Shanti – Dorchester

Shanti’s Dorchester restaurant on Dorchester Avenue gives vegetables plenty of room on its Indian menu. Chana masala combines chickpeas with tomato, onion, tamarind and mango powder; saag paneer pairs cheese with spinach and cream. Start with samosa chaat, or papri chaat with chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt and tamarind sauce. There’s tandoori chicken and chicken tikka for those ordering meat, plus lentil dishes and roasted eggplant for a mixed table. Many entrées come with basmati rice. The menu marks vegetarian and vegan choices, making it easier to compare options before ordering rather than relying on a dish’s name alone to decide what fits.