India Star Menu

5514 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Vegetarian Appetizers

    • Papadum

      Crispy, spicy lentil wafers.
      $2.49
    • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crisp pastry shell stuffed with mild, spiced potatoes and green peas.
      $5.99
    • Batata Vada

      Lightly spiced peas and potatoes.
      $5.99
    • Mixed Pakora

      Assortment of fresh vegetables dipped, battered and fried.
      $5.99
    • Samosa Chaat

      Samosa with chick peas, onions, yogurt, and tamarind sauce.
      $6.99
    • Aloo Pakora

      Thin-sliced potatoes battered and fried.
      $5.99
    • Cheese Pakora

      Homemade curd cheese battered in gram flour and fried.
      $5.99
    • Aloo Chaat

      Potatoes marinated with mint sauce, chick peas and fresh tomatoes.
      $6.49
    • Vegetable Platter

      Combination of vegetable samosa, batata Vada, pakora and papadum.
      $6.99
    • Mirchi Pakora

      Hot peppers battered and fried.
      $5.99
    • Papdi Chaat

      Crispy fried wafers marinated with yogurt mint and tamarind sauce.
      $6.49
  • Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

    • Keema Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crisp pastry shell stuffed with ground lamb and aromatic spices.
      $6.99
    • Chicken Pakora

      Boneless chicken spiced, dipped in batter and fried.
      $6.99
    • Chicken Chaat

      Chicken marinated in spicy mint sauce.
      $6.99
    • Fish Pakora

      Boneless fish pieces dipped in batter and fried.
      $6.99
    • Non-Vegetarian Platter

      Combination of keema samosa, chicken pakora, fish pakora and papadum.
      $7.99
  • Soups

    • Mulligatawny Soup

      Lightly spiced lentil soup.
      $5.99
    • Tomato Soup

      Homestyle Tomato Soup
      $5.99
    • Chicken Soup

      With Indian spices.
      $6.49
  • Tandoori Shan, with Rice

    • Tandoori Chicken

      Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger herbs and then roasted.
      $19.99
    • Chicken Tikka

      Boneless, marinated tender juicy chicken from the clay oven.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Ginger Kebab

      Marinated cubes of chicken dipped in ginger and cooked with aromatic herbs.
      $16.99
    • Boti Kebab

      Cubes of boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger and cilantro.
      $18.99
    • Seekh Kabab

      Minced lamb meat blended with spices and herbs and molded onto skewers.
      $18.99
    • Shrimp Tandoori

      Jumbo marinated juicy shrimp prepared with special spices and cooked in a clay oven.
      $18.99
    • Tandoori Mixed Grill

      An assortment of the above items.
      $18.99
    • Paneer Tikka

      Cheese marinated in yogurt, spices, roasted with vegetables.
      $16.99
    • Half Tanddori Chicken

      Half chicken marinated in yogurt and traditional spices, then cooked in a tandoor oven. Served with rice.
      $12.99
    • Malai Chicken Kabab

      Juicy chicken pieces marinated in creamy malai sauce, grilled to perfection, served on a bed of sliced onions and bell peppers.
      $17.99
  • Seafood Delicacies, with Rice

    • Fish Curry

      Boneless fish cubes cooked in light spicy golden homemade sauce.
      $15.99
    • Fish Masala

      Boneless fish cubes cooked in cream sauce.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Prawns in spicy hot gravy with potatoes.
      $16.99
    • Saag Shrimp

      Shrimp and garden chopped spinach cooked with butter and special spices.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked in curry sauce.
      $16.99
    • Tandoori Shrimp Masala

      Tandoori shrimp sautéed with ginger and cooked with our special sauce.
      $17.99
    • Karahi Shrimp

      Shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.
      $16.99
    • Lobster Masala

      Lobster meat cooked with exotic spices.
      $18.99
  • Chicken Delicacies, with Rice

    • Chicken Curry

      Selected pieces of chicken cooked in a light spicy golden homemade sauce.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Shahi Korma

      Chicken simmered with delicious kashmiri herbs, cooked in cream.
      $15.99
    • Chicken Saag

      Boneless chicken cooked with fresh chopped spinach, herbs and ginger.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Chicken cooked south Indian style with hot spices and potatoes.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Chicken tikka cooked in creamy sauce.
      $15.99
    • Chicken Makhani

      Boneless tandoori chicken tossed in butter and cooked in creamy red sauce.
      $15.99
    • Karahi Chicken

      Chicken cooked with green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
      $15.99
    • Methi Malai Chicken

      Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in classic creamy cashew sauce.
      $15.99
  • Lamb Delicacies, with Rice

    • Lamb Curry

      Selected pieces of lamb cooked with special herbs and spices in punjabi style.
      $15.99
    • Lamb Shahi-Korma

      Diced lamb simmered with kashmiri herbs, cooked in creamy red sauce.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Cubes of lamb cooked south Indian style with hot spices and potatoes.
      $15.99
    • Keema Matar

      Fine minced lamb and fresh garden peas cooked punjabi style with medium spices.
      $15.99
    • Mughlai Kofta

      Ground lamb meatballs cooked in creamy sauce.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Saag

      Lamb cooked with chopped spinach, herbs and ginger.
      $16.99
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      Tandoori lamb cooked in creamy red sauce.
      $16.99
    • Karahi Lamb

      Lamb cubes cooked with green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
      $16.99
    • Mughlai Kofta Saag

      Ground lamb meatballs cooked with spinach.
      $16.99
    • Goat Curry

      Spicy and savory goat curry, a flavorful dish made with tender goat meat and aromatic spices.
      $16.99
  • Veggie-Garden, with Rice

    • Aloo Matar

      Vegan. Green peas cooked with potatoes in curry sauce.
      $13.99
    • Aloo Palak

      Vegan. Spinach and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.
      $13.99
    • Saag Paneer

      A classic Indian vegetable dish with homemade cheese, spinach and mild spices.
      $13.99
    • Matar Paneer

      Fresh peas cooked with homemade curd cheese.
      $13.99
    • Aloo Gobi

      Vegan. Fresh cauliflower and cubes of potatoes sautéed with fresh herbs and spices.
      $13.99
    • Channa Masala

      Vegan. Chickpeas, fresh tomatoes cooked with tangy dry sauce punjabi style.
      $13.99
    • Baingan Bharta

      Roasted eggplant cooked tenderly with tomatoes in a special medium sauce.
      $13.99
    • Saag Kofta

      Deep fried vegetables and cheese balls cooked with spinach.
      $13.99
    • Tadka Daal

      Vegan. Seasoned lentils.
      $12.99
    • Daal Makhani

      Lentils cooked with butter and cream with special sauce.
      $13.99
    • Bhindi Masala

      Vegan. Moderately spiced okra with onions.
      $13.99
    • Navratan Korma

      Vegetables with homemade cheese in a mild cream sauce.
      $14.99
    • Malai Kofta

      Deep fried vegetables and cheese balls cooked in cream sauce.
      $14.99
    • Shahi Paneer

      Slices of homemade cheese cooked with cream sauce.
      $14.99
    • Keema Gobi

      Vegan. Minced cauliflower, peas and cubes of potatoes cooked with raisins and nuts, garnished with cilantro.
      $14.99
    • Karahi Paneer

      Slices of homemade cheese cooked with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
      $14.99
    • Mushroom Matar

      Vegan. Fresh peas cooked with mushrooms.
      $14.99
    • Methi Malai Matar

      Peas cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in classic creamy cashew sauce.
      $14.99
  • Rice Specialties, with Raita

    • Zeera Pulao Rice

      Cumin seasoned basmati rice.
      $4.99
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Fresh vegetables delicately sautéed with basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
      $12.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Tender pieces of chicken cooked with herbs, basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
      $13.99
    • Lamb Biryani

      Tender pieces of lamb cooked with herbs, basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
      $15.99
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Shrimp cooked with exotic herbs and simmered with basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
      $16.99
    • Goat Biryani

      Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender goat pieces, aromatic spices, and herbs, garnished with fresh cilantro, served with a side of raita.
      $16.99
  • Classic Indian Breads

    • Tandoori Roti

      Indian whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.
      $3.49
    • Puri

      Soft, puffy and fluffy deep fried bread.
      $2.99
    • Bhatura

      Deep fried, fine flour bread.
      $3.99
    • Naan

      Indian fine flour bread, soft and puffy baked in tandoor.
      $3.49
    • Paratha

      Extra light layered unleavened bread.
      $3.99
    • Aloo Paratha

      Whole wheat unleavened bread filled with light spiced potatoes.
      $4.99
    • Gobi Paratha

      Unleavened bread filled with fresh cauliflower and spices.
      $4.99
    • Keema Paratha

      Unleavened bread filled with minced lamb and spices.
      $4.99
    • Paneer Paratha

      Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.
      $4.99
    • Murg Naan

      Naan stuffed with spiced bits of chicken.
      $4.99
    • Kabuli Naan

      Special naan stuffed with herbs, nuts and raisins.
      $4.99
    • Garlic Naan

      Naan with fresh minced garlic.
      $4.99
    • Onion Kulcha

      Fine flour bread stuffed with spicy onion.
      $4.99
    • Mirchi Naan

      Naan with minced hot green peppers.
      $4.49
  • Side Orders

    • Mango Chutney

      Fresh mangoes simmered with sugar, vinegar, and a blend of spices to create a sweet and tangy relish.
      $1.49
    • Mixed Pickle

      A tangy and spicy assortment of preserved vegetables including mango, carrot, and lemon, seasoned with traditional Indian spices.
      $1.49
    • Onion Salad

      Sliced onions and green peppers.
      $3.99
    • Plain Homemade Yogurt

      Homemade plain yogurt, crafted with whole milk, offering a smooth and creamy texture that complements any dish.
      $3.99
    • Raita

      Whipped yogurt with cucumbers and cilantro.
      $4.99
    • Curry Sauce

      A rich blend of spices, herbs, and typically includes onions, garlic, and tomatoes, simmered together to create a versatile sauce.
      $5.99
    • Masala Sauce

      A blend of spices, tomatoes, onions, and cream, simmered together to create a rich and aromatic masala sauce.
      $6.99
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      Cottage cheese balls deep fried and dipped in honey syrup and rose water.
      $4.99
    • Kheer / Rice Pudding

      Made with special basmati rice and cooked in milk and sugar; served cold with nuts and pistachios.
      $4.99
    • Kulfi

      Nuts and pistachio ice cream.
      $4.99
    • Mango Ice Cream

      Alphonso mango mixed with delicious homemade ice cream.
      $5.99
  • Special Dinners

    • Maharaja Dinner (Non-Vegetarian For 2)

      Soup, tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, boti kebab, chicken tikka, choice of 2 chicken or lamb dishes, rice, naan and tea or coffee.
      $45.99
    • Maharani Dinner (Vegetarian For 2)

      Mulligatawny soup, vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, papadum, choice of 2 vegetable dishes, rice, naan and tea or coffee.
      $38.99
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    • Soft Drink

      Selection of sodas including cola, diet cola, and lemon-lime.
      $2.49
    • Milk

      Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
      $2.49
    • Hot Tea Or Coffee

      Hot tea or coffee. Choose between a warm, comforting cup of tea or a robust, aromatic coffee.
      $2.99
    • Iced Tea

      Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day
      $2.99
    • Mango Juice

      Rich, smooth mango juice with a vibrant, natural sweetness.
      $3.99
    • Mango Shake

      Refreshing mango milkshake, perfectly blended for a creamy, tropical delight.
      $5.49
    • Lassi (Sweet Or Salted)

      Lassi - Traditional Indian yogurt-based drink, available in sweet or salted flavors.
      $5.49
    • Masala Tea

      Aromatic blend of black tea, spices, and herbs, offering a rich and spiced flavor.
      $3.99
    • Mango Lassi

      A creamy blend of ripe mangoes and yogurt, subtly sweetened and spiced for a refreshing drink.
      $5.99
    • Cold Coffee Float

      Chilled coffee blended with ice and topped with a generous scoop of ice cream, creating a refreshing and creamy beverage.
      $5.99
    • Strawberry Shake

      Fresh and creamy blend of ripe strawberries, served chilled with a delightful milk base.
      $5.99
    • Strawberry Lassi

      Creamy strawberry yogurt drink
      $5.99
    • Oreo Shake

      A refreshing blend of creamy ice cream and crushed Oreo cookies.
      $5.99

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