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  • Somerville
  • Diva Indian Bistro

Diva Indian Bistro

(617) 629-4963
  • 246 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
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(617) 629-4963
  • Menu
  • Beverages
    • Sweet Lassi $4

      A delicious yogurt shake with rosewater.

    • Salty Lassi $4

      A delicious yogurt shake with rosewater.

    • Mango Lassi $5

      A delicious mango yogurt shake.

    • Fruit Juice $3

    • Soda $3

    • Tea $3

    • Coffee $3

    • Mineral Water $4

    • Masala Tea $3

      Darjeeling tea made with flavorful spices and milked boiled together in water.

    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice $5

    • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade $5

    • Espresso $4

    • Cappuccino $5

    • Non-Alcoholic Beer $5

  • Appetizers
    • Meat Samosas $6

      2 pieces. Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices.

    • Vegetable Samosas $5

      2 pieces. Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.

    • Aloo Tikki $5

      Spicy potato patties deep fried.

    • Chicken Tikka $7

      Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt. Cooked on skewers in tandoor.

    • Vegetable Pakoras $5

      Fresh cut vegetables deep fried in chick-pea batter.

    • Chicken Pakoras $7

      Boneless tender pieces of white meat chicken deep fried in chick-pea batter.

    • Paneer Pakora $6

      Fresh home made cheese deep fried in spicy chick-pea batter.

    • Fried Jhinga Poori $9

      Sauteed shrimp served with deep fried wheat bread.

    • Diva Vegetarian Platter $10

      Assorted combination of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikka and cheese pakoras.

    • Diva Non-Vegetarian Platter $12

      Combination of meat samosas, chicken tikka, seekh kabab and chicken pakoras.

    • Chef's Special Combination Platter $14

      Assorted vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers.

    • Chicken Tikka Naanwich $9

      Naan roll-ups with chicken.

    • Lamb Seekh Kebab Naanwich $9

      Naan roll-ups with lamb.

  • Soups
    • Mulligatawny Soup $4

      Classic Indian soup made with lentils, vegetables and spices.

    • Chicken Soup $4

      Boneless chicken soup with herbs and spices.

    • Tomato Coconut Soup $4

      Tomatoes and grated coconut simmered with spices.

  • Chaats and Salads
    • Aloo Papri Chaat $6

      Spiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers with yogurt and a sweet and sour sauce.

    • Aloo Tikki Chaat $6

      Spicy potato patties deep fried and mixed with cucumbers, chick peas and tomatoes. Delicately tossed with our sweet and sour tangy sauce.

    • Jhinga Chaat $8

      Succulent shrimp and cucumber delicately tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce.

    • Tandoori Chicken Caesar $7

      Romaine tossed in an Indian spiced Caesar dressing with shredded tandoori chicken.

  • Vegan Selection
    • Mushroom Samosas $6

      Cumin spiced mushrooms and ginger filled pastry pyramid.

    • Tofu Saag $15

      Delectable preparation of fresh tofu in spinach gravy.

    • Vegan Aloo Palak $15

      Baby potatoes simmered with chef's select spices, mustard greens and spinach.

    • Mixed Vegetables $15

      An Indian spiced seasonal vegetable medley.

    • Pindi Chole $15

      A stir-fry of chick peas, bell peppers and tomatoes.

    • Rajmah Masala $15

      Kidney beans in an onion tomato sauce.

    • Baingan do Aloo $15

      Twice cooked eggplant, tomatoes, cilantro and scallions.

  • Diva Thali Dinners
    • Diva Vegetarian Thali $19

      A traditional vegetarian Indian meal served in a thali with vegetable soup, samosa, your choice of two vegetarian entrees, raita, rice, poori, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.

    • Diva Vegetarian Dinner for 2 $36

      Vegetable soup, vegetable samosa, your choice of two vegetarian entrees, naan, raitta, rice, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.

    • Dive Special Dinner for 1 $26

      Soup, vegetable samosa, sizzling tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabab, your choice of entree, rice, naan, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.

    • Diva Royal Dinner for 2 $52

      Soup, samosas, seekh kabab, chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, boti kabab, your choice of two entrees, rice, naan, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.

  • Chicken
    • Chicken Tikka Masala $16

      Diced boneless white meat chicken Tandoori style. Cooked in rich tomato cream sauce.

    • Chicken Jalfrezi $16

      Boneless chicken pieces cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs and exotic Indian spices.

    • Chicken Vindaloo $16

      Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce.

    • Chicken Saagwala $16

      Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices.

    • Chicken Curry $15

      Boneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce.

    • Chicken Tikka Kadahi $16

      Barbequed boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt, baked in a clay oven, mixed with sliced onions, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sauce with exotic spices.

    • Chicken Mushroom $16

      Boneless chicken, mushrooms and exotic herbs and spices.

    • Chicken Do-Piaza $16

      Fresh boneless chicken pan roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices.

    • Chicken Korma $16

      Boneless chicken cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.

    • Chicken Makhni $16

      The universally popular chicken in rich butter sauce with herbs and spices.

  • Lamb
    • Lamb Curry $16

      Cubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs.

    • Lamb Vindaloo $17

      Lamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce.

    • Bhuna Lamb $17

      Boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions and rich spices garnished with coriander.

    • Rogan Josh $17

      Kashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant curry.

    • Goat Curry $18

      Pieces of goat in a curry with garlic, ginger and freshly ground spices.

    • Lamb Tikka Saagwala $17

      Chunks of boneless lamb cooked with yogurt, spinach and spices.

    • Lamb Mushrooms $17

      Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with mushrooms, fresh herbs and spices.

    • Lamb Korma $17

      Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.

    • Lamb Do-Piaza $17

      Pieces of barbecue lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices and garnished with coriander.

    • Keema Mutter $17

      Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices.

    • Lamb Tikka Masala $17

      Cubes of lamb baked in a clay oven and folded into a delicately creamy tomato sauce.

  • Beef
    • Beef Curry $16

      Chunks of beef cooked in a spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions.

    • Beef Saagwala $16

      Beef cubes cooked with fresh spinach and spices.

    • Beef Bhuna $16

      Boneless beef pieces cooked with sliced onion, tomato, spices and bell peppers garnished with fresh coriander.

    • Beef Vindaloo $16

      Beef cubes cooked with potatoes, a touch of lemon and a tangy sauce.

    • Beef Mushroom $16

      Chunks of beef cooked with mushrooms and a blend of fresh ground spices.

    • Beef Korma $16

      Beef cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.

    • Kofta Roghanjosh $16

      Beef meatballs braised in Kashmiri gravy.

  • Vegetarian
    • Malai Kofta $15

      Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices.

    • Mixed Vegetables $14

      Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices.

    • Baingan Bharta $15

      Eggplant specialty baked over an open flame, mashed and sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices.

    • Aloo Gobhi $15

      Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.

    • Saag Paneer $15

      Spicy spinach cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese.

    • Mutter Paneer $15

      Fresh green peas cooked with home-made cheese chunks, herbs and light spices.

    • Aloo Palak $14

      Potatoes and spinach cooked with cream, onions, tomatoes and ginger.

    • Aloo Mutter $14

      Fresh green peas cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes.

    • Bhindi Masala Kadahi $14

      Fresh okra, cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices served in a miniature wok.

    • Shahi Navratan Korma $15

      Nine different fresh garden vegetables sauteed with fresh ginger and garlic cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices.

    • Aloo Chole $14

      Whole chickpeas and potato balls cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices in a sauce garnished with fresh coriander.

    • Dal Makhni $13

      Lentils sauteed in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander.

    • Shahi Paneer Korma $15

      Fresh home-made cheese sauteed with ginger and garlic in a light tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins.

  • Seafood
    • Shrimp Curry $19

      Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander.

    • Tandoori Swordfish Masala $20

      Chunks of fresh swordfish in a rich creamy tomato sauce with fresh coriander.

    • Tandoori Shrimp Masala $22

      Jumbo shrimp, tandoori style in a rich creamy tomato sauce and fresh coriander.

    • Kerala Fish Curry $20

      Fresh swordfish in a sauce with curry leaf, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.

    • Shrimp Saag $20

      Juicy shrimp with fresh spinach and exotic spices.

    • Shahi Shrimp Korma $20

      Juicy jumbo shrimp in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.

    • Shrimp Vindaloo $19

      Shrimp in a spicy curry with potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, touched with vinegar.

  • Tandoori Specialties
    • Tandoori Chicken $13

      Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and baked.

    • Tandoori Tikka $16

      Boneless white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices, cooked on skewers in our Tandoor.

    • Tandoori Mixed Vegetable Grill $16

      Marinated cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, summer squash and bell peppers baked in our Tandoor.

    • Seekh Kabab $16

      Finely minced lamb, seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices then baked on skewers in our Tandoor.

    • Lamb Kabab $17

      Cubes of succulent leg of lamb marinated in yogurt sauce and baked in Tandoor.

    • Tandoori Shrimp $20

      Fresh jumbo shrimps marinated in delicate yogurt and baked on skewers in our Tandoor.

    • Tandoori Mixed Grill $20

      Sizzling tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabab, seekh kabab, and tandoori shrimp with sauteed onions and lemon slices.

    • Tandoori Salmon Tikka $20

      Thick pieces of fresh salmon marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked in our Tandoor. Served with bistro potatoes.

    • Tandoori Rack of Lamb $24

      Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and exotic spices barbecued to perfection in our Tandoori oven. Served with mango chutney.

  • Chef's Specials
    • Soft Indian Kulcha Tacos $10

      Includes choice of filling.

    • Beef Jalapeno Vindaloo $18

      Beef cubes tempered in a jalapeno vindaloo gravy.

    • Mango Basil Chicken $18

      Chicken morsels tossed in a roasted mango sauce with fresh basil and bell peppers.

    • Lychee Chicken $22

      Sweet and sour chicken with tomato lychee sauce.

    • Coconut Lamb Chop Curry $24

      Lamb chops braised in a sauce of curry leaves, ginger and coconut.

    • Tandoori Duck Masala $24

      Duck tikkas tossed in a fenugreek tomato sauce.

    • Shanghai Chicken $18

      Chinese hakka style spicy chicken with ginger and green chilies.

    • Tandoori Tikka Dalwala $17

      Tender pieces of white meat tandoori chicken with black lentils and exotic spices garnished with fresh coriander.

    • Goat Curry $18

      Chunks of goat meat cooked in our chef's special curry.

    • Basil and Poppy Seed Naan $5

    • Chili and Mozzarella Naan $5

  • Regional Dishes
    • Bhel $7

      A mixture of puffed rice, gram flour sev, crushed poories, tomatoes and onions. Served with hot and sweet chutneys.

    • Pav Bhaji with Toasted Roll $10

      Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions. Seasoned to your choice of spiciness.

    • Pav Bhaji with Barbecued Chicken $10

      Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions. Seasoned to your choice of spiciness.

    • Pav Bhaji with Barbecued Lamb $10

      Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions. Seasoned to your choice of spiciness.

  • Biryani
    • Vegetable Biryani $15

      Basmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs and fresh vegetables.

    • Chicken Biryani $16

      Basmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.

    • Lamb Biryani $17

      Juicy pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice and spices. Garnished with nuts.

    • Beef Biryani $16

      Basmati rice and spicy beef chunks cooked with nuts and flavored with saffron.

    • Shrimp Biryani $20

      Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.

    • Diva Special Biryani $20

      Basmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, beef, paneer (cheese), vegetables, nuts, raisins and garnished with fresh mint.

  • Dosa
    • Masala Dosa $13

      South Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Chicken Dosa $14

      South Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with barbecued chicken and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Lamb Dosa $15

      South Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with barbecued lamb and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Mysor Dosa $13

      South Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils layered with tamarind and coconut. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Mysor Masala Dosa $13

      South Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions and layered with tamarind and coconut. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Idli Sambhar $8

      Rice and lentil batter steamed in molds. Served with lentil soup.

    • Medu Vada $8

      White lentil dumplings in sambhar (lentil soup).

    • Uttapam $13

      A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Uttapam with Barbecued Chicken $14

      A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

    • Uttapam with Barbecued Lamb $15

      A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

  • Fresh Indian Breads
    • Naan $4

      Unleavened white flour bread baked in clay oven Tandoor.

    • Tandoori Roti $4

      Round whole wheat bread served hot from the clay oven.

    • Punjabi Paratha $4

      Multi-layered whole wheat bread griddle-cooked with butter.

    • Chapati $4

      2 pieces. Thin whole wheat bread griddle-cooked.

    • Garlic Naan $4

      Unleavened handmade bread stuffed with fresh garlic.

    • Chicken Naan $5

      Handmade bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs and spices.

    • Basil Naan $5

      Unleavend white flour bread stuffed with chopped fresh basil and baked in our tandoor.

    • Onion Kulcha $5

      Unleavened handmade bread stuffed with onions and baked in our tandoor.

    • Aloo Paratha $5

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and cooked on a griddle with butter.

    • Aloo Naan $5

      Stuffed with potatoes and peas.

    • Keema Naan $4

      Stuffed with spices and minced lamb.

    • Bhatura $4

      Refined flour, deep fried puffed bread.

    • Poori $5

      2 pieces. Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread.

    • Peshawary Naan $5

      Unleavened bread stuffed with dried fruits, shredded coconut and nuts baked to a succulent sweetness in a clay oven.

    • Plain Bread Basket $10

      Naan, tandoori roti, poori.

    • Stuffed Bread Basket $12

      Aloo naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.

  • Side Orders
    • Raita $3

      Yogurt with shredded cucumbers, potato and mint.

    • Plain Yogurt $2

    • Papadum $2

      Lightly spiced lentil wafers.

    • Mixed Pickle $2

    • Mango Chutney $2

    • Basmati Rice $4

  • Desserts
    • Rasmalai $5

      2 pieces. Fresh home-made cheese patties, milk syrup and nuts.

    • Galub Jamun $5

      2 pieces. Deep fried wheat and milk balls soaked in syrup.

    • Mango Ice Cream $5

      Sweet homemade ice cream with mangos and fresh cream.

    • Mango Mubla Sundae $6

      Vanilla ice cream with mangos and fresh whipped cream.

    • Punjabi Kulfi $6

      Exotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts.

    • Kheer $5

      Rice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds.

  • Catering Combos
    • Catering Menu #1 $99.5

      Choice of vegetable tikki or vegetable samosas and two entrees. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Menu #2 $119.5

      Choice of vegetable tikki, vegetable samosas, saag paneer or vegetable curry and two entrees. Served with basmati rice and naan.

    • Catering Combo #1 $90

      Your choice of two entrees, basmati rice or rice pilaf and naan.

    • Catering Combo #2 $100

      Your choice of two entrees, saag paneer, basmati rice and naan.

    • Catering Non-Vegetarian Package $70

      Choice of one non-vegetarian appetizer, one vegetarian entree, one non-vegetarian entree, one dessert and served with raita, naan and basmati rice.

    • Catering Non-Vegetarian Entree $60

      Choice of entree with basmati and bread.

  • Catering Chicken
    • Catering Chicken Biryani $30

      Basmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.

    • Catering Tandoori Chicken $28

      Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, baked on skewers and served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Chicken Do Piaza $30

      Boneless chicken pan roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Tikka Masala $38

      Diced chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Chicken Vindaloo $35

      Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

  • Catering Beef
    • Catering Beef Korma $30

      Beef cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.

  • Catering Lamb
    • Catering Lamb Bhuna $35

      Cubes of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions and rich spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Rogan Josh $30

      Lean lamb cooked in yogurt, almonds and fragrant spices. Served with basmati rice.

  • Catering Shrimp
    • Catering Shrimp Biryani $35

      Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.

    • Catering Shrimp Do Piaza $40

      Juicy shrimp pan roasted with ginger, garlic, onions and spices served with basmati rice.

  • Catering Vegetable
    • Catering Vegetable Samosas $10

      Deep fried dumplings fried with vegetable stuffing. Vegetarian.

    • Catering Vegetarian Appetizer Platter $14

      Vegetable pakoras deep fried chickpeas batter, cheese pakoras, vegetable samosas dumplings and aloo tikka deep fried spicy potato patties.

    • Catering Vegetable Biryani $30

      Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with assorted vegetables.

    • Catering Saag Paneer $30

      Spinach and cheese in cream sauce, served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Vegetable Korma $30

      Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Aloo Gobhi $30

      Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Baingan Bhartha $35

      Eggplant cooked over an open flame, sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice.

    • Catering Vegetable Package $60

      Choice of one appetizer with assorted chutneys, two vegetarian entrees, one dessert and served with naan, basmati rice and raita.

    • Catering Vegetarian Entree $50

      Your choice of entree, served with basmati rice and naan.

    • Catering 3 Vegetarian Entrees $70

      Choice of three vegetarian entrees, served with basmati rice and bread.

    • Catering 3 Non-Vegetarian Entrees $75

      Choice of three non-vegetarian entrees, served with basmati rice and bread.

    • Catering Vegetable Pakora $1.5

      Fresh cut mixed vegetable fritters in chick peas batter. Two per order.

    • Catering Vegetable Samosa $1.75

      Crispy turnover filled with potatoes and peas. One piece.

  • Catering Sides
    • Catering Assorted Indian Breads $12

      Includes naan, stuffed naan, onion kulcha and chicken naan.

    • Catering Aloo Tikki $1.5

      Potato patties. One piece.

    • Catering Paneer Pakora $2

      Fresh homemade cheese, deep fried in chick pea batter. One piece.

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