Saffron India Barrel House Reference Menu
Indian restaurant in Asheville, NC
Saffron India Barrel House
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Appetizers
Chili Chicken or Paneer —
Golden-fried chicken or paneer tossed with ginger, garlic, and a hint of soy. Crispy, flavorful, and the perfect start to your meal.
Vegetable Samosas —
Crisp handcrafted pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas. Served with refreshing mint chutney and sweet tamarind sauce.
Punjabi Pakoras —
Crispy vegetable fritters made with a chickpea-rice batter, mixed with spring onions, cilantro, and traditional spices. A classic Punjabi snack.
Cauliflower Manchurian
Chicken Manchurian
Shrimp Manchurian
Samosa Chaat —
Crushed samosas layered with masala chickpeas, tangy chutneys, onions, cilantro, and creamy raita. A beloved Indian street-food favorite.
Shrimp Pakora —
Shrimp coated in a spiced chickpea batter and fried to a golden crisp. Served with fresh mint chutney.
Chicken 65 —
Spiced, tangy cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, tamarind, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. A bold South Indian classic.
Chicken Pakoras —
Tender chicken strips marinated in ginger, garlic, and chili, then deep-fried to perfection. Served with tamarind and mint chutneys.
Sides & Accompaniments
Achar —
A fiery assortment of traditional Indian pickles, bursting with tangy, spicy, and bold flavors.
Mango Chutney —
A sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced mango chutney infused with aromatic herbs.
Raita —
Cooling yogurt mixed with grated cucumber and tomato, finished with roasted cumin for a warm, savory touch.
Papadum —
Thin, crispy lentil wafers served with mint-cilantro chutney and sweet tamarind sauce. Light, crunchy, and full of flavor.
Soups & Salads
Sweet Potato Soup —
Creamy sweet potato purée blended with ginger and fresh herbs.
Chicken Soup —
A comforting, aromatic chicken broth with tender pieces and warming herbs.
Lentil Soup —
A hearty bowl of slow-cooked lentils simmered with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and mild spices.
Cucumber Salad —
Fresh cucumber, tomato, and onion tossed with herbs, lemon, and light seasoning for a crisp refresher.
Chicken Specialty
Chicken Badam Korma —
Tender chicken simmered in a luxurious almond and cashew sauce, finished with nuts and plump raisins.
Chicken Tikka Masala —
Juicy marinated chicken breast in a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices.
Chicken Vindaloo —
Bold, fiery, and tangy—chicken and potatoes cooked in a spice-packed Goan-style curry for heat lovers.
Chicken Kolhapuri —
Chicken cooked with cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, sesame, poppy seeds, and coconut, creating a rich and aromatic flavor.
Chicken Krahi —
Boneless chicken sautéed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and traditional spices for a vibrant, savory dish.
Chicken Mango —
Tender chicken cooked in a creamy mango sauce with mild spices for a sweet, tropical, and savory balance.
Chicken Xacuti —
A Goan specialty featuring chicken simmered with roasted coconut, poppy seeds, and aromatic spices, offering deep, layered flavors.
Chicken Saag —
Tender chicken simmered with fresh spinach, herbs, and mild spices, creating a wholesome, earthy curry full of comforting flavor.
Butter Chicken —
Tandoori-marinated chicken cooked in a silky tomato-butter sauce enriched with cream, fragrant spices, and a touch of sweetness. A beloved Indian classic.
Lamb Specialty
Lamb Vindaloo —
Tender lamb cooked in a fiery Goan-style sauce with vinegar, garlic, and bold spices for a hot, tangy finish.
Lamb Korma —
Succulent lamb simmered in a creamy cashew-almond sauce with mild, aromatic spices.
Lamb Xacuti —
A Goan specialty made with roasted coconut, poppy seeds, and a complex blend of spices for a deep, rich flavor.
Lamb Kolhapuri —
A spicy Maharashtrian curry featuring roasted coconut, red chilies, and traditional Kolhapuri masala.
Lamb Saag —
Tender lamb cooked with fresh spinach, herbs, and mild spices for an earthy, wholesome curry.
Lamb Tikka Masala —
Marinated lamb served in a rich tomato-cream sauce seasoned with spices and herbs—a classic favorite.
Lamb Mango Wala —
Lamb simmered in a creamy mango sauce with mild spices for a sweet, savory, tropical flavor.
Lamb Rogan Josh —
A Kashmiri-style lamb curry slow-cooked with bold spices, yogurt, and aromatic herbs for a deep, flavorful finish.
Tandoori Specialty
Tandoori Shrimp —
Jumbo shrimp marinated in smoky tandoori spices and grilled to perfection.
Tandoori Chicken —
Half chicken marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, roasted in the tandoor for bold flavor and tenderness.
Chicken Tikka —
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with spices and grilled to a juicy, flavorful finish
Salmon Tikka —
Flaky salmon fillet seasoned with aromatic Indian spices and char-grilled in the tandoor.
Lamb Chops —
Tender lamb chops marinated in traditional spices and grilled to perfection.
Seafood Corner
Goan Shrimp Curry —
Succulent shrimp simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy coconut-milk sauce—a coastal Goan classic.
Madras Fish Curry —
Fresh fish cooked in a tangy, tamarind-infused Madras curry with onions, ginger, and bold South Indian spices.
Shrimp Vindaloo —
Jumbo shrimp simmered in a fiery, tangy Goan-style vindaloo curry—bold, spicy, and unforgettable.
Seafood Avial —
A South Indian–inspired medley of seafood cooked in a rich coconut and coconut-yogurt sauce with mild spices for a creamy, comforting finish.
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani —
Aromatic basmati rice layered with fresh vegetables, saffron, mild spices, and a touch of nuts. Served with raita.
Lamb Biryani —
A royal Mughlai classic—tender lamb simmered in rich curry spices and cooked with saffron-infused basmati rice and nuts. Served with raita.
Chicken Biryani —
Flavorful chicken marinated in traditional Indian spices and saffron, steam-cooked with fragrant basmati rice. Served with raita.
Shrimp Biryani —
Succulent shrimp marinated in aromatic seasonings and saffron, gently steam-cooked with basmati rice to perfection. Served with raita.
Vegetarian Classics
Dal Tadka (Yellow Split) – Vegan —
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes for a comforting, flavorful dish.
Dal Makhni – Vegan —
Slow-cooked black lentils seasoned with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic for a rich, earthy flavor.
Chana Masala – Vegan —
Chickpeas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onions, and ginger in mild, aromatic spices.
Aloo Gobi —
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and traditional spices.
Baingan Bharta – Vegan —
Roasted eggplant sautéed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger for a smoky, rustic flavor.
Aloo Baingan – Vegan —
Eggplant cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, and aromatic spices.
Malai Kofta —
Vegetable and paneer dumplings served in a smooth, creamy, mildly spiced sauce.
Bhindi Masala —
Tender okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and traditional Indian seasonings.
Aloo Palak – Vegan —
Spinach and potatoes cooked in a mild, herb-infused sauce.
Chana Saag – Vegan —
Chickpeas simmered with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and ginger.
Sabzi Palak – Vegan —
Mixed vegetables cooked with spinach in a mildly spiced herb sauce.
Paneer Butter Masala —
Paneer in a creamy tomato-butter sauce flavored with mild spices.
Vegetable Masala —
A colorful medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful tomato–onion masala sauce.
Navratan Korma —
A royal blend of mixed vegetables and nuts in a rich, mildly sweet cream sauce.
Mutter Paneer —
Paneer and green peas cooked in a lightly seasoned tomato–onion gravy.
Palak Paneer —
Fresh spinach simmered with soft paneer cubes in a gently spiced, herb-infused sauce.
Breads
Naan —
Soft, fluffy traditional Indian flatbread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic Naan —
Naan topped with fresh garlic and butter, baked to golden perfection.
Bullet Naan —
Thin, crisp naan lightly spiced and baked to a golden finish.
Peshwari Naan —
Sweet naan stuffed with a blend of nuts and raisins.
Keema Naan —
Naan filled with spiced minced meat for rich flavor.
Tandoori Roti —
Whole wheat flatbread baked in the traditional clay tandoor.
Onion Kulcha —
Soft naan stuffed with seasoned onions and baked golden.
Aloo Paratha —
Whole wheat bread filled with spiced mashed potatoes.
Desserts
Kheer —
Traditional rice pudding infused with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with nuts.
Gulab Jamun —
Soft, warm milk dumplings soaked in a fragrant spiced sugar syrup.
Mango Kulfi —
Rich and creamy traditional Indian mango ice cream.
Chocolate Lava Cake —
Warm, decadent chocolate cake with a molten center—rich, indulgent, and irresistible.