Moon India Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Moon India Restaurant, a culinary gem located at 1450 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN. This vibrant eatery has quickly garnered praise for its authentic Indian cuisine, now under new management that has dramatically transformed the dining experience.
What sets Moon India apart is its commitment to quality and exceptional service. Guests rave about dishes like the absolutely delightful Chicken Tikka Masala, described as the best they've ever tasted, and the must-try Okra Jalfrezi, which has become a standout favorite. The warm, inviting ambiance complements the fresh, flavorful dishes served with kindness by attentive staff.
From a diverse lunch buffet featuring a plethora of options to tantalize your taste buds, to carefully crafted traditional selections, you’ll find something to satisfy every palate. Visit Moon India Restaurant for an unforgettable dining adventure!
Starters
Vegetable Samosas (2 pcs)
Deep fried crisp pastries stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas.
Keema Samosa (2 pieces)
Mildly spiced beef filled pastries.
Chicken Pakora (5 pieces)
Tender boneless batter fried chicken marinated with spices.
Vegetable Pakora(5 pieces)
Assorted fresh fritters.
Paneer Pakora(5 pieces)
Homemade cheese cubes lightly spiced and batter fried.
Aloo Tikki(2 pieces)
Mildly spiced minced deep fried potatoes.
Chane Ki Chat
A tangy sweet blend of chick peas, fruit, and vegetables sprinkled with black Indian salt (Served chilled)
Papri Chat
A tangy sweet blend of chick peas, potatoes, papries, a touch of yogurt with black Indian salt.(served chilled)
Samosa Chaat
A crushed samosa covered in chickpeas gravy and topped with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green peppers and Indian chutneys.
Aloo Tikki Chat
Aloo Tikki covered in rich chickpea gravy and topped with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green peppers and Indian chutneys.
Asst. Veggie Platter
A samples of vegetarian appetizers.
Mixed Platter
A samples of appetizers including chicken pakora and paneer pakora.
Papardamm
Crisp spicy lentil wafer.
Roti
Traditional baked whole wheat bread.
Plain Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread.
Aloo Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread with potatoes.
Poori
Whole wheat bread lightly fried.
Bhatura
Crisp layered fried bread.
Aloo Bhatura
Crisp layered fried bread stuffed with.
Paneer Bhatura
Cris layered fried bread stuffed with homemade cheese.
Nan
Traditional Indian style bread.
Onion Nan
Stuffed with lightly spiced onions.
Garlic Nan
Garlic stuffed nan.
Chicken Nan
Stuffed with broiled chicken pieces.
Aloo Nan
Stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes.
Chef's Special
Stuffed with a combination of onions, garlic, potatoes and chicken.
Keema Nan
Stuffed with ground beef.
Paneer Nan
Stuffed with homemade cheese lightly seasoned.
Kashmiri Nan
Stuffed with raisins, cashews and rose syrup.
Chilli Nan
Hot green chili stuffed nan.
Breads
Soups & Salads
Dal soup
Deliciously mild lentil soup.
Tomato soup
House Salad
Freshly made tossed salad with herbs.
Tomato and Onions salad
Chicken Curry
Mildly spiced chicken cooked in curry sauce.
Chicken Shahi Korma
Succulent chicken pieces gently simmered with nuts, raisins, and homemade cheese cubes.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tender chicken cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken pieces and potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lightly broiled chicken cooked in a savory tomato, onion, and cream sauce.
Chicken Saag
Chicken pieces cooked with lightly spiced spinach in tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Dal
Tender chicken pieces delicately blended with lightly creamed spiced yellow lentils.
Chicken Matter
Tender chicken pieces cooked with green peas and spices.
Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken pieces cooked with nuts and raisins in tomato cream sauce.
Chili Chicken
Tender chicken cooked with hot green chilis and green peppers in curry sauce.
Chicken Ajwan
Tender chicken cooked with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and caraway seeds.
Chicken Mushroom
Tender chicken pieces cooked with mushrooms in curry sauce.
Chicken Tikka Saag
Boneless marinated chicken cooked with spinach in tomato cream sauce.
Sabaz Chicken
Tender chicken pieces cooked with mildly spiced fresh vegetables.
Tikka Bhartha
Marinated chicken tikka cooked with mildly spiced eggplant.
Special Chicken Tikka Masala
Lightly broiled chicken cooked with onions and green peppers in a savory tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Specialties
Lamb Specialties
Lamb Curry
Lamb simmered in thick curry sauce.
Lamb Do Piaza
Lamb smothered with tomatoes, onions, green peppers and spices.
Lamb Korma
Lamb blended with cashews and raisins in tomato cream sauce.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with spinach in light tomato cream sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb simmered with potatoes in a tangy hot sauce.
Lamb Mushroom
Lamb cooked with mushrooms in curry sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in tomato sauce with a touch of yogurt.
Curry
Your choice, marinated in yogurt and pan fried with rich tomato cream sauce.
Masala
Your choice, marinated in yogurt and pan fried with rich tomato cream sauce.
Saag
Your choice, simmered with spinach in light tomato cream sauce.
Vindaloo
Your choice, blended with potatoes in a tangy hot sauce.
Bhuna
Your choice, cooked with onions, garlic, green peppers, and tomatoes in curry sauce.
Shrimp or Fish(Salmon) Specialties
Dinner Specials
Vegetarian Thali
Traditional Indian thali with aloo tikki, pakora, papardamm aloo choley, matter panner, dal, ran, raita, rice and dessert served on a silver platter.
Moon India Special Thali
Vegetable pakora, aloo tikka and papardamm, chicken tandoori, lamb curry, dal, matter paneer, nan, rice, and dessert served on a silver Platter.
Lamb Choley
Chick peas cooked with lamb, served with Bhatura (fried bread) and rice.
Lamb & Shrimp
Mildly spiced shrimp and lamb in curry sauce served with nan and rice.
Chicken Choley
Chick peas cooked with chicken, served with Bhatura (fried bread) and rice.
Aloo Choley
Chick peas and potatoes prepared North Indian style.
Mater Paneer
Fresh mild cheese gently cooked with tender green peas and spices in tomato cream sauce.
Aloo Saag
Potato cubes cooked in spinach and cream sauce.
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes cooked in spinach and cream sauce.
Aloo Mater
Peas and potato combination blended with aromatic spices cooked in curry sauce.
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in tomato cream sauce, nuts and raisins.
Mixed Vegetables
Fresh vegetables blended with spices and a touch of curry sauce.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils prepared with butter, cream, and a touch of spices.
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
Bhartha
Eggplant cooked with onions, green peas, tomatoes, and mild spices.
NAV Rattan Korma
Gentle blend of mixed vegetables, cashews, and raisins in tomato cream sauce.
Aloo Vindaloo
Potatoes cooked in a tangy hot sauce.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Fresh vegetables cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions in curry sauce.
Aloo Gobhi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices.
Mushroom Mater
Tender mushrooms and green peas cooked in tomato cream sauce.
Saag Choley
Chick peas and spinach cooked in tomato cream sauce.
Saag Mushroom
Tender mushrooms cooked with spinach in tomato cream sauce.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with nuts and raisins in tomato cream sauce.
Saag Kofta
Mildly spiced spinach cooked with vegetable balls in tomato cream sauce.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes in curry sauce.
Paneer Jalfrezi
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes in curry sauce.
Paneer Bhurji
Shredded homemade cheese cubes with cooked green peppers, and tomatoes in a curry sauce.
Bhartha Saag
Eggplant and spinach cooked with mild Spices.
Punjabi Curry
Prepared with chickpeas flour, yogurt and Pakora vegetarian fritters
Vegetarian Specialties
Rice Specialty Dishes (Biryani)
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice blended with garden vegetables, nuts, and raisins.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender chunks of chicken, onions, peas, nuts, and raisins.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb cubes, onions, peas, nuts, and raisins.
Shrimp Biryani
Fresh shrimp lightly tossed with nuts, raisins, onions, and green peas.
Chicken Tandoori
Half chicken marinated in yogurt, mild spices, and herbs.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless marinated chicken pieces.
Fish Tikka(salmon)
Delicately broiled salmon to perfection.
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese cubes marinated and baked in clay oven.
Specialty Dishes (Tandoori)
Drinks/Beverages
Mango Lassi
Chilled sweet mangoes blended with a touch of rose water and fresh homemade yogurt.
Sweet or Salt Lassi
Refreshing yogurt drink sweetened with rose water OR salted with crushed cumin seeds.
Mango Milk Shake
Aam Ras
Chilled sweet mango juice.
Indian Tea
Freshly brewed with cardamom spices and milk.
Hot Tea or Coffee or Ice Tea
Soft Drinks
Kid's Meal #1
Chicken Tikka (Boneless chicken pieces) and rice.
Kid's meal #2
Curry Sauce OR Masala Sauce with Rice.
Kid's Meal #3
Chicken Nuggets (5), fries and a soft drink.
Kids Menu
Sides
Raita
A tangy mixture of potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes in freshhomemade yogurt.
Hot Pickles
Gulab Jamun
Fried cheese balls soaked in honey syrup, served warm or cold. (two pieces)
Kheer
Indian style rice pudding served cold.
Kulfi
Indian style ice cream with the nutty taste of pistachios and a touch of rose water.