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The Maharaja

The Maharaja

Indian Restaurant$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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The Maharaja
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Maharaja Menu 15
Soups & Salads
Mulligatawny Soup
5.99
Traditional soup made with lentils, vegetables, spices, and subtly flavored with herbs
Chicken Shorba
6.99
A flavorful chicken soup seasoned with aromatic Indian herbs
Indian Cucumber Salad
5.99
Onion, tomato, cucumber salad tossed with lemon juice and Indian herbs
Tomato Shorba
5.99
A rich blend of tomato soup seasoned with a delicate touch of herbs and spices
Garden Salad
5.99
Fresh greens and garden vegetables served with your choice of dressing
Corn and Bean Salad
5.99
Sweet corn, beans, chopped onions, tomatoes & green peppers with herbs
Samosas & Pakoras
Vegetable Samosa
6.99
Pastry turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas
Chicken Samosa
7.99
Pastry turnovers stuffed with seasoned ground chicken
Chicken Pakora
8.99
Crispy fried boneless chicken tenders dipped in chickpea batter
Veg Pakora
6.99
Crispy fried vegetable fritters dipped in chickpea batter
Paneer Pakora
8.99
Crispy fried paneer cubes with a thin layer of potatoes dipped in chickpea batter
Fish Pakora
8.99
Talapia fish, lightly spiced, dipped in chickpea batter and fried
Veg Starters
Hara Bhara Kebab
11.99
Green vegetable patties made with minced spinach, paneer, green peas, potatoes, and nuts flavored with traditional herbs and spices, and deep fried
Aloo Papri Chaat
10.99
Mildly seasoned potatoes with wheat wafers, topped with yogurt and chutneys
Aloo Tikki Chaat
12.99
Mildly spiced potato patties dunked in seasoned chickpea curry, topped with yogurt, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys
Bhel Puri
9.99
A popular street snack made with puffed rice, onions, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys
Paneer Tikka
11.99
Paneer cubes marinated in house marinade and grilled
Aloo Samosa Chaat
12.99
Vegetable samosas dunked in seasoned chickpea curry, topped with yogurt, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys
Non-Veg Starters
Tandoori Wings
11.99
Chicken wings marinated with traditional Indian spices and herbs, cooked in tandoor
Kakori Seekh Kebab
12.99
Popular ground lamb kebabs cooked on a skewer in tandoor
Galouti Kebab
12.99
Smoked, soft and juicy ground lamb kebabs patties cooked on a grill
Lollipop Chicken
12.99
Frenched chicken wings marinated in a seasoned batter with seafood blend, deep fried and served with spicy red chilli sauce on the side
Shammi Kebab
12.99
Minced lamb patties with ground lentil, flavorful Indian herbs and spices, deep fried
Jeera Scallops
12.99
Bay scallops tempered with cumin seeds
Tandoori Specialties
Served with a side of Basmati rice and Dal of the day
Chicken Tikka
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs and spices
Tandoori Chicken
19.99
Tender cornish chicken marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs and spices
Tandoori Salmon
21.99
Salmon flavored with with herbs and spices, baked in oven
Tandoori Lamb Chops
23.99
Tender and juicy rack of lamb marinated with traditional spices, grilled in tandoor
Murgh Malai Kebab
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders marinated in malai (cream) , cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices
Boti Kebab
19.99
Juicy cubes of boneless leg of lamb marinated in cream and flavorful spices
Jumbo Malai Shrimp
21.99
Jumbo shrimp marinated in malai (cream) , cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled in skewers in tandoor
Vegetarian Specialties
All vegetarian specialties are served with a side of Basmati rice
Maharaja Dal Makhani
16.99
Creamed lentils slow cooked and flavored with fresh ginger, garlic and rich blend of herbs and spices. Our house secret recipe
Sham Savera
17.99
Golden fried spinach and cheese dumplings in creamy sauce made with tomatoes, spices & herbs
Baingan Patiala Masala
17.99
Eggplant chunks with spices and nuts in a tangy sauce
Yellow Dal Tadka
15.99
Lentils cooked with delectable blend of traditional herbs and spices
Chana Masala
15.99
Chickpeas sautéed in a curry with special blend of herbs and spices
Gobhi Kaju
17.99
Cauliflower seared in mildly-spiced creamy sauce with ground nuts and cashews
Paneer Tikka Masala
18.99
Paneer cubes in our house special Tikka Masala sauce made with tomatoes, spices & herbs
Paneer Shahi Korma
17.99
Paneer cubes cooked in creamy sauce with exotic spices & nuts
Kadhai Paneer
17.99
Paneer cubes cooked in tangy tomato sauce with bell pepper and onions
Paneer Vindaloo
17.99
Tender pan seared paneer stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce
Veg and Tofu Jalfrezi
16.99
Mixed vegetables & tofu sautéed in semi-dry tangy sauce with onions & bell peppers
Nargisi Malai Kofta
17.99
Golden fried cheese and vegetable dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with exotic spices, nuts and herbs
Baingan Bharta
17.99
Smoked & mashed eggplants sautéed with onions, tomatoes and herbs
Bhindi Do Pyaza
17.99
Okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes and blend of herbs and spices
Aloo Gobhi
16.99
Cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked with a blend of herbs and spices
Punjabi Kadhi
17.99
Flavorful yogurt curry with seasoned spices and fried pakoras (fritters)
Navrattan Shahi Korma
16.99
Assorted mixed vegetables sautéed in a creamy sauce with exotic spices and nuts
Saag Paneer
17.99
Creamed spinach with Paneer cubes, flavored with traditional herbs and spices
Paneer Makhani
17.99
Paneer (cottage cheese) cubes cooked in house special Makhani sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs
Mutter Paneer
16.99
Paneer cubes cooked gently with tender green peas and traditional spices
Paneer Jalfrezi
17.99
Paneer cubes in a semi-dry tangy sauce with onions & bell peppers
Tofu Tikka Masala
16.99
Tofu cubes in our house special Tikka Masala sauce made with tomatoes, spices & herbs
Additional Vegan Options
The following veg specialties are also available as a Vegan option
Saag Paneer
17.99
Choose either tofu or mushroom or chanas (chickpeas) instead of paneer. Choose coconut milk or "no cream option" instead of cream
Paneer Vindaloo
17.99
Choose either tofu or mixed vegetables instead of paneer
Kadhai Paneer
17.99
Choose either tofu or mixed vegetables instead of paneer
Mutter Paneer
17.99
Choose tofu instead of paneer
Chicken Specialties
All chicken specialties are served with a side of Basmati rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
18.99
Most popular Indian entrée! Boneless chicken tenders marinated and grilled in tandoor, cooked in flavorful creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Vindaloo
18.99
Tender chicken tenders stewed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce
Methi Malai Chicken
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful sauce, mildly spiced with herbs & methi (fenugreek) leaves
Chicken Chettinad
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with coconut milk & exotic spices
Chicken Curry
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in a house special sauce with traditional spices and herbs
Chicken Makhani
19.99
Bone-in tandoori chicken simmered in a silky makhani sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs. Ask server to substitute bone-in chicken for boneless chicken tenders
Chicken Korma
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs
Dhaba Chicken
18.99
Bone-in chicken cooked with ground spices, onions & tomatoes
Kadhai Chicken
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders in semi-dry sauce with bell peppers & onions
Chicken Saag
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices & herbs
Chicken Jalfrezi
18.99
Boneless chicken tenders sautéed in a spicy, tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers
Murgh Wajid Ali
20.99
Whole chicken breast stuffed with cheese and nuts, grilled and topped with rich and creamy sauce flavored with exotic spices, ground nuts and herbs
Lamb Specialties
All lamb specialties are served with a side of Basmati rice
Lamb Rogan Josh
19.99
Tender cubes of boneless lamb in a slow cooked succulent curry made with yogurt and aromatic blend of traditional spices
Lamb Vindaloo
19.99
Tender boneless lamb cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce
Boti Kebab Masala
19.99
Tender cubes of boneless lamb grilled in tandoor, simmered and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with traditional spices and herbs
Gulmarg Gosht Yakhni
19.99
Tender boneless cubes of lamb cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce made with yoghurt, cardamom, fennel and other aromatic spices
Lamb Shahi Korma
19.99
Tender cubes of boneless lamb cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs
Lamb Saag
19.99
Tender cubes of boneless lamb cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices and herbs
Khatta Dhuandar Gosht
19.99
Tender cubes of boneless lamb with mildly-spiced ground lamb cooked together in rich and flavorful sauce with exotic spices
Goat Curry
20.99
Bone-in pieces of goat meat cooked in house special sauce seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs
Treasures From the Sea
All seafood entrées are served with a side of Basmati rice
Goan Fish Curry
20.99
Tilapia fish cooked in a slightly tangy sauce with coconut milk, hint of tamarind & mild spices
Shrimp Saag
20.99
Shrimp simmered with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices and herbs
Shrimp Chettinad
20.99
Shrimp cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with coconut milk & spices
Salmon Tikka Masala
21.99
Salmon cubes cooked in our house special "Tikka Masala" sauce made with tomatoes, spices & herbs
Shrimp Vindaloo
20.99
Shrimp stewed with potatoes in a tangy tomato sauce
Shrimp Korma
20.99
Shrimp cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs
Shrimp Tikka Masala
21.99
Shrimp cooked in our house special "Tikka Masala" sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices & herbs
Rice Specialties
All Biryanis are cooked with Basmati rice and exotic blend of spices
Veg Biryani
17.99
Biryani with assorted vegetables. Served with side of raita (yogurt)
Lamb Biryani
20.99
Biryani with boneless lamb cubes. Served with side of raita (yogurt)
Goat Biryani
21.99
Biryani with bone-in goat meat. Served with side of raita (yogurt)
Basmati Rice
3.99
Side of basmati rice
Chicken Biryani
19.99
Biryani with boneless chicken tenders. Served with side of raita (yogurt)
Shrimp Biryani
20.99
Biryani with sautéed shrimps. Served with side of raita (yogurt)
Maharaja Biryani (Lamb, Chicken & Shrimp)
21.99
Biryani with boneless lamb, boneless chicken tenders and shrimp. Served with side of raita (yogurt)
Accompaniments
Onion & Green Chillies Platter
1.99
Plain Yogurt
2.99
Anar & Corn Raita
3.99
Yogurt blended with corn and pomegranate (based on availability)
Chutneys (Mint, Onion & Tamarind)
2.99
Mango Chutney Or Mixed Pickle
1.99
Onion, Green Chillies, Cucumbers & Tomatoes Platter
4.99
Cucumber Raita
3.99
Fresh yogurt blended with cucumber, tomatoes and onions
Baingan Ka Raita
4.99
Fresh yogurt whisked with roasted eggplant pulp and mildly spiced
Pappadum & Chutneys
3.99
Pappadums with Mint, Onion & Tamarind chutneys
Breads
All breads have Gluten
Naan
4.50
Plain leavened bread cooked in a tandoor
Peshawari Naan
5.99
A sweet naan stuffed with almonds raisins cashews and coconut
Paratha
3.99
Layered whole wheat flour bread cooked on a "tawa" (flat griddle)
Spinach Paratha
5.99
Whole wheat flat bread stuffed with spinach
Tandoori Roti
4.99
Whole wheat flour bread cooked in a tandoor
Paneer Bhatura
4.99
Deep fried leavened bread stuffed with paneer (cottage cheese)
Onion Kulcha
4.99
Spicy and hot bread stuffed with onions. Cooked in tandoor
Chapati (2)
4.99
Whole wheat flat bread cooked on a "tawa" (griddle)
Garlic Naan
4.99
Naan bread topped with fresh garlic, cilantro and seasoning
Keema Naan
5.99
Naan stuffed with ground Iamb, fresh ginger and cilantro
Aloo Paratha
5.99
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes
Paneer Paratha
5.99
Whole wheat flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced paneer
Plain Bhatura
4.99
Deep fried leavened bread
Poori (2)
4.99
Whole wheat puffed bread deep fried
Paneer Kulcha
4.99
Kulcha bread stuffed with paneer, spices and herbs. Cooked in tandoor
Bread Basket
16.99
Our most popular breads - plain naan, garlic naan, tandoori roti and paratha
Vegan Options
Tandoori Roti, Chapati (2) & Poori (2)
4.99
Also available as a vegan option without any butter
Desserts
Rice Pudding
5.99
Sweet and creamy rice pudding slow cooked for hours with exotic mild spices. Served cold
Gajar Ka Halwa
5.99
Traditional Indian Carrot cake made by slow cooking carrots, milk, sugar and herbs. Served warm
Ras Malai
5.99
Soft dumplings made from cottage cheese soaked in sweet, thickened milk delicately flavored with cardamom. Served cold
Almond Cake
5.99
Layered sponge & cream cake, topped with roasted almonds & chocolate sauce
Kulfi
5.99
Traditional Indian ice cream. House special recipe
Gulab Jamun
5.99
Sweet, fried round dumplings of milk and flour dipped in rose-flavored sugar syrup. Served warm
Mango Mousse Cake
5.99
A layer of sponge cake with a layer of mango mousse finished with raspberry coulis
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The Maharaja
57 JFK St
Cambridge, MA 02138
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The Maharaja Indian restaurant has the best view in Harvard Square. We offer delectable traditional Indian food in a charming regal setting.
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
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    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
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    • 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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    • Noon–10:00 PM
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