Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Rd, Metairie
(504) 836-6859

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Paneer Butter Masala and Paneer Tikka Masala
Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala
Assorted Bread Basket
Roasted Garlic Naan
Chicken Chettinad
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Tandoori Platter
Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Makhanwala(Butter Chicken)
Shredded charbroiled chicken breast with fenugreek seasoned decadent tomato butter sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.
Saag Paneer (Vegetarian)
Indian Farmer's cheese with spicy garlic spinach puree
Taj Kathi Roll (Chicken Wrap)
Indian version of a spiced chicken wrap with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Garlic sautéed cauliflower and Russet potatoes
Kofta Lajawab(Veg Dumplings Korma)
Homemade cheese and potato rounds, stuffed with nuts and fruit sautéed in onions and cream
Chicken Biryani
Chicken breast with a saffron & ginger scented basmati rice

Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
Potatoes and peas in a crispy pastry with 1 oz of mint chutney and 1 oz of tamarind chutney.
Taj Kathi Roll (Chicken Wrap)
Indian version of a spiced chicken wrap with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Taj Platter(Non-Veg Platter for 3)
Non-vegetarian for two with 1oz of mint chutney and 1oz of tamarind chutney.
Sindhi Aloo Tikki(Potato cakes with Chutneys and Crackers)
Patties of potatoes, topped with chick-peas, drizzled with yoghurt with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Onion Pakora
Onion fritter fried with lentil batter. With 1 oz of mint chutney and 1 oz of tamarind chutney.
Mumbai Chicken Wings (8 pcs)
Spicy chicken wings with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Samosa Chaat(Crushed Samosas topped with chutneys and crackers)
Veggie samosas with curried chickpeas, raita, and chutneys with 1oz of mint chutney and 1oz of tamarind chutney.
Vegetarian Platter For Two
Assortment of samosas, papadum, and onion pakoras with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Veggie Kathi Roll (Veggie Wrap)
Indian version of a veggie wrap with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Chicken Pakoras (8pcs)
Fried tenders dipped in a lentil batter with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Veggie Cutlets(3pcs)
Cutlets made from carrots, peas, and cauliflower, lightly pan fried with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Soup and Salad
Mulligatawny Soup(Homemade lentil Soup)
Lentil soup with spiced chicken flavored with cumin, curry leaves, and Lemon
Timatar Ka Shorba(Tomato Soup)
Slow cooked cumin and garlic flavored tomato soup
Garden Salad
Onion Salad

Breads
Roasted Garlic Naan
Naan bread with crushed garlic
Naan
Tandoori fired classic indian bread
Assorted Bread Basket(Onion, Wheat and Potato breads)
Onion kulcha, roti, and aloo paratha
Onion Kulcha
Naan bread stuffed with grilled onions
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and sweet peas
Roti(Wheat)
Tandoori baked whole wheat bread
Chili Garlic Naan
Spicy bread stuffed with jalapenos and cilantro
Paneer Paratha(Cheese Bread)
Whole wheat bread stuffed with cheese
Keema Naan(Lamb Naan)
Naan bread stuffed with garam masala spiced ground lamb
Kabuli Naan(Hummus Naan)
Leavened bread stuffed with nuts, raisins, and sun-dried cherries
Poori
Wok fried whole wheat bread
Paratha(Wheat)
Flaky and buttery whole wheat bread
Taj Kulcha(Chicken Naan)
Stuffed with minced tandoori chicken, with a touch of ginger, onion, and cilantro

Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Chicken breast with a saffron & ginger scented basmati rice
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed vegetables in saffron scented basmati rice
Prawn Biryani(Shrimp Rice)
Skillet sautéed prawns in cardamom saffron basmati rice
Lamb Biryani
Braised leg of lamb in cinnamon saffron scented basmati rice
Mixed Biryani
Chicken, Lamb, and Shrimp with saffron rice
Veggie Fried Rice
Indian style fried basmati rice with vegetables and eggs

Tandoor
Chicken Tikka
Masala spiced tandoori roasted boneless chicken breast with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Seekh Kabab(Homemade Lamb Sausage)
Clay oven roasted ground lamb, coriander, and fennel kabab with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Tandoori Platter(Tandoori Mixed Grill)
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kabab, lamb kabab, and shrimp kebab with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Tandoori Murgh(Tandoori Chicken)
Chicken marinated in yogurt and a classic blend of indian spices and sauteed in our homemade sweet and spicy glaze) with 6 oz of rice, 1 oz of mint chutney, and 1 oz of tamarind chutney.
Paneer Tikka(Homemade Cheese)
Tandoori roasted farmers cheese served on sizzler with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Boti Kabab(Lamb)
Masala spiced tandoori roasted lamb cubes with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Tandoori Shrimp
Fresh shrimp marinated in spices and roasted over mesquite char- coal with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Malai Kebab(Chicken marinated in our cheese sauce)
Boneless chicken encrusted with cheese and roasted with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.
Macchi Tikka(Fish)
Seasonal fish marinated and roasted with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Standard Indian Fare
Chicken Tikka Masala
Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.
Chicken Korma
Almond and cashew cream sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy hot with potatoes.
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy hot with potatoes.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.
Chicken Saag(Spinach)
With creamed spinach.
Lamb Korma
Almond and cashew cream sauce.
Vegetable Korma
Almond and cashew cream sauce.
Lamb Saag
With creamed spinach.
Vegetable Tikka Masala
Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Spicy hot with potatoes.
Fish Tikka Masala
Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.
Shrimp Korma
Almond and cashew cream sauce.
Vegetable Saag
With creamed spinach.
Vegetable Vindaloo
Spicy hot with potatoes.
Vegetable Kadai
With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
Fish Korma
Almond and cashew cream sauce.
Shrimp Saag
With creamed spinach.
Shrimp Kadai
With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
Fish Vindaloo
Spicy hot with potatoes.
Lamb Kadai
With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
Fish Kadai
With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.
Fish Saag
With creamed spinach.

Vegetarian
Saag Paneer (Vegetarian)
Indian Farmer's cheese with spicy garlic spinach puree
Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Garlic sautéed cauliflower and Russet potatoes
Kofta Lajawab(Veg Dumplings Korma)
Homemade cheese and potato rounds, stuffed with nuts and fruit sautéed in onions and cream
Dal Makhani(Black lentils)
Cardamom scented butter whipped lentils flavored with curry leaves
Navaratan Korma(Nine Jewels of India)
Diced Indian Farmer's cheese, baby green beans, turnips and sweet peas in butter milk cream sauce
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms cooked in a mildly spiced tomato based gravy with a hint of fenugreek
Benghan Bharta(Eggplant)
Puree of Tandoori fired globe eggplant and tomatoes
Bhindi Masala(Okra)
Sautéed fresh okra sprinkled with mango powder
Chili Paneer(Cheese)
Homemade cheese green and red bell pepper, simmered in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce
Yellow Dal
Clove scented butter whipped yellow moong beans flavored with mustard seeds
Paneer Makhani(Cheese)
Homemade cheese in a tomato and butter sauce
Chana Masala(Chick-Pea Curry)
Sauté of garbanzo beans & black cumin with fresh coriander
Mattar Paneer(Peas and Cheese)
Diced Indian Farmer's cheese and sweet peas simmered in saffron tomato sauce.
Gobi Manchurian(Cauliflower)
Cauliflower dipped in a chickpea batter, sautéed in a Manchurian sauce
Aloo Saag(Potato and Spinach)
Potatoes with curried spinach
Paneer Manchurian(Cheese)
Sweet and tangy deep fried cauliflower/paneer cheese with curry leaf tempering
Alu Mattar(Potatoes and Peas)
Peas and potatoes in a tomato sauce
Jeera Aloo(Traditional yellow potatoes)
Baby yellow potatoes dry sautéed with onions, mustard, and cumin seeds
Vegetable Masala
Toasted dry masala spiced sautéed market fresh vegetables

Chicken
Chicken Makhanwala(Butter Chicken)
Shredded charbroiled chicken breast with fenugreek seasoned decadent tomato butter sauce.
Chili Chicken
Boneless chicken, green and red bell pepper, simmered in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce.
Chicken Curry
Taj classic turmeric spiced chicken curry stew.
Chicken Pasanda
Marinated in yoghurt, simmered with saffron almond cashew cream sauce.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken in a sweet, tangy, and savory spiced gravy.
Chicken Bhuna
Boneless chicken sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices.
Chicken Chettinad (Coconut Chicken)
A popular dish from the Chettinad region of roasted, exotic spices and tangy sauce.

Lamb
Lamb Rogan Josh
Curry leaf & cinnamon slow braised leg of lamb with fresh coriander.
Lamb Pasanda
Marinated in yoghurt and simmered with saffron almond cashew cream sauce.
Lamb Bhuna
Roasted cubes of lamb sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices.
Lamb Achari
Tender lamb in a medium spiced pickle-flavor onion and tomato sauce.
Dhanya Lamb(Coriander Lamb)
Lamb sautéed with coriander and spices.

Shrimp and Fish
Shrimp Kerala (Coconut Shrimp)
Cooked in spiced coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves.
Shrimp Kali-Milch(Black Pepper Shrimp)
In a spicy sweet black peppery cream sauce.
Fish Goa (Coconut Fish)
Coconut poached fish chunks with fresh curry leavesand fenugreek
Fish Chili
Fried Fish in our chili glaze (spicy)
Fish Kali-Milch(Black Pepper Fish)
In a spicy sweet black peppery cream sauce.
Fish Bhuna
Fish sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes
Shrimp Chili
Fried Shrimp in our chili glaze (spicy)

Desserts
Kheer
The Indian version of rice pudding
Ras Malai
Homemade cheese in a sweet cream sauce
Gulab Jamun
Fried milk balls in our sweet rose syrup
Gajjat Halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Accompaniments
Plain Basmati Rice (8oz)
Buttered Basmati Rice (8oz)
Tamarind Chutney (Imli 4 ozs)
Chutney Plate
Assortment of five different chutneys
Raita
Yogurt with grated carrot and cucumber
Makhani Sauce (12oz)
Butter and methi sauce
Plain Yogurt
Housemade
Mint Chutney (4 ozs)
Achar (Indian Mixed Pickle 4ozs)
Mango Chutney 4ozs

Drinks
Mango Lassi
A popular traditional yogurt-based drink, made with real mango.
Can of Coke
Chai
Nirvana's homemade Masala Chai made with black Indian tea, milk, and our own blend of cinnamon, cloves, and other spices.
Can of Dr Pepper
Can of Barq's Root Beer
Can of Sprite®
Lemon Lime Soda
Iced Tea
A popular traditional yogurt-based drink, made with real mango.
Bottled Water
A popular traditional yogurt-based drink, made with real mango.

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Recent Reviews

Came here on a whim with my Fiancé for our weekly dine-out and I will say, this little hidden gem in old Metairie surpassed all expectation. From our kind and attentive waiter, Antonio, to our delicious meal. We will come again!
June 2025
How am I just finding out about this place? I went here on a weekday night and the first thing I noticed was the beautiful art on the walls. They also have some really unique chairs. This place is so cute.

We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive.

We tried a little bit of everything and man it was sooo good.

We got the lamb stuffed naan. Which was addictive. You can’t eat just one....
June 2025
Went here for the first time yesterday and wow, food and service were amazing. Samosa chat was delicious, as well as our entree’s. I’ll definitely be making my way back here regularly
June 2025

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Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 836-6859