Persis Biryani Indian Grill Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Persis Biryani Indian Grill, a culinary gem located in Catonsville, MD, that captures the essence of Indian cuisine! Their extensive menu features a delightful array of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, including standout dishes like the Chilli Paneer and the flavorful Chicken Lollipop. For those seeking heartier options, their vegetarian entrees such as Dal Makhani and Paneer Butter Masala radiate comfort, while the unique Chettinad Paneer Curry showcases aromatic spices that will transport you straight to India.

For biryani lovers, the highlight is undoubtedly the authentic biryani that wraps fragrant basmati rice around marinated meats, embodying rich flavors and textures. With a commitment to quality and an inviting atmosphere, Persis Biryani Indian Grill promises a truly unforgettable dining experience. Be sure to take advantage of their catering services or cozy in for a memorable meal!

Veg Appetizers

Gobi Majestic

Gobi (cauliflower) marinated with Indian spices

$15.59

Babycorn Majestic

Babycorn marinated with Indian spices and tossed in mouth watering creamy sauces

$16.79

Chilli Gobi

Gobi cubes sauted with onions, peppers, hot chili and soy sauce

$16.79

Gobi 65

Gobi pieces marinated in corn flour batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in spices

$15.59

Gobi Manchuria

Cauliflower marinated in corn our batter spices, deep fried and tossed with spices & sweet soy sauce

$15.59

Karampodi Gobi

Cauliflower pieces marinated in corn flour batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in hot spices and herbs.

$15.59

Karivepaku/Curry Leaves Gobi (Appetizer)

Pieces of Cauliflower (Gobi) flavored with a Curry Leaves (karivepaku) yogurt-based marinade

$15.59

Schezwan Gobi

Gobi cubes sauted with onions, peppers, hot chili and soy sauce

$15.59

Babycorn 65

Babycorn pieces marinated in corn flour batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in spices

$13.99

Babycorn Manchuria

Babycorn marinated in corn our batter spices, deep fried and tossed with spices & sweet soy sauce

$15.59

Chilli Babycorn

Babycorn sauted with onions, peppers, hot chili and soy sauce

$16.79

Karampodi Babycorn

Babycorn pieces marinated in corn flour batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in hot spices and herbs.

$15.59

Masala Babycorn

Deep fried Babycorn tossed in diced onions, pepper and spices

$15.59

Chilli Paneer

Paneer cubes sauted with onions, peppers, hot chili and soy sauce

$17.99

Dragon Paneer

$17.99

Karampodi Paneer

Deep fried Paneer tossed in fresh grounded pepper, spices and fried to mouth watering delicacy

$17.99

Karivepaku Paneer

Pieces of Paneer flavored with a Curry Leaves (karivepaku) yogurt-based marinade

$17.99

Paneer 555

$17.99

Paneer 65

Cottage cheese pieces marinated in corn flour batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in spices

$17.99

Paneer Majestic

Paneer cubes marinated with Indian spices and tossed in creamy sauce

$17.99

Paneer Manchuria

$16.79

Paneer Tikka

Cotton cheese cubes marinated in yogurt, blended with spices then grilled in a tandoor clay oven

$19.19

Veg Manchuria

$15.59

Onion Pakora

Seasoned onion petals in gram flour crust, deep fried

$9.59

Spinach Pakora

Seasoned Spinach in gram flour crust, deep fried

$9.59

Mirchi Bajji

Deep fried crispy hot peppers in chickpea flour batter

$9.59

Cut Mirchi

Deep fried crispy hot peppers in chickpea flour batter

$8.39

Chicken 555

Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in corn our batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in spices

$17.99

Chicken 65

Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in corn our batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in spices

$17.99

Chicken Lollipop

Chicken drums marinated in spices coated in zesty batter & deep fried

$17.99

Chicken Majestic

Dry chicken marinated with Indian spices

$17.99

Chicken Manchuria

Cubes of boneless chicken deep fried and tossed in Manchurian sauce

$17.99

Chicken Masakali

Cubes of chicken blended with Masakkali masala plus curry leaves, fresh ginger, chopped cilantro, and more

$17.99

Chicken Pakora

Chicken cubes (bone-in) dipped in delicately spiced batter and fried to a golden perfection

$17.99

Chicken Pepper fry

Boneless cubes of cooked chicken deep roasted in fresh grounded pepper and spices

$17.99

Chilli Chicken

Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in corn our batter, deep fried & tossed with chilly sauce & spices

$17.99

Dragon Chicken

Cubes of boneless chicken deep fried and tossed in Manchurian sauce

$17.99

Karampodi Chicken

Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in corn flour batter with spices, deep fried and tossed in hot spices and herbs.

$17.99

Karivepaku Chicken

Chicken flavored with a Curry Leaves (karivepaku) yogurt-based marinade

$17.99

Pachi Mirchi chicken

$16.79

Persis Special Chicken

Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in corn our batter, sesame seeds and deep fried

$17.99

Goat sukka

Cubes of cooked goat tossed in herbs and traditional Indian style

$21.59

Apollo Fish

Cubes of Fish marinated in herbs, spices and deep fried and tossed in special spice grind

$20.39

Fish fry

Cubes of fish marinated in herbs, spices and deep fried and tossed in special grind

$20.39

Garlic Fish

Cubes of Fish marinated in herbs, spices and deep fried and tossed in special spice grind and garlic

$20.39

Karampodi Fish

Cubes of Fish marinated in herbs, spices and deep fried and tossed in special spice grind

$20.39

Chilli Shrimp

Spicy shrimp cooked in green chili, cilantro and special herbs and spices

$21.59

karampodi Shrimp

Deep fried shrimp tossed in chefs special spicy sauce

$21.59

Karivepaku Shrimp

Shrimp pieces flavored with a Curry Leaves (karivepaku) yogurt-based marinade

$21.59

Shrimp 777

Deep fried shrimp tossed in chefs special spicy sauce

$21.59

Shrimp Pepper Fry

Shrimp marinated in corn - our batter, deep fried and tossed in spices

$20.39

Egg bonda

$9.59

Non Veg Appetizers

Vegetarian Entre

Aloo Gobi Masala

Potatoes and Cauliflower sauted with bell peppers together in onion sauce and spices

$16.79

Aloo Palak

Yellow fresh spinach and potato cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, herbs and spices

$16.79

Chana Masala

A combination of chick peas, onions and tomatoes in a sauce with spices

$16.79

Chettinad Paneer Curry

Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked with onions and bell peppers in kadai sauce

$19.19

Chettinad Vegtable Curry

Vegetables cooked with Coconut and chettinadu spices

$16.79

Dal Palak

Yellow lentil cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic and spice

$15.59

Dal Makhani

Combination of lentils cooked with butter and house spices

$15.59

Dal Tadka

Yellow lentil cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic and spices

$16.79

Diwani Handi

Medly of lightly roasted mix vegetables simmered in creamy sauce, fresh spinach

$16.79

Kaju Paneer Curry

$17.99

Malai Kofta

Cheese and vegetable balls cooked in onion, nut cream sauce and spices

$17.99

Methi Paneer

Homemade cotton cheese cooked with fenugreek leaves and tomato, onion gravy

$17.99

Mutter Paneer

Cotton cheese cubes cooked with tender garden peas, tomato and onion sauce

$17.99

Mirchi Ka Salan

Long hot peppers cooked in sesame based sauce with peanuts, garlic and onion sauce mixed with chefs special spices

$15.59

Nawabi Veg curry

South Indian style of chicken cooked in house special Andhra style sauce

$15.59

Palak Paneer

Fresh Spinach and Cottage Cheese cooked in garlic, ginger, onions, herbs and spices

$17.99

Paneer Butter Masala

Cottage Cheese cubes cooked in creamy and rich buttery sauce

$17.99

Paneer Makhni

$17.99

Paneer Tikka Masala

Homemade cottage cheese roasted in a tandoor clay oven cooked with mildly spiced tomato gravy

$17.99

vegetable Korma

Vegetable cooked in thick aromatic creamy sauce with ground cashew nuts and mild spices

$15.59

Vegetable Mughlai

Vegetables cooked with Coconut and Mughlai spices

$16.79

Vegetable Nawabi

Vegetables cooked with Coconut and Nawabi spices

$15.59

Andhra Chicken Curry

South Indian style of chicken cooked in house special Andhra style sauce

$19.19

Andhra Kodi Vepudu

Boneless chicken cooked in traditional South Indian vepudu style

$19.19

Butter Chicken

Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in rich tomato sauce with herbs, spices and touch of butter then garnished with cream

$19.19

Chettinad Chicken Curry

Boneless Chicken cooked in Dark roasted peppered sauce from karaikudi

$19.19

Chicken Vindaloo

Tender spices of seasoned chicken simmered in a curry sauce with potatoes

$17.99

Chicken Hyderabadi

Tender chicken cooked in house special Hyderabadi style sauce

$19.19

Chicken Kadai

Cubes of chicken cooked in whole Indian spices in onion and tomato gravy

$19.19

Chicken korma

Boneless chicken cooked with thick aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew paste and mild spices

$19.19

Chicken Mandakini

Marinated chicken cooked in spicy, tasty Kolhapuri gravy

$17.99

Chicken Mughlai

Boneless chicken cooked with thick aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew paste and mild spices

$19.19

Chicken Saag / Palak Chicken

Fresh Spinach and cubes of chicken cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, herbs and spices

$17.99

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt, blended with ginger, garlic, herbs, spices then grilled in a tandoor clay oven

$20.39

Methi Chicken

A hearty spicy Chicken Curry with a nice flavor of fresh fenugreek leaves (methi)

$17.99

Chettinad Goat Curry

cubes of goat cooked in Dark roasted peppered sauce from karaikudi

$21.59

Chettinad Lamb Curry

cubes of goat cooked in Dark roasted peppered sauce from karaikudi

$21.59

Goat Curry

Cubes of goat cooked in whole Indian spices, onion, tomato sauces

$20.39

Goat Kadai

Cubes of goat cooked in whole Indian spices in onion and tomato gravy

$20.39

Goat Korma

Cubes of goat cooked with thick aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew paste and mild spices

$20.39

Goat Nawabi

Goat cubes cooked in traditional Nawabi Style sauce

$20.39

Goat Rogan Josh

Cubes of goat cooked with gravy based on brown onion, yogurt, garlic and aromatic spices

$20.39

Goat Saagwala

Fresh Spinach and cubes of goat cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, herbs and spices

$20.39

Goat Tikka Masala

Cubes of goat roasted in a tandoor clay oven cooked with mildly spiced tomato gravy

$20.39

Goat Vindaloo

Tender spices of seasoned goat simmered in a curry sauce with potatoes

$20.39

Fish Curry

Simple South style fish curry

$20.39

Fish Tikka Masala

Shrimp pieces cooked with mildly spiced tomato gravy

$20.39

Malabar Fish Curry

$20.39

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in whole Indian spices, onion, tomato sauces

$20.39

Shrimp Kadai

Shrimp cooked in whole Indian spices in onion and tomato gravy

$20.39

Non Vegetarian Entre

Tandoor Bread

Bullet Naan (chilli Garlic)

$4.79

Butter Naan

$3.59

Garlic Cheese Naan

$5.99

Garlic Naan

$4.79

Peshawari Naan

$5.99

Plain Naan

$4.19

Tandoori Roti

$3.59

Tandoori Roti with butter

$4.19

Onion Kulcha

$4.79

Aloo Paratha

$5.39

Vegetable Dum Biryani

Hyderabadi Dum style Biryani cooked with basmati rice and Veggies

$16.79

Paneer Makhani Biryani

Hyderabadi Dum style Biryani cooked with basmati rice and fried Paneer

$17.99

Ulavacharu Vegetable Biryani

$17.99

VEG Biryani

NON VEG Biryani

Avakaay Chicken Dum Biryani

$19.19

Avakaay Goat Biryani

$22.79

Chicken Dum Biryani

Hyderabadi Dum style Biryani cooked with basmati rice and Chicken

$19.19

Egg Biryani

Hyderabadi Dum style Biryani cooked with basmati rice and Egg

$16.79

Goat Dum Biryani

Hyderabadi Dum style Biryani cooked with basmati rice and Goat

$22.79

Shrimp Biryani

Your favorite Dum Biryani Mixed with fried shrimp

$23.99

Special Boneless Chicken Biryani

favorite Boneless Special Chicken Biryani

$20.39

Ulavacharu Chicken Biryani

$19.19

Ulavacharu Special Chicken Biryani

$20.39

Ulavacharu Goat Biryani

$22.79

Ulavacharu Egg Biryani

$16.79

Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Kaju Biryani

Your favorite Dum Biryani Mixed with Boneless Chicken

$20.99

Chicken Fried Rice

$19.19

Egg Fried Rice

$17.99

Paneer Fried Rice

$19.19

Vegetable Fried Rice

$16.79

Chicken Noodles

$19.19

Egg Noodles

$16.79

Vegetable Hakka Noodles

$16.79

Gobi fried Rice

$17.99

INDO CHINESE

South Indian Specials

Butter Masala Dosa

plain dosa stuffed potatoes, peas and lots of butter

$14.39

Choclate Dosa

Crispy dosa stuffed with red onions

$14.39

Dosa with chicken curry

$20.39

Dosa with veg curry

$19.19

Egg dosa

$15.59

Ghee Roast Dosa

Rice lentil crepe made with Amul Butter

$14.39

Masala Dosa

plain dosa stuffed with potato and peas filling

$14.39

Onion Dosa

Crispy dosa stuffed with red onions

$14.39

Plain Dosa

Rice lentil crepe made with Amul Butter

$11.99

Podi Dosa

Rice lentil crepe made with Amul Butter

$13.19

Poori with chicken curry

$21.59

Poori with veg curry

$19.19

Chole bathura

$16.79

Dum Rice

$9.59

White Rice

$2.39

Raitha

$1.19

Salan

$2.39

Desi Papad

$2.39

Tandoori Papad

$2.39

Side

Beverages

Thums Up

$3.59

Coke

$2.39

Diet Coke

$2.39

Sprite

$2.39

Mango Lassi

$5.99

Badam Milk

$5.99

Chikoo (sapota) juice

$7.19

Custard Apple Shake

$7.19

Madras Cafe

$3.59

Soda

$2.39

Masala Chai

$2.39

Aloo Tikki Chaat

$9.59

Chaat - Samosa Chaat

$9.59

Papri Chaat

$9.59

Chat Corner

Tandoor Appetizers

Hariyali Chicken Kebab

Cubes of chicken marinated in green spice sauce, yogurt and barbecued in tandoor clay oven

$20.39

Tangdi kebab

Tandoor oven baked chicken legs grilled

$17.99

Bihari Kabob

Minced chicken seasoned with chopped ginger, onions and spices rolled over skewer and cooked to perfection in a clay oven

$19.19

Chicken Seek Kabob

Minced chicken seasoned with chopped ginger, onions and spices rolled over skewer and cooked to perfection in a clay oven

$20.39

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt blended with fresh ginger, garlic, herbs, spices overnight and then cooked in a tandoor clay oven

$17.99

Tandoori Shrimp

$26.39

Gulab Jamun

$4.19

Rasamalai

$4.79

Gajar Ka Halwa

$5.99

Double Ka Meeta

$5.99

Kala Jamun

$4.19

Mango Moose

$5.99

Mango Rasamalai

$4.79

DESERTS

Weekend Specials

Guthivankaay pulav

$17.99

Paneer Masakali Pulao

$17.99

Raju Gari Goat Pulav

$21.59

Raju Gari Kodi Pulav

$17.99

Shrimp Pulao

Rice dish prepared by cooking rice with shrimp pieces and spices

$22.79

Vijayawada chicken Pulao

$19.19

Chicken Mandi

$20.39

Goat Mandi

$25.19

Paneer Mandi

$19.19

Chicken Sukka

Boneless cubes of cooked chicken deep roasted in fresh grounded pepper and spices

$17.99

Chicken Iguru (Bone-in Appetizer)

$17.99

Kaju Curry

$17.99

Gongura Boneless Biryani

Your favorite Dum Biryani Mixed with Boneless Chicken

$20.99

Military Chicken Biryani

$17.99

Paneer Pepper Fry

Deep fried Paneer tossed in fresh grounded pepper, spices and fried to mouth watering delicacy

$17.99

mutton ghee roast

$20.39

Goat Paya with Naan

$20.39

Thalapakattu Goat Biryani

$22.79

Goat sukka pulav

$22.79

Pachi mirchi paneer Pulav

$17.99

Poori with goat curry

$22.79

Combo specials

Vegetarian Appetizers

Mushroom Pepper Fry

fresh cut mushroom marinated in corn flour, mixed with fresh herbs, pepper, spices fried and tossed to a mouth watering delicacy

$15.59

Paneer Masakali

$17.99

Gobi Pepper Fry

Deep fried Gobi tossed in fresh grounded pepper, spices and fried to mouth watering delicacy

$15.59

Chilli Wings

Chicken wings marinated in corn our batter, deep fried & tossed with chilly sauce & spices

$16.79

Non Vegetarian Appetizers

Vegetarian Entree

Shahi paneer

Home made cotton cheese cooked in rich onion gravy with crushed pepper

$17.99

Kadai Paneer

Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked with onions and bell peppers in kadai sauce

$17.99

Nawabi Chicken Curry

South Indian style of chicken cooked in house special Andhra style sauce

$17.99

Telangana Goat Curry (Entree)

South Indian style of goat cooked in house special Telangana style sauce

$20.39

Telangana Chicken Curry (Entree)

South Indian style of chicken cooked in house special Telangana style sauce

$17.39

Gongura Chicken Curry

Cubes of chicken cooked in sorrel leaves (gongura leaves), green chilies, spices & herbs

$17.99

Egg Pepper Masala

Hard-boiled eggs coated with black peppercorns, red chillies, and coriander seeds with a hint of cumin and cooked in onion and tomato

$16.79

Chicken Tikka Masala

Cubes of chicken roasted in a tandoor clay oven cooked with mildly spiced tomato gravy

$17.99

Non Vegetarian Entree

Tandoori Appetizers

Persis Special Mix Plater

Persis Special Mix Plater with chicken and Shrimp

$23.99

Lamb Tikka

Boneless chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt, blended with ginger, garlic, herbs, spices then grilled in a tandoor clay oven

$23.99

Malai Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken cubes marinated in cream cheese, red vinegar and fresh green chili, ginger, black pepper and cilantro.

$19.19

Avakaay Vegetable Biryani

$16.79

Vegetarian Biryani

Sides

Yogurt

$3.59

Strawberry Milk Smoothie

$7.19

Apple juice

$5.99

JUICES & SMOOTHIES

CHAAT CORNER

Masala Puri

$8.39

Bhel Puri

$8.39

Royyala Vepudu

Shrimp fried with spicy sauces and delicious herbs

$20.39

SPECIALS

VEGETERIAN APPETIZERS

Schezwan Paneer

Deep fried Paneer tossed in fresh grounded pepper, spices and fried to mouth watering delicacy

$17.99

Samosa

Dough pockets filled with Potato and Vegetable Mix

$5.99

Lamb Sukka

Cubes of cooked lamb tossed in herbs and spices

$21.59

NON VEGETERIAN APPETIZERS

VEGETERIAN ENTREE

Bagara Baingan

Baby egg plant Cooked with coconut, peanut and sesame sauce

$16.79

Bhindi Masala

Fried okra cooked with bell peppers in onion and tomato sauce with spices

$16.79

Navaratan Korma

Medley of vegetables & cottage cheese cooked in light onion, cashew nut, and almond gravy

$16.79

Lamb Rogan Josh

Cubes of Lamb cooked with gravy based on brown onion, yogurt, garlic and aromatic spices

$20.39

Lamb Vindaloo

Tender spices of seasoned Lamb simmered in a curry sauce with potatoes

$20.39

Lamb kadai

Cubes of Lamb cooked in whole Indian spices in onion and tomato gravy

$20.39

Lamb Curry

Cubes of Lamb cooked in whole Indian spices, onion, tomato sauces

$20.39

Lamb Saagwala

Fresh Spinach and cubes of Lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, herbs and spices

$20.39

Lamb Korma

Cubes of Lamb cooked with thick aromatic creamy sauce with grounded cashew paste and mild spices

$20.39

Shrimp Tikka Masala

Shrimp pieces cooked with mildly spiced tomato gravy

$21.59

NON VEGETERIAN ENTREE

INDIAN BREAD

Plain Paratha

$4.19

Methi Paratha

$4.19

Bread Basket

$13.79