MasalaCraft Menu (Update 2025)
MasalaCraft, a renowned Indian restaurant located in Santa Ana, CA, stands out for its exceptional cuisine and friendly service. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, with highlights such as the Butter Chicken, Malai Kebab, Samosas, Pakoras, Garlic Naan, and Vegetable Biryani. The food is described as tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, offering a balance of sweet and mild spice that pleases the palate. The restaurant's ambiance and attentive staff contribute to a pleasant dining experience, ensuring customers feel welcomed and well-cared for. With a diverse menu offering vegan and vegetarian options, MasalaCraft caters to a wide range of preferences. Whether dining in or opting for delivery, this establishment is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Indian cuisine.
Appetizers
Samosa
Crisp pastries filled with potatoes and peas
Mix Veg Pakora
Onion Bhaji
Golden fried onion fritters
Appetizer Sampler
Assortment of veg and non-veg appetize
Paneer Pakora
Golden fried cheese fritters
Palak Pakora
Seasoned spinach fritters
Fish Pakora
Seasoned fish fritters
Masala Frys
Classic french fries with an Desi twist
Tamarind Sauce
Large side order of red sauce sweetened with tamarind and other spices.
Crispy Okra
Battered okra, fried until golden brown and dusted with our signature spice blend
Masala Spring Roll
Cabbage, carrots, and vegetables in a crispy wrapper dusted with our signature spice blend
Veg Hara Kabab
Chicken Chat
Tandoori style chicken tossed in yogurt and spices
Masala Tea
Classic Indian chai with milk.
Lassi- Salted
A refreshing salty yogurt drink.
Lassi- Mango
A mango flavored refreshing yogurt drink.
Lassi- Sweet
A refreshing sweet yogurt drink.
Can Soda
Soda - Bottled
Bottled Water
Beverages
Breads
Naan
Leavened white bread baked in the tandoor oven.
Garlic Naan
Naan with fresh garlic & cilantro.
Butter Naan
Naan glazed with butter.
Lachha Paratha
Flakey and soft wheat bread with butter.
Chilli Naan
Naan with fresh green chilies.
Gobi Paratha
Soft wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower.
Aloo Paratha
Soft wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with onions & fresh spices.
Aloo Kulcha
Bread stuffed with potatoes, onions & chilies.
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.
Paneer Paratha
Whole grain bread stuffed with paneer.
Olive Kulcha
Bread Sampler
Chili Garlic Naan
Traditional Indian flatbread baked with garlic and chili.
Paneer Kulcha
White flour bread stuffed with paneer.
Keema Kulcha
Traditional Indian bread stuffed with spiced keema (lamb).
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese in a buttery tomato cream sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with herbs and spices. Includes a small side of rice.
Navratan Korma
Assortment of nine vegetables in creamy onion sauce. Comes with a small side of rice.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted mashed eggplant with tomatoes and onions. Includes a small side of rice.
Saag Aloo
Spinach cooked with potatoes and spices. Includes a small side of rice.
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans in curry sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Dal Tadka
Yellow moong dal with cumin & ghee. Comes with a small side of rice.
Mix Veg Curry
Assortment of vegetables in curry sauce. Comes with a small side of rice.
Paneer Kadhai
Indian cheese cooked with bell pepper, onion & tomatoes. Includes a small side of rice.
Paneer Shahi
Paneer in creamy cashew & almond sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Mushroom Mutter
Homemade cheese & peas in curry sauce. Comes with a small side of rice.
Saag Paneer
Creamed spinach & homemade cheese. Comes with a small side of rice.
Paneer Hara Masala
Paneer in a mint-based herb sauce. Comes with a small side of rice.
Dum Aloo
Stuffed potatoes cooked with herbs and spices. Comes with a small side of rice.
Punjabi Kadhi
Curried yogurt sauce with fried onion fritters. Includes a small side of rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese in a velvety tomato cream sauce. Comes with a small side of rice.
Paneer Madras
Paneer in Coconut Curry.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Bhurji
Vegetarian
Tandoor
Tandoori Aloo
Stuffed Potatoes cooked in tandoor.
Paneer Tikka
Marinated cheese kabab.
Chicken Tandoori
Bone-in chicken marinated in fresh spices & herbs.
Chicken Tikka (Dry)
Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt & fresh spices.
Chicken Hara Kabab
Chicken marinated in a mint sauce and herbs
Chicken Malai Kabab
Roasted succulent chicken breast in creamy marinade.
Chicken Reshmi Kabab
Chicken tenders marinated in yogurt & cashew paste.
Seekh Kabab (Dry)
Spicy minced lamb ground with ginger, herbs and onions.
Lamb Tikka (Dry)
Lamb chunks marinated in yogurt & spices.
Fish Tikka(Dry)
Fish kababs marinated in herbs & spices.
Shrimp Tandoori(Dry)
Tiger shrimp kababs.
Butter Chicken
Chicken tandoori in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek. Comes with a small side of rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken in a velvety sauce of tomato, cream & fenugreek. Includes a small side of rice.
Chicken Curry
A traditional curry featuring chef's special blend of spices. Comes with a small side of rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes in a spicy hot chilli sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Korma Chicken
Chicken simmered gently in a mild almond cream sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Karahi Chicken
Spicy curry with onions and bell peppers. Includes a small side of rice.
Saag Chicken
Marinated chicken in a delicately spiced creamed spinach sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Chicken Madras
South Indian style coconut curry, comes with a small side of rice.
Chicken Tawa Masala
Skillet cooked chicken with onions and chillies. Includes a small side of rice.
Chicken Hara Masala
Chicken breast cooked in a mint-based herb sauce, comes with a small side of rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Mango Chicken
Chicken
Lamb
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb in a velvety sauce of tomato and cream. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Curry
Traditional curry featuring chef's special blend of spices. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potatoes in a spicy hot chili sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Saag
Sauteed with delicately spiced creamed spinach. Includes a small side of rice.
Goat Curry
Bone-in goat in traditional sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Pasanda
Sliced lamb in a mild sesame, almond & cashew sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Karahi
Stir-fry of lamb, bell pepper, onion & tomato. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Tawa Masala
Skillet-cooked lamb with onions and chilies. Includes a small side of rice.
Keema Mutter
Minced lamb curry with green peas. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Korma
Lamb simmered gently in a mild almond cream sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Lamb Sukha
Spicy sauce reduced with lamb chunks. Includes a small side of rice.
Goan Fish Curry
Goan-style curry with coconut and curry leaves. Includes a small side of rice.
Malabar Fish Curry
Kerala-style spicy curry. Includes a small side of rice.
Bengali Fish Curry
Fish cooked in authentic Bengali curry sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in classic curry sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Comes with a small side of rice
Shrimp Saag
Seafood
Egg
Egg Bhurji
Eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes and chillies.
Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs in curry sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Egg Masala
Hard-boiled eggs in creamy tomato sauce. Includes a small side of rice.
Rice
Aromatic basmati rice.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice with green peas
Jeera Rice
Aromatic basmati rice with jeera.
Veg Biryani
Basmati rice with vegetables, herbs, onions & spices.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice with chicken, herbs, onions & spices.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice with boneless lamb, herbs, onions & spices.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice with bone-in goat, herbs, onions & spices.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice with shrimp, herbs, onions & spices.
Egg Biryani
Basmati rice dish flavored with eggs.
Fish Biryani
Rice
Sides
Raita
Seasoned yogurt.
Pickle
Mixed vegetable pickle.
Mango Chutney
Mango Relish.
Papadum
Crispy lentil wafers with black pepper.
Mint Sauce
Green sauce with mint and chili.
Gulab Jamun
Soft milk dumplings in a sweet rosewater syrup ( pcs).
Ras Malai
Soft Indian cheese in sweet cream with pistachio (pcs).
Gaajar Halwa
Carrot pudding with almond & pistachio.
Kheer
Indian rice pudding with pistachio garnish.