Tara Kitchen Mediterranean Market, Takeout and Catering Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Tara Kitchen Mediterranean Market, Takeout and Catering, a culinary oasis located in Albany, NY, where the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine come alive. The menu boasts a delightful selection of Moroccan and Indian dishes, captivating your palate with every bite.
- Moroccan Plates: Indulge in grilled delicacies like Ground Lamb Kebabs and Grilled Fish seasoned with Ras el Hanout, served with aromatic rice and fresh salad.
- Indian Rice Dishes: Experience the rich spices of Biryani and Mandi, bringing the essence of culinary heritage to your table.
- Starters: Begin your meal with enticing options like Maqooda, pan-seared potato patties that are vegan and gluten-free, or Zaalouk, a smoky eggplant dish.
The harmonious blend of bold spices and fresh ingredients will transport you across continents, creating a delightful dining experience. At Tara Kitchen, each dish is a story, waiting to be savored.
Starters
Maqooda
Pan seared potato and vegetable patties. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan.
Warm Fig Salad
Served with honey, almonds, molasses, and a touch of spicy harissa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Mini Lamb Meatballs
6 Meatballs in a lemon sauce served with pita. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free.
Moroccan Cigars
Phyllo dough-wrapped rolls filled with ground lamb. Dairy-free, nut-free.
Zaalouk
roasted eggplant, tomatoes and garlic with warm pita
Chappali Kebab
Minced chicken with fresh herbs and tomatoes.
Sauteed Spinach With Lentils Plate
served with rice and salad.
Sauteed Spinach With Oranges Plate
Served with rice and salad.
Minced Chicken Patties Plate
Served with rice and salad.
Apricot Chicken Plate
Boneless grilled. Served with rice and salad.
Golden Chicken Plate
Boneless grilled smothered in our house made honey mustard sauce. Served with rice and salad.
Grilled Fish Or Shrimp Plate
Ras-el-hanout seasoned and grilled served with rice and salad.
Ground Lamb Kebabs Plate
Formed and grilled kebabs served with rice and salad.
Moroccan Plates
Couscous
Seven Vegetable Couscous
Served with mixed vegetables, chickpeas, almonds, and toasted sesame seeds. Add a protein for an additional cost. Dairy-free, soy-free.
Eggplant Chickpea Tagine
Served with prunes, honey, and chickpeas. Gluten-free, nut-free, 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
3 peppers with potatoes, tomatoes, and poached eggs. Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Moroccan Ratatouille Tagine
with figs. Served with rice and pita bread
Cauliflower Tagine
with potatoes and black olives. Served with rice and pita bread
Vegetable 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 Spicy 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.
Chicken Rafissa Tagine
with smen, saffron, fenugreek and lentils over 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.
Fish In Tomato Chermoula With Black Olives Tagine
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 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
cashew cream sauce
Channa Masala
Chickpeas in an onion sauce
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower with potatoes
Hyderabadi Wedding Chicken
Spicy, tangy, sweet- a must at weddings
Chicken Tikka Masala
Englands national dish
Lamb Vindaloo
Hot and sour sauce with potatoes
Lamb Pepper Fry
Tellicherry peppercorns and potatoes
Goan Coconut Shrimp
Creamy coconut milk sauce
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.
Soda
Choice of flavor.