Saffron in Oxford Menu

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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
RABBIT VARUVAL A South Indian speciality of rabbit meat tossed with onion, curry leaves & ground spices. £5.95

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

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
TAWE KI BATHAK Braised barbary duck breast tossed in smoky Chinese five spiced flavoured hickory sauce. £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

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
Benedictine £2.25
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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
DESSERT WINE -

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
Espresso £1.95
Tea £1.50
Massala Tea £1.95
Mint Tea £1.95
Earl Gray Tea £1.95

Nearby Sample Menus

Quarter Pounder Beef Burger £5.70
Box of Salad £2.00
Garlic Mayo £0.75
Chicken Fillet Burger £6.00
Chello Joojeh Makhsous £13.00
- 2 skewers; one marinated chicken breast & one minced lamb served with grilled tomato & rice
Special House Mix £11.00
- Chicken, tandoori chicken, lamb shish & lamb kofte & barbecued on a chargrill.
6 Grilled Hot & Spicy Wings with Chips £6.00
Mustard £0.75

Louisiana Buffalo Wings £5.50
Vegan Philly Cheesesteak (VG) £10.00
- Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, vegan cheese, sourdough, jalapeño ketchup.
Skin on Fries £2.95
Soda Folk Root Beer 330ml £2.50
Vegan Brioche Bun £8.50
- Kidney bean, spring onion and mushroom patty, rocket, red onion, vegan burger sauce, vegan cheese.
7up 330ml £1.80
Mac 'n' Cheese £4.75
- Cheesy and gooey.
Sol 4.5% 330ml £3.85

Bundle: Meal for Two £27.95
- The sum of any two items of each of the below.
Koshari (Served Hot) £8.95
- An Egyptian dish originally made in the 19th century, made of rice, pasta, and lentils mixed together, topped with spiced tomato, chickpea and garlic vinegar and garnished with chickpeas and onions. Vegan.
Bundle: Meal for One (Breakfast (Until 2PM) and Coffee or Tea) £11.95
- The sum of any item of each of the below.
Diet Coca Cola £2.25
Mediterranean Vegetables Moroccan Wrap (Served Toasted) £6.55
- Baked aubergines, mixed peppers, tomatoes, courgettes, red onions and olives topped with mozzarella cheese. (v).
Falafel Wrap (Served Toasted) £5.95
- Falafel, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, onions, hummus and tahini sauce. Vegan.
San Pellegrino £2.45
Eggs Florentine £9.95
- Battered spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise on toasted sourdough. (v).

Ham, Bacon & Cheese Croissant N/A
BBQ Pulled Pork Hot Wrap N/A
Chocolate Croissant N/A
Brie & Cranberry on Artisan N/A
Ham Hock Soup N/A
Pole & Line Caught Tuna & Rocket Bloomer N/A
Porridge with Cranberry & Pomegranate Topping N/A
Egg & Spinach Protein Pot N/A

Moussaa'at Badh in jan - Fried aubergines, chickpeas, tomatoes, spices £3.90
Zahra Maqila - Fried cauliflower topped with sesame oil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice £3.50
Jawaneh Dajaj Mashwiya - Grilled chicken wings with garlic sauce £3.50
Ardi-Shoki Ma'a Lahma - Artichokes topped with diced lamb and pine nuts in a tomato sauce £8.50
Sanbousek Bil-Lahme - Pastry filled with diced lamb, onion, pine nuts £3.50
Falafel - Ground chickpeas and broadbeans mixed with spices, fried £3.90
Moutabel - Puréed baked aubergines, sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic £3.50
Coffee - Coffee £1.50

Parmesan & Rosemary Fries £3.75
All Bar One Pad Thai - add Prawns and giant prawn cracker £4.00
Skiny Burger - Our handmade beef burger without the bun or fries £8.50
Houmous Trio with Supremo Bocata Bread - Traditional, tomato & olive and Chermoula houmous N/A
British Cheese Board - British Brie, Shropshire Blue, Double Gloucester, mature Cheddar. Served with chutney, bread and biscuits £10.00
Trio Of Mouses - Mini pot au chocolat, lemon posset and tiramisu mousses, served with vanilla biscuits £6.00
Homemade Beef Meatballs - With micro coriander and chipotle chilli jam sauce £6.25
Handmade Classic Burger - add Monterey Jack cheese £1.00

Full Veggie (V) £8.95
- 2 hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans, roasted tomatoes, avocado, fried egg & toast.
Bottled Water (500ml) £1.40
- Choice of still or sparkling.
Goats Cheese £7.95
- With fresh pesto, mixed grilled peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes.
Veggie £10.00
- Goats cheese, mixed peppers, red onion, mushrooms, black olives & pesto.
Walnut Baklava (Large) £3.25
- With sticky honey syrup.
Diet Coke (Bottle) (330ml) £2.20
Sprite (Bottle) (330ml) £2.20
Greek Yoghurt Breakfast £4.00
- Served with honey & walnut.