Entrees

Vegetable Samosa Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney 6.50
Lamb Samosa Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney 7.50
Paneer Tikka Homemade cottage cheese with capsicums & onion barbecued in the tandoor 12.50
Pakora Wedges Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) 6.50
Onion Bhajees Light crispy onion, spinach, & silverbeet fritters served with tamarind chutney (5 Bhajees) 6.50
Tandoori Mushrooms In a spicy garlic & yoghurt marinade, cooked in the tandoor (6 pieces) 9.50
Chicken Tikka Lean breast, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the tandoor (4 pieces) 12.50
Reshmi Kebab Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (4 pieces) 12.50
Lamb Chops Tender lamb chops in a spicy marinade. Baked in the tandoor (4 pieces) 15.00
Tandoori Chicken Exotic chicken barbeque - Indian style (half chicken) 13.50
Tandoori Prawns Marinated and cooked in the tandoor (6 pieces) 14.00
Palace Platter A tempting selection of entrees – Samosa, Pakora, Bhajees and Tandoori meats served with chutney 20.50
Vegetable Platter Tasty selection of Samosa, Bhajees, Pakoras and Paneer Tikka served with chutney 18.50

Chicken Curries

Mango Chicken An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce 19.50
Khadai Chicken A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chilies in a thick masala sauce 19.90
Balti Chicken Medium spiced chicken in a thick brown sauce with peppers and French beans 19.00
Chicken Afghani Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews 19.50
Chicken Aloo Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices 18.00
Chicken Bhuna Panfried chicken, onion and tomato, finished with a thick spicy sauce 19.90
Chicken Vegetable Biryani A wholesome blend of chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – garnished with roasted nuts 18.00
Chicken Jalfrezi Sweet & Sour chicken curry with seasonal vegetables 19.50
Butter Chicken Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce
- best this side of Bombay 19.90
Chicken Korma A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews 19.50
Chicken Tikka Masala Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular 19.90
Chicken Madras Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish 19.50
Chicken Palak Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic 19.90
Chicken Vindaloo A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes - famous dish from Goa 18.90
Tawa Chicken Cubes of panfried chicken in yoghurt with tomato and capsicum 19.90

Lamb Curries

Handi Lamb Choice cuts of lamb marinated in a rich flavoursome masala sauce. Finished to perfection with chilies, tomatoes and coconut 19.90
Lamb Pasanda Tender mint flavoured diced lamb lightly sautéed in onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes, cooked with yoghurt, spices and crushed almonds 19.50
Lamb Palak Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic 19.90
Rogan Josh Spiced lamb curry simmered with tomato, and a dash of aniseed
- the popular choice 19.50
Lamb Vindaloo A powerful curry with ground chili, garam masala and fresh tomatoes
- famous dish from Goa 18.90
Balti Lamb Medium spiced lamb in a thick brown sauce with peppers and French beans 18.90
Lamb Korma A mild delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews 19.50
Lamb Vegetable Biryani A wholesome blend of lamb, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – garnished with roasted nuts 18.50
Lamb Madras Tender lamb in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut
– renowned South Indian dish 19.50

Vegetable Curries

Vegetable Jaypuri Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces 16.50
Palak Paneer Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach 17.50
Malai Kofta Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce 16.50
Aloo Gobi Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce 14.90
Dahl Maharani Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds 15.50
Khadai Paneer Crushed tomato, capsicum and green chilies complement home-made cottage cheese in a thick masala sauce 17.50
Paneer Butter Masala Homemade cottage cheese tempered with onion & tomato, cooked in a dreamy masala sauce 17.50
Paneer Jalfrezi Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables 17.50
Chana Masala Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings 15.50
Mushroom Sabji Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce 16.50
Dahl Palak Lentils tempered with fresh spinach, cumin seed, garlic and green chilies 15.00

Seafood Curries

Chili Shrimp A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander 19.90
Butter Shrimp Tender cooked shrimp in a dreamy masala sauce 19.90
Kerala Fish Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices 19.50
Fish Masala Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce 19.50
Goan Fish Curry Chunky pieces of fish simmered to a perfect texture along with spices, herbs, tamarind & coconut 19.90
Prawn Masala Prawn with onion and tomato cooked in a tangy masala sauce 21.90
Prawn Malabari Prawns sautéed with onions, capsicum, chilies and tomato. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce 21.90
Prawn Balchao Prawns marinated with tumeric, garlic-ginger and chilies, cooked with tomatoes, onion and mustard seeds 21.90
Prawn Saagwala Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices 21.90

Indian Breads

Naan Traditional Indian leavened bread 3.50
Garlic Naan Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic 4.50
Kashmiri Naan Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins 6.00
Kheema Naan Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb 6.00
Tandoori Roti Unleavened wholemeal bread 2.50
Chicken Naan Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander 6.00
Aloo Parantha Wholemeal bread stuffed with mildly spiced potato and onions 5.50
Cheese & Garlic Naan Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing 6.00

On The Side

Seasonal Vegetables Crispy fresh vegetables flash fried in the khadai 7.00
Pulao Rice Fragrant rice with cumin seeds 4.50
Raita Classic cooler with cucumber and organic yoghurt 3.50
Tray of Chutney and Pickles Mango chutney, mixed pickle, and raita served with poppadoms 10.00
Indian Salad Tomato, cucumber, carrots and onion sliced with lemon 7.00
Bombay Aloo Potatoes sauteed with onion and tomato 8.50
Saag Aloo Creamy spinach, potato and tomato with a hint of garlic, tempered with cumin seed 9.50

Banquet Dinners

Palace Banquet Starter of a Palace Platter, followed by butter chicken, (per person) rogan josh, lamb vindaloo or chicken aloo. With naan, garlic naan, chutneys and raita. Satisfaction guaranteed. 30.00
Vegetarian Banquet Vegetable Platter, paneer curry, dahl and mixed vegetables. With naan, roti, chutneys and raita. Vegetarian delight. 28.50

Our Locations

Restaurant + Takeout

Christchurch - Ilam

Tandoori Palace

71 Ilam Road - view map

Phone03 343 4405

tandoori@xtra.co.nz

Rotorua

Tandoori Palace

1152 Tutanekai Street - view map

Phone07 348 8122

tandoori@xtra.co.nz

Queenstown

Tandoori Palace

62 Shotover Street - view map

Phone03 409 2845

tandoori@xtra.co.nz

Takeout Only

Christchurch - Beckenham

Tandoori Palace

134 Colombo Street - view map

Phone03 982 2860

tandoori@xtra.co.nz

Christchurch - Papanui

Tandoori Palace

473 Papanui Road - view map

Phone03 352 9520

tandoori@xtra.co.nz

Christchurch - Shirley

Tandoori Palace

Shop 3, 135 Warrington street (next to Hell Pizza) - view map

Phone03 385 2332

tandoori@xtra.co.nz

Aux Menu

Entrees

Chicken Curries

Lamb Curries

Vegetable Curries

Seafood Curries

Indian Breads

On The Side

Banquet Dinners

Our Locations

Restaurant + Takeout

Takeout Only