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  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • Starters / Appetizers
  • Tuesday Lunch Special
  • Vegetarian Entrées
  • Rice Entrées
  • Chicken Entrées
  • Lamb Entrées
  • Seafood Entrées
  • Breads
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Beverages
  • Indo Oriental
  • Wednesday Lunch Special
  • Thursday Lunch Special
  • Friday Lunch Special

Exotic India Menu

725 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA

725 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA

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  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • Starters / Appetizers
  • Tuesday Lunch Special
  • Vegetarian Entrées
  • Rice Entrées
  • Chicken Entrées
  • Lamb Entrées
  • Seafood Entrées
  • Breads
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Beverages
  • Indo Oriental
  • Wednesday Lunch Special
  • Thursday Lunch Special
  • Friday Lunch Special

Most ordered

  • Butter Chicken.

    Butter Chicken

    $15.49

  • Chicken Tikka Masala.

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    $15.49

  • Chicken Biryani.

    Chicken Biryani

    $15.49

  • Samosa.

    Samosa

    $5.99

  • Paneer Tikka Masala.

    Paneer Tikka Masala

    $16.49

  • Malai Kofta.

    Malai Kofta

    $15.99

  • Chicken Korma.

    Chicken Korma

    $15.49

  • Mango Lassi.

    Mango Lassi

    $5.49

Starters / Appetizers

Mulligatawny Soup

$5.49

A traditional soup made with moong and masoor lentils and spices with subtle flavor of cilantro.

Mulligatawny Soup.

Papadum

$3.99

Crispy flatbread baked in tandoor, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Papadum.

Samosa

$5.99

Freshly made crisp turnovers stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Samosa.

Samosa Chaat

$9.99

Samosa topped with chickpea curry, yogurt, tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Samosa Chaat.

Aloo Pakora

$5.49

Freshly sliced potatoes dipped in house special batter and fried, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Aloo Pakora.

Cauliflower Pakora

$7.49

Fresh cauliflower florets dipped in house special batter and fried, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Cauliflower Pakora.

Vegetable Pakora

$7.99

Mixed vegetable fritters, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Vegetable Pakora.

Vegetable Spring Rolls

$6.49

Cabbage, carrots, green onions and noodles wrapped in a thin-wrapper and fried until golden crispy.

Vegetable Spring Rolls.

Cut Mirchi

$6.49

Green chillies dipped in house special batter and fried, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Cut Mirchi.

Paneer Pakora

$7.49

Sliced cheese dipped in house special batter and fried, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Paneer Pakora.

Paneer Tikka

$14.49

Chunks of cheese marinated in our spice blend and yogurt, cooked in clay oven.

Paneer Tikka.

Chicken Pakora

$8.49

Chicken breast chunks dipped in house special batter and fried, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Chicken Pakora.

Fish Pakora

$9.49

Swai fish pieces dipped in house special batter and fried, served with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

Fish Pakora.

Chicken 65

$16.49

Chicken thigh deep fried and sauteed with house masala sauce, mustard seeds, curry leaves and topped with cilantro. Choice of medium & spicy.

Chicken 65.

Paneer 65

$16.49

Chunks of cheese deep fried and sauteed with house special masala sauce, mustard seeds, curry leaves and topped with cilantro.

Paneer 65.

Gobhi 65

$16.49

Cauliflower florets deep fried and sauteed with house special masala sauce, mustard seeds, curry leaves and topped with cilantro.

Gobhi 65.

Tuesday Lunch Special

Tue 11:15 AM - 2 PM

Tuesday Lunch Special

$10.49+

Pick any 2 or 3 entrées. Plain naan and rice included.

Vegetarian Entrées

Served with basmati rice

Aloo Gobhi

$14.49

Cauliflower and potatoes stir-fried with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice

Aloo Gobhi.

Aloo Mutter

$12.99

Potatoes and green peas cooked in mildly spiced onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Aloo Mutter.

Baingan Bhartha

$15.49

Fire-roasted eggplants cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and mild spices. Served with basmati rice

Baingan Bhartha.

Dal Makhni

$13.49

Black lentils slowly cooked with freshly ground spices, sauteed in butter, onions, ginger, garlic and plum tomatoes. Served with basmati rice

Dal Makhni.

Kadai Paneer

$15.99

Tender chunks of cottage cheese in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, mild spices and sauteed onions and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice

Kadai Paneer.

Malai Kofta

$15.99

Vegetable dumplings stewed in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice

Malai Kofta.

Masala Dal

$13.49

Yellow moong and masoor lentils tempered with cumin, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and mild spices. Served with basmati rice

Masala Dal.

Mutter Paneer

$14.99

Tender pieces of cheese and peas in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and mild spices. Served with basmati rice

Mutter Paneer.

Navratan Korma

$14.99

Mixed vegetables cooked with creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice

Navratan Korma.

Palak Paneer

$15.99

Tender pieces of cheese in a mildly spiced creamed spinach, sauteed with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice

Palak Paneer.

Paneer Bhurji

$16.49

Scrambled cheese with a tempering of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green pepper, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.

Paneer Bhurji.

Paneer Butter Masala

$14.99

Tender pieces of cheese simmered in sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cardamom and spices. Served with basmati rice

Paneer Butter Masala.

Paneer Kurma

$14.99

Tender pieces of cheese cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce made with onions, coconut and mild spices. Served with basmati rice

Paneer Kurma.

Paneer Makhni

$14.99

Tender pieces of cheese in mildly spiced buttery creamy sauce made with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cardamom and fresh cream. Served with basmati rice

Paneer Makhni.

Paneer Tikka Masala

$16.49

Chunks of marinated cheese cooked in clay oven and simmered in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice

Paneer Tikka Masala.

Pindi Channa

$13.49

Chickpeas steam-cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger garlic, spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice

Pindi Channa.

Sabaz Bahar

$15.49

Fresh vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, mild spices and sauteed onions and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice

Sabaz Bahar.

Shahi Gobhi

$14.99

Cauliflower florets in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and mild spices. Served with basmati rice

Shahi Gobhi.

Shahi Paneer

$14.99

Tender pieces of cheese in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice

Shahi Paneer.

Vegetable Kurma

$14.99

Sauteed vegetables in a mildly spiced creamy sauce made with butter, onions, coconut and mild spices. Served with basmati rice

Vegetable Kurma.

Vegetable Makhani

$14.99

Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.

Vegetable Makhani.

Rice Entrées

Served with raita.

Vegetable Biryani

$13.99

Basmati rice flavored with cumin and cooked with marinated fresh vegetables, spices and herbs. Served with raita.

Vegetable Biryani.

Rice Pilaf

$13.49

Basmati rice flavored with cumin and cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and herbs. Served with raita.

Rice Pilaf.

Paneer Biryani

$15.49

Basmati rice flavored with cumin and cooked with paneer, spices and herbs. Served with raita.

Paneer Biryani.

Chicken Biryani

$15.49

Basmati rice flavored with cumin, cardamom, nutmeg and cooked with tender pieces of boneless chicken and herbs. Served with raita.

Chicken Biryani.

Lamb Biryani

$17.49

Basmati rice flavored with cumin and cooked with tender pieces of lamb, spices and herbs. Served with raita.

Lamb Biryani.

Shrimp Biryani

$17.49

Basmati rice flavored with cumin and cooked with jumbo shrimp, spices and herbs. Served with raita.

Shrimp Biryani.

Chicken Entrées

Served with basmati rice.

Butter Chicken

$15.49

Boneless pieces of tandoori chicken breast cooked with buttery creamy sauce made with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cardamom and fresh cream. Served with basmati rice.

Butter Chicken.

Chicken Curry

$15.49

Traditional home style chicken curry with mildly spiced onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Curry.

Chicken Korma

$15.49

Boneless pieces of tandoori chicken breast in a mildly spiced creamy sauce made with onions and coconut. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Korma.

Chicken Saag

$15.99

Boneless chicken thighs in a mildly spiced sauteed spinach. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Saag.

Chicken Sizzler

$15.99

Chicken breast marinated overnight in a blend of mildly spiced yogurt, ginger and garlic, cooked in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Sizzler.

Chicken Tikka Masala

$15.49

Mildly spiced tandoori chicken in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Tikka Masala.

Chicken Vindaloo

$15.99

Boneless chicken thigh and potatoes in a tangy sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Vindaloo.

Kadai Chicken

$15.99

Boneless pieces of tandoori chicken breast in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices sauteed with peppers and onions. Served with basmati rice.

Kadai Chicken.

Tandoori Chicken

$13.00+

Whole chicken marinated overnight in a blend of yogurt, ginger and garlic cooked in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.

Tandoori Chicken.

Lamb Entrées

Served with basmati rice.

Butter Lamb

$16.99

Boneless leg of lamb cooked in a buttery creamy sauce made with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cardamom and fresh cream.

Butter Lamb.

Kadai Lamb

$17.99

Boneless leg of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices sauteed with peppers and onions. Served with basmati rice.

Kadai Lamb.

Lamb Curry

$16.99

Boneless leg of lamb cubes in a traditional curry sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Curry.

Lamb Korma

$16.99

Boneless leg of lamb cubes in a mildly spiced creamy sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic and coconut. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Korma.

Lamb Saag

$17.99

Boneless leg of lamb cubes simmered in creamy and mildly spiced spinach. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Saag.

Lamb Tikka Masala

$16.99

Boneless leg of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Tikka Masala.

Lamb Vindaloo

$17.49

Boneless leg of lamb and potatoes in a tangy sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Vindaloo.

Seafood Entrées

Served with basmati rice.

Fish Curry

$16.49

Fish cooked in a traditional home style curry made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Fish Curry.

Fish Vindaloo

$16.49

Fish and potatoes in a tangy sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Fish Vindaloo.

Fish Tikka Masala

$15.99

Fish cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice.

Fish Tikka Masala.

Fish Kurma

$15.99

Fish cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce made with onions and coconut. Served with basmati rice.

Fish Kurma.

Kadai Fish

$16.99

Fish cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices and sauteed with peppers and onions. Served with basmati rice.

Kadai Fish.

Fish Makhni

$15.99

Fish cooked in a buttery creamy sauce made with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cardamom and fresh cream. Served with basmati rice.

Fish Makhni.

Shrimp Curry

$16.99

Shrimp cooked in a traditional home style curry made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Curry.

Shrimp Vindaloo

$16.99

Shrimp and potatoes in a tangy sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Vindaloo.

Shrimp Tikka Masala

$16.99

Shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Tikka Masala.

Kadai Shrimp

$17.99

Shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices and sauteed with peppers and onions. Served with basmati rice.

Kadai Shrimp.

Shrimp Kurma

$16.99

Shrimp cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce made with onions and coconut. Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Kurma.

Shrimp Makhni

$16.99

Shrimp cooked in a buttery creamy sauce made with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cardamom and cream. Served with basmati rice.

Shrimp Makhni.

Breads

Freshly made with every order

Naan

$3.99

Traditional leavened bread made with flour, baked in clay oven.

Naan.

Garlic Naan

$4.49

Traditional leavened bread topped with garlic and cilantro, baked in clay oven.

Garlic Naan.

Chili Naan

$4.49

Leavened bread topped with green chili and cilantro, baked in clay oven.

Chili Naan.

Chili Garlic Naan

$5.49

Traditional leavened bread topped with garlic, green chili and cilantro, baked in clay oven.

Chili Garlic Naan.

Peshawri Naan

$6.99

Leavened bread stuffed with the richness of cashews, almonds, raisins, cherry and coconut, baked in clay oven.

Peshawri Naan.

Cheese & Herb Kulcha

$6.99

Leavened bread stuffed with crumbled cheese and herbs, baked in clay oven.

Cheese & Herb Kulcha.

Onion Kulcha

$6.99

Leavened bread stuffed with diced onions and herbs, baked in clay oven.

Onion Kulcha.

Aloo Paratha

$5.49

Leavened bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and herbs, baked in clay oven.

Aloo Paratha.

Tandoori Roti

$3.99

Non-leavened whole wheat bread baked in clay oven.

Tandoori Roti.

Bhatura

$4.49

Deep fried leavened white bread.

Bhatura.

Sides

Raita

$4.49

Homemade yogurt with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, mint and a hint of roasted cumin.

Raita.

Yogurt

$3.99

Homemade yogurt.

Yogurt.

Basmati Rice

$2.49

Steamed basmati rice.

Basmati Rice.

Sliced Onions & Lemon

$1.50

Fresh sliced onions and lemon.

Sliced Onions & Lemon.

Tamarind Chutney

$0.50

Sweet and tangy tamarind sauce.

Tamarind Chutney.

Cilantro Mint Chutney

$0.50

Spicy green herb sauce.

Cilantro Mint Chutney.

Mixed Pickle

$0.95

Traditional mixed Indian pickles.

Mixed Pickle.

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

$4.49

Milk dumplings dipped in sugar and saffron flavored syrup.

Gulab Jamun.

Gajar Ka Halwa

$5.49

Grated carrots caramelized, buttered and spiced with cardamom.

Gajar Ka Halwa.

Kheer

$4.99

Rice pudding. Rice cooked in thickened milk and topped with slivered almonds and pistachios.

Kheer.

Ras Malai

$5.49

Cheese dumplings served with thickened milk and flavored with saffron, pistachios and cardamom.

Ras Malai.

Raspberry Mousse Cake

$4.49

Raspberry mousse cake.

Raspberry Mousse Cake.

Tiramisu Mousse Cake

$4.49

Tiramisu mousse cake.

Tiramisu Mousse Cake.

Beverages

Chai Tea

$3.99

Black tea made with Indian spices, milk and sugar. Includes one free refill.

Chai Tea.

Lassi

$4.99

Refreshing drink made with homemade yogurt. Choice of sweet/salted.

Lassi.

Mango Lassi

$5.49

Refreshing drink made with milk and mangoes.

Mango Lassi.

Chocolate Milk

$4.49

Chilled chocolate flavored milk.

Chocolate Milk.

Strawberry Milk

$4.49

Chilled strawberry flavored milk.

Strawberry Milk.

Coffee

$3.49

Freshly brewed coffee.

Coffee.

Bottled Water

$2.49

Bottled spring water.

Indo Oriental

Served with basmati rice. Spice levels: medium & spicy.

Chili Chicken

$15.99

Boneless piece of chicken breast coated with house special batter, sauteed with onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, spring onions, soy sauce and oriental spices. Served with basmati rice.

Chili Chicken.

Chili Paneer

$15.99

Cottage cheese coated with house special batter, sauteed with onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, spring onions and soy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Chili Paneer.

Gobhi Manchurian

$15.99

Cauliflower florets coated with house special batter, sauteed with onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, spring onions and soy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Gobhi Manchurian.

Wednesday Lunch Special

Wed 11:15 AM - 2 PM

Wednesday Lunch Special

$10.49+

Pick any 2 or 3 entrées. Plain naan and rice included.

Thursday Lunch Special

Thu 11:15 AM - 2 PM

Thursday Lunch Special

$10.49+

Pick any 2 or 3 entrées. Plain naan and rice included.

Friday Lunch Special

Fri 11:15 AM - 2 PM

Friday Lunch Special

$10.49+

Pick any 2 or 3 entrées. Plain naan and rice included.

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