Sam’s Indian Food and Pizza Menu
Introducing Sam’s Indian Food and Pizza, nestled in the heart of Joshua Tree, CA, where vibrant Indian flavors meet the comfort of pizza. This casual eatery invites you to explore a diverse menu that caters to every palate. Delight in a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, such as Aloo Mattar and Chana Masala, that are bursting with spices and cooked to perfection.
For meat lovers, the Chilly Lamb and Mango Shrimp Curry showcase a culinary experience that is both hearty and flavorful. Pizza enthusiasts can create their own masterpieces, starting from a classic cheese pizza.
With options for takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, Sam’s is perfect for families and groups. The relaxed atmosphere, complemented by happy hour specials and the welcoming vibe for pets, makes this spot a go-to for lunch or dinner. Treat yourself to a unique blend of Indian cuisine and pizzas that promise to delight!
DELICIOUS CURRY PIZZA
Maharaja Pizza
Coconut Korma Sauce, Chicken Tikka, Onion, Garlic and Cilantro
Bollywood Pizza
Makhan Sauce, Chicken Tikka, Paneer, Ginger and Cilantro
Bombay Pizza
Masala Sauce, Chicken Tikka, Bell Pepper, Onion and Spinach
Panjabi Pizza
Korma Sauce, Paneer, Garlic, Onion, Cilantro and Ginger
Maharaja Pizza (Mini)
Coconut Korma Sauce, Chicken Tikka, Onion, Garlic and Cilantro
Sam's Specialty Pizza
Our most belly busting pizza, overflowing with, pepperoni, canadian bacon, sausage, bacon bits, anchovies, mushrooms, jalapenos, pineapple, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, and black olives. A yucca man favorite!
SPECIALTY PIZZA
Sams combo; pepperoni, canadian bacon, mushrooms, black olives, and sausage. Hawaiian; loaded with, canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, bell peppers, and extra cheese meatlovers; pepperoni, canadian bacon, sausage, bacon bits, and extra cheese veggie; bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives and extra cheese.
SPECIALTY PIZZA
STARTERS
ALOO TIKKI
Delicately spiced mashed potatoes shaped as a round patty, fried on a pan with garbanzo beans tomatos and onion.
SAMOSA CHAAT
Crushed vegetable samosas, toped with chopped onion, mint, yogurt, and tamarind sauce.
PAPADUM (2)
Crispy spiced lentil wafers.
PANEER PAKORAS
Homemade cheese cubes covered with lightly spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
VEGETABLE PAKORAS
Seasoned vegetables coated in mildly spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
CHICKEN PAKORAS
Boneless chicken pieces coated with mildly spiced chick pea batter and deep fried.
FRENCH FRIES
Fried shoestring potatoes.
CHEESE BREAD
Delicious bread pieces covered with fine cheeses.
MANGO PICKLE
Indian style spiced mango pickle imported from india.
BASMATI RICE
Authentic imported indian rice.
PULAO RICE
Basmati rice cooked in light butter with green peas, cashew nuts and raisins.
SIDE ORDERS
SOUPS
CHICKEN SHORBA
A traditional style indian soup with spices vegetables and chunks of chicken.
VEGGIE SHORBA
A creation from north india, made with lentils, mixed vegetables and spices.
SAAG SHORBA
Delicious soup made from spinach and spices.
ANTIPASTO SALAD
Lettuce, cheese, tomato, pepperoni, canadian bacon, dry salami, peperocini, artichoke hearts, black olives, fresh mushrooms. Choice of dressing.
SALADS
TANDOORI FLAT BREAD
JALAPENO NAAN
Delicious fresh grilled naan with jalapeños.
ALOO PARANTHA
Indian whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly seasoned potatoes.
BHATURA
Deep fried soft white bread.
PARANTHA
Multi-layered wheat buttered bread.
TANDOORI ROTI
Fresh grilled round whole wheat bread.
PESHWARI NAAN
Naan stuffed with coconut, cashew nuts. And raisins, brushed with honey.
PANEER NAAN
Nana stuffed with seasoned home style cheese, and onions.
ONION GARLIC NAAN
Fresh grilled tandoori flatbread served warm with fresh chopped garlic and delicious seasoned onions.
ONION NAAN
Grilled indian flatbread garnished with seasoned onions.
BUTTER NAAN
Buttered fresh naan.
GARLIC NAAN
Naan garnished with freshly chopped garlic.
NAAN
Fresh authentic grilled flatbread, served fresh from our authentic imported charcoal clay oven.
SHRIMP TANDOORI
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices.
CHICKEN TIKKA
Chicken breast cubes marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger and spices.
TANDOORI CHICKEN
1/2 chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and fresh ground spices.
TANDOORI SPECIALTIES
VEGETARIAN SPECIALTIES
ALOO MATTAR
Green peas and potatoes, cooked in a sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
MALAI KOFTA
Veggie balls deep fried, then cooked in a sauce of onion, cream, and spices.
CHANA MASALA
Garbanzo beans cooked with onions tomato and spices.
ALOO GOBHI
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, peas, and spices.
DAAL TARKA
Yellow lentils cooked with onions, butter, tomato, and spices.
DAAL MAKHNI
Lentils cooked with onions tomatoes butter and spices to a thick sauce.
BENGAN BHARTA
Baked eggplant cooked with onion tomato cream and spices.
BHINDI ALOO
Fresh cut okra, cooked with potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and spices.
CHILLY LAMB
Lamb stir fried with bell peppers, onions tomatoes, and spices.
CHILLY PANEER
Home made cheese, stir fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices.
CHILLY CHICKEN
Chicken stir fried with bell peppers, oniond, tomato, and spices.
MANGO VEGETABLE CURRY
Mixed vegetables in a mango flavored curry sauce.
MANGO SHRIMP CURRY
Shrimp cooked in a mango flavored curry sauce.
MANGO LAMB CURRY
Lamb cooked in a mango flavored curry sauce.
MANGO CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken breast cooked in a mango flavored curry sauce,.
PANEER MAKHANWALA
Home made cheese cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, butter, and fenugreek.
Butter Chicken
Premium chicken cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, butter and fenugreek.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
MASALA
VEGETABLE MASALA
Mixed vegetables cooked in masala sauce.
FISH MASALA
Boneless pieces of mahi mahi, cooked in masala sauce.
LAMB BOTI MASALA
Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt and fresh ground spices.
PANEER MASALA
Home made cheese cooked in masala sauce.
SHRIMP MASALA
Shrimp pieces cooked in masala sauce.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt and fresh ground spices.
VEGETABLE BRIYANI
Savory rice dish cooked with cashew nuts, raisins, green peas, onions, and spices served with a small bowl of raita.
SHRIMP BRIYANI
Savory rice dish cooked with cashew nuts, raisins, green peas, onions, and spices served with a small bowl of raita.
LAMB BRIYANI
Savory rice dish cooked with cashew nuts, raisins, green peas, onions, and spices served with a small bowl of raita.
CHICKEN TIKKA BIRYANI
Savory rice dish cooked with cashew nuts, raisins, green peas, onions, and spices served with a small bowl of raita.
BRIYANI
VINDALOO
SHRIMP VINDALOO
Potatoes cooked in a sauce made of onions, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, and spices, with your choice of meat or vegetables, served medium or hot only.
CHICKEN VINDALOO
Potatoes cooked in a sauce made of onions, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, and spices, with your choice of meat or vegetables, served medium or hot only.
FISH COCONUT KORMA
Mahi mahi in a sauce of shredded coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices.
LAMB COCONUT KORMA
In a sauce of shredded coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices.
VEGETABLE COCONUT KORMA
In a sauce of shredded coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices.
SHRIMP COCONUT KORMA
In a sauce of shredded coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices.
CHICKEN COCONUT KORMA
Savory chicken in a sauce of shredded coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices.
COCONUT KORMA
CURRY
FISH CURRY
In a sauce made of onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
VEGETABLE CURRY
In a sauce made of onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
SHRIMP CURRY
In a sauce made of onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
CHICKEN CURRY
In a sauce made of onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
FISH KORMA
Sauce made of onions, golden raisins, cashews, cream, and spices.
LAMB KORMA
Sauce made of onions, golden raisins, cashews, cream, and spices.
VEGETABLE KORMA
Sauce made of onions, golden raisins, cashews, cream, and spices.
SHRIMP KORMA
Sauce made of onions, golden raisins, cashews, cream, and spices.
CHICKEN KORMA
Sauce made of onions, golden raisins, cashews, cream, and spices.
KORMA
SAAG
SAAG PANEER
Chopped spinach cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, cream, and spices served mild, medium, or hot. With a side of rice.
LAMB SAAG
Chopped spinach cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, cream, and spices served mild, medium, or hot. With a side of rice.
SAAG ALOO
Chopped spinach cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, cream, and spices served mild, medium, or hot. With a side of rice.
SHRIMP SAAG
Chopped spinach cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, cream, and spices served mild, medium, or hot. With a side of rice.
CHICKEN TIKKA SAAG
Chopped spinach cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, cream, and spices served mild, medium, or hot. With a side of rice.
CHEESE PIZZA (LRG)
If you like pizza with nothing but delicious sauce and savory melted cheeses this is your pie!
CHEESE PIZZA (MINI)
If you like pizza with nothing but delicious sauce and savory melted cheeses this is your pie!
CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA
DESSERTS
GULAB JAMUN
A light pastry of milk and flower soaked in a sweet thick syrup.
MANGO ICE CREAM
An indian favorite, made with mango pulp and vanilla.
ICED TEA
Imported tea from india boiled with mild and sweet spices.
DIET PEPSI
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
SIERRA MIST
A caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor
CHEERY PEPSI
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
PEPSI
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
GINGER ALE
Quality gingerale served chilled or on ice.
INDIAN COFFEE
Imported coffee from india. Made with hot milk.
STRAWBERRY LASSI
Refreshing yogurt drink blended with strawberries and homemade yogurt.
MANGO LASSI
A refreshing yogurt drink made with blended mangos and homemade yogurt.
MANGO SHAKE
Indian style shake, made with delicious mango pulp and milk.
