAIN – SIDE) $8

Fresh romaine tossed in house

CUCUMBER MINT SALAD $8

Cucumbers mixed with homemade yogurt, mint,
olive oil and a delicate touch of garlic.

PANEER (CHEESE) SALAD $9

Garden greens tossed with a vinaigrette dressing
and topped with sesame seeds and homemade
cheese slices.

GREEN SALAD $8

Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers served
with choice of Mediterranean or ranch dressing.

INDIAN SALAD $8

Onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers
mixed in a tangy sauce.

BIRYANI

Specify Heat Level: Mild, Mild Medium, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot, or Extra Hot. Long-grain basmati rice slow-cooked together with vegetables, herbs, almonds, cashews, and raisins to make this dish a delicious accompaniment to a meal. Served with Raita - a side of traditional Indian yogurt.


PRAWN $20

LAMB $20

CHICKEN $19

VEGETABLE $18

ENTRÉES

Specify Heat Level, Mild, Mild Medium, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot Complementary Basmati Rice served with all entrées


CLAY PIT SIGNATURE SAUCES

Specify Heat Level: Mild, Mild Medium, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot, or Extra Hot. Your choice of the following to go with one of our six signature sauces.


JAIPURI MANGO CURRY

Tender pieces of meat sauteed with Majorgrey mango
chutney and a touch of cream

VINDALOO

A Portuguese influence on Indian cooking brought life to
vindaloo a tangy onion and vinegar sauce.

GOA COCONUT CURRY

A traditional Indian curry sauce made with coconut milk
and roasted spices.

JEERA SAAG (SPINACH)

Pureed spinach cooked with garlic, roasted cumin, onions
and spices, finished with a touch of cream.

NAWABI KORMA

A traditional dish prepared with exotic spices, herbs and a
nutty creamy sauce

TIKKA MASALA

Our signature tomato based cream sauce seasoned with
herbs and spice

SHRIMP $20

LAMB $19

CHICKEN $18

PANEER (CHEESE) $17

POTATO $16

SPECIALTIES OF THE HOUSE

Specify Heat Level: Mild, Mild Medium, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot, or Extra Hot


PASTA-E-CLAY PIT(PRAWNS) $21

Ginger curry fettuccine tossed
in your choice of Clay Pit
makhani sauce or alfedo sauce
topped with parmesan cheese

PASTA-E-CLAY PIT
(CHICKEN TANDOORI) $20

Ginger curry fettuccine tossed
in your choice of Clay Pit
makhani sauce or alfedo sauce
topped with parmesan cheese

PASTA-E-CLAY PIT(VEGETABLES) $19

Ginger curry fettuccine tossed
in your choice of Clay Pit
makhani sauce or alfedo sauce
topped with parmesan cheese

SCALLOP MAKHANI $23

Fresh Juicy scallops marinated in makhani sauce.

KOTHMIR SALMON $26

Fresh Salmon rubbed with garlic & ginger, pan seared
and baked, finished with a tamarind coconut sauce.

CLAY PIT SPECIAL $26

A mix of chicken breast tikedar and rack of lamb slowly
grilled in the Clay Pit.

STUFFED ALASKAN HALIBUT $26

Fresh Alaskan halibut filled stuffed with spinach and
covered with a mouth watering saffron cracked mustard
sauce.

SEAFOOD PLATER $26

A sampling of Clay Pit baked halibut, scallops and
prawns finished with a ginger cream sauce

CITRUS TRIO $26

Alaskan halibut, king salmon and prawns marinated in
mustard and lemon oil cooked in the Clay Pit and finished
with a creamy citrus sauce.

TOMATO BUTTER CHICKEN $21

Chicken breast stuffed and baked with a delectable
blend of spinach, mushrooms and cheese finished with
a tomato butter sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN LAMB $24

A filled of lamb stuffed with spinach and goat cheese
baked to tenderness and finished in a mint curry wine sauce.

CHICKEN


STUFFED VEGETABLES $18

Masala stuffed vegetables topped with a curried tomato
cream sauce.

CHICKEN ROGANJOSH $18

Famous dish from Kashmiri tender pieces of chicken
braised with a gravy flavoured with garlic ginger and
aromatic spices

METHI BHUNA CHICKEN $19

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with dry fenugreek (methi)
onions, tomatoes and bell peppers in a fresh garlic ginger sauce.

CHICKEN KASTURI $21

Boneless chicken curried and finished in a creamy saffron
(Kasturi) sauce, Kasturi is a rare spice found in the Himalayas.

CHICKEN CHANA $18

Boneless chunks of chicken curried with garbanzo beans
and finished in a cashew almond purée sauce.

CHICKEN DAAL $18

Tender pieces of chicken curried with tomatoes fresh
herbs and spices.

CHICKEN KABULI $18

Chunks of Chicken Summered in a sweet curry sauce
finished in an assorted nut sauce.

MURG BAHAR CHICKEN $21

A tender breast of chicken stuffed with spinach,
mushrooms and peppers and served with a curried wine sauce

LAMB


LAMB METHI BHUNA GOSHT $20

Pieces of lamb cooked with dry fenugreek (methi), onions,
tomatoes and bell peppers in a fresh garlic ginger sauce.

LAMB KASTURI CURRY $21

Tender pieces of lamb curried and finished in a creamy
saffron (Kasturi) sauce, kasturi is a rare spice found in
the Himalayas.

LAMB MALABAR CURRY $19

Tender pieces of lamb simmered in a coconut and fresh
herb curry finished with curry leaves.

LAMB KASHMIRI CURRY $19

Pieces of Lamb in a red curry sauce finished with an
assortment of nut purée and leaves.

LAMB CASHEWALA $19

Tender lamb simmered in a cashew cream sauce.

SEAFOOD


CILANTRO SALMON $21

Fresh olympic salmon rubbed with crushed cilantro seeds,
cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions bell peppers and cilantro.

TAMARIND COCONUT PRAWNS $20

Marinated jumbo prawns sauteed with fresh garlic and
ginger and cooked in a tangy tamarind coconut curry.

SALMON TIKKA MASALA $20

A Clay Pit signature tomato based butter cream sauce
seasoned with herbs and spices.

HALIBUT MASALA $22

Halibut seasoned with mustard and onion seeds and cooked
with onions, peppers & fresh tomatoes.

VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS

Specify Heat Level, Mild, Mild Medium, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot


PANEER METHI $19

Paneer pieces cooked with dry fenugreek(methi), onions,
tomatoes and bell peppers in a fresh garlic ginger sauce.

VEGETABLE VINDALOO $17

A Portguese influence on Indian cooking brought life to
vindaloo a tangy onion and vinegar sauce.

BHINDI DO PIAZZA (OKRA) $16

Fresh okra tossed with an overdose of onions, finished
with tomato and a hint of lemon juice.

MATTAR PANEER $17

Freshly made Indian cheese cooked with green peas,
onions and tomatoes

ALOO MATTAR $16

Fresh Potatoes cooked with green peas, potato, onions
and tomatoes.

STUFFED VEGETABLES $18

Masala stuffed vegetables topped with a curried tomato
cream sauce.

PINDI CHOLE / SAAG CHOLE $16

Potato and garbanzo bean curry-or try it in a spinach curry.

BHENGAN BHARTHA $16

Clay Pit roasted eggplant puree crackled with cumin,
tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs

THORAN $17

Veggies braised with coconut, cracked mustard seeds,
herbs and curry leaves.

ALOO GOBI $16

Braised cauliflower and potato curry.

MALAI KOFTA $17

Vegetable and paneer stuffed chickpea rounds in curry
finished with a nut puree.

TADKA DAAL OR DAAL SAAG
OR DAAL MAKHNI $16

Gently simmered lentils spiced perfectly or try it with
spinach leaves.

SHAHI VEGETARIAN KORMA $17

Vegetables finished with a rich nutty curry cream sauce
with paneer

CLAY PIT GRILL

Grilled entrees cooked in our traditional Indian tandoor Clay Pit oven, served sizzling on a bed of onions, bell peppers & carrots with basmati rice and a side of Tikka Masala Sauce.


TANDOORI HALIBUT $27

Halibut marinated with spices and herbs and based in
the Clay Pit.

RACK OF LAMB $27

Frenched rack of lamb marinated in mustard oil, fresh
garlic and ginger, cooked to perfection.

TANGDI CHICKEN $20

Savory yogurt marinated bone chicken with a special
blend of spices.

TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKEDAR $21

Chunks of boneless breast of chicken marinated in a
yogurt and spice paste

PANEER TIKEDAR $20

Paneer pieces marinated in a yogurt and spice paste.

BOTI KEBOB $26

Tender pieces of lamb marinated in a special blend of
Indian Spices.

CLAY PIT MIXED GRILL $27

Cant decide? !! Try a sampler of lamb boti, rack of lamb,
chicken, halibut & prawns

TANDOORI VEGETABLE $20

Marinated seasonal Vegetables, tomatoes, paneer,
pineapple and more baked in the Clay Pit.

TANDOORI SCALLOPS $26

Fresh Juicy plump scallops marinated in Kashmiri chili
and jaugree paste

GINGA SHOLAY $26

Delicately spiced jumbo prawns flamed in the Clay Pit.

TANDOORI SALMON $26

Salmon marinated with spices and herbs and baked in the
Clay Pit.

FRESHLY BAKED BREADS

Traditional Indian leavened *bread baked in the clay pit.* Unless otherwise noted


PURI $5

Puri : Unleavened deep fried, whole wheat bread.

PARANTHA(PLAIN/MINT/METHI) $5

Unleavened whole wheat bread in multiple layers.

ROTI $4

Unleavened whole wheat bread prepared without butter.

ROSEMARY NAAN $5

Sprinkled with rosemary.

CHICKEN NAAN $8

Stuffed with shredded chicken baked in the clay pit.

THREE CHEESE NAAN $8

Stuffed with mozzarella, cheddar, and homemade cheese.

KABULI NAAN $7

Stuffed with nuts, raisins, and cherries.

POTATO NAAN $7

Stuffed with a seasoned potato and pea creation.

SPINACH NAAN $7

Stuffed with sauteed, seasoned spinach.

SPINACH PANEER (CHEESE) NAAN $8

Stuffed with spinach and homemade cheese.

ONION CILANTRO KULCHA $7

Stuffed with fresh onions and garnished with cilantro.

GARLIC BASIL NAAN $5

Topped with fresh garlic and basil.

PLAIN NAAN $4

SIDE ORDERS


PAPADAM (GLUTEN FREE) $3

Sun-dried lentil crackers.

MANGO CHUTNEY $3

Sweet and spicy homemade mango chutney.

MANGO PICKLE $3

Homjemade Indian relish in a tangy taste.

RAITA $5

Homemade yogurt sauce.

RICE $5

Steamed basmati rice with a hint of Indian spices

DESSERTS


MANGO PUDDING $4

Freshly made pudding with delicate blend of mango just right for
your palate.

COCONUT ICE CREAM $4

Homemade coconut almond ice cream just right for your taste buds.

RASMALAI $4

Homemade cheese patties immersed in milk.

MANGO ICE CREAM $4

Freshly made ice cream with exotic blend of mango.

GULAB JAMUN $4

An Indian delicacy made from a special dough, golden brown
and served with homemade cardamon syrup.

KHEER $4

Mouth-watering rice pudding made fresh daily with crushed
basmati rice drenched in thick sweet milk.

NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS


PERRIER WATER $4

CHOCOLATE MILK $5

ASSORTED JUICES $5

Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Mango Juice

SOFT DRINK $4

ICED TEA $4

ICED CHAI $5

ASSORTED TEAS $4

CHAI $4

COFFEE Regular $4

MARTINELLI’S SPARKLING CIDER $4

ROOT BEER $4

SALTY OR SWEET LASSI $5

Homemade yogurt drink made with salt or sugar.

MANGO LEMONADE $5

Mangos and lemonade.

MANGO ICED TEA $5

Iced tea mixed with mango to make the most delicious drink.

MANGO SHAKE $5

A cool tempting fruit drink prepared with mangos.

MANGO LASSI $5

The most popular traditional yogurt based mango drink.

COCKTAILS


POMEGRANATE OR MANGO
DAIQUIRI $8

Rum, Pomegranate juice or mango juice, triple sec and lemon juice.

PINA COLADA $8

Rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice.

MANGO MARGARITA $8

Tequila, mango juice, lime juice and triple sec.

MANHATTAN $8

Bourbon whisky and sweet vermouth.

CLAY PIT MAI TAI $8

Rum, Amaretto, fresh limon juice and orange juice and a splash of grenadine.

CLAT PIT MOJITO $8

Rum, fresh mint and lime juice and a splash of soda.

CLAY PIT VODKA OR GIN MARTINI $8

The classic martini with vodka OR gin and splash of vermouth.

CLAY PIT MANGO-TINI $8

Vodka with mangos and vermouth.

CLAY PIT COSMOPOLITAN $8

Vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice.

BEER


BOTTLED – 22oz $11

Taj Mahal (Indian Beer)

BOTTLED – 12oz $6

Elysian Men’s Room Red - Corona Becks (Non-Alcoholic) - Square Mile
keep Cider Widmer Hefeweisen Omission (Gluten Free)

DRAFT (Glass) $7

Mannies - Bodhizafa IPA - Chuckanut Pilsner Mac and Jack’s African
Amber - Widmer Hefeweizen.

HOUSE WINES


COPPER RIDGE CA Gl:$8 Btl:$30

Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

WHITE WINES


DOWSETT FAMILY
Gewurztraminer, WA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

A blend of Oak Ridge and Celilo Vineyards fruit, this lovely bottle shows aromas of lychee,
ginger, flowers, pink grapefruit and wet rock, with a whiff of smoke. The palate if bone-dry,
textured and full of flowers and lychee flavors that draw out on the finish.

MIRASSOU Moscato, CA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Delicate aromas of apple and peat lead to notes of melon and lightly sweet flavors fulled
with hints of lemon.

MEZZACORONA Pinot
Grigio, Italy Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Vibrant fruit and floral notes with dry, silky flavors. This light bodied white wine has a
excellent structure and crisp bright finish

KENDALL JACKSON
Chardonnay, CA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Tropical flavors of mango and pineapple blend with aromas of peach, apple, and pears.
Lightly buttered toast headlines with indulgent lingering finish.

SELBACH INCLINE
Riesling, Germany Gl:$10 Btl:$36

This wint vividly represents all that Mosel wine should be fruity with vibrant acidity,
clarity, and precision, all highlighted by intense slate-driven minerality.

BRANCOTT Sauvignon
Blanc, New Zeeland Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Tropical and gooseberry flavors with an abundant bouquet. Crisp, Zesty and refreshing.

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
Rose, WA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Aromas of watermelon, raspberry and lemon with flavors of wild strawberry, citrus zest,
hints of melon. Its soft and flavorful on the palate with a long crisp finish

APOTHIC WHITE
Winemakers Blend, CA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Medium-bodied wine with layers of vibrant flavor. Riesling lends the wine its floral notes
and energizing acidity while Chardonnay adds texture and body. Finally, Pinot Grigio
contributes refreshing flavors of juicy pineapple, peach. Pear and apricot. Together they are
an invigorating balance of flavors and freshness that wrap with a crisp, balanced finish

RED WINES


14 HANDS Merlot, WA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Who says well-round can't be fun? This juicy Merlot brings exhilarating flavors of
blackberry and cherry, balanced by soft and supple mocha notes. It's an open invitation
that never disappoints.

WATERBROOK Syrah, WA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Full bodied and rich with soft tannins. It offers flavors of cassis, leather, cedar, & pepper
with long sweet finish.

H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, WA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Aromas of dark fruits and currants with a balance of earthy and deep berry flavors and
a cocoa finish.

GROVER La Reserve
Cabernet Shiraz, India Gl:$10 Btl:$36

This full-bodied wine combines grace and splendor on the palate. The tennis are smooth
and flavors intense with chocolate, coffee beans and vanilla

GRAFFIGNA
Malbec, Argentina Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Profound and fruit forward, with ripe red berries, sweet spices and a hint of black pepper
backed by toasted notes from its oak aging. Structured & balanced, with ripe tannins and
fresh acidity that leads to toasted & vanilla hints on the finish.

OLD SOUL Old Vine
Zinfandel, CA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Harvested from old vines that naturally lend themselves to producing dense raspberry,
blackberry & cherry aromas and flavors that are accented by Lish chocolate and vanilla
notes. The plate is luscious and round with a silky mouth-feel and a long, enticing finish.

ALAMOS
Red Blend, Argentina Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Dense plum & black cherry notes of Argentine Malbec are complemented by juicy
blackberry, cassis & fig flavors derived from Bonarda. Cabernet Sauvignon adds rich
berry and slight herbal notes, while intriguingly spicy black pepper & blueberry notes
come from Syurah.

MCMANIS Pinot noir, CA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

This wine begins with aromas of cherry vanilla cola and raspberry. The wine tastes of
sweet and smooth red fruit with leads of creamy vanilla. On the finish, nice lightly spicy
tannins resolve into lingering fruity vanilla and caramel notes.

CAVATAPPI Sangiovese, WA Gl:$10 Btl:$36

Herbal and fruity on the nose with a bright cherry filled palate and soft tonnins.
Dark ruby red. Herbal and fruity on the nose with a bright cherry filled palate and soft
tonnins. Dark ruby Red. Red fruited nose with some spicy notes.