Desi Village Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Desi Village, a delightful haven for lovers of Pakistani and Indian cuisine, nestled in Philadelphia. This vibrant restaurant offers a menu brimming with memorable flavors and aromatic spices. Begin your culinary journey with enticing vegetarian appetizers like Bhel Puri or the flavorful Vegetarian Platter, which showcases a variety of savory bites.
For those seeking something heartier, the non-vegetarian options shine with dishes like the crispy Chicken Pakora and the mouthwatering Fish Bombay. Each dish is crafted with care, highlighting intricate spice blends that are both comforting and exhilarating.
Don’t miss out on the soul-soothing Mulligatawny Soup to warm you from the inside out. Whether you choose to dine in the relaxed atmosphere or order takeout, Desi Village promises a unique experience that transports you straight to the heart of South Asian street food culture. Enjoy!
Vegetarian Appetizers
Bhel Puri
Rice flakes tossed with onions, potatoes and tomatoes topped with tamarind and mint sauce.
Chat Papri
Mixture of crisps, potatoes and chickpeas in yogurt and tamarind sauce.
Vegetarian Pakora
Fresh vegetable (potato, cauliflower, onion and eggplant) assortment dipped in spiced batter and deep fried.
Vegetarian Samosa
Cumin flavored potatoes and peas filled in a baked pastry.
Samosa Chaat
Cumin flavored potatoes and peas filled in a baked pastry, garnished with yogurt, tamarind sauce and midly spiced chickpeas.
Paneer Pakora
Indian cream cheese fritters, subtly spiced.
Vegetarian Platter
Assorted vegetable appetizers. The platter contains 1 piece samosa, 3 piece vegetable pakoras and 3 piece paneer pakoras. Served with tamarind and mint chutney
French Fries
Gobi Manchurian
Fresh Cauliflower, tossed with Manchurian sauce and Garnish with fresh cilantro
Chicken Pakora
Patties of finely ground chicken pieces cooked with mild spices.
Fish Bombay
Fillets of fish, marinated with spices and batter fried.
Shrimp Til Tikka
Batter fried shrimp coated with roasted sesame seeds.
Chicken Malabar
Batter fried coconut fillet of chicken served with mango chutney.
Non-Vegetarian Platter
Assorted non-vegetable appetizers. The platter contains 2 piece chicken pakoras, 2 piece fish Bombay and 2 piece shrimp pakoras. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.
6 piece Fried Chicken Wings
Served with green and red sauce.
Chicken 65
Boneless chicken cooked in a South Indian style. Deep fried, chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, peppers, herbs and spices.
Meat Samosa
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
Soup made with lentil and subtly flavored with delicate herbs.
Yakhni Soup
Chicken broth soup, delicately flavored with herbs and spices.
Tomato Soup
Fresh tomato soup with herbs and spices.
Mushroom Soup
Shahi Chicken Korma
Chicken in a cream sauce with almonds, cashews and raisins.
Chicken Curry
Pieces of chicken gently cooked in special curry sauce.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Strips of chicken marinated in fresh ground spices and cooked with tomatoes, onions and green bell peppers.
Chicken Karahi
Boneless chicken chunks sauteed with fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
Butter Chicken
Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and tossed in a creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Saagwala
Flavorful blend of tender pieces of chicken and creamy chopped spinach.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken sauteed with tomatoes, green peppers and onions.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken marinated in vinegar and spices, cooked Goan style. Specialty of Goa.
Chili Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices, onions and bell peppers.
Chicken Keema Bhuna
Chunks of chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, green peas, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
Chicken mushrooms
Boneless chicken cooked with Mushrooms
Chicken Danshaag
Chicken magdrag
Chicken Malai
Chicken and Chicken Malai
Goat Delight
Goat Bhuna
A Punjabi delicacy-chunks of goat cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Goat Karahi
Boneless goat chunks sauteed with fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
Goat Curry
Pieces of goat gently cooked in special curry sauce.
Goat Achari
Cubed goat marinated in house spices mixed and sauteed with mango.
Goat Danshaag
Goat Saag
Achari Lamb
A specialty of the house. Tender pieces of lamb cooked with pickled masala. A Hyderabad specialty.
Bhuna Lamb
Chunks of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
Lamb Karahi
Tender lamb pieces cooked Indian style with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, ginger and other spices and herbs.
Lamb Rogan Josh
A specialty from Kashmir, boneless juicy pieces of lamb cooked in traditional Kashmir masala.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb marinated in vinegar and spices, cooked Goan style. A specialty of Goa.
Saag Lamb
A unique combination of lamb and freshly chopped spinach cooked in spice and herbs.
Lamb Chop Masala
Tender Lamb Chops marinated with Ginger, Herbs and Spices, cooked in a very delicious onion and tomato Sauce
Lamb Keema Bhuna
Chunks of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, green peas, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
Lamb Korma
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb Garlic Curry
Lamb
Seafood
Jumbo Shrimp Karahi
Large shrimp cooked in a traditional style with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, ginger and other spices and herbs.
Salmon Fish Bhuna
Salmon cooked in a specially prepared herbs and spices with a touch of garlic and ginger.
Shrimp Saagwala
Salmon cooked in fresh spinach, spices and ginger.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Hot, spicy and tangy shrimp curry.
Shrimp Malhi
Shrimp Curry
Beef Bhuna
A punjabi delicacy: chunk of beef cooked with tomatoes, onions.
Beef Karahi
Boneless beef chunks sauteed with fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes .
Beef Curry
Pieces of beef, gently cooked in special curry sauce.
Beef Achary
Cubeb beef marinated in house spices mixed and with mango.
Meatball Curry
Minced and marinated ground beef balls cooked in curry sauce .
Beef Kofta
Beef Madras
Beef Vindaloo
Beef Channa Dall
Beef Shaag
Beef Korma
Beef Jalfrezi
Beef Mushroom
Beef Delights
Rice
Chana Pulao
Long grain basmati rice cooked with chickpeas and a blend of exotic spices and herbs.
Chicken Biryani
Pieces of chicken and long grain basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot.
Lamb Biryani
Long grain basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with juicy pieces of lamb in a blend of exotic spices.
Mughali Pulao
Long grain basmati rice cooked with a blend of dry fruits, nuts, tender chicken and boneless cubes of lamb with exotic spices and herbs.
Plain Pulao Rice
Long grain white basmati rice.
Shrimp Biryani
Long grain basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with layers of shrimp, onions, fresh ginger and delicate spices.
Vegetable Biryani
Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetable (cauliflower, carrot, cut beans, bell pepper, red pepper, broccoli and fresh tomato) in a blend of exotic spices and herbs. Served with raitha.
Egg Biryani
Boiled eggs, cooked in Chettinad spices and vegetables with long grain basmati rice. Served with raitha.
Goat Biryani
Tender piece of goat, cooked with basmati rice, cashew nuts, raisins and spices.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Mushroom Rice
Keema Rice
Boti Kabab Tandoori
Chunks of lamb marinated in herbs and spices then barbecued.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and barbecued in a clay oven.
Garlic and Ginger Kabab Tandoori
Succulent cubes of chicken, marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger, then roasted in a clay oven.
Lamb Seekh Kabab Tandoori
Lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.
Malai Kabab Tandoori
Chicken breast cutlets flavored with cardamom and coriander.
Reshmi Kabab Tandoori
Tender rolls of ground chicken and cashew nut paste.
Salmon Tandoori
Salmon cutlet marinated in exotic spices and herbs barbecued in a clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and fresh ground spices, cooked in tandoor to perfection.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
An assortment of chicken, lamb and seafood (shrimp and fish).
Tandoori Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese mildly marinated in herbs and spices. Served with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in ajwan flavored yogurt, blended with Oriental spices. Grilled to perfection in our clay oven.
Tangri Kabab Tandoori
Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger and garlic spiced yogurt, with other traditional Indian spices. Cooked in the clay oven to perfection.
Lamb Chop Lahori Tandoori
Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and house spices.
Tandoori Clay Oven Specialties
Vegetarian Specialities
Mutter Paneer
North Indian curry made with mutter (peas) and paneer (cottage cheese) cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions and Indian herbs.
Aloo Gobi
Traditional Indian dish made with cauliflower and potato cooked with vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and cumin.
Dal Fry
Popular restaurant favorite, dal fry are lentils cooked with aromatic spices.
Aloo Choley
Chickpeas and sliced potato cooked in a traditional Punjabi style.
Baingan Bhartha
Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices, a house specialty.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh crispy okra tossed with onions and spices with coriander.
Dal Chana
Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, onion, cumin and garlic.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and red kidney beans cooked with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onions and garlic.
Malai Kofta
Homemade cottage and vegetable croquettes, simmered in a creamy sauce.
Palak Paneer
Fresh homemade cheese smothered in freshly ground spinach.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cubes served in a spiced creamy sauce.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Stir-fried fresh vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, cut beans, bell pepper and red pepper) cooked with mild spices.
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with special herbs and spices.
Channa Saag
Aloo Mutter
Paneer Butter
Paneer Tikka Masala
Mushroom Bhajee
Channa Masala
Gobi Bhuna
Paneer Jalfrezi
Vegetable Korma
Mushroom Saag
Chicken Paratha Roll
Lamb Paratha Roll
Mix Paratha roll
Aloo Tikka Paratha roll
Paneer Tikka Paratha Roll
Falafel Paratha Roll
Chicken kabab roll
Chicken Tikka Wrap Roll
Egg Paratha Roll
Paratha Rolls
Breads
Aloo Paratha
A multi-layered bread stuffed with potato.
Bread Basket
A combo of 3 house favorite breads (naan, onion kulcha and laccha paratha).
Garlic Naan
Bread topped with freshly chopped garlic.
Kabuli Naan
Naan bread stuffed with mixed dried fruits and nuts.
Keeman Naan
Naan bread filled with spiced ground lamb and baked in tandoor.
Laccha Paratha
Multi-layered bread topped with butter.
Naan
Leavened white flour baked bread in a clay oven. Served hot.
Onion Kulcha
Naan bread stuffed with chopped home made cheese.
Paneer Naan
Naan bread stuffed with chopped home made cheese.
Poori
A puffed whole wheat bread.
Roti
A traditional whole wheat bread.
Chili Naan
Achaar
Indian mixed pickles.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and sour mango relish.
2 Piece Papadam
Lentil wafer flavored with spices.
Raita
Fresh whipped yogurt sauce.
Accompaniments
Desserts
Gajar Halwa
Traditional Indian dessert made with carrots.
Gulab Jamun
Cottage cheese balls fried and cooked in honey syrup.
Lahori Kheer
Rice pudding in a Lahori style.
Rasmalai
Soft patties of homemade cottage cheese poached in a sweet condensed milk.
Ice Cream
Lassi
Traditional homemade yogurt drink.
Mango Lassi
Traditional mango pulp mixed with homemade yogurt.
Mango Juice
Fresh fruit pulp juice.
Apple Juice
Fresh fruit pulp juice.
Orange Juice
Fresh fruit pulp juice.
Cranberry Juice
Fresh fruit pulp juice.
Indian Masala Tea
Cardamom, clove, ginger and mixed herb spiced Indian tea.