SAFFRON INDIAN GRILL & BAR Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Saffron Indian Grill & Bar, a hidden gem nestled in Eagan, MN, that delights the senses with a vibrant array of Indian cuisine. The menu is a culinary journey, featuring a medley of flavorful appetizers and authentic entrees that embrace the rich tapestry of Indian flavors.
Start with enticing appetizers like Paneer Chili, crispy chicken pakora, or the zesty Bombay Chat. Each dish is crafted to perfection, boasting authentic spices that awake the palate. For mains, the Lamb Chettinad and Lamb Saag offer robust flavors, while the Lamb Curry envelops tender meat in a savory sauce that pairs beautifully with basmati rice.
Whether you're savoring a refreshing Lassi or indulging in the delicious garlic naan, the inviting ambiance and attentive service promise a memorable dining experience every time.
Appetizers
Gobi Manchurian
Crunchy cauliflower pieces in our chefs special sauce
House Platter
Lamb samosa, Beg Samosa, Aloo Tikki, Veg pakora, Cheese pakora
Mirchi Baji
Deep fried breaded jalapenos
Chicken 6
Marinated crispy chicken in rice batter
Mixed Pakora
Mixed Vegetables fried in chickpea batter
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy & Savory Pastry Filled With Ligtly Spiced Potatoe & Peas
Lamb Samosa
Crispy & Savory Pastry Filled With Lightly Spiced Lean Ground Lamb & Peas
Fish Pakora
Marinated Swai fish dusted with chickpea flour & deep-fried
Cheese Pakora
Pieces of homemade Indian cheese fried in chickpea batter
Bombay Chat
Crispy flour chips, potatoes, garbanzo beans mixed with mint & raita sauce, tamarind sauce.
Vegetarian Platter
Veg Samosa, Cheese pakora, Mix pakora, Aloo Tikki & Mirchi bajji
Chili Chicken
Fried battered chicken in a spicy tangy sauce
Aloo Tikki
Seasoned Potatoes & peas fried in chickpea batter
Chicken Pakora
Marinated chicken, fried in chickpea batter
Paneer Chili
Homemade cheese cubes in a sweet & spicy sauce
Lamb Mushroom
Prepared with garden-fresh mushrooms in cream and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Korma
In creamy cashew sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Makhani
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Portuguese-influenced spicy Goa dish made with chili pepper vinegar and stewed in ginger garlic Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Neelgiri
Southeastern Indian cuisine cooked in coconut curry sauce, cilantro, & green chilis Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Saag
North Indian cuisine, cooked with fresh spinach, cumin, and coriander masala Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Malabar
Sweet coconut sauce with fresh ground spices and a touch of cream Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine. Indian spices cooked with coconut milk Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Josh
Tender boneless meat cooked in a yogurt based curry blended with Indian spices Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Kadaiwala
Traditional slow-cooked dish with crushed pepper, coriander, red and green bell pepper, and onion Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Kashmiri
Subtle sweet cream sauce with cashews, apples, and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Curry
Prepared with special sauce from fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Entrees
Beverages
Chai Tea
Perrier Sparkling Water
Spring Water
Strawberry Lassi
A healthy drink of strawberries blended in yogurt
Lassi
Refreshing yogurt drink, a choice of sweet or salty
Juice
Choices of pineapple, Mango, or cranberry
Mango Lassi
A sweet mango yogurt drink
Herbal Tea
Fiji Water
Iced Tea
Milkshake
Choice of mango or strawberry
Soft Drink
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Mello Yellow, Fanta, Lemonade, Ginger Ale
Papadum
Crispy lentil wafers with mint chutney & tamarind sauce
Mango Chutney
Sweet & Spicy mango relish
Pickle
A mixture of Indian pickles
Raita
Yogurt sauce blended with sliced cucumbers & carrots
Extra Rice
Basmati rice with saffron & Indian spices
Accompaniments
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Neelgiri
Southeastern Indian cuisine cooked in coconut curry sauce, cilantro, & green chilis Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine. Indian spices cooked with coconut milk Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
In creamy cashew sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Makhani (Butter)
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Josh
Tender boneless meat cooked in a yogurt-based curry blended with Indian spices Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Mushroom
Prepared with garden-fresh mushrooms in cream and tomato sauce Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Malabar
Sweet coconut sauce with fresh ground spices and a touch of cream Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kadaiwala
Traditional slow-cooked dish with crushed pepper, coriander, red and green bell pepper, and onion Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kashmiri
Subtle sweet cream sauce with cashews, apples, and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Saag
North Indian cuisine, cooked with fresh spinach, cumin, and coriander masala Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Portuguese-influenced spicy Goa dish made with chili pepper vinegar and stewed in ginger garlic Served with basmati rice.
Tawa Chicken
Boneless Chicken stir fry cooked with Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Prepared with special sauce from fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Kesar (Saffron) Kulfi
A traditional Indian version of ice cream made with full cream milk simmered until it is reduced and infused with saffron and pistachio nuts.
Rasamalai
Homemade cottage cheese in a special condensed milk garnished with pistachios
Gulab Jamun
Deep fried milk balls in sweet syrup.
Kheer
Creamy rice pudding
Desserts
Vegetarian Entrees
Paneer Tikka Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas are slowly cooked with tomatoes and spices Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Korma
Cooked in a mild creamy cashew nut-based sauce with raisins Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Saag
Fresh potatoes cooked in a creamy spinach sauce Served with basmati rice.
Saag Tofu
Tofu cooked in a creamy spinach sauce with cumin and coriander Served with basmati rice.
Dal
A Traditional dish of yellow lintels tempered with garlic, ginger, tomato, and cilantro Served with basmati rice.
Mushroom Masala
Chopped jumbo mushrooms cooked with onions and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Kadi Pakora
Fried vegetable balls simmered in tangy yogurt sauce Served with basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer
Fresh homemade Indian cheese simmered in creamy curry sauce and garnished with nuts and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Kadaiwala
Traditional slow-cooked dish with crushed pepper, coriander, red and green bell pepper, and onion Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Neelgiri
Southeastern Indian cuisine cooked in coconut curry sauce, cilantro, & green chilis Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Kadaiwala
Traditional slow cooked dish with crushed pepper, coriander, red and green bell pepper, and onion Served with basmati rice.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables prepared with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut-based sauce Served with basmati rice.
Chana Saag
Delicately flavored spinach cooked with chickpeas Served with basmati rice.
Baingan Bharta Eggplant
Clay oven cooked eggplant with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Saag Paneer
Classic spinach curry dish with cubes of homemade cheese Served with basmati rice.
Mattar Paneer
Fresh homemade cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce with green peas Served with basmati rice.
Kadai Tofu
Tofu cooked with a special masala, onions, tomatoes, ginger, and bell peppers Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine. Indian spices cooked with coconut milk Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine. Indian spices cooked with coconut milk Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Neelgiri
Southeastern Indian cuisine cooked in coconut curry sauce, cilantro, & green chilis Served with basmati rice.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils tempered with garlic, ginger, and a touch of cream Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Makhani
Fresh homemade Indian cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Chops
Seasoned lamb chops cooked in tandoori style, with a choice of Vindaloo or Chettinad sauce Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Tandoori Chicken
Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground spices Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Seekh Kabob
Lean ground lamb marinated in special chef’s sauce Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Paneer Tikka
Marinated in Garlic, ginger, cumin, cilantro & yogurt Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Shrimp Tandoori
Marinated in Garlic, ginger, cumin, cilantro & yogurt Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Chicken Tikka
Marinated in Garlic, ginger, cumin, cilantro & yogurt Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Saffron Platter
Shrimp, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and seekh kebab served with a choice of dal or vegetable curry and a choice of bread Cooked tandoori style in a clay oven and served with basmati rice garnished with onions, bell peppers, and lime.
Tandoori Specalties
Soup
Tomato Soup
Healthy, warm soup of garden-fresh tomatoes slightly spiced with peppercorn
Dal Soup
Lentil soup tempered with our special spices & garnished with fresh cilantro
Coconut Bell Pepper Soup
Roasted bell pepper, coconut cream & spices
Shrim Kadaiwala
Fresh shrimp cooked with crushed peppers, coriander, red and green bell peppers, and onions Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Korma
Fish/shrimp cooked in creamy cashew sauce, garnished with raisins and cashews Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Neelgiri
Made with coconut curry sauce, cilantro, and green chilis Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Portuguese-influenced spicy Goa dish made with chili pepper vinegar and stewed with ginger garlic Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine, cooked with freshly ground spices and coconut milk
Fish Korma
Fish cooked in creamy cashew sauce, garnished with raisins and cashews Served with basmati rice.
Fish Curry
Prepared with a special sauce from fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Fish Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine, cooked with freshly ground spices and coconut milk Served with basmati rice.
Fish Vindaloo
Portuguese-influenced spicy Goa dish made with chili pepper vinegar and stewed in ginger garlic Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Curry
Prepared with a special sauce from fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spice fish
Fish Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Seafood Entrees
Street Foods of India
Pav Bhaji
Spicy potatoes & vegetable curry served with pav
Chole Bhature
Panjabi delicacy of spicy masala with a side of two deep-fried leavened bread served with pickled onions
Paneer Kathi Roll
Paneer tikka stuffed in flour tortillas
Samosa Chaat
Two crispy vegetable samosa topped with flavorful chickpea preparation served with tamarind, mint sauce & yogurt
Bhel Puri
Crunchy puffed rice & wafers tossed with onion, tomatoes, green chilis, cilantro & tamarind mint sauce
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Traditionally prepared aloo tikki topped with chana masala
Chicken Kathi Roll
Chicken tikka stuffed in flour tortillas
Dahi Puri
Semolina shells stuffed with potato & spices topped with yogurt, tamarind & mint chutneys
Amaritsari Chole Kulche
Pindi chana masala & a famous bread (kulcha) stuffed with a spicy mixture of onions, potatoes & paneer
Beef Vindaloo
Portuguese-influenced spicy Goa dish made with chili pepper vinegar and stewed in ginger garlic Served with basmati rice.
Beef Makhani
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek Served with basmati rice.
Beef Tikka Masala
Prepared in a fresh tomato sauce with a touch of light cream and fenugreek with onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes Served with basmati rice.
Beef Malabar
Sweet coconut sauce with fresh ground spices and a touch of cream Served with basmati rice.
Beef Korma
In creamy cashew sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Beef Josh
Tender boneless meat cooked in a yogurt based curry blended with Indian spices Served with basmati rice.
Beef Curry
Prepared with special sauce from fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Beef Saag
North Indian cuisine, cooked with fresh spinach, cumin, and coriander masala Served with basmati rice.
Beef Kadaiwala
Traditional slow cooked dish with crushed pepper, coriander, red and green bell pepper, and onion Served with basmati rice.
Beef Kashmiri
Subtle sweet cream sauce with cashews, apples, and raisins Served with basmati rice.
Beef Mushroom
Prepared with garden-fresh mushrooms in cream and tomato sauce Served with basmati rice.
Beef Entrees
Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Saffron- flavored basmati rice & marinated chicken cooked with herbs & spices accompanied by raita.
Beef Biryani
Aromatic flavored rice with scallions & various spices cooked with lean beef accompanied by raita.
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic flavored rice with shrimp fragrant with saffron & authentic spices accompanied by raita.
Mixed Biryani
A blend of chicken, shrimp & vegetables seasoned to perfection & cooked with fragrant rice accompanied by raita.
Lamb Biryani
Long grain basmati rice cooked with tender lamb cubes & authentic spices accompanied by raita.
Vegetable Biryani
A variety of fresh vegetables seasoned with authentic spices cooked with aromatic basmati rice accompanied by raita.
Goat Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender goat meat, aromatic spices & herbs accompanied by raita.
Roti
Whole wheat bread in tandoor lightly brushed with butter
Bhature
Traditional Indian raised dough, hand tossed & deep-fried
Bullet Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned spicy ground chilies
Peshwari Naan
Sweet naan stuffed with nuts, raisins & coconut
Alu Naan
Naan stuffed with potatoes seasoned with cumin, coriander & fresh herbs
Bread Basket
Choice of any three beads except bhature
Onian Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned onions
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade Indian cheese & herbs
Garlic Naan
Naan with garlic and cilantro
Keemanaan
Naan stuffed with seasoned ground lamb
Chicken Naan
Naan stuffed with seasoned ground chicken
Naan
Traditional plain bread baked & lightly brushed with butter
Special Breads
Sount Indian Specialties
Mysore Masala Dosa
Crispy rice & lentil crepe filled with a spicy potato masala, served with coconut chutney
Plain Dosa
Crispy lentil crepe served with a side of sambar & coconut chutney
Idly Sambar
Steamed rice cake served with a side of sambar & coconut-chutney
Chicken Tikka Dosa
Thin Ce with chicken tikka masala
Masaladosa
Paper thin crepe made from rice & lentils
Mint Masadosa
Brushed with cilantro & mint chutney
Goat Josh
Tender boneless meat cooked in a yogurt based curry blended with Indian spices Served with basmati rice.
Goat Chettinad
It is one of the most aromatic parts of Indian cuisine. Indian spices cooked with coconut milk Served with basmati rice.
Goat Curry
Prepared with special sauce from fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices Served with basmati rice.
Goat Korma
In creamy cashew sauce, garnished with cashews and raisins Served with basmati rice.