Take Pondicheri home! Ordered directly through this website seven days a week.
For questions
Houston: 713.673.9283 or eat@pondicheri.com
9 am - 9 pm seven days a week | 3-5 day notice required.
Delivery available starting at $75.
NO refunds on cancellation within 48 hours of order.
Flower Shop Packages Morning Goods Cakes & Pies Small Cakes Sweets Starters Vegetables Non-Veg Sides Chutneys & Pickles Drinks
195.00
Masala Nuts: Baked spiced cashews, Texas organic pecans and house smoked almonds (gluten free & vegan).
Saag Cashew Samosas: Plant based saag mixed with toasted ground cashews, fenugreek, serrano peppers and warm spices stuffed in a triangular pastry served with Texas persimmon chutney (vegan). | 4 samosas
Beet Soup: Another favorite from our Indika days. It took us so many iterations of beet soup to come up with this one. Made with toasted chickpea flour, coconut, mustard seeds and ginger. Topped with a seed crumble (gluten free & vegan). | 1 quart
Smoked Eggplant Raita: Fire smoked eggplant folded into thick yogurt with garlic, cumin seeds and walnuts (gluten free).
Pomegranate Salad: Local lettuces, arugula, radicchio, belgian endive, herbs and edible flowers with pomegranates ~ mustard seed maple syrup lemon dressing (gluten free & vegan).
Truffle Mac'n'Cheese: Fresh pasta baked with Burgundy truffles, gruyere cheese, garlic and fresh cream.
South Indian Potato Mash: Idaho potatoes mashed and rough chopped, then sauteed with mustard seeds, kari leaves, ginger, a touch of chili (gluten free & vegan).
Sweet Potato Rolls: Fluffy pull apart buns flavored with turmeric, yogurt and cardamom. | 8 rolls.
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Butter Paneer Pot Pie: Our house made traditional whole milk cheese flavored with saffron with roasted cauliflower slow cooked in a creamy tomato masala with a buttery pie crust.
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Wild Mushroom Pot Pie: Chestnut, maitake, loin’s name and other wild mushrooms cooked in a coconut ginger sauce with vegetable shortening pie crust (vegan).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note. Please note that picture does not represent every item in this list.
230.00
Masala Nuts: Baked spiced cashews, Texas organic pecans and house smoked almonds (gluten free & vegan).
Crab Samosas: A throwback to our Indika days! Jumbo local crabmeat with garlic, ajwain and coconut stuffed in a triangular pastry served with papaya ginger chutney. | 4 samosas
Beet Soup: Another favorite from our Indika days. It took us so many iterations of beet soup to come up with this one. Made with toasted chickpea flour, coconut, mustard seeds and ginger. Topped with a seed crumble (gluten free & vegan). | 1 quart
Smoked Eggplant Raita: Fire smoked eggplant folded into thick yogurt with garlic, cumin seeds and walnuts (gluten free).
Pomegranate Salad: Local lettuces, arugula, radicchio, belgian endive, herbs and edible flowers with pomegranates ~ mustard seed maple syrup lemon dressing (gluten free & vegan).
Lobster Truffle Mac'n'Cheese: Fresh pasta baked with lobster tails, Burgundy truffles, gruyere cheese, garlic and fresh cream.
South Indian Potato Mash: Idaho potatoes mashed and rough chopped, then sauteed with mustard seeds, kari leaves, ginger, a touch of chili (gluten free & vegan).
Saag Biscuits: Puff pastry squares stuffed with saag and gruyere. | 4 biscuits.
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Roghan Josh Pot Pie: Lamb leg slow braised with root vegetables, saffron, cardamom, mace and Kashmiri chili powder baked with a buttery pie crust.
OR
Kalonji Roasted Tenderloin: Oven roasted black Angus farm-raised Texas tenderloin marinated with black nigella (kalonji), garlic and black pepper masala. Served medium rare with saffron yogurt sauce topped with spices and fresh herbs.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note. Please note that picture does not represent every item in this list.
14.00
Baked spiced cashews, Texas organic pecans and house smoked almonds (gluten free & vegan). | 10 oz.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
24.00
Local lettuces, arugula, radicchio, belgian endive, herbs and edible flowers with pomegranates ~ mustard seed maple syrup lemon dressing (gluten free & vegan). | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
26.00
Another favorite from our Indika days. It took us so many iterations of beet soup to come up with this one. Made with toasted chickpea flour, coconut, mustard seeds and ginger. Topped with a seed crumble (gluten free & vegan). | 1 quart.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
0.00
A throwback to our Indika days! Jumbo local crabmeat with garlic, ajwain and coconut stuffed in a triangular pastry served with papaya ginger chutney.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
0.00
Plant based saag mixed with toasted ground cashews, fenugreek, serrano peppers and warm spices stuffed in a triangular pastry served with Texas persimmon chutney (vegan).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
28.00
Fresh pasta baked with Burgundy truffles, gruyere cheese, garlic and fresh cream. | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
42.00
Fresh pasta baked with lobster tails, Burgundy truffles, gruyere cheese, garlic and fresh cream. | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
22.00
Idaho potatoes mashed and rough chopped, then sauteed with mustard seeds, kari leaves, ginger, a touch of chili (gluten free & vegan). | Serves 4ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
48.00
Chestnut, maitake, loin’s name and other wild mushrooms cooked in a coconut ginger sauce with vegetable shortening pie crust (vegan). | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
48.00
Our house made traditional whole milk cheese flavored with saffron with roasted cauliflower slow cooked in a creamy tomato masala with a buttery pie crust. | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
75.00
Lamb leg slow braised with root vegetables, saffron, cardamom, mace and Kashmiri chili powder baked with a buttery pie crust. | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
95.00
Oven roasted black Angus farm-raised Texas tenderloin marinated with black nigella (kalonji), garlic and black pepper masala. Served medium rare with saffron yogurt sauce topped with spices and fresh herbs. | Serves 4 ppl.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
10.00
Fire smoked eggplant folded into thick yogurt with garlic, cumin seeds and walnuts (gluten free). | 1 pint.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
12.00
Fluffy pull apart buns flavored with turmeric, yogurt and cardamom. | 8 rolls.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
16.00
Puff pastry squares stuffed with saag and gruyere. | 4 biscuits.
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
14.00
Wild starter spelt sourdough with blueberries and local walnuts (vegan).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
40.00
Pomegranate cocktail - vodka, lemon & pomegranate. | 32 oz. jar
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
28.00
White wine sangria with saffron, orange, cardamom and fresh mint. | 32 oz. jar
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
28.00
Red wine stewed with cinnamon, orange peel, star anise, cardamom and black pepper. | 32 oz. jar
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
33.00
Mineral driven, fresh, light floral notes (Italy).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
30.00
Light tartness, subtle strawberry, clean finish (Texas '19).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
36.00
Stone, apricot, honey (Austria '17).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
45.00
Lush cranberry, floral, soft woody finish (California '18).
NOTE: Only available for pick up/delivery on Wednesday, December 23rd at 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM. Please make sure to choose timing based on this note.
45.00
Packed in a reusable stainless steel box with 7 small compartments (aka masala dabba) - an assortment of spicy and sweet treats from our Bake Lab. Masala dabbas can be used for spices, nuts or knick knacks.
50.00
A lovely assortment of Besan Mithai, Crack Balls and Pondi Bars packed in a beautiful gold reusable rectangular metal tin box to celebrate the holidays!
24.00
Soft cookie with chocolate chunks, walnuts, cinnamon and chili
Quantity: 12
24.00
Soft cookie with fresh coconut, toasted almonds, fresh chopped mint, mithai chunks and chocolate
Quantity: 12
30.00
Slightly chewy cookie with almonds, avocado, lots of lemon and lemon zest.
Quantity: 12
Vegan & Gluten Free
30.00
Soft cookie made with chocolate chunks, hazelnuts, brown rice and amaranth flour flavored with fresh basil.
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free
***Only available in Houston***
30.00
Ginger molasses cookie made with sweet potato, cinnamon and clove
Quantity: 12
Vegan & Nut Free
8.00
Turmeric, coriander, chili and cumin flecked shortbread topped with black cumin
Quantity: 12
Nut Free & Egg Free
8.00
Cardamom spiced shortbread
Quantity: 12
Nut Free & Egg Free
20.00
Cardamom shortbread dipped in chocolate and pistachios
Quantity: 12
Egg Free
20.00
Peanut butter cookie topped with chocolate
Quantity: 12
30.00
Chickpea fudge with chocolate ganache
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free & Egg Free
***Only available in Houston***
30.00
Our signature mix of chocolate, caramel, milk cake and nuts dipped in chocolate
Quantity: 12
60.00
Brioche bread grilled cheese | cilantro chutney
Quantity: 12
Nut Free
30.00
Grilled papad with cilantro & tamarind chutney
Serves 12
Nut Free & Vegetarian
100.00
Reminiscent of a classic Xacutti from Goa, coconut, chili and clove braised pork chunks with ginger and caramelized onions
Serves 12
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Dairy Free
125.00
Sindhi classic: Lamb chunks stewed with onions, ginger, carrots and potatoes simmered with yogurt and cardamom.
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
8.00
Yogurt salad with diced cucumber, apple and red onion, flavored with cumin and black pepper.
One pint
Gluten Free & Nut Free
10.00
Individually boxed lunches: Whole-grain sandwich (sliced chicken or roasted vegetables), chaat chips or popcorn (NYC), cookie and lentil dumpling chaat
Priced per person | minimum quantity: 8
16.00
Frankie | egg washed roti wrap with choice of filling: chicken or daily sabzi(veg)
Pondicheri Salad | carrot pickle, moong sprouts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, greens and jaggery lime dressing
Priced per person | minimum quantity: 8
0.00
Pumpkin chai custard pie with ground almonds, parle G cookie crust, candied hazelnuts, and fresh whipped cream.
8" | 55
10" | 80
25.00
Winter vegetable samosas, black pepper chicken kebabs, saag, calcutta dal, roasted brussels sprouts [winter] or okra [summer], tomato kasundi, raita and naan.
Priced per person | minimum quantity: 8
8.00
Platter with assorted seasonal fruit
Priced per person | minimum quantity: 8
12.00
Frankie | Roti wrap stuffed with cilantro chutney & free range eggs scrambled with red bell, celery onions & spinach.
Potato Cakes | tapioca, potato, pomegranate & spices
Fresh Fruit
Priced per person | minimum quantity: 8
35.00
Chicken samosas, kalonji lamb chops, butter chicken, calcutta dal, turmeric rice, saag paneer, eggplant raita and naan
Priced per person | minimum quantity: 8
30.00
A unique spiced snack bar made with chevda, peanuts, sev, marshmallows and currants.
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free
50.00
Turmeric bun stuffed with butter chicken, cheese and garam masala.
Quantity: 12
Nut Free
***Only available in Houston***
30.00
House made doughnuts inspired by Gulab Jamuns.
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free
55.00
Fluffy brioche buns filled with chocolate ganache and orange zest.
Quantity: 12
Nut Free
45.00
Moist and soft muffins made with white quinoa, olive oil, peanuts, cornmeal and jaggery
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free
45.00
Flaky scone made with moringa, pistachios and blueberries
Quantity: 12
10.00
Crisp dunking bar made entirely with whole wheat flour, flax seed & oats, flavored with cinnamon and sweetened with honey.
Quantity: 12
Nut Free
0.00
Chai custard pie with ground almonds, parle G cookie crust, candied cashews, and fresh whipped cream
8" | 55
10" | 80
55.00
Mithai & lemon crust filled with carrot halwa custard. Topped with seasonal fruit.
Gluten Free
Quantity: 8" Pie
45.00
Our popular CafeAnnie brownie in a loaf, gooey chocolate on the inside and topped with chocolate ganache, candied orange zest and pomegranate seeds (gluten free).
Quantity: 8" -9" loaf
75.00
Flourless chocolate cake with almond flour & Valrhona cocoa powder, layered with chocolate ganache & candied almonds
12" Cake
Gluten Free
55.00
Cardamom sponge cake layered with rose hibiscus syrup, orange mousse and fresh fruit
8" Cake
Nut Free
55.00
Cardamom sponge cake layered with lemon curd, cardamom cream, topped with fresh fruit
8" Cake
Nut Free
75.00
Avocado lime pie with pistachios and cashews, date nut crust, coconut cream and fresh berries
10" Tart
Gluten Free & Vegan
60.00
Persimmon cheesecake made with hint of ginger.
Quantity: 10" Cake
55.00
Chocolate pecan pie made with organic Texas pecans sweetened entirely with cinnamon and cardamom infused maple syrup and jaggery in a flaky buttery pie crust.
Quantity: 8" Pie
30.00
Small cake like cookies made with almond flour and rosemary
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free
32.00
Cardamom and kevra scented small cakes with pistachios
Quantity: 12
32.00
Sweetened with honey, small cakes made with mesquite flour and topped with fresh fruit
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
55.00
Gooey dark chocolate brownies made with almond flour, Valrhona cocoa powder and walnuts.
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free
30.00
Chickpea fudge topped with pumpkin seeds
CHOICE OF: chocolate or plain
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free & Egg Free
30.00
CHOICE OF:
Sindhi ladoo: roti flour, ghee & cardamom
Crackball: crunchy caramel & khoya mix dipped in chocolate ganache
Rose ladoo [gf][v]: coconut, cashew & rose
Quantity: 12
Egg Free
36.00
CHOICE OF:
chocolate chili
double chocolate with hazelnut [gf]
ginger cookie [v]
coconut chocolate mint
madeleines [gf]
Texas mesquite [gf]
chocolate lavender [v]
Sindhi ladoo: roti flour, ghee & cardamom
Crackball: crunchy caramel & khoya mix dipped in chocolate ganache
Rose ladoo [gf][v]: coconut, cashew & rose
Quantity: 12
Egg Free
25.00
A mini version a varied selection of cookies
Quantity: 18
May contain:
Chocolate Chili, Chocolate Mint, Double Chocolate [gf], Ginger [v], Lemon [gf][v], Mesquite [v], Cardamom, Masala
Please notify us for any preferences.
32.00
3 Quarts
Serves 12
Nut Free
40.00
Mango, yogurt and cardamom sweetened drink
3 Quarts
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
40.00
House made yogurt with rose essence and cardamom.
3 Quarts
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
32.00
Cold brew coffee cooked with cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom and milk
3 Quarts
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
40.00
House ground almond milk chai flavored with cardamom and cinnamon
3 Quarts
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Vegan
25.00
Amaya roasted drip coffee
3 Quarts
Serves 12
Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free
16.00
Cashews, chili powder, amchur, black pepper, chili powder, sugar and salt.
Charged per pound.
Gluten Free & Vegan
20.00
Indian street favorite! Rice flakes, peanuts, sev, kari leaves, pumpkin seeds, turmeric, chili powder, amchur, kari leaves, currants, garam masala and salt.
Charged per pound.
Gluten Free & Vegan
65.00
Spinach and arugula tossed with raisin, sunflower & pumpkin seeds and pickled carrots | jaggery lime dressing
Serves 12
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
40.00
Mumbai's Chowpatty beach favorite: Housemade semolina puffs | potato, sprouts, boondi and garbanzo mix | jal jeera & yogurt sauces
30 Pooris with fixings
Nut Free & Can be Vegan
50.00
Lentil dumplings in cumin yogurt, tamarind chutney and cilantro
Quantity: 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
20.00
Potato tapioca cakes flavored with cumin and dried pomegranate seeds | tamarind chutney
12 pieces
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
30.00
Open faced brioche toasts topped with braised mushroom, bell pepper and cheese
24 Pieces
Nut Free
0.00
Triangular pastries filled with choice of fillings: black pepper chicken, paneer and mushroom, crabmeat, lamb lentil, lentil cashew and potato pea.
Quantity: 12
45.00
Chunks of seasoned paneer seared with spices | seasonal chutney
24 Pieces
Gluten Free & Nut Free
125.00
Seasonal raw vegetables with avocado masala, saffron yogurt and dal
Serves 12
Gluten Free
40.00
Chickpea pinwheels stuffed with cashew masala, spices, coconut and sesame seeds | cumin yogurt and tamarind chutney
24 Pieces
Gluten Free
50.00
Pan seared flat bread.
Choice of:
Cauliflower | Paneer | Lamb Keema
Quantity: 12
Nut Free
110.00
Spinach and mustard greens pureed with fenugreek, ghee and warm spices with chunks of house made cheese.
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
100.00
Creamy nutmeg and cashew curry with paneer (housemade cheese), red bell pepper and cauliflower.
Serves 12
Gluten Free
85.00
Smoked eggplant sautéed with caramelized onions, coriander seeds, tomato and ginger
Serves 12
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
90.00
South Indian inspired coconut stew with carrots, cauliflower and zucchini flavored with ginger and kari leaves.
Serves 12
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
110.00
Kalonji, clove and black pepper rubbed grilled lamb chops
24 Large Lamb Chops
Gluten Free & Nut Free
90.00
Skewered lamb kebabs marinated in green herb masala.
24 Kebabs
Gluten Free & Nut Free
80.00
Skewered grilled black pepper, yogurt and ginger chicken thigh kebabs
24 Kebabs
Gluten Free & Nut Free
90.00
16/20 count skewered shrimp marinated in house made tandoori masala
24 Kebabs
Gluten Free & Dairy Free
150.00
Scallops, shrimp, fish and mussels in a coconut, ginger kari leaf stew
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
120.00
Classic creamy chicken curry with spices and herbs (tomatoes, fenugreek, cardamom, ginger and more)
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
100.00
One half fillet of wild salmon roasted with cilantro, mint, fenugreek masala and jaggery ginger glaze (3lbs)
Serves 12
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Dairy Free
35.00
Twice roasted in black pepper, amchur and tamarind chutney | pickles and cumin yogurt
24 Pieces
Gluten Free & Nut Free
8.00
Yogurt salad with smoked eggplant.
One pint
Gluten Free & Nut Free
30.00
Basmati rice flavored with turmeric and cumin seeds
Serves 12
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
36.00
leavened flat bread with a hint of turmeric. [vegan]
Quantity: 12
Nut Free & Vegan
20.00
Carrot and whole wheat layered flatbread with fenugreek and coriander seeds
Quantity: 12
Nut Free & Vegan
70.00
Moong dal slow cooked with spice pop ginger & jaggery
Serves 12
Gluten Free & Nut Free
8.00
* Seasonal - only available September - March*
Sun dried chunks of granny smith apples cooked with mustard, ginger, fenugreek and chili.
One pint
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
10.00
Eggplant chunks cooked with fenugreek, clove, chili, garlic, jaggery and olive oil.
Gluten Free, Nut Free & Vegan
10.00
fresh mangos with, chili, kari leaves and mustard seeds
One pint
Gluten Free & Vegan
10.00
Peanuts ground with channa dal, sesame seeds, chili and garlic
One pint
Gluten Free & Vegan
8.00
Cilantro and sesame seed chutney with yogurt and serrano peppers
One pint
Gluten Free & Nut Free
40.00
Our flowers arrangements are lovingly prepared by our florist extraordinaire Alexa Hernandez using a mixture of local plants, edible herbs and seasonal flowers in vintage cups and bowls from India. Custom flowers can be ordered on request.
25.00
Our flowers arrangements are lovingly prepared by our florist extraordinaire Alexa Hernandez using a mixture of local plants, edible herbs and seasonal flowers in vintage cups and bowls from India. Custom flowers can be ordered on request.
30.00
Our flowers arrangements are lovingly prepared by our florist extraordinaire Alexa Hernandez using a mixture of local plants, edible herbs and seasonal flowers in vintage cups and bowls from India. Custom flowers can be ordered on request.
