Masala Desi Cafe - Burlingame Menu

It’s a popular indian street food made with whole wheat, sliced onions, peppers mixed with your choice of meat or veg with some indian spices...

Crispy vegetable turnovers with flavored potato and peas filling, served with chutneys. Allergy indicators: gluten

Marinated sliced potato, fried and sprinkled with indian spices. Allergy indicators: gluten

Cauliflower florets marinated with indian spices and deep fried. Allergy indicators: gluten

Paneer cubes marinated with Indian spices, deep-fried, and tossed in a spicy sauce with peppers and onions. Allergy information: dairy, gluten.

Idli pieces tossed in tamarind with indian spices and topped with special masala podi (powder) and chopped onion

Mashed samosa served with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt

Alu tikki patties topped with spicy garbanzo beans, chutneys, onions and yogurt

Vegetarian. Indian cottage cheese squares marinated in the traditional tandoori mix.. Allergy indicators: dairy

Marinated boneless chicken pieces fried and tossed in chilli sauce with spices, onions and bell peppers. Allergy indicators: dairy, gluten

Slightly battered boneless chicken cubes tossed in house made sauce flavored with spices and curry leaves. Allergy indicators: gluten

Slightly battered boneless chicken cubes tossed manchurian sauce. Allergy indicators: gluten

Bone-in chicken leg meat marinated overnight and cooked in clay oven. Allergy indicators: dairy

Chicken thigh chunks marinated in two step process with special indian spices cooked in clay oven. Allergy indicators: dairy

Boneless lamb cubes marinated in special spices, cooked, and pan-fried with peppers and onions

Tandoori chicken pieces pulled off the bone cooked in a luscious blend of cream and tomato sauce. Allergy indicators: dairy, nuts

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

Succulent boneless chicken pieces cooked in tomato and onion sauce with sliced bell peppers and onions. Allergy indicators: nuts

Boneless lamb chunks cooked in curry sauce with aromatic spices. Allergy indicators: nuts

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

Boneless lamb chunks cooked with potatoes in a tangy and spicy sauce. Allergy indicators: nuts

Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and creamy sauce. Also called as paneer makhani. Allergy indicators: dairy, nuts

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

Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato and onion sauce with sliced bell peppers and onions. Allergy indicators: dairy, nuts

Assorted vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with spices

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

Split yellow lentils pureed to a smooth consistency and tempered with mild spices garnished with freshly chopped coriander

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, baked in oven and topped with butter. Allergy indicators: gluten, dairy

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened and baked in the oven. Allergy indicators: gluten

Leavened wheat flour dough flattened, topped with chopped garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy indicators: gluten, dairy

Traditional naan stuffed with finely chopped onions and baked in oven. Allergy indicators: gluten

Traditional naan stuffed with cheese, topped with garlic and baked in the oven. Allergy indicators: gluten, dairy

Unleavened whole wheat flatbread baked in the oven. Allergy indicators: gluten

Traditional naan stuffed with cheese, topped with serrano chili bites and baked in the oven. Allergy indicators: gluten, dairy

Boneless shoulder lamb pieces cooked in curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita. Allergy indicators: dairy

Succulent goat pieces with bone cooked in curry sauce and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita. Allergy indicators: dairy

Fresh cut vegetables marinated with special spices tossed in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita. Allergy indicators: dairy

Boneless chicken pieces marinated, cooked in curry sauce flavored with spices and mixed with flavored basmati rice. Served with raita. Allergy indicators: dairy

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

Steamed plain basmati rice

Rice and black gram batter fermented and steamed like a circular cake and accompanied with chutneys and sambar

Slightly thicker, pancake-style variation of the dosa topped with onions, tomato, green chillies and served with chutneys and sambar

Dosa stuffed with selected option, rolled and cut into pieces, and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy indicators: dairy

South indian crepe 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 topped with special spices and stuffed with flavored mashed potatoes and served with chutneys and sambar. Allergy indicators: dairy, nuts

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), sambar/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), sambar/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), sambar/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), sambar/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), sambar/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), sambar/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), sambar/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), sambar/chana masala (4 oz), and cucumber salad

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), sambar/chana masala (4 oz), and cucumber salad

Garbanzo beans cooked with finely chopped tomatoes and onions with indian spices. Meals/Thali includes selected curry (8 oz), rice (8 oz), sambar/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), sambar/chana masala (4 oz), and cucumber salad

8 oz. A yellow lentil-based vegetable stew, cooked with tamarind broth, and seasoned with indian spices and curry leaves

16 oz. A yellow lentil-based vegetable stew, cooked with tamarind broth, and seasoned with indian spices and curry leaves

8 oz. Garbanzo beans cooked with finely chopped tomatoes and onions with indian spices

8 oz. Made with yellow potatoes, sautéed onions, and a tasty blend of spices and fresh chilies

Chopped cucumber, onion, carrot, and garbanzo beans

8 oz. Yogurt sauce made with raw chopped onions, tomato, cucumber and cumin

Coconut chutney: grind grated coconut and roasted chickpeas to thin liquid paste and seasoned with spices and curry leaves. Tomato chutney: tomato, ginger, coriander seeds, and other spices roasted and ground to thin paste and seasoned with spices and curry leaves

Mint chutney: grind mint leaves with green chili, ginger, cumin powder, black pepper and salt to a smooth consistency. Tamarind chutney: sweet, spicy and tart sauce made with tamarind, chili powder and spices

Chopped onions, piece of lime and chopped green chilies

Spicy pickled cut vegetables preserved in edible oils and spices

Reduced spongy milk balls soaked in honey and syrup. Allergy indicators: dairy

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

Fruit pudding made with milk and custard powder. Allergy indicators: dairy

Grated carrot pudding

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

A refreshing yogurt drink made with sweet mango pulp

A refreshing blend of chilled milk infused with sweet and fragrant rose syrup

Masala chaas is the ubiquitous yogurt based beverage, often served with meals. It is a cooling, refreshing and low calorie drink, and free of added sugar.

South indian style coffee with milk

Various flavors.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with salt, sugar, and chaat masala topped with club soda

Crushed mint leaves and fresh lemon juice mix with club soda

Crushed mint leaves and fresh lemon juice and mango puree mix with club soda

A classic lemonade infused with a touch of sweetness for a delightful pink hue

Indian version of Coke

Indian version of Sprite