Cuisine & Menu


Shuruwat – Appetizers

    Vegetable Samosa

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

    Vegetable Pakoras

    mixed vegetable fritters

    Chicken Samosa

    crispy turnovers stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

    Aloo Tikki

    potatoes and peas mixed with Indian spices accented with toasted fennel

    Saffron Shrimp

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

Soup and Salad

    Mulligatawny Shorba

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

    Saffron Salad

    baby mixed field greens, mini pearl tomatoes, crisp cucumber, mandarin oranges, and toasted almond slives, all tossed in a fresh pomegranate/orange vinaigrette with chicken tikka, or saffro shrimp

Chef’s Specialties

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    the national dish of England, slow simmered in our famous fresh tomato sauce with a hint of cream sauce and zesty Indian herbs and spices
    Also available with Lamb

    Korma

    a rich sauce infused with mild spices cooked and seasoned with toasted cashew nuts
    Also available with Chicken or Lamb

    Vindaloo

    a combination of “vin” for vinegar and aloo for potato. Our hottest of curries cooked with chillies and baby potatoes in a fragrant sauce prepared to your taste medium or spicy
    Also available with Lamb, Chicken, or Shrimp

    Saffron Mughlai Murg

    tender chicken sauteed with ginger, garlic, bell peppers and chilies, cooked with yogurt and then sprinkled with fresh herbs
    Also available with Lamb

    Bhuna Chicken

    fresh chicken dry-rubbed with select Indian spices then accented with fresh onions, tomatoes, and herbs – a classic north Indian specialty
    Also available with Shrimp

    Chicken Dhansak

    chicken cooked with lentils and spices. A very traditional and popular Parsi dish

    Chicken Hara Bhara

    chicken flavored with black peppercorn in an onion and spinach based sauce
    Also available with Lamb

    Rogan Josh

    a flavorful lamb dish of kashmir infused with tomatoes, onions, and seasoned with a traditional north Indian spice blend

    Fish Tikka Masala

    fresh pacific mahi mahi cooked in a smooth and creamy sauce
    Also available with Shrimp

    Fish Malabar

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

    Shahi Kofta

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

    Karhai Paneer

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

    Tandoori Seared Lamb Chops

    marinated overnight in over twenty fresh herbs and spiced then cooked in our tandoori oven to keep them moist and flavorful, a true Indian delight

Vegetables Bahar

    Daal Makhani

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

    Tadka Daal

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

    Paneer Haryali

    homemade cheese cooked with baby spinach seasoned with fresh garlic, toasted cumin, and a hint of cardamon

    Aloo Matar Gobhi

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

    Chana Masala

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

    Paneer Tikka Masala

    homemade cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce

    Aloo Matar Paneer

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

    Mumbai Aloo

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

    Baingan Bharta

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

    Navratan Korma

    mixed vegetables cooked in chef’s special creamy sauce

    Malai Kofta

    vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce

    Mushroom Do Pyaza

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

Treasures From The Tandoor

    Classic Tandoori Chicken

    deep marinated chicken leg quarters infused with yogurt, ginger, garlic, anchiote and freshly ground exotic spices then seared in a clay oven over charcoal

    Chicken Tikka

    boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic bombay spices and citrus then roasted in our clay oven

    Saffron Ajwain Fish

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

    Lamb Kabab

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

    Tandoori Pearl Prawns

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

    Murg Malai Kabab

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

    Shish Kabab

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

    Saffron Tandoori Grill

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

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 wit herbs and a hint of exotic saffron….

      Chicken    Lamb    Shrimp    Vegetables


    Saffron Biryani

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

Hand Crafted Breads Cooked In Our Tandoor Oven

    Naan

    our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries plain or with butter

    Garlic Naan

    our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs

    Tandoori Roti

    traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven

    Onion Kulcha

    soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions and garlic

    Keema Naan

    a crisp naan topped with highly seasoned ground lamb

    Pudhina Paratha

    layered whole wheat bread with fresh mint

    Chicken Tikka Naan

    soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

    Paneer Kulcha

    homemade cheese stuffed in soft naan

    Aloo Naan

    soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes

    Bullet Naan

    spicy green chillies stuffed into naan bread (very spicy)

Sides

    Saffron Rice

    aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron

    Pulao Rice

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

    Mango Chutney

    spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and red chili

    Papadums

    crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers

    Raita

    diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions mixed with fresh yogurt and a touch of toasted cumin seed

    Mixed Pickles

    mango, lemon, chili

Mithaas – Desserts

    Kulfi

    cooling traditional Indian ice cream; mango or almond

    Gulab Jamun

    a light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey

    Rice Pudding

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

    Ras Malai

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

Specialty Drinks, Etc.

    RaspberryPolitan

      

    absolut raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, squeeze of lime, dash of sugar, sugar rim


    Chocolate Pear

      

    absolut pear vodka, godiva liqueur, splash of frangelico, cream


    Vanilla Dream

      

    absolut vanilla vodka, godiva, bailey’s irish cream



    Chai Martini

      

    absolut vanilla vodka, starbuck’s liqueur, homemade chai tea

Cinnamon Applesauce

vodka, apple pucker schnapps, goldschlager, pineapple juice



Saffron Breeze

  

malibu rum, orange juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, splash of 7 up



Lemon Drop

  

greygoose citron, triple sec, sweet & sour, sugar rim



Midori Buzz

vodka, midori, sweet & sour, splash of 7 up, pineapple juice

Beer

    Indian Beer

    Kingfisher

    Taj Mahal (22 oz)

    Flying Horse (22 oz)

    Himalayan (22 oz)

    Beer

    Miller Lite

    Bud

    Bud Light

    Michelob Ultra

    Ace Pear Cider

    Becks (Non-Alcoholic)

    Sierra Nevada

    Newcastle Brown Ale

    Corona

    Heineken

    Guinness

    Sam Adams

Wine List



    White Wines

    Chartron & Trebuchet, Macon Villages, 2005, France

    Bishop’s Peak, Chardonnay, 2005, California

    Crauford, Sauvignon Blanc, 2006, California

    Georg Breuer, GB ‘Charm’, 2006, Riesling, Germany

    Dr. Loosen, Reisling

    CA’ Del Sarto, Pinot Grigio, 2006, Italy

    Alamos Torrentos, 2007, Argentina

    E. Guigal, Cotes Du Rhone Blanc, 2006


    Red Wines

    Susana Balbo, Crios, 2004, Argentina

    Martin Ray, Stag’s Leap District, 2005, Napa, California

    Heron, Merlot, 2004, Vin de Pays, France

    Grayson, Pinot Noir, 2006, Central Coast, California

    Davis Family, Pinot Noir, 2005, Russian River, California

    Plungerhead, Lodi, California

    Jim Barry, Shiraz, Lodi, Zinfandel, 2006 E Hill, 2006

    Alamos, Malbec, 2006, Argentina

    Chateau de Beauregard, Beaujolais Village, 2005, France

    Yalumba, Bush Vine Grenache, 2006, Australia

    Rose Wines

    Susana Balbo, Crios, Rose of Malbec, 2007, Argentina

    Mountain View White Zinfandel 2007, California

    Sparkling Wines

    Michel Servin, Blanc de Blanes, France



    Dessert Wines

    Foris, Late Harvest Muscat, 2004, Oregon

Drinks

    Lassi

    our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink fresh mango or strawberry

    Mango Shake

    fresh mango and cool milk blended together, what a treat!

    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!

    Juices

    mango, apple, pineapple, orange

    Soda

    Indian Tea

    (chai)

    Coffee

    Lemon Lime Soda