 - About Zaffrani - Upper Street Founded in 2006, Zaffrani is a family run restaurant bringing flavours from varied regions of India to Islington . We pride ourselves on providing wholesome dishes with quality ingredients with a professional service in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Popular with other people
- Simla Mirchi Murgh (North) £16.95
- Murghi Tandoori £14.95
- Murghi Makanwalla (North) £16.95
- Peri Peri Tandoori £16.95
- Murghi Makan Masala £14.95
- Rogon Josh £11.95
- Punjabi Saag Paneer £11.95
- Paneer Makani £11.95
- Hariyali Murgh (South East) £18.95
- Dumpokht Biryani £21.95
Starters
- Papadums Aur Chutneys A portion of plain or masala poppadum. served with a chutney tray.£3.50
- Onion Bajias Crispy spiced onions cooked in gram flour.£7.95
- Vegetable Samosas A portion of traditional mixed vegetable samosas.£7.95
- Chingri Poori Sautéed prawns with herbs & spices served on golden crispy flatbread.£14.95
- Meat Samosa A portion of traditional meat samosas stuffed with minced lamb, potatoes and peas.£8.95
- Bazaar Ki Bajias A selection of popular vegetarian snacks consisting of lentil fritters, onion bajias & vegetable samosas.£8.95
- Peri Peri Tandoori Tandoori grilled king prawns marinated in hot pickled chilli and garlic.£16.95
- Geelafi Sheek Char-grilled minced lamb kebabs combined with ginger, garlic & cumin topped with chopped onions, peppers & coriander.£9.95
- Tandoor Ki Gazak A medley of traditional tandoori grilled chicken & lamb kebabs. Served with a slice of nan kulcha and raita.£10.95
Tandoori Specialities
These dishes are marinated & grilled over charcoal in a traditional clay oven.
- Murghi Tikka Chicken fillets infused with ground herbs and spices, marinated in sour cream, mint, garlic & ginger.£10.95
- Murghi Tandoori Highly rated· Half a free-range chicken marinated in yogurt & mint with freshly ground whole spices.£14.95
- Tandoori Shashlik Boneless chicken & lamb cuts grilled with onions, peppers & tomatoes. Served with a Nan Kulcha and Raita.£22.95
- Angaari Chaaps Lamb chops spiced with fragrant Kashmiri red chilli, ginger & garlic, marinated in yogurt & mint.£24.95
- Soola Tandoori Tender pieces of lamb marinated in papaya, roasted whole spices, ginger root, garlic & mint.£14.95
- Raja Jeenga Large king prawns marinated in a mild spice, Tandoori masala & fresh lemon juice.£27.95
Modern Classic
- Murghi Makan Masala Grilled chicken fillets immersed in a creamy masala sauce flavoured with fenugreek.£14.95Popular
- Murghi Jalfrezi A spicy chicken or lamb preparation made with tomatoes, onions, chilli peppers, ginger and garlic.£10.95Popular
- Murghi Malai Korma A mild lamb or chicken dish using chicken breast immersed in a creamy coconut sauce.£10.95
- Rogon Josh Kashmiri lamb or chicken curry cooked with shallots, mild Kashmiri red chillies and tomatoes.£11.95
- Murghi Dhansak A classic spicy Persian dish, Chicken or lamb cooked with mixed pulses and puréed vegetables.£13.95
- Mangalore Gassi Chicken cooked in spiced coconut milk, flavoured with whole mustard and curry leaves.£10.95
- Laal Mirchi Murgh A spicy hot chicken curry prepared with ground red chillies and a myriad of spices.£10.95
- Saag Gosht A Punjabi lamb or chicken curry prepared with fresh spinach and fenugreek, grated Kashmiri red chilli and mustard.£14.95
- Murghi Tariwala A medium spiced home style boneless chicken curry.£10.95
- Karai Ka Gosht Pieces of lamb slowly cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.£11.95
- Badami Pasanda Lamb cooked in a mild aromatic almond & cashew nut sauce flavoured with star anise and cardamom.£14.95
- Laal Maas Rajasthani fiery red lamb curry prepared with red chillies and a myriad of spices.£11.95
- Gosht Ka Dalcha Lamb cooked with mixed lentils and tempered with fresh garlic and curry leaves.£14.95
Fish and Shellfish
- Karai Ki Chingri Black tiger prawns cooked with shredded shallots, garlic, ginger and fresh lemon.£16.95
- Chingri Saag Black tiger prawns cooked with fresh spinach tossed with a blend of traditional spices.£16.95
- Machli Molle Fillets of white fish cooked with light spices in a rich creamy coconut sauce.£15.95
- Meen Dakshini Fillets of monkfish cooked in a spicy sauce made with tamarind and cracked peppercorn.£18.95
- Jeenga Chettinad Pan-roasted King Prawn’s sautéed with poppy seeds, fresh coconut and red chillies.£25.95
- Mirchi Ki Jeenga King Prawns cooked with green chillies, spring onions and garlic in a spicy hot tomato sauce.£25.95
- Konkani Chingri Tiger prawns in a rich hot and sour gravy with tamarind pulp, red chillies, ginger and garlic.£16.95
- Malaber Ka Jeenga King prawns cooked with mild spices in a fragrant creamy coconut sauce.£25.95
Regional Specialities
- Hariyali Murgh (South East) Served with lemon and lime rice.A pungent green chicken curry from Assam flavoured with green chilli, lemon grass and lime leaves.£18.95
- Simla Mirchi Murgh (North) Highly rated· Served with lemon and lime rice.Grilled chicken fillets prepared with red bell pepper and shallots then simmered in a sauce with crushed whole spices and yogurt.£16.95
- Murghi Makanwalla (North) Served with pulao rice.Grilled chicken fillets simmered in a rich butter and tomato sauce.£16.95
- Amshe Tikshe (North East India / Nepal) Served with lemon and lime rice.Pieces of chicken sautéed with onion, tomatoes and whole ground spices then enriched with tamarind, sweet red chillies and cumin.£16.95
- Qurbani Ka Gosht (North) Served with pulao rice.Braised lamb preparation using selected cuts of lamb, on and off the bone meat creating its own distinctive flavour.£21.95
- Sultani Pasanda (North) Served with Pulao rice.Marinated lamb with red wine in a creamy sauce made with sour cream, ginger, paprika and poppy seeds.£20.95
- Raja Jeenga Masala (Central) Served with pulao rice.Extra-large king prawns grilled then simmered in coconut-based masala sauce.£29.95
- Lucknow Ki Salan (North East) Served with a brown mushroom rice.Braised beef in a spicy aromatic sauce with roasted cumin.£18.95
Vegetable Specialities
- Punjabi Saag Paneer Highly rated· A Punjabi preparation of spinach and fresh fenugreek cooked with Indian cheese with grated Kashmiri chillies and mustard.£11.95
- Paneer Makani Grilled Indian cheese enriched in tomato and cream-based gravy flavoured with fenugreek.£11.95
- Punjabi Mutter Paneer The authentic Punjabi preparation of green peas and Indian cheese in a spicy sauce.£11.95
- Paneer Jalfrezi A spicy indian preparation made with tomatoes, onions, chilli peppers, ginger and garlic.£11.95
- Tandoori Sabji Masala Grilled vegetables cooked in garam masala, served in spicy rich tomato and coconut sauce.£11.95
- Sabji Jalfrezi Seasonal vegetables cooked with green chillies and spices in a tomato and yogurt sauce.£10.95
- Sabji Makanwala Cauliflower, green peas, potatoes, carrots and spinach cooked in a rich, creamy coconut sauce.£10.95
- Dall Mirchi Tarkari Vegetable and mixed lentils cooked in a spicy hot sauce with tamarind.£11.95
Vegetable Dishes
- Tarka Masoori Dhal Puréed lentils tempered in butter with garlic and onions.£6.95
- Bhindi Dopiaza Organic steamed okra lightly sautéed with shallots and spices..£7.95
- Saag Methi Aloo Organic new potatoes and spinach cooked with fresh fenugreek.£6.95
- Punjabi Chana Masala Chickpeas cooked in a spicy sauce.£6.95
- Saag Malai Paneer Sautéed fresh spinach cooked with herbs and Indian cheese in a rich creamy sauce.£7.95Popular
- Hari Mutter Paneer Green peas and Indian cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce.£7.95
- Saag Dall Wala Organic mixed pulses, cooked with baby spinach, fresh fenugreek and wild mustard leaves.£7.95
- Baghar Ki Baigan Organic baby aubergine sautéed with coarse spices and dried herbs.£7.95
- Aloo Gobi Hara New potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli cooked with mustard seeds and garam masala.£6.95
- Masala Kadi Kumbi Mixed mushroom sautéed with dried herbs, garlic and peppercorns.£7.95
- Kachumber Raita Hung yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and coarse roasted spices.£2.50
- Sabji Niramish Seasonal vegetables in a light medium sauce.£6.95
Biryani and Rice
- Basmati Pulao Basmati rice with butter and whole fragrant spices.£4.95
- Basmati Chawal Steamed basmati Rice.£4.95
- Dumpokht Biryani Chicken or lamb cooked with layers of basmati rice, can be either medium aromatic or spicy hot. Served with a Raita and a vegetable sauce.£21.95
- Limbu Chawal Basmati rice steam cooked with grated wild lime and lemon juice.£4.95
- Sabji Biryani Mixed vegetables and pulses cooked with Pulao rice, served with dhal and a Raita.£17.95
- Dum Ka Chawal Brown and wild rice cooked with hint olive oil and sea salt.£5.95
- Kumbi Chawal Brown and wild rice cooked with spicy wild mushrooms.£5.95
- Sabji Pulao Basmati rice cooked with vegetables in a fragrant stock.£6.95
Bread
- Peshwari Naan Wheat dough filled with grated coconut and chopped dried fruit.£5.95Popular
- Naan Kulcha Wheat dough covered in onions, garlic and fresh fenugreek.£5.95Popular
- Tandoori Naan A traditional Indian bread made from white flour, leavened with yeast cooked in a tandoori oven.£4.50
- Punjabi Paratha A flaky whole wheat bread layered with butter cooked on a Tawa (Indian style griddle).£4.95
- Pathli Roti A portion of two flatbread made with unleavened whole wheat flour.£4.50
- Malai Naan Wheat dough filled with cheddar cheese.£5.95
- Sarson Ki Paneer Naan Wheat dough filled with cheese and mustard leaves.£5.95
- Keema Naan Wheat dough filled with spicy minced lamb.£5.95
Soft Drinks 330ml Icon Glass Bottles
- Coca Cola £4.95
- Diet Coke £4.95
- Sprite £4.95
