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

CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.30
SWEET & SOUR FRIED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $8.50
CHEESE & EGG $3.80
CHEESE $3.00
BANANA FRITTER $2.30
1/4 CHICKEN
CORN FRITTER $2.30

Nga Kin $17.00
- A boneless fillet of fresh fish baked in the oven, simple but superb!
Wetda Seebian $16.00
- Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
Beidi Thoke $12.50
- Fresh green beans blanched & dressed with shallots, oil & sesame.
Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
- For those who need their chocolate fix.
Ameyda Nut $16.00
- Mild beef curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
Seit Da Kin $17.00
- Cubes of lamb marinated in spices, grilled & served with a chilli/mint dip.
Mo Kin Thoke $12.50
- Roasted mushrooms dressed with lemon, shallots, sesame & olive oil.
Ono Hin Ye $7.50
- Coconut & chicken soup.

Zambuca double chocolate brownies $14.50
Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
- Toasted Turkish bread served with a trio of dips
Mini cheeseburger $14.50
- Mini Cheeseburger, prime beef pattie with lettuce, tomato and cheese served with chunky fries & tomato sauce
Mushroom sauce / pepper sauce $3.00
Sticky texas cola ribs $22.50
- Rubbed with a special dry marinade slowly cooked & double glazed in our very own cola inspired bbq sauce served with seasoned wedges & Brickworks crunchy apple slaw.
Beer-battered fish & chips please check with your waitress for today's fresh fish of the day, served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered fries. $22.50
Seasoned wedges $14.50
- With sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
Bbq chicken pizza $22.50
- Free range chicken, streaky bacon, red onion, mozzarella, with a swirl of cola bbq sauce

Beef with Seasonal Vegetables $16.00
Venison with XO Sauce $28.00
Sliced Beef with Chilli Pepper Dressing $8.00
Chef Special Pork Hock in Hot and Spicy Sauce $16.00
Chicken Corn Soup $5.00
Black Bean Beef with Capsicum $16.00
Stir Fried Lamb with Pickled Vegetables $16.00
Beef with Tofu $15.00

CANTERBURY MARINATED LAMB $24.00
- balsamic tomatoes, confit garlic, rosemary and tzatziki
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS $24.50
- on celeriac puree and bacon salt on rosit (GF)
BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
- with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips (GF on request)
CHARGRILLED AGE FILLET OF BEEF 220G $38.00
- dauphinoise smoked mushroom puree, burnt onion, baby carrots.
COSMOPOLITAN $16.50
- vodka, cointreau, cranberry and lime juice
Battered Hot Dogs n/a
- Ham & cheese toastie, raisins, fresh fruit, bag of chips, lollypop and a fruit juice
TROPICAL $24.00
- ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
ETON MESS $14.50
- layer of cream, strawberry, meringue and ice cream (GF)

Egyptian Sausage $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
French Fries $4.00
Falafel $8.00 / $12.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Kebab Skewer $5.00
Lunch Box (Available from 12-3.30pm except Monday & Tuesday) $9.50
- Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce with rice in a container.
Can of drink / Mineral Water $2.00
1/2 Dozen Falafel $5.00

Plain Sausage $2.00
Crumbed or Battered Sole Fillet $5.00
Battered Paua Fritters $2.70
Mini Spring roll (Doz) $4.00
Onion $2.50
Pineapple Ring $2.00
Crumbed Red Cod Fillet $4.50
Plain $3.50

Croquette curry $13.50
Prawn tempura $12.00
- lettuce, teriyaki sauce, prawn tempura (8P)
Brown rice available $1.00
Fresh salmon 6P $12.00
Teriyaki tofu don $15.50
Chicken katsu roll $5.80/$9.90
- cabbage, mayo, brown sauce, crumbed chicken (4P/8P)
Vegetarian curry $13.50
Salmon roll $5.80/$9.90
- mayo, avocado, fresh salmon (4P/8P)

Teriyaki Chicken Cream Cheese (GF 8PC) $8.20
Fried Chicken Lover $10.60
- Fried Chicken On Rice Four Piece Crispy Chicken Sushi Two Piece Crispy Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
Ramen from $11.90
-Large ( 150g ) $5.90
Tonkatsu ( crispy pork ) $11.90
-Regular $8.20
-Large $5.80
-Regular $8.90

Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
- 32 pieces
Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip
Small Club Sandwich Platter $25.50
- 16 pieces
Large Platter $54
- 32 pieces
Small Platter $24.50
- 24 pieces
Small Platter $29.50
-11 $7.20 pp
Assorted mixture of flavours: $14 per dozen

Steak Pies
Mince Savouries
Steak and Kidney
Chicken, Corn & Plum Sauce Quiche
Mince Pies
Sausage Roll
Steak and Cheese Pies
Bacon and Eggs Pies

Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
Eggs Benedict
-Bacon, banana & maple syrup $17.00
V=Vegetarian / DF= Dairy Free / GF= Gluten Free / P= Paleo (DF+GF+no added sugar)
-Sugar & Lemon $12.00
-Akaroa hot smoked salmon $21.00
Our eggs are local & free range. Our bacon is Freedom Farms from local butcher Peter Timbs
Muffins, scones & cinnamon pinwheels $4.50

Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
Plus Fried Eggs $1
Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
Kransky and Egg Roll $8
- Fried or Scrambled
Best Bacon Buttie $8

Okonomiyaki - Chicken $20.00
- 12 hrs marinated chicken thigh
Green Salad V GF/A DF $7.50
- Ponzu dressing
Steam Rice V GF DF $3.00
Vege Yaki Udon V DF $20.00
- Fried Udon noodle and vegetables, Spicy or non-spicy
Agedashi Tofu V/A GF/A DF $9.50
- Light fried tofu, Tentsuyu broth
Green Tea Ice Cream GF $6.00
Dragon Sushi Roll GF/A DF V/A $10.50
- Inside-out sushi roll, prawn, avocado, ebi oil
Chicken Wings - Teriyaki GF/A DF $22.00
- With choice of pickle or salad on side

Chicken Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Southern style chicken, Shredded lettuce, Chutney, Chilli mayo
Baoger Combo $16.50
- Your choice of Baoger + Fries + Salad + Soft Drink/Coffee/Tea
Gangnam style Kimchi rice croquette $5.50
- so cheesy
Lamb Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Slow cooked lamb, Lettuce, Mint yoghurt sauce, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
Fried Tofu $5.50
- Vietnamese tamarind sauce
Baorrito Combo $19.50
- Your choice of Baorrito + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
Southern style chicken $6.50
- Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo
Pork Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Braised pork, Broccoli, Spiced corned egg