Menu for Sapphire Indian Cuisine

Shurvaat Appetizer‎

6.00 Onion Bhajiya Thinly sliced onion fritters

5.00 Chatapata Poori Mini poories filled w/ diced potatoes, black chickpeas, yogurt, topped w/ tamarind & mint sauces

5.00 N Chutney Idli Steamed rice & lentil flour cakes topped w/ coconut chutney

6.00 Samosas Delicately spiced potatoes & peas wrapped in light pastry

6.00 Lahsuni Gobhi Cauliflower florets batter-fried & served in a garlic sauce

10.00 Crab Tikki Shredded crab meat mixed w/ spices, bread crumbs & pan fried

10.00 Chutney Scallops Sea scallops sauteed served w/ tomato & raisins chutney

8.00 Masala Boti Marinated cubes of lamb cooked in the clay oven

7.00 Chicken Pakoras Chicken supremes marinated in a lightly spiced batter & crisp-fried

9.00 Shrimp or Mussels Balchao Fiery pan-fried shrimp or mussels w/ onion-chili masala Options: Shrimp, Mussels balchao

10.00 Sesame Shrimp Shrimp pan fried‎ w/ coconut milk saffron & toasted sesame seeds

12.00 Baby Lamb Chop Tender lamb chops marinated in a blend of spices, yogurt & grilled in the tandoor

8.00 Chicken Khandari Chicken marinated w/ eggs, gramflour, salt, pepper & cooked in tandoor

Shorbe Soup

5.00 Mulligatawany Mildly spiced, traditional indian soup made w/ lentils & herbs

Soup of the Day

Salad

6.00 Tropical Salad Greens, cherry tomatoes, orange, pineapple & mango topped w/ olive oil dressing

5.00 Mixed Green Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, & cucumbers

Zaika Accompaniments‎

2.00 Papadam Paper thin lentil‎ wafers

3.00 Mango Chutney Sliced mango in a sweet & tangy sauce

5.00 Raita Fresh yogurt w/ a blend of shredded cucumber, chopped coriander & flavored w/ roasted cumin powder

3.00 Mixed Pickle

3.00 Onion Relish Blend of chopped onions, vinegar, tomatoes, puree & spice mixture

Bhatiyarkhana Tandoor

15.00 N Tandoori Vegetables Assorted vegetables marinated in yogurt, cheese & spices

16.00 Tandoori Murg Chicken served on the bone, marinated w/ yogurt & freshly ground spices

18.00 Achari Murg Tikka Boneless chicken marinated w/ pickling spices & yogurt

18.00 N Ginger Chicken Boneless chicken marinated in ginger, yogurt, lemon juice & spices

19.00 Kakori Kabab Finely minced lamb flavored w/ fresh herbs & spices cooked on skewers

20.00 Lamb Shashlik Cubes of lamb seasoned in aromatic spices w/ grilled onions, tomatoes & bell peppers

20.00 Ajwaini Mahi Tikka Grilled fresh salmon marinated in yogurt & spices

26.00 N Sapphire Mixed Grill Assortment of chicken, lamb & seafood

26.00 Hara Shrimp Jumbo shrimp marinated in green masala & spices

26.00 Saffron Shrimp Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, saffron & spices

32.00 N Lamb Chops A sapphire specialty

Murg Ka Khazana Chicken

20.00 Quail Masala Quail cooked w/‎ rich brown onion sauce flavored w/ aromatic herbs

20.00 Chicken Nargisi Chicken served on‎ a bed of spinach & topped w/ egg

20.00 Chicken Vindaloo Fiery stew of chicken & potato cooked w/ red chilies, garlic, ginger, cumin & vinegar masala

20.00 Chicken Tikka Masala Tandoori chicken tikka simmered in a mild creamy tomato sauce

20.00 Kerala Chicken Chicken cooked w/ freshly ground black pepper, ginger, garlic, onions & tomato

20.00 Chicken Jalfrezi Chicken supreme sauteed w/ onion, peppers, onion seed & cooked in a tangy tomato sauce

20.00 N Chicken Shahi Korma A rare recipe of korma cooked w/ cashew & almond sauce

20.00 Chicken Makhani Chicken tandoori shredded & cooked w/ creamy tomato sauce flavored w/ fenugreek leaves

Gosht Lajawab Lamb and Goat‎

21.00 N Mughlai Lamb Lamb marinated in yogurt, cooked w/ nuts & creamy onion sauce

21.00 N Lamb Kolhapuri Cubes of lamb tempered w/ curry leaves, dry red chili & cooked in coconut sauce

21.00 Jardaloo Ma Gosht A parsee specialty: lamb cooked w/ dry apricots & topped w/ straw potatoes

21.00 Lamb Chettinad Cubes of lamb w/ crushed black pepper, onions, tomatoes & curry leaves

21.00 Lamb Saag Succulent lamb pieces simmered in freshly pureed spinach & spices

21.00 Lamb Xacutti (Sha-Ku-Tee) A goan specialty: spicy lamb & roasted coconut stew

21.00 Lamb Vindaloo Fiery stew of lamb & potato cooked w/ red chilies, garlic, ginger, cumin & vinegar masala

21.00 Goat Curry Goat meat marinated w/ yogurt, onions, spices & simmered on a slow flame

21.00 Lamb Sorrel Lamb cooked in fresh chopped sorrel leaves, poppy seeds & spices

Samundari Khazana Seafood

23.00 Salmon Saag Salmon cooked in freshly ground spinach & spices

23.00 Salmon Tikka Jalfrezi Tandoori salmon cubes stir fried w/ onions, bell peppers & tomatoes

23.00 Shrimp Saag Shrimp cooked in freshly ground spinach & spices

23.00 Kolmino-Patia A tangy parsee style shrimp masala, flavored w/ cumin & vinegar

23.00 Jheenga Jalfrezi Stir fried shrimp,‎ onion, bell peppers & tomatoes flavored w/ onion seed

23.00 Suncta Chi Koddi A goan delicacy: shrimp cooked w/ freshly ground coconut & spices

27.00 Mango Shrimp Jumbo shrimp marinated, grilled in the tandoor, then cooked in tangy mango sauce

23.00 Fish Bungbandhu Salmon cooked w/ onion, tomatoes, ginger-garlic flavored w/ a blend of herbs

28.00 Lobster Malabar Lobster tail meat cooked w/ garlic, onion, tomatoes flavored w/ fennel, cumin, coriander, coconut milk & touch of white wine

24.00 N Malai Halibut Halibut flavored w/ mace & cardamom in a coconut-ginger sauce.

Subzi Bahar Vegetarian

16.00 Subz Jalfrezi Fresh vegetables stir-fried w/ tomatoes, onions, bell peppers & onion seed

16.00 N Navratan Korma Assortment of freshly cut vegetables & cheese cooked in a creamy nut sauce

16.00 N Subzi Malai Kofta Mixed vegetable croquettes in a mild spiced cream sauce

16.00 Paneer Tikka Masala Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a tangy tomato cream sauce

16.00 Kadhai Paneer Homemade cottage cheese cooked w/ bell pepper, onion, tomatoes & freshly roasted spices

16.00 Palak Paneer Cubes of homemade cottage cheese simmered in pureed spinach w/ garlic, ginger & herbs

16.00 Baingan Bharta Classic northern indian dish of baked eggplant w/ onions, tomatoes & fresh herbs

16.00 Mushroom Mutter Sliced mushrooms & green peas cooked in onion sauce w/ herbs & spices

16.00 N Baghare Baingan Baby eggplant cooked nizami style w/ coconut, peanuts & spices

16.00 Aloo Gobhi Mutter Lightly spiced potatoes, cauliflower & green peas cooked in ginger & tomato sauce

16.00 Channa Masala Chickpeas cooked w/ onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices

16.00 Bhindi Masala Fresh okra stir fried w/ tomatoes, cilantro & spices

15.00 Yellow Dal Lentil tempered w/ mustard seeds, curry leaves & spices

15.00 Dal Sapphire Assortment of lentils cooked overnight on a slow fire, seasoned w/ herbs & spices

16.00 Kadhai Kofta Vegetables kofta cooked w/ onion, bell pepper, tomatoes & freshly roasted herbs

Basmati Ka Khazana Rice‎

5.00 Lemon Rice Basmati rice tempered‎ w/ mustard seeds, lemon juice & curry leaves

5.00 Mutter Pullao Cumin flavored basmati rice w/ green peas

14.00 N Vegetable Biryani Basmati rice cooked w/ fresh vegetables, saffron & garnished w/ nuts & golden fried onions

19.00 Chicken Biryani Succulent pieces of chicken & basmati rice in a sealed pot w/ saffron & grated egg

20.00 Lamb Biryani Succulent pieces of lamb & basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot w/ aromatic spices & saffron, topped w/ grated egg

20.00 Shrimp Biryani Shrimp & basmati‎ rice cooked in a sealed pot w/ aromatic spices

Pav Bread

4.00 Naan Leavened white bread

5.00 Garlic Naan Leavened white bread‎ topped w/ garlic

5.00 Keema Naan Leavened white bread stuffed w/ minced lamb & spices

5.00 N Peshawari Naan Leavened white bread‎ stuffed w/ raisins, almond & coconut

4.00 Onion Kulcha White bread stuffed w/ chopped onions & spices

5.00 Masala Kulcha White bread stuffed w/ paneer & herbs

5.00 Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed w/ spiced potatoes

5.00 Lachha Paratha Multi-layered whole wheat bread

4.00 Tandoori Roti Whole wheat bread

5.00 Poori Puffed whole wheat bread

5.00 Mint Paratha Whole wheat bread topped w/ fresh chopped mint

15.00 Bread Basket Assorted breads