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

Spinach $3.50
Sausages $4.00
Spreads and Jams $2.00
Betty's Soldiers $16.00
- Two soft boiled eggs served with bacon twirls and ciabatta toast soldiers
“Desayuno de Mexico” $19.50
- Spicy Mexican beans topped with a poached egg, served with avocado smash, homemade salsa, roast mushrooms, fried tortillas and a chipotle sour cream. (Vegan option available for $17.50)
Two Eggs $4.00
Florentine $17.50
- with spinach
Black Pudding $4.00

Large $26.00
Butter Crispy Prawn
Large $26.00
Medium $16.00
Spicy Grilled Squid Salt & Chilli
Large $32.00
Grilled Pork & Fried Egg on Broke Rice $12.00
Tamarind Fish Soup

Nachos $12.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
- made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
Pondicherry dosa $18.95
- a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
Sweet treats n/a
- variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
Breakfast dosa $13.95
- a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
Nori wrap $12.95
- spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in nori
Garden burger $14.95 - $18.95
- a tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, frated edam cheese and mayo

Envy $16.00 / $8.00
- Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Kumara Chips $4.50
- Deep fried kumara chips from the far north served with your choice of dip
Licorice Gelato $5.00
- 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
Damned $18.50 / $9.00
- Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Cashews, Avocado, Sundried Toms, Camembert. Optional Pineapple or Jalapenos (Double / Snack)
Greed $16.00 / $8.00
- Double Ham, Double Pineapple and Double Cheese. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Garlic Bread $4.50
- Ciabatta bread with Garlic butter and parsley
Tuna Salad $6.00
- All the Essentials as well as Tuna, Sundried Tomatoes and Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
Veggie Mayhem $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Peanut Satay, Sweet Chilli, Capsicum and Onions (Double / Snack)

CRUMBED MOZZARELLA STICKS $7.00
- Served with plum aioli
MALIBU PANNA COTTA $9.50
- With berry sorbet
SHARED PLATTER $20/$30
- Ale House platter for 2 or 4 people
RIBEYE 350G STEAK $32.00
- Ribeye steak served with creamy garlic mash, onion rings, sauteed spinach and red wine jus
CHICKEN FILO BITES $8.00
- Chicken, bacon and basil filo bites
TOASTED CIABATTA $9.00
- With parmesan and balsamic
CALAMARI $10.00
- Lime infused salt and pepper calamari
JUNIOR BURGER
- Beef patty, lettuce and cheese served with fries

Deng Deng Balado $20
- Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
- Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
- Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
Mekong Salad $19.5
- Slightly battered fish, roasted rice powder, spring onions, coriander, shallots, coriander, chilli powder and lime juice
Sunbathe Tofu $17
- Silken Tofu deep-fried, topped with crisp lemongrass and onion
Singapore Satay Stir Fry (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Roasted peanut sauce, fresh seasonal vegetable, rich, sweet and satisfying
Rice $3
Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
- Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder

with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
Bagels:
with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
Sides $5.00
- Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
with hummus and tomato $9.00
(Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
- Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
- Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia

Trio Napoli S $11.00/ M $16.50/ L $28.00
- The Italian trio from the southern town of Naples - Anchovies, olives and capers.
Bacon and Asparagus S$12.00/M$17.50/L $29.00
- Bacon and asparagus garnished with cracked pepper
BBQ Chicken S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.00
- Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
- Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
Porto Fino S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
- Bacon, sliced mushrooms and prawns. Where the surf meets the turf.
Beef Lasagne $19.00
- Our own beef lasagne served hot in an individual oven dish.
Chilli Pesto Bread $13.50
- Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
Roast Vege S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
- A selection of oven roasted seasonal vegetables, mushrooms. Finished with garlic aioli. A delectable combination any time of the year.

Mince & Cheese $4.50
Asparagus Rolls $1.6 / $19.2
- (Seasonal)
Chicken & Cranberry $4.50
Chicken $4.50
Sushi $1.20 / $14.4
Club Sandwiches $1.9 / $22.8
- Assorted gourmet flavours
Mince $4.50
Bite Sized B.L.T. Burgers $2.20 / $26.4

Lamb Salad $23
- grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
Bagel $6
- w. cream cheese
Bagel $12
- house smoked salmon & cream cheese
Beef Rouladen w. Jasmine Rice (Spanelsky ptacek s Jasminovou ryzi) $23.50
- bacon, boiled egg, sausage and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef sirloin served w- jasmine rice
Prosciutto Cream Cheese Spinach Roulade $16
- prosciutto cream cheese spinach roulade w- rocket salad, walnuts, cherry tomato and ciabatta
Open-Faced Sandwich $24.50
- your choice of either a tender beef steak or succulent chicken breast, served on ciabatta w. lettuce, tomato, mushroom caramelised onion, bacon smoked cheddar cheese, aioli, fries
Eggs Your Way $12.50
- free range eggs your way either poached, scramble or fried served on multigrain toast
Hot Cakes $16
- served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana

Ace Bento Set $24.00
- Chicken teriyaki / mixed tempura / dumplings (3pcs) / salmon sashimi (3pcs), rice, miso soup
California Roll $ 15.00
- Crab meat, cucumber, avocado
• Beef
Rice Bowls
Spicy California Roll $ 16.00
- Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, spicy sauce
• Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Roll $ 17.00
- Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, avocado
• Prawn

French Toast $14.00
- Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
- With spinach, bacon $16.00
- Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
Corn fritters $12.00
- 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
French Omelette $14.00
- A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
*Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
- A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
Eggs any style $9.50
- Served on toasted ciabatta bread

Nicy & Spicy $7.90
Sakura Bento $10.50
Platter/medium $35.00
Prawn & Koroket $7.90
Platter/big $45.00
Salmon Nigiri $7.90
Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
Nicy & Spicy $7.90

Casarecce pasta $24
- Smoked ham, swiss browns, baby peas, white wine cream sauce, parmesan
Fried Chicken Burger $23
- Cos, red pepper, avocado, sweet corn salsa, chipotle mayo, bacon, curly fries.
Chicken wontons $17
- Aikmans good time sauce
Crispy squid $18
- chilli and lime mayo
Slow Roasted Beef Short-Rib $19
- Coffee rubbed 12 hour roast beef short rib, poached egg, spinach, mushroom, goats cheese,toasted ciabatta.
Warm chocolate cake.( Gf, V) $14
- raspberry sorbet, berry's, pistachio praline
(GF) gluten free (V) Vegeterian
Sourdough Flatbread. (V,GF) $15
- smoked beetroot hummus, almonds and olive oil

Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A