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About Taj Mahal - Crawley - Crawley
We are an Indian restaurant that serves cuisine that is simply wondrous. We offer the authentic taste of healthy & delicious traditional Indian cuisine cooked in the finest quality ingredients with diverse natural essence giving an exotic burst of flavors serving as a perfect epitome of our traditional & cultural feel.
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Chicken Tikka Masala
£12.95Chicken Korma
£11.95Chicken Biryani
£12.95Chicken Tikka
£14.95Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
£12.95Lamb Biryani
£13.95Chicken Shashlik
£15.95Kashmiri Lamb Rogan
£13.95Garlic Chilli Chicken
£12.95Chicken Jalfrezi
£12.95
Vegetarian Starters
Onion Bhaji
Onion and seasonal vegetable fritters with gram flour and cumin.£5.25PopularVegetable Samosa
Crispy fried triangular pastry, filled with spiced mixed vegetable.£5.50PopularChilli Paneer
Fresh cheese cubes stir with green chilli and chilli sauce. Hot.£7.50Paneer Tikka
Marinated homemade cheese, grilled in the tandoor. Fairly Hot.£6.95Teekhi Meethi Gobi
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed with spices, honey and chilli sprinkled with sesame seeds. Fairly Hot.£7.50Mixed Salad
An array of greens, tomatoes, onion rings and cucumber drizzled with lemon mustard vinaigrette.£4.50Aloo Papri Chat
Crispy fried potato cubes flavoured with ground spices and sweet-and-sour date and tamarind sauce, and finished with coriander leaves and crunchy pomegranate seeds.£6.95
Non-Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Tikka
Succulent chicken cubes marinated in Greek yoghurt, roasted in the tandoor.£6.95Mixed Starter Taj Special Selection
Tandoori king prawn, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, vegetable samosa and onion bhaji.£10.95Ajwani Salmon
Ajwani flavoured chunks of salmon, chargrilled on tandoor.£8.95Chicken 65 (Very Hot)
A Hyderabaad speciality of flesh fried diced chicken breast, sauteed with curry leaves, onions, chilli and paprika.£7.50Gilafi Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb blended with chillies, skewered wrapped in aromatic vegetables.£7.95Chicken Samosa
Crispy fried triangular pastry, filled with minced chicken.£5.95Mysore Chilli Prawns
Speciality of Mysore region of Karnataka state. Fairly Hot.£7.95Prawn Puri
Spiced prawns in rich tangy sauce served on a poori.£7.95Pudina Chicken Tikka
Tender morsels of chicken marinated with fresh coriander and mint, skewered and chargrilled.£6.95
Tandoori Grill Dishes
Chicken Shashlik
Diced chicken in a tandoor marinade, cooked on a skewer with chunky onions and bell peppers, served with pilau rice.£15.95Tandoori Ajwani Salmon
Ajwani flavoured chunks of salmon, chargrilled on tandoor, served with lemon rice.£19.95Taj Mixed Grill
Mixed grill of salmon, two types of chicken tikka, tandoori king prawn and lamb seekh kebab, served with pilau rice.£17.95Tandoori Chicken
Tandoor roasted spring chicken, served with salad and pilau rice.£14.95Chicken Tikka
Succulent breast chicken in a greek yoghurt, marinated with special herbs roasted in tandoor, served with pilau rice.£14.95
Taj Specials - Mains
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of chicken tikka cooked in rich creamy tomato sauce.£12.95PopularChicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Chicken tikka in rich tomatoes and fenugreek flavour gravy.£12.95Garlic Chilli Chicken
Diced chicken tikka in a hot delicious curry, tempered with garlic, herbs and fresh green chilli. Hot.£12.95Kashmiri Lamb Rogan
A typical medium spiced lamb curry with Kashmiri red chillies, onions and garam masala.£13.95Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken tossed with onions, green chilli and peppers with a fairly spicy sauce. Hot.£12.95Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb tossed with onions, green chilli and peppers with a fairly spicy sauce£13.95Chicken Chettinad
A south Indian speciality, chicken cooked with a ground coarse masala of roasted coconut, curry leaves and star anise. Fairly Hot.£12.95Tiger Prawns Hara Pyaz
Stir fried prawns cooked with spring onions and lababdar sauce.£12.95Tiger Prawns Jalfrezi
Tiger prawns tossed with onions, green chilli and peppers with a fairly spicy sauce. Hot.£12.95Malabar Fish Curry
Fillets of white fish in coconut based South Indian sauce.£12.95Chicken Tikka Lababdar
Chicken tikka cooked with fenugreek flavoured onion-tomato gravy finished with cream.£12.95Mixed Raita
With onions and cucumbers£2.95Lamb Chettinad
A south Indian speciality, lamb cooked with a ground coarse masala of roasted coconut, curry leaves and star anise. Hot.£13.95
Mains Classic - Korma
A mild onion, yoghurt and cashew sauce.
Chicken Korma
£11.95Tiger Prawn Korma
£12.95Lamb Korma
£12.95Vegetable Korma
£9.95
Mains Classic - Pasanda
A mild onion-based curry, finished with ground nuts and almond.
Chicken Pasanda (N)
£11.95PopularLamb Pasanda (N)
£12.95Vegetable Pasanda (N)
£9.95
Mains Classic - Balti
Our home made hot, spicy and tangy balti sauce with tamarind, coriander and bell peppers.
Chicken Balti
£12.95Lamb Balti
£13.95Vegetable Balti
£9.95Tiger Prawn Balti
£13.95
Mains Classic - Karahi
A hot dish prepared with a mix of garlic, ginger, fresh green pepper, red chillies and coriander.
Chicken Karahi
£12.95Vegetable Karahi
£8.95Lamb Karahi
£13.95Tiger Prawn Karahi
£13.95
Mains Classic - Madras
Dish cooked in a classic hot onion sauce finished with garam masala. Hot.
Chicken Madras
£11.95Lamb Madras
£12.95Vegetable Madras
£8.95Tiger Prawn Madras
£12.95
Mains Classic - Vindaloo
Dish cooked in a very hot classic onion sauce finished with garam masala. Very hot.
Lamb Vindaloo
£12.95Vegetable Vindaloo
£8.95Chicken Vindaloo
£11.95Tiger Prawn Vindaloo
£12.95
Mains Classic - Bhuna
Cooked in a medium spiced onion and fresh coriander sauce.
Lamb Bhuna
£12.95Chicken Bhuna
£11.95Vegetable Bhuna
£8.95Tiger Prawn Bhuna
£12.95
Mains Classic - Dopyaza
Dish containing chunky cut onions smothered in spiced tomato onion gravy.
Chicken Dopyaza
£11.95Lamb Dopyaza
£12.95Vegetable Dopyaza
£9.95Tiger Prawn Dopyaza
£12.95
Mains Classic - Saag
Fresh spinach leaves used in the curry.
Tiger Prawn Saag
£12.95Chicken Saag
£11.95Lamb Saag
£12.95
Mains Classic - Dhansak
Spicy Persian speciality, cooked with lentils and fresh herbs with sweet and tangy sauce.
Tiger Prawn Dhansak
£13.95Chicken Dhansak
£12.95Vegetable Dhansak
£8.95Lamb Dhansak
£13.95
Mains Classic - Pathia
Sweet and sour curry with a blend of chillies, lemon, tamarind and jaggery. Hot.
Chicken Pathia
£12.95Vegetable Pathia
£9.95Lamb Pathia
£13.95Tiger Prawn Pathia
£13.95
Biryani
A Hyderabad speciality of vegetable, chicken, lamb or king prawns cooked with basmati rice, saffron and aromatic spices. Served with your choice of raita or curry sauce. N.
Chicken Biryani
£12.95Lamb Biryani
£13.95Vegetable Biryani
£9.95Tiger Prawn Biryani
£13.95
Sides
The following dishes can be ordered as main with additional cost. Vegetarian.
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentils.£6.50Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes.£6.50Dal Makhani
A house speciality of black lentils.£7.50Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in rich tangy sauce.£7.50Bombay Aloo
Potato dish.£6.50Karahi Paneer
Indian cottage cheese and bell peppers cooked in spicy masala.£7.50Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach with Indian cottage cheese.£7.50Brinjal Bhaji
Aubergine.£7.50PopularMatar Paneer
Fresh garden peas with Indian cottage cheese.£7.50Gobhi Matar
Cauliflower cooked with fresh garden peas.£7.50Aloo Gobhi
Cauliflower cooked with potatoes.£6.95Paneer Makhani
Indian cottage cheese cooked in rich creamy tomato and butter sauce.£7.50Paneer Jalfrezi
Chunks of paneer stir fried with onion, tomatoes and bell peppers.£7.50Mushroom Hara Pyaz
Spring onion and mushroom curry.£7.50Cauliflower Bhaji
Tender cauliflower florets cooked in a spicy tomato sauce.£7.50Vegetable Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables sauteed with green chillies, ginger and onions.£7.50Saag Bhaji
Spinach.£6.50Sabz Miloni
Mixed vegetables.£6.95Bhindi Dopiaza
Okra.£7.50Vegetable Tikka Masala
Mixed vegetables cooked in a tikka masala sauce.£7.50Vegetable Chattinad
A south Indian speciality cooked with a ground coarse masala of roasted coconut, curry leaves and star anise£7.50
Rice
Pulao Rice
£3.75Plain Basmati Rice
£3.50Mushroom Pulao
£4.50Egg Fried Rice
£4.50Green Peas Pulao
£4.50Onion Fried Rice
£4.50Garlic Rice
£4.50Lemon Rice
£4.50
Breads
Garlic Naan
£4.25Peshawari Naan (N)
£4.50Plain Naan
£3.25Tandoori Roti
£3.25Chapati
£2.95Garlic Cheese Naan
£4.50Lacha Paratha
£3.25Stuffed Kulcha
£4.25
Accompaniments
Poppadum (Each)
£0.80Mango Chutney (Pot)
£1.00Mint Sauce (Pot)
£1.00Tikka Masala Curry Sauce
Mild£4.50Mix Raita
With onions and cucumbers£2.95Onion Salad (Pot)
£1.00Cucumber Raita
£2.95Vindaloo Curry Sauce
Very Hot.£4.50Lime Pickle (Pot)
£1.00Korma Curry Sauce
Mild.£4.50Madras Curry Sauce
Hot.£4.50Tomato Chutney (Pot)
£1.00Plain Raita
£2.95
Soft Drinks & Juice
Coke (330ml Bottle)
£3.50Diet Coke (330ml Bottle)
£3.50Sprite (330ml Bottle)
£3.50Coke Zero (330 ml bottle)
£3.50Lassi (Sweet Mango)
£4.50Mineral Water (750ml)
Still or sparkling.£4.50
Lager, Beer & Cider
Cobra Premium Indian Beer (660 ml Bottle)
£7.50Cobra Premium Indian Beer (330 ml Bottle)
£4.25Kingfisher Premium Indian Beer (330 ml Bottle)
£4.25Kingfisher Premium Indian Beer (625 ml Bottle)
£7.50Non-Alcoholic Beer (330 ml Bottle)
£3.75Kopparsberg Cider (568 ml Bottle)
£6.95
White Wines (Bottle)
Le Pionnier Blanc France
A crisp floral white wine from the south west of France has an aroma of citrus fruits, particularly grapefruit, with hints of ripe pear and tomato leaf.£21.50Pinot Grigio Ca Luca Italy
A clean well-balanced dry white with delicate perfume and fresh appley fruit. Ca Luca retains a refined acidity matching subtle peach and pear flavours lingering on the finish. Good with spicy food.£22.50Sauvignon Blanc Wairau River New Zealand
Expressive aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit, with a finish of great length.£28.95Sancerre Domaine Merlin Cherrier France
It has finesse and precision combining typical firm structure with an aromatic, blackcurrant character and an extra richness of gooseberry and lees on a long, zesty finish. Good with fish.£36.95
Red Wines (Bottle)
Le Pionnier Rouge France
A delightfully soft fruity wine with layers of summer fruit and rich berry flavours that reflect the warmth of the Mediterranean.£21.50Merlot La Playa Chile
Smooth and ripe, this classic red displays soft and deep plum like flavours with hints of toasty oak.£23.95Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Tor Del Colle, Italy
Intensely spicy with cherryish flavours and well rounded. A portion was aged in oak to soften the palate and add some smoky character. Good with lamb.£24.50Avanti Malibec Argentina
Ripe plum and cherry fruit with a lingering palate of black fruits and supple, firm tannins.£26.50Rioja Riserva Fincas de Azabache Spain
Aged for three years in oak and bottle before release Azabache Reserva exhibits intense plummy fruits with hints of vanilla, spice and a soft rounded palate.£31.95Chateau Louvie Grand Cru St Emilion France
A wine which has a soft and smooth mouthfeel with plenty of berry and plum fruits combined with woodland sents and a long savoury finish.£42.95
Rose Wines (Bottle)
Zinfandel Rose 'Helios' Italy
A bright salmon pink rose that offers seductive summer fruit flavours of strawberry and melon combined with ripe red berries on the palate and a hint of sweetness. Good with spicy food.£22.95