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Vegetarian Indian Food Near Oxford Street
Indian cuisine offers a wide range of naturally vegetarian dishes built around lentils, paneer, vegetables, rice, herbs and aromatic spices.
At Zaffran UK, vegetarian customers can choose from starters, tandoori dishes, curries, lentils, rice and bread instead of depending on one basic option.
The restaurant is located on James Street near Bond Street and Oxford Street.
Vegetarian Starters
Dahi Puri
Dahi Puri combines crispy shells with spiced potatoes, vegetables, yoghurt and tangy chutneys. It offers sweet, savoury, creamy and crunchy flavours in one dish.
Pani Puri
Pani Puri consists of crisp shells filled with chickpeas, potatoes and flavoured tamarind water.
Samosa Chaat
Samosa Chaat combines crispy samosa with chickpeas, onion, tomato, mint and tamarind sauce.
Paneer Pakora
Paneer is coated in seasoned batter, fried and served with mint chutney.
Aloo Samosa
A familiar option made with a crisp pastry exterior and potato-and-pea filling.
Vegetarian Tandoori Option
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Paneer is marinated in seasoned yoghurt and cooked in a clay oven. This gives it a smoky flavour and makes it suitable as a starter or part of a larger shared meal.
Vegetarian Main Courses
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter Masala combines cubes of cottage cheese with tomato, butter and cashew sauce. It is a creamy option for customers who prefer milder flavours.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils are slowly cooked to produce a rich, deep and creamy dish.
Lasooni Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils are tempered with cumin, onion, ginger and garlic. It offers a lighter alternative to Dal Makhani.
Mixed Vegetable Handi
Seasonal vegetables are cooked in a creamy, spiced gravy.
Aloo Palak
Potatoes are combined with spinach in a lightly spiced sauce.
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Biryani combines basmati rice, vegetables, herbs and aromatic spices. It works well as an individual main course or part of a shared order.
Suggested Vegetarian Meal Combinations
Light Meal
- Dahi Puri
- Lasooni Dal Tadka
- Steamed Rice
Creamy Comfort Meal
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka
- Paneer Butter Masala
- Garlic Naan
Shared Vegetarian Dinner
- Samosa Chaat
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka
- Dal Makhani
- Mixed Vegetable Handi
- Vegetable Biryani
- Naan
Complete the meal with Ras Malai, Gulab Jamun or Gajar Halwa.
Vegetarian Does Not Automatically Mean Vegan
Several vegetarian dishes may include:
- Milk
- Butter
- Cream
- Paneer
- Yoghurt
- Ghee
- Nuts
Customers following a vegan diet or managing allergies must speak to the restaurant before ordering.
Also ask about preparation methods and cross-contact if you have a serious allergy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zaffran UK serve vegetarian food?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian street-food starters, paneer, lentils, vegetable curries and biryani.
Are vegetarian dishes vegan?
Not necessarily. Many Indian vegetarian dishes contain dairy, butter, yoghurt, paneer or ghee.
Is Vegetable Biryani available?
Yes. Zaffran UK offers a Vegetable Biryani made with basmati rice, vegetables and spices.