Taste it India

Kreuzeskirchstraße 29, 45127 Essen

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Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Soups

Daal Suppevegetarian

4.50

Lentil soup Southern style

estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 87

Tamater Shorbavegetarian

4.50

Delicious tomato soup made from fresh tomatoes garnished with cream

estimate≈ 150 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Garam Shorba (vegetarian)vegetarian

4.50

Garam Shorba (vegetarisch) — Soup with fresh vegetables

estimate≈ 120 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Shorba

5.50

Lightly garnished chicken soup Indian style

estimate≈ 160 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Appetizers

Chicken Tikka (4 pieces)

8.50

Chicken Tikka (4 Stück) — Boneless chicken pieces

estimate≈ 220 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Paneer Pakorasvegetarian

5.50

Fresh homemade cottage cheese

estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Chicken Pakoras

6.50

Chicken fillet

estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Sabzi Pakorasvegetarian

5.90

Mixed vegetables

estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Onion Bhajivegetarian

5.50

Onion strips

estimate≈ 240 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Jhinga Pakoras

8.90

Shrimp refined with herbs, dipped in chickpea batter and fried

estimate≈ 310 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Khumbi Pakorasvegetarian

5.20

Mushrooms

estimate≈ 260 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Samosasvegetarian

5.50

2 filled potato-pea pastries

estimate≈ 320 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 69

Fisch Pakoras

7.50

Fish refined with herbs in chickpea batter and fried

estimate≈ 330 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Mixed Pakoras (2-3 persons)vegetarian

11.90

Gemischte Pakoras (2-3 Personen) — Mix Pakoras platter with mixed vegetables

estimate≈ 1100 kcal70 g carbs

Mix Platte nonveg (2-3 persons)

15.90

Mix Platte nonveg (2-3 Personen) — Fish, shrimp, chicken breast fillet

estimate≈ 1300 kcal50 g carbs

Lamb Dishes

Lamb Curry

17.90

Juicy lamb in spicy curry sauce with ginger, onions, garlic and many spices

estimate≈ 650 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Bhuna Gosht Handi

18.90

Marinated lamb, fried with fresh ginger, garlic and Indian spices

estimate≈ 720 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Lamb Dahiwala

18.90

Lamb prepared in a special Indian style with fine spices in yogurt sauce

estimate≈ 680 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Lamb Korma

18.90

Lamb in mild sauce of spices, cream, almonds, cashews and coconut

estimate≈ 850 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Palak Gosht

18.90

Lamb in spinach Indian style with fresh onions, ginger and garlic

estimate≈ 580 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Roghan Josh Handi

18.90

Lamb in a spicy mixture of onions, garlic, green peppers in a flavorful sauce

estimate≈ 650 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Lamb Sabzi Handi

17.90

Lamb cooked with various vegetables and many Indian spices

estimate≈ 580 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Lamb Vindaloo (spicy)

17.90

Lamb Vindaloo (scharf) — South Indian lamb specialty with potatoes prepared in an exotic sauce

estimate≈ 620 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Lamb Madrasi (spicy)

18.90

Lamb Madrasi (scharf) — Lamb with coconut flakes in a delicious South Indian style

estimate≈ 680 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Lamb Dansek

17.90

Lamb cooked with lentils in an exotic combination of spices, Bombay style

estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Lamb Masala

19.90

Lamb pieces in spicy tomato curry sauce, almonds and coconut

estimate≈ 720 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Lamb Kadai

19.90

House specialty - lamb pieces with peppers, tomatoes and onions in curry sauce

estimate≈ 610 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Dishes

Chicken Curry

15.90

Chicken fillet in spicy curry sauce prepared North Indian style

estimate≈ 480 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Butter Chicken

16.90

Juicy Tandoori chicken pieces, briefly grilled, with delicious spices in a creamy tomato curry sauce

estimate≈ 650 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Chicken Sabzi Handi

15.90

Chicken fillet in a special cream sauce with various fresh vegetables

estimate≈ 520 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Saag

15.90

Chicken fillet in spinach, seasoned Indian style with fresh ginger and garlic

estimate≈ 450 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Chicken Dahiwala

15.90

Chicken marinated in a ginger-garlic sauce, with delicious spices in a yogurt sauce

estimate≈ 460 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Chicken Vindaloo (spicy)

15.90

Chicken Vindaloo (scharf) — South Indian chicken specialty with potatoes, prepared in a spicy way

estimate≈ 510 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Chicken Madrasi (spicy)

15.90

Chicken Madrasi (scharf) — Chicken fillet with coconut flakes in a delicious South Indian style

estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Jalfrezi Handi

16.90

Chicken fillet spicy seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic and peppers

estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Korma

16.90

Chicken pieces in a mild sauce of spices, cream with almonds, cashews and coconut

estimate≈ 680 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Tikka Masala

17.90

Grilled chicken pieces in spicy tomato curry sauce, with almonds and cashews

estimate≈ 610 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Kadai

17.90

House specialty - tender chicken pieces in spicy curry sauce with peppers, tomatoes and onions

estimate≈ 490 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Chicken Aachari (spicy)

17.90

Chicken Aachari (scharf) — Chicken fillet in spicy curry sauce and pickles prepared Indian style

estimate≈ 480 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Mango Chicken

17.90

Chicken fillet in spiced cashew sauce with mango

estimate≈ 590 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 65

Tandoori

Tandoori Chicken

15.90

1/2 chicken, marinated in yogurt for 1 day with special spices and grilled in a clay oven

estimate≈ 650 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Paneer Tikkavegetarian

15.90

Homemade fresh Indian cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and grilled with spices, onions and bell peppers

estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Chicken Tikka

16.90

Boneless chicken pieces, marinated for 1 day in spicy yogurt sauce, grilled with bell peppers and onions

estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 86

Grillplatte „taste it india“

19.90

Various Tandoori specialties. Let yourself be surprised

estimate≈ 750 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Murg Malai Tikka

16.90

Chicken pieces, marinated for 1 day, in cream sauce with almonds, coconut and cashew nuts

estimate≈ 550 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Lamb Tikka

18.90

Tender grilled lamb pieces, marinated in yogurt-ginger sauce with bell peppers and onions

estimate≈ 520 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Fish Tikka

17.90

Redfish fillet pieces marinated with fine spices and herbs, baked in the oven

estimate≈ 380 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72

Scampi Tikka

20.90

King prawns marinated in a special blend of exotic herbs and spices, grilled

estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

For Vegetarians

Sabzivegetarian

12.90

Various vegetables in curry sauce

estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Palak Paneervegetarian

13.90

Homemade cottage cheese with spinach, onions, tomatoes and spices, fried

estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Alu Saagvegetarian

11.90

Potatoes and spinach fried with onions and ginger

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Channa Masalavegetarian

12.90

Chickpeas with special spices and cream

estimate≈ 410 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 85

Channa Masala with Purivegetarian

14.90

Channa Masala mit Puri — Chickpeas with special spices, served with 2 Puri (fried whole wheat bread)

estimate≈ 680 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 72

Daal Makhanivegetarian

13.90

Various lentils in butter, garlic, ginger and tomatoes

estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Matter Paneervegetarian

12.90

Homemade cottage cheese with green peas

estimate≈ 460 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Aloo Mattervegetarian

10.90

Fresh potatoes and peas in cream sauce

estimate≈ 380 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Malai Kofta (mild)vegetarian

13.90

Potato and cottage cheese rolls cooked in cream sauce

estimate≈ 520 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Alu Ghobi Masalavegetarian

12.90

Fresh potatoes and cauliflower fried with various spices

estimate≈ 310 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Punjabi Daal Tarka Handivegetarian

12.90

Yellow lentils fried with onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes

estimate≈ 340 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80

Paneer Kadaivegetarian

14.90

House specialty - homemade cottage cheese prepared in spicy curry sauce with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions

estimate≈ 490 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Chilli Paneervegetarian

14.90

Homemade cottage cheese with spicy and sour chili sauce (ginger, garlic, onions and bell peppers)

estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Shahi Paneer Handivegetarian

13.90

Homemade cottage cheese with nuts in cream sauce

estimate≈ 510 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Paneer Jhalfrezi Handivegetarian

14.90

Homemade Indian cottage cheese in spicy sauce with ginger, garlic and bell peppers

estimate≈ 440 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Bhindi Masalavegetarian

14.90

Okra, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices, garlic and ginger

estimate≈ 210 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Paneer Butter Masalavegetarian

14.90

Homemade cheese in tomato curry sauce with fine spices

estimate≈ 480 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Vegan Dishes

Channa Masalavegan

13.50

Chickpeas with special spices

estimate≈ 320 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82

Aloo Mattervegan

12.50

Fresh potatoes and peas in sauce

estimate≈ 280 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77

Alu Saagvegan

12.90

Potatoes and spinach fried with onions and ginger

estimate≈ 240 kcal26 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Rajmahvegan

11.90

Kidney beans in spicy sauce

estimate≈ 290 kcal34 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 86

Tofu Jhalfrezi Handivegan

13.90

Soya in spicy sauce with ginger, garlic and bell peppers

estimate≈ 310 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Tofu Kadaivegan

14.50

House specialty - Soya prepared in spicy curry sauce with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions

estimate≈ 330 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Alu Ghobi Masalavegan

13.50

Fresh potatoes and cauliflower fried with various spices

estimate≈ 260 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Mixed Sabzivegan

12.90

Fried mixed vegetables, onions, tomatoes and spices

estimate≈ 220 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Bhindi Masalavegan

15.90

Okra, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices, garlic and ginger

estimate≈ 210 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Karellavegan

15.90

Bitter melon, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices, garlic and ginger

estimate≈ 180 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Tofu Chillyvegan

13.90

Soya, red bell pepper in spicy sweet and sour sauce (hot)

estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Tofu Biryanivegan

15.90

Basmati rice fried with soya and vegetables, garnished with nuts, raisins and raita

estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73

Aloo Vaddivegan

12.90

Potatoes, dry soya, fried with onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes

estimate≈ 340 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Fish Dishes

Fish Curry

16.90

Red gorby fillet prepared Indian style

estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Fish Masala

17.90

Red gorby fillet North Indian style with onions, ginger, garlic, chili and tomatoes

estimate≈ 450 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Fish Madrasi Handi (spicy)

17.90

Fish Madrasi Handi (scharf) — Red gorby fish fillet with coconut flakes, South Indian style

estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Jhinga Masala

18.90

King prawns with ginger, garlic, and herbs, fried in fine Indian spices

estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Jhinga Dahiwala

18.90

King prawns with fine spices in yogurt sauce

estimate≈ 360 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Jhinga Madrasi Handi (spicy)

18.90

Jhinga Madrasi Handi (scharf) — King prawns with coconut flakes, South Indian style

estimate≈ 410 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Rice Dishes

Sabzi Biryanivegetarian

14.50

Basmati rice fried with vegetables, nuts, fine spices, and raita

estimate≈ 550 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 78

Chicken Biryani

15.50

Basmati rice fried with tender steamed chicken fillet and vegetables, garnished with nuts, raisins, and raita

estimate≈ 620 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77

Mutton Biryani

17.50

Tender lamb, steamed with basmati rice, vegetables, oriental spices, nuts, raisins, and raita

estimate≈ 680 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 77

Jhinga Biryani

19.50

Prawns fried with basmati rice, vegetables, nuts, and raisins

estimate≈ 610 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 77

Side Dishes

Paneer Naanvegetarian

3.90

With homemade cottage cheese

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs

Poorivegetarian

2.90

Fried whole wheat bread

estimate≈ 280 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 65

Naan Tandoorivegetarian

2.90

Light and crispy flatbread

estimate≈ 220 kcal38 g carbs

Garlic Naan Tandoorivegetarian

3.90

Light and crispy flatbread with Indian herb butter

estimate≈ 280 kcal36 g carbs

Butter Naan Tandoorivegetarian

3.90

Light and crispy flatbread with Indian butter

estimate≈ 280 kcal36 g carbs

Keema Naan

4.90

Indian flatbread filled with spicy minced lamb

estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 65

Baturavegetarian

3.50

Fried bread made from fine white flour

estimate≈ 310 kcal35 g carbs

Roti Tandoorivegetarian

2.50

Whole wheat flatbread

estimate≈ 180 kcal28 g carbs

Pudina Paratha Tandoorivegetarian

3.50

Whole wheat bread with butter and mint, crispy outside and fluffy inside

estimate≈ 260 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 67

Alloo Parathavegetarian

3.90

Whole wheat flour filled with potatoes

estimate≈ 320 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 76

Papadamvegetarian

3.50

Lentil chips with various sauces

estimate≈ 150 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Salads

Taste it India Saladvegetarian

7.50

Taste it India Salat — Green salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, corn, and kidney beans

estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 87

Punjabi Salatvegetarian

5.50

Tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions

estimate≈ 80 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Cucumber Saladvegetarian

5.50

Gurkensalat

estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Kheera Raitavegetarian

4.50

Yogurt with cucumber

estimate≈ 110 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Mix Raitavegetarian

4.90

Yogurt with cucumber, potatoes, tomatoes and spicy pepperoni

estimate≈ 140 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

Boondi Raitavegetarian

4.50

Yogurt with chickpea balls

estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Acharvegetarian

3.90

Onions and green chili

estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Dinner Menu

Vegetarian Menu for 2 Peoplevegetarian

39.90

Vegetarisches Menü für 2 Personen — I Veg soup, II Daal, Mix Veg, rice and Naan, III Dessert: ice cream, IV Drinks: Mango Lassi or wine

estimate≈ 3200 kcal400 g carbsheavy 33

Menu for 2 People

48.90

Menü für 2 Personen — I Chicken soup, II Chicken Kadai, Lamm Tikka Masala, rice and Naan, III Dessert: ice cream of choice, IV Drinks: Mango Lassi

estimate≈ 3800 kcal380 g carbsheavy 27

Vegetarian Taste it India Thalivegetarian

19.90

Vegetarische Taste it India Thali — 1x Daal, 2 veg dishes (daily changing), 1x Raita, rice, Roti, mix pickles and dessert

estimate≈ 1100 kcal130 g carbs

Taste it India Thali

23.90

1x chicken, 1x lamb, 1x Chicken Tikka (daily changing), 1x Raita, rice, Roti, mix pickles and dessert

estimate≈ 1300 kcal120 g carbs

Desserts

Gulab Jamunvegetarian

4.50

Traditional Indian balls (milk powder dough) fried and dipped in syrup (warm)

estimate≈ 350 kcal45 g carbsheavy 39

Kulfivegetarian

4.90

Indian ice cream with mango or malai

estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbs

Mango Creamvegetarian

4.90

Mango cream with whipped cream

estimate≈ 280 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42

Vanilla ice cream with whipped creamvegetarian

4.90

Vanille-Eis mit Sahne

estimate≈ 250 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42

Strawberry ice cream with whipped creamvegetarian

4.90

Erdbeer-Eis mit Sahne

estimate≈ 260 kcal25 g carbsheavy 42

Mixed ice cream with whipped creamvegetarian

4.90

Gemischtes Eis mit Sahne

estimate≈ 260 kcal24 g carbsheavy 42

Heiße Liebevegetarian

5.50

Vanilla ice cream with hot raspberries

estimate≈ 240 kcal30 g carbs

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Extensive vegetarian and vegan options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

The menu features many vegetarian dishes including Palak Paneer and Malai Kofta. Vegan options include Tofu Biryani and Rajmah.

67 vegetarian and 13 vegan dishes out of 117

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Low carb Indian curries and grills

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

There is a wide selection of protein-rich curries and tandoori grills. These dishes are naturally lower in carbohydrates.

85 diabetes-friendly · 117 dishes

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Address: Kreuzeskirchstraße 29, 45127 Essen
Hours: not known yet
Contact: +4920197744981 info@taste-it-india.de
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), taste-it-india.de
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