Taj of India Cuisine Menu

3.9
(800+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Garlic Naan

      Leavened white flour with fresh crushed garlic and cilantro.
      $4.95
    • Saag Paneer

      Cubes of homemade cheese and spinach cooked with creamy sweet spices.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala (N)

      Contains Nuts. Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a cashew creamy onion sauce.
      $21.95
    • Butter Chicken (N)

      Contains Nuts. Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a cashew creamy tomato sauce.
      $21.95
    • Vegetable Samosa (V)

      Vegetarian. Pastry with potatoes, peas, and spices. 2pcs.
      $5.95
    • Basmati Rice

      Aromatic Basmati Rice: Light, Fluffy, and Perfectly Steamed
      $5.95
    • Cheese Naan

      Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.
      $4.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Spicy and hot chicken and potatoes cooked with curry sauce and herbs.
      $20.95
    • Naan

      Leavened white flour bread.
      $3.95
    • Mango Lassi

      Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.
      $6.95
  • Appetizers

    Appetizers are served with homemade green and tamarind chutney.
    • Papadum (V)

      Vegetarian. Crispy lentil wafers..
      $3.95
    • Vegetable Samosa (V)

      Vegetarian. Pastry with potatoes, peas, and spices. 2pcs.
      $5.95
    • Chicken Samosa

      Pastry filled with ground chicken and spices. 2pcs.
      $6.95
    • Fried Calamari

      Indian style calamari marinated with gram flour, corn starch, ginger-garlic paste, and herbs.
      $11.95
    • Mix Vegetable Pakora (V)

      Vegetarian. Mix vegetable fritters with gram flour, spices, and deep fried.
      $6.95
    • Chicken Pakora

      Ground chicken balls that are marinated with Indian spices.
      $7.95
    • Papri Chaat

      Flour crisps with potato, yogurt, chickpeas, and chutney.
      $7.95
    • Palak Chaat

      Crispy baby spinach fritters laced with yogurt and chutneys.
      $8.95
    • Green Salad

      Fresh greens, tomato, carrot, onion, cucumbers, and lemon.
      $6.95
    • Poori Chana (V)

      Vegetarian. Fried chickpeas served with light fluffy bread.
      $7.95
    • Paneer Tikka

      Indian style cheese cubes are marinated in yogurt and spices in a traditional clay oven.
      $8.95
    • Tandoori Chicken Wings

      Flavorful chicken wings are marinated in yogurt and spices.
      $10.95
    • Taj Appetizer Platter

      A fine combination of chicken malai kabob, vegetable samosa, and mixed vegetable pakora
      $12.95
  • Soups

    • Daal Soup (V)

      Vegetarian lentil soup delicately spiced with fresh cilantro.
      $7.95
    • Tomato Soup

      Vegetarian soup made with fresh tomato, cumin, black pepper and cilantro.
      $8.95
  • Tandoori Specialties

    Tandoori specialties are grilled in the traditional clay oven and served with sizzling onion-peppers and basmati rice.
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Half spring chicken marinated with yogurt and Indian spices, grilled in traditional clay oven.
      $22.95
    • Chicken Tikka

      Skewered cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, grilled in clay oven.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Seekh Kabab

      Mildly spiced minced ground chicken skewers.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Malai Kabab

      Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs, and spices, grilled in clay oven.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp Tandoori

      Jumbo shrimp marinated with ginger-garlic, yogurt and spices.
      $24.95
    • Lamb Seekh Kabab

      Mildly spiced minced ground lamb skewers.
      $22.95
    • Lamb Chops

      Tender lamb chops marinated with fresh ginger, herbs and spices.
      $26.95
    • Lamb Boti Kabab

      Skewered cubes of lamb marinated in a special blend of spices, grilled in clay oven.
      $24.95
    • Tandoori Salmon

      Fillet of salmon marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, herbs and served with mix vegetables.
      $25.95
    • Tandoori Mixed Grill

      A combination of Seekh Kabab, Boti Kabab, Chicken Tikka and Jumbo Shrimp grilled in a clay oven.
      $28.95
  • Taj Specialties

    All entrees served with basmati rice.
    • Butter Chicken (N)

      Contains Nuts. Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a cashew creamy tomato sauce.
      $21.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala (N)

      Contains Nuts. Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a cashew creamy onion sauce.
      $21.95
    • Shrimp Tikka Masala (N)

      Contains Nuts. Jumbo prawns marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a cashew creamy onion sauce.
      $23.95
    • Taj Thali (N)

      Contains Nuts. An assortment of butter chicken, lamb Rogan josh, chicken palak, dal makhani, served rice, naan, raita, and dessert option of gulab jamun or kheer.
      $26.95
    • Indian Thali

      An assortment of mixed vegetable curry, saag paneer, bengan bhartha, dal makhani served rice, naan, raita, and a dessert option of gulab jamun or kheer.
      $24.95
    • Taj Karai

      Choice of lamb, bone-in-goat, chicken, or paneer cooked with fresh onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, green pepper, and spices.
      $21.95
  • Chicken Specialties

    All entrees served with basmati rice.
    • Chicken Curry

      Pieces of boneless chicken cooked with fresh tomato and onion base curry sauce.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Jhalfrezi

      Lightly spicy pieces of boneless chicken cooked with fresh tomato, onion, bell pepper and Indian spices.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Spicy and hot chicken and potatoes cooked with curry sauce and herbs.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Saag

      Boneless chicken and fresh spinach cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Madras

      Flavorful medium hot chicken cooked with coconut milk and spices.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Korma (N)

      Contains Nuts. Boneless chicken breast cooked with cashew creamy coconut base sweet sauce.
      $20.95
  • Meat Specialties

    All entrees served with basmati rice.
    • Lamb/Goat Curry

      Choice of meat cooked with fresh tomato and onion base curry sauce.
      $22.95
    • Lamb Palak

      Lamb and fresh spinach cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
      $22.95
    • Lamb/Goat Vindaloo (S)

      Spicy and hot meat and potatoes cooked with curry sauce.
      $22.95
    • Lamb Korma (N)

      Contains Nuts. Meat cooked with cashew creamy coconut base sweet sauce.
      $22.95
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      A famous kashmiri curry cooked in a creamy curry sauce, spiced coriander, tamarind sauce and herbs.
      $22.95
    • Lamb Madras

      Flavorful medium hot meat cooked with coconut milk and spices.
      $22.95
    • Lamb/Goat Chana Daal

      Choice of lamb or bone in goat cooked with chana daal, ginger- garlic, and authentic sauce.
      $22.95
  • Seafood Specialties

    All entrees served with basmati rice.
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked with fresh tomato and onion prepared in an authentic sauce.
      $23.95
    • Shrimp Vindaloo (S)

      Spicy and hot shrimp and potatoes cooked with curry sauce and herbs.
      $23.95
    • Shrimp Palak

      Shrimp and fresh spinach cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
      $23.95
    • Salmon Tikka Masala

      Grilled salmon cooked with fresh onion, ginger, bell pepper, tomatoes and spices.
      $24.95
    • Fish Masala

      Tilapia fillet cooked with fresh tomato and onion prepared in an authentic sauce.
      $22.95
    • Gounes Fish Curry

      Tilapia fillet cooked with fresh tomato and mustard seeds, prepared in an authentic sauce
      $23.95
  • Biryanis

    Exotic saffron basmati rice cooked with special biryani masala, rose water, and herbs. ** *Served with Raita**
    • Vegetable

      Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and a blend of aromatic Indian spices.
      $18.95
    • Chicken

      Basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, aromatic spices, and saffron, cooked together in a traditional Indian style.
      $21.95
    • Lamb

      Basmati rice cooked with marinated lamb, saffron, and a blend of Indian spices.
      $22.95
    • Bone-in-Goat

      Bone-in goat marinated with spices, cooked with basmati rice, and typically includes saffron and traditional Indian herbs.
      $22.95
    • Shrimp

      Shrimp biryani: Marinated shrimp cooked with aromatic basmati rice, herbs, and traditional Indian spices.
      $24.95
  • Vegetarian Specialties

    All entrees served with basmati rice.
    • Mixed Vegetable Curry (V)

      Vegetarian. A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables sautéed with tomatoes and onions.
      $18.95
    • Vegetable Korma (N)

      Contains Nuts. Fresh mixed vegetable cooked with cashew creamy coconut base sweet sauce.
      $18.95
    • Aloo Gobi Masala (V)

      Vegetarian. Fresh cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes and onions in a flavored sauce.
      $18.95
    • Daal Makhani

      Several varieties of creamed lentils and delicately ground spices.
      $18.95
    • Vegetable Makhani (N)

      Contains Nuts. Fresh mixed vegetable cooked with cashew creamy tomato sauce.
      $18.95
    • Paneer Makhani (N)

      Contains Nuts. Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with cashew creamy tomato gravy.
      $20.95
    • Dhan Saag (V)

      Vegetarian. Spinach cooked with yellow lentils and delicately spiced.
      $18.95
    • Saag Paneer

      Cubes of homemade cheese and spinach cooked with creamy sweet spices.
      $19.95
    • Malai Kofta (N)

      Contains Nuts. Mixed vegetable balls simmered in tomatoes and cashew creamy sauce.
      $19.95
    • Mutter Paneer (N)

      Contains Nuts. Cubes of cheese and green peas cooked with cashew creamy curry sauce.
      $19.95
    • Bengan Bhartha (V)

      Vegetarian. Roasted eggplant pureed with green peas, herbs, and authentic sauce.
      $18.95
    • Okra Masala (V)

      Vegetarian. Fresh cut baby okra made with dried onions, tomatoes and curry sauce.
      $18.95
    • Chana Masala (V)

      Vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion and herbs in a flavorful sauce.
      $18.95
    • Tarka Daal (V)

      Vegetarian. Yellow lentils made with cumin and ginger-garlic paste.
      $18.95
  • Tandoori Breads

    All breads are freshly baked in our clay tandoor oven.
    • Naan

      Leavened white flour bread.
      $3.95
    • Garlic Naan

      Leavened white flour with fresh crushed garlic and cilantro.
      $4.95
    • Garden Naan

      Leavened white flour with fresh spring onion and black pepper.
      $4.95
    • Onion Kulcha

      Leavened white flour with fresh onion.
      $4.95
    • Lacha Paratha

      Multi-layered whole wheat bread.
      $4.50
    • Roti (V)

      Vegetarian. Whole wheat bread
      $3.95
    • Peshwari Naan (N)

      Contains Nuts. Naan stuffed with cherry, coconut, almonds and raisins.
      $5.95
    • Cheese Naan

      Naan stuffed with homemade cheese.
      $4.95
    • Aloo Paratha

      Naan stuffed with minced potatoes.
      $4.95
    • Poori (V)

      Vegetarian. Light fluffy bread.
      $5.95
    • Basket of Assorted Breads

      Assorted bread basket of tandoori naan, garlic naan, and onion kulcha.
      $11.95
  • Accompaniments

    • Raita

      Homemade yogurt with cucumber and herbs.
      $4.95
    • Mango Chutney

      Sweet and sour mango relish.
      $5.95
    • Mixed Pickle

      Hot and spicy.
      $4.95
    • Basmati Rice

      Aromatic Basmati Rice: Light, Fluffy, and Perfectly Steamed
      $5.95
    • Assorted Condiments

      Raita, mango chutney and mixed pickle.
      $10.95
  • Desserts

    • Rice Kheer

      Rice pudding is sweet and creamy, mixed with coconut, raisins and saffron.
      $6.95
    • Gulab Jamun

      Popular Indian delicacy of a deep-fried honey ball.
      $7.95
    • Mango Kulfi

      A traditional ice cream flavored with mango, creamy coconut, and cardamom.
      $6.95
    • Rasmalai

      Cottage cheese patties in a rich creamy milk.
      $7.95
    • Gajar Halwa (N)

      Contains Nuts. Grated carrots cooked in milk, garnished with raisins & nuts.
      $7.95
  • Beverages

    • Soft Drinks

      Assorted soft drinks: cola, diet cola, and lemon-lime.
      $3.95
    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $3.95
    • Mango Lassi

      Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.
      $6.95
    • Sweet or Salted Lassi

      Refreshing yogurt-based drink; choose between sweet or salted.
      $5.95
    • Juices

      Mango, apple, pineapple, orange, and cranberry.
      $5.95

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