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Taj India Menu

3028 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL

3028 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL

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  • PopularCurrent Category
  • Appetizers
  • Vegetarian Dishes
  • Chicken Dishes
  • Lamb and Goat Delicacies
  • Tandoori Specialties
  • Seafood Delicacies
  • Hot & Spicy Curries
  • House Specialties
  • Rice Dishes
  • Breads & Roti
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
  • Beverages

Popular

  • Navrattan Korma.

    Navrattan Korma

    $14.50

  • Gulab Jamun.

    Gulab Jamun

    $4.50

  • Chicken Tikka Masala.

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    $16.50

  • Garlic Naan.

    Garlic Naan

    $3.50

  • Samosa Chaat.

    Samosa Chaat

    $6.50

  • Saag Paneer.

    Saag Paneer

    $14.50


Appetizers

Tomato Shorba

Tangy tomato soup with fresh herbs and spices.

$4.50

Tomato Shorba.

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.

$5.50

Vegetable Pakora.

Onion Bhaji

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

$5.50

Onion Bhaji.

Palak Ki Tikkiya

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

$5.50

Palak Ki Tikkiya.

Samosa Chaat

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

$6.50

Samosa Chaat.

Gobi Pakora

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

$5.50

Gobi Pakora.

Paneer Pakora

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

$6.50

Paneer Pakora.

Chicken Pakora

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

$7.50

Chicken Pakora.

Khass Shish Kebab

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

$7.50

Khass Shish Kebab.

Tokri Chaat

A special evening snack of India - A mixture of potatoes and chickpeas topped w/ sweet and spicy chutneys.

$7.50

Tokri Chaat.

Sampler Appetizer Platter

1 Samosa, 1 Tikkiya, 2 Vegetable Pakoras, 2 Paneer Pakoras, & 1 Chili Pakora.

$8.50

Sampler Appetizer Platter.

Dal Shorba

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

$4.50

Palak Ka Shorba

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

$4.50

Mulligatawny Soup

A delicately spiced chicken and rice soup.

$5.50

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.

$5.50

Chili Pakora

Sliced jalapeno is napped in special gram flour and crisp-fried.

$5.50

Bhel Puri

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

$5.50

Chicken 65

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

$7.50

Shrimp Pakora

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

$8.00

Pani Puri

Puffy wheat bread loaded with diced potatoes, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Served with seasoned water.

$6.50

Vegetable Manchurian

A specialty of South India. Crispy vegetable balls, laced with tangy sauce.

$6.50

Paneer Masala

Seasoned slices of homemade cottage cheese sauteed with dry and fresh spices with onion and bell peppers.

$7.50

Fish Pakora

Crispy, savory fish battered in yellow lentils, flour, and rice flour batter with tangy spices, fried.

$8.50

Shrimp Peera

Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, tomato masala, and topped with fine gram flour straws.

$7.50


Vegetarian Dishes

Navrattan Korma

Farm fresh seasoned mixed vegetables with cheese and nuts in a mild creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Navrattan Korma.

Saag Paneer

Cheese with fresh creamed spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Saag Paneer.

Aloo Gobi

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

$14.50

Aloo Gobi.

Aloo Palak

Potatoes with fresh creamed spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Palak Makki

Baby corn with fresh creamed spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Baingan Bharta

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

$14.50

Kadai Paneer

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

$14.50

Bhindi Masala

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

$14.50

Gobi Matar Masala

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

$14.50

Aloo Baingan

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

$14.50

Hariyali Malai Kofta

Soft mixed cheese and vegetable croquettes simmered in a creamed coconut butter sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Chana Masala

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

$14.50

Dal Makhni

Black lentils seasoned with fresh herbs. Mild to medium. Served with basmati rice.

$12.50

Tarka Dal

Yellow lentils seasoned with fresh herbs. Mild to medium. Served with basmati rice.

$12.50

Aloo Mushroom Mattar

Mushrooms, potatoes and peas in a semi-dry curry sauce. Medium, served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Mattar Paneer

Cheese and peas in a semi-dry curry sauce. Medium, served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Paneer Masaladar

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

$14.50

Mushroom Korma

Mushrooms cooked in a moderately spiced cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Fairly mild, served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Paneer Tikka Masala

Chunks of cottage cheese cubes simmered in coconut cream sauce. Mild to medium, served with basmati rice.

$14.50

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora

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

$14.50

Mixed Vegetable

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

$14.50

Methi Malai Paneer

Homemade cottage cheese cooked in cream tomato tangy sauce in a blend of fresh and dry spices with fenugreek.

$14.50

Chana Bhatura

Garbanzo beans in a special blend of fresh roasted spices and tamarind pulp. Served with puffy deep-fried bread.

$14.50

Vegetable Badami

Mixed Vegetables cooked in a ground almond, cashew nut, and poppy seeds sauce mellowed with coconut.

$14.50

Shahi Paneer

Cubes of homemade cottage cheese, cooked in coconut cream sauce and dry roasted fenugreek leaves.

$14.50

Velvet Soya Malai

Tender soy chunks in a rich, velvety tomato and cream malai sauce - creamy, indulgent, and packed with flavor.

$14.50

Soya Badami

Soya chaaps, chunks, cooked to perfection in a decadent blend of ground almonds, cashews, and poppy seeds.

$14.50

Paneer Badami

Cubes of house-made paneer in a rich, mildly sweet almond-cream gravy.

$14.50


Chicken Dishes

Chicken Tikka Masala

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

$16.50

Chicken Tikka Masala.

Chicken Mushrooms

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

$16.50

Chicken Korma

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

$16.50

Chicken Saagwala

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

$16.50

Butter Chicken

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

$16.50

Chicken Badami

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

$16.50

Kadai Chicken

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

$16.50

Chicken Masaledar

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

$16.50

Methi Malai Chicken

Boneless white meat chicken cooked in a cream tomato tangy sauce in a blend of fresh and dried spices with fenugreek.

$16.50


Lamb and Goat Delicacies

Lamb Rogan Josh

Lamb in a classic Kashmir style dish with tomatoes, yogurt and spices. Medium, served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Lamb Korma

Lamb in moderately spiced coconut cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Fairly mild, served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Lamb Badami

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

$18.50

Lamb Saagwala

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

$18.50

Lamb Jalfrezi

Lamb cooked with onions, bell peppers and cabbage in a curry masala sauce with tomatoes. Medium, served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Lamb Tikka Masala

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

$18.50

Goat Curry

Goat (on the bone) cooked in a special rich masala. Medium to spicy, served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Keema Matar

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

$18.50

Kadhi Lamb

Boneless lamb cooked in a rich tomato based masala sauce and finished with kasoori methi.

$18.50

Bhindi Gosht

A semi-dry curry of lamb and okra (bhindi) with onions, tomatoes and cilantro in a special spice blend.

$18.50


Tandoori Specialties

Specialties cooked in a tandoor or char-grilled.

Tandoori Chicken

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

$16.50

Tandoori Chicken.

Tandoori Fish Tikka

Cubes of fish marinated and baked in the clay oven.

$18.50

Tandoori Fish Tikka.

Shish Kebab

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

$17.50

Shish Kebab.

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.

$18.50

Tandoori Shrimp Phuljhari.

Tandoori Shimla Mirch

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

$13.50

Tandoori Shimla Mirch.

Malai Chicken Tikka

Boneless morsels of chicken marinated with fresh and dry roasted spices in fresh creamy sauce and char-grilled.

$16.50

Malai Chicken Tikka.

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.

$18.50

Chicken Tikka

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

$16.50

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.

$17.50

Paneer Tikka

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

$13.50

Tandoori Soya Sizzle

Plant-based soy with smoky, charred flavors and a tender texture.

$14.00


Seafood Delicacies

Fish Malabar

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

$18.50

Spinach Shrimp

Shrimp cooked with delicately spiced, creamed spinach. A delight for spinach lovers. Served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Shrimp Korma

Shrimp cooked in a creamy saffron and coconut flavored cream sauce with nuts and raisins. Mild, served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Shrimp Pepper Masala

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

$18.50

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.

$18.50

Goan Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in curry sauce made from coconut and freshly ground coastal spices. Spicy to hot, served with basmati rice.

$18.50


Hot & Spicy Curries

Chicken Madras

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

$16.50

Lamb Vindaloo

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

$18.50

Chicken Vindaloo

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

$16.50

Achari Gosht

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

$17.50

Achari Chicken

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

$16.50

Kori Gasi Shrimp

A very spicy chili dish made from dried red chilies. Served with basmati rice.

$18.50

Gosht Kara

A semi-dry lamb curry with onions, tomatoes and cilantro in a fiery blend of freshly roasted ground spices.

$18.50


House Specialties

Bombay Thali

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

$23.50+

Punjabi Thali

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

$23.50+

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.

$25.50+

Chef's Special

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

$25.50+


Rice Dishes

Goat Biryani

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

$17.50

Goat Biryani.

Vegetable Biryani

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

$13.50

Chicken Biryani

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

$15.50

Lamb Biryani

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

$17.50

Shrimp Biryani

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

$17.50

Taj House Biryani

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

$17.50

Fried Basmati Pilaf

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

$4.50

White Basmati Rice

Fluffy steamed basmati rice.

$3.50


Breads & Roti

Naan

Refined flour leavened bread.

$1.99

Naan.

Garlic Naan

Naan stuffed with freshly grated garlic.

$3.50

Garlic Naan.

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with curried potatoes and peas.

$3.50

Aloo Paratha.

Mint Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with fresh garden mint.

$3.50

Mint Paratha.

Keema Naan

Naan bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb.

$3.50

Keema Naan.

Onion Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with finely chopped onions.

$3.50

Lachha Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat buttered bread.

$3.50

Paneer Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with cheese.

$3.50

Gobi Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with lightly spiced cauliflower.

$3.50

Tandoori Roti

Famous whole wheat clay oven baked bread.

$1.99

Murg Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with bits of tandoori chicken.

$3.50

Puris

Puffy deep-fried whole wheat bread.

$3.50

Kabuli Naan

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

$3.50

Masala Kulcha

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

$3.50

Mirchi Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with chili.

$3.50

Assorted Basket

A basket of assorted freshly baked tandoori breads — a great way to sample our selection.

$8.50


Side Dishes

Raita

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

$4.50

Raita.

Masala Papadum

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

$3.50

Achaar

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

$2.50

Dahi

Plain live natural yogurt.

$2.50

Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour chutney.

$2.50

Kachumar Salad

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

$4.50

Ring Salad

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

$4.50

Tossed Salad

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

$4.50

Korma Sauce

Tomatoes and onions with specially blended spices and herbs.

$8.50

Curry Sauce

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

$8.50


Desserts

Gulab Jamun

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

$4.50

Gulab Jamun.

Kheer

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

$4.50

Kheer.

Gajar Ka Halwa

A homemade carrot and nut delicacy - served warm.

$4.50

Gajar Ka Halwa.

Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)

1 flavor.

$4.50

Kulfi Trio (Indian Ice Cream)

All 3 flavors. Mango, malai (saffron), and pistachio.

$10.50

Coconut Ice Cream with Pureed Mango

Creamy coconut ice cream topped with sweet pureed mango.

$5.50


Beverages

Lassi

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

$4.49

Lassi.

Fruit Juice

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

$2.99

Iced Tea

Freshly brewed, chilled and served over ice.

$3.29

Fountain Drink

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

$3.29

Decaf Coffee

Freshly brewed decaffeinated coffee.

$2.99

Regular Coffee

Freshly brewed hot coffee.

$2.99

Regular Black Tea

A hot cup of classic black tea.

$2.99

Indian Masala Tea

Black tea simmered with milk and aromatic spices — classic Indian chai.

$3.99

Herbal Tea

A soothing cup of caffeine-free herbal tea.

$2.99

Shikanji (Nimbu Pani)

Refreshing Indian-style lemonade with a hint of cumin and spices.

$3.99

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