Best Tandoori Chicken in Calgary

About Our Tandoori Chicken

A tandoor reaches temperatures a home oven never will, and that is exactly the point. At Tamarind East Indian Restaurant our tandoor runs on charcoal, which is what gives our Tandoori Chicken its blistered edges, its smoke and its unmistakable colour.

We use a double marination – a first rub of ginger, garlic and lime to open the meat, then a thick yogurt marinade carrying Kashmiri chilli, roasted cumin, coriander and garam masala. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is fried. It is one of the leanest, most flavourful ways to eat chicken in Northwest Calgary.

What Makes Our Tandoori Chicken Special

• Double-marinated overnight in yogurt, lime and roasted spice
• Charcoal clay tandoor for authentic smoke and char
• Kashmiri chilli for natural colour, not artificial dye
• Roasted, never fried – a lighter Indian main
• Served with house mint chutney, lime and onion rings

How to Enjoy Tandoori Chicken at Tamarind

Perfect Pairings

Tandoori Chicken is the natural start to a shared table. Follow it with a curry such as butter chicken and a basket of naan, or keep it light with a fresh salad and rice.

Spice Level & Dietary Notes

Naturally gluten-friendly and high in protein, prepared without any wheat coating. It does contain dairy from the yogurt marinade – please tell our team about allergies.