India Star – Indian
The air at India Star is heavy with the intoxicating aroma of toasted cumin and warming ginger, drawing guests into a vibrant space where the constant sizzle of the fryer promises golden, crisp delights. Here, the table becomes a colorful mosaic of textures, from the delicate crunch of chickpea-battered pakoras and flaky, hand-folded samosas to the refreshing, tangy explosion of street-style chaats layered with cooling yogurt and zesty chutneys.
5514, Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310 +15152792118 https://www.indiastardm.com0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, clean-eating, tlc, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Cheese Pakora - $5.49: Homemade curd cheese battered in gram flour and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Alu Pakora - $5.49: Thin-sliced potatoes battered and fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Mirchi Pakora - $5.49: Hot peppers battered and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Alu Chaat - $5.99: Potatoes marinated with mint sauce, chick peas and fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Papdi Chaat - $5.99: Crispy fried wafers marinated with yogurt mint and tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Samosa Chaat - $6.99: Samosa with chick peas, onions, yogurt, and tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Vegetable Platter - $6.99: Combination of vegetable Samosa, Batata Wada, Pakora and Papadum Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Papadum - $2.99: Crispy, spicy wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) - $5.99: Crisp pastry shell stuffed with mild, spiced potatoes and green peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Batata Wada - $5.99: Lightly spiced peas and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Mix Pakora - $5.99: Assortment of fresh vegetables dipped, battered and fried