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Saffron Indian Bistro
7607 N Oracle Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
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Main Menu
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
gluten-free
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
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
$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
gluten-free
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
gluten-free
- 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
gluten-free
Vegetables Bahar
comes with saffron rice
Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra)
$10.95
sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes
vegan
gluten-free
Yogurt Masala (Kadi)
$10.95
a spicy dish containing vegetable fritters with yogurt added to give it a sour tanginess
gluten-free
Mushroom Do Pyaza
$11.95
sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices
vegan
gluten-free
Malai Kofta
$11.95
vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce
gluten-free
Baingan Bharta
$11.95
traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root and fresh coriander leaves
vegan
gluten-free
Mumbai Aloo
$10.95
baby potatoes, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Matar Paneer
$11.95
potatoes, homemade cheese and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions and garlic
gluten-free
Chana Masala
$10.95
a north Indian specialty of slow simmered chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic and laced with exotic spices
vegan
gluten-free
Aloo Matar Gobhi
$11.95
garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce
vegan
gluten-free
Tadka Daal
$11.95
yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes and onions, with a touch of butter and Indian spices
vegan
gluten-free
Daal Makhani
$12.95
black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier
gluten-free
Karhai Paneer
$11.95
homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves and cooked in a wok
gluten-free
Shahi Kofta
$11.95
Indian spiced vegetable rolls simmered in a traditional aromatic mughlai curry sauce, laced with a touch of saffron and garlic
gluten-free
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)
gluten-free
Shish Kabab
$11.95
skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices
gluten-free
Murg Malai Kabab
$10.95
tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream
gluten-free
Tandoori Pearl Prawns
$13.95
fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices
gluten-free
Lamb Kabab
$13.95
tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic, and yogurt
gluten-free
Saffron Ajwain Fish
$14.95
Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven
gluten-free
Chicken Barra
$11.95
all white chicken breast marinated authentic Indian style, served medium spicy
gluten-free
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
gluten-free
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
$3.00Roasted Papadums
$2.95Papadums
$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
$3.50Lamb
$4.50Shrimp
$3.00Vegetable
$2.00Paneer
$2.00White Meat
$2.00Saffron 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
gluten-free
Lamb
$13.95
gluten-free
Fish / Shrimp
$14.95
gluten-free
Vegetable or Paneer
$11.95
gluten-free
Now Select Your Sauce / Preparation
Madras
curry sauce flavored with South Indian spices – coconut, and mustard seeds
vegan
Patia
cooked in sweet and sour spicy vinaigrette gravy with mango chutney
vegan
Curry
saffron spiced simmered in a traditional onion and tomato based sauce
vegan
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
vegan
Saag
flavored with black peppercorn in an onion, spinach cream sauce
vegan
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
vegan
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
vegan
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
$5.95Saffron Shrimp & Fries
- 4 Pcs $6.95
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
$3.95Iced & Hot Teas
$2.95Bottled Water
$2.50Fresh Squeezed Lemon Lime Soda
$3.50Coffee
$2.50Indian 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