Taj Mahal Restaurant And Grill in Christchurch Menu

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Vegetable/Lamb Samosa $4.90
- Crispy pastry parcels filled with diced potatoes, peas or lamb mince and then deep fried in oil. Two samosas per portion
Crunchy Aloo Palik Pakoras $3.90
- (one portion) fresh vegetables mixed in a spiced chick pea batter and fried in hot oil. Served with mint chatni
Onion Bhajee (4pcs) $3.90
- Onion rings dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and fried in hot oil. Served with mint chatni
Chicken Pakoras (6pcs) $4.90
- Tender chicken piece dipped in chick peas batter and then deep fried
Taj Special Vegetable Platter for Two $13.00
- Four portions of onion bujia, two vegetable samosas, and aloo palik pakora. Served with tamarind chatni and mint chatni

Tandoori Prawns $6.00
- Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
Malai Tikka $5.90
- Chicken marinated in nuts, cream, cheese and fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. 5 Pieces per portion.
Tandoori Tikka (Chicken/Lamb) $5.90
- Diced lean meat marinated overnight in a secret spices then skewered and roasted in the tandoor. Five of chicken or six pieces of lamb per portion.
Tandoori Whole Chicken H $9.00 / F $ 18.00
- Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven.
Fish Tikka $5.90
- Filleted fish marinated in yoghurt, tandoori masala, skewered and roasted in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
Tandoori Lamb Chops (4 pcs) $8.90
- Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade overnight in taj mahal's own mix of voqhurt spices herbs, then skewered and roasted in tandoor.
Seekh Kabab (4 Pcs) $6.90
- Lamb mince flavoured with indian fresh herbs and spices then slow roasted in tandoor on a skewer. Four pieces per portion.
Chef’s Special Tandoori Platter for Two $20.00
- Four chicken.Tikkas, four malai tikkas, four fish tikkas, eight tandoori prawns, & two seekh kebabs, served on fresh salad.
H= Half / F=Full

Chicken Tikka Masala M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Pieces of chicken tandoori tikka cooked in a onion sauce, tomatoes and spice
Butter Chicken (Spicy OR Sweet) M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Tender chicken pieces fried in buttery creamy onion gravy mixed with aromatic spices. Choose from spicy and sweet flavour.
Korma (Lamb/Chicken/Beef)
- Boneless meat cooked in a mild creamy sauce, nuts and cardamom.
-Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50
-Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
-Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
Rogan Josh (Lamb/Chicken/Beef )
- Boneless chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce with fried onion, tomato, capsicum and garlic
-Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50
-Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
-Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
Sagg (Lamb/Chicken)
- Either chicken or lamb cooked with spinach, sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and chilli.
-Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50
-Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
Chicken Chana Masala M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Chicken chunks and chic peas cooked in onion gravy and spices.
Madras (Chicken/Lamb/Beef)
- A hot southern indian dish with roasted black mustard seeds & coconut cream
-Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50
-Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
-Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
Mango Chicken M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mild fruity mango flavoured sauce
Chicken Achari M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Boneless chicken cooked in a not so tangy sauce with fried onions and traditional spiced for pickle flavour
Chicken Jalfarizi M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Tender chicken pieces cooked in medium spice indian masala gravy with onion, tomato, capsicum and garlic

Lamb Badami M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Lamb cooked with almonds grounded into a paste with a touch of cinnamon and cardamom.
Handi Ghosht M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Tender meat pieces cooked in ginger, garlic, onions sauce and green chillies
Lamb Bhuna Masala M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Boneless lamb cooked onion garlic sauce and traditional spices, garnished with fresh ginger, green chillies and coriander.

Taj Special Beef Masala M $9.00 / F $16.00
- Beef pieces fried in fresh ginger, chilli, tomatoes and yogurt sauce
Beef Achari M $9.00 / F $16.00
- Beef chunks cooked in secret spices to give a pickle flavour with fresh herbs
Ginger Fried Beef M $9.00 / F $16.00
- Marinade beef slices fried in fresh chilli and ginger gravy for exclusive taste

Taj Special Goan Fish Curry M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Fish simmered gently in coconut cream with a hint of cinnamon and aniseed.
Fish Curry M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Fish pieces in a cooked in mild curry seasoned with dried fenugreek
Prawn Saag M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Prawns cooked in spinach with creamy tomatoes and mild spices
Butter Prawn M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Prawns cooked in a rich creamy sauce of tomato, cashew & spices
Ginger fried Prawn M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Prawns cooked in hot tangy gravy of garlic, chilli & ginger

Mutter Paneer M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with peas creamy curry and spices.
Palik Paneer M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Paneer( homemade cottage cheese) cooked with spinach sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and fresh green chilli.
Vegetable Korma M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Mix vegetables cooked in creamy onion garlic sauce and spices
Butter Vegetables M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Peas, potatoes cubes, capsicum, mushrooms and broccoli cooked in buttery flavoured curry and spices
Aloo Bhujia with eggs M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Spicy indian style omlete of sauteed onion, ginger, chilli and potatoes
Butter Mushroom M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Mushrooms cooked in buttery fenugreek flavoured curry, and spices

Dal Makhni M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Unique combination of lentils, kidney beans cooked in cream, butter &
Fried Dal Mash M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Special recipe of cooking mash lentil in fried herbs
Tarka Masoor Dal M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Masoor lentils cooked in gravy and sauteed; fried spices thrown on top
M= Medium / F=Full

Plain Naan $2.00
Plain Roti $2.00
Till Naan $2.50
Till Kulcha $2.50
Garlic Naan $2.50
Cheese Naan $3.50
Stuffed Naan (Lamb/Chicken) $6.00
Lacha Paratha $3.00

Chicken Biryani Rice $10.00
- A special rice dish full of flavour & aroma, a mughalai delicacy of meat pieces cooked in secret herbs & saffron
Chicken/Lamb Palau $9.00
- Rice steamed in stock of meat chunks and herbs, sauteed with onion
Jeera Fried Rice $2.50
- Basmati rice cooked with onion & cumin seeds.
Chicken/ Beef Fried Rice $4.50
- Chinese style fried irice, fried in butter, soy sauce, and secret spice.
Zafram Rice $2.50
- Basmati rice steamed in saffron
Pea Palau $2.50
- Fried rice with cumin seed and green peas
Plain Rice $2.00
- Basmati steamed rice

Jumbo Cheesy Burger $4.50
- Huge spicy beef patty burger with dripping mozzarella cheese on it!
-with fries $6.00
Grilled Beef n Cheese $3.50
- Tandoori grilled beef patty with cheese slice
-with fries $5.00
Tandoori Chicken Roll $5.00
- Chicken tikka chunks rolled in roti bread with aoli sauce
-with fries $7.00
Flakey Chicken Roll $5.00
- Chicken tikka chunks rolled in roti bread with aoli sauce
-with fries $7.00
Taco Wrap $6.00
- Mexican style spicy chicken, capsicum, green chillies, onion and mix vegetables fried on hot plate and wrapped in tortilla.
-with fries $7.50

Pistacho Firni $3.00
Gulab Jaman $3.00
Ras Gulla $3.00
Cashew Burfi $3.00

Nearby Sample Menus

MEATBALL RIB IN SOY SAUCE $17.00
- fried grilled meatball served in sizzling plate
SPICY FISH EGGS SOUP $15.00
- hot blend soup consisting of spawn (fish egg) with vegetables
CHEESE SPICY CHICKEN $35.00
- roasted chicken with cheese and vegetables in spicy sauce
MODEM GU E $17.00
- beef and pork
BEEF RIB IN SEASONED SAUCE $17.00
- grilled la beef ribs seasoned sauce on sizzling plate
KIMCHI STEW $15.00
- kimchi pot stew in hot pot
SPICY BEEF SOUP $15.00
- soup of chopped beef with vegetables
SPICY NOODLES $14.00
- noodles with assorted vegetables and hot sauce

Nachos $12.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
Vegan chocolate cake $6.50
- our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake
Omelette $16.50
- a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
- grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise
Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
Dal $8.95
- blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free
Nori wrap $16.95
- kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet

(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
Vegetarian Curry Puffs (3 pieces) $5.00
(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
Vegetarian Curry Puffs (6 pieces) $10.00
- Deep fried potato & pumpkin in puff pastry
(C) Seafood or Prawns $20.00
Larb - Chicken, Beef or Pork $20.00
- Minced chicken, beef or pork with garlic, mint and coriander
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00

BBQ smoked salmon $21.50
- roasted pear & fennel salad / honey, dill & m ustard vinaigrette
Chateau club sandwich $18.50
- bacon, tom ato, cheese, egg mayonnaise & French fries
Pancakes $15.50
- with glazed banana, bacon & maple syrup
Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet 39.50
- clam & fennel rice pilaf
Crispy fried calamari $18.50
- Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
Baked scallops $21.50
- with saffron, orange & ginger crust set on sauteed chard
-with garlic prawns $26.50
Market fresh soup of the day $9.50

Carbonara $18
- The classic everybody loves; chicken, bacon and mushroom bound together with a rich garlic cream sauce and finished with shaved parmesan.
Continental Breakfast $10
- Help yourself to a variety of cereals, toast, fresh fruit and yogurt. Also includes free filter coffee, tea and juice.
Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
- A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
Baldwin's Black Cherry Chicken $30
- A roasted chicken breast stuffed with a mousse of black cherries and almonds, wrapped in bacon and served on a creamy potato bake with toasted almonds and a red wine cherry glaze.
One For The Boys $50
- A large favourites platter with some crispy goodies from our seafood platter, perfect with some cold beers!
Eggy Bread 1⁄2 pint French toast. $11
Crispy Chicken & Fries $12
- Homemade paprika crumbed chicken pieces, fried golden and served with fries, a petite salad and aioli.
Garlic and Parmesan Flatbread $8
- Brushed with garlic and olive oil and topped with shredded parmesan.

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.
MURG AKBARI $21.00
- Chunks of chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce, then finished with vegetable gravy and egg.
PANEER MAKHNI $18.00
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
MUSHROOM MASALA $17.00
- Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $20.00
- Marinated chicken tikka cooked in the Tandoor then prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
CHICKEN SAAG $20.00
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
ONION KULCHA $5.50
- Fillet bread stuffed with crispy onion, tomatoes, coriander and spices.
KECHUMBER $4.00
- Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with lemon juice and spices.

Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
- Available upon request
Affagato $16.00
- Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
Chicken Wings $14.00
- Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00

Served With Steamed Jasmine Rice
Clay pot rice (s)
- Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts
Chicken, Beef, Pork, Peanut Sauce, Steamed Rice ALL $3.00
-chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.90
-chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
-chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
-seafood or tofu $21.00
Spicy herbs (s)
- This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables.

Thai Fried Calamari $17/$29
- Nam Cham dipping sauce
Duck Liver Parfait $17
- Cherry chutney, cornichons, toast
The No.4 Plank $35/$58
- Chicken wings, spiced calamari, duck liver parfait, smoked salmon, cured meats, local cheddar, vegetable dumplings, pickles, dips, pork crackling, toasted breads
Prime Canterbury Beef $35
- Sirloin 250g
Lamb Rump $30.5
- Kumara pom poms, mushroom, pickles, beetroot
Dressed summer leaves $8
Golden battered fish & chips $24
- Tartare, Lemon, salad
French Fries, ketchup, aioli $9/$15

For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
Add
Bacon $5
Yoghurt and maple $15.5
Huevos Rancheros $18
- Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
Tomatoes & Peppers $5
Kitchen orders until 2 pm
Holey Roller $15
- Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens

Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
- These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
Caramel seed slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Macadamia nuts, coconut, psyllium husk, vanilla, dates, peanut butter, salt, coconut oil, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed meal, almonds, tahini, coconut sugar, cocoa, fine coconut. (GF, Egg
Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
- Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
- Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing

Crumble Slice $5.00
- Using the best of seasonal fruits, served with berry coulis
Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
- Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
- Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
Rice Crackle $4.00
- A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
Free Range Eggs on Toast $13.00
- Poached, Scrambled or Fried served on toasted Handcrafted Artisan Bread (Gluten Free Bread Available) Build Your Own Breakfast Plate - Choose from and add, Roasted Tomato $3.00, Grilled Bacon $6.00, Roasted Portabello Mushroom $4.00 and Homemade Sausage Loaf $5
Scones / Scrolls / Danish $5.00
- Changing Daily - served with butter
Gluten Free, Dairy Free Tea Cake $6.00
- Served with berry coulis

The Stone and Bone $15.50
- Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
Fish $3.50
- per piece
Chips $4.50
- per bag
Hot dog $3.00
Chicken Nuggets $4.00
- half dozen
The Fat Pig $11.00
- Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
Very Vegetarian $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
Family Pack $18.00
- Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above

Chicken sweet corn soup $6.50
Steak with Black Bean Sauce $11.90/$12.90
Prawn Crackers $2.00
Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts $11.90/$12.90
Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) $11.90/$12.90
Combination Fu Yong Egg $11.90/$12.90
Corn Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $3.00
Wontons $5.00/$9.00
- with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)

VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE $9.00
CHICKEN SATAY $9.80
- egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay sauce
GARLIC FRIED RICE $10.50
- fried rice with king prawns roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce
VEGETARIAN SOUP $9.00
VEGETARIAN MEE GORENG $9.00
NASI GORENG $9.80
- fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian style spices
TOM YUM SOUP $9.80
- thin rice noodles with chicken tomato pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup
THAI SWEET CHILI BEEF $9.80
- egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce