Taj India Online Ordering Menu

2226 Highland Ave
Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 939-3805

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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APPETIZERS

Dal Shorba

Light, refreshing puree of lentils with fresh herbs and spices.

$2.95

Tomato Shorba

Tangy tomato soup with fresh herbs and spices.

$2.95

Palak Ka Shorba

A classic spinach soup with light, refreshing creamed spinach leaves with herbs and spices.

$2.95

Mulligatawny Soup

A delicately spiced chicken and rice soup.

$3.50

Vegetable Pakora

A house specialty - fresh vegetables soaked in a batter of special roasted ground spices and yellow gram flour, deep-fried to crisp perfection.

$3.95

Onion Bhaji

Thinly-sliced onions coated in spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried.

$3.95

Palak Ki Tikkiya

Spinach and potato patties spiced with fresh herbs and spices, served with medley of chutneys.

$3.95

Samosa Chaat

Indian roadside fare - crisp pancakes stuffed with mixed vegetables and served on a bed of chickpeas topped with chutneys.

$3.95

Sev Batata Puri

The sea-side attraction of Bombay - small biscuit-like puri covered with cubed broiled potatoes, onions, cucumber, and tomato topped with gram flour straws, mint, and tamarind chutney.

$3.95

Gobi Pakora

Cauliflower florets napped in spiced gram flour and crisp-fried.

$3.95

Chili Pakora

Sliced jalapenos napped in spiced gram flour and crisp-fried.

$3.95

Paneer Pakora

Homemade cottage cheese slices napped in spiced gram flour batter and crisp-fried.

$4.95

Bhel Puri

A mixture of rice puffs, gram flour straws, leavened flour sticks, onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes tossed with tamarind and mint chutney.

$3.95

Chicken Pakora

Chicken tenderloins coated in fresh ground spices and yellow gram flour batter fried to perfection. Served with chutneys.

$4.95

Khass Shish Kebab

Tender roles of succulent minced lamb, mildly spiced and coated with onions grilled over the charcoal.

$6.95

Chicken 65

Tender chicken morsels marinated in a unique blend of crushed, roasted spices baked in the tandoor clay oven.

$5.95

Shrimp Pakora

Tiger shrimp napped in gram flour batter with coriander, garlic, and ginger, crisp-fried.

$6.95

VEGETARIAN DISHES

Served with basmati rice.

Navrattan Korma

Farm fresh seasonal mixed vegetables with cheese and nuts in a mild creamy sauce.

$9.95

Saag Paneer

Cheese with fresh creamed spinach.

$9.50

Aloo Palak

Potatoes with fresh creamed spinach.

$9.50

Palak Makki

Baby corn with fresh creamed spinach.

$9.50

Baingan Bharta

Grilled pureed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

$9.95

Vegetable Dhansak

Mixed vegetables cooked in a moderately spiced black lentil sauce.

$9.50

Kadai Paneer

Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in thick tomato based masala sauce and finished with kasoori pillav.

$9.95

Bhindi Masala

Sliced baby okra sauteed with onions and tomatoes tossed with spices. Medium spicy.

$9.95

Gobi Matar Masala

Cauliflower florets cooked with green peas, fresh herbs, and spices.

$9.50

Aloo Baingan

Cubes of fresh eggplant and potatoes sauteed with onions and specially roasted spices.

$9.50

Hariyali Malai Kofta

Soft mixed cheese and vegetable croquettes simmered in a creamed coconut butter sauce.

$9.95

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans in a special blend of fresh roasted spices and tamarind pulp. Mild to medium.

$8.95

Dal Makhni

Black lentils seasoned with fresh herbs. Mild to medium.

$8.95

Tarka Dal

Yellow lentils seasoned with fresh herbs. Mild to medium.

$8.95

Aloo Mushroom Mattar

Mushrooms, potatoes, and peas in a semi-dry curry sauce. Medium.

$9.50

Mattar Paneer

Cheese and peas in a semi-dry curry sauce. Medium.

$9.50

Paneer Masala

Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with sliced onions and bell peppers in a ginger, garlic, and tomato masala. Medium.

$9.95

Mushroom Korma

Mushrooms cooked in a moderately spiced cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Fairly mild.

$9.50

Chili Paneer

Cheese cooked with peppers, crispy cabbage, and sliced onions in a spicy tomato chili sauce. Medium.

$9.95

Chili Sabzi

Fresh vegetables cooked with peppers, crispy cabbage, and sliced onions in a spicy tomato chili sauce. Medium.

$9.95

Kesar Pista Korma

Baby corn, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, bell peppers, and dried fruit cooked with yogurt and pistachios flavored with saffron and cardamom. Fairly mild.

$9.95

Paneer Tikka Masala

Chunks of cottage cheese cubes simmered in coconut cream sauce. Mild to medium.

$9.95

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora

Yogurt curry tempered with gram flour, spices, and vegetable dumplings. Mild to medium.

$9.50

Aloo Gobi

Fresh cauliflower florets cooked with potatoes in fresh herbs and spices garnished with kasoori methi.

$9.95

Mis Vegetable

Seasoned fresh vegetables cooked with methi and basil leaves in a blend of fresh herbs and roasted spices.

$9.95

Palak Makki

Baby corn simmered in delicate spiced spinach. Served mild, medium, or spicy.

$9.95

Bhindi Masala

Sliced baby okra sauteed with green onions, cilantro, and tomatoes tossed with dry roasted spices.

$9.95

CHICKEN DISHES

Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Mushroom

Boneless chicken and baby mushrooms cooked in a blend of tomato and onion based sauce. Medium spicy.

$11.50

Chicken Korma

Chicken cooked in a moderately spiced cream sauce with nuts, raisins, and saffron. Fairly mild.

$11.95

Chicken Dalcha

Succulent chicken cooked in a moderately spiced yellow lentil sauce. Medium spicy.

$11.50

Chicken Saagwala

Tender pieces of chicken simmered in a delicately spiced, creamed spinach. Served mild, medium, or spicy.

$11.95

Butter Chicken

Freshly cooked boneless chicken tikka breast simmered in a tomato based butter sauce in the tandoor. Moderately spiced.

$11.95

Chicken Badami

Boneless chicken cooked in a ground almond, cashew, and poppy seed sauce mellowed with coconut. Mild to medium.

$11.95

Kadai Chicken

Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a thick tomato based masala sauce and finished with kasoori methi.

$11.95

Chicken Masaledar

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with sliced onions bell peppers, ginger, garlic, and tomato masala. Medium spicy.

$11.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Freshly cooked, juicy pieces of chicken tikka from the tandoor in a creamed coconut butter sauce. Mild to medium.

$11.95

LAMB & GOAT DELICACIES

Served with basmati rice.

Lamb Rogan Josh

Lamb in a classic Kashmire style dish with tomatoes, yogurt, and spices. Medium.

$13.95

Lamb Korma

Lamb in moderately spiced coconut cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Fairly mild.

$13.95

Lamb Badami

Lamb cooked in a ground almond, cashew, and poppy seed sauce mellowed with coconut. Mild to medium.

$13.95

Lamb Saagwala

Tender morsels of lamb simmered in a delicately spiced, creamed spinach. Mild to medium.

$13.95

Lamb Jalfrezi

Lamb cooked with onions, bell pepper, and cabbage in a curry masala sauce with tomatoes. Medium.

$13.95

Lamb Dhansak

Lamb cooked in a moderately spiced black lentil sauce. Medium.

$13.95

Lamb Tikka Masala

Boneless pieces of marinated lamb tikka cooked in a tandoor, immersed in a creamed coconut butter sauce. Medium.

$13.95

Goat Curry

Goat (on the bone) cooked in a spiced rich masala. Medium to spicy.

$13.95

Keema Matar

Minced lamb blended with green peas, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices. Mild to medium.

$12.95

SEAFOOD DELICACIES

Served with basmati rice.

Fish Malabar

Cat fish nuggets cooked in coconut milk with curry leaves, mustard seeds, tamarind, and fennel powder. Medium.

$15.95

Spinach Shrimp

Shrimp cooked with delicately spiced, creamed spinach. A delight for spinach lovers!

$15.50

Shrimp Korma

Shrimp cooked in a creamy saffron and coconut-flavored cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Mild.

$15.95

Shrimp Pepper Masala

Shrimp stir-fried with chopped onions, fresh herbs, and spices in a sharp, tangy sauce. Served medium to spicy.

$14.95

Chili Shrimp

Shrimp cooked with onions, sliced bell peppers, and cabbage in a spiced tomato sauce. A spicy, crispy tangy treat that goes great with naan.

$14.95

Goan Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in curry sauce made from coconut and freshly ground coastal spices. Spicy to hot.

$15.95

TANDOORI SPECIALTIES

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken leg pieces marinated in yogurt and spices roasted in the clay oven.

$12.95

Tandoori Fish Tikka

Cubes of fish marinated and baked in the clay oven.

$15.95

Lamb Tikka

Boneless lamb marinated in a blend of rich herbs and spices, char-grilled, and served on a bed of bell peppers, onions, and cabbage.

$15.95

Chicken Tikka

Boneless morsels of chicken marinated in yogurt and fresh ground spices, char-grilled.

$12.95

Shish Kebab

Minced lamb with onions, herbs, and spices roasted in a clay oven.

$12.95

Tandoori Shrimp Phuljhari

Prawns marinated with fennel, green cardamom, and saffron cooked in the tandoor. Served on a bed of sliced onions, bell peppers, and cabbage.

$15.95

Mixed Grill

A delightful change from the usual grill - tandoori chicken, shish kebab, chicken tikka, and lamb tikka. Served on a bed of bell peppers, onions, and cabbage.

$14.95

Paneer Tikka

Seasoned chunks of homemade cottage cheese baked with bell peppers, cabbage, and onions.

$11.95

Tandoori Shimla Mirch

Fresh bell peppers stuffed with spiced, grated vegetables roasted in a clay oven.

$11.95

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Bombay Thali

Bhel puri, kesar pista korma, Baingan bharta, mattar paneer, dal masala, basmati rice, tandoori naan bread, raita, and gulab jamun.

$18.95+

Punjabi Thali

Vegetable pakora, navrattan korma, saag paneer, dal makhni, chana masala, basmati rice, tandoori naan bread, raita, and gulab jamun.

$18.95+

House Special Thali

Chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken korma, lamb rogan josh, Baingan bharta, basmati rice, tandoori naan bread, raita, and gulab jamun.

$19.95+

Chef's Special Thali

Tandoori chicken, shish kebab, chicken tikka, shrimp makhni, chicken tikka masala, and saag.

$19.95+

HOT & SPICY CURRIES

Served with basmati rice.

Chicken Madras

Not for the faint hearted. A very spicy chili chicken dish made with crushed red chilies and hot mustard seeds.

$11.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb cooked with cubed, boiled potatoes, onions, and a blend of hot spices garnished with jalapeno.

$11.95

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken cooked with cubed, boiled potatoes, onions, and a blend of hot spices garnished with jalapeno.

$11.95

Achari Gosht

A very aromatic and spicy dish made with crushed pickling spices.

$11.95

Achari Chicken

A very aromatic and spicy dish made with crushed pickling spices.

$11.95

Kori Gasi Shrimp

A very spicy chili dish made from dried red chilies.

$13.95

Ghost Krara

Semi dry lamb curry with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and a special blend of spicy and hot, fresh roasted ground spices.

$12.95

RICE DISHES

Served with raita.

Vegetable Biryani

Saffron flavored basmati rice steamed with seasonal farm fresh vegetables in curry sauce with nuts and raisins.

$9.95

Chicken Biryani

Chicken in a curry sauce tossed with saffron flavored basmati rice, roasted nuts, and raisins.

$11.95

Goat Biryani

Goat (on the bone) and saffron flavored basmati rice steamed in curry sauce with raisins and roasted nuts.

$13.95

Lamb Biryani

Boneless lamb and saffron flavored basmati rice steamed in curry sauce with raisins and roasted nuts.

$13.95

Shrimp Biryani

Shrimp cooked in a curry sauce and tossed with basmati rice, raisins, and nuts.

$14.95

Taj House Biryani

Basmati rice stir-cooked with lamb, chicken, shrimp, curried vegetables, dried fruits, and nuts.

$15.95

Fried Basmati Pillav

Plain white basmati rice with fried onions, mustard seeds, and peas.

$2.95

White Basmati Rice

Plain white fluffy basmati rice with peas and spices.

$1.95

BREADS & ROTI

Wholesome breads freshly baked in our clay oven.

Naan

Refined flour leavened bread.

$1.95

Onion Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with fine chopped onions.

$2.75

Garlic Naan

Naan stuffed with fresh grated garlic.

$2.75

Lachha Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat buttered bread.

$2.75

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with curried potatoes and peas.

$2.75

Paneer Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with cheese.

$2.75

Gobi Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with lightly spiced cauliflower.

$2.75

Tandoori Roti

Famous whole wheat clay oven baked bread.

$1.95

Murg Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with bits of tandoori chicken.

$2.95

Puris

Puffy deep-fried whole wheat bread.

$2.95

Mint Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with fresh garden mint.

$2.75

Kabuli Naan

Naan bread stuffed with chopped raisins, nuts, maraschino cherries, and coconut.

$2.75

Masala Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with ginger, jalapeno, spices, and homemade cheese.

$2.95

Keema Naan

Naan bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb.

$2.95

Mirchi Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with chili.

$2.95

Assorted Basket

$7.50

SIDE DISHES

Masala Papadum

Thin, crispy lentil wafer. Indian version of crispy nachos.

$1.95

Achaar

Mixed pickle - mango, ginger, garlic, and carrots in pickling spices.

$1.95

Dahi

Plain live natural yogurt.

$1.95

Raita

Live natural yogurt with potatoes, cucumber, carrots, and fresh mint.

$2.95

Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour chutney.

$2.50

Kachumar Salad

Onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and green chilies in a lemon dressing.

$2.50

Ring Salad

Fine sliced onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and green chilies in a lemon dressing.

$2.95

Tossed Salad

An assortment of fresh mixed greens and our zesty house dressing.

$2.95

Korma Sauce

Tomatoes and onions with specially blended spices and herbs.

$6.95

Curry Sauce

Coconut cream based curry sauce with specially blended spices and herbs.

$6.95

DESSERTS

Sorbet

$2.95+

Sherbet

Rainbow (lime, orange, pineapple, and raspberry).

$3.50

Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)

$3.50+

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

$3.25

Butter Pecan Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

$3.50

Coconut Ice Cream with Pureed Mango

$3.95

Gulab Jamun

A traditional dessert made from dry milk, semolina, and cheese, fried, then dipped in rose-flavored honey syrup. Served warm.

$3.25

Kheer

A special homemade dessert with mill and rice - served cold with nuts.

$2.95

Gajar ka Halwa

A homemade carrot and nut delicacy - served warm.

$2.95

BEVERAGES

Fruit Juice

Mango, tomato, orange, grapefruit, apple, pineapple, or cranberry.

$1.95

Lassi

Frothy yogurt drink with your choice of sweet, salty, mango, or rose flavoring.

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, 7-Up, or Lemonade.

Made with milk and spices.

$1.95

Herbal Tea

$1.95

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