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

LA RIB $17.00
- grilled la beef ribs on sizzling plate
SPICY PORK WITH SQUID $45.00
- sauted squid and pork with hot paper sauce
SPICY MIXED MEAT & VEGETALE STEW $35.00
- stew consisting of ham, sausage, kimchi and tofu
SPICY RICE CAKE $14.00
- stir fried rice cake with hot spicy
BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $15.00
- consisting of rice, cooked vegetable and beef, mixed with red chilli paste in hot pot
DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
- duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
ROASTED DUCK $45.00
- roasted duck
SPICY FISH EGGS SOUP $15.00
- hot blend soup consisting of spawn (fish egg) with vegetables

HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
- red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
- coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
THAI STYLED HOT DOG $24.00
- pork belly, sausage / pickles / roast peanuts / slaw / sariacha / mayo / pretzel roll
ROAST BONE MARROW $18.00
- shallot salad / garlic sour dough toast
WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE $22.00
- shaved spring vegetables / rocket / olive oil toast / baby pea dressing
JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
- crusty bread
PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
- apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY $34.00
- green apple / star anise carrots / golden kumara / cider / mustard leaf / crackling

Garlic Naan $3.50
Chicken Momo (6pc) $9.99
- Chicken mince mixed with onion, garlic, with soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour.
Momo Chicken steamed $8.99
Plain Naan $2.50
Murg Malai Kebab (6pc) $11.99
- Chicken buttered in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour, curd and cooked in tandoor.
Mango chicken $15.99
- Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Gorkhali Puloo $5.00
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.99
- Cooked in mild delicately spiced, added with grated tomatoes and onions.

Full cooked $32.00
- includes the continental selection as well as the following hot items: poached and scrambled eggs, streaky and middle bacon, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, roast potatoes, beautiful homemade beef dripping hash browns and a daily special also includes tea/filter coffee, juices and smoothies
House hash brown $7.00
Fully loaded seafood chowder $19.00
Carmelized onion relish $3.00
Some bacon, an oyster & a croquette $13.00
Evansdale smoked farmhouse brie – Hawkesbury village – Otago-New Zealand N/A
- manuka smoked brie, smooth even flavour, subtle & lingering
Kansas city baby back ribs $19.00/ $37.00
- finger bowl included (500g/ 1kg)
Tomato consomme $18.00
- basil tortellini, smoked paprika

Pork and shrimp Siu Mai (1/2 dozen) $5.00
Curry Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
Vegetable Fried Noodle $8.00
Satay vegetable on Rice $8.00
Sweet & Sour Chicken on Rice $9.00
Deep Fried Squid $8.00
Pineapple chicken fried rice $9.00
Chicken Cashew Nuts on Rice $10.00

Thai Beef Salad $21.00
- Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
Meat Lovers $24.00
- A meat lovers mix of Verkerks pepperoni, chorizo, ham of salami with mozzarella cheese & topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
Chicken Burger $20.00
- Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
Rib-eye Steak $32.00
- 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
Chicken Filo $18.50
- changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
Kiwi Burger $22.00
- 180g. Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun
Thai Beef Salad $21.00
- Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
Extras $2.00 each
- bacon, egg, mushroom, hash brown, onion rings

Dough Flake Soup with Sesame Seeds $13.00
Boiled Dumplings $13.00
Galbi (Beef Spare Ribs) $18.00
Spicy Dough Flake Soup $13.00
Garden Salad $10.00
Whole Squid $17.00
Braised Fish $15.00
Vegetable Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00

King prawn with chili sauce (spicy) $25.00
Baby octopus with chili sauce (spicy) $15.00
Beef fried noodles $10.00
Chicken with spicy sauce $16.00
Fish head and Tofu soup $8.00/$15.00
Chicken and Corn soup $8.00/$15.00
Crab with ginger and spring onion $20.00
Eggplant with minced and sweet chili sauce (spicy) $14.00

Pepitas $6
- Spicy toasted pumpkin seeds
Quesadilla de Hongos $23
- saute mushrooms, epazote and chilli cheese
Aztec Treasure $12
- A layered chocolate cake smothered in a chocolate sauce with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream and vanilla ice-cream
Taco De Pollo $27
- chicken breast dusted in guajillo chilli pan seared with onions, coriander, chipotle and pibil sauce topped with poblano pesto
Camarones $29
- saute prawns finished with a lime and tequila sauce
Guacamole $5 / $10
Jalapenos $4
The Flying Burrito $25
- a grilled flour tortilla parcel drizzled with coriander oil and served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and salad greens with your choice of: Hot Adobo Beef / Smoked Chipotle Chicken / Chipotle Spiced Seasonal vegetables

HAMBURGER $17.50
- beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
- mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
ICE CREAM SUNDAE $7.00
- your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
DUNSANDEL DELUXE BURGER $21.50
- 150 gm Angus beef stacked with bacon, fried egg, tasty cheese and onion rings served with thick cut fries
LAMB SHANKS $26.50
- lamb shanks marinated in rosemary, red wine and garlic served with potato and parsnip mash and steamed vegetables
PORK RIBS $12.00
- pork ribs served with thick cut fries
KIDS BASKET $10.00
- chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
NACHOS $12.00
- house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole

Saagh Murg $12.00
Mixed Pickles $3.50
Vegetable Pulao $8.50
Seekh Kebab $8.50
- Minced Lamb combined with green herbs and spices, skewered and slow cooked in the tandoor.
Decadent Chocolate Cake $10.50
Whole Tandoori Chicken $21.90
Chicken $9.50
Lamb Biryani $14.90

Seafood with vegetables $11.00
Lemon Chicken $11.00
Salted Peppered Pork (Spicy) $11.00
Chicken and Mushroom Soup $5.00
Deep fried Pork with Peking Sauce $11.00
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup $5.00
All served with a bowl of rice N/A
Salted Peppered King Prawns $12.00

BROWN RICE TERIYAKI CHICKEN
- brown rice is health plus, one of its major benefits is that it is rich in fiber, it offers a great flavor alternative to white rice so go on give it a try
CHICKEN SUPREME
- mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
NIGIRI
- a real sushi, nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on bed of rice GF
CHICKEN COMBO
- teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo sweet chili and chili mayo sauces
FRESH SALMON
- NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
EXEC LUNCH BOX 01 $12.00
- create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
TERIYAKI CHICKEN
- avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
VEGETARIAN
- a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF

Eye fillet on Thyme Gratin n/a
- with prosciutto wrapped leeks and a mixed peppercorn sauce
Breads and House Dips n/a
Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
- w vanilla bean ice cream
Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
- on crispy wonton sheets
Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
- on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
Liquorice Parfait n/a
- w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
Housemade Pappardelle n/a
- with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a

Extra pattie, chicken, fish or falafel. $4.50
Selection of gourmet ice creams - Check our specials board for today’s flavours POA
Flaming Mexican $13.50
- spiced beef pattie, chilli con carne, tomato, cheese, lettuce, sour cream.
Wine & Dine Combined $18.00
- Any 1 of our fresh phat burgers (excluding Super Bugger Burger) with a classy glass of vino - red or white (House wine only)
Caesar Pleaser $11.00
- parmesan cheese, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing - with bird $13.00
Sauces/Relishes/Chutneys $1.50
- Béarnaise, wholegrain mustard, blue cheese mayo, tomato sauce, chow-chow, royale sauce, sour cream, Caesar dressing, aioli, date chutney, lemon yoghurt, minted pea pesto, roast pumpkin mayo, fruit relish, plum chutney, mustard mayo, tomato relish.
Chicken Pig $13.50
- grilled chicken, lettuce, double bacon, tomato, avocado, aiolI
Crumbed Cheese Pleaser $11.00
- Crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - with bird $13.00