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Desi Dhaba

Cambridge Desi Dhaba Desi Dhaba is a leading Restaurant that has been bringing you authentic cuisine for years. Based in Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, we let you experience the very best of hospitality. We aim to provide exemplary service and outstanding cuisine which reflects our authentic traditions. We use the freshest ingredients to bring you some lip-smacking yet healthy delicacies. Our signature dishes and distinct taste makes it a treat for all senses.We share our passion to cater you the exotic, spicy and delectable authentic food.
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Chaat Bhandar

  • Bhel Poori

    • Default - $8.99
    A mix of crisp noodles and rice puffs dotted with minced potatoes and onion and infused with tamarind and mint sauce.

  • Wada Sambar

    • Default - $8.99
    A savory doughnut, deep-fried with spices and soaked in sambar.

  • Papri Chaat

    • Default - $8.99
    Spiced potatoes with fried wheat wafers garnished with yogurt and tamarind sauce.

  • Aloo Chaat

    • Default - $8.99
    Spicy chaat of potatoes, chickpeas and lemon, topped with tamarind sauce and fresh mint.

  • Paani Poori (8)

    • Default - $8.99
    Bite size puffy poories served with spicy mint water diced potatoes, beans and tamarind sauce.

  • Dahi Sev Poori

    • Default - $8.99
    Lentil crisps and cubes of potatoes covered with fresh whipped yogurt and tamarind sauce.

  • Idli Sambar

    • Default - $8.99
    Two pieces Idli with Sambar.

  • Dahi Bhalia

    • Default - $8.99
    Soft lentil patties, soaked in spicy yogurt, garnished with roasted cumin and tamarind sauce.

Rice Specialties

  • Chicken Biryani

    • Default - $16.99
    Chicken chunks cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.

  • Lamb Biryani

    • Default - $18.99
    Juicy lamb pieces cooked with rice and spices and garnished with nuts.

  • Goat Biryani

    • Default - $18.99
    Goat meat cooked with basmati rice and traditional spices, garnished with nuts and raisins.

  • Vegetable Biryani

    • Default - $15.99
    Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh vegetables, nuts, raisins, herbs, and exotic spices.

  • Peas Pulao

    • Default - $9.99
    Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh green peas, fresh herbs, and spices.

  • Basmati Rice

    • Default - $3.99
    Plain basmati steamed rice.

  • Shrimp Biryani

    • Default - $18.99
    Jumbo shrimp cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.

  • Dhaba Special Biryani

    • Default - $21.99
    Chicken, lamb, and shrimp cooked with aromatic basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.

  • Heer-Ranjha Biryani

    • Default - $23.99
    For 2. Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Chicken Specialties

  • Chicken Tikki Masala

    • Default - $16.99
    Tandoori baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with light creamy tomato sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Korma

    • Default - $15.99
    Chicken cooked with exotic spices and nuts in mild sauce creamy sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Curry

    • Default - $15.99
    Boneless chicken cooked in traditional curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Makhani

    • Default - $16.99
    Tandoori chicken cooked in a delightfully delicate cream, tomato, and fresh herb sauce.

  • Chicken Coconut Korma

    • Default - $17.99
    Chicken cooked with cream of coconut and traditional Goan spices.

  • Chicken Jalfrezi

    • Default - $16.99
    Boneless chicken pieces cooked with tomatoes, peas, peppers, onions, and exotic Indian spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Vindaloo

    • Default - $15.99
    A traditional spicy recipe of boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Chilli

    • Default - $17.99
    Boneless chicken sauteed with tomatoes and exotic spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Tikka Saag

    • Default - $16.99
    Tandoor baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with spinach and light cream.

  • Chicken Tikka Saag

    • Default - $16.99
    Tender chicken pieces marinated in spicy yogurt, cooked with spinach, and light cream. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Mushroom

    • Default - $15.99
    Boneless chicken cooked with mushrooms, exotic herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Mango

    • Default - $16.99
    Boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and broccoli. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Do-Piaza

    • Default - $17.99
    White meat marinated in a special sauce, sauteed with onion in red curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

Lamb Specialties

  • Lamb Curry

    • Default - $16.99
    Tender lamb cubes cooked in a traditional curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Lamb Korma

    • Default - $16.99
    Pieces of boneless lamb cooked in a light creamy sauce with mild spices, herbs and nuts. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Keema Mutter

    • Default - $17.99
    Ground lamb and peas cooked with spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Lamb Vindaloo

    • Default - $15.99
    A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Lamb Karhai

    • Default - $17.99
    Tender lamb cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and a unique combination of spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Lamb Rogan Josh

    • Default - $17.99
    Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with saffron and yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Lamb Saag

    • Default - $16.99
    Delicately spiced tender lamb pieces cooked with spinach. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Lamb Boti Kabab Masala

    • Default - $17.99
    Tender juicy cubes of tandoori kabab sauteed in special spices and herbs. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

Side Orders

  • Raita

    • Default - $2.99
    Yogurt mixed with cucumber and fresh mint.

  • Papadum

    • Default - $2.99

  • Mango Chutney

    • Default - $2.99

  • Hot Onion Chutney

    • Default - $2.99

  • Mixed Pickle

    • Default - $2.99

  • Condiments Tray

    • Default - $4.99
    Onion, mango and mint chutney, mixed pickle, and raita.

  • Mint Chutney

    • Default - $2.99

Tandoori Delights

  • Tandoori Mixed Grill

    • Default - $19.99
    A combination platter consisting of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, lamb tikka kabab, seekh kabab, and tandoori shrimp. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Tandoori

    • Default - $15.99
    Spring chicken with bone marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Seekh Kabab

    • Default - $17.99
    Finely slices lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Chicken Tikka Kabab

    • Default - $15.99
    Boneless tender chicken pieces, marinated in yogurt with spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Paneer Tikka

    • Default - $20.99
    Homemade cottage cheese marinated with spices, skewered and barbecued with onion, tomato, and capsicum in tandoori. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Tandoori Salmon

    • Default - $18.99
    Chunk of salmon marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Boti Tikka Kabab

    • Default - $18.99
    Lean cubes of boneless lamb marinated in special blend of homemade herbs and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Tandoori Shrimp

    • Default - $18.99
    Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

Desserts

  • Kheer

    • Default - $4.99
    Rice pudding with raisins and almonds, flavored with cardamom.

  • Gulab Jamun (2)

    • Default - $4.99
    Deep-fried cheese balls dipped in sugar syrup flavored with rose water.

  • Badami Kulfi

    • Default - $4.99
    Homemade ice cream with almonds and raisins.

  • Vanilla Ice Cream

    • Default - $4.99

  • Mango Kulfi

    • Default - $4.99
    Homemade ice cream garnished with alfaso mango pulp.

Vegetarian Delights

  • Palak Paneer

    • Default - $15.99
    Homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped spinach, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices.

  • Shahi Paneer

    • Default - $15.99
    Homemade cottage cheese sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic and cooked in tomato based creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins.

  • Tarka Daal

    • Default - $13.99
    Puree yellow lentil gently tempered with fresh herbs and seasonings.

  • Aloo Gobhi

    • Default - $15.99
    Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes, onions, herbs, and spices.

  • Daal Makhani

    • Default - $13.99
    Black lentils cooked on slow heat, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

  • Mattar Paneer

    • Default - $15.99
    Homemade cottage cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas, tomatoes, and fresh spices.

  • Bhindi Masala

    • Default - $16.99
    Okra cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices.

  • Chana Masala

    • Default - $15.99
    Whole chickpeas cooked with authentic spices.

  • Malai Kofta

    • Default - $15.99
    A true mughlai delight dish; vegetable balls simmered in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.

  • Chili Paneer

    • Default - $17.99
    Homemade cheese sauteed with ginger, garlic, and green chillies in soya sauce.

  • Baingan Bharta

    • Default - $15.99
    Fresh eggplant roasted over an open flame and sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices.

  • Navrattan Makhani

    • Default - $14.99
    A traditional merging of nine fresh vegetables sauteed with ginger, garlic, onion, and spices.

  • Aloo Palak

    • Default - $14.99
    Potatoes cooked with chopped spinach, spices, and herbs.

  • Vegetable Jalfrazi

    • Default - $15.99
    Fresh vegetables cooked with paneer, super hot tomato, onion, and sauce.

  • Mushroom Saag

    • Default - $14.99
    Chopped spinach cooked with fresh mushrooms, cream, herbs, and spices.

Indian Bread

  • Garlic Naan

    • Default - $4.99
    Unleavened bread topped with garlic and fresh cilantro baked in tandoor.

  • Naan

    • Default - $3.99
    Unleavened white wheat bread baked in tandoor.

  • Large Bread Basket

    • Default - $13.99
    Aloo naan, garlic naan and peshawari naan.

  • Aloo Paratha

    • Default - $6.99
    Wheat bread stuffed with spicy potatoes and cooked on a griddle with butter.

  • Peshawari Naan

    • Default - $4.99
    Unleavened bread stuffed with almonds, cashews, raisins, coconuts, and honey, baked in tandoor.

  • Chapati

    • Default - $3.99
    Whole wheat dried bread baked on the grill.

  • Tandoori Roti

    • Default - $3.99
    Whole wheat leavened bread baked in tandoor.

  • Small Bread Basket

    • Default - $9.99
    A tasty assortment of breads-aloo naan and garlic naan.

  • Keem Paratha

    • Default - $5.99
    Stuffed with spiced ground lamb and cooked on the grill.

  • Onion Naan

    • Default - $4.99
    Naan bread stuffed with minced onions and spices, baked in tandoor.

  • Mint Paratha

    • Default - $4.99
    Wheat bread topped with dry mint and spices and grilled with butter.

  • Bhatoora

    • Default - $3.99
    Soft deep-fried puffy bread.

  • Aloo Naan

    • Default - $4.99
    Unleavened bread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes, baked in tandoor.

  • Keema Naan

    • Default - $5.99
    Unleavened white bread stuffed with minced lamb and green peas.

  • Mix Paratha

    • Default - $5.99
    Whole wheat bread stuffed with mixed vegetables and grilled with ghee.

  • Poori (2)

    • Default - $3.99
    Two pieces. Crispy, deep-fried puffy whole wheat bread.

  • Chicken Naan

    • Default - $5.99
    Unleavened white bread stuffed with chicken pieces, fresh herbs, and spices.

Appetizers

  • Vegetable Samosa (2)

    • Default - $5.99
    Homemade turnover stuffed with diced potatoes, green peas and special spices.

  • Meat Samosa (2)

    • Default - $6.99
    Spicy turnover stuffed with ground lamb, green peas and spices.

  • Vegetable Platter

    • Default - $9.99
    Samosa, pakora, cheese pakora, aloo tikki.

  • Paneer Pakora (4)

    • Default - $7.99
    Homemade cottage cheese marinated in chickpea batter and deep fried.

  • Punjabi Tikka (4)

    • Default - $5.99
    Spicy potato patties served with tamarind sauce.

  • Madras Fried Shrimp

    • Default - $13.99
    Large shrimp marinated in spices, tomato puree, bell peppers and onions, then fried. Served with poori.

  • Dhaba Platter

    • Default - $11.99
    A great combination of vegetable and non-vegetable appetizers.

  • Chicken Tikka

    • Default - $11.99
    Tender boneless chicken beast chunks marinated in yogurt and special spices and barbecued to perfection.

  • Vegetable Pakora (5)

    • Default - $5.99
    Freshly marinated vegetables, deep-fried with chickpea batter.

  • Chicken Pakora (5)

    • Default - $8.99
    Five pieces. Chicken drumsticks delicately spiced and marinated in chickpea batter and fried to take least amount of oil.

  • Fish Pakora (5)

    • Default - $8.99
    Sliced fish marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, lime juice and chickpea batter, deep-fried.

  • Non-Vegetable Platter

    • Default - $10.99
    Lamb samosa (2), chicken pakora (2), fish pakora (2).

Goat Meat Specialties

  • Goat Curry

    • Default - $17.99
    Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Goat Jalfrazi

    • Default - $18.99
    Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Goat Korma

    • Default - $18.99
    Goat meat cooked in a mild rich almond and cream sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Goat Rogan Josh

    • Default - $18.99
    Juicy tender pieces of goat meat cooked in traditional spice with saffron and yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

Seafood Specialties

  • Fish Masala

    • Default - $17.99
    Salmon cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs.

  • Goa Shrimp Curry

    • Default - $18.99
    Shrimp cooked in traditional Goa curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Fish Vindaloo

    • Default - $16.99
    A traditional spicy recipe of salmon fish cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Shrimp Vindaloo

    • Default - $16.99
    Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a hot curry sauce.

  • Shrimp Masala

    • Default - $18.99
    Marinated shrimp cooked with tandoori spices.

  • Shrimp Curry

    • Default - $17.99
    Shrimp cooked with an array of masterfully blended herbs and spices.

  • Shrimp Saag

    • Default - $17.99
    Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach and spices.

  • Shrimp Bhuna

    • Default - $18.99
    Roasted shrimp with ginger, garlic, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.

  • Shrimp Mushroom

    • Default - $17.99
    Shrimp cooked with mushroom in mildly spiced cream sauce.

Soup & Salads

  • Chicken Soup

    • Default - $6.99
    Boneless chicken soup with Indian spices and herbs.

  • Fresh Tomato Soup

    • Default - $5.99
    Fresh tomato soup with exotic Indian herbs and spices.

  • Vegetable Soup

    • Default - $6.99
    Spicy hot lentil soup with vegetables and spices.

  • Dhaba Salad

    • Default - $6.99
    Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green chili, and coriander leaves tossed in raita.

  • Coconut Soup

    • Default - $5.99
    Shredded coconut with milk and nuts.

  • Desi Salad

    • Default - $5.99
    Fresh cucumber, tomatoes and chopped onions.

Beverages

  • Mango Lassi

    • Default - $4.99
    A refreshing yogurt drink mixed with mango pulp.

  • Soda

    • Default - $2.99

  • Salty Lassi

    • Default - $3.99
    Salty, refreshing and delicious yogurt drink with roasted cumin seeds and mint.

  • Dhaba Masala Chai

    • Default - $2.99

  • Milk Shake

    • Default - $4.99
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  • Sweet Lassi

    • Default - $3.99
    Sweet, refreshing and delicious rose flavored yogurt drink.

  • Spring Water

    • Default - $1.99

  • Orange Juice

    • Default - $3.99

  • Hot Tea

    • Default - $2.99

  • Mango Juice

    • Default - $3.99

  • Iced Tea

    • Default - $2.99

Dosa Specialties

  • Chicken Dosa

    • Default - $16.99
    A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with chicken, potatoes, and onions.

  • Mysore Masala Dosa

    • Default - $15.99
    A very thin crepe of rice and lentils with layer of hot chutney filled with spiced potatoes and onions.

  • Masala Dosa

    • Default - $15.99
    A thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions.

  • Plain Dosa

    • Default - $13.99
    A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils.

  • Uttapam Vegetable

    • Default - $13.99
    Rice and lentils pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, green peas, green peppers, and cilantro.

  • Lamb Dosa

    • Default - $16.99
    A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with minced lamb, potatoes, and onions.

  • Onion & Green Chilli Uttapam

    • Default - $14.99
    Rice and lentils pancake topped with green Thai chilies, onions, and fresh cilantro.

Desi Dhaba Special

  • Chana Bhatura

    • Default - $18.99
    Whole chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and authentic spices with bhatura.

  • Lamb Madras

    • Default - $18.99
    A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with tomato sauce, fresh ginger, and masterfully blended spices.

  • Chicken Karahi

    • Default - $18.99
    Boneless chicken sauteed with fresh ginger onion, peppers, tomato sauce, and unique combination of spices.

  • Tabahi Naan

    • Default - $5.99
    Bread stuffed with vegetables and spices.

  • Shrimp Chili

    • Default - $19.99
    Fresh shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic, and julienne of green chilies in soy sauce.

  • Mix Vegetable Tandoori

    • Default - $19.99
    A combination of homemade cheese and various fresh vegetable barbecued with capsicum in tandoori oven.

  • Goat Curry Punjabi

    • Default - $19.99
    Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoori oven and tawa roti. 2 chapati and 2 tandoori.

  • Diet Bread Basket

    • Default - $13.99
    Whole wheat bread 2 tandoori roti and 2 tawa chapati

Dhaba Special Dinner

  • Vegetarian Thali

    • Default - $23.99
    A tradilicnal vegetarian dinner served in a thali with palak paneer ladka daal, alco chole and poori,basmatl rice and dessert of the day.

  • Dhaba Special Meat Thali

    • Default - $25.99
    A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a thali with samosa, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, basmati rice and dessert of the day.

  • Non-Vegetarian Thali

    • Default - $24.99
    A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a Thali with tandoori chicken,seekh kabab, lamb curry,deal,basmali rice,naan,raita and dessert of the day.
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