Whitby Taj Menu

If you're looking for a meal that packs bold flavors and spices, look no further than the Whitby Taj Menu. Located at 69A Discovery Drive in Whitby, Porirua, this spot offers a delicious mix of traditional Indian dishes with a modern twist. Whether you’re in the mood for something comforting like a rich, creamy butter chicken or craving the zest of a tangy lamb curry, the menu has something to satisfy every taste.

Start off with one of their mouth-watering appetizers, such as crispy samosas or spiced pakoras, before diving into a hearty main course. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a refreshing mango lassi or one of their sweet desserts to round off your dining experience. With a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone at Whitby Taj. So whether it’s a casual lunch or a special evening out, you’re in for a flavorful journey.

Biryani - Rice Dishes

Jeera Rice
NZ$7.20
Peas Pulao
NZ$8.40
Beef Biryani
NZ$32.40
Lemon Rice
NZ$8.40
Mushroom Rice
NZ$9.00
Saffron Rice
NZ$8.40
Coconut Rice
NZ$8.50
Plain Rice
NZ$6.00
Chicken Biryani
NZ$32.40
Lamb Biryani
NZ$32.40
Vegetable Biryani
NZ$30.00

Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature
NZ$26.00

Dessert

Mango Lassi
NZ$6.60
Gulab Jamun
NZ$11.50
Mango Kulfi
NZ$11.50

Beverages

Soft Drinks - Can
NZ$4.80
Ginger Beer
NZ$6.00

Mains - Vegetarian Dishes

Sabji Bahar
Vegetarian. Fresh assorted vegetables cooked with spices.
NZ$28.20
Paneer Makhani
Vegetarian. Homemade cottage cheese cooked in tomato gravy with butter and cream.
NZ$28.20
Subz Panchmel
Vegetarian. Mushroom, beans and cottage cheese cooked in cashew nut and tomato gravy.
NZ$28.20
Dal Tarka
Vegetarian. Split lentils cooked with fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
NZ$24.00
Palak Paneer
Vegetarian. Fresh cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomatoes and spinach gravy.
NZ$28.20
Saag Aloo
Vegetarian. Potatoes cooked with home ground spices and spinach gravy.
NZ$28.20
Aloo Matar
Vegetarian. Potatoes and fresh garden peas cooked in onion and tomatoes gravy.
NZ$28.20
Malai Kofta
Vegetarian. Cottage cheese pom poms cooked in cashew nut sauce.
NZ$28.20
Chana Masala
Vegetarian. Chickpeas cooked with spices in a thick sauce.
NZ$25.20
Mushroom Masala
Vegetarian. Fresh mushrooms cooked in onion, capsicum and special tasty sauce.
NZ$28.20
Paneer Tikka Masala
Vegetarian. Homemade cottage cheese cooked in onion and capsicum sauce.
NZ$28.20
Aubergine Curry
Vegetarian. Curried eggplant cooked with potato in onion and tomato based gravy.
NZ$28.20
Vegetable Korma
Vegetarian. Mixed vegetable cooked in cashew nuts and cream sauce.
NZ$28.20
Aloo Gobi
Vegetarian. Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with dry ground spices.
NZ$28.20
Dal Makhani
Vegetarian. Lentils cooked in tomato gravy with butter and cream.
NZ$24.00

Mains - Seafood Dishes

King Prawn Malabari
Prawns cooked with coconut, onion, tomatoes, capsicum and spices.
NZ$34.80
Amritsari Fish
Boneless fish fillets cooked with capsicum onion and tangy sauce.
NZ$34.80
Fish Masala
Boneless fish fillets cooked in a onion and tomato sauce.
NZ$34.80
Fish Makhani
Fish fillets cooked in tomato based creamy sauce.
NZ$34.80
Tandoori Prawns Curry
Prawns marinated in herbs and spices overnight and grilled in tandoor first then cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato gravy.
NZ$34.80
Shrimp Masala
Shrimps cooked in onion, ginger, garlic and tomato gravy.
NZ$34.80
Goan Fish Curry
Fresh fish pieces cooked in aromatic spices and creamy coconut.
NZ$34.80
King Prawn Masala
Spicy. King prawns cooked in a spicy sauce.
NZ$34.80

Vegetarian Entrée

Onion Bhaji
Vegetarian. Chopped onions with spices, herbs and chickpea flour then deep fried.
NZ$13.80
Paneer Aloo Tikki
Fried patties of potato, homemade Indian cottage cheese, onion and fresh coriander
NZ$16.20
Punjabi Pakora
Vegetarian. Fresh vegetable battered in chickpea flour and deep fried.
NZ$13.80
Aloo Bonda
Spicy, vegetarian. Potato ball deep fried in spicy chickpea flour battered and deep fried.
NZ$13.80
Paneer Tikka
Vegetarian. Homemade cottage cheese especially marinated in ground spices and cooked with capsicum and onions in tandoor.
NZ$16.20
Paneer Pakora
Vegetarian. Homemade cottage cheese battered in chickpea flour and deep fried.
NZ$16.20
Vegetarian Samosa
Spicy, vegetarian. Flaky pastry filled with spicy mashed potatoes and green peas.
NZ$13.80

Entrée / Appetisers

Mixed Platter For Two
NZ$30.00
Vegetarian Platter For Two
Vegetarian.
NZ$28.80
Tandoori Platter For Two
NZ$31.20

Side Dishes

Side Platter
4 poppadoms, pickle, mango chutney and raita.
NZ$13.00
Papadums - Lentil Wafer
NZ$1.50
Mango Chutney
NZ$3.00
Pickles
NZ$3.00
Jeera Aloo
NZ$22.40
Raita
NZ$4.20

Non-Vegetarian Entrée

Tandoori Wings (5 Pieces)
Pieces of chicken wings marinated with ginger, garlic, yoghurt and Indian spices.
NZ$16.80
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bone marinated in special recipe and grilled in tandoor.
NZ$16.80
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, spices and grilled in tandoor.
NZ$16.80
Fish Tikka
Fish pieces mixed in herbs spices and grilled in tandoor.
NZ$16.20
Seekh Kebab (4 Pieces)
Mince lamb rolls mixed with fresh herbs and spices roasted in tandoor.
NZ$17.40
Tandoori Prawns (6 Pieces)
Prawns with tails marinated in special recipe and grilled in tandoor.
NZ$24.00
Barra Champ (3 Pieces)
Lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt and spices and grilled in tandoor.
NZ$22.80

Tandoori Naan Breads

Mixed Bread Basket
4 Naan bread served - Plain Naan, cheese Naan, kheema Naan and Roti
NZ$25.00
Keema Naan
NZ$8.40
Aloo Paratha
NZ$8.40
Butter Naan
NZ$6.00
Garlic Naan
NZ$6.00
Onion Kulcha
NZ$6.50
Cheese Naan
NZ$7.20
Cheese & Garlic Naan
NZ$8.40
Chicken Naan
NZ$8.40
Kashmiri Naan
NZ$8.40
Chilli Cheese Naan
NZ$8.40
Peshawari Naan
NZ$8.40
Paneer Kulcha
NZ$7.80
Roti
NZ$5.40
Plain Naan
NZ$5.40

Tea and Coffee

Coffee
NZ$4.50
Masala Chai
Indian tea.
NZ$4.50
English Breakfast Tea
NZ$4.80
Green Tea
NZ$4.80

Mains - Chicken, Beef or Lamb Dishes

Chicken / Lamb / Beef Vindaloo (Kiwi Hot)
Spicy. Morsel cooked in onion and tomato base gravy with vinegar and recommended by chef.
NZ$31.20
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Korma
Cooked in cashew nut, cream and onion gravy.
NZ$31.20
Chicken / Lamb Jalfrezi
Boneless pieces cooked with fresh vegetables using tangy tomato base gravy.
NZ$31.20
Lamb / Beef Rogan Josh
Cooked in onion, garlic and ginger based simmering sauce.
NZ$31.20
Murgh Curry
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with onion, touch of a garlic and ginger, simmered in selected spices.
NZ$31.20
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken pieces cooked in tomato, onion, capsicum and chef's special sauce.
NZ$31.20
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato in cast iron pot.
NZ$31.20
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken morsel cooked in a rich tomato and butter.
NZ$30.00
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Methi
Cooked in cashew nut and tomato base gravy with the flavour of fenugreek leaves and cream.
NZ$31.20
Murgh Kashmiri
Chicken pieces cooked in ground spices and cocktail fruits.
NZ$28.00
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in delicious mango sauce and ground spices.
NZ$30.00
Lamb Dopiaza
Lamb cooked with onion in our chef's unique recipe.
NZ$31.20
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Pasanda
Cooked with aromatic spices in a mild almond and tomato gravy.
NZ$31.20
Balti Chicken
Fresh pieces of chicken cooked with vegetables and special sauce.
NZ$31.20
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Saagwala
Cooked with aromatic spices, herbs, ginger, garlic, onions and tomato gravy with spinach.
NZ$31.20
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Madras
NZ$31.20
Anarkali Lamb / Beef
Tender pieces cooked with flavour of mint powder, onion sauce and chef's special spices.
NZ$31.20
Murgh Nilgiri
Boneless chicken morsel cooked with ground spices, spinach and mint.
NZ$31.20
Bhuna Gosht
Diced lamb cooked with spring onion, tomato and aromatic spices.
NZ$31.20
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