Gateway To India Springfield Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Gateway To India Springfield, an inviting oasis of authentic Indian cuisine located at 3115 Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL. This hidden gem offers a vibrant menu that showcases the rich tapestry of Indian flavors. From the hearty Mushroom Masala to the creamy Saag, each dish is crafted with care and rich Indian spices. Vegetarian options abound, including the flavorful Dal Makhani and the delightful Cabbage dish simmered in sweet coconut milk.
The Tandoori offerings are a must-try, featuring the succulent Tandoori Chicken and the mixed grill selection, perfect for sharing. Rave reviews highlight the generous portions and freshness that keep diners returning. The warm, family-friendly atmosphere enhances your dining experience, making it perfect for both casual family meals and special occasions. Experience the magic of Indian dining at Gateway To India—your palate will thank you!
Starters
Vegetable Samosa
Cone shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes.
Spring Roll
Mixed vegetables rolled in a wrapper, deep-fried.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese slices lightly battered and deep-fried.
Vegetable Pakora
Potatoes, cauliflower, onions and sweet potatoes, lightly battered and deep-fried.
Vegetable Sampler
A mixed sampler of samosa, spring rolls, paneer pakora and vegetable pakora.
Aloo Papri Chat
Street food of garbanzo beans, potatoes, puffed rice, crispy lentils, tomatoes, onion and cilantro with mint and tamarind sauce.
Chili Paneer
Paneer cubes are marinated in corn flour, all-purpose flour and salt, then deep-fried and seasoned in sauces.
Chicken 65
A spicy, deep-fried boneless chicken tossed in special sauces.
Gobi Manchurian
Battered cauliflower florets is deep-fried and sauteed with chopped onion, capsicum, garlic, in soy and chili sauce.
Chicken Pakora
Strips of deep-fried chicken, lightly breaded.
Chicken Manchurian
Deep-fried marinated boneless chicken tossed with a corn flour based ginger-garlic concoction.
Dal Soup
Traditional Indian yellow lentil soup.
Fried Calamari
Deep-fried calamari, lightly battered.
Chicken Kati Kebab
Chicken tikka and onion sauteed in tamarind sauce and wrapped in roti.
Paneer 65
tikka masala
Simmered with a sauce of cashews and cream, with onions, tomatoes and fenugreek leaves.
Korma
Simmered in a mild creamy sauce with raisins, cashew nuts, tomatoes and onions.
Green Masala
Simmered in a blend of cilantro, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, green peppers and tamarind sauce.
Vindaloo
Simmered in vinegar, hot red peppers and spices.
Makhani
Simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with yogurt and butter.
Biryani
Cooked with basmati rice and Indian spices, flavored with saffron and topped with nuts.
Saag
Simmered in creamy spinach sauce.
Kadai
Stirred fried with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and spices.
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked in a special blend of spices.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh potatoes and cauliflower cooked to perfection with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.
Muttar Paneer
Homemade fresh cheese and green peas cooked in a tomato and onion gravy finished with a cream sauce.
Tarka Dal
Yellow lentils tempered with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans tempered with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, butter and spices and simmered on a slow fire until tender.
Malai Kofta
Dumplings made of cheese and vegetables cooked in a tomato and onion gravy-finished with a cream sauce.
Baingan Bharta
Eggplant roasted in a clay oven, mashed and blended with rich mughlai spices.
Mushroom Masala Wala
Mushroom and peas cooked in rich Indian spices.
Bhindi Masala
Delicious okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Pieces of lamb cooked in an onion, tomato and yogurt sauce.
Chicken Curry
Chicken pieces cooked in onion, tomato gravy and spices.
Chilli Chicken
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in Indo-Chinese style.
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in coconut milk, onion, tomatoes and tamarind.
Keema Muttar
Minced lamb and green peas cooked with ginger, garlic and cilantro.
Mango Entrees
Prepared with sweet mangoes and spices. Choice of protein. Vegan is available.
Almond Entrees
Prepared with pureed almonds, coconut milk and spices. Choice of protein. Vegan is available.
Kashmiri Pulav
Basmati rice cooked with light herbs, spices and flavored with cherries and nuts. Vegan is available.
Aloo Bhaji
Potatoes cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes, cumin seeds. Vegan is available.
Chicken Chili
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with green chilis.
Lamb Madrasi
Lamb pieces cooked in a mixture of coconut, tomato, onion and tamarind sauce.
Saag Biryani
Spinach flavored rice with Indian spice. Vegan is available.
Cabbage
Cabbage cooked with onions, shredded coconut and sweet coconut milk. Vegan is available.
Shrimp Chili Fry
Fresh shrimp sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato, ginger and garlic.
Rice
Entrees
Tandoori Items
Tandoori Chicken
Tender chicken marinated in tandoori blend.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and spices.
Fish Tikka
Tilapia marinated in tandoori blend.
Malai Kebab
Cubes of chicken marinated in sour cream, ginger, garlic and yogurt.
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb marinated in ginger, garlic paste and cilantro.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Mix of chicken tikka, fish tikka, shrimp, seekh kebab and tandoori chicken.
Tandoori Jumbo Shrimp
King sized shrimp marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic and lemon.
Tandoori Chicken Haryaali
Cubes of chicken marinated in mint, cilantro, green peppers, ginger and garlic.
Naan
Flat leavened bread baked in a clay oven.
Garlic Naan
A flat leavened bread, topped with garlic, baked in a clay oven.
Cheese Naan
A light bread stuffed with fresh cheese.
Onion Kulcha
A light bread stuffed with onions and fresh cilantro.
Keema Naan
Bread stuffed with minced lamb, onions, garlic, ginger and spices.
Kashmiri Naan
A light bread stuffed with pineapple, raisins, chimes and nuts.
Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven.
Jalapeno Naan
Light bread stuffed with jalapeno.
Bhatura
Deep-fried leavened bread.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with a thin layer of potatoes.
Poori
Deep-fried whole wheat bread.
Breads
Desserts
Mango Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream made with mangos.
Rice Pudding
Indian rice cooked in milk, topped with cashews.
Gulab Jamun
Fresh tea cakes soaked in sweet saffron syrup.
Carrot Pudding
Sweet custard.
Soda
Masala Tea
Mango Lassi
Indian drink made with yogurt.
Mango Shake
Indian drink made with milk.
Mango Juice
Salted Lassi
Indian drink made with yogurt.
Sweet Lassi
Indian drink made with yogurt.
Beverages
Gateway to India Special (Archive)
Special Dinner
Tandoori chicken, seekh kabaab, chicken tikka, vegetable korma, lamb curry, rice, naan and dessert - gulab jamun.
Special Dinner for 2
Tandoori chicken, seekh kabaab, chicken tikka, vegetable korma, lamb curry, rice, naan and dessert - gulab jamun.