Tandoor Portland Menu
Step into the vibrant world of flavorful Indian cuisine with the Tandoor Portland Menu, located at 88 Exchange St, Portland, ME. Whether you're craving a sizzling platter of tandoori meats or the rich, aromatic layers of a creamy curry, Tandoor offers a menu that captures the essence of authentic Indian flavors. From savory appetizers like crispy samosas to hearty biryanis and naan, each dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and spices. The extensive menu also includes vegetarian options that don’t compromise on flavor, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy. Pair your meal with a refreshing drink or indulge in a traditional dessert, and you’ve got a meal that’s nothing short of spectacular. Whether you’re dining with friends or enjoying a quiet evening, the dishes here are designed to offer a true taste of India, right in the heart of Portland.
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Desserts
Kheer
Beloved by everyone! Rice cooked in milk raisins, cardamom, and nuts. Garnished with rosewater.
Gulab Jamun
An Indian dessert. Small 1-inch diameter balls of flour and milk powdered deep-fried to golden and served cold in syrup. Cake-like texture.
Rasgulla
Cheese balls in sugar syrup. This is a classic and very popular Indian sweet from Bengal made for special occasions and usually served cold. This is a very sweet dessert.
Appetizer
Aloo Tikki
Gluten free. A pocket of spiced vegetables, deep-fried.
Vegetarian Platter
Vegetarian. Mixed platter of appetizers; one piece each of samosa, aloo tikka, pakora, paneer pakora, and papadam.
Onion Bhaji
Gluten free. Fresh vegetable fritters deep-fried in vegetable oil.
Paneer Pakora
Gluten free. Chunks of homemade cheese with low-fat milk, rolled in chicken pea flour, deep-fried.
Samosa
Deep-fried spiced and shredded potato turnovers.
Chicken Tikka
Gluten free. Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a special sauce, barbecued in tandoor on hot coals, served on bed of lettuce.
Papadam
Gluten free. Wafers made with lentils and black pepper.
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Lassi made with the mango pulp.
Darjeeling Tea
Our own choice blend imported from India.
Club Soda
Masala Tea
Indian special tea with milk and sugar.
Juice
Lassi
Sweet yogurt drink with rosewater and pistachios.
Iced Tea
Indian spiced cold tea with a slice of lemon.
Milk, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi & Mountain Dew
Breads
Punjabi Naan
Naan bread stuffed with coconut, saffron, and sweet spices.
Aloo Naan
Stuffed bread with potato and Indian spices.
Chapatti
Traditional Indian unleavened whole wheat bread.
Mixed Vegetable Paratha
Vegetarian. This layered bread is filled with potatoes, peas, cauliflower, homemade cheese, saffron, and sweet spices.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened white bread topped with onions, Indian spices and cilantro.
Naan
Traditional Indian leavened with bread made by slapping it quickly on the sides of tandoor.
Tandoori Roti
Traditional Indian unleavened whole wheat bread made in tandoor in slow fire.
Lachha Paratha
Layered whole wheat buttered bread.
Plain Paratha
Unleavened, whole wheat, flaky multi-layered bread topped with butter.
Poori (2 Pieces)
Soft balloon-shaped bread made with whole-wheat flour.
Garlic Naan
Leavened, handmade white bread made with garlic, herbs, & Indian spices with butter.
Bhatura (1 Piece)
Refined flour, deep-fried and puffy bread.
Dishes (Lunch Menu)
Chicken Masala (Labadar)
Gluten free. Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, and charbroiled sautéed in herbs. Simply fantastic!
Fish Masala (Haddock)
Gluten free. Haddock marinated and cooked in the tomato base sauce and light cream.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Gluten free. Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, and charbroiled sautéed in herbs.
Shrimp Curry
Gluten free. Fresh shrimp in a robust onion and tomato base sauce of ginger, garlic, coriander, and other herbs.
Fish Curry
Gluten free. Haddock in a robust onion and tomato base sauce of ginger, garlic, coriander, and other herbs.
Chicken Mushroom
Gluten free. Boneless chicken in a savory curry made with onions, tomatoes, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and clove. We will cook to your order - regular or hot.
Chicken Curry
Gluten free. Boneless chicken in a savory tomato, ginger, garlic & herb sauce with your choice of spiciness.
Chicken Tikka Saag
Gluten free. Boneless pieced of chicken tikka mixed in a spinach sauce with Himalayan herbs and various Indian spices.
Lamb Curry
Gluten free. Soft lamb sautéed in a thick curry sauce. We tailor its spiciness to your taste.
Keema Mutter
Gluten free. An ancient recipe of ground lamb, peas, coriander, and ginger.
Bay of Bengal Cuisine - Seafood Specialties (Dinner Menu)
Shrimp Karahi
Gluten free. Fresh shrimp with green peppers onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Shrimp Curry
Gluten free. Fresh shrimp in a robust onion and tomato base sauce of ginger, garlic, coriander, and other herbs.
Fish Masala
Gluten free. Haddock marinated and cooked in tomato base sauce and light cream.
Fish Curry
Gluten free. Haddock in a robust onion and tomato base sauce pf ginger, garlic, coriander, and other herbs.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Gluten free. Shrimp sautéed with hot Indian spices in curry sauce with potatoes. From brave men of madras!!!!
Shrimp Saag
Gluten free. Served on a flavorful bed of spiced spinach and light cream.
Mixed Seafood Masala
Gluten free. Fresh shrimp and fish sautéed in fresh herbs and cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, light cream and Indian spices.
Shrimp Korma
Gluten free. Shrimp with creamy sauce and nuts.
Shrimp Tandoori Masala
Gluten free. Shrimp charbroiled and then sautéed in fresh herbs and cooked in a sauce of tomatoes and light cream.
Vegetarian Delights (Lunch Menu)
Saag Pakora
Gluten free. Vegetable fritters cooked with ginger, garlic, and fresh spinach.
Saag Paneer
Gluten free. A mound of lightly seasoned spinach in a steaming blend of light cream, our own cottage cheese, and Indian spices.
Mutter Paneer
Our flavorful blend of homemade cottage cheese and green peas, is lightly seasoned with fresh herbs.
Chana Masala
Gluten free, vegan. Chickpeas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and Indian spices.
Dal Tadka
Gluten free, vegan. Yellow lentils sautéed over a low flame, Indian spices, and served in a typical Punjabi special.
Aloo Mutter
Gluten free. Fresh green peas, sautéed in a delicately spices sauce with potatoes.
Bhindi Masala
Gluten free, vegan. Okra cooked with fresh onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Navratan Korma
Gluten free. The choicest of fresh vegetables along with homemade cheese, cashews & raisins sautéed with ginger, cardamom, cloves & special Indian spices.
Palak Aloo
Gluten free. Delightful ragout of potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, light cream, cinnamon, and other Indian spices.
Lamb / Goat Specialties (Boneless Lamb / Bone-in Goat) - Dinner Menu
Lamb / Goat Saag
Gluten free. Tender pieces of lamb/ bone-in goat with spinach, ginger, onions, fresh herbs, a touch of garlic, and cream.
Lamb / Goat Curry
Gluten free. Soft boneless lamb/ bone-in goat sautéed in a thick curry sauce. We will tailor its spiciness to your taste.
Butter Lamb
Gluten free. Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with ginger, onions, and garlic in a sauce made with tomatoes and cream, different Indian spices, and exotic herbs.
Keema Mutter
Gluten free. An ancient recipe of ground lamb, peas, coriander, and ginger.
Lamb Chettinad
Gluten free. Lamb cooked in a hot gravy of south Indian spices, ginger, and fresh herbs.
Lamb / Goat Do Piaza
Gluten free. Tender young lamb/ bone-in goat with green pepper, onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Lamb / Goat Karahi
Gluten free. Tender pieces of lamb/ bone-in goat sautéed with Indian spices, fresh bell pepper, and onions in a karahi (wok).
Boti Kabab Masala
Gluten free. Lean pieces of lamb marinated for 24 hours in yogurt and spices baked on skewers in the tandoor and then finished in a tangy and spicy red sauce.
Lamb / Goat Korma
Gluten free. Cubed pieces of lamb/ bone-in goat sautéed in a special mild sauce, with almonds, cashews, and raisins. A mughlai delight!
Lamb / Goat Mushroom
Gluten free. Soft lamb/ bone-in goat and mushrooms lightly steamed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, and Indian spices.
Lamb / Goat Vindaloo
Gluten free. Super-hot and savory.
Lamb / Goat Rogan Josh
Gluten free. Cubes of lamb/ bone-in goat marinated in oriental Indian spices, sautéed with chopped tomatoes, and shredded coconut in a creamy sauce.
Vegetarian Delight Dinner (Dinner Menu)
Malai Kofta
Gluten free. True mughlai delight - balls of freshly minced vegetables simmered in cardamoms. Saffron, garlic, cashews, and raisins, cooked in creamy sauce. A royal vegetarian delight!!
Navratan Korma
Gluten free. A traditional merging of nine gems-fresh cauliflower, eggplant, green peppers, homemade cheese, green peas, potatoes, tomatoes, cashews, and raisins. Sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, cardamom and cloves.
Aloo Mutter
Gluten free. Fresh green peas, sautéed in a delicately spices sauce with potatoes.
Aloo Gobi
Gluten free, vegan. Fresh cauliflower, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and Indian spices.
Chana Masala
Gluten free, vegan. Chickpeas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and Indian spices.
Vegetable Vindaloo
Gluten free, vegan. A super-hot dish made with potatoes and very hot Indian spices - a pure heat wave!
Paneer Makhani
Gluten free. Chunks of cheese sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes; garnished with cashews and raisins.
Chana Saag
Gluten free. Steamed chickpeas sautéed with spinach, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.
Saag Dal
Gluten free. Yellow beans sautéed with ginger, garlic, and fresh spinach.
Dal Tadka
Gluten free, vegan. Yellow lentils sautéed over a low flame, Indian spices, and several in a typical Punjabi style.
Mutter Paneer
Gluten free. Our flavorful blend of homemade cottage cheese and green peas, is lightly seasoned with fresh herbs.
Karahi Paneer
Gluten free. Small chunks of cottage cheese and green pepper sautéed in a karahi (wok) with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and coriander.
Saag Paneer
Gluten free. A mound of lightly seasoned spinach in a steaming blend of light cream, our own cottage cheese, and Indian spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Gluten free. Chunks of cheese sautéed in herbs and finished in a traditional Indian thick tomato-based sauce.
Bhindi Masala
Gluten free, vegan. Okara is cooked with fresh onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Mixed Vegetable Masala
Gluten free, vegetarian. A mixture of vegetables sautéed in herbs and finished in a traditional Indian thick tomato-based sauce.
Soups
Chicken Soup
Gluten free. A traditional soup made with small pieces of chicken, cilantro, and Indian spices.
Dal Shorba Soup
Gluten free, vegan. Traditional soup made with split peas & lentils, subtly flavored with Indian spices, garnished with cilantro.
Coconut Soup
Gluten free. Shredded coconut made with whole milk, cream, nuts, sweet Indian spices, and saffron.
Tomato Soup
Gluten free, vegan. Soup made with fresh tomatoes, ginger, onions & garlic.
Side Orders
Mint Raita
Cool whipped homemade yogurt with tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh mint, its cool!
Mixed Pickled Vegetables
Vegetarian. A tangy treat.
Mango Chutney
Extra Rice Small
Bahare Murg – Chicken Specialties (Dinner Menu)
Chicken Korma
Gluten free. Tender pieces of chicken in a special sauce with cashews, almonds, and light cream.
Chicken Karahi
Gluten free. Boneless pieces of baked chicken, fresh green pepper, and onion are made in a karahi (a concave-shaped pot-like wok).
Murgh Methi
Gluten free. Tender pieces of chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek, cumin, and coriander.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Gluten free. Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and charbroiled sautéed in herbs. Simply fantastic!
Butter Chicken
Gluten free. Tender pieces of chicken sautéed with ginger, onions, and garlic in a sauce made with tomatoes and cream, different Indian spices, and exotic herbs.
Chicken Curry
Gluten free. Boneless chicken in a savory tomato, ginger, garlic & herb sauce with your choice of spiciness.
Chicken Chettinad
Gluten free. A lovely flavorsome chicken dish that combines spices, chili, and curry leaves in a south Indian curry that hits all the right notes.
Chicken Tikka Saag
Gluten free. Boneless pieced of chicken tikka mixed in a spinach sauce with Himalayan herbs and various Indian spices.
Mango Chicken
Gluten free. Chicken cooked with mango chutney and mint sauce tempered with fresh coriander, ginger, and curry leaves.
Chicken Mushroom
Gluten free. Tender pieces of chicken and mushroom lightly steamed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, and Indian spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Gluten free. A super hot dish made with potatoes and very hot Indian spices. Pure heat wave!
From the Tandoor (Clay Oven) - (Dinner Menu)
Tandoori Chicken
Gluten free. Spring half chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground Indian spices roasted in tandoor over a slow fire. Served on a bed of chicken and lettuce, garnished with cilantro.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Gluten free. Choice pieces of lamb chunks marinated in yogurt and Indian spices for 24 hours, sautéed on a skewer in tandoor over a fire.
Tandoor Mixed Grill
Gluten free. Mixed platter of choice pieces of chicken tandoori, lamb kabab, and tikka, served in a bed of green.
Chicken Tikka
Gluten free. Tender boneless chicken pieces of white meat marinated in yogurt, herbs and Indian spices, roasted over tandoor.
Biryani - Rice Specialities (Dinner Menu)
Fish Biryani
Fresh fish sautéed in butter with saffron-flavored basmati rice, nuts, and raisins, garnished with herbs.
Shrimp Biryani
Fresh shrimp sautéed in butter with saffron-flavored basmati rice, nuts, and raisins, garnished with herbs.
Chicken Biryani
Selected chicken pieces sautéed with basmati rice, nuts and raisins; garnished with fresh herbs.
Lamb Biryani
Boiled piece of juicy boneless lamb sautéed with steamed basmati rice, Indian spices, cashews, raisins, and herbs.
Salmon Biryani
Fresh salmon sautéed in butter with saffron-flavored basmati rice, nuts, and raisins, garnished with herbs.
Goat Biryani
Bone-in goat pieces cooked with saffron-flavored basmati rice, nuts, and raisins, garnished with herbs.
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetarian. Long grain basmati rice sautéed with fresh vegetables in a blend of exotic herbs and Indian spices.
House Special Biryani (Serves Two)
Saffron-flavored basmati rice sautéed in butter with choice pieces of lamb, chicken, almonds, cashews, and raisins; garnished with cilantro.
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