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Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery
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5910 Ashworth Rd
West Desmoines, IA 50266
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Soups & Salads
- Cucumber Salad$4.99
Tossed salad with cucumbers and house dressing
- Sambar$4.99
- Chowrastha's Special Raita$4.99
Homemade Yogurt With Onions, Cilantro, green Chillies and Black Pepper Powder
- Tomato Soup$5.99
Zesty fresh tomatoes and real cream create a truly comforting, velvety smooth tomato soup.
- Rasam$5.99
Tamarind Base with green Chilli, Pepper and garlic.
- Veg Hot & Sour Soup$6.99
The Indo-Chinese aka Desi style hot and sour soup has a tomato and chili base broth. It has a characteristic vibrant red color.
- Chicken Hot & Sour Soup$6.99
- Chicken Creamy Soup$6.99
Soup made with Chicken, cream and garlic
- Mutton Creamy Soup$7.99
Soup made with baby goat, cream and garlic
South Indian specials
- Punugulu$7.99
Fluffy fritters made of rice and black lentils batter, served with Peanut and tomato Chutney.
- Steamed Idly$8.99
Steamed rice patties, served with Peanut Chutney, Tomato Chutney and Sambar
- Sambar Idly$8.99
Idly soaked in lentil soup served with peanut and Tomato chutney
- Thatte Idly$8.99
Flattened and steamed rice patties, served with Chutney and Sambar
- Mini Idly$8.99
Bite-sized steamed rice patties, served with Chutney and Sambar
- Medhu Vada$8.99
Fried Lentil donuts served with Peanut Chutney, Tomato chutney and Sambar
- Sambar Vada$8.99
Vada soaked in lentil soup
- Idly & Vada Combo$8.99
Steamed rice patties and Fried Lentil doughnut, served with Peanut Chutney and Sambar
- Poori$9.99
Deep fried thin whole wheat bread served with potato Masala
- Mysore Bonda$9.99
Fried dumplings made with flour, yogurt and spices, served with Peanut Chutney, tomato Chutney and Sambar
- Chole Bathura$12.99
Indo Chinese
- Street Side Veg Fried Rice$12.99
Street style stir fried rice with fine chopped cabbage, carrots and bell peppers
- Street Side Egg Fried Rice$12.99
Street style stir fried rice with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and egg.
- Street Side Chicken Fried Rice$13.99
Street style stir fried rice with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, egg and chicken.
- Street Side Schezwan Veg Fried Rice$12.99
Street style stir fried rice with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and spicy Schezwan sauce.
- Street Side Schezwan Egg Fried Rice$12.99
Street style stir fried rice with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, egg and spicy Schezwan sauce.
- Street Side Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice$13.99
Street style stir fried rice with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, egg, chicken and spicy Schezwan sauce.
- Street Side Veg Noodles$12.99
Street style stir fried Noodles with fine chopped cabbage, carrots and bell peppers
- Street Side Egg Noodles$12.99
Street style stir fried Noodles with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and egg.
- Street Side Chicken Noodles$13.99
Street style stir fried Noodles with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, egg and chicken.
- Street Side Schezwan Veg Noodles$12.99
Street style stir fried Noodles with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and spicy Schezwan sauce.
- Street Side Schezwan Egg Noodles$12.99
Street style stir fried Noodles with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, egg and spicy Schezwan sauce.
- Street Side Schezwan Chicken Noodles$13.99
Street style stir fried Noodles with fine chopped cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, egg, chicken and spicy Schezwan sauce.
Veg Appetizers
- Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)$4.99
A triangular fried pastry stuffed with potatoes, peas and spices.
- Onion Samosa$7.99
Crisp pastries stuffed with onions.
- Cut Mirchi$9.99
Pepper slices coated with chick peas flour deep fried
- Mirchi Bajji$9.99
Pepper slices coated with chick peas flour deep fried
- Onion stuffed Mirchi Bajji$10.99
Mirchi bajji stuffed with Onions ( HOT)
- Veg Pakoda$9.99
veggies dusted with chick peas flour and deep fried
- Onion Pakoda$9.99
Sliced onion dusted with chick peas flour and deep fried
- Chowrastha Special Paneer Momos$12.99
Momo stuffed with freshly chopped Vegetable’s (Onion, carrot, cabbage, beans & Coriander), herbs and Tinch of Spices
- Veg Manchuria$12.99
Sautéed in a delicious sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce.
- Chilli Paneer$12.99
Cottage cheese chunks tossed in sweet sour and spicy chilli sauce.
- Veg 555$12.99
Deep fried vegetables cooked in special house made sauce
- Gobi Manchuria$12.99
Sautéed in a delicious sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce.
- Paneer Manchuria$12.99
Sautéed in a delicious sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce.
- Gobi 65$12.99
Marinated with spices, dusted with chick peas & rice flour and deep fried
- Paneer 65$12.99
Marinated with spices, dusted with chick peas & rice flour and deep fried
- Baby Corn Manchuria$12.99
Sautéed in a delicious sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce.
- Baby Corn 65$12.99
Marinated with spices, dusted with chick peas & rice flour and deep fried
Non Veg Appetizers
Chicken Appetizers
- Chicken Pakoda$13.99
Marinated chicken dipped in chickpeas flour and fried to perfection.
- Pepper Chicken$13.99
Chicken fried with black pepper and special spices
- Chicken Majestic$13.99
Deep fried chicken sauteed with yogurt, cumin, curry leaves, green chilies and cashews
- Chicken Sukka$13.99
- Chicken 65$13.99
Tender fried chicken tossed in spiced yogurt sauce with curry leaves.
- Chicken 555$13.99
Deep fried chicken cooked in special sauce with cashews.
- Chilli Chicken$13.99
Well marinated Boneless chicken with Indian spices and sautéed with Indo-Chinese Chilli sauce.
- Chicken Manchurian$13.99
Well marinated Boneless chicken with Indian spices and sautéed with chef made Manchurian sauce.
- Chowrastha Special Chicken Momos$13.99
Goat Appetizers
Sea Food Appetizers
Veg Entrees
- Chana Masala$12.99
Chickpeas cooked with House spices, tomato, onion.
- Aloo Gobi$12.99
Potato and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
- Navaratan Korma$12.99
Mixed vegetables cooked with cottage cheese, cashews, raisins, turmeric and fenugreek leaves in a rich creamy gourmet sauce.
- Tomato Dal$12.99
Loosened yellow Lentils cooked with spices, Tomato, green chili, cumins and onions.
- Paneer Tikka Masala$13.99
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions in tomato sauce with a touch of rich cream.
- Malai Kofta$13.99
Fried vegetable balls simmered in mild creamy Shahi gravy
- Paneer Butter Masala$13.99
Homemade cheese cubes & tomatoes cooked with house made spices, butter and creamy sauce
- Kadai Paneer$13.99
Paneer cooked with fresh tomatoes, green pepper and ginger with house made sauce
- Bendi Masala$13.99
Made with okra, onions, cubed tomatoes tossed with Indian spices.
- Saag Paneer$13.99
Homemade Cheese cubes in a thick curry sauce based on fresh spinach
- Aloo Gobi Saag$13.99
Cauliflower and Potatoes cooked with fresh spinach, spiced with ginger and garlic.
- Dal Tadka$13.99
Yellow dal with onions and tomatoes and tempered with spices
- Gutti Vankaya Curry ( Egg Plant Curry)$13.99
Small eggplant sautéed & cooked in mild sauce & spices in south Indian style
- Mix Veg Korma$13.99
Authentic spicy curry cooked with mixed vegetables and traditional grounded masala.
- Bendakaya Pulusu (Okra Pulusu)$13.99
Tender okra cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce & spices
Non Veg Entrees
- Egg Curry$12.99
Boiled eggs simmered in a spicy, aromatic sauce of tomatoes, onions, and Indian spices
- Egg Korma$12.99
A home style curry made with boiled eggs and onion gravy & Tamarind twist.
- Kadai Chicken$13.99
Chicken Cooked with onions, bell pepper, tomatoes and house made sauce and spices
- Chicken Tikka Masala$13.99
Tender Chicken Breast grilled in a clay oven and then cooked in a light creamy Tomato sauce with Bell Peppers and Onions.
- Butter Chicken$13.99
Tender Chicken thigh cooked in house made creamy sauce, butter and authentic Indian spices.
- Chicken Chettinad$13.99
Boneless chicken curry cooked with South Indian Karaikudi Masala and herbs.
- Madras Chicken Curry$13.99
Spicy and flavorful Indian curry made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices
- Chicken Vindaloo$13.99
Fantastic fiery red Indian curry dish cooked in vindaloo sauce made with red chilies, vinegar, garlic and home made spices.
- Chicken Saag$13.99
Boneless chicken cooked in creamy sauce and spinach and authentic Indian spices.
- Andhra Chicken Curry$13.99
Chicken finished with homemade curry sauce in Andhra tradition.
- Gongura Chicken$13.99
Boneless chicken curry cooked with a paste made of Tangy "Gongura Leaves" and other spices and herbs in South Indian style.
- Goat Chettinad$15.99
Fiery and aromatic South Indian curry made with tender goat meat, roasted spices, coconut, and curry leaves
- Andhra Goat Curry$15.99
Spicy and tangy Indian curry made with tender goat meat, onions, tomatoes, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices made in Andhra style
- Madras Goat Curry$15.99
Spicy and flavorful South Indian curry made with tender goat meat cooked in a rich sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices
- Goat Vindaloo$15.99
Fantastic fiery red Indian curry dish of tender bone in Goat cooked in vindaloo sauce made with red chilies, vinegar, garlic and house made spices.
- Lamb Saag$15.99
Fresh Lamb Chunks Cooked in Special Creamy Spinach Sauce
- Lamb Tikka Masala$15.99
Succulent pieces of marinated lamb, cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices
- Lamb Vindaloo$15.99
Tangy Indian curry made with tender lamb meat, vinegar, and a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and chili powder
- Gongura Goat Curry$15.99
Fresh Baby Goat curry cooked with a paste made of Tangy "Gongura Leaves" and other spices and herbs in South Indian style.
- Shrimp Korma$15.99
Marinated shrimp cooked in freshly ground spices in onion and tomato gravy with house made sauce
- Shrimp Masala$15.99
Marinated shrimp sautéed with ginger and cooked with our special sauce
- Kerala Fish Curry$15.99
Spicy fish curry made with coconut milk, tamarind, and traditional Indian spices, originating from the coastal state of Kerala.
Andhra Chicken Curry
Chicken finished with homemade curry sauce in Andhra tradition.
Tandoori
Tandoori/Kababs
- Paneer Tikka Kabab$13.99
Marinated Indian Cottage Cheese grilled in a Tandoor (Clay Oven).
- Chicken Tikka Kabab$14.99
Tender Chicken Breast Pieces marinated in yogurt, mace, ginger and other spices grilled in a Tandoor(Clay Oven).
- Chicken Hariyali Kabab$14.99
Chicken marinated with a special green chutney and yogurt sauce with house made spices.
- Malai Chicken Kabab$14.99
Tender chicken marinated in creamy malai sauce and grilled in clay oven to perfection
- Tandoori Chicken (Full)$19.99
Chicken Leg quarter marinated overnight in yogurt with herbs and spices and cooked in Tandoor (clay oven) to perfection
- Tandoori Chicken (Half)$14.99
Chicken Leg quarter marinated overnight in yogurt with herbs and spices and cooked in Tandoor (clay oven) to perfection
- Whole Fish Tandoori$19.99
Whole Pomfret fish marinated and cooked in a Tandoor Oven to perfection
- Malai Paneer Kabab$13.99
Cottage cheese chunks marinated in creamy malai sauce and grilled in clay oven to perfection
- Tangdi Kabab$15.99
Biryani
- Veg Dum Biryani$12.99
Fragrant rice, assorted vegetables, and aromatic spices cooked to perfection in dum style.
- Avakai Veg Dum Biryani$12.99
Tangy Avakai pickle-infused biryani with a delightful blend of vegetables.
- Gongura Veg Dum Biryani$12.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves infused with a variety of vegetables in dum biryani.
- Veg Kheema Biryani$14.99
Aromatic rice cooked with vegetarian keema and a mix of vegetables.
- Gutti Vankaya Biryani$13.99
Fragrant rice cooked with stuffed baby eggplants and flavorful spices.
- Egg Biryani$13.99
Fragrant rice cooked with boiled eggs, aromatic spices, and a touch of saffron.
- Paneer Biryani$13.99
Fragrant rice cooked with succulent paneer cubes and aromatic spices.
- Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani$13.99
Classic dum biryani with tender chicken, fragrant rice, and flavorful spices.
- Avakai Chicken Dum Biryani$13.99
Tangy Avakai pickle-infused biryani with succulent chicken in dum style.
- Gongura Chicken Dum Biryani$13.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves blended with succulent chicken in dum biryani.
- Vijayawada Special Boneless Biryani$14.99
Fragrant rice cooked with boneless meat and special flavors from Vijaywada.
- Hyderabad Goat Dum Biryani$15.99
Classic dum biryani with tender goat meat, fragrant rice, and aromatic spices.
- Avakai Goat Dum Biryani$15.99
Tangy Avakai pickle-infused biryani with succulent goat meat in dum style.
- Gongura Goat Dum Biryani$15.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves blended with succulent goat meat in dum biryani.
- Lamb Biryani$15.99
Fragrant rice cooked with tender lamb pieces and a blend of aromatic spices.
- Fish Biryani$15.99
Fragrant rice cooked with succulent fish pieces and aromatic spices.
- Shrimp Biryani$15.99
Fragrant rice cooked with plump shrimp, aromatic spices, and flavorsome ingredients.
- Gongura Shrimp Biryani$15.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves blended with succulent shrimp in a flavorful dum biryani.
Biryani (Family Pack)
- Veg Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$29.99
Fragrant rice, assorted vegetables, and aromatic spices cooked to perfection in dum style.
- Avakai Veg Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$29.99
Tangy Avakai pickle-infused biryani with a delightful blend of vegetables.
- Gongura Veg Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$29.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves infused with a variety of vegetables in dum biryani.
- Veg Kheema Biryani (Family Pack)$35.99
Aromatic rice cooked with vegetarian keema and a mix of vegetables.
- Guthivankaya Biryani (Family Pack)$32.99
Fragrant rice cooked with stuffed baby eggplants and flavorful spices.
- Egg Biryani (Family Pack)$32.99
Fragrant rice cooked with boiled eggs, aromatic spices, and a touch of saffron.
- Paneer Biryani (Family Pack)$33.99
Fragrant rice cooked with succulent paneer cubes and aromatic spices.
- Avakai Chicken Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$33.99
Tangy Avakai pickle-infused biryani with succulent chicken in dum style.
- Gongura Chicken Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$33.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves blended with succulent chicken in dum biryani.
- Vijayawada Special Boneless Biryani (Family Pack)$34.99
Fragrant rice cooked with boneless meat and special flavors from Vijaywada.
- Goat Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
Classic dum biryani with tender goat meat, fragrant rice, and aromatic spices.
- Avakai Goat Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
Tangy Avakai pickle-infused biryani with succulent goat meat in dum style.
- Gongura Goat Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
- Lamb Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
Fragrant rice cooked with tender lamb pieces and a blend of aromatic spices.
- Fish Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
Fragrant rice cooked with succulent fish pieces and aromatic spices.
- Shrimp Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
Fragrant rice cooked with plump shrimp, aromatic spices, and flavorsome ingredients.
- Gongura Shrimp Biryani (Family Pack)$37.99
Fragrant Gongura leaves blended with succulent shrimp in a flavorful dum biryani.
- Chicken Dum Biryani (Family Pack)$33.99
Breads
- Plain Naan$2.99
Soft and fluffy leavened bread made from all-purpose flour, baked in a tandoor oven.
- Tandoori Roti$2.99
Traditional unleavened bread made from whole wheat flour, cooked in a tandoor oven, giving it a slightly charred and smoky taste.
- Garlic Naan$3.99
Flavorful naan bread infused with minced garlic, made from all-purpose flour and garnished with fresh garlic.
- Butter Naan$3.99
Delicious naan bread brushed with melted butter, made from all-purpose flour and topped with a rich buttery glaze.
- Bullet Naan$3.99
Spicy naan bread infused with chili, made from all-purpose flour and seasoned with fiery spices.
- Onion Kulcha$4.99
Soft naan bread filled with a mixture of finely chopped onions and spices, made from all-purpose flour and packed with aromatic flavors.
- Peshawar Naan$4.99
A fluffy and freshly baked traditional bread filled with cashews, raisins and Sugar mixture
- Cheese Naan$3.99
Naan bread filled with a delightful blend of cheese, made from all-purpose flour and stuffed with a cheesy mixture.
Chaat
- Pani Puri$7.99
A popular street food delicacy, crispy puris filled with tangy tamarind water, spicy mashed potatoes, and a burst of flavors in every bite.
- Samosa Chaat$8.99
Crispy and savory samosas topped with tangy tamarind chutney, creamy yogurt, and a medley of spices, creating a delightful chaat experience.
- Dahi Puri$8.99
Bite-sized puris filled with a combination of tangy tamarind chutney, creamy yogurt, and flavorful spices, offering a refreshing and indulgent chaat treat.
- Dahi Vada$8.99
Soft and spongy lentil fritters soaked in creamy yogurt, garnished with aromatic spices, creating a perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun$4.99
Milk powder golden fry soft balls, soaked in cardamom flavored sweet syrup. Served warm.
- Ras Malai$4.99
Steam cheese dumpling soaked in saffron-rose flavoured creamy sauce.
- Rasgulla$4.99Out of stock
desert made of soft and spongy cottage cheese balls soaked in sweet syrup.
- Gajar Halwa$4.99
dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, and nuts
- Eggless Pastries$2.99Out of stock
Delightful pastries, without eggs, crafted to satisfy your sweet cravings!
- Kala Jamun$4.99
Dark Colored milk solids made with khoya, flour, sugar & saffron.
Beverages
Drinks
- Kadak Chai (Tea)$1.99Out of stock
Desi chai with addition of spices.
- Coke Products$1.99
- Thums Up/Limca (Indian Coke)$2.49
Indian special colas
- Fountain Drink$2.49
- Guava Juice$3.99
- Mango Lassi$4.99
Mango & Yogurt Drink - Father of all the Smoothies.
- Chikoo Milkshake$4.99
- Rose Milk$4.99
Refreshing rose-flavored sweetended milk
- Lassi$4.99
- Salt Lassi$4.99
- Apple Juice$2.99Out of stock
- Orange Juice$2.99Out of stock
- Indian coffee$1.99
Exotic brew capturing India's rich coffee heritage
- Kadak Chai & Biscuits$3.99Out of stock
- Falooda$5.99
Sunday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Monday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Tuesday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Wednesday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Thursday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Friday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Saturday | 8:00 am - 3:59 am |
Chowrastha is a modern urban Indian Grill & Eatery. We offer a unique culinary experience where one finds a little bit of everything. Our Eatery menu is curated to bring exclusive street food and Authentic dishes from different districts of India.
5910 Ashworth Rd, West Desmoines, IA 50266