Star of India Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Star of India, an exquisite haven for Indian cuisine nestled in Austin, Texas. This charming eatery offers a menu that bursts with authentic flavors and diverse options, making it a perfect destination for both casual diners and special gatherings. With a focus on quality, every dish is thoughtfully crafted, from the savory Chicken Pakora and crunchy Onion Bhaji to delightful vegetarian choices like Vegetable Samosa and spicy Gobbi Manchirian.

Beyond appetizers, indulge in hearty soups such as the aromatic Mulligatawny or the refreshing Madras Soup. Pair your meal with a revitalizing Kachumber Salad or cool Raita. Star of India also accommodates various dietary preferences, featuring vegan options and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. This women-owned and veteran-owned establishment offers on-site parking, outdoor seating, and all the conveniences you’d expect from a modern eatery.

Appetizers

Chicken Pakora

Fried chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger.

$6.99

Onion Bhaji

Chickpea patty stuffed with onions and spices.

$5.99

Vegetable Samosa

2 Crispy pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.

$5.99

Vegetable Pakora

Mixed vegetable fritters.

$5.99

Aloo Tikki

Fresh potatoes stuffed with cheese and jalapeos.

$6.99

Gobbi Manchirian

Deep fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy sweet and sour sauce.

$7.99

Chilli Chicken

Fried chicken cooked with onion and bell pepper.

$7.99

Assorted Hors D'oeuvres

A combination of our choice appetizers. Recommended for two.

$8.99

Veggie Sampler

Veggie pakoras, samosa, aloo tikki.

$7.99

Papadum

2 Crispy lentil wafers.

$2.99

Lasooni Paneer Tikka

Chunks of homemade cheese marinated in spices and grilled in Tandoor.GF

$8.99

Kachumber Salad

Cucumber, tomatoes, with tangy spices and fresh lemon juice.

$5.99

Green Salad

Lettuce and tomatoes with house dressing.

$5.99

Raita

Cool whisked yogurt, cucumbers, potatoes and mint.

$5.99

Salads

Soups

Mulligatawny Muglai Soup

Delicately spiced lentil soup garnished with rice and chicken.

$5.99

Madras Soup

Coconut tomato soup with a dash of Indian spices.

$5.99

Tandoori Roti

Leavened whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.

$2.99

Naan

Leavened white bread baked in tandoor.

$2.99

Paneer Naan

Leavened white bread baked in tandoor.

$4.25

Paratha

Buttered and layered whole wheat bread.

$3.50

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and garden fresh peas.

$3.99

Gobi Parathe

Stuffed bread with cauliflower and spices.

$3.99

Puri

2 Pieces of puffed wheat bread, deep fried.

$3.99

Garlic Naan

Traditional white soft bread with garlic and cilantro.

$3.50

Cheese Naan

Traditional white soft bread stuffed with cheese

$3.50

Jalapeo Cheese Naan

White flour bread stuffed cheese and jalapeo.

$3.99

Kashmiri Naan

Traditional white soft bread stuffed with nuts and raisins.

$3.99

Keema Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb.

$3.99

Onion Kulcha

Traditional white soft bread stuffed with onions, cilantro and spices.

$3.50

Indian Breads

From the Clay Oven/ Tandoor

Tandoori Chicken

Whole chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices then cooked in a clay oven.

$15.99

Tandoori Prawns

Jumbo prawns marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices then cooked in a clay oven.

$16.99

Tandoori Fish Tikka

Seasoned chunks of fish marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices then cooked in a clay oven.

$16.99

Boti Kabab

Boneless lamb marinated in chefs special recipe and cooked in a clay oven.

$15.99

Seekh Kabab

Ground lamb blended with Indian herbs and spices and cooked in a clay oven.

$15.99

Chicken Tikka Kabab

Succulent pieces of marinated chicken breast grilled in a clay oven.

$14.99

Special Mixed Grill

Combination of mixed tandoori specialties.

$19.99

Salmon Tikka

Salmon marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices then cooked in a clay oven.

$17.99

Paneer Biryani

Basmati rice is cooked with Indian herbs and spices.

$14.99

Vegetable Biryani (GF)

$14.99

Mushroom Biryani (GF)

$14.99

Chicken Biryani

$15.99

Beef Biryani

$15.99

Lamb Biryani

$16.99

Shrimp Biryani

$16.99

Fish Biryani

$17.99

Goat Biryani

$17.99

Basmati Rice Delights/ Biryani

Fresh Entrees

Curry

Boneless meat prepared in a heavenly curry made according to authentic Japuri tradition.

$15.99

Madras

Tender pieces of meat sauted with chili peppers. Hot and Spicy.

$15.99

Vindaloo

Tender pieces of meat sauted and chili peppers. Hot and Spicy.

$15.99

Jalfrezi

Boneless meat marinated with fresh ground spices and sauted with tomatoes onions and bell peppers.

$15.99

Saagwala

Meat cooked in homemade spinach seasoned with fresh Indian spices.

$15.99

Shahi Korma

Boneless meat cooked with fresh cream, Indian spices, cashew and almond sauce.

$15.99

Tikka Masala

Boneless meat breast cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

$15.99

Bhuna

Boneless meat breast cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

$15.99

Spicy Butter

Boneless meat marinated & cooked in a creamy tomato cashew nut sauce.

$16.99

Chili Paneer

Seasoned with spices and Julienne bell cut peppers tossed in a wok.

$14.99

Chili Gobi

Seasoned with spices and Julienne bell cut peppers tossed in a wok.

$14.99

Chili Chicken

Seasoned with spices and Julienne bell cut peppers tossed in a wok.

$15.99

Chili Shrimp

Seasoned with spices and Julienne bell cut peppers tossed in a wok.

$16.99

Manchurian Paneer

Bell peppers and onions tossed in a zesty tomato soy sauce.

$14.99

Manchurian Gobi

Bell peppers and onions tossed in a zesty tomato soy sauce.

$14.99

Manchurian Chicken

Bell peppers and onions tossed in a zesty tomato soy sauce.

$15.99

Manchurian Shrimp

Bell peppers and onions tossed in a zesty tomato soy sauce.

$16.99

Indo Chinese Dishes

Star of India Specials

Vegetable Bhojan for One

Vegetable samosa, dal makhani, saag paneer, vegetable curry, pillau rice, kheer and tea or coffee.

$21.99

Maharani Dinner for 1

Chicken pakora, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, mixed vegetables, naan, rice, and coffee or tea.

$21.99

Maharaja Dinner for 2

Chicken pakora, prawn bhuna, saag gosht, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabab, onion kulcha, rice, keer or gulab jamun, coffee or tea.

$44.99

Keema Mutter

Ground lamb cooked with fresh spices, served with peas or potatoes

$16.99

Aloo Mutter

Ground lamb cooked with fresh spices, served with peas or potatoes.

$14.99

Lamb Meatballs

Ground lamb formed into delicious meatballs.

$17.99

Salmon Masala

Salmon marinated with garlic, yogurt, and ginger. Cooked in a tomato herb sauce.

$17.99

Egg Curry

Boiled egg marinated with garlic, yogurt, and ginger cooked in curry sauce.

$14.99

Seafood Curry

Fish and shrimp marinated with garlic, yogurt, and ginger cooked in curry sauce.

$16.99

Vegetable

Our fresh entrees cooked with coconut curry sauce are served with delicious basmati rice. Each dish is offered in mild, medium, and Hot or super hot.

$14.99

Chicken

$15.99

Beef

$16.99

Lamb

$17.99

Shrimp

$17.99

Fish

Our fresh entrees cooked with coconut curry sauce and serve with delicious basmati rice . Each dish is offered in mild , medium, and hot or super hot .

$18.99

Nirvana Dishes

Vegetables

Dal Makhani

Whole black beans cooked in a creamy onion sauce with tomatoes.

$14.99

Aloo Gobbi

Cauliflower and potatoes sauted with fresh herbs.

$14.99

Bhindi Masala

Garden fresh okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of Indian spices.

$14.99

Channa Masala Punjabi

Garbanzo beans cooked in gravy with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and chefs spices.

$14.99

Saag Paneer

Spinach cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, homemade cheese and spices.

$14.99

Mutter Paneer

Homemade Indian cheese and green peas cooked in onion and tomato sauce.

$14.99

Paneer Makhani

Homemade cheese cooked in fresh tomato sauce, butter and mild Indian spices.

$14.99

Paneer Bhuna

Chunks of Paneer sauted with onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

$14.99

Mushroom Mutter

Fresh mushroom and green peas sauted in butter and cooked in creamy tomato and cashew sauce.

$14.99

Malai Kofta

Dumpling of fresh vegetables and cheese cooked in mild almond and fresh cream sauce.

$14.99

Bengan Bhurtha

Puree of clay oven cooked eggplant sauted with onions and tomatoes.

$14.99

Aloo Bengan

Eggplant and potatoes sauted with onions and tomatoes with a touch of curry sauce.

$14.99

Mixed Vegetable

Garden fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with fine Indian spices.

$14.99

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Mixed vegetables sauted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers ans a touch of curry sauce.

$14.99

Vegetable Korma

Pureed yellow lentils with seasonal vegetables and a touch of fresh spices.

$14.99

Yellow Dal Tarka

$13.99

Mushroom Matter

Mushrooms and green peas sauteed with brown onions and tomatoes.

$14.99

Lassi

Yogurt drink sweet or salted.

$5.00

Mango Lassi

An Indian yogurt drink made with mango pulp.

$5.50

Juice

Homemade mango juice.

$5.00

Soft Drinks

$3.00

Mineral Water

$4.00

Iced Tea

$3.00

Chai Tea

Traditional Darjeeling tea cooked with milk and sugar, served hot.

$5.00

Indian Masala Tea

Unsweet traditional black tea made with herbs, served hot.

$4.00

Madras Coffee

Fresh-roasted coffee beans and chicory roots, served hot.

$5.00

Beverages

Sides

Sweet Mango Chutney

$3.99

Spicy Mango Pickle

$3.99

Tamarind

$0.99

Mint

$0.99

Extra Sauce

$7.99

Plain Rice

$2.99

Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken prepared with a traditional curry.

$16.99

Chicken Shahi Korma

Boneless chicken cooked with cream and mild Indian spices.

$16.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

Diced tandoori chicken cooked with tomatoes and herb sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Madras

Succulent pieces of chicken breast in medium spiced sauce with tomato.

$16.99

Chicken Saagwala

Chicken cooked in homemade cream spinach seasoned with fresh Indian spices.

$16.99

Chicken Jalfrezi

Marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

$16.99

Spicy Buttered Chicken

Chunky cuts of tandoori chicken, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and butter and cooked with Indian spices in tomato sauce.

$16.99

Chicken Vindaloo

Tender pieces of chicken sauteed with potatoes and chili peppers.

$16.99

Chicken

Beef

Beef Curry

Boneless beef prepared in a heavenly curry in traditional style.

$16.99

Beef Shahi Korma

Cubes of beef cooked in a cream and almond sauce.

$16.99

Beef Vindaloo

Boneless beef cooked with potatoes in a tangy highly spiced sauce.

$16.99

Beef Jalfrezi

Marinated with fresh spices, tomatoes, onions and peppers.

$16.99

Beef Saagwala

Beef cooked in homemade cream spinach with fresh Indian spices.

$16.99

Keema Matter

Ground lamb with fresh spices and peas.

$16.99

Keema Aloo

Ground lamb with fresh spices and potato.

$16.99

Lamb Shahi Korma

Lamb cooked in a mild cream and almond sauce.

$17.99

Rogan Josh

Lamb cubes cooked in a blend of curry spices.

$17.99

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb cooked with potatoes in a tangy, highly spiced sauce.

$17.99

Saag Gosht

Spicy lamb cooked in a creamed spinach and curry sauce.

$17.99

Lamb Bhuna

Tender pieces of lamb simmered in onions and peppers.

$17.99

Berra Kabob Masala

Tender pieces of lamb simmered in onions and peppers with garlic and fine Indian spices.

$17.99

Lamb

From the Sea

Shrimp Jalfrezi

Shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.

$17.99

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked with Indian spices.

$17.99

Shrimp Vindaloo

Extra special shrimp cooked with potatoes in spiced sauce.

$17.99

Prawn Makhani

Tandoori shrimp cooked in tomatoes and herb sauce.

$17.99

Prawn Bhuna

Prawn sauteed with chili peppers and onions. Hot and spicy.

$17.99

Fish Masala

Fish cooked with tomato, medium spicy herb sauce with a touch of coconut.

$18.99

Tamarind Chutney

$0.99

Mint Chutney

$0.99

Chutney

Desserts

Kheer Badami

Traditional Indian rice pudding made with milk, raisins and nuts.

$5.99

Gulab Jamun

Sweet pastry balls served with a honey flavored syrup.

$5.99

Kulfi

Indian ice cream with pistachios and cardamoms.

$5.99

Rasmala Bengali

Patties of homemade cheese in sweetened milk.

$5.99

Mango Pudding

Chef's special mango sundae.

$6.99

Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream.

$4.99

Catering Chicken Entree

Per person. Includes chicken entree of your choice. Served with rice and naan bread.

$12.95

Catering Beef Entree

Per person. Includes beef entree of your choice. Served with rice and naan bread.

$12.95

Catering Vegetarian Entree

Per person. Includes vegetarian entree of your choice. Served with rice and naan bread.

$9.95

Catering Lamb Entree

Per person. Includes lamb entree of your choice. Served with rice and naan bread.

$12.95

Catering Seafood Entree

Per person. Includes seafood entree of your choice. Served with rice and naan bread.

$12.95

Catering Menu

Catering Extras

Catering Napkins and Utensils

$0.00

Catering Disposable Plates

$0.00

Catering Spoons

$0.00

Catering Tongs

$0.00