Indian restaurant · Somerville, MA

Diva Indian Bistro

An Indian restaurant in Somerville, MA, at 246 Elm St. The menu runs to 193 dishes, including pav bhaji and hakka noodles, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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246 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

(617) 629-4963

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$$ · Vegan options · Bar

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Meat Samosas2 pieces. Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
Vegetable Samosas2 pieces. Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
Vegetable PakorasFresh cut vegetables deep fried in chick-pea batter.
Chicken PakorasBoneless tender pieces of white meat chicken deep fried in chick-pea batter.
Paneer PakoraFresh home made cheese deep fried in spicy chick-pea batter.
Mushroom SamosasCumin spiced mushrooms and ginger filled pastry pyramid.
Catering Vegetable SamosasDeep fried dumplings fried with vegetable stuffing. Vegetarian.
Catering Vegetarian Appetizer PlatterVegetable pakoras deep fried chickpeas batter, cheese pakoras, vegetable samosas dumplings and aloo tikka deep fried spicy potato patties.
Catering Vegetable PakoraFresh cut mixed vegetable fritters in chick peas batter. Two per order.
Catering Vegetable SamosaCrispy turnover filled with potatoes and peas. One piece.
Catering Paneer PakoraFresh homemade cheese, deep fried in chick pea batter. One piece.

Chaat and street food

Aloo TikkiSpicy potato patties deep fried.
Aloo Papri ChaatSpiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers with yogurt and a sweet and sour sauce.
Aloo Tikki ChaatSpicy potato patties deep fried and mixed with cucumbers, chick peas and tomatoes. Delicately tossed with our sweet and sour tangy sauce.
Jhinga ChaatSucculent shrimp and cucumber delicately tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce.
BhelA mixture of puffed rice, gram flour sev, crushed poories, tomatoes and onions. Served with hot and sweet chutneys.
Pav Bhaji with Toasted RollBombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions. Seasoned to your choice of spiciness.
Pav Bhaji with Barbecued ChickenBombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions. Seasoned to your choice of spiciness.
Pav Bhaji with Barbecued LambBombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions. Seasoned to your choice of spiciness.
Catering Aloo TikkiPotato patties. One piece.

Soups and salads

South Indian

Masala DosaSouth Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Chicken DosaSouth Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with barbecued chicken and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Lamb DosaSouth Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with barbecued lamb and potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Mysor DosaSouth Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils layered with tamarind and coconut. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Mysor Masala DosaSouth Indian style crepe made with rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions and layered with tamarind and coconut. Served with coconut chutney and samb
Idli SambharRice and lentil batter steamed in molds. Served with lentil soup.
Medu VadaWhite lentil dumplings in sambhar (lentil soup).
UttapamA thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Uttapam with Barbecued ChickenA thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Uttapam with Barbecued LambA thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Tandoor and grill

Chicken TikkaTender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt. Cooked on skewers in tandoor.
Diva Vegetarian PlatterAssorted combination of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikka and cheese pakoras.
Diva Non-Vegetarian PlatterCombination of meat samosas, chicken tikka, seekh kabab and chicken pakoras.
Chef's Special Combination PlatterAssorted vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers.
Chicken Tikka NaanwichNaan roll-ups with chicken.
Lamb Seekh Kebab NaanwichNaan roll-ups with lamb.
Tandoori Chicken CaesarRomaine tossed in an Indian spiced Caesar dressing with shredded tandoori chicken.
Chicken Tikka KadahiBarbequed boneless white meat chicken marinated in spicy yogurt, baked in a clay oven, mixed with sliced onions, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sauce with
Lamb Tikka SaagwalaChunks of boneless lamb cooked with yogurt, spinach and spices.
Tandoori Swordfish MasalaChunks of fresh swordfish in a rich creamy tomato sauce with fresh coriander.
Tandoori Shrimp MasalaJumbo shrimp, tandoori style in a rich creamy tomato sauce and fresh coriander.
Tandoori ChickenTender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and baked.
Tandoori TikkaBoneless white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices, cooked on skewers in our Tandoor.
Tandoori Mixed Vegetable GrillMarinated cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, summer squash and bell peppers baked in our Tandoor.
Seekh KababFinely minced lamb, seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices then baked on skewers in our Tandoor.
Lamb KababCubes of succulent leg of lamb marinated in yogurt sauce and baked in Tandoor.
Tandoori ShrimpFresh jumbo shrimps marinated in delicate yogurt and baked on skewers in our Tandoor.
Tandoori Mixed GrillSizzling tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabab, seekh kabab, and tandoori shrimp with sauteed onions and lemon slices.
Tandoori Salmon TikkaThick pieces of fresh salmon marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked in our Tandoor. Served with bistro potatoes.
Tandoori Rack of LambLamb chops marinated in yogurt and exotic spices barbecued to perfection in our Tandoori oven. Served with mango chutney.
Coconut Lamb Chop CurryLamb chops braised in a sauce of curry leaves, ginger and coconut.
Tandoori Duck MasalaDuck tikkas tossed in a fenugreek tomato sauce.
Tandoori Tikka DalwalaTender pieces of white meat tandoori chicken with black lentils and exotic spices garnished with fresh coriander.
Catering Tandoori ChickenChicken marinated in yogurt and spices, baked on skewers and served with basmati rice.

Chicken

Chicken Tikka MasalaDiced boneless white meat chicken Tandoori style. Cooked in rich tomato cream sauce.
Chicken JalfreziBoneless chicken pieces cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs and exotic Indian spices.
Chicken VindalooBoneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce.
Chicken SaagwalaBoneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices.
Chicken CurryBoneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce.
Chicken MushroomBoneless chicken, mushrooms and exotic herbs and spices.
Chicken Do-PiazaFresh boneless chicken pan roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices.
Chicken KormaBoneless chicken cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.
Chicken MakhniThe universally popular chicken in rich butter sauce with herbs and spices.
Mango Basil ChickenChicken morsels tossed in a roasted mango sauce with fresh basil and bell peppers.
Lychee ChickenSweet and sour chicken with tomato lychee sauce.
Shanghai ChickenChinese hakka style spicy chicken with ginger and green chilies.
Catering Chicken Do PiazaBoneless chicken pan roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Chicken VindalooBoneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb and goat

Lamb CurryCubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs.
Lamb VindalooLamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce.
Bhuna LambBoneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions and rich spices garnished with coriander.
Rogan JoshKashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant curry.
Goat CurryPieces of goat in a curry with garlic, ginger and freshly ground spices.
Lamb MushroomsPieces of boneless lamb cooked with mushrooms, fresh herbs and spices.
Lamb KormaPieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.
Lamb Do-PiazaPieces of barbecue lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices and garnished with coriander.
Keema MutterMinced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices.
Lamb Tikka MasalaCubes of lamb baked in a clay oven and folded into a delicately creamy tomato sauce.
Goat CurryChunks of goat meat cooked in our chef's special curry.
Catering Lamb BhunaCubes of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions and rich spices. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Rogan JoshLean lamb cooked in yogurt, almonds and fragrant spices. Served with basmati rice.

Seafood

Shrimp CurryJuicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander.
Kerala Fish CurryFresh swordfish in a sauce with curry leaf, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.
Shrimp SaagJuicy shrimp with fresh spinach and exotic spices.
Shahi Shrimp KormaJuicy jumbo shrimp in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.
Shrimp VindalooShrimp in a spicy curry with potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, touched with vinegar.
Catering Shrimp Do PiazaJuicy shrimp pan roasted with ginger, garlic, onions and spices served with basmati rice.

Vegetarian and paneer

Tofu SaagDelectable preparation of fresh tofu in spinach gravy.
Vegan Aloo PalakBaby potatoes simmered with chef's select spices, mustard greens and spinach.
Mixed VegetablesAn Indian spiced seasonal vegetable medley.
Pindi CholeA stir-fry of chick peas, bell peppers and tomatoes.
Baingan do AlooTwice cooked eggplant, tomatoes, cilantro and scallions.
Beef SaagwalaBeef cubes cooked with fresh spinach and spices.
Beef MushroomChunks of beef cooked with mushrooms and a blend of fresh ground spices.
Kofta RoghanjoshBeef meatballs braised in Kashmiri gravy.
Malai KoftaVegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices.
Mixed VegetablesMixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices.
Baingan BhartaEggplant specialty baked over an open flame, mashed and sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices.
Aloo GobhiCauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.
Saag PaneerSpicy spinach cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese.
Mutter PaneerFresh green peas cooked with home-made cheese chunks, herbs and light spices.
Aloo PalakPotatoes and spinach cooked with cream, onions, tomatoes and ginger.
Aloo MutterFresh green peas cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes.
Bhindi Masala KadahiFresh okra, cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices served in a miniature wok.
Shahi Navratan KormaNine different fresh garden vegetables sauteed with fresh ginger and garlic cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices.
Aloo CholeWhole chickpeas and potato balls cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices in a sauce garnished with fresh coriander.
Dal MakhniLentils sauteed in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander.
Shahi Paneer KormaFresh home-made cheese sauteed with ginger and garlic in a light tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins.
PapadumLightly spiced lentil wafers.
Catering Saag PaneerSpinach and cheese in cream sauce, served with basmati rice.
Catering Vegetable KormaVegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Aloo GobhiCauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Baingan BharthaEggplant cooked over an open flame, sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Vegetable PackageChoice of one appetizer with assorted chutneys, two vegetarian entrees, one dessert and served with naan, basmati rice and raita.

Biryani and rice

Vegetable BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs and fresh vegetables.
Chicken BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.
Lamb BiryaniJuicy pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice and spices. Garnished with nuts.
Beef BiryaniBasmati rice and spicy beef chunks cooked with nuts and flavored with saffron.
Shrimp BiryaniSaffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.
Diva Special BiryaniBasmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, beef, paneer (cheese), vegetables, nuts, raisins and garnished with fresh mint.
Basmati Rice
Catering Chicken BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.
Catering Tikka MasalaDiced chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Beef KormaBeef cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Catering Shrimp BiryaniSaffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.
Catering Vegetable BiryaniSaffron flavored basmati rice cooked with assorted vegetables.
Catering Vegetarian EntreeYour choice of entree, served with basmati rice and naan.
Catering 3 Vegetarian EntreesChoice of three vegetarian entrees, served with basmati rice and bread.
Catering 3 Non-Vegetarian EntreesChoice of three non-vegetarian entrees, served with basmati rice and bread.

Indo-Chinese

Thalis and combos

Breads

Fried Jhinga PooriSauteed shrimp served with deep fried wheat bread.
Soft Indian Kulcha TacosIncludes choice of filling.
Basil and Poppy Seed Naan
NaanUnleavened white flour bread baked in clay oven Tandoor.
Tandoori RotiRound whole wheat bread served hot from the clay oven.
Punjabi ParathaMulti-layered whole wheat bread griddle-cooked with butter.
Chapati2 pieces. Thin whole wheat bread griddle-cooked.
Garlic NaanUnleavened handmade bread stuffed with fresh garlic.
Chicken NaanHandmade bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs and spices.
Basil NaanUnleavend white flour bread stuffed with chopped fresh basil and baked in our tandoor.
Onion KulchaUnleavened handmade bread stuffed with onions and baked in our tandoor.
Aloo ParathaWhole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and cooked on a griddle with butter.
Aloo NaanStuffed with potatoes and peas.
Keema NaanStuffed with spices and minced lamb.
BhaturaRefined flour, deep fried puffed bread.
Poori2 pieces. Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread.
Peshawary NaanUnleavened bread stuffed with dried fruits, shredded coconut and nuts baked to a succulent sweetness in a clay oven.
Plain Bread BasketNaan, tandoori roti, poori.
Stuffed Bread BasketAloo naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha.
Catering Non-Vegetarian EntreeChoice of entree with basmati and bread.
Catering Assorted Indian BreadsIncludes naan, stuffed naan, onion kulcha and chicken naan.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Rasmalai2 pieces. Fresh home-made cheese patties, milk syrup and nuts.
Galub Jamun2 pieces. Deep fried wheat and milk balls soaked in syrup.
Mango Ice CreamSweet homemade ice cream with mangos and fresh cream.
Mango Mubla SundaeVanilla ice cream with mangos and fresh whipped cream.
Punjabi KulfiExotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts.
KheerRice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds.
Catering Non-Vegetarian PackageChoice of one non-vegetarian appetizer, one vegetarian entree, one non-vegetarian entree, one dessert and served with raita, naan and basmati rice.

Drinks

Sweet LassiA delicious yogurt shake with rosewater.
Salty LassiA delicious yogurt shake with rosewater.
Mango LassiA delicious mango yogurt shake.
Fruit Juice
Soda
Tea
Coffee
Mineral Water
Masala TeaDarjeeling tea made with flavorful spices and milked boiled together in water.
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Diva Vegetarian Dinner for 2Vegetable soup, vegetable samosa, your choice of two vegetarian entrees, naan, raitta, rice, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.
Dive Special Dinner for 1Soup, vegetable samosa, sizzling tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabab, your choice of entree, rice, naan, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.
Diva Royal Dinner for 2Soup, samosas, seekh kabab, chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, boti kabab, your choice of two entrees, rice, naan, dessert and your choice of tea or coffee.

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Overview

191 dishes on the menu we read, about 105 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options
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Idli

Chole Bhature

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Where is Diva Indian Bistro?

Diva Indian Bistro is at 246 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144. Phone: 6176294963.

Does Diva Indian Bistro have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 105 of the 191 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Sweet Lassi, Salty Lassi, Mango Lassi and Fruit Juice.

What dishes does Diva Indian Bistro serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chole Bhature and Dosa.

How expensive is Diva Indian Bistro?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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Diva Indian Bistro

Menu

Starters

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Thalis and combos

Breads

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

Dishes you can get here

What stands out here

Location

What diners say

Tips from diners

Questions people ask

Nearby Indian food

How this list is made

Diva Indian Bistro

Menu

Starters

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Thalis and combos

Breads

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

Dishes you can get here

What stands out here

Location

What diners say

Tips from diners

Questions people ask

Nearby Indian food

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