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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
Vegetarian
Farm fresh seasonal mixed vegetables with cheese and nuts in a mild creamy sauce.
$9.95
Saag Paneer
Vegetarian
Cheese with fresh creamed spinach.
$9.50
Aloo Palak
Vegetarian
Potatoes with fresh creamed spinach.
$9.50
Palak Makki
Vegetarian
Baby corn with fresh creamed spinach.
$9.50
Baingan Bharta
Vegetarian
Grilled pureed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
$9.95
Vegetable Dhansak
Vegetarian
Mixed vegetables cooked in a moderately spiced black lentil sauce.
$9.50
Kadai Paneer
Vegetarian
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in thick tomato based masala sauce and finished with kasoori pillav.
$9.95
Bhindi Masala
Vegetarian
Sliced baby okra sauteed with onions and tomatoes tossed with spices. Medium spicy.
$9.95
Gobi Matar Masala
Vegetarian
Cauliflower florets cooked with green peas, fresh herbs, and spices.
$9.50
Aloo Baingan
Vegetarian
Cubes of fresh eggplant and potatoes sauteed with onions and specially roasted spices.
$9.50
Hariyali Malai Kofta
Vegetarian
Soft mixed cheese and vegetable croquettes simmered in a creamed coconut butter sauce.
$9.95
Chana Masala
Vegetarian
Garbanzo beans in a special blend of fresh roasted spices and tamarind pulp. Mild to medium.
$8.95
Dal Makhni
Vegetarian
Black lentils seasoned with fresh herbs. Mild to medium.
$8.95
Tarka Dal
Vegetarian
Yellow lentils seasoned with fresh herbs. Mild to medium.
$8.95
Aloo Mushroom Mattar
Vegetarian
Mushrooms, potatoes, and peas in a semi-dry curry sauce. Medium.
$9.50
Mattar Paneer
Vegetarian
Cheese and peas in a semi-dry curry sauce. Medium.
$9.50
Paneer Masala
Vegetarian
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with sliced onions and bell peppers in a ginger, garlic, and tomato masala. Medium.
$9.95
Mushroom Korma
Vegetarian
Mushrooms cooked in a moderately spiced cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Fairly mild.
$9.50
Chili Paneer
Vegetarian
Cheese cooked with peppers, crispy cabbage, and sliced onions in a spicy tomato chili sauce. Medium.
$9.95
Chili Sabzi
Vegetarian
Fresh vegetables cooked with peppers, crispy cabbage, and sliced onions in a spicy tomato chili sauce. Medium.
$9.95
Kesar Pista Korma
Vegetarian
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
Vegetarian
Chunks of cottage cheese cubes simmered in coconut cream sauce. Mild to medium.
$9.95
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Vegetarian
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
Vegetarian
Bhel puri, kesar pista korma, Baingan bharta, mattar paneer, dal masala, basmati rice, tandoori naan bread, raita, and gulab jamun.
$18.95+
Punjabi Thali
Vegetarian
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
$2.95
Strawberry Ice Cream
$2.95
Banana Split
$3.25
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.
$2.75
Iced Tea
$1.95
Fountain Drink
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, 7-Up, or Lemonade.
$1.95
Decaf Coffee
$1.95
Regular Coffee
$1.95
Regular Black Tea
$1.95
Indian Masala Tea
Made with milk and spices.
$1.95
Herbal Tea
$1.95
Taj India
Try one of our house specialties here at Taj Indian such as the Bombay Thali or the Punjabi Thali. We also serve a variety of Indian cuisine including Lamb Vindaloo, Goat Biryani, and Shrimp Korma. We're located east of University of Alabama - Birmingham at the corner of 11th Ct and Highland Avenue. Order online for carryout!98%
of 415 customers recommendedHours of Business
Monday - Friday
Noon - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
Noon - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Carryout Hours
Monday - Friday
Noon - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
Noon - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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