Address
452 Papanui Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand
Maharaja Indian Restaurant in Canterbury Menu
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BEEF-
Beef vindaloo
- A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
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Beef madras
- Beef morsels cooked in a hot and spicy coconut...
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Beef vindaloo
- A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
- special dynamite...
BREADS-
Peshwari naan
- Fine flour bread stuffed with fruits and...
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Stuffed Kulcha
- Fine flour bread with stuffin of your choice. Onion and potato cottage cheese cottage cheese and mint minced...
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parantha
- Multi layered buttered wholemeal bread.
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Roti
- Traditional wholemeal bread cooked in the tandoor...
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Garlic naan
- Fine flour bread, with a touch of garlic.
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Butter naan
- Fine flour bread, with a touch of butter.
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Plain naan
- Fine flour bread, usually served with tea or..
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Naan platter
- A combination of Plain/Butter/Garlic Naan served with Mango Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Raita and Tomato Onion and.
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Side dish platter
- Deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with a selection of our
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papadoms
- Popular deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with homemade mint sauce. Enjoy this as an appetizer or alongside your main...
CHICKEN-
Chilli chicken
- Done the Indian way and is Vijay’s...
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Chicken jalfrezi
- Suculant chunks of chicken cooked to perfection with extra onion, tomatoes, capsicum and a wee touch of vinegar to produce a medium to hot...
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Butter tikka masala
- A perfect blend of two of the finest North Indian dishes. This dish is perfect for those looking to upgrade from Butter...
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Butter chicken
- Creamy boneless chicken morsels cooked in a rich tomato...
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Mango chicken
- Delicasy of the house. To suit everyones taste. Tender chicken morsels prepared in a very mild gravy with a touch of...
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Dahl chah
- Lentils simmered with finely diced marinated chicken on a slow fire and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and a touch of coconut. One of our favourite maharaja dishes. Really enjoy the texture. -Nic & Megan...
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Tandoori chicken
- Skewered chicken marinated in traditional yoghurt and...
FISH-
Prawn maharaja
- A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
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Prawn maharaja
- A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
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Prawn malabari
- Fresh shelled prawns cooked in coconut, vinegar, capsicum topped with...
LAMB-
Lamb shanks
- Lamb shanks cooked to perfection done in a rich brown sauce with garlic, ginger and loaded with...
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Lamb bhuna
- If lamb is your weakness, then this dish is a must. Succulent pieces of tender lamb cooked with capsicum, ginger, garlic and complimented by fried...
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Kadai gosht
- Lamb morsels roasted in natural juices with pepper spices. A touch of garlic, ginger and brown...
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Rogan josh
- A popular preparation of lamb curry from North India, A rich gravy, finished with green...
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Saagh gosht
- Lamb blended to perfection with fresh green leafy spinach and freshly ground spices to produce a classic...
RICE-
Extra Plain Basmati Rice
- Basmati is long-grained rice with an excellent...
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Vegetable Biryani
- Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and...
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Chicken/Lamb or Beef Biryani
- Rice cooked with morsels of your choice of meat and...
STARTERS-
Tandoori Platter
- A special selection of tandoori entreés. Perfect way to start any...
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Maharaja Special Platter
- For two people, Combination of few of the above entrees along with Vegetable Samosa. Served with homemade mint and tamarin...
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Seekh Kebab
- Freshly minced lamb blended with chef’s own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted over glowing...
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Lamb Chop Nawabi
- Speciality of the house. Predominantly rich flavour lamb marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Kesari Chicken Kebab
- Boneless cubes of chicken marinated overnight in chef’s special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Chicken Tikka
- Boneless chunks of chicken subtly marinated overnight in a special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Prawn Pakora
- Fresh prawns with ginger, garlic and spices dipped in a special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
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Lamb Samosa
- Minced lamb, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
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Vegetable Samosa
- Mashed potatoes, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
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Onion Bhaji
- Finely sliced onions dipped in special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
VEGETARIAN-
Kadai Paneer
- A great main dish for any occasion. Cottage cheese and colourful bell peppers, sauteed in a spicy tomato gravy with traditional...
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Jeera Aaloo
- Potatoes chopped into small pieces tempered with tumeric and cooked with a touch of cumin and fresh coriander. This dish will compliment any main...
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Dahl Makhni
- Lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onions, ginger, garlic and..
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Channa Masala
- A very popular yet traditional preparation of Northern India. Chickpeas cooked in chef’s special...
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Aaloo Gobi
- Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger, served semi...
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Mutter Paneer
- Delicacy of the house. Home-made cottage cheese cooked in a rich mild creamy sauce with green...
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Palak Paneer
- A puree of fresh leafy spinach cooked with home-made cottage cheese, finished with spices and fresh...
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Malai Kofta
- Home-made cottage cheese and potatoes mashed with raisins, formed into a ball, deep fried and prepared in a thick mild...
Nearby Sample Menus
- Bacon & Egg N/A
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Back by popular demand N/A
- Butter Chicken
- Chicken & Satay N/A
- Chicken N/A
- Steak N/A
- Chicken & Camembert N/A
- Lamb & Kumara N/A
- Steak & Kidney N/A
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Pasta of the Day POA
- Please see our blackboard special
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Eggs Benedict $19.00
- On a house made potato rosti & sauteed spinach - Streaky bacon
- Slow roasted tomatoes $5.00
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Chicken & Brie Sandwich $20.00
- On toasted Turkish bread with spiced plum chutney, lettuce, vine ripened tomato & fries
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Greek Lamb Salad $22.00
- On cucumber, olives, preserved lemons, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts with a feta & olive oil dressing
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Misceo Caesar Salad $21.00
- Cos lettuce, anchovies, parmesan, crispy bacon, poached free range egg, croutons & aioli
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Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
- with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
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Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Akaroa salmon
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French Toast $16.50
- Dusted with cinnamon sugar with grilled bacon and maple syrup.
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The Pig Hunter (Small/Large) $25/$32.50
- Pork ribs briefly roasted in a spicy rub then slowly braised in a BBQ sauce until they fall off the bone, served with coleslaw and fries.
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Ale House Loaf $10.50
- A locally baked loaf, either dripping with garlic butter or plain, served with a herb and sweet chilli dip.
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Meat Lover’s Pizza $18
- Pizza sauce topped with ham, salami, chorizo, beef mince pieces, mozzarella and a BBQ sauce swirl.
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Shearer's Shank $28
- A lamb shank slowly braised in rosemary, thyme and Speight’s Old Dark. Served on creamy mash potato with braised leeks and gravy.
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Venison $32
- Venison rump seasoned with Tuscan spice served with a thyme and roasted garlic kumara bake, buttered beans and a red wine jus.
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Kakanui Calamari $26
- Fried golden then tossed in our homemade paprika salt, served with a side salad, chilli lime sauce and aïoli.
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Rattray Burger $23
- 200grm beef patty served in a big toasted bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, bacon, BBQ sauce and aïoli with a side of fries.
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Soup of the Day - Blackboard Special $14
- A hearty vegetarian soup with lightly toasted garlic bread
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Warm Greek Chicken Salad $22
- Tender strips of marinated Chicken, feta, olives, red onion, tomato, cucumber & roasted pine nuts with salad greens & a house dressing,
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Monteith’s Golden Fish & Chips $23
- Monteith’s Golden Lager battered Hoki served with fries, salad greens & homemade tartare sauce
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Kaikoura Cheese Company - Cheese Board $23
- Selection of local & NZ cheese, The Harnett Brie, Windsor Blue, Leyden cumin spiced Gouda, served with chutney, olives & crackers
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Kids Fish & Chips $14
- Battered Hoki served with fries, fresh baby salad & tomato sauce
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Pasta of the Day $19.5
- Chef’s special fresh vegetarian pasta served with lightly toasted garlic bread
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Kids Sticky Ribs $14
- Sticky Pork Ribs in a BBQ & Plum sauce, served with fries and salad.
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Snack Platter - great for a group $40, half size $25
- Monteith’s Golden battered Hoki fish bites, Calamari, potato steak fries, garlic bread, mini spring roll & samosa’s with dipping sauces
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Chicken Yum $18.50
- Tender thinly sliced chicken mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
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Basil Chicken (The Most Popular Thai Dish) $18.50
- Your choice of minced chicken breast, stir fried with fresh chilli, garlic, bamboo shoot and Thai basil
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Mixed Entree Platter (min for 2 people) $15.00
- A Combination of Thai Fish Cakes, Chicken Satays, Spring Rolls and Money Bags
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Vegetarian Peanut Sauce $16.50
- Stir fried vegetables with chef's special peanut sauce
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Yum Thai (Vegetarian Salad) $16.50
- Fresh vegetables with peanut sauce and mayonnaise, topped with boiled eggs and deep fried tofu
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Pad Peanut Sauce $18.50
- Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with vegetables and chef's special peanut sauce
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Tom Yum Talay (Seafood) $12.00
- Mixed seafood soup with lemongrass, mushroom and hint of chilli
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Fried Rice $16.50
- Fried rice with vegetable and eggs prepared in Thai chef's style
- With Chicken
- D5. Seafood fried $15.00
- C3. Beef brisket with vermicelli roll $12.00
- F17. Beef with ginger and spring onions on rice $13.50
- F21. Beef with veges on rice $13.50
- F6. Lemon chicken on rice $14.00
- F31. Pickled vege and duck rice $14.00
- D15. Singapore fried vermicelli $12.50
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Roast of the Day $15.00
- (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
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Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
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Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
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Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
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Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
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Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
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Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
- With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
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Caesar Salad $15.50
- (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
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Roasted Vegetable Salad $19.50
- with Beetroot & Apple Salad, Feta Cheese & Artichokes served with a lightly Curried Aioli.
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Vegetarian Pattie $13.00
- bean & chickpea pattie topped with caramelised onions, apple & a walnut blue cheese pate
- Topped with Smoked Salmon and Bacon $26.50
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Seasoned wedges $12.50
- with cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
- Topped with Smoked Salmon $24.50
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Prime Steak $24.50
- Rib Eye Fillet Medallions with Fried Egg, Sauteed Onions, Mushrooms Hashbrown Potatoe & Barbeque Sauce
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Thai vegetable $17.50
- mushrooms, & noodles tossed with mango and pickled ginger in a roasted sesame & honeyed soy glaze
- Chicken Breast - Teriyaki Style, Grilled Pineapple, Brie, Bacon & Cranberry $23.50
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Pork Loin on Rosti with Apple Slaw $18.00
- Grilled pork loin served on potato rosti, with apple slaw and yogurt dressing
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Smoked Salmon Salad $22.00
- Our own hot smoked salmon on a green salad dressed with a caper vinaigrette
- Apple Slaw - Side >>$5.00
- Please advise staff if you have limited time or any special dietary requirements
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All Day Breakfast $18.50
- Bacon, eggs, breakfast sausages, hash browns, grilled tomato, and toast
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Pan-fried Salmon $26.00
- 200gm of fresh pan-fried Akaroa Salmon, see specials board for today's styling
- Free Range Egg $2.00
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Burger and Fries $20.00
- Beef pattie, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and caramelised onion served in our homemade bun. Vegetarian option available (spiced chickpea and vegetable pattie) $16.00
- Breakfast available from 7:30 – 11:30am
- -grilled bacon $17.00
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Eggs Poached or Scrambled $10.80
- Lightly scrambled eggs OR two poached eggs with grilled tomato, served with toasted Hillyer’s Rye bread.
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Bacon & Banana Pancakes $14.00
- Hillyer’s famous pancakes served with crispy bacon, sliced banana, maple syrup and a dollop of cream or yogurt.
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Toasted Muesli $8.70
- Toasted Muesli served with a natural mixed berry compote & finished off with fresh natural yoghurt and milk.
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Homestead Grill $18.00
- Grilled bacon, sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, eggs and toast – the big one!!
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Eggs Benedict
- Poached eggs drizzled with hot hollandaise sauce, served on Hillyer’s chunky bread, with your choice of either
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Breakfast Bagel $9.70
- Toasted split bagel smothered with cream cheese and tomato relish, topped with grilled bacon and an egg.
- 1/2 dozen Scallops $8.00
- All burgers contain onion, lettuce, tomato sauce and beetroot
- 1/2 dozen mussels $4.50
- 1/2 dozen Wontons $4.50
- Chicken $4.50
- Crumbed Fish $2.60
- Spring Roll $2.80
- Blue Cod $6.20
- Double meat, cheese, bacon $20
- Rib-Eye Steak (GF) $25.00
- Fresh Lamb Fillet (GF) $25.00
- Fresh Salmon Cakes $25.00
- Beer Battered Snapper $20.00
- All served with fries and fresh Salad
- Ham Steak (GF) $19.00
- Lamb $17.00
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Butter naan $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with butter. A nice crispy one.
- Cumin rice $7.00
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Lamb tikka masala $19.00
- Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy, added with grated tomatoes and onions.
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La tandoor biryani $18.00
- Rice and Chicken/Lamb/Beef are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal
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Chicken tikka $13.00
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in Tandoor.
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Palak paneer $18.00
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy mixed with spices.
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Prawn malabari $21.00
- An exotic delicacy from the coasts of Malabar in south India cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices.
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Chicken 65 $15.00
- Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.
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CURRY DOSA
- Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
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SWEET TREATS
- A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
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PIZZA
- Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
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GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
- A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
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CURRY OF THE DAY
- served with basmati rice.Gluten free
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HUMMING BURGER
- Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
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CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
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ANTIPASTO PLATTER
- An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
- Regular: $11.00
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Khoresht-e Qeymeh One size: $17.00
- (5pm onwards) A traditional Persian stew. Containing split yellow peas, dried lime, potatoes and succulent lamb. Served on a bed of Persian rice and topped off with a few potato chips. A must try!
- Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
- Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
- Regular: $16.50
- Combinations:
- Lamb:
- Regular: $14.00
Maharaja Indian Restaurant
Phone
033520150
Opened hours
Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Price
$10 - $20
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian
Features
Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , After-hours , BYO , Vegetarian Friendly , Waitstaff , Takeout , Cash , Serves Halal , Groups , Bankcard , Seating , Street Parking , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Full Bar