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Jyoti Indian Cuisine 2433 18th St NW
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2433 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Popular Items
- GARLIC NAAN$5.00
A soft white flour bread topped with fresh chopped garlic.
- CHICKEN MAKHINI$20.00
Clay oven grilled chicken, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce with mild spices. Chicken Makhini popularly known as Butter Chicken is a classic staple of Indian Cuisine.
- CHICKEN - 65$11.00
Boneless chicken deep fried and sauteed with red onions, chilly paste and mild spices.
MAIN MENU
APPETIZERS
- VEGETABLE SAMOSA (1 Pcs)$3.00
Fried Triangular-shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes and peas.
- SPINACH SAMOSA (1 Pcs)$3.00
Fried Triangular-shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned spinach.
- SAMOSA CHAAT$9.00
Deconstructed vegetable samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, chopped red onions, sweet yoghurt, cilantro and tamarind chutney.
- PALAK CHAAT$10.00
Crispy fried baby spinach topped with chopped red onions, sweet mangoes, tomatoes, and combination of trio sauces.
- VEGETABLE BHAJIA (5 Pcs)$8.00
Cut onions, fresh vegetables, and spinach in a chickpea flour deep fried with mild spices.
- PAPARI CHAAT$9.00
Fried flour crisps, chickpeas, sweet yoghurt, cilantro and tamarind chutney.
- BHEL PURI$9.00
Puffed rice, chickpeas, chopped onions, and cilantro tempered with trio sauces.
- VEGETABLE PLATTER$10.00
An assortment of vegetable samosa, spinach samosa and vegetable bhajia.
- CHICKEN - 65$11.00
Boneless chicken deep fried and sauteed with red onions, chilly paste and mild spices.
- CHICKEN WINGS$11.00
Spicy broiled wings cooked in a clay oven.
- CATERING SERVICE$670.00
- UP CHARGE$1.00
- UP CHARGE$2.00
- UP CHARGE$5.00
SOUP
SALAD
VEGETARIAN SELECTION
- PANEER MAKHINI$17.00
Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy rich tomato base sauce.
- KADHAI PANEER$17.00
Homemade cheese sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and exotic spices.
- SAAG PANEER$17.00
Homemade cheese cooked with fenugreek leaves and spinach.
- MALAI KOFTHA$17.00
Croquettes made with homemade cheese, potatoes, nuts and raisins simmered in a mild creamy sauce.
- MUTTER PANEER$17.00
Homemade cheese cooked with peas and mild house spices.
- SAAG MAKAI$16.00
Spinach and corn slow cooked with fenugreek leaves and exotic house spices.
- TAWA BHINDI$16.00
Fresh cut okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and mild spices.
- ALOO GOBHI$16.00
Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with chopped ginger, cumin seeds, mild spices, and fresh herbs.
- DHAN SAAG$16.00
Spinach and lentils cooked with a special blend of house spices.
- ALOO MUTTER$16.00
Potatoes cooked with peas and mild spices.
- ALOO SAAG$16.00
Spinach and potatoes cooked with mild house spices.
- BAINGAN BARTHA$16.00
Clay oven roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
- VEGETABLE CURRY$16.00
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked with chefs special choice of spices.
- CHANA MASALA$16.00
Chickpeas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
- KADI PAKORA$16.00
Vegetable fritters in a chickpea and yoghurt base sauce.
- TADKA YELLOW DAL$16.00
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds and mild spices.
- DAL MAKHINI$16.00
Black lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, and mild spices simmered overnight on a charcoal fire.
- VEGETABLE VINDALOO$16.00
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in a fiery Goan sauce.
CHOICE OF BIRYANI
- VEGETABLE BIRYANI$19.00
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice of
- CHICKEN BIRYANI$20.00
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice of
- LAMB BIRYANI$21.00
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice of
- GOAT BIRYANI (BONE-IN)$21.00
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice of
- SHRIMP BIRYANI$22.00
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice of
SIGNATURE DISHES
- CHICKEN MAKHINI$20.00
Clay oven grilled chicken, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce with mild spices. Chicken Makhini popularly known as Butter Chicken is a classic staple of Indian Cuisine.
- CHICKEN MASALA$20.00
Clay oven grilled chicken, simmered in a fenugreek and onion sauce with mild spices. Popularly known as Tikka Masala.
SEAFOOD SELECTION
- GOAN FISH CURRY$20.00
Tilapia fillet cooked with ginger, tomatoes, a coconut-based curry.
- SHRIMP VINDALOO$22.00
Shrimp cooked with potatoes, vinegar, chilies, and spices in a fiery Goan sauce.
- GOAN SHRIMP CURRY$22.00
Shrimp cooked in an exotic blend of select spices and coconut milk.
- SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA$22.00
Clay oven grilled shrimp, simmered in a fenugreek and onion sauce with mild spices.
FROM OUR CLAY OVEN
- TANDOORI CHICKEN$20.00
Half a chicken marinated in yoghurt, ginger and house spices then cooked in a clay oven.
- CHICKEN TIKKA$20.00
Chicken breast marinated in our house special spices and herbs then cooked in a clay oven.
- BEEF SEEKH KABAB$19.00
Ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs and exotic house spices then cooked in a clay oven.
- LAMB SEEKH KABAB$21.00
Boneless lamb marinated with a special blend of house spices then cooked in a clay oven.
- TANDOOR RED SNAPPER$22.00
Whole red snapper seasoned with chefs special blend of spices then grilled in a clay oven.
- TANDOOR SALMON$23.00
Salmon marinated in yoghurt, delicately spiced and cooked in a clay oven.
- SHRIMP TIKKA$22.00
Shrimp marinated with a blend of handpicked spices then cooked in a clay oven.
- GINGER LAMB CHOPS$25.00
Tender chops marinated in a fresh ginger paste and mild spices grilled to your choice.
CHICKEN SELECTION
- CHICKEN CURRY$20.00
Classic chicken curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
- CHICKEN SAAG$20.00
Chicken simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.
- CHICKEN NILGIRI KORMA$20.00
Chicken cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices.
- KADAI CHICKEN$20.00
Chicken sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and exotic house spices.
- CHICKEN VINDALOO$20.00
Chicken marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan Sauce.
- CHICKEN BHUNA$20.00
Chicken slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices.
- CHICKEN KORMA$20.00
LAMB SELECTION
- LAMB ROGANJOSH$21.00
An exotic lamb curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
- LAMB SAAG$21.00
Lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.
- LAMB NILGIRI KORMA$21.00
Lamb cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices.
- KADAI LAMB$21.00
Lamb sauteed with onions, bell peppers, and exotic house spices.
- LAMB VINDALOO$21.00
Lamb marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce.
- LAMB BHUNA$21.00
Lamb slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices.
GOAT SELECTION
- GOAT CURRY$21.00
Bone in goat meat slow cooked in a traditional curry sauce with assorted house special blend of spices.
- GOAT SAAG$21.00
Bone in goat meat simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.
- GOAT NILGIRI KORMA$21.00
Bone in goat meat cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices.
- KADAI GOAT$21.00
Bone in goat meat sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and exotic house spices.
- GOAT VINDALOO$21.00
Bone in goat meat marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce.
- GOAT BHUNA$21.00
Bone in goat meat slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices.
SIDE ORDERS
- CUCUMBER RAITA$5.00
Homemade yoghurt with cucumber and roasted cumin, a cooling accompaniment with any dish.
- MANGO CHUTNEY$3.00
Asafetida & curry flavored sweet mango chutney.
- PAPADAM$4.00
Thin crispy wafers made from chickpeas flour served with a combination of trio chutneys.
- STEAMED BASMATI RICE$3.00
Steamed long grain basmati rice.
- MASALA ONIONS$3.00
Onion tossed with mild spices.
- SIDE ORDER DAL$10.00
- SIDE ORDER VEGETABLE$10.00
- SIDE ORDER PANEER$11.00
- PLAIN YOGURT$5.00
BREADS
- NAAN$4.00
A soft white flour bread.
- TANDOOR ROTI$3.50
A whole wheat bread.
- GARLIC NAAN$5.00
A soft white flour bread topped with fresh chopped garlic.
- ROCK SALT NAAN$5.00
A soft white flour bread sprinkled with sea salt and topped with fresh cilantro.
- CHILLY CHEESE NAAN$5.50
A soft white flour bread stuffed with cheddar cheese and fresh Indian chilies.
- LACHHA PARATHA$4.50
A layered whole wheat bread topped with butter.
- PUDHINA PARATHA$4.50
A layered whole wheat bread topped with dry mint.
- PARATHA$5.00
A whole wheat bread with your choice of stuffing
- KULCHA$5.00
A white flour bread with your choice of stuffing.
DESSERTS
- RICE KHEER$6.00
One of the most popular kheer recipes made in Northern India.
- RASMALAI$6.00
Famous Indian dessert made of homemade cheese served with sweetened reduced milk and garnished with pistachio.
- GHAJAR KA HALWA$6.00
Greated carrots simmered with nuts, raisins, and sweetened milk.
- GULAB JAMUN$6.00
Milk dumplings fried and dipped in rose flavored syrup.
NON-ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES
DRINK MENU
WHITE WINE BY BOTTLE
- LA CREMA CHARDONNAY BTL$40.00
Aromas of beautiful citrus with accents of ripe apricot.
- THE SEEKER RIESLING BTL$40.00
Floral and citrus aromas followed by juicy flavors of white peach, apricot and mandarin orange.
- JOSH CELLARS PINOT GRIGIO BTL$40.00
Aromas of pear and apple along with a pretty core of fruit.
- NOBILO SAUVIGNON BLANC BTL$40.00
Notes of grapefruit and pineapple finishing with lively citrus.
- PERRIN RESERVE COTES DU RHONE BLANC BTL$40.00
Honeysuckle aromas with a round, supple palate.
- MULDERBOSCH CHENIN BLANC BTL$40.00
Vibrant aromas of quince and pear with a refreshing mineral finish.
- FRICO BIANCO BTL$40.00
This Friulano & Chardonnay blend has notes of white flowers, citrus and white peach.
ROSE WINE BY BOTTLE
RED WINE BY BOTTLE
- PORTILLO MALBEC BTL$42.00
Bright, ripe, and fleshy with blackberries and dark plums and oak notes, with hints of cocoa to finish.
- BONTERRA MERLOT BTL$42.00
Aromas of rich plums, dark cherries, chocolate and savory herbs.
- ALAMOS SAUVIGNON BTL$42.00
Vibrant aromas of blueberry jam and strawberry tart with hints of vanilla and toasted oak.
- MARK WEST PINOT NOIR BTL$42.00
Flavorful and silky, showing wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood with a comples finish.
- FAMILLE PERRIN COTES DU RHONE BTL$42.00
Blackberry and plum, complimented by soft, supple tannins.
- JACOB'S CREEK RESERVE SHIRAZ BTL$42.00
Lively red and dark berry aromas with some candied flowers and a hint of white pepper.
DOMESTIC BEER
IMPORTED BEER
SIGNATURE DRINKS
- JYOTI SIGNATURE COCKTAIL$12.00
Absolut Vodka, Blue Curacao, Lemon Juice, Splash of Sprite.
- MAI TAI$12.00
Bacardi White & Dark Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Curacao, Almond Syrup.
- STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI$12.00
Bacardi White Rum, Strawberry Mix, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup.
- MANGO MARGARITA$12.00
Souza Gold Tequila, Mango Pulp, Triple Sec, Sour Mix.
- ALABAMA SLAMMER$12.00
Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin, Amaretto, Orange Juice.
- TEQUILA SUNRISE$12.00
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine.
- JAI HO$12.00
- TAMARIND MARGARITA$12.00
- SPICY CHILI CORIANDER MARGARITA$12.00
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Monday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Casual Indian Dining, Come in and enjoy!

