Tamarind Fine Dining Poughkeepsie Menu

If you're in Poughkeepsie and craving a dining experience that combines exquisite flavors with a cozy yet upscale ambiance, look no further than the Tamarind Fine Dining Poughkeepsie Menu. Located at 2185 South Rd, this spot offers a menu that celebrates the rich and vibrant tastes of modern Indian cuisine. From aromatic curries to mouthwatering tandoori dishes, every plate is a beautiful fusion of traditional recipes and contemporary twists. Whether you're a fan of spicy flavors or prefer something milder, the options here cater to all preferences. And don’t forget to check out their signature cocktails and indulgent desserts for the perfect end to your meal. Every bite feels like a little journey into the heart of flavor, ensuring that each visit is as memorable as the last.

SOUP AND SALAD

CUMIN LENTIL
red lentils, Mirepoix, a touch of oven-roasted cumin and lemon { vegan }
US$8.00
HOT AND SOUR
tofu, shiitake, cloud ear mushroom, button mushroom, bamboo shoots, sesame oil, add shrimp or chicken { vegan option}
US$8.00
SWEET CORN
sweet corn, asparagus, carrots, green beans {vegan}
US$8.00
TOKRI SALAD
Arcadian mixed greens, grape tomato, red onion, cucumber, crispy puffed rice, lemon chaat dressing, add salmon or shrimp { vegan option }
US$13.00

APPETIZERS

GHEE ROAST LAMB
cubes of lamb loin, ghee, house spice blend, curry leaf {dairy}
US$20.00
GUNPOWDER CRAB CAKES
chunks of fresh blue swimming crab meat, gunpowder seasoning {shellfish}
US$20.00
BANG BANG SHRIMP
tempura-fried shrimp, Kashmiri chili mayo, Sriracha { eggs, shellfish }
US$18.00
CRISPY CALAMARI
calamari rings, pickled hot cherry peppers { eggs, gluten }
US$16.00
BASIL CHILI CHICKEN
chicken thighs, basil, peppers, chili, green onions { eggs, sesame, shellfish }
US$14.00
CHILI PEPPER PANEER
cottage cheese, bell peppers, green onions, soy chili sauce {dairy, sesame }
US$14.00
LASOONI GOBI
lightly battered cauliflower in chili tomato sauce { vegan, gluten }
US$12.00
PALAK & KALE CHAAT
crispy organic kale and spinach, yogurt, tamarind and date chutney, mint chutney pomegranate, grapes {dairy}
US$12.00
SHAKARKANDI CHAT
crunchy sweet potato, tamarind mint ginger, and date chutney, garnished with pomegranate seeds, grapes { vegan }
US$12.00
VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN
seasonal vegetable dumplings, oyster chili sauce, scallion, cilantro {sesame, gluten}
US$12.00
SAMOSA
stuffed potato and pea pastry served with mint and tamarind chutney { vegan, gluten }
US$10.00

ENTREES

NIHARI NALI from Lahore
local lamb shank, 'potli' masala saffron yogurt {dairy}
US$32.00
LAMB CURRY
cubed boneless leg of lamb in a brown onion curry, garam masala {dairy}
US$22.00
LAMB KORMA
cubed boneless leg of lamb, cashew paste, creamy onion { dairy, nuts}
US$22.00
GOAT BELI RUM
bone-in cubes of goat, Kashmiri chili pepper, onion, yogurt, rum flambe {dairy}
US$24.00
CHINGRI MALAI CURRY from Kolkata
wild shrimp, coconut milk, fermented mustard { shellfish }
US$25.00
MEEN VARUVAL
pan-fried wild whole Pomfret Kashmiri chili peppercorn, cardamom, curry leaf, lime {fish}
US$30.00
MEEN MOILEE
wild Pomfret, Pommery mustard, coconut, heirloom tomatoes, curry leaf {fish}
US$25.00
BUTTER CHICKEN from Delhi
roasted tandoori chicken, fenugreek, ghee, honey tomato cashew { dairy, nuts}
US$22.00
NIMBU CHICKEN
organic cornish hen, black pepper, lemon {dairy}
US$25.00
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
tandoor-roasted chicken breast, cayenne, tomato cashew cream, fenugreek {dairy, nuts}
US$20.00
CHICKEN CHANGEZI from Karachi
chicken thighs, Changezi spice curry {dairy}
US$20.00
CHICKEN KORMA
chicken thigh, roasted cashew, cardamom, brown onion sauce {dairy, nuts }
US$20.00
TEEN MIRCH KA PANEER
tandoori-roasted housemade paneer, cashew, butternut squash {dairy}
US$22.00
KOFTA TURKIYE
minced paneer-stuffed dumplings, dry fruits, pistachio, cashew {dairy, nuts }
US$22.00
MUGHLAI PANEER
homemade paneer, amul cheese, onion, cardamom, fenugreek {dairy, nuts }
US$20.00
PANEER SIRKA PYAAZ
homemade paneer, pickled shallots, tomato, fenugreek {dairy}
US$20.00
MUSHROOM BUTTER KALAN
seasonal mushrooms, amul cheese, onion, green cardamom, green chili { dairy}
US$22.00
PACHPURN SAAG
collard greens, broccoli leaf, spinach, mustard green, fenugreek, amaranth with roasted garlic { vegan option}
US$18.00
SABZI MILONEE
seasonal fresh vegetables, coriander seed, Awadhee spice, tomato { vegan }
US$18.00
BAGARA BAINGAN (EGG PLANT CURRY)
baby eggplants, peanut, cashew, sesame seed curry { vegan, nuts }
US$18.00
TRADITIONAL NAVRATAN KORMA
sweet corn, mixed fruits, fox nuts, carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, roasted cashews, cream, cardamom { dairy, nuts}
US$18.00
ALOO GOBI
pan-fried potato, cauliflower, fenugreek, onion, tomato { vegan }
US$18.00
DAL MAKHANI
slow-cooked black lentils, kidney beans, split peas, ghee, fenugreek {dairy}
US$18.00
TADKA DAL
yellow lentil, curry leaf, green chili, garlic, asafoetida { vegan}
US$16.00
CHANA MASALA
chickpeas, onion, ginger, tomato, cilantro {vegan}
US$16.00

KEBABS

TANDOORI MIXED SIZZLER
tandoori chicken, murgh tikka chandi, lahori seekh kebab, shrimp, paneer, saloni dil { dairy, shellfish }
US$60.00
JUMBO TIGER SHRIMP
jumbo shrimp, yogurt, lemon, tandoori masala, garlic { dairy, shellfish }
US$24.00
SALONI DIL
Alaskan salmon, yogurt, dill leaf, green pepper, corn, lemon zest, beet sauce {fish, dairy}
US$26.00
LAMB CHOPS
rack of lamb, yogurt, and chef's special spice mustard served with hummus and mint chutney {dairy}
US$32.00
MURGH CHANDI TIKKA
chicken tenders, cardamom, Amul cheese, edible silver {dairy}
US$20.00
LAHORI SEEKH KEBAB
minced chicken supreme Amul cheese, mace, cardamom, garnished with mango and mint chutney {dairy}
US$20.00
BULLET CHILI KEBAB
chicken thighs, ghost pepper, kitchen king, yogurt, garlic served with hummus and roasted grape tomatoes {dairy}
US$18.00
TRADITIONAL TANDOORI CHICKEN
bone-in chicken, yogurt, kashmiri chili, garlic, lemon served with hummus, spicy mint chutney {dairy}
US$20.00
PANEER KE SOLE
homemade paneer, saffron, hang yogurt, peppers, served with apricot chutney {dairy}
US$17.00

RICE

HANDI BIRYANI
biryani for two: choice of any biryani listed above, cooked and served in a ceramic clay pot {dairy}
US$45.00
HYDERABADI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI
basmati rice, chicken thigh, caramelized onions, mint, saffron, yogurt, ghee {dairy}
US$22.00
GOSHT DUM BIRYANI
basmati rice, cubes of bone-in goat, caramelized onions, mint, saffron, yogurt, ghee {dairy}
US$24.00
LAMB DUM BIRYANI
basmati rice, cubes of lamb, caramelized onions, mint, saffron, yogurt, ghee {dairy}
US$24.00
SABZI BIRYANI
basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, caramelized onions, mint, saffron, yogurt, ghee {dairy}
US$20.00
FRIED RICE
*choice of eggs or seasonal vegetables. Add chicken or shrimp
US$15.00
SZECHUAN FRIED RICE
*choice of eggs or seasonal vegetables. Add chicken or shrimp
US$15.00
CHILI GARLIC FRIED RICE
*choice of eggs or seasonal vegetables. Add chicken or shrimp
US$16.00

BREAD

BREAD BASKET
US$16.00
KALE AND GOAT CHEESE KULCHA
US$10.00
TRUFFLE BUTTER KULCHA
US$9.00
LACHA PARATHA / PUDINA PARATHA
US$6.00
GARLIC NAAN / CHILI GARLIC NAAN
US$6.00
BUTTER NAAN
US$5.00
TANDOORI ROTI
US$3.00

INDO-CHINESE ('THE MAGIC WOK')

CHILI PEPPER PRAWNS
shrimp, garlic, scallions with red and green peppers in seafood broth { shellfish}
US$22.00
BLACK PEPPER BASA
sliced and fried with seasonal vegetables, crushed black pepper in buttery seafood broth
US$24.00
CHILI CHICKEN
diced chicken thigh, seasonal vegetables, mushroom, chili, garlic, chicken broth
US$18.00
DUMPLINGS MANCHURIAN
vegetable dumplings, onion, peppers, cilantro, garlic, broth.
US$18.00
VEGETABLES SZECHUAN
seasonal vegetables, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, Szechuan pepper, vegetable broth. Add chicken or tofu, shrimp or fish
US$16.00
CHILI GARLIC VEGETABLES
seasonal vegetables, mushroom, chili, garlic, vegetable broth. Add chicken or tofu, shrimp or fish
US$16.00

NOODLES

HAKKA NOODLES
choice of eggs or seasonal vegetables. Add chicken or shrimp { gluten }
US$16.00
SZECHUAN NOODLES
choice of eggs or seasonal vegetables. Add chicken or shrimp { gluten }
US$16.00
CHILI GARLIC NOODLES
choice of eggs or seasonal vegetables. Add chicken or shrimp { gluten}
US$17.00

KIDS' MENU

CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRIES
{ gluten }
US$15.00
HAKKA NOODLES
{ gluten}
US$14.00
CHICKEN TIKKA MEAL
{ dairy}
US$15.00
PANEER MAKHANI MEAL
{ dairy }
US$15.00

DESSERTS

RAAS MALAI
a light Indian "cheesecake" with malai, pistachio, and carrot puree
US$10.00
GULAB JAMUN MALAI
evaporated milk dough balls soaked in honey syrup, cardamom, rose water, topped with whipped cream and mixed nuts
US$8.00
MALAI SHAHI TUKRA
saffron cake with tutti frutti fanni, topped with malai
US$10.00
TRES LECHES
delicate sponge cake soaked in three varieties of milk and finished with vanilla icing.
US$9.00
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
dark chocolate cake filled with flowing, rich chocolate ganache
US$9.00
PHIRNI
classic Indian rice pudding slow-cooked in cream, almonds, saffron, cardamom, and pistachios,
US$8.00
ICE CREAM, GELATO, SORBET or KULFI
Inquire with your server for daily flavors
US$8.00
LEMONGRASS BRULEE
lemongrass-infused cream with a caramelized sugar crust, topped with fresh berries
US$12.00

COCKTAILS

BLACKBERRY CARAMEL MARTINI
US$16.00
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MARTINI
US$16.00
ESPRESSO MARTINI
US$16.00
KESAR BRULEE
smoke lab saffron vodka, rumchata, frangelico, white chocolate creme liqueur, caramel, malai
US$16.00
TITLI SPRITZ
grenadine, Midori melon liqueur, cucumber vodka, lemon, butterfly pea flower
US$16.00

WINE

RIESLING - Inniskilllin IceWine, Ontario, Canada
US$28.00

PORT

TAYLOR FLADGATE TAWNY PORT - 20 year
US$20.00

SINGLE MALT SCOTCHES

HIGHLAND PARK - 18 YEAR
US$40.00
LAGAVULIN - 16 YEAR
US$24.00
THE MACALLEN - 15 YEAR
US$18.00
OBAN - 14 YEAR
US$35.00

COGNACS

HENNESY VS
US$15.00
REMY XO
US$35.00

COFFEE AND TEAS

INDIAN COFFEE
US$5.00
MASALA CHAI
US$5.00
ASSORTED TEAS
US$6.00

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

HIDDEN GEM
Solera-aged Bourbon whiskey and scotch, housemade infusion, oakwood smoke
US$18.00
PASSION PEARL
chamomile-infused gin, basil, red peppercorn, yuzu, passionfruit caviar
US$17.00
KHEERA PUDEENA COOLER
Hendricks, cucumber vodka, basil, mint, lemon, lime
US$17.00
TROPICAL POUT
whiskey, mango, passionfruit, coconut, vanilla, rice reduction, lemongrass
US$16.00
TULASI SANTARA CRUSH
Three Olives orange vodka, blood orange, orange, muddled basil
US$16.00
FINT ASIA
vodka, Midori melon, cucumber, yuzu, demarrara
US$15.00
THE IMALEE
rum, lychee, ginger liqueur, tamarind, lime, grenadine
US$15.00
NARIYAL DAIQUIRI
coconut rum, coconut cream, lime, demarrara, caramel coconut rim
US$15.00
GULAAB G&T
rose dry gin, lavender, lemon, butterfly pea flower, rosemary syrup, tonic
US$15.00
ANAAR MARTINI
vodka, demarrara, pomegranate, hibiscus, lemon, sugar rim
US$15.00
ADARAK BEES KNEES
floral gin, ginger, lemon, cinnamon-honey syrup, candied ginger garnish
US$15.00
JAL JEERA PALOMA
tequila, Aperol, pamplemousse liqueur, lime, grapefruit, cumin salt rim
US$15.00
MIRCHI BOURBON ANAANAAS
bourbon, pineapple, agave, lemon, bruléed pineapple, Mirchi pepper
US$15.00

MOCKTAILS

ADARAK PINE
lime, ginger beer, pineapple
US$7.00
MANGO MULE
mango, lime, ginger beer
US$7.00
MANGO LASSI
house-made yogurt, Alphonso mango, cardamom, honey
US$6.00
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
house-made lemonade with puréed strawberries
US$6.00
VANILLA ORANGE
blood orange juice, vanilla syrup, soda
US$8.00
GULAABI COLADA
grapefruit, coconut cream, lime
US$7.00
ADHUL LEMON SPRITZ
hibiscus, lemon, soda
US$8.00
SANGU PUSHPAM ARNOLD PALMER
Butterfly Pea flower tea, housemade lemonade
US$7.00

BOTTLED BEERS

Kingfisher
US$9.00
Flying Horse (22 oz)
US$11.00
Allagash White
US$9.00
Budweiser
US$8.00
Budlight
US$8.00
Coors Light
US$8.00
Stella Artois
US$9.00
Amstel Light
US$7.00
Fat Tire Amber Ale
US$8.00
Taj Mahal (12 oz)
US$9.00
Taj Mahal (22 oz)
US$11.00
Goose Island IPA
US$9.00
Heineken
US$9.00
Corona Light9
US$9.00
Guinness
US$9.00
Sam Adams
US$8.00
Michelob Ultra
US$8.00
Becks
US$7.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS

Becks Non-Alcoholic
US$7.00
Athletic Golden Lager
US$8.00
Sam Adams Just the Haze Non-Alcoholic IPA
US$8.00

RED WINES BY THE GLASS

Pinot Noir - Bodan Roan, California
US$12.00
Malbec - Alhambra, Argentina
US$12.00
Bordeaux Blend - Château Jourdan, France
US$14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Barrique, California
US$14.00
Red Blend - 7 Moons, Chile
US$12.00
House Red - (Rotating Selection)
US$10.00

WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS

Pinot Grigio - Circa, Italy
US$12.00
Riesling - Red Newt, Finger Lakes NY
US$11.00
Gewurtztraminer - Hogue, Washington
US$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Casa Julia, Chile
US$14.00
Moscato D’Asti - Bricco Del Sole, Italy
US$12.00
Chardonnay - Lockhart, California
US$14.00

SPARKLING WINES BY THE GLASS

Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux - California
US$10.00
Prosecco - La Marca, Italy
US$10.00
Rosé - Bodegas Y Vinedos Ponce, Spain
US$12.00

WHITE WINES BY THE BOTTLE

Pinot Grigio - Ecco Domani, Italy
medum body, tropical fruit, crisp
US$38.00
Pinot Grigio - Tolloy, Italy
round, tangy, white orchard fruits
US$50.00
Riesling - Bluefield, Germany
semi-sweet, oak, apples, peaches
US$45.00
Riesling - Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, New York
semi-dry, apricots, pineapple, citrus
US$50.00
Moscato -Bartenura, Italy
semi-sweet, crisp, melon notes
US$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Oyster Bay, New Zealand
crisp, bright citrus notes, zesty finish
US$35.00
Domaine Didier Raimbault - Sancerre, France
citrus aromas, notes of grapefruit and the zest of lemons and minerals
US$65.00
Chardonnay - Josh, California
bright citrus, oak, honey, juicy peach notes
US$45.00
Chardonnay - La Crema, California Roll
round, ripe pear, vanilla notes
US$55.00
Chardonnay - Duckhorn, California
lavish butter, full bodied, vanilla butter
US$75.00

RED WINES BY THE BOTTLE

Pinot Noir - Rainstorm, Oregon
medium, ruby red, bright cherry, pomegranate
US$45.00
Pinot Noir - Erath, Willamette Valley, Oregon
ripe strawberry, forest floor aromas, tangy cherry
US$85.00
Pinot Noir - Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, Oregon
ripe rainier cherry, red plum and blackberry, lively on the palate with a generous finish
US$150.00
Malbec - Antigua Uno, Argentina
silky texture, plum, strawberry and blackberry flavors, hints of vanilla and milk chocolate
US$45.00
Merlot - Montes, Chile
intense floral notes, coffee and tobacco flavors, plum flavors and smooth tannins
US$45.00
Merlot - Rodney Strong, California
black fruits, blackberries, dark spices, cedar notes
US$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - J Lohr Seven Oaks, California
ripe fruit aromas of black cherry, toasted pastry, hazelnut
US$35.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Montes, Chile
strawberry, cherry, red plum, cassis aromas
US$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Josh, California
strawberry, cherry, red plum, cassis aromas
US$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Caymus, Napa Valley
ripe tannins, aromas and flavors of sandalwood, black fruit, oak
US$200.00

SPARKLING WINES BY THE BOTTLE

Lambrusco - Cantina F. Illi, Italy
elegant and fruit driven, ripe strawberry, tangy raspberry, pomegranate
US$35.00
Prosecco - Tulia, Italy
intensely fruity and fresh spear wood flowers, wild apple and mountain honey
US$40.00
Inspiration 1818 Brut - Champagne, France
aromas and flavors of tart apples, mineral notes, and a hint of creaminess
US$60.00
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