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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Shuruwat
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Appetizers
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Paneer Pakoras
homemade cheese dipped in chickpea batter
8.95
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Fish Pakoras
crispy battered fish
10.95
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Chole Bhature
combination of chole (chickpea) and bhatura (fried bread) – a perfect Punjabi North Indian dish
11.95
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Soup & Half Salad
fresh greens and our vegetarian lentil soup
7.95
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Curry & Fries
your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce, Indian masala fries
5.95
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Chili Pakoras
spicy green chilis with a crispy chickpea flour coating
6.95
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Onion Bhaji
onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices and chickpea flour, deep fried
5.95
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Saffron Shrimp
Pacific shrimp lightly battered and dusted with ground cumin, mild red chili and coriander
8.95
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Chicken Samosa
crispy turnovers stuffed with chopped chicken tikka
6.95
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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
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Vegetable Pakoras
mixed vegetable fritters
5.95
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Vegetable Samosa
crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh madras Indian spices
4.95
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Soup & Salad
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Vegetarian Soup
a mouth-watering creamy lentil soup
5.95
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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
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Mulligatawny Shorba
a zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red and yellow lentils, cream and Indian herbs
6.95
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Vegetables Bahar
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Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra)
sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes
10.95
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Yogurt Masala (Kadi)
a spicy dish containing vegetable fritters with yogurt added to give it a sour tanginess
10.95
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Mushroom Do Pyaza
sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices
11.95
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Malai Kofta
vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce
11.95
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Baingan Bharta
traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root and fresh coriander leaves
11.95
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Mumbai Aloo
baby potatoes, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices
10.95
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Aloo Matar Paneer
potatoes, homemade cheese and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions and garlic
11.95
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Chana Masala
a north Indian specialty of slow simmered chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic and laced with exotic spices
10.95
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Aloo Matar Gobhi
garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce
11.95
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Tadka Daal
yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes and onions, with a touch of butter and Indian spices
11.95
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Daal Makhani
black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier
12.95
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Karhai Paneer
homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves and cooked in a wok
11.95
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Shahi Kofta
Indian spiced vegetable rolls simmered in a traditional aromatic mughlai curry sauce, laced with a touch of saffron and garlic
11.95
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Treasures
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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
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Shish Kabab
skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices
11.95
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Murg Malai Kabab
tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream
10.95
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Tandoori Pearl Prawns
fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices
13.95
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Lamb Kabab
tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic, and yogurt
13.95
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Saffron Ajwain Fish
Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven
14.95
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Chicken Barra
all white chicken breast marinated authentic Indian style, served medium spicy
11.95
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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
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Biryani
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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
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Saffron Biryani
chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs freshly ground Indian spices and garnished with almonds
15.95
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Sides
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Onion And/Or Chilis
Onion or Chilis: 1.00
Onion and Chilis: 2.00
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Plain Yogurt
3.00
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Roasted Papadums
2.95
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Papadums
fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers
2.75
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Mixed Pickles
mango, lemon, chili
2.75
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Onion Chutney
onions, chili powder and vinegar
2.95
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Mango Chutney
spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili
2.75
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Pulao Rice
basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream and cumin seed
5.95
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Saffron Rice
aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron
2.95
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Add to Any Dish or Entree
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Extra Chicken
3.50
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Lamb
4.50
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Shrimp
3.00
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Vegetable
2.00
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Paneer
2.00
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White Meat
2.00
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Saffron Signature Dishes
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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
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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
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Chef's Specialties
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Chicken
12.95
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Lamb
13.95
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Fish / Shrimp
14.95
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Vegetable or Paneer
11.95
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Now Select Your Sauce / Preparation
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Madras
curry sauce flavored with South Indian spices – coconut, and mustard seeds
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Patia
cooked in sweet and sour spicy vinaigrette gravy with mango chutney
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Curry
saffron spiced simmered in a traditional onion and tomato based sauce
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Malabar
sauteed with mustard seeds and coconut, cooked in an aromatic cream sauce
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Rogan Josh
a flavorful dish of Kashmir, simmered with tomatoes, onions and seasoned with a traditional North Indian spice blend
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Saag
flavored with black peppercorn in an onion, spinach cream sauce
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Dhansak
Cooked with lentils and spices. A very traditional and popular parsi dish
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Bhuna
dry-rubbed with select Indian spices, accented with fresh onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and herbs – a classic North Indian specialty
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Saffron Mughlai
sauteed with ginger, garlic, bell peppers and onions, cooked with yogurt and then sprinkled with fresh herbs
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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
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Korma
a rich onion and cream sauce infused with mild spices
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Hand Crafted Breads
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Bhature
white puffed bread, deep fried
4 Pcs: 4.95
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Poori
whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried
2 Pcs: 3.95
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Plain Paratha
layered whole wheat bread
3.50
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Kashmiri Naan
white bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisin and nuts
4.95
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Bullet Naan
spicy green chilis atop naan bread
3.95
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Aloo Naan
soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes
3.50
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Chicken Tikka Naan
soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka
4.95
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Pudhina Paratha
layered whole wheat bread with fresh mint
3.50
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Masala Naan
a perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro and spices
5.95
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Kids Menu
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Chicken Nuggets With Rice or Fries
5 Pcs: 5.95
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Chicken Tikka With Rice or Fries
5 Pcs: 6.95
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Vegetable Biryani
5.95
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Saffron Shrimp & Fries
4 Pcs: 6.95
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Mithaas
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Desserts
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Ras Malai
sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of saffron and roasted cardamom syrup
4.95
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Mango Pudding
fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard
4.95
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Rice Pudding
carmelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews and fresh raisins, all slowly simmered in milk
4.95
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Gulab Jamun
a light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm)
4.95
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Almond Kulfi
a traditional homemade Indian almond ice cream with a hint of rose water
4.95
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Mango Kulfi
traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream
4.95
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Drinks
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Flavored Teas
3.95
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Iced & Hot Teas
2.95
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Bottled Water
2.50
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Fresh Squeezed Lemon Lime Soda
3.50
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Coffee
2.50
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Indian Tea
chai
2.95
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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
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Mango Shake
fresh mango and cool milk blended together
2.99
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Juices
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Mango
2.95
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Apple
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Pineapple
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Orange
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Cranberry
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Soda
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Pepsi
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Diet Pepsi
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Dr. Pepper
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Sierra Mist
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Tropicana Lemonade
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