Indianindian restaurant
The Maharaja
Cambridge
Spacious 2nd-floor Indian eatery with classic fare & floor-to-ceiling windows facing Harvard Square.
“Spacious 2nd-floor Indian eatery with classic fare & floor-to-ceiling windows facing Harvard Square.”
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The Maharaja Dietary Guide
Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown
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Important Health & Safety Notice
This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.
🌾 Gluten-Free Options (46 matches)
Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.
CHICKEN SPECIALTIES
All chicken specialties are served with a side of Basmati rice
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Most popular Indian entrée! Boneless chicken tenders marinated and grilled in tandoor, cooked in flavorful creamy tomato sauce
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (DAIRY FREE)
Most popular Indian entrée! Boneless chicken tenders marinated and grilled in tandoor, cooked in flavorful tomato sauce with coconut milk
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN MAKHANI (BUTTER CHICKEN)
Bone-in tandoori chicken simmered in a silky makhani sauce. Ask server to substitute bone-in chicken for boneless chicken tenders.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN KORMA
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
DHABA CHICKEN
Bone in chicken cooked with ground spices, onions & tomatoes
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
MEHFI MALAI CHICKEN
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful sauce, mildly spiced with herbs & methi (yogurt)
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
KADHAI CHICKEN
Boneless chicken tenders in semi-dry sauce with bell peppers & onions.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN CHETTINAD
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with coconut milk & spices
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN SAAG
Boneless chicken tenders cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices & herbs
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN CURRY
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in a house special sauce with traditional spices and herbs
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN JALFREZI
Boneless chicken tenders sautéed in a spicy, tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN VINDALOO
Tender chicken tenders stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
LAMB SPECIALTIES
All lamb specialties are served with a side of Basmati rice
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Tender cubes of boneless lamb in a slow cooked succulent curry made with yogurt and aromatic blend of traditional spices
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
LAMB TIKKA MASALA
Tender cubes of boneless lamb grilled in tandoor, simmered and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with traditional spices and herbs
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GILMARG GOSHT YAKHINI
Tender boneless cubes of lamb cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce made with yogurt, cardamom, paste of nuts and aromatic spices
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TREASURES FROM THE SEA
All seafood entrées are served with a side of Basmati rice
GOAN FISH CURRY
Tilapia fish cooked in a slightly tangy sauce with coconut milk, hint of tamarind & mild spices
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
FISH CURRY
Fish cubed cooked in a house special sauce with traditional spices and herbs
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SALMON TIKKA MASALA
Salmon cubes cooked in our house special "Tikka Masala" sauce made with tomatoes, spices & herbs
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
RICE SPECIALTIES
All Biryanis are cooked with aromatic Basmati rice, vegetables and exotic blend of spices and herbs. All Biryanis served with house special Raita (yogurt).
VEG BIRYANI
Biryani with assorted vegetables. Served with side of raita (yogurt).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Biryani with boneless chicken tenders. Served with side of raita (yogurt).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
LAMB BIRYANI
Biryani with boneless lamb cubes. Served with side of raita (yogurt).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SHRIMP BIRYANI
Biryani with sautéed shrimps. Served with side of raita (yogurt).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GOAT BIRYANI
Biryani with bone-in goat meat. Served with side of raita (yogurt).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
MAHARAJA BIRYANI (LAMB, CHICKEN & SHRIMP)
Biryani with boneless lamb, boneless chicken, tenders and shrimps. Served with side of raita (yogurt).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BASMATI RICE
Side of basmati rice
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
ACCOMPANIMENTS
PLAIN YOGURT
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CUCUMBER RAITA
Fresh yogurt blended with cucumber, tomatoes and onions
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
ANAR & CORN RAITA
Yogurt blended with corn and pomegranate (Based on availability)
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
VEGETARIAN SPECIALTIES
All vegetarian specialties are served with a side of Basmati rice
PUNJABI KADHI
Flavorful yogurt curry with seasoned spices and fried pakoras (fritters).
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
NARGISI MALAI KOFTA
Cottage cheese, fried cheese and vegetable dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
VEGETABLE AND TOFU JALFREZI
Assorted mixed vegetables and tofu sautéed in a tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
VEG STARTERS
ALOO TIKKI CHAAT
Mildly spiced potato patties dunked in seasoned chickpea curry, topped with yogurt and tangy tamarind chutneys
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
ALOO SAMOSA CHAAT
Vegetable samosas dunked in seasoned chickpea curry, topped with yogurt, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BHEL POORI
A popular street snack made with puffed rice, onions, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
HARA BHARA KEBAB
Green vegetable patty made with fresh minced spinach, green peas, potatoes, and nuts flavored with traditional herbs and spices.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
PANEER TIKKA
Paneer cubes in house marinade and grilled
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
NON-VEG STARTERS
LOLLIPOP CHICKEN
Frenched chicken wings marinated in a seasoned batter with seafood blend, deep-fried, and served with spicy red chili sauce on the side.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TANDOORI WINGS
Chicken wings marinated with traditional Indian spices and herbs, cooked in tandoor.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SHAYAMI KEBAB
Traditional lamb kebabs in the form of grilled patties made with ground lamb, lentil, and flavorful Indian herbs and spices, cooked on a grill.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
GALOUTI KEBAB
Smoked, soft, and juicy lamb kebabs in the form of grilled patties made with ground lamb, flavorful Indian herbs, and spices, cooked on a grill.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TANDOORI SPECIALTIES
Served with a side of Basmati rice and Dal of the day
CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs, and spices.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
MURGH MALAI KEBAB
Boneless chicken breast cubes marinated in malai (cream), cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, traditional Indian herbs and spices.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TANDOORI MALAI SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp marinated in malai (cream), cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled in skewers in tandoor.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TANDOORI SALMON
Fresh Atlantic salmon marinated in herbs and spices and cooked in the tandoor
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS
Tender and juicy rack of lamb marinated with traditional spices, grilled in tandoor.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for current information.