Taj Of India in Christchurch Menu

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Onion bhajeees (6 psc) $4.99
- Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tomato sauce.
Vegetable samosa (2 psc) $4.99
- Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
Paneer pakora $7.99
- Paneer dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried.
Mixed pakora $4.99
- Crispy cauli, potato, onion, and silver beet dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried
Chicken lolipops $9.99
- Specially cut chicken wings cooked in chef special homemade sauce.
Tandoori chicken
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
-Half $11.99
-Full $17.99
Chicken tikka (5 psc) $9.99
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
Malai kebab (5 psc) $9.99
- Tender chicken fillet marinated in cashew paste, cream cheese ginger, garlic, cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
Seekh kebab (6 psc) $9.99
- Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
Lamb chops (6 psc) $12.00
- Lamb marinated overnight and cooked in tandoori oven.
Tandoori prawn/mushroom $11.99
- Big juicy prawn marinated in tandoori paste, roasted in the tandoor.
Non-veg platter $16.99
- Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
Vegetarian platter $11.99
- Selection of 4 entrees:- samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring roll.
Taj mix platter $15.99
- Selection of 5 entrees:- tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, a veg samosa and onion bhajis.

Chicken $15.50
Lamb $16.50
Seafood $17.99
Beef $16.50
Avaiable as mild, medium or hot and served with basmati rice.
Butter prawn/butter chicken
- Marinated prawn/chicken fillets roasted in the tandoor oven and cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.
Chicken tikka masala /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
- Tender meat of your choice fillet roasted in tandoor oven and cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
Chicken jhal frezi /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
- Choice of your meat cooked in vegetable, onions, green pepper and tomatoes.
Kadai chicken/lamb/beef/prawn/fish
- Choice of your meat sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion and capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
Mango chicken
- Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Lamb rogan josh/lamb/chicken/beef
- Choice of your meat cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices. A specialty of kashmir.
Sagwala chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
- Choice of your meat cooked in and skillfully blended with spinach in an exotic curry.
Bhuna chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
- Choice of your meat cooked with tomato, onions, fresh herbs, garam masala, ginger, garlic and spices.
Madras chicken/lamb/fish/prawn
- A traditional south indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices. Choice of your meat.
Korma chicken/lamb/beef
- Choice of your meat cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds, sultanas & very mild spices.
Vindaloo chicken/lamb/beef/ prawn
- Red hot curry from goa, choice of your meat.
Mushroom chicken
- Mushroom & chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds & very mild spices.
Do pyaza chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
- A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
Goan fish curry
- Fish cooked in coconut milk, mustard seeds, almond paste & spices.
Taj special curry $17.99
- Tender succulent chicken/lamb/prawn/fish cooked with onions, tomato, mix vegetable and spices.
King prawn masala $17.99
- A thick tomato curry cooked with capsicum, coriander, herbs and spices.
Prawn/fish malabari $17.99
- Curry made with freshly ground coconut an array of masterfully blended spices.

Vegetables korma $14.50
- A variety of vegetable cooked with mild spices.
Palak paneer/Aaloo $14.50
- Fresh leafy spinach and cottage cheese/potato cooked in a mild gravy straight from north india.
Aloo matter/Gobi $14.50
- Allo, peas/gobi cooked with onions and tomatoes in indian style.
Mushroom matter/Paneer mushroom $14.50
- Mushroom & peas cooked with onion tomato herbs and spices.
Dal makhani $14.50
- Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.
Malai kofta $14.50
- Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered with cream and cashew sauce.
Dal tadka $14.50
- Lentils cooked in indian spices.
Chana mashala $14.50
- Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of india.
Panner tikka mashala $14.50
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked with creamy tomato, onion, capsicum and spices.
Kadhai paneer $14.50
- Paneer sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion, capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
Shahi paneer $14.50
- Chef made indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts & almonds.
Bombay aaloo $14.50
- Deep fried potato cooked with cumin and spices.

Plain naan $3.00
- Traditional leavened bread baked in clay oven.
Tandoori roti $2.50
- Traditional plain unleavened bread.
Garlic naan $3.50
- Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and butter.
Cheese/Chocolate naan $4.50
- Stuuffed with freshly grated cheese/chocolate.
Aaloo/Paneer/Onion paratha $4.50
- Stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes/cottage cheese.
Keema/Kashmir/Vegeterian naan $4.50
- Stuffed with lamb mince/mixed dried fruits/mixed vegetables.
Cheese and garlic naan $5.00
- Stuffed with grated cheese and garlic.
Taj special naan $5.00
- Lightly spiced stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs.

Veg chowmein $11.00
Mushroom chowmein $14.50
Chicken chowmein $14.50
Prawn chowmein $14.99

Indian mixed salad $5.50
Papadum (4 pcs) $2.00

Raita (cucumber & yoghurt) $3.00
Sweet mango chutney (mild) or mix pickle $3.00

Chilly chicken $15.50
Chilly prawn $17.99
Chilly paneer $15.50
Mushroom chilly $14.50

Chicken manchurian $14.50
Veg manchurian $13.50

Veg momo $9.99
Chicken momo $10.99

Veg biryani $14.99
Chicken biryani $16.99
Lamb biryani $16.99

Nearby Sample Menus

O.G.H.Triple Layered Dip $11.5
- tortilla crisps, refried beans, fresh tomato salsa and lime crema
O.G.H.Flatbread $12.0
- balsamic roasted tomatoes, herb ricotta and wild rocket
Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae $14.0
- with pink wafer finger and your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry sauce
Hot Fudge Sundae $12.5
- vanilla soft serve, hot fudge sauce, toffee shards
Shoestring Fries $6.0
Aubergine Melt Burger $19.5
- grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
Skillet Cookie $12.5
- freshly baked with dark choc chunks, whipped vanilla ice cream
Monday Madness $23.5
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken - no sharing

House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00
Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
Tartufo (V) $22.00
- Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00
House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00
GF pasta available for some dishes
Sides and Bites
Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone

Masala dosa $14.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
- served with basmati rice. gluten free
Antipasto platter $18.95
- an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
- made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
Zen sticks $12.95
- skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
Breakfast dosa $13.95
- a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
Chefs seasonal salad n/a
- chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants

Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00
Spicy Soft Tofu Stew $13.00
Pork Soup $15.00
Dumpling Soup with Rice Cake $14.00
Spicy Mixed Buckwheat Noodles $12.00
Dough Flake Soup with Sesame Seeds $13.00
Boiled Dumplings $13.00
Spicy Beef Tripe Hot Pot L $40.00/M $35.00

Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
Black or Pinto Beans
Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
Guacamole $2.00
Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
MEAT QUESADILLA $7.90
Coriander's Lime Rice(White or Brown)

Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
Hang Seng traditional soup Noodles $9.00
Hot & Spicy Beef Brisket Soup Noodle $9.00
Bami Goreng (Noodle) $9.50
Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00
Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
Pickle Cabbage & Pork Soup Noodle $9.00

Beef with vegetables $17.50
Combination noodle soup $12.00
- rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, pork, beef and chicken
Garlic squid on rice $13.80
Mushroom, tofu and vegetables $16.50
Chicken, beef or pork chow mein $15.00
Ma po tofu $15.00
King prawns with hot chilli & salt $19.50
Chicken, beef or pork fried rice $15.00

-Small $3.00
Little lamb $10.90
- Prime nz lamb with mint sauce, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & house relish
Shroom bomb $10.50
- Whole portobello mushrooms grilled and topped with edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, aioli & house relish
She boss $10.90
- Grilled chicken breast /crumbed chicken breast with brie, tomato, lettuce, onion, aioli and choice of house relish / apricot / plum / cranberry chutney
Messy melt $11.50
- Slow cooked pork shoulder smothered in our secret smoky BBQ sauce with salad green, coleslaw, spicy chipotle mayo & melted cheddar, served in ciabatta bun
-Add edam cheese, bacon and avocado $13.40
-Add pineapple $11.90
Sauces $1.00
- Aioli, mayonnaise, sweet chilli, BBQ, tomato, plum, cranberry, apricot, sour cream, mint jelly, mint yoghurt

Minimum for two persons $32.00 each person
- 2 samosas + 2 onion baji + 4 pcs veg pakora + 2 chicken tikka + 1/4 pcs tandoori chicken / Mains 2 - 1 vegetarian curry + 1 non vegetarian curry + 2 naan breads
Vegetable Samosas (2 pcs) $8.00
- Potato and green peas cooked in Indian spices and cumin, wrapped in a flaky crispy pastry triangle. Served with tamarind chutney.
Karahi Paneer $18.00
- Cottage cheese cubes cooked with tomatoes, onion and fresh capsicum with Indian spices.
Chettinad Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
- Meat cooked to perfection in black pepper, ginger, garlic & tangy tomato gravy.
Mango Chutney $2.00
Butter Paneer $18.00
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, ginger, spices and creamy gravy.
Vegetable/Paneer Biryani $16.00
- Basmati rice cooked in special spices,fresh seasonal vegetable,cottage of cheese garnished with raisens,nuts and coriander.(mughal dish)
Butter Chicken $19.00
- Chick Peas cooked with ginger, garlic and tomato sauce in North Indian style.

Chicken Fried Rice $12.00
Chicken Mushrooms on Rice $12.00
Prawn foo young $14.00
Chicken & corn soup $6.00
Pork in Szechuen Style $68.00
- 5-6 servings
Pottles Fried Rice $108.00
- 8-10 servings
Fried Rice $8.50
Roast Pork Chop Suey $108.00
- 8-10 servings

Italian Omelette $20.00
- Three egg omelette with bacon, pepperoni, mushroom, tomato and cheese served with hash brown
Normandy $22.00
- Chicken, camembert, cranberry and mozzarella
Nasi Goreng $24.00
- Indonesian fried rice with prawns and chicken, sambal oelek and fried egg
Pescado $27.00
- Estrella beer battered fresh fish, salad, fries and tartare sauce
Affogato $9.00
- Luxurious vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso - add liqueur $13.00
Avocado Smash with Poached Eggs $19.00/$21.00
- Served on lightly toasted brioche lavished with cream cheese Choose from (Bacon/Smoked Salmon)
Greek $24.00
- add Lamb
Orange and Almond Gateaux $13.00
- Served warm with yoghurt

Bruddy Crunchy Sarad $12
- Chinese style potato salad with black vinegar, sesame, mild chili, spring onion and peanut crunch
Crispy Prawn $16
- with roasted shallots
Orange-Scented Scallops (4Pieces) $18
Whole Fresh Gurnard or Terakihi POA
- either steamed or BBQ on the Robata...but to be honest, Robata really is the way to go!! Served with a tangy Thai-style yellow curry sauce or kaffir lime, ginger and chili sauce and sesame dressing.
Vegetarian +$2
- Most dishes can be prepared gluten free on request
Gobi Style Lamb Cutlets $28
- on spinach salad, chili tomato chutney and cumin crunch
Blue Cod Nigiri $14
Camembert & Quince Jelly $14
- rolled in chopped hazelnut

Ginger marinated chicken or halloumi skewers $25
- With cos, tomato & tzatziki served with a side of tempura courgette ribbons
The pretzel burger $25
- Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
available 11am to 2:30pm
Chipotle chicken quesadilla $14.50
- With avocado sour cream
The naan (ef) $16.50
- Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
(GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free

Beetroot N/A
White Bread N/A
Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
Meatball N/A
Roasted Garlic N/A
Turkey N/A
Honey Oat N/A
Veggie Patty N/A

French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
Tomato, avocado and poached egg with slow roasted tomato, cherry tomatoes, olive cheeks and ricotta served on toast $15.00
Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
Tuck-ln breakfast with two poached eggs, grilled bacon, homemade hash cakes, local mushrooms, tomato salsa and hollandaise $17.00
Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50

Taj Of India

Canterbury > Christchurch > Taj Of India

Address

270 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

Phone

03811738

Email

aryal_kamal15@yahoo.com

Opened hours

Mon 4:30 PM to 10 PM Tue 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Wed 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Thu 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Fri 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Sat 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Sun 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM