A Desi Cafe

A Desi Cafe Menu

(415) 759-9088
1501 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Appetizers


Veggie Samosas
$7.00
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with potatoes, peas & spices
Pakoras
$7.00
5 pieces of potatoes, cauliflower, onion & spinach fried in a chickpea batter
Assorted Appetizer
$11.75
2 pieces of samosa, and 4 pieces of pakora.
Papad
$3.00
2 pieces of crispy chickpea batter wafers.
Aloo Chaat
$7.00
Fried chunks of potatoes, mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and a mix of spices.
Chicken Chaat
$8.00
Diced chicken mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and a mix of spices.
Lentil Soup
$7.50
Yellow, orange lentils delicately spiced with a piece of lemon.
Chicken Soup
$8.00
Creamy, lightly spiced with diced chicken with a piece of lemon.
Lamb Samosas
8.50
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with ground lamb

$Tandoori Entrees


Tandoori Chicken
Chargrilled chicken (on the bone) marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices topped with cilantro.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
$14.50
Chargrilled boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and lightly spiced, topped with cilantro.
Lamb Boti Kebab
$16.00
Boneless chargrilled lamb marinated in yogurt, Indian herbs and spices topped with cilantro
Seekh Kebab
$13.75
Minced lamb mixed with aromatic herbs, cumin and topped with cilantro
Tandoori Prawns
$16.00
Tiger prawns marinated in turmeric, ginger and a blend of spices. Topped with cilantro.
Paneer Shashlik Tandoori
14.00
Paneer cubes grilled with peppers, onions, and tomatoes roasted in a clay oven. Topped with cilantro.

$Chicken Curries


Chicken Masala
$15.00
Classic chicken curry all dark meat in an onion based gravy with Indian spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Vindaloo
$15.00
Chicken and potatoes cooked in a spicy gravy topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$15.50
Boneless chicken in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Butter Chicken
$15.50
Boneless tandoori chicken in a tomato based mildly spiced curry sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Saagwala
$15.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Korma
$15.00
Boneless chicken piece cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.
Chicken Coconut Curry
$15.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Achari
15.00
Boneless chicken in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with cilantro and tomato.

$Lamb Curries


Kashmiri Gosht
$16.00
The classic lamb curry topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Vindaloo
$16.00
Lamb cooked with potatoes and herbs in a spicy sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Korma
$16.00
Boneless lamb cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.
Lamb Coconut Curry
$16.00
Boneless lamb cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic, and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Achari
$16.00
Boneless lamb in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Hyderabadi Kofta
$16.00
Minced lamb stuffed with raisins and cashew nuts in curry sauce, another house specialty. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Saag Lamb
16.00
Boneless lamb cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.

$Seafood Curries


Fish Masala
$16.50
Tilapia cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Prawn Masala
$16.50
Tiger prawns sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices and saffron. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Saag Prawns
$16.50
Tiger prawns cooked in a creamed spinach sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Prawn Pepper Masala
$16.50
Tiger prawns cooked with fresh bell peppers, onions and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Fish and Prawn Combination
$16.50
Tilapia and tiger prawns cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomatoes.
35. Prawn Coconut Curry
$12.99
Prawns cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce with garlic, onions and tomatoes.
Prawn Coconut Curry
$16.50
Tiger prawns cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a bit of tomato sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Saag Fish
$16.50
Tilapia cooked with spiced creamed spinach and fenugreek
Fish Korma
16.50
Tilapia cooked in a mild cashew cream, raisins, and saffron sauce

$Vegetables


Paneer Masala
$13.00
Farmer's cheese in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Mattar Paneer
$13.00
Homemade farmer cheese and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Aloo Matar
$13.00
Potatoes and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Saag Paneer
$13.00
Fresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade farmer's cheese. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Saag Aloo
$13.00
Potato cooked with cream and spinach topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Malai Kofta Curry
$13.00
Homemade farmer cheese and potato balls with golden raisins served in a mild cream sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chana Masala
$13.00
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Mixed Vegetables
$13.00
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.
Navratan Korma
$13.00
Vegetables mixed green beans, paneer, potatoes, green peas and carrots cooked in cream with cashews and raisins.
42. Paneer Makhani
$8.99
Homemade farmer's cheese sauteed with onion and ginger in a rich sauce. Vegetarian.
Aloo Gobi
$13.00
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Yellow Dal (Lentils)
$13.00
Yellow lentils delicately spiced with garlic, cumin and coriander. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Baigan Bharta
$14.00
Tandoori oven roasted eggplant blended with home made onion gravy and topped with cilantro and tomatoes.
Paneer Makhani
11.50
Farmers cheese in a moderately spiced; garlic and ginger in a rich tomato and onion based sauce

$Bread


Plain Naan
$4.00
Flour, eggs and milk topped with butter.
Roti
$4.00
Whole wheat flour baked in the tandoor topped with butter.
Garlic Naan
$4.50
Naan with garlic, turmeric spread on top and topped with butter.
Aloo Paratha
$5.50
Whole wheat flour with potatoes and peas stuffed inside topped with butter.
Onion Naan
$5.50
Naan bread stuffed with diced onions and topped with butter.
Keema Naan
$6.00
Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb. Topped with butter.
Kabuli Naan
6.00
Naan bread stuffed with ground cherries, cashew, raisins, coconut and almonds. Topped with butter.

$Rice and Biryanis


Basmati Rice
$5.00
Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.
Small Basmati Rice
$3.00
Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.
Chicken Biryani
$16.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced chicken, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.
Lamb Biryani
$17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced lamb, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.
Veggie Biryani
$14.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.
Prawn Biryani
17.00
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced prawns, golden raisins, and cashews with cilantro on top.

$Side Orders


Mango Chutney
$5.00
Mango relish.
Raita
$5.00
A blend of yogurt, cucumbers and carrots.
Pickles
3.50

$Desserts


Gulab Jamun
$5.50
Fried dry milk doughnuts in a sweet syrup.
Saffron Rice Pudding
5.50
Basmati rice cooked slowly in milk, cashews, pistachios and golden raisins.

$Beverages


Mango Lassi
$6.00
Yogurt sweetened with mango puree.
Masala Chai (Tea)
$4.00
Milk and black tea.
Soda
$3.00
Large Taj Mahal (22oz)
$8.50
Indian-American Style Lager. Pale yellow in color with subtle malt aromas & light, crispy body
Large Flying Horse (22oz)
$8.50
European Style Pale Lager. Crisp, golden brew, full-bodied with a malty taste
Small Taj Mahal (11oz)
$6.00
India- American Style Lager. Pale yellow in color with subtle malt aromas & light and crisp body
Lagunitas IPA (12oz)
$6.00
American IPA. Medium-bodied malt with notes of spice, caramel & citrus fruit.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (12oz)
$6.00
American Pale Ale. Hop heavy brewed intense aromas of pine and citrus
Kingfisher (12oz)
$6.00
Indian-American Style Lager. Light-bodied wheat & citrus flavored with slight bitter finish

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