Darbar India Grill & Bar

1221 W Lake St #106, Minneapolis
(612) 822-3300

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Customers' Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Biryanis
Darbar India Platter
Gulab Jamun GF
Lamb Vindaloo
Chicken Josh
Chana Masala
Palak Paneer
Garlic Naan
Bullet Naan
Mango

Menu

APPETIZERS
VEGETABLE SAMOSA (V)
Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and peas, lightly seasoned with spices. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
MIX PAKORA (V) (GF)
Fresh cut vegetables seasoned with special spices fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
LAMB SAMOSA
Crispy patties stuffed with lean ground lamb and peas lightly seasoned with spices. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN SAMOSA
Crispy patties stuffed with lean ground chicken and peas lightly seasoned with spices. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHEESE PAKORA (GF)
Chunks of homemade Indian cheese fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
ALU TIKKI (V) (GF)
Potatoes spiced with Indian seasoning with a hint of cumin and cilantro. Topped with chickpea flour and garnished with mint and tamarind. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
MIX PLATTER
Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
DAL SOUP (V) (GF)
A lentil delight tempered with special spices and garnished with fresh cilantro. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN KEBAB (GF)
Lean ground chicken mixed with Indian spices baked on skewers.
CHILI PAKORA (GF)
Jalapeno peppers stuffed with Indian cheese potatoes fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN 65 (GF)
Deep fried boneless chicken coated with flour, curry leaves and spices.
CHICKEN FINGER (GF)
Marinated chicken fingers fried in chickpea batter. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
VEGETABLE PLATTER
Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
PANEER TIKKA (GF)
Grilled homemade Indian cheese marinated in spices.
SEEKH KEBAB (GF)
Lean ground lamb mixed with house special spices on skewers. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
TOMATO SOUP (V) (GF)
A healthy, warm soup of garden fresh tomatoes slightly spiced with peppercorn. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
DARBAR PORTOBELLO (V) (GF)
Mushrooms marinated in chefs special sauce grilled in tandoor oven. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
CHICKEN SOUP (GF)
A traditional Indian soup featuring chicken cubes, herbs, and mild spices with a hint of coconut. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.

ACCOMPANIMENTS
EXTRA RICE (V) (GF)
Basmati rice with saffron and Indian Spices.
RAITA (GF)
Yogurt sauce blended with spiced cucumbers and carrots.
PICKLE (V) (GF)
A mixture of Indian pickles.
PAPADUM (V) (GF)
Crispy lentil wafers.
MIXED SALAD (V) (GF)
Lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Special Breads
GARLIC NAAN
Naan with garlic and cilantro baked in tandoor.
NAAN
Traditional plain bread baked and lightly brushed with butter.
PANEER NAAN
Naan stuffed with homemade Indian cheese and herbs.
ROTI
Whole wheat bread baked in tandoor lightly brush with butter.
DARBAR BREAD BASKET
Choice of three breads.
ONION NAAN
Naan stuffed with seasoned onions.
BHATURA
Traditional Indian raised dough, hand tossed and deep fried.
ALU NAAN
Naan stuffed with potatoes seasoned with cumin and coriander and fresh herbs.
BULLET NAAN
Naan stuffed with seasoned spicy green chilies.
CHICKEN NAAN
Naan stuffed with seasoned ground chicken.
PESHAWARI NAAN
Soup made of lentils with coconut flavor.
KEEMA NAAN
Naan stuffed with seasoned ground lamb.

Meat/Seafood Entrees
TIKKA MASALA (GF)
House special masala sauce with sliced onions, tomatoes, ginger and bell peppers.
JOSH (GF)
Yogurt based curry sauce blended with Indian spices.
MAKHANI (GF)
Fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and warm spices.
CURRY (GF)
Traditional Indian curry sauce made from fresh onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices.
COCONUT CURRY (GF)
Thick curry sauce with fragrant coconut milk.
VINDALOO (GF)
Tangy curry sauce made from ginger, garlic, onions, vinegar and potatoes.
SHAHI KORMA (GF)
Creamy curry sauce with chunks of Indian cheese garnished with cashews and raisins.
SAAG (GF)
Delicately flavored spinach cooked in garlic, assorted Indian spices with a touch of cream.
KASHMIRI (GF)
Kashmiri sauce prepared with tomatoes, onions and peas simmered in tomato cream sauce.
MADRASI (GF)
Madrasi sauce prepared with onions and tomatoes, seasoned with Indian spices and cilantro.
KADAI (GF)
Kadai sauce with special masala and sliced onions, tomatoes, ginger and bell peppers.
JALFREZI (GF)
Assorted vegetables prepared in tangy curry sauce.
CHICKEN CHILI
Cubes of boneless chicken sauteed with onions and bell peppers in garlic sweet chili sauce.
MUSHROOM (GF)
Kadai sauce with special masala and sliced onions, tomatoes, ginger and bell peppers.

Vegetarian Entrees
PANEER TIKKA MASALA (GF)
Indian homemade cheese cooked in masala sauce with sliced onions, ginger, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice.
PANEER JOSH (GF)
Indian homemade cheese cooked in yogurt based curry sauce blended with lndian spices.
PALAK PANEER (GF)
Chunks of Indian cheese cooked with fresh spinach, ginger, garlic and spices with a hint of cream.
CHANA MASALA (V) (GF)
Tender chickpeas simmered in tomato sauce and assorted spices.
PANEER MAKHANI (GF)
Chunks of homemade Indian cheese simmered in signature creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
COCONUT VEGETABLE CURRY (V) (GF)
Fresh vegetables prepared in a thick curry sauce with coconut milk.
VEGETABLE KORMA (GF)
Fresh vegetables prepared in a thick curry sauce garnished with nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice.
GOBI MANCHURIAN (V)
Cauliflower with flour coating sauteed with garlic, chillies, and soy sauce.
MATTAR PANEER (GF)
Fresh green peas and diced Indian cheese simmered in mild onion tomato based curry sauce.
MALAI KOFTA (GF)
Minced vegetable balls simmered in a rich sauce garnished with nuts and raisins
DAL (V) (GF)
A traditional dish of yellow lentils tempered with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro.
SHAHI PANEER (GF)
Chunks of Indian homemade cheese simmered in spiced creamy curry sauce and garnished with nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice.
DAL MAKHANI (GF)
A traditional black lentil dish cooked in signature tomato cream sauce.
ALU GOBI (V) (GF)
A blend of garden fresh cauliflower and potatoes seasoned to perfection, sauteed with tomatoes and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
BANGAN BHARTHA (GF)
Charcoal baked eggplant mashed and cooked with tomatoes, onions, and peas. Served with basmati rice.
ALU SAAG (GF)
Delicately flavoured spinach and seasoned potatoes cooked in assorted Indian spices.
ALU MATTAR (GF)
Fresh green peas and potatoes in onion and tomato base gravy. Served with basmati rice.
BHINDI MASALA (V) (GF)
Lightly fried fresh okra sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and spices. Served with basmati rice.
MUSHROOM MASALA (GF)
Chopped button mushrooms cooked in masala sauce with sliced onions, gingers, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
CHANA SAAG (GF)
Delicately flavored spinach and garbanzo beans cooked in assorted Indian spices.
MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY (V) (GF)
Mix of fresh vegetables prepared with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.
CURRY PAKORA (GF)
Fried assorted vegetables coated in chickpea batter simmered in yogurt based curry sauce made with ginger, garlic, and fenugreek. Served with basmati rice.
KADAI PANEER (GF)
Paneer cooked in-house with special masaIa and sliced onions, tomatoes, ginger and bell peppers.
VEGETABLE JOSH (GF)
Fresh vegetables cooked with yogurt based creamy curry sauce made with ginger, garlic and fenugreek.
MUSHROOM PALAK (GF)
Delicately garlic flavored spinach cooked with fresh cut mushroom.

Biryanies
CHICKEN BIRYANI (GF)
Saffron flavoured basmati rice and marinated chicken cooked with herbs and spices, garnished with raisins and cashews.
VEGETABLE BIRYANI (V) (GF)
A variety of fresh vegetables seasoned with authentic spices cooked with aromatic basmati rice, garnished with nuts and raisins.
LAMB BIRYANI (GF)
Long grain basmati rice cooked with tender lamb cubes and authentic spices, garnished with nuts and raisins.
BEEF BIRYANI (GF)
Aromatic rice flavored with scallions and various spices cooked with lean beef, garnished with nuts and raisins.
MIXED BIRYANI (GF)
A blend of chicken, shrimp, and vegetables seasoned to perfection and cooked with saffron fragrant rice, garnished with cashews and raisins.
SHRIMP BIRYANI (GF)
Aromatic flavored rice with shrimps fragrant with saffron, garnished with nuts and raisins.

Darbar Sizzlers
CHICKEN TANDOORI (GF)
Spring chicken marinated in traditional tandoori sauce blended with garlic and herbs. Served with tamarind (Indian sweet and sour sauce) and jalapeno mint sauce.
TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA (GF)
Pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in freshly ground spices yogurt with saffron. Served with basmati rice.
DARBAR INDIA PLATTER
Darbari shrimp, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and botti kebab. Served with basmati rice, dal or vegetable curry, and a choice of any one bread.
PANEER TIKKA SIZZLER (GF)
Freshly homemade Indian cheese marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with basmati rice and dal or vegetable curry.
FISH TIKKA (GF)
Fresh pieces of salmon marinated in garlic, lemon, and spiced to perfection. Served with basmati rice and choice of dal or vegetable curry.
BOTTI KEBAB (GF)
Tender cubes of lamb marinated in chefs special sauce baked in tandoor. Served with basmati rice and choice of dal or vegetable curry.
SEEKH KEBAB SIZZLER (GF)
Lean ground lamb mixed with Indian spices baked on skewers. Served with basmati rice and choice of dal or vegetable curry.
DARBARI SHRIMP (GF)
Six jumbo shrimps marinated chefs exotic spices baked to perfection. Served with basmati rice and dal or vegetable curry.

Desserts
GULAB JAMUN (GF)
Deep fried milk balls in sweet syrup.
KHEER (GF)
Creamy rice pudding with pistachios.
RASMALAI (GF)
Homemade cottage cheese in condensed milk, garnished with pistachios.

Beverages
COKE
SPRITE
DIET COKE
MANGO LASSI
SPRING BOTTLED WATER
PERRIER SPARKLING WATER
FIJI

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Recent Reviews

Pretty good mango lassi, less viscous than what I have had before and more tart which was refreshing. Good quantity as well.

Very flavorful vegetable samosas, slight bit of kick. The veggies are soft but not mush. The accompanying sauces are tangy and zingy or refreshing with a spicy tone.

The garlic naan was stiffer than what I have seen before but still soft and garlicy and buttery

The chicken briyani (medium spicy) is...
June 2025
We had chicken saag and lamb vindaloo. So good! Also ordered an assortment of naan. Garlic was our favorite.

Fantastic meal all round. Good service. Clean space.
October 2024
Karan took amazing care of us even though it was pretty busy on a Sunday! The food was amazing and the ambiance was very soothing.

Vegetarian options: Chickpeas were fantastic! I tried everything that was vegan and loved it all!
September 2024

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Darbar India Grill & Bar

1221 W Lake St #106, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 822-3300