Indian restaurant · South Indian

The Pongal

786 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821

$$137 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 137 dishes, including rava dosa and pongal, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Ven pongal: rice and lentils cooked with ghee, cashews and pepper — Pongal

Masala dosa with sambar and chutneys — Masala Dosa

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(978) 667-3443

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Diners here

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Vada
Pongal Special Vegetable PlatterCombination of samosa, paneer tikka, cut mirchi and gobi 65. Served four.
Pongal Special Non-Vegetarian PlatterCombination of reshmi kebab, seekh kebab, chicken 65, shrimp and drums of heaven. Serves four.
Mysore RasamTomato broth flavored with roasted cumin and peppercorns.
Madurai Fried IdliDiced idlis sauteed with onion and spicy powder.
Idli VadaCombination of steamed rice cakes and lentil donut.
Pongal VadaCumin and peppercorns infused with rice and lentil donut.
Kothu ParathaScrambled paratha with aromatic flavors.
UttappamPancake made of rice and lentil.
Plain DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Masala DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Chettinad DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Mysore DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Podi (Spicy Gun Powder) DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Ghee Roast DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Rava DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Onion Rava DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Rava Masala DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.
Onion Rava Masala DosaCrepe with rice and lentil flour.

Tandoor and grill

Paneer TikkaMarinated cottage cheese baked in clay oven.
Reshmi KebabPit roasted chicken mildly spiced with cheese flavor.
Seekh KebabMinced lamb, aromatic herbs and spices grilled on tandoori skewers.
Paneer Tikka KebabMarinated cottage cheese baked in clay oven. Served with rice and tikka masala sauce.
Chicken Tikka KebabCubes of chicken breast grilled to perfection. Served with rice and tikka masala sauce.
Tandoor Chicken KebabChicken roasted with aromatic spices. Served with rice and tikka masala sauce.
Jhinga Kali Mirch KebabPepper flavored prawns. Served with rice and tikka masala sauce.
Tandoor Mix GrillCombination of tandoor chicken, chicken tikka, lamb roast, lamb chops and prawns. Served with rice and tikka masala sauce.

Chicken

Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken kebab in bay leaf flavored creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken SaagSimmered spinach with spices.
Chicken ChettinadBoneless chicken in Chettinad sauce.
Kozhi Varuval (Fried Chicken Chennai Style)Pan sauteed chicken flavored with house spices.
Kodi Vepudu (Fried Chicken Hyderabadi Style)Hyderabadi style dry masala with exotic spices.
Kadai (Wok) ChickenRoasted and crushed spices with peppers and onions.
Coorg ChickenChicken cooked in spices from the hillside Coorg region.
Chicken VindalooChicken cooked in spicy sauce made of red chilies, spices and vinegar.
Chicken KormaChoice of South Indian (coconut based) or North Indian (cream based).
Mango ChickenChicken stewed in mango sauce.

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Masala Fried FishGrilled tilapia marinated with mustard oil, lemon juice and spices and flavored with curry leaves.
Meen Kulambu (South Indian Fish Stew)Fish pieces cooked in tamarind based sauce.
Chepla PulusuTilapia fish simmered in tamarind base gravy with aromatic spices.
Shrimp (Eral) MasalaFresh shrimp cooked in ground masala and hot sauce.
Shrimp VepuduHyderabadi style dry masala with exotic spices.
Shrimp MoilyMalabar cuisine cooked in coconut gravy with hillside spices.
Shrimp VindalooCooked in spicy sauce made of red chilies, spices and vinegar.
Shrimp BaltiNorthern Pakistan style cooking.
Kadai (Wok) ShrimpRoasted and crushed spices with peppers and onions.
Shrimp BhunaShrimp cooked in own juice with spices.

Vegetarian and paneer

Paneer Butter MasalaHomemade cottage cheese dipped in creamy tomato sauce.
Vegetable ChettinadSauteed vegetables in Chettinad sauce.
Guthi Vankay KooraBaby eggplant sauteed in sesame and peanut flavored sauce.
Bhindi (Okra) VepuduHyderabadi style dry masala with exotic spices.
Coorg VegetablesCooked in spices from hillside Coorg district spices.
Okra BalchaoOkra in dark red and fiery tangy sauce.
Vegetable KormaChoice of South Indian (coconut based) or North Indian (cream based).
SaagSimmered spinach with spices.
Tadka DaalBoiled yellow lentil tempered with cumin and garlic.
Dal MakhaniSlow cooked selection of lentils enhanced with butter.
Methi Malai MutterGreen peas and fenugreek leaves simmered in a mild creamy sauce.
Aloo Gobi MasalaPotato and cauliflower stewed with cumin, ginger and tomato.

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Drums of HeavenFour pieces. Batter fried chicken sauteed in spicy chili sauce.
Chili Cheese NaanTraditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable Noodles
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Noodles
Egg Fried Rice
Egg Noodles
Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Noodles
Gobi ManchurianStir fried in sweet and spicy sauce, served dry or with gravy.
Chicken ManchurianStir fried in sweet and spicy sauce, served dry or with gravy.
Vegetable ManchurianStir fried in sweet and spicy sauce, served dry or with gravy.
Chili VegetablesStir fried with fusion chili sauce and served dry.
Chili ChickenStir fried with fusion chili sauce and served dry.
Chili PaneerStir fried with fusion chili sauce and served dry.

Breads

Dahi PooriPooris stuffed with potatoes, moong sprouts, chickpeas and with yogurt with mixed spices.
Poori MasalaFried wheat bread served with chickpeas masala.
Channa BhaturaDeep fried bread served with chickpeas masala.
Plain NaanTraditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Garlic NaanTraditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Kashmiri NaanTraditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Keema NaanTraditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Onion KulchaTraditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Bread BasketCombination of garlic naan, Peshwari naan and plain paratha. Traditional Indian bread baked in clay oven.
Plain ParathaLayered whole wheat bread.
Aloo ParathaLayered whole wheat bread.
Pudhina ParathaLayered whole wheat bread.
Roti ParathaLayered whole wheat bread.

Kids

Drinks

13 more items we could not sort

Virgin Pina Colada
Shirley Temple
Milk
Cut MirchiDeep fried hot peppers stuffed with homemade peanut masala.
Mirchi Ka SalanStir fried long hot peppers in sesame and peanut flavored sauce.
BaltiNorthern Pakistan style cooking.
Kadai (Wok)Roasted and crushed spices with peppers and onions.
Channa MasalaSpiced chickpeas (garbanzo) in ginger infused onion and tomato sauce.
CoorgCooked in spices from hillside Coorg region.
BalchaoCooked in dark red and fiery tangy sauce.
CoorgCooked in spices from hillside Coorg region.
VindalooCooked in spicy sauce made of red chilies, spices and vinegar.
KormaChoice of South Indian (coconut based) or North Indian (cream based).

Overview

137 dishes on the menu we read, about 86 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)

Dishes you can get here

Idli

Chole Bhature

Chicken Biryani

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Location

786 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821 · Get directions

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Where is The Pongal?

The Pongal is at 786 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821. Phone: (978) 667-3443.

Does The Pongal have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 86 of the 137 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Soft Drink, Mango Lassi, Shake and Virgin Pina Colada.

What dishes does The Pongal serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Bhindi Masala, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken, Chilli Paneer and Chole Bhature.

How expensive is The Pongal?

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

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