Indian restaurant

The Maharaja

57 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

$$$Vegan options177 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 177 dishes, including dal tadka and gajar halwa, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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Chole bhature: puffed fried bread with chickpea curry — Chole Bhature

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Paneer PakoraCrispy fried paneer slices with a thin layer of potatoes dipped in chickpea batter. Contains peanuts.
Chicken SamosaDairy freePastry turnovers stuffed with seasoned ground chicken. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Veg SamosaVegetarianDairy freePastry turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Veg PakoraVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeCrispy fried vegetable fritters dipped in chickpea batter. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Fish PakorasGluten freeDairy freeTilapia fish, lightly spiced, dipped in chickpea batter and fried. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Chicken PakoraGluten freeDairy freeCrispy fried boneless chicken tenders dipped in chickpea batter. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Lollipop ChickenDairy freeFrenched chicken wings marinated in a seasoned batter with seafood blend, deep-fried, and served with spicy red chilly sauce on the side. (GF - No Gluten Ingred
Tandoori WingsGluten freeChicken wings marinated with traditional Indian spices and herbs, cooked in tandoor. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Punjabi KadhiGluten freeFlavorful yogurt curry with seasoned spices and fried pakoras (fritters). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
French Fries

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

Chicken ShorbaGluten freeDairy freeA flavorful chicken soup seasoned with aromatic indian herbs. (GF - no gluten ingredients, DF - dairy free)
Corn and Beans SaladVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeSweet corn, beans, chopped onions, tomatoes & green peppers with herbs. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Mulligatawny SoupVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeTraditional soup made with lentils, vegetables, spices and flavored with delicate herbs. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Tomato SoupGluten freeA rich blend of creamy tomato soup seasoned with a delicate touch of herbs and spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
House Garden SaladVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeFresh salad served with your choice of Indian vinaigrette or Italian dressing. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Indian Kachumber SaladVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeDiced onions, tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with lemon juice and herbs. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)

Tandoor and grill

Hara Bhara KebabGreen vegetable patty made with fresh minced spinach, green peas, potatoes, and nuts flavored with traditional herbs and spices.
Paneer TikkaGluten freePaneer cubes marinated in house marinade and grilled. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Seekh KebabGluten freeDairy freePopular ground lamb kebabs marinated with traditional Indian herbs and spices, cooked on a skewer in tandoor. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Shammi KebabDairy freeTraditional lamb kebabs in the form of grilled patties made with ground lamb, lentil, and flavorful Indian herbs and spices, cooked on a grill. (DF - Dairy Free
Galouti KebabGluten freeDairy freeSmoked, soft, and juicy lamb kebabs in the form of grilled patties made with ground lamb, flavorful Indian herbs, and spices cooked on a grill. (GF - No Gluten
Chicken TikkaGluten freeBoneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs, and spices grilled in the skewers in a tandoor. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Murgh Malai KebabGluten freeBoneless chicken breast cubes marinated in malai (cream), cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Tandoori ChickenGluten freeTender cornish chicken marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs and spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Tandoori Malai ShrimpGluten freeJumbo shrimp marinated in malai (cream), cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled in skewers in tandoor. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Lamb TikkaGluten freeJuicy cubes of boneless leg of lamb marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs and spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Tandoori Lamb ChopsGluten freeTender and juicy rack of lamb marinated with traditional spices, grilled in tandoor. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Tandoori SalmonGluten freeFresh Atlantic salmon marinated in herbs and spices and cooked in the tandoor. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Onion & Green Chillies Platter
Onion, Green Chillies, Cucumbers & Tomatoes Platter

Chicken

Chicken Tikka MasalaGluten freeMost popular Indian entree! Boneless chicken tenders marinated and grilled in tandoor, cooked in flavorful creamy tomato sauce. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)Gluten freeBone-In Tandoori chicken simmered in a silky Makhni sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs. (Substitute Bone In chicken for
Chicken KormaGluten freeBoneless chicken tenders cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Dhaba ChickenGluten freeDairy freeBone- In chicken cooked with ground spices, onions & tomatoes. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Methi Malai ChickenGluten freeBoneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful sauce, mildly spiced with herbs & Methi (fenugreek) leaves. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Kadhai ChickenGluten freeDairy freeBoneless chicken tenders in semi- dry sauce with bell peppers & onions. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Chicken ChettinadGluten freeDairy freeBoneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with coconut milk & spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Chicken SaagGluten freeBoneless chicken tenders cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices & herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Chicken CurryGluten freeDairy freeBoneless chicken tenders cooked in a house special sauce with traditional spices & herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Chicken JalfreziGluten freeDairy freeBoneless chicken tenders sauteed in a spicy, tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Chicken VindalooGluten freeDairy freeTender chicken stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Chicken Do PyazaGluten freeDairy freeChicken tenders cooked in savory sauce with chopped onions. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)

Lamb and goat

Lamb Rogan JoshGluten freeTender cubes of boneless lamb in a slow cooked succulent curry made with yogurt and aromatic blend of traditional spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Lamb Shahi KormaGluten freeTender cubes of boneless lamb in cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Lamb Tikka MasalaGluten freeTender cubes of boneless lamb grilled in tandoor, simmered and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with traditional spices and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Lamb VindalooGluten freeDairy freeTender boneless lamb cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Lamb SaagGluten freeTender cubes of boneless lamb cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Khatta Dhuandar GoshtGluten freeDairy freeTender cubes of boneless lamb with mildly-spiced ground lamb cooked together in rich and flavorful sauce with exotic spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - D
Gulmarg Gosht YakhniGluten freeTender boneless cubes of lamb cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce made with yogurt, cardamom, fennel and other aromatic spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Goat CurryGluten freeDairy freeBone-In pieces of goat meat cooked in house special sauce seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)

Seafood

Shrimp Tikka MasalaGluten freeShrimp cooked in house special (Tikka Masala) sauce made with creamy tomatoes and flavorful spices & herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Goan Fish CurryGluten freeDairy freeTilapia fish cooked in slightly tangy sauce with coconut milk, hint of tamarind & mild spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Shrimp VindalooGluten freeDairy freeShrimp stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Shrimp SaagGluten freeShrimp simmered with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Shrimp KormaGluten freeShrimp cooked in creamy korma sauce with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Shrimp ChettinadGluten freeDairy freeShrimp cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with coconut milk & spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Fish CurryGluten freeDairy freeFish cubes cooked in our house special sauce with traditional spices & herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Salmon Tikka MasalaGluten freeSalmon cubes cooked in our house special "Tikka Masala" sauce made with tomatoes, spices & herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)

Vegetarian and paneer

Maharaja Dal MakhaniGluten freeCreamed lentils slow cooked, smoked and flavorful with fresh ginger, garlic, and rich blend of herbs and spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Paneer MakhaniGluten freeCubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in silky makhani sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients
Saag PaneerGluten freeCreamed spinach (saag) with cubes of cottage cheese, flavored with traditional herbs and spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Nargisi Malai KoftaGluten freeGolden fried cheese and vegetable dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts, and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Methi Malai Mutter
Sham SaveraGluten freeGolden fried spinach cheese dumplings cooked in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful exotic spices, nuts, finished with butter and herbs. (GF - No Glute
Navrattan Shahi KormaGluten freeAssorted mixed vegetables sauteed in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, nuts and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Paneer Tikka MasalaGluten freePaneer cubes in our house special tikka masala sauce made with tomatoes, herbs & spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Paneer Shahi KormaGluten freeCubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in creamy Korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, nuts and herbs. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Kadhai PaneerGluten freeCubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in tangy tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Paneer VindalooGluten freeTender pan seared paneer (cottage cheese) cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Paneer JalfreziGluten freeMixed vegetables & paneer sauteed in semi- dry tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Mutter PaneerGluten freeCubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked gently with tender green peas and traditional spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Gobhi KajuGluten freeCauliflower florets pan seared in a delicately, mildly spiced creamy sauce with paste of ground nuts and whole kaju (cashews). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Tofu Tikka MasalaGluten freeTofu cubes in our house special tikka masala sauce made with tomatoes, herbs, spices. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Chana MasalaVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeGently cooked chickpeas sauteed in a curry with special blend of herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Yellow Dal TadkaVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeYellow and red lentils cooked with delectable blend of traditional herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Baingan BhartaVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeCharcoal smoked eggplant mashed and sauteed with onions, tomatoes and herbs. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Baingan Patiala MasalaVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeEggplant slices smeared and sauteed with herbs, spices, nuts, and cooked in a tangy sauce. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Bhindi Do PyazaVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeOkra sauteed with flavorful blend of herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Aloo GobhiVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeCauliflower florets (gobhi) and potatoes (aloo) cooked with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Vegetable and Tofu JalfreziVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeAssorted mixed vegetables and tofu sauteed on a tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Vegan Chana SaagVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeSpinach (saag) with chana (chickpea), cooked with coconut milk or dairy free cream, flavored with traditional herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingre
Vegan Tofu SaagVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeSpinach (saag) with tofu, cooked with coconut milk or dairy free cream, flavored with traditional herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF -
Vegan Mushroom SaagVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeSpinach (saag) with mushroom, cooked with coconut milk or dairy free cream, flavored with traditional herbs and spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients,
Vegan Kadhai TofuVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeCubes of Tofu cooked in a tangy tomato based sauce with bell peppers and onions. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Vegan Kadhai Mixed VegVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeMixed vegetables cooked in a tangy tomato based sauce with bell peppers and onions. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Vegan Tofu VindalooVegetarianGluten freeDairy freePan seared tofu cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Vegan Mixed Veg VindalooVegetarianGluten freeDairy freePan seared mixed vegetables stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Vegan Tofu MutterVegetarianGluten freeDairy freeCubes of tofu cooked gently with tender green peas and traditional spices. (V - Vegan, GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Jain Chana Masala
Jain Gobi Mutter
Jain Yellow Dal Tadka
Jain Bhindi Masala
Jain Paneer Makhani
Steamed Veggies
Pappadum & ChutneysCrispy lentil crackers (pappadum) with Mint, Onion &/ Tamarind Chutneys.

Biryani and rice

Chicken BiryaniGluten freeFlavorful biryani rice with boneless chicken tenders. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Lamb BiryaniGluten freeBiryani with boneless lamb cubes, served with side of raita (House special yogurt). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Shrimp BiryaniGluten freeBiryani with sauteed shrimps, served with side of raita (House special yogurt). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Goat BiryaniGluten freeBiryani with bone- in goat meat, served with side of raita (House special yogurt). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Maharaja Biryani (Lamb, Shrimp & Chicken)Gluten freeBiryani with boneless lamb, boneless chicken tenders and sauteed shrimp, served with side of raita (House special yogurt). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Vegetable BiryaniGluten freeBiryani with assorted vegetables, served with side of raita (House special yogurt). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Royal Chicken Biryani
Basmati RiceGluten freeDairy freeSide of basmati rice. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients, DF - Dairy Free)
Rice PuddingGluten freeSweet and creamy rice pudding slow cooked for hours with exotic mild spices. (Served cold). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)

Breads

Bhatura
Paneer BhaturaDeep fried leavened bread stuffed with paneer ( Cottage cheese).
Onion KulchaSpicy and hot bread stuffed with onions, cooked in tandoor.
Bread BasketOur most popular breads- plain naan, garlic naan, tandoori roti and paratha.
Paneer ParathaWhole wheat flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced paneer.
Garlic NaanNaan bread topped with fresh garlic and cilantro.
Vegan Spinach ParathaWhole wheat flat bread stuffed with spinach, made without butter.
Poori (2 pcs)Whole wheat puffed bread deep fried.
NaanPlain leavened bread cooked in a tadoor.
Tandoori RotiWhole wheat flour bread cooked in a tandoor.
Chapati (2 pcs)Whole wheat flat bread cooked in a "tawa" griddle.
Vegan Tandoori RotiWhole wheat flour bread cooked in a tandoor, made without butter.
Aloo ParathaWhole wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.
ParathaLayered whole wheat flour bread cooked on a "tawa" (flat griddle)
Vegan Chapati (2pcs)Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, made without butter.
Paneer KulchaKulcha bread stuffed with shredded paneer, spices, and herbs, cooked in tandoor.
Vegan Poori (2pcs)Whole wheat puffed bread deep fried, made without butter.
Plain BhaturaDeep fried leavened bread.
Keema NaanNaan stuffed with ground lamb, fresh ginger and cilantro.
Peshawari NaanA sweet naan stuffed with almonds, raisins, cashews and coconut.
Spinach ParathaWhole wheat flat bread stuffed with spinach.
Vegan Chapati
Vegan ParathaLayered whole wheat flour bread cooked on a "tawa" (flat griddle),made without butter.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Mango Mousse CakeA layer of sponge cake with a layer of mango mousse finished with raspberry coulis.
Ras MalaiGluten freeSoft dumplings made from cottage cheese soaked in sweet, thickened milk delicately flavored with cardamom. (Served Cold). (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Almond CakeLayered sponge & cream cake, topped with roasted almonds & chocolate sauce.
Gulab JamunSweet, fried roud dumplings of milk and flour dipped in rose- flavored sugar syrup. (Served Warm)
KulfiGluten freeTraditional Indian ice cream, House special recipe. (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)
Gajar HalwaTraditional Indian carrot pudding slow cooked with milk, sugar & herbs. (Served Warm) (GF - No Gluten Ingredients)

Drinks

Tea
Masala Chai
CoffeeNon Alcoholic Beverages
Lemonade
CinderellaOrange, pineapple & lemon juice, cherry essence
Cardinal Fruit PunchCranberry, orange & lemon juice, ginger ale
Treasure IslandPineapple, mango & lemon juice, cherry essence
Iced Tea
Fresh Lime Soda
Diet CokeEnjoy a break with diet coke, the perfect no-sugar, no-calorie companion. With its bold taste and distinctive blend of flavors, diet coke is an everyday hero wh
Ginger Ale
Limca
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Fresh Orange Juice
Lychee Juice
Mango Juice
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Mango lassi
Mango, Ginger & Mint Lassi
Salted Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Bottled Water

Overview

177 dishes on the menu we read, about 126 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$$ (pricier)
Vegan options

Dishes you can get here

Chole Bhature

Veg Biryani

Butter Chicken

The MaharajaCambridge

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Location

57 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Get directions

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Where is The Maharaja?

The Maharaja is at 57 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: +16175472757.

Does The Maharaja have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 126 of the 177 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Corn and Beans Salad (V, GF, DF), Mulligatawny Soup (V, GF, DF), Tomato Soup (GF) and House Garden Salad (V, GF, DF).

What dishes does The Maharaja serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala and Chole Bhature.

How expensive is The Maharaja?

It is in our $$$ price range (pricier).

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