Modern Indian restaurant

Taraj Palace Menu & Prices — Leicester

Name: Taraj Palace
Address: 1183 Melton Rd, Leicester, LE7 2JT, GB

1183 Melton Rd, Syston, Leicester LE7 2JT

Rating: 4.5 ★403 reviews
Price: £10–50per person
Open now: Closed

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Chicken Tikka Naga£9.95
Very hot and spicy in a Bangladeshi chilli paste. This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Veggie Tikka Green£9.75
This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Chicken Tikka Green£9.95
This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Tandoori Mix Korai£13.95
This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Tan Machli Green£10.50
Fish fillets. This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Tandoori Machli Naga£10.50
Fish fillets, in a hot and spicy Bangladeshi chilli paste. This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Veg Tikka Naga£9.75
Very hot and spicy in a Bangladeshi chilli paste. This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Tandoori King Prawn Green£15.95
This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Tandoori King Prawn Naga£15.95
Hot and spicy in a Bangladeshi chilli paste. This dish is unique to the Taraj for someone who enjoys a fiery dish.
Tandori Chicken Keema Korai£12.95

Popular Selections10 dishes

Madras£8.20
A hot and spicy dish & slightly tangy in taste.
Malayan£8.20
Mild, creamy dish with pineapple.
Saagwala£8.20
Spinach based dish, medium in strength.
Vindaloo£8.20
A very hot spicy dish with potatoes.
Pathia£8.20
A spicy dish prepared with tomato mash, hot, sweet and sour to taste.
Rogan£8.20
Medium strength dish, prepared with tomatoes and melon seeds.
Dhansak£8.20
Lentils and pineapple cooked in a hot, sweet and sour sauce.
Bhuna£8.20
A medium dry dish with fresh tomatoes.
Dupiaza£8.20
A medium strength dish with a high amount of onions and methi.
Korma£8.20
Rich and creamy Indian-inspired dish with a blend of spices.

Curry Sauces7 dishes

Masala Sauce£4.95
Rich and aromatic Indian-inspired sauce.
Jalfrezi Sauce£4.95
Spicy tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices.
Korma Sauce£4.95
Rich and creamy Indian-inspired sauce with a delicate blend of spices.
Patia Sauce£4.95
Madras Sauce£4.95
Spicy and aromatic sauce with a rich flavour.
Vindaloo Sauce£4.95
Spicy tomato-based curry sauce with a tangy flavour.
Curry Sauce£4.95
Rich and aromatic sauce with a blend of spices.

Tandoori Dishes (Main Portion)14 dishes

Pickled Chicken Tikka£9.50
Roasted chicken fried in garlic and pickled chilli. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka Sweet And Sour£9.50
This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Tandoori Mix Grill£12.95
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab, tandoori chicken and naan. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Garlic Tikka Special£9.50
Chicken fried with fresh garlic This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Machli Tikka£9.95
Fried Indian sermai fish coated with tandoori spices. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Hasina£9.95
Tender meat pieces roasted with diced onions and peppers. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Paneer Tikka Shashlik£9.50
Indian cottage cheese coated in mild spices, barbecued with diced onions and peppers. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka Malai£9.95
Spicy chicken topped with cheese. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Pickled Tandoori King Prawn£15.95
Roasted king prawn fried in garlic and pickled chilli. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka Hot And Spicy£9.50
This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Tandoori King Prawn£14.95
This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Tandoori Chicken Malai£9.95
Breast chicken off the bone topped with cheese. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Lamb Tikka£9.95
This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.
Chicken Shashlik£9.50
Chicken pieces roasted with diced onions and peppers. This dish is marinated in mild spices and roasted in an authentic tandoori clay oven, served with a salad and mint sauce.

European Dishes6 dishes

Kids Scampi And Chips£5.95
This dish is fully garnished with chips and salad.
Sirloin Steak£12.95
This dish is fully garnished with chips and salad.
Kid Chicken Nuggets And Chips£5.95
This dish is fully garnished with chips and salad.
Adult Chicken Nuggets And Chips£9.50
This dish is fully garnished with chips and salad.
Adult Scampi And Chips£9.50
This dish is fully garnished with chips and salad.
Omelette£9.50
This dish is fully garnished with chips and salad.

Meaty Starters19 dishes

Chicken Tikka Malai (ST)£5.95
Chicken Tikka with cheese on
Talapia Bhaji£5.95
Sweet, sour and spicy fish pan fried and stirred with onions, chilli and pepper.
King Prawn Butterfly£6.95
Deep fried in spicy bread crumbs.
Tandoori Chicken£4.95
Marinated roasted chicken on the bone (1 Pieces)
King Prawn Puri£6.95
Spicy king prawns served over a fried pastry bread.
Sheek Kebab- Hot And Spicy (St)£5.95
Seekh Kebab£5.50
Spiced minced lamb barbecued in tandoor.
Chicken Chat£4.95
Spiced chicken with cucumber.
Prawn Puri£5.50
Spicy prawns served over a fried pastry bread.
Tikka Platter£5.50
An assortment of chicken, meat and sheek kebab.
Tikka Kebab Malai£5.95
Chicken tikka and sheek kebab topped with cheese.
Tikka Pakora£5.50
Fried chicken in spicy batter.
Garlic King Prawn£6.95
Pan fried with fresh garlic.
Meat Tikka£5.50
Marinated pieces of meat roasted in tandoor.
Chicken Tikka£4.95
Marinated chicken pieces roasted in tandoor.
Machli Tikka (ST)£5.95
Chicken Chat Puri£5.50
Meat Samosa£4.50
Light pastry filled with spiced meat.
Prawn Cocktail£4.50
Prawns topped with seafood sauce.

Masalas8 dishes

Paneer Tikka Masala£9.50
Indian cheese. This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
Pura Tikka Masala£10.95
Chicken and meat topped with cheese. This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
Meat Tikka Masala£9.95
This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
Tandoori Chicken Masala£9.50
Chicken off the bone. This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
Chicken Tikka Masala£9.95
This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
King Prawn Masala£15.95
This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
Malai Chicken Tikka Masala£10.95
Topped with cheese. This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.
Vegetable Masala£9.50
This dish is prepared in a mild, thick creamy sauce they can also be made hot and spicy.

Naan Breads20 dishes

Plain Naan£3.50
Soft, lightly leavened Indian flatbread.
Butter Nan£3.95
Chili Cheese Nan£3.95
Garlic Naan£3.95
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread infused with garlic.
Keema Naan£3.95
Spiced minced meat.
Cheese Nan£3.95
Soft, buttery naan filled with melted cheese.
Vegetable Naan£3.95
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread filled with vegetables.
Paratha£3.50
Traditional Indian flatbread.
Cheese And Garlic Nan£3.50
Flavourful nan bread infused with melted cheese and garlic.
Peshwari Naan (Sweet)£3.95
Sweet and soft leavened flatbread.
Tandoori Roti£3.95
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread.
Tikka Nan£4.20
Nan with chicken tikka
Keema Garlic Chili Cheese Nan£5.95
Special Nan
Puri£2.75
Traditional Indian flatbread.
Keema Chees Nan£4.20
Chili Nan£3.95
Garlic And Coriander Nan£3.95
Flavourful nan bread infused with garlic and Daniya.
Garlic Chili Nan£4.20
Chapati£2.00
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread.
Aloo Paratha (Potato)£3.75
Flaky flatbread filled with spiced potatoes.

Chef's Signature Dishes14 dishes

Jinga Tandoori Zakuti£16.95
Grilled king prawns, served with green peppers in a hot sauce.
Kursi Lamb Special£13.95
Specially prepared succulent lamb shank using chef's special finest ingredients in a medium spicy sauce with hint of mint.
Chicken Lonka£12.50
Lonka means very special chilli in Bengali. This curry uses green chillies as its base, together with garlic, ginger, onions and saag.
Kursi Tikka£12.95
Specially prepared lamb shank barbecued with chefs secret spices.
Meat Lonka£12.50
Lonka means very special chilli in Bengali. This curry uses green chillies as its base, together with garlic, ginger, onions and saag.
Cabinda£12.95
Tender cut of beef cooked with a combination of coconut, shatkora and Naga chilli.
Chicken Bombay£12.95
An extremely hot and spicy dish cooked with chef's special sauce. Phal hot.
Murgh Shashlik Bhuna£12.95
Pieces of chicken barbecued with tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Cooked in special sauce usually medium spicy.
Kursi Biryani£15.95
Specially prepared lamb shank, cooked with hint of mint cooked with basmati pilau rice. Served with vegetables curry.
Nawabi Taraj Special£15.95
Medium spicy chef's new addition with combination of chicken, meat and king prawn cooked with tomatoes, onions, daal and aromatic spices.
Chingri Saag Paneer£16.95
King prawns with spinach and Bengali cheese with a hint of garlic.
Meghna Fish Curry£12.95
Freshwater traditional fish of Bengal cooked with onions, garlic, aloo and gobi in a spicy jeera Naga sauce.
Meat Bombay£12.95
An extremely hot and spicy dish cooked with chef's special sauce. Phal hot.
Kursi Tikka Masala£12.95
An exquisite lamb shank cooked in a fruity, sweet and creamy sauce with a hint of mint. Can be hot and spicy on request.

Vegetable Side Orders15 dishes

Matar Paneer£4.50
Peas with Indian cheese.
Saag Paneer£4.50
Spinach and Indian cheese.
Saag Aloo£4.50
Spinach and potatoes.
Ghobi Bhaji£4.50
Cauliflower.
Bombay Aloo£4.50
Spiced potatoes.
Dall Samba£4.50
Spicy lentils with veg.
Vegetable Curry£4.50
Mixed vegetables in a rich and aromatic curry sauce.
Chana Bhaji£4.50
Spicy chick peas.
Mushroom Bhaji£4.50
Mushrooms cooked in a spiced onion and tomato bhaji.
Aloo Ghobi£4.50
Potatoes with cauliflower.
Aloo Kumbi Bhaji£4.50
A spicy dish with corn, potatoes and chilli.
Saag Bhaji£4.50
Spinach.
Brinjal Bhaji£4.50
Aubergine.
Tarka Dall£4.50
Lentils with fried garlic.
Aloo Chana Bhaji£4.50
Potato with spicy chick peas.

Hot and Spicy (Madras+)7 dishes

Rezala£8.50
Yoghurty hot chilli garlic sauce.
Adhari Roshon£8.50
Whole spices with garlic and ginger.
Garlic Chilli£8.50
A hot and spicy dish with fresh garlic and chopped chillies.
Jalfrezi£8.50
Prepared with fresh green chilli, sliced onion and peppers.
Balti Chat Masala£8.50
Spiced with succulent chunks of cucumber in a chilli pickle.
Paprika£8.50
Spiced with green pepper and chillies.
Zinga£8.50
Very hot with garlic and chilli in a pickle topped with cheese.

Sundries19 dishes

Boiled Rice£3.50
Light, fluffy boiled rice, an ideal accompaniment to your meal.
Cucumber Raita£3.00
Cool and creamy yogurt with cucumber.
Shobuz Pilau Rice£4.50
Green herb with peas.
Fried Rice£4.20
Mixed rice dish with a blend of flavours.
Mushroom Pilau Rice£4.20
Flavourful rice dish featuring mushrooms.
Vegetable Pilau Rice£4.20
Flavourful rice dish with mixed vegetables.
Lemon Rice£4.20
Freshly cooked rice infused with a hint of lemon.
Coconut Rice£4.20
Sweet coconut.
Green Salad£3.00
Fresh mixed greens.
Keema Pilau Rice£4.95
Minced meat.
Methi Pilau Rice£4.20
Fenugreek.
Egg Fried Rice£4.20
Flavourful rice dish featuring eggs.
Pilau Rice£3.95
Flavourful rice dish, perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Peas Pilau Rice£4.20
Flavourful rice dish with peas.
Labra Pilua Rice£4.50
Egg, mushroom and peas.
Garlic Rice£4.75
Onion Fried Rice£4.75
Masala Chips£4.95
Crisp potato chips seasoned with a blend of traditional Indian spices.
Chips£4.50
Crispy fried potato strips served as a side dish.

Biryani13 dishes

Pickle Chicken Tikka Biryani£10.50
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Pura Tikka Biryani£10.50
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Chicken Biryani£9.50
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Meat Biryani£9.95
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Mushroom Biryani£8.50
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
King Prawn Biryani£15.95
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Chicken Tikka Biryani£9.95
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Prawn Biryani£8.95
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Tandori Chicken Biriyani£9.95
Keema Biryani£9.95
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Labra Biryani£10.50
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Paneer Biryani (Indian Cheese)£8.95
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.
Vegetable Biryani£8.50
Served with fresh salad and served with a vegetable curry side dish.

Vegetable Starters13 dishes

Aloo Kumbi£4.50
Spicy corn with potatoes and chillies.
Aloo Chat£4.50
Spiced potatoes with cucumber.
Chana Chat£4.50
Spiced chickpeas with cucumber.
Onion Bhaji£4.50
Sliced onion, deep fried in a spicy batter.
Chilli Paneer£4.95
Indian cottage cheese in a spicy, sweet and sour hot sauce.
Chana Puri£4.95
Spiced chickpeas served over a fried pastry bread.
Saag Puri£4.95
Spicy spinach served over a fried pastry bread.
Aloo Pakora£4.50
Potato fried in a spicy batter.
Brinjal Pakora£4.50
Aubergine fried in a spicy batter.
Garlic Satta£4.50
Mushrooms pan fried with garlic.
Vegetable Samosa£4.50
Light pastry filled with spiced vegetables.
Sabji Platter£5.50
An assortment of onion bhaji, veg samosa and pakora.
Veggie Puri£4.95
Spiced vegetables served over a fried pastry bread.

Sweet and Sour, or Mild and Creamy8 dishes

Makhani£8.50
A creamy butter ghee sauce with mango mash.
Kalia£8.50
Sweet and creamy with mushrooms.
Passanda£8.50
A creamy dish prepared with ground pistachio.
Badania£8.50
Prepared to your taste: sweet and sour or mild and creamy.
Chashni£8.50
Creamy sweet and sour.
Butter£8.50
A creamy, buttery and sweet dish.
Podina£8.50
Prepared with cream and mint sauce.
Kashmiri£8.50
Mixed fruit in a creamy sauce.

Drinks5 dishes

Coca Cola Bottle (1.25L)£3.95
Can Of Lemonade (Sprite)£1.50
Refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.
Diet Coca Cola Bottle (1.25L)£3.50
Refreshing fizzy drink in a 1.25L bottle.
Appltiser Bottle (275ml)£3.00
Fresh apple juice in a 275ml bottle.
J2O Orange & Passionfruit (275ml)£3.00
Orange and passionfruit flavoured soft drink.

Strong and Spicy8 dishes

Korai£8.50
A combination of garlic, ginger, green pepper and onion.
Kabuli Chana£8.50
A spicy dish with chick peas.
Jeera£8.50
A spicy dish with cumin seeds and chillies.
Methi£8.50
Cooked in a tarka of fresh methi leaves (fenugreek) strong aroma.
Balti£8.50
A spicy medium hot dish cooked with garam masala and fresh herbs.
Garlic Curry£8.50
A curry dish spiced with fresh garlic.
Kumiwala£8.50
A spicy dish with corn.
Tawali£8.50
A tangy and spicy dish with red cabbage.

Specials Meal Deal3 dishes

Special No. 1 (Masala)£10.95
Chicken tikka masala, pilau rice and plain naan.
Special No. 2 (Korma)£10.95
Chicken tikka korma, pilau rice and plain naan
Special No. 3£10.95
Chicken tikka curry, pilau rice and plain naan

Poppadoms10 dishes

Onion Salad£0.90
Fresh onions in a tangy mix.
Mango Chutney£0.90
Sweet and tangy condiment made with mango.
Lime Pickle£0.90
Tangy and zesty condiment made with lime.
Mint Sauce£0.90
Fresh and cooling accompaniment to your poppadoms.
Spicy Poppadoms£0.90
Crisp, spicy papads served as a starter.
Sweet Coconut£0.90
Pink sweat coconut
Red Chilli£0.90
Spicy and aromatic, eaten with popadoms or starters
Green Chilli£0.90
Very Spicy and tangy green chilli accompaniment.
3 Dips£2.50
Mint sauce, mango chutney and onion salad.
7 Dips£5.50
Mint sauce, mango chutney, onion salad, lime pickle, red chilli, green chilli and sweet coconut.

Katlama (A meal for one)4 dishes

Chicken Katlama£12.95
Specially prepared deep fried pastry and filled with a stuffing chicken. This dish is accompanied with spiced potatoes and pilau rice.
Vegetable Katlama£16.00
Specially prepared deep fried pastry and filled with a stuffing vegetable. This dish is accompanied with spiced potatoes and pilau rice.
Meat Katlama£13.95
Specially prepared deep fried pastry and filled with a stuffing meat. This dish is accompanied with spiced potatoes and pilau rice.
King Prawn Katlama£12.50
Specially prepared deep fried pastry and filled with a stuffing king prwan. This dish is accompanied with spiced potatoes and pilau rice.

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