Taj of India in Christchurch Menu

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Taj Mix Platter $15.99
- Selection of 5 entrees:- Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Tikka, a Veg Samosa and Onion Bhajis.
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 Half $11.99 Full $17.99
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
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.

Chicken $15.50
Lamb $16.50
Seafood $17.99
Beef $16.50
Butter Prawn/Butter Chicken see above
- Marinated prawn/chicken fillets roasted in the Tandoor Oven and cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala /Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Fish see above
- Tender meat of your choice fillet roasted in Tandoor Oven and cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
Chicken Jhal Frezi /Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Fish see above
- Choice of your meat cooked in vegetable, onions, green pepper and tomatoes.
Kadai Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Fish see above
- 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 see above
- Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh/Lamb/Chicken/Beef see above
- Choice of your meat cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices. A specialty of Kashmir.
Sagwala Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn see above
- Choice of your meat cooked in and skillfully blended with spinach in an exotic curry.
Bhuna Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn see above
- Choice of your meat cooked with tomato, onions, fresh herbs, garam masala, ginger, garlic and spices.
Madras Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Prawn see above
- A traditional South Indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices. Choice of your meat.
Korma Chicken/Lamb/Beef see above
- Choice of your meat cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, Almonds, Sultanas & very mild spices.
Vindaloo Chicken/Lamb/Beef/ Prawn see above
- Red hot curry from Goa, choice of your meat.
Mushroom Chicken see above
- Mushroom & Chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds & very mild spices.
Do Pyaza Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn see above
- A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
Goan Fish Curry see above
- 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

Lamb Biryani $16.99
Veg Biryani $14.99
Chicken Biryani $16.99

Nearby Sample Menus

Bower Salad $20.00
- Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing (vegetarian option available)
Chicken nuggets
Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
- Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
Cheese $18.00
- cheese, cheese or more cheese
Chicken Filo $20.00
- changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with seasonal salad & fries
Kiwi Burger $22.00
- 180g. Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun
Fish of the Day $19.00
- Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries
Chocolate Brownie $12.50
- Warmed decadent chocolate brownie, served with ice-cream and cream

Misceo Caesar Salad $25.00
- Add chicken tenderloins
Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
- with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
Slow roasted tomatoes $5.00
Salad greens with a sweet shallot vinaigrette $6.50
Potato rosti $4.00
Soup of the Day POA
- See the black board, served with warm specialty bread
Spanish Omelette $13.50
- Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $15.00
- Slow roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese & toasted pine nuts on grilled sourdough bread

Lemon Cream Meringue $8.5
- Swiss rolled served with lemon cream & berry coulis.
New Zealand BBQ Pork Ribs $ $32
- Slow braised oven baked & finished with our homemade BBQ sauce, served with fries & house salad.
Steak & Fries $12
- 150g ribeye steak cooked medium with salad and fries
Spicy Wedges $9.5
- With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Cheese Sandwich $3.5
Flintstone Rib Eye $36
- Prime 350g rib eye steak on the bone, grilled to your liking served with fries & salad, with your choice of the following sauces:Garlic butter, Peppercorn or Mushroom sauce.
B L A T Bagel $12
- Filled toasted pumpkin seed bagel with crispy lettuce, streaky bacon, avocado pulp & tomato finished with aioli
Breads and Dips $Two people $12 /Gluten free option $14; Up to four people $15 / Gluten free option $17
- Selection of warmed breads served with 3 dips

Mango chutney $2.50
Murg malai kebab (6 pieces) $14.50
- chicken battered in cashew paste, cream, cheese with yoghurt and cooked in tandoor
Pepper bridge sizzling tandoori for two $22.00
- tandoori chicken quarter, murg malai kebab, amritsari fish, lamb seekh kebab, hariyali chicken tikka
Onion kulcha $4.50
- leavened bread stuffed with onions and spices
Chicken tikka (6 pieces) $14.50
- boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor
Tandoori prawn (7 pieces) $17.00
- prawns battered in lightly spiced tandoori masala and roasted in tandoor. served with mint chutney
Butter naan $3.50
- traditional leavened bread baked in the tandoor and finished with butter
Lamb seekh kebab (6 pieces) $15.00
- mince lamb cooked on skewers marinated with ginger, garlic, onion, coriander leaves and smoked in tandoor

Botecao chicken $28.00
- Chicken breast, mash potato, bacon, mushroom and blue cheese
Haloumi salad $18.90
- Grilled haloumi with a greek salad with boteco dressing
Fish and chips $18.90
- Cach of the day with tartar sauce served with side salad
Baba Ghanoug $9.50
- Roasted eggplant cooked in tahini sauce and lemon served with pita bread, hummus dip
Pico de gallo $6.00
Crispy pork belly $19.90
- Delicious pork belly with lemon infusion (best seller)
Chicken kebab (open souvlaki) $22.90
- Chicken breast kebab skewers cooked on charcoal grill served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
Rice $5.00

Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
Two Eggs $4.00
Ten27 Bread Board $18.00
- Selection of fresh & toasted breads with flavoured butter & daily dip selection
Garlic Buttered Flat Bread $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
Warm Salad of Cider Braised Pork Shoulder $23.00
- Crisp iceberg lettuce, apple vinaigrette, spiced almonds, mustard aioli
Cornflake Crusted Brioche French Toast $19.00
- Spiced plums, coconut flakes, white chocolate cream
Canterbury Lamb Rump $31.00
- Crispy potatoes, peas, smoked tomato, green beans, goats cheese puree, mint jus
Griddled Fish Cakes $15.00
- Beetroot, horseradish creme fresh

Patatas bravas $14.00
Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
Venado a la parrilla $42.00
- Grilled venison rump with house vinaigrette, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & panadera potatoes
Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
- Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
Surtido de embutidos $27.50
- House made chorizo, longaniza & Spanish ham served tomato bread (LF)
With: disaronno amaretto $18.00
Pa amb tomaquet – bread with tomato and olive oil rub $10.00
Side salad $9.00

Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
Toast w selection of jams $5.80
Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
Soup of the day $15.00
French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00

Mix Vegitables $17
- Mixed vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices
Dhal Makhani $17
- Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
Extra Rice $4
Vegetable Samosa (2Pcs) $6
- Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
Vegetarian Korma $17
- Fresh vegetables cooked in a nutty creamy sauce.
Methi Chicken $19.50
- Boneless cubes of succulent chicken cooked with a combination of tomato and onion, seasoned with fresh Fenugreek leaves.
Gulab Jamun (2Pcs) $5
- A delicious dessert made with milk, cream. Finished with cardamom clove infused sugar.
Plain Naan $3
- Traditional Indian Leaned Bread.

Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Kransky and Egg Roll $8
- Fried or Scrambled
Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
Plus Fried Eggs $1
Best Bacon Buttie $8
Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8

Chips (GF) $4.00
Tuatara lunch box $9.50
- Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
Baked stuffed potato $8.50
Grilled beef burger $16.50
- With smoked garlic aioli & crispy onion rings, salad & fries
Fresh homemade rolls $8.50
Gourmet sandwich poa
- See our blackboard for the daily special
Wedges $9.50
Chicken tender wrap $7.50
- With grated cheese & carrot & lettuce.

Green salad $5.5
Espresso egg $19.5
- add bacon/smoked salmon
Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
- in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
Duck liver & thyme parfait $15.5
- with port jelly, cornichons, & toasted breads
House baked bread $9.5
- with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic & sea salt
Rasher of bacon $2.5
Sticky date pudding $13.5
- with anglaise & vanilla bean ice cream
Eggs on toast $13.5
- any style

1K Mussel Pots $23.50
- Your choice of 2 flavours: Kath’s Famous Cream Curry Sauce OR Garlic Butter & Lager
Garlic Chilli Prawns $16.00
- Served with a rocket salad with spring onion and cherry tomatoes. Accompanied with charred lime and sour cream.
Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
- Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
Garlic Loaf $9.50
- Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
Camembert & Chicken Melt
- Chargrilled chicken thigh & baked camembert cheese. Served on crisp toasted ciabatta bread topped with cranberry jelly.
ALL DESSERTS $12.50
Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
- Sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers, feta cheese on a sweet thai chilli base topped with basil pesto.
STARTERS

Lamb Kebab $12.00
Lamb Kebab $14.00
Falafel $0.50
Mixed grill 1kg $34.00
Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
Shish Kebab $14.00
Shish Kebab $13.00
Shish Taouk (Chicken) $14.00

Fresh steamed mussels w frites and mayonnaise. The traditional dish of Belgium, using Green Shell Mussels sourced from the clear sheltered waters of Marlborough Sounds.
Frikadellen $16.90
- Homemade meatballs smothered in basil tomato sauce w baked gourmet potato wedges
Brulle $13.50
- Belgian style chocolate custard brulle w vanilla ice cream and praline
Sla Van Lamsrug $24.90
- +Warm salad of sweet lamb chops, toasted walnuts, feta and minted salad greens
Harissa Koninginnehapje - Marinated Chicken Breast $35.60
- Harissa marinated chicken breast over spiced vegetable, infused couscous, baked artichokes and lemon yoghurt
+Mosselen Po Pei $26.40
- Mussels w spinach, cheese, bacon
Ijs En Fudge Van Belgische Chocolade $13.50
- +Belgian Chocolate Sunday
Steak Frites - +Grilled Ribeye Steak 300gm $37.50
- W garlic butter or béarnaise, petit salad and fries

Taj of India

Canterbury > Christchurch > Taj of India

Address

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

Phone

033811738

Email

aryal_kamal15@yahoo.com

Opened hours

Monday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM