Indus Progressive Indian Menu (2025 Update)
Indus Progressive Indian, located at 617 Central Ave in Highland Park, brings a modern twist to traditional Indian cuisine. The menu is a delightful exploration of flavors, offering dishes that cater to diverse palates.
Salads like the Melon Shaved Melon incorporate refreshing elements such as fried chickpeas and meloncitrus dressing, all at an accessible price of $13. Meanwhile, the Paneer Fritters tempt with crispy paneer paired with arugula and tamarind-balsamic dressing for $14, ensuring a rich blend of textures and tastes.
Moving to the mains, the Lamb Shank Curry at $36 is a standout, featuring braised lamb shank immersed in an aromatic curry, served with basmati rice. For meat lovers, the 12 oz. Wagyu Steak at $39 promises tender, flavorful indulgence complemented by spiced herb butter.
The biryani offerings, including Spiced Vegetable and Organic Chicken, showcase the restaurant’s dedication to authentic flavors, enhanced by pure saffron. Every dish reflects careful craftsmanship, making Indus Progressive Indian a must-visit culinary destination.
Small Plates
Baingan Bhartaa
Smoked grilled eggplant mousse. Tempered spices. Naan bread
Kurkuri Bhindi
Crispy, tangy okra. Onions and tomato. Dried mango.
Katthal Tikki
Crispy jackfruit cakes. Panko. San Marzano DOP spicy mirchup.
Samosas
Spiced potato stuffed crispy turnovers. Chimmichutney, tamarind sauce.
Chickpea and Avocado
Seasoned brown chickpeas, vinaigrette, and crispy spinach chips. Avocado.
Smoked Malai Chicken
Overnight marinated creamy charred chicken wings.
Tiger Prawns
Marinated, grilled jumbo wild shrimp. Cooling tangy bhoomi herb sauce.
Melon
Shaved Melon. Fried chickpeas. Melon-citrus dressing.
Paneer Fritters
Crispy paneer. Arugula, watermelon radish, dried figs, tamarind-balsamic dressing. Roasted nuts.
Salads
Curries and Daal
Daal Indus
Black lentils, slow cooked smoked for 12 hours. Ghee.
Gobi Mussallam
Rich, nutty, cauliflower. Chef's specialty.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred Gerber farms pasture-raised chicken. Creamy tomato sauce. Basmati rice. Substitute chicken for organic, grass-fed paneer.
Palak Paneer
Creamy spinach curry. Basmati rice.
Pork Belly Vindaloo
12-hour smoked vindaloo braised pork belly. 3-day fermented spicy sauce in tawny port wine. Basmati rice.
Spiced Vegetable
Spiced vegetables. Pure Saffron
Bone-in Slow Cooked Goat
Organic Chicken
Slow cooked gently spiced Gerber farm organic, pasture raised, Amish chicken. Pure saffron.
Biryani
Mains
Navaabi Risotto - Khichrdi Ke Chaar Yaar
Rich, slow-cooked rice and lentils. 4 accouterments: mango pickle, papad, smoked daal ghee, and roasted garlic yogurt.
Mamma's Chhole
Sukhu's mom's recipe for brown chickpeas. Poori (fried whole-wheat bread)
Patrani Macchi
Seasonal fish, fresh hand scraped coconut, raw mango, steamed in a banana leaf.
Tandoori Cornish Hen
Mary's farm overnight marinated whole hen. Smoked chargrilled. Heirloom carrots.
Lamb Shank Curry
Braised lamb shank, aromatic curry. Basmati rice.
Wagyu Steak
12 oz. Vander Farmers Del Monico chuck-eye wagyu steak. Spiced herb butter, chimmichutney, nizaami dum aaloo.
Masala Brisket
18-Hour house smoked hand-trimmed prime brisket, Indian spice rub. Indus BBQ sauce. Bengal mustard cole slaw.
Bhoomi Lamb Burger
Chargrilled delicately spiced lamb. Caramelized onions. Cabbage slaw. Chimmichutney. Avocado. Hint of mayo. Brioche bun.
Nizami Dum Aloo
4 hour slow cooked baby potatoes. Nuts. Coconut. Contains Dairy.
Jeera Pulao
Aromatic basmati rice. Toasted cumin.
Carrots
Gently spiced heirloom carrots.
Spiced Asparagus
Sides
Breads
Tandoori Roti
Flatbread, whole wheat flour, and cooked in the clay oven
Butter Naan
Pillowy soft buttered bread and baked in a clay tandoor oven
Garlic Naan
Naan, brushed garlic, cilantro, and baked in a clay tandoor oven
Lychee Kulfi
Indian style ice cream, fresh lychee fruit. Cardamom spiced cake.
Rasmalai Creme Brulee
Tres leches like aromatic Indian milk dumplings. Fresh berries.
Paan Ice-cream
Herbaceous Betel leaves, fresh mint. Rose petals.