Desi Dhaba
About
Desi Dhaba is an Indian restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge’s Central Square, serving Punjabi-style cooking with takeout and delivery available. Signature plates include chicken tikka masala, biryani, lamb rogan josh and chicken curry, while vegetarian specialties such as dal makhani, shahi paneer, palak paneer and bhindi masala get equal billing. Appetizers such as samosas and crispy pakoras start the meal, and homemade cottage cheese sauteed with fresh ginger and garlic in a creamy tomato sauce is also on the menu.
Bone-in spring chicken is marinated overnight in yogurt and spices and served with saffron basmati rice, and the menu also includes goat and lamb curries, goat vindaloo, tarka dal and aloo palak. The kitchen relies on fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, aiming for dishes that are flavorful and spicy yet healthy. Catering, overseen by Priya and Raj, brings the same dishes to special events, with spreads of appetizers, curries and biryani.
What to Know
- A selection of halal dishes is available.
- Orders for delivery and takeout can be placed online.
- Seafood dishes are offered alongside the meat and vegetarian options.
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