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
- Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
- Chicken S $8.5 / L $12
- S= Small / L= Large
- Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
- Barger $6
- Nandagh Kabab Mixed. Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
- Sambosa $5
- Bolang $5
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Affogato $8.00
- Espresso shot over vanilla ice cream
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Pork belly $26.00
- Roasted in Speight’s Gold Medal, served with roast potato & steamed veg, gravy crackling & apple chutney
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Beef $15
- Tender marinated beef strips, black olives, capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella with oregano & BBQ sauce
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The carnivore’s platter (GF) $40.00
- Pork ribs slowly braised in BBQ sauce till they’re falling off the bone, marinated chicken wings, spicy chorizo & kransky sausages with sweet chili sauce
- -Add egg $1.50
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American cheese burger (GFA) $15
- Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles with Marie Rose sauce in a toasted Brioche bun
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Steak & Fries (GFA) $18.00
- 200grm rump steak with garlic butter, Elmwood house salad with beer battered fries and tomato sauce
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Thai beef salad (GF) $19.00
- Tender marinated beef strips with an Asian slaw coriander leaves, toasted peanuts, crispy fried shallots, sweet sour spicy Thai dressing
- Bacon Corn Patties (Crum Bed) $2.60
- Wontons (Dozen) $10.00
- Potato Fritters $0.90
- Corn Patties $2.50
- Chips $2.60
- Battered Sausages $2.20
- Chocolate Donuts $2.20
- -1/2 Scoops $1.70
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SIDE DISH PLATTER $10.00
- Selection of raita, mango chutney, kechumber and mixed pickle.
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VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
- Selection of mixed vegetables, dipped in a chickpea batter, nished in hot oil.
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KASHMIRI NAAN $4.50
- Fillet bread stuffed with nuts and raisins.
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CHICKEN BIRYANI $20.00
- Chicken pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
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TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS $11.00
- Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices. Skewered and cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
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DAAL MAKHNI $16.00
- Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with special herbs and spices and cream. To request vegan and dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
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GARDEN SALAD $8.00
- A fresh salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumber with mixed masala and lemon.
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LAMB VINDALOO $22.00
- Diced lamb chunks cooked with freshly ground spices, vinegar, capsicum and herbs. An all time favourite hot dish.
- Side dish $1.00 each
- Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
- Beancurd jelly with syrup $4.00
- Dish pickle $0.50 each
- Extra fried bread stick $1.00
- Bean curd shin $1.00
- Sheep offal $9.00
- Chicken gizzard $1.50
- Potato Fritters 3 for $2.00
- Seafood Sticks $1.80
- Fish $3.80
- Fish Bites (doz) $6.50
- ROAST PORK MUSHROOMS ON RICE $10.50
- SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $11.50
- Pineapple $3.80
- CHICKEN & CASHEW NUTS $12.00
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Tomato and Fetta Tart $17.00
- Warm tomato and goat fetta with black olive and avocado cream
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Flatbread $8.00
- Garlic and cheese
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Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
- With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
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Gas Burnt Cream $12.00
- Sugar glazed lemon custard with hokey pokey ice cream
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Marinated Olives $8.00
- A warmed selection
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Pressed Belly of Pork $35.00
- With apple and sultana relish. On olive-kumara mash, peas, sage and onion jus
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Vego Plate $26.00
- Braised eggplant, courgette, mushrooms with asparagus, new potato salad in tarragon mayo
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Gas Paris Brest $14.00
- Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
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Margarita Pizza $19.80
- Tomato paste base with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slice and fresh basil and oregano
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Tomato Chicken Spaghetti $18.20
- Chicken, onion, mushroom, capsicum, tomato and cream
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Wedges $8.00
- Served with sour cream and tomato sauce
- Eggs Anyway on Focaccia $12.50
- -Poached
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Seafood Chowder $12.00
- With shrimp, squid, and small mussel and mushroom
- -2 Mushroom & Bacon $21.00
- Eggs w Bacon on Focaccia $15.00
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Seafood of the Day
- Ask one of our friendly staff for our Seafood Special of the Day
- Bacon $3.00
- Our Dessert Board offers todays selection of sweet indulgence
- Egg $1.50
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Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
- The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
- Please place your order at the counter
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Mushrooms & Bacon (V) $12.00
- Toasted Garlic English muffin served with Sliced Bacon, topped with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Chicken Burger- (GF) $20.00
- Seasoned pieces of Chicken topped with melted Camembert Cheese & Streaky Bacon, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce with Aioli & a simply delicious Mango Chutney served with Chips
- Mud Cake $7.50
- Tomato's $2.50
- Pavlova $7.50
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B.L.T or H.L.T $14.00
- Two pieces of bacon or ham off the bone served on lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted bread with fries
- Classic Shrimp Cocktail $8.00
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Ham Steak $15.00
- With pineapple, salad and chips
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Soup of the Day with Bread $7.00
- Please ask for today’s flavour of soup
- Spicy Chicken Nibbles with dipping sauce $9.00
- Mince Pie
- Steak, Onion & Tomato
- Mince & Cheese
- Lamb & Mushroom Pie
- Lamb & Pepper Pie
- Chicken Pie
- Savouries $1.60
- Lamb & Cheese Pie
- Grilled pieces of tender marinated meats or falafel wrapped in grilled pita bread with fresh salads served with tzatziki and home made tomato sauce. Chilli and sweet sauces available.
- Moroccan Beef Meatball Regular $11.50 Large $14
- Greek Salad
- Grilled Chicken Reg $13.50 Large $16.00
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Side $1.50 ea
- Olives / Feta / Hummus / Tzatziki
- Fresh Fish Fillets Regular $12 Large $15
- Falafel Regular $10.50 Large $13.50
- Lebanese Couscous
- Wedges Topped with sweet chili sauce & sour cream $12.50
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Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00/$12.00
- grilled sourdough topped with garlic butter & our blend of cheese, small/large
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Halloumi Salad $19.50
- grilled halloumi & roasted pumpkin served on a bed of seasonal salad tossed in a lemon-honey balsamic vinaigrette(add homemade Tuscan seasoned chicken $4.50)
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Garlic bread $6.00/$10.00
- grilled sourdough topped with garlic butter, small/large
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Hutt Burger
- If there was a Kiwi Classic Burger this would be it, A juicy beef patty with a hidden melted cheese center
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Porters Burger
- Sweet as! Tastes as good as it looks. A simple & perfect pork, apple & thyme patty
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Prawn Twists $16.00
- crispy prawn twists served with wasabi mayonnaise & sweet chili sauce
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Dobson Burger
- All that is good about this country can be found here in our hometown. A rich lamb burger, enhanced with refreshing mint yogurt and a hint of rosemary
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Onion bhajees (6pcs) $5.00
- Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chick pea flour, deep fried serves well with the tamarind chutney
- -Half $12.50
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Sweet/Salted lassi $3.00
- Sweet mango lassi and salted lassi made from yoghurt
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Lamb rogan josh $16.30
- Tendered cubes of the lamb cooked in spices, onions, ginger and garlic with the little added water
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Chicken tikka masala $15.80
- Marinated chicken pieces cooked in a mild tomato sauce with chopped onion masala. Must try
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Basmati rice $2.50
- Aromatic steamed basmati rice
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Keema naan $5.00
- Naan bread with the stuffing of mince lamb
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●Tandoori chicken
- India's most favourite, whole chicken marinated overnight in the yoghurt with fresh herbs and spices serves with the side of mint chutney. Must try
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Gari Puffs $9.50
- Curry Puffs vegetarian. 6 pcs
- King Prawn $5.00
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Medium Entree $21.00
- No.5=12,No.7 Or No 8 .No.9 Or 10=3
- Pineapple curry $17.00
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Fish cake $9.50
- 6 pcs
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Large Entree $27.00
- No.5=12, No.7, No.8. No.9 Or 10=3
- Priced from components
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Pad kee mow $17.00
- Drunken Spicy Noodle
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