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

Tartufo (V) $22.00
- Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
GF pasta available for some dishes
Pepperoni $23.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
GF bases available $3
Salami $24.00
- Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00

Caramelita
- Vanilla Creme Brulée
- Add haloumi $7.00
- Extra bread $6.00
Champagne Kiss
- Milk Choc Champagne
Cacao Ball - no added sugar $5.80
- 100% chocolate, pureed dates, roasted hazelnuts, orange oil, and cacao nibs. A healthy chocolate treat, packed with antioxidants.
Seville
- Orange Caramel
Soup of the Day - Simple Gratitude $16.50
- She's nourishing vegetarian soup served with oiled & salted crusty bread.
Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.

Rib Eye 250g $39
Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
Westwood Organic Chicken $34
- Black Barley, Roasted Carrots, Miso
Seaweed Butter $4
House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
- Condiments
Octopus $18
- Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
Horseradish $3
Wagyu Cross Cut Skirt Steak 500g $55

Chicken with cashew nuts $13.00
Fish Bite $5.90dozen
Prawn egg foo young $14.00
Chicken chow mein (gravy) / Chicken vegetables on fried rice $11.00
1/2 Chips / Pineapple ring $1.70
Potato fritter $0.70
Fried mussels $1.20 each / $9.90doz
Crispy skin chicken (half) with vege / Chicken with lemon sauce / Chicken spring onion with ginger / Chicken with chilli sauce $12.00

Gourmet Veggie Burger (V) $18.50
- fresh and lightly spiced patty bursting with vegetables, caramalised onions, aioli, homemade chutney, cheese, a sprinkling of kumara chips of fries
Cheesy Corn chips $12
- served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
Fish and Chips (GF) POA
- Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $21
- on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
- homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
Fish and Chips $9
- a piece of freshly battered fish, with hot chips and a salad garnish
Crispy Chicken Strips $12
- served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli sauce
Berry and Kiwi Pavlova $12
- served with cream

TRIO OF ICE CREAMS $12.00
- Today's flavours on chocolate soil with fresh fruit
CHICKEN FILO BITES $8.00
- Chicken, bacon and basil filo bites
BEEF SKEWERS $9.50
- Beef skewers with old English mustard butter
GRILLED MUSHROOMS $22.00
- Grilled mushrooms and haloumi with rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach and roasted capsicum sauce
CHICKEN WINGS $14.00
- Smokey BBQ Wings, served with side salad
JUNIOR BANGERS AND MASH
- With baby carrots
FISH + CHIPS $18/$24
- Beer battered Tarakihi With fries. fresh salad and tartar sauce
LOADED HOG BURGER $18.00
- Lashings of BBQ pulled pork with lettuce and tomato served with fries

Prawn Jalfrezi $18.90
- A tangy flavoured prawn dish cooked with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with fresh coriander.
Garlic Nan $3.50
- Leavened bread sprinkled with garlic baked in Tandoor.
Paneer Kulcha $4.50
- Nan bread stuffed with home-made cottage cheese and mild spices.
Butter prawns $18.90
- Delicacy of barbecued prawn cooked in a smooth tomato based paste,cream and mild Indian spices (mild dish).
Yellow Dal $14.90
- Yellow lentils cooked with cumin seed, turmeric, ginger, garlic and crushed tomatoes.
Dry Aloo $13.90
- Diced potato cooked with cumin seed and turmeric.
Vegetable Samosa $6.00
- Golden brown crispy pastry filled with traditional Indian stuffing. Two pieces per portion
Vegetarian platter for two $16.90
- Two pieces of vegetable samosa, onion Bhaji, vegetable Pakora and Paneer Pakora.

Burger n Fries $12.00
Nachos $10.00
- Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
Beef
- Our own Homemade Beef Pattie, Tomato Relish, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
Chicken
- Sweet Thai Chilli, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
Hash-Browns $ 1.50
Homemade Pancakes $10.00
- Served with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup or Berry Coulis, Whipped Cream & Cinnamon.
Grilled Tomato $ 1.00
Loaded Wedges
- Wedges topped with Bacon and Cheese. Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli.

Spicy jelly fish $9.00
Chef's Special Chicken $22.00
Satay Chicken $22.00
Stewed Chicken Feet $19.00
Salty Peanuts $8.00
Ma po Tofu $18.00
Marked Flammulina $9.00
Seafood mashed potato $22.00

Aloo Tikki (4 pieces) $7.00
- Pan fried potato cakes, stuffed with lentils served with mint chutney.
Poppadam (4 pcs) $3.00
Palak Paneer $14.50
- Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cooked with spinach, extra garlic & ginger.
The Kingfisher Vege Platter (2 people) $18.00
- Combination of two pcs each veg samosa, onion bhaji, aloo tikka, tandoori mushroom & paneer tikka served with mint & tamarind chutney.
Beef Saag $16.50
- Tender pieces of beef sauteed with spinach, blended with garlic & herbs.
Pistachio Kulfi $7.00
- Indian pistachio nuts flavored ice cream.
Haryali Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, coriander, spinach, spices & grilled in tandoor.
Tandoori Roti $3.50
- Wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.

Roll (Regular) $14.90 / each
- A choice of roll served with a portion of potato chips and a coke or sprite or a small coffee or tea.
Chutney $2.90
- (Mint /tamarind / mango/ mixed pickle) - each
Tok jhaal (Chicken or lamb or beef) $10.40
- Meat pieces cooked in a mildly sour and spicy sauce
Curry Options
Peaz Bhaja $7.90
- Sliced onions dipped in lentils and chickpea batter & deep fried and served with Nobanno specialty fruit sauce.
Coke $3.40
Macher Zhol $12.90
- Traditional fish dish cooked with potato, aromatic herbs and spices
Aloo Parantha $4.90
- Naan bread stuffed with potato, herbs and spices

Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00
Steamed corn custard with roast eel and radish $18.00
Edamame beans $7.00
Yaki Onigiri Rice ball with miso $7.00
Soft shell crab with Sakè, butter, soy, scallion and ginger $18.00
Chefs Special Sushi $14.00
- 6 pieces
Momo Chicken thigh with Tare $7.00
Steamed rice $3.00

2.Rolled pork and cucumber with garlic dressing $6.00
5.Si Chun style mung bean jelly salad $6.00
37.Sweet chilli prawn ball $22.00
23.Stir fried abalone POA
24.Steamed salmon with black bean POA
4.Cucumber salad with garlic dressing $6.00
8.OX tripe with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
33.Whole prawn with maggie sauce $22.00

Lamb Rogan Josh $20.00
- A popular lamb dish from Kashmir, prepared with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste & fine Kashmiri masala.
Aloo Kulcha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with boiled mashed potatoes.
Garlic Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with a splash of garlic.
Pickle $4.00
- Mixed vegetable pickle.
Lamb Korma $21.00
- Tender lamb cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Mango Chicken $19.00
- Chicken prepared in a mild mango pulp based gravy.
Lamb Makhani $19.50
- Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
Bombay Aloo $8.00
- Potatoes sautéed with onion and cumin

Chargrilled Chicken Sliders (2) $9
- w/ Tuk Tuk Satay Sauce
Tuk Tuk Fried Chicken Wings (6) $10
Chicken Cashew Nuts (GR) $19
- w/ Mushrooms
Wakanui Beef Red Curry $19
- w/ Thai baby eggplant, green beans, fresh basil
Prawn Donuts (5) $12
- at Central Thailand Region
Amy'S Toasted Chocolate Cookie $8
- w/ ice cream
Bangkok Fireworks Miang (GF) $5
- w/ Prawn, peanut, chilli, lime, ginger
Deep Fried Rice Balls (5) $8
- stuffed w/ marinated pork mince, kaffir lime, chilli

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