Tamarind Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Tamarind, a trendy and classy Indian restaurant located in Poughkeepsie, NY. With a variety of options for vegetarians, Tamarind offers delivery, takeout, and catering services. The restaurant features a full bar, happy hour specials, and a welcoming atmosphere suitable for groups and private dining. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as butter chicken, Puchkas, and Samosa, as well as the attentive and friendly service. Despite a few minor issues with portion sizes and pricing, Tamarind stands out for its authentic and plentiful Indian cuisine. The ambiance is described as clean and spacious with a mix of music spanning different decades. Overall, Tamarind is highly recommended for those seeking a memorable dining experience with delicious fresh food and prompt service.
Palak Chaat
Crispy baby spinach, yogurt, pomegranate, date chutney
Puchkas
Atta & semolina, puchka, sweet yogurt, tamarind, chutney pomegranate
Chilly Paneer
Home made cheese, oyster, chili sauce, scallion, bell pepper
Lasooni Gobi
Crispy cauliflower, tomato, garlic chili chutney
Vegetable Manchurian
Vegetable balls, chili, onion, garlic, soya sauce, cilantro
Chilly Chicken
Crispy chicken, chili sauce, bell pepper, scallion
Crab Cake
Crab meat, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, mayonnaise salad
Shrimp Butter Garlic Pepper
Shrimp, pepper, garlic sauce, pao
Samosa
A traditional Panjabi stuffed potato and pea pastry served with mint and tamarind chutney , one of India's favorite snacks
Peppercorn Chicken
Lightly flour dusted dark chicken chunks cooked in Thai black pepper sauce, onion, mixed bell peppers garnished with green onion
Crispy Calamari
Hot cherry peppers, chef special sauce
Sweet Corn
Asparagus, sweet corn, cornstarch
Manchow
Roasted garlic, chilly, cilantro, cornstarch
Lentil Cumin
Yellow lentil, carrot, celery, roasted cumin
Dumpling & Noodle Soup Bowl
Chicken dumpling seasonal vegetable roasted garlic
Chef Manoj's Seafood Bowl
Seafood mix with mirepoix, shallots and a touch of white wine
Mint Raita
Yogurt, mint, cucumber, onion, roasted cumin
Dadi's Grandma Salad
Tender leaves of arcadian mixed greens served with slices of avocado, grape tomato, red onion, cucumber, garbanzo beans served with lemon vinaigrette dressing
Salmon Salad
Salmon from the pristine waters of faroe island with green lentils, arcadian mixed greens, grape tomatoes, and avocado served with lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Artichoke Matter Mushroom
Artichoke hearts, green pea, tomato sauce, fenugreek
Murg Dheli Wala
Tandoori tender chicken, clarified butter, kyoya, tomato sauce, fenugreek
Mix Vegetables Kadai
Seasonal veggie, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce
Murg Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken, tikka butter, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce
Traditional Navratan Corma
A mixture of sweet corn, fox nuts, carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, and cashews in a rich creamy onion sauce
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken thigh, baby potato, vindaloo spice sauce
Dal Makhani
Black lentil, kidney bean, chickpea, tomato cream sauce
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken thigh, fresh coconut, spice, onion, tomato sauce
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentil, onion, tomato, garlic, chili
Laal Mass
Goat meat, smoky spice, red chili, onion sauce
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese, khoya, creamy tomatoes sauce, fenugreek
Goat Masala Kadai
Goat meat, bell pepper, coriander, cumin, onion, tomato sauce
Paneer Lababdar
Bell pepper, homemade cheese, onion, cashew, tomato sauce
Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb, cumin, garam masala, brown onion, tomato puree
Mughlai Paneer
Cheese, onion, tomato creamy sauce
Lamb Pepper Masala
Lamb boneless, chili, onion sauce
Malai Kofta
Cheese dumpling, onion, cashew sauce
Shrimp Moilee
Coconut milk, fenugreek, turmeric, heirloom tomato
Palak Kofta
Mustard greens & spinach, green chili, paneer dumpling
Madras Fish Curry
King fish, fresh coconut, curry, leaf, spice sauce
Lassooni Sang Paneer
Fresh spinach puree, garlic, onion, home made cheese
Chef Special Sabji
Seasonal vegetables cooked in spinach paste Amul cheese
Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in an onion tomato sauce
Eggplant Curry (Bagara Baigan)
True to its name bagar meaning tempering of spice, young eggplants are fried and then added to a simmering tangy gravy
Shahi Paneer
Homemade paneer cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with a hint of fenugreek
Paneer Tikka Akbari
House made cheese, stuffed with variety of dry fruits, apricot chutney salad
Chicken Malai Tikka
Chicken breast, pistachio puree, pumpkin seed, pine nuts
Ghost Chili Murg Tikka
Tandoori chicken thigh, spaghetti squash, roasted cherry tomatoes
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken leg & breast, mint sauce, mix lettuce salad
Lamb Chops
Farm raised lamb chop, squash puree, mint, chutney
Dohar Seekh Kabab
A layered chicken and lamb minced, creamy stuffing, spice sauce
Jumbo Tiger Prawns
Tandoori shrimp, avocado, mint sauce, lemon wedges
Saloni Macchi
Atlantic salmon, beet sauce, avocado, mint, chutney, shallot, cherry tomato, roasted garlic
Chicken Dum Biryani
Basmati rice, marinated chicken, caramelized onion, mint butter, cooked in a sealed pot that locks the aroma
Gosht Dum Biryani
Basmati rice, marinated goat, caramelized onion, mint butter, cooked in a sealed pot that locks the aroma
Basmati Rice (Plan) Pulao
Rice, peas, paneer, cumin, cilantro
Veg Manchurian Gravy
Veggie dumpling, oyster, garlic, chili sauce, cilantro, onion, pepper
Chili Paneer Gravy
Crispy fried cheese, garlic, chili sauce, scallion, bell pepper
Broccoli White Garlic Sauce
Broccoli, scallion, garlic sauce
Chicken Black Pepper Sauce
Diced chicken thigh, bell pepper, scallion, black pepper sauce
Chilli Chicken Gravy
Diced chicken thigh, spice, chili, garlic sauce, pepper
Tai Ching Chicken
Chicken thigh, oyster, chili, tomato sauce, scallion
Tandoori Roti
Lacha Paratha
Pudina Paratha
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Chili Garlic Naan
Kulcha Truffle Butter
Bread Basket
Fried Rice
Schezwan Fried Rice
Hakka Noodles
Schezwan Noodles
Malai Shai Tukra
Saffron cake, cardamom, rabri tutt,i frutti fanni
Gulab Jamun Malai
Gulab jamun with ice cream, rabri, sweet cheese, nuts
Rash Malai
Creamed cheese cake, cardamom, rabri, pistachio
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chocolate fudge, strawberry, and chocolate sauce, pirouline creme filled, wafer, ice cream, raspberry
King Fisher
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Taj Mahal
oz
Flying Horse
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Sam Adams
Budweiser
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Amstel Light
Heineken
Corona
Oduls
Becks
Pina Colada
Tequila Sunrise
Mojito
Daquiri
Blue Lagoon
Mangorita
Bloody Mary
Cosmopolitan
Irish Coffee
Moscow Mule
Madra
Appletini
Bay Breeze
Long Island
Margarita
Paloma
Shirley Temple
Mango Mule
Cucumber Lagoon
Strawberry Field
Nopaloma
Blueberry Mojito
Waild Cat Cooler
Pineapple Cobbler
Pinot Grigio
Trinity Oaks, California
Chardonnay
Thieves. California
Champagne
Prosecco
Mocato
White Zinfandel
Sauvignon Blanc
Rossi
Cabernet
Rovert Mondavi
Malbec
Pino Noir
Merlot
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Apple Juice
Ice Tea
Coffee
Bar Menu
Food Menu Online Ordering
Palak Chaat
Crispy baby spinach, yogurt mint chutney ,date chutney garnished with pomegranate seeds
Puchkas
Crispy semolina shells filled with potato , yogurt tamarind and mint chutney garnished with pomegranate seeds
Chilly Paneer
This aromatic dish is made with tradition Indian style cottage cheese Sauteed with bell peppers green onion and soy chili sauce
Lasooni Gobi
Lightly battered cauliflower sauteed in chili garlic tomato sauce, Very crispy and is one of chefs favorite dish
Vegetable Manchurian
Seasonal vegetable dumpling mixed with chili, red onion, bell peppers sauteed in chili garlic sauce with a hint of Oyster soy sauce garnished with chopped green onion
Peppercorn Chicken
Lightly flour dusted dark chicken chunks cooked in Thai black pepper sauce, onion, mixed bell peppers garnished with green onion
Chilly Chicken
Lightly flour dusted chunks of dark chicken meat sauteed in chili sauce garnished with green onion
Crab Cake
Crab cakes made with chunks of blue swimming crab meat served with beet sauce and spice mayo
Shrimp Butter Garlic Papper
Shrimp sauteed with mixed bell peppers, onion in chili garlic butter sauce
Samosa
A traditional Panjabi stuffed potato and pea pastry served with mint and tamarind chutney , one of India's favorite snacks
Crispy Calamari
Hot cherry peppers, chef special sauce.
Lentil Cumin
Red Lentil simmered in Mirepoix broth with a touch of oven roasted cumin
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp atop mixed greens and served with a light avocado and artichoke lemon dressing
Sweet Corn
Home made corn broth with Asparagus and sweet corn kernel
Salmon Salad
salmon from the pristine waters of faroe island with green lentils, arcadian mixed greens, grape tomatoes, and avocado served with lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Sweet Corn Chicken
Home made corn broth with Chicken, Asparagus and sweet corn kernel
Dadi's Grandma Salad
Mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber with a mint citrus dressing
Sweet Corn Shrimp
Home made corn broth with Shrimp, Asparagus and sweet corn kernel
Mint Raita
Yogurt mixed with mint, Cucumber, Onion, and roasted cumin
Manchow
Asian soup with a twist of Indian flare utilizing local garlic, chili pepper and cilantro with crispy noodle garnish
Indian Salad
Manchow Chicken
Asian soup with a twist of Indian flare utilizing local garlic, chili pepper, chicken and cilantro with crispy noodle garnish
Manchow Shrimp
Asian soup with a twist of Indian flare utilizing local garlic, chili pepper, shrimp and cilantro with crispy noodle garnish
Chef Manoj Seafood Bowl
seafood mix with mirepoix, shallots and a touch of white wine.
Dumpling & Noodle Soup Bowl
Chicken dumpling seasonal vegetable roasted garlic.
Tandoori Roti
Lacha Paratha
Pudina Paratha
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Chili Garlic Naan
Kulcha Truffle Butter
Bread Basket
Roomali Roti
Paneer Tikka Akbari
Fresh house made paneer marinated in spices mixed with yogurt, grilled in tandoor and served with apricot chutney
Chicken Malai Tikka
Chicken tenders marinated in cream cheese, grilled in tandoor and garnished with creamy pistachio puree, pine nuts and pumpkin seeds
Ghost Chili Murg Tikka
Cubes of chicken thigh meat marinated in Indian masala, grilled in tandoor served with spaghetti squash and roasted grape tomatoes
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt, traditional tikka masala spices grilled in tandoor and served with spicy Mint Chutney
Lamb Chops
Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt and chef's special spice blend, perfection in tandoor and served with squash puree and Mint Chutney
Dhora Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb kebab stuffed with chicken kebab garnished with spicy mayo
Jumbo Tiger Prawns
Jumbo shrimp marinated in tandoori masala grilled in tandoor oven and serve with avocado mint sauce
Saloni Macchi
Faroe island salmon marinated in yogurt, sour cream, masala and spice topped with roasted garlic, grape tomatoes served on guacamole paste with beet sauce on side
Tandoori Mix Sizzler
Chicken Lamb Shrimp Fish salad and rice .
Chicken Dum Biryani
Marinated boneless Chicken cooked with caramelized onions, mint, saffron and basmati rice in sealed pot and garnished with crispy caramelized onions and mint
Gosht Dum Biryani (Goat)
Marinated cubes of bone in goat meat cooked with caramelized onions, mint, saffron and basmati rice in sealed pot garnished with caramelized onions and mint
Lamb Biryani
Marinated cubes of boneless leg of lamb cooked with caramelized onions, mint, saffron and basmati rice in sealed pot garnished with caramelized onions and mint
Vegetable Biryani
Seasonal vegetables cooked with caramelized onions, mint, saffron cooked and basmati rice in sealed pot garnished with caramelized onions and mint
Pulao Rice
Fried basmati rice with peas, paneer, cumin, and cilantro
Fried Rice
Fried Rice Chicken
Fried Rice Shrimp
Schezwan Fried Rice
Schezwan Fried Rice Chicken
Schezwan Fried Rice Shrimp
Basmati Rice
Plain white basmati rice
Fried Rice Egg
Handi BIryani Served In Clay Pot Not For Take Out
Handi Biryani To Go With Clay Pot
Jackfruit Briyani
marinated jackfruit cooked with caramelized onion mint saffron and basmati rice in a sealed pot garnished with caramelized onion and mint
Hakka Noodles
Hakka Noodles Chicken
Hakka Noodles Shrimp
Schezwan Noodles
Schezwan Noodles Chicken
Schezwan Noodles Shrimp
FISH
SHRIMP
CHICKEN
PANEER
TOFU
VEGGIE
Artichoke Matter Mushroom
Quartered artichoke hearts, green peas, mushroom cooked in tomato, onion sauce with a touch of Fenugreek
Chef Special Sabji
Seasonal vegetables cooked in spinach paste and Amul cheese
Navratan Korma
Mixture of sweet corn, fox nuts, carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, cashew, in a rich creamy onion sauce
Shahi Paneer
homemade paneer cooked in a creamy tomato onion nuts sauce with a hint of fenugreek
Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in an onion tomato sauce
Dal Makhani
Black lentils, kidney beans, split peas slow cooked over night to achieve a creamy, rich buttery flavor
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentil curry sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and spices
Paneer Makhani
Homemade paneer cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with a hint of fenugreek
Paneer Lababdar
Homemade paneer sauteed with bell peppers and onions cooked in a creamy cashew tomato gravy
Cheese Butter Masala
Cubes of Amul cheese cooked in creamy tomato bell pepper onion sauce
Methi Malai Paneer
Homemade paneer with onion, and cashew in creamy tomato gravy
Malai Kofta
Minced paneer cheese dumplings stuffed with dry fruits and nuts cooked in onion cashew gravy
Palak Kofta
Minced paneer cheese dumplings cooked in creamy spinach and mustard sauce
Lassooni Sang Paneer
Homemade paneer cooked in baby spinach puree with roasted garlic and onions
Murg Dheli Wala
Whole chicken marinated in yogurt and traditional spices grilled in tandoor cooked in a creamy tomato sauce served in a ceramic clay pot
Murg Tikka Masala
Chicken breast grilled in tandoor and cooked in creamy onion, bell pepper tomato sauce
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken thigh meat and baby potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken thigh meat cooked in spicy onion tomato sauce with coconut milk to give a nice southern taste
Chicken Korma
pieces of chicken thigh cooked in a rich aromatic onion sauce and cashew paste
Goat Masala Kadai
Bone in cubes of goat meat cooked in brown onion sauce, gram masala, and onion pepper
Lamb Curry
Cubed boneless leg of lamb simmered in brown onion tomato curry seasoned with cumin and garam masala spices
Lamb Pepper Masala
Cubed boneless leg of lamb seasoned with black pepper, sauteed in spicy onion sauce with mixed bell peppers
Lamb Korma
Cubed boneless leg of lamb cooked with a creamy onion sauce and cashew paste
Shrimp Moilee
Jumbo shrimp cooked in mixture of coconut milk, grated coconut in onion gravy with an addition of heirloom tomatoes
Madras Fish Curry
King Fish cooked in mixture of coconut milk, grated coconut in spicy sauce with curry leaves
Chef Manoj Signature Lamb Shank
vadouvan (French spice) rubbed domestic lamb shank seared and cooked in a cumin onion yogurt curry sauce, served with tandoori mashed potatoes.
Laal Maas
Bones-in cubes of goat meat cooked in a brown onion, garam masala, and onion pepper sauce.
Eggplant Curry (Bagara Baigan)
true to its name bagar meaning tempering of spice, young eggplants are fried and then added to a simmering tangy gravy
Malai Shai Tukra
Saffron cake with tutti fruti fanni topped with Malai
Gulab Jamun Malai
Gulab jamun with ice cream, malai topped with whipped cream and nuts
Rash Malai
Indian cheese cake, malai topped with pistachio pieces and garnished with carrot puree
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chocolate fudge cake topped with ice cream and strawberry chocolate sauce garnished with a pirouline wafer
Alphonso Mango Sorbet
Vanilla Ice Cream
Pomegranate Sorbet
Tres Leche
Rich, Tender sponge cake delicately soaked in three luscious milks and coverd with satiny cream