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Our Menu

APPETIZERS

Crackling Spinach ………………………….. $10
Crispy spinach with tamarind chutney & dates.

Mini Samosa ……………………………….. $6
Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes.

Punjabi Tikki Chat …………………………. $8
Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt & mixed chutneys.

Tava Eggplant ……………………………… $10
Grilled eggplant topped with mushroom sauce.

Ajwani Tilapia …………………………….. $10
Tilapia fish marinated with aromatic ajwain and spices.

Aloo Chat …………………………………. $8
Sweet & savory potato chat with yogurt and chutneys.

Ginger Chili Shrimp ………………………… $12
Grilled shrimp with ginger & chili sauce.

Vegetable Pakora …………………………… $8
Potatoes, onions, and spinach fritters.

Lentil Spinach Soup ………………………… $5

Gobi Manchurian …………………………… $9
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in Indo-Chinese sauce.

Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki ……………………… $8
Green peas & paneer patties served with lime chutney.

Paneer Tikka ………………………………. $11
Homemade cheese cooked in clay oven.

Kurkuri Calamari …………………………… $10
Tender calamari rings coated in crispy golden batter.

Chicken Chili ……………………………… $11
Chicken with bell peppers, onions, and spices.

Brussels Sprouts Chat ………………………. $10
Crispy Brussels sprouts with tangy chutneys and yogurt.

Tofu Manchurian ……………………………. $8
Crispy tofu in manchurian sauce.

FROM TANDOOR
All tandoori dishes are gluten-free.

Lamb Chops ………………………………… $30
Juicy cuts of lamb seasoned with aromatic spices.

Tandoori Platter …………………………… $26
Salmon tikka, lamb kabobs, and chicken tikka.

Murg Kabobs ……………………………….. $21
Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices.

Tandoori Chicken …………………………… $22
Chicken marinated in spicy yogurt blend cooked in tandoor.

Chicken Tikka ……………………………… $21
Chicken marinated in spices and cooked in clay oven.

Tandoori Salmon …………………………… $27
Salmon marinated with tandoori masala.

Lamb Kabobs ……………………………….. $24
Tender chunks of marinated lamb.

SEAFOOD ENTREES
All seafood dishes are gluten-free.

Shrimp Coconut Masala ………………………. $22
Shrimp cooked in creamy coconut sauce.

Shrimp Kadai ………………………………. $22
Shrimp cooked with onions and bell peppers.

Fish Curry ………………………………… $20
Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce.

Fish Tikka Masala ………………………….. $24
Salmon cubes simmered in creamy tomato sauce.

Shrimp Makhani …………………………….. $22
Shrimp cooked in mildly spiced butter sauce.

Shrimp Vindaloo ……………………………. $22
Shrimp cooked with potatoes in spicy vindaloo sauce.

RICE SPECIALTIES
Biryanis are basmati rice dishes cooked with cashews and raisins.

Chicken Biryani ……………………………. $22
Shrimp Biryani …………………………….. $24
Lamb Biryani ………………………………. $23
Vegetable Biryani ………………………….. $18

CHICKEN ENTREES
All chicken dishes are gluten-free.

Murg Khumbwala …………………………….. $19
Chicken and mushrooms in traditional curry sauce.

Palak Chicken ……………………………… $19
Chicken cooked with spinach.

Chicken Tikka Masala ……………………….. $19
Chicken in aromatic tomato sauce.

Chicken Vindaloo …………………………… $19
Chicken simmered in spicy tangy curry.

Butter Chicken …………………………….. $19
Chicken in creamy tomato butter sauce.

Pistawala Chicken ………………………….. $19
Chicken cooked in creamy pistachio sauce.

Punjabi Chicken Curry ………………………. $19
Traditional chicken curry.

Chicken Madras …………………………….. $19
Chicken cooked with South Indian spices and coconut.

LAMB ENTREES
All lamb dishes are gluten-free.

Bhuna Lamb ………………………………… $21
Lamb with bell peppers and onions cooked with spices.

Daal Gosht ………………………………… $21
Creamy lentils with lamb.

Lamb Korma ………………………………… $21
Lamb simmered in creamy sauce with cashews.

Lamb Curry ………………………………… $21
Traditional lamb curry.

Palak Gosht ……………………………….. $21
Spinach and lamb cooked with spices.

Lamb Vindaloo ……………………………… $21
Lamb and potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce.

Lamb Methiwala …………………………….. $21
Lamb curry infused with fenugreek.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Mixed Pickle ………………………………. $4
Raita …………………………………….. $4
Yogurt with cucumber and roasted cumin.
Papadum …………………………………… $4
Lentil crackers.
Mango Chutney ……………………………… $4
Lime Chutney ………………………………. $4

TANDOORI BREADS

Naan ……………………………………… $3.50
Garlic Naan ……………………………….. $4.50
Cilantro Naan ……………………………… $4.50
Onion Kulcha ………………………………. $4.50
Kashmiri Naan ……………………………… $4.50
Roti ……………………………………… $3.50
Puri ……………………………………… $4.50
Alu Paratha ……………………………….. $4.50
Lacha Paratha ……………………………… $4.50

Bread Basket ………………………………. $10
Naan, Garlic Naan, Onion Kulcha

VEGAN
All vegan dishes are gluten-free.

Tofu Bhurji ……………………………….. $17
Crumbled tofu cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and spices.

Aloo Gobi …………………………………. $17
Cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked with aromatic spices.

Palak Makki ……………………………….. $17
Sweet corn & spinach cooked with authentic spices.

Bhindi Masala ……………………………… $17
Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

Tadka Daal ………………………………… $17
Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices.

Chana Curry ……………………………….. $17
Chickpeas cooked in traditional curry sauce.

Baigan Bharta ……………………………… $17
Mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and authentic spices.

Palak Tofu ………………………………… $17
Tofu cubes simmered with spinach.

Aloo Palak ………………………………… $17
Spinach and potatoes cooked with authentic spices.

Mushroom Matar …………………………….. $17
Mushrooms and green peas cooked in savory onion-tomato gravy.

VEGETARIAN
All vegetarian dishes are gluten-free.

Paneer Makhani …………………………….. $17
Homemade cheese cooked in tomato-based gravy with aromatic spices.

Palak Paneer ………………………………. $17
Homemade cheese cubes simmered in creamy spinach.

Vegetable Korma ……………………………. $17
A medley of vegetables cooked in rich gravy with aromatic spices.

Hara Paneer Kofta ………………………….. $17
Cheese & spinach dumplings in creamy sauce.

Kadai Paneer ………………………………. $17
Paneer with onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices.

Daal Makhani ………………………………. $17
Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans.

Contact Us

Address
4909 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone 202-244-1395
Email [email protected]

Restaurant Hours

Lunch
Mon–Fri: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Last seating 2:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Last seating 2:30 PM

Dinner
Sun–Thu: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Last seating 8:30 PM
Fri–Sat: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Last seating 9:00 PM

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