Taj Mahal Restaurant

Appetizers

Served with sweet mango chutney and hot mint chutney.

• PapadCAD 2.75

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

• Vegetable PakoraCAD 7.50

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

• Aloo PakoraCAD 7.50

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

• Onion PakoraCAD 7.50

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

• Papri ChatCAD 7.50

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

• Vegetable SamosasCAD 7.50

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

• Beef or Lamb or Chicken SamosasCAD 7.50

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

• Paneer SamosasCAD 7.50

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

• Daal SoupCAD 7.25

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

• Chicken Mulligatawny SoupCAD 7.50

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

• Caesar SaladCAD 7.00

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

• Vegetarian Mulligatawany SoupCAD 7.50

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

• Chicken Wings (10 Pieces)CAD 12.50

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

• Paneer PakoraCAD 12.00

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

• Lamb Seekh KebabCAD 12.00

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

• Chicken PakoraCAD 12.50

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

• Fish PakoraCAD 13.00

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

• Mixed PlatterCAD 19.50

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

• Vegetarian Mixed PlatterCAD 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 ChickenCAD 16.50

  Half chicken marinated in yogurt and authentic Indian spices.

• Lamb Seekh KebabCAD 18.00

  Lean ground lamb marinated in special herbs and spices.

• Chicken TikkaCAD 18.50

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

• Vegetable KebabCAD 16.50

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

• Paneer TikkaCAD 19.00

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

• Lamb ChopCAD 25.00

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

• Tandoori ComboCAD 23.00

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

• Fish TikkaCAD 22.00

  Fish marinated in a unique blend of spices.

• Tandoori PrawnsCAD 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 CurryCAD 16.00

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

• Chicken VindalooCAD 16.50

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

• Murg MalaiCAD 17.50

  Boneless chicken curry cooked in a delicious creamy curry sauce.

• Butter ChickenCAD 17.50

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

• Chicken KormaCAD 18.00

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

• Chicken SaagwalaCAD 17.50

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

• Chicken DopiazaCAD 17.50

  Boneless tandoori chicken mildly spiced cooked with onions and tomatoes.

• Chawla ChickenCAD 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 JalfrazieCAD 17.50

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

• Chicken MasalaCAD 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 ChickenCAD 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)CAD 18.50

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

• Kadhai ChickenCAD 17.50

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

• Chicken Tikka MasalaCAD 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 MutterCAD 17.50

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

• Lamb Keema MutterCAD 17.50

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

• Beef CurryCAD 18.00

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

• Lamb CurryCAD 18.00

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

• Lamb or Beef VindalooCAD 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 CurryCAD 18.00

  Lamb or beef curry cooked with fresh mushrooms.

• Saag GoshtCAD 18.00

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

• Kadhai GoshtCAD 18.00

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

• Rogan JoshCAD 18.00

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

• Dahi MeatCAD 18.00

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

• Beef or Lamb KormaCAD 18.50

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

• Balti BeefCAD 18.50

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

• Balti LambCAD 18.50

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

• Muglai Lamb CurryCAD 18.00

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

• Goat CurryCAD 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 ChannaCAD 13.50

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

• Daal MassoorCAD 12.50

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

• Daal MaharaniCAD 13.00

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

• Daal MakhniCAD 13.50

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

• Mixed VegetablesCAD 13.50

  Mildly spiced vegetables cooked in our special curry sauce.

• Aloo GobhiCAD 13.50

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

• Hari MirchCAD 13.50

  Bell peppers cooked with potatoes, fresh onions and tomatoes.

• Ram ToriCAD 13.50

  Zucchini cooked with onions, tomatoes and mild spices.

• KhumbCAD 13.50

  Fresh mushrooms cooked with onions, tomatoes and potatoes.

• Aloo CurryCAD 13.00

  Potatoes cooked in mildly spiced curry.

• Mutter PaneerCAD 14.50

  Homemade cheese cooked with peas in a mild curry sauce.

• BharthaCAD 15.00

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

• Malai KoftaCAD 15.00

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

• Saag AlooCAD 14.00

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

• Saag PaneerCAD 14.50

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

• Palik AlooCAD 14.00

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

• Palik PaneerCAD 14.50

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

• Vegetable KormaCAD 15.00

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

• Shabnum CurryCAD 15.00

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

• Bhindi ToriCAD 15.00

  Fresh okra cooked with tomatoes and potatoes and mild spices.

• Shahi Kofta KormaCAD 15.00

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

• Khoya MutterCAD 15.50

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

• Shahi PaneerCAD 15.00

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

• Chawla PaneerCAD 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 JalfreziCAD 15.50

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

• Balti Mixed VegetablesCAD 15.50

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

• Aloo MutterCAD 13.50

  Potatoes and peas cooked with onions, tomatoes based curry.

• Kadhai PaneerCAD 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 CurryCAD 17.00

  Fish cooked in mild onion and tomato based curry.

• Shrimp CurryCAD 18.00

  Shrimp cooked in mild onion and tomato based curry.

• Goan Fish CurryCAD 18.00

  Delicious fish cooked in a coconut base curry.

• Shrimp BadameeCAD 19.00

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

• Prawn MasalaCAD 19.00

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

• Balti ShrimpCAD 19.00

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

• Makhni ShrimpCAD 19.00

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

• Shrimp VindalooCAD 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.

• ChapatiCAD 1.75

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

• Tandoori RotiCAD 2.75

  Buttered whole wheat bread cooked fresh in the clay oven.

• PuriCAD 2.95

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

• BhaturaCAD 2.95

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

• NanCAD 2.95

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

• Garlic NanCAD 3.75

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

• Paratha (Lachhedar)CAD 3.95

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

• Rolled Butter NanCAD 4.95

  Rolled white flour layered bread cooked in the tandoor oven.

• Aloo or Keema ParathaCAD 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 ParathaCAD 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)CAD 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 NaanCAD 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 RiceCAD 4.50

  Basmati rice cooked with cumin and flavored with saffron.

• Pea PulaoCAD 5.00

  Pulao rice cooked with green peas.

• Coconut RiceCAD 5.50

  Basmati rice cooked with shredded coconut with mustard seeds.

• Mushroom PulaoCAD 5.50

  Pulao rice cooked with fresh mushrooms.

• Vegetable PulaoCAD 6.00

  Pulao rice cooked with fresh vegetables.

• Vegetable BiryaniCAD 17.00

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

• Biryani (Chicken, Lamb or Beef)CAD 19.00

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

• Prawn BiryaniCAD 20.00

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

• White Jeera RiceCAD 4.00

  Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.

Side Order

• Mango ChutneyCAD 2.95

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

• Hot Mint ChutneyCAD 2.95

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

• Imli ChutneyCAD 2.95

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

• Mixed PicklesCAD 2.95

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

• RaitaCAD 4.95

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

• Kachumber SaladCAD 5.50

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

• Onion Tomato SaladCAD 5.50

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

• Caesar SaladCAD 7.00

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

Taj Mahal Recommendations

• Taj's Vegetarian ThalCAD 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 ThalCAD 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 ThalCAD 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 SpecialCAD 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 TwoCAD 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 ThreeCAD 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 FourCAD 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 TwoCAD 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 ThreeCAD 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 FourCAD 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)CAD 4.50

• Mango Ice CreamCAD 5.50

• KheerCAD 4.95

  Rice pudding Indian style with a sprinkle of crushed nuts.

• Gulab JamunCAD 5.50

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

• Ras MalaiCAD 6.50

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

• Ras JamunCAD 6.50

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

• KulfiCAD 5.95

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

• Mango KulfiCAD 5.95

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

Mocktails

• Bloody CaesarCAD 5.95

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

• Shirley TempleCAD 5.95

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

• Flavored MargaritaCAD 5.95

  Mango, Strawberry or Lime

• Flavored DaiquiriCAD 5.95

  Mango, Strawberry or Lime

• Flavored ColadaCAD 5.95

  Mango, Strawberry or Pineapple

Taj Mahal Special Drinks

• Nimbo SodaCAD 5.50

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

• Indian Paint BrushCAD 6.50

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

• LassiCAD 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 LassiCAD 6.00

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

• Milk BadameeCAD 6.50

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

• MilkshakesCAD 6.00

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

• Mango MilkshakeCAD 6.50

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

• Cold CoffeeCAD 6.50

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

• ChaiCAD 3.95