A great Indian meal is anchored by what you tear, dip, and scoop. The blistered warmth of tandoor-baked flatbreads and the vibrant textures of spiced vegetable sides complete the subcontinental dining ritual. At The Marigold Tavern in Eye Green, Peterborough, our clay tandoor oven runs hot throughout service, turning out pillowy naans with golden blistering and crispy edges to accompany every feast.
Whether you need a fragrant garlic naan to mop up a rich curry reduction or wholesome spiced lentils to add plant-based richness to your table, our breads and sides are prepared with the same dedication as our main courses.
Slapped on Clay: The Craft of Tandoori Naan Baking
Making authentic naan requires both technique and extreme heat. Our bakers hand-stretch each dough ball into a teardrop shape before slapping it directly onto the inner curved clay wall of our blazing tandoor. Within sixty seconds, the intense radiant heat puffs the dough with airy pockets, creates smoky charred blisters, and crisps the underside while keeping the centre remarkably tender.
From Sweet Peshwari to Savoury Keema: Choosing Your Flatbread
Explore our wide range of freshly baked flatbreads:
- Garlic & Coriander Naan: Brushed with melted farm butter, finely minced roasted garlic, and freshly chopped coriander—our most requested bread.
- Peshwari Naan: A sweet, indulgent flatbread filled with a delicate blend of desiccated coconut, sultanas, and ground almonds, offering a delicious contrast to spicy curries.
- Keema Naan: Stuffed with spiced, minced lamb seasoned with onions, cumin, and coriander, creating a satisfying, hearty accompaniment.
- Classic Butter Naan: Soft, golden, and simply brushed with pure melted butter to let the natural flavour of roasted wheat shine.
- Tandoori Roti: An unleavened wholemeal flatbread baked crisp in the tandoor, providing a wholesome, lighter alternative to leavened naans.
Vibrant Vegetable Sides: Farm Produce & Warming Spices
Our vegetable accompaniments are full of colour, texture, and nutritional goodness:
- Bombay Aloo: Diced baby potatoes tossed in sweet caramelized onions, black mustard seeds, ground turmeric, and a rich tomato glaze.
- Saag Paneer / Saag Aloo: Garden spinach slow-braised with garlic and ginger, finished with soft cubes of Indian paneer cheese or spiced potatoes.
- Tarka Daal: Golden split yellow lentils simmered until velvety smooth, tempered with sizzling fried garlic, cumin seeds, and fresh coriander.
- Chana Masala: Plump chickpeas simmered in a tangy, spiced onion-tomato reduction flavoured with dried pomegranate and amchur.
- Poppadoms & House Chutneys: Crispy lentil wafers served with sweet mango relish, cooling mint yoghurt, hot lime pickle, and spiced onion salad.
Pairing Breads and Sides with Curries and Grills
Combine our naans and sides with our signature curries, sizzling tandoori grills, or fragrant biryani dishes to create a complete, well-rounded spread for your table.
Visit The Marigold Tavern in Eye Green, Peterborough
Located at 41 Crowland Road, Eye Green, Peterborough, PE6 7TP, The Marigold Tavern offers spacious dining, a relaxed pub bar, and a large free on-site car park. You can also order hot naans and sides for collection or delivery via our online ordering platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Naan and a Tandoori Roti?
A Naan is made from leavened white flour dough and baked to a soft, fluffy texture with airy blisters, whereas a Tandoori Roti is made from wholemeal flour without yeast, resulting in a thinner, firmer, and lighter flatbread.
Are your naans baked fresh to order in a clay tandoor?
Yes, every naan and roti is rolled and baked to order inside our high-heat clay tandoor oven, ensuring it reaches your table hot, soft, and fragrant.
What ingredients are inside the sweet Peshwari naan?
Our Peshwari naan is stuffed with a lightly sweetened filling of finely ground coconut, golden sultanas, and crushed almonds, making it the perfect companion for spicy curries like Madras or Vindaloo.
Are your lentil daals and vegetable side dishes vegan-friendly?
Many of our vegetable dishes, including Bombay Aloo, Chana Masala, and Tarka Daal (when prepared with vegetable oil instead of butter ghee), are entirely plant-based. Please inform our team of your vegan preferences when ordering.
How many poppadoms and dips should I order for a table of four?
We typically recommend ordering one to two poppadoms per person along with our full chutney tray, which includes mango chutney, mint yoghurt, mixed pickle, and spiced onion relish.