Taj Indian Cuisine Menu

3009 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 7Y6
  • 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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