In 1982, inspired by the curry houses of Europe, Har and Anila Keswani opened their first Indian restaurant, Taj Mahal, in Metairie (still in operation). Since then, the Keswani family has operated 3 other Indian restaurants in New Orleans: Keswani's in Uptown Square, Shalimar in the French Quarter, and now, since 1999, Nirvana on Magazine Street.
Nirvana offers New Orleans the most diverse, authentic Indian menu. From samosas, pakoras and mulligatawny soup to chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, butter chicken and a range of vegetarian dishes, our menu is sure to satisfy the most discerning palate and Indian gourmand.
Nirvana offers New Orleans the most diverse, authentic Indian menu. From samosas, pakoras and mulligatawny soup to chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, butter chicken and a range of vegetarian dishes, our menu is sure to satisfy the most discerning palate and Indian gourmand.
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In 1982, inspired by the curry houses of Europe, Har and Anila Keswani brought Indian cuisine to the Greater New Orleans area. Nirvana on Magazine Street has been in operation since 1999. The following are excerpts from the introduction to the unpublished cookbook written by the late Har G. Keswani.
The Shalimar Room
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After her husband's passing in 1997, Anila and her son Anjay took over Taj Mahal and opened Nirvana Indian Cuisine in 1999 on Magazine St. Both Taj Mahal and Nirvana have a second floor private banquet room available for parties. Nirvana's Banquet Hall is a unique and beautiful space which has much flexibility It can accommodate up to 150 people, but it is also intimate enough for a gathering of 25.
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After visiting the curry houses of Europe, especially of London, my late father (Har G. Keswani) was inspired to bring Indian culture and food to New Orleans. Since 1982, the Keswani family has presented the unique cuisine of India to the New Orleans community. The TANDOOR is a barrel-shaped, pit OVEN made from an amalgam of special clays, oils and natural binding agents.
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We also offer catering services for offsite venues. Whether you need us to deliver and set up at a hotel, in your own home, at an office, or other location, we are happy to serve at any occasion. For interest in wedding planning, please visit nirvanaweddings.com. Anila Keswani coordinates every aspect from the food, flowers, and music to wedding attire.
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