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Stories by Qureshi
Saffron: An Authentic Mumbai Indian Restaurant
Chef Qureshi's rich heritage delivers timeless artistry to the present with grace and depth at one of the best Indian food restaurants in Mumbai. Each technique is a ritual preserved through generations and masterfully reimagined. From the quiet precision of slow cooking to the symphony of spice, every element is steeped in legacy and elevated with intention.
Food
Small Plates
Crispy Chana Chaat
Multani Chickpeas, Yogurt, Spiced Dried Mango, Rajasthani Dates
Dahi Akhrot ke Kabab
Yogurt, Cashew Nuts, Toasted Kashmiri Walnuts, Green Chilli
Peshawari Paneer Tikka
Cottage Cheese, Gram Flour, Carom Seeds, Yellow Chilli
Doodhiya Paneer Tikka
Layered Cottage Cheese, Nuts, Potatoes, Mathania Chilli Marinade
Nadru Subz ke Shami
Lotus Stem, Dry Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables, Kashmiri Saffron
Kumbh Ki Gilawat
Kashmiri Morels, Mushrooms, Lucknowi Potli Spices
Tandoori Nizami Aloo
Potato Stuffed with Raisin, Nuts, Yellow Chilli Powder
Sarson broccoli
Charred Broccoli, Hand-pounded Mustard, Hung Curd, Belper Knolle Pepper Cheese
Murgh Malai Kalimirch
Chicken Morsels, Malabar Crushed Black Pepper, Belper Knolle Cheese, Yogurt
Bhatti ka Kalmi
Marinated Chicken Thigh, Chargrilled in Tandoor, Kashmiri Red Chilli, Green Cardamom
Tandoori Chicken
Chargrilled Chicken, Yogurt, Homemade Spices
Lucknowi Seekh
Awadh-style Skewered Goat Mince Kebab, Blend of Hand-pounded Spices
Gosht ki Galouti
Minced Lamb, Blend of 18 Spices, Flaky Ulta Tawa Paratha
Habibiya Chaap
Lamb Chops, Chef Qureshi's Special Spices, Kashmiri Saffron, Fig Compote
Raan-E-Saffron
Leg of Lamb, Slow-cooked, Smoked Spices
Sunheri Rawas Tikka
Indian Salmon, Saffron Yogurt, White Mustard, Lucknowi Spices
Peeli Mirch ki Macchi
Charcoal-grilled Sea Bass, Indigenous Yellow Chilli, Coriander Chutney
Jhinga Nisha
Seawater Prawns, Fresh Green Garlic, Single Origin Lakhori Yellow Chilli, Cage Free Egg Whites
Breads
Tandoori Roti
Lasooni Naan
Butter Naan
Missi Roti
accompaniments
Warqi Paratha
Bajra Roti
Khameeri Roti
Sour Dough Tandoor Bread
Pudina Paratha
Tandoori Bread, Dried Mint
Kulchas
Lucknowi Kulcha
Amritsari Kulcha
Paneer Kulcha
Mutton Pudina Kulcha
Mains
Bhindi Chotta Pyaaz
Okra, pickled pearl onions, tomatoes
Purvanchal ka Saag
Hand Picked Bathua, Spinach, Fenugreek, Mustard, Fresh Scallions, Boriya Chilli
Awadhi Paneer
Stuffed Cottage Cheese, Bhavnagiri Chilli, Toasted Pine Nuts, Roasted Onion Tomato Gravy
Rahra Beet Paneer
Cottage Cheese, Pickled Beetroot, Varanasi Betel Roots, Organic Khus Roots, Tomatoes
Gucchi Mutter Malai
Kashmiri Morels, Sweet Peas, Clotted Cream, Hand-pounded Spices
Subz Peshawari
Seasonal Vegetables, Nuts, Brown Onions, Tomatoes, Roasted Fenugreek
Chole Kulche
A Saffron Twist to the Amritsari Classic
Aloo Bukhara Kofta
Cottage Cheese Dumplings, Prunes, Ratnagiri Cashews, Hand-pounded Garam Masala
Quintessential Butter Chicken
Chargrilled Chicken, Spiced Tomato, Butter Gravy
Murgh Laziz Handi
Slow-cooked Chicken Morsels, Yogurt, Handpicked Spices
Murgh Tariwala
Chicken on Bone, Blend of Homemade Spices
Sunday Mutton Curry
Pressure-cooked Indian Goat Curry, Family-style
Gosht ki Nihari
Slow-cooked Rajasthani Lamb, Trotters Stock, Chef Qureshi's Signature Nihari Spices
Bhuna Gosht
Jaisalmer Sourced Lamb, Slow Braised, Caramelized Red Onions, Mint
Macchi ka Salan
Indian Salmon Fillet, Hyderabad-style Curry, House Pounded Garam Masala
Tawa Masale ka Jhinga
Prawns, Curry Leaves, Shallots, Tawa Masala
Lentils
Dal Qureshi
Chef's Special Lentil Selection, Gulbarga Organic Tur Dal, Indigenous Yellow Chilli, Young Garlic
Dal-e-Khaas
A 48-hour Ritual - Black Lentils, Fresh Cream, Butter, Kasuri Methi
Biryani & Rice
Noor Mahal Biryani
Dehradun Basmati Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Cottage Cheese, Chef Qureshi's Blend of Spices, Kashmiri Saffron
Awadhi Murgh Biryani
Boneless Chicken Slow-cooked, Basmati Rice, Green Chilli, Cucumber Raita
Hyderabadi Kacche Gosht ki Biryani
Pot-Sealed Goat Slow-cooked, Basmati Rice, Green Cardamom, Sandalwood, Kashmiri Saffron, Garlic Yogurt
Jeera Rice
Cumin-tempered Steam Rice
Steamed Rice
accompaniments
Desserts
Kulfi Crumble
Burnt Almond, Malai
Chenna
Cottage Cheese, Sweetened Milk, Kashmiri Saffron, Rose
Gold Gulab Jamun
Stuffed Cottage Cheese Dumplings, Fig
Khubani ki Phirni
Himachal Golden Apricots, Short Grain Rice, Kashmiri Saffron, Toasted Nuts
Balai ka Tukda
Butter Fried Brioche, Clotted Milk, Toasted Nuts