Tara Kitchen Menu

Welcome to Tara Kitchen, a delightful Moroccan restaurant nestled in the heart of Schenectady, NY. Here, the menu is a culinary journey through Morocco, featuring a rich assortment of tagines that highlight the vibrant flavors of this North African cuisine.

• Chicken Tagines: Indulge in options like the Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives or the savory Chicken with Tomato Jam and Figs, both priced at $30. Each dish is gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free, ensuring a wholesome dining experience.
• Seafood Delights: Taste the Shrimp with Spinach and Prunes or the White Fish simmered in tomato chermoula, all expertly prepared for $33.60.
• Indian Mains: Complement your Moroccan favorites with dishes like the creamy Vegetable Korma or the spicy Lamb Vindaloo, showcasing a delightful fusion of flavors.

With rave reviews accentuating the fresh ingredients and exceptional service, Tara Kitchen is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to explore the depths of Moroccan and Indian cuisine. Experience a warm atmosphere and unforgettable flavors today!

Starters

• Cigars

  3 pieces. Pan-fried phyllo dough-wrapped rolls filled with ground lamb. Nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$14.00

• Zaalouk

  Roasted Eggplant with Garlic, served with warm Pita

  US$9.50

• Warm FIg Salad

  Chickpeas, olives, raisins and almonds tossed with harissa-laced honey dressing.

  US$9.50

• Mini Lamb Meatballs

  Six mini meatballs simmered in a preserved lemon sauce with warm pita.

  US$16.50

• Maqooda

  Served with mixed vegetables. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan.

  US$9.60

• Chappali Kebab

  Minced chicken with Pomegranate

  US$14.00

Moroccan Plates

• Spinach With Oranges Plate

  Served with chickpeas, fresh oranges, and cherry tomatoes. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan.

  US$16.50

• Lentils With Spinach Plate

  Served with Rice & Salad Vegan, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free

  US$16.50

• Apricot Chicken Plate

  Served With Rice & Salad Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free

  US$17.50

• Ground Lamb Kebab Plate

  Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$19.00

• Grilled Fish Or Shrimp Plate

  Served with rise and Salad. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$19.00

• Grilled Shrimp Plate

  Served with ras-el-hanout. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$19.00

• Minced Chicken Patties Plate

  US$17.50

Couscous

• Vegetable Couscous

  Served with mixed vegetables, chickpeas, almonds, and toasted sesame seeds. Add a protein for an additional cost. Dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$26.00

Vegetarian Tagines

• Brown Lentils, Artichoke Hearts, Preserved Lemons And Green Olives Tagine

  Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, dairy-free soy-free.

  US$26.00

• Chickpeas Tagine

  Served with oranges and almonds in apricot and prune sauce. Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$26.00

• Shakshuka Tagine

  Served with potatoes, tomatoes, and poached eggs. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$26.40

• Moroccan Ratatouille & Figs Tagine

  US$26.00

• Cauliflower, Potatoes & Black Olives Tagine

  US$26.00

• Eggplant Chickpea Tagine

  Eggplant with Chickpea, prunes and honey. Served with rice and pita bread.

  US$26.00

Chicken Tagines

• Chicken With Preserved Lemons And Green Olives Tagine

  Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$30.00

• Chicken With Black Olives, Potatoes, Peas And Carrots Tagine

  Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$30.00

• Chicken With Tomato Jam, Harissa, Figs And Almonds Tagine

  Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$30.00

• Chicken With Mixed Vegetables In Apricot And Prune Sauce Tagine

  Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$30.00

• Chicken With Pomegranate Molasses, Olives, Almonds, And Harissa Tagine

  Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$30.00

• Rafissa Chicken Tagine

  Tender chicken and lentils with smen, saffron and fenugreek over a bed of shredded msemmen.

  US$30.00

Seafood Tagines

• Shrimp With Spinach, Prunes, Tomato Jam And Harissa Tagine

  Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$33.60

• Shrimp With Green Olives And Preserved Lemons Tagine

  Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$33.60

• White Fish With Black Olives Tagine

  A mild white fish simmered in tomato chermoula with Kalamata olives. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$33.60

Lamb Tagines

• Lamb Meatballs In Tomato Chermoula Tagine

  Served with poached eggs. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$35.00

• Lamb With Honey, Prunes And Apricots Tagine

  Prunes, apricots, almonds and a touch of harissa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$35.00

• Lamb With Pomegranate Molasses Tagine

  Black olives, almonds, and a touch of harissa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.

  US$35.00

• Lamb With Smen Tagine

  Saffron, potatoes and preserved lemons. Gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.

  US$35.00

Indian Mains

• Vegetable Korma

  Creamy cashew sauce with Mixed Veggies

  US$17.50

• Chana Masala

  Chickpeas in Amchur & Onion Sauce

  US$17.50

• Aloo Gobi

  Cauliflower cooked with Potatoes

  US$17.50

• Hyderabadi Wedding Chicken

  A Must at Weddings

  US$21.00

• Chicken Tika Masala

  Enough Said

  US$21.00

• Lamb Vindaloo

  Hot & Sour Tangy sauce with Potatoes

  US$23.00

• Lamb Pepper Fry

  Curry Leaves, Green Chilies &Tellicherry Pepper. Served with rice and bread.

  US$23.00

• Goan Coconut Shrimp

  Coconut Milk Curry

  US$26.00

Indian Rice Dishes

• Biryani

  India's National Dish - Choose Chicken or Lamb cooked in Special Spices, Yogurt & Topped with fragrant Saffron infused Basmati Rice.

  US$26.00

• Mandi

  Originating in Yemen, Mandi is now a staple through many Arabian countries with variations to the orignal meat and rice dish. Our version, Chicken or Lamb is cooked in a saucy tagine style and served over Rice.

  US$26.00

Sides

• Side Of Rice

  US$1.75

• Side Of Pita

  US$1.75

Desserts

• Baklava

  Classic Mediterranean dessert made of honey-soaked phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts.

  US$8.00

• Cheesecake

  Rich creamy vanilla cheesecake served with a rose petal, honey, pistachio topping.

  US$9.50

• Raspberry Lemon Drop Cake

  Vanilla cake layered with raspberry and vanilla cream.

  US$11.00

• Chocolate Tuxedo Bomb

  Chocolate cake with a vanilla mousse in a hard chocolate shell.

  US$11.00

• Gulab Jamun

  Fried Dough Balls soaked in a syrup flavored with Cardamom, Rose water, Saffron & Cloves

  US$9.50

Non Alcoholic Drinks

• Soda

  Choice of flavor.

  US$3.60

• Sparkling Orange

  US$4.80

• Natural Pellegrino

  US$4.80