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

Dukkah Crusted Lamb Rump $32
- cooked medium rare, served on pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato and caramalised onion tart with fresh salad, roasted vegetable medley and harissa mint yoghurt
Sautéed Chilli Prawn Spaghetti (V option available) $27
- tossed with garlic, fresh parmesan, citrus and fresh parsley
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
Homemade Samosas – entrée (V) $9
- with harissa yoghurt sauce
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
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae $12
- Vanilla icecream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
- homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
Cheesecake of the day $12
- served with berry coulis

Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $21.00
- With ham
Sesame Crusted Salmon Fillet $24.50
- Sesame Crusted Salmon Fillet with a Savoury Herb Crepe filled with Apple, Fennel and Yoghurt Slaw, Drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze
Free Range Eggs on Toast $10.50
- Your choice of Poached, Fried or Cheesy Herb Scrambled Eggs
Mini Pancake Stack $10.50
- A mini pancake stack with fruit and yoghurt Or Streaky bacon and maple syrup
Free Range Egg on Toast $8.50
- Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on a slice of toast
Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $22.50
- With hot smoked salmon
Crispy Calamari $18.50
- Salt and Pepper Calamari with A Tahini and herb Remoulade and side salad
Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $21.00
- With ham

Oxlips with ginger and spring onion $15.00
Home style flat noodles in lamb soup
Stewed pork on rice $10.00
Beef with chili sauce on rice (spicy) $10.00
Eggplant with home style special sauce $14.00
Stir fried tofu sheet $14.00
Oxlips with chili sauce $12.00
Pork with home style special sauce $17.00

Seafood Chowder (Entree) $17.00
- Classic creamy chowder filled with fresh salmon, prawns, fish and mussels, served with garlic bread
Brownie $6.00
- Chocolate brownie with berries and ice cream
Chicken $19.00
- Mushroom, bacon, roast potato, BBQ sauce
Seafood Chowder (Main) $23.00
- Mains serving has the addition of green lipped mussels in the shell and tempura prawns.
Chilli Chicken $15.00
- Crisp Chicken with our special spicy sauce
Thai Beef Salad $25.00
- Marinated grilled beef with herbs, capsicum, mango, cucumber, tomato, vermicelli noodles, crispy shallots and peanuts with a Nam Jim dressing.
Margarita $19.00
- Basil, mozzarella cheese
Olives $8.00
- Marinated in lemon, chilli and herbs.

CHICKEN FILO BITES $8.00
- Chicken, bacon and basil filo bites
CRANFORD CHICKEN BREAST $29.00
- Poached chicken breast stuffed with basil served with gourmet potatoes baby carrots and roast capsicum sauce
TOASTED CIABATTA $9.00
- With parmesan and balsamic
TRIO OF ICE CREAMS $12.00
- Today's flavours on chocolate soil with fresh fruit
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING $9.00
- With vanilla bean ice cream
SEASONED WEDGES $14.00
- Served with cheese bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
GREEK SALAD $17.00
- Greek salad With grilled chicken, cheery tomatoes, feta red onions and olives
TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU $10.00
- A coffee cream dessert

Falafel kebab open souvlaki $18.90
- Home made falafel served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
South american fries $17.90
- Crispy hand cut potatoes, with bacon, mozzarella cheese and sour cream
Fried polenta $11.90
Authentic mousaka $22.90
- Eggplant, potatoes and beef mince slowy cooked served with bechamel sauce on top with a side of greek salad
Lamb shank
- Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
Picanha (600g) $44.90
- Rump cap, onions, pico de gallo, farofa, rice, black beans
Crispy pork belly $19.90
- Delicious pork belly with lemon infusion (best seller)
Lamb kebab
- Lamb kebab skewers cooked on charcoal BBQ served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread

Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
- Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros and a balsamic and olive oil dressing
Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
- 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
Maple & Pecan Tart $16.00
- praline, creme anglaise & espresso ice cream
Lemon Cake $16.00
- Sticky lemon syrup cake with Mango sorbet, toasted coconut, meringue & pomegranate
Chick Pea and Pumpkin Fritters $25.00
- Chickpea, quinoa & pumpkin fritters, with baked cumin seed gouda, roasted field mushroom, cauliflower, harissa relish, basil pesto, micro salad leaves, balsamic & olive oil dressing
Caramelized Banana & White Chocolate Bavarois $16.00
- toasted coconut, lime & pineapple compote
Flat Bread $9.00
- Rosemary, garlic & parmesan baked flat bread
Poached Eggs on Toast $18.00
- two eggs on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish

Dal Makhani $14.50
- Black lentils & kidney beans cooked with cream & spices.
Tandoori CHicken
- Chicken on the bone marinated overnight in spices & yogurt then skewered & grilled in tandoor. Served with salad & chutney.
Fish Dopiaza $18.50
- Fish cooked with large chunk of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
Lamb Balti $16.50
- An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum & green chillies.
Beef Anardaana $16.50
- Beef marinated in pomegranate, cooked in ginger, garlic & spices.
Chicken Korma $15.50
- Boneless chicken cooked with cashew nut based gravy and a touch of cream.
Chicken Biryani $17.00
- Traditional Hyderabad style cooked dish with Chicken in basmati rice with yogurt, spiced & garnished with nuts.
Aloo Palak $14.50
- Spinach cooked with extra fresh garlic, potatoes & chef special spices.

Galbi-1 (Grilled Beef Ribs) $25
- Short beef ribs marinated in a blended of ginger, Korean dark soy and garlic
Bibimbap $18
- A choice of marinated beef, tofu, consisting of a hearty mixture of sticky rice, vegetables, egg and chili paste Beef or (V) Tofu
Yang Yeum chicken $ 25
- Crispy chicken marinated with Korean sweet chili sauce
Spicy Grilled Chicken Noodle $16
- Stir-fried noodle with spicy grilled chicken and vegetables cooked in a blast fried wok
Galbi-2 (Spicy Grilled Chicken) $25
- Grilled boneless chicken pieces with sweet potato and cabbage, mixed in a red chili sauce
Kimchi and cooked rice are sautéed in a pan Beef or Chicken $18
Bulgogi Noodle $16
- Stir –fired noodle with marinated beef and vegetable cooked in a blast fried wok
Kimchi’s Salad(V) $ 9
- Kimchi & fresh salad with special soy dressing >>

Chefs Special Sushi $14.00
- 6 pieces
Ebi Yuan prawn with chilli mayo $12.00
Buta Wakame Pork belly with sweet miso $10.00
Soba and Miso Cookies $6.00
- perfect with Sencha
Nasu Eggplant with red miso and ginger $7.00
Kawa Chicken skin $4.00
Gyoza $12.00
- Pork, garlic and chive with gyoza sauce
Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00

Wedges $12
- Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
Pork Belly $24
- Bourbon & honey glazed pork belly served on a bed of stir-fry vegetables & udon noodles
Caesar Salad $16.50 Add chicken $5
- Traditional Caesar with cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, streaky bacon, soft poached egg & caesar dressing . Finished with anchovies
Gluten Free Options $2.00
Margarita Pizza $17
- Traditional margarita pizza of fresh tomatoes & basil with mozzarella
Braised Lamb Shank 1 Shank $20 2 Shanks $27
- Rosemary & red currant slow roasted lamb shank resting on a bed of mashed potato & roasted vegetables
Pasta of the Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation
Fish Of The Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation

Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
- Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
Wedges $13.50
- Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
Urban Platter $40.00
- A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
B.L.T. $19.50
- Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
Mushroom Stack $19.50
- Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
- Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
Caesar Salad $17.50
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00

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

Wedges $7.00
- Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
Seafood Basket $12.50
Basket fries $4.50
- w Tom sauce or aioli
Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
Toasties $3.50
Fish Bites & fries $7.00

GF Gluten Free
- **Jasmin Rice $2
Panna Cotta (GF) $11
- Pls ask for today flavour
Deep Fried Rice Balls (5) $8
- stuffed w/ marinated pork mince, kaffir lime, chilli
Tuk Tuk Fried Chicken Wings (6) $10
Goy See Mee Chicken $15
- w/ bamboo, shiitake mushroom, bok choy
Spicy Basil Pork $16
- w/ Japanese Tempura Tofu
Khanom Sakoo (GF) $19
- Warm Tapioca Pudding w/ Creamy Coconut Milk

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