Pooja Indian Grill Menu
Pooja Indian Grill, located in West Sacramento, shines as a top choice for Indian buffet seekers. With a range of vegan options, including Vegetable Pakora and Aloo Tikki, this restaurant caters to a variety of dietary preferences. The menu features classic Indian appetizers like Samosa with Chole and delicious Tandoori Roti options like Aloo Naan and Garlic Naan. The cozy ambiance, gender-neutral restrooms, and outdoor seating make it a versatile spot for groups, families, or a casual date. Whether you're craving traditional Indian flavors or looking to explore new dishes, Pooja Indian Grill offers a diverse and satisfying dining experience. Be sure to check out their happy hour specials and don't forget to bring your furry friends along as dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.
Appetizers
Papadam
Crispy seasoned lentil wafers.
Aloo Tikki
Potato patties spiced and deep fried. Vegan.
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetable fritters in chick pea batter. Vegan.
Vegetable Samosa
2 crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas.
Samosa with Chole
2 vegetable samosa with seasoned garbanzo beans.
Samosa with Aluo Tix
2 vegetable samosa with seasoned garbanzo beans.
Fish Pakora
Fried fish fritter.
Chaat Papri
Crispy puffed wheat biscuits with herbs, potatoes and 2 fresh chutneys. Vegan.
Chole Poori
2 pieces with seasoned garbanzo beans.
Chole Bhatury
2 pieces with seasoned garbanzo beans.
Mixed Appetizers
An assortment of papad, veg. samosa and veg. pakora. Vegan.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese seasoned and battered.
Chicken Pakora
Fried chicken fritters.
Fries
Fried potatoes.
Chilli Paneer
Homemade cheese with bell peppers and onions cooked with spicy sauce.
Aloo Pakora
Seasoned and battered fried potatoes. Vegan friendly.
Onion Bhajia
Delicately seasoned fried onion fritters. Vegan friendly.
Paneer Bhatura
Puffy bread stuffed with homemade paneer.
Gol Gappe
8-piece deep-fried poori pockets served with boiled potatoes, chickpeas and sweet n spicy water. Vegan friendly.
Meat Samosa
2 crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned goured lamb.
Daal Soup
Lentils with herbs and spices. Vegan.
Mulligatawany Soup
Served with chicken, herbs and Indian spices.
Garden Salad
Green salad with raita dressing. Vegan.
Katchumber Salad
Indian style mixed salad. Vegan.
Soups and Salad
Tandoori Roti
Naan
White flour leavened bread baked in tandoor.
Roti
White flour leavened bread baked in tandoor.
Aloo Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas, tandoor baked. Vegan.
Purantha
Naan stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas, tandoor baked. Vegan.
Garlic Naan
Naan with fresh and seasoned garlic, tandoor baked.
Murgh Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced bits of chicken.
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed paneer with cheddar cheese, tandoor baked.
Onion Kulcha
Naan with seasoned onions, tandoor baked.
Poori
2 whole wheat deep fried purified breads.
Bhatury
2 white flour deep fried purified breads.
Kabuli Naan
Stuffed with nuts, cherries, raisins and coconut baked in tandoor.
Mixed Naan Tokri
Naan, onion kulcha, garlic naan, paneer naan.
Keema Naan
Stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and tandoor baked.
Tandoori Parantha
Buttered multi layered whole wheat bread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour roti baked in tandoor. Vegan friendly.
Tandoori Chicken
Skinless marinated chicken cooked on skewers over mesquite charcoal in tandoor.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated and cooked on skewers.
Sheek Kabob
Minced lamb kabobs made with bell peppers, herbs, onions and spices cooked on skewers over mesquite charcoal in tandoor.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo marinated shrimp cooked on skewers over mesquite charcoal in tandoor.
Tandoori Mix Grill
Assortment of tandoor chicken, chicken tikka, prawns and sheek kabob.
Tandoori Entrees
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice with an assortment of vegetables and peas.
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice flavored with cubes of lamb.
Prawn Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice prepared with prawns.
Nawabi Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice prepared with cubes of lamb, chicken, prawns, veggies.
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice prepared with chicken.
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in our flavorful curry sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes.
Karahi Chicken
Chicken cooked with fresh garlic and spices.
Chicken Do-Piaja
Chicken cooked in grilled onions and spices.
Chicken Saag Wala
Chicken cooked with delicious spiced creamy spinach garnished with nuts.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken in a special sauce with a fresh blend of tomatoes, butter and cream (light meat). There is no side choice.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with cream sauce and nuts. There is no side choice.
Chili Chicken
Chicken cooked in a blend of tomatoes, onions and fresh green chilies.
Chicken Makhani
Butter chicken. Tandoori chicken in a special sauce with a fresh blend of tomatoes, butter and cream (dark meat).
Chicken Curries
Lamb Curries
Lamb Curry
Lamb cubes cooked in a seasoned curry sauce.
Lamb Saag Wala
Lamb cooked with creamy spinach.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in seasoned sauce with potatoes.
Rogan Josh
Classical lamb curry.
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb cooked with herbs and yogurt.
Karahi Ghosht
Lamb cubes cooked in a blend of tomatoes, grilled onions and herbs.
Lamb Do-Piaza a la Carte
Lamb pieces cooked with grilled onions.
Lamb Kofta a la Carte
Minced lamb cooked in a season curry sauce.
Keema Matter a la Carte
Ground lamb with peas and boiled egg.
Goat Curry
Goat with bones cooked in a seasoned curry sauce.
Prawn Curry
Prawn cooked in a flavorful curry sauce.
Prawn Pepper Masala
Season prawns with fresh bell peppers, onions and herbs.
Prawn Saag Wala
Prawns cooked in creamed spinach.
Madras Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked in a blend of tomatoes, onions and white wine.
Fish Masala
Fresh fish cooked in a flavorful curry sauce.
Prawn Korma
Prawn cooked in rich cream cashew nut curry sauce.
Seafood
Vegetarian Dishes
Matter Paneer
Homemade cheese and green peas in a flavorful curry sauce.
Aloo Ghobi
Fresh sauteed cauliflower and potatoes. Vegan.
Benghan Bharta
Fresh baked and mashed eggplant, cooked with onions and tomatoes.
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese with creamed spinach.
Navratan Shahi Korma
Vegetables with homemade cheese in a creamy sauce.
Chana Masala (Chole)
Garbanzo beans cooked in a flavorful curry sauce. Vegan.
Daal Makhani
Creamed lentils delicately seasoned.
Yellow Daal
Ginger with garlic prepared lentils. Vegan friendly.
Paneer Masala
Homemade cheese in a seasoned curry sauce with bell pepper and onions.
Malai Kofta
Prepared with vegetables and homemade cheese balls and cooked in a creamy sauce.
Bhindi
Okra cooked in a Masala sauce. Vegan.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cheese with blend of creamy sauce and tomato sauce with nuts.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese with blend of creamy sauce and tomato sauce with nuts.
Mixed Vegetables
Mixture of carrots, potatoes, bell peppers and cauliflower.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer cubes and vegetables with herb spices.
Non-Vegetarian Maharaja Dinner
Includes: tandoor chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, butter chicken, matter paneer, chana masala, naan, rice, raita and dessert.
Vegetarian Maharani Dinner
Includes: samosa, papad, chana masala, mattar paneer, navratan korma, naan, rice, raita and dessert.
Feasts
Side Dishes
Pulao Rice
Flavored basmati rice with peas and nuts.
Raita
Grated cucumbers in cool seasoned homemade yogurt.
Mango Chutney
Spiced savory condiment.
Basmati Rice
Aromatic basmati rice.
Plain Yogurt
Homemade yogurt.
Achar
Mixed pickles.
Kheer
Rice pudding made in milk garnished with nuts.
Rasmalai
Homemade cheese in a rich and sweet creamy sauce with nuts.
Mango Ice Cream
Kulfi
Indian flavored ice cream enriched with nuts.
Gulab Jamun
Fried Indian cheese ball soaked in syrup.
Indian Dessert
Beverages
Spicy Indian Tea
Sweetened tea made with milk.
Lassi
Yogurt drink served sweet or salty.
Juice
Mango, orange, apple.
Iced Tea
Coffee
Milk
Indian Style Coffee
Sweetened coffee made with milk.
Mango Lassi
Yogurt drink made with mango juice.
Mango Shake
Soft Drink
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite.
Bottled Water
Kids Chicken Pakora
Kids Chicken Wrap
Kids Masala Fries
Kids Soft Drink
Kids Paneer Wrap
Kids Naan- Sadilla
Indian style cheese quesadilla.
Kids Mango Lassi
Kids Menu (Archived)
Lunch Salad (Archived)
Garden Salad Lunch
Green salad with raita dressing.
Kachumber Salad Lunch
Indian style mixed salad.
Naan Lunch
White bread baked in tandoor.
Aloo Naan Lunch
Naan stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas, tandoor baked.
Keema Naan Lunch
Stuffed with seasoned minced lamb. tandoor baked.
Garlic Naan Lunch
Naan with fresh and seasoned garlic. tandoor baked.
Tandoori Purantha Lunch
Buttered layered whole wheat bread.
Tandoori Roti Lunch
Whole wheat and flour roti baked in the tandoor.
Murgh Naan Lunch
Naan stuffed with spiced bits of chicken.
Paneer Naan Lunch
Naan stuffed with cheese and tandoor baked.
Ghobi Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned cauliflower, tandoor baked.
Onion Kulcha Lunch
Naan stuffed with seasoned onions and tandoor baked.
Poori Lunch
2 whole wheat flour deep fried puffed breads.
Bhatury Lunch
2 white flour deep fried puffed breads.
Kabuli Naan Lunch
Naan stuffed with nuts, cherries, raisins and coconut, baked in the tandoor oven.
Lunch Tandoor Roti (Archived)
Lunch Tandoori Entrees (Archived)
Tandoori Chicken a la Carte Lunch
Skinless marinated chicken cooked on skewers over mesquite charcoal in tandoor. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Chicken Tikka a la Carte Lunch
Boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated and cooked on skewers. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Booti Kabob Dinner
Tender marinated lamb cubes. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Sheek Kabob a la Carte Lunch
Minced lamb kababs made with peppers, herbs, onions and spices cooked on skewers. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Tandoori Shrimp a la Carte Lunch
Jumbo marinated. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Tandoori Mix Grill a la Carte Lunch
Assortment of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and boti kabab prawns. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Matter Paneer a la Carte Lunch
Homemade cheese and green peas in a flavored curry sauce. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Aloo Ghobi a la Carte Lunch
Fresh sauteed cauliflower and potatoes. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Benghan Bhartha a la Carte Lunch
Fresh baked and mashed eggplant; cooked with onion tomatoes and green peas. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Saag Panner a la Carte Lunch
Homemade cheese with creamed spinach. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Navratna Shahi Korma a la Carte Lunch
Vegetables with homemade cheese in a creamy sauce with nuts.Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Chana Masala (Chole) a la Carte Lunch
Garbanzo beans cooked in flavored curry sauce. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Daal Makhani a la Carte Lunch
Creamed lentils deliciously seasoned. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Paneer Masala a la Carte Lunch
Homemade cheese in seasoned curry sauce with bell peppers and onions. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Malai Kofta a la Carte Lunch
Vegetables prepared with homemade cheese balls and cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Bhindi a la Carte Lunch
Okra cooked in masala sauce. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Shahi Paneer a la Carte Lunch
Homemade cheese with a blend of creamy sauce and tomato sauce with nuts. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Mixed Vegetables a la Carte Lunch
Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Lunch Vegetarian Dishes (Archived)
Lunch Lamb Curry (Archived)
Lamb Curry a la Carte Lunch
Lamb cubes cooked in a seasoned curry sauce. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Lamb Saag Wala a la Carte Lunch
Lamb cooked with creamed spinach. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Lamb Vindaloo a la Carte Lunch
Lamb cooked in seasoned sauce with potatoes. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Lamb Do-Piaza a la Carte Lunch
Lamb pieces cooked with grilled onions. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Rogan Josh a la Carte Lunch
Classical lamb curry. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Lamb Kofta a la Carte Lunch
Minced lamb cooked in a season curry sauce. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Keema Matter a la Carte Lunch
Ground lamb with peas and boiled egg. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Lamb Pasanda a la Carte Lunch
Lamb cooked with herbs and yogurt. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Karahi Ghosht a la Carte Lunch
Lamb cubes cooked in a blend of tomatoes, grilled onions and herbs. Served with choice of side and chef's choice of dessert.
Chicken Curry a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked in our flavored curry sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked in a spicy sauce with potatoes and tamarind.
Karahi Chicken a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked with fresh garlic and spices.
Chicken Saag Wala a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked with delicious spiced creamy spinach.
Chicken Tikka Masala a la Carte Lunch
Tandoori chicken in a special sauce with a fresh blend of tomatoes, butter and cream with nuts.
Chicken Korma a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked with cream sauce and nuts.
Chilli Chicken a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked in a blend of tomatoes, onions and fresh green chilies.
Chicken Do-Piaja a la Carte Lunch
Chicken cooked in grilled onion and spices.
Chicken Makhni a la Carte Lunch
Tandoori chicken in a special sauce with a fresh blend of tomatoes, butter and cream with nuts.
Lunch Chicken Curries (Archived)
Lunch Seafood (Archived)
Prawn Curry a la Carte Lunch
Prawn cooked in a flavored curry sauce.
Prawn Pepper Masala a la Carte Lunch
Seasoned prawns with fresh bell peppers, onions and herbs.
Prawn Saag Wala a la Carte Lunch
Prawns cooked in creamed spinach.
Madras Prawn Masala a la Carte Lunch
Fish Masala a la Carte Lunch
Fresh fish cooked in a flavored curry sauce.
Vegetable Biryani Lunch
Aromatic basmati rice with an assortment of vegetables, peas and garnished with nuts.
Lamb Biryani Lunch
Aromatic basmati rice flavored with cubes of lamb and garnished with nuts.
Prawn Biryani Lunch
Aromatic basmati rice prepared with prawns and garnished with nuts.
Nawabi Biryani Lunch
Aromatic basmati rice prepared with cubes of lamb, chicken, prawns, veggies and garnished with nuts.
Chicken Biryani Lunch
Aromatic basmati rice prepared with chicken and garnished with nuts.
Lunch Biryani Rice Dishes (Archived)
Condiments (Archived)
Mango Chuney
Cameron (Sweet) Chuney
Green (spicy) Chuney
Papadam Lunch
2 crispy seasoned lentil wafers.
Aloo Tikki Lunch
Potato patties spiced and deep fried.
Vegetable Pakora Lunch
Mixed vegetable fritters in chickpea paper. 2 crispy turmovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas.
Vegetable Samosa Lunch
2 crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas.
Meat Samosa Lunch
2 crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned ground lamb.
Samosa with Chole Lunch
2 vegetable samosa with seasoned garbanzo beans.
Mixed Appetizers Lunch
Assortment of papadam, vegetable samosa and vegetable pakora.
Paneer Pakora Lunch
Homemade cheese, seasoned and battered.
Aloo Pakora Lunch
Seasoned and battered fried potatoes.
Onion Bhajia Lunch
Delicately seasoned fried onion fritters.
Paneer Bhatura Lunch
Puffy bread stuffed with homemade paneer.
Chicken Pakora Lunch
Chili Pakora Lunch
Chole Bhaturey
Two pieces with seasoned garbanzo beans.
Lunch Appetizers (Archived)
Lunch Soup (Archived)
Dalal Soup Lunch
Lentils with herbs and spices.
Mulligatawany Soup Lunch
Served with chicken, herbs and Indian spices.