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

Two eggs plus one choice $16.80
- Served with hashbrown plus a choice one of the following. Bacon or ham or sausage or corned beef hash or grilled tomato or mushrooms.
Pancakes $16.00
- Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Regular stack (3)
Pancakes $12.50
- Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Short stack (2)
One egg plus one choice $14.80
- Served with hashbrown plus a choice one of the following. Bacon or ham or sausage or corned beef hash or grilled tomato or mushrooms.
Canadian maple syrup $2.20
- "The Real Stuff" (25ml) For all your pancakes, waffles or French toast.
Manhatten club sandwich $16.90
- The ultimate club sarnie filled with lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, a fried egg and bacon along with cream cheese, mayonnaise and tomato relish. Served with a hashbrown.
Sliced bananas $2.90
Soup of the day $12.50
- (Two varieties, please ask your waitress) Served with garlic bread.

Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
- baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
Crispy Chicken Strips $12
- served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli sauce
Cheesy Corn chips (GF, V) $12
- served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
Berry and Kiwi Pavlova $12
- served with cream
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast $31
- with a sundried tomato and cream cheese stuffing, served on creamy potato gratin with freshly steamed veg and chicken gravy
Pegasus Burger $19.50
- housemade prime beef patty with bacon, smoked cheddar, ailoi, onion rings, lettuce our own chutney and fries
Garlic Bread $9
- slices of baguette with lashings of garlic butter
Crispy Skinned Salmon (GF available) $28
- served on asian inspired salad with fresh greens, red onion, capsicum, cherry tomato, fried shallots, crispy noodles, fresh herns and traditional nam jim dressing

Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
- ketchup, chipotle aioli
Local Grazing Plate $18.50
- House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
Farmers Market Soup $15.50
- Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
- hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
Rocket Salad $5.00
- good parmesan, local walnuts
Orange Almond Cake $9.50
- rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00

MAMMA MIA $16.50
- Two gently poached egg served on toasted ciabatta, topped with roasted tomato, spinach, fresh basil & parmesan
Mince of Toast $17.00
- "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
- Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
- your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
- Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
Crepes $10.00
- three light crepes served with your choice of: Fresh Berry Compote & Cream / Banana & Maple Syrup
Banana Plus $9.50
- a traditional banana smoothie enhanced with vanilla ice cream & light flavoured with honey
Akaroa Salmon $26.00
- pan fried fillet of Akaroa sea-run salmon nestled on a warm potato gratin with steamed green beans & grilled lemon finished with a red pepper & lemongrass sauce with a hint of chilli

Side salad $9.00
Dark chocolate hazelnut brownie $18.00
- Rich 70% dark chocolate with cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet & sugared pistachios
Salteado de setas al jerez $19.50
- Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley in px spanish sherry
Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
- Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
Affogato $12.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of espresso
Trio vegetal de texturas - vegetable trio $39.00
- Escalivada marinated mediteranean vegetables with empanadilla pastries & sauteed mushrooms topped with blue cheese
Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
- Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
Angulas a la bilbaina $28.00
- West Coast Whitebait sauteed in olive oil with garlic & chilli (LF)

Rachael's Rarebit $12.90
- Gourmet Cheese on Toasted Hucks Beer Bread, Caramelised Onion Chutney
Southern Fried Chicken. Coleslaw & Hot Sauce Sandwich with House Crisps & Pickles $15.90
Pancakes $10.90
- Trio of Pancakes, Rhubarb & Vanilla Butter
Salmon Nicoise $19.90
- Ora King Salmon, New Potato, Green Beans, Cherry Tomato, Olives, Boiled Egg, Cos Lettuce
Granola $12.90
- Mrs. Hucks Granola with homemade Blueberry Yogurt Whole Milled Oats, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Flax seeds, Hazelnuts, Dried Fruit
All Day Dine In or Take Out
Hand Cut Fries $6.90
Ham Sandwich, Potato Chips & Pickles $9.90

Sakura Lunch Box - Changes Daily $21.00
Gerden Salad $9.00
- Yukari Mayo & Sesame Dressing
Seafood Tempura $24.00
California Roll (Prawn & Avocado) $14.00
Salmon Steak (Teriyaki Sauce & Sea Salt) $19.00
Tuna & Avocado Roll $14.00
Fish Tempura Roll $13.00
Kid's Menu A $6.00 per child
- Main Course - Small Chicken Teriyaki Roll / Egg Omelette / Miso Soup (For under 10 years old only)

Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Cheeky Chicken $5.00
Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
Marmite Mania $4.00
Brave Beef $5.00
Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita

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.
Malai Kofta $14.50
- Grated potato & fresh cottage cheese dumplings simmered in creamy nut sauce.
Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $6.00
- Crisp onion fritters mixed with spices & chickpea flour deep fried served with mint chutney.
Lachcha Paratha $5.00
- Wholemeal flour bread layered with lashing of butter baked in tandoor.
Beef Anardaana $16.50
- Beef marinated in pomegranate, cooked in ginger, garlic & spices.
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.50
- A North Indian lamb dish in rich onion & tomato based sauce flavored with whole spices.
Onion & Cheese Kulcha $5.00
- Leavened bread stuffed with onions with cheese & spices.
Gulab Jamun (2 pcs) $7.00
- Cream milk dumplings in sweet cardamom flavored syrup.

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

Chargrilled medium rare sirloin, with colcannon potato, sauteed spinach, grilled baby vegetables and bearnaise sauce. G/F. (5 oz/ 10 oz) $24.50/ $37.00
Silky smoked kumara with toasted pistachio crumb and grilled fennel wedges, pickled walnut salsa. G/F n/a
S'mores pan with double chocolate brownie base, raspberry marshmallow, chocolate and almond ice cream with salted bourbon caramel G/F $14.00
With hot smoked salmon or bacon $5.00
Lemon ans asparagus risotto with blistered cherry tomatoes, spinach and parmesan wafer. V. G/F $19.00
Nasty, in a deliciously good way! $14.00
- Chargrilled thai pork neck with jaew dipping sauce. G/F. D/F
Chargrilled salmon fillet with kaffir lime, scented jasmine rice, crispy shallots, spring onion and sesame oil dressing, served with a toasted peanuts, water, chestnuts and coriander salsa. G/F. D/F. $21.50
Vanilla, strawberry and rosewater panna cotta with lavender scented creme fraiche ice cream and honeycomb. G/F $14.00

All roast meat salad, gravy & apple and mint sauces available on request
Chicken Schnitzel $ 4.50
Gravy $ 2.50
Chicken Schnitzel (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
Roast Roll
Lamb (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
Combo 1 $ 12.50
Whole $ 20.00

Chips
Bacon $1.50
-1 Dipping Sauce
5 Pieces Of Chicken $13.50
-Regular Chips
Spicy Wedges $4.90
-10 Pieces of Chicken
-Supreme Burger

Caesar Salad $16.50 Add chicken $5
- Traditional Caesar with cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, streaky bacon, soft poached egg & caesar dressing . Finished with anchovies
Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
- Spring rolls, samosas, fish goujons, wontons with a selection of sauces
Beer Battered Fish N' Chips reg $27 half $20
- Fresh fish of the day coated in a crisp beer batter served with fries, crisp salad, and homemade tartare sauce
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Two perfectly poached eggs served on ciabatta with middle bacon & hollandaise
Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
- Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
Vegetable Korma $24
- Field mushrooms & red pepper korma served on jasmine rice & poppadum
Steak Sandwich $22
- 100g porterhouse served on toasted ciabatta with fries and salad
Fries $6
- Crunchy and golden, Seved with our favourite aioli & tomato sauce

Breads and House Dips n/a
Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
- on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
- with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
Liquorice Parfait n/a
- w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
Housemade Pappardelle n/a
- with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
- on crispy wonton sheets
Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
- w vanilla bean ice cream

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