Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar - Des Moines Menu

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of fragrant spices, cashews then coated in a chickpea flour-based batter for that signature mild nutty taste

Chef's special; spicy goat semi-dry curry, goat cooked in south indian style of dry roasted and finely ground masalas giving the dish an intense aroma and sublime taste

Bawarchi special; pan-seared boneless chicken pieces thoroughly coated with a special aromatic marinade made from cilantro, mint and green chili, then cooked to concoct a delectable appetizer

From the pepper capital of the world guntur; bite size chicken marinated with special guntur red chilies, herbs and spices and exquisitely cooked to awaken your taste buds

Indian fusion dish features a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors, enhanced by a yogurt-based sauce

Bawarchi special; tender chicken bites, toasted to perfection with karampodi (blend of powdered spices), herbs, fresh onions and cilantro

Indian chinese dish with a south indian twist; batter fried succulent chicken bites smothered in a fiery house made chili sauce, soy sauce and other spices, toasted and seasoned with onions, bell peppers and chilies

Chicken marinated with chef's special sauces and spice blends, shallow fried and garnished with golden brown cashews

Fiery house made chili sauce, soy sauce and other spices, toasted and seasoned with onions, bell peppers and chilies

Chef's special; spicy goat semi-dry curry, goat cooked in south indian style of dry roasted and finely ground masalas and peppercorns, giving the dish an intense aroma and sublime taste

A hot and spicy appetizer made with drumettes or whole chicken wings added with chef's special ingredient masalas

A hot and spicy appetizer made with drumettes or whole chicken wings

A popular dish from the South Indian city of Chennai; tender chicken bites coated with a multi-spice marinade including ginger, garlic, egg and red chili and fried to perfection

Dry, spicy chicken curry with chicken cooked and fried in south Indian style masalas and peppercorns, which are dry roasted and finely grinded, giving the dish an intense aroma and sublime taste

Bawarchi special; tender chicken bites cooked with lots of aromatic roasted curry leaves, spice blend, herbs, fresh onions and cilantro

Get two biryanis & a appetizer only on Fridays

Served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Served with potato curry, peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Filled with a spiced potato mixture served with potato curry, peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Small, round and crispy balls of crumbled cottage cheese with a gorgeous filling of grated potatoes and minced mix vegetables, deep fried to get delicious melt in the mouth koftas, lightly simmered in rich and creamy mildly sweet onion tomato gravy

A humble but exquisite creamy stew of black lentils and red kidney beans cooked with onion-tomato puree complemented with minced ginger-garlic, subtly enhanced by fragrant Indian spices, slowly simmered for a rich texture to make it a vintage dish

Chickpeas combined with thick puréed spinach and a hint of cream seasoned with house made all-spice mix for a hearty meal

A North Indian delight made with cubes of cottage cheese in a thick tomato gravy combined with cashew paste, enriched with fresh cream, aromatic spices and a dollop of butter for a soft and silky texture

A comforting curry traditionally made of potatoes and cauliflower florets with a combination of spices, chili, tomatoes and the holy trinity of Indian cuisine: garlic, ginger, and onion. This paleo option is finished with a dash of lime and fresh cilantro

Split yellow lentils simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices topped with tempered garlic in hot ghee

Exotic Indian curry with luscious cottage cheese cubes, gently combined with thick puréed spinach and a hint of cream seasoned with house-made all-spice mix for a hearty nutritious meal

A medley of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, peas, and green beans simmered and braised in a rich and creamy coconut-based gravy that is light on spice but big on flavors. Make sure you have plenty of naan to dip in this creamy coconut delicacy

A delicacy coming from Mughal empire with cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich cashew nut based tomato gravy, blended with mughlai spices and a touch of saffron, making it a royal favorite

Chunks of spicy marinated paneer skewered in our clay oven finished with a strong tandoori flavor, gently simmered in a vibrant tomato-cashew gravy, blended with aromatic ground spices and creamy yogurt making it a house special

Chickpeas cooked in tomato-onion gravy mildly spiced with Indian herbs and flavors topped with onions and cilantro served with a wedge of lime. Pair this with our house-made fluffy bathuras for a decadent meal

Paneer in creamy, nut-based curry with a gentle heat. Mild, smooth, and rich

Paneer cubes in royal-style masala with saffron and nuts. Regal and rich

Lotus seeds in creamy onion-tomato gravy. Crunchy and indulgent

Bawarchi special; vegetable choice toasted to perfection with karampodi (blend of powdered spices), herbs, fresh onions and cilantro

Crispy corn is a popular snack made with deep-fried crunchy sweet corn kernels are tossed in spices and sauces

2 pieces. Deep-fried patties stuffed with fresh potatoes, green peas, and freshly ground Indian spices

Indian fusion dish with a South Indian twist; vegetable choice smothered in a fiery house made chili sauce, soy sauce and other spices, toasted and seasoned with onions, bell peppers and chilies

Indian fusion dish features a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors, enhanced by a yogurt-based sauce

Bawarchi special; vegetable choice cooked with lots of aromatic roasted curry leaves, spice blend, herbs, fresh onions, and cilantro

From the pepper capital of the world guntur; with special guntur red chilies, herbs and spices and exquisitely cooked to awaken your taste buds

Indian chinese fusion dish seasoned, battered and fried vegetable choice delicately finished with sweet and spicy sauces, fresh onions and cilantro

Vegetable choice marinated with chef's special sauces and spice blends, shallow fried and garnished with golden brown cashews

South Indian delicacy: mildly spiced long peppers coated with house special masala, dipped in a flour batter and double fried, served in bite sized pieces

Authentic biryani flavors infused with mildly sour leaves native to south indian state of Andhra giving the original dum biryani a delightful south indian twist

Traditionally cooked dum biryani with specially seasoned minced goat meat, garnished with golden cashews, making it a lavish delicacy

Minced spiced vegetables blended with rice. Textured, hearty, and satisfying

This extravagant dish has a new taste inspired by the robust south indian style pickled mango flavor offering a spicy twist to the authentic hyderabadi dum biryani, making biryani lovers go gaga

A scrumptious portion of boneless chicken tossed and cooked in bawarchi special spices served with original dum biryani

Minced spiced vegetables blended with rice. Textured, hearty, and satisfying

The king of all biryanis with a perfect dum flavor making it a must try for biryani lovers

A spicy and delicate, full-flavored meal of dum biryani with stir-fried shrimps in bawarchi special masala mix

Tempting hyderabadi style fish biryani, prepared with boneless fish fillets, making it a lip-smacking course for seafood lovers

Chicken and cashew nuts cooked together in rice with rich spice. Nutty, creamy, and festive

Stuffed baby eggplants cooked in spiced masala and layered with rice. Traditional Andhra comfort

Original dum biryani served with silken cubes of cottage cheese grilled with a bawarchi special spicy marinade

Chicken simmered in green chili masala and mixed with biryani rice. Spicy, bold, and unforgettable

A truly unique biryani combined with a rich and savory horse gram stew setting a new trend in the world of dum biryani

Chicken and cashew nuts cooked together in rice with rich spice. Nutty, creamy, and festive

Stuffed baby eggplants cooked in spiced masala and layered with rice. Traditional Andhra comfort

Bone-in chicken pieces packed with masala and sealed into biryani rice. Juicy and full-bodied

Chicken simmered in green chili masala and mixed with biryani rice. Spicy, bold, and unforgettable

Tangdi kabab made with chicken drumsticks, spices, curd and most often cream

A smooth creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, garlic sauce, thickened yogurt and fresh cilantro offer the perfect marinade for these delectable moist bites, which when skewered over hot coals yield succulent chunks of chicken for a palate-pleasing d

This breezy dish with small pieces of boneless chicken is rich in marinade with special Indian herbs, yogurt, house made masala paste and lime juice; rotating the skewered chicken over hot coals cooks them to perfection, nicely charred on the exterior and

Perfectly grilled and succulent pomfret fish smothered in a yogurt marinade with an assortment of masalas, grilled until crisp golden brown resulting in a scrumptious and savory course

An exotic combination platter of tandoori chicken, malai kabab, chicken tikka kabab and lamb chops

This iconic Indian chicken dish is marinated in aromatic spices, lemon juice, yogurt and bawarchi special seasoning, cayenne pepper and red chili powder are used to give it a fiery red hue, then skewered in the clay oven over hot coals giving it a greasy,

This classic Indian dish is made with bone-in meat finely cut from the rib of a goat seasoned with freshly ground spices seared in a 1000-degree broiler, then slowly skewered in the clay oven with bawarchi special marinade offering a tender mouthwatering d

Tender melt-in-the-mouth paneer with charred edges skewered along with onions and bell peppers; sense the burst of flavors instantly with this special delicacy marinated with the choicest spices and herbs slowly cooked in a tandoor, garnished with a salad

This iconic Indian chicken dish is marinated in aromatic spices, lemon juice, yogurt and bawarchi special seasoning, cayenne pepper and red chili powder are used to give it a fiery red hue, then skewered in the clay oven over hot coals giving it a greasy,

Fried bread pudding in saffron milk topped with nuts. Royal, indulgent, and sweet

Soft fried milk dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom sugar syrup. Warm, rich, and melt-in-mouth

Sweet mango pulp layered with creamy mousse. Fruity, fluffy, and tropical

Spongy milk patties soaked in saffron cardamom milk. Creamy, cool, and luxurious

Tangy apricot base layered with whipped cream and nuts. Refreshing and rich

Served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Buttery mashed veggie curry with butter, toasted pav buns and onions

Idly is a soft, fluffy, and steamed south Indian cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter

Endless puris with bold, spicy, and tangy pani or foodies

Served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar

Mini puris filled with curd, chutneys, potato, sev, and spice

Crushed samosas topped with tangy chutneys, yogurt, onions, and sev

House-made veggie cutlets with chutney curd, spices, and sev

7 pieces. Crunchy puris with spicy potato filling and tangy mint water

Crispy potato patties loaded with chutney curd, spices, and sev

Podi idli is a quick south indian breakfast dish made by tossing steamed idli in a spicy ground lentil condiment known as podi

Bawarchi special tender shrimp marinated in aromatic spices, cooked in a bawarchi special sauce with a hint of coconut for a divine taste

A true mughlai delight which is prepared with shrimp pieces simmered and braised in a rich and creamy coconut-cashew based gravy, milk and spices. This tongue tantalizing dish compliments both rice and naan

A south indian coastal delight cooked in a tangy tamarind-based gravy with spicy guntur chilli blended with special Andhra spices forming a playful medley with a hint of coconut and garnished with fried curry leaves and green chillies

Bawarchi special; fish marinated in aromatic spices, cooked in a bawarchi special sauce with a hint of coconut for a divine taste

Tender chicken pieces in spicy marinade skewered in our clay oven at a consistent temperature with a charcoal base giving it a smoky flavor, then gently simmered in a vibrant tomato-cashew gravy and blended with aromatic ground spices and creamy yogurt mak

2 pieces

Minced spiced vegetables blended with rice. Textured, hearty, and satisfying

Chicken simmered in green chili masala and mixed with biryani rice. Spicy, bold, and unforgettable

Stuffed baby eggplants cooked in spiced masala and layered with rice. Traditional Andhra comfort

This extravagant dish has a new taste inspired by the robust south indian style pickled mango flavor offering a spicy twist to the authentic hyderabadi dum biryani, making biryani lovers go gaga

Original dum biryani served with silken cubes of cottage cheese grilled with a bawarchi special spicy marinade

Traditionally cooked dum biryani with specially seasoned minced goat meat, garnished with golden cashews, making it a lavish delicacy

Minced spiced vegetables blended with rice. Textured, hearty, and satisfying

Chicken simmered in green chili masala and mixed with biryani rice. Spicy, bold, and unforgettable

Chicken and cashew nuts cooked together in rice with rich spice. Nutty, creamy, and festive

A scrumptious portion of boneless chicken tossed and cooked in bawarchi special spices served with original dum biryani

A truly unique biryani combined with a rich and savory horse gram stew setting a new trend in the world of dum biryani

The king of all biryanis with a perfect dum flavor making it a must try for biryani lovers

Bone-in chicken pieces packed with masala and sealed into biryani rice. Juicy and full-bodied

A spicy and delicate, full-flavored meal of dum biryani with stir-fried shrimps in bawarchi special masala mix

Stuffed baby eggplants cooked in spiced masala and layered with rice. Traditional Andhra comfort

Authentic biryani flavors infused with mildly sour leaves native to south indian state of Andhra giving the original dum biryani a delightful south indian twist

Chicken and cashew nuts cooked together in rice with rich spice. Nutty, creamy, and festive

Tempting hyderabadi style fish biryani, prepared with boneless fish fillets, making it a lip-smacking course for seafood lovers

Goat-infused broth simmered with masalas. A meaty and comforting starter

Light chicken soup with Indian herbs and aromatics. Subtle and satisfying

Creamy Indian tomato soup with warming spices. Tangy and comforting

Light, citrusy broth with coriander and choice of veggies or chicken. Refreshing and cleansing

Classic Indo-Chinese soup with spice, tang, and veggies. Zesty and soul-warming

A hearty bowl of yellow lentils simmered with garlic and spices. Nourishing and flavorful

From the pepper capital of the world guntur; fried fish marinated with special guntur red chilies, herbs and spices and exquisitely cooked to awaken your taste buds, largely for our seafood lovers

Indian fusion dish features a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors, enhanced by a yogurt-based sauce

Fish fillets marinated in a blend of fragrant spices, cashews then coated in a chickpea flour-based batter for that signature mild nutty taste

Fish fillets coated with spiced batter, deep fried and seared brown in an authentic spice masala mix

Fish fillets marinated in special spicy masala mix and batter fried

From the pepper capital of the world guntur; coastal shrimp marinated with special guntur red chilies, herbs and spices and exquisitely cooked to awaken your taste buds, largely for our seafood lovers

Coastal tiger shrimp toasted to perfection with karampodi (blend of powdered spices), herbs, fresh onions and cilantro

Chicken simmered with roasted cashews in creamy masala. Nutty, smooth, and satisfying

A portuguese influenced dish with chicken and potatoes simmered in chicken broth, tangy-spicy blend of wine vinegar and Indian spices resulting in a hot and sweet curry, making it a popular choice internationally

Authentic chicken curry infused with chicken cooked in tangy horse gram stew. Earthy, spiced, and unique

Tender chicken, cooked in house-made masala curry flavored with ginger, garlic, freshly torn mint leaves and finely chopped cilantro

Bawarchi special; tender chicken cooked in special bawarchi spicy sauce with hint of coconut milk and flavored with mint-cilantro paste for a divine taste

Bawarchi special; aromatic chicken dish originating in the southern Indian state of tamil nadu, gently cooked with onions and tomatoes and seasoned with authentic karaikudi special masala

A north indian delight made with tender and juicy chicken pieces in a thick tomato gravy combined with cashew paste, enriched with fresh cream, aromatic spices and a dollop of butter, making it a popular dish from new delhi to new York

Tender chicken pieces in spicy marinade skewered in our clay oven at a consistent temperature with a charcoal base giving it a smoky flavor, then gently simmered in a vibrant tomato-cashew gravy and blended with aromatic ground spices and creamy yogurt mak

The term 'shahi' denotes a prestige dish for special occasions. Quintessential mughlai recipe in which chicken pieces are stir fried until coated with masalas and then simmered in a rich and sumptuous curry of cashew nuts, yogurt and fresh whole spices

A delicacy coming from Mughal empire with pieces of chicken cooked in a rich cashew-based tomato gravy, blended with mughlai spices and a touch of saffron, garnished with an egg and cilantro, making it a royal favorite

A northwest frontier specialty chicken dish with marinated pieces of chicken, onions and peppers skewered in our clay oven, and cooked in spiced tomato-yogurt gravy. It is flavored with ginger, garlic and onions with a mélange of curry leaves and dried fen

Endless puris with bold, spicy, and tangy pani or foodies

Mini puris filled with curd, chutneys, potato, sev, and spice

Buttery mashed veggie curry with butter, toasted pav buns and onions

7 pieces. Crunchy puris with spicy potato filling and tangy mint water

House-made veggie cutlets with chutney curd, spices, and sev

Crushed samosas topped with tangy chutneys, yogurt, onions, and sev

Crispy potato patties loaded with chutney curd, spices, and sev

Indian Portuguese dish; lamb meat and potatoes simmered in chicken broth, tangy-spicy blend of wine vinegar and Indian spices resulting in a hot and sweet curry, making it a popular choice internationally

Lamb cooked in mughlai-style saffron nut gravy. Royal, buttery, and indulgent

Tender lamb pieces in spicy marinade skewered in our clay oven at a consistent temperature with a charcoal base giving it a smoky flavor, then gently simmered in a vibrant tomato-cashew gravy and blended with aromatic ground spices and creamy yogurt making

A true mughlai delight which is prepared with boiled boneless lamb pieces simmered and braised in a rich and creamy coconut-cashew based gravy, milk and spices. This tongue tantalizing dish compliments both rice and naan

Eggs simmered in rich royal-style gravy. Regal and flavorful

A true mughlai delight which is prepared with boiled eggs, coconut, cashews, milk and spices. This tongue tantalizing dish compliments both rice and naan

Boiled eggs fried and cooked in freshly ground spices with tomato and onion gravy, giving a classic south indian twist to the tempting egg fry

Serve with puri or homemade chapati, 2 pieces

Shredded flatbread tossed in spices

Pieces of puffed wheat bread served with garbanzo bean curry

Indian Portuguese dish; goat meat and potatoes simmered in chicken broth, tangy-spicy blend of wine vinegar and Indian spices resulting in a hot and sweet curry, making it a popular choice internationally

Tender meat secured from boiling at high temperature, marinated with masala and shallow fried before simmering in freshly ground spices with tomato and onion gravy, giving it a classic South Indian twist

A delicacy coming from Mughal empire with pieces of goat cooked in a rich cashew-based tomato gravy, blended with mughlai spices and a touch of saffron, garnished with an egg and cilantro, making it a royal favorite

Bawarchi special; goat pieces boiled slowly to attain a consistent tender texture and cooked in special bawarchi spicy sauce with a hint of coconut milk and flavored with mint-cilantro paste for a divine taste

This delicious kolhapuri preparation of minced goat is cooked along with a variety of whole and dried spices, enhanced with green peas and onions for added taste and texture

Authentic goat curry infused with mildly sour native Indian sorrel leaves, giving the goat curry a beautiful Andhra twist

A true mughlai delight which is prepared with boiled bone-in goat pieces simmered and braised in a rich and creamy coconut-cashew based gravy, milk and spices. This tongue tantalizing dish compliments both rice and naan

Aromatic baby goat dish originating in the southern Indian state of tamil nadu, gently cooked with onions and tomatoes and seasoned with authentic karaikudi special masala

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Idly soaked in lentil soup served with peanut chutney

Idly is a soft, fluffy, and steamed south Indian cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter

Podi idli is a quick south indian breakfast dish made by tossing steamed idli in a spicy ground lentil condiment known as podi