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

Shakshuka $22
- Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
Sides - spinach, roast tomato, hollandaise $3
Savoury Crumpets $22
- Served with prosciutto ham, fried egg, vine tomatoes, manchego cheese and smoked garlic emulsion.
Japanese Crepe $20
- Bacon and cabbage crepe w/ fresh crab and salad. Topped with kewpie mayo and BBQ sauce
Sides - smoked salmon, bacon, chorizo $5
Eggs your way $12
- Choice of free range poached, scrambled or fried on toasted sourdough, multigrain or G.F bread.
Toast n’ Spreads $10
- Toasted sourdough, multigrain, or G.F bread. Served with house made jam, cream cheese, peanut butter or honey.
Eggs Benny $20 / $21.5 / $20
- Herb potato hash, poached free range eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce. Served with bacon OR Smoked Salmon OR Smoked mushrooms.

Cannelloni $20
- Beef, full of diary protein, herbs, baked with our tomato sauce
Quattro M $17 L $24
- Mushroom, Ham, Salami & Prawns
Agosto M $16 L $21
- Salami, Capsicum & Onion
Settembre M $16 L $21
- Olives, Capers & Anchovy
Maggio M $15 L $19
- Ham & Pineapple
Spaghetti Meatballs $20
- Spaghetti and meatballs with our home-made tomato sauce
Piccolo M $17 L $24
- Mushroom, Pineapple, Capsicum, Onion, Olives
Spaghetti Carbonara $20
- Bacon, cream, egg & parsley

TUNA TATAKI $20.00
- on pickled cucumber avocado, sour cream dressing
HOUSE MADE FLAT BREADS $11.50
- burnt red onion, parmesan and olive oil HOUSE MADE FLAT BREADS
AGED RIB OF BEEF 450G $39.00
- on buttered mashed agria, battered onion rings, beef jus (GF on request)
MUSHROOM $24.00
- field mushrooms, swiss browns, sauteed onion and spinach
AFFOGATO $16.00
- espresso shot, ice cream and your choice of shot
Protocol Breakfast $25.00
- Cumberland sausage, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, poached eggs, streaky bacon on grilled turkish bread
MARGHERITA $24.00
- tomato base, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, olive oil and fresh shaved parmesan
WARMED KALAMATA OLIVES AND FETA $15.00

Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
- fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
Soup of The day $15.00
- optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
- scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado

-Prawns $12.50
Pad Cee-Ew $10
- Stir fried rice noodles with egg & dark soy sauce. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
Tom Kha Soup
- Cocked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onions & thai herbs with coconut milk
Garlic & Black Pepper $10
- served with rice. Steamed vegetables topping with softly fried garlic & black pepper sauce. Chicken, beef or pork
-Fish Fillet $12.50
Special Noodle Soup
Tom Yum Soup
- Cocked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onions & thai herbs
-Stewed Pork or Beef $10.50

Sushi
Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
- Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
- Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
- Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
Yake Udon $12.00
- Stir fried thick noodle, chicken and veges in teriyaki sauce
Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’

Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00

Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $16.5
- Served with fettuccine, Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce and garnished with parsley
Al Funghi (Sml / Med / Lge) $9.5 / $13.5 / $18
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic
Kumara Chips $7.5
- Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet Thai chilli sauce
Spagalimis Bolognaise $16.5
- Served with spaghetti. A delicious bolognaise sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley
Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
Smoked Salmon (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Fresh smoked salmon, cream cheese, finished with lemon juice and a sprinkling of chives
Three Cheeses & Spinach (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach & roasted garlic
Thai Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions

Beer Battered Fries
Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
- Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
Spanish skewers $ 34.00
- A selection of meats and seafood
Mushroom
Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
- Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
Our Soup $ 12.50
- Fresh local bread and butter
Spring Rolls
The Happening Sauce

Baked stuffed potato $8.50
Chips (GF) $4.00
Bacon & egg pie $8.50
Seafood chowder $10.50
- large salad $8.00
Toasted bagel $10.00
- With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
Kids fish and chips basket $7.00
Fresh homemade rolls $8.50

Mixed Pickles $1.00
1 Pc $2.50
Lamb Madras (Medium) $11.00
Cheese and Garlic Naan $3.00
Dhal Makhini $9.00
Mango Chicken (Mild) $11.00
Pappadums $0.50
Onion Pakora (3 Pcs) $2.50

Chicken Tinga (Free Range) $16.00
- mint, cactus, red onion, peanuts, kale, tomatillo salsa
Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
- Not to be missed!
Esquites $8.00
- corn, chipotle butter, magic powder, queso seco, blackened onion crema
Charred Watermelon $12.00
- queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
Xócolate $12.00
- pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
Salsa Roja $8.00
- w house made yellow corn chips
Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
- w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
Plancha BBQ Apple Mole Chicken (Free Range) $18.00
- charred pineapple, sesame

Big breakfast $20.00
- Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
- Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
Eggs florentine $14.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
Eggs benedict $16.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
Omelette $16.00
- Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
Breakfast stack $15.00
- Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs

- Small $10.00
- Large $29.00
- Large $29.00
Kumara Chips $8.00
- Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet thai chilli sauce.
Little Italy $29.50
- Chopped spinach, sliced tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion and feta cheese.
- Small $11.50
- Small $12.00
BBQ Chicken
- Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.

Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
Slow roast tomato pappardelle with baby basil , pecorino, olives and olive oil $13.00
Grilled Chicken breast With Cherry tomato, green olives, basil and roast pepper panzanella salad $18.00
All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
Tuck-ln breakfast with two poached eggs, grilled bacon, homemade hash cakes, local mushrooms, tomato salsa and hollandaise $17.00
French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
Available until 2:30pm
Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00