Desi Ruchulu Indian Cuisine - Ann Arbor Menu
If you're in the mood for a vibrant, flavorful experience, you’ve got to check out Desi Ruchulu Indian Cuisine - Ann Arbor Menu. Located at 3022 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, this cozy spot brings the rich, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. The menu here is packed with a variety of mouthwatering dishes, from spicy curries to tantalizing tandoori specials. Whether you're a fan of vegetarian meals, chicken, lamb, or seafood, there’s something that will tickle your taste buds. Each dish is prepared with a perfect blend of traditional spices, ensuring every bite is packed with bold, authentic flavors. It’s not just about food; it’s about the experience of diving into the diverse world of Indian cooking, with each dish offering a unique story of its own. Whether you're dining in or ordering out, you’re in for a treat that’s as flavorful as it is satisfying.
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Starters (Vegetarian)
Samosa (2-Piece)
Crispy golden pastries stuffed with spicy potato and peas sautéed and fried up to perfection.
Samosa (3-Piece)
Crispy golden pastries stuffed with spicy potato and peas sautéed and fried up to perfection
Spinach Pakora
Crispy, golden fried fritters made from gram flour batter and plentiful of spinach leaves, other herbs, and handpicked spices.
Spinach Onion Pakora
Crispy deep-fried gram flour fritters with lots of onion and a dash of Spinach & green herbs.
Gobi 65.
Fresh, seasonal cauliflower florets marinated in handpicked spices and deep fried - straight from the pan to your table!
Chilli Gobi
Golden fried Cauliflower fritters sautéed with Spring onions and green bell peppers in a tangy spicy fusion sauce - bringing the best of Indo-Chinese medley in a mouth-watering way
Karam Podi Gobi
Andhra special Cauliflower florets coated in a special homemade Karam podi spice mix and perfectly fried to deliciousness.
Karivepaku Gobi
Cauliflower cubes sautéed in a paste of fresh curry leaves and aromatic spices.
Paneer 65
Deep-fried paneer fritters tossed in a tangy and spicy sauce to please your palette.
Paneer Majestic
Crispy, golden fried paneer strips tossed in a rich, creamy, seasoned gravy.
Chilli Paneer
Deep-fried crispy paneer cubes tossed in a tangy spicy fusion sauce.
Schezwan Paneer
Batter-coated juicy paneer cubes fried up to perfection and then tossed in a spicy, tongue-ticking schezwan gravy to bring the magic to your plate!
Baby Corn Manchurian
Delicious baby corn fritters sautéed in a spicy sweet sauce loaded with onions, green bell peppers, spices and the finest of sauces.
Veg Manchurian
Fried vegetable balls tossed in a punchy, flavorful Indo-Chinese gravy.
Gobi Manchurian
Indo-Chinese appetizer made with crispy fried cauliflower florets stir fried in a sweet, spicy, and tangy fusion sauce.
Starters (Non-Vegetarian)
Chili Chicken
Halal. Lip-smacking deep-fried chicken pieces tossed along with green pepper in an oriental sauce-based gravy.
Chicken 65
Halal. South Indian appetizer of golden fried chicken with a dash of fresh herbs and spices.
Curry-Leaf Chicken
Halal. Mouth-watering chicken dish cooked with a hint of curry leaves and loads of aromatic spices to give you a kick!
Chicken Majestic
Halal. Golden fried chicken fingers tossed in a thick flavorful sauce to capture your taste buds majestically.
Karampodi Chicken
Halal. Scrumptious andhra-style chicken cooked in a mixture of aromatic spices.
Chicken Sukkah
Halal. Succulent chicken pieces cooked in a dry curry loaded with flavors from the coastal region of Konkan.
Chicken Pepper Fry
Halal. Fiery, spicy chicken fried with an abundance of dry pepper to make your eyes and taste buds moist at the same time.
Chicken Manchurian
Halal. Fried chicken pieces delightfully tossed in spicy manchurian sauce.
Lamb Ghee Roast
Halal. Spicy lamb chunks roasted in desi ghee to release an inviting aroma that you can't resist!
Lamb Pepper Fry
Halal. Tender, luscious lamb pieces fried to perfection with an added zing of peppercorn.
Mutton Roast
Halal. Juicy, aromatic, and tender pieces of fried mutton in conjunction with several spices.
Apollo Fish
Wonderfully spicy exotic fish fillets fried up to perfection to boost your appetite.
Chili Shrimp
An Indo-Chinese fusion dish of crispy fried shrimps with green pepper doused in oriental sauces.
Konaseema Shrimp
Andhra-style tangy and spicy prawn curry filled with amazing coastal flavors to tantalize your tongue buds.
South Indian
Mirchi Bajji (3-Pieces)
Green peppers coated in gram flour batter and deep fried until golden: this popular south Indian street food will make your taste buds dance in joy!
Aloo Bajji (4-Pieces)
Crispy, golden, deep-fried potatoes in a gram flour batter - melt in the mouth to your surprise!
Stuffed Bajji (3-Pieces)
Green peppers coated in gram flour batter and deep fried until delightfully crispy, stuffed with onions and sprinkled with chat masala: a must-have for rainy days!
Cut Mirchi
Mirchi Bajji, cut int pieces, refried and sprinkled with chat masala, and a hint of lemon juice.
Mysore Bonda (3-Pieces)
Fluffy, deep-fried balls made of flour and several spices carry their essence from Mysore, the heart of south India.
Egg Bonda (3-Pieces)
Crispy fritters of boiled eggs dipped in a batter of gram flour with handpicked spices and deep fried till golden: a great south Indian snack for rainy days.
Bisibilla Bath
Flavorful, mildly tangy, and spicy one-meal dish cooked with rice, lentils, fresh vegetables, and handpicked aromatic spices.
Idli (3-Pieces)
Fermented rice and lentil mixture steamed to perfection, to yield soft and fluffy cakes, served with freshly prepared sambar.
Medhu Vada (3-Pieces)
Traditional fried fluffy dumplings made from soaked legume paste with an addition of handpicked spices: served best with sambar and coconut chutney.
Idli Vada Combo (2-Idly & 1-Vada)
Traditional fried fluffy dumplings made from soaked legume paste with an addition of handpicked spices: served best with sambar and coconut chutney.
Sambar Idli (2-Pieces)
The evergreen combination of fluffy rice cakes served with mildly spiced vegetables and lentil curry is a delight for every south Indian food lover.
Sambar Vada (2-Pieces)
Fried fluffy flour dumplings served with tangy, spicy vegetables and lentil curry: a must-have south Indian mini meal to try for!
Punugulu
Vijayawada special crispy, savory balls of rice flour and lentils, deep fried to perfection.
Plain Dosa
A crispy, savory crepes made with perfectly fermented rice and lentil batter and cooked until perfect to serve with sambar or chutney.
Masala Dosa
Crispy fried south Indian crepes filled with a delightful potato mixture flavored with aromatic herbs and spices.
Onion Dosa
Crispy south Indian crepes, made with a generous amount of onions and flavorful spices to fill your mouth with delight.
Uthappam
Fluffy pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter and cooked until perfection to serve with handpicked traditional chutney or sambar.
Andhra Kaaram Dosa
Originating from the kitchen of andhra, these fermented rice and lentil crepes are generously smeared with a special spicy red chili chutney.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Crispy Mysore special crepes filled with mouth-watering potato stuffing and served with varieties of authentic south Indian chutney.
Madhurai Malli Dosa
Madurai special light, crispy fermented rice and lentil batter crepes that are hard to resist.
Egg Dosa
Traditional south Indian crepes are topped with a specially prepared seasoned egg mixture.
Gongura Onion Dosa
Traditional fermented rice and leatherette crepes topped with a layer of gongura pickle topped with chopped onions.
Chicken Keema Dosa
Halal. South Indian crispy crepes topped with a layer of egg omelet and filled with flavorful minced chicken.
Mutton Keema Dosa
Halal. Traditional fermented rice and leatherette crepes topped with a layer of egg omelet and filled with spicy minced mutton.
Ghee Dosa
Traditional south Indian crepes made from perfectly fermented rice and lentil batter and then roasted in the abundance of desi ghee to bring the difference.
Desi Ruchulu Special Dosa
House special crispy, golden fried crepes full of south Indian flavors.
Cheese Dosa
Delicious south Indian crepes topped with lots of cheese, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs to give it a rich, flavorsome taste.
Chocolate Dosa
South Indian sweet crepes flavored with a generous amount of chocolate sauce make it a really sinful treat.
Curries(Vegetarian)
Bagara Bhaigan.
Deep-fried eggplants simmered in a tangy, nutty gravy to be a perfect companion to the biryani.
Saag Aloo
Potato chunks simmered in a rich, delicious gravy of mixed leafy greens like spinach, mustard leaves etc.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a spicy gravy of onion, tomato, herbs, and spices to yield a mouth-melting delicacy.
Daal Tadka
Tenderly cooked lentils tempered with aromatic spices in a generous amount of desi ghee result in this popular mildly spicy gravy.
Kadai Paneer
Halal. Juicy paneer cubes along with fresh green pepper cooked in a spicy Kadai masala.
Matar Paneer
Delicate paneer cubes cooked with green peas in a mildly spiced, tangy gravy until perfection to make an excellent companion for Indian flatbread and jeera rice.
Saag Paneer
Deliciously soft paneer chunks simmered in a rich, delicious gravy of mixed leafy greens like spinach, mustard leaves etc.
Paneer Butter Masala
Grilled paneer cubes perfectly simmered in a rich, subtly sweet tomato and cashew-based gravy.
Veggetable Chettinad
Aromatic vegetable curry made with fresh, homemade Chettinad masala. A perfect companion for steamed rice.
Kadai Vegetable
Freshly cut vegetable chunks cooked in a special Kadai masala to yield a spicy curry that goes very well with Indian flatbread and jeera rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Grilled velvety paneer slowly simmered in a spicy tomato onion gravy.
Okra Masala Curry
Delicately sautéed okra pieces cooked in a hot and spicy onion and tomato-based gravy.
Navaratan Korma
Mildly flavored curry loaded with varieties of hand-picked vegetables and spices, cooked in a rich, creamy gravy.
Malai Kofta
Crispy, golden fried potato paneer balls slowly simmered in a mildly spicy, creamy gravy.
Curries (Non-Vegetarian)
Andhra Chicken Curry
Halal. Classic Andhra-style spicy chicken curry in a rich onion, chili, and aromatic gravy.
Butter Chicken
Halal. Grilled chicken chunks simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy to create the most popular non-vegetarian dish.
Kadai Chicken
Halal. Spicy, tender chicken pieces cooked with green pepper, onion, tomato, and freshly ground spices.
Chettinad Chicken
Halal. A fiery recipe of succulent chicken chunks cooked in homemade Chettinad masala.
Chicken Korma
Halal. A delicious Mughlai dish of chicken chunks cooked in a rich, subtly sweet, creamy gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Halal. Marinated chicken cubes roasted until tender and then simmered in a creamy, rich onion and tomato-based gravy.
Chicken Vindaloo
Halal. Fiery red Goanese curry of chicken that makes your eyes watery in no time.
Malabar Chicken
Halal. Kerala-style rich, creamy, delicious chicken curry simmered in homemade spice and coconut-based gravy.
Mirapakai Kodi
Halal. Andhra-style tender chicken pieces tossed in a homemade red, hot spicy mixture.
Saag Chicken
Halal. Rich flavored curry of juicy chicken meat cooked with leafy greens and aromatic spices.
Gongura Chicken
Halal. Spicy and mildly tangy Andhra-style curry made with chicken, gongura leaves and mixed spices.
Goat Chettinad
Halal. A fiery recipe of succulent goat chunks cooked in homemade chettinad masala.
Goat Korma
Halal. A delicious Mughlai dish of goat chunks cooked in a rich, subtly sweet, creamy gravy.
Goat Vindaloo
Halal. Fiery red goanese curry of goat that makes your eyes watery in no time.
Andhra Goat Curry
Halal. Spicy South Indian-style rich meat curry with soft Goat chunks in aromatic spices.
Andhra Lamb Curry
Halal. Spicy South Indian-style rich meat curry with soft lamb chunks in aromatic spices.
Gongura Mutton
Halal. Spicy and mildly tangy Andhra-style curry made with lamb, gongura leaves and mixed spices.
Kadai Goat
Halal. Tender goat chunks cooked with green pepper in a zesty onion, tomato and ginger-based gravy.
Kadai Lamb
Halal. Tender lamb chunks cooked with green pepper in a zesty onion, tomato and ginger-based gravy.
Lamb Pepper Masala
Halal. Juicy, flavorful, spicy lamb chunks cooked in the abundance of black peppercorns following the authentic south Indian recipe.
Lamb Vindaloo
Halal. Fiery red Goanese curry of lamb with potatoes that makes your eyes watery in no time.
Mirapakai Mamsam
Halal. Spicy, hot and delectable Andhra-style goat curry cooked with lots of red chilies.
Saag Goat
Halal. Rich flavored curry of juicy goat meat cooked with leafy greens and aromatic spices.
Curries(Vegan)
Vegan - Aloo Gobi
vegetarian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, spices and herbs
Vegan - Bagara Bhaigan
Deep-fried eggplants simmered in a tangy, nutty gravy to be a perfect companion to the biryani
Vegan - Daal Tadka
Tenderly Cooked lentils tempered with aromatic spices in generous amount of desi ghee resulting in This popular mildly spicy gravy.
Vegan - Okra Masala Curry
Delicately sauteed okra pieces cooked in a hot and spicy onion and tomato-based gravy.
Vegan - Saag Aloo
Potato chunks simmered in a rich, delicious gravy of mixed leafy greens like spinach, mustard leaves etc.
Vegan - Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a spicy gravy of onion, tomato, herbs, and spices to yield a mouth-melting delicacy.
Vegan - Kadai Vegetable
Freshly cut Vegetable chunks cooked in a special Kadai masala to yield a spicy curry that goes very well with Indian flatbread and jeera rice.
Rotis/Naans
Garlic Naan
Garlic-flavored soft-leavened Indian flatbread.
Butter Naan
Soft Indian flatbread dabbed with lots of butter.
Plain Naan
Soft Indian leavened flat bread.
Stuffed Cheese Naan
Indian-leavened flatbread stuffed with cheese.
Tandoor Roti
Indian flatbread roasted in a tandoor.
Chapati
Tawa cooked Indian flatbread.
Pulka
Thin Indian flat bread cooked over direct heat.
Fire Naan
Tandoor
Chicken Tikka Kebab (8-Pieces)
Halal. Skewered chicken pieces grilled to perfection after getting marinated in yogurt, lime juice and aromatic spices.
Hariyali Chicken Kebab (8-Pieces)
Halal. Boneless chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor after marinating in a spicy mixture of curd and green herbs.
Murgh Tangdi (5-Pieces)
Halal. Silky, spicy chicken leg pieces grilled tenderly in a tandoor to surpass your expectations.
Paneer Tikka Kebab (6-Pieces)
Large Paneer cubes and veggies, marinated with a tangy mixture of yogurt, lime juice and the best of spices and then grilled in tandoor to present you the perfect vegetarian starter.
Biryanis
Veg Dum Biryani
A must-have dish for vegetarians who crave the authentic flavor of dum biryani on their plate but in pure vegetarian form
Veg Dum Biryani (Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. A must-have dish for vegetarians who crave the authentic flavor of Dum biryani on their plate but in pure vegetarian form.
Paneer Biryani
Juicy paneer slabs sum cooked with basmati prices and hand-picked spices to yield a flavorful dish that will amaze you!
Paneer Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Juicy Paneer slabs sum cooked with basmati prices and hand-picked spices to yield a flavorful dish that will amaze you!
Paneer Gongura Biryani
Succulent paneer cubes cooked with basmati rice, gongura leaves and spices to present you with a unique taste of Andhra!
Paneer Gongura Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Succulent paneer cubes cooked with basmati rice, gongura leaves and spices to present you with an unique taste of Andhra!
Gutti Vankaya Biryani.
Aromatic long-grained basmati rice cooked with stuffed eggplants and lots of spices, originating from Andhra.
Gutti Vankaya Biryani(Quarter Tray).
Serves 5-6 people. Aromatic long grained basmati rice cooked with stuffed eggplants and lots of spices, originating from Andhra.
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Halal. Crowned as the king of rice-based dishes, layered with juicy chicken pieces, aromatic rice and handpicked spices, this biryani is cooked under the "Dum" effect to give you a real taste of Nawabi cuisine.
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Crowned as the King of rice-based dishes, layered with juicy chicken pieces, aromatic rice and handpicked spices, this biryani is cooked under the "Dum" effect to give you a real taste of Nawabi cuisine.
Vijayawada Chicken Biryani
Halal. Known for its intense flavor, this rice-based delicacy is cooked with layers of long-marinated chicken, aromatic long-grain rice and spices to create a culinary masterpiece!
Vijayawada Chicken Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Known for its intense flavor, this rice-based delicacy is cooked with layers of long marinated chicken, aromatic long grain rice and spices to create a culinary masterpiece!
Konaseema Shrimp Biryani
Halal. Coastal Andhra-styled spicy biryani made with succulent shrimps, aromatic rice, and a mixture of special Kona Seema spices.
Konaseema Shrimp Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Coastal Andhra-styled spicy biryani made with succulent shrimps, aromatic rice, and a mixture of special Kona Seema spices.
Egg Biryani
Halal. Hard-boiled eggs dum-cooked with fluffy aromatic rice and condiments yield something wonderful that keeps you mesmerized even after relishing the meal.
Egg Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Hard-boiled eggs dum-cooked with fluffy aromatic rice and condiments yield something wonderful that keeps you mesmerized even after relishing the meal.
Konaseema Chicken Biryani
Halal. Flavors from Andhra at its best with this flavorful biryani cooked with chunky chicken pieces, basmati rice and unique spices in a non-dum way.
Konaseema Chicken Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Flavors from Andhra at its best with this flavorful biryani cooked with chunky chicken pieces, basmati rice and unique spices in a non-dum way
Chicken Keema Biryani
Halal. Aromatic biryani cooked with spicy minced chicken, long grain basmati rice and flavorful spices to tickle your taste bulbs.
Mutton Keema Biryani
Halal. Flavorful biryani cooked with juicy, spicy mutton mince, aromatic long-grain rice, and lots of handpicked Indian spices.
Mutton Keema Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Flavourful biryani cooked with juicy, spicy mutton mince, aromatic long grain rice, and lots of handpicked Indian spices.
Lamb Roast Biryani
Halal. Dum-cooked with layers of roasted lamb pieces, long-grained basmati rice and aromatic spices to deliver you the best of royal taste.
Lamb Roast Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Dum-cooked with layers of roasted lamb pieces, long-grained basmati rice and aromatic spices to deliver you the best of royal taste.
Konaseema Goat Biryani
Halal. Strongly flavored rice dish from coastal Andhra, cooked with bony lamb chunks, basmati rice and regional spices, something that you would never forget once tasted!
Konaseema Goat Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Strongly flavored rice dish from coastal Andhra, cooked with bony lamb chunks, basmati rice and regional spices, something that you would never forget once tasted!
Chicken Gongura Biryani(Quarter Tray)
Serves 5-6 people. Succulent Chicken cooked with basmati rice, gongura leaves and spices to present you with an unique taste of Andhra!
Chicken Gongura Biryani
Halal. Succulent Chicken cooked with basmati rice, gongura leaves and spices to present you with an unique taste of Andhra!
Indo-Chinese
Veg Hot & Sour Soup
An extraordinarily flavorful appetizer with lots of fresh veggies and the finest of spices.
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
Halal. Spicy and tangy flavorful broth of chicken and vegetables to boost your appetite.
Egg Clear Soup
An essential Chinese appetizer, these egg drops in a vegetable broth are surely going to make your mouth drool.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Fluffy basmati rice stirred with crunch vegetables and spices
Egg Fried Rice
A wonderful Chinese delicacy cooked with aromatic rice, eggs and a dash of condiments.
Chicken Fried Rice
Halal - The forever popular Chinese rice dish cooked with tender chicken strips, eggs and spices.
Schezwan Veg Fried Rice
Fluffy, aromatic rice and vegetables strips stir-fried in Schezwan sauce, goes well with most Chinese gravies.
Schezwan Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy, aromatic rice and eggs strips stir-fried in Schezwan sauce, goes well with most Chinese gravies.
Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice
Halal - Fluffy, aromatic rice and chicken strips stir-fried in Schezwan sauce, goes well with most Chinese gravies.
Veg Fried Noodles
Stir-fried Noodles with lots of vegetables and sauces.
Egg Fried Noodles
Noodles stir-fried with eggs and vegetables with a dash of condiments to serve as an evening meal.
Chicken Fried Noodles
Noodles stir-fried with eggs, vegetables and chicken with a dash of condiments to serve as an evening meal.
Schezwan Veg Fried Noodles
Noodles and vegetables stir-fried in Schezwan sauce, goes well with most Chinese gravies.
Schezwan Egg Fried Noodles
Noodles and eggs strips stir-fried in Schezwan sauce, goes well with most Chinese gravies.
Schezwan Chicken Fried Noodles
Halal - Noodles, eggs and chicken strips stir-fried in Schezwan sauce, goes well with most Chinese gravies.
Kids
Kids Chocolate Dosa
South Indian sweet crepes flavored with a generous amount of chocolate sauce make it a really sinful treat.
Kids Cheese Dosa
Delicious south Indian crepes topped with lots of cheese, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs to give it a rich, flavorsome taste.
Kids Chicken Noodles
Halal. Mildly spiced noodles with chicken pieces.
Kids Vegetable Noodles
Mildly spiced noodles with vegetables.
Kids Vegetable Fried Rice
Mildly spiced basmati rice with vegetables.
Kids Chicken Fried Rice
Halal. Mildly spiced basmati rice with chicken pieces.
Desserts
Gulab Jamon
Indian dessert consisting of fried balls of dough made from milk solids and semolina, soaked with an aromatic syrup, spiced with green cardamom, rose water, saffron, and more.
Rasmalai
Very delicious and mouthwatering Bengali recipe. Indian cottage cheese balls in sweet saffron-infused milk.
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Rich, sweet, creamy drink made with mangoes, yogurt, and sugar.
Strawberry Lassi
Rich, sweet, creamy drink made with strawberries, yogurt, and sugar.
Salt Lassi
Mildly salty yogurt drink sprinkled with roasted cumin powder.
Sweet Lassi
Halal. Sweet, yogurt-based traditional Punjabi drink.
Chikoo Shake
A delicious blend of chikoo fruit into chilled milk.
Sharbat (Lemondate)
Traditional Indian refreshing drink made with fruits, sugar, salt and chilled water.
Tea
South-Indian style tea
Coffee
South Indian style coffee
Sodas
Coke
Sprite
Pepsi
Thums-Up
Coke(Diet).
Pepsi(Diet)
Extras/Sides
Raitha
Salan
Sambar
White Rice
Masala Rice
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