Skip to Main Content
Saffron Indian Restaurant logo topSaffron Indian Restaurant logo scroll
  • (520)-742-9100
  • mintu.sareen@icloud.com
  • 7607 N Oracle Rd #101, Oro Valley , Tucson
  • MENU
  • DRINKS
  • CATERING
  • PARTIES
  • RESERVATIONS
  • ORDER
  • PRESS
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JOBS
  • Twitter pageFacebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
Saffron Indian Restaurant logo topSaffron Indian Restaurant logo scroll
  • Twitter pageFacebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
  • MENU
  • DRINKS
  • CATERING
  • PARTIES
  • RESERVATIONS
  • ORDER
  • PRESS
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JOBS

Our Menu

Order now

MenuBuffetCatering Menu

All entrees are Gluten Free and many Vegan options are available • VN: Vegan | GF: Gluten-Free • Add to any dish or entree: Chicken +$5.00 | Lamb +$6.00 | Shrimp +$6.00 | Vegetable +$5.00 | Paneer +$5.00 | White Meat +$5.00 | Goat +$6.00

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa photo

Vegetable Samosa

$7.50
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices
Vegetable Pakoras photo

Vegetable Pakoras

$7.95
Mixed vegetable fritters

Chili Paneer

$13.95
Homemade cottage cheese tossed with onions & bell peppers in a spicy sauce
Fish Pakoras photo

Fish Pakoras

$13.95
Crispy battered fish
Saffron Shrimp photo

Saffron Shrimp

$13.95
Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies & coriander
Chili Pakoras photo

Chili Pakoras

$7.95
Crispy, spicy green chilies with a coating of chickpea flour
Curry & Fries photo

Curry & Fries

$12.95
Your choice of Masala, Korma, or Curry Sauce. Served with masala fries
Chole Bhature photo

Chole Bhature

$15.95
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and Bhatura (fried bread)
Paneer Pakoras photo

Paneer Pakoras

$10.95
Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese

Onion Bhaji

$9.95
Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices & chickpea flour
Dahi  Kabab photo

Dahi Kabab

$9.95
Hung yogurt and homemade cheese kababs coated with bread crumbs
SIGNATURE FLAT BREAD photo

SIGNATURE FLAT BREAD

$12.95
Home made Naan Pizza bread with Indian toppings

Chole Kulcha

$15.95
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and Kulcha ( soft , fluffy mini naan bread)

Soup & Salad

All Gluten Free

Saffron Salad photo

Saffron Salad

$12.95/+
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette | Plain $12.95 | with chicken tikka $13.95 | with saffron shrimp $14.95
Half Soup & Half Salad (GF) photo

Half Soup & Half Salad (GF)

$13.95
Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad

Mulligatawny Shorba (GF)

$12.95
A zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red and yellow lentils, cream and Indian herbs.

Lentil Soup (GF)

$11.95
Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper

Signature Dishes

Accompanied with saffron rice | All Gluten Free

Chicken Tikka Masala photo

Chicken Tikka Masala

$15.95/+
The national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream and zesty Indian herbs and spices | chicken $15.95 | lamb $16.95 | Fish (mahi mahi) $16.95 | Shrimp $16.95 | Vegetable or Paneer $14.95 | Mushroom $14.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops photo

Tandoori Lamb Chops

$33.95
Fine cut premium New Zealand Lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs & spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a Saffron specialty

Butter Chicken

$15.95
Also called “Murgh Makhani” boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) in a tomato and cream-based sauce.

Tandoori Fish Tikka

$17.95
Bassa fish - a flaky white fish, rich in omega-3 & proteins, marinated in Rajasthani spices

Chef's Specialties

Accompanied with saffron rice | All Gluten Free

First Select Your Ingredients:

Chicken

$15.95

Lamb

$16.95

Fish | Shrimp

$16.95

Vegetables

$14.95

Paneer

$14.95
Goat photo

Goat

$17.95

Now Select Your Sauce / Preparation:

Korma

A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices

Vindaloo (VN)

Saffron’s hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes and special herbs

Saffron Mughlai

Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers
Bhuna (VN) photo

Bhuna (VN)

A classic North Indian specialty, sautéed and slow cooked with a special house rub. Lightly tossed with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes

Dhansak

Cooked with lentils and spices. A very traditional and popular Parsi dish.
Saag (VN) photo

Saag (VN)

Spinach cream sauce infused with black peppercorn and onions

Rogan Josh (VN)

An exotic dish of Kashmir, simmered in house tomato sauce and seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices
Malabar photo

Malabar

An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut
Curry (VN) photo

Curry (VN)

A traditional saffron infused onion and tomato sauce.

Patia (VN)

A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney

Madras (VN)

A South Indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut

Treasures

Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven) | All Gluten Free

Classic Tandoori Chicken

$14.95
Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, with exotic spices
Chicken Tikka Kabab photo

Chicken Tikka Kabab

$14.95
Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic bombay spices & citrus

Chicken Barra

$14.95
Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic Indian spices

Saffron Ajwain Fish

$19.95
Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven.
Lamb Kabab photo

Lamb Kabab

$17.95
Premium New Zealand tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt

Tandoori Pearl Prawns

$18.95
Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices

Murg Malai Kabab

$14.95
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream.

Shish Kabab

$14.95
Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices.

Saffron Tandoori Grill

$21.95
A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab, and a chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king).

Tamaring Chicken

$18.95
Tender pieces of white meat marinated in yogurt, tamarind, cardamon, cream and mild indian herbs

Vegetables Bahar

Accompanied with saffron rice | All Gluten Free.

Daal Makhani photo

Daal Makhani

$14.95
Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier.
Tadka Daal (VN) photo

Tadka Daal (VN)

$14.95
Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, & exotic spices
Aloo Matar Gobhi (VN) photo

Aloo Matar Gobhi (VN)

$14.95
Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce.
Chana Masala (VN) photo

Chana Masala (VN)

$14.95
A north Indian specialty of slow-simmered chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, and laced with exotic spices.

Mumbai Aloo (VN)

$14.95
Baby potatoes, tomatoes, and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices.

Mushroom Do Pyaza (VN)

$14.95
Sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices.

Karhai Paneer

$14.95
Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers & cooked in a wok

Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra) (VN)

$14.95
Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions, and tomatoes.

Yogurt Masala (Kadi)

$14.95
A spicy, tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters

Baingan Bharta (VN)

$14.95
Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root, and fresh coriander leaves.
Malai Kofta photo

Malai Kofta

$14.95
Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce or Shahi (onion & cream sauce) $14.95
Aloo Matar Paneer photo

Aloo Matar Paneer

$14.95
Potatoes, homemade cheese, and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions, and garlic.

Biryani

An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed with a rich selection of meats OR vegetables, accented with freshly ground Indian spices & seasoned with herbs & a hint of exotic saffron

Chicken Biryani

$17.95

Lamb Biryani

$18.95

Shrimp Biryani

$18.95
Vegetable Biryani photo

Vegetable Biryani

$16.95

Goat Biryani

$18.95

Saffron Biryani

$19.95
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs freshly ground Indian spices

Hand Crafted Breads

Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India

Naan

$3.95
Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries. Plain or with butter.
Garlic Naan photo

Garlic Naan

$4.25
Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs.

Tandoori Roti

$3.50
Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven.

Onion Naan

$4.25
Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions and garlic.

Aloo Naan

$4.95
Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes.

Bullet Naan

$4.95
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread

Paneer Naan

$5.50
Homemade cheese stuffed in soft naan.

Keema Naan

$5.50
A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken.

Chicken Tikka Naan

$5.50
Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

Kashmiri Naan

$5.50
White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisins and nuts.
Poori photo

Poori

$5.50
Whole wheat puffed deep fried bread. (2 pcs)

Bhature

$5.50
White puffed bread, deep fried (4 pcs)

Masala Naan

$5.95
A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro, and spices.
Lachha Parantha photo

Lachha Parantha

$5.25
Layered whole wheat bread • With Fresh Mint $4.50 | With Lachha $5.25

Chapati

$4.50
Thin whole wheat bread made on iron skillet

Sides

Add to any Dish or Entree - Extra Chicken $3.50|Lamb $4.50|Shrimp $3.00|Vegetable $2.00|Paneer $2.00|White Meat $2.00

Side Sauce

$6.95/Small
$9.95/Large
Curry, Masala, or Korma.

Mixed Vegetables

$6.95
Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and peas.

Raita

$4.50
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin

Assorted Chutney

$4.50
Pickle, onion, and mango chutney.

Saffron Rice

$2.95
Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron.
Pulao Rice photo

Pulao Rice

$5.95
Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream, and cumin seed.

Mango Chutney

$4.00
Spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili.

Onion Chutney

$2.95
Onions, chili powder, and vinegar.

Mixed Pickles

$2.95
Mango, lemon, chili.

Papadums

$2.75
Fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers

GF Roasted Papadums

$2.95

Plain Yogurt

$4.00

Onion and Chilis

$3.00

Add to any dish or entree:

Extra chicken $5 | Lamb $6 | Shrimp $6 | Vegetable $5 | Paneer $5 | White Meat $4

Kids Menu

Monday’s Only | 1 kid eats FREE with the purchase of 1 adult entrée

Vegetable Biryani

$10.95
Saffron Shrimp & Fries photo

Saffron Shrimp & Fries

$10.95/4 pcs

Chicken Tikka with Rice or Fries

$8.95/5 pcs
Chicken Nuggets with Rice or Fries photo

Chicken Nuggets with Rice or Fries

$7.95/5 pcs

Fries

$7.95

Mini Cheese Kulcha

$8.95
soft mini naan topped with cheese , just like mini pizza

Desserts

Kulfi photo

Kulfi

$6.50
Traditional homemade ice cream, mango, almond or pistachio.

Gulab Jamun

$6.50
A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey | Served Warm
Ras Malai photo

Ras Malai

$6.50
Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of saffron and roasted cardamom syrup.

Mango Pudding

$6.50
Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango-flavored custard.

Rice Pudding

$6.50
Carmelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.

Saffron Buffet offers: The big dining area, Comfortably accommodates large groups, All you can eat lunch buffet, More than 15+ items to choose from, Excellent food quality, Affordable price, Good Ambiance

Lunch Buffet

Everyday 11 am to 3 pm

Buffet photo

Buffet

$15.95
Everyday 11 am- 3:00 pm , Closed Tuesday

GF - Gluten Free | V - Vegetarian | VN - Vegan

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas (V)

$7.50/3 pcs
Pastry turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, cumin, and spices

Chili Paneer

$75.00/tray
Indian cheese cooked in chili sauce

fish pakoras

$13.95/8 pcs

veg pakoras

$7.95/5 pcs

flat bread

$25.00/2
chicken

veg flat bread

$25.00/2

Hot Entrees

Chef's Specialties

$80.00/per tray
| serves 8-10 Pick protein - Pick Sauce

Chicken Entrees

Chicken Tikka Masala -TRAY

$90.00/per tray
Serves 10 • Chicken with tomato-cream sauce

Tandoori Chicken TRAY

$85.00/per tray
Bone-in chicken baked in a clay oven, marinated with yogurt and spices (25 pieces)

Chicken Korma TRAY

$90.00/per tray
Serves 10 • Chicken with yogurt, onions, nuts, and garlic

Chicken vindaloo TRAY

$90.00/tray
chicken cooked with vinegar and potatoes

Chicken curry TRAY

$90.00/tray
chicken cooked in curry sauce

Chicken Saag TRAY

$90.00/tray

Chicken Mughlai TRAY

$90.00/tray
chicken infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers. Cooked in an onion/tomato cream sauce.

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Korma TRAY

$95.00/per tray
| Serves 10 • Lamb with yogurt, onions, nuts, and garlic

Lamb Tikka Masala TRAY

$95.00/per tray
| Serves 10 • Lamb with tomato-cream sauce

Lamb Curry TRAY

$95.00/tray
serves 10

Lamb Mughlai TRAY

$95.00
serves 10

Seafood Entrees

Shrimp Vindaloo TRAY

$95.00/10 guest
Shrimp with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce

Tandoori Pearl Prawns TRAY

$60.00/30 pcs
Prawns with ginger, garlic, yogurt, red chili, and spices

Fish Malabar TRAY

$95.00
Sauteed fish with mustard seeds, coconut, and spices

Fish Masala TRAY

$95.00/tray
serves 10 fish in masala sauce

Shrimp Masala TRAY

$95.00/tray
serves 10

Fish Tikka TRAY

$90.00/tray
serves 10-15

Vegetarian Entrees

Chana Masala TRAY(GF, VG, VN)

$80.00/per tray
| Serves 10 • Chickpeas with onions, ginger, and garlic | Spicy

Aloo Matar Gobhi TRAY(V)

$80.00/per tray
Potatoes, baby field peas, cauliflower simmered in an onion, and tomato sauce

Vegetarian Tikka Masala TRAY

$80.00/per tray
$7.50 per person | Serves 10 • With cream sauce, herbs, and spices

Tadka Daal TRAY (V)

$80.00/per tray
Yellow lentils, tomatoes, onions, and exotic spices

Vegetable Korma TRAY (GF, V)

$80.00/per tray
$7.50 per person | Serves 10 • With creamy onion sauce with mild spices

Malai Kofta TRAY (V)

$80.00/per tray
Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce

Daal Makhani TRAY(V)

$85.00/per tray
Black lentils simmered with traditional spices

Shahi Kofta TRAY (V)

$80.00/per tray
Vegetable rolls simmered in onion and cream sauce

Rice & Biryani

Saffron Rice TRAY

$15.00/per tray
You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount

Vegetable Biryani TRAY

$75.00/tray
Fried basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, and spices

Shrimp Biryani TRAY

$85.00/tray
Fried basmati rice with shrimp, vegetables, nuts, and spices

Lamb Biryani TRAY

$75.00/tray
Fried basmati rice with lamb, vegetables, nuts, and spices

Chicken Biryani TRAY

$80.00/tray
Fried basmati rice with chicken, vegetables, nuts, and spices

Bread

Individual Packaging (Opt)

Plain Naan (V)

$3.95
Leavened flatbread

Garlic Naan (V)

$4.25
Leavened flatbread with garlic

Salads

Saffron Salad w/ Chicken Tikka

$60.00/tray
Mixed greens with marinated chicken, tomato, cucumber, Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and pomegranate-orange vinaigrette

Saffron Salad w/ Saffron Shrimp

$70.00/tray
Mixed greens with shrimp, tomato, cucumber, Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and pomegranate-orange

Sides

Raita

$4.50
Yogurt with grated cucumber, tomato, and spices

Mango Chutney

$2.75

Papadum

$2.75
Rice-flour wafers with cumin and cracked pepper

Mixed Pickle

$2.75
Includes mango, lemon, and chili

Desserts

Mango Pudding

$60.00/per item
$6.00 per person | Serves 10

Rice Pudding

$60.00/per item
$6.00 per person | Serves 10 • With rose water and cinnamon

Beverages

Assorted Individual Sodas

$3.95

Mango Lassi

$5.25
Blended yogurt and mango

Mango Juice

$4.50

Mint Lassi

$2.99
Yogurt drink sweetened with mint
  • Order
  • Reserve
  • Parties
  • Catering
  • Jobs