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
Papad
Spicy lentil wafers.
Homemade Hot Pickles
Mango Chutney
Basmati Rice
Chicken
Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.
Shrimp
Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.
Lamb
Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.
Vegetable
Biryani is an aromatic blend of Indian basmati rice with flavored spices and herbs. Served with raita.
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.
Saag Lamb
Tender lamb pieces cooked with lightly spiced fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.
Kadai Gosht Masala
Lamb cubes sautéed with red onions, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, tempered with fenugreek ginger and coriander leaves. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Roganjosh
A Kashmir delight, tender lamb pieces spiced with fresh ginger, onions, herbs, yogurt & garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
A spicy lamb curry with of vinegar and potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Korma
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a rich almond and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chana Punjabi
Chickpeas gently cooked with onion, herbs & tomato.
Aloo Gobi
An ensemble of cauliflower & potatoes cooked in spices.
Aloo Mutter
Potatoes and peas cooked in light curry.
Vegetable Specials
Breads
Rogini Naan
Crisp baked leavened buttered bread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread with no oil.
Lachha Paratha
Layered whole wheat buttered bread.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread with garlic & cilantro.
Peshawari Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cashew, raisins and topped with dry coconut.
Mint Paratha
Whole wheat buttered bread topped with dry mint.
Onion Naan
Naan stuffed with lightly spiced onions.
Aloo Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with potatoes.
Spinach & Cheese Naan
Leavened bread with fresh spinach and home made cheese.
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in masala yogurt for 24 hrs and baked in tandoor.
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Fresh salmon fillets marinated with yogurt and light spices, cooked to perfection in the tandoor oven.
Lunch Platters
South Indian Specialties
Chicken Dosa
Stuffed with spiced chicken .
Masala Dosa
Stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Plain Dosa
Traditional South Indian crepes made from rice and lentil batter, served with spicy lentil broth and coconut chutney.
Soda
Coke, diet coke, sprite & ginger ale.
Sweet Lassi
Mango Lassi
Mango yogurt smoothie.
Drinks
Appetizers
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Medium spiced chicken wings, cooked in the Tandoor Oven.
Chicken Kathi Roll
Thin homemade bread wrapped around charcoal grilled chicken tikka with sauteed onions, tomatoes & spices.
Gobi Manchurian
Battered bite size cauliflower pieces cooked in a sweet and sour sauce topped with scallions.
Onion Bhajiya
Fresh marinated vegetables deep fried in a chickpea batter.
Samosa
Homemade turnovers stuffed with diced potatoes and peas flavored with spices.
Aloo Bonda
Lightly spiced potatoes with a touch of mustard seeds and curry leaves, dipped in chic-pea batter and golden fried.
Papri Chaat
Crispy wafers topped with chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt tamarind & mint chutney, sprinkled with roasted cumin.
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.
Samosa Chaat
Samosa topped with chick-peas, yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)
Homemade turnovers stuffed with diced potatoes and peas, flavored with spices. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
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.
Onion Bhajia
Fresh marinated vegetables deep-fried in a chickpea batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in masala yogurt for 24 hrs and baked in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Fresh salmon fillets marinated with yogurt and light spices, cooked to perfection In the tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.
Boti Kebab
Lean squares of lamb marinated 24hrs in yogurt and delicately spiced. Served with basmati rice.
Tadoori Lamb Chops
French rack of lamb, marinated with sour cream and spices, grilled in the tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Tikka
Chicken tenders marinated with sour cream & spices, baked over a charcoal flame. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Shrimp
Mildly spiced shrimp baked on a skewer over slow charcoal fire. Served with basmati rice.
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.
Tandoori Shrimp Masala
A zesty marinade bar-be-qued jumbo shrimp cooked on a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Fish Curry
Tilapia fillet with curry leaves, cumin powder, dry chilies cooked in chef’s special sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Dhaba Daal
Rich and buttery split black lentils-daily favorite. Served with basmati rice.
Mutter Paneer
Peas & cheese cooked in a creamy cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Gobhi Aloo
An ensemble of cauliflower and baby potatoes cooked in blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.
Kadai Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cooked with bell peppers onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices in an authentic copper kadai. Served with basmati rice.
Aaloo Mutter
Potatoes and peas cooked in a light curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Baigan Bharta
Whole egg plant smoked over charcoal and seasoned with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Navratan Korma
Nine sliced vegetables with nuts, cooked in a cream cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Daal-E-Bahar
Lentils slow cooked in chef’s own blend of herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chana Punjabi
Chickpeas gently cooked with onions, herbs and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cubes cooked in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Bhindi Do Piaza
Fresh okra delicately spiced and cooked with diced onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
Cheese and vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese tossed with spinach, masala and a touch of garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetarian.
Dessert
Ras Malai
Home Made cheese soaked in cardamom flavored sweetened milk syrup
Badami Kheer
Chilled homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom, almond and raisins
Ghulab Jamun
Hot cream dumplings dipped in sweet rose water syrup.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken tenders cooked in a delightful delicate, tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Murg Saag
Tender pieces of chicken breast spiced and cooked with fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice.
Murg Adraki
Chicken pieces spiced with ginger, fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice.
Murg Vindaloo
A spicy chicken, curry, with a touch of vinegar and potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Murg Chutneywala
Chicken with mango chutney and mint sauce with fresh coriander, ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Murg Korma
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a rich almond and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken (boneless dark meat) pieces cooked in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Specialties
Lunch Specials
Tikka Masala Special
Delightful delicate, tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.
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.
Madras Special
Cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves & coconut milk. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.
Kadai Special
Curry cooked with jalapeno, onions & peppers. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.
Jalferazee Special
Mixed vegetables cooked in curry sauce. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.
Vindaloo Special
A spicy cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.
Korma Special
Rich cashew and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.
Saag Special
Cooked with light spices and fresh spinach. Served with basmati rice, salad & accompaniment of the day.