Masala Desi Cafe - Burlingame Menu

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, topped with chopped garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

Steamed basmati rice

Crispy vegetable turnovers with flavored potato and peas filling, served with chutneys. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

Boneless Chicken pieces marinated, tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

Dosa stuffed with flavored mashed potatoes and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as Paneer Makhani. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

Creamy blend of mango and yogurt, lightly sweetened and smoothly blended.

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, baked in oven and topped with butter. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

Marinated sliced potato wedges with peel, fired and sprinkled with Indian spices. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

Mashed Samosa served with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

Alu Tikki Paties topped with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt

Paneer cubes marinated with Indian spices, deep fried and tossed with a spicy sauce and peppers & onions. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Gluten

Cauliflower florets marinated with Indian spices and deep fried. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

Idli pieces tossed in taw with Indian spices and topped with special masala podi (powder) and chopped onion.

Slightly battered boneless chicken cubes tossed in yogurt sauce flavored with spices and curry leaves. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Gluten

Chicken breast chunks marinated with yogurt and masala overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Bone-in Chicken Leg meat marinated overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

dli pieces tossed in taw with Indian spices and topped with special masala podi (powder) and chopped onion

South Indian crèpe delicacy made from a fermented rice and black gram batter served with chutneys and sambar.

Dosa stuffed with flavored mashed potatoes and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

Dosa Stuffed with selected option, rolled and cut in to pieces, and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy Indicators: Dairy (paneer option)

Slightly thicker, pancake-style variation of the Dosa topped with onions, tomato, green chillies and served with chutneys and Sambar.

Cubes of succulent chicken cooked in a traditional brown gravy with herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts

Chicken breast cubes tandoori oven roasted and cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

Boneless Lamb chunks cooked in curry sauce with aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts

Boneless Lamb chunks cooked with a gravy based on tomato, browned onions, yogurt garlic ginger and aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

Succulent cut of bone in Goat pieces cooked in the traditional rich curry sauce.

Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as Paneer Makhani. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts

Assorted Vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with spices.

Spinach cooked in low flame with spices until consistency and add Paneer/Potato/Chana based on your selection. Allergy Indicators: Dairy only if you select Paneer

Creamed lentils slow cooked and flavored with fresh ginger, garlic and rich blend of herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Garbanzo Beans cooked with finely chopped tomatoes and onions with Indian spices.

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, baked in oven and topped with butter. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, topped with chopped garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

Traditional Naan stuffed with cheese, topped with Garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten, Dairy

Traditional Naan stuffed with finely chopped onions and baked in oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

Unleavened whole wheat flatbread baked in the oven. Allergy Indicators: Gluten

Succulent Goat pieces with bone cooked in curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Boneless shoulder lamb pieces cooked curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Boneless Chicken pieces marinated, tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Paneer cubes marinated, tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita and salan. Allergy Indicators: Dairy

Fresh cut vegetables marinated with special spices tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice.

Creamed lentils slow cooked and flavored with fresh ginger, garlic and rich blend of herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Succulent cut of bone in Goat pieces cooked in the traditional rich curry sauce. Allergy Indicators: Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Cubes of succulent chicken cooked in a traditional brown gravy with herbs and spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Tandoori chicken pieces pulled off the bone cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Chicken breast cubes tandoori oven roasted and cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Boneless Lamb chunks cooked in curry sauce with aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Boneless Lamb chunks cooked with a gravy based on tomato, browned onions, yogurt garlic ginger and aromatic spices. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Spinach cooked in low flame with spices until consistency and add Paneer/Potato/Chana based on your selection. Allergy Indicators: Dairy Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as Paneer Makhani. Allergy Indicators: Dairy, Nuts Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Assorted Vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with spices. Meals/Thali includes Selected Curry (8 oz), Rice (8 oz), Daal/Sambar (4 oz), Chana Masala (4 oz), and Cucumber Salad.

Soft cottage cheese balls soaked in a rich milk sauce flavored with saffron and pistachio

Grated carrot pudding

A cold dairy drink made with thin noodles (vermicelli), milk, flavored syrup, sweet basil seeds, and ice cream.

Creamy blend of mango and yogurt, lightly sweetened and smoothly blended.

A selection of English tea available in various flavors, typically brewed to highlight the unique characteristics of each flavor.

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Indian Soft Drink (Strong Coke)

Indian Soft Drink (Strong Sprite)

Effervescent, refreshing water with a lively burst of bubbles.

Pure, refreshing hydration in a bottle.

Seasoned potatoes cooked with mustard seeds, turmeric, and green peas, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Coconut & tomato chutneys are traditionally prepared with grated coconut and ripe tomatoes, respectively, blended with herbs and spices to create distinct flavors.

Mint chutney is a refreshing condiment made from fresh mint leaves, coriander, and spices. Tamarind chutney combines the tangy flavor of tamarind with jaggery and spices for a sweet and sour taste.

Homemade yogurt blended with diced cucumbers, carrots, and a hint of spices, garnished with fresh herbs.

Sliced onions accompanied by wedges of lime, typically seasoned with a sprinkle of chaat masala.