Taj of India - Crystal City

Appetizers

Appetizers are served with homemade green coriander chutney, onion chutney and tamarind chutney.

• PapadamUSD 3.50

  Sunpride lentil wafer with a hint of black pepper.

• Green SaladUSD 5.95

  A colorful assortment of fresh garden vegetables, combined with mixed greens served with our zesty house dressing.

• Vegetable SamosaUSD 4.95

  Indian pastries stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and peas and other vegetables.

• Meat SamosaUSD 4.95

  Indian pastries stuffed with lightly spiced ground beef and green peas.

• Mixed Vegetable PakoraUSD 5.95

  Assorted fresh vegetable lightly spiced and dipped in gamam flour and deep fried.

• Chicken PakoraUSD 6.95

  Delicately spiced juliennes of butter fried chicken with chickpea flour.

• Paneer TikkaUSD 6.95

  Exotic tandoori kabob of paneer-indian style cheese marinated in yogurt and spices.

• Chat PapriUSD 5.95

  Flour crispy with diced potato served with yogurt, sweet and sour, and coriander chutney.

• Poori ChanaUSD 6.95

  Fried chickpeas served with light fluffy poori bread.

• Chandi KababUSD 7.50

  Chicken breast marinated in yogurt herbs and spices with pistachio nuts and grilled in clay oven.

• Taj Appetizer PlatterUSD 8.95

  A fine combination of onion bhajee, vegetable samosa, chicken kabab and seekh kabab.

• Taj Grilled Meat AppetizerUSD 11.95

  A variety of indian barbeque chicken tikka, lamb tikka and seekh kabab.

Soups

• Mulligutawny SoupUSD 5.95

  A traditional Chicken based indian soup.

• Daal SoupUSD 5.95

  Vegetarian lentil soup delicately spiced with fresh cilantro.

• Tomato SoupUSD 5.95

  Sumptuous vegetarian soup made with fresh tomato, cumin, black pepper and cilantro.

Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori specialties are grilled in the clay oven and served with saffron basmati rice.

• Chicken TandooriUSD 14.95

  Half spring chicken marinated with authentic indian spices, and grilled in traditional clay oven.

• Chicken TikkaUSD 14.25

  Skewered cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices, and baked in a clay oven called tandoor.

• Chicken Malai KababUSD 14.25

  Boneless cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices.

• Lamb ChopsUSD 18.95

  Tender lamb chops marinated with fresh ginger, herbs and spices.

• Lamb or Beef Boti KababUSD 17.95

  Cubes of meat marinated in a special blend of special spices and lemon juice skewered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

• Lamb or Beef Seekh KababUSD 17.95

  Mildly spiced minced ground meat skewers.

• Shrimp TandooriUSD 18.95

  Jumbo prawns marinated in a hint of mint and sesame seed.

• Shrimp Tikka MasalaUSD 19.95

  Jumbo prawns marinated with a hint of garlic and cooked with pasanda sauce.

• Tandoori SalmonUSD 18.95

  Fillet of salmon delicately marinated in fresh herbs and served with roasted fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

• Tandoori Mixed GrillUSD 22.95

  A combination of seekh kabab, boti kabab, chicken tikka and jumbo shrimp.

Lamb and Beef Specialties

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

• Lamb or Beef CurryUSD 14.50

  Boneless meat cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions in a spice flavored sauce.

• Lamb or Beef DopazzaUSD 14.50

  Boneless lean meat cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers in a medium spiced curry sauce.

• Lamb or Beef VindalooUSD 14.50

  Tender cubes of meat and potatoes cooked in our special hot and spicy sauce.

• Lamb or Beef PalakUSD 14.95

  Boneless meat cubes cooked with fresh spinach, in an onion, ginger and tomato based sauce.

• Lamb or Beef RoganjoshUSD 15.95

  A specialty from kashmir consisting of lean chunks of meat cooked in an almond paste based curry, spiced with onion, garlic, cardamom, and herbs.

• Lamb or Beef PasandaUSD 15.50

  Boneless meat marinated and cooked in a special yogurt based mild curry sauce.

• Lamb or Beef KormaUSD 14.95

  Boneless meat cooked with cream, almond, and sweet spices.

• Lamb or Beef MadrasUSD 14.95

  The all-time favorite dish, consisting of zesty medium hot meat cubes.

• Chicken/Lamb/Beef Chana DaalUSD 14.95

  Boneless meat marinated and cooked with chana daal, fresh tomato, onion, ginger, green and hot peppers with medium spice.

• Chicken/Lamb/Beef Nilgiri KormaUSD 14.95

  Boneless meat cooked with coriander, green chilies, cream, coconut and cashew nut sauce. Most entrees are mild unless requested otherwise.

Taj Specialties

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

• Butter Chicken/ Chicken MakhaniUSD 15.95

  Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

• Chicken Tikka MasalaUSD 15.95

  Boneless chicken breast marinated in herbs and spices barbecued over charcoal and cooked in an almond cream sauce.

• Taj KaraiUSD 16.95

  Choice of chicken, lamb or beef in this traditional north western dish cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, green pepper, and herbs and spices.

• Paneer Taj KaraiUSD 14.95

  Homemade cheese cubes cooked with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and cumin seed.

• Taj ThaliUSD 22.95

  An assortment of makhani chicken, lamb roganjosh, beef palak, and dal makhani. Served with basmati rice, naan, raita, and a desert of your choice.

• Indian ThaliUSD 20.95

  An assortment of vegetarian dishes including mixed vegetable curry, saag paneer, bengan bhartha and daal makhani served with basmati rice, naan bread, raita and a desert of your choice.

Chicken Specialties

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

• Chicken CurryUSD 12.95

  Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked north indian traditional style.

• Chicken DopazzaUSD 14.25

  Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked with tomatoes, onions and green pepper in a medium spiced curry sauce.

• Chicken VindalooUSD 14.95

  Spicy and hot chicken and potatoes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and herbs.

• Chicken PalakUSD 14.25

  Boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked with fresh spinach in onion, ginger and tomato base sauce.

• Chicken MadrasUSD 14.25

  The all-time favorite that is medium hot and zesty.

• Chicken KormaUSD 14.25

  Boneless chicken breast cooked with cream, almonds and sweet spices. Most entrees are mild unless requested otherwise.

Seafood Specialties

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

• Shrimp CurryUSD 16.95

  Shrimp cooked with fresh tomato and onion prepared in an authentic sauce.

• Shrimp DopazzaUSD 16.95

  Shrimp sautéed in fresh onions, tomatoes, green peppers and creamy curry sauce.

• Shrimp VindalooUSD 16.95

  Shrimp and potatoes cooked in our special hot and spicy vindaloo sauce.

• Shrimp PalakUSD 16.95

  Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach, onion, ginger and tomato sauce.

• Fish MasalaUSD 15.95

  Fish cooked with fresh tomato and onion prepared in an authentic sauce.

• Gounes Fish CurryUSD 15.95

  Fish cooked in fresh tomato, mustard seed, coconut, onion, leeks and curry prepared in an authentic sauce.

Biryani Specialties

• Chicken BiryaniUSD 14.50

  Boneless chicken breast sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with raita on the side.

• Lamb BiryaniUSD 15.95

  Boneless lamb sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with raita on the side.

• Beef BiryaniUSD 14.50

  Boneless beef sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with raita on the side.

• Shrimp BiryaniUSD 17.95

  Saffron basmati rice sauteed with shrimp, herbs, spices, and nuts. Served with raita on the side.

• Vegetable BiryaniUSD 12.95

  A combination of garden fresh vegetables sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with raita on the side. Most entrees are mild unless requested otherwise.

Vegetable Specialties

All entrees are served with basmati rice.

• Mixed Vegetable CurryUSD 11.95

  A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables sauteed with tomatoes and onions.

• Navaratan KormaUSD 11.95

  Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked with a creamy almond and cashew sauce.

• Aloo Gobi MasalaUSD 10.95

  Delicately hand pulled fresh cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with onions and tomatoes in flavored sauce.

• Dhan SaagUSD 10.95

  Spinach cooked with yellow lentils and delicately spiced.

• Bengan BharthaUSD 10.95

  Classic vegetarian dish of roasted and peeled eggplant pureed with fresh onions and tomatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices.

• Bhindi MasalaUSD 10.95

  Fresh cut baby okra made with Northern Indian style dry onions, and tomato based sauce.

• Daal MakhaniUSD 10.95

  Several varieties of creamed lentils and delicately ground spices.

• Malai KoftaUSD 11.95

  Mixed vegetable ball simmered in tomatoes and cream based sauce.

• Paneer MakhaniUSD 12.95

  Cubes of fresh homemade cheese stewed in a creamy tomato gravy.

• Mutter PaneerUSD 12.95

  Homemade cheese cubes and green peas cooked with sweet spices.

• Aloo MatterUSD 10.95

  Potatoes and green peas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and herbs in a flavorful sauce.

• Saag PaneerUSD 12.95

  Cubes of homemade cheese and spinach cooked with sweet spices.

• Aloo SaagUSD 11.95

  Potatoes and spinach cooked in curry sauce and herbs.

• Chana MasalaUSD 10.95

  Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and herbs in a flavorful sauce. Most entrees are mild unless requested otherwise.

Breads

Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.

• Tandoori NaanUSD 2.75

  Leavened bread baked in flaming charcoal clay oven made with enriched white flour.

• Tandoori RotiUSD 2.75

  Unleavened wheat flour bread baked in a charcoal clay oven.

• Lacha ParathaUSD 2.95

  Multi-layered whole wheat bread.

• PooriUSD 3.25

  Light fluffy bread.

• Onion KulchaUSD 3.25

  Leavened bread stuffed with fresh onion and coriander baked in a clay oven.

• Garlic NaanUSD 3.75

  Light bread stuffed with fresh crushed garlic and coriander and baked in the tandoor.

• Peshwari NaanUSD 4.50

  Naan stuffed with cherry, coconut, almonds and raisins.

• Cheese NaanUSD 4.25

  Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.

• Stuffed NaanUSD 4.50

  Naan stuffed with your choice of minced potatoes or ground beef.

• Pudina ParathaUSD 3.25

  Multi-layered whole wheat bread with mint.

• Basket of Assorted BreadsUSD 7.95

  A combination of tandoori naan, onion kulcha and lacha paratha.

Accompaniments

• RaitaUSD 2.95

  Homemade yogurt with cucumber, tomato and herbs.

• Mango ChutneyUSD 2.95

  Sweet and sour mango relish.

• Mixed PickleUSD 2.50

  Hot and spicy.

• Assorted CondimentsUSD 6.95

  Raita, mango chutney and mixed pickle.

• Side Order RiceUSD 3.50

Dessert

• Rice KheerUSD 4.95

  A famous Indian sweet dish made of milk, rice and fruit. Flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf and clove.

• Gulab JamunUSD 4.95

  Popular Indian delicacy of a deep fried honey ball.

• Mango KulfiUSD 4.95

  A traditional indian ice cream flavored with mango and cardamom.

• RasmalaiUSD 5.95

  Traditional Indian dessert made of soft cheese patties in a rich creamy milk.

• SorbetUSD 5.95

  Mango, strawberry, or lemon.

• Vanilla Ice CreamUSD 5.95

Beverages

• Soft DrinksUSD 2.95

• Coffee/ TeaUSD 2.95

• Mango LassiUSD 3.95

• Herb TeaUSD 3.50

• Sweet/Salt LassiUSD 3.50

• CappuccinoUSD 3.95

• Masala TeaUSD 2.95

• EspressoUSD 3.25

• Double EspressoUSD 5.25