Nepalese / Indian
Himalayan Kitchen
992 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301Open in Google Maps
Nepalese and Indian on Main. Momos, curries, lunch buffet some days. Downtown when green chile or a burger is not the mood. Spice is real if you ask for it.
Daily 11am–2:30pm & 4:30–9pm
Starters
Mo-Mo$14
Popular among Tibetan & Nepalese, ten pieces of steamed chicken dumplings served with mo-mo sauce.
Samosa$8
Crisp-puffed turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas. Served with mint sauce.
Cucumber Salad$6
Freshly diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions marinated with fresh lemon juice and seasoned with cilantro.
Daal Soup$5
A light lentil soup prepared with sauteed garlic.
Papadum$3
Crispy cracker made from stone ground lentils served with tamarind sauce.
Karma's Specialties
Mixed Grill Platter$24
A protein lover's feast of lamb, shrimp, chicken breast and thigh, marinated overnight and tandoor roasted to perfection. Served on fresh onions on a sizzling platter.
Annapurna Shrimp$18
Pan fried shrimp with bell pepper, zucchini, green chili, tomato, and cilantro.
Sankhuwa Machha$18
Choice of salmon or shrimp cooked with tomato, onion, cilantro, green chili, spices and a touch of lime.
Sherpa Stew$17
A satisfying stew of lamb, chicken and seasonal vegetables. Often served to trekkers high in the Himalayas.
Kathmandu Sekuwa$20
Chicken breast marinated overnight with mint, cilantro sauce and tandoor roasted to perfection. Served on fresh onions on a sizzling platter.
Arun Valley Fish Steak$20
Salmon marinated overnight and grilled with a side of vegetable curry and fresh cucumber salad.
Himalayan Special Chow-Chow$16
Pan-fried Tibetan style noodles sautéed with chicken, vegetables and eggs.
Himalayan Special Fried Rice$16
Steamed rice stir fried with chicken, eggs, seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
Yak
Yaksha Thenthuk$23
Slow cooked yak meat with radish, potato, hand-pulled pasta, onion, garlic, secret spices and finished with spring onion. Authentic Tibetan dish. Locally grown yak.
Yak Korma$20
Locally raised, grass-fed ground yak meat hand-rolled meatballs cooked in creamy rich sauce with a blend of spices.
Chicken & Lamb
Tikka Masala$16 chicken / $18 lamb
Pureed onion, tomato, fenugreek, cream and balsamic vinegar cooked with tandoor roasted choice of meat.
Korma$16 chicken / $18 lamb
A mild creamy curry, richly flavored with coconut flakes, tomato, onion, and secret blend of spices.
Curry$16 chicken / $17 lamb
Nepalese curry with a bolder flavor and slightly thinner base, prepared with onion, tomato, and blend of spices.
Saag$16 chicken / $18 lamb
Blended spinach cooked gently with pureed celery, mushroom, cilantro, red onion and a touch of cream.
Vindaloo$16 chicken / $17 lamb
Spicy dish prepared with a variety of dry chili, green chili and light tang of vinegar.
Biryani
Shrimp Biryani$17
Savory shrimp cooked with aromatic rice, seasoned in a secret blend of spices and served with raita.
Lamb Biryani$16
Savory lamb cooked with aromatic rice, seasoned in a secret blend of spices and served with raita.
Chicken Biryani$15
Savory chicken cooked with aromatic rice, seasoned in a secret blend of spices and served with raita.
Veggie Biryani$13
Vegetables cooked with aromatic rice, seasoned in a secret blend of spices and served with raita.
Nepalese Daal Bhat
Daal Bhat Lamb$23
National dish of Nepal: rice, lentils, vegetables with traditional dessert, Kheer or Gulab Jamun. Served in traditional copper cutlery.
Daal Bhat Chicken$22
National dish of Nepal: rice, lentils, vegetables with traditional dessert, Kheer or Gulab Jamun.
Daal Bhat Vegetarian$21
National dish of Nepal: rice, lentils, vegetables with traditional dessert, Kheer or Gulab Jamun.
Vegetarian
Saag Paneer$15
Home-made paneer cooked with creamy and rich pureed spinach.
Malai Kofta$15
Finely chopped vegetables hand rolled into balls and cooked with creamy sauce.
Vegetable Korma$15
Seasonal vegetables cooked with creamy and nutty korma sauce.
Vegan
Annapurna Tofu$16
Pan fried tofu cooked with bell pepper, zucchini, green chili, tomato, onion, cilantro, ginger and garlic.
Vegetable Curry$15
Seasonal vegetables cooked with healthy coconut curry.
Aloo Gobi Tarkari$16
Cauliflower and potato cooked with twelve different seeds (Bara Masala).
Naan & Sides
Cheese Naan$5
Traditional leavened bread baked in tandoor oven.
Butter Naan$4
Traditional leavened bread baked in tandoor oven.
Garlic Naan$4
Traditional leavened bread baked in tandoor oven.
Plain Naan$3
Traditional leavened bread baked in tandoor oven.
Chyamtange Dhopzi$4
Healthy flatbread staple from Karma's homeland made with stone ground whole wheat.
Raita$4
Homemade yogurt with finely sliced cucumber and carrot.
Condiment plate$5
Sliced red onion, green chili and lemon.
Rice$4
Steamed Basmati rice.
Sweet Endings
Kheer$6
Karma's rice pudding.
Gulab Jamun$5
A rich, milk based Indian pastry, traditionally served at festivals and celebrations.
Mixed Drinks
Karma's Mustang Coffee$10 cup / $22 pot
Coffee, rum and spices. Served on mountain treks.
Himalayan Spiced Wine$10 cup / $22 pot
Red wine enhanced with chef Karma's secret recipe of herbs and spices.
Chai Brandy$10
Karma's signature masala chai and brandy.
Himalayan Mojito$9
Vodka, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, mint and ginger beer.
Himalayan Sunset$9
Blended mango and honey bourbon.
Chai Martini$9
Absolut mandarin, ginger syrup and chai spiced with a touch of cardamom.
Margarita$9
Agave liquor, triple sec and freshly squeezed lime served in a salt rimmed glass.
Absolute Gimlet$9
Absolut citron, simple syrup, lime juice, garnished with lime zest.