Recession Fever, we fear you, but we also love the many gifts you’re about to drop on us. Case in point: Palace At The Ben‘s new “tapas” menu, loaded with cute little Indian dishes we want in our bellies STAT. All are less expensive than regular appetizers, and slightly smaller portions — but great for sharing. Menu after the jump.

Tapas
Non-Vegetarian

$7.95
Chicken Tikka
Marinated chunks of chicken breast roasted in charcoal oven

Murg Malai Kabab
Chunks of chicken breast marinated in ginger, garlic and green chili paste delicately backed in a Tandoor oven

Chicken Kathi Roll
Indian version of an American wrap

Tandoori Chicken Quesadilla
Prepared Indian style

Sautee Seekh Kabab
Ground lamb marinated with herbs and spices, then broiled on skewers over charcoal in a Tandoor oven, sautéed with onions and spices

Vegetarian

$6.95

Samosa Chana Chaat
Vegetable Samosa topped with chickpeas, onion, tomato and coriander

Ragda Pattie
Potato Patty topped with special lentil, onion, tomato and yogurt

Makki Kumbh Bonda
Kernel Corn mixed with mashed potato, lightly spiced and fried golden brown

Methi Panir Tikki
Homemade cheese and fresh chopped fenugreek leaves delicately spiced and fried to perfection

Vegetable Kathi Roll
Indian version of an American wrap

Papri Chat
Dice potato, chickpeas and home made chips mixed with tamarind chutney and yogurt…served cold

Palace At The Ben, 834 Chestnut St. (267) 232-5600