India Star Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to India Star, a hidden gem located at 5514 Douglas Ave, Des Moines. Celebrate authentic Indian cuisine with a menu that offers a delightful fusion of flavors and aromas. Dive into popular dishes like the Chicken Biryani, which is celebrated for its traditional taste and mildness, perfect for families. Don't miss the Lobster Masala paired with a refreshing Mango Lassi—a fan favorite that never disappoints.
The Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken tantalize the taste buds without overwhelming spice, while the freshly baked naan is undeniably tempting. With vegan options available, there's something for everyone. Customers rave about the warm service, though patience is a virtue with a single waiter on duty. India Star is not just a restaurant; it's a journey into the heart of Indian flavors, making every visit a flavorful experience!
Special Dinners
Maharaja Dinner (Non-Vegetarian For 2)
Soup, tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, boti kebab, chicken tikka, choice of 2 chicken or lamb dishes, rice, naan and tea or coffee.
Vegetarian Thali (1 Person)
Choice of 2 vegetable dishes, raita, pulao rice, salad, naan and gulab jamun.
Maharani Dinner (Vegetarian For 2)
Mulligatawny soup, vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, papadum, choice of 2 vegetable dishes, rice, naan and tea or coffee.
Non-Vegetarian Thali (1 Person)
Choice of 2 chicken or lamb dishes, raita, pulao rice, salad, naan and gulab jamun.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger herbs and then roasted.
Boti Kebab
Cubes of boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, ginger and cilantro.
Half Tanddori Chicken
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo marinated juicy shrimp prepared with special spices and cooked in a clay oven.
Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb meat blended with spices and herbs and molded onto skewers.
Malai Chicken Kabab
Chicken Tikka
Boneless, marinated tender juicy chicken from the clay oven.
Chicken Ginger Kebab
Marinated cubes of chicken dipped in ginger and cooked with aromatic herbs.
Paneer Tikka
Cheese marinated in yogurt, spices, roasted with vegetables.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
An assortment of the above items.
Tandoori Shan, with Rice
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken spiced, dipped in batter and fried.
Non-Vegetarian Platter
Combination of keema samosa, chicken pakora, fish pakora and papadum.
Keema Samosa (2 Pieces)
Crisp pastry shell stuffed with ground lamb and aromatic spices.
Chicken Chaat
Chicken marinated in spicy mint sauce.
Fish Pakora
Boneless fish pieces dipped in batter and fried.
Karahi Chicken
Chicken cooked with green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked south Indian style with hot spices and potatoes.
Chicken Curry
Selected pieces of chicken cooked in a light spicy golden homemade sauce.
Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken simmered with delicious kashmiri herbs, cooked in cream.
Chicken Makhani
Boneless tandoori chicken tossed in butter and cooked in creamy red sauce.
Methi Malai Chicken
Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in classic creamy cashew sauce.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh chopped spinach, herbs and ginger.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka cooked in creamy sauce.
Chicken Delicacies, with Rice
Veggie-Garden, with Rice
Aloo Palak
Vegan. Spinach and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.
Saag Paneer
A classic Indian vegetable dish with homemade cheese, spinach and mild spices.
Mushroom Matar
Vegan. Fresh peas cooked with mushrooms.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant cooked tenderly with tomatoes in a special medium sauce.
Malai Kofta
Deep fried vegetables and cheese balls cooked in cream sauce.
Saag Kofta
Deep fried vegetables and cheese balls cooked with spinach.
Aloo Matar
Vegan. Green peas cooked with potatoes in curry sauce.
Navratan Korma
Vegetables with homemade cheese in a mild cream sauce.
Karahi Paneer
Slices of homemade cheese cooked with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Keema Gobi
Vegan. Minced cauliflower, peas and cubes of potatoes cooked with raisins and nuts, garnished with cilantro.
Bhindi Masala
Vegan. Moderately spiced okra with onions.
Methi Malai Matar
Peas cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in classic creamy cashew sauce.
Shahi Paneer
Slices of homemade cheese cooked with cream sauce.
Daal Makhani
Lentils cooked with butter and cream with special sauce.
Matar Paneer
Fresh peas cooked with homemade curd cheese.
Aloo Gobi
Vegan. Fresh cauliflower and cubes of potatoes sauteed with fresh herbs and spices.
Channa Masala
Vegan. Chickpeas, fresh tomatoes cooked with tangy dry sauce punjabi style.
Tadka Daal
Vegan. Seasoned lentils.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with chopped spinach, herbs and ginger.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori lamb cooked in creamy red sauce.
Karahi Lamb
Lamb cubes cooked with green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Mughlai Kofta
Ground lamb meatballs cooked in creamy sauce.
Goat Curry
Lamb Curry
Selected pieces of lamb cooked with special herbs and spices in punjabi style.
Keema Matar
Fine minced lamb and fresh garden peas cooked punjabi style with medium spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Cubes of lamb cooked south Indian style with hot spices and potatoes.
Mughlai Kofta Saag
Ground lamb meatballs cooked with spinach.
Lamb Shahi-Korma
Diced lamb simmered with kashmiri herbs, cooked in creamy red sauce.
Lamb Delicacies, with Rice
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Cottage cheese balls deep fried and dipped in honey syrup and rose water.
Kulfi
Nuts and pistachio ice cream.
Ras Malai
Indian cheese in a creamy sauce.
Mango Ice Cream
Alphonso mango mixed with delicious homemade ice cream.
Kheer / Rice Pudding
Made with special basmati rice and cooked in milk and sugar; served cold with nuts and pistachios.
Aloo Chaat
Potatoes marinated with mint sauce, chick peas and fresh tomatoes.
Cheese Pakora
Homemade curd cheese battered in gram flour and fried.
Aloo Pakora
Thin-sliced potatoes battered and fried.
Batata Vada
Lightly spiced peas and potatoes.
Papadum
Crispy, spicy lentil wafers.
Papdi Chaat
Crispy fried wafers marinated with yogurt mint and tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)
Crisp pastry shell stuffed with mild, spiced potatoes and green peas.
Samosa Chaat
Samosa with chick peas, onions, yogurt, and tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Platter
Combination of vegetable samosa, batata Vada, pakora and papadum.
Mirchi Pakora
Hot peppers battered and fried.
Mixed Pakora
Assortment of fresh vegetables dipped, battered and fried.
Vegetarian Appetizers
Seafood Delicacies, with Rice
Karahi Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Fish Curry
Boneless fish cubes cooked in light spicy golden homemade sauce.
Fish Masala
Boneless fish cubes cooked in cream sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Prawns in spicy hot gravy with potatoes.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in curry sauce.
Tandoori Shrimp Masala
Tandoori shrimp sauteed with ginger and cooked with our special sauce.
Lobster Masala
Lobster meat cooked with exotic spices.
Saag Shrimp
Shrimp and garden chopped spinach cooked with butter and special spices.
Paratha
Extra light layered unleavened bread.
Onion Kulcha
Fine flour bread stuffed with spicy onion.
Paneer Paratha
Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat unleavened bread filled with light spiced potatoes.
Puri
Soft, puffy and fluffy deep fried bread.
Tandoori Roti
Indian whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.
Garlic Naan
Naan with fresh minced garlic.
Murg Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced bits of chicken.
Mirchi Naan
Naan with minced hot green peppers.
Bhatura
Deep fried, fine flour bread.
Gobi Paratha
Unleavened bread filled with fresh cauliflower and spices.
Kabuli Naan
Special naan stuffed with herbs, nuts and raisins.
Keema Paratha
Unleavened bread filled with minced lamb and spices.
Naan
Indian fine flour bread, soft and puffy baked in tandoor.
Classic Indian Breads
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Soft Drink
Lassi (Sweet Or Salted)
Iced Tea
Strawberry Lassi
Hot Tea Or Coffee
Oreo Shake
Mango Lassi
Masala Tea
Mango Juice
Mango Shake
Strawberry Shake
Cold Coffee Float
Milk
Vegetable Biryani
Fresh vegetables delicately sauteed with basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp cooked with exotic herbs and simmered with basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
Goat Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with herbs, basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
Lamb Biryani
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with herbs, basmati rice, nuts and raisins.
Zeera Pulao Rice
Cumin seasoned basmati rice.
Rice Specialties, with Raita
Side Orders
Mixed Pickle
Raita
Whipped yogurt with cucumbers and cilantro.
Plain Homemade Yogurt
Masala Sauce
Onion Salad
Sliced onions and green peppers.
Curry Sauce
Mango Chutney
Tomato Soup
Chicken Soup
With Indian spices.
Mulligatawny Soup
Lightly spiced lentil soup.