Taj Mahal Restaurant

Appetizers

Served with sweet mango chutney and hot mint chutney.

• PapadCA$2.75

  Flame roasted crispy bread made from lentils and spiced with cracked pepper (two per plate).

• Vegetable PakoraCA$7.50

  Spinach and onions mixed with gram flour batter and deep fried.

• Aloo PakoraCA$7.50

  Thinly sliced potatoes mixed with gram flour batter and deep fried.

• Onion PakoraCA$7.50

  An Indian take on onion rings, sliced onions mixed with gram flour batter and deep fried.

• Papri ChatCA$7.50

  Flour crisps served with lightly spiced chickpeas and potatoes, smothered with homemade yogurt and special tangy tamarind sauce.

• Vegetable SamosasCA$7.50

  Light pastry filled with mildly peas or potatoes & peas deep‐fried (two per plate).

• Beef or Lamb or Chicken SamosasCA$7.50

  Light pastry filled with mildly spiced ground beef, lamb or chicken and deep-fried (two per plate).

• Paneer SamosasCA$7.50

  Light pastry filled with a mildly spiced homemade cheese & peas (two per plate).

• Daal SoupCA$7.25

  A mild creamy soup made from red lentils (8 oz).

• Chicken Mulligatawny SoupCA$7.50

  This delicious spicy soup is made from vegetables, fruits, and chicken, giving it a smooth creamy texture.

• Caesar SaladCA$7.00

  Lettuce, croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, and salad dressing.

• Vegetarian Mulligatawany SoupCA$7.50

  This delicious spicy soup is made with vegetables, fruits, and paneer (cheese).

• Chicken Wings (10 Pieces)CA$12.50

  Deep‐fried and made to your choice of either mild, med, hot, madras, or vindaloo (ten per plate).

• Paneer PakoraCA$12.00

  Homemade cheese with a mint filling battered in gram flour and deep‐fried.

• Lamb Seekh KebabCA$12.00

  Lean ground lamb marinated in authentic Indian spices and cooked in the tandoor (clay oven).

• Chicken PakoraCA$12.50

  Tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in mild spices and deep-fried.

• Fish PakoraCA$13.00

  Tender pieces of fish marinated in mild spices and deep‐fried.

• Mixed PlatterCA$19.50

  A taste of Taj Mahal's best including beef and vegetable samosas, lamb seekh kebab, chicken pakora and paneer pakora.

• Vegetarian Mixed PlatterCA$18.50

  A starter's delight for vegetarians including vegetable and paneer samosas, vegetable pakora, paneer pakora, and potato pakora.

Clay Oven Specialties

Served with a bed of veggies on a sizzling plate

• Tandoori ChickenCA$16.50

  Half chicken marinated in yogurt and authentic Indian spices.

• Lamb Seekh KebabCA$18.00

  Lean ground lamb marinated in special herbs and spices.

• Chicken TikkaCA$18.50

  Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in special spices, cream, and cooked to perfection.

• Vegetable KebabCA$16.50

  A variety of seasonal vegetables cooked with mild spices, puréed and marinated.

• Paneer TikkaCA$19.00

  Our homemade cheese marinated in a blend of special mild spices and yogurt.

• Lamb ChopCA$25.00

  Lamb marinated with a blend of special herbs and spices for at least 24 hours.

• Tandoori ComboCA$23.00

  Having problems choosing? Try our combination of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab, and Fish Tikka.

• Fish TikkaCA$22.00

  Fish marinated in a unique blend of spices.

• Tandoori PrawnsCA$32.00

  King tiger prawns marinated overnight in mild Indian spices and egg cooked to perfection (limited availability).

Chicken Specialties

All entrees are served mild unless otherwise specified They may be spiced medium, hot, or madras at your request.

• Chicken CurryCA$16.00

  Back to the basics with boneless chicken cooked in a classic onion and tomato based curry sauce.

• Chicken VindalooCA$16.50

  Boneless chicken curry cooked with potatoes in a tangy curry sauce and special vindaloo spice that is very hot.

• Murg MalaiCA$17.50

  Boneless chicken curry cooked in a delicious creamy curry sauce.

• Butter ChickenCA$17.50

  Tandoori chicken de-boned cooked in a mild, tomato, butter and cream sauce. A classic among Indian cuisine.

• Chicken KormaCA$18.00

  A boneless tandoori chicken cooked in a mild, creamy cashew nut and almond based curry.

• Chicken SaagwalaCA$17.50

  Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, spices, pureed spinach and greens.

• Chicken DopiazaCA$17.50

  Boneless tandoori chicken mildly spiced cooked with onions and tomatoes.

• Chawla ChickenCA$18.00

  Only available at The Taj Mahal, we present Punjab's famous chawla chicken in a delicious creamy herb and peppery-based curry.

• Chicken JalfrazieCA$17.50

  Boneless tandoori chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and mushrooms.

• Chicken MasalaCA$17.50

  Tender pieces of boneless tandoori chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and a blend of secret Indian spices to create a unique flavour.

• Balti ChickenCA$18.00

  Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a yogurt‐based curry cooked with whole spices, fresh onions and tomatoes, served in a balti (bucket).

• Butter Chicken (with White Meat)CA$18.50

  Boneless chicken breast cooked in our famous makhni gravy composed of tomato, butter, and a cream base.

• Kadhai ChickenCA$17.50

  Chicken cooked with whole spices, fresh onions, tomatoes, coriander, and peppers.

• Chicken Tikka MasalaCA$18.50

  Tender breast of chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and a blend of secret Indian spice to create a unique flavor.

Lamb, Beef and Goat Specialties

All entrees are served mild unless otherwise specified They may be spiced medium, hot, or madras at your request.

• Beef Keema MutterCA$17.50

  Lean ground beef cooked with fresh ginger, garlic tomatoes and peas.

• Lamb Keema MutterCA$17.50

  Lean ground lamb cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes and peas.

• Beef CurryCA$18.00

  Tender pieces of beef cooked in an onion and tomato based curry, truly a classic.

• Lamb CurryCA$18.00

  A mouth‐watering curry prepared with onions, tomatoes and Alberta lamb.

• Lamb or Beef VindalooCA$18.00

  Lamb or beef curry cooked with potatoes in a tangy curry sauce and special vindaloo spice that is very hot.

• Lamb or Beef Mushroom CurryCA$18.00

  Lamb or beef curry cooked with fresh mushrooms.

• Saag GoshtCA$18.00

  For spinach lovers, lamb or beef curry cooked with puréed seasonal greens and tomatoes and onions.

• Kadhai GoshtCA$18.00

  Thick and delicious lamb or beef curry cooked with sautéed tomatoes and onions.

• Rogan JoshCA$18.00

  Thick and tangy lamb or beef curry cooked with sautéed onions and tomatoes and homemade yogurt.

• Dahi MeatCA$18.00

  Tender lamb or beef curry cooked with our special homemade yogurt.

• Beef or Lamb KormaCA$18.50

  Tender beef or lamb pieces cooked in a mildly spiced creamy cashew nut and almond base curry sauce.

• Balti BeefCA$18.50

  A yogurt based curry cooked with whole spices with fresh onions and tomatoes, served in balti (bucket).

• Balti LambCA$18.50

  A yogurt based curry cooked with whole spices with fresh onions and tomatoes, served in balti (bucket).

• Muglai Lamb CurryCA$18.00

  Lamb cooked with onion and tomatoes based curry, garnished with almonds.

• Goat CurryCA$18.00

  Goat with bone marinated in unique Indian spices cooked in a classic curry sauce.

Vegetarian Specialties

All entrees are served mild unless otherwise specified They may be spiced medium, hot, or madras at your request.

• Kabli ChannaCA$13.50

  Chickpeas cooked with ground cumin, onions and tomatoes with an added secret spice.

• Daal MassoorCA$12.50

  Yellow and red lentils mildly spiced, cooked tomatoes and cumin seeds.

• Daal MaharaniCA$13.00

  Whole black lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.

• Daal MakhniCA$13.50

  Whole black lentils cooked in onions, tomatoes, cream, butter and Indian spices.

• Mixed VegetablesCA$13.50

  Mildly spiced vegetables cooked in our special curry sauce.

• Aloo GobhiCA$13.50

  Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes and peas in a blend of special spices.

• Hari MirchCA$13.50

  Bell peppers cooked with potatoes, fresh onions and tomatoes.

• Ram ToriCA$13.50

  Zucchini cooked with onions, tomatoes and mild spices.

• KhumbCA$13.50

  Fresh mushrooms cooked with onions, tomatoes and potatoes.

• Aloo CurryCA$13.00

  Potatoes cooked in mildly spiced curry.

• Mutter PaneerCA$14.50

  Homemade cheese cooked with peas in a mild curry sauce.

• BharthaCA$15.00

  Smoked eggplant cooked over an open flame, pureed and sautéed with fresh onions, and tomatoes.

• Malai KoftaCA$15.00

  Vegetable balls made from grated potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and gram flour cooked in a butter, tomato and cream base curry.

• Saag AlooCA$14.00

  Mildly spiced purred spinach and seasonal green veggies cooked with potatoes.

• Saag PaneerCA$14.50

  Mildly spiced pureed spinach and seasonal green veggies cooked with homemade cheese.

• Palik AlooCA$14.00

  Shredded fresh spinach marinated in a variety of spices made with potatoes.

• Palik PaneerCA$14.50

  Shredded fresh spinach marinated in a variety of spices made with our famous homemade cheese.

• Vegetable KormaCA$15.00

  Mix vegetables cooked in a creamy almond and cashew base gravy, garnished with nuts.

• Shabnum CurryCA$15.00

  Homemade cheese, peas and mushrooms cooked in a creamy almond and cashew base sauce.

• Bhindi ToriCA$15.00

  Fresh okra cooked with tomatoes and potatoes and mild spices.

• Shahi Kofta KormaCA$15.00

  Vegetable balls made from grated potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and gram flour cooked in creamy cashew and almond curry base sauce.

• Khoya MutterCA$15.50

  Crushed homemade cheese cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes mildly spiced.

• Shahi PaneerCA$15.00

  Homemade cheese cooked with green peppers and mushrooms, in a makhni sauce (tomato, butter and cream sauce).

• Chawla PaneerCA$15.50

  Only available at the Taj Mahal, we present Punjab's famous chawla paneer in a delicious creamy herb and peppery‐based curry.

• Paneer JalfreziCA$15.50

  Homemade cottage cheese with fresh ground spice sautéed with fresh onion, tomato, green pepper, and mushrooms.

• Balti Mixed VegetablesCA$15.50

  A yogurt based curry made with whole spices, fresh onions and tomatoes and served in balti (bucket).

• Aloo MutterCA$13.50

  Potatoes and peas cooked with onions, tomatoes based curry.

• Kadhai PaneerCA$15.50

  Homemade cheese cooked with whole spices, onions, green, and red peppers.

Seafood Specialties

All entrees are served mild unless otherwise specified They may be spiced medium, hot, or madras at your request.

• Fish CurryCA$17.00

  Fish cooked in mild onion and tomato based curry.

• Shrimp CurryCA$18.00

  Shrimp cooked in mild onion and tomato based curry.

• Goan Fish CurryCA$18.00

  Delicious fish cooked in a coconut base curry.

• Shrimp BadameeCA$19.00

  Shrimp cooked in a cream cashew and almond base curry, garnished with nuts.

• Prawn MasalaCA$19.00

  Shrimp cooked to perfection in Indian spices, fresh tomatoes, onions and green peppers.

• Balti ShrimpCA$19.00

  Shrimp cooked in a yogurt-based curry made with whole spices, fresh onion and tomatoes, served in a balti (bucket).

• Makhni ShrimpCA$19.00

  Shrimp cooked in makhni sauce (tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce).

• Shrimp VindalooCA$18.00

  Shrimp curry cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes in a tangy sauce with vindaloo spice that is very hot.

Specialty Breads

All orders of bread include one per order. Taj Mahal is the first Indian restaurant to introduce the tandoor (clay oven) in Alberta.

• ChapatiCA$1.75

  Buttered thin whole wheat bread cooked on a flat grill then open flame.

• Tandoori RotiCA$2.75

  Buttered whole wheat bread cooked fresh in the clay oven.

• PuriCA$2.95

  Whole wheat bread deep‐fried to a crisp on the outside and soft on the inside

• BhaturaCA$2.95

  White flour bread deep‐fried, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

• NanCA$2.95

  Buttered fresh leavened white flour bread cooked in the clay oven.

• Garlic NanCA$3.75

  Fresh leavened white bread cooked in the clay oven with fresh garlic butter.

• Paratha (Lachhedar)CA$3.95

  Whole wheat layered bread, shallow fried in butter or cooked in the tandoor oven.

• Rolled Butter NanCA$4.95

  Rolled white flour layered bread cooked in the tandoor oven.

• Aloo or Keema ParathaCA$6.50

  Whole wheat layered bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes or mildly spiced lean ground beef, shallow cooked on a flat grill or cooked in the tandoor oven.

• Chicken ParathaCA$6.50

  Whole wheat layered bread stuffed with de‐boned tandoori chicken, diced up with mild spices and cooked on a flat grill or in the tandoori oven.

• Kulchas (Paneer, Keema, Onion, Potato or Chicken)CA$6.95

  White flour bread stuffed with homemade cheese, lean ground beef, mildly spiced potatoes, onions or with de‐boned and diced tandoori chicken. Made with mild spices, cooked in the clay oven and lightly buttered.

• Peshawari NaanCA$6.95

  Dry fruits from Peshwar, white flour bread stuffed with raisins, grated coconut and almonds cooked in the clay oven and lightly buttered.

Rice Specialties

All dishes made with basmati rice.

• Saffron RiceCA$4.50

  Basmati rice cooked with cumin and flavored with saffron.

• Pea PulaoCA$5.00

  Pulao rice cooked with green peas.

• Coconut RiceCA$5.50

  Basmati rice cooked with shredded coconut with mustard seeds.

• Mushroom PulaoCA$5.50

  Pulao rice cooked with fresh mushrooms.

• Vegetable PulaoCA$6.00

  Pulao rice cooked with fresh vegetables.

• Vegetable BiryaniCA$17.00

  Pulao rice cooked with mixed vegetables, onions, whole spices, and almonds.

• Biryani (Chicken, Lamb or Beef)CA$19.00

  Pulao rice cooked with chicken, lamb, or beef with onion

• Prawn BiryaniCA$20.00

  Pulao rice cooked with prawns, yogurt, onions, whole spices, almonds, cashews and raisins.

• White Jeera RiceCA$4.00

  Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.

Side Order

• Mango ChutneyCA$2.95

  Imported sweet fresh mango chutney, similar to a plum sauce.

• Hot Mint ChutneyCA$2.95

  Pureed fresh mint, onions, cilantro, lemon juice and green chilies make this refreshing chutney.

• Imli ChutneyCA$2.95

  Homemade Tamarind chutney, which has a sweet and sour flavor.

• Mixed PicklesCA$2.95

  A mixture of mango, lemon and other vegetables in an authentic Indian sweet and sour pickle.

• RaitaCA$4.95

  Homemade yogurt made with shredded cucumbers and a special blend of spices.

• Kachumber SaladCA$5.50

  Fresh chopped onions, cucumber and tomatoes soaked in lemon juice garnished with cilantro.

• Onion Tomato SaladCA$5.50

  Freshly sliced tomatoes, onions and cucumbers with fresh squeezed lemon juice on top.

• Caesar SaladCA$7.00

  Lettuce, croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, and salad dressing.

Taj Mahal Recommendations

• Taj's Vegetarian ThalCA$21.00

  The thal is a traditional Indian plate that includes a variety of dishes. Served with papad, pulao rice, daal, aloo gobhi, malai kofta, and raita with nan bread. (No Substitutions) May not be available on busy nights. Available for DINE-IN ONLY.

• Taj's Non-Vegetarian ThalCA$23.00

  The thal is a traditional Indian plate that includes a variety of dishes. Served with papad, pulao rice, butter chicken, beef curry, lamb keema mutter, and raita with nan bread (no substitutions). May not be available on busy nights. Available for DINE-IN ONLY.

• Taj's Combo ThalCA$22.00

  The thal is a traditional plate that includes a variety of dishes. Served with a papad, pulao rice, butter chicken, beef curry, aloo gobhi, and raita with nan bread. (No Substitutions). May not be available on bust nights. Available for DINE-IN ONLY.

• Chef's SpecialCA$34.95

  This delectable meal begins with papad, beef samosa, spinach pakora, and soup for appetizers. The main course includes butter chicken, cholle, aloo gobhi, lamb curry, tandoori chicken, pulao rice, and nan bread. To finish the meal you'll enjoy a cup of Indian spice tea (chai) and a gulab jamun. (No Substitutions). May not be available on busy nights. Available for DINE-IN ONLY.

• Vegetarian Dinner for TwoCA$52.00

  To start two papad, with your choice of soup or vegetable samosa. This meal includes vegetarian kebabs, aloo gobhi, with the choice of malai kofta or shahi kofta korma. Pulao rice and nan bread also come with this meal.

• Vegetarian Dinner for ThreeCA$74.00

  To start three papads, with your choice of soup or vegetable samosas. This meal includes vegetarian kebabs, aloo gobhi, kabli channa, with a choice of malai kofta or shahi kofta korma. Pulao rice, two nan bread, and raita also come with this meal.

• Vegetarian Dinner for FourCA$94.00

  To start four papads, with your choice of soup or vegetable samosas. This meal includes vegetarian kebabs, aloo gobhi, kabli channa, with a choice of malai kofta or shahi kofta korma. Pulao rice, three nan bread, and raita also come with this meal.

• Dinner for TwoCA$54.00

  To start two papad, with your choice of soup or beef samosa or vegetable samosa. This meal includes tandoori chicken, aloo gobhi, and your choice of lamb, chicken or beef curry. Pulao rice and nan bread also come with this meal.

• Dinner for ThreeCA$80.00

  To start three papads, with your choice of soup or beef samosas or vegetable samosas. This meal includes tandoori chicken, aloo gobhi, butter chicken, and your choice of lamb, chicken or beef curry. Pulao rice, two nan bread, and raita also come with this meal.

• Dinner for FourCA$100.00

  To start four papads, with your choice of soup or beef samosas or vegetable samosas. This meal includes tandoori chicken, aloo gobhi, butter chicken, and your choice of chicken, lamb or beef curry. Pulao rice, three nan bread, and raita also come with this meal.

Desserts

• Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate)CA$4.50

• Mango Ice CreamCA$5.50

• KheerCA$4.95

  Rice pudding Indian style with a sprinkle of crushed nuts.

• Gulab JamunCA$5.50

  Sinfully sweet balls of concentrated milk soaked in sugar syrup, sprinkled with nuts (2 pieces).

• Ras MalaiCA$6.50

  Soft Indian homemade cheese cooked in syrup topped with a creamy sauce and a sprinkle of nuts (2 pieces).

• Ras JamunCA$6.50

  Taj's own special creation two gulab jamuns covered in a sweet milk sauce with a sprinkled of nuts (2 pieces).

• KulfiCA$5.95

  Homemade Indian ice cream made from milk, cardamom, almonds topped with creamy sauce and a sprinkle of nuts.

• Mango KulfiCA$5.95

  Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango pulp topped with creamy sauce with a sprinkle of nuts.

Mocktails

• Bloody CaesarCA$5.95

  Clamato juice, salt, pepper, tabasco sauce and worcestershire sauce.

• Shirley TempleCA$5.95

  Mixture of different juices with 7‐up and a splash a grenadine.

• Flavored MargaritaCA$5.95

  Mango, Strawberry or Lime

• Flavored DaiquiriCA$5.95

  Mango, Strawberry or Lime

• Flavored ColadaCA$5.95

  Mango, Strawberry or Pineapple

Taj Mahal Special Drinks

• Nimbo SodaCA$5.50

  A blend of soda water and 7‐up, salt, pepper and fresh lemons, a refreshing drink on a hot day.

• Indian Paint BrushCA$6.50

  A Taj original, a blend of tropical and citrus juices blended with coconut nectar and a splash of grenadine.

• LassiCA$5.00

  Traditional yogurt drink made with homemade yogurt, which can be made sweet or salty. It can be sweetened with sugar and rose water or salty with salt and pepper and a pinch of roasted cumin seed.

• Flavored LassiCA$6.00

  Homemade yogurt drink made with different flavors of your choice; mango, strawberry, or coconut.

• Milk BadameeCA$6.50

  Our version of an almond milkshake made with sugar, milk, fresh almonds and ice cream.

• MilkshakesCA$6.00

  All shakes made with fresh ice cream and milk with the flavor of your choice; strawberry, chocolate, or just vanilla.

• Mango MilkshakeCA$6.50

  Mango pulp ice cream and milk blended to a thick creamy texture.

• Cold CoffeeCA$6.50

  An Indian favorite, something sweet and bitter a creamy coffee flavor milkshake with your option of a scoop of ice cream.

• ChaiCA$3.95