Taj Modern Indian Cuisine 312 Bridge St
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
- Aloo Chaat Pappadi$6.95
Fresh wheat wafers with potatoes, cucumber, tomato and onion, garnished with yogurt & tamarind sauce, served cold.
- Aloo Tikki (4pcs)$6.95
Potato and green peas patties flavored with coriander
- Bhel Puri$6.95
Crispy rice noodles mixed in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and onions, served cold.
- Chicken Pakora's$8.95
Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried
- Chicken Tikka$8.95
Tender pieces of white meat chicken marinated in a spicy yogurt and cooked on skewer in a Tandoor - a clay oven.
- Indian Style Chicken Wings (6pcs)$10.95
Cooked fresh in clay oven
- Lamb Samosas (2pcs)$8.95
Spiced and minced lamb in a deep fried dough pouch
- Mini Samosas (4pcs)$6.95
- Paneer Pakoras$5.95
Deep-fried homemade mint and flavored cottage cheese cubes
- Samosa Chana Chaat$6.95
Crispy samosa topped with chana masala gravy and yoghurt, spices, mint chutney and sweet chutney
- Taj Non-Veg Platter$11.95
Combination of Chicken Pakora, Lamb Samosa, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka
- Taj Vegetarian Platter$8.95
Assortment of vegetarian appetizers
- Veg Pakora (5pcs)$6.95
Fresh vegetables dipped in a delicately spiced batter and deep fried
- Veg Samosas (2pcs)$6.95
Crispy fried turnovers filled with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas
- Amritsari Fish Pakora$11.95
Soup
Vegetarian Entrees
- Malai Kofta$15.95
Homemade vegetable and paneer koftas simmered in a mildly spiced cream sauce
- Chana Masala$15.95
Chickpeas cooked in traditional North-Indian spices with tomato, ginger and garlic
- Mutter Aloo$15.95
Green peas and homemade cottage cheese or potatoes cooked with mild spices
- Aloo Gobi$16.95
Traditional cauliflower and potato dish cooked with garlic, onion, turmeric and other spices
- Dal Makhni$15.95
A combination of dark lentils simmered overnight in cream and lightly fried in butter
- Baingan Bharta$15.95
Tandoor-broiled eggplant cooked with green peas, tomatoes and onions
- Dal Tadka$15.95
Traditional Punjabi yellow lentils cooked with onions and ginger
- Shahi Paneer$16.95
Homemade cheese cooked in a rich and creamy tomato sauce
- Bhindi Masala$15.95
Stir-fried okra with onions, tomatoes, ginger and spices
- Navratan Korma$16.95
Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs, spices and nuts in a mild cream sauce
- Mixed Vegetable Curry$16.95
Fresh mixed vegetables with herbs, spices and coriander
- Aloo Palak$15.95
Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes and light cream sauce
- Chana Saag$15.95
Chick peas cooked with fresh spinach, onions, garlic and mild cream sauce
- Paneer Bhurgi$15.95
Homemade cheese scrambled with peas, medley of onions, tomatoes and spices
- Mutter Mushroom$16.95
Fresh green peas cooked in a light cream sauce with mushroom, herbs & spices
- Methi Mutter Malai$16.95
- Mutter Paneer$15.95
- Kadi Pakora$15.95
Taj House Regulars
Taj Specials
- Lamb Rogan Josh$18.95
Lamb curry cooked with tomatoes and onions and flavored with cinnamon, cloves and cardamom
- Chicken Chilli$17.95
Ever popular Indo-Chinese dish cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, herbs, soy sauce and spices
- Chicken Madras$17.95
Chicken cooked in sweet tamarind sauce with a touch of ginger, coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves and garlic
- Chicken Dhaniwal Korma$16.95
Kashmiri chicken curry flavored with fire-roasted cracked coriander, yogurt, fresh cilantro and spices
- Chicken Tikka Saag$17.95
White meat chicken cooked in tandoor, sauteed in a thick spinach cream sauce
- Paneer Chili$15.95
Homemade Indian cheese cubes with chili pepper, onion, tomato and spice
- Mango Chicken$16.95
White boneless chicken cooked in mango puree with onion, ginger, garlic and spices
- Keema Mutter$18.95
- Butter chicken$17.95
Chef Specials
- Chicken Jalfrezi$18.95
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peas, peppers, onions and exotic spices
- Chicken Mushroom$18.95
Boneless chicken cooked with mushrooms, herbs and spices
- Shrimp Jalfrezi$19.95
Shrimp cooked with fresh tomatoes, green peas, peppers, onions and exotic spices
- Lamb Mushroom$20.95
Pieces of lamb cooked with mushroom and a curry in a special blend of seasonings
- Keema Mutter$19.95
Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Kebabs
- Tandoori Chicken$16.95+
A quintessential kebab of chicken pieces (with bone) marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and spice cooked to perfection
- Lamb Seekh Kebab$21.95
Lucknow's most celebrated delicate melt-in-your-mouth, minced lamb kebab wrapped over a skewer and cooked over an open fire
- Tandoori Salmon$21.95
Tender salmon filet marinated in a light yogurt sauce and cooked in the tandoor
- Rack of Lamb$21.95
Lamb chunks marinated in herbs and spices
- Tandoori Shrimp$19.95
Jumbo shrimps in a delicate pickling marinade cooked in the tandoor
- Kali Mirch Ke Tikkey$20.95
Succulent boneless dark chicken pieces dipped in cream cheese and crushed peppercorn
- Taj Special Mixed Grill$24.95
Taj special assortment of popular kebabs Mint tikkey marinated in fresh mint sour cream yogurt and garlic and ginger
Breads
- Naan$3.49
Traditional leavened bread made in the tandoor
- Garlic Naan$4.50
Leavened homemade bread topped with garlic
- Peshawary Naan$4.50
A naan stuffed with exotic nuts and raisins
- Cheese Naan$3.99
Scrumptious naan stuffed with homemade cheese and topped with cilantro
- Aloo Naan$3.99
Stuffed with potatoes and green peas
- Chicken Naan$4.95
Stuffed with chicken and coriander
- Keema Naan$5.49
Stuffed with minced lamb and spices
- Broccoli & Onion Naan$4.49
- Aloo Paratha$4.50
Crispy, whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and peas, cooked on griddle with butter
- Plain Paratha$3.50
Crispy, whole wheat, unleavened Indian bread
- Tandoori Roti$4.50
Traditional, crispy, whole wheat, unleavened bread cooked in the tandoor.
- Chapati$4.50
Thin, soft, whole wheat bread cooked on the griddle
- Poori$3.95
Puffy deep-fried whole wheat bread
- Plain Basket$11.95
Choice of 3 kinds of plain bread
- Stuffed Basket$12.95
Choice of 3 kids of breads
- Bhatura (2pcs)$4.00
- Onion Kulcha$4.50
A naan stuffed with caramelized onions
Biryani (Rice Special)
- Vegetable Biryani$16.95
Basmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs, fresh vegetables, cashews, almonds and raisins
- Chicken Biryani$18.95
Basmati Rice, chicken chunks, fresh vegetables, nuts, raisins and spices garnished with fresh coriander
- Lamb Biryani$19.95
Juicy pieces of lamb, fresh vegetables, basmati rice and spices, garnished with almonds, cashews and raisins
- Shrimp Biryani$19.95
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp, almonds, cashews, raisins and vegetables
- Special Biryani$21.95
Basmati rice in butter with shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, beef, cheese, vegetables, almonds, cashews, raisins and garnished with fresh coriander
- Goat Biryani$20.95
Juicy pieces of goat, fresh vegetables, basmati rice and spices, garnished with almonds, cashews and raisins
- Beef Biryani$19.95
Juicy pieces of beef, fresh vegetables, basmati rice and spices, garnished with almonds, cashews and raisins
Piaza
- Shrimp Do Piaza$18.95
Marinated shrimp cooked in rich Indian spices with peppers and onions
- Lamb Do Piaza$19.95
Marinated lamb cooked in rich Indian spices with peppers and onions
- Beef Do Piaza$18.95
Marinated beef cooked in rich Indian spices with peppers and onions
- Chicken Do Piaza$18.95
Marinated chicken cooked in rich Indian spices with peppers and onions
- Paneer Do Piaza$17.95
Homemade cheese cubes sauteed with onions and peppers, finished in tomato cream sauce
Desserts
- Kulfi$4.95
Authentic Indian homemade ice cream flavored with cardamom, saffron and nuts
- Rasmalai (2pcs)$4.95
Homemade cheese patty simmered in milk and cardamom, served cold
- Gulab Jamun (2pcs)$4.95
Homemade milk balls, deep-fried and mixed into a sugar-cardamom syrup, served warm
- Kheer$5.95
Traditional North-Indian rice pudding
- Gourmet Ice Cream$4.95
Sides
- Basmati Rice$2.95
Aromatic rice cooked with cumin, cinnamon and other fragrant spices (Note: rice if already included with each entree)
- Raita$3.95
Spiced yogurt and cucumber salad
- Mango Chutney$2.50
Sweet and tangy
- Mixed Pickle$2.50
A traditional assortment of lime, carrot, mango and chilli pickle
- Pappadam (4pcs)$2.95
Crispy baked snack of ground lentils
- ctm sauce 8oz$5.99
- ctm sauce 16oz$9.99
- ctm sauce 32oz$15.99
- Panner tikka masala medium tray$90.00
- chicken tikka masala medium tray$100.00
- Lamb tikka masala medium tray$120.00
- ctm small tray$70.00
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Drink Menu
Beer
Wine
- PINOT GRIGIO CAVIT$5.00
- SAUVIGNON BLANC BRIDGE LANE$6.00
- CHARDONNAY FRONTERA$5.00
- PROSECCO LUNETTA$6.00
- ROSE CAVIT$5.00
- PINOT NOIR CAVIT$5.00
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON FRONTERA$5.00
- CHARDONNAY JOSH CELLARS$12.00
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON JOSH CELLARS$12.00
- PINOT GRIGIO$18.00
- SAUVIGNON BLANC OCEAN ROAD$16.00
- SAUVIGNON BLANC POMELO$20.00
- CHARDONNAY STONECAP$16.00
- CHARDONNAY J.LOHR RIVERSTONE$22.00
- ROSE LOS VASCOS$18.00
- PINOT NOIR CASTLE ROCK$16.00
- SUPER TUSCAN FALCHINI$18.00
- SHIRAZ HH JIM JIM$18.00
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON CYPRESS$18.00
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON TORTOISE CREEK$22.00