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

Affogato $14.00
- The deconstructed, do-it-yourself dessert. A scoop of vanilla ice cream, a shot of coffee and your choice of Amaretto, Drambuie, Cointreau, Frangelico, Baileys, Sambuca or Tia Maria
Huevos Rancheros $19.50
- Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeno, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
Dux Slaw
- Cabbage, carrot, rice wine mayonnaise dressing
Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $19.00
- Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce
Fried Calamari $18.00
- Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam - Add a deli salad $3.50
Caesar Salad $19.00
- Cos lettuce tossed w smoked salmon, garlic croutons, soft poached egg, shredded parmesan, creamy caesar dressing
Mainland Crabcakes $19.00
- Agria rosti, rocket, poached egg, hollandaise and slow roasted tomato
Margherita $19.00
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella

Chef's Breakfast $23.5
- wholemeal sesame flatbread with roasted carrot hummus, fried eggs, sundried tomato pesto & herb yoghurt
The texture salads - your choice of either smoked salmon & bacon jam / smoked chicken & bacon jam / grilled haloumi & eggplant jam $24.5
- each served with layers of pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach, pickled beetroot, herb quinoa, spiced pepitas, curried crème fraiche & vegetable crisps
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Baguette $13
- our own medley of cheese with caramelised onion & terra viva relish
Each treat is made up of one main, side, sweets & drink $12.5
- main: battered sausage octopus, mousetrap / sides: chips, apple & popcorn / sweets: icecream & jelly / drinks: lemonade
Brioche french toast with lemon yoghurt $7
Terra Viva Vegetable Crisps $5.5
- spiced with terra viva spice
Icecream & jelly $2
Pancakes $17.5
- (2) choice of plain, blueberry, banana or chocolate finished with maple syrup

Cow Feta
Shaved Parmesan
Roasted almonds
Sour cream, mustard
The Cranny
- Grilled chicken breast, kapita brie cheese, chunky cramloemy sauce, cream cheese, lettuce & aioli
All bound with balsamic vinaigrette.
Kapiti Blue Vein
Hash Brown x 2 $ 3

Tofu, Mix Vegetable
Large $35.00
Ster Fried Squid With Vegetable (Cashew Nut)
Beef With Sate
Pan Fried Fish in Tamarind Sauce
Medium $18.00
Medium $16.00
Combination Fried Rice $12.00

Childs Roast $6.50
For Children 12 years of age & under
Roast of the Day * Small $13.50 Large $17.50
- Check the board for today’s choice, served with potatoes and vegetables
Mushrooms $2.50
Mozzarella Loaf $8.00
- Toasted French stick with cheese and chilli sauce
Fillet Steak * $36.00
- 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
Sticky Date Pudding $8.00
- This classic served hot with toffee sauce, cream & ice cream
Venison Medallion * $26.00
- Served on a sweet potato mash finished with gherkins and a cranberry glaze, topped with shredded beetroot, served with seasonal vegetables or side salad

Hot Dog $2.40
HAWAIIAN $5.00
BEETROOT $4.00
STEAK $5.00
Pineapple Ring $2.00
PRAWN FRIED RICE $12.00
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $12.50
PINEAPPLE $3.00

Boiled Egg and Soldiers $8.50
- Soft boiled egg with vegemite or marmite toast soldiers
Toasted Bagel $10.00
- Served with Berry conserve or Basil Pesto & Cream Cheese
Creamy Porridge with stewed fruit $13.50
- Hot porridge made with Milk topped with Stewed Fruit and a Side of Cream or Milk
Crispy Calamari $18.50
- Salt and Pepper Calamari with A Tahini and herb Remoulade and side salad
Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $21.00
- With bacon
Toasted BLT Bagel $12.50
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato and Aioli
Raeward Platter $27.00
- (Ideal for sharing) Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto, Ham, Pickles, Homemade Chutney, Brie, Olive Oil, Balsamic and Toasted Bread
Free Range Egg on Toast $8.50
- Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on a slice of toast

Fries with Bloody Mary ketchup $10.00
Baby peas with bacon, truffle oil + mint $10.00
Tarragon Chicken Breast $34.00
- with chardonnay tomatoes, charred zucchini, crispy goats cheese + friedcapers
Parpadelle $28.00
- local fresh picked asparagus, fava bean, fennel with lemon, Pernod
Chocolate Bar $16.00
- peanut, salted caramel mousse, pop corn + ice cream
Cannelloni $28.00
- spinach, ricotta + walnut with Chianti tomato sauce
Salmone $24.00
- treacle cured salmon, garlic oil, capers, red onion, almond, sorrel
Baked Blueberry Crostada $16.00
- frangipane, vincotto, vanilla ice cream

Pad thai noodles $12.90
- Fried rice noodles with meat and chopped nuts, egg, vegetables
Tofu / extra vegetables $2.90
Rice $2.00
Cashew nuts with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
Pad krathium rad kao $12.90
- Stir fried meat with garlic with rice (no vegetables)
Vegetarian tom yum $10.90
Som tum $10.90
- Spicy thai style salad made from shredded carrots, fresh beans, tomatoes with dried shrimps
Kao pad kaprao $12.90
- Stir fried meat with chilli, basil and vegetables with rice

Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
Combination Meat $16.50
Roasted Duck $18
Combination Meats $16.50
Roasted Duck $18
12. Homemade Peanut Sauce Noodles
- fried with egg noodles
9. Tom Kha Soup
- a delightful Tom Kha Soup , smooth with coconut cream and fragrant with gaanga
Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18

Chocolate Sundae $6.00
- with all the goodies
Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Vegetable Stack $12.00
- served with seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
Chicken Wings $12.00
- served with fries seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
Double Chocolate Brownie $12.00
- house-made chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
Mediterranean Sharing Platter $30.00
- venison salami, hot pork, locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, pickled vegetables, crostini and coriander crema
Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
- vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
Pork Loin Chop $29.00
- with white wine sauce, ginger and apple preserve. Served with caramelised red cabbage and smashed gourmet potatoes

Veggie Mama $18 Med / $21 Lge
- Caramelised onions with balsamic vinegar and feta, topped with shaved parmesan and rocket
The Roast
- Roast chicken, pumpkin, potato, rosemary, garlic and red onions topped with Winnie's garlic and rosemary gravy
Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
- Lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. A Winnie's favourite.
Beetza Pizza $18 Med / $21 Lge
- Spiced beetroot jam, caramelised onions, feta, parmesan and fresh mint.
Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
- With sundried tomatoes, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
Marinara
- A sweet chilli and pesto base with red onions, green and red capsicums, sliced fish fillet, shrimps, scallops, fresh garlic and fennel, topped with lemon wedges and garlic aïoli
Roly Poly $15.00
- Succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
Carbonara $18.00
- Bacon, mushroom and onions sauteed in a cream white wine sauce and fettuccine.

ROAST SANDWICH COMBO $12.90
- roast sandwich beef, pork, lamb or chicken with coleslaw & chips + 420 ml. Coca- Cola Range
SOUP OF THE DAY $6.50
- with bread roll
CHIPS $4.00
ROAST MEAT ROLLS (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $6.90
- roast meat roll
CHICKEN & CHIPS (2 pieces) $9.50
Medium $13.00
SALAD $6.50
CHICKEN & SALAD (2 pieces) $9.90

Papadom $0.50
- Wafer thin spiced crisp bread.
Mushroom Mattar $17.50
- Mushroom and Green peas curry cooked in spices full of flavor
Nargisi Kofté $19.00
- Minced meat balls cooked and served in delicious gravy. A lady’s recipe- chefs’ envy.
Butter Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with dash of butter.
Saag Aloo $17.50
- Potatoes with creamy spinach gravy
Chicken Tikka $ 11.00
- Chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala paste and cooked in tandoor. 4 pcs
Plain Naan $3.00
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor.
Garden Salad $5.00
- Garden fresh blend with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion.

(+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
Smoked Salmon Croquettes (3pcs) $10.50
- with chipotle mayonnaise
MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
- Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
(+) Add grilled chicken (+) $4.00
VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00

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