Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
Authentic Indian cuisine established 1969, serving tandoori grills, curries, biryanis and thalis in Crawley town centre.
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2 - 4 High Street, West Green, Crawley, RH10 1BJ
Menu — 113 items
Pre-Starters
3 ITEMSPlain or Spicy Poppadom
£1.25
Pickle Tray
Assortment of mint, yogurt, mango chutney, tomato chutney, chopped onion.
- vegetarian
£3.95
Lime Pickle
- vegetarian
£1.25
Vegetarian Starters
8 ITEMSVegetable Samosa
Crispy triangular pastries stuffed with a blend of spiced mixed vegetables.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Onion Bhaji
Crispy fritters made with onions and seasonal vegetables, coated in gram flour and seasoned with cumin.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Tandoori Broccoli
Broccoli marinated in a spiced yoghurt and cream cheese mix, then grilled to perfection in a clay oven.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Cauliflower 65
Diced fresh crispy cauliflower florets tossed with curry leaves and mustard seeds with yogurt base chilli sauce.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Aloo Tikki Channa Chaat
A classic Indian-style chaat with fried potato cakes, curried chickpeas, three types of chutney and a hint of sweet yoghurt.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Vegetable Samosa Chaat
Punjabi-style samosa, spicy Samosa Chaat served with curried chickpeas yoghurt, fresh coriander-mint chutney and tangy tamarind sauce.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Chilli Paneer
Cubes of fresh paneer stir-fried with green chillies and spicy chilli sauce.
- vegetarian
£8.50
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese marinated and grilled in a tandoor.
- vegetarian
£8.50
Non-Vegetarian Starters
15 ITEMSAjwani Salmon
Salmon chunks chargrilled with ajwain (carom seeds).
£12.50
Prawn Puri
Prawns stir-fried in Goan spices with fresh coriander, garlic, chilli & lemon juice, served on deep fried thin flat bread.
£8.95
Tandoori Achari King Prawn
Marinated king prawns, grilled with the chef's special spices on skewers and cooked in a clay oven.
£12.50
Chicken Lollipop
This beloved Indo-Chinese appetiser features a frenched chicken drumette that is marinated and then battered and fried to a perfect crisp.
£8.95
Mysore Chilli Chicken
This renowned chicken dish from the Mysore region of Karnataka showcases the authentic flavours of green chillies and coriander.
£8.95
Chicken Chops
Succulent and packed with flavour, featuring marinated chicken thigh pieces infused with garlic, ginger, yoghurt and Indian spices, all cooked in a clay oven.
£8.95
Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken cubes marinated in greek yoghurt and roasted in a clay oven.
£8.95
Pudina Chicken Tikka
Tender morsels of chicken, marinated with fresh mint and coriander.
£8.95
Malai Tikka
Grilled chicken supreme marinated with ginger, garlic, cream cheese, coriander and cardamom.
£8.95
Taj Trio Chicken
Combination of Murgh Tikka, Murgh Malai Tikka, Pudina Chicken Tikka.
£8.95
Chicken 65
A specialty from Hyderabad, this dish features tender diced chicken breast deep-fried and sautéed with curry leaves, onions, chilli and paprika.
£8.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tandoor-roasted, french-trimmed lamb cutlets marinated in a Rajasthani spice blend, served with a refreshing mint sauce.
£12.50
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb mixed with chillies and fragrant spices, skewered and grilled in a clay oven.
£10.95
Lamb Samosa
Tasty pastry triangles stuffed with delectable spiced lamb mince.
£8.95
Mix Starter
Tandoori king prawn, chicken tikka, onion bhaji, chicken pudina tikka, veg samosa.
£12.95
Biryanis
5 ITEMSTaj Special Mix Biryani
Aromatic long-grain rice layered over tender pieces of chicken, lamb and prawns, all marinated in a blend of rich spices, saffron and finished with caramelised onions.
£16.95
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic long-grain rice layered over tender pieces of chicken all marinated in a blend of rich spices, saffron and finished with caramelised onions.
£14.95
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic long-grain rice layered over tender pieces of lamb all marinated in a blend of rich spices, saffron and finished with caramelised onions.
£15.95
Tiger Prawn Biryani
Aromatic long-grain rice layered over tender pieces of tiger prawn, all marinated in a blend of rich spices and saffron and finished with caramelised onions.
£15.95
Vegetables Biryani
A fragrant and flavourful rice dish made with a mix of colorful vegetables, aromatic spices, basmati rice, cooked to perfection.
- vegetarian
£12.95
Vegetables Side Dishes
15 ITEMSPunjabi Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer nestled in a velvety blend gravy made with tomatoes, butter and aromatic Indian spices.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Paneer Karahi
A flavourful dish featuring paneer cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes in a spiced, tangy gravy.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Saag Paneer
Creamy and flavourful dish combining fresh spinach and soft paneer cubes, cooked with aromatic spices for a classic Indian delight.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Mater Paneer
A popular North Indian dish made with soft paneer cubes and tender green peas simmered in a spiced tomato-based gravy.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Mix Vegetables Bhuna
A flavourful dish of fresh vegetables sauteed in a rich blend of spices, creating a wholesome and aromatic meal.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Spicy stir-fry dish made with mixed vegetables, sautéed in a tangy tomato-based sauce, flavoured with aromatic spices.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Bombay Aloo
Made with tender potatoes cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy, featuring a blend of aromatic herbs and tangy spices.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Aloo Gobi
A classic Indian dish made with potatoes and cauliflower, cooked with aromatic spices for a flavourful and comforting meal.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Aloo Brinjal Patiala
A flavourful dish featuring potatoes and egg plants cooked in a rich, spiced gravy with a touch of Punjabi flair.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Saag Aloo
Dish made with tender potatoes cooked in a flavourful spinach gravy, seasoned with aromatic spices.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Bhindi Dopiaza
A delicious dish made with tender okra and onions, cooked in a spiced, flavourful gravy.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Brinjal Bhaji
A flavourful Indian dish made with tender egg plant pieces cooked in a spiced tomato and onion masala.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Mushroom Hara Piaz
A delicious dish made with tender mushrooms cooked with fresh green onions and a blend of aromatic spices.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Tarka Dal
A hearty lentil dish cooked with spices and finished with a sizzling tempering of garlic, cumin and mustard seeds.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Dhal Makhani
A rich and creamy lentil dish made with black lentils and kidney beans simmered in a spiced tomato gravy and finished with butter and cream.
- vegetarian
£8.95
Rice
6 ITEMSPlain Rice
Boiled basmati rice.
- vegetarian
£3.75
Pulao Rice
- vegetarian
£4.75
Mushroom or Green Peas Pulao
- vegetarian
£4.95
Onion Fried Pulao
- vegetarian
£4.95
Coconut or Garlic Rice
- vegetarian
£4.95
Keema Rice
£6.95
Breads
10 ITEMSTandoori Ruti
- vegetarian
£3.50
Chappati
- vegetarian
£3.95
Plain Naan
Soft, fluffy Indian flatbread, perfect with curries or dips.
- vegetarian
£3.95
Peshawari Naan
Sweet naan stuffed with coconut and raisins; rich and flavourful.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Chilli Naan
Spicy naan infused with fresh chilies for a fiery kick.
- vegetarian
£4.50
Garlic Naan
Fluffy naan flavoured with roasted garlic for a savory taste.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Cheese Naan
Soft naan stuffed with melted cheese for a creamy delight.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Keema Naan
Soft naan stuffed with minced lamb.
£6.95
Stuffed Paratha
Golden-brown flatbread paratha stuffed with spiced vegetables.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Bread Basket
Choice of 3 naans.
- vegetarian
£11.95
Accompaniments
5 ITEMSGreen Mixed Salad
A fresh mix of greens, tomatoes, onion rings and cucumber, topped with a zesty lemon mustard vinaigrette.
- vegetarian
£5.95
Raita
Cool yoghurt dip with herbs and spices; perfect with meals.
- vegetarian
£3
Masala Chips
Crispy chips tossed with a blend of ketchup, turmeric, curry powder, salt, garam masala, coriander powder, lemon juice and chilli powder.
- vegetarian
£5.95
Chips
- vegetarian
£4.50
Extra Sauce
Masala sauce, madras sauce or bhunna sauce.
£4.95
Kids Meals
6 ITEMSMalai Tikka
Served with pilau rice or chips and salad.
£11.95
Fish and Chips
Served with salad.
£11.95
Paneer Tikka
Served with rice or chips and salad.
- vegetarian
£11.95
Chicken Nuggets
Served with chips and salad.
£11.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Served with pilau rice.
£11.95
Chicken/Lamb Korma
Served with pilau rice.
£11.95
Tandoori Grill Dishes
7 ITEMSTaj Mixed Grill
A delightful assortment of chicken tikka, malai tikka, tandoori king prawn, seekh kebab, paneer tikka, lamb chops, tandoori broccoli and red onion. Served with salad, rice and dressing of mint sauce.
£23.95
Malai Tikka
Grilled chicken supreme marinated with ginger, garlic, cream cheese, coriander and cardamom. Served with salad, rice and dressing of mint sauce.
£17.95
Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken breast marinated in greek yoghurt with special herbs, roasted in the tandoor. Served with salad, rice and dressing of mint sauce.
£17.95
Chicken Shashlik
Diced chicken marinated in tandoor spices, grilled on a skewer with hearty onions and bell peppers. Served with salad, rice and dressing of mint sauce.
£18.95
Ajwani Salmon Tikka
Salmon chunks infused with ajwain flavour, chargrilled in the tandoor. Served with salad, rice and dressing of mint sauce.
£23.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Served with roasted baby potatoes.
£25.95
Grilled Vegetables
A medley of baby potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, capsicum, courgette, eggplant, red onion and baby corn.
- vegetarian
£15.95
Taj Special Mains
12 ITEMSGoan Fish Curry
A flavourful fish curry prepared with onions, curry leaves, whole spices and spice powders cooked in coconut oil and finished with coconut cream.
£14.95
Prawn Moilee
A light, aromatic and delicious south Indian-style curry featuring succulent prawns, flavoured with mustard curry leaves and creamy coconut milk.
£15.95
Hariyali Chicken
Also known as green chicken, this Indian dish features chicken simmered in a blend of fresh coriander, mint, spinach and aromatic herbs and spices.
£14.95
Makhni Chicken
A favourite of the Mughal empire, pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, coconut cream cooked with plenty of butter and freshly ground garam masala with a touch of cream.
£14.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of tender chicken tikka cooked in a flavourful, rich and creamy tomato sauce that perfectly blends marinated, grilled chicken with aromatic spices.
£14.95
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Diced chicken tikka in a hot delicious curry, tempered with garlic, herbs and fresh green chilli.
£14.95
Chicken Jalfrezi
Diced chicken tossed with bell peppers and onions in a spicy masala.
£14.95
Laal Mass Curry
A renowned Rajasthani dish, laal maas is a fiery meat curry made with a blend of Kashmiri red chillies for a bold, spicy flavour.
£15.95
Rara Gosht
This flavourful curry is made with tender lamb, lamb mince and green peas, cooked in a rich blend of spices such as javitri, cardamom, bay leaf, and dried red chillies.
£15.95
Lamb Pepper Fry
Experience the keralan lamb pepper fry, featuring a robust, spicy sauce crafted from dried chillies, curry leaves, cloves and an abundance of black pepper, along with the chef's special herbs.
£15.95
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
Savor the exquisite Kashmiri Rogan Josh, featuring succulent lamb shank, ginger and yoghurt accompanied by onion.
£19.95
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan
Tender pieces of lamb braised in a rich gravy infused with garlic, ginger, aromatic spices, yoghurt, cloves bay leaves and Kashmiri red chilli.
£15.95
Mains - Classic
21 ITEMSChicken Balti
Home-made spicy and tangy balti sauce with tamarind, coriander and bell peppers.
£14.95
Lamb Balti
Home-made spicy and tangy balti sauce with tamarind, coriander and bell peppers.
£15.95
Tiger Prawns Balti
Home-made spicy and tangy balti sauce with tamarind, coriander and bell peppers.
£15.95
Lamb Jalfrezi
£15.95
Tiger Prawns Jalfrezi
£15.95
Karahi Chicken
A Punjabi specialty featuring diced chicken sautéed in an iron wok with onions and peppers in a medium to hot masala.
£14.95
Karahi Lamb
A Punjabi specialty of diced lamb sautéed in an iron wok with onions and peppers in a medium to hot masala.
£15.95
Chicken Madras
Diced chicken breast simmered in a traditional hot onion sauce, finished with garam masala.
£14.95
Lamb Madras
Diced lamb simmered in a traditional hot onion sauce, finished with garam masala.
£15.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Diced chicken breast prepared in a traditional hot onion sauce, finished with garam masala.
£14.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Diced lamb prepared in a traditional hot onion sauce, finished with garam masala.
£15.95
Chicken Bhuna
Tender pieces of chicken simmered in a medium-spiced onion sauce with fresh coriander.
£14.95
Lamb Bhuna
Tender pieces of lamb simmered in a medium-spiced onion sauce with fresh coriander.
£15.95
Keema Matar
Indian-style keema matar (ground lamb mince curry with peas) is an easy, one-pot recipe that's deeply flavourful without whole spices.
£15.95
Chicken Dhansak
A spicy persian specialty cooked with lentils and fresh herbs, featuring a sweet and tangy sauce.
£14.95
Lamb Dhansak
A spicy persian specialty prepared with lentils and fresh herbs, accompanied by a sweet and tangy sauce.
£15.95
Tiger Prawns Dhansak
Spicy persian speciality, cooked with lentils and fresh herbs with sweet and tangy sauce.
£15.95
Mughlai Chicken Korma
Diced chicken simmered in a mild onion, yoghurt and cashew sauce.
£14.95
Mughlai Lamb Korma
Diced lamb simmered in a mild onion, yoghurt and cashew sauce.
£15.95
Chicken Tikka Passanda
A mild onion-based curry, enriched with ground nuts and almonds.
£14.95
Lamb Passanda
A mild onion-based curry, enhanced with ground nuts and almonds.
£15.95
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