Edinburgh
EH11 1BY
0131 228 8804
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Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY 0131 228 8804 |
| Please note that many curries contain nuts. If you need any help in deciding what you would like, or it is not on the menu, please speak to our staff. | ||
| APPETISERS | ||
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| Popadams Plain | 50p | |
| Popadams Spiced | 50p | |
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| VEGETARIAN STARTERS | ||
| COMBI CHAAT | £2.50 | |
| Fresh mushroom cooked delicately with garlic and
coriander in our special chaat sauce, served with fresh salad and puree. Very tasty |
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| ONION BHAJEE | £2.20 | |
| Deep fried dumplings of spicy lentils and onions, a
famous evening starter of the Nawabs of East Bengal |
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| VOLL PUREE | £2.75 | |
| A rolled puree served with lightly spiced chick peas
and potatoes, a popular snack in Calcutta |
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| GARLIC MUSHROOMS | £2.30 | |
| Mushrooms fried in batter and garlic served with salad and sauce | ||
| VEGETABLE PAKORA | £2.50 | |
| Deep fried mixed vegetable balls of ground flour, onions and spices served with salad and sauce | ||
| SAMOSA | £2.50 | |
| Deep fried stuffed mixed vegetable pasties served with salad and sauce | ||
| MULLIGATAWNY SOUP | £2.00 | |
| DAL (LENTIL) SOUP | £2.00 | |
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| NON-VEGETARIAN STARTERS | ||
| all come with salad and sauce | ||
| ZINGA PALAK PUREE | £3.50 | |
| Prawns cooked with medium spices garnished with spinach and fresh green herbs served with puffed bread | ||
| CHICKEN CHAAT | £3.75 | |
| Small pieces of chicken cooked in a medium hot flavoured sauce with fresh herbs and spices, served with puree and fresh salad | ||
| BHARI COMBI | £3.30 | |
| Fresh mushrooms stuffed with spiced mince lamb, coated with spiced batter. A very popular starter with the Maharajahs | ||
| MIX PAKORA BALTI | £3.95 | |
| Two pieces each of aubergine, chicken, potato and mushroom deep fried in a special sauce | ||
| CHICKEN PAKORA | £3.50 | |
| Deep fried balls of ground flour, onion, chicken and spices served with salad and sauce | ||
| ASSORTED KEBABS | £4.50 | |
| Mixed kebabs served with salad and sauce | ||
| SAMOSA | £2.95 | |
| Deep fried stuffed meat pasties served with salad and sauce | ||
| CHICKEN OR LAMB TIKKA. | £3.50 | |
| Diced chicken or lamb kebab served with salad and sauce | ||
| SHEEK KEBAB | £3.50 | |
| Tender minced lamb with onion, spices, fresh mint and herbs grilled on skewers, served with salad and sauce | ||
| RASHMI KEBAB (WITH EGG) | £3.50 | |
| Tender minced lamb with onion and spices, fresh mint and herbs grilled on skewers, served with salad and sauce | ||
| TANDOORI CHICKEN | £3.50 | |
| Quarter spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices, served with salad and sauce | ||
| KING PRAWN PUREE | £3.95 | |
| King prawns cooked with medium spices garnished with spring onion and fresh coriander leaves served with puffed fried bread | ||
| PRAWN PUREE | £3.50 | |
| Puffed deep fried bread with medium spiced prawns | ||
| KING PRAWN BUTTERFLY | £4.50 | |
| King prawns fried in batter served with salad and sauce | ||
| TAJ FISH PAKORA | £3.50 | |
| Fried with spices and.served with salad and sauce | ||
| TAJ EASTERN PRAWNS | £3.95 | |
| Prawns steam cooked with almonds, onions and lemon. (mild and sweet) | ||
| KING PRAWN PALAK PUREE | £4.50 | |
| King prawns cooked with medium spices garnished with spinach and fresh green herbs served with puffed bread | ||
| CHANA PRAWN PUREE | £2.95 | |
| Chana and prawns cooked with medium spices garnished with fresh green herbs served with puffed bread | ||
| PRAWN COCKTAIL | £3.00 | |
| please note: puree is a puffed bread and palak is spinach | ||
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| TAJ'S BIRYANI DISHES | ||
| self contained dishes | ||
| Grand
festive dishes prepared from basmati rice, with delicate herbs and spices and served with a mixed vegetable curry. |
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| Please ask for mild, medium or hot to suit your taste | ||
| TANDOORI CHICKEN | £9.50 | |
| MURGH TIKKA | £8.00 | |
| CHICKEN | £7.50 | |
| VEGETABLE | £6.50 | |
| MUGHLAI LAMB | £8.50 | |
| LAMB | £7.50 | |
| KING PRAWN | £10.95 | |
| PRAWN | £7.50 | |
| TAJ'S SPECIAL | £9.95 | |
| lamb, chicken and prawn | ||
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| CHICKEN SPECIALITIES | ||
| CHICKEN TIKKA MASSALLAM | ||
| Chicken tikka cooked in a mild flavoured sauce with fresh herbs and spices. | £6.95 | |
| CHICKEN PASSANDA | £6.95 | |
| Chicken breast cooked with ground almonds, fresh cream, ground herbs, cashew nuts and spices. Very mild and smooth to taste. | ||
| CHICKEN TIKKA KORMA | £6.95 | |
| Breast of barbecued chicken cooked with creamy sauce garnished with almonds and cashew nuts. | ||
| KASHMIRI KORMA | £6.95 | |
| Cooked with fresh banana, mixed tropical fruit & exotic spices. A sweet tasting surprise. | ||
| KASHMIRI CHICKEN TIKKA MAKHANI | £6.95 | |
| Breast of barbecued chicken cooked with creamy sauce garnished with banana, pineapple and lychee. Dressed with almonds. | ||
| REDFORT SPECIAL CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Chicken cooked with fresh cream, cashew nuts, coconut, and with special tikka massala sauce. | ||
| GREEN HERB CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Tender chicken in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, green peppers, fresh coriander, spring onions and fresh ginger. | ||
| TAJ PURI CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Barbequed chicken with subtle touch of our fresh Sylheti masala and cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and green peppers. | ||
| CHICKEN NENTARA MAKHANI | £6.95 | |
| Chicken kebab in a delicate sweetish and sour sauce with a touch of fresh herbs and spices | ||
| CHICKEN TIKKA BHUNA | £6.95 | |
| Medium strength, traditional dish garnished with onions, herbs, tomatoes and selected spices. | ||
| SHAHI ROGAN JOSH | £6.95 | |
| A special preparation of Tandoori cooked chicken garnished with tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander. | ||
| TAJ MURGH SAMUNDRI | £6.95 | |
| Medium and sweet with herbs, taj special sauce and cream. | ||
| SHAHI CHOOSA MASSALA | £6.95 | |
| Medium minced meat in a thick sauce. | ||
| PARSI CHICKEN MASSALLAM | £6.95 | |
| Medium and sweet with lentils, pineapple and Taj special sauce. | ||
| CHICKEN RAZALA | £6.95 | |
| Chicken kebabs cooked with garlic, ginger, yoghurt, cream, fresh coriander and green chilli in a mild thick sauce. | ||
| BOMBAY SPECIAL CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Chicken, mushroom and eggs in a spicy ginger and fresh coriander sauce. Fairly mild and spicy to taste. | ||
| CHICKEN JHALFREZIE | £6.95 | |
| Chicken kebabs cooked with fresh green chilli and fresh coriander. Fairly spicy and hot to taste. | ||
| NORTH INDIAN CHILLI GARLIC CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Chicken kebabs cooked in green chilli, garlic and garnished with fresh coriander. Hot to taste. | ||
| KATHMANDU CHICKEN DELICACY | £6.95 | |
| Chicken kebabs cooked in lentils, bhindi, spring onion, garlic and ginger garnished with fresh coriander and a slice of lemon. Medium/ hot to taste. | ||
| CHICKEN PALAK | £6.95 | |
| Spring chicken cooked with fresh spinach, a touch of garlic and herbs. | ||
| BALTI CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Hot with tomatoes, peppers and green chillies. | ||
| JAIPURI CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Medium with peppers, mushrooms and Taj special sauce. | ||
| BUTTER CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Medium/mild sauce cooked with butter. | ||
| CHICKEN KUFTA CURRY | £6.95 | |
| Chicken balls in a mild, medium or hot sauce of your choice | ||
| MOGLAI CHANA GUST | £6.95 | |
| Medium with chickpeas. | ||
| KORAI CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Medium with onion and green pepper. | ||
| METHI GUST CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Medium to hot with fresh fenugreek and green herbs. | ||
| TAJ ROOF LIFTER CHICKEN AND LAMB | £8.50 | |
| medium/mild chicken and lamb in special sauce | ||
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| LAMB SPECIALITIES | ||
| LAMB TIKKA MASSALLAM | £7.50 | |
| Lamb tikka cooked in a mild flavoured sauce with fresh herbs and spices. | ||
| LAMB PASSANDA | £7.50 | |
| Lamb breast cooked with ground almonds, fresh cream, ground herbs, cashew nuts and spices. Very mild and smooth to taste. | ||
| LAMB TIKKA KORMA | £7.50 | |
| Barbecued lamb cooked with creamy sauce garnished with almonds and cashew nuts. | ||
| LAMB KASHMIRI KORMA | £7.50 | |
| Cooked with fresh banana, mixed tropical fruit & exotic spices. A sweet tasting surprise. | ||
| KASHMIRI LAMB TIKKA MAKHANI | £7.50 | |
| Barbecued lamb cooked with creamy sauce garnished with banana, pineapple and lychee. Dressed with almond. | ||
| REDFORT SPECIAL LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Lamb cooked with fresh cream, cashew nuts, coconut and with special tikka massala sauce. | ||
| GREEN HERB LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Lamb in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, green peppers, fresh coriander, spring onions and fresh ginger. | ||
| TAJ PURI LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Barbecued Lamb cooked with fresh Sylheti massala, fried mushrooms, onions and green peppers. | ||
| LAMB NENTARA MAKHANI | £7.50 | |
| Lamb kebab in a delicate sweetish and sour sauce with a touch of fresh herbs and spices. | ||
| LAMB TIKKA BHUNA | £7.50 | |
| Medium strength with onions, herbs and tomatoes. | ||
| LAMB SHAHI ROGAN JOSH | £7.50 | |
| Tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander. | ||
| TAJ MURGH SAMUNDRI | £7.50 | |
| Medium and sweet with herbs, Taj special sauce and cream. | ||
| LAMB SHAHI MASSALA | £7.50 | |
| Medium minced meat in a thick sauce. | ||
| PARSI LAMB MASSALLAM | £7.50 | |
| Medium and sweet with lentils pineapple and Taj special sauce. | ||
| LAMB RAZALA | £7.50 | |
| Lamb kebabs cooked with garlic, ginger, yoghurt, cream, fresh coriander and green chilli in a mild thick sauce. | ||
| BOMBAY SPECIAL LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Lamb, mushroom and eggs in a spicy ginger and fresh coriander sauce. Fairly mild and spicy to taste. | ||
| LAMB JHALFREZIE | £7.50 | |
| Lamb kebabs cooked with fresh green chilli and fresh coriander. Fairly spicy and hot to taste. | ||
| NORTH INDIAN CHILLI GARLIC LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Lamb kebabs cooked in green chilli, garlic and garnished with fresh coriander. Hot to taste. | ||
| KATHMANDU LAMB DELICACY | £7.50 | |
| Lamb kebabs cooked in lentils, bhindi, spring onion, garlic and ginger garnished with fresh coriander and a slice of lemon. Medium/ hot to taste. | ||
| LAMB PALAK | £7.50 | |
| Spring Lamb cooked with fresh spinach, a touch of garlic and herbs. | ||
| BALTI LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Diced spring lamb stewed in fresh coriander, tomatoes, capsicums and green chilli. | ||
| JAIPURI LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Tender pieces of lamb grilled in the tandoor and cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and capsicums with Bangladeshi massalla in a thick sauce. | ||
| BUTTER LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Medium/mild sauce cooked with butter. | ||
| MADRASI SAG GUST | £7.50 | |
| Hot with spinach and green chilli. | ||
| NAWABI BHINDI GUST | £7.50 | |
| Medium with bhindi. | ||
| MOGLAI CHANA GUST | £7.50 | |
| Medium with chickpeas. | ||
| KORAI LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Medium with onion and green pepper. | ||
| METHI GUST LAMB | £7.50 | |
| Medium to hot with fresh fenugreek and green herbs. | ||
| TAJ ROOF LIFTER CHICKEN AND LAMB | £8.50 | |
| Medium/mild chicken and lamb in special sauce. | ||
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| TAJ'S VEGETABLE SPECIALITIES | ||
| BANGLADESHI ALOO CHANA MASSALLAM | £5.50 | |
| Potato and chickpeas with goram massalla garnished with green chilli. Fairly hot to taste. | ||
| BALTI SABZI | £5.50 | |
| Fresh vegetables stewed in fresh coriander, tomato, capsicum and fresh green chillies. Hot but very tasty. | ||
| PERSIAN VEGETABLE SAMBER | £5.50 | |
| Potato and lentil with fresh coriander and mustard seed. Medium spicy to taste. | ||
| SABZI PANIR JALFREZIE | £5.50 | |
| Cheese and mixed vegetables steam cooked with fresh green chilli and coriander with a touch of fresh ginger. | ||
| SAG PANIR | £5.50 | |
| Spinach with cheese mixed with fresh coriander. | ||
| SABZI TIKKA MASSALA | £5.50 | |
| Mixed vegetables in a beautiful combination of spices with fresh coriander, cream, almonds and coconut producing a mild flavoured sauce. | ||
| SABZI KUFTA PASSANDA | £5.50 | |
| A delicate preparation of mixed vegetable balls with cream and spices, producing a very mild but rich creamy texture. | ||
| SABZI MASALLAM | £5.50 | |
| Mixed vegetables prepared with fresh coriander, garlic, green chilli and lentils. Medium spicy to taste. | ||
| SABZI CHILLI DAHL | £5.50 | |
| Mixed vegetable prepared with fresh coriander, garlic and garnished with green chilli and lentils. Medium spicy to taste. | ||
| GOA'S SABZI SPECIAL | £5.50 | |
| Mixed vegetable cooked with garlic onions fresh coriander, tomato and a few selected spices treated to provide a medium strength. A little condensed. | ||
| SABZI PATHIA | £5.50 | |
| Garlic, onion, tomato puree, fresh coriander and spices. A sour, sweet and hot taste. | ||
| REDFORT SABZI | £5.50 | |
| Mixed vegetable cooked in fresh cream, cashew nuts and coconut with a tikka massalla special sauce. | ||
| SAG ALOO DELIGHT | £5.50 | |
| Potato and spinach with fresh coriander and mustard seed. Medium spicy to taste. | ||
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| TANDOORI DELICACIES | ||
| all come with salad and sauce | ||
| TANDOORI CHICKEN | £6.95 | |
| Half spring chicken marinaded in yoghurt, herbs and spices. | ||
| CHICKEN TIKKA | £7.50 | |
| Boneless chicken grilled on a skewer. | ||
| LAMB TIKKA | £7.75 | |
| Lamb grilled on a skewer. | ||
| TANDOORI MIXED | £10.50 | |
| Consists of tandoori chiecken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka & sheek kebab. | ||
| KING PRAWN TANDOORI | £11.95 | |
| King prawns marinaded and barbecued in a tandoori oven. | ||
| CHICKEN SHASHLIK | ||
| Diced chicken, onion, tomato and peppers marinaded in special spice barbecued. | £7.80 | |
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| TAJ MAIN DISHES | ||
| THE FOLLOWING DISHES ARE PRICED AS FOLLOWS | ||
| CHICKEN | £5.95 | |
| LAMB | £6.50 | |
| PRAWN | £6.50 | |
| KING PRAWN | £9.50 | |
| VEGETABLE | £5.50 | |
| KORMA | ||
| Very mild, creamy with almonds sultanas & coconut. | ||
| BOMBAY CHANA KORMA | ||
| Very mild, creamy with chickpeas, almonds & coconut. | ||
| MOGLAI | ||
| Mild & sweet with cream, raisins, coconut and egg. | ||
| MALAYAN | ||
| Mild with pineapple, coconut and cream. | ||
| DHANSAK | ||
| A sweet hot and sour taste with lentils and pineapple | ||
| ROGAN JOSH | ||
| Medium taste with coriander, tomatoes and garlic. | ||
| BANLGA SABZI | ||
| Medium with coriander, tomatoes and mixed vegetables. | ||
| DOPIAZA | ||
| Medium hot taste with onions and peppers. | ||
| BHUNA | ||
| Medium with onions, green herbs and tomatoes | ||
| JAL BHUNA | ||
| Hot with onions,herbs and green chilli. | ||
| PATHIA | ||
| Hot sweet & sour with red chillies, onions, green peppers & tomatoes | ||
| MADRAS | ||
| Hot with onion, coriander & lemon juice. | ||
| CEYLON | ||
| Hot with coconut, coriander & lemon. | ||
| VINDALOO | ||
| Very hot with coriander, lemon, ginger & red chilli. | ||
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| SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES | ||
| TANDOORI KING PRAWN MASSALLAM | £11.95 | |
| King prawn cooked in a yoghurt based sauce with medium spices, cream, tomatoes and fresh herbs. | ||
| GREEN HERB KING PRAWN | £11.95 | |
| Garlic fried king prawns sauteed with onion, tomatoes, green chilli, fresh coriander leaves and stewed spring onions. | ||
| MUGHLAI KING PRAWN JALFREZIE | £11.95 | |
| Steamed king prawns with fresh green chillies, tomatoes, coriander and garnished with a touch of fresh garlic. Fairly spicy and hot to taste. | ||
| CALCUTTA PRAWN PALAK | £7.50 | |
| Steam cooked prawns with fresh spinach, garnished with a touch of garlic and fresh coriander. Medium spiced to taste. | ||
| GREEN HERB PRAWN | £7.50 | |
| Garlic fried prawns sauteed with onions, tomatoes, green chilli, fresh coriander leaves and stewed spring onion. Fairly hot. | ||
| REDFORT SPECIAL PRAWN | £7.50 | |
| Prawn cooked with fresh cream, cashew nuts, coconut, and with tikka massalla, special sauce. | ||
| TAJ PURI PRAWN | £7.50 | |
| Prawns blended with subtle touches of our fresh Bangladeshi massalla and cooked with fried mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. Medium. | ||
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| VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES | ||
| Vegetables
served as side dishes only. The following are served with main meals and are all freshly prepared. |
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| BHINDI BHAJEE (Okra, Lady finger) | £3.50 | |
| SAG ALOO (Spinach and Potato) | £3.50 | |
| MUSHROOM BHAJEE | £3.50 | |
| DAL TARKA (Lentils) | £3.50 | |
| BRINJAL BHAJEE (Aubergine) | £3.50 | |
| BOMBAY POTATO | £3.50 | |
| POTATO AND PEAS BAHJEE | £3.50 | |
| CAULIFLOWER BHAJEE | £3.50 | |
| SAG BHAJEE (Spinach) | £3.50 | |
| ALOO CHANA BHAJI | £3.50 | |
| ALOO BHAJI | £3.50 | |
| MIXED VEGETABLE BHAJEE | £3.50 | |
| SAG DAL (Spinach and Dal) | £3.50 | |
| ALOO GOBI | £3.50 | |
| CHANA BHAJEE | £3.50 | |
| CUCUMBER RAITHA | £1.50 | |
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| RICE | ||
| PLAIN BOILED RICE | £2.50 | |
| PILAU RICE | £2.75 | |
| SPECIAL FRIED RICE | £2.95 | |
| VEGETABLE PILAU RICE | £2.95 | |
| MUSHROOM PILAU RICE | £2.95 | |
| LEMON RICE | £2.95 | |
| KEEMA RICE | £2.95 | |
| FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE | £2.95 | |
| TAJ SPECIAL RICE | £3.50 | |
| CHIPS | £1.50 | |
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| FRESH BREADS | ||
| NAN | £2.00 | |
| GARLIC NAN | £2.75 | |
| PESHWARI NAN | £2.75 | |
| STUFFED NAN | £2.75 | |
| KEEMA NAN | £3.00 | |
| CHEESE NAN | £2.75 | |
| TANDOORI ROTI | £1.50 | |
| PARATHA | £2.50 | |
| STUFFED PARATHA | £2.95 | |
| CHAPATI | £0.95 | |
| PURI | £1.20 | |
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| DESSERTS | ||
| BANANA FRITTERS | £2.00 | |
| PINEAPPLE FRITTERS | £2.00 | |
| GULAB JAMMON | £2.00 | |
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| For the discerning diner and those who share our
love for only the finest Indian cuisine. All dishes are prepared personally by our illustrious master chef. |
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| NON VEGETARIAN | ||
| POPADOMS | ||
| LAMB - CHICKEN - SHEEK KEBABS | ||
| CHICKEN OR LAMB JAIPURI | ||
| CHICKEN OR LAMB TIKKA MASSALLAM | ||
| BOMBAY ALOO | ||
| PILAU RICE | ||
| GARLIC NAN | ||
| SWEET | ||
| £24.95 | ||
| VEGETARIAN | ||
| POPADOMS | ||
| SAMOSA AND PAKORA | ||
| SABZI PUNIR JALFREZIE | ||
| BOMBAY CHANA MASSALLA | ||
| ALOO GOBI | ||
| LEMON RICE | ||
| NAN | ||
| SWEET | ||
| £21.95 | ||
| Please note that many curries contain nuts. If you need any help in deciding what you would like, or it is not on the menu, please speak to our staff. | ||
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