Tara Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Tara Kitchen, a cozy Moroccan haven located at 431 Liberty St in Schenectady, NY. Renowned for its vibrant flavors, Tara Kitchen masterfully blends authentic Moroccan ingredients into delightful dishes that cater to various dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free options.
- Starters: Begin your journey with tantalizing choices like Cigars, crispy phyllo dough filled with ground lamb, or the Zaalouk, a smoky roasted eggplant served with warm pita.
- Moroccan Plates: Heartier delights include the Grilled Shrimp Plate seasoned with ras-el-hanout and the uniquely flavored Apricot Chicken.
- Couscous: Experience the Vegetable Couscous, a medley of mixed vegetables and chickpeas, perfect for a fulfilling yet light meal.
With rave reviews praising its unassuming charm and exquisite flavors, Tara Kitchen is a must-visit for those craving a taste of Morocco.
Starters
Cigars
3 pieces. Pan-fried phyllo dough-wrapped rolls filled with ground lamb. Nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Zaalouk
Roasted Eggplant with Garlic, served with warm Pita
Warm FIg Salad
Chickpeas, olives, raisins and almonds tossed with harissa-laced honey dressing.
Mini Lamb Meatballs
Six mini meatballs simmered in a preserved lemon sauce with warm pita.
Maqooda
Served with mixed vegetables. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan.
Chappali Kebab
Minced chicken with Pomegranate
Spinach with Oranges Plate
Served with chickpeas, fresh oranges, and cherry tomatoes. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan.
Lentils with Spinach Plate
Served with Rice & SaladVegan, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free
Apricot Chicken Plate
Served With Rice & Salad Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free
Ground Lamb Kebab Plate
Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Grilled Fish or Shrimp Plate
Served with rise and Salad. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Grilled Shrimp Plate
Served with ras-el-hanout. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Minced Chicken Patties Plate
Moroccan Plates
Couscous
Vegetable Couscous
Served with mixed vegetables, chickpeas, almonds, and toasted sesame seeds. Add a protein for an additional cost. Dairy-free, soy-free.
Brown Lentils, Artichoke Hearts, Preserved Lemons and Green Olives Tagine
Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, dairy-free soy-free.
Chickpeas Tagine
Served with oranges and almonds in apricot and prune sauce. Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free.
Shakshuka Tagine
Served with potatoes, tomatoes, and poached eggs. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Moroccan Ratatouille & Figs Tagine
Cauliflower, Potatoes & Black Olives Tagine
Eggplant Chickpea Tagine
Eggplant with Chickpea, prunes and honey. Served with rice and pita bread.
Vegetarian Tagines
Chicken Tagines
Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives Tagine
Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Chicken with Black Olives, Potatoes, Peas and Carrots Tagine
Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Chicken with Tomato Jam, Harissa, Figs and Almonds Tagine
Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Chicken with Mixed Vegetables in Apricot and Prune Sauce Tagine
Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses, Olives, Almonds, and Harissa Tagine
Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Rafissa Chicken Tagine
Tender chicken and lentils with smen, saffron and fenugreek over a bed of shredded msemmen.
Shrimp with Spinach, Prunes, Tomato Jam and Harissa Tagine
Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Shrimp with Green Olives and Preserved Lemons Tagine
Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
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.
Seafood Tagines
Lamb Tagines
Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Chermoula Tagine
Served with poached eggs. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Lamb with Honey, Prunes and Apricots Tagine
Prunes, apricots, almonds and a touch of harissa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses Tagine
Black olives, almonds, and a touch of harissa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Lamb with Smen Tagine
Saffron, potatoes and preserved lemons. Gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.
Vegetable Korma
Creamy cashew sauce with Mixed Veggies
Chana Masala
Chickpeas in Amchur & Onion Sauce
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower cooked with Potatoes
Hyderabadi Wedding Chicken
A Must at Weddings
Chicken Tika Masala
Enough Said
Lamb Vindaloo
Hot & Sour Tangy sauce with Potatoes
Lamb Pepper Fry
Curry Leaves, Green Chilies &Tellicherry Pepper. Served with rice and bread.
Goan Coconut Shrimp
Coconut Milk Curry
Indian Mains
Indian Rice Dishes
Biryani
India's National Dish - Choose Chicken or Lamb cooked in Special Spices, Yogurt & Topped with fragrant Saffron infused Basmati Rice.
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.
Side of Rice
Side of Pita
Sides
Desserts
Baklava
Classic Mediterranean dessert made of honey-soaked phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts.
Cheesecake
Rich creamy vanilla cheesecake served with a rose petal, honey, pistachio topping.
Raspberry Lemon Drop Cake
Vanilla cake layered with raspberry and vanilla cream.
Chocolate Tuxedo Bomb
Chocolate cake with a vanilla mousse in a hard chocolate shell.
Gulab Jamun
Fried Dough Balls soaked in a syrup flavored with Cardamom, Rose water, Saffron & Cloves
Soda
Choice of flavor.