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

Bagels $7.9
- Pesto + Cream cheese
Mushroom Medley $17.9
- Shitake, swiss, white + Portobello mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach + poached egg
Salmon Benedict $19
- Poached egg, salmon, spinach, dried shallots, hollandaise on Turkish
Vege Stack $17.9
- Zucchini mint pea fritters, salad greens, Beetroot chutney, sriracha chilli + 5 seed mix
Porridge $11.5
- Quinoa, linseed, oats, dates, toasted nut mix seasonal fruit + cream
Pancakes $17.5
- w/ seasonal fruit, mascarpone, maple syrup + toasted nuts
Bacon $5
Big House $21.9
- Hungarian sausage, bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato + side of Chutney

Curry Chips $5.50
- Curry seasoned chips with Big Gary's® curry sauce.
Paua Patty (battered) $5.80
Two Down $7.90
- Two slices of melted cheese, bacon, hashbrown & mayo sandwiched between two crispy chicken patties.
Twice-Blend Shakes $5.50
Bloody Guts $6.00
- Bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce & mayo on chips.
Spicy Wedges $4.20
Chocolate Explosion $3.60
Beer Battered Snapper $6.90

Potato Fritter $1.00
Bacon & Egg $6.00
Onion Ring $1.00
Cinnamon Donut $2.80
Mussels (dozen) $12.00
Works $9.50
Blue Cod Fillet $9.00
Calamari Ring $1.00

Drunken Steak $33.00
- Old Dark marinated prime cut of sirloin served with golden fries, grilled tomato and a field mushroom.
Ale House Gravy N/A
Prawn Cigars (2) $5.00
Bealey's Breads and Dips $14.50
- A selection of locally baked breads served with 3 dips. Ask your friendly wait staff for today's dips.
Pacifically Speaking POA
- Freshly caught fish fillets cooked according to the whim of the chef. Please ask you wait staff for today's catch.
Bacon** $6.50
Seafood Chowder $16.50
- Market fish, mussels, squid and shrimps bound in a creamy sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Caesar Salad $19.50
- Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, streaky bacon, parmesan, and a poached free range egg with a housemade caesar dressing. Add chicken $3.00

Sliced Chicken and Seasonal Veggies $12.70
Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
Prawn & Cashew $15.90
Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.70
Ginger Beef $12.70
Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
Wonton With Sweet & Sour Sauce $9.50
Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70

Indian Fried Rice
Aloo Gobi $12.00
Gulag Jamun $6.50
Mango Chutney $3.50
Chicken $9.50
Tandoori Prawns $16.90
- 8 tasty prawns
Garlic Naan $3.50
Saagh Goat $14.00

SMOKED SALMON EGG BENEDICT $21.50
- Hot smoked salmon, spinach, two free range poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin
BOWL OF FRENCH FRIES $7.00
- With home made aioli (V), (GF), (DF)
OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
- Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
- Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
We have a good selection of sweet items and savoury items available in our chilled cabinet. Please see counter staff to make your choice.
LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
- Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
- Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
- Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)

-Beef, Chicken Or Pork $16.00
Pickled Cabbage Stir- Fry With Egg And Pork Or Chicken-Beef $17.00
-Beef, Chicken Or Pork $17.00
-Seafood $17.00
Satay Noodle Salad $17.00
Fish Cakes
Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $17.00
Pineapple Stir Fry

Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Extras
Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta

Kumara chips
-Large $5.00
Chips
Big boss $16.50
- Prime new zealand rib eye steak grilled medium topped with grilled mushrooms, caramelised onion, edam cheese, salad greens, aioli & house relish served on our special ciabatta roll
The local $8.90
- Prime nz beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & house relish
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
Wild warrior $11.50
- Prime nz venison shoulder smothered in our secret smoky BBQ sauce with salad greens, coleslaw, spicy chipotle mayo & melted cheddar, served on ciabatta bun
Dessert of the day $4.50
- Ask at the counter

Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
Vegetarian Snack $8.00
- Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & sweet chilli sauce
Pies $4.00
- Steak, Mince & Cheese
Fish & Chips $8.00
- Fish Bites served with tomato sauce or tartare sauce
- Ham, Cheese & Onion
Basket of Chips $6.50
- Served with tomato sauce
- Ham & Cheese
- Cheese & Onion

Side Dish Platter $10.00
- A selection of four side dishes of your choice excludes green salad
Fish Jalfrezi $18.50
- Fish prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
Dal Tadka $14.50
- Yellow lentils boiled with turmeric, ginger, garlic sauteed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes & spices.
Haryali Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, coriander, spinach, spices & grilled in tandoor.
Mix Pickle $3.00
Tandoori Roti $3.50
- Wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.
Lamb Vindaloo $16.50
- Lamb cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
Veg Korma $14.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut based sauce finished with fenugreek leaves.

Jacket Wedges $12
- With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
Chocolate Overload $9.50
- Chocolate mud cake served with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate pot
Wedges $12
- Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
Fries $6
- Crunchy and golden, Seved with our favourite aioli & tomato sauce
Homemade Pie Priced daily
- Please ask our staff for today's creation
Gluten Free Options $2.00
Caesar Salad $16.50 Add chicken $5
- Traditional Caesar with cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, streaky bacon, soft poached egg & caesar dressing . Finished with anchovies
Moroccan Lamb Pizza $20
- Moroccan spiced tender lamb with red oonion, green peppers & mozzarella

Small $10.50
Pan Fried Dumplings $1.00
Large $13.00
Large $11.00
Large $4.50
Chili Chicken
Small $9.90
Small $8.50

Chicken Tikka
Combo (Vegetarian) $12.50
- 1 x Veg Curry, 1 x Rice, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
Rogan Josh (Medium) $11.00
- With rice
Chicken Korma (Mild) $11.00
3 Pieces $6.00
Beef Vindaloo $11.00
Kids Combo $10.50
- 1 x Small Curry, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
Chicken Tikka Masala (Medium) $11.00

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