Sapphire Indian Cuisine
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Restaurant Menu
CHICKEN
Chicken Tikka MasalaTandoori chicken tikke simmered in mild creamy tomato sauces $19
Chicken Hara MasalaChicken cooked with fresh coriander, mint, green chilies and spices $19
Kerala ChickenChicken cooked with freshly ground black pepper, ginger, garlic onions and tomatoes $19
Chicken JalfresziChicken Supremes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and onion seeds $19
Chicken DhansakTraditional Parsee dish cooked with lentils, vegetables, fresh herbs and spices $19
Chicken Shahi Korma NA rare recipe of korma cooked with a cashew nuts and almond based sauce $19
Chicken Sorpatel (Goan specialty)Chicken cooked with chilies, vinegar and a blend of spices $19
Chicken Vindaloo Chicken cooked with red chilies, ginger, garlic, cumin and a vinegar based masala $19
FROM THE TANDOOR
Tandoori VegetablesAssorted vegetables marinated in yogurt, cheese and spices $14
Tandoori Murgchicken served on the bone, marinated with yogurt and freshly ground spices $15
Achar Murg TikkeBoneless chicken marinated with pickling spices and yogurt $17
Ginger ChickenBoneless chicken marinated in ginger, lemon juice and spices $17
Kakori KababFinely minced lamb flavored with fresh herbs and spices $18
Lamb ShashlikCubes of lamb seasoned in aromatic spices served with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers $18
Ajwaini Mahi TikkeGrilled fresh salmon marinated in yogurt and spices $19
Sapphire Mixed GrillAssortment of chicken, lamb and seafood $23
Hara ShrimpJumbo shrimp marinated in green masala $24
Lamb ChopsA Sapphire specialty $27
SOUPS AND SALADS
MulligatawnyMildly spiced, traditional Indian soup made with lentils and herbs $5
Hariyali ShorbaFresh vegetable and spinach soup with garlic and spices $5
Mixed Green Salad $5
APPETIZERS
Onion BhajiyaThinly sliced onion fritters $5
Chatapata PooriMini poories filled with potatoes, black chickpeas, yogurt and tamarind and mint sauces $5
Chutney IdliSteamed rice and lentil flour cakes topped with coconut chutney $5
Chicken PakorasChicken Supremes marinated in a lightly spiced batter and crisp fried $6
Ragda PattiesPotato patties topped with peas, chutneys and yogurt $6
SamosasLightly spiced potatoes and peas wrapped in light pastry $6 Mussels PorialMussels cooked with onion, coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves $8 Shrimp or Mussels BalchaoFiery pan fried shrimp or mussels with onion-chili base masala $9
Baby Lamb ChopsTender lamb chops marinated in a blend of spices, yogurt and grilled in the Tandoori $11
LAMB
Elaichi GoshtA delicate lamb dish with a light sauce of cardamom and black pepper $20
Jardaloo Ma GoshtLamb with Apricots (Parsee Specialty) cooked with dry apricots and garnished straw potatoes $20
Lamb ChettinadCubes of lamb with crushed black pepper, onions, tomatoes and curry leaves $20
Lamb SaagSucculent lamb pieces simmered in pureed spinach and spices $20
Nilgiri Korma NLamb cooked with mint, coriander, coconut and a blend of spices $ 20
Lamb XacuttiSpicy lamb stew from Goa (pronounced "sha-ku-tee") $ 20
Lamb VindalooFiery stew of lamb & potato cooked with red chilies, ginger, garlic, cumin and vinegar base masala $20
SEAFOOD Shrimp AmotikShrimp cooked in an onion, red chili, tamarind, and vinegar base sauce (sour-hot curry) $21
Kolmino-PatiaA tangy Parsee style shrimp masala flavored with cumin and vinegar $21
Jheenga JalfresiStir-fried shrimp and onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and flavored with onions $21
Shrimp or Fish SaagShrimp or salmon cooked with spinach and spices $21
Fish Tikka JalfreziTandoori salmon cubes stir-fried with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes $21
Fish BangBandhuFish du jour sautéed with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, rare herbs and spices $21
Suncta chi KodiShrimp cooked with coconut and Goan Spices $21
VEGETARIAN Baigan BhartaClassic Northern Indian dish or baked eggplant with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs $14 Aloo Gobi MutterLightly spiced potatoes, cauliflower and green peas cooked with ginger and tomatoes $14
Dhigari MutterA combination of fresh mushrooms and green peas cooked with yogurt onions and tomatoes $14
Kadai PaneerHome made cottage cheese cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh ground spices $ 14
Palak PaneerCubes of homemade cottage cheese simmered in pureed spinach with ginger, garlic and herbs $14
Chana MasalaChickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices $14 Bhindi MasalaFresh okra cooked Rajasthani style $14
Dal SapphireAssortment of lentils cooked overnight on a slow fire seasoned with herbs and spices $14
Subz JalfreziFresh vegetables stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and onion seeds $14 Dum Aloo NStuffed potatoes cooked in a sealed pot with aromatic spices and herbs $14
Baghare Baingan NBaby eggplants cooked Nizami style with coconut, peanuts and spices $14
Navaratan Korma N Assortment of fresh vegetables and cheese cooked in a cream sauce $14
Subzi Malai Kofta N Mixed vegetable croquettes in a mildly spiced cream sauce $14
ACCOMPANIMENTS
PappadamPaper thin lentil wafers $ 2 Mango ChutneySliced mango in a sweet and tangy sauce $ 2
RaitaFresh yogurt with a blend of shredded cucumber, chopped coriander and flavored with roasted cumin powder $ 5
RICE
Lemon Rice Basmati rice tempered with mustard seeds, lemon juice and curry leaves $5
Mutter Pulao Cumin flavored basmati rice with green peas $5
Vegetable Biryani N Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and saffron and garnished with nuts $12
Chicken Biryani Succulent pieces of chicken and basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with saffron $17 Lamb Biryani Succulent pieces of lamb and basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with saffron $18
BREAD Naan Leavened white bread $3
Garlic Naan Leavened bread topped with garlic $4
Kheema Naan Leavened white bread with minced lamb and spices $5
Peshwari Naan Leavened white bread wit raisins, almond, cherries and coconut $5
Onion Kulcha White bread stuffed with paneer and herbs $4
Masala Kulcha White bread stuffed with paneer and herbs $5 Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes $4
Lachha Paratha Multi-layered whole wheat bread $4
Tandoori Roti Whole wheat bread $3
Poori Puffed whole wheat bread $4 DESSERTSRasmalai Cottage cheese puffy served with reduced sweetened milk, flavoredwith cardamon and pistachioGulab Jamun Dried milk flour pastry with cardamon, sugar & honey syrupKheer Authentic homemade rice puddingGajjar Halwa Fresh grated carrots cooked in milk flavored with cardamon and nutsIc Cream Mango, fig, chocolate-cinnamon, kulfi Sorbets Peach, lemon, pineapple or coconut
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.