Saffron Indian Bistro

Saffron Indian Bistro Menu

(520) 742-9100
7607 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
$$$$$

Appetizers


Vegetable Samosa
$6.95
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices.
Vegetable Pakoras
$7.95
Mixed vegetable fritters.
Chili Paneer
$12.95
Homemade cottage cheese tossed with onions & bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
Fish Pakoras
$13.95
Crispy battered fish.
Saffron Shrimp
$12.95
Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies & coriander.
Chili Pakoras
$6.95
Crispy, spicy green chilies with a coating of chickpea flour.
Curry & Fries
$10.95
Your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce, served with masala fries.
Chole Bhature
$13.95
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and bhatura (fried bread).
Paneer Pakoras
$10.95
Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese.
Onion Bhaji
8.95
Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices & chickpea flour.

$Soup & Salad


Plain Saffron Salad
$10.95
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Saffron Salad with Chicken Tikka
$12.95
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Saffron Salad with Saffron Shrimp
$14.95
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Half Soup & Half Salad
$10.95
Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad. Gluten-free.
Mulligatawny Shorba
$10.95
Zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red & yellow lentils, cream & Indian herbs. Gluten-free.
Lentil Soup
9.95
Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper. Gluten-free.

$Kids Menu


Kids Vegetable Biryani
$8.95
Kids Saffron Shrimp and Fries
$9.95
4 pieces.
Kids Chicken Tikka with Rice or Fries
$8.95
5 pieces.
Kids Chicken Nuggets with Rice or Fries
$6.95
5 pieces.
Kids Fries
5.95

$Signature Dishes


Chicken Tikka Masala
$16.95
The national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream, zesty Indian herbs & spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Butter Chicken
$16.95
Also called “murgh makhani” boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) cooked in a tomato & cream base sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
$34.95
Fine cut premium New Zealand lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs & spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a Saffron specialty. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Tandoori Fish Tikka
17.95
Bassa fish - a flaky white fish, rich in omega-3 & proteins, marinated in Rajasthani spices. Accompanied with saffron rice. Gluten-free.

$Chef’s Specials


Korma
$15.95
A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Vindaloo
$15.95
Saffron’s hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes, and special herbs. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan. Gluten-free.
Saffron Mughlai
$15.95
Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Bhuna
$15.95
A classic North Indian specialty, sautéed and slow cooked with a special house rub. Lightly tossed with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Dhansak
$15.95
Cooked with lentils & spices. A very traditional & popular Parsi dish. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Saag
$15.95
A spinach cream sauce infused with black peppercorn and onions. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Rogan Josh
$15.95
An exotic dish of Kashmir, simmered in house tomato sauce and seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free. Vegan.
Malabar
$15.95
An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Curry
$15.95
A traditional Saffron infused onion and tomato sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free and vegan.
Patia
$15.95
A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free and vegan.
Madras
15.95
A South Indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free and vegan.

$Treasures


Classic Tandoori Chicken
$14.95
Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, with exotic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Chicken Tikka
$15.95
Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic Bombay spices & citrus. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Chicken Barra
$15.95
Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Saffron Ajwain Fish
$20.95
Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, Saffron, garlic & fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Lamb Kabab
$18.95
Tender pieces of Premium New Zealand lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Tandoori Pearl Prawns
$19.95
Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Murg Malai Kabab
$14.95
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom & coriander with a splash of cream. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Shish Kabab
$15.95
Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander & dusted with exotic aromatic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.
Saffron Tandoori Grill
22.95
A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab & a chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king). Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten free.

$Vegetables Bahar


Daal Makhani
$15.95
Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Tadka Daal
$15.95
Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, & exotic spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Aloo Matar Gobhi
$15.95
Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, cauliflower simmered in an onion & tomato sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free and vegan.
Chana Masala
$15.95
North Indian specialty of slowly simmered chickpeas with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, laced with exotic spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free and vegan.
Mumbai Aloo
$15.95
Baby potatoes, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds & fresh Indian spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free and vegan.
Mushroom Do Pyaza
$15.95
Sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds & fresh ground Indian spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Karhai Paneer
$15.95
Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers & cooked in a wok. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
$15.95
Okra. Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions & tomatoes. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free and vegan.
Yogurt Masalsa
$15.95
Kadi. A spicy, tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Baingan Bharta
$15.95
Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root & fresh coriander leaves. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free and vegan.
Malai Kofta
$15.95
Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato & cream sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Shahi Malai Kofta
$15.95
Vegetable rolls simmered in onion & cream sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.
Aloo Matar Paneer
15.95
Potatoes, homemade cheese, baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions & garlic. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten free.

$Biryani


Biryani
$15.95
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed with a rich selection of meats or vegetables, accented with freshly ground Indian spices & seasoned with herbs & a hint of exotic Saffron. Gluten free.
Saffron Biryani
19.95
Chicken, lamb, shrimp & vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & ground Indian spices. Gluten Free.

$Hand Crafted Breads


Naan
$3.95
Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries. Plain or with butter. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Garlic Naan
$4.25
Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic & herbs. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Tandoori Roti
$3.50
Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Onion Naan
$3.99
Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions & garlic. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Keema Naan
$4.95
A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Paneer Naan
$5.50
Homemade cheese stuffed in a soft naan. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Chicken Tikka Naan
$5.50
Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Aloo Naan
$4.95
Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Masala Naan
$5.95
A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro & spices. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Bullet Naan
$4.95
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Kashmiri Naan
$5.50
White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisins & nuts. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Plain Paratha
$4.25
Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Fresh Mint Paratha
$4.50
Layered whole wheat bread with fresh mint. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Lachha Paratha
$5.25
Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Poori
$5.50
2 pieces. Whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried.
Bhature
5.50
4 pieces. White puffed bread, deep fried.

$Sides


Side Sauce
Curry, masala, or korma.
Mixed Vegetables
$5.95
Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans & peas.
Raita
$4.50
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin.
Assorted Chutney
$4.50
Pickle, onion & mango chutney.
Saffron Rice
$2.95
Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of Saffron.
Pulao Rice
$5.95
Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream & cumin seed.
Mango Chutney
$3.50
Spicy, sweet & sour relish laced with ginger & a touch of red chili.
Onion Chutney
$2.95
Onions, chili powder & vinegar.
Mixed Pickles
$2.95
Mango, lemon, chili.
Papadums
$2.75
Fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers.
Roasted Papadums
$2.95
Plain Yogurt
$3.00
Onion
$1.00
Chilis
$1.00
Onion and Chilis
2.00

$Desserts


Kulfi
$6.50
Traditional homemade ice cream. Mango, almond or pistachio.
Gulab Jamun
$6.50
A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm).
Ras Malai
$6.50
Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of Saffron & roasted cardamom syrup.
Mango Pudding
$6.50
Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard.
Rice Pudding
6.50
Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.

$Drinks


Lassi
$4.95
Our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink, fresh mango, mint, salt, sweet, plain or strawberry.
Mango Shake
$4.95
Fresh mango & cool milk blended together.
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Lime Soda
$3.50
Juice
$3.50
Soda
$3.50
Indian Tea
$4.50
Chai.
Coffee
$3.50
Bottled Water
$4.00
Perrier
$4.00
Iced & Hot Teas
$3.50
Flavored Teas
$3.50

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