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A Desi Cafe

Chicken, Dinner
1501 Noriega st, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 942-5521
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Appetizers

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1. Samosa

2 pieces. Fried flour wrap with spices and peas.

$7.00

2. Pakora

Fried mixed vegetable 5 piece fritters of potatoes, cauliflower, onions and spinach fried with chickpea batter.

$7.00

3. Assorted Appetizer

2 pieces of samosa, and 4 pieces of pakora.

$11.75

4. Papad

2 pieces of crispy chickpea batter wafers.

$3.00

5. Aloo Chaat

Fried chunks of potatoes, mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and a mix of spices.

$7.00

6. Chicken Chat

Diced chicken mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and a mix of spices.

$8.00

7. Lentil Soup

Yellow, orange lentils delicately spiced with a piece of lemon.

$7.50

8. Chicken Soup

Creamy, lightly spiced with diced chicken with a piece of lemon.

$8.00

Tandoori Entrees

9. Tandoori Chicken

Char grilled chicken (on the bone) marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices topped with cilantro.

$14.00 +

10. Chicken Tikka Kebab

Char grilled boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and lightly spiced, topped with cilantro.

$14.50

11. Lamb Boti Kebab

Boneless char grilled lamb marinated in yogurt, Indian herbs and spices topped with cilantro.

$16.00

12. Seekh Kebab

Minced lamb mixed with aromatic herbs, cumin and topped with cilantro.

$13.75

13. Tandoori Prawns

Tiger prawns marinated in turmeric, ginger and a blend of spices. Topped with cilantro.

$16.00

14. Tandoori Paneer Shaslic

Paneer cubes grilled with peppers, onions, and tomatoes roasted in a clay oven. Topped with cilantro.

$14.00

Chicken Curries

15. Chicken Masala

Classic chicken curry all dark meat in an onion based gravy with Indian spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$15.00

16. Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken and potatoes cooked in a spicy gravy topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$15.00

17. Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless chicken in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$15.50

18. Butter Chicken

Boneless tandoori chicken in a tomato based mildly spiced curry sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$15.50

19. Chicken Saagwala

Boneless chicken cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$15.00

20. Chicken Korma

Boneless chicken piece cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.

$15.00

21. Chicken Coconut Curry

Boneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with cilantro and tomato.

$15.00

22. Chicken Achari

Boneless chicken in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with cilantro and tomato.

$15.00

Lamb Curries

23. Kashmiri Gosht

The classic lamb curry topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.00

24. Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb cooked with potatoes and herbs in a spicy sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.00

25. Lamb Korma

Boneless lamb cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.

$16.00

26. Lamb Coconut Curry

Boneless lamb cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic, and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.00

27. Lamb Achari

Boneless lamb in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.00

28. Hyderabadi Kofta

Minced lamb stuffed with raisins and cashew nuts in curry sauce, another house specialty. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.00

29. Saag Lamb

Boneless lamb cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.00

Seafood Curries

30. Fish Masala

Tilapia cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.50

31. Prawn Masala

Tiger prawns sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices and saffron. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.50

32. Saag Prawns

Tiger prawns cooked in a creamed spinach sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.50

33. Prawn Pepper Masala

Tiger prawns cooked with fresh bell peppers, onions and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$16.50

34. Fish and Prawn Combination

Tilapia and tiger prawns cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomatoes.

$16.50

35. Prawn Coconut Curry

Prawns cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce with garlic, onions and tomatoes.

$12.99

Prawn Coconut Curry

Tiger prawns cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a bit of tomato sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato

$16.50

Veggieterian

35. Paneer Masala

Farmer's cheese in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

36. Mattar Paneer

Homemade farmer cheese and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

Aloo Matar

Potatoes and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

37. Saag Paneer

Fresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade farmer's cheese. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

Saag Aloo

Potato cooked with cream and spinach topped with fresh cilantro and tomato

$13.00

38. Malai Kofta Curry

Homemade farmer cheese and potato balls with golden raisins served in a mild cream sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

39. Channa Masala

Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

40. Mixed Vegetables

Mixed fresh vegetables, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, green beans, paneer, bell pepper, and cauliflower cooked in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

41. Navratan Korma

Vegetables mixed green beans, paneer, potatoes, green peas and carrots cooked in cream with cashews and raisins.

$13.00

42. Paneer Makhani

Homemade farmer's cheese sauteed with onion and ginger in a rich sauce. Vegetarian.

$8.99

42. Aloo Gobi

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

43. Yellow Dal Lentils

Yellow lentils delicately spiced with garlic, cumin and coriander. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$13.00

Baigan Bharta

Tandoori oven roasted eggplant blended with home made onion gravy and topped with cilantro and tomatoes.

$14.00

Paneer Makhani

Farmers cheese in a moderately spiced; garlic and ginger in a rich tomato and onion based sauce

$11.50

Bread

45. Naan

Flour, eggs and milk topped with butter.

$4.00

46. Roti

Whole wheat flour baked in the tandoor topped with butter.

$4.00

47. Garlic Naan

Naan with garlic, turmeric spread on top and topped with butter.

$4.50

48. Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat flour with potatoes and peas stuffed inside topped with butter.

$5.50

49. Onion Naan

Naan bread stuffed with diced onions and topped with butter.

$5.50

50. Keema Naan

Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb. Topped with butter.

$6.00

51. Kabuli Naan

Naan bread stuffed with ground cherries, cashew, raisins, coconut and almonds. Topped with butter.

$6.00

Rice and Biryanis

52. Basmati Rice

Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.

$5.00

Small Basmati Rice

Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.

$3.00

53. Chicken Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced chicken, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.

$16.00

54. Lamb Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced lamb, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.

$17.00

55. Vegetable Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.

$14.00

56. Prawn Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced prawns, golden raisins, and cashews with cilantro on top.

$17.00

Side Orders

57. Mango Chutney

Mango relish.

$5.00

58. Raita

A blend of yogurt, cucumbers and carrots.

$5.00

59. Pickles

$3.50

Desserts

60. Gulab Jamun

Fried dry milk doughnuts in a sweet syrup.

$5.50

61. Saffron Rice Pudding

Basmati rice cooked slowly in milk, cashews, pistachios and golden raisins.

$5.50

Beverages

62. Mango Lassi

Yogurt sweetened with mango puree.

$6.00

63. Masala Chai Tea

Milk and black tea.

$4.00

64. Soda

$3.00

65. Large Taj Mahal

$8.00

66. Large Flying Horse

$8.00

67. Small Taj Mahal

$5.50
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About A Desi Cafe

  • 1501 Noriega st, San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Indian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • (415) 942-5521
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