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SAFFRON INDIAN CAFESAFFRON INDIAN CAFE

2608 ERWIN ROAD, DURHAM, NC, 27705, US

(919) 973-0026

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Menu
  1. Latest OffersLatest Offers
  2. Express Lunch MenuExpress Lunch Menu
  3. Vegetarian AppetizersVegetarian Appetizers
  4. Non Vegetarian AppetizersNon Vegetarian Appetizers
  5. Vegetable entreesVegetable entrees
  6. Veggie Classic EntreesVeggie Classic Entrees
  7. Paneer Classic EntreesPaneer Classic Entrees
  8. Chicken Classic EntreesChicken Classic Entrees
  9. Beef Classic EntreesBeef Classic Entrees
  10. Goat Classic EntreesGoat Classic Entrees
  11. Lamb Classic EntreesLamb Classic Entrees
  12. Shrimp Classic EntreesShrimp Classic Entrees
  13. TANDOORI BREADSTANDOORI BREADS
  14. BEVERAGESBEVERAGES
  15. SWEETSSWEETS
  16. DessertsDesserts
  17. BIRYANI'SBIRYANI'S

LATEST OFFERS

  1. Executive Lunch Combo

    Sold Out

    Curry of your choice with: Appetizer, Dal of the day, Basmati Rice, Butter Naan, Salad and Dessert

  2. Saffron Group Meal Deal

    $51.74

    Choose 1 Biryani of your choice, 2 Main Dishes and 1 Bread. Available for Takeout

EXPRESS LUNCH MENU

  1. Expres Lunch Chicken

    Sold Out

    Lunch Express available only Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm

  2. Expres Lunch Veg

    Sold Out

    Lunch Express available only Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm

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  3. Express Lunch beef

    Sold Out

    Lunch Express available only Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm

  4. Express Lunch Goat

    Sold Out

    Lunch Express available only Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm

  5. Express Lunch Lamb

    Sold Out

    Lunch Express available only Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm

VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

  1. Vegetable Samosa 2pcs

    $5.74

    A crispy, deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas.

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  2. Samosa Chaat

    $9.19

    Crushed samosas topped with tangy tamarind chutney, creamy yogurt, crunchy sev, and fresh herbs.

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  3. Gol Gappa

    $9.19

    Crispy, hollow puris filled with spicy, tangy water (pani), mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and a medley of chutneys.

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  4. Dahi Puri

    $10.34

    Crispy hollow puris filled with tangy yogurt, spicy tamarind chutney, sweet chutney, mashed potatoes, and chopped onions.

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  5. Aloo Tikki Chaat

    $9.19

    Crispy potato patties topped with chickpeas, tangy tamarind and mint chutneys, yogurt, and chaat spices for a classic street-food flavor.

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  6. Hara Bhara Kebab

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    A green, flavorful patty made from spinach, peas, and potatoes.

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  7. Paneer 65

    $14.94

    Crispy paneer cubes tossed in a spicy South Indian–style sauce with garlic, curry leaves, and a touch of chili for a bold, tangy bite. ?️

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  8. Cauliflower 65

    $13.79

    Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy South Indian–style sauce with garlic, curry leaves, and a hint of chili for a bold, tangy kick. ?️

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NON VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

  1. Chicken Malai Tikka

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    Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a creamy mixture of yogurt, cream, and spices, grilled to perfection.

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  2. Lehsuni Chicken Wings

    $18.39

    Succulent chicken wings marinated in a garlic-infused sauce, grilled to perfection in clay oven.

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  3. Tandoori Chicken

    $18.39

    Juicy chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices then smoked or grilled in a traditional clay oven (tandoor).

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  4. Beef Pepper Fry

    $18.39

    Tender beef pieces stir-fried with onions, peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices.

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  5. Chicken 65

    $20.69

    Crispy, deep-fried chicken tossed in a spicy South Indian–style sauce with garlic, curry leaves, and a touch of chili for a bold, tangy flavor. ?️

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  6. Shrimp 65

    $22.99

    Crispy shrimp tossed in a spicy South Indian–style sauce with garlic, curry leaves, and a hint of chili for a bold, tangy flavor. ?️

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  7. Steamed Chicken Momos 8Pcs

    $17.24

    Light and tender dumplings filled with flavorful minced chicken steamed to perfection.

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  8. Chicken 65 Momos 8pcs

    $17.24

    Steamed chicken momos tossed in a spicy South Indian–style 65 sauce with garlic, curry leaves, and chili for a bold, fusion flavor. ?️

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  9. Chicken Momos Chili Garlic

    $17.24

    Delectable dumplings filled with minced chicken seasoned with chilli garlic sauce.

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VEGETABLE ENTREES

  1. Aloo Gobi Tuk

    $17.24

    Crispy potatoes and cauliflower tossed with aromatic spices and herbs for a flavorful, crunchy vegetarian delight.

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  2. Anjeer Bhare Malai Kofta

    $19.54

    Creamy kofta balls stuffed with flavorful figs (anjeer), simmered in a rich and velvety sauce.

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  3. Bhindi Masala Amchur

    $17.24

    A tangy and spicy dish featuring okra cooked with dry mango powder (amchur) and aromatic spices.

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  4. Grilled Baingan Bharta

    $17.24

    Grilled eggplant mashed and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

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  5. Organic Dal Bukhara

    $18.39

    Slow-cooked organic lentils, infused with aromatic spices, and finished with a touch of cream.

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  6. Organic Dal Tadka

    $16.09

    Organic lentils cooked to perfection with a tadka of aromatic spices.

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  7. Punjabi Chole Masala

    $17.24

    Chickpeas cooked in a rich tomato-based gravy with aromatic Punjabi spices.

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VEGGIE CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Veggies Tikka Masala

    $16.09

    Assorted vegetables cooked in a creamy and spicy tomato-based sauce, infused with traditional Indian spices.

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  2. Veggies Curry

    $16.09

    Assorted vegetables cooked in a rich and aromatic curry sauce, packed with a blend of spices and herbs.

  3. Veggies Saag

    $16.09

    Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  4. Veggies Korma

    $16.09

    Assorted vegetables cooked in a rich and flavorful cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spice.

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  5. Veggies Chettinad Sauce

    $16.09

    Assorted vegetables cooked in a bold and flavorful Chettinad sauce, made with a blend of roasted spices and coconut.

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  6. Veggies Kadai

    $16.09

    Assorted vegetables cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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  7. Veggies Vindaloo

    $16.09

    Assorted vegetables cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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PANEER CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Paneer Butter Masala

    $18.39

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and velvety tomato-based sauce, infused with butter and aromatic spices.

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  2. Paneer Tikka Masala

    $18.39

    Marinated cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce, infused with traditional Indian spices.

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  3. Paneer Curry

    $16.09

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a savory and aromatic curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices and herbs.

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  4. Paneer Saag

    $18.39

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  5. Paneer Korma

    $18.39

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  6. Paneer Kadai

    $18.39

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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  7. Paneer Vindaloo

    $18.39

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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  8. Paneer Chettinad Sauce

    $16.09

    Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a bold and flavorful Chettinad sauce, made with roasted spices and coconut.

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CHICKEN CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Butter Chicken

    $20.69

    A rich, creamy tomato-based curry simmered with butter, cream, and aromatic spices for a smooth, mildly spiced classic.

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  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

    $20.69

    Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection, and then simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices.

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  3. Chicken Curry

    $20.69

    Tender chicken pieces cooked in a savory and flavorful curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices and herbs.

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  4. Chicken Saag

    $20.69

    Tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  5. Chicken Korma

    $20.69

    Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich and creamy cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  6. Chicken Chettinad Sauce

    $20.69

    A bold, spicy South Indian sauce made with roasted spices, black pepper, curry leaves, coconut, and chilies for deep, aromatic heat. ?️?️

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  7. Chicken Kadai

    $20.69

    Tender chicken pieces cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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  8. Chicken Vindaloo

    $20.69

    Tender chicken pieces cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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  9. Butter Chicken Momos

    $20.69

    Juicy chicken dumplings tossed in a rich, creamy butter chicken sauce with aromatic spices for a delicious fusion treat.

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  10. Dhaba Murg Curry

    $19.54

    A dhaba-style dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rustic and aromatic curry sauce.

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BEEF CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Beef Butter Masala

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    Tender beef pieces cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce, infused with butter and aromatic spices.

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  2. Beef Tikka Masala

    $21.84

    Tender beef pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection, and simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices.

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  3. Beef Curry

    $21.84

    Tender beef pieces cooked in a savory and flavorful curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices and herbs.

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  4. Beef Saag

    $21.84

    Tender beef pieces cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  5. Beef Korma

    $21.84

    Tender beef pieces cooked in a rich and creamy cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  6. Beef Chettinad Sauce

    Sold Out

    A bold, spicy South Indian sauce made with roasted spices, black pepper, curry leaves, coconut, and chilies for deep, aromatic heat. ?️?️

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  7. Beef Kadai

    $21.84

    Tender beef pieces cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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  8. Beef Vindaloo

    $21.84

    Tender beef pieces cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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  9. Beef Biryani

    $21.84

    Fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked with tender beef, aromatic spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a bold, hearty flavor.

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  10. Express Lunch beef

    Sold Out

    Lunch Express available only Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm

  11. Beef Pepper Fry

    $18.39

    Tender beef pieces stir-fried with onions, peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices.

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GOAT CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Goat Butter Masala

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce, infused with butter and aromatic spices.

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  2. Goat Tikka Masala

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection, and simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices.

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  3. Goat Curry

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat pieces cooked in a savory and flavorful curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices and herbs.

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  4. Goat Saag

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat pieces cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  5. Goat Korma

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat pieces cooked in a rich and creamy cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  6. Goat Chettinad Sauce

    $22.99

    A bold, spicy South Indian sauce made with roasted spices, black pepper, curry leaves, coconut, and chilies for deep, aromatic heat. ?️?️

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  7. Goat Vindaloo

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat pieces cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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  8. Goat Kadai

    $22.99

    Tender goat meat pieces cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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LAMB CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Lamb Butter Masala

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce, infused with butter and aromatic spices.

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  2. Lamb Tikka Masala

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection, and simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices.

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  3. Lamb Curry

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces cooked in a savory and flavorful curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices and herbs.

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  4. Lamb Saag

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  5. Lamb Korma

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich and creamy cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  6. Lamb Chettinad Sauce

    $22.99

    A bold, spicy South Indian sauce made with roasted spices, black pepper, curry leaves, coconut, and chilies for deep, aromatic heat. ?️?️

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  7. Lamb Kadai

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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  8. Lamb Vindaloo

    $22.99

    Tender lamb pieces cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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SHRIMP CLASSIC ENTREES

  1. Shrimp Butter Masala

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce, infused with butter and aromatic spices.

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  2. Shrimp Tikka Masala

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection, and then simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices.

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  3. Shrimp Saag

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces cooked in a creamy spinach-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  4. Shrimp Curry

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces cooked in a savory and flavorful curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices and herbs.

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  5. Shrimp Korma

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces cooked in a rich and creamy cashew and coconut-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices.

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  6. Shrimp Chettinad Sauce

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces cooked in a spicy and flavorful Chettinad sauce, made with roasted spices and coconut.

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  7. Shrimp Kadai

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a spicy and flavorful kadai masala.

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  8. Shrimp Vindaloo

    $22.99

    Succulent shrimp pieces cooked in a fiery and flavorful vindaloo sauce, made with a blend of vinegar, spices, and red chilies.

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TANDOORI BREADS

  1. Butter Naan

    $2.29

    Soft, fluffy leavened bread brushed with melted butter, baked fresh in a Clay oven.

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  2. Tawa Roti

    $3.44

    A simple and wholesome Indian flatbread cooked on a tawa (griddle).

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  3. Garlic Naan

    $4.59

    Indian flatbread cooked in a tandoor oven, infused with minced garlic and fresh coriander.

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  4. Aloo Paratha

    $5.74

    A delicious Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, cooked on a griddle with ghee or oil.

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  5. Laccha Paratha

    $4.59

    A flaky Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour, cooked on a griddle with ghee or oil.

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  6. Paneer Paratha

    $5.74

    Indian flatbread stuffed with a filling of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) mixed with aromatic spices, cooked on a griddle with ghee or oil.

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BEVERAGES

  1. Soda

    $2.86

    Carbonated beverage

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  2. Ice Sweet Tea

    $2.86

    A refreshing and sweetened beverage made by steeping tea leaves in cold water, served over ice.

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  3. Ice Tea (Unsweet)

    $2.86

    A refreshing and light beverage made by steeping tea leaves in cold water, served over ice without added sweeteners.

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  4. Mango Lassi

    $4.59

    A creamy, refreshing drink made with ripe mangoes blended with yogurt, milk, and a hint of sugar.

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SWEETS

  1. Chocolate Temptation

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    Layers of rich chocolate cake, velvety chocolate mousse, and smooth chocolate ganache.

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  2. Tiramisu

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    A classic Italian dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cheese, and a dusting of cocoa powder.

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  3. Seasalt Caramel

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    A rich dessert featuring smooth and creamy caramel infused with a hint of sea salt.

  4. Carrot Cake

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    Moist cake made with grated carrots, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and chopped nuts, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.

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DESSERTS

  1. Gulab Jamun

    $3.19

    Soft, fried dumplings of milk solids, soaked in a sweet syrup flavored with rose water, saffron, and cardamom.

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BIRYANI'S

  1. Vegetable Biryani

    $17.24

    Fragrant basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and herbs for a wholesome, flavorful classic.

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  2. Paneer Biryani

    $18.39

    Fragrant basmati rice cooked with soft paneer cubes, aromatic spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a rich, vegetarian classic.

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  3. Egg Biryani

    $19.54

    Fragrant basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs, aromatic spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a comforting, flavorful classic.

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  4. Chicken Biryani

    $20.69

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender chicken, fragrant spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a rich, flavorful classic.

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  5. Beef Biryani

    $21.84

    Fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked with tender beef, aromatic spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a bold, hearty flavor.

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  6. Goat Biryani

    $21.84

    Fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked with tender goat meat, aromatic spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a bold, traditional flavor.

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  7. Lamb Biryani

    $21.84

    Aromatic basmati rice slow-cooked with tender lamb, fragrant spices, saffron, and caramelized onions for a rich, hearty flavor.

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