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Saffron Indian Bistro

7607 N. Oracle Road. Oro Valley, AZ 85704

Northwest

742-9100

Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Menu

  • Shuruwat

  • Appetizers

  • Paneer Pakoras

    homemade cheese dipped in chickpea batter

    8.95
  • Fish Pakoras

    crispy battered fish

    10.95
  • Chole Bhature

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

    11.95
  • Soup & Half Salad

    fresh greens and our vegetarian lentil soup

    7.95
  • Curry & Fries

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

    5.95
  • Chili Pakoras

    spicy green chilis with a crispy chickpea flour coating

    6.95
  • Onion Bhaji

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

    5.95
  • Saffron Shrimp

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

    8.95
  • Chicken Samosa

    crispy turnovers stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

    6.95
  • Chili Paneer

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

    10.95 Chili Chicken :  12.95 Chili Fish :  13.95
  • Vegetable Pakoras

    mixed vegetable fritters

    5.95
  • Vegetable Samosa

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

    4.95
  • Soup & Salad

  • Vegetarian Soup

    a mouth-watering creamy lentil soup

    5.95
  • 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

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

    6.95
  • Vegetables Bahar

  • Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra)

    sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes

    10.95
  • Yogurt Masala (Kadi)

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

    10.95
  • Mushroom Do Pyaza

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

    11.95
  • Malai Kofta

    vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce

    11.95
  • Baingan Bharta

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

    11.95
  • Mumbai Aloo

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

    10.95
  • Aloo Matar Paneer

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

    11.95
  • Chana Masala

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

    10.95
  • Aloo Matar Gobhi

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

    11.95
  • Tadka Daal

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

    11.95
  • Daal Makhani

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

    12.95
  • Karhai Paneer

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

    11.95
  • Shahi Kofta

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

    11.95
  • Treasures

  • Saffron Tandoori Grill

    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)

    17.95
  • Shish Kabab

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

    11.95
  • Murg Malai Kabab

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

    10.95
  • Tandoori Pearl Prawns

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

    13.95
  • Lamb Kabab

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

    13.95
  • Saffron Ajwain Fish

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

    14.95
  • Chicken Barra

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

    11.95
  • Classic Tandoori Chicken

    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

    11.95
  • Biryani

  • Biryani

    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

    11.95
  • Saffron Biryani

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

    15.95
  • Sides

  • Onion And/Or Chilis

    Onion or Chilis :  1.00 Onion and Chilis :  2.00
  • Plain Yogurt

    3.00
  • Roasted Papadums

    2.95
  • Papadums

    fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers

    2.75
  • Mixed Pickles

    mango, lemon, chili

    2.75
  • Onion Chutney

    onions, chili powder and vinegar

    2.95
  • Mango Chutney

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

    2.75
  • Pulao Rice

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

    5.95
  • Saffron Rice

    aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron

    2.95
  • 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

    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

    28.95
  • 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

  • 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

  • Bhature

    white puffed bread, deep fried

    4 Pcs :  4.95
  • Poori

    whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried

    2 Pcs :  3.95
  • Plain Paratha

    layered whole wheat bread

    3.50
  • Kashmiri Naan

    white bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisin and nuts

    4.95
  • Bullet Naan

    spicy green chilis atop naan bread

    3.95
  • Aloo Naan

    soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes

    3.50
  • Chicken Tikka Naan

    soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

    4.95
  • Pudhina Paratha

    layered whole wheat bread with fresh mint

    3.50
  • Masala Naan

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

    5.95
  • Kids Menu

  • 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

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

    4.95
  • Mango Pudding

    fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard

    4.95
  • Rice Pudding

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

    4.95
  • Gulab Jamun

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

    4.95
  • Almond Kulfi

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

    4.95
  • Mango Kulfi

    traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream

    4.95
  • 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

    chai

    2.95
  • Mint Lassi

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

    2.99
  • Mango Shake

    fresh mango and cool milk blended together

    2.99
  • Juices

  • Mango

    2.95
  • Apple

  • Pineapple

  • Orange

  • Cranberry

  • Soda

  • Pepsi

  • Diet Pepsi

  • Dr. Pepper

  • Sierra Mist

  • Tropicana Lemonade

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