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Our tandoori dishes are marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and traditional spices then cooked in our clay tandoor until tender creating an oriental barbeque flavour. The tandoor is used in traditional Indian cooking.
Tandoori Chicken (half/ full) (GF)………………………… $12.95/ $20.95
Chicken on bone seasoned, marinated overnight in yoghurt, herbs and spices then cooked in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka (4 pieces(GF)…………………………………… $12.95
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with yoghurt, herbs, spices and grilled on skewers in the tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Tandoori Lamb Cutlets (2 pieces) (GF)……………………….. $14.95
Lamb cutlets marinated in ginger, garlic, yoghurt, light traditional spices and herbs. Kept overnight then grilled in the tandoor.
Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) (GF)……………………………….. $12.95
Minced lamb, infused with chopped chillies, ginger, garlic and coriander then skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
Tandoori Prawns (6 pieces) (GF)……………………. $16.95
King prawns marinated with whole spices, herbs, yoghurt then gently cooked in tandoor and served with mint sauce.
Prawn Pakora …………………………………….. $16.95
king prawns coated with chickpea flour and served with date and tamarind sauce.
Amritsari Fish (4 pieces) (GF)………………………………… $14.95
Fish fillet marinated in a special blend of spices, coated with chickpea, flour and served crisp
Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces)……………………………….. $7.95
Crispy pastry filled with potato and peas spiced with fresh ginger.
Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) (GF)………………………………… $8.95 ( Vegan)
Sliced onion coated in spiced chickpea flour batter and served crispily.
Palak Pakora (4 piece) (GF)…………………………. $8.95( Vegan)
Spinach leaves coated with chickpea flour, fresh herbs and traditional spices, then deep-fried.
Garlic Mushrooms…………………………………………………. $16.99
Fresh button mushrooms cooked with cheese, cream ginger and herbs.
Entree Platters
Mixed Vegetable Platter……………………………………….. $15.95
(2 samosa, 2 onion bhaji and 2 palak pakora)
Tandoori Platter ……………………………………………… $19.95
(2 pcs chicken tikka, 2 lambs seekh kebab, 2 pcs tandoori chicken & 2 prawns)
From Grill
Grilled Fish Fillet…………………………………………… $23.99
Slightly spiced and marinated barramundi fillet grilled & served with a green salad.
Lamb Cutlets (4 Pcs)……………………………………….. $23.99
Lamb cutlets are marinated and grilled. Served with a green salad.
Grilled chicken (4 pcs )…………………………………$14.99
Chicken pieces marinated with chef special spices and cooked on the grill.
Mains
Chicken Curries (GF)
Butter Chicken…………………………………………. $17.90
chicken pieces simmered in a tomato, ground cashew, fresh cream and herb sauce. It’s a very popular curry.
Chicken Tikka Masala………………………………………………. $17.90
Tandoori chicken pieces cooked with fresh capsicum, onion, tomato and finished with coriander.
Mango Chicken……………………………………………………. $17.90
Boneless chicken pieces, cooked in creamy mango sauce. Kids friendly
Kadhai Chicken……………………………………………. $17.90
Chicken pieces, cooked with fresh capsicum, onion, tomato and finished with coriander
Korma (GF)
A choice of chicken, lamb, beef, vegetable and fish cooked in creamy cashew nut sauce.
Chicken ………………………………………………….. $17.90
Lamb…………………………………………………… $18.90
Beef……………………………………………………… $17.90
Fish .………………………………………………. $20.90
Vegetable ………………………………………………….. $15.90
Vindaloo (GF)
A traditional dish from Goa with a slightly tangy taste
Chicken……………………………….. $17.90
Lamb………………………….. $18.90
Beef…………………………….. $17.90
Prawn………………………………………… $21.90
Madras (GF)
A delicious curry from south India, prepared with coconut, tomato, onion, fresh herbs and spices.
Chicken……………………………………………….. $17.90
Lamb……………………………………………. $18.90
Beef………………………………………………. $17.90
Saag (GF)
Creamed spinach dish spiced with fenugreek, onion and garlic.
Garnished with fresh tomato, cream and coriander.
Chicken…………………………………………….. $17.90
Lamb …………………………………………….. $18.90
Paneer (Indian firm white cheese)……………………………….. $15.90
Rogan Josh (GF)
A popular North Indian gravy-like curry dish cooked with tomato, onion and coriander. Dairy-free.
Chicken……………………………………………….. $17.90
Lamb …………………………………………………….. $18.90
Kadhai (GF)
Pieces of Lamb, Beef or Chicken cooked with fresh capsicum, onion, tomato and finished with fresh coriander.
Lamb……………………………………………………. $18.90
Beef……………………………………………………. $17.90
Chicken…………………………………………………. $17.90
Goat Curry (GF)
Goat Curry ……………………………………………………… $20.90
Goat cooked in the traditional North Indian style rich in flavours garnished with coriander.
Seafood (GF)
Mustard Fish…………………………………………….. $20.90
Ling fish fillets cooked in coconut cream and homemade mustard paste
Mustard prawns ……………………………………………. $21.40
Prawns cooked in fresh coconut cream and homemade mustard paste.
Prawn Masala …………………………………………………. $21.90
Prawns cooked with fresh capsicum, onion, tomato and finished with coriander.
Butter prawns …………………………………………………… $21.90
prawn pieces simmered in a tomato, ground cashew, fresh cream and herb sauce.
Vegetarian
Paneer Butter Masala………………………………………. $15.90
Paneer (Indian firm white cheese) pieces cooked in sweet ground cashew and creamy curry sauce.
Paneer Tikka Masala……………………………………….. $16.90
Paneer (Indian firm white cheese), fresh capsicum, onion and tomato cooked with crushed cashew, spices and cream.
Malai Kofta ………………………………………………….. $15.90
Traditional Indian nuggets made from a mixture of paneer cheese, mashed potato, cashews and sultanas, fried in vegetable oil then cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
Eggplant & Potato Coconut Curry……………………. $15.90 ( Vegan )
Eggplant and potato cooked in coconut cream.
Channa Masala……………………………………. $15.90 ( Vegan )
Chickpeas are prepared in a Kashmiri style tangy curry, with fresh herbs, garlic, tomato, onion, lemon juice and green chilli.
Bombay Aloo…………………………………….. $15.90 ( Vegan )
Turmeric potato tempered with cumin seed, aromatic spices, tomato and coriander in a creamy curry sauce.
Matter paneer …………….. $15.90
Peas and cottage cheese with fresh herbs and traditional spices.
Matter Mushroom………………………………….. $16.90 (Vegan )
Mushroom and peas saute with onion, fresh herbs and aromatic spices.
Dahls
Dahl Makhani (GF)………………………………. $15.90
A rich brown lentil curry cooked in a garlic and herb butter curry sauce.
Yellow Dahl (GF)…………………………………. $15.90 (vegan )
A mix of moong dahl and channa dahl slow cooked with aromatic spices and garnished with fresh coriander.
Dahl Palak (GF)………………………………. $15.90 (Vegan )
A mix of moong dahl and channa dahl slow cooked with aromatic spices, combined with spinach and garnished with fresh coriander.
Rice Dishes
Plain small/long grain basmati rice ……………………………….. $2.50/$4
Chicken Biryani …………………………………………………… $16.90
Seasoned rice cooked with chicken, whole spices, saffron and mint, garnished with fresh coriander and served with raita
Lamb Biryani …………………………………………………… $16.90
Seasoned rice cooked with lamb, whole spices, saffron and mint, garnished with fresh coriander and served with raita.
Goat Biryani ………………………………………………. $17.90
Seasoned rice cooked with goat, whole spices, saffron and mint, garnished with fresh coriander and served with raita.
Vegetable Biryani ………………………………………. $15.90 Vegan )
Seasoned rice cooked with vegetables, whole spices, saffron and mint, garnished with fresh coriander and served with raita.
Saffron Pulao……………………….. $4.50 ( Vegan )
Steamed long grain basmati rice infused with saffron.
Tandoori Bread
Plain Naan………………………… $3.50
Plain Indian flatbread topped with butter.
Butter Naan………………… $4.00
Flaky Indian layered bread topped with butter.
Lachedar Parotha…………. $4.00
Layered wholemeal flatbread.
Garlic Naan……………………. $4.00
Plain Indian flatbread topped with fresh garlic butter.
Cheese and Spinach Naan…………………………………. $4.90
Indian flatbread filled with a cheese and spinach mix.
Cheese Naan…………………… $4.00
Indian flatbread stuffed with cheese.
Kashmiri Naan………………. $4.50
Indian flatbread stuffed with sultanas, cashew nuts and coconut.
Keema Naan………………… $4.90
Indian flatbread stuffed with mincemeat.
Aloo Naan …………………………. $3.50
Indian flatbread stuffed with potato.
Tandoori Roti…………………….. $3.00
Wholemeal Indian flatbread cooked in the tandoor.
Chicken Naan ………………………. $6
Indian flatbread stuffed with chicken & cheese
Accompaniments
Mix Raita ………………………… $3.90
(yoghurt and cucumber)
Mango Chutney …………………………….. $2.50
Pickle (lime or mango)………………………………………. $2.50
Pappadums (4 pieces) ………………………………………… $2.50
Desserts
Mango Kulfi ……………….. $5.90
Homemade Indian ice cream with mango puree
Gulab Jamun ……………. $4.90
Traditional Indian fried milk balls in rose flavoured sugar syrup
Drinks
Mango lassi …………………………… $4.50
Soft drinks…………………… $2.90
(Coke, Coke Zero, Solo, Sprite, Fanta)
Please ask our staff for
vegan and gluten free options.
Cafe Saffron Wine List & Pricing
April 2018
White Wine
Lindemans
Bin 95 Sauvignon Blanc
South Eastern Australia
Crisp White Wine
Glass…………………… $7
Bottle……………………………. $20
Zonin
Moscato
Gambellara Italy
Sweet White Wine
Glass………………………………. $7
Bottle………………………… $20
Yalumba
Chardonnay
South Australia
Dry White Wine
Bottle………………………… $27
Overstone
Pinot Gris
Hawke’s Bay NZ
Fresh – Dry White Wine
Glass…………………………….. $8
Bottle……………………………. $25
La Plancheliere
Rose
France
Medium – Dry Rose Wine
Bottle…………………………. $28
Vavasour
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough NZ
Crisp White Wine
Bottle……………………….. $35
Suggestion:
Jim Barry
Watervale Riesling
South Australia
Fresh White Wine – Flavours of lemon & lime, a perfect match for seafood or spicy cuisine.
Bottle………………………….. $38
Sparkling Wine
Brown Brothers
Sparkling Moscato Rosa
Milawa VIC Australia
Fruit Driven Sparkling Wine (Sweet)
Glass………………………………. $8
Bottle……………………….. $32
Minchinbury
Classic Brut
Australia
Dry Sparkling Wine
Glass……………………… $7
L’Eglise Saint – Martin
Blanquette de Limoux
NV Brut
France
Elegant Dry Sparkling Wine
Bottle…………………………. $32
Red Wine
McGuigan Black Label
Shiraz & Merlot Piccolos
South Eastern Australia
Dry Red Wines
Glass……………………………… $7
Jacobs Creek
Shiraz Cabernet Piccolos
South Eastern Australia
Dry Red Wine
Glass…………………………………… $7
St Hallett
Gamekeeper’s Shiraz
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Dry Red Wine
Bottle………………………………. $28
Reschke
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra, South Australia
Dry Red Wine
Bottle………………………. $32
Palliser
Pencarrow Pinot Noir
Martinborough NZ
Lighter Bodied Dry Red Wine
Bottle………………………. $38
Suggestion:
Quattro Mano
Novillo Tempranillo
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Lighter Bodied Med – Dry Wine
Bottle………………………… $35
(Really suits Indian cuisine)
Beers
Kingfisher ( Indian)…………………………… $7.50
Heineken…………………………… $7
Corona…………………………….. $7
XXXX gold……………………………. $6
Coopers………………………………….. $7
Spirits
Jonny walker red label Whisky ……………………………….. $7.50 (30 ml)
Jonny walker Black label Whisky ……………………………… $8.50 (30 ml)
Jonny walker Green label Whisky ……………………. $9.50 (30 ml)
Chivas regal whisky……………………………………. $7.50
Glenfiddich ……………………………………………… $8.50
Bundaberg rum……………………………………….. $7.50
Belvedere vodka…………………………………………. $8.50
Absolute Vodka………………………………………….. $7.50
Bombay sapphire gin……………………………………….. $7