Little Goan Indian Cafe Menu
Welcome to Little Goan Indian Cafe, a charming eatery nestled in Novato, CA, where the vibrant flavors of Goan cuisine come to life. This women-owned gem specializes in authentic Indian dishes, offering a delightful array of options that will excite your palate. From the aromatic Vindaloo to the comfort of Aloo Gobi and the rich, creamy Saag Aloo, every bite delivers a taste of tradition.
The menu features a selection of traditional Goan delights like Caldine Curries simmered in coconut juice, alongside flavorful vegetable curries and homestyle sides. Highlights include crispy Papadum and delightful Mango Chutney.
With a welcoming atmosphere, supportive service, and options for takeout or dining in, Little Goan Indian Cafe is perfect for family outings, casual lunches, or intimate dinners.
Whether you're a seasoned Indian cuisine enthusiast or a curious newcomer, prepare for a culinary journey that resonates with authenticity.
Appetizers
Little Goan Platter
Flavorful assortment of vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras and chicken pakoras.
Vegetable Samosa
2 savory wheat pastries with a mildly spiced filling of potatoes and peas.
Vegetable Pakoras
Chicken Pakoras
Chaat
Mulligatawany Soup
Delicately blended spiced lentil soup.
Chicken Soup
Home style mildly spiced chicken soup.
Goan Salad
Cabbage, carrot, and bell peppers
Green Salad
Mixed green salad with homemade dressing
Soup & Salad
Goan Traditional Sides
Papadum
Home-style roasted crispy lentil wafers.
Basmati Rice (White)
With cumin and peas.
Brown Rice
With cardamom and cloves.
Raita
Traditional refreshing yogurt with diced cucumbers and herbs.
Achaar
Hot and spicy Indian style pickled vegetables.
Mango Chutney
Sweet mango relish.
Naan
Garlic Naan
Sprinkled with fresh garlic.
Pesto Naan
Prepared with Italian pesto sauce.
Kabuli Naan
Stuffed with cherries, raisins and nuts.
Cheese Naan
Gluten Free Naan
Gluten Free Garlic Naan
Sprinkled with fresh garlic.
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed leavened bread.
Chapati
Unleavened bread.
Assorted Bread Basket
Plain naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.
Delicious House Breads
Tandoori Sizzlers
Chicken Tandoori
Dark meat chicken marinated with fresh garlic, ginger, yogurt and mild spices then baked in our clay oven.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt and pickling spices then baked in our clay oven.
Achari Chicken Tikka Kebab
Tender chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic and mild spices then baked in our clay oven.
Shrimp Tandoori
Shrimp barbecued with traditional herbs and spices.
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower blended with traditional spices.
Baingan Bharta
Charbroiled eggplant sauteed with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans delicately cooked with onions and Kashmiri spices.
Lasooni Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils prepared with onions, ginger and traditional spices.
Malai Kofta
Kebabs of cheese, vegetable, and nuts all in a delicate cashew nut sauce
Mattar Gajar Gobi
Peas, cauliflower and baby carrots sintered in a mild curry.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a mild ginger & tomato curry
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes cooked in a mild spice.
Saag Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cubes saut?ed with spinach and traditional spices.
Verdur Korma
A rich mix of vegetables and nuts in a delicate cashew curry sauce.
Vegetable Curries
Homestyle Delights
Caldine Curries
Simmered in coconut juice, coriander, turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, onions and house made Goan spices.
Vindaloo
Home-style spicy hot dish cooked in a red fiery hot and tangy curry sauce.
Xacuti
Traditional curry of Goa prepared with roasted coconut, red chilies and house spices.
Chicken Curry
Cooked in ginger, garlic and traditional spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender white meat chicken cubes cooked in an aromatic and zesty tomato and ginger sauce.
Chicken Makhani
Shredded tandoori chicken in a mild ginger and tomato curry sauce.
Chicken Kurma
Chicken cooked in delicate cashew curry sauce
Lamb Kurma
Tender lamb prepared in a delicate cashew curry sauce.
Rogan Josh
Lamb curry prepared in a traditional kashmiri style
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp and spinach sauted in a mild sauce
Shrimp Masala - Goan Style
Goan style. Shrimp curry simmered in a cream and tomato onion gravy.
House Specialties
Biryani Corner
Biryani
Home-style rice and seasoned vegetables prepared with traditional house herbs and spices.
Gulab Jamun
Homemade fried cheese dumplings soaked in a sweet syrup.
Kheer
Traditional sweet rice pudding.
Gajar Halwa
Warm homemade Indian style carrot pudding with nuts and raisins.
Elaichi Mango Panna Cotta
Green cardamom and mango custard cream treat.
Chocolate Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream
Bebinca
Traditional Goan specialty made of coconut, refined flour, milk and egg.
