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

Pulled Pork $16.00
- coleslaw, grilled cheddar, spiced apple dressing (pair).
Garlic Bread $10.00
Falafel $16.00
- seasonal leaves, cucumber, mint yoghurt
Antipasti $55.00
- grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives
Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.00
- cauliflower puree, crackle, apple slaw and gravy
Green Salad $6.00
- tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, house vinaigrette
Calamari $15.00
- with chilli & ginger jam
Mushroom Filos $27.00
- mushrooms in a creamy sauce with a hint of blue cheese, wrapped and baked in crispy filo pastry.

Spinach $3.5
Fish Cakes $19.9
- Hot Smoked Salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach + dried shallots
Bagels $6.9
- Jam + Cream cheese
Toasties - Pick 3 $6
- Ham, Cheese, Pineapple, Spaghetti, Onion, Relish, Marmite
Porridge $11.5
- Quinoa, linseed, oats, dates, toasted nut mix seasonal fruit + cream
Bagels $11.5
- Salmon + Cream cheese
French Toast $16.9
- Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries
Bacon $5

Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
- dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
- ketchup, chipotle aioli
Rocket Salad $5.00
- good parmesan, local walnuts
Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
Farmers Market Soup $15.50
- Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
Orange Almond Cake $9.50
- rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones

Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.00
Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.80
1 Scoop Chips $2.40
2 Chips $16.00
Kumara Chips $4.00
Sole $5.20
Chicken Fillet $3.50
Bacon $4.20

Aprile M $15 L $19
- Ham & Egg
Agosto M $16 L $21
- Salami, Capsicum & Onion
NZ Green Lipped Mussels $20
- Served in a tomato and white wine sauce with fettuccine
Fettuccine Avocado $20
- In a cream sauce
Margerita M $15 L $19
- Basil
Spaghetti Bolognese $20
- Spaghetti topped with a meat sauce
Napoletana Sauce $3.50
Table Salad $12.5
- Served with Italian dressing

Pad Se Ew
- Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
- With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
-Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
Alternate Selection Of Meats And Vegetarian Available
Twice Cooked Pork Belly With Chilli Garlic And Basil $18.00
- Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Garlic, Green Bean, Spring Onion And Basil
Braised Pork Shoulder In Rich Red Curry $18.00
- Pork Shoulder Cut, Coconut Cream, Zucchini, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Pumpkin, Basil
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
Thai Fresh Spring Rolls (2) $9.50
- Filled With Pork, Crab Meat, Egg, Cucumber, Tofu, Bean Sprouts Served With Tamarind Sauce

Chicken $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Baklava $3.00
Snack Box Combo $9.90
- Snack Box with a can of drink
Falafel $8.00 / $12.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Can of drink / Mineral Water $2.00
Snack Box $8.50
- Your choice of meat or falafel in a box of fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo and sprinkle of green salad.
French Fries $4.00

Aloo Mutter $12.00
- Potatoes and green peas cooked in tomato, onion and ginger sauce, flavoured with ground spices
Butter Prawns $16.50
- Prawns along with herbs and spices cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
Plain Naan $2.50
- Crispy and puffy bread made from fine leavened flour, enriched with milk, eggs and baked in tandoor
Chicken 65 $12.50
- Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
Prawn 65 $14.50
- Prawns marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
Chicken Naan $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with spiced chicken tikka mince
Fish Madras $16.50
- Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
Veg Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
- Triangular shaped crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, green peas and cumin seeds served with tamarind sauce

Chef´s Sashimi Platter $18.50
- 12 pcs
Prawn Tempura 5pcs with rice $18.50
- Good size for tempura "15cm"
Prawn Nigiri $5.00
- 2pcs
Salmon Roll $12.00
- 8pc
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
- 8pc
Teriyaki Chicken with rice $18.00
- Grilled hold chiken thigh finished with teriyaki sauce served with salad
Vegetable Tempura with rice (V) $16.50
- 5 different kinds of seasonal vegetable
Pork Kakuni with rice $19.80
- Pork belly slow cooked in sweet soy sauce, served with steamed vegetables

Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
Affagato $16.00
- Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00

Pickle Cabbage & Chicken Soup Noodle $9.00
Yeung Chow Fried Rice $10.00
Hokkien Fried Noodle $9.00
Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
Lemon Grass Chicken Soup Noodle $8.00
Hang Seng Hot & Spicy Soup Noodles $9.50
Pork & Pickle Cabbage with Vermicelli $9.00

Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
- Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Seafood Chowder $12.50
- With artisan soup roll
Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
- Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
Ground Beef Burger $15.50
- House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries

Garlic Naan $3.50
- Naan filled with garlic.
Kadai Paneer $15.00
- ''Mouth-watering dish'' Home-made cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes & spices.
Ice Cream (please ask waiting staff for flavours) $4.00
Tandoori Prawn $14.50
- Prawns marinated with herbs, spices & cooked in tandoor.
Poppadums (2 pieces) $2.00
Lamb / Beef Madras $16.00
- Boneless Lamb / Beef coked with exotic ground spices and coconut milk.
Aloo Lamb $16.00
- Lamb cooked with potato in thick gravy sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & pomegranate seeds.
Chicken Korma $15.00
- Boneless chicken pieces prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.

RodCod $4.00
Salmon $6.00
Bacon and Egg $4.50
Double Meat $4.50
Hoki $3.00
Gurnard $4.00
Fish $5.00
Sole $5.00

Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
- Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
Egg Benedict $15.00
- Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
Toastie $5.50
- Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
Extra fillings $0.50
Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.