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Jyoti Restaurant
2433 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa (1 Pc)
$3.00
Fried triangular-shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas
Spinach Samosa (1 Pc)
$3.00
Fried triangular-shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned spinach
Bhel Puri
$8.00
A snack with iconic status in Western India, Bhel puri is low-fat, nutritious, and delicious street food. Puffed rice, chickpea, chopped onions, and cilantro tempered with trio sauces
Papari Chaat
$8.00
Fried flour crisps, chickpeas, sweet yogurt, cilantro, and tamarind chutney
Vegetable Bhajia (5 Pcs)
$8.00
Cut onions, fresh vegetables, and spinach in a chickpea flour deep-fried with fresh herbs
Samosa Chaat (1 Pc)
$8.00
Deconstructed vegetable samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, chopped red onions, sweet yogurt, cilantro, and tamarind chutney
Palak Chaat
$8.00
Crispy fried baby spinach topped with chopped red onions, sweet mangoes, tomatoes, and a combination of trio chutneys
Chicken Wings (5 Pcs)
$10.00
Spicy broiled wings cooked in clay oven
Vegetable Platter
$10.00
An assortment of vegetable samosa, spinach samosa, and vegetable Bhajia
Chicken 65
$10.00
Boneless chicken deep fried and sauteed with red onions, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices originally from Chennai, South India
Soups & Salads
Dal Soup
$6.00
Lentil soup flavored with mild house spices
Mulligatawny Soup
$6.00
Traditional lentil soup with a touch of chicken broth and mild spices
Green Salad
$7.00
Seasonal fresh garden salad served with dressing
Chicken Salad
$10.00
Boneless grilled chicken tossed with chopped fresh salad with dressing
Choice of Biryani
Served with Cucumber Raita
Vegetable Biryani
$18.00
Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with vegetable
Chicken Biryani
$19.00
Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with chicken
Lamb Biryani
$20.00
Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with lamb
Shrimp Biriyani
$20.00
Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with shrimp
Goat Biryani - Bone-In
$20.00
Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with tender goat meat
Signature Dishes
All Dishes are Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Chicken Makhini
$19.00
Clay oven 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 (Popularly Known as Tikka Masala)
$19.00
Clay oven chicken, simmered in fenugreek and onion sauce with mild spices
Vegetarian Selection
Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Dal Makhani
$15.00
Black lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, and mild spices simmered overnight on a charcoal fire
Tawa Bhindi
$15.00
Fresh cut okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and mild spices
Tadka Yellow Dal
$15.00
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices
Vegetable Curry
$15.00
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked with chef's special choice of spices
Chana Masala
$15.00
Chickpeas slowly simmered with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and mild spices
Aloo Gobhi
$15.00
Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin seeds, tomatoes, and fresh herbs
Baingan Bhartha
$15.00
Clay oven roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices
Dhan Saag
$15.00
Spinach and lentils cooked with a special blend of house spices
Kadi Pakora
$15.00
Vegetable fritters in a chickpea and yogurt base sauce
Saag Makai
$15.00
Spinach and baby corn slow-cooked with fenugreek leaves and exotic house spices
Aloo Saag
$15.00
Spinach and potatoes cooked with house mild spices
gluten-free
Aloo Mutter
$15.00
Potatoes cooked with garden peas and mild spices
Vegetable Vindaloo
$15.00
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in a fiery Goan sauce
Kadhai Paneer
$16.00
Homemade cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic spices
Malai Koftha
$16.00
Croquettes made with homemade cheese, potatoes, nuts, and raisins simmered in a mild creamy sauce
Saag Paneer
$16.00
Homemade cheese cooked with fenugreek leaves and spinach
Mutter Paneer
$16.00
Homemade cheese cooked with green peas and mild house spices
Paneer Makhini
$16.00
Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy rich tomato base sauce
From Our Clay Oven
Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Beef Seekh Kabab
$18.00
Ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs and exotic house spices then cooked in a clay oven
Chicken Tikka
$19.00
Chicken breast marinated in our house special spices and herbs then cooked in a clay oven
Tandoori Chicken
$19.00
Half a chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and house spices then cooked in a clay oven
Lamb Seekh Kabab
$20.00
Boneless lamb marinated with a special blend of house spices then cooked in a clay oven
Shrimp Tikka
$21.00
Shrimp marinated with a blend of handpicked spices then cooked in a clay oven
Tandoor Red Snapper
$22.00
Whole red snapper seasoned with chef's special blend of spices then grilled in a clay oven
Tandoor Salmon
$22.00
Salmon marinated in yogurt, delicately spiced and 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
Bone-In. Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Chicken Curry
$19.00
Popular curry sauce cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices
Chicken Bhuna
$19.00
This is an intensely flavored dish that's slow cooked until the chicken is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices
Chicken Nilgiri Korma
$19.00
Chicken cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices
Chicken Vindaloo
$19.00
Chicken marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce
Chicken Saag
$19.00
Chicken simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices
Kadai Chicken
$19.00
Chicken Sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic house spices
Lamb Selection
Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Kadai Lamb
$20.00
Lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic house spices
Lamb Rogan Josh
$20.00
Popular curry sauce cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices
Lamb Bhuna
$20.00
This is an intensely flavored dish that's slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices
Lamb Saag
$20.00
Lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices
Lamb Nilgri Korma
$20.00
Lamb cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices
Lamb Vindaloo
$20.00
Lamb marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce
Goat Selection
Bone-In. Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Kadai Goat
$21.00
Goat with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic house spices
Goat Nilgri Korma
$21.00
Goat with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices
Goat Curry
$21.00
Popular curry sauce cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices
Goat Saag
$21.00
Goat simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices
Goat Vindaloo
$21.00
Goat marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce
Goat Bhuna
$21.00
This is an intensely flavored dish that's slow cooked until the goat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices
Seafood Selection
Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice
Goan Fish Curry
$19.00
Tilapia fillet cooked with ginger, tomatoes, and coconut-based curry
Shrimp Vindaloo
$21.00
Shrimp cooked with vinegar, chilies, and spices in a fiery Goan sauce
Goan Shrimp Curry
$21.00
Shrimp cooked in an exotic blend of select spices and coconut milk
Shrimp Saag
$21.00
Shrimp cooked with spinach, fenugreek, and spices
Side Orders
Papadam
$3.00
Thin crispy wafers made from chickpeas flour served with a combination of trio chutneys
Mango Chutney
$3.00
Asafetida and curry flavored sweet mango chutney
Steamed Basmati Rice
$3.00
Steamed Basmati rice
Masala Onions
$3.00Cucumber Raita
$5.00
Homemade yogurt with cucumber and roasted cumin, a cooling accompaniment with any dish
Breads
Freshly Made to Order
Tandoor Roti
$3.50
Whole wheat bread
Naan
$4.00
A soft white flour bread
Lachha Paratha
$4.50
Multi-layered whole wheat bread
Pudina Paratha
$4.50
A layered whole wheat flour bread with mint
Paneer Kulcha
$5.00
A leavened white flour bread stuffed with homemade cheese
Paneer Paratha
$5.00
A layered whole wheat bread stuffed with homemade cheese
Aloo Paratha
$5.00
A layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes
Garlic Naan
$5.00
A soft white flour bread topped with fresh chopped garlic
Rock Salt Cilantro Naan
$5.00
A soft white flour bread sprinkled with sea salt and topped with fresh cilantro
Onion Kulcha
$5.00
A leavened white flour bread stuffed with onion
Chilly Cheese Naan
$5.50
A soft white flour bread stuffed with cheddar cheese and fresh Indian chilies
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
$6.00
Milk dumplings fried and dipped in rose flavored syrup
Rasmalai
$6.00
Famous Indian dessert made of homemade cheese served with sweetened reduced milk and garnished with pistachio
Rice Kheer
$6.00
One of the most popular kheer recipes made in northern India
Ghajar Ka Halwa
$6.00
Grated carrots simmered with nuts, raisins, and sweetened milk
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled Water
$2.50Coke
$3.00
Soft drink
Diet Coke
$3.00
Soft drink
Ginger Ale
$3.00
Soft drink
Sprite
$3.00
Soft drink
Coffee
$3.00Iced Tea
$3.00Tea
$3.00Orange Juice
$4.00
Fruit juice
Perrier
$4.00
Sparkling water
Cranberry Juice
$4.00
Fruit juice
Mango Juice
$4.00
Fruit juice
Masala Chai
$4.00
Hot Indian tea spiced with cardamom
Salt Lassi
$4.50
Salt thickened yogurt drink
Sweet Lassi
$4.50
Sweet thickened yogurt drink
Mango Lassi
$5.00
Mango flavored thickened yogurt drink
White Wines
Mas la Chevaliere Chardonnay
Aromas of beautiful citrus with accents of ripe apricot
- Bottle $36.00
Bex Riesling
Floral and citrus aromas followed by juicy flavors of white peach, apricot, and Mandarin orange
- Bottle $36.00
Fortant Coastal Select Sauvignon Blanc
Notes of grapefruit and pineapple, finishing with lively citrus
- Bottle $36.00
Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Honeysuckle aroma with a round supple palate
- Bottle $36.00
San Pietro Pinot Grigio
Aromas of pear and apple along with a pretty core of fruit
- Bottle $36.00
Man Family Chenin Blanc
Vibrant aromas of quince and pear with a refreshing mineral finish
- Bottle $36.00
Frico Bianco
This Friulano & Chardonnay blend has notes of white flowers, citrus, and white peach
- Bottle $36.00
Rosé Wines
Canella Brut Rosé
Intense aromas of strawberry and raspberry with fine bubbles
- Bottle (187ml) $10.00
Marques de Caceres Rosé
Notes of redcurrants with a touch of aniseed and white flowers
- Bottle $34.00
Red Wines
Ernesto Catena Tahuan Malbec
Bright, ripe, and fleshy, with blackberries, dark plums and oak notes, and with hints of cocoa to finish
- Bottle $40.00
Zestos Old Vine Grenache
Lively red and dark berry aromas with some candied flowers and a hint of white pepper
- Bottle $40.00
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon
Vibrant aromas of blueberry jam and strawberry tart with hints of vanilla and toasted oak
- Bottle $40.00
Block Nine Pinot Noir
Flavorful and silky, showing wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood with a complex finish
- Bottle $40.00
Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone
Blackberry and plum, complemented by soft, supple tannins
- Bottle $40.00
Grayson Cellars Merlot
Aromas of rich plums, dark cherries, chocolate, and savory herbs
- Bottle $40.00
Roaming Dog Red Blend (Proceeds Benefit the Aspca)
Cabernet, Malbec, and Merlot make a lovely blend with hints of blackberry, licorice, and mocha
- Bottle $40.00
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday:
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday:
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday:
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday:
5:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday:
5:30pm - 11:30pm
Sunday:
5:30pm - 10:30pm
About Us
Jyoti, a fine Indian cuisine specializing in south & north Indian foods is located in Washington, DC. Our authentic home-style cooking uses only natural spices & incredients directly imported from India. We offer different varieties of delicious vegetarian & non vegetrian dishes. Our mission is to provide authentic south & north Indian cuisine to our customers at reasonable rates.