Taj Indian Cuisine Menu

$$Indian, Fine dining, Punjabi

3009 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 7Y6

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Sides & Drinks
- Katchumber Salad
  Chopped spiced fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
  $7.95
- Mango Chutney
  $4.00
- Dahi Raita
  Homemade yogurt with cucumber.
  $6.95
- Onion Salad
  Chopped spiced fresh onions.
  $4.00
- Mango Pickles
  $4.00
- Onion Chutney
  $4.00
- Diet Coke
  $4.25
- Ice Tea
  $4.25
- Mango Lassi
  Gluten-free. Homemade yogurt drink.
  $7.95
- Ginger Ale
  $4.25
- Thumbs Up
  Popular soda drink from India
  $3.25
- Limca
  Popular soda drink from India
  $3.25
- Coke
  $4.25
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun
  Popular Indian dessert made with milk, soaked in honey syrup and sprinkled with pistachios and almonds.
  $8.95
- Rice Pudding
  Gluten-free. Basmati rice cooked with milk and sugar, served cold sprinkled with pistachios and almonds.
  $8.95
- Rasmalai
  Cheese dessert soaked in rich sweet milk and garnished with pistachios and almonds.
  $8.95
Appetizers
- Samosas (2)
  Pastries made of flour and stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas , ground beef or chicken.
  $9.95
- Chicken Pakoras (5)
  Gluten-free, halal. Boneless chicken pieces marinated with Indian spices and batter fried.
  $15.95
- North Indian Salad
  Gluten-free. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
  $7.95
- Chaat Papri
  Crispy wafers, potatoes, seasoned yogurt, chilies, and chutneys.
  $12.95
- Aloo Tikki Chaat
  Gluten-free. Spiced potato patties garnished in yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney. For Vegan, ask for no yogurt.
  $12.95
- Vegetable Pakoras (8)
  Gluten-free& Vegan. Vegetables fried in chickpea batter.
  $8.95
- Paneer Pakoras (6)
  Gluten-free, halal. Indian cheese cubes fried with garam flour and spices with tamarind and mint chutney.
  $14.95
- Papadum
  Gluten-free & Vegan. A thin spiced delicate bread of mixed lentil flours.
  $3.00
- Onion Bhaji (8)
  Gluten-free &Vegan. Onions fried in chickpea batter.
  $8.95
- Samosa Chaat
  Chickpeas, yogurt, and spices.
  $12.95
Soups
- Mulligatawny Soup
  Lentil soup with chicken and Indian spices.
  $9.95
- Dhaal Soup
  Lentil soup with exotic Indian spices.
  $8.95
- Vegetable Soup
  Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and Indian spices.
  $8.95
Chicken
- Taj Famous Butter Chicken
  Tandoori chicken cooked in Indian spices with tomatoes, butter, and cream sauce.
  $24.95
- Chicken Korma
  Boneless chicken cooked in herbs and rich cream with nuts.
  $22.95
- Chicken Bhuna
  Chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, ginger and spices.
  $21.95
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor then sautéed in spices and served with a rich, exotic sauce, masala style.
  $21.95
- Chicken Madras
  Diced chicken with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, green herbs, potato, tomato, and fresh coriander.
  $22.95
- Chicken Curry
  Chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, and a mix of spices ground fresh with cream.
  $21.95
- Saag Chicken
  Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and spiced sauce.
  $22.95
- Chicken Dhansak
  Chicken cooked with lentils and highly flavored sauce with spices.
  $22.95
- Chicken Vindaloo With Potatoes
  Diced chicken with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, green herbs, potato, tomato, and fresh coriander.
  $22.95
- Sauce Only - Butter Chicken
  Butter chicken sauce cooked with Indian spices with tomatoes, butter, and cream. The sauce can be made mild, medium or hot.
  $19.00
Tandoori
- Tandoori Chicken
  Halal. Half chicken marinated in traditional yogurt and spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with rice and salad.
  $22.95
- Chicken Tikka (8)
  Halal. Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with rice and salad.
  $22.95
- Tandoori Shrimp
  Tender pieces of shrimp marinated in traditional yogurt and spices and roasted in the tandoor served with rice and salad.
  $22.95
Vegetarian
- Matar Paneer
  Vegetarian. Indian cheese with peas curried in our blend of spices and herbs. (not vegan).
  $19.95
- Sag Paneer
  Indian cheese cooked with creamed spinach and mildly spicy.
  $19.95
- Alu Gobi Masala (Vegan)
  Vegan. Cauliflower, potatoes, and onions cooked in Indian spices.
  $18.95
- Eggplant
  Vegan. Whole eggplant baked in tandoor, mashed, and seasoned with herbs and sautéed with onions.
  $18.95
- Malai Kofta
  Cheese and vegetable koftas in cashew and cream, garnished with almonds.
  $19.95
- Dhaal Makhni
  Creamed lentils flavored with herbs.
  $16.95
- Alu Matar
  Vegan. Potato cubes curried with spring peas.
  $16.95
- Channa Bhatura
  Chickpeas and two deep-fried pieces of bread served with onion condiments.
  $22.95
- Makhni Paneer
  Homemade fresh cheese cubes cooked with special tomato and cream sauce. (not vegan).
  $19.95
- Vegetarian Curry
  Vegan. Mixed vegetables of the day.
  $17.95
- Okra (Vegan)
  Lady fingers cooked with tomatoes and onions (seasonal).
  $18.95
- Vegetable Korma
  Mixed vegetables cooked with herbs and spices in a cashew based sauce with cream and nuts.
  $19.95
- Channa Masala (Vegan)
  Vegan. Chickpeas flavored with a special blend of spices.
  $17.95
- Alu Sag
  Vegan. Potato cubes simmered in herb flavored cream spinach.
  $16.95
- Karahi Paneer
  Cooked with green pepper onion and tomatoes in a karahi masala.
  $19.95
- Tarka Dhal
  Vegan. Yellow lentils cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger with a mix of Taj star spices.
  $16.95
Biryani & Basmati Rice
- Matar Basmati Rice
  Gluten-free. Spiced basmati rice fried with peas.
  $6.95
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Diced chicken tikka and basmati rice cooked with saffron, fennel, cloves, and cinnamon.
  $22.95
- Beef Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious beef and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $22.95
- Shrimp Biryani
  Gluten-free. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious shrimp and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $22.95
- Basmati Rice
  Gluten-free.
  $5.50
- Chicken Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious chicken and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $22.95
- Lamb Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious lamb and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $22.95
- Vegetable Biryani
  Gluten-free. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with vegetables and cottage cheese, flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $18.95
- Vegetable Fried Rice
  Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with vegetables and cottage cheese, flavoured with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $16.95
Lamb
- Rogan Josh
  A typical Indian curry with juicy tenderloins of lamb curried with exotic spices.
  $24.95
- Lamb Bhuna
  Lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions reduced over slow fire, flavored with fresh garam masala.
  $24.95
- Lamb Dhansak
  Lamb cooked with lentils and highly flavored sauce with spices.
  $24.95
- Lamb Vindaloo With Potatoes
  Lamb cubes with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $24.95
- Saag Lamb
  Tenderloins of lamb simmered in herb and flavored chopped spinach.
  $24.95
- Lamb Korma
  Juicy tenderloins of lamb cooked in cream sauce with nuts.
  $24.95
- Lamb Madras
  Lamb cubes with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $24.95
Seafood
- Shrimp Masala
  Shrimp cooked with onions, tomatoes, and delicately spiced.
  $22.95
- Shrimp Korma
  Shrimp cooked in cream sauce with nuts.
  $22.95
- Shrimp Bhuna
  Shrimp cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions reduced over slow fire, flavored with fresh garam masala.
  $22.95
- Shrimp Makhani
  Shrimp marinated with yogurt, garlic, ginger, with tomatoes, and cream.
  $22.95
Beef
- Beef Curry
  Beef pieces cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and mild Indian spices.
  $23.95
- Beef Korma
  Beef cubes marinated in herbs and cooked in korma cream, garnished with almonds.
  $23.95
- Beef Madras With Potatoes
  Beef cubes with spicy curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $23.95
- Beef Vindaloo With Potatoes
  Beef cubes with spicy curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $23.95
- Beef Bhuna
  Beef pieces cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, ginger and spices.
  $23.95
- Saag Beef
  Beef cubes simmered in herb flavored chopped spinach.
  $23.95
Breads (All Vegan and 1 Gluten free option)
- Naan
  Vegan. Leavened white flour bread.
  $5.00
- Tandoori Roti
  Vegan. Whole wheat bread.
  $5.00
- Peshwari Naan
  Vegan. Naan bread stuff with shredded coconut, fennel, cardamom and mixed dried fruit.
  $9.95
- Alu Paratha
  Vegan. Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
  $8.95
- Garlic Naan
  Vegan. Leavened white flour garlic bread.
  $5.50
- Onion Kulcha
  Vegan. Leavened white flour onion bread.
  $8.95
- Paratha
  Vegan. Pan-fried unleavened bread.
  $5.95
- Besan Roti
  Gluten-free& Vegan. Bread made from chickpea flour.
  $7.95
Lunch Box
- Vegetarian Meal For 1
  Alu Gobi Masala, Vegetable korma, Channa Masala, rice, onion bhaji, and naan.
  $24.95
- Non-Vegetarian Meal For 1
  Butter chicken, Chicken Curry, Channa Masala, Onion Bhaji, Rice and Naan.
  $25.95
Wraps
- Butter Chicken Wrap And Papadum
  Naan bread, lettuce, onion, and boneless butter chicken pieces, marinated, and roasted in the tandoor, sauteed in spices and served with a rich creamy sauce.
  $24.95
- Chicken Tikka Masala Wrap & Papadum
  Naan bread, lettuce, onion, and Boneless chicken pieces, marinated, and roasted in the tandoor, sauteed in spices, and served with a rich sauce in a wrap. Also added 2 papadums! (Please specify spice level in special instructions - mild, medium or hot)
  $24.95
- Seekh Kebab Wrap And Papadum
  Naan bread, lettuce, onion, and juicy seekh beef with Indian herbs and spices, roasted in charcoal tandoori clay. Note: Picture for reference purposes only.
  $24.95
- Channa Masala Wrap And Papadum
  Naan bread, lettuce, onion, and chickpeas are flavored with a special blend of spices. (Please specify spice level in special instructions - mild, medium, or hot). Also added 2 papadums!
  $20.00
- Onion Bhaji Wrap & Papadum
  Naan bread, lettuce, onion, chutney, vegan onion bhaji's included in a wrap. (Please specify spice level in special instructions - mild, medium or hot). Also added 2 papadums!
  $20.00
Drinks
- Coke
  $4.00
- Nimbu Pani (Indian Limonade)
  Note: Photo for reference purposes only. Popular drink in India to enjoy on a hot day to quench your thirst.
  $7.00
- Ice Tea
  $4.95
- Diet Coke
  $4.00
- Mango Lassi
  Gluten-free. Homemade yogurt drink.
  $9.00
- Thumbs Up
  Popular soda drink from India
  $3.25
- Ginger Ale
  $4.00
- Limca
  Popular soda drink from India
  $3.25
- Masala Chai
  Punjabi masala chai with milk.
  $7.00
- Mango Juice
  $5.00
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun
  One of India’s most popular and famous desserts. Similar to doughnuts, made with fried, pillowy-soft milk-based dumplings bathed in sweet syrup.
  $8.95
- Rice Pudding
  Gluten-free. Basmati rice cooked with milk and sugar, served cold sprinkled with pistachios and almonds.
  $8.95
- Rasmalai
  Cheese dessert soaked in rich sweet milk and garnished with pistachios and almonds.
  $8.95
- Mango Lassi
  Gluten-free. Homemade yogurt drink.
  $9.00
Appetizers
- Samosas (2)
  Pastries made of flour and stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas or ground beef.
  $8.50
- Chicken Pakoras (5)
  Gluten-free, halal. Boneless chicken pieces marinated with Indian spices and batter fried.
  $15.95
- North Indian Salad
  Gluten-free. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
  $8.50
- Chaat Papri
  Crispy wafers, potatoes, seasoned yogurt, chilies, and chutneys.
  $13.95
- Aloo Tikki Chaat
  Gluten-free. Spiced potato patties garnished in yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney. For Vegan, ask for no yogurt.
  $15.95
- Vegetable Pakoras (8)
  Gluten-free & Vegan. . Vegetables fried in batter.
  $9.50
- Paneer Pakoras (6)
  Gluten-free, halal. Indian cheese cubes fried with garam flour and spices with tamarind and mint chutney.
  $15.95
- Papadum
  Gluten-free & Vegan. Two thin spiced chips of delicate bread of mixed lentil flours.
  $4.00
- Onion Bhaji (8)
  Gluten-free & Vegan. Onions fried in Chickpea batter.
  $9.50
- Samosa Chaat
  Chickpeas, yogurt, and spices.
  $15.95
Soups
- Mulligatawny Soup
  Lentil soup with chicken and Indian spices.
  $9.00
- Dhaal Soup
  Vegan. Lentil soup with exotic Indian spices.
  $9.00
- Vegetable Soup
  Vegan. Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and Indian spices.
  $9.00
Breads (All Vegan and 1 Gluten-free option)
- Naan
  Vegan. Leavened white flour bread.
  $5.00
- Keema Naan
  Bread stuffed with ground beef.
  $9.50
- Tandoori Roti
  Vegan. Whole wheat flour bread.
  $5.00
- Peshwari Naan
  Vegan. Naan bread stuff with shredded coconut, fennel, cardamom and mixed dried fruit.
  $9.00
- Alu Paratha
  Vegan. Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
  $9.00
- Garlic Naan
  Vegan. Leavened white flour garlic bread.
  $5.50
- Onion Kulcha
  Vegan. Leavened white flour onion bread.
  $9.00
- Paratha
  Vegan. Pan-fried unleavened bread.
  $5.95
- Besan Roti
  Gluten-free & Vegan. Bread made from chickpea flour.
  $8.50
Chicken
- Taj Famous Butter Chicken
  A customer favourite for over 30 years! Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and Taj hand-ground spices then cooked in a clay oven with a sauce of tomatoes, butter and cream until tender. (Pairs well with Garlic Naan/Rice or non-cream veg dishes i.e., Sag Paneer).
  $24.95
- Chicken Korma
  Boneless chicken cooked in herbs and rich cream with nuts.
  $25.95
- Chicken Bhuna
  Chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, ginger and spices.
  $24.95
- Chicken Tikka Masala
  Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor then sautéed in spices and served with a rich, exotic sauce, masala style.
  $24.95
- Chicken Madras
  Diced chicken with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, green herbs, potato, tomato, and fresh coriander.
  $24.95
- Chicken Curry
  Chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, and a mix of spices ground fresh with cream.
  $24.95
- Saag Chicken
  Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and spiced sauce.
  $24.95
- Chicken Pasanda
  Lean pieces of chicken cooked in a strongly flavored cream sauce with almonds.
  $25.95
- Chicken Dhansak
  Chicken cooked with lentils and highly flavored sauce with spices.
  $24.95
- Chicken Vindaloo With Potatoes
  Diced chicken with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, green herbs, potato, tomato, and fresh coriander.
  $24.95
Vegetarian
- Matar Paneer
  Vegetarian. Indian cheese with peas curried in our blend of spices and herbs. (not vegan).
  $22.95
- Sag Paneer
  Indian cheese cooked with creamed spinach and mildly spicy.
  $22.95
- Alu Gobi Masala
  Vegan. Cauliflower, potatoes, and onions cooked in Indian spices.
  $19.95
- Eggplant
  Vegan. Whole eggplant baked in tandoor, mashed, and seasoned with herbs and sautéed with onions.
  $19.95
- Malai Kofta
  Cheese and vegetable koftas in cashew and cream, garnished with almonds.
  $22.95
- Dhaal Makhni
  Creamed lentils flavored with herbs.
  $19.95
- Alu Matar
  Vegan. Potato cubes curried with spring peas.
  $19.95
- Channa Bhatura
  Chickpeas and two deep-fried pieces of bread served with onion condiments.
  $25.95
- Makhni Paneer
  Homemade fresh cheese cubes cooked with special tomato and cream sauce. (not vegan).
  $22.95
- Vegetarian Curry
  Vegan. Mixed vegetables of the day.
  $19.95
- Okra
  Vegan. Lady fingers cooked with tomatoes and onions (seasonal).
  $19.95
- Vegetable Korma (Vegan Option Available)
  Mixed vegetables cooked with herbs and spices in a cashew based sauce with cream and nuts.
  $22.95
- Channa Masala
  Vegan. Chickpeas flavored with a special blend of spices.
  $19.95
- Alu Sag
  Vegan. Potato cubes simmered in herb flavored cream spinach.
  $19.95
- Karahi Paneer
  Cooked with green pepper onion and tomatoes in a karahi masala.
  $22.95
- Tarka Dhal
  Vegan. Yellow lentils cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger with a mix of Taj star spices.
  $17.95
Tandoori
- Tandoori Chicken
  Halal. Half chicken marinated in traditional yogurt and spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with rice and salad.
  $24.95
- Chicken Tikka (8)
  Halal. Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with rice and salad.
  $24.95
- Tandoori Shrimp
  Tender pieces of shrimp marinated in traditional yogurt and spices and roasted in the tandoor served with rice and salad.
  $24.95
Lamb
- Rogan Josh
  A typical Indian curry with juicy tenderloins of lamb curried with exotic spices.
  $24.95
- Lamb Bhuna
  Lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions reduced over slow fire, flavored with fresh garam masala.
  $24.95
- Lamb Dhansak
  Lamb cooked with lentils and highly flavored sauce with spices.
  $24.95
- Lamb Vindaloo With Potatoes
  Lamb cubes with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $24.95
- Saag Lamb
  Tenderloins of lamb simmered in herb and flavored chopped spinach.
  $24.95
- Lamb Korma
  Juicy tenderloins of lamb cooked in cream sauce with nuts.
  $24.95
- Lamb Madras
  Lamb cubes with spicy hot curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $24.95
Biryani & Basmati Rice
- Matar Basmati Rice
  Gluten-free. Spiced basmati rice fried with peas.
  $8.95
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Diced chicken tikka and basmati rice cooked with saffron, fennel, cloves, and cinnamon.
  $24.95
- Beef Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious beef and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $24.95
- Basmati Rice
  Gluten-free. Rice cooked with salt and cumin seeds.
  $5.50
- Chicken Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious chicken and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $24.95
- Lamb Biryani
  Gluten-free, halal. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with delicious lamb and flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $24.95
- Vegetable Biryani
  Gluten-free. Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with vegetables and cottage cheese, flavored with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $22.95
- Vegetable Fried Rice
  Delicately spiced basmati rice cooked with vegetables and cottage cheese, flavoured with saffron, nuts, and raisins.
  $18.95
Beef
- Beef Curry
  Beef pieces cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and mild Indian spices.
  $24.95
- Beef Korma
  Beef cubes marinated in herbs and cooked in korma cream, garnished with almonds.
  $24.95
- Keema Matar
  Chopped beef curried with spring peas.
  $19.95
- Beef Madras With Potatoes
  Beef cubes with spicy curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $24.95
- Vindaloo With Potatoes
  Beef cubes with spicy curry sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon, and coriander.
  $24.95
- Beef Bhuna
  Beef pieces cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, ginger and spices.
  $24.95
- Saag Beef
  Beef cubes simmered in herb flavored chopped spinach.
  $24.95
Sides
- Katchumber Salad
  Chopped spiced fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
  $8.50
- Mango Chutney
  $4.00
- Dahi Raita
  Homemade yogurt with cucumber.
  $7.95
- Onion Salad
  Chopped spiced fresh onions.
  $4.00
- Mango Pickles
  $4.00
- Onion Chutney
  $4.00

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Taj Indian Cuisine Menu

Sides &amp; Drinks

Katchumber Salad

Mango Chutney

Dahi Raita

Onion Salad

Mango Pickles

Onion Chutney

Diet Coke

Ice Tea

Mango Lassi

Ginger Ale

Thumbs Up

Limca

Coke

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Rice Pudding

Rasmalai

Appetizers

Samosas (2)

Chicken Pakoras (5)

North Indian Salad

Chaat Papri

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Vegetable Pakoras (8)

Paneer Pakoras (6)

Papadum

Onion Bhaji (8)

Samosa Chaat

Soups

Mulligatawny Soup

Dhaal Soup

Vegetable Soup

Chicken

Taj Famous Butter Chicken

Chicken Korma

Chicken Bhuna

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Madras

Chicken Curry

Saag Chicken

Chicken Dhansak

Chicken Vindaloo With Potatoes

Sauce Only - Butter Chicken

Tandoori

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken Tikka (8)

Tandoori Shrimp

Vegetarian

Matar Paneer

Sag Paneer

Alu Gobi Masala (Vegan)

Eggplant

Malai Kofta

Dhaal Makhni

Alu Matar

Channa Bhatura

Makhni Paneer

Vegetarian Curry

Okra (Vegan)

Vegetable Korma

Channa Masala (Vegan)

Alu Sag

Karahi Paneer

Tarka Dhal

Biryani &amp; Basmati Rice

Matar Basmati Rice

Tandoori Chicken Tikka Biryani

Beef Biryani

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati Rice

Chicken Biryani

Lamb Biryani

Vegetable Biryani

Vegetable Fried Rice

Lamb

Rogan Josh

Lamb Bhuna

Lamb Dhansak

Sides & Drinks

Biryani & Basmati Rice