Fun plate. Spinach centered pattie covered with cottage cheese and potato
Gobi Kopara
$7.99
Crispy cauliflower florets in a zesty ginger garlic tomato glaze
6 Piece Mumbai Hot Wings
$7.99
Spiced chicken wings BBQ in clay oven with flavors of desi spice mix
Jhinga Masledar
$8.99
Jumbo prawns glazed in tomato ginger garlic sauce
Fish Pakoras
$7.99
A Salmon fish with garbanzo bean batter
Chilli Paneer
$8.99
Paneer and bell pepper
Chilli Chicken
$8.99
Spicy garlic based tangy sauce with bell pepper and onion
Paneer Sandwich Pakoras
$7.99
Paneer BBQ with a touch of mint, cilantro and green chili
Vegetable Pakora
$4.99
Mixed vegetables fritters
Chicken Manchurian
$7.99
Chicken fried and cooked in Manchurian sauce
Vegetable Manchurian
$6.99
Fresh vegetables cooked in Manchurian sauce
Shrimp Manchurian
$8.99
Shrimp cooked in Manchurian sauce
Chicken 65
$7.99
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and tamarind, southern Indian spice mix with onions, bell peppers and cilantro
Lamb Peppercorn
$8.99
Pan seared juliennes of Lamb with cinnamon and peppercorns
Soups
Chicken Soup
$4.99
A homemade chicken soup
Mulligatawny Soup (Dal soup)
$4.99
A lentil base soup with blend of garlic, ginger and mint
Tomato Soup
$4.99
A blend of tomato and 9 kinds of hures
Salad
Mixed Green Salad
$3.99
Fresh salad green leaves, tomato, cucumber and onion with dressing
Kachumber Salad
$4.99
Fresh slices of tomato, onion and cilantro with lime
Bread
Naan
$1.99
Traditional Indian bread freshly baked in a clay oven
Garlic Naan
$2.99
Traditional Indian bread freshly baked in a clay oven and topped with garlic
Onion Kulcha
$2.99
Traditional Indian bread freshly baked in a clay oven and stuffed with onion
Onion Kulcha
$2.99
Traditional Indian bread freshly baked in a clay oven and stuffed with onion
Cheese Naan
$3.99
Traditional Indian bread freshly baked in a clay oven and stuffed with mozzarella cheese
Kashmiri Naan
$4.99
Coconut glazed naan bread stuffed with nuts and raisins
Keema Naan
$4.99
Naan bread stuffed with minced chicken
Tandoori Roti
$1.99
Whole wheat
Lacha Paratha
$3.99
Whole wheat bread stuffed with butter
Basket of Bread
$6.99
Assortment of naan, garlic naan and paratha
Tandoori Entrees
Tandoori Chicken
$13.99
Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices and grilled. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Chicken Tikka Kabab
$14.99
Traditional minced chicken flavored with herbs and spices and skewered. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Malai Kabab
$14.99
Chunks of boneless chicken marinated in cashew nut black pepper creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Lamb Tikka kabab
$14.99
Traditional mince lamb flavored with herbs and spices then skewered. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Lamb Chops
$18.99
Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices cooked over charcoal. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Mixed Grill
$16.99
Assorted kababs. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Tandoori Shrimp
$15.99
Curry leaves with tempered grilled prawns. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
$15.99
Salmon marinated in yogurt, fenugreek and saffron. Served with basmati rice, masala and papad
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Curry
$13.99
Chicken simmered in an onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Korma
$13.99
Chicken cooked in a rich yogurt and cashew gravy. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Tikka Masala
$13.99
Marinated cubes of grilled chicken in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Saag
$13.99
Baby chicken cooked in spinach, onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Vindaloo
$13.99
Southern Indian recipe with a spicy and tangy taste. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Makhanwala (Butter Chicken)
$13.99
Tandoori grilled chicken simmered in a smooth tomato gravy, tempered with fresh cream and butter. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Xacuti
$13.99
A traditional Goanese specialty of chicken cooked in a paste made with roasted aromatic spices and coconut. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chicken Jalferzi
$13.99
Chicken cooked in a tangy sauce with green pepper and onion. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Goat
Lamb Curry
$14.99
Homestyle lamb curry with a blend of selected hand ground spices. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Vindaloo
$14.99
A traditional Goanese specialty of lamb cooked in flavors of mustard with turmeric, ginger and vinegar. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Kadai
$14.99
North Indian driven recipe with lots of ginger, cilantro and black pepper. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Tikka Masala
$15.99
BBQ chunk of lamb cooked in a ginger, garlic and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Dilruba
$14.99
Lamb cooked in seasonal vegetables. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Hara Masala Ka Goshat
$14.99
Lamb cooked in a rich yogurt and cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lamb Korma Hyderbadi
$14.99
Lamb cooked in a rich yogurt and cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Rogan Josh
$14.99
Tender pieces of lamb flavored with cardamon, cloves and spices in an onion, fresh ginger and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Vegetarian Entrees
Paneer Kholapuri
$11.99
Homemade cheese cooked in tomato and onion sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Palak Paneer
$10.99
Creamed spinach with fresh cottage cheese. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Bhindi Ka Masala
$9.99
Fresh okra cooked in onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, herb and spices. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
vegan
Malai kofta
$10.99
A true Muglai delight - balls of minced vegetables simmered in cardamon, saffron, garlic, cashews and light creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Chana Masala
$9.99
Chickpeas cooked in a traditional onion and tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
vegan
Shahi Paneer
$11.99
Chuck of homemade cheese cooked with green pepper in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Paneer Tikka Masala
$11.99
Marinated and grilled cubes of cottage cheese in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Aloo Dum
$9.99
Baby potato slow cooked in a velvety robust gravy. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Aloo Gobi
$9.99
Cauliflower and potatoes tossed in a tangy onion tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice
vegan
Dal Makanwala
$9.99
Black lentil slowly simmered in tomato, onion, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Dal Tadka
$9.99
Yellow lentil tempered with black peppercorns, cumin seeds and whole red chillies. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
vegan
Bangan Bhar
$9.99
Fresh eggplant and sauteed with tomatoes, garlic, ginger and onions and with a touch of herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
vegan
Seafood Entrees
Seafood Entrees
$15.99
A pickle like blend of ingredients with shrimp. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Goan Fish Curry
$15.99
Fish in a tangy sauce with mustard seed, curry leaf and coconut. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Fish Ka Masala
$15.99
Fish in a ginger, garlic and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Lobster Ka Masala
$18.99
Our chef's specialty lobster cooked in Indian spices. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Shrimp Scampi
$15.99
Shrimp sauteed in a ginger and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice, chutney and papad
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
$10.99
Seasonal vegetables. Cooked with cinnamon, cardamom and saffron
Chicken Biryani
$12.99
Chicken. Cooked with cinnamon, cardamom and saffron
Lamb Biryani
$13.99
Lamb. Cooked with cinnamon, cardamom and saffron
Goat Biryani
$14.99
Goat on the bone. Cooked with cinnamon, cardamom and saffron
Lemon Rice
$3.99
Basmati rice cooked with lemon seasoning
Shrimp Biryani
$15.99
Shrimp cooked with naturally fragrant basmati rice
Accompaniments
Papad
$2.99
Thin and crispy wafers cooked in a clay oven with chutneys
Achar
$2.99
Hot and spicy Indian mix pickles
Raita
$1.99
Yogurt sauce with grated cucumbers, tomatoes and sprinkled with roasted cumin seed
Rice
$2.99
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tikka Platter
$5.99
Boneless chicken tikka with white rice
Kids Cheese Naan
$4.99
Naan stuffed with mozzarella cheese
Kids Chicken Naan
$4.99
Naan stuffed with minced chicken and cheese
Kids Chicken Nuggets
$4.99
Includes fries
Desserts
Ras Malai
$5.99
Cheesy spongy ball dipped in thick milk with pistachio and nuts
India Cafe is a cornerstone in the Indianapolis community and has been recognized for its outstanding Indian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Indian restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.