- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kuramathi
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineIndian
- StyleÀ la carte
- SettingRestaurant
- AtollRasdhoo Atoll
About Tandoor Mahal
Tandoor Mahal is the resort's Indian restaurant, serving dinner from 7 pm to 10.30 pm in casual resort-wear. The menu runs from coconut-rich southern curries to smoky tandoor kebabs, with slow-simmered biryanis, freshly baked breads and coastal seafood specialities.
It is a good place to share: Thali selections are offered for families, there is a rich vegetarian selection, and a masala chai or lassi rounds off the evening. The resort describes the mood as soft-lit, intimate and celebratory.
At Tandoor Mahal every dish is a tribute to timeless recipes and rich culinary heritage. Fragrant biryanis, creamy curries and tender tandoor-cooked meats carry the memory of generations — authentic Indian cuisine full of warmth.
Part of the dining roster at Kuramathi, Rasdhoo Atoll, this indian restaurant runs a à la carte format · restaurant setting.
Tandoor Mahal
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
SOUPS
- MURGH SHORBAUSD 16
Clear chicken soup with Indian spices and lemon
- TAMATAR DHANIYA SHORBA (V)USD 15
Punjabi's version of the ever-popular tomato soup
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- JHINGA SHORBAUSD 18
Prawn soup seasoned with mild spices and lemon
- MAKAI KA SHORBA (V)USD 15
Thick and creamy sweet corn soup with Indian notes
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APPETISERS
- SUBZ PAKORA (V)USD 16
Deep-fried assorted vegetables in a batter served with chilli sauce.
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- KANDA BHAJIYA (V)USD 16
Deep-fried onion ring in a light batter served with mixed salad and mint sauce
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- PANEER PAKORA (V)USD 23
Deep-fried Indian cheese in a light batter served with chilli sauce
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- SUBZ SAMOSA (V)USD 16
Deep-fried vegetable puff pastry with tamarind sauce
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- KEEMA SAMOSAUSD 18
Deep-fried puff pastry stuffed with lamb and green peas served with tamarind sauce
DELICIOUS HINDUSTANI COMBO THALI
- SUDH SHAKAHARI THALI (V)USD 50
A complete vegetarian selection - Shahi paneer, urad dal makhani, kolhapuri subzi, sada chawal, kachumber salad, boondi raita, lachcha paratha, naan and rasgulla
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- TANDOOR MAHAL ROYAL THALIUSD 60
The Tandoor Mahal chef's special combination – Mutter paneer, murgh tikka masala, bhuna gosht, jeera chawal, kachumber salad, cucumber and mint raita, garlic naan, chapati and gulab jamun
BREAD
- TANDOORI ROTI (V)USD 10
Traditional Indian whole wheat and atta flour flatbread
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- NAAN (V)USD 10
Rich Indian refined flour leavened flatbread
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- LAHSUN NAAN (V)USD 11
Rich Indian refined flour leavened flatbread topped with finely chopped garlic
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- PESHWARI NAAN (V)USD 11
Northern Indian refined flour leavened flatbread stuffed with dried fruits
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- CHEESE NAAN (V)USD 12
Indian refined flour leavened flatbread stuffed with mozzarella cheese
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- ALOO PARATHA (V)USD 12
Spiced mashed potatoes stuffed whole wheat flatbread served with pickles and yoghurt
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- CHAPATI (V)USD 10
Whole wheat unleavened flatbread
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- AMRITSARI KULCHA (V)USD 10
Soft leavened bread stuffed with onion and potatoes flavoured with spices
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RICE
- SADA CHAWAL (V)USD 11
Basmati plain rice
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- Vegetables (V)USD 16
A world-renowned Indian dish, Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices with the choice of
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- ChickenUSD 18
A world-renowned Indian dish, Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices with the choice of
- YAKHNI PULAOUSD 31
Rich and flavourful rice cooked with lamb in a spiced broth
- JEERA CHAWAL (V)USD 12
Cumin seed buttered basmati rice
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- KASHMIRI PULAO (V)USD 16
Delicious rice with nuts, dried fruits and fresh fruits flavoured with spices
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- THANGAI SADAM (V)USD 15
Coconut basmati rice
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- SUBZ PULAO (V)USD 13
Mixed vegetables and basmati rice pilaf with spices
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TANDOOR & KEBABS
- KANDHARI MURGH TIKKA KEBABUSD 22
Spices and pomegranate juice marinated chicken cooked in Indian clay oven
- MURGH TIKKAUSD 22
Marinated spicy chicken from the Mughals province cooked in Indian clay oven
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- MURGH PAHADI KEBABUSD 22
North Indian hill origin spices marinated chicken breast cooked in Indian clay oven
- MURGH GILAFI SEEKH KEBABUSD 22
Juicy minced chicken with a blend of spices and bell pepper kebab cooked in Indian clay oven
- MURGH MALAI KEBABUSD 22
Ginger and garlic marinated chicken breast coated with cheese cooked in Indian clay oven
- TANDOORI MURGH (half chicken)USD 29
Rare spices and yoghurt marinated chicken cooked in Indian clay oven
- BURRAH CHOP (4 pieces)USD 64
Mughal province garlic flavoured lamb chop specialty cooked in Indian clay oven
- JHINGA NISHA (8 tails)USD 62
Chilli paste and garlic marinated jumbo prawns cooked in Indian clay oven
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- TANDOORI MUSHROOM TIKKA (V)USD 22
Indian spices yoghurt masala marinated mushroom cooked to smoky perfection in clay oven
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- NILGIRI LOBSTER ANGARA (750 to 850 gram)USD 125
The famous Nilgiri hilly region whole lobster cooked in Indian clay oven
MEAT & POULTRY
- MURGH MAKHNIUSD 20
Tandoor chicken cooked with tomato onion gravy tossed with cream
- MURGH SHAHI KORMAUSD 24
Flavourful chicken in a rich curry
- MURGH TIKKA MASALAUSD 20
Yoghurt and spices marinated chicken breast pieces in rich tomato gravy
- MURGH JALFREZIUSD 20
Tangy chicken cut in strips with assorted vegetables
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- GOSHT ROGANJOSHUSD 32
A secret lamb recipe from the northwest frontier in masala sauce
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- BHUNA GOSHTUSD 32
Pan dried roasted lamb in thick masala curry
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FISH & SEAFOOD
- MADRAS MEEN CURRY (S)USD 23
Aromatic spices flavoured fish in onion & tomato curry
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- MACHLI MASALA (S)USD 20
Yoghurt and spices marinated fish fillet pieces in rich tomato gravy
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- JHINGA MASALA (6 Tails)USD 62
Onion and tomato jumbo prawn tail ragout north Indian way
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- JHINGA KOLIWADA (6 Tails)USD 62
Deep-fried lemon juice marinated jumbo prawn tails coated with gram flour
- PANCH PHORON LOBSTER (750 to 850 gram)USD 125
The famous Eastern five-spice blend marinated lobster in tangy masala
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VEGETABLES
- PALAK PANEER (V)USD 24
Indian cottage cheese mixed with spinach in onion gravy
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- SHAHI PANEER (V)USD 24
Indian cottage cheese in a thick gravy of cream, tomatoes, and Indian spices
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- MUTTER PANEER (V)USD 24
Green peas and cottage cheese in a rich creamy north Indian curry
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- KOLHAPURI SUBZI (V) (S)USD 18
A popular Maharashtrian vegetables hot and spicy curry
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- TOOR DAL TADKA (V)USD 16
Spiced and buttered split yellow lentil ragout
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- PINDI CHANA (V)USD 16
Punjabi style spiced chickpeas ragout
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- ALOO GOBI ADHRAKI (V)USD 16
Stir fried Potato & cauliflower in gingered tomato gravy
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- LASOONI MAKAI PALAK (V)USD 16
A preparation of sweet corn in luscious spinach curry
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- MALAI KOFTA (V)USD 20
Paneer & potatoes mixed with onion tomato gravy, rich in Indian spices
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- SABUT URAD DAL MAKHANI (V)USD 18
North Indian Punjabi subtle black lentils with smoky flavour and creaminess
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RAITA & LASSI
- RAITA (V)USD 11
Yoghurt flavoured with cumin and fresh coriander
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- BOONDI RAITA (V)USD 11
Yoghurt flavoured with spices and chilli
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- CUCUMBER AND MINT RAITA (V)USD 11
Yoghurt flavoured with cucumber and fresh mint
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- LASSI (V)USD 11
Popular Sweet or salted blended yoghurt drink
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- PHALON KI LASSI (V)USD 11
Saffron flavoured fruity blended yoghurt drink
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DESSERTS
- SHAHI TUKDAUSD 13
Toasted bread slices in thickened milk topped with nuts
- RASGULLAUSD 13
Traditional Bengali cottage cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup
- GAJJAR KA HALWAUSD 13
Carrot and dried fruits simmered in milk and cream
- KULFIUSD 13
Traditional Indian ice cream
- GULAB JAMUNUSD 13
Thickened milk dumpling soaked in sugar syrup flavoured with cardamom seed and rosewater
- TROPICAL FRESH FRUIT PLATTERUSD 20
FROM THE BAR
- MASALA CHAIUSD 8
The most popular Indian tea with aromatic herbs and spices
- Kuramathi Still or sparkling 1LtComplimentary
- San Pellegrino, 750mlUSD 7
- Acqua panna, 750mlUSD 7
- AERATED SOFT DRINKS (250 ML)USD 5
Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta orange, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Tonic Water & Soda Water
- CANNED FRUIT JUICE (250 ML)USD 5
Apple Juice, Mixed Fruit Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Tomato juice
- BEER (330 ML)USD 10
Carlsberg, San Miguel
- HOUSE WINE - RED, WHITE AND ROSÉ
- Glass (120 ml)USD 6
- Carafe (360 ml)USD 16
All prices are in USD, inclusive of 10% service charge & 17% GST.
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The Kuramathi experience
Kuramathi Maldives is a large private-island resort in Rasdhoo Atoll, reached by a 65-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The island stretches around 1.8 kilometres and tapers into a natural sandbank at its tip, with 354 villas split across garden, beach, deluxe beach and overwater…
Getting there
Located in Rasdhoo Atoll, Kuramathi is reached by a 65-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Tandoor Mahal
What cuisine does Tandoor Mahal serve?
Tandoor Mahal at Kuramathi serves Indian in a à la carte format, set restaurant. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Is Tandoor Mahal included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Kuramathi (All Inclusive, Full Board, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Tandoor Mahal located?
Tandoor Mahal is at Kuramathi on Kuramathi, Rasdhoo Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Explore Tandoor Mahal
Tandoor Mahal is part of the dining at Kuramathi. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.