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

Combination Meat Noodle Soup $10.00
Japanese Chilli Chicken (Spicy) (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00
Boiled Rice (Per Individual Bowl) each $3.00
Curry Coconut Prawns (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
Mixed Vegetables with Egg Tofu ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
Chicken with Ginger & Spring Onion (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
Mussels with Ginger & Spring Onion ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $21.00
Singapore Fried Rice Noodle (Spicy) $10.00

CRUMBED CHICKEN FILLET $3.90
FISH $5.20
CORN NUGGETS 6 FOR $2.20
BLUFF OYSTERS POA
SATAY CHICKEN $5.90
EGG $4.30
CHICKEN $5.50
MUSHROOM $4.50

Patties - Paua $6.30
Crab Sticks $2.00
Onion Rings $4.80
- 1/2 doz
Fish Bites $1.00
Patties - Chicken $3.70
Patties - Steak & onion $2.60
Hoki - Crumbed $4.00
Wontons $4.50
- with sauce 1/2 dozen

Beef with curry sauce / Beef with chili sauce $12.00
Chicken with cashew nuts $13.00
Chicken with curry sauce $12.00
Vegetarian fried rice / Vegetarian fried noodles $7.00
Potato fritter $0.70
Fried oysters $1.30 each / $9.90doz
Chicken pattie $3.80
Vegetarian egg foo young / Mixed vegetables $9.50

Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet 39.50
- clam & fennel rice pilaf
Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
Crispy fried calamari $18.50
- Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli / sage & pine nut noisette butter $21.50
-with grilled chicken $22.00
Chateau club sandwichChicken fillet,or beef burger $18.50
- with bacon, relish, cheese, tomato & French fries
Beef fillet 39.50
- in smoky bacon / seared scallops / sauteed kale / roesti potatoes
Butterscotch & Baileys cheesecake with Chantilly cream $12.50

Calamari with sweet chili paste and vegetables $20.00
Jungle curry
- A challenge for people who love country style, Thailand's most flavoursome dish without coconut, and full of spices and Thai herbs, including chili, pepper corn, and Thai ginger(kra-chai)
-Prawns $20.00
-Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
Chicken satay $8.00
Yum Nua
- Typical Bangkok style beef dish with chili, lime juice, onion, cucumber and tomato
21.Phud Mee-Lueng
- Yellow noodles with soya sauce, egg and seasonal begetables and bean sprouts
22.Kao Phud
- Thai style fried rice with egg and seasonal vegetables

Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
- Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
Thai Red Orchid
- Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
Won Ton Soup $10.00
- Won ton and bean sprouts.
Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.

Treacle Cured Salmon $5.00
Auttuno $26.00
- free range smoky bacon, fresh pear, gorgonzola
Cervo $26.00
- seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
Seasonal buttered greens $10.00
Asparagus $24.00
- roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
Smoked Portobello Mushrooms $18.00
- with house made whole grain toast, truffled ricotta and poached eggs
Braised Goat Arancini $15.00
- with Truffle Mayo
Margherita $26.00
- tomato base, buffalo mozzarella, freshly picked basil

BANGERS & MASH $15.50
- with caramelised onion & gravy
HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
- with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
BACON $4.50
FRENCH TOAST $14.50
- with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
THE BEEF SALAD $14.00
- with crispy noodles & toasted peanuts
3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
- with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese

Rard Naa
- (Stir Fried rice noodle with creamy soup)
Red Curry (Gang Daeng)
Sticky rice & Fried Chicken $10.00
Pork ball Noodle Soup $10.00
Peanut Sauce (Pad Satay)
Green Curry (Gang Kiew Warn)
Pork Noodle Soup (dark, herbal soup) $10.00
Panang Curry (Gang Panang)

11.Deep fried wonton $5.00
38.Prawn ball with celery and lily bulbs $20.00
3.Beef and OX tripe with chilli dressing $8.00
36.Sweet and sour fried whole prawn $22.00
28.Crab with tofu POA
37.Sweet chilli prawn ball $22.00
2.Rolled pork and cucumber with garlic dressing $6.00
41.Scallop with celery and lily bulbs $28.00

Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with cottage cheese with garlic on top
Chicken Biryani $18.50
- Rice cooked with chicken in masala and various flavoursome spices
Punjabi Cholle $17.00
- Deliciously spicy Chick peas curry a specialty from the North Indian state of Punjab
Chicken Kadahi $19.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Saag Aloo $17.50
- Potatoes with creamy spinach gravy
Mushroom Paneer Tikka $ 8.00
- Mushrooms, slices of capsicum, cottage cheese and onions marinated in tandoori paste and cooked in tandoor.
Butter Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with dash of butter.
Fish Tikka $ 12.00
- Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor

Large: $15.00
Regular: $16.50
Regular: $14.50
Beef on rice:
Lamb:
Regular: $14.00
Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
Polow Morgh One size: $17.00
- (5pm onwards) A scrumptiously seasoned chicken leg served with wild Persian rice, made with a blend of peas, Persian herbs and garlic.

Akaroa Salmon $35.00
- Grilled salmon fillet, fresh salsa Verde, on a prawn risotto
Mushroom $15.00
Garlic Bread and Marinated Olives $9.00
- Two pieces of garlic bread with olives marinated in garlic, chilli and lemon
Sirloin 250g $28.00
Pierside Cafe Breakfast $26.00
- Streaky Bacon, 150g Rump steak, Bake beans, Sausage, Eggs, Roast Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Wilted Spinach, Hash browns and Caramelised Onions
Fries $7.00
- with Aioli - with gravy $8.00
Hash Browns (3 pieces) $4.00
Eggs on Toast $7.00
- Two eggs cooked to your liking on Wholegrain Toast from Good Honest Product Bakery

MONGOLIAN BEEF $9.80
- thin rice noodles with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce
TOM YUM SOUP $9.80
- thin rice noodles with chicken tomato pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup
LEMON CHICKEN NOODLES/RICE $9.80
GARLIC KING PRAWNS $12.80
- egg noodles with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
CHICKEN TERIYAKI $9.80
- udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese teriyaki sauce
HOT SIX $10.20
- egg noodles with roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce
CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
- fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce
SINGAPORE FRIED NOODLES $9.80
- thin rice noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce