Tandoor - The Clay Oven

170 Main St, Middletown CT 06457 Today's hours: 11:30 am-10:00 pm (860) 346-6600

Cuisines and Dishes at Tandoor - The Clay Oven:

Indian

Menu for Tandoor - The Clay Oven

Accompaniments

Raita $2.50
Cool whipped yogurt with cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes and mint
Papadam $2.25
Lentil crisps, sun dried, served roasted
Pickles and Chutney $2.95
Home made mixed hot pickles & mango chutney

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas (2) $3.95
Crisp patties with potatoes and peas with a subtle touch of Indian spices, served hot
Vegetable Tikki (2) $3.95
Little spicy vegetable patties
Paneer Pakora $4.95
Home made cheese deep fried in chick pea batter, served hot
Vegetable Pakora $4.95
Assorted fresh vegetables deep fried in chick pea batter, served hot
Chat Papari $4.95
Fried crispy white flower pieces with chick peas, onion, yogurt and spices
Chicken Pakora $8.95
Boneless chicken breast light fried in chick batter
Mixed Platter $9.95
A selected and delicious combination of appetizers
Katchumber Salad $4.95
Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander, tossed in herbs, spices and lemon

Barbecued in Clay Oven (Tandoor)

Tandoori Chicken $14.95
Marinated in Tandoori masala and yogurt for 24 hours, barbecued to perfection, in Tandoor
Chicken Kabab $14.95
Minced chicken meat blended with special spices and herbs, cooked on skewers
Chicken Tikka $14.95
Tender boneless pieces ofchicken gently flavored with spices and barbecued on a skewer, served hot
Lamb Kebab $14.95
Minced lamb meat blended with special spices and herbs, cooked on skewers
Lamb Tikka $14.95
Tender cubes of lamb delicately barbecued on skewers
Tandoori Mixed Grill $17.95
A delicious combination of chicken, lamb and seafood prepared on skewers
Tandoori Shrimp $16.95
Delicately spiced shrimp cooked in Tandoor and served on sizzler

Biryanis - Rice Specialties

Chicken Biryani $13.95
Aromatic Indian Basmati rice cooked with fresh herbs and spices
Lamb Biryani $14.95
Aromatic Indian Basmati rice cooked with fresh herbs and spices
Shrimp Biryani $15.95
Aromatic Indian Basmati rice cooked with fresh herbs and spices
Mix Tandoor Special Biryani $17.95
Spcial mix biryani with chicken, lamb and shrimp
Vegetable Biryani $12.95
A royal treat, Basmati rice with vegetables, fruits and saffron, sprinkled with raisins and nuts
Peas Pulao $6.56
Aromatic Basmati rice cooked with green garden peas and almonds
Basmati Rice $3.25
A special kind of Basmati rice grown in some parts of India and Pakistan

Chef's Recommendations

Vegetarian Thali $17.95
Traditional vegetarian meal with Paneer Makhni, Dal Maharani, Baigan Bhartha, Raita, Poori, Rice, Papadam and a dessert (Gulab Jamun), served with Soup, Tea or Coffee
Tandoori Dinner $19.95
Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Tandoori, Rogan Josh, Dal Maharani, Rice, Nan, Raita, Papadam and a dessert (Gulab Jamun), served with Soup, Tea or Coffee
Dinner for Two $37.95
Tandoori Chicken, any Meat Entree, and any Vegetable Entree, Rice, Nan and a Dessert (Gulab Jamun) served with Soup, Tea or Coffee.

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Curry $12.95
A traditional Indian offering in all natural spices
Chicken Makhani $14.95
Marinated chicken pieces, barbecued on skewers and then cooked with onions, tomatoes, butter and cream
Chicken Korma $13.95
A classic Muglai entree, chicken pieces gently simmered in yogurt with select spices & almonds
Chicken Tikka Masala $14.95
Tender boneless chicken broiled, then cooked in thick, tomato, onion and butter sauce
Chicken Vindaloo $13.95
Boneless chicken cooked in potatoes in a tangy sharp sauce
Chicken Saag $13.95
Curried chicken served on a flavorful bed of spinach and light cream
Chicken Jalfrezi $13.95
Bonelss chicken cooked with mix vegetables and bell pepper and spices
Chicken Patiya $14.95
Boneless chicken cooked with mango flavored sauce

Lamb Specialties

Lamb Curry $13.95
Tender morsels of lamb served in a robust curry of tomatoes, ginger, onions and spices
Rogan Josh $14.95
Tender morsels of lamb cooked in an onion sauce, with yogurt, almond, cream and spices
Lamb Saag $14.95
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach, green coriander and other fragrant herbs
Lamb Vindaloo $14.95
Lamb pieces cooked in a sharply spiced gravy and served with potatoes.
Lamb Tikka Masala $15.95
Juicy lamb, marinated, simmered in sauce, yogurt, onions and mild spices
Lamb Korma $14.95
Cooked very gently with cream, herbs, spices and cashews
Keema Curry $14.95
Minced lamb and garden peas cooked in fresh tomatoes, ginger and spices
Lamb Do Piaza $14.95
Lamb curry cooked very gently with whole onions

Luncheon Specials

Chicken Curry $7.95
A traditional Indian offering in all natural spices
Chicken Tikka Masala $7.95
Boneless chicken boiled & cooked in creamy sauce
Chicken Korma $7.95
A classic Mughlai entree; chicken gently simmered in yogurt with select spices and almonds
Lamb Curry $7.95
Tender morsels of lamb served in a robust curry of tomatoes, ginger, onions and spices
Lamb Korma $7.95
Lamb cooked very gently with cream, herbs, spices, & cashews
Keema Mattar $7.95
An ancient recipe of ground lamb sauteed with peas, coriander and ginger
Shrimp Curry $7.95
Shrimp smothered with Indian condiments
Shrimp Korma $7.95
A classic Mughlai entree; shrimp gently simmerd in yogurt with select spices and almonds
Vegetarian Curry $6.95
&#34Nine Vegetables&#34 cooked with nine spices, nuts and cream sauce
Saag Paneer $6.95
Home made cheese cubes cooked in spinach and cream
Alu Chole $6.95
Chick peas, soaked overnight and cooked gently with onions, herbs, tomatoes and potatoes
Baigan Bhartha $6.95
Fresh eggplant baked on an open flame - gently tempered with onion, herbs, tomatoes and potatoes
Alu Palak $6.95
Potatoes cooked with spinach and cream
Alu Mattar $6.95
Cube pieces of potatoes cooked with peas and spices
Gobhi Alu $6.95
Fresh cauliflower and cubes of potatoes cooked with herbs, onion and spices
Channa Masala $6.95
Subtly flavored chick peas lampered with ginger, garlic & spices
Dal Fry $6.95
Creamed lentils tempered with fresh herbs and seasoning
Channa - Poori $9.95
Subtly flavored chick-peas tempered with ginger, garlic & spices, and deep-fried puffy, light bread

Naan - A Tandoori Bread

Plain Naan $2.95
Unleavened bread baked on the wall of clay oven
Onion Naan $3.95
Spicy and hot, with onions
Pudeena Naan $3.95
Unleavened bread stuffed with mint and spices
Alu Naan $3.95
Unleavened bread stuffed with potatoes and spices.
Garlic Naan $3.95
Unleavened bread stuffed with fresh chopped garlic
Chicken Naan $4.25
Bread stuffed with all white meat and baked
Keema Naan $4.25
Unleavened bread stuffed with ground lamb and spices
Peshawari Naan $4.25
Unleavened bread stuffed with fenol seeds, almonds, cashews and spice

Roti - Whole Wheat Breads

Chapati $2.95
Traditional whole wheat, baked bread
Tandoori Roti $2.95
Traditional whole-wheat bread baked in the clay oven
Plain Paratha $3.25
Flaky layered whole wheat pan fried bread.
Alu Paratha $3.95
Layered butter fried bread stuffed wiith shredded potatoes, peas and spices
Pudina Parantha $3.95
Whole-wheat flour bread flavored with mint & spices
Poori $3.95
(Two) Deep fried puffed bread, Very light
Onion and Garlic Parantha $4.25
Layered butter fried bread stuffed with shredded onion, garlic and spices

Seafood Specialties

Shrimp Curry $13.95
Shrimp Korma $14.95
A classic Mughtad entree; shrimp gently simmered in yogurt with select spices and almonds
Shrimp Tikka Masala $15.95
Marinated shrimp cooked over intense heat in Tandoori spices
Shrimp Saag $14.95
Shrimp curry cooked very gently in spinach
Shrimp Vindaloo $14.95
For the brave at heart - very spicy, very special
Fish Curry $14.95
Fish Masala $15.95
Fish of the day cooked in a rich and aromatic sauce
Goa Fish $15.95
Red snapper fish cooked with coconut juice and spices

Vegetarian Specialties

Mattar Paneer $11.95
Home made cheese cooked with tomato, cream butter and mildly flavored with Indian spices and peas
Navratan Curry $11.95
&#34Nine Vegetables&#34 cooked with nine spices, nuts and cream sauce
Dal Makhni $11.95
Creamed lentils tempered with fresh herbs and seasoning
Dal Fry $11.95
Creamed lentils tempered with fresh herbs and seasoning. No dairy.
Malai Kofta $11.95
Vegetable balls cooked in mild Indian spices and served with a delicious gravy
Saag Paneer $11.95
Home made cheese cubes cooked in spinach and cream
Alu Chole $11.95
Chick peas, soaked overnight and cooked gently with onions, herbs, tomatoes and potatoes
Baigan Bhartha $11.95
Fresh eggplant baked on an open flame - gently tempered with onion, herbs, tomatoes and potatoes
Alu Palak $11.95
Potatoes cooked with spinach and cream
Alu Mattar $11.95
Cubed pieces of potato cooked with peas and spices
Alu Gobhi $11.95
Fresh cauliflower and cube pieces of potatoes, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Channa Masala $11.95
Subtly flavored chick peas tampered with Ginger, Garlic & Spices
Shahi Paneer $12.95
Homemade cheese cooked with tomates, cream, butter, mildly flavored with spices and bell pepper
Channa Saag $11.95
Chick peas and fresh spinach cooked with onions and spices

Indian Desserts

Gulab Jamun $3.95
A light pastry made from dry milk and served in honey syrup
Kheer $3.95
Rice, raisins, cardamoms and nuts, garnished with rose water. Indian rice pudding
Ras Malai $3.95
Made from home made cheese, dipped in sweetened milk, served cold with pistachios
Mango Bahar $3.95
Mango ice cream sundae

Beverages

Lassi $3.25
Sweet or salted - cool refreshing & delicious yogurt drink, sweetened with honey (or sugar) and rose water or salted with crushed cumin seeds
Mango Lassi $3.95
Strawberry Lassi $4.25
Milk Shakes $3.95
Mango or Vanilla
Aam Ras $2.95
Mazza mango drink
Soda (Can) $1.25
Coffee $1.25
Masala Tea $1.25
Freshly brewed tea flavored with seven aromatic herbs
Iced Tea $1.95
Chai $2.25
Indian style tea prepared with sugar, milk & spices

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Apr 21 2012

Slaine F. via Yelp

Probably my favorite local place to go for Indian, I've enjoyed both the entrees and the buffet time and again. Their Chicken Korma is one of the best i've...read more
Feb 16 2012

Jonathan D. via Yelp

I ate the lunch buffet twice this week. Very delicious and satisfying. Nice selection of veggie & meat dishes, salad, 6 chutneys/raita, 2 desserts. If you...read more
Jan 21 2012

Greg M. via Yelp

Our first sign was that there was not a single customer in the place 830 on a Friday night. Went in for some Lamb Tikki Masala. I saw the a member of the...read more

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