Menu of Tarka Indian Kitchen (North Loop) at
San Antonio, TX
Biryanis
Chicken Biryani (GF)
$14.35
Basmati Rice stir fried with chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Lamb Biryani (GF)
$15.50
Basmati Rice stir fried with lamb, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Vegetables Biryani (GF)
$12.00
Basmati Rice stir fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Shrimp Biryani (GF)
$14.35
Basmati Rice stir fried with shrimp, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Paneer Biryani (GF)
$13.25
Basmati Rice stir fried with paneer, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
Beyond Keema Biryani (GF) (V)
$15.50
Basmati Rice cooked with plant-based ground meat, green peas, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices.
Curries
Tikka Masala (GF)
$0.00
Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
Coconut Curry (V) (GF)
$0.00
Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Saag (GF)
$0.00
Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream. Served with basmati rice.
Mirchy Mirch Curry (GF)
$0.00
A fiery curry made with sauteed garlic, ginger & whole spices, simmered with chilies, mint & coriander. Not available Mild.
Korma (N) (GF)
$0.00
Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vindaloo (GF)
$0.00
Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney. Served with basmati rice.
Yellow Daal Curry (V) (GF)
$0.00
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander
Desserts
Mango Cheesecake (GF)
$5.25
Light & moist cheesecake, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits
Gulab Jaman
$4.25
A traditional deep fried milk pastry served warm in a rosewater-honey syrup.
Ras Malai (N)
$4.25
Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream infused with cardamom.
Fresh Bread
Garlic Naan
$3.50
Leavened flatbread brushed with garlic & basil
Naan
$3.15
Leavened Indian flatbread
Cheese Naan
$5.00
Freshly baked Naan topped with Mozzarella
cheese, melted to gooey perfection with a dusting of masala.
Served with your choice of Tikka sauce, Desi Ranch or Raita.
Roti (V)
$3.00
Unleavened whole wheat bread
Pav (V)
$3.00
Freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls
Kabobs
Chicken Kabob (GF)
$14.35
Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef’s special marinade. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
Combo Kabob (GF)
$15.50
Can't decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken and lamb kabobs. Served with a choice of chutney.
Lamb Kabob (GF)
$15.50
Juicy boneless lamb marinated in yogurt with fresh garlic and ginger, roasted cumin, herbs & spices.
Kid's Menu
Kids Curry Bowl (GF)
$7.75
Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Served with a choice of drink.
Kids Biryani Rice Bowl (GF)
$7.75
Basmati rice stir-fried Indian style with chicken, veggies or paneer. Served with choice of drink.
Kids Pakoras (GF)
$7.75
Fried strips of chicken or paneer served with rice or masala fries, & choice of drink.
Kids Kabob Bowl (GF)
$7.75
Chicken or Lamb Kabob served over basmati rice or masala fries, with mint-tamarind chutney. Served with choice of drink.
Lassis
Mango Lassi
$5.00
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed mango.
Strawberry Lassi
$5.00
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed strawberries
Sweet Lassi
$4.50
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with sugar
Sides
Side Rice
$3.00
Side Raita
$0.00
Side Mint Chutney
$0.00
Small Side Tikka Sauce
$1.00
Side Desi Ranch
$0.00
Onion Plate
$1.50
Side Kabob Veggies
$3.60
Lightly seasoned zucchini, bell peppers and red onions, grilled on a flat-top.
Side Veggies
$3.60
Lightly seasoned and sautéed zucchini, cauliflower, carrots & green beans.
Large Side Tikka Sauce
$4.75
Small Hot Sauce
$0.00
Side Saag
$4.75
Side Vegan Mint Chutney
$0.00
Large Hot Sauce
$3.50
Side Korma Sauce
$4.75
Side Achar
$1.25
Soup/Salad
Madras Soup (V) (GF)
$0.00
Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas & & gluten free masala crisps.
Chicken Kabob Salad (GF)
$13.00
Freshly grilled chicken atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos & gluten-free masala crisps.
Special Beverages
Mango Lemonade
$3.50
Strawberry Rose Lemonade
$3.50
Soft Drinks
$3.25
Chai
$3.25
Kids Mango Lemonade
$2.00
Kids Strawberry Rose Lemonade
$2.00
Iced Tea
$3.25
Sparkling Water
$3.25
Sparkling Mineral Water
Apple Juice
$2.00
Iced Chai
$4.75
Home-brewed Black Tea infused with Cardamom, Cinnamon & fresh Ginger. Sweetened with Agave & poured over Ice with Oat Milk. Dairy Free!
Specials
Iced Chai
$4.75
Home-brewed Black Tea infused with Cardamom, Cinnamon & fresh Ginger. Sweetened with Agave & poured over Ice with Oat Milk. Dairy Free!
Masala Spiced Chicken Wings
$9.75
Breaded wings with a dry rub of Indian spices with a touch of heat. Served with a choice of chutney.
Sticky Tamarind Chicken Wings
$9.75
Breaded wings with a sweet and spicy agave-tamarind glaze kicked up a notch with our house hot sauce. Served with a choice of chutney.
Gobi Manchurian (V) (GF)
$12.00
Battered & fried cauliflower sautéed with bell peppers & onions in a sweet & spicy Manchurian sauce infused with garlic & ginger. An Indo-Chinese Classic!
Starters
Vegetable Samosas (V)
$6.00
Flaky pastry puffs (2 per order) stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available upon request.
Samosa Chaat
$6.00
Samosa topped with Channa Masala, onions, mint & tamarind chutneys, raita, & sev/boondi (chickpea crisps). Classic Indian street fare!
Chicken Pakoras (GF)
$6.50
Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chick pea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
Tikka Masala Fries (GF)
$4.20
Vegetable Pakoras (V) (GF)
$5.65
Potatoes & onions dipped and fried in a gram flour and roasted cumin batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available.
Sticky Tamarind Chicken Wings
$9.75
Breaded wings with a sweet and spicy agave-tamarind glaze kicked up a notch with our house hot sauce. Served with a choice of chutney.
Masala Spiced Chicken Wings
$9.75
Breaded wings with a dry rub of Indian spices with a touch of heat. Served with a choice of chutney.
Vegetarian
Saag Channa (GF)
$12.00
A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sautéed with garlic & onions. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
$13.25
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Channa Masala (V) (GF)
$12.00
Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger, garnished with cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
Mattar Paneer (GF)
$13.25
Paneer cheese and green peas simmered in an onion curry with a touch tomato sauce and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Beyond Keema Curry (V)
$15.50
Plant-based ground meat with green peas & red potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices, served with freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls.
Kofta Korma
$13.25
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Yellow Daal (V) (GF)
$12.00
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin and crushed coriander. Served with basmati rice.
Daal Makhani (GF)
$12.00
Black lentils & kidney beans slow cooked with butter & cream, garlic, ginger & tomatoes. Not available mild.
Gobi Manchurian (V) (GF)
$12.00
Battered & fried cauliflower sautéed with bell peppers & onions in a sweet & spicy Manchurian sauce infused with garlic & ginger. An Indo-Chinese Classic!