Taj Mahal Scottsdale

Appetizers

All appetizers are served with an assortment of our house chutneys

• Vegetable PlatterUS$14.99

  A combination of Vegetable Samosa, Veggie Pakora, and Onion Bhaji. All on one plate to enjoy!

• Paneer PakoraUS$11.99

  Traditional Indian Paneer cheese fried in chickpea flour

• Tandoori WingsUS$19.99

  Tandoori wings mildly spiced in ginger and mint, then baked in our Tandoori oven

• PapadumUS$4.99

  Crispy flat crackers made out of lentil flour

• Vegetable PakoraUS$6.99

  A variety of vegetables, chickpea battered and deep fried

• Onion Bhaji RingsUS$8.99

  Spiced onions battered in our chickpea flour, served with chutneys

• Vegetable SamosasUS$8.99

  Traditional Indian crispy filled pastry filled with potatoes, peas and spices

  • 2 PiecesUS$6.99

• Fish PakoraUS$11.99

  Fish battered in our chickpea flour, and seasoned with Indian spices

• Chicken PakoraUS$10.99

  Boneless Chicken, mildly spiced in chickpea flour

• Meat SamosaUS$11.99

  Traditional Indian crispy filled pastry filled with minced Lamb and spices

  • 2 PiecesUS$8.99

• Ghobi ManchurianUS$14.99

  Gobi Manchurian is an Indian Chinese fried cauliflower sautéed with many spices and soy

Taj Oven-Baked Naan Flatbread

Naan can be ordered as a starter and should accompany your main entrée

• Garlic NaanUS$3.99

  Naan with a subtle touch of garlic and cilantro

• Aloo PrathaUS$5.99

  Pratha stuffed with potatoes, peas, and mild spices

• Keema NaanUS$7.99

  Indian naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb

• Plain NaanUS$3.99

  Plain white flour flatbread cooked in our Tandoor Oven

• Cheese NaanUS$7.99

  Naan bread stuffed with American cheese

• Kabli NaanUS$5.99

  Sweet naan cooked with nuts and raisins

• Rosemary NaanUS$4.99

  Naan delicately spiced with rosemary and garlic

• Paneer NaanUS$7.99

  Naan stuffed with traditional Indian Paneer Cheese

• Alo NaanUS$6.99

  Naan bread stuffed with mild spices, potatoes, and peas

• Onion NaanUS$4.99

  Naan stuffed with onions and mild spices

• RotiUS$3.99

  Whole wheat Indian bread

• Taj NaanUS$6.99

  Naan stuffed with Tandoori Chicken and onions

• Bullet NaanUS$4.99

  Naan cooked with sliced Serrano chiles to spice you up

• Assorted NaanUS$16.99

  An assortment of garlic, cheese, and onion naan. No Substitutions allowed

Soups

• Yellow Lentil SoupUS$6.00

  Yellow lentils with a unique touch of garlic and ginger

• Lentil SoupUS$6.99

  Delicately spiced black lentil in tomato sauce

• Mulligatawny SoupUS$7.00

  Mildly spiced black lentils with chicken, potatoes and peas

Treasures from the Tandoori Oven

Cooked in our clay oven, served on a plate over seasoned onions. Can be served as a starter or main entrée

• Tandoori ChickenUS$22.99

  Chicken leg, and breast marinated in our homemade yogurt with Indian spices and cooked in our Tandoori oven

• Rack of LambUS$29.99

  Rack of lamb (6) marinated with many spices, yogurt, and cooked to perfection in our oven. A must try!

• Chicken Ginger TandooriUS$17.99

  Chicken breast rolled in fresh minced ginger and mint spices then skillfully baked in our Tandoori oven

• Tandoori FishUS$19.99

  Mahi-Mahi marinated in indian spices and yogurt and cooked to perfection

• Chicken TikkaUS$17.99

  Chicken breast marinated in our yogurt and mildly spiced

• Tandoori Mix GrillUS$29.99

  Assortment of Chicken, Lamb, and Fish Tandoori specialties

• Lamb Boti KabobUS$25.99

  Marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in our Tandoori clay oven

Chicken Specialties

One entrée is recommended per person. All dishes are made to order and can be served Mild, Mild-Med, Medium, Med-Hot, 1 Hot, 2 Hot, 3 Hot. Deanna's Pasta- Masala: Chef Gill's young daughter loves Pasta and Masala, so heput them together and it turned out delicious! So now youmay turn your Masala entrée or any other curry into a pasta dish, ask your server! add $3

• Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$22.99

  Our Signature dish cooked with chicken breast in a creamy sauce with a blend of our Indian spices, garlic, and light ginger

• Chicken CurryUS$16.99

  Chicken cooked in our herbs and spices in a red tomato curry

• Chicken CoconutUS$16.99

  A blend of different Indian spices, herbs, and coconut milk that makes a creamy curry, without the dairy

• Chicken KormaUS$22.99

  Delicately spiced chicken cooked in yogurt, cream, and spices. Garnished with almonds and raisins

• Chicken BhunaUS$16.99

  Chicken cooked in a thick tomato curry with fresh onions, bell peppers, and spices. Also known as Chicken Karahi

• Chicken MakhniUS$16.99

  Tandoori Chicken cooked in our signature masala sauce with fresh onions and bell pepper

• Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)US$16.99

  Chicken breast marinated with extra garlic, ginger, and spices in a thick creamy curry sauce and cooked in Tandoori oven

• Chicken SaagUS$16.99

  Chicken cooked in pureed spinach and flavored mildly with ginger and many spices

• Chicken DanskakUS$22.99

  Chicken cooked in a creamy curry sauce with chunks of pineapple

• Chicken VindalooUS$22.99

  A popular tangy, spicy curry cooked with Chicken and potatoes

• Chicken Veggie CurryUS$18.99

  Chicken and Vegetables; carrots, peas, mushroom, zucchini, and potatoes in our herbs and spices in a red tomato curry

Lamb Specialties

• Lamb Boti MasalaUS$23.99

  Lamb cooked in our Tandoori oven then put into our creamy signature curry made of garlic, ginger, and many spice

• Lamb CurryUS$18.99

  Lamb cooked in our herbs and spices, in a red tomato curry

• Lamb CoconutUS$23.99

  Lamb cooked in a blend of different Indian spices, herbs, and coconut milk that makes a creamy curry, without the dairy

• Lamb KormaUS$18.99

  Delicately spiced lamb cooked in yogurt, cream, and spices. Garnished with almonds and raisins

• Lamb BhunaUS$23.99

  Lamb cooked in a thick tomato curry with fresh onions, bell peppers, and spices, also known as Karahi

• Lamb DanshakUS$18.99

  Lamb cooked in a creamy curry sauce with chunks of pineapple

• Lamb SaagUS$18.99

  Lamb pieces cooked into a pureed spinach and flavored mildly with ginger and many other spices

• Lamb VindalooUS$23.99

  Lamb slow braised in a popular tangy spicy curry with potatoes

• Keema MattarUS$23.99

  Minced Lamb with Indian spices, peas, tomatoes, onions,and green chile

• Butter LambUS$18.99

  Lamb cooked with extra garlic, ginger, and spices in a thick creamy curry sauce

• Lamb Veggie CurryUS$24.99

  Lamb and Vegetables; carrots, peas, mushroom, zucchini,and potatoes cooked in our herbs and spices in a red tomato curry

• Punjabi Goat CurryUS$23.99

  Goat (with bone) braised in a rich fragrant blend of spices,and garlic-ginger sauce. Succulent!

Shrimp Specialties

One entrée is recommended per person. All dishes are made to order and can be served Mild, Mild-Med, Medium,Med-Hot, 1 Hot, 2 Hot, 3 Hot

• Shrimp MasalaUS$19.99

  Our Signature dish cooked with shrimp in a creamy sauce made of a blend of our Indian spices, garlic, and light ginger. A must!

• Shrimp CurryUS$23.99

  Shrimp cooked in our herbs, and spices in a red tomato curry

• Shrimp CoconutUS$23.99

  Shrimp cooked in a blend of different Indian herbs and spices, and coconut milk that makes a creamy curry,without the dairy

• Shrimp KormaUS$19.99

  Delicately spiced shrimp cooked in yogurt, cream and spices. Garnished with almonds and raisins

• Shrimp BhunaUS$19.99

  Shrimp cooked in a thick tomato curry with fresh onions,bell peppers, and spices; also known as Karahi

• Shrimp DanshakUS$19.99

  Shrimp cooked in a creamy curry sauce with chunks of pineapple

• Shrimp VindalooUS$19.99

  Shrimp in a popular tangy, spicy curry cooked with potatoes

• Shrimp SaagUS$19.99

  Shrimp cooked into a pureed spinach, flavored mildly with ginger and many other spices

• Butter ShrimpUS$19.99

  Shrimp cooked with extra garlic, ginger, and spices in a creamy curry

Fish Specialties (Mahi-Mahi)

• Fish MasalaUS$23.99

  Our Signature dish cooked with fish, in a creamy sauce made up of a blend of our Indian spices, garlic, and light ginger. A must!

• Fish CurryUS$23.99

  Fish cooked in our spices, and herbs in a red curry

• Fish CoconutUS$18.99

  A blend of different Indian herbs and spices, and coconut milk that makes a creamy curry without the dairy

• Fish KormaUS$18.99

  Delicately spiced Fish cooked in yogurt, cream, and spices. Garnished with almonds and raisins

• Fish BhunaUS$18.99

  Fish cooked in a thick tomato curry with fresh onions, bell pepper, and spices

• Fish SaagUS$18.99

  Fish cooked in pureed spinach, flavored mildly with ginger and many spices. A Punjabi Favorite!

• Fish VindalooUS$23.99

  A popular tangy, spicy curry cooked with fish and potatoes

• Butter FishUS$23.99

  Fish cooked with extra garlic, light ginger, and spices in a creamy curry

Taj Biryani and Rice

• Peas PulaoUS$6.99

  Succulent basmati rice sautéed with turmeric, onion, peas, almonds, and raisins

• Basmati Rice

  • SmallUS$0.99
  • MediumUS$1.99
  • LargeUS$3.99

• Vegetable BiryaniUS$19.99

  Basmati rice with fresh vegetables, herbs, almonds and raisins

• Chicken BiryaniUS$17.99

  Chicken cooked with basmati rice, herbs, green peas, almonds, and raisins

• Lamb BiryaniUS$19.99

  Lamb pieces cooked with basmati rice, herbs, green peas, almonds and raisins

Vegetarian Specialties

One entrée is recommended per person. All dishes are made to order and can be served Mild, Mild-Med, Medium, Med-Hot, 1 Hot, 2 Hot, 3 Hot

• Vegetable KormaUS$15.99

  Mixed vegetables cooked in homemade yogurt, cream, and spices. Garnished with almonds and raisins

• Saag PaneerUS$18.99

  Spinach cooked with Indian Paneer cheese in yogurt and lightly spiced

• Paneer MasalaUS$15.99

  Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with garlic, ginger, and onions

• Mattar BharthaUS$14.99

  Tandoori Eggplant cooked with herbs, onions, and peas

• Mushroom MattarUS$18.99

  Mushrooms and peas cooked in a creamy masala spiced sauce

• Chana SaagUS$18.99

  Pureed Spinach, chickpeas cooked with spices and light yogurt

• Dahl MakhniUS$18.99

  Lentils cooked with bell pepper, tomatoes, and light cream

• Saag Mattar BharthaUS$18.99

  Spinach and Tandoori Eggplant cooked with herbs, peas and onions

• Pakora MasalaUS$18.99

  Vegetable fritters cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts

• Punjab Paneer BhurjiUS$18.99

  Paneer bhurji is a famous North Indian breakfast recipe made from crumbled grated paneer cooked in spicy tomato gravy

• Punjabi Egg Curry or Egg BhurjiUS$14.99

  An egg curry cooked in our special spiced sauce

Vegan Specialties

• Vegetable CoconutUS$18.99

  Mixed veggies; carrots, peas, mushroom, zucchini, and potatoes in a coconut sauce, with garlic, ginger, and spices

• Vegetable CurryUS$13.99

  Mixed vegetables; carrots, peas, mushroom, zucchini, and potatoes in a mildly spiced sauce

• Chana MasalaUS$18.99

  Chickpeas cooked in a curry full of flavor

• Aloo MattarUS$13.99

  Potatoes and peas cooked in a tomato curry

• Aloo GhobiUS$13.99

  Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices

• Alo CholeUS$13.99

  Chickpeas and potatoes cooked into a tomato gravy with spices

• Mushroom BhajiUS$13.99

  A blend of fresh mushrooms, onions, and Indian spices

• DahlUS$18.99

  Lentils cooked with garlic, ginger and tomatoes

• Sag AlooUS$18.99

  Spinach and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices; with or without cream

• Punjabi Dahl TarkaUS$14.99

  Punjabi traditional Lentils cooked with extra ginger, garlic, onion, and spices

• Bhindi MasalaUS$13.99

  Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices

Taj Sides

• Taj SaladUS$5.99

  Mixed tossed salad, tomatoes, and cucumbers, served in our homemade raita yogurt dressing and seasoning

• Masala SauceUS$5.99

  Our signature masala curry made with the perfect blend of spices

• Half Side SaagUS$8.99

  A traditional Indian dish cooked spinach with spices

• Half Side DahlUS$6.99

  Indian lentils cooked with garlic, ginger, and spices

• Side Chile Onion SaladUS$2.00

  Side of serrano chile, sliced onions with spices and lemons

• Mango ChutneyUS$2.99

  Sweet Mango Chutney

• AcharUS$4.99

  Indian spicy pickles

• RaitaUS$2.49

  Grated Cucumbers, carrots and spices in our yogurt

Indian Desserts

• Kheer Rice PuddingUS$4.99

  Flavorful rice pudding made with milk, cardamon, almonds and raisins

• Gulab JamunUS$4.99

  Golden fried balls of milk pastry soaked in sweet syrup

• KulfiUS$5.99

  A traditional Indian ice cream. Ask server for available flavors

Beverages

• Iced TeaUS$3.99

  Black tea leaves brewed with different spices. Refreshing!

• Indian LassiUS$4.99

  Delicious traditional Indian drink made with yogurt. Mango, coconut, strawberry, salty, sweet

• Chai Tea- Masala TeaUS$3.99

  Indian Tea made with milk, cardamon, and cloves. Served hot or cold

Pepsi Cola Soft Drinks

$2.99

• Pepsi Cola

• Diet

• Root Beer

• Pink Lemonade

• Sierra Mist

• Dr Pepper

Juice & Other Drinks

$3.99

• Orange

• Cranberry

• Pineapple

• Mango

• Red Bull

• Ginger Beer

• Perrier