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

Granola and Fruit Salad $14
- Our house baked maple granola served with a fresh fruit salad and a berry reduction
Pancakes $20
- Savoury: Vege pancakes with our house made beetroot hummus, crispy bacon and poached eggs and finished with a balsamic reduction
Luciano’s Bruschetta $16
- Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Prosciutto, tomato, basil & mozzarella
Eggs Your Way $10.5
- Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
Marlborough Smoked Salmon $6
Pancakes $20
- Sweet: Lemon and blueberry pancakes topped with zested yoghurt, toasted coconut and almonds
Pumpkin-Kumara Stack $18
- Pumpkin and kumara cakes served with wilted garlic spinach, grilled broccolini, halloumi and our house made beetroot hummus and finished with toasted seeds and a balsamic reduction
Kids Pancakes $12
- Blueberry pancakes with caramelised banana, maple syrup and whipped cream

Antipasto platter $18.95
- an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
Pondicherry dosa $18.95
- a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
Breadless burger platter $14.95
- a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
Masala dosa $16.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney. vegan, gluten-free
Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
- served with basmati rice. gluten free
Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option

Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
- house made dumplings
Soup of The day $15.00
- optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
- scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander

Hawaiian $6.00
Pineapple Rings (2) $2.20
Mini Samosas (each/doz) $0.50 /$5.00
Kumara Chips $4.20
Fish (Battered) $2.40
Fish (Crumbed) $3.00
Extras $0.80
Akaroa Cod $4.00

-prawn $22.50
Fried rice
- A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice, fresh seasonal vegetables.
Spicy herbs (s)
- This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables.
-seafood, combination or tofu $19.50
-seafood or tofu $22.50
-prawn $22.90
Vietnamese fried fish steak (s) (g) $23.90
- Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, placed on a hot plate with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
-seafood or tofu $21.00

Skins $13.90
- Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
Creme brulee $11.90
- A classic favourite, light creamy egg custard topped with crunchy golden toffee and served with berries
Merrin St chicken $29.50
Seafood chowder $19.90
- Thick and creamy chowder - full of seafood, with toasted grain loaf
West coast ribs $16.90
- Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
Ice cream sundae $11.90
- Served with real caramel, chocolate or berries
Pork belly $28.90
- Twice roasted belly of pork, served with gourmet potatoes, portobello mushroom, slow cooked balsamic, onions and jus
South island salmon fillet $30.50
- Pan seared over potato gratin, creamed spinach, parmesan crisps and hollandaise

Muffins $3.60
Winter warmer n/a
BBQ pork ribs $5.90
Health sandwich n/a
Chicken drums n/a
Kebabs $3.30
Gourmet roll $5.50
Hot pork rolls $5.90

Hot Dog $2.00
Large $10.50
Steak & Onion roll $2.00
Chips $2.00
Large $10.50
Souvlaki $6.90
- 1 small souvlaki, 1 selected softdrink
Double Cheese $4.50
Medium $8.00

Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
- with smokey Texan dipping sauce
Gluten free 8” $20.00
Regular AZZZ Vietnamese Shredded Chicken $17.00
- coriander, shallots, lime, Vietnamese mint slaw, mild chilli jam mayo and fries
Garlic Bread $8.00
- garlic and golden ciabatta wedges
Big AZZZ $22.00
- good grief it’s huge, upsized from any of the above selections (served without fries)
French Toast $16.50
- sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach
Regular AZZZ Beef Burger $17.00
- caramelised onion, beetroot, pickles, tomato relish, cheese, crisp lettuce and fries

Toasted flatbread with warm chilli and cheese dip(V)
Polenta chips, sea salt roasted rosemary(DF)
PANCAKES $13.50
- fresh fluffy pancakes with fruit salad, fresh yoghurt and passionfruit coulis
Tender goat pieces in Indian sauce(GF)
TUDORS BEEF BURGER $25.00
- 180mg house made prime beef pattie layered on lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, red onion, beetroot chutney and a sourdough bun, served with onion rings, fries and coleslaw
TOASTED SOUR DOUGH BREAD WITH BUTTERS $12.00
- plain, anchovy and parsley butter
AORAKI SALMON $28.00
- carefully selected salmon raised in pristine alpine waters, citrus baked and served with polenta chips accompanied by pea puree parsnip puree, finished with lemon pepper hollandaise sauce
Steamed veg $7.00

-Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50
Madras (Chicken/Lamb/Beef)
- A hot southern indian dish with roasted black mustard seeds & coconut cream
Prawn Saag M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Prawns cooked in spinach with creamy tomatoes and mild spices
Grilled Beef n Cheese $3.50
- Tandoori grilled beef patty with cheese slice
Jumbo Cheesy Burger $4.50
- Huge spicy beef patty burger with dripping mozzarella cheese on it!
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.
Tandoori Prawns $6.00
- Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
Cheese Naan $3.50

Premier Platter $35
- A selection of 28 pieces of sushi. This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian, teriyaki chicken and tuna. (price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi and chopsticks). delivery free may apply
Spring Onion Mayo
- Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
Exec Lunch Box 2 $12.00
- Packed full of delicious sushi you want to share with fine selection of sushi and nigiri, seafood and salad, show your colleagues who's really in charge of the "executive" lunch room
Salmon Lovers Platter $40
- 16 pieces of fresh salmon sushi is topped off with 8 pieces of fresh salmon nigiri. This is what a salmon lover dreams of. (Price includes all the extras ginger, soy, wasabi and chopsticks). Delivery free may apply)
Brown Rice Teriyaki Chicken
- Brown rice is healthplus. One of it major benefits is that it is rich in fiber. It offers a great flavour alternative to white rice so go on give a try
Fresh Salmon (GF)
- New Zealand's finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds is rolled up with avocado to give you a real omega 3 hit.
Vegetarian (GF)
- A Vegetarian and vegan's delight. The goodness of pickle, cucumber, avocado, red pepper and carrot are all rolled into one
Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number

Regular: $13.00
Lamb:
All extra portions of meat or falafel $5.00
Beef on rice:
Lamb on rice:
Regular: $13.00
Regular: $16.50
Large: $19.00

Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
Home-made baked potato wedges with herbs & sour cream $8.50
5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
- with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
Fresh green garden salad $8.50
Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00

Roast chicken, marinated artichoke, taleggio, lardo $24.00
Prosciutto, rocket, mozzarella/buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil $24.00
Sourdough flatbread, garlic butter, rosemary, parmesan $11.00
Beef cheek ragu lasagna, napoli bechamel, garden salad $24.00
Marinated beef fillet, sesame seeds, gochujang mayonnaise $15.00
Pork, beef and lamb meatballs, napoli, chilli, parmesan $17.00
Polenta batons, parmesan, truffle aioli $11.00
Bacon, chilli, red peppers, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella $24.00

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