Turmeric – Indian
Bathed in a warm, golden glow that mirrors its namesake spice, this inviting retreat welcomes guests with the intoxicating fragrance of toasted cumin and simmering masalas. Velvety butter chicken and slow-cooked lentils arrive alongside pillows of garlic-scented naan, creating a communal feast where every bite—from the rich malai kofta to a cooling mango lassi—is a soul-warming celebration of aromatic tradition.
731, East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA, 95340 +12093831900 https://www.turmericindianmerced.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, halal, dairy-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, diabetic, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, south-beach, tlc, alkaline, volumetrics, detox, mayo-clinic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
Authentic Indian curries and vegetarian specialties.
- Butter Chicken: Creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tikka Masala: Roasted marinated chicken chunks in a spiced sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Malai Kofta: Fried potato and paneer balls in a rich creamy gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Daal Makhani: Slow cooked black lentils and kidney beans with butter and cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Aloo Gobi: Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chana Saag: Chickpeas cooked with spinach and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Sides
Freshly baked breads to accompany your meal.
- Garlic Naan: Leavened flatbread with garlic and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Butter Naan: Traditional leavened flatbread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
Refreshing Indian drinks.
- Mango Lassi: Sweet and creamy mango yogurt drink