Main Courses Menu

Discover the height of Middle Eastern and South Asian catering with our main courses menu. 

Every dish below can be woven into your fully bespoke menu, styled and served to match the theme and setting of your event. Contact us at thesaffronstrand@gmail.com  or 862.391.3438 to design your menu.

Vegetarian

Garden-forward classics, simmered low and slow

• Bhindi Masala – Crisp-tender okra tossed in a dry masala of onion, tomato, and toasted spice.

• Gobi Aloo – Cauliflower and potato braised together with turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger.

• Kadhi Pakora – Silky yogurt-gram flour curry studded with golden fried onion fritters.

• Paneer Stir Fry – Pan-seared paneer tossed with bell peppers and onions in a smoky spice glaze.

• Paneer Tikka Masala – Charred tandoor-style paneer folded into a velvety tomato-cream masala.

• Butter Paneer – Cubes of paneer simmered in a rich, mildly sweet tomato-butter sauce.

• Palak – Slow-cooked spinach purée finished with garlic, cumin, and a touch of cream.

• Dal Makhani – Black lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight with butter and cream.

• Channa Dal – Split chickpea lentils tempered with cumin, garlic, and curry leaves.

• Aloo Tarkari with Dal Puri – Comforting potato curry served alongside puffed lentil-stuffed flatbread.

• Paneer Tikka Kati Roll – Smoky grilled paneer tikka rolled in warm paratha with tangy chutney.

• Shakshuka – Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce.

• Borani Badanjan – Afghan-style roasted eggplant layered over garlicky yogurt with tomato relish.

• Potato Bolani – Crisp pan-fried Afghan flatbread stuffed with spiced potato filling.

Non-Vegetarian

Bold curries, char-grilled kababs, and slow-roasted classics

• Chicken or Mutton Karahi – Wok-seared chicken or mutton finished in a rustic tomato-ginger karahi masala.

• Chicken / Mutton Qorma – A fragrant, nut-thickened braise simmered with warm whole spices.

• Chicken Chillie – Indo-Chinese style chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy, garlicky glaze.

• Chicken Tikka Masala – Char-grilled chicken tikka folded into a creamy spiced tomato masala.

• Butter Chicken – Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a silky butter-tomato sauce.

• Chicken Qofta Curry – Spiced chicken meatballs simmered in a fragrant onion-tomato curry.

• Chicken Haleem – Slow-cooked, hand-shredded chicken and lentil porridge layered with fried onions.

• Chicken Tikka Boneless – Marinated boneless chicken chargrilled to a smoky, tender finish.

• Mutton Chops – Marinated mutton chops seared over open flame for a deep char.

• Chicken Seekh Kabab – Hand-minced spiced chicken, skewered and grilled to a smoky crust.

• Chicken Chapli Kabab – Peshawari-style spiced chicken patties, pan-fried crisp at the edges.

• Chicken 65 – South Indian style deep-fried chicken bites tossed in curry leaf and chili.

• Roasted Chicken – Whole chicken slow-roasted with warm spice and herb rub.

• Leg Roast – Marinated chicken leg roasted until deeply caramelized and juicy.

• Chicken Tajine (Moroccan) – Chicken braised with preserved lemon, olives, and warm Moroccan spice.

• Ginger Shrimp Curry – Plump shrimp simmered in a bright ginger-forward coconut curry.

Rice & Noodles

Fragrant, layered rice dishes and stir-fried noodles

• Chicken / Mutton Biryani – Layered basmati rice slow-cooked with spiced chicken or mutton and saffron.

• Chicken / Mutton Pulao Biryani – A lighter, aromatic take on biryani with delicately spiced rice and meat.

• Chicken / Mutton Pulao – Fragrant basmati rice simmered with meat, whole spices, and caramelized onion.

• Mediterranean Pilaf with Carrots and Raisins – Buttery rice pilaf studded with sweet golden raisins and carrot.

• Vegetable Pulao – Basmati rice simmered with garden vegetables and gentle whole spices.

• Veg / Chicken Noodles – Stir-fried noodles tossed with vegetables or chicken in a savory glaze.