Saffron Indian Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Saffron Indian Kitchen, where the rich tastes of India come alive! Located at 145 Montgomery Ave in Bala Cynwyd, PA, this charming eatery is a feast for the senses. Each dish on the menu speaks of authenticity and passion, crafted meticulously to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Highlights include a range of lamb specialties such as the Lamb Korma, showcasing boneless lamb in a creamy almond sauce, and the fiery Lamb Vindaloo, perfect for those who savor heat. The Biryani selections—vegetable, chicken, lamb, and shrimp—burst with aromatic spices, served with refreshing raita to balance the flavors.

Monthly specials, like the acclaimed Tandoori Lamb Chops, keep patrons returning for more. Beyond the delicious food, the warm atmosphere and friendly service enhance the overall dining experience, making every visit to Saffron a culinary delight.

Accompaniments

Raita

Fresh yogurt with tomatoes, cucumbers, mint and a touch of cumin

$4.00

Papad

Spicy lentil wafers.

$3.00

Homemade Hot Pickles

$3.00

Mango Chutney

$3.00

Basmati Rice

$3.00

Chicken

Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.

$19.00

Shrimp

Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.

$23.00

Lamb

Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.

$22.00

Vegetable

Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.

$17.00

Biryani

Lamb Specialties

Boti Kabab Masala

Lean cubes of lamb marinated for 24 hrs, in yogurt and spices baked on a skewer in tandoor and finished in a tangy spicy sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$22.00

Saag Lamb

Tender lamb pieces cooked with lightly spiced fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Kadai Gosht Masala

Lamb cubes sautéed with red onions, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, tempered with fenugreek ginger and coriander leaves. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Lamb Roganjosh

A Kashmir delight, tender lamb pieces spiced with fresh ginger, onions, herbs, yogurt & garlic. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Lamb Vindaloo

A spicy lamb curry with of vinegar and potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Lamb Korma

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a rich almond and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Chana Punjabi

Chickpeas gently cooked with onion, herbs & tomato.

$13.00

Aloo Gobi

An ensemble of cauliflower & potatoes cooked in spices.

$13.00

Aloo Mutter

Potatoes and peas cooked in light curry.

$13.00

Vegetable Specials

Breads

Rogini Naan

Crisp baked leavened buttered bread.

$4.00

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread with no oil.

$4.00

Lachha Paratha

Layered whole wheat buttered bread.

$6.00

Garlic Naan

Leavened bread with garlic & cilantro.

$6.00

Peshawari Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with cashew, raisins and topped with dry coconut.

$7.00

Mint Paratha

Whole wheat buttered bread topped with dry mint.

$6.00

Onion Naan

Naan stuffed with lightly spiced onions.

$5.00

Aloo Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with potatoes.

$5.00

Spinach & Cheese Naan

Leavened bread with fresh spinach and home made cheese.

$7.00

Tandoori Chicken

Spring chicken marinated in masala yogurt for 24 hrs and baked in tandoor.

$12.00

Tandoori Salmon Tikka

Fresh salmon fillets marinated with yogurt and light spices, cooked to perfection in the tandoor oven.

$16.00

Lunch Platters

South Indian Specialties

Chicken Dosa

Stuffed with spiced chicken .

$12.00

Masala Dosa

Stuffed with spiced potatoes.

$12.00

Plain Dosa

Traditional South Indian crepes made from rice and lentil batter, served with spicy lentil broth and coconut chutney.

$8.00

Soda

Coke, diet coke, sprite & ginger ale.

$3.00

Sweet Lassi

$4.00

Mango Lassi

Mango yogurt smoothie.

$5.00

Drinks

Appetizers

Tandoori Chicken Wings

Medium spiced chicken wings, cooked in the Tandoor Oven.

$11.00

Chicken Kathi Roll

Thin homemade bread wrapped around charcoal grilled chicken tikka with sauteed onions, tomatoes & spices.

$12.00

Gobi Manchurian

Battered bite size cauliflower pieces cooked in a sweet and sour sauce topped with scallions.

$11.00

Onion Bhajiya

Fresh marinated vegetables deep fried in a chickpea batter.

$9.00

Samosa

Homemade turnovers stuffed with diced potatoes and peas flavored with spices.

$9.00

Aloo Bonda

Lightly spiced potatoes with a touch of mustard seeds and curry leaves, dipped in chic-pea batter and golden fried.

$9.00

Papri Chaat

Crispy wafers topped with chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt tamarind & mint chutney, sprinkled with roasted cumin.

$9.00

Chatpata Murg Tikka

Chicken tenders, marinated in hung yogurt spiced with coriander, ginger and cumin powder and baked in charcoal clay oven. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$12.00

Samosa Chaat

Samosa topped with chick-peas, yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$12.00

Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)

Homemade turnovers stuffed with diced potatoes and peas, flavored with spices. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$9.00

Chicken Kaathi Roll

Thin Indian homemade bread wrapped around charcoal grilled chicken tikka with sautéed onions, tomatoes and our own blend of spices. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$12.00

Onion Bhajia

Fresh marinated vegetables deep-fried in a chickpea batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.

$9.00

Tandoori Chicken

Spring chicken marinated in masala yogurt for 24 hrs and baked in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.

$19.00

Tandoori Salmon Tikka

Fresh salmon fillets marinated with yogurt and light spices, cooked to perfection In the tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.

$29.00

Boti Kebab

Lean squares of lamb marinated 24hrs in yogurt and delicately spiced. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Tadoori Lamb Chops

French rack of lamb, marinated with sour cream and spices, grilled in the tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.

$35.00

Malai Tikka

Chicken tenders marinated with sour cream & spices, baked over a charcoal flame. Served with basmati rice.

$20.00

Malai Shrimp

Mildly spiced shrimp baked on a skewer over slow charcoal fire. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Tandoor (Bar-Be-Que)

Seafood.

Goan Shrimp Curry

Shrimp in mild coconut and tomato sauce, with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and ginger. Served with basmati rice.

$24.00

Tandoori Shrimp Masala

A zesty marinade bar-be-qued jumbo shrimp cooked on a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$24.00

Fish Curry

Tilapia fillet with curry leaves, cumin powder, dry chilies cooked in chef’s special sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$21.00

Dhaba Daal

Rich and buttery split black lentils-daily favorite. Served with basmati rice.

$16.00

Mutter Paneer

Peas & cheese cooked in a creamy cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$19.00

Gobhi Aloo

An ensemble of cauliflower and baby potatoes cooked in blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.

$17.00

Kadai Paneer Makhani

Homemade cheese cooked with bell peppers onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices in an authentic copper kadai. Served with basmati rice.

$19.00

Aaloo Mutter

Potatoes and peas cooked in a light curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$17.00

Baigan Bharta

Whole egg plant smoked over charcoal and seasoned with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$17.00

Navratan Korma

Nine sliced vegetables with nuts, cooked in a cream cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$18.00

Daal-E-Bahar

Lentils slow cooked in chef’s own blend of herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$15.00

Chana Punjabi

Chickpeas gently cooked with onions, herbs and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$17.00

Paneer Tikka Masala

Homemade cheese cubes cooked in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$19.00

Bhindi Do Piaza

Fresh okra delicately spiced and cooked with diced onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$17.00

Malai Kofta

Cheese and vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$18.00

Saag Paneer

Homemade cheese tossed with spinach, masala and a touch of garlic. Served with basmati rice.

$19.00

Vegetarian.

Dessert

Ras Malai

Home Made cheese soaked in cardamom flavored sweetened milk syrup

$6.00

Badami Kheer

Chilled homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom, almond and raisins

$5.00

Ghulab Jamun

Hot cream dumplings dipped in sweet rose water syrup.

$5.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori chicken tenders cooked in a delightful delicate, tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$21.00

Murg Saag

Tender pieces of chicken breast spiced and cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.

$21.00

Murg Adraki

Chicken pieces spiced with ginger, fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice.

$20.00

Murg Vindaloo

A spicy chicken, curry, with a touch of vinegar and potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

$20.00

Murg Chutneywala

Chicken with mango chutney and mint sauce with fresh coriander, ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice.

$20.00

Murg Korma

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$21.00

Butter Chicken

Tandoori chicken (boneless dark meat) pieces cooked in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$23.00

Chicken Specialties

Lunch Specials

Tikka Masala Special

Delightful delicate, tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00

Biryani Special

Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00

Madras Special

Cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves & coconut milk. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00

Kadai Special

Curry cooked with jalapeno, onions & peppers. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$14.00

Jalferazee Special

Mixed vegetables cooked in curry sauce. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00

Vindaloo Special

A spicy cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00

Korma Special

Rich cashew and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00

Saag Special

Cooked with light spices and fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.

$13.00