Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine - Metairie, LA

Tandoori fired classic indian bread

Naan bread stuffed with grilled onions

Naan bread with crushed garlic

Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and sweet peas

Onion kulcha, roti, and aloo paratha

Wok fried whole wheat bread

Spicy bread stuffed with jalapenos and cilantro

Leavened bread stuffed with nuts, raisins, and sun-dried cherries

Tandoori baked whole wheat bread

Flaky and buttery whole wheat bread

Whole wheat bread stuffed with cheese

Naan bread stuffed with garam masala spiced ground lamb

Stuffed with minced tandoori chicken, with a touch of ginger, onion, and cilantro

Skillet sautéed prawns in cardamom saffron basmati rice

Chicken breast with a saffron & ginger scented basmati rice

Mixed vegetables in saffron scented basmati rice

Braised leg of lamb in cinnamon saffron scented basmati rice

Chicken, Lamb, and Prawns with saffron rice

Indian style fried basmati rice with vegetables and eggs

Curry leaf & cinnamon slow braised leg of lamb with fresh coriander.

Marinated in yoghurt and simmered with saffron almond cashew cream sauce.

Lamb sautéed with coriander and spices.

Roasted cubes of lamb sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices.

Tender lamb in a medium spiced pickle-flavor onion and tomato sauce.

Clay oven roasted ground lamb, coriander, and fennel kabab with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Masala spiced tandoori roasted boneless chicken breast with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Chicken marinated in yogurt and a classic blend of indian spices with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Boneless chicken encrusted with cashews and roasted with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Masala spiced tandoori roasted lamb cubes with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Seasonal fish marinated and roasted with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Tandoori roasted farmers cheese served on sizzler with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka kabab, seenkh kabab, and prawn kebab with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Fresh gulf shrimp marinated in spices and roasted over mesquite char- coal with 6oz of rice, 2 oz of mint chutney, and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Lentil soup with spiced chicken flavored with cumin, curry leaves, and Lemon

Slow cooked cumin and garlic flavored tomato soup

Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.

Spicy hot with potatoes.

With creamed spinach.

Almond and cashew cream sauce.

With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.

Spicy hot with potatoes.

With creamed spinach.

Almond and cashew cream sauce.

Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.

With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.

Spicy hot with potatoes.

With creamed spinach.

Almond and cashew cream sauce.

Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.

With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.

Spicy hot with potatoes.

With creamed spinach.

Almond and cashew cream sauce.

Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.

With bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.

Spicy hot with potatoes.

With creamed spinach.

Almond and cashew cream sauce.

Simmered with bell peppers and tomatoes.

Shredded charbroiled chicken breast with fenugreek seasoned decadent tomato butter sauce.

Taj classic turmeric spiced chicken curry stew.

Marinated in yoghurt, simmered with saffron almond cashew cream sauce.

Boneless chicken, green and red bell pepper, simmered in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce.

Boneless chicken sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, and spices.

Boneless chicken in a sweet, tangy, and savory spiced gravy.

A popular dish from the Chettinad region of roasted, exotic spices and tangy sauce.

Indian Farmer’s cheese with spicy garlic spinach puree

Puree of Tandoori fired globe eggplant and tomatoes

Sautéed fresh okra sprinkled with mango powder

Garlic & turmeric sautéed cauliflower and Russet potatoes

Cardamom scented butter whipped lentils flavored with curry leaves

Clove scented butter whipped yellow moong beans flavored with mustard seeds

Diced Indian Farmer’s cheese, baby green beans, turnips and sweet peas in butter milk cream sauce

Homemade cheese and potato rounds, stuffed with nuts and fruit sautéed in onions and cream

Homemade cheese green and red bell pepper, simmered in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce

Mushrooms cooked in a mildly spiced tomato based gravy with a hint of fenugreek

Diced Indian Farmer’s cheese and sweet peas simmered in saffron tomato sauce.

Sauté of garbanzo beans & black cumin with fresh coriander

Toasted dry masala spiced sautéed market fresh vegetables

Baby yellow potatoes dry sautéed with onions, mustard, and cumin seeds

Homemade cheese in a tomato and butter sauce

Potatoes with curried spinach

Peas and potatoes in a tomato sauce

Cauliflower dipped in a chickpea batter, sautéed in a Manchurian sauce

Sweet and tangy deep fried cauliflower/paneer cheese with curry leaf tempering

Butter and methi sauce

Yogurt with grated carrot and cucumber

Housemade

Assortment of five different chutneys

Cooked in spiced coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves.

In a spicy sweet black peppery cream sauce.

Coconut poached fish chunks with fresh curry leavesand fenugreek

Fish sautéed with onions, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes

In a spicy sweet black peppery cream sauce.

Cooked in spiced coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves.

Nirvana’s homemade Masala Chai made with black Indian tea, milk, and our own blend of cinnamon, cloves, and other spices.

A popular traditional yogurt-based drink, made with real mango.

A popular traditional yogurt-based drink, made with real mango.

A popular traditional yogurt-based drink, made with real mango.

Lemon Lime Soda

Potatoes and peas in a crispy pastry with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Onion fritter fried with lentil batter. With 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Patties of potatoes, topped with chick-peas, drizzled with yoghurt with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Spicy chicken wings with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Indian version of a spiced chicken wrap with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Non-vegetarian for two with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Fried tenders dipped in a lentil batter with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Indian version of a veggie wrap with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Assortment of samosas, papadum, and onion pakoras with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Cutlets made from carrots, peas, and cauliflower, lightly pan fried with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Veggie samosas with curried chickpeas, raita, and chutneys with 2oz of mint chutney and 2oz of tamarind chutney.

Like a rum baba served hot

The Indian version of rice pudding

A combination of hot gulab juman with cold kheer