--- title: "Authentic Tandoori Starters in Bangalore | Punjabi Rasoi" description: "Craving smoky, authentic Tandoori starters? Try our traditional Chicken Tikka and creamy Paneer Afghani. Made with original Punjabi recipes in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/punjabirasoiblr/restaurant-dining/straight-from-the-tandoor last_updated: 2025-08-30 --- # Straight from the Tandoor: Authentic Punjabi Starters Tribe Verified · Serving authentic Punjabi recipes since 2000. By [Punjabi Rasoi](https://mytribe.in/punjabirasoiblr) · 4 restaurant locations across Bengaluru · ₹350 per person (estimate) Part of [Restaurant Dining](https://mytribe.in/punjabirasoiblr/restaurant-dining). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/punjabirasoiblr/restaurant-dining/gallery) For us, the tandoor is the heart of the kitchen. We bring you smoky, perfectly charred starters that taste exactly like the ones I started cooking in 2000. ## Photos and videos - ![A platter of our Tandoori Chicken, perfectly charred and seasoned. Served with fresh onions and lemon, it is a simple yet powerful starter that is a favourite among our regulars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65a35aaf-d507-4165-8c16-10e009a0d0dc) - ![Our Chicken Tandoori is a romance of spices. Marinated and cooked until tender in the tandoor, it is a dish that promises love at first bite.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e340982-f9a1-4c93-8c44-fb7f8a9b330c) - ![We believe our zaikedaar kebabs are the key to happiness. This dish of Malai Kebab is creamy, juicy, and full of flavour, guaranteed to make your meal special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2be9bb3-3026-4d2f-9888-e8e9f9d77026) - ![This platter shows the variety of starters cooked in our tandoor, Punjabi style. Each piece is packed with flavour, from spicy tikkas to creamy kebabs, offering something for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08fa6458-f677-46c5-8f8f-050bf27586c8) - ![Our Chicken Afghani kebabs are juicy, creamy, and mildly spiced. The smoky flavour from the tandoor makes them a truly special starter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30110420-095f-442b-8248-6d2f6a162bd5) - ![For those who love a bit of spice, our Mutton Seekh Kebabs are a must try. We use spiced minced mutton, skewer it, and grill it to perfection in the tandoor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cfc7fe1-8aaf-4f84-b1a8-e584b2690aab) - ![Our Chicken Achari Tikka is marinated in rich pickling spices, giving it a unique tangy and spicy flavour. It is a bold starter that is full of character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/058217ff-a1bb-4e08-beb1-6bfe82cee664) - ![Paneer Afghani is a wonderful vegetarian starter. We use soft paneer marinated in a creamy, mildly spiced mixture with rich Afghani flavours, then grilled until golden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4331f3cd-8f11-49e5-aba6-79b1e05928a2) - ![The Kandhari Tikka is a tender chicken starter with bold and spicy Kandhari flavours. It is a great way to kickstart your meal with a bit of heat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5948b20b-85ad-4acb-b4a9-ecc51226ddf7) - ![Our Tandoori Platter is perfect for sharing. It features a mix of our best kebabs and tikkas, each piece kissed by fire and loaded with flavour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4505477a-f85d-423b-b606-a20b2a7bddb0) - ![Our Paneer Tikka is grilled to perfection in the tandoor. The paneer is soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, with a delicious smoky taste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6b2d401-ba63-4e68-a63c-127ccc38dbf9) - ![This is our Paneer Tikka, a traditional and delicious starter. We marinate fresh paneer in spices and grill it until it is golden and flavourful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc4690f2-47ac-4d17-9063-d586fb2d8872) - ![Here is another look at our Paneer Tikka, served with fresh onions and lemon. It is a simple, comforting, and delicious way to begin your meal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92558fbc-8cf7-4707-bee1-124a2f12bfde) - [Video: Our succulent starters are the perfect way to begin your weekend feast. This video showcases some of our popular tandoori items, fresh and ready to be enjoyed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d4acb5d-f646-4b18-ac7d-56cc4aa100d3) - ![Our creamy chicken legs, also known as Kalmi Kebab, are a Sunday special. They are marinated in a rich, creamy sauce and cooked gently to keep them tender.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85a7cc04-73ff-4bc7-824e-d81568c94a00) - ![We call these starters 'love at first bite'. On the left is our Kandhari Tikka and on the right is the Kalmi Kebab, both designed to make your heart skip a beat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd9d359f-c4a5-4990-9e08-1754de774e93) - [Video: Happiness is great desi food, and our starters are a perfect example. This video shows our Seekh Kebabs, which are full of flavour and perfect for sharing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e7fc8eb-b063-41e4-9304-88dffc48bd14) - [Video: We are always turning up the heat with authentic Punjabi flavours. This video gives you a close up look at our creamy and cheesy tandoori chicken starters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fecf1e6-4f3c-43c8-a401-bdaf2640eea0) - ![Here is a look at our classic kebabs. We believe it is okay to speak with your mouth full when you are enjoying something this tender and juicy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ea6a538-67da-4c0f-acd6-8151a3fb77fc) - ![When you are hungry, nothing satisfies like a platter of our mixed tandoori starters. It is the perfect choice for any mood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ad6be67-76b6-47ac-a2d6-db83b4a72616) - [Video: Here is a look at some of our delicious starters. We encourage you to share this with friends and ask them to treat you to a meal with us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c2a1817-035e-4245-8fd3-b9b42eaaf9bb) - ![What are you craving today? Creamy Afghani Chicken or spicy Kadhai Paneer? We say, why not have both.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29254f6f-baaf-4d10-b56d-2d68b3f1e881) - ![On World Food Day, or any day, you can spoil yourself with our delicious Punjabi starters like Achaari Tikka or our main course of Chicken Lababdar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d7cc0d1-7c39-47b6-b43b-907a7972eb7b) - ![Our Hara Bhara Kebab is a delight for our vegetarian guests. Made with fresh greens and peas, it is a flavourful and wholesome starter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/674954e6-541a-4dca-9fb9-a0cbab91a1c9) - ![Our Aloo Hariyali is a unique starter for potato lovers. Baby potatoes are marinated in a green masala and grilled to perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87cd1c93-ac58-4f42-bb5a-5a5f50ab624e) - ![This is our Chicken Kadhai, a dish full of Punjabi flavour. We cook tender chicken pieces in a spicy, tangy gravy with tomatoes and bell peppers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb2f713c-e153-472b-9141-386ac2079ddc) ## About Straight from the Tandoor If you order our tandoori starters, know that we serve them in traditional steel or copper Balti ware, just as we did on day one. We keep the marinade consistent—our Chicken Afghani is always creamy and our tikkas always carry that distinct charcoal smoke—so the first bite you take today matches the memory you might have from years ago. The secret to our tandoori starters isn't some secret recipe. It is simply patience and the right heat. We do not rush the process. Whether it is a spicy Chicken Tikka or a creamy Paneer Afghani, every piece goes into the clay oven to get that authentic char. When we say smoky, we mean it. The high-temperature environment of our traditional tandoors locks in the juices, ensuring that the meat stays tender while the edges get that necessary crispness. We see many Bangalore families and groups who come to us specifically for these platters. It is a shared meal. We designed our portions to be easy to pass around a table. You get the sirka pyaaz, the mint chutney, and the green salad on the side because a tandoori starter is incomplete without that sharp, acidic bite to cut through the richness. I, Bharat Dham, check the tadka and the masalas myself. If you are visiting our HSR or Indiranagar branches, you will find the same seasoning profile. We do not change our supplier for our core spices because that is where the Punjabi Rasoi promise lives. If you have a specific spice tolerance, just tell our server. We can adjust the heat, but we never compromise on the depth of the flavour. ## About Punjabi Rasoi I started Punjabi Rasoi in 2000 because I wanted Bangalore to taste real North Indian food. I am still in the kitchen every day, making sure every tikka and kebab tastes exactly the same as it did when we opened. It is simple food made with honest masalas. 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