Tarka Indian Kitchen Menu

$$Indian
721 W 19th St #7, Houston, TX 77008
  • Starters

    • Chicken Pakoras (GF)

      Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chick pea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
      $6.50
    • Vegetable Pakoras (V) (GF)

      Potatoes & onions dipped and fried in a gram flour and roasted cumin batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available.
      $5.25
    • Vegetable Samosas (V)

      Flaky pastry puffs (2 per order) stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available upon request.
      $6.00
    • Paneer Pakoras (GF)

      Savory strips of Indian farmer's cheese dipped & fried in seasoned gram flour & roasted cumin batter. Served with choice of chutney or Tikka sauce.
      $6.50
    • Samosa Chaat

      Classic Indian street fare! Samosas topped with onions, garbanzo beans, chutneys & roti crisps. An adventure for the taste buds!
      $6.00
    • Tikka Masala Fries

      Perfectly fried & tossed with our special masala seasoning mix. served with tikka sauce or make it vegan with ketchup or agave-tamarind sauce.
      $4.20
  • Soup/Salad

    • Chicken Kabob Salad (GF)

      Freshly grilled chicken kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, served with agave-tamarind dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make Gluten Free.
      $12.50
    • Madras Soup (V) (GF)

      Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
      $3.30
    • Mulligatawny Soup (GF)

      Flavorful vegetables, lentils & minced chicken, infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
      $3.60
    • Green Salad (V) (GF)

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, garbanzos & cucumbers with a choice of dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make gluten free.
      $3.58
    • Lamb Kabob Salad (GF)

      Freshly grilled Lamb kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, served with agave-tamarind dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make Gluten Free.
      $14.00
  • Fresh Bread

    • Naan

      Leavened Indian flatbread
      $3.00
    • Roti (V)

      Unleavened whole wheat bread
      $3.00
    • Garlic Naan

      Leavened flatbread brushed with garlic & basil
      $3.50
    • Pav (V)

      Freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls
      $3.00
    • Cheese Naan

      Freshly baked Naan topped with Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, melted to gooey perfection with a dusting of masala. Served with your choice of Tikka sauce, Desi Ranch or Raita.
      $5.00
  • Curries

    • Coconut Curry (V) (GF)

      Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.75
    • Daal Curry (V) (GF)

      Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander
      $11.75
    • Korma (N) (GF)

      Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.75
    • Saag (GF)

      Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.75
    • Tikka Masala (GF)

      Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.75
    • Vindaloo (GF)

      Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.75
    • Mirchy Mirch Curry (GF)

      A fiery curry made with sauteed garlic, ginger & whole spices, simmered with chilies, mint & coriander. Not available Mild.
      $11.75
  • Kabobs

    • Chicken Kabob (GF)

      Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef’s special marinade. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
      $13.75
    • Lamb Kabob (GF)

      Juicy boneless lamb marinated in yogurt with fresh garlic and ginger, roasted cumin, herbs & spices.
      $15.50
    • Combo Kabob (GF)

      Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken and lamb kabobs. Served with a choice of chutney.
      $15.50
  • Biryanis

    • Chicken Biryani (GF)

      Basmati Rice stir fried with chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
      $13.75
    • Paneer Biryani (GF)

      Basmati Rice stir fried with paneer, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
      $12.50
    • Shrimp Biryani (GF)

      Basmati Rice stir fried with shrimp, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
      $14.00
    • Vegetables Biryani (GF)

      Basmati Rice stir fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
      $11.75
    • Lamb Biryani (GF)

      Basmati Rice stir fried with lamb, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
      $15.50
    • Beyond Keema Biryani (GF) (V)

      Basmati Rice cooked with plant-based ground meat, green peas, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices.
      $15.25
  • Vegetarian

    • Malai Kofta (N)

      Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $12.50
    • Tarka Daal (V) (GF)

      Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin and crushed coriander. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.25
    • Channa Masala (V) (GF)

      Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger, garnished with cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
      $11.25
    • Aloo Gobi (V) (GF)

      Braised cauliflower & potatoes cooked with a fragrant blend of spices. A traditional north Indian favorite! Served with basmati rice.
      $12.00
    • Kofta Korma (N)

      Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $12.50
    • Beyond Keema Curry (V)

      Plant-based ground meat with green peas & red potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices, served with freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls.
      $15.25
    • Mattar Paneer (GF)

      Paneer cheese and green peas simmered in an onion curry with a touch tomato sauce and cream. Served with basmati rice.
      $12.50
    • Saag Channa (GF)

      A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sautéed with garlic & onions. Served with basmati rice.
      $12.00
    • Daal Makhani (GF)

      Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with butter & cream, garlic, ginger & tomatoes. Not available mild.
      $12.00
  • Kid's Menu

    • Kids Biryani Rice Bowl (GF)

      Basmati rice stir-fried Indian style with chicken, veggies or paneer. Served with choice of drink.
      $7.00
    • Kids Curry Bowl (GF)

      Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Served with a choice of drink.
      $7.00
    • Kids Kabob Bowl (GF)

      Chicken or Lamb Kabob served over basmati rice or masala fries, with mint-tamarind chutney. Served with choice of drink.
      $7.00
    • Kids Pakoras (GF)

      Fried strips of chicken or paneer served with rice or masala fries, & choice of drink.
      $7.00
  • Lassis

    • Mango Lassi

      A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed mango.
      $4.75
    • Strawberry Lassi

      A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed strawberries
      $4.75
    • Sweet Lassi

      A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with sugar
      $4.50
  • Special Beverages

    • Strawberry Rose Lemonade

      $2.95
    • Mango Lemonade

      $2.95
    • Chai

      $2.95
    • Iced Tea

      $2.95
    • Natural Sugar Soft Drinks

      $2.95
    • Sparkling Water

      Sparkling Mineral Water
      $2.95
    • Kids Strawberry Rose Lemonade

      $1.75
    • Kids Mango Lemonade

      $1.75
    • Apple Juice

      $1.75
  • Desserts

    • Ras Malai (N)

      Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream infused with cardamom.
      $3.75
    • Mango Cheesecake (GF)

      Light & moist cheesecake, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits
      $5.25
    • Gulab Jaman

      A traditional deep fried milk pastry served warm in a rosewater-honey syrup.
      $3.75
  • Sides

    • Side Rice

      $3.00
    • Tikka Masala Fries

      Perfectly fried & tossed with our special masala seasoning mix. served with tikka sauce or make it vegan with ketchup or agave-tamarind sauce.
      $4.20
    • Side Desi Ranch

    • Side Mint Chutney

    • Side Vegan Mint Chutney

    • Side Raita

    • Small Side Tikka Sauce

    • Large Side Tikka Sauce

      $3.90
    • Side Saag

      Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream.
      $4.35
    • Side Korma Sauce

      $4.35
    • Small Hot Sauce

    • Large Hot Sauce

      $1.75
    • Side Achar

      $1.25
    • Onion Plate

      $1.50
    • Side Veggies

      Lightly seasoned and sautéed zucchini, cauliflower, carrots & green beans.
      $3.60
    • Side Kabob Veggies

      Lightly seasoned zucchini, bell peppers and red onions, grilled on a flat-top.
      $3.60

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