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- Onion Bhaji StarterCrispy, golden deep-fried bhajis made from finely sliced onions bound with freshly ground chickpea flour, fenugreek, herbs and TAJ's aromatic spice blend — light, crunchy and utterly irresistible. The quintessential Indian starter and a Carlton Road institution.Crispy, golden deep-fried bhajis made from finely sliced onions bound with freshly ground chickpea flour, fenugreek, herbs and TAJ's aromatic spice blend — light, crunchy and utterly irresistible. The quintessential Indian starter and a Carlton Road institution.£3.50
- Mixed Kebab StarterA generous mixed platter of TAJ's finest tandoor-cooked starters — succulent chicken tikka, tenderly spiced lamb tikka and a flavoursome sheek kebab — all chargrilled to order. The ideal sharing starter or a serious solo opener for a big curry night.A generous mixed platter of TAJ's finest tandoor-cooked starters — succulent chicken tikka, tenderly spiced lamb tikka and a flavoursome sheek kebab — all chargrilled to order. The ideal sharing starter or a serious solo opener for a big curry night.£4.50
- Aloo Chaat StarterDiced potatoes stir-fried with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, cool cucumber and tangy chaat masala — a vibrantly flavoured, lively street food-inspired starter that brings the bold, zingy, sweet-sour taste of Indian chaat culture straight to the TAJ table.Diced potatoes stir-fried with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, cool cucumber and tangy chaat masala — a vibrantly flavoured, lively street food-inspired starter that brings the bold, zingy, sweet-sour taste of Indian chaat culture straight to the TAJ table.£3.70
- Chicken Pakora StarterTender pieces of spiced chicken tikka dipped in a lightly seasoned chickpea batter and deep-fried to a golden, crispy finish — a wonderfully moreish starter that delivers the flavour of the tandoor wrapped in a satisfying crunch. A TAJ Carlton Road favourite.Tender pieces of spiced chicken tikka dipped in a lightly seasoned chickpea batter and deep-fried to a golden, crispy finish — a wonderfully moreish starter that delivers the flavour of the tandoor wrapped in a satisfying crunch. A TAJ Carlton Road favourite.£3.90
- Chilli Paneer StarterFirm cubes of Indian paneer cheese cooked with fiery fresh green chillies and fragrant coriander in TAJ's own special recipe — a boldly flavoured, heat-forward vegetarian starter that is a Bangladeshi-inspired gem and one of the kitchen's most distinctive offerings.Firm cubes of Indian paneer cheese cooked with fiery fresh green chillies and fragrant coriander in TAJ's own special recipe — a boldly flavoured, heat-forward vegetarian starter that is a Bangladeshi-inspired gem and one of the kitchen's most distinctive offerings.£3.70
- Shami Kebab StarterDelicately spiced finely minced lamb patties, shaped by hand and marinated with garlic, fresh ginger and TAJ's aromatic spice blend before being pan-fried to a golden, crispy finish. Tender inside, satisfyingly crusted outside — a beautifully crafted Bangladeshi classic.Delicately spiced finely minced lamb patties, shaped by hand and marinated with garlic, fresh ginger and TAJ's aromatic spice blend before being pan-fried to a golden, crispy finish. Tender inside, satisfyingly crusted outside — a beautifully crafted Bangladeshi classic.£4.20
- Samosas StarterGolden, crispy triangular deep-fried pastries generously filled with lightly spiced vegetables or seasoned minced meat — a subcontinental classic and one of the most universally loved starters in British Indian dining. Crispy, warming and completely irresistible at TAJ.Golden, crispy triangular deep-fried pastries generously filled with lightly spiced vegetables or seasoned minced meat — a subcontinental classic and one of the most universally loved starters in British Indian dining. Crispy, warming and completely irresistible at TAJ.£3.50
- Prawn Puri StarterSucculent prawns cooked with sweet onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce — served generously on a light, golden deep-fried puri. A classic Bangladeshi-inspired starter that delivers real seafood flavour in a beautifully satisfying format.Succulent prawns cooked with sweet onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce — served generously on a light, golden deep-fried puri. A classic Bangladeshi-inspired starter that delivers real seafood flavour in a beautifully satisfying format.£4.60
- King Prawn Puri StarterPlump, premium king prawns cooked in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce of onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander — served on a light, golden puri bread for a generous, luxurious starter that showcases TAJ's finest seafood at its very best.Plump, premium king prawns cooked in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce of onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander — served on a light, golden puri bread for a generous, luxurious starter that showcases TAJ's finest seafood at its very best.£6.50
- Mushroom Puri StarterTender mushrooms cooked with sweet onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce, served on a light golden puri — a beautifully comforting starter that showcases TAJ's mastery of vegetarian Bangladeshi-Indian cooking at its finest.Tender mushrooms cooked with sweet onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce, served on a light golden puri — a beautifully comforting starter that showcases TAJ's mastery of vegetarian Bangladeshi-Indian cooking at its finest.£4.30
- Tikka Puri StarterTender chicken or lamb tikka cooked with onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce and served atop a light, golden deep-fried puri bread — a classic, deeply satisfying starter that sets every TAJ meal off on the right note.Tender chicken or lamb tikka cooked with onions, ripe tomatoes and fresh coriander in a slightly thick, fragrant sauce and served atop a light, golden deep-fried puri bread — a classic, deeply satisfying starter that sets every TAJ meal off on the right note.£4.95
- Hot Meat StarterTender pieces of lamb stir-fried at high heat with fresh green chillies, roasted garlic, vibrant mixed peppers, herbs and TAJ's own spice blend — a sizzling, punchy starter for those who like their food with real fire and bold character.Tender pieces of lamb stir-fried at high heat with fresh green chillies, roasted garlic, vibrant mixed peppers, herbs and TAJ's own spice blend — a sizzling, punchy starter for those who like their food with real fire and bold character.£4.20
- King Prawn Butterfly StarterA plump, succulent king prawn delicately seasoned with TAJ's blend of aromatic spices, coated in golden crispy breadcrumbs and deep fried to a satisfying crunch. An elegant, impressive starter that showcases the kitchen's love of quality seafood.A plump, succulent king prawn delicately seasoned with TAJ's blend of aromatic spices, coated in golden crispy breadcrumbs and deep fried to a satisfying crunch. An elegant, impressive starter that showcases the kitchen's love of quality seafood.£3.70
- Prawn Cocktail StarterPlump, succulent prawns set over a bed of crisp fresh salad and finished with a smooth, tangy cocktail sauce — a classic British-Indian starter that brings a cool, refreshing elegance to the beginning of every TAJ meal.Plump, succulent prawns set over a bed of crisp fresh salad and finished with a smooth, tangy cocktail sauce — a classic British-Indian starter that brings a cool, refreshing elegance to the beginning of every TAJ meal.£3.50
- Sheek KebabFinely minced lamb blended with fresh herbs, fragrant spices and coriander, shaped onto a skewer and first cooked in TAJ's tandoor oven before being finished over a charcoal flame for a beautifully smoky, deeply savoury kebab that is impossible to resist.Finely minced lamb blended with fresh herbs, fragrant spices and coriander, shaped onto a skewer and first cooked in TAJ's tandoor oven before being finished over a charcoal flame for a beautifully smoky, deeply savoury kebab that is impossible to resist.from £3.70
- Chicken TikkaDiced breast of chicken marinated in a yogurt blend of aromatic herbs and spices, then skewered and chargrilled in TAJ's tandoor oven until perfectly smoky, golden and tender. A timeless starter and the foundation of so many beloved curry house dishes.Diced breast of chicken marinated in a yogurt blend of aromatic herbs and spices, then skewered and chargrilled in TAJ's tandoor oven until perfectly smoky, golden and tender. A timeless starter and the foundation of so many beloved curry house dishes.from £3.70
- ShashlickTender pieces of chicken or lamb tikka marinated in a blend of yogurt and roasted spices, then skewered and grilled in TAJ's tandoor alongside colourful capsicums, sweet onion and ripe tomatoes — a vibrant, chargrilled showpiece starter with a wonderful smoky aroma.Tender pieces of chicken or lamb tikka marinated in a blend of yogurt and roasted spices, then skewered and grilled in TAJ's tandoor alongside colourful capsicums, sweet onion and ripe tomatoes — a vibrant, chargrilled showpiece starter with a wonderful smoky aroma.from £4.90
- King Prawn TandooriMagnificent fresh water king prawns marinated in TAJ's aromatic tandoori spice blend and cooked in the tandoor oven until perfectly charred on the outside and succulent within — an impressive, flavour-packed starter or premium tandoori side for any seafood lover.Magnificent fresh water king prawns marinated in TAJ's aromatic tandoori spice blend and cooked in the tandoor oven until perfectly charred on the outside and succulent within — an impressive, flavour-packed starter or premium tandoori side for any seafood lover.from £5.20
- Lamb TikkaDiced boneless lamb marinated overnight in a rich yogurt blend of herbs and spices, then skewered and chargrilled in TAJ's tandoor oven — tender, smoky and bursting with depth. One of the finest starters on the menu and a must-order for any lamb lover.Diced boneless lamb marinated overnight in a rich yogurt blend of herbs and spices, then skewered and chargrilled in TAJ's tandoor oven — tender, smoky and bursting with depth. One of the finest starters on the menu and a must-order for any lamb lover.from £3.70
- Tandoori ChickenA quarter chicken on the bone marinated in a rich yogurt blend with aromatic herbs and spices, then charcoal smoked to perfection in TAJ's tandoori oven — deep golden colour, beautifully smoky flavour and a succulent, moist interior in every bite.A quarter chicken on the bone marinated in a rich yogurt blend with aromatic herbs and spices, then charcoal smoked to perfection in TAJ's tandoori oven — deep golden colour, beautifully smoky flavour and a succulent, moist interior in every bite.from £3.90
