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Indian food menu in Madison, WI

North Indian cooking from our clay tandoor and simmered curries, made to your spice level. Prices below; live availability and ordering are on our direct site — every order earns Taj Rewards points.

Tuesday – Sunday · 11:00AM – 10:00PM · Lunch buffet 11AM – 3PM

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Chicken Tikka Masala at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Chicken Tikka Masala18.95

1st Place — Taste of Madison

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, tomato-forward curry with warm Indian spices. Rich, aromatic and comforting — perfect with rice or naan. (Nut free, gluten free)

Butter Chicken at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Butter Chicken18.95

Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-onion sauce with raisins and cashews, Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.

Saag Paneer at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Saag Paneer16.95

Fresh spinach & mustard greens with homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro. (Nut free, gluten free)

Shahi Paneer at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Shahi Paneer17.95

Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews. (Gluten free)

Chicken Biryani17.95

Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and herbs, topped with cashews. (Gluten free, can be made without nuts)

Lamb Masala at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Lamb Masala19.95

Tender boneless lamb cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with a touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro. (Nut free, gluten free)

Starters & Soups

Chicken Soup6.95

A warm, aromatic chicken soup gently simmered with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander and fresh herbs. Finished with green onion and cilantro. (Nut free, dairy free, gluten free)

Lentil Soup4.95

Comforting lentil soup simmered with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices — ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric and cumin. Finished with cilantro and green onion. (Vegan, gluten free)

Garden Fresh Salad6.95

Crisp garden salad with lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes, finished with bell pepper and shredded red and green cabbage. Served with raita or ranch (tamarind chutney or olive oil for a dairy-free option).

Papadam at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Papadam2.95

Thin, crispy lentil wafers with cumin seeds. (Nut free, dairy free, gluten free, vegan)

Samosa at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Samosa5.95

Fried crisp pyramids stuffed with delicately spiced mashed potatoes, green peas, cumin seeds and turmeric. (Nut free, dairy free, vegan)

Aloo Tikki at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Aloo Tikki5.95

Fried potato patties with green peas seasoned with ginger, garlic and fenugreek leaves. (Nut free, dairy free, gluten free, vegan)

Vegetable Pakora7.95

Crispy vegetable fritters made with potatoes, onions, spinach and cauliflower in a spiced chickpea batter, fried until golden.

Paneer Pakora at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Paneer Pakora7.95

Tender Indian cottage cheese stuffed with mint sauce, coated in chickpea batter and fried until golden.

Chicken Pakora7.95

Boneless chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander, coated in chickpea batter and fried until crisp.

Fish Pakora at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Fish Pakora9.95

Crispy, golden-fried tilapia bites marinated with ginger, garlic and red chili powder for a bold, savory kick.

Vegetarian Platter at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Vegetarian Platter10.95

A shareable sampler with samosa, aloo tikki, vegetable pakora and paneer pakora — crisp golden bites of potato, vegetables and paneer.

Non-Vegetarian Platter at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Non-Vegetarian Platter12.95

A shareable sampler of crispy chicken pakora, fish pakora and lamb rolls. Served hot with bold, spiced flavors.

Samosa Chat at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Samosa Chat8.95

Crushed samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, mint and onion chutney. Garnished with green onion, red onion, cilantro and tomatoes.

Aloo Tikki Chat at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Aloo Tikki Chat8.95

Crispy potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind, mint and onion chutney. Garnished with green onion, red onion, cilantro and tomatoes.

Tandoori Specials

Cooked in our clay oven.

Seekh Kabob at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Seekh Kabob19.95

Finely minced lamb seasoned with onions and colorful Indian herbs & spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.

Tandoori Chicken at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Tandoori Chicken17.95

Bone-in chicken marinated overnight in yogurt with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and colorful Indian herbs & spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.

Tandoori Chicken Tikka at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Tandoori Chicken Tikka18.95

Tender boneless white-meat chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander, roasted in our clay tandoor. Aromatic, lightly smoky and packed with classic tandoori spice.

Tandoori Shrimp19.95

Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.

Dinner for Two

Breads

Plain Naan at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Plain Naan3.50

Soft, traditional naan flatbread made with milk and all-purpose flour, baked in a clay oven. Warm, lightly chewy and perfect for scooping up curries.

Garlic Naan at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Garlic Naan4.95

Traditional Indian flatbread topped with garlic and cilantro, baked in the clay oven and finished with butter.

Peshwari Naan at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Peshwari Naan5.95

Traditional flatbread filled with cashews, raisins, fennel seeds and coconut, baked in the clay oven and topped with butter.

Cheese Naan at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Cheese Naan5.95

Traditional flatbread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese, baked in the clay oven and topped with butter.

Chicken Naan at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Chicken Naan5.95

Traditional flatbread stuffed with minced chicken, baked in the clay oven and topped with butter.

Onion Kulcha at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Onion Kulcha4.95

Traditional flatbread stuffed with onion, baked in the clay oven and topped with butter.

Roti at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Roti3.50

Traditional Indian whole wheat flour bread, baked in the clay oven and topped with butter.

Aloo Paratha at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Aloo Paratha4.95

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with potatoes, baked in the clay oven and topped with butter.

Vegetarian Entrées

Aloo Gobi at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Aloo Gobi15.95

Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in mild Indian spices, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Baingan Bhartha16.95

Fresh eggplant baked over the tandoor flame, then mashed and sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato and green peas. Garnished with cilantro.

Bhindi Masala15.95

Fresh okra cooked with onion, garlic, fresh tomato and ginger. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Chana Masala16.95

Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic and Indian spices. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Chole Bhatura Thali at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Chole Bhatura Thali21.95

Traditional thali with white wheat deep-fried bread, chickpea curry, onion, achar and raita on the side.

Chole Poori Thali21.95

Traditional thali with whole wheat deep-fried puffy bread, chickpea curry, onion, achar and raita on the side.

Dal Makhni at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Dal Makhni17.95

Black beans, kidney beans and lentils cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato and Indian spices.

Khari Pakora15.95

Vegetable fritters of onion, spinach and cauliflower simmered in a tangy yogurt curry sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Malai Kofta at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Malai Kofta16.95

Vegetable balls of potato, carrot, green beans and peas bound with chickpea flour, cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins, ginger, garlic and onion.

Mattar Paneer at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Mattar Paneer17.95

Homemade cottage cheese cubes and fresh green peas cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Mixed Vegetable Curry at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Mixed Vegetable Curry15.95

2nd Place — Taste of Madison

Seasonal vegetables — carrots, green beans, cauliflower and green peas — with ginger, garlic, onion, turmeric, coriander and cumin.

Paneer Pepper Masala at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Paneer Pepper Masala17.95

Tomato-based curry with homemade cottage cheese cubes, onion, bell pepper and Indian spices and herbs.

Rajmah Masala15.95

Red kidney beans cooked in a tomato-base curry sauce with garlic, ginger, onion and Indian spices.

Saag Choleh15.95

Fresh spinach & mustard greens with chickpeas cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.

Saag Paneer (Entrée)16.95

Fresh spinach & mustard greens with homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion and herbs. (Nut free, gluten free)

Vegetable Korma16.95

Carrots, green beans, cauliflower and green peas simmered in a creamy onion sauce with a touch of tomato, turmeric, coriander and cumin. Topped with almonds or cashews.

Chicken Entrées

Chicken Curry at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Chicken Curry17.95

Boneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato and onion. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Chicken Mushroom17.95

Boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms cooked in a curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Chicken Saag17.95

Boneless chicken with fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in a ginger, garlic and onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs.

Chicken Shahi Korma18.95

Boneless chicken cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins and Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.

Chicken Vindaloo17.95

Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Lamb Entrées

Lamb Curry at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Lamb Curry19.95

Boneless lamb cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Lamb Mushroom at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Lamb Mushroom17.95

Tender boneless lamb and fresh mushrooms cooked in curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs.

Lamb Saag17.95

Boneless lamb with fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in a ginger, garlic and onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs.

Lamb Shahi Korma20.95

Boneless lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins with Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.

Lamb Vindaloo at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Lamb Vindaloo17.95

Boneless lamb and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.

Seafood Entrées

Fish Curry17.95

Fish cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Fish Masala18.95

Fish cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with a touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs. (Nut free, gluten free)

Fish Vindaloo17.95

Fish and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy vindaloo sauce with aromatic spices and herbs.

Shrimp Curry18.95

Shrimp cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herbs.

Shrimp Masala19.95

Shrimp cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with a touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs. (Nut free, gluten free)

Shrimp Saag at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Shrimp Saag18.95

Shrimp with fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in a ginger, garlic and onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs.

Goat Specials

Goat Curry18.95

Tender bone-in goat cooked in a thick curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

Rice Specialties

Lamb Biryani at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Lamb Biryani19.95

Aromatic basmati rice layered with tender lamb and herbs, topped with cashews. (Can be made without nuts)

Shrimp Biryani at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Shrimp Biryani20.95

Aromatic basmati rice layered with shrimp and herbs, topped with cashews. (Can be made without nuts)

Chef Special Biryani23.95

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced curry and herbs. Served with raita.

Basmati Rice at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Basmati Rice3.50

Pearl white basmati rice cooked with cumin.

Desserts

Kheer4.95

Traditional Indian rice pudding with milk, garnished with pistachios.

Gulab Jamun4.95

Homemade cottage cheese balls soaked in rose cardamom syrup, topped with coconut flakes.

Mango Ice Cream5.95

Homemade mango ice cream with milk and mango, topped with whipped cream.

Pista Ice Cream6.95

Homemade Indian ice cream made with milk, pistachio and cardamom, topped with whipped cream.

Ras Malai6.95

Soft paneer patties served in a sweet saffron cream sauce, garnished with pistachio.

Falooda Kulfi7.95

Creamy kulfi with rose syrup, vermicelli and basil seeds, with rose ice cream.

Coconut Ice Cream4.95

Homemade coconut ice cream with a light, refreshing coconut flavor.

Fruit Custard6.95

Chilled custard with fresh fruit.

Condiments & Sauces

Mango Chutney2.95

Sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mango.

Achar (Mixed Pickle)2.95

Indian-style spicy vinaigrette pickle.

Plain Yogurt3.50

Homemade yogurt.

Raita at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Raita3.50

Homemade fresh yogurt with mashed cucumber, carrots and cool mint leaves.

Tikka Sauce at Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar in Madison, Wisconsin

Tikka Sauce4.95+

Our signature creamy tomato sauce with cream and Indian spices and herbs.

Tamarind Chutney2.95

Sweet and sour tamarind chutney.

Mint Chutney2.95

Refreshing chutney with mint, cilantro and lemon.

Onion Chutney2.95

Spicy onion-based chutney with tomatoes.

Onions / Chillies / Lemons1.25

Drinks

Mango Lassi5.95

A traditional drink of mango purée and homemade yogurt, blended smooth and served chilled.

Mango Milk Shake5.95

A thick creamy mango milkshake made with mango pulp, served chilled.

Lassi4.95

A refreshing yogurt drink made plain, sweet or salted and served chilled.

Iced Chai3.50

Spiced Indian tea served chilled over ice.

Strawberry Spritz8.00

Strawberries, strawberry purée, lemon juice, simple syrup and Sprite.

Berry Mint Refresher8.00

Lime, strawberries, mint, simple syrup and Sprite.

Island Punch8.00

Pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, Sprite and grenadine.

Mint Lime Refresher6.00

Lime, mint and Sprite.

Orange Sunrise6.00

Orange juice and grenadine.

Falooda Shakes3.99

Banana, rose, strawberry and seasonal falooda flavors.

Soft Drinks & Bottled Beverages1.95+

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Limca, ginger ale, lemonade, iced tea, Gatorade, Pure Leaf tea, coffee and bottled water.

New to Indian food?

Start with butter chicken or chicken tikka masala and a garlic naan — creamy, mildly spiced and easy to share. Vegetarians can't go wrong with saag paneer and dal. Tell us mild, medium, hot or Indian hot and we'll cook to match.

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Indian food delivery — questions & areas we serve

Are prices on this menu current?
Menu prices here match our direct ordering site. For live availability and today's pricing, check order.eattaj.com.
What should I order the first time?
Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala with garlic naan is the easiest start. Vegetarians should try saag paneer with dal makhni.
Do you offer gluten-free or dairy-free dishes?
Many curries can be made without dairy or wheat — naan and breads are not gluten-free. Ask us and we'll point you to the right dishes.
Is takeout and delivery available from the full menu?
Yes, the full menu is available for pickup and delivery when you order direct at order.eattaj.com.
Which areas around Madison do you serve for indian food delivery?

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