Desi Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Desi Grill, a delightful Indian restaurant located in the heart of Brooklyn. This establishment expertly marries traditional flavors with a modern twist, serving up a menu that is both diverse and tantalizing.
Start your culinary journey with their enticing appetizers, from crispy Vegetable Samosas to the spicy Chilly Chicken. Each dish celebrates authentic Indian spices, promising a burst of flavor. The Samosa Chaat offers a delightful fusion, combining savory samosas with yogurt and tangy tamarind sauce.
For a warm embrace, try the Mulgutwanni Soup, a rich lentil-based broth that evokes comfort. Highlighted with vibrant salads and unique dishes like Shrimp Pondicherry, Desi Grill is a feast for the senses. Whether you're dining in, taking out, or enjoying their outdoor seating, this venue is perfect for every occasion.
Join the fun at Desi Grill and experience the warmth of Indian hospitality!
Appetizers
2 Pieces Vegetable Samosa
Stuffed pastry with seasoned and green peas.
2 Pieces Chicken Samosa
Stuffed pastry with seasoned ground chicken and green peas.
Chilly Chicken
Dry, cooked with onion and pepper. Hot and spicy.
Aloo Tikki
Cooked with potato, onion, ginger and Indian spices.
Lasuni Gobi
Crisp cauliflower tossed in tangy garlic and tomato sauce.
Pakoras
Crispy fritters in chickpea flour batter choice of onion, cauliflower or spinach.
Samosa Chat
Vegetable samosa with onions, chickpeas, yogurt and tamarind sauce.
Katti Rolls
Wraps. Vegetable and chicken.
Shrimp Pondicherry
Shrimps with mustard seeds and curry leaves in a tangy sauce served with garlic bread. A preparation from coastal India.
Mixed Tandoori Appetizers
A tasting of and assortment of tandoori delicacies of chicken and lamb.
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup with garlic, ginger and some Indian herbs and spices.
Tomato Soup
Homemade creamy soup with fresh vegetable and spices.
Mulgutwanni Soup
Mildly spiced traditional Indian soup of lentils, herbs and curry leaf.
Soups
Salads
Green Salad
Finely chopped tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and mixed greens in a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing.
Caesar Salad
Fresh iceberg lettuce with Caesar dressing and croutons. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Cubes of chicken breast cooked in tandoor and finished in a mild tomato sauce.Comes with rice
Chicken Makhani
Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and tossed in a creamy tomato sauce. Unquestionably the most versatile delicacy in the North of India.
Chicken Mangowala
A very delicate combination of boneless cubes of curried chicken and chef's special mango sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless cubes of chicken prepared with red chilies, hot spices and vinegar. Very spicy.
Chicken Curry
Desi special chicken curry.
Dhansak
A Parsee dish, mild sweet and sour cooked with split lentil and light spinach puree. Medium to hot curry.
Chicken Saagwala
Cubes of boneless chicken breast cooked in mildly spiced creamy spinach gravy.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Cooked with red pepper and vegetable spices.
Chicken Shahi Korma
Cubes of boneless chicken breast cooked in mildly spiced almond, cashew and saffron flavored creamy gravy.
Chicken Balti
Cubes of boneless chicken breast cooked with onion, tomato, bell pepper, green peas, broccoli and aromatic spices and herbs.
Chicken Manglorean
Cubes of boneless chicken breast with green chilies, ginger and fresh curry leaves. A specialty of South India.
Chili Chicken
Our only Indo-Chinese flavored chicken.
Chicken Dilder
Cooked with pineapple cream sauce.
Chicken Curries
Lamb and Goat Curries
Lamb Rogan Josh
Marinated boneless cubes of lamb cooked on slow fire with ungrounded whole spices.
Lamb Madras
Cooked with spicy pickle flavored sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless cubes of lamb prepared with red chilies, hot spices and vinegar. Very spicy.
Lamb Korahi
Cooked with fresh pepper, onion and Indian spices.
Lamb Saagwala
Boneless cubes of lamb in mild spinach gravy.
Lamb Balti
Boneless cubes of lamb cooked with onion, tomato, bell pepper, green peas, broccoli and aromatic spices and herbs.
Lamb Shahi Korma
Boneless cubes of tender lamb cooked in mildly spiced almond, cashew and saffron flavored creamy gravy.
Lamb Bhuna
Boneless cubes of marinated lamb cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and herbs in a thick rich curry sauce.
Lamb Chettinad
Cubes of boneless lamb cooked with tomato, onion, mustard, coconut, black pepper, tamarind sauce and curry leaves.
Shrimp Makhani
Shrimp cooked in creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp prepared with red chilies, hot spices and vinegar. Very spicy.
Shrimp Saagwala
Shrimp cooked in mild spinach gravy.
Garlic Shrimp Bhuna
Marinated shrimp cooked with onion, ginger, tomato and herbs in a thick rich sauce.
Shahi Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in a mildly spiced almond, cashew and saffron flavored gravy.
Goan Fish Curry
Filet of salmon marinated and simmered in a delicately spiced gravy.
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp marinated and simmered in a delicately spiced gravy.
Fish Tikka Masala
Cubes of salmon cooked in tandoor and finished in a mild tomato sauce.
Seafood Curries
Vegetarian Curries
Kadhai Paneer
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with bell pepper, tomatoes and onions.
Paneer Makhani
Cubes homemade cheese in mild tomato and creamy gravy.
Mushroom Paneer
A combination of mushroom and cubes of homemade cheese in a thick and rich sauce.
Mushroom Mattar
A combination of green peas and mushroom in a thick and rich sauce.
Mattar Paneer
A combination of green peas and cubes of homemade cheese in a thick and rich sauce.
Saag(spinach)
Spinach. Any one of these cooked in mild spinach gravy.
Saag Paneer
Sarson ka Saag
Mustard greens cooked with onions, ginger, herbs and spices. Recommended with corn bread. Specialty of North India.
Navratan Korma
A medley of fresh vegetables cooked with mildly spiced almond, cashew and saffron flavored creamy gravy.
Vegetable Makhani
A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
Malai Kofta
Cheese and vegetable crockets cooked in mild creamy sauce.
Bhindi Masala
Okra. Stir fried okra, onions and tomatoes with fresh herbs and spices.
Bharta Bahar
Eggplant. Tandoor roasted eggplant pulp sauteed with tomatoes, onions and spices.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, ginger and tomato in herbs and spices.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices.
Dal Makani
Mixture of whole black lentil and kidney beans slowly cooked with ginger garlic and tomatoes.
Dal Tadka
Mixture of yellow lentils.
Naan
White flour soft bread with or without rosemary.
Roti
Whole wheat bread.
Garlic Naan
Onion Kulcha
Paratha
Whole wheat bread. Choice of lachedar (multilayered), mint or fenugreek.
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with almonds cashews, cranberry and raisins.
Cheese and Spinach Naan
Stuffed with cheddar cheese and spinach. Homemade Indian cheese naan.
Poori
Whole wheat fried bread puffed like a balloon (recommended with chickpeas only).
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Breads from Tandoor
Tandoori Main Courses
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken served on the bone.
Chicken Malai Kebab
Cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt and cream cheese, flavored with fresh coriander and fenugreek leaves cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Cubes of chicken breast marinated in ginger and herbs slowly cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Achari Chicken Tikka Kebab
Boneless pieces marinated in ginger, garlic, herbs and Indian pickle (achari) spices and cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Juicy rolls of minced lamb seasoned with spices cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Lamb Boti Kebab
Boneless chunks of lamb marinated in herbs and spices, cooked on skewers in tandoori, moist melts in mouth.
Adrak Lamb Chops
Ginger. Imported lamb chops marinated in red wine, yogurt, ginger and spices cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in ginger, garlic, herbs and yogurt cooked on skewers.
Fish Tikka
Cubes of fresh salmon marinated in yogurt, ginger and garlic cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Tandoori Grill Vegetable
Seasonal assorted vegetables marinated with Indian herbs and spices, cooked in tandoori.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
An assortment of tandoori chicken, lamb kebabs and seafood delicacies.
Chicken Abgani
Cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt and cream cheese, flavored with fresh coriander and fenugreek leaves cooked on skewers in tandoori.
Biryani
Is a traditional preparation of basmati rice cooked with saffron, onions, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices.
Lemon Rice
Lemon flavored.
CHEF'S SPECIAL
Mixed of Chicken, Lamb, and Shrimp with Indian mixed spices.
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice and Biryanis
Accompaniments
Raita
Whipped homemade yogurt with spies, herbs, tomatoes and cucumber.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy.
Indian Pickles
Choice of mango, lemon or mixed.
Papad
2 pieces. Crispy lentil wafers.
Rasmalai
Spongy home made cheese patties simmered in milk flavored with cardamom and rose water.
Gulab Jamun
Soft brown balls of home made cheese and evaporated milk simmered in syrup flavored with rose water.
Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream made with mango or pistachio.
Kheer
Home made rice pudding.
Ice Cream
Mango, pistachio, vanilla and special paan masala.
Sorbet
A delightful assortment of flavors pineapple, orange, coconut, peach or lemon.
Baklava
Middle Eastern pastry.
Homemade Desserts
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Refreshing homemade yogurt drink.