
Chicken Tikka Masala18.95
1st Place — Taste of MadisonTender 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)
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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

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)

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

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

Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews. (Gluten free)
Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and herbs, topped with cashews. (Gluten free, can be made without nuts)

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)
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)
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)
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).

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

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

Fried potato patties with green peas seasoned with ginger, garlic and fenugreek leaves. (Nut free, dairy free, gluten free, vegan)
Crispy vegetable fritters made with potatoes, onions, spinach and cauliflower in a spiced chickpea batter, fried until golden.

Tender Indian cottage cheese stuffed with mint sauce, coated in chickpea batter and fried until golden.
Boneless chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander, coated in chickpea batter and fried until crisp.

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

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

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

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

Crispy potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind, mint and onion chutney. Garnished with green onion, red onion, cilantro and tomatoes.
Cooked in our clay oven.

Finely minced lamb seasoned with onions and colorful Indian herbs & spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.
A combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabob and shrimp.

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

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.
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.
A complete vegetarian dining experience for two — samosas, saag paneer, vegetable curry, naan, basmati rice and dessert.
A chef-curated dinner for two featuring tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, naan, basmati rice and dessert.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in mild Indian spices, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
Fresh eggplant baked over the tandoor flame, then mashed and sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato and green peas. Garnished with cilantro.
Fresh okra cooked with onion, garlic, fresh tomato and ginger. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic and Indian spices. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

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

Black beans, kidney beans and lentils cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato and Indian spices.
Vegetable fritters of onion, spinach and cauliflower simmered in a tangy yogurt curry sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

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.

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

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

Tomato-based curry with homemade cottage cheese cubes, onion, bell pepper and Indian spices and herbs.
Red kidney beans cooked in a tomato-base curry sauce with garlic, ginger, onion and Indian spices.
Fresh spinach & mustard greens with chickpeas cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
Fresh spinach & mustard greens with homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion and herbs. (Nut free, gluten free)
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.

Boneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato and onion. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
Boneless chicken and fresh mushrooms cooked in a curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
Boneless chicken with fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in a ginger, garlic and onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs.
Boneless chicken cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins and Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.
Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.

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

Tender boneless lamb and fresh mushrooms cooked in curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs.
Boneless lamb with fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in a ginger, garlic and onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs.
Boneless lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins with Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.

Boneless lamb and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.
Fish cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
Fish cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with a touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs. (Nut free, gluten free)
Fish and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy vindaloo sauce with aromatic spices and herbs.
Shrimp cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herbs.
Shrimp cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce with a touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs. (Nut free, gluten free)

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

Fragrant basmati rice with vegetables, herbs and warm spices.

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

Aromatic basmati rice layered with shrimp and herbs, topped with cashews. (Can be made without nuts)
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced curry and herbs. Served with raita.

Pearl white basmati rice cooked with cumin.
Traditional Indian rice pudding with milk, garnished with pistachios.
Homemade cottage cheese balls soaked in rose cardamom syrup, topped with coconut flakes.
Homemade mango ice cream with milk and mango, topped with whipped cream.
Homemade Indian ice cream made with milk, pistachio and cardamom, topped with whipped cream.
Soft paneer patties served in a sweet saffron cream sauce, garnished with pistachio.
Creamy kulfi with rose syrup, vermicelli and basil seeds, with rose ice cream.
Homemade coconut ice cream with a light, refreshing coconut flavor.
Chilled custard with fresh fruit.
Sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mango.
Indian-style spicy vinaigrette pickle.
Homemade yogurt.

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

Our signature creamy tomato sauce with cream and Indian spices and herbs.
Sweet and sour tamarind chutney.
Refreshing chutney with mint, cilantro and lemon.
Spicy onion-based chutney with tomatoes.
A traditional drink of mango purée and homemade yogurt, blended smooth and served chilled.
A thick creamy mango milkshake made with mango pulp, served chilled.
A refreshing yogurt drink made plain, sweet or salted and served chilled.
Spiced Indian tea with milk.
Spiced Indian tea served chilled over ice.
Strawberries, strawberry purée, lemon juice, simple syrup and Sprite.
Lime, strawberries, mint, simple syrup and Sprite.
Pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, Sprite and grenadine.
Lime, mint and Sprite.
Orange juice and grenadine.
Banana, rose, strawberry and seasonal falooda flavors.
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Limca, ginger ale, lemonade, iced tea, Gatorade, Pure Leaf tea, coffee and bottled water.
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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