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574 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 652-1521
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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DAILY SPECIALS

Garlic Chicken Tandoori Special Combo 
Mild Boneless pieces of Chicken marinated in Garlic and Saffron, cooked in Tandoori Oven. Served with Vegetable Korma, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan, Raita and Mint chutney.
$33.98
Spicy Mirchi Chicken Tandoori Special Combo 
Marinated with Spicy herbs and grilled in Tandoori Clay Oven. Served with Vegetable Korma, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan, Raita and Mint chutney.
$33.98
Rack of Lamb Chops Tandoori 
Marinated overnight in more than a dozen of spices, ginger, garlic, yogurt than Tandoori (oven) grilled Served with Vegetables Korma, Garlic Naan, Saffron Rice, and Yogurt raita.
$38.99

SAVOURIES

Samosas 
Vegan and product with gluten. The very popular Indian snacks are vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, green peas and exotic spices served with homemade tamarind chutney.
$8.99
Onion Bhaji 
Vegan. Onions fritters in garbanzo flour batter seasoned with ginger and spices served with sweet tomato chutney.
$10.99
Chicken Pakora 
Garbanzo-flour marinated all white meat fritters served with sweet tomato chutney.
$15.99
Mixed Veggie Pakora 
Vegan. Spinach, cauliflower and potatoes mixed together and cooked in a light garbanzo flour marinade. Served with sweet tomato chutney.
$11.99
Fish Pakora 
Fresh Fish of the day in bite-size pieces cooked in our garbanzo-flour batter. Served with sweet tomato chutney.
$17.99
Uttapam 
Some call it "Indian Pizza". Very popular south Indian griddle cake made from rice and lentil flour. Served with coconut chutney. Toppings: tomatoes, onions, cilantro and green chili.
$16.99
Aloo Tikki 
Vegan. Indian latke topped with onions, tamarind and tangy spices.
$8.99
Sev Puri 
Vegan and product with gluten. Handmade crispy crackers topped with onions, potatoes, two chutneys and topped with crisp garbanzo flour noddles and garnish of cilantro.
$11.99
Bhel Puri 
Vegan and product with gluten. Puffed rice (like rice cereal) onions, potatoes, sev, cilantro and crushed crisp wheat crackers tossed together with two chutneys.
$11.99
Mushroom Bhaji 
Vegan. Mushroom fritters seasoned with ginger and spices served with tomato chutney.
$11.99
Shrimp Pakoras 
Crispy marinated shrimp. Just go for it!
$17.99
Chutney Sampler 
Variety of freshly made chutneys.
$8.99
Shrimp Bhel 
Mildly marinated tiger shrimp tossed with puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, chips, crisp noodles and chutneys.
$18.99

SOUP 'N SALADS

Punjabi Salad 
Red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes seasoned with with pickles and blend of spices.
$8.99
Vegetarian Salad 
Pan tossed mushrooms, Indian cheese and eggplant in a light marinade served on a bed of romaine lettuce with tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in our homemade dressing.
$20.99
Samber-Lentil Soup 
Vegan. Mildy spiced south Indian style soup with coconut and mustard aroma.
$8.99
Fish Salad 
Tandoor grilled white Fish, sautéed mushrooms, homemade cheese cubes served on a bed of romaine lettuce, with tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in our homemade dressing.
$22.99
Shrimp Salad 
Tandoor grilled shrimp or white Fish, sautéed mushrooms, homemade cheese cubes served on a bed of romaine lettuce, with tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in our homemade dressing.
$22.99
Fresh Green Salad 
Vegan. Fresh romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in our homemade dressing.
$8.99
Mulligatawny Soup 
A unique mixture of samber with chicken soup.
$8.99
Chicken Soup 
Mild delicious homemade soup made from scratch flavored with onions, ginger, garlic and spices. Garnished with rice, spinach and tomatoes.
$8.99
Chicken Salad 
Tandoori grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, homemade cheese cubes served on a bed of romaine lettuce, with tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in our homemade dressing.
$19.99

BOMBAY FRANKIES

Homemade gg-washed Bombay burritos with very flavorful stuffing of your choice.
Chicken Frankie 
Product with gluten. Stuffed with chicken, cooked in tomatoes, onions, ginger, ground spices, twow chutneys and marianted onions.
$20.99
Cauliflower Frankie 
Product with gluten. Stuffed with gobi aloo, two chutneys and marinated onions.
$20.99
Lamb Frankie 
Product with gluten. Stuffed with lamb, cooked in a special sauce, two chutneys and marinated onions.
$22.99

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

Does not include rice.
Saag Paneer 
Does not include rice. Pureed spinach leaves and homemade Indian cheese cubes, sautéed with onion, ginger, garlic and spices.
$18.99
Tadka Dal 
Does not include rice. Yellow lentils freshly sautéed, garlic, tomatoes, cumin and spices.
$18.99
Gobi Aloo (Vegan) 
Does not include rice. Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, green chili, ground coriander, turmeric and cumin seeds.
$18.99
Saag Aloo 
Available vegan. Does not include rice. Pureed spinach leaves and potatoes with onion, ginger, garlic and spices.
$18.99
Malai Kofta 
Does not include rice. Mix Vegetable dumplings in a yummy creamy masala sauce.
$18.99
Kabuli Chholay (Vegan) 
Does not include rice. Indian garbanzo beans cooked with browned onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
$18.99
Aloo Matar (Vegan) 
Does not include rice. Potatoes and green peas in a homemade sauce with tomatoes, ginger, green chili and herbs.
$18.99
Saffron Paneer 
Does not include rice. Homemade Indian cheese with mushrooms in a tomato saffron sauce.
$18.99
Shahi Paneer 
Does not include rice. Homemade Indian cheese and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.
$18.99
Makhani Paneer 
Does not include rice. Homemade Indian cheese cooked in tomato base creamy sauce with a blend of six spices.
$18.99
Dal 
Does not include rice. Chef's selection of Indian lentil of the day cooked with onions. tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.
$18.99
Mixed Vegetables (Vegan) 
Does not include rice. Fresh carrots, cauliflower, potatoes and green peas, cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and spices.
$18.99
Baingan Bharta (Vegan) 
Does not include rice. A puree of tandoor baked eggplant and sautéed with cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and spices.
$18.99
Matar Paneer 
Does not include rice. Homemade with Indian cheese and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
$19.99
Mushroom Tofu Masala 
Does not include rice.
$18.99
Dal Makhani 
Does not include rice. Black lentils, yellow lentils and Kidney beans cooked in a light creamy sauce made with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and a lot of Flavoring spices.
$19.99

NON-VEGETARIAN CURRIES

Does not include rice.
Butter Chicken 
Does not include rice. Boneless tandoor grilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with a blend of six spices.
$19.99
Coconut Curry 
Does not include rice. Choice of Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Shrimp. Very popular curry cooked with delightful spices and coconut milk.
$19.99+
Spicy Vindaloo Curry 
Does not include rice. Choice of Vegetable/Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Shrimp. Our SPICY specialty from Agra cooked with Potatoes, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions , vinegar and lemon juice. Add lamb, fish, chicken for an additional charge.
$19.99+
Chicken Curry 
Does not include rice. Boneless pieces of chicken in a traditional sauce made from tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and ground spices.
$18.99
Lamb Makhani 
Does not include rice. Boneless tandoor cooked lamb in a creamy tomato sauce with a blend of six spices.
$20.99
Lamb Curry 
Does not include rice. Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a dark traditional sauce made from tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and ground spices.
$20.99
Fish Curry 
Does not include rice. Garlic sautéed fresh fish of the day in a sauce made with ginger, onions, tomatoes and lime juice.
$20.99
Shrimp Curry 
Does not include rice. Pan tossed black tiger shrimp in a sauce made with ginger, onions, tomatoes and lime juice.
$20.99
Dhansak Curry 
Does not include rice. Choice of chicken/Lamb/Fish/Shrimp. Zesty curry cooked with lentils, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and 7 spices. Add lamb, fish, and chicken for an additional charge.
$19.99+

TANDOORI ENTREES

Cooked in the traditional Indian clay oven, these dishes are served with mint chutney, marinated onions and wedge of lime. Does not include rice.
Chicken Tikka 
Does not include rice. Our special tandoori chicken is marinated overnight in a special sauce with yogurt and spices.
$18.99
Tandoori Chicken 
Does not include rice. Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, cilantro and spices.
$19.99
Garlic Chicken Tikka 
Does not include rice. Boneless pieces of chicken marinated overnight in garlic and saffron freshly grilled in Tandoor.
$19.99
Taj Special 
Does not include rice. Big meat platter, sampler of tandoori items includes ; chicken tikka, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb seekh and tiger shrimp. Served with garlic naan.
$39.99
Lamb Tikka 
Does not include rice. Tender pieces of marinated lamb perfectly done.
$23.99
Fish Tikka 
Does not include rice. Marinated fresh fish grilled in tandoor.
$21.99
Tandoori Shrimp 
Does not include rice. Marinated jumbo shrimp.
$22.99
Lamb Seekh 
Does not include rice. Lean minced ground lamb mixed with minced onions, mint, cilantro, green chilies and spices.
$22.99
Mirchi Chicken Tikka 
Does not include rice. SPICY boneless pieces of chicken marinated overnight in lemon, herbs, spices freshly grilled in Tandoor.
$19.99

TAJ'S EXCLUSIVE

Does not include rice.
Mango Chicken 
Does not include rice. Boneless grilled chicken in a mild creamy sweet n' tangy mango sauce. Add lamb, fish, and shrimp for an additional charge.
$18.99
Masala Dosa 
A south Indian vegetarian specialty. It is a crispy crepe made of rice and lentil flour, stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes. Served with samber and coconut chutney.
$17.99
Chicken Saagwala 
Does not include rice. Pureed spinach and curried chicken cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, fresh ground spices. Add lamb, fish, and shrimp for an additional charge.
$18.99
Agra Chicken 
Does not include rice. Chicken first poached with ginger, onion, green chili and spices, then served with dry mango powder, coriander and cayenne.
$18.99
Mango 
Does not include rice. Choice of Lamb/Fish/Shrimp. A yummy mild creamy sweet n' tangy mango sauce.
$20.99+
Chicken Saffron 
Does not include rice. Very delicious mild, saffron- infused creamy tomato and onion gravy sauce. Add lamb, fish, and shrimp for an additional charge.
$18.99
Saagwala 
Does not include rice. Choice of Lamb/Fish/Shrimp. Pureed spinach and curried lamb/Fish/Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, fresh ground spices.
$19.99+
Saffron 
Does not include rice. Choice of Lamb/Fish/Shrimp. Very delicious mild, saffron- infused creamy tomato and onion gravy sauce.
$20.99+

KORMA SPECIALTIES

Does not include rice. Mild creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts and raisins.
Chicken Korma 
Does not include rice. Mild creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts and raisins.
$18.99
Vegetables Korma 
Does not include rice. Mild creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts and raisins.
$18.99
Lamb Korma 
Does not include rice. Mild creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts and raisins.
$20.99
Fish Korma 
Does not include rice. Mild creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts and raisins.
$20.99
Shrimp Korma 
Does not include rice. Mild creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts and raisins.
$20.99

MASALA SPECIALTIES

Does not include rice. All dishes are tandoor cooked and served in mouth-watering special recipe masala sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala 
Does not include rice. The most popular masala dish.
$18.99
Mushroom Masala 
Does not include rice. Mushrooms cooked in masala sauce. (Add Tofu or Potatoes.)
$18.99+
Paneer Tikka Masala 
Does not include rice. Home made Indian cheese cubes cooked in masala sauce.
$18.99
Shrimp Masala 
Does not include rice. Tiger shrimp tandoori with masala marinated sauce.
$20.99
Fish Tikka Masala 
Does not include rice. Marinated fresh tandoori fish in masala sauce.
$20.99
Lamb Tikka Masala 
Does not include rice. Boneless lamb chunks in masala sauce.
$20.99

DINNER COMBINATION SPECIALS

Rack of Lamb Tandoori Chops (1 Person) 
Marinated overnight in more than a dozen spices, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and grilled on a skewer in the Tandoori Oven, Served with Garlic Naan, Vegetable Korma, Basmati Saffron Rice, Raita and mint chutney.
$42.99
Tandoori Chicken Special 
Tandoori chicken served with Vegetable Korma, Garlic naan, Basmati Saffron rice and raita.
$33.99
Lamb Curry Special 
Lamb curry served with dal (lentils], Garlic Naan, Basmati Saffron rice & raita.
$36.99
Chicken Tikka Special 
Tandoor grilled Boneless marinated chicken served with Vegetable Korma, Garlic Naan and Raita.
$34.99
Chicken Curry Special 
Chicken curry served with Dal (Lentils), basmati saffron rice, Garlic naan and raita.
$33.99
Vegetarian Combo 
Your choice of any two vegetables served with basmati rice, lentils, naan, and raita.
$33.99

BREADS

Garlic Naan 
Available vegan. Product with Gluten. Naan topped with chopped garlic and cilantro.
$5.99
Garlic Cheese Naan 
Product with Gluten. Naan filled with cheeses, topped with garlic and cilantro.
$10.99
Naan 
Available vegan. Product with Gluten. The classic lightly leavened bread made with white flour.
$4.99
Onion Naan 
Product with Gluten. Naan filled with grated onions and flavorful masala.
$8.99
Poora (Gluten Free) 
Available vegan. Garbanzo flour bread.
$8.99
Paratha 
Available vegan. Product with Gluten. Multi-layered whole wheat bread.
$7.99
Papadum (Gluten Free, Vegan) 
Baked crispy lentil flour bread.
$4.99
Butter Naan 
Product with Gluten. Naan stuffed with butter.
$7.99
Garlic Chili Naan (Spicy) 
Product with Gluten. Naan topped with green chillies, cilantro.
$6.99
Plain Dosa (Gluten Free) 
Available vegan. Rice and lentil flour bread.
$11.99
Cheese Naan (Kids Love It) 
Product with Gluten. Naan stuffed with cheese.
$10.99
Aloo Naan 
Available Vegan. Product with Gluten. Mildly spiced potato stuffed naan.
$10.99
Aloo Paratha 
Available Vegan. Product with Gluten. Whole wheat bread stuffed with grated spiced potatoes.
$10.99
Tandoori Roti 
Available Vegan. Product with Gluten. An unleavened whole wheat bread.
$4.99
Lamb Naan 
Product with Gluten. Naan filled with flavorful ground lamb.
$14.99
Peshwari Naan 
Product with Gluten. Sweet naan stuffed with nuts and raisins.
$10.99
Chicken Naan 
Product with gluten. Naan stuffed with minced Tandoori Chicken.
$11.99

BASMATI RICE

We use pure basmati the highest quality of rice grown in the foothills of the himalayas in India, for all of our rice dishes.
White Rice (Vegan) 
Basmati with natural aroma and flavor, simply steamed.
$5.99
Lamb Biryani 
Basmati prepared with curry, flavorful lamb, nuts and raisins.
$25.99
Chicken Biryani 
Basmati prepared with flavorful chicken, nuts and raisins and curry spices.
$23.99
Vegetable Biryani 
Available vegan. Basmati prepared with cooked mixed vegetables, nuts and raisins and curry spices.
$21.99
Pullao Rice (Vegan) 
Basmati prepared with chef's selection of fresh vegetables and saffron.
$8.99
Lemon Rice (Vegan) 
Basmati rice cooked with cashews and lemon.
$8.99
Brown Pullao (Vegan) 
Fresh vegetables- seasoned brown rice.
$8.99
Cumin Rice (Vegan) 
Basmati rice tossed with roasted cumin.
$7.99

CONDIMENTS

Raita 
Homemade yogurt with cucumbers, carrots and onions.
$5.99
Kachumber 
Chopped cucumbers, red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, with a splash of lime juice.
$5.99
Fresh Onions, Chilies & Acharr 
$5.99
Chutney 
Translated as ''relish'' or ''salsa''; no Indian meal is complete with at least one.
$2.99
Acharr 
Indian vegetable, pickles intensely flavored with spices and salt.
$2.99

DESSERTS

Gulab Jamun 
Milk balls in a rose flavored syrup.
$9.99
Gajjar Halwa 
Carrot pudding made with golden raisins and almonds.
$9.99
Kheer 
Indian rice pudding with flavor of green cardamom.
$8.99
Kulfis 
Mouth-watering homemade ice creams: mango, rose, or pistachio.
$9.99

BEVERAGES

Mango Lassi 
A yummy combination of mango and homemade yogurt.
$6.99
Raj's Favorite 
Mint flavored ice tea with fresh homemade lemon ginger syrup. Very refreshing.
$5.99
Still Mineral Water 
$3.99
Ginger Lemonade 
Very refreshing homemade lemonade with a ginger pinch.
$5.99
Masala Lemonade 
Sweet and salty lemonade with blend of spices.
$5.99
Strawberry Lassi 
Homemade yogurt and strawberry.
$6.99
Sweet Lassi 
Sweet homemade yogurt drink with rose aroma.
$6.99
Masala Chai 
Indian hot tea with spice and milk.
$5.99
Iced Chai 
Sweetened or unsweetened.
$5.99
Indian Iced Tea 
Made from Indian tea leaves with flavorful spices. Served with sweet milk on the side.
$5.99
Soda 
Coke or Diet Coke.
$3.99
Indian Hot Coffee 
Milky coffee available.
$7.99
Indian Iced Coffee 
Milky coffee available.
$7.99
Coffee 
$3.99
Sparkling Water 
$3.99
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