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SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

 
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SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

1321-C Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Most Popular  

CHICKEN MAKHNI (BUTTER CHICKEN)
Barbecued chicken chunks cooked in rich tomato cream sauce with spices. Chicken Makhani also known as Butter chicken, is a classic staple of Indian cuisine.
$15.00
CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless tender chicken chunks marinated with our house special spices and herbs cooked in the clay oven
$15.00
LAMB SAAG
Chunks of lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, ginger and spices.
$16.00
MALAI CHICKEN KABOB
Breast pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, cream cheese, cilantro and spices cooked in a clay oven.
$15.00
NAAN
A soft leavened white flour bread.
$2.75

APPETIZERS  

VEGETABLE SAMOSA
2 Pieces of triangular shaped crispy turnovers filled with potatoes, peas and vegetables
$5.50
SAMOSA CHAAT
Deconstructed samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, chopped onions, cilantro, yogurt and tamarind sauce.
$5.99
SPINACH PAKORA
Cut onions and spinach in chickpea flour fried with fresh herbs and spices.
$5.50
DOSA (SOUTHERN DELICACIES)
Thin rice crepes with your choice of plain, masala or onions served with chutney and sambar.
$7.50
CHAAT PAPARI
Fried flour crisps, potatoes, chick peas, yogurt, cilantro and tamarind chutney.
$5.50
BHEL PURI
A snack with almost iconic status in western India, Bhel Puri is low fat, nutritious and delicious with puffed rice, chopped onions, potatoes, cilantro and tempered with spices.
$5.50
PAO BHAJI
Indian vegetarian fast food dish that originated in the streets of Mumbai.
$5.99
PANEER SHASHLIK
Chunks of freshly homemade paneer in skewers marinated with exotic spices and cooked in the clay oven.
$6.99
ACHARI CHICKEN TIKKA
Chunks of chicken marinated with pickles and spices cooked in clay oven.
$7.50
CHICKEN WINGS
Spicy wings cooked in the clay oven.
$6.99
CHICKEN-65
Boneless chicken marinated, fried and sautéed with onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, green peppers and curry leaves.
$6.99
LAMB SEEJH KABAB
Skewer of minced lamb rolls cooked in clay oven.
$8.50
SPICED CALAMARI
Squid sautéed with ginger, peppers, and tempered with mustard seed.
$8.99
MIXED PAKORA
Cut onions, vegetables, and spinach in chickpea flour
$5.50
CHICKEN SAMOSA
2 Pieces of triangular shaped crispy turnovers filled with ground chicken, potatoes, peas.
$6.50

SOUPS  

TOMATO SOUP
Cream of tomatoes with fresh herbs and spices.
$3.99
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP
Lentil soup with a touch of lemon pepper, mixed vegetables and mild spices.
$3.99
RASAM
South Indian soup traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, pepper, cumin and other spices as seasoning.
$2.99
BROCCOLI SOUP
Cream of broccoli with a blend of onions
$3.99
MUSHROOM SOUP
Cream of mushrooms with a blend of onions
$4.00

VEGETARIAN ENTREES  

PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Grilled cubes of homemade cheese cooked with onions and bell peppers in a rich tomato base sauce.
$14.00
PANEER MAKHNAI
.Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce and mild spices
$14.00
SAAG PANEER
Fenugreek leaves and spinach cooked with fresh homemade cheese.
$14.00
MALAI KOFTA
Croquettes made with homemade cheese, potatoes, nuts and resins simmered in a mild creamy sauce.
$14.00
SAAG MAKAI
Spinach and corn cooked with fenugreek leaves and exotic spices.
$13.00
BHINDI MASALA
Cut okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro and spices.
$13.00
ALOO GOBHI
Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs.
$13.00
BAINGAN BHARTHA
Clay oven roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
$13.00
VEGETABLE KORMA
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in a rich almond and yogurt paste.
$13.00
MUSHROOM MUTTER
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with cream, onion sauce and spices.
$13.00
ALOO CHOLE
Chickpeas slowly simmered and cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and house spices.
$13.00
TADKA YELLOW DAL
Yellow lentils tempered with onions and mild spices.
$10.00
DAL MAKAI
$10.00

CHICKEN, LAMB & GOAT ENTREES  

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Grilled chicken simmered in fenugreek and onion gravy.
$15.00
CHICKEN MAKHNI (BUTTER CHICKEN)
Barbecued chicken chunks cooked in rich tomato cream sauce with spices. Chicken Makhani also known as Butter chicken, is a classic staple of Indian cuisine.
$15.00
CHICKEN SAAG
Chicken chunks simmered with spinach, fenugreek, ginger and spices.
$15.00
CHICKEN VINDALOO
Chicken marinated with vinegar, green peppers and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery goan sauce.
$15.00
CHICKEN CHETTINAD
A classic Indian recipe from Chettinad, southern region of India
$15.00
CHICKEN SHAHI KORMA
Chicken chunks cooked in mild and creamy Mughlai style sauce - Gluten-Free
$15.00
CHICKEN CURRY
Classic chicken curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices - Gluten-Free
$15.00
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
An exotic lamb curry cooked with an assortment of spices, onions and tomatoes.
$16.00
LAMB SAAG
Chunks of lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, ginger and spices.
$16.00
LAMB VINDALOO
Lamb marinated with vinegar, green peppers, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery goan sauce.
$16.00
LAMB KORMA
Lamb cooked in a mild and creamy Mughlai style sauce.
$16.00
LAMB PATIALA
A lamb stew with juicy pieces of lamb simmered in a light sauce with onions, tomatoes and mild spices. A recipe from the royal kitchens of India.
$16.00
GOAT CURRY
Goat meat cooked in traditional curry with assorted house spices.
$16.00

ENTREES FROM THE CLAY OVEN  

TANDOORI CHICKEN
Half a chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and spices cooked in a clay oven.
$15.00
CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless tender chicken chunks marinated with our house special spices and herbs cooked in the clay oven
$15.00
MALAI CHICKEN KABOB
Breast pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, cream cheese, cilantro and spices cooked in a clay oven.
$15.00
LAMB CHOPS
Lamb chops marinated in ginger and a special blend of house spices grilled to your choice.
$19.00
TANDOOR SALMON
Salmon marinated in yogurt delicately spiced and cooked in a clay oven.
$18.00
SHRIMP TIKKA
Shrimp marinated with a blend of exotic spices and cooked in clay oven.
$18.50
TANDOOR PLATTER
A mix platter of chicken, lamb, fish and shrimp cooked in the clay oven.
$18.50
TANDOOR PALMBURO
Whole Palmburo fish marinated in yogurt, ginger, and spices, and cooked in a clay oven -
$18.00

RICE SPECIALTY ENTREE  

CHICKEN BIRYANI
A flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked with choice of meat.
$16.00
GOAT BIRYANI
A flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked with choice of meat.
$17.00
LAMB BIRYANI
A flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked with choice of meat.
$17.00
SHRIMP BIRYANI
A flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked with choice of meat.
$18.00
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
A flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked with choice of meat.
$14.00

INDO-CHINESE DISHES  

CHILLY EGGPLANT
Eggplant fried and sautéed in an Indo-Chinese sauce
$13.00
VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN
Mixed vegetable balls fried and dipped in Indo-Chinese sauce.
$13.00
PANEER CHILLY
Cubes of freshly homemade paneer sautéed with bell peppers and scallions in soy sauce.
$13.00
CHILLY FISH
Pieces of fish battered and sautéed with bell peppers, scallions and soy sauce.
$15.00
CHILLY CHICKEN
Chicken batter fried and sautéed with bell peppers, scallions and soy sauce.
$15.00
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN
Diced tender chicken sautéed with onion, ginger and garlic cooked in Manchurian sauce garnished with scallions.
$15.00
FRIED RICE
Fluffy basmati rice tossed with your choice of vegetables, chicken or shrimp.
$0.00
NOODLES
$0.00

BREADS  

Breads are fresh made to order

NAAN
A soft leavened white flour bread.
$2.75
ROTI
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
$2.75
GARLIC NAAN
A soft leavened white flour bread with garlic.
$3.50
PUDINA PARATHA
A layered whole wheat flour bread with mint.
$3.50
PARATHA
Comes with choice of stuffing. Aloo, Gobhi, Paneer or Vegetables.
$3.50
KULCHA
With choice of stuffing. Aloo, paneer, keema or dried fruit.
$3.50
KERALA PARATHA
A stone cooked multi layered white flour bread.
$3.50
POORI
$3.50

SEAFOOD ENTREES  

KERALA FISH CURRY
A south Indian recipe that gives you the taste of northern Kerala.
$17.50
GOAN FISH CURRY
Fish cooked with ginger, tomatoes, a coconut based gravy with "kokum"
$17.50
SHRIMP MALABAR
Shrimp cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, cumin and coconut milk.
$17.99
SHRIMP VINDALOO
Shrimp marinated with vinegar, green peppers and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce.
$18.00
GOAN SHRIMP CURRY
Shrimp cooked in an exotic blend of spices and coconut.
$17.00

SIDES  

CUCUMBER RAITA
Homemade yogurt with cucumber and roasted cumin, a cooling accompaniment to any dish.
$3.00
MANGO CHUTNEY
Asafetida and curry flavored sweet mango chutney.
$1.99
PAPADAM
Thin and crispy wafers made from chickpea flour served with a combination of chutneys.
$1.99
STEAMED BASMATI RICE
Steamed basmati rice
$3.00
MIXED PICKLE
Mixed pickles
$2.99
ONION SALAD
Onion salad
$1.99
KHUCHUMBER SALAD
Khuchumber salad
$3.50
HOUSE SALAD
$4.50

DESSERTS  

GULAB JAMUN
Milk fried dumplings fried and dipped in rose flavored syrup.
$5.00
RASMALAI
Famous Indian dessert made of homemade cheese served with sweetened reduced milk and pistachios.
$5.00
RICE KHEER
One of the most popular kheer recipe made in northern India.
$5.00
KULFI
A popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian subcontinent. with choice of Mango or Pistachio.
$5.00
GHAJAR HALWA
Grated fresh carrots cooked with nuts, resins and milk
$5.00
CREME BRULEE
$5.50
CARAMEL CUSTARD
A custard dessert with a layer of caramel sauce
$5.50

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM