Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine Menu

923 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005
  • Standard Indian Fare

    • Lamb Kadai

      with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
      $17.50
    • Fish Kadai

      with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
      $16.50
    • Fish Tikka Masala

      roasted shrimp/fish sautéed with bell peppers and tomatoes in a cream sauce.
      $17.50
    • Fish Saag

      with creamed spinach.
      $16.50
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      spicy hot with potatoes.
      $17.50
    • Vegetable Kadai

      with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
      $12.50
    • Shrimp Korma

      in an almond and cashew cream sauce.
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      spicy hot with potatoes.
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Kadai

      with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
      $18.00
    • Fish Vindaloo

      spicy hot with potatoes.
      $17.50
    • Fish Korma

      in an almond and cashew cream sauce.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      spicy hot with potatoes.
      $15.95
    • Chicken Kadai

      with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander
      $16.95
    • Chicken Saag

      with creamed spinach.
      $15.95
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      roasted lamb sauteed with bell peppers and tomatoes in a cream sauce.
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Saag

      with creamed spinach.
      $17.50
    • Vegetable Saag

      with creamed spinach.
      $13.00
    • Lamb Korma

      in an almond and cashew cream sauce.
      $17.50
    • Lamb Saag

      with creamed spinach.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Korma

      in an almond and cashew cream sauce.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      roasted lamb sautéed with bell peppers and tomatoes in a cream sauce
      $16.50
    • Vegetable Vindaloo

      spicy hot with potatoes.
      $13.00
    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      roasted shrimp/fish sautéed with bell peppers and tomatoes in a cream sauce.
      $17.50
  • Vegetarian

    • Gobi Or Paneer

      sweet and tangy deep fried cauliflower/paneer cheese with curry leaf tempering.
      $16.50
    • Aloo Mattar

      peas and potatoes in a tomato sauce.
      $12.50
    • Chili Paneer

      homemade cheese, green and red bell pepper, simmered in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce.
      $15.50
    • Vegetable Masala

      toasted dry masala spiced sautéed market fresh vegetables.
      $12.50
    • Paneer Makhani

      homemade cheese in a tomato and butter sauce.
      $15.50
    • Aloo Saag

      potatoes with curried spinach.
      $12.50
    • Kofta Lajawab

      homemade cheese and potato rounds, stuffed with nuts and fruit, sautéed in onions and cream.
      $13.50
    • Bhindi Masala

      sautéed fresh okra sprinkled with mango powder.
      $13.50
    • Yellow Dal

      clove scented butter whipped yellow moong beans flavored with mustard seeds.
      $12.50
    • Saag Paneer (Vegetarian)

      Indian farmer’s cheese with spicy garlic spinach puree.
      $14.50
    • Gobi Manchurian

      cauliflower dipped in a chickpea batter, sautéed in a Manchurian sauce.
      $14.50
    • Dal Makhani

      cardamom-scented butter whipped lentils flavored with curry leaves.
      $12.95
    • Aloo Gobi

      garlic & spices sautéed cauliflower and Russet potatoes.
      $12.50
    • Bhengan Bharta

      puree of Tandoori fried eggplant and tomatoes.
      $14.50
    • Mattar Paneer

      diced Indian farmer’s cheese and sweet peas simmered in saffron tomato sauce.
      $13.50
    • Navratan Korma

      diced Indian farmer’s cheese, baby green beans, turnips, and sweet peas in buttermilk cream sauce.
      $14.50
    • Jeera Aloo

      baby yellow potatoes dry sautéed with onions, mustard, and cumin seeds.
      $12.50
    • Mushroom Masala

      mushrooms cooked in a mildly spiced tomato based gravy with a hint of fenugreek.
      $13.50
  • Appetizers

    • Veggie Kathi Roll

      Indian version of a veggie wrap.
      $7.50
    • Onion Pakora

      onion fritter fried in lentil batter.
      $6.50
    • Vegetarian Platter For Two

      assortment of samosas, papadum, and onion pakoras.
      $12.00
    • Vegetable_Samosa

      potatoes and peas in a crispy pastry.
      $4.50
    • Chicken Pakoras

      fried tenders dipped in a lentil batter.
      $8.00
    • Taj Kathi Roll

      Indian version of a spiced chicken wrap.
      $8.00
    • Bombay Chicken Wings

      spicy chicken wings.
      $8.00
    • Veggie Cutlets

      cutlets made from carrots, peas, cauliflower, and lightly pan-fried.
      $7.95
    • Taj Platter

      non-vegetarian for 2.
      $12.00
    • Sindhi Aloo Tikki

      patties of potatoes, topped with chickpeas, drizzled with yogurt.
      $7.00
    • Samosa Chaat

      veggie samosas covered with curried chickpeas, raita, and chutneys.
      $8.95
    • Jamnagar Jhinga

      fresh gulf shrimp marinated in spices and roasted over mesquite charcoal.
      $11.05
    • Veggie Seekh Kebab

      minced potatoes and cheese rolled on skewers and cooked in the clay oven.
      $12.00
  • Breads

    • Bullet Naan

      Spicy bread stuffed with jalapeño and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Taj Kulcha

      stuffed with minced tandoori chicken, with a touch of ginger, onion, and cilantro.
      $5.00
    • Poori

      Wok fried whole wheat bread.
      $3.50
    • Roti

      Tandoori baked whole wheat bread.
      $2.95
    • Roasted Garlic Naan

      Unleavened bread with crushed garlic.
      $4.00
    • Keema Naan

      Stuffed with garam masala spiced ground lamb.
      $5.00
    • Aloo Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and sweet peas.
      $5.00
    • Assorted Bread Basket

      Onion Kulcha, Roti, and Aloo Paratha.
      $9.00
    • Onion Kulcha

      Unleavened bread stuffed with grilled onions.
      $4.50
    • Paratha

      Flaky and buttery whole wheat bread.
      $4.50
    • Naan

      Tandoori fired classic Indian bread.
      $3.50
    • Paneer Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with cheese.
      $5.00
    • Kabuli Naan

      Unleavened bread stuffed with nuts, raisins, and sun-dried cherries.
      $5.00
  • Soup And Salad

    • Onion Salad

      slices of onion, jalapeno, and lemon.
      $3.50
    • Garden Salad

      freshly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots with dressing.
      $6.50
    • Tamatar Ka Shorba

      slowly cooked cumin and garlic flavored tomato soup.
      $5.50
    • Mulligatawny Soup

      lentil soup with spiced chicken flavored with cumin and lemon.
      $6.00
  • Tandoor

    • Tandoori Murgh

      chicken marinated in yogurt and a classic blend of Indian spices.
      $17.00
    • Murgh Tikka

      masala spiced tandoori roasted boneless chicken breast.
      $16.50
    • Gosht Seekh Kabab

      clay oven roasted ground lamb, coriander, and fennel seeds.
      $16.50
    • Boti Kebab

      masala spiced tandoori roasted lamb cubes.
      $18.50
    • Tandoori Platter

      tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seek kebab, and prawn kebab.
      $23.95
    • Malai Kebab

      boneless chicken encrusted with cashews and roasted.
      $16.95
    • Tikka Jinga

      prawns marinated in fresh herbs and roasted.
      $20.50
  • Accompaniments

    • Plain Basmati Rice

      $3.00
    • Plain Yogurt

      housemade.
      $3.00
    • Buttered Basmati Rice

      $2.60
    • Makhani Sauce

      butter and methi sauce.
      $9.00
    • Chutney Plate

      Assortment of five different chutneys.
      $5.00
    • Raita

      yogurt with grated carrot and cucumber.
      $3.00
  • Chicken

    • Mango Chicken

      boneless chicken in a sweet, tangy, and savory spiced gravy.
      $15.50
    • Chicken Bhuna

      boneless chicken sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices.
      $16.50
    • Chili Chicken

      boneless chicken with bell pepper simmered in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Curry

      $14.50
    • Chicken Chettinad

      A popular dish, from the Chettinad region, of roasted exotic spices and peppers.
      $14.50
    • Chicken Makhanwala

      shredded charbroiled chicken breast with fenugreek decadent tomato butter sauce.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Pasanda

      marinated in yogurt and simmered with a saffron almond cashew cream sauce.
      $16.50
  • Lamb

    • Lamb Achari

      tender lamb in a medium spiced pickle-flavor onion and tomato sauce.
      $17.50
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      curry leaf & cinnamon slow-braised chunks of leg of lamb with fresh coriander.
      $17.50
    • Lamb Pasanda

      marinated in yogurt and simmered with a saffron almond cashew cream sauce.
      $17.50
    • Dhanya Lamb

      lamb sautéed with coriander and spices.
      $16.50
    • Lamb Sukha

      simmered in a thick curry sauce, curry leaves, and coconut.
      $17.50
    • Lamb Rara

      tender lamb and minced lamb in an onion tomato gravy.
      $17.50
    • Lamb Bhuna

      roasted cubes of lamb sautéed with onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, and spices.
      $17.50
  • Biryani

    • Veggie Fried Rice

      Indian style fried basmati rice with vegetables and eggs.
      $12.50
    • Shrimp Biryani

      skillet sautéed prawns in a cardamom saffron basmati rice.
      $16.50
    • Vegetable Biryani

      mixed vegetables in a saffron-scented basmati rice.
      $12.50
    • Mixed Biryani

      chicken, lamb, and prawns with saffron rice.
      $18.50
  • Shrimp And Fish

    • Shrimp Goan (Coconut Shrimp)

      coconut poached shrimp chunks with fresh curry leaves and fenugreek.
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Sukha

      pan sautéed shrimp with house spices, curry leaves, and coconut.
      $17.50
    • Fish Kali-Mirch (Black Pepper Sauce)

      in a spicy-sweet black peppery cream sauce.
      $16.50
    • Fish Bhuna

      fish sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices.
      $16.50
    • Shrimp Kerala

      shrimp cooked in spiced coconut milk and flavored with curry leaves.
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Kali-Mirch (Black Pepper Sauce)

      in a spicy-sweet black peppery cream sauce.
      $17.50
    • Fish Goan (Coconut Fish)

      coconut poached white fish chunks with fresh curry leaves and fenugreek.
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Bhuna (Stir-Fry)

      shrimp sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices
      $17.50
    • Fish Kerala

      fish cooked in spiced coconut milk and flavored with curry leaves.
      $17.50
    • Fish Tawa (Grilled Fish)

      fish marinated with Indian herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection on a skillet.
      $17.50
  • Drinks

    • Mango Lassi

      $3.75
    • Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $2.00
    • Bottled Water

      $1.50
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $2.00
  • Desserts

    • Gulab Jamun

      handmade golden brown milk balls, bathed in a rose syrup.
      $4.50
    • Ras Malai

      an Indian dessert described as “cheesecake without the crust”.
      $5.00

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Menu Gallery

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