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Our Promise

On a daily basis our chef's commit themselves to prepare the best Indian dishes that range from appetizers to deserts. We strive for the best! If it's not home-made, we use the freshest ingredients from all over San Diego. Gourmet India is the Indian restaurant in San Diego to visit

Appetizers

Samosa
5.00

2 vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, spices, herbs and served with tamarind chutney.

Bhel Puri
6.95

Puffed rice, potatoes, onions, wafers and crisps noodles, served with chutney.

Chutney Sampler
5.95

Three freshly-made chutneys served with wheat flour chips.

Paneer Pakora
7.95

Marinated homemade paneer cheese dipped in a chickpea(garbanzo) batter and served with sweet tomato chutney.

Onion Bhaji
6.95

Onion fritter seasoned with ginger and spices. Served with sweet tomato chutney.

Chicken Pakora
6.95

Marinated all white chicken fritters served with homemade sweet tomato chutney.

Shrimp Pakora
6.95

Marinated shrimp fritters served with homemade sweet tomato chutney.

Fish Pakora
8.95

Fresh fish of the day, marinated and served with sweet tomato chutney.

Lamb Naam
5.95

Stuffed with minced lamb, finely chopped onion and cilantro, baked in the tandoor, served with mango chutney.

Chicken Kebab With Cheese
7.95

Crispy chicken rolls filled with mozzarella cheese.

Vegetarian Pakora
6.95

Spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, fritters. Served with homemade sweet tomato chutney

Aloo Tikki
5.95

Potato pancakes with onions, green chili and tamarind chutney.

Calamari Rings
6.95

Breaded calamari rings with ginger and garlic served with chutney.

Utta Pam
6.95

Popular Bombay griddle cake. Cream of wheat,tomatoes, onions, and green chilies served with coconut chutney.

Soups And Salads

Tossed Green Salad
4.95

Fresh lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes, tossed in our home-made dressing.

Eggplant Salad
5.95

Sauteed Japanese eggplant topped with seasoned tomato sauce, ginger and yogurt.

Tandoori Vegeterian Salad
9.95

Tandoori Mushroom, paneer (home-made cheese) served on a bed of lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, tossed in our home-made dressing.

Tandoori Chicken Salad
11.95

Marinated in yogurt and 17 spices served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing.

Tandoori Fish Salad
13.95

Marinated tandoori cooked fish of the day served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing.

Tandoori Shrimp Salad
13.95

Marinated tandoori cooked tiger shrimp served with mushrooms and paneer on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, tossed in our home-made dressing.

Sambar Soup
4.95

South Indian lentil soup prepared with onions, tomatoes, and seasoned with spices and cilantro.

Chicken Soup
5.95

Prepared with Basmati rice, spinach, tomatoes, and flavored with onion, ginger, garlic and spices, garnished with cilantro.

Karma Soup
6.95

(Veggie or Chicken) Lightly spiced coconut flavored soup with lentils, rice and chicken or veggies.

Vegetarian Soup
4.95

Mixed vegetables and lentils with ginger, chili, tomato and cilantro.

Fresh Out Of The Oven

Tandoori Roti
3.00

Fresh whole wheat bread baked in our tandoor oven.

Naan
3.00

Classic leavened bread made with white flour and baked in our clay oven.

Garlic Naan
3.50

Sprinkled with chopped garlic and cilantro.

Olive Naan
4.00

Sprinkled with olives.

Cheese Naan
4.00

Stuffed with mozzarella. Served with mango chutney.

Onion Naan
4.00

Stuffed with finely chopped onion.

Peshawari Naan
4.00

stuffed with paneer [cheese], cashews and raisins.

Naan Basket
9.00

Choice of any 3 Naan.

Basmati Rice
3.00

Steamed imported rice.

Rice Of The Day
4.50

Prepared with chef's selection of fresh vegetables and saffron.

Side Orders

Chutney
1.50

Your choice of mango, tamarind, mint, sweet tomato, coconut or pumpkin.

Raita
3.50

Home-made yogurt with grated cucumber and spices.

Achaar
1.50

A variety of Indian vegetable pickles.

Kachumber
3.50

Chopped cucumber, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro with a splash of lime juice

Masala Sauce
3.50

                       

Lentil Papadam
2.00

Stone ground lentil crackers flavored with black pepper and cumin.

Onion Chili
1.50

   

Karma Specialities

Add A Tossed Green Salad To Any Entree For Only
3.50

 

Lamb Makhni
16.95

Marinated tandoor cooked boneless lamb, served with tomato fenugreek saffron sauce.

Chicken Makhni
15.95

Marinated tandoor cooked chicken, served with tomato saffron sauce.

Sutra Lamb
16.95

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with ginger, onion, garlic, herbs, and yogurt.

Nirvana Chicken
15.95

Boneless pieces of chicken prepared with onion, ginger, mustard seeds and coconut milk.

Tandoori Platter
19.95

An assortment of Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Lamb Boti Kebab and Tandoori Shrimp SErved with Naan.

Masala Dosa
13.95

A South Indian crispy crepe made with rice and lentil flour, filled with spiced potatoes and served with spiced sambar(lentil soup) and coconut chutney.

Vegetable Dish Of The Day
13.95

Ask your server for details about today's speciality dish.

Vegetarian

Vegan
3.50

Add a Tossed Green Salad to any entree for only

Malai Kofta
14.95

Mixed vegetables balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and saffron sauce.

Aloo Mattar
12.95

Potatoes and green peas in homemade sauce with tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and herbs.

Vegetable Korma
13.95

Mild creamy dish prepared with ginger, onion, roasted garlic, fenugreek and tomato.

Vegetable Curry
12.95

Mixed vegetables cooked in tomato saffron curry with fenugreek.

Mixed Vegetalbes
12.95

Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and green peas sauteed with onions, ginger, and green chili.

Saag Aloo
12.95

Pureed spinach leaves and potatoes, sauteed with onion, green chili and ginger.

Mushroom Masala
13.95

Mushroom cooked in a masala curry sauce with ginger, garlic, onion, fresh tomato and spices.

Dal Of The Day
11.95

Indian lentil dish of the day - chef's selection. Lentils, traditional Indian legumes, are savory, filling and incredibly nutritious, provinding protein, two B vitamins and six minerals with almost no fat.

Chana Masala
12.95

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) prepared in onions, garlic and tomatoes.

Bhartha
12.95

Pureed tandoor baked eggplant, sauteed onions, garlic, tomatoes, ginger and green chili.

Shahi Paneer
13.95

Homemade paneer cheese, nuts, and raisins, cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger and garlic.

Saag Paneer
13.95

(Vegan upon request) Pureed spinach leave and homemade paneer cheese cooked with onion, green chili and ginger.

Makhni Paneer
13.95

Homemade paneer cheese, and mushrooms cooked in tomatoes and saffron sauce.

Mattar Paneer
13.95

Green peas and homemade paneer cheese cooked in a light brown curry sauce.

Curries

1st - Pick Your Curry

Masala (National Dish Of England)

A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato & onion puree with a touch of cream.

Vindaloo (great For Spicy Food Lovers)

A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomatoes, onions, & potatoes; infused with paprika, lime juice & tamarind chutney.

Korma (a Delight From Ancient India)

Sinfully rich but mildly spiced almond & cashew curry sauce.

Madras (a Modern Cosmopolitan Favorite)

Curry paste made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers & coconut milk.

Jalfrezzi (ranges From Medium To Very Spicy)

Fresh broccoli, cauliflower & carrots cooked in a thick and savory yellow curry sauce with coconut milk.

Saag (an Authentic Northern Indian Classic)

Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, roasted cumin & fenugreek.

2nd - What Would You Like It With?

Chicken (White Meat, Add 1.50 Extra)
15.95

Lamb
16.95

Fish
17.95

Shrimp
17.95

Paneer
15.95

Tofu
14.95

Tandoori

Prepared In Clay Oven, Served On A Sizzler.

Add Masala Sauce
3.00

Add A Tossed Green Salad To Any Entree
3.50

Chicken Tikka
14.95

Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce.

Lamb Tikka
15.95

Lamb marinated in yogurt and 17 spices grilled in an authentic Indian clay oven.

Tandoori Chicken
14.95

Half chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection in our Indian clay oven.

Seekh Kebab
15.95

Lean ground lamb marinated in minced onion, green chili and herbs.

Fish Tikka
17.95

Fish of the day mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper.

Tandoori Shrimp
17.95

Shrimp mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro and black pepper.

Biryani

Served With Raita

Add A Tossed Green Salad To Any Entree
3.50

Chicken Biryani
14.95

Chunks of chicken kebab sauteed with basmati rice and a touch of curry sauce

Vegetable Biryani
12.95

Mix vegetable's sauteed with basmati rice, nuts, raisins and curry sauce.

Lamb Biryani
16.95

Pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice, cashews, raisins and a curry sauce.

Shrimp Biryani
17.95

Shrimp sauteed with basmati rice, cashews, raisins and curry sauce.

Combination Specialities

Add A Tossed Green Salad To Any Entree
3.50

For 1 - All Thalis Served With Daal & Rice Of The Day, Naan, And Kachumber Or Raita

Curry Thali
21.95

Choice of one (1) Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Curry; and one (1) vegetarian dish

Vegetarian Thali
19.95

Choice of two vegetarian dishes.

Tandoori Thali
23.95

Choice of one (1) Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka or Lamb Boti Kebab; and one (1) vegetarian dish

For 2 - All Combos Served With Samosa, Rice, Naan, Raita And Choice Of Desert To Share.

Maharajah Combo
49.00

Choice of Tandoori Chicken or Green Chicken Tikka; choice of two vegetarian dishes

Vegeterian Combo
44.00

Choice of three vegetarian dishes.

Chicken Tikka Combo
54.00

Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala; choice of two vegetarian dishes.

Lunch Specials (11:00 Am To 3:00 Pm)

Masala And Curry (Served With Dal, Rice, Salad And Naan.)

Chicken Makhni
12.95

Delicious medium thick gravy with a distinctive coriander and cumin flavored sauce.

Korma
12.95

Choice of one: Chicken or lamb

Curry Lunch
12.95

Choice of one: Lamb Curry or Chicken Curry

Masala
12.95

Choice of one: Chicken Tikka Masala or Lamb Masala

Vindaloo
12.95

Choice of one: Chicken Vindaloo or Lamb Vindaloo

Seafood Curry
14.95

Choice of one: Fish Curry or Shrimp Curry

Salads

Vegi Paneer Salad
9.95

Mushroom, paneer, lettuce and cucumber, tossed with homemade cumin cilantro dressing.

Tandoori Chicken Salad
10.95

Tandoor chicken, mushroom and paneer, on a bed of lettuce, cucumber,tomatoes and onions, tossed in our home-made cumin cilantro dressing.

Seafood Salad
12.95

Choice of fish or shrimp. Mushroom, paneer, lettuce, cucumber and onions Tossed in our home-made cumin cilantro dressing

Frankie (popular Bombay "Wrap" Specialty Served With Green Salad And Raita)

Aloo Gobi Frankie
9.95

Chicken Frankie
10.95

Lamb Frankie
11.95

Vegeterian (Served With Dal, Rice, Salad And Naan.)

Malai Kofta
10.95

Mixed vegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce prepared with fresh tomato, ginger, garlic, onion, saffron, nuts, raisins and fenugreek.

Vegetarian Lamb Curry
10.95

Soy Curry! Prepared with fresh tomato, ginger, garlic, onion and ground spices.

Vegetable I
10.95

Mattar Paneer, Saag Paneer, Shahi Paneer, or Makhni Paneer.

Vegetable II
9.95

Mixed Vegetables, Began Bhartha, Saag Aloo, Aloo Gobi or Chana Masala.

Tandoori (Served With Dal, Aloo Matter, Rice, Green Salad And Naan)

Tandoori Chicken
10.95

Chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with spices then cooked in a clay oven.

Chicken Tikka
11.95

Skewered strips of boneless marinated chicken.

Kebab
12.95

Choice of one: Lamb Boti Kebab or Seekh Kebab.

Tandoori Seafood
13.95

Choice of one: Fish Tikka or Tandoori Shrimp.

Beverages

Iced Tea
3.00

Passion fruit flavored iced tea.

Masala Lassi
3.00

Mildly spiced salty drink made from homemade yogurt.

Masala Chai
3.00

Hot tea made with milk and spices and Indian tea leaves.

Nimbu Paani
3.00

Homemade lemonade made Indian style with fresh ginger and fresh lime juice.

Sweet Lassi
3.00

Sweet drink made from homemade yogurt and rose water.

Evian And San Pellegrino
4.50

Mineral water.

Mango Lassi
3.50

Homemade yogurt and mango shake.

Soft Drinks
3.00

Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up

Coffee
3.00

Regular and decaffeinated, freshly brewed.