Saffron Biryani & Chaat House
Casual

Closed

403-675-0157

Enjoy a healthy meal in the heart of the mountains!

Inspired by saffron, the most precious and expensive spice in the world. Serving freshly made Biryanis, street-style chaats, curries, and more. It’s a perfect blend of spice, taste, and tradition.

Menu Highlights
Chaat Selections
Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Dum Biryani

Chaat ($10-$12): aloo tikki, bhalla prapadi chaat, dahi puri, kale patta chaat, pani puri,samosa chana chaat, sev puri

Vegetarian Starters ($7-$13): kachori, avocado jhalmuri, masala peanuts, pav bhaji, vada pav, vegetable samosa

Non-Vegetarian Starters ($15-$19): chicken cafreal, chimichuri chicken, lamb raan, prawn columbo fry, tawa chicken, tawa micchi

Dum Biryanis ($17-$23): chicken, chicken ghee roast, egg, lamb, lamb ghee roast, paneer ghee roast, prawn, tandoori chicken, vegetable

Aloo Tikki ($11.99): Fried potato patties typically garnished with yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutneys, along with onions and cilantro

Bhalla Papadi Chaat ($9.99): Crispy fried dough wafers topped with lentil dumplings, chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, and a blend of mint and tamarind chutneys

Dahi Puri ($11.99): Puff pastry served with spiced yoghurt and a tangy chutney — a classic Indian street food delight

Kale Patta Chaat ($11.99): Crispy kale fritters topped with boiled potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, yogurt, and sev, offering a blend of sweet and tangy flavors

Pani Puri ($8.99): Crisp hollow shells with tangy tamarind sauce, chickpeas, and spiced potatoes

Samosa Chana Chaat ($11.99): Crushed vegetable samosa mixed with spiced chickpea curry, onions, tomatoes, yogurt, mint, and tamarind chutneys.

Sev Puri ($11.99): Crispy puris typically topped with diced potatoes, onions, and a variety of chutneys, garnished with sev (thin gram flour noodles) and seasoning

Kachori Vegetarian ($12.99): Crisp, deep-fried pastries crafted from seasoned lentil flour, generously filled with an aromatic spice blend, and elegantly presented alongside a flavorful potato curry, green peas (bhaji)

Avocado Jhalmuri Vegetarian ($12.99): Rice puffs topped with a blend of avocado, onion, tomato, mint, and a touch of tamarind

Masala Peanuts Spicy Vegetarian ($6.99): A crunchy peanut snack mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions, green chili, and cilantro, commonly sold on the street

Pav Bhaji Spicy Vegetarian ($12.99): A soft, buttered bread roll (pav) is paired with a hearty tomato curry made of spicy potatoes and green peas (bhaji)

Vada Pav Vegetarian ($11.99): “Indian burger” – a deep-fried potato vada in a soft bread bun with chutneys

Vegetable Samosa, 3 pcs ($9.99): Three pieces of deep-fried pastries filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas

Chicken Cafreal ($18.99): Chicken legs marinated in goan green spice paste, pan-seared with onions and peppers, served with pita bread

Chimichuri Chicken ($16.99): Chicken breast skewers are pan-seared and finished with a flavorful blend of parsley, olive oil, and aromatic Indian spices

Lamb Raan ($21.99): Braised lamb shanks, expertly marinated in aromatic spices, offer a tender and flavorful dining experience, served with biryani rice

Prawn Columbo Fry ($14.99): Tiger prawns are deep-fried and served with finely sliced onion rings, complemented by a spice crust infused with aromatic flavours

Tawa Chicken Spicy ($17.99): Boneless hammered chicken marinated overnight in a blend of smoky Indian spices, enhanced with green chillies, cilantro, and fresh lemons for a distinctive flavour profile

Tawa Macchi ($15.99): Basa fish fillets seasoned with traditional Indian coastal spices, shallow-fried on a tawa in coconut oil

Chicken Biryani ($21.99): Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, garnished with fried onions and herbs

Chicken Ghee Roast Biryani Spicy ($22.99): Basmati rice cooked with ghee, topped with spicy roasted chicken and typically includes aromatic spices and herbs

Egg Biryani ($17.99): Fragrant basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices, and boiled eggs

Lamb Biryani ($21.99): Tender lamb pieces nestled in aromatic basmati rice, seasoned with traditional spices

Lamb Ghee Roast Biryani ($23.99): Basmati rice cooked with ghee-roasted lamb, infused with Indian spices, typically garnished with mint and coriander

Paneer Ghee Roast Biryani ($18.99): Basmati rice layered with ghee-roasted paneer and aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful biryani experience

Prawn Biryani ($21.99): Prawns are marinated and cooked with basmati rice, typically infused with exotic spices, herbs, and saffron, creating a fragrant and flavorful dish

Tandoori Chicken Biryani ($22.99): Tandoori chicken biryani features marinated chicken roasted in a clay oven, combined with basmati rice infused with spices and herbs

Vegetable Biryani Vegetarian ($16.99): Vegetarian

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