Saffron Indian Bistro

Shuruwat

Appetizers

All entrees are Gluten Free and many Vegan options are available

• Paneer Pakoras$8.95

  homemade cheese dipped in chickpea batter

• Fish Pakoras$10.95

  crispy battered fish

• Chole Bhature$11.95

  combination of chole (chickpea) and bhatura (fried bread) – a perfect Punjabi North Indian dish

• Soup & Half Salad$7.95

  fresh greens and our vegetarian lentil soup

• Curry & Fries$5.95

  your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce, Indian masala fries

• Chili Pakoras$6.95

  spicy green chilis with a crispy chickpea flour coating

• Onion Bhaji$5.95

  onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices and chickpea flour, deep fried

• Saffron Shrimp$8.95

  Pacific shrimp lightly battered and dusted with ground cumin, mild red chili and coriander

• Chicken Samosa$6.95

  crispy turnovers stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

• Chili Paneer$10.95

  homemade cottage cheese tossed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce

  • Chili Chicken$12.95
  • Chili Fish$13.95

• Vegetable Pakoras$5.95

  mixed vegetable fritters

• Vegetable Samosa$4.95

  crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh madras Indian spices

Soup & Salad

• Vegetarian Soup$5.95

  a mouth-watering creamy lentil soup

• Saffron Salad

  baby mixed field greens, mini pearl tomatoes, crisp cucumber, mandarin oranges, and toasted almond slives, all tossed in a fresh berry vinaigrette with

  • Chicken Tikka$9.95
  • Saffron Shrimp$10.95

• Mulligatawny Shorba$6.95

  a zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red and yellow lentils, cream and Indian herbs

Vegetables Bahar

comes with saffron rice

• Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra)$10.95

  sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes

• Yogurt Masala (Kadi)$10.95

  a spicy dish containing vegetable fritters with yogurt added to give it a sour tanginess

• Mushroom Do Pyaza$11.95

  sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices

• Malai Kofta$11.95

  vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce

• Baingan Bharta$11.95

  traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root and fresh coriander leaves

• Mumbai Aloo$10.95

  baby potatoes, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices

• Aloo Matar Paneer$11.95

  potatoes, homemade cheese and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions and garlic

• Chana Masala$10.95

  a north Indian specialty of slow simmered chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic and laced with exotic spices

• Aloo Matar Gobhi$11.95

  garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce

• Tadka Daal$11.95

  yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes and onions, with a touch of butter and Indian spices

• Daal Makhani$12.95

  black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier

• Karhai Paneer$11.95

  homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves and cooked in a wok

• Shahi Kofta$11.95

  Indian spiced vegetable rolls simmered in a traditional aromatic mughlai curry sauce, laced with a touch of saffron and garlic

Treasures

served with raita

• Saffron Tandoori Grill$17.95

  A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab and a chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king)

• Shish Kabab$11.95

  skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices

• Murg Malai Kabab$10.95

  tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream

• Tandoori Pearl Prawns$13.95

  fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices

• Lamb Kabab$13.95

  tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic, and yogurt

• Saffron Ajwain Fish$14.95

  Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven

• Chicken Barra$11.95

  all white chicken breast marinated authentic Indian style, served medium spicy

• Classic Tandoori Chicken$11.95

  deeply marinated chicken leg quarters (dark meat) infused with yogurt, ginger, garlic, achiote and freshly ground exotic spices, then seared in a clay oven over charcoal

Biryani

served with raita

• Biryani$11.95

  an aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed with a rich selection of meats and vegetables, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned

• Saffron Biryani$15.95

  chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs freshly ground Indian spices and garnished with almonds

Sides

• Onion And/Or Chilis

  • Onion or Chilis$1.00
  • Onion and Chilis$2.00

• Plain Yogurt$3.00

• Roasted Papadums$2.95

• Papadums$2.75

  fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers

• Mixed Pickles$2.75

  mango, lemon, chili

• Onion Chutney$2.95

  onions, chili powder and vinegar

• Mango Chutney$2.75

  spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili

• Pulao Rice$5.95

  basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream and cumin seed

• Saffron Rice$2.95

  aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron

Add to Any Dish or Entree

• Extra Chicken$3.50

• Lamb$4.50

• Shrimp$3.00

• Vegetable$2.00

• Paneer$2.00

• White Meat$2.00

Saffron Signature Dishes

• Tandoori Seared Lamb Chops$28.95

  Marinated overnight in our twenty fresh herbs and spices, cooked in our tandoori oven to keep them tender and flavorful, a true Indian delight. Served with raita and basmati rice

• Chicken Tikka Masala

  the national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous fresh tomato sauce with a hint of cream and zesty Indian herbs and spices, served with rice chicken

  • Lamb$13.95
  • Fish (Mahi Mahi)$14.95

Chef's Specialties

Comes with saffron rice. First Select Your Ingredients

• Chicken$12.95

• Lamb$13.95

• Fish / Shrimp$14.95

• Vegetable or Paneer$11.95

Now Select Your Sauce / Preparation

• Madras

  curry sauce flavored with South Indian spices – coconut, and mustard seeds

• Patia

  cooked in sweet and sour spicy vinaigrette gravy with mango chutney

• Curry

  saffron spiced simmered in a traditional onion and tomato based sauce

• Malabar

  sauteed with mustard seeds and coconut, cooked in an aromatic cream sauce

• Rogan Josh

  a flavorful dish of Kashmir, simmered with tomatoes, onions and seasoned with a traditional North Indian spice blend

• Saag

  flavored with black peppercorn in an onion, spinach cream sauce

• Dhansak

  Cooked with lentils and spices. A very traditional and popular parsi dish

• Bhuna

  dry-rubbed with select Indian spices, accented with fresh onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and herbs – a classic North Indian specialty

• Saffron Mughlai

  sauteed with ginger, garlic, bell peppers and onions, cooked with yogurt and then sprinkled with fresh herbs

• Vindaloo

  A combination of "vin" for vinegar and "aloo" for potato in our hottest of curries. Cooked with chilis and baby potatoes in a fragrant sauce prepared to your taste

• Korma

  a rich onion and cream sauce infused with mild spices

Hand Crafted Breads

baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India

• Bhature

  white puffed bread, deep fried

  • 4 Pcs$4.95

• Poori

  whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried

  • 2 Pcs$3.95

• Plain Paratha$3.50

  layered whole wheat bread

• Kashmiri Naan$4.95

  white bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisin and nuts

• Bullet Naan$3.95

  spicy green chilis atop naan bread

• Aloo Naan$3.50

  soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes

• Chicken Tikka Naan$4.95

  soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

• Pudhina Paratha$3.50

  layered whole wheat bread with fresh mint

• Masala Naan$5.95

  a perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro and spices

Kids Menu

Monday's Only 1 kid eats FREE with the purchase of 1 adult entree

• Chicken Nuggets With Rice or Fries

  • 5 Pcs$5.95

• Chicken Tikka With Rice or Fries

  • 5 Pcs$6.95

• Vegetable Biryani$5.95

• Saffron Shrimp & Fries

  • 4 Pcs$6.95

Mithaas

Desserts

• Ras Malai$4.95

  sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of saffron and roasted cardamom syrup

• Mango Pudding$4.95

  fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard

• Rice Pudding$4.95

  carmelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews and fresh raisins, all slowly simmered in milk

• Gulab Jamun$4.95

  a light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm)

• Almond Kulfi$4.95

  a traditional homemade Indian almond ice cream with a hint of rose water

• Mango Kulfi$4.95

  traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream

Drinks

• Flavored Teas$3.95

• Iced & Hot Teas$2.95

• Bottled Water$2.50

• Fresh Squeezed Lemon Lime Soda$3.50

• Coffee$2.50

• Indian Tea$2.95

  chai

• Mint Lassi$2.99

  our spin on a famous north Indian exotic drink made with yogurt, fresh mint, and a whisper of salt, out of this world!

• Mango Shake$2.99

  fresh mango and cool milk blended together

Juices

• Mango$2.95

• Apple

• Pineapple

• Orange

• Cranberry

Soda

$2.75

• Pepsi

• Diet Pepsi

• Dr. Pepper

• Sierra Mist

• Tropicana Lemonade