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Desi Dhaba Menu and Delivery in Cambridge MA, 02139
  • Desi Dhaba

  • Indian Food, Indian
  • 401 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA, 02139
    - 5 ratings
  • Hours 10:45am - 11:00pm
  • ETA 45 - 60 min
  • Delivery Minimum $18.00
  • Delivery Cost FREE Delivery

Popular Items

Meat Samosa (2 pcs) spicySpicy turnover stuffed with ground lamb.
$5.95
Chicken Naan Unleavened white bread stuffed with chicken pieces, fresh herbs, and spices.
$4.95
Garlic Naan Unleavened bread topped with garlic and fresh cilantro, baked in tandoor.
$4.95
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs) Turnover stuffed with diced green peas and potatoes and mild spices.
$4.95
Chicken Tikki Masala Tandoor baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with light creamy tomato sauce.
$15.95

Appetizers

Chicken Pakora (5 pcs) Chicken drumsticks delicately spiced and marinated in chickpea batter and fried to take least amount of oil.
$7.95
Chicken Tikka Tender boneless chicken breast chunks marinated in yogurt and special spices and barbecued to perfection.
$10.95
Dhaba Platter A great combination of vegetable and non-vegetable appetizers.
$10.95
Fish Pakora (5 pcs) Sliced fish marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, lime juice and chickpea batter and deep fried.
$7.95
Madras Fried Shrimp Large shrimp marinated in spices, tomato puree, bell peppers, and onion, then fried. Served with poori.
$12.95
Meat Samosa (2 pcs) spicySpicy turnover stuffed with ground lamb.
$5.95
Non Vegetarian Platter Two Lamb samosa and four chicken pakora.
$9.95
Paneer Pakora (4 pcs) Homemade cottage cheese marinated in chickpea batter and deep fried.
$7.95
Punjabi Tikki (4 pcs) spicySpicy potato patties served with tamarind sauce.
$4.95
Vegetable Pakora (5 pcs) Freshly marinated vegetables, deep-fried with chickpea batter.
$4.50
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs) Turnover stuffed with diced green peas and potatoes and mild spices.
$4.95
Vegetarian Platter A great combination of vegetarian appetizers (samosa, pakora, and aloo tikka).
$8.95

Soups and Salads

Chicken Soup Boneless chicken soup with herbs and spices.
$4.50
Coconut Soup Shredded coconut with milk and nuts.
$3.95
Desi Salad Fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and chopped onions.
$2.95
Dhaba Salad Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green chili, and coriander leaves tossed in raita.
$3.95
Fresh Tomato Soup Fresh tomato soup with herbs and spices.
$3.95
Vegetable Soup spicySpicy hot lentil soup with vegetables and spices.
$3.95

Chaat Bhandar

Aloo Chaat spicySpicy chaat of potatoes, chickpeas & lemon, topped with tamarind sauce & fresh mint.
$6.95
Bhel Poori Mixed puffy crunch rice, chickpea flour noodles, wheat crisps, chopped onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and vegetables samosa, topped with tamarind sauce.
$6.95
Dahi Bhalla Soft lentil patties, soaked in spicy yogurt, garnished with roasted cumin & tamarind sauce.
$6.95
Dahi Sev Poori Lentil crisps and cubes of potatoes covered with fresh whipped yogurt & tamarind sauce.
$6.95
Paani Poori (8 pcs) spicyEight bite size pooris served with spicy mint water, diced potatoes, beans, and tamarind sauce.
$7.95
Papri Chaat Spiced potatoes with fried wheat wafers, garnished with yogurt & tamarind sauce.
$6.95
Wada Sambar A savory doughnut, deep-fried with spices & soaked in sambar.
$6.95

Dosa Specialties

Chicken Dosa A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with chicken, potatoes, and onions.
$12.95
Lamb Dosa A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with minced lamb, potatoes, and onions.
$13.95
Masala Dosa A thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions.
$11.95
Mysore Masala Dosa spicyA very thin crepe of rice and lentils with a layer of hot chutney, filled with spiced potatoes and onions.
$12.95
Onion and Green Chilli Uttapam Rice and lentils pancake topped with green Thai chilies, onions, and fresh cilantro.
$11.95
Plain Dosa A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils.
$9.50
Uttapam Vegetable Rice and lentils pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, green peas, green peppers, and cilantro.
$11.95

Tandoor Delights

All Tandoori dishes baked on skewers in a clay oven.

Botti Tikka Kabab Lean cubes of boneless lamb marinated in a special blend of homemade herbs and spices.
$15.95
Chicken Tandoori Tender chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and spices.
$14.95
Chicken Tikka Kabab Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices.
$14.95
Paneer Tikka Homemade cottage cheese marinated with spices, thenskewered and barbecued with onions, tomatoes, and capsicum in a Tandoor oven. A vegetarian delight.
$17.95
Seekh Kabab Ground lamb mixed with fresh ginger, onion, and spices.
$15.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill Combination platter consisting of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, lamb tikka kabab, seekh kabab, and tandoori shrimp.
$17.95
Tandoori Salmon Chunks of salmon marinated in yogurt and spices.
$16.95
Tandoori Shrimp Jumbo shrimp delicately marinated in yogurt and spices.
$16.95

Vegetarian Specialties

Aloo Gobhi Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes, onions, herbs and spices.
$14.95
Aloo Palak Potatoes cooked with chopped spinach, spices and herbs.
$13.95
Baingan Bhartha Fresh eggplants roasted on open flame sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices.
$14.95
Bhindi Masala Okra cooked with saut?ed onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices.
$15.95
Chana Masala Whole chickpeas cooked with authentic spices.
$13.95
Chili Paneer Homemade cheese sauteed with ginger, garlic, and green chillies in soya sauce.
$15.95
Dal Makhani Black lentils cooked on slow heat, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and spices.
$12.95
Malai Kofta A true Mughlai delight. Vegetable balls simmered in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.
$14.95
Mattar Paneer Peas cooked with homemade cheese and spices.
$14.95
Mushroom Saag Chopped spinach cooked with fresh mushrooms, cream, herbs and spices.
$13.95
Navrattan Makhani A traditional merging of nine fresh vegetables sauteed with ginger, onion and spices.
$13.95
Palak Paneer Fresh spinach and homemade cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
$14.95
Shahi Paneer Cheese sauteed in creamy tomato sauce, ginger, garlic and onions. Garnished with nuts and raisins.
$14.95
Tarka Daal Puree yellow lentil gently tempered with fresh herbs and seasoning.
$12.95
Vegetable Jalfrazi spicyFresh vegetables cooked with paneer and super hot tomato-onion sauce.
$14.95

Seafood Specialties

Fish Masala Salmon cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs.
$16.95
Fish Vindaloo spicyA traditional spicy recipe of salmon cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar.
$15.95
Goa Shrimp Curry The famous curry of Goa style prepared with fresh coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices.
$17.95
Shrimp Bhuna Roasted shrimp with ginger, garlic and spices.
$16.95
Shrimp Curry Shrimp cooked with an array of masterfully blended herbs and spices.
$15.95
Shrimp Masala Marinated shrimp cooked with tandoori spices.
$17.95
Shrimp Mushroom Shrimp cooked with mushroom in mildly spiced cream sauce.
$16.95
Shrimp Saag spicyFresh shrimp cooked with fresh spinach and spices.
$16.95
Shrimp Vindaloo spicyShrimp cooked with potatoes in a hot curry sauce.
$15.95

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Chilli Chicken sauteed with tomatoes and spices.
$15.95
Chicken Coconut Korma Chicken cooked with cream of coconut and traditional Goan spices.
$15.95
Chicken Curry Boneless chicken cooked in a traditional curry sauce.
$13.95
Chicken Do-Piaza White meat marinated in a special sauce, sauteed with onion in red curry sauce.
$15.95
Chicken Jalfrezi Boneless chicken pieces cooked with tomatoes, fresh peas, green pepper, onions, and exotic spices.
$15.95
Chicken Korma Chicken cooked in mild creamy sauce with spices, herbs, and nuts.
$14.95
Chicken Makhani Tandoori chicken cooked in a delightfully delicate cream, tomato, and fresh herb sauce.
$15.95
Chicken Mango Boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and broccoli.
$15.95
Chicken Mushroom Boneless chicken cooked with fresh mushrooms and herbs.
$14.95
Chicken Saag Delicately spiced chicken pieces cooked with fresh spinach, herbs, and spices.
$14.95
Chicken Tikki Masala Tandoor baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with light creamy tomato sauce.
$15.95
Chicken Tikka Saag Tandoor baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with spinach and light cream.
$15.95
Chicken Vindaloo spicyA traditional spicy recipe of boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, tomatoes and vinegar sauce.
$14.95

Lamb Specialties

Keema Mutter Ground lamb and green peas cooked with exotic spices.
$16.95
Lamb Boti Kabab Masala Tender juicy cubes of tandoori kabob sauteed in special spices and herbs.
$16.95
Lamb Curry Tender lamb cubes cooked in a traditional curry sauce.
$14.95
Lamb Karahi Tender lamb cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and spices.
$16.95
Lamb Korma Pieces of boneless tender lamb cooked in a light creamy sauce with mild spices, herbs and nuts.
$16.95
Lamb Rogan Josh Juicy tender lamb cubes cooked in traditional spices with saffron and yogurt.
$16.95
Lamb Saag Delicately spiced tender lamb cooked with spinach.
$15.95
Lamb Vindaloo spicySpicy recipe of lamb cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar.
$14.95

Goat Meat Specialties

Goat Curry Chunks of goat meat cooked in traditional Indian sauce.
$15.95
Goat Jalfrazi Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs and spices.
$16.95
Goat Korma Goat meat cooked in a mild, rich almond cream sauce.
$16.95
Goat Rogan Josh Juicy tender pieces of goat meat cooked in traditional spices with saffron and yogurt.
$17.95

Rice Specialties

India's long grain basmati rice, served with raita and homemade fresh mint chutney.

Basmati Rice Plain basmati steamed rice.
$2.95
Chicken Biryani Chicken chunks cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spices.
$14.95
Dhaha Special Biryani Chicken, lamb, and shrimp cooked with aromatic basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spices.
$20.95
Goat Biryani Goat meat cooked with basmati rice and traditional spices, garnished with nuts and raisins.
$16.95
Heer-Ranjha Biryani (For 2) Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp, vegetables, herbs and spices.
$22.95
Lamb Biryani Chunks of boneless lamb cooked with rice nut, raisins and spices.
$15.95
Peas Pulao Indian rice cooked with fresh green peas, fresh herbs and spices.
$7.95
Shrimp Biryani Jumbo shrimp cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spices.
$16.95
Vegetable Biryani Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh vegetables, nuts, raisins, herbs, and exotic spices.
$13.95

Dhaba Special Dinner

Dhaba Special Meat Thali A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a thali with samosa, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, basmati rice, naan, and dessert of the day.
$21.95
Non Vegetarian Thali A traditional non vegetarian dinner served in a thali with tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, lamb curry, daal, basmati rice, naan, raita, and dessert of the day
$20.95
Vegetarian Thali A traditional vegetarian dinner served with palak paneer, tadka daal, aloo chole and poori, basmati rice, and dessert of the day
$19.95

Indian Bread

Aloo Naan spicyUnleavened bread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes, baked in tandoor.
$4.95
Aloo Paratha Wheat bread stuffed with spicy potatoes and cooked on a griddle with butter.
$4.95
Bhatoora Soft deep-fried puffy bread.
$3.95
Bread Basket A tasty assortment of breads--aloo naan and garlic naan.
$7.95+
Chapatti
$2.95
Chicken Naan Unleavened white bread stuffed with chicken pieces, fresh herbs, and spices.
$4.95
Garlic Naan Unleavened bread topped with garlic and fresh cilantro, baked in tandoor.
$4.95
Keema Naan Unleavened bread stuffed with spicy minced lamb.
$4.95
Keema Paratha Wheat bread stuffed with minced lamb and peas.
$4.95
Mint Paratha Wheat bread topped with dry mint and spices, then grilled with ghee.
$4.50
Mix Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with mixed vegetables and grilled with ghee.
$4.95
Naan Unleavened white bread baked in tandoor.
$3.50
Onion Naan Naan bread stuffed with minced onions and spices, baked in tandoor.
$4.95
Paratha
$3.95
Peshawari Naan Unleavened bread stuffed with almonds, cashews, raisins, coconuts, and honey, baked in tandoor.
$4.95
Poori (2 pcs) Crispy deep-fried puffy whole wheat bread.
$3.95
Tandoori Roti Whole wheat leavened bread, tandoor baked.
$2.95

Desi Dhaba Special

Chana Bhatura Whole chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and authentic spices served with bhatura.
$16.95
Chicken Karahi Boneless chicken sauteed with fresh ginger, onion, peppers, tomato sauce, and unique combination of spices.
$16.95
Diet Bread Basket Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoori oven and tawa roti. 2 chapati and 2 tandoori.
$10.95
Goat Curry Punjabi Tender goat meat cooked Punjabi style with traditional herbs and spices.
$16.95
Lamb Madras A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with tomato sauce, fresh ginger, and masterfully blended spices.
$17.95
Mix Vegetable Tandoori A combination of homemade cheese and various fresh vegetable barbecued with capsicum in tandoori oven.
$17.95
Shrimp Chilly Fresh shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic, and julienne of green chilies in soya sauce.
$17.95
Tabahi Naan Bread stuffed with mix vegetable and spices.
$4.50

Desserts

Badami Kulfi Homemade ice cream with almonds and raisins.
$3.95
Gulab Jamun (2 pcs) Deep-fried cheese balls dipped in sugar syrup flavored with rose water.
$3.50
Kheer Rice pudding with raisins and almonds, flavored with cardamom.
$3.50
Mango Kulfi Homemade ice cream garnished with world famous alfaso mango pulp.
$3.95
Ice Cream Vanilla, pistachio or coconut.
$3.95

Condiments

Condiments Tray Onion, mango, mint chutney, and mix pickle with raita.
$3.95
Hot Onion Chutney
$2.95
Mango Chutney
$2.95
Mint Chutney
$2.95
Mixed Pickle
$2.95
Papadum
$2.95
Raita
$2.50

Beverages

Coffee
$1.95
Dhaba Masala Chai
$1.95
Hot Tea
$1.95
Iced Tea
$1.95
Juice Choice of mango or orange.
$3.50
Lassi 16 oz. Choice of mango, sweet, or salty.
$2.95+
Milk Shake with Ice Cream 16 oz. Choice of mango, vanilla, ginger, or kulfi.
$3.50
Soda Choice of coke, diet coke, sprite, or ginger ale.
$1.95
Spring Water
$1.95

Catering - Appetizers

Catering Chicken Pakora Chicken chunks marinated in chickpea butter and deep fried. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$29.95+
Catering Chicken Tikka Kabab Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$34.95+
Catering Paneer Pakora Homemade cheese with spices, deep fried. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$24.95+
Catering Vegetable Pakora Fresh vegetable fritters made with spinach, potatoes, onion and cauliflower. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$19.95+
Catering Vegetable Samosa Spicy turnovers filled with potatoes and green peas. SM( 7-8 People) / LG(15-16 People)
$19.95+

Catering - Tandoori

Catering Chicken Tikka Kabab Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Seekh Kebab Ground lamb mixed with fresh ginger, onion and spices. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$69.95+
Catering Tandoori Chicken Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices and baked in our tandoor. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95
Catering Tandoori Chicken - Copy Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices and baked in our tandoor. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$114.95

Catering - Chicken

Catering Butter Chicken Makhani. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$63.95+
Catering Chicken Curry Boneless chicken cooked in thick gravy sauce with herbs and spices.SM(Serves 7-8) / LG Serves(15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Chicken Kadai SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$62.95+
Catering Chicken Korma SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$63.95+
Catering Chicken Mushroom SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Chicken Saag SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$62.95+
Catering Chicken Tikka Masala Roasted boneless chicken cooked in delicate creamy tomato sauce with exotic spices. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$62.95+
Catering Chicken Vindaloo SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+

Catering - Goat, Lamb and Seafood

Catering Goa Shrimp Curry Shrimp cooked in mildly spiced coconut milk curry. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$71.95+
Catering Goat Curry SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$65.95+
Catering Goat Vindaloo SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$65.95+
Catering Lamb Curry SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$68.95+
Catering Lamb Korma SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$68.95+
Catering Lamb Rogan Josh SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$68.95+
Catering Lamb Saag SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$68.95+
Catering Lamb Vindaloo SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$68.95+
Catering Shrimp Curry SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$66.95+

Catering - Vegetables

Catering Aloo Chhole SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Aloo Palak SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$54.95+
Catering Chana Masala Whole chickpeas with fresh garlic and ginger, cooked in creamy tomato sauce.SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$54.95+
Catering Daal Makhani Lentils sauteed in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander.SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$54.95+
Catering Malai Kofta SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Matar Paneer SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Mix Vegetable Mixed vegetables with sauteed Indian spices
$54.95+
Catering Palak Paneer Fresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade cheese.SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Shahi Navratan Korma SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$59.95+
Catering Tarka Dal SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$54.95+

Catering - Rice

Catering Chicken Biryani SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$60.95+
Catering Goat Biryani SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$66.95+
Catering Lamb Biryani SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$64.95+
Catering Rice
$19.95+
Catering Shrimp Biryani SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$69.95+
Catering Vegetable Biryani SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$49.95+

Catering - Breads

Catering Garlic Naan Unleavened, homemade bread stuffed with fresh garlic and cilantro. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$19.95+
Catering Naan Unleavened bread baked in tandoor. SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$16.95+
Catering Tandoori Roti Whole wheat bread baked in our tandoor.SM(Serves 7-8) / LG(Serves 15-16)
$15.95+

Catering - Beverages

1 Gallon Mango Lassi
$20.95
1 Gallon Sweet Lassi
$19.95
14 Water Bottles
$14.00
8 Cans Of Soda
$12.00
8 Water Bottles
$8.00

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