Saffron Dining Menu and Prices

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Saffron Dining Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


AppetizersAppetizers

Lettuce Wrap (A Saffron Exclusive)

$7.95

Fill the lettuce leaf with your choice of homemade cottage cheese or finely chopped chicken or lamb cooked and blended with the saffron special spices and herb.

4 Piece Aloo Tikka

$4.95

Potato cutlets sprinkled with bread crumbs and deep fried.

Pakora

$4.95

Samosa

$4.95

Deep fried cone pastry stuffed with your choice of veggie, chicken or lamb.

Papad Rolls

$4.95

Stuffed with spiced and flavored potatoes.

Paneer Pakora (Saffron Special)

$4.95

Homemade cottage cheese dipped in a batter of garbanzo and deep fired.

Cashew Nut Rolls

$4.95

Mashed potatoes blended with cashew nut paste rolled into barrel shape and deep fried.

2 Piece Vegetable Spring Rolls

$4.95

Thin pancake wrapped with finely shredded and chopped cabbage, carrots and other seasonal vegetables and deep fried.

Saffron-e-Kebab

$11.95

Chicken cubes or minced lamb cooked in our specially blended mouth watering herbs and spices, garnished with grilled onions and green pepper and wrapped in a thin roti.

6 Piece Mago

$4.95

Brought to you straight from Africa. It is boiled and shallow fried and dressed with mild Indian flavors.

Chicken Pakora

$5.95

Succulent pieces of chicken marinated overnight in an exquisite blend of exotic Indian spices, cooked in a tandoori oven, then dipped in batter and deep fried.

House Special Shrimp

$10.95

Succulent shrimp flavored with garlic, mustard seed and curry leaves served on a bed of rice.

Tandoori Pesh Kash

$13.95

A mixed platter of our selected tandoori specialities consisting of seekh kabab, boti kabab, reshmi kabab, fish tikka and tandoori shrimp served together in this adventurous dish.

Shami Kabab

$5.95

Patties of finely ground lamb served with fresh mint sauce.

Assorted Appetizer

$8.95

Assortment of vegetable fritters and tandoori preparations (seekh-kebab, vegetable samosa, chicken tikka and boti kabab).


Shorbe (Soup)Shorbe (Soup)

Dal Ka Shorba

$3.95

A perky clove flavored lentil soup, garnished with green peas and rice.

Mulligatawny Soup

$4.50

Lentils and chicken stock heightened with the flavors of fresh herbs and garnished with shredded chicken.

Tomato Soup

$4.95


AccompanimentsAccompaniments

Masala Papad

$4.95

Mildly spiced flat lenti wafers deep fried, sprinkled with an exquisite blend of masala garnished with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies and coriander leaves.

Raita

$3.95

Chilled yogurt seasoned and mixed with shredded carrots and cucumbers.

Garden Salad

$3.25 - $4.95

A fresh garden vegetable salad cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions and lettuce.

Kachumber Salad

$4.95

Finely chopped salad with tomatoes, onions, carrots and cucumbers. A true Indian style salad.


Egg SpecialtiesEgg Specialties

Egg Bhurji

$9.95

Scrambled eggs cooked with green peppers,tomatoes, onions and hot spices.

Egg Curry

$12.95

Two whole eggs cooked in a hot spicy curry.


Bombay FavoritesBombay Specialties

Bel Poori

$4.95

An melange of assorted crisp rice crispies smothered in a sweet, sour and hot chutney.

Dahi Aloo Poori

$4.95

A mouth wafers mixture of crispy wafers, potatoes and chick peas in yogurt and tamarind sauce. It is topped with chaat masala which is an exotic flavoring agent.


BreadsBreads

Naan

$2.50

Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the tandoori oven.

Peshawari Naan

$3.00

A flat leavened bread dotted with sesame seeds.

Kandahar Naan

$3.50

Rare bread made with leavened dough and a rich sprinkling of ground pistachios and almonds.

Khurmi Naan

$3.50

A garlic, tomato and chilli flavored bread baked in a clay oven.

Keema Naan

$4.50

Naan baked with tender minced lamb stuffing.

Onion Kulcha

$3.00

A light leavened bread stuffed with finely chopped onions.

Jaipuri Parantha

$2.95

Whole wheat bread stuffed with mint.

Patiala Parantha

$2.95

Whole wheat bread dotted with aromatic ajwain (carom) seeds.

Lachcha Parantha

$3.50

Whole wheat layered bread from tandoor.

Aloo Parantha

$4.00

Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices.

Tandoori Roti

$2.50

Whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven.

Garlic Naan

$3.00

Made from dough of refined flour stuffed with chopped garlic.

Paneeri Kulcha

$3.95

A light leavened bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.

Bhatoora

$3.50

Leavened and fermented bread and deap fried.

Poori

$3.50

Whole wheat puffed bread and deep fried.


Basmati Rice SpecialtiesBasmati Rice Specialties

Steamed Basmati Rice

$4.95

Fine quality long grained rice specially imported from Dehradun in India.

Kesari Pulav (Saffron Special)

$5.95

Basmati rice cooked with saffron and Indian herbs.

Khumbi Matter Pulav

$7.95

Saffron rice with fresh garden peas, mushrooms and Indian herbs.

Peas Pulav

$7.95

Basmati rice and peas flavored with saffron and cooked.

Kashmiri Pulav

$7.95

Basmati rice with it and nuts flavored with saffron.

Vegetable Dum Biryani

$8.95

Basmati rice and vegetables flavored with saffron and cooked on low heat.

Chicken Dum Biryani

$11.95

Basmati rice and chicken richly flavored with saffron and cooked with Indian herbs on low heat.

Lamb Dum Biryani

$12.95

Basmati rice and lamb richly flavored with saffron and cooked with exotic Indian herbs on a low heat.

Shrimp Dum Biryani

$13.95

Basmati saffron rice cooked with shrimp in mild spices.

Jeera Rice

$7.95

Basmati rice with cumin seeds cooked on low heat.


Lamb SpecialtiesLamb Specialties

Gosht Rogan Josh

$13.95

Succulent pieces of lamb in a cardamom flavored sauce.

Gosht Rajala

$13.95

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with mint sauce and aromatic spices and garnished with a slice of boiled egg.

Gosht Madras

$14.95

Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked in a spicy gravy with coconut milk and coconut powder.

Gosht Pasanda

$13.95

Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich cashew nut based gravy with cream, butter and dry fruits.

Gosht Vindaloos

$13.95

Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a fiery hot gravy with pickled onions and potatoes.

Keema Matter

$13.95

Ground lamb cooked with green peas, ginger and sauteed onions.

Boti Kabab Masala

$14.95

Selected pieces of young lamb delicately spiced and barbecued in our tandoor then cooked in a chef's special sauce.

Gosht Chilli Masala

$13.95

Finely cut lamb cooked with spicy herbs.

Saag Gosht

$13.95

Boneless pieces of lamb in spinach puree.


Saffron Spinach SpecialsSaffron Spinach Specials

Spinach Corn

$10.95

Fresh spinach cooked with corn and spiced to your taste.

Spinach Dal

$11.95

Yellow lentil with fresh spinach cooked to perfection.

Saag Paneer

$11.95

Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of cottage cheese delicately spiced.

Spinach Corn Saffron Special

$10.95

Fresh spinach cooked with corn and spiced to your taste.

Spinach Dal Saffron Special

$11.95

Yellow lentil with fresh spinach cooked to perfection.

Saag Paneer Saffron Special

$11.95

Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of cottage cheese delicately spiced.


Kadhai KhanaKadhai Khana

Jeera Chicken (Saffron Special)

$14.95

White chicken pieces sauteed in cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and finished in saffron magical spices.

Kadhai Paneer

$11.95

Homemade cheese cooked with ginger, green chilies and fresh coriander.

Kadhai Gosht

$13.95

Boneless lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and mild spices garnished with fresh cilantro and ginger.

Murg Kadhai

$11.95

A classic Kadhai dish of chicken delicately cooked with bell peppers, ginger, green chilies and fresh coriander.

Dal Banjara

$10.95

Yellow lentil cooked to perfection in a traditional Indian wok with rare herbs and spices.

Kadhai Ka Saag

$11.95

A combination of fresh mustard leaves and spinach cooked over a slow fire garnished with fresh homemade butter.

Bhuna Ghost

$13.95

Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions and rich spices.


Chicken Tandoor SpecialtiesTandoor Specialties Chicken

Reshmi Kabab

$14.95

Soft and silky boneless tender pieces chicken breast marinated in sour cream and cooked to perfection.

Chicken Tikka

$13.95

Succulent cubes of boneless white chicken marinated in yogurt and mild spices roasted in a day oven.

Hariyali Tikka

$13.95

Boneless while chicken marinated in mint and yogurt and cooked in a tandoor.

Murg Tikka Lahsuni

$13.95

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in garlic with blended spices.

Murg Shikari

$14.95

Chicken marinated in yogurt, mint and exotic Indian masala and roasted in clay oven.

Murg Makhmal E Zafrani

$14.95

White chicken breast marinated in a special almond paste, yogurt, saffron and spices cooked in clay oven.

Tandoori Chicken

$13.95

Whole chicken marinated in exotically spiced and roasted in a clay oven.


Lamb Tandoor SpecialtiesTandoor Specialties Lamb

Seekh Kabab

$14.95

Minced lamb with our own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted in a clay oven.

Hyderabadi Kabab

$14.95

Boneless cubes of tender lamb marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger and skewered.

Tandoori Lamb Chops

$19.95

Lamb chops marinated in ginger and spices then skewered and roasted in a clay oven.


Seafood Tandoor SpecialtiesTandoor Specialties Seafood

Tandoori Shrimp

$17.95

King size shrimps marinated in mild spices and roasted in a clay oven.

Chef's Special Tandoori Lobster

$34.95

Lobster marinated in yogurt and exotic spices served with rice or naan.

Fish Tikka

$14.95

Barbecued pieces of mahi mahi with the flavor of Indian herbs and spices.


Vegetable Tandoor SpecialtiesTandoor Specialties Vegetables

Paneer Tikka

$14.95

Cubes of homemade cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, lightly spiced to preserve its delicate taste, skewered and barbecued.

Tandoori Sabzi (Vegetables)

$13.95

Garden fresh broccoli, bell pepper, onions, cauliflower and tomatoes marinated in mixed spices and roasted in clay oven.

Vegetable Seekh Kebab

$13.95

Mashed and mixed vegetables spiced, then skewered and roasted in a clay oven.


Chicken SpecialtiesChicken Specialties

Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken)

$13.95

Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and then folded into a creamy tomato sauce.

Saffron Special Murg Tikka Masala

$14.95

Boneless breast of chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and then folded into a creamy tomato sauce with a touch of cashew nut and almond paste which makes it unique by itself.

Murg Madras

$12.95

Succulent boneless chicken cooked in a spicy gravy with coconut milk and coconut powder.

Murg Badami

$12.95

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond flavored sauce.

Murg Jalfreizi

$12.95

Marinated chicken and sauteed with fresh vegetables.

Murg Sagwala

$12.95

Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh spinach in a rich blend of spices.

Murg Vindaloo

$12.95

A delicious combination of chicken marinated in vinegar, hot pepper and spices cooked in a fiery hot gravy.

Murg Chilli Masala

$13.95

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with green chili and hot spices.

Murg Methi Chaman

$13.95

Succulent pieces of chicken cooked with methi leaves (fenugreek) and aromatic herbs.

Murg Rajala

$13.95

Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked with mint sauce and garnished with a slice of boiled egg.

Murg Curry

$12.95

Chicken cooked with a delicately spiced curry sauce.


Saffron DinnersSaffron Dinners

Saffron Special Vegetarian Thali

$14.95

A complete meal with baigan bharta, saag panier, dal makhani, basmati rice, naan and accompaniments.

Saffron Special Tandoori Mixed Grill

$16.95

Tandoori chicken, boti kabab, tandoori shrimp, reshmi kebab and naan served with dal makhani and basmati rice.

Saffron Special Light Platter

$15.95

Low calorie combination of chicken or fish, vegetables, salad, naan and basmati rice.

Saffron Special Dinner

$16.95

Tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, fish tikka, home-style rogan josh, vegetables, naan and steamed basmati rice.


Our Fishermans CatchOur Fishermans Catch

Saffron Special Lobster Curry

$21.95

Lobster cooked with specially prepared herbs and spiced with a touch of garlic and ginger.

Shrimp Madras

$15.95

Shrimp cooked in a light spicy gravy with coconut flavor.

Shrimp Laziz

$15.95

Shrimp cooked in a subtle gravy of lightly spiced tomato puree with honey and lemon.

Shrimp Pudina Masaledar

$15.95

Shrimp cooked in a rich mint and ground spice sauce.

Shrimp Bhuna

$14.95

Shrimp cooked with specially prepared herbs and spiced with a touch of garlic and ginger.

Grilled Shrimp

$15.95

Grilled jumbo shrimp flavored with garlic, ginger and aromatic herbs.

Shrimp Curry

$15.95

Succulent shrimp cooked in a aromatic sauce.

Shrimp Do Piaza

$15.95

A rare combination of shrimp cooked in herbal sauce with onions and bell peppers.

Fish Goa Curry

$14.95

Seasonal fish cooked grated coconut in a host spicy sauce.

Fish Tikka Masala

$14.95

Pieces of mahi mahi fillet marinated in yogurt and first cooked in a tandoor and then folded into a chef's special sauce.

Crab Curry

$15.95

Crab cooked with kashmiri pepper, cumin, garlic, coconut milk, saffron and then folder in to a delicately spiced sauce.


Vegetable SpecialtiesVegetable Specialties

Paneer Bhurji

$11.95

Fresh homemade cheese grated and cooked with peppers, tomatoes and onions.

Matter Paneer

$12.95

Fresh homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas.

Paneer Makhani

$12.50

Fresh homemade cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.

Malai Kofta

$11.95

Spongy cottage cheese dumpling cooked in a mild gravy.

Baigan Bharta

$11.95

Fresh eggplant gently roasted in the tandoor, mashed and marinated in a rich blend of mughlai spices and cooked over a low heat to draw the richness of the spices.

Bhindi Masala

$11.95

Delicious okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.

Aloo Matar

$10.95

Green peas with potatoes cooked in a unique blend of Indian herbs and spices.

Dal Makhni

$10.95

Whole black lentil simmered until tender and tempered with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.

Vegetable Jalfreizi

$10.95

Mixed vegetables with cottage cheese and bell pepper.

Chana Masala

$9.95

Delicious chick peas cooked in an exotic blend of north Indian spices.

Saffron Special Farsi Bhaji

$11.95

Green beans cooked with freshly grated coconut.

Chef's Special Jai Puri Aloo

$11.95

Potatoes cooked with ginger and tomatoes in a thick sauce.

Paneer Makhani

$11.95

Fresh homemade cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.

Navratan Korma

$10.95

Mixed vegetables cooked in a gravy of cashew nuts and fruits.

Aloo Gobhi

$10.95

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes, herbs and ginger.

Jeera Aloo

$9.95

Boiled potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and turmeric.

Bhuni Gobhi

$10.95

Cauliflower stir-fried with ginger and cumin seeds.

Achari Aloo

$11.95

Potato cubes cooked in yogurt and pickle sauce garnished with ginger and hot mild gravy.

Khumb Mattar Curry

$10.95

A delightful combination of cashew nuts, fresh mushrooms and green peas in a mild gravy.


DessertsDesserts

Saffron Special Mango Cheesa Cake

$4.95

Gulab Jamun

$4.50

Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in sweet saffron syrup and served hot.

Rasmalai

$4.50

Flat round discs of Indian cottage cheese poached in milk and garnished with pistachios and served cold.

Indian Ice Cream (2 Scoops)

$4.95

Truity fruity, kesar pista almonds, cashew nut and raisins.

Kulfi

$4.95

Pistachio or mango. Traditional Indian unchurned ice cream.

Kheer

$4.50

Fragrant rice with milk, raisins and almonds.

Gajar Ka Halwa

$4.95

Grated carrots cooked gently in milk as it is then reduced to a sweet paste (halwa) generously sprinkled with nuts and allowed to set and served hot.

Badam Halwa

$4.95

Ground almonds cooked in honey and butter.


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