Desi Chaat House Menu

3.8
(275+ Reviews)
$Indian
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Samosa Chaat

      2 triangular patties with vegetable filling are a popular snack. Chick peas are perfect with samosas. It is truly delicious.
      $12.99
    • Aloo Tikki Chaat

      A veggie patty with potatoes, chick peas, wheat crisp, yogurt and sauces. Garnished with onion, cilantro, radish and raw mango. Half of the chaat is hot and the other half is cold.
      $11.99
    • Papri Chaat

      Papri chaat, as the name suggests, has lots of papris, tossed in a blend of chutneys, yogurt and potatoes.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Pieces of chicken and long grain basmati rice cooked in sealed pot.
      $13.99
    • Crazy Chaat

      Six different types of crisp from different regions of India. Taste andhra, mumbai, up, shahi, Kashmiri, mastana and Punjabi in each bite.
      $12.99
    • Pav Bhaaji

      Six pieces of Bombay pav bread toasted in butter with cauliflower, carrots, bell pepper, tomato, onion and green peas. Cooked and mashed in Indian spices and garnished with cilantro, onions and a dash of lemon.
      $12.99
    • Pani Puri

      Crisp semolina puris filled with mixed sweet and sour stuff served with spicy water which is flavored with dates and tamarinds.
      $11.99
    • Mango Lassi

      $5.99
    • Bhel Puri

      Bhel is a delectable combination of papris, puffed rice, sev, onions, raw mango and chutneys.
      $11.99
    • Dahi Bhalla

      Black gram dumpling in yogurt, potatoes, chick peas and chutneys.
      $11.99
  • Appetizers

    • Veggie Samosa

      Served with chickpeas and sauces.
      $1.85
    • Vada Paav Appetizer

      Single.
      $3.50
    • Aloo Tikki

      Served with chickpeas and sauces.
      $3.00
  • Regular Chaats

    • Bhel Puri

      Bhel is a delectable combination of papris, puffed rice, sev, onions, raw mango and chutneys.
      $11.99
    • Papri Chaat

      Papri chaat, as the name suggests, has lots of papris, tossed in a blend of chutneys, yogurt and potatoes.
      $11.99
    • Pani Puri

      Crisp semolina puris filled with mixed sweet and sour stuff served with spicy water which is flavored with dates and tamarinds.
      $11.99
    • Samosa Chaat

      2 triangular patties with vegetable filling are a popular snack. Chick peas are perfect with samosas. It is truly delicious.
      $12.99
    • Dahi Bhalla

      Black gram dumpling in yogurt, potatoes, chick peas and chutneys.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Chaat

      Flavorful strips of chicken marinated in fresh ground spices, barbecued in a clay oven served with chat.
      $13.99
    • Lamb Chaat

      Flavorful strips of lamb marinated in fresh ground spices, barbecued in a clay oven served with chat.
      $13.99
    • Aloo Tikki Chaat

      A veggie patty with potatoes, chick peas, wheat crisp, yogurt and sauces. Garnished with onion, cilantro, radish and raw mango. Half of the chaat is hot and the other half is cold.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Samosa Chaat

      Chaat served with a chicken samosa with papris, potatoes, chick peas, yogurt and sauces with our traditional onion garnish.
      $12.99
    • Lahori Chaat

      Chick peas battered with mild Indian spices, then deep fried and dipped in yogurt. Served with sauces and garnish.
      $11.99
  • Special Chaats

    • Andhra Chaat

      Black eye beans, chick peas, lentils, curry leaves, red chili, salt and spices. Sweet flour mixture and khowa mixed with cheese, cashews, carrots, potatoes and sweetener.
      $12.99
    • Bengali Chaat

      The papris are layered with both yogurt and sweetener, then arranged in a plate topped with red chili, pepper, black salt and roasted zeera. Curd is added to the mixture along with green chutney.
      $12.99
    • Delhi Chaat

      Spicy gram flour noodles seasoned in traditional style peanuts, red chili, salt and curry leaves.
      $12.99
    • Gujarat Chaat

      Spicy blend of split green grams, noodles, potato sticks, cashew nuts and melon seeds.
      $12.99
    • Kashmiri Chaat

      A spicy and crunchy gram flour noodles, peanuts, corn flakes, lentils, spinach and spices.
      $12.99
    • Mastana Chaat

      A crunchy blend of rice, lentils and nuts. It is fantastic and delicious.
      $12.99
    • Mumbai Chaat

      A classic favorite and true taste and flavor of Punjabi.
      $12.99
    • Punjabi Chaat

      Spicy blend of cashew nuts, green lentil flour, melon seeds, spinach, almonds, pistachios and bean seeds.
      $12.99
    • Shahi Chaat

      An authentic and delicate mix from the region of up.
      $12.99
    • Utter Pradesh Chaat

      Nine different types of lentils toasted in Indian spices. Crispy and medium spicy.
      $12.99
    • Navratna Chaat

      Boiled potatoes and chick peas in a crispy shell with tamarind and mint sauce. Garnished with cilantro, onions and crispy fried besan flour.
      $12.99
    • Sev Puri

      Mini Indian burger. Cooked potato with cilantro and mild Indian spices. Dipped and deep fried in chick pea flour tucked inside of pav bread with garlic and mint flour. Three pieces.
      $11.99
    • Vada Pav Chaat

      Mini Indian Burger. Cooked Potato With Cilantro And Mild Indian Spices. Dipped And Deep Fried In Chick Pea Flour Tucked Inside Of Pav Bread With Garlic And Mint Flour. Three Pieces.
      $12.99
    • Sev Dahi Puri

      Boiled potatoes and chick peas in a crispy shell with tamarind and mint sauce and yogurt. Garnished with cilantro, onions and crispy fried chick pea flour.
      $12.99
    • Pav Bhaaji

      Six pieces of Bombay pav bread toasted in butter with cauliflower, carrots, bell pepper, tomato, onion and green peas. Cooked and mashed in Indian spices and garnished with cilantro, onions and a dash of lemon.
      $12.99
    • Crazy Chaat

      Six different types of crisp from different regions of India. Taste andhra, mumbai, up, shahi, Kashmiri, mastana and Punjabi in each bite.
      $12.99
    • Paneer Chaat

      Flavorful strips of Paneer marinated in fresh ground spices, barbecued in a clay oven served with chat.
      $12.99
  • Rice

    • Chicken Biryani

      Pieces of chicken and long grain basmati rice cooked in sealed pot.
      $13.99
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables in a blend of exotic spices and herbs.
      $12.99
    • Lamb Biryani

      Tender lamb pieces nestled in aromatic basmati rice, seasoned with traditional spices.
      $14.99
  • Chicken

    • Chicken Curry

      Boneless chicken cooked in a traditional Indian curry with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Makhani

      $13.99
    • Mutter Paneer

      Cottage cheese cubes and green peas cooked in an onion and tomato-based curry with traditional Indian spices.
      $12.99
    • Saag Paneer

      Spinach cooked with homemade cheese cubes, ginger, garlic, and onion in a mildly spiced gravy.
      $12.99
    • Bhindi masala

      Succulent okra cooked in aromatic spices for a flavorful vegetarian delight.
      $11.99
    • Chana Masala

      Chickpea curry with a tantalizing blend of spices
      $11.99
    • Rajma chawsl

      Red kidney beans and chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices, creating a hearty and flavorful curry.
      $11.99
    • Daal Makhni

      Black lentils and red kidney beans slow-cooked in a creamy, buttery tomato sauce.
      $11.99
    • Saag Chicken

      Boneless chicken simmered in a spinach purée, typically including browned onions, tomatoes, and spices.
      $13.99
  • Wraps

    • Chicken Wrap

      Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and barbecued in a clay oven and wrapped in bread.
      $9.99
    • Lamb Wrap

      Tender rolls of ground lamb in bread.
      $10.99
    • Vegetable Wrap

      Vegetable patty rolled in bread.
      $8.99
    • Paneer Wrap

      Pieces of Paneer marinated and barbecued in a clay oven and wrapped in bread.
      $9.99
  • Desserts

    • Lahori Kheer

      Traditional rice pudding, lahori style.
      $5.99
    • Gulab Jamun

      Homemade Cottage cheese balls fried and cooked in a honey syrup.
      $5.99
    • Ras Malai

      Homemade Cottage cheese balls poached in condensed milk.
      $5.99
    • Gaajar Ka Halwa

      Grated carrots cooked in milk, sugar and clarified butter. Garnished with almonds and pistachios.
      $5.99
    • Baklawa

      Baklava consists of thin layers of filo pastry, filled with a mix of chopped nuts, typically sweetened with syrup or honey.
      $5.99
  • Beverages

    • Masala Chai

      Spiced Indian tea blend with aromatic flavors, perfect for chai (tea) enthusiasts.
      $2.00
    • Mango Lassi

      $5.99
    • Sweet Lassi

      Refreshing Yogurt-Based Indian Drink, Sweetened to Perfection
      $5.99
    • Salt Lassi

      Refreshing Traditional Yogurt Drink with a Hint of Salt
      $5.99
    • Faluda

      Sweetened rose-flavored milk with vermicelli, basil seeds, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with rose syrup.
      $5.99

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