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We are known for authentic North Indian cuisine

Vegetarian Delicacies

Tomato Soup

$8.99

Soup made from ripe red tomatoes. Tomatoes are cooked, blended and seasoned into a smooth soup, then simmered to meld flavours and served hot.


Veg Sweet Corn Soup

$8.99

Indo-style sweet corn soup with veg. Mixed veggies and corn kernels are boiled in a light spiced stock, thickened slightly, and finished with a hint of garlic/ginger.


Hot And Sour Soup

$8.99

Indo Chinese style soup. Vegetables in a sharp, tangy broth with vinegar, soy, chilli and mushrooms, thickened with corn-starch; served hot and sour.


Manchow Soup

$8.99

Indo Chinese style soup with fried noodles. A spicy vegetable broth topped with crispy fried noodles; vegetables and spices simmered, then garnished with fried noodle crisps.

 

NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Chicken Sweet Corn Soup

$9.99

Indo style sweet corn soup with chicken. Chicken is poached in a subtle broth, corn and veggies added, thickened lightly and seasoned for comfort and warmth.


Chicken Hot And Sour Soup

$9.99

Indo Chinese style chicken soup. Chicken and vegetables simmered in a tangy, spicy mix of vinegar, soy, chilli; thickened and served steaming.


Chicken Manchow Soup

$9.99

Indo Chinese style chicken soup with fried noodles. A bold broth with chicken, veggies, spices, topped with crispy fried noodles for texture-contrast.


MUNCH N CRUNCH

NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Papad (Roasted/Fried)

$2.49

A seasoned lentil/chickpea flour wafer is either roasted over flame or deep-fried until crisp; served with chutney or plain.


Masala Papad

$4.90

The papad is roasted or fried, then topped with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilli, coriander and tangy chutneys to finish.


French Fries

$5.99

Plain French Fries. Potatoes are cut into strips, deep-fried until golden/crisp, drained and lightly salted; served hot.


Peri Peri Fries

$6.99

French fries with Peri Peri seasoning. Fries are made as above, then tossed in a peri-peri (chili-garlic-lemon) seasoning to give a spicy flavour.


Loaded Fries

$7.99

French Fries with seasoning cheese & house sauce. Fries are prepared, then topped with melted cheese (or cheese sauce), house savoury sauce and seasonings to make a sharing/deluxe snack.


Crispy Corn

$7.99

Fried Crispy Corn Corn kernels (or whole mini corn cobs) are coated in a light batter/spice mix and deep-fried until crunchy and golden; served as a snack.


Masala Peanuts

$7.99

Peanuts with onion, tomatoes and special masala. Raw or roasted peanuts are tossed in a dry spiced chickpea-flour and chili mix, then either lightly fried or roasted until crisp and aromatic.


Butter Chicken Fries

$14.99

French Fries with cheese and butter chicken. French fries are topped with melted cheese and pieces of butter chicken (chicken in rich tomato-butter-cream sauce) to create a fusion snack item.

Vegetarian Delicacies

Gobhi Tikka

$15.99

6 Pcs Florets of cauliflower marinated in Indian herbs, spices and garlic and

char grilled. Cauliflower florets are marinated in yogurt/spice/garlic, then skewered and grilled in the tandoor until lightly charred.


Hara Bhara Kebab

$15.99

Deep fried kebabs made of vegetables, paneer & bread crumbs. Spinach/peas/paneer mixture is shaped into patties or kebabs, seasoned, and cooked in the tandoor or lightly fried until golden.


Gobhi 65

$16.99

Cauliflower 65 is a popular south Indian spicy deep fried cauliflower preparation. Cauliflower florets are battered/spiced, deep-fried until crisp, then tossed in chilli-lime/spice mix.


Tandoori Soya Chaap

$16.99

Chaap marinated with tandoori spices and cooked in tandoor. Soya-bean based chaap pieces marinated in yogurt/spice/tandoori mix, roasted in the clay oven until smoky.


Malai Soya Chaap

$16.99

Chaap marinated in a creamy marination and cooked in tandoor. Soya chaap marinated in cream/hung-yogurt mix with mild spices, then grilled in tandoor for a rich, mellow texture.


Paneer Tikka

$17.99

6 Pcs Chunks of cottage cheese, marinated in Yoghurt and aromatic Indian spices, cooked in clay oven. Paneer cubes soaked in a spiced yogurt mix (garlic, ginger, chili, coriander), then baked/roasted in the tandoor until slightly crisp outside.


Malai Paneer Tikka

$17.99

6 Pcs Chunks of cottage cheese, marinated in Yoghurt and creamy aromatic Indian spices, cooked in clay oven. Paneer cubes are soaked in a rich yogurt-cream marinade infused with mild spices (such as cardamom, garam masala, ginger, garlic). They’re then skewered and roasted in a tandoor (clay oven) until lightly charred outside and tender inside, serving up a creamy, smoky starter.


Haryali Paneer Tikka

$17.99

6 Pcs Chunks of cottage cheese, marinated in Yoghurt and minty aromatic Indian spices, cooked in clay oven. Paneer cubes are coated in a green marinade made from mint, coriander, yogurt, green chilli, garlic and ginger.
These are skewered and grilled in the tandoor, giving the cubes a fragrant mint-herb coating and a lightly charred exterior with tender cheese inside.

 


NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Tandoori Chicken

$19.99

Traditional tandoori chicken marinated in curd & chef’s special spices. Chicken (bone-in) is marinated in a mix of yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon, garlic, and herbs; then baked/roasted in the clay oven until charred and smoky.


Chicken Tikka

$18.99

Succulent pieces of boneless chicken, marinated with spiced red chili paste, curd and barbecue. Boneless chicken pieces are coated in a thick chili-yogurt marinade, skewered and grilled until tender and charred, with smoky flavour.


Chicken Malai Tikka

$18.99

Succulent pieces of Creamy Flavour barbecue boneless chicken. Chicken chunks marinated in cream/hung-yogurt, mild spices and cashew/almond paste, then grilled in tandoor for a creamy, tender finish.


Chicken Seekh Kebab

$18.99

Spiced ground chicken mixed with fresh herbs and cooked in tandoor. Ground chicken is blended with onions, coriander, mint, spices, shaped onto metal skewers and roasted in the tandoor until smoky and firm.


Hyderabadi Mutton Seekh Kebab

$19.99

Hyderabadi spiced ground lamb mixed with fresh herbs and cooked in tandoor.Lamb mince is mixed with Hyderabadi-style spices (coriander, cumin, green chillies), herbs, then shaped and grilled in tandoor.


Fish Amritsari

$19.99

A battered fried fish Amritsari style.Fish fillets are marinated in spice mix (ajwain, carom, chilli), battered and deep-fried till crisp; sometimes finished on charcoal for smoky touch.


Tiger Tandoori Prawns

$24.99

Jumbo tiger prawns marinated with tandoori spices and charbroiled. Tiger prawns are marinated in yogurt/spice/lemon mix then grilled or broiled in tandoor/char-grill until seared outside and juicy inside.

Vegetarian Delicacies

Assorted Vegetable Bar-be-cue Sizzler

$23.99

Assortment of bar-be-cued veg kebabs and tikkas served on a sizzler plate with chef’s special sauce. Marinated veg pieces and kebabs are grilled, plated on a hot sizzler plate with sauce; the hot plate creates the characteristic sizzle on service.


Indi – Chini Sizzler

$23.99

Assortment of Indo – Chinese dishes served on a sizzler plate with chef’s special sauce.Indo-Chinese items (e.g., chilli paneer/noodles) are finished and plated on a pre-heated sizzler to produce steam and sizzle—served with sides.

 


NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Assorted Non Vegetarian Bar-be-cue Sizzler

$25.99

An assortment of bar-be-cued Non Veg kebabs, tikkas and Chips served on sizzler plate with an Indian sauce. Marinated non-veg skewers are charred, then presented hot on a sizzler plate with sauce and sides so it sizzles at the table.

Vegetarian Delicacies

Honey Chilli Potato

$12.99

Fried fries in Indo Chinese style with honey added. Potato strips are fried until crispy, then tossed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce with honey, chilli, garlic and soy/vinegar to glaze them; served hot.


Honey Chilli Gobhi

$15.99

Fried cauliflower in Indo Chinese style with honey added. Cauliflower florets are battered or lightly dusted, deep-fried until golden, then coated in a honey-chilli glaze (sweet-spicy), tossed with peppers/onion and served.


Veg Hakka Noodles

$15.99

Noodles tossed in Indo Chinese style with vegetables.Boiled noodles are high-heat tossed with shredded vegetables, soy & vinegar, then finished with garlic, pepper and a splash of sesame/green onion.


Veg Fried Rice

$15.99

Fried rice with veggie added.Day-old or par-cooked rice is stir-fried with diced vegetables, soy, garlic and eggs omitted for vegetarian versions; finished with scallions.


Veg. Schezwan Noodles

$16.99

Noodles tossed in Indo-Chinese style with Schezwan sauce. Noodles are par-cooked, then stir-fried at high heat with mixed veggies, tossed with Schezwan sauce (soy, chilli, garlic, vinegar) so the sauce coats each strand.


Schezwan Fried Rice

$16.99

Fried rice with Schezwan sauce & vegetables. Rice is separated and stir-fried with vegetables, then coated in a Schezwan flavoured sauce (chilli/garch/soy) until each grain is lightly spiced and aromatic.


Veg. Manchurian (Dry Or Gravy)

$15.99

Manchurian dumplings.Veg balls are fried until crisp, then tossed (dry) or simmered in a tangy soy-garlic-ginger sauce thickened with cornflour and garnished with spring onion.


Paneer Chili (Dry Or Gravy)

$18.99

Paneer with bell peppers and onions Indo-Chinese style. Paneer chunks are marinated, lightly fried or grilled, then stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a sweet-spicy garlic-soy sauce; served either dry or with gravy.

 


NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Egg Hakka Noodles

$17.99

Noodles tossed in Indo Chinese style with vegetables & egg.Eggs scrambled separately then mixed into the hot noodles with soy, garlic and vegetables.


Egg Fried Rice

$17.99

Fried rice with veggie and egg added. Rice is separated and stir-fried with vegetables and scrambled egg, seasoned with soy and garlic, ensuring fluffy egg pieces and mixed veg throughout.


Chicken Hakka Noodles

$18.99

Noodles tossed in Indo Chinese style with vegetables & chicken. Noodles tossed on high heat with shredded chicken and veg, flavoured with soy, ginger-garlic, a dash of vinegar and scallions.


Chicken Fried Rice

$18.99

Fried rice with veggie and chicken added. Rice and diced chicken are stir-fired with mixed veg, soy and aromatics until everything is well-coated and slightly charred.


Shrimp Noodles

$19.99

Noodles tossed in Indo Chinese style with vegetables & shrimp.Quick-cooking shrimp are seared and tossed with noodles and vegetables in a garlicky soy sauce to avoid overcooking.


Shrimp Fried Rice

$19.99

Fried rice with veggie and shrimp added. Shrimp are seared lightly, then mixed with rice and vegetables in a hot wok with soy, garlic, and mild chilli; stir-fried so shrimp remains juicy and rice absorbs flavour.


Chilli Chicken

$18.99

Chicken with bell peppers and onions Indo Chinese style. Marinated chicken is fried or stir-sautéed with peppers & onions and coated with a sweet-spicy chilli sauce; gravy version has a cornstarch base.


Chilli Fish

$19.99

Fish with bell peppers and onions Indo Chinese style. Fish fillets are seasoned, lightly battered or dusted, fried until crisp then tossed with bell peppers and onions in a spicy-garlic-soy chilli sauce; served hot.


Chilli Shrimp

$21.99

Shrimp with bell peppers and onions Indo Chinese style. Shrimp are marinated, quickly stir-fried with peas/bell peppers in a chilli-garlic-soy sauce ensuring they are just cooked and coated with flavour, served sizzling.

Vegetarian Delicacies

Paneer Makhani

$19.99

Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in a rich makhani (tomato-butter-cream) gravy. Paneer is simmered in a creamy tomato-butter sauce, enriched with cream and finished with fenugreek (“kasuri methi”) for a smooth, velvety texture.


Kadai Paneer

$19.99

Paneer cooked with typical north frontier kadhai sauce with onions & pepper. Paneer and vegetables are sautéed with roasted whole spices in a kadai (wok) and simmered in a tomato-onion base until well coated and aromatic.


Paneer Tikka Masala

$19.99

Paneer tossed with bell peppers & onions cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Charred paneer chunks are added to a rich tomato-cream sauce with onion and capsicum, simmered so the smoky paneer absorbs the masala flavour.


Paneer Methi Garlic

$19.99

Cottage cheese delicacy cooked in rich tomato gravy with fresh fenugreek & garlic. Paneer is cooked in a tomato-onion gravy spiced with garlic and fresh fenugreek leaves, giving an aromatic, herby-garlic twist to the curry.


Palak Paneer

$19.99

Paneer cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Spinach and onions are pureed into a smooth gravy, seasoned and then paneer cubes are added and simmered so they absorb the creamy green gravy.


Mock Butter Chicken

$19.99

Soya chaap cooked in tomato gravy finishes with dry fenugreek leaves, cream & butter. Soya-based protein is prepared in the same rich tomato-butter-cream sauce used for butter chicken, finished with fenugreek for authenticity.


Chaap Tikka Masala

$19.99

Soya chaap tossed with bell peppers & onions cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Soya chaap pieces are marinated and grilled/roasted, then stir-cooked with peppers & onions in a tomato-cream masala sauce until richly coated.


Chana Masala

$19.99

Chickpeas cooked with a delicious blend of Indian spices, onions and tomatoes. Chickpeas are simmered in a tomato-onion base with garam masala, ginger-garlic, coriander and green chilli; finished with fresh cilantro for a hearty, tangy curry.


Dal Tadka

$18.99

Yellow toor dal cooked to perfection tempered with cumin, tomato, garnished with coriander leaves and ginger. Yellow lentils are cooked until soft, then seasoned with hot oil/ghee infused with cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, dried chilli and fresh herbs to add flavour and aroma.


Dal Makhani

$19.99

Urad dal & Kidney beans, simmered on slow heat for overnight, tempered with garlic, tomato, finished with cream and butter. Urad dal (and sometimes kidney beans) are slow-cooked until creamy; then butter and cream are added with kasuri methi (dried fenugreek) and spice-blend to give a rich, velvety texture.


Bhindi Masala

$19.99

Okra cooked in aromatic spices and chopped masala. Fresh okra is sliced, then sautéed with onions, tomato, ginger and spices until tender but not mushy; tossed so okra stays whole and flavorful.


Aloo Gobhi Adraki

$19.99

Potatoes & Cauliflower seasoned with ginger and spices. Cauliflower florets and potato cubes are sautéed with ginger-garlic, onions, tomato and spices; cooked until vegetables are tender and well‐spiced.


Veg Diwani Handi

$19.99

Mixed seasonal vegetables simmered in brown gravy with cubes of onion, capsicum and tomato, garnished with coriander leaves. Seasonal vegetables are layered or cooked in a deep pot (handi) with cream or cashew paste, mild spices and finished in the sealed pot so flavours meld and sauce thickens gently.


Vegetable Korma

$19.99

Mixed vegetables cooked in rich korma sauce and spices. A range of vegetables are simmered in a rich nut-based (cashew/almond) creamy sauce, with gentle spices and often a hint of saffron or cardamom, giving a mellow and aromatic finish.


Veg Jalfrazee

$19.99

Garden fresh julienne vegetables, onion, capsicum and tomatoes in a spiced brown gravy, garnished with green chili, ginger and coriander. Vegetables are stir-fried at high heat with sliced bell peppers and onions, then tossed in a tangy tomato-based sauce spiced with chilli and cumin — slightly charred for texture.


Saffron Kofta

$20.99

Cottage cheese dumplings cooked in special Saffron sauce.Vegetable/cheese balls (kofta) are shaped, lightly fried, then added to a saffron-infused creamy gravy with mild spices; simmered until the sauce and koftas are infused.


Malai Kofta

$20.99

Cottage cheese dumplings cooked in rich cashew sauce. Balls made from paneer or mixed veg are lightly fried and placed in a rich cream-and-tomato sauce, seasoned lightly and finished with a drizzle of cream for richness.


Kaju Curry

$20.99

Cashew nuts cooked in spicy enriched creamy tomato gravy. Whole or halved cashews are simmered in a tomato-onion gravy thickened with ground nuts and mild spices, finished smoothly so the nuts remain tender and sauce is creamy.


Khoya Kaju

$21.99

Cashew nuts cooked in khoya enriched creamy mild brown & sweet cashew nut gravy. Cashews are cooked with khoya (milk solids) in a lightly sweetened spiced gravy — perhaps with saffron and cardamom — until the mixture is rich and gently textured.


Cheese Butter Masala

$22.99

Matignons of cheese in a tomato based makhani gravy with lots of cream. Cheese cubes are simmered in a buttery tomato-cream sauce (similar to butter chicken but vegetarian); seasoned with garam masala, fenugreek and finished with butter for richness.

NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Butter Chicken

$21.99

Traditional butter chicken – boneless pieces of bar-be-que chicken cooked in tomato gravy finished with dry fenugreek leaves, cream, and butter. Chicken is marinated, tandoor-roasted or grilled, then gently simmered in a scrumptious tomato-butter-cream gravy, finished with fenugreek and coriander.



Chicken Tikka Masala

$21.99

Succulent pieces of boneless chicken, marinated with spiced red chili paste, curd, and barbecue & cooked in tomato gravy. Chicken tikka pieces (marinated) are cooked in a tomato‐cream sauce along with capsicum/onion and finished with cream & coriander for richness.



Kadai Chicken

$21.99

Boneless chicken cooked with julian diced tomatoes and onion in traditonal spices. Chicken is cooked in a kadai (wok) with ground coriander, ginger and tomato base plus onions & bell peppers, giving a more rustic, spiced curry.



Chicken Palak

$21.99

Boneless chicken cooked with fresh spinach. Spinach is pureed and seasoned, then chicken pieces are simmered in this green gravy until tender and infused with spinach flavour.



Chicken Methi Garlic

$21.99

Boneless places of chicken cooked in tomato based gravy with fresh fenugreek leaves garnished with coriander leaves. Chicken pieces cooked in tomato gravy, complemented by garlic and fresh fenugreek leaves so the dish has an aromatic herb-garlic twist.



Desi Chicken Curry

$21.99

Boneless chicken cooked in tomato & onion sauce, home style. Chicken pieces are simmered in a spiced onion-tomato base with ginger and garlic, following a more rustic North Indian curry method rather than heavy cream or butter finishes.



Chicken Chettinadu

$21.99

A special spiced chicken preparation famous from Chittinad region from Tamil Nadu, India. Chicken is cooked in a robust blend of dry roasted Chettinadu spices (pepper, fennel, coriander), along with coconut, tomato and curry leaves to create a fiery southern-Indian style curry.



Chicken Vindaloo

$21.99

Spicy Goan style chicken curry cooked with vinegar, potatoes & aromatic spices.

Chicken and potato cubes are simmered in a tangy vinegar-and-chilli marinade, with garlic, cumin and cloves, until the sauce is sharp, spicy and well-balanced with heat and acidity.

 


Lamb Roganjosh

$23.99

A traditional Kashmiri lamb delicacy garnished with coriander & ginger Julienne. Tender lamb pieces are slow-cooked in a rich onion-tomato gravy inflected with Kashmiri chilli, cardamom, cinnamon and ghee until deeply coloured and aromatic.



Bhuna Lamb

$23.99

Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy flavored with coriander & ginger. Lamb is sautéed with crushed spices, onion and tomato until the gravy reduces and the meat is coated in intense flavour; finished with fresh ginger and coriander.



Lamb Spinach

$23.99

Succulent pieces of lamb, cooked in spinach gravy garnished with coriander and ginger julienne. Lamb pieces are simmered in a pureed spinach and onion base seasoned mildly, then finished with ginger juliennes and coriander to combine hearty meat with greens.



Lamb Vindaloo

$23.99

Spicy Goan style Lamb curry cooked with vinegar, potatoes & aromatic spices. Lamb chunks and potatoes are cooked in a tangy, fiery sauce made with vinegar, chilli, garlic and spices until the meat is tender and the taste is sharp and spicy.



Madras Fish Curry

$23.99

South Indian style fish curry cooked in a spicy, tangy coconut-based sauce with aromatic spices. Fish fillets are cooked gently in a coconut milk and tomato base, spiced with mustard seeds, curry leaves, tamarind and chilli for a tangy coastal-style curry.



Coconut Shrimp Curry

$23.99

Shrimp cooked in a rich creamy, coconut curry with aromatic spices.Large shrimp are simmered in a creamy coconut-milk gravy spiced with garam masala, turmeric, ginger-garlic and finished with a drizzle of cream and coriander.

Tandoori Roti

$2.99/$3.99

Plain or Butter. Whole-wheat dough is rolled fairly thin and slapped into a hot

tandoor oven where it puffs, chars slightly, then optionally brushed with butter.

Plain Naan

$3.99

 Dough with yeast (or similar leaven) is rolled, stuck to the inside wall of tandoor, baked until bubbles and char appear, then removed and served.

Butter Naan

$4.99

Same as plain naan, then spread with melted butter right after baking for richness.

Garlic Naan

$5.99

Dough is baked as naan, then while hot topped with minced garlic (and sometimes cilantro) plus butter or ghee for flavour.

Bullet Naan

$4.99

Dough is rolled thicker, often stuffed (e.g., cheese or spiced mix), then baked in the tandoor until it puffs and the stuffing is hot and melted.

Cheese Garlic Naan

$8.99

Combination of cheese naan method plus a garlic/cilantro topping post-bake for

extra flavour.

Tawa Rumali

$2.99

Dough is rolled very thin, placed on a hot tawa/griddle, cooked quickly until puffed and lightly charred; folded like a handkerchief (“rumali”) and served warm.

Cheese Nann

$7.99

Dough rolled, a portion of cheese placed inside, sealed, rolled again, and baked in tandoor until the cheese is melted and the bread golden.

Chili Cheese Naan $8.99

Similar to cheese naan, with added chilli flakes or chopped green chilli inside or on top, giving spicy kick.

Lachacha Paratha

$7.99

Dough folded with multiple layers (often buttered between layers), rolled and cooked on tawa (griddle) until the layers separate, puff and crisp slightly.

Vegetarian Delicacies

Steamed Rice

$6.99

High-quality basmati is rinsed and steamed until fluffy, then served plain to accompany curries.


Jeera Rice

$8.99

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds and mild spices. Basmati rice is par-cooked, then tossed with toasted cumin seeds (jeera), a little ghee or oil and mild aromatics, then finished to keep grains separate and fragrant.


Veg Dum Biryani

$16.99

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables, saffron and aromatic herbs, slow cooked to perfection. Mixed vegetables are cooked with spices, then layered with par-cooked basmati rice, saffron, fried onions and herbs in a sealed pot (dum) so steam finishes the cooking and flavours infuse.


NON Vegetarian Delicacies

Egg Biryani

$17.99

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced boiled eggs, saffron & aromatic herbs, slow cooked to perfection. Hard-boiled eggs are gently spiced, layered into basmati rice with saffron and herbs, sealed and cooked so rice absorbs flavour and eggs remain tender.


Chicken Dum Biryani

$19.99

Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, saffron and aromatic spices, slow cooked to perfection. Marinated chicken pieces (in yogurt, spices) are layered with partially cooked basmati and saffron in a sealed pot so steam (dum) finishes both chicken and rice together.


Lamb Biryani

$21.99

Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender lamb, saffron and aromatic spices, slow cooked to perfection. Tender lamb pieces are cooked with spices, then layered under basmati with saffron and fried onions, sealed so the lamb juices and rice flavours meld.


Shrimp Biryani

$20.99

Fragrant basmati rice layered with shrimp, saffron and aromatic spices, slow cooked to perfection. Shrimp are lightly marinated, layered into fragrant basmati plus saffron and herbs in a pot; sealed and cooked for a short time so shrimp stays juicy and rice absorbs the seafood aroma.

Cucumber Carrot Raita

$5.99

Fresh cucumber and carrot are finely chopped, mixed into chilled yogurt with a little salt, cumin and coriander; served cold alongside spicy dishes to refresh the palatte.

Boondi Raita

$5.99

Yogurt is whisked smooth, lightly spiced, then topped with boondi and a

sprinkle of cumin or coriander for a cooling complement to spicy dishes.

Green Salad

$7.99

Fresh garden vegetables sliced or chopped, lightly seasoned (sometimes with lemon or black salt) and served crisp to balance richer mains.

Onion Salad

$2.99

Fresh onions are thinly sliced and tossed with lemon juice or light dressing (and possibly herbs or coriander) to create a crisp, tangy side salad accompanying mains.

Extra Pav (2pcs)

$3.99

Pav rolls baked until soft and fluffy; served warm as extra side to breads/curries.

Plain Curd

$2.99

Yogurt is set freshly, chilled, and served plain in a bowl as a cooling side to spicy dishes.

Bhatura

$3.99

Leavened dough rolled and deep-fried until puffed and golden, often served a

longside chickpea curry (chole) as an extra accompaniment.

 

Paan Gulkand Ka Petha

$3.99

A modern Indian sweet featuring the soft, chewy texture of Agra’s famous Petha (candied ash gourd), which is infused or stuffed with a fragrant blend of cooling Gulkand (rose petal preserve) and refreshing Paan (betel leaf essence).

Gulab Jamun

$6.99

Khoya or milk-powder dough shaped into balls, fried until golden then soaked in warm rose or cardamom-scented sugar syrup until tender.

Ras Malai

$7.99

Chhena (Indian cheese) shaped into soft dumplings, cooked, then soaked in sweetened milk flavoured with saffron and cardamom; chilled to serve.

 

Matka Kulfi

$8.99

Milk and sugar are slowly reduced to thicken, then flavored (cardamom, saffron, pistachio), frozen into kulfi bars or molds, plated and garnished; chilled and served on a plate for immediate enjoyment.

Sizzling Brownie

$12.99

Brownie baked, served hot on a pre-heated sizzler plate with vanilla

ice cream; the hot plate creates steam/sizzle and contrast of hot + cold.

 

Masala Tea

$4.99

Glass/Pitcher: Black tea leaves boiled with milk, sugar and a mix of warming

spices (cardamom, cinnamon, ginger); strained and served hot.

Shikanji

$4.99/$19.99

A refreshing lemonade made with hints of cumin, ginger, sweet and salty, with a touch of pepper.

 

Chaas

$4.99/$19.99

Blended fresh yogurt with a little water, salt (or cumin) and sometimes

herbs; served chilled for a refreshing finish.

 

Mango Lassi

$5.99/$22.99

Ripe mango pulp blended with yogurt, sugar and sometimes cardamom;

cchilled and served with a thick, creamy texture.

 

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Saffron Indian Restaurant | Ottawa ON | Catering | Dine-in | Take-out

1547 Merivale Rd Unit 9, Nepean, ON K2G 4V3

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MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY,

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

12:00PM – 10:00PM

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