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

Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32

Pork loin chop – 250 gm $30
Beef sirloin – 300 gm $30
Dusted fried squid tentacles $14
- Served on a herb and chilli salad with lemon aioli
Chicken parmigiana $17.50
- Served with golden fries and coasters house salad
Traditional shrimp cocktail $13
Beef ribeye – 300 gm $33
Caesar salad $17.50
- Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons and shaved parmesan bound  with an anchovy dressing and topped with a poached egg… add chicken or salmon:( $4.50 per choice)
Beef wellington $25
- With red wine jus, creamy mash,  sautéed spinach and roasted carrots.

CHICKEN MADRAS $21.00
- A dish for those who enjoy a hot curry. Diced chicken cooked in a lamb gravy with onion, herbs and spices, garlic and ginger. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
TANDOORI CHICKEN HALF - ONE LEG, ONE BREAST $14.00
- Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt, skewered and cooked in the Tandoor.
LAMB TIKKA MASALA $22.00
- Lamb tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil, a selection of spices and cream. A mild lamb preparation with pistachio, cashews and almond curry sauce garnished with almonds.
MURG KADAI $20.00
- Chicken cooked in vegetable gravy with crushed onions, garlic, ginger and cream with fresh coriander.
PRAWN PAKORAS $18.00
- Prawns dipped in a chickpea flour with herbs and spices, then deep-fried. Eight pieces per portion.
PRAWN DO PAYAZA $23.00
- Prawns tossed with chunks of onion in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
CHICKEN POSHT $21.00
- Tender cubes of chicken sauteed in a vegetable gravy with garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, tomatoes and poppy seeds.
SAADA CHAWAL $4.00
- Steamed basmati rice.

Teriyaki salmon-don $15.80
- teriyaki salmon on rice
Fresh salmon sushi $9.50
Fresh salmon sashimi $13.80
Edamame roll $7.50/$9.00
- rolled with rice paper and fried edamame green beans (6P/8P)
Spicy miso beef combo $15.00
- stir fried tasty beef with spicy miso sauce, mini salad, rice & miso soup
All topping samurai ramen $18.80
- pork and soy sauce flavor soup, extra bean sprouts, extra roasted pork & ramen egg topping
Buttered scallops $7.00
Avocado and salmon salad $8.80

Fish/Prawn Masala $16.50
- Marinated fish/prawns with ginger, garlic and aromatic spices, cooked in onion, tomato and capsicum gravy
Mango Chicken $14.90
- Boneless chicken cooked in a subtle creamy and mango sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala $14.90
- Chicken tikka marinated with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices, cooked in onion, tomato and capsicum gravy
Papadom (2 pieces) $1.00
- Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
Dal Makhani $12.00
- Creamed lentils, tempered and seasoned with mild spices and clarified butter
Chicken/Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $14.90
- Boneless pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with vinegar and ground spices
Palak Paneer $13.90
- A healthy combination of cottage cheese, fresh spinach and a mixture of spices
Garlic Naan $3.50
- (Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic)

71. Chicken Fried Noodles $11.00
70. Bami Goreng (Curry) $11.00
2. Beef Black Bean
85. Cathay's Mixed Seafood $19.00
- Stir-fried mixed seafood and vegetables with mild sauce
44. Chicken Curry with Rice $14.00
55. Prawn Egg Foo Yong $14.00
34. Lemon Fish $16.00
79. Thai Beef $19.00
- Stir-fried marinated beef fillets and onions with Thai sauce

Doughnut $1.70
Mussels $0.70
Chips $2.00
Kumara Chips $3.00
Small $4.50
Sesame Seeds 0.50¢
Large $9.50
Smoked Chicken

Eggs Florentine $17.50
- smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Big Breakfast $19.00
- served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
- on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
Pancakes $14.90
- served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
- served with fruit, yogurt & milk
(A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
- done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
- with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon

Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
- Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
Tadka Daal $8.50
- Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
- A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
Daal Makhani $8.50
- Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
Chicken Madras $8.50
- A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
Aaloo Mattar $8.50
- Potato and green peas sautéed with Indian spices.
Butter Vegetables $8.50
- Vegetables finished with butter sauce and spices.
Vegetable Korma $8.50
- Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices

FAMILY PACK 2 $21.40
- 4 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 plain donuts, 1 1/2 chips
RED COD 42.40
POTATO FRITTERS $0.80
ONION RINGS (doz) $7.40
SAUSAGES $2.10
DEEPFRY MORO BAR $3.00
CHEESE $2.50
EXTRA MEAT BACON $1.00

The Raffaele $18 Med / $21 Lge
- A garlic butter base, chilli flakes, chorizo and brie topped with rosemary and lemon zest
Caesar $17.00
- Crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous Winnie's caesar dressing (with chicken $19.00) (Anchovies optional)
Thai Beef $18.50
- Seared and marinated beef with rocket, red onion, bamboo shoots, capsicum and cherry tomatoes.
Florentina
- Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, apricot preserve, cream cheese and rosemary
Thai Honey Chicken
- Seared chicken marinated in sweet chilli, honey, garlic and sesame seeds, with green beans, baby corn, red capsicum and red onion
Kiwi Craving
- Roast lamb marinated in mint, wholegrain mustard and soy sauce with honey roasted kumara, thyme, potato, red onion, green capsicum
BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
Chicken Alfredo $18.00
- Smoked chicken, mushroom and red onion in a tangy cream tomato sauce with fettuccine.

Nicy & Spicy $7.90
Nicy & Spicy $7.90
Platter/medium $35.00
Prawn & Koroket $7.90
Platter/big $45.00
Sakura Bento $10.50
Salmon Nigiri $7.90
Special Bento $10.50

Paua Patties $3.80
Wontons 1/2 Dozen $6.00
- With sauce
Spring Roll $3.00
- Home made
Giant $7.00
- Double meat and bacon, egg, cheese
Vegetarian $5.50
- Mushroom, beetroot, cheese and pineapple
Chicken $5.00
Teriyaki Fillets $5.00
Chicken and Cheese $6.90

Chicken & chips $9.00
NZ groper $32.00
- with warm potato salad & an almond sesame crust (gf)
Sherry mushrooms $11.00
- button mushrooms, fresh chilli & garlic (gf)
Bacon & Free range eggs on Toast $14.00
- poached—scrambled—fried
Seasonal green salad (gf) $8.00
Garlic & herb $7.00/ $12.00
- Garlic and herbs with cheese (Reg/ Large)
Tiramisu $12.00
- layers of creamy mascarpone with coffee and amaretto soaked sponge fingers
Salmon gravlax $11.00
- cured in house (gf)

Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
Venison Salad $23.00
- raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00

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