Big Indian Farm Inc. Menu
209 Sawmill Hill Rd NW, Willis, VA
Indian bakery
Planning a visit to Big Indian Farm Inc. in Willis? Here is a guide to 39 items you can expect at an Indian bakery, from the pastry case to the drinks.
This is a typical menu for this style of bakery, not the bakery's official menu, and prices are not listed. Ask in store or call (831) 588-8859 for today's selection and any allergen information.
Barfi & Milk Sweets
Mithai made from reduced milk, sold by the piece or boxed for festivals.
- PedaVegetarianSmall round sweets of khoa, sugar and cardamom, soft and fudgy, pressed with a decorative pattern.
- RasmalaiVegetarian · Contains nutsSpongy patties of fresh chenna cheese soaked in chilled, thickened milk scented with saffron and cardamom, topped with sliced pistachios.
- Gulab JamunVegetarianFried balls of milk-solid dough steeped in warm rose and cardamom syrup, dark brown outside and soft, spongy and syrupy throughout.
- Kaju KatliVegetarian · Contains nutsThin diamond-shaped cashew fudge made from ground cashews and sugar syrup, smooth and dense, often finished with edible silver leaf.
- Pista BarfiVegetarian · Contains nutsFudge-like squares of slowly reduced milk and ground pistachios, pale green, subtly nutty and set firm enough to slice cleanly.
- Milk Cake (Kalakand)VegetarianGrainy, moist milk sweet made by slowly reducing milk with sugar, caramelized at the center.
- Coconut BarfiVegetarianSoft, moist squares of shredded coconut cooked down with milk and sugar, scented with cardamom and sometimes layered pink and white.
Ladoo & Fried Sweets
Round sweets and syrup-dipped treats central to Diwali and celebrations.
- Soan PapdiVegetarian · Contains nutsFlaky, fibrous cubes of gram flour and sugar, shredding into strands, flavored with cardamom and pistachio.
- Mysore PakVegetarianSouth Indian sweet from Mysore of gram flour cooked with plenty of ghee and sugar, porous, rich and slightly crumbly in texture.
- Motichoor LadooVegetarian · SeasonalTiny fried gram-flour pearls bound in syrup and shaped into soft orange balls, fragrant with cardamom.
- Besan LadooVegetarianRoasted chickpea flour, ghee and sugar shaped into rich, nutty-tasting balls with a fine, fudgy texture.
- Coconut LadooVegetarianBalls of desiccated coconut and condensed milk, chewy and lightly sweet, rolled in more coconut.
- JalebiVegetarianSpirals of fermented batter fried crisp and soaked in saffron syrup, crunchy outside and juicy within.
Bakery Cookies & Rusks
Indian bakery staples served alongside chai.
- Jeera BiscuitsVegetarianSavory-sweet butter cookies dotted with toasted cumin seeds, giving an earthy aroma and a crisp, short snap that pairs with chai.
- Osmania BiscuitsVegetarianHyderabadi tea biscuits balancing salt and sweet, with a tender, melting crumb and milky flavor.
- Coconut CookiesVegetarianGolden bakery cookies packed with toasted desiccated coconut, crisp at the edges and pleasantly chewy at the center.
- KhariVegetarian · SavoryPuff pastry sticks baked until brittle and flaky, lightly salted, sometimes with ajwain or cumin.
- NankhataiVegetarian · Popular pickShortbread-style cookies made with ghee, flour and gram flour, spiced with cardamom and nutmeg, crumbling softly.
- Cake RuskVegetarianTwice-baked slices of vanilla sponge cake, dry and crunchy all the way through, made for dunking into a hot cup of tea.
- Toast RuskVegetarianCrisp twice-baked bread slices, lightly sweet with a hint of cardamom, a pantry staple with chai.
Puffs & Savory Snacks
Hot savory items from the bakery case and snack counter.
- Paneer PuffVegetarian · SavoryLayered puff pastry filled with cubes of soft paneer tossed in a tangy, tikka-style spiced gravy with peppers and onion.
- SamosaVegetarian · SavoryTriangular fried pastry with a crunchy shell filled with spiced potatoes, peas and green chili.
- KachoriVegetarian · SavoryRound, puffed fried pastry filled with a spicy lentil or onion mixture, flaky and robust.
- Dabeli BunVegetarian · SavoryGujarati street snack of a soft bun stuffed with sweet-spicy potato filling, tamarind chutney, pomegranate seeds and roasted masala peanuts.
- Veg PuffVegetarian · SavoryFlaky puff pastry wrapped around a spiced potato, pea and carrot filling with turmeric and garam masala.
- Egg PuffSavoryRectangular puff pastry pocket enclosing half a boiled egg nestled in a spiced, slow-cooked onion masala, a classic Kerala bakery snack.
- Chicken PuffSavoryCrisp, many-layered pastry filled with shredded chicken cooked in a peppery onion-tomato masala with curry leaves.
Cakes & Breads
Eggless and egg-based cakes and soft breads popular in Indian bakeries.
- PavVegetarianSoft, pull-apart square dinner rolls baked together in batches, a Mumbai staple used for vada pav, misal and pav bhaji.
- Mawa CakeVegetarian · Contains nutsParsi-style cupcake made with reduced milk solids, dense and buttery with cardamom and a cashew on top.
- DilkhushVegetarian · Contains nutsBengaluru bakery-style sweet bun with a soft, bread-like shell enclosing a filling of grated coconut, sugar, tutti frutti and chopped cashews.
- Eggless Black Forest CakeVegetarian · Egg-freeChocolate sponge layered with whipped cream and cherries, a fixture of Indian birthday cakes, made without eggs.
- Bun MaskaVegetarianSoft, sweet bun split and slathered with butter, often dipped into a cup of masala chai.
- Eggless Fruit CakeVegetarian · Egg-freePlum-style loaf cake with tutti frutti and raisins, moist and lightly spiced, made without eggs.
Drinks
- Drip coffeeVeganBatch-brewed house coffee, usually a medium roast kept hot in airpots; straightforward, balanced cup that pairs with nearly anything from the pastry case.
- EspressoVeganA concentrated one- or two-ounce shot pulled under pressure, topped with tawny crema and carrying bittersweet, roasty notes with a short, syrupy finish.
- AmericanoVeganEspresso stretched with hot water into a full-size cup; lighter in body than drip yet keeps the toasty edge of the shot.
- CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.
- Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
- Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.