Saffron in Faringdon Menu

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RABBIT VARUVAL A South Indian speciality of rabbit meat tossed with onion, curry leaves & ground spices. £5.95
SAFFRON MACHLI Shallow fried Spice scented sea bass roulade, served with fruit salsa. £6.95
SAMOSA (Meat or Vegetable) Spiced meat or vegetables wrapped in a crispy fried pastry. £3.95
TAWA SCALLOPS Pan-fried Scottish scallops served with cauliflower and red pepper relish. £6.95
SPINACH & ONION PAKORA (V) Crispy fried julienne of spiced spinach and onions with gram flour coating . £3.50
MASALA DOSA (V) Rice pancake filled with spiced potato, served with sambar & coconut chutney. £4.50
JHINGA PUREE King prawn cooked in aromatic spices, rolled in a tortilla.tamarind coulis. £4.95
SALMON AND CRAB CAKE A spicy preparation of Loch Fyne Salmon and Dorset crab. £5.50
HARA BHARA KEBAB (V) Spicy lentil and spinach patties, a speciality of Uttar Pradesh. £4.50
SAFFRON CHILLI PANIR (V) Cottage cheese tossed with chilli, bell peppers and a house spicy sauce. £3.95

TANDOORI JHINGA King size prawns marinated in natural herbs and roasted in a clay oven. £6.95
MURGH TIKKA Succulent boneless chicken marinated with yogurt and various spices £4.50
HARIALI MURGH TIKKA Skewered chicken pieces with an intoxicating paste of cilantro, mint and chilli. £4.50
BOTI KEBAB Succulent pieces of beef in exotic spices and grilled to perfection. £4.95
LUCKNOW SHEEK KEBAB Spiced lamb minced and soft cheese moulded on to skewers and tandoored. £4.50
TANDOORI LAMB CHOP Marinated with papaya, peppercorn and black cumin, grilled to perfection. £4.95
TANDOORI MIX A combination of chicken tikka, lamb tikka & sheek kebab. £5.50

CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD Crab meat and avocado mixed with light spices £4.95
PAPDI CHAT (V) A refreshing, crunchy combination of fried wheat, crisp potato cubes, chickpeas and low fat yoghurt in a fresh mint and tamarind chutney. £3.95

JHINGA SHASHLIK Overnight marinated king prawn skewered with onion, tomatoes and capsicum £12.95
TANDOORI SALMON LASOONI Salmon marinated in traditional Indian spices with garlic, grilled to perfection. £11.95
MURGH or GOSHT TIKKA SHASHLIK Succulent pieces of chicken or lamb tikka marinated with yoghurt and special spices barbecued with onion, capsicum and tomatoes £9.50
SIZZLING MURGH or GOSHT TIKKA Tangy fiery South Indian stir-fry with soy sauce, peppers, tomatoes and chilli. £9.95
SHEHENSHAH KI DAAWAT (Tandoori Mix Grill) Gathering of king prawns, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb chop and sheek kebab £11.95
JHINGA PERI PERI Char-grilled tiger prawns sauté with ginger, garlic and crushed dry red chilli £12.95

JHINGA PESHWARI King prawn marinated in yoghurt and mild spices, finished with cream and a touch of tomato gravy £9.95
MACHER JHOL Traditional Bengal fish curry £9.95
JHINGA MALAI CURRY King prawn cooked with mustard seed coconut milk and coriander £9.95
NILGIRI MACHLI Traditional Parse fish curry with garlic, green herbs and poppy paste. £9.95
MEEN MAPPAS Cubes of cod cooked with onion and tomato, tempered with mustard Seeds and curry leaves, finishes with coconut milk. £9.95
JHINGA ANGARA King prawns cooked with peppers, tomato, onion and special hot spices £9.95

ASSAM KA GOSHT A traditional spicy hot beef curry flavoured with wild citrus lime. £8.50
BEEF METHI Marinated beef with fenugreek leaves and a touch of garlic. £8.50
BEEF DALCHA Beef cooked with mixed lentils and tempered with fresh garlic and curry leaves, a speciality of Hyderabad. £8.50

TAWE KI BATHAK Braised barbary duck breast tossed in smoky Chinese five spiced flavoured hickory sauce. £12.95
LOBSTER PERI-PERI Tronconnettes of Scottish lobster, tossed in crackled mustard seeds and curry leaves, finished with galangal flavoured sauce. £21.95
MALABAR JHINGA CURRY King prawns simmered in tangy gravy of tomatoes, coconut milk, lemon juice ,served on cumin scented tossed macedoine of onion & peppers. £13.95
SAMUNDARI MOILEE Grilled scallops, cod & prawns on a bed of crisp spinach with garlic, Spiced mash potato, served with classic fish moilee sauce. £13.95
BEEF STEAK A AL INDIANA Scottish beef steak cooked to order, served with wholegrain mustard mush & red wine flavoured mushroom sauce. £13.95
NALLI GOSHT Overnight marinated welsh lamb shank braised with tomato, onion, fresh herb and spices. £12.95
MURGH CHADNI CHOK Free range chicken fillet in onion, tomato, garlic and creamy gravy, served on spiced tossed julienne seasonal vegetables. £12.95
ACHARI VENISON Pan-fried venison steak, spiced rustic potato gateau and pickling curry. £14.95
TAWALI MACHLI Pan fried spiced red mullet, chic pea and spinach gateaux, cumin and coriander scented beurre blanc. £13.95
GOAN VEGETABLE & FRUIT CURRY Seasonal vegetables & fruits cooked with chefs own blend of spices. £9.95

MURGH SHAHI KORMA Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce. £7.95
MURGH TIKKA MASALA Grilled chicken simmered in a rich butter and tomato sauce. £7.95
MURGH BANJARA Julienne of chicken breast with bell peppers, onion, tomato and spices. £7.95
MURGH TARIWALA A North Indian household favourite, chicken pieces with onion, ground paprika and coriander leaves. £7.95
MIRCHI MURGH Marinated chicken cooked in a hot chilli garlic sauce with coriander. £7.95
MURGH CHETTINAD Chicken cooked in a hot masala of red chilli , curry leaf and mustard seeds, a south Indian speciality. £7.95

GOSHT PASANDA A velvety mild dish, made with fresh cream and ground pistachio £8.95
GOSHT AFTABI Cubes of lamb with bell peppers, fenugreek leaf and cashew-nut paste £8.95
GOSHT ROGANJOSH A traditional lamb curry from north west frontier of India £8.95
SAAG GOSHT A Punjabi lamb curry prepared with fresh spinach and fenugreek £8.95
KEEMA AND PEAS BHUNA Minced lamb and green peas cooked with medium spices £8.95
GOSHT KALI MIRCH Tender lamb pieces cooked with ground black pepper and hot spices £8.95
KADHAI GOSHT HYDERABADI Cubes of lamb with onion, tomato, peppers and special kadhai spices £8.95

- Side / Main
SUBZI MALAI KOFTA Vegetable and cheese dumplings simmered in a rich creamy gravy £4.50 / £7.50
PALAK PANEER Cottage cheese & spinach cooked with cumin, garlic and kasoori methi £4.50 / £7.50
DINGRI MUTTER Fresh mushroom and green peas with ground herbs and spices £4.50 / £7.50
ALOO JEERA HARA DHANIYA Diced potato tossed in cumin, lemon juice, onion seeds and coriander. £4.50 / £7.50
BINDI BHAJEE Fresh diced okra sautéed with crisp onion, lemon juice and coriander £4.50 / £7.50
TARKA DAL Lentils simmered with tomato and onion, tempered with garlic. £4.50 / £7.50
PANEER KADHAI Cottage cheese with peppers, onion, tomato & special kadhai masala £4.50 / £7.50
CHANA MASALA Chickpeas cooked in an authentic Punjabi way. £4.50 / £7.50
KHATTE BAINGAN Tangy and spicy preparation of aubergine with amchur powder £4.50 / £7.50

MURGH BIRYANI (Chicken) £9.50
GOSHT BIRYANI (Lamb) £9.95
JHINGA BIRYANI (King Prawn) £11.95
SABJI BIRYANI (Mixed Vegetables) £7.95
MIXED SEAFOOD BIRYANI £11.95

PLAIN CHAWAL Long grain fluffy rice £2.30
SAFFRON RICE Aromatic Basmati rice. On its own or flavoured with: £2.65
- PYAJEE (Onions) £2.95
- SABJI (Mixed Vegetables) £2.95
- SABNAM (Mushrooms) £2.95
- ENDA (Egg) £2.95
- JEERA (CUMIN) £2.95

NAN Classic Indian bread cooked in a clay oven £2.10
PESHWARI NAN Nan bread stuffed with sultanas and nuts topped with sesame seeds £2.75
KULCHA Nan stuffed with a choice of fillings: keema, cheese, garlic, green chilli or spiced potatoes. £2.75
ALOO PARATHA £2.50
TANDOORI ROTI £1.95
CHAPPATI £1.40
PURI (traditional fluffy, deep-fried indian bread) £1.95

RAITHA (Cucumber & Yoghurt) £1.95
POPADOMS £0.60
CHUTNEY Chutney tray – per person £0.50

Poached pears, cardamom scented rice kheer, str awberry coulis with fresh seasonal fruit compote £3.50
Apple banana and chocolate spring roll, with choc olate sauce and vanilla Ice cream. £2.95
Carrot halwa and lime zest scented sweet soft ch eese, minted fruit, raspberry fool. £3.50
Strawberry cheese cake, sweetened whip cream and cherry. £2.95
Light fluffy sponge cake balls chilled in cold s affron flavour milk and garnished with pistachios (Rasmalai) £3.50
Soft vermicelli in almond flavoured milk with ro se syrup topped with vanilla ice cream (Faluda) £3.50

Passionfruit or Lemon sorbet £2.95
Vanilla or Chocolate ice cream £2.95
Mango or Almond flavoured home made kulfi £2.95

Benedictine £2.25
DESSERT WINE -
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Concha Y Toro (Chile) Light and fresh with plenty of papaya and peach, with hint of honey, yet still wonderfully palate cl eansing. Half bottle £11.95
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LIQUEURS (25ml) -
Baileys £2.25
Cointreau £2.25
Drambuie £2.25
Sambuca £2.25
Southern Comfort £2.25
Tia maria £2.25
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SPIRITS (25ml) --
Remy Martin VSOP £2.50
Martel Brandy £2.25
Balvenie Single Malt £2.50
Glenfiddich Single Malt £2.50
Gle nmorangie Single Malt £2.50
Bells £2.25
Jameson's £2.25
Jack Daniel £2.25
Johnny Walker Black Label £2.50
Amaretto £2.25
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DELUXE SPIRITS (25ml) -
Remy Martin XO £6.95
Hennessy XO £6.95
Johnny Walker Gold Label £6.95
Royal Salute £6.95
Hennessy Paradis £13.95
Remy Martin Extra £13.95

Massala Tea £1.95
Mint Tea £1.95
Earl Gray Tea £1.95
Espresso £1.95
Tea £1.50
Coffee £1.50
Latte £2.50
French Coffee £3.50
Irish Coffee £3.50
Caribbean Coffee £3.50
Italian Coffee £3.50
Cappuccino £1.95

Nearby Sample Menus

Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets £4.50
Orange Cheesecake with a Pineapple Salsa £4.95
Fish Goujons with Chips & Salad £4.95
Locally Smoked Ham Ploughman’s with Pickles & Warm Bread * £6.50
Chilli Con Carne with Rice & Sour Cream £4.95
Mature Cheddar Ploughman’s with Pickles & Warm Bread * £5.95
Basket of Bread £2.50
Locally Smoked Ham & Grain Mustard Sandwich £4.95

Mixed Salad (V) - roast cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peppers and mixed leaves with French dressing £7.45
Irish Coffee £4.95
Homemade Chicken Liver and Sweet Sherry Parfait - served with crisp breads and fig chutney £4.95
Blue Cheese Burger - with blue cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fries £10.75
Yummy Scrummy Carrot Cake (gluten free) £4.95
Eggs Benedict with Ham £5.95
Choose any 3 for £11.00
Homemade Bread and Butter Pudding - with custard £5.95

Grilled Calves Liver & bacon with creamed mash and a sage & onion jus £14.25
Grilled Sea bass served with a roast vegetable cous cous salad and a tomato & chilli dressing £13.75
Red Thai -Steamed with a red thai sauce, lime leaves & sticky rice £12.95
Roast guinea fowl served with braised red cabbage, a cherry jus and parsnip crisps £13.95
Roast rump of Chiltern lamb with Moroccan spiced chick peas & a mint & yoghurt dressing £13.90
Slow roasted belly of Gloucester old spot pork served with creamed mash, smoked black pudding & a cider jus £13.95
Treacle Tart served with vanilla ice cream £5.25
Smoked haddock & parsley fishcakes with baby spinach and a lime hollandaise £6.25

Red Vegetable Curry £9.50
- Mixed Vegetables cooked with red curry paste and coconut milk.
Stir-Fried Aubergine with Chilli & Holy Basil £7.50
Beef Stir-Fried with Ginger £10.50
- Stir-fried with julienne ginger, carrot, spring onion, peppers and black fungus.
Prawn with Crispy Noodles in Gravy £10.50
- Crispy egg noodles with mixed vegetables in light brown gravy.
Mushroom & Coconut Soup £5.95
- Mushroom in tasty hot and sour soup, galangal and coconut milk.
Sweet & Sour Pork £9.95
- Stir fried with fresh tomatoes, pineapple, cucumber, onions, green pepper with sweet and sour sauce.
Seafood Pad Thai £10.50
- A Popular dish with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion and ground peanuts.
Beef Panaeng Curry £10.95
- Strips of steak folded in a red curry paste, coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves.

Insalata di pomodoro (Fresh tomatoes and spring onions) £3.00
Zucchini fritti (Deep fried crispy courgettes) £3.50
Minestrone di pasta e fagioli (v) (The most traditional of italian soup: borlotti beans, pasta and..leave it to us) £5.80
Bruschetta al pomodoro e basilico (v ) (garlic bread topped with chopped tomatoes and our basil sauce) £3.50
Branzino al cartoccio (Filet of seabass baked in foil with white wine, fresh herbs and garlic) £16.80
Saltimbocca alla Romana (Escalope of veal in white wine, topped with Parma ham and sage) £14.80
Dolce dello Chef (Today’s Chef Special) £4.50
Pane e grissini con burro (v) (Italian bread and grissini sticks with English butter) £2.50