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Saffron
420 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
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Lunch Menu
Main Menu
South Indian Specialties
Lunch Menu
Served As A Two Course Meal, Choose one of each from the First Course & Main Course
First Course
Veg Samosa
Potatoes, Green peas, Spices
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower florets, Onions, Tomatoes, Spices
Chat of the day
Chef's Daily Selection of Chaat, Served at road-side food carts in India
Soup of the Day
Freshly made Soup of the Day
House Salad
Garden Salad, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Onions, House dressing
Main Course
Served with A Side of Naan & Aged Basmati Rice. Choose your Choice of Curry & a Protein or Vegetables
Tikka Masala
Tomatoes, Cream, Fenugreek, Spices
Old Delhi Style Curry
Tomatoes, Onions, Special blend of Spices
Palak
Spinach, Cream, Herbs & Spices
Korma
Curry from Northern India, Cashew Nuts, Green Cardamom, Cream
Vindaloo
Goan Curry, Tangy Spicy Sauce, Ginger, Potatoes
Special Lunch Entrees
Served With A Side Of Naan, Aged Basmati Rice And Soup Of The Day Or Side Salad
Dal Makhani
Black Lentils, Tomatoes, Cream, Ginger, Garlic
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Breast Chunks, Yoghurt, Ginger, Garlic, Garam Masala
Baingan Bhartha
Roasted Eggplants, Green Peas, Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Spices
Butter Chicken
Boneless Chicken, Cashews, Cream, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions
Lamb Roganjosh
Lamb, Yoghurt, Almond Paste, Slow Braised with Cardamom & Spices
Fish Tikka
Chunks Of North Atlantic Salmon, Yoghurt, Chili, Garlic, Ginger
Appetizers
Gobi Manchurians
Cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, spices
Assorted Veg Bites
Assortment of Veg samosa, aloo tikki, spinach pakora
Veg Samosa
Triangular pies, stuffed potatoes, green peas, spices
Pakora
Traditional South Asian fritters, lentil flour, spices. Paneer, Spinach, Chicken, Fish
Meat Samosa
Triangle Pies, stuffed minced lamb, spices
Karara Murgh
Boneless chicken, herbs, spices
Tandoori Wings
Tandoor fired chicken wings, freshly ground spices
Paneer 65
Paneer, onions, ginger, garlic, spices
Chili Chicken
Boneless Chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices
Chat Of The Day
Chef's choice of chat, sweet yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, tangy spices
Paneer Chili
Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
Tikki Chole
Spiced potato patty, chickpeas, sweet yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney
Soups & Salads
Saffron Special Seafood Soup
North Atlantic salmon, shrimp, scallops, coconut cream, blend of spices
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup, herbs, spices
Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tangy spices
House Salad
Assorted greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, choice of dressing
Lentil Soup
Blend of lentils, spices
Tomato Soup
Tomato soup, ginger, spices
Soup Of The Day
Ask your server
Accompaniments
Roasted Papad
Thin & crispy lentil wafer
Mango Chutney
Mango chunks, sweet, mild Spices
Cucumber Raita
Yoghurt, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, herbs
Achar
Pickled Mixed Vegetables, Hot & Spicy
Tamarind Chutney
Tamarind, jaggery, dates, spices
Mint Chutney
Fresh Spearmint, cilantro, onions, cumin, spices
Onion Chutney
Diced onions, amchoor, vinegar, spices
Tandoor Breads
Bread Basket
An Assortment of Naan, Garlic Naan, Aloo Naan
Saffron Special Naan
Paneer, mango chutney, ajwain seeds, garlic
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with Sweet coconut, cherries, raisins, cashews, pistachio nuts
Naan
Traditional Soft white bread
Roti
Whole wheat bread
Chicken Keema Naan
Stuffed with minced chicken, herbs
Palak Kulcha
Stuffed with lightly spiced spinach, herbs
Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic, cilantro, herbs
Chili Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic, green chillis, cilantro, herbs
Aloo Paratha
Whole Wheat flour, stuffed potatoes, spices
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed with onions, bell peppers, spices
Paneer Kulcha
Stuffed with paneer, spices
Regional Curries
Indian Cuisine has vast and varied Traditions, with many Regions and cultures to consider. We have chosen to feature the most celebrated curries from the country's regional specialties. (Choose your choice of curry & a protein or vegetables)
Tikka Masala
Tomatoes, Cream, Fenugreek, Spices
Korma
Curry from Northern India, Cashew nuts, Green Cardamom, Cream
Cilantro
Chopped Cilantro, Cashew Cream, herbs
Palak
Spinach, Onions, Tomatoes, Cream, Herbs
Goan Curry
Coconut cream, herbs, spices
vegan
Vindaloo (Hot)
Goan curry, tangy spicy sauce, ginger, potatoes
Kerla Pepper (Hot)
Coconut cream, Ground Black peppers, Blend of spices
Organic Mixed Vegetables (Watts Brothers Farm)
Paneer, Tofu, Chicken, Lamb, goat (Bone-in)
Tandoori Specialities
It's a clay oven. All meats, poultry and seafood stay immersed in special marinades overnight, then are skewered & broiled in the Tandoor. The Tandoor is also employed to turn out a most exciting variety of fresh homemade breads. Tandoori specialties comes on a sizzler on the sauted bed of fresh Vegetables & spices
Tandoori Mix Grill
Assortment of Chicken, Lamb, North Atlantic Salmon, Jumbo Shrimp
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops, special blend of Spices, Herbs
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast chunks, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala
Fish Tikka
Chunks Of North Atlantic Salmon, yoghurt, chili, garlic, ginger
Hariyali Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp, fresh spearmint, herbs, spices
Tandoori Chicken
Spring skinless Chicken, ginger, garlic, spices
Reshmi Kabab
Boneless chicken, yoghurt, almond paste, ginger, garlic
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices
Aatshi Kebab
Boneless chuks of lamb, herbs, spices
Paneer Shashlik
Paneer, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices
Poultry
Peshawari Chicken
From Kashmir, Malai kebab, cream, poppy seeds, fruits & nuts
Butter Chicken
Boneless Chicken, cashews, cream, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions
Curry Chicken
Dhaba style, boneless chicken, onions, tomatoes, spices
Madras Chicken
South Indian curry, tomatoes, onions, coconut, spices
Tawa Chicken (Hot)
Boneless chicken, Pan seared curry, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garam masala
Patia Chicken
Chunks of boneless chicken, Organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs
Honey Ginger Chicken
Boneless chicken, honey, curry sauces, spices
Meat
Gost Curry
Old Delhi style, onions, tomatoes, spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
Gost Roganjosh
Almond paste, Yoghurt, slow braised, green & black cardamom, spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
Bhindi Gost
Okra, herbs, spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
Lamb Keema
Minced Lamb, green peas, onions, tomatoes, garam masala
Saffron Patia Gost
Organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
SeaFood
Crab Masala
Blue Crab meat, herbs, spices
Bengali Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp, coconut milk, ginger, herbs, spices
Vegeterian
Dal Makhani
Black Lentils, tomatoes, cream, ginger, garlic
Dal Tarka
Yellow Lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions, curry leaves
vegan
Baingan Bhartha
Roasted Eggplants, green peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices
vegan
Bhindi Masala
Okra, Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic & Spices
vegan
Chana Masala
Chick Peas, potatoes,onions, tomatoes, spices
vegan
Baingan Aloowala
Eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, spices
vegan
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, Cauliflower, Herbs, Spices
vegan
Pahadi Baigan
Eggplant, potatoes, ginger, kalonji, fennel seeds
Malai Kofta
Paneer & potatoes dumplings, cream, cashew paste, nuts & raisins
Matar Paneer
Paneer, green peas, curry sauce, spices
Paneer Makhani
Paneer, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cream, herbs
Shahi Paneer
Grated paneer, green peas, tomatoes, onions, cream
Methi Malai Corn
Corn Kernels, Fenugreek, Cream, Herbs
Matar Mushroom
Green Peas, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spices
Rice
All Rice Specialties served with Raita
Saffron Biryani
Aged steamed White Basmati rice, boneless chicken, Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops, Cardamom, freshly ground Spices
Navrattan Biryani
Aged steamed White Basmati rice, Organic mixed Vegetables, Saffron, cashews, raisins
Chicken Biryani
Aged steamed White Basmati rice, Boneless Chicken, freshly ground spices, Saffron
Gost Biryani
Aged steamed white Basmati rice, cardamom, herbs, freshly ground Spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
Shrimp Biryani
Aged steamed white Basmati rice, Jumbo Shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices
Coconut Rice
Aged steamed white Basmati rice, coconut, curry leaves, herbs
Dessert
Saffron Special Dessert Platter
Assortment of Desserts served on a Special Platter
Pistachio Kulfi
Homemade ice cream, Pistachio nuts
Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice cream, Alphanso Mango pulp
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding, cardamom, rose syrup, nuts & raisins
Mung Dal Halwa
Mung Dal, cream, nuts, raisins served hot
Gajar Halwa
Shredded Carrots, cream, nuts, raisins served hot
Rasmalai
Flattened balls of Paneer, Cream, cardamom
Main
Idli Sambhar
$5.00
steamed rice and lentil cakes served with sambhar and chutney
Vada Sambhar
$5.00
crispy golden deep fried patties made of white lentils and spices served with sambar and chutney
Plain Dosa
$8.00
a thin golden crispy rice and lentil flour crepe, served with sambar & chutney
Onion Chilli Uttapam
$9.00
lentil & rice flour pancakes topped with onion and chili peppers
Masala Dosa
$10.00
a thin golden crispy rice and lentil flour crepe, stuffed with spiced potatoes masala served with sambar & chutney
Mysore Dosa
$9.00
a thin golden crispy rice and lentil flour crepe smeared with coconut, tomato and cilantro chutney
Green Chili Dosa
$9.00
a thin golden crispy rice and lentil flour crepe smothered with green chilies
Mysore Masala Dosa
$10.00
a thin golden crispy rice and lentil flour crepe layered with special mysore chutney served with sambar & chutney
Chili Paneer Dosa
$12.00
a thin golden crispy rice and lentil flour crepe, stuffed with paneer chili & spices