Heritage India Restaurant, Washington, DC

Georgetown Introduces New Lunch Menu

2012-03-02T12:02:00.000-05:00

Here’s the monthly Georgetown lunch menu, designed to make your selection quick and easy, yet not lacking in variety or choice.

EXPRESS STARTERS

SAMOSA
BIEL PURI
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS

MAIN COURSE OPTIONS

GRILLED COMBINATIONS
Served with lentils, naan bread and pillau rice

KABAB KHAZANA COMBO
Tandoori Prawn, Chicken Tikka and Seekh (lamb) Kabab

CHICKEN TIKKA COMBO
Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and saffron, grilled in the Indian oven

SEEKH KABAB COMBO
Ground lamb rolls, grilled in the Indian oven

PANEER TIKKA COMBO
Cottage cheese, marinated in yogurt and freshly roasted spices

CURRY COMBINATIONS
Served with rice, Indian bread, lentils and vegetables

GOA FISH CURRY
Fish in sesame, coconut milk sauce

CHICKEN MAKHANI
Boneless chicken in a creamy tomato sauce

CHICKEN OR LAMB ROGAN JOSH
A mild chicken or lamb curry

DUM KA MURGH
A light chicken curry in a fresh pepper and almond sauce

LAMB VINDALOO
A spicy lamb and potato curry

DHINGRI MATTAR
Fresh mushrooms and green peas curry

ALOO GOBI MASALA
Potato and cauliflower

NAVRATTAN KORMA
A mild mixed vegetable curry

PANEER MAKHANI
Cottage cheese in a tomato cream sauce

HERITAGE THALIS
The traditional Indian way of eating. The meal is served on a large platter with several bowls of different dishes, giving a balanced combination of nutrition, flavors, textures and colors.

MEAT EATER’S THALI
Chicken, lamb, vegetables, lentils, rice, raita and salad

VEGAN THALI
Fresh lentils, chickpeas, aloo gobi, spinach, rice, raita and salad

This special lunch menu is available weekdays in Georgetown from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, lunch hours are 12-3 pm and the regular menu is offered.

Dupont Circle serves a buffet lunch weekdays and Sunday from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. The regular menu is offered on Saturdays.

Specials for the Week of March 2-9

2012-03-02T11:29:00.004-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Raspberry Sorbet Martini
It’s the addition of the raspberry sorbet that makes this different and gives the drink a little twist.

Starter

Firecracker Shrimp
This dish is originally from Burma but is very popular in southern India. Spicy prawns topped with chili garlic flakes and served on a fish net-like rice pancake, known as “iddiappam” or string hopper.

Entrées

Hara Bhara Reshmi Kabab
Ground chicken, spinach and fresh mint kebabs grilled in the tandoori oven, served with a spicy fresh tomato, cilantro and mint chutney.

Kerala Tamarind Fish
Fillet of fish in a tangy tamarind and fresh ginger sauce.

Special Teas

Earl Grey black tea: a refreshing black tea with a distinct orange rind extract, best drunk black.
Lemon green tea: a green tea with a citrus aroma.

Specials for the Week of Feb. 25-March 3

2012-02-25T09:40:00.003-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Pear Sorbet Margarita
Tequila, pear sorbet, Cointreau and lime juice make this margarita different from others in every which way.

Starter

Shrimp and Tofu Poppers
Shrimp and tofu lollipops on a sugar cane stick with spicy mango sauce.

Entrées

Tamarind- and Honey-Glazed Chicken Kebabs
White meat chicken in a light honey, roasted coriander and tamarind marinade, grilled in the Indian oven and served with a side of pineapple raita.

Kodampuli (Kerala Tamarind Fish)
Fillet of fish in a tangy tamarind and fresh ginger sauce.

Special Teas

Early Grey black tea
Lemon green tea

The Honorable Potato

2012-02-20T22:03:00.002-05:00

Aloo tikki

February is National Potato Lover’s Month. Integral to Indian cuisine, the potato is honored all year around at Heritage India. Samosas may be the best known potato street food, but our menu includes a number of other dishes as well. We like the taste and appearance of aloo tikki, spiced potatoes formed into a pear shape and served with a side of chana masala, our curried chickpeas.

Specials for the Week of Feb. 18-25

2012-02-18T14:11:00.000-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Spice on Ice
Mango pulp, flavored vodka, fresh mint leaves and a dusting of chili, shaken and rimmed with rock salt and sugar.

Starter

Fish Roll
Flounder fillet rolled with fresh mint sauce and fried in a light rice flour batter. Served with sweet papaya chutney.

Entrées

Chicken or Lamb Dhansak
Especially popular among the Parsi community, this dish combines elements of Persian and Gujarati cuisine. It is made with meat simmered in lentils, fresh pumpkin and freshly roasted spices.

Bhartha
Smoked eggplant sauteed with tomatoes and onions.

Khajoor Naan
White flour bread filled with dates, ginger and fresh cottage cheese.

Special Teas

Early Grey black tea
Lemon green tea

Happy National Almond Day!

2012-02-16T09:58:00.000-05:00

Korma, an almond curry, is the ideal way to celebrate, in our not-so-humble opinion.

Almonds are integral to our rich korma curries.

Korma combines notes of almond, fennel and chili peppers into a creamy curry. Here it’s pictured with chicken, an off-menu option at both of our restaurants. The lamb version, Gosht Avad Korma, appears on the Georgetown menu and can be prepared by request at Dupont Circle.

The vegetarian option is called Subz Shahi Korma (Georgetown) and Navrattan Korma (Dupont Circle).

Its name may change but it always shines in translation. We can think of no better way to honor National Almond Day.

A Fine Alternative

2012-02-15T10:00:00.000-05:00

Dining at Heritage India is purposely – mindfully – not fast food. By contrast, today’s New York Times reports how Washington’s Merzi and other fast-casual Indian restaurants are demystifying the cuisine for mainstream consumers while making it fast and accessible.

There’s some overlap between Heritage India’s street foods and the kinds of dishes the fast-casual places serve. Kathi rolls on our Dupont Circle menu, for example, are commonly interpreted in a fast-casual setting.

Our Dupont Circle restaurant serves a "frankie" or "kathi roll" with paneer (pictured) or chicken

From The Times’ “Don’t Understand Indian Food? They’ll Break It Down:”

In the United States, kati rolls and other flatbread-wrapped foods have been popular for at least a decade. Paratha Junction in Jersey City and the Kati Roll Company, with locations in New York City and London, are two of the quick-service restaurant companies that specialize in portable Indian foods. Many of these newfangled foods are being built on bases of relatively authentic Indian flatbreads. Merzi, one of these nascent chains, serves roti wraps, stuffed with “tandisserie” chicken, at its Washington prototype. (The menu translates the term as “tandoori-seasoned chicken cooked rotisserie style.”)

Having broken bread at Merzi on several occasions, your blog editor is grateful to have such unfussy, accessible cafes in town.

Specials for the Week of Feb. 11-18

2012-02-11T13:06:00.000-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

San Valentine
Tequila, guava nectar, raspberry liqueur and sparkling wine. Romance the night away with this light yet heady cocktail.

Starter

Dildar Subzi Tikki
A hearty fresh vegetable patty served with sweet papaya chutney.

Entrées

Adraki Chicken Kebab
A grilled white meat chicken kebab marinated with ginger, fennel and gram flour.

Keema Matter
Rich lamb curry made of ground meat and fresh green peas.

Missi Roti
A popular bread choice in much of Northern India, this roti is made from whole what and chickpea flour, chopped onions and green chilies.

Special Teas

Guava iced tea: a refreshing iced tea flavored with guava nectar.
Orange herbal tea: A caffeine-free Chinese herbal tea best drunk with orange zest and honey.

New Menus Coming. What Should Stay? What Should be Added? Vote for Your Favorites

2012-02-06T13:19:00.005-05:00

Heritage India is finalizing our new menus and we want to hear from you. We’re revising both the Dupont Circle and Georgetown menus.

Of course, the Chicken Tikka Masala, Sag Paneer and other classics are here to stay. What else do you fancy?

Tell us which dishes we must keep and what we should add to the menus. State your preferences in the comments or email us directly at heritagegtown@verizon.net.

Vegan Delights for DC Meat-Free Week

2012-02-05T11:51:00.000-05:00

Heritage India is spotlighting our vegan dishes during Meat-Free Week, Feb. 6-13.

We’re pleased to offer Meat-Free Week diners 10% off vegan (and vegetarian) dishes, made with a wide range of vegetables and lentils. On the occasion of a positive review by the Veracious Vegan, we created a list of our diverse vegan entrees. Our Georgetown restaurant offers the widest selection of main courses. Our Dupont Circle menu includes small plates such as spicy tofu with mustard seeds and plum tomatoes, which we call a vegan’s dream come true.

Just mention Meat-Free Week to receive the discount. This promotion can’t be combined with happy hour prices, Groupons or other discounts or offers.

Following the Calendar to Chocolate and Potatoes

2012-02-02T18:29:00.000-05:00

We have consulted the food calendar and learned two very important pieces of information. February is Celebration of Chocolate Month and Potato Lover’s Month.

Indian cuisine uses the potato in hundreds of ways, so our connection to Potato Lover’s Month is as clear as the samosas on your table.

You can celebrate chocolate at Heritage India’s Dupont Circle restaurant with two dessert choices. We offer Exotic Passion, a passionfruit mousse charlotte caged in a chocolate crust, and Pistachio Chocolate Duo, a pistachio-chocolate terrine with fresh seasonal berries.

If you like to drink your chocolate, our Georgetown restaurant serves a Chocolate French Kiss cocktail, made with vanilla vodka, Godiva chocolate, Godiva white chocolate and Liquor 43.

Cheers!

The Phone Voice, Live and in Person

2012-01-29T13:52:00.000-05:00

A dedicated fan -- Leslie Morgan Steiner

At the Georgetown restaurant, we were thrilled to meet the person behind a familiar voice. We talk – sometimes weekly (or more) – to regular guests like Leslie Morgan Steiner to take their orders over the phone. We go for months or years with just a friendly phone rapport before we see the face behind the voice.

Mrs. Steiner came into our dining room this weekend and, happily, she introduced herself to us. We learned that her favorite dishes are Murgh Tikka Masala and Sag Paneer. Having ordered from us once or twice a week for the past four years, she told us she came to regard the delivery driver as her “second husband!” Call it what you will, we’re delighted to sustain this foodie relationship. Wonderful to meet you!

Specials for the Week of Jan. 27 - Feb. 3

2012-01-28T14:44:00.001-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Fresh Strawberry Mint Mojito
Fresh strawberries and ginger with Triple Sec and simple syrup. Also available with fresh blueberries.

Starter

Aloo Pyaz Bhajiya
Potato and onion fritters with a date and tamarind sauce.

Entrées

Tulsi Reshmi Kabab
A grilled chicken and basil kabab served with mint raita.

Murgh Kofta Makhmali
Chicken dumplings in a rich velvety tomato sauce.

Olive Cheese Nan
Nan filled with olives and cottage cheese topped with a light dusting of rock salt. Also available with whole wheat.

Special Teas

Grapefruit iced tea: a refreshing iced tea flavored with fresh grapefruit juice.

Finnish Dance on Indian Republic Day

2012-01-28T14:28:00.001-05:00

India’s Republic Day was Thursday. A solemn parade and other formalities took place to mark the 62nd year since India became a constitutionally-governed republic. These photos illustrate the official proceedings.

It was a different situation entirely on the Jan. 26 Finnair flight from Helsinki to Delhi, when flight attendants entertained passengers with an Indian dance performance!

The YouTube video has been viewed more than 1,700,000 times. Read the backstory here on the Finnair blog.

Groupon!

2012-01-26T13:01:00.000-05:00

One day left to buy our Groupon. And when you do, you won't be the only one. We're proud that Heritage India was named a Groupon Best of 2011.

Behind the Kitchen Door: The Art of Nan

2012-01-25T14:17:00.000-05:00

We take you behind the scenes to show how our Dupont Circle chef prepares everybody’s favorite nans in the Tandoori oven. Hand-stretching is an important step to prepare an authentic nan. Then it’s baked in the Tandoori oven until it’s just right. Out it comes, cut into quarters and rushed to your table, ready to dip in your favorite curries. Waiter, more nan, please!

Royally Sweet

2012-01-23T13:06:00.000-05:00

We peeked ahead at the February calendar and saw Valentine’s Day! That day is obviously focused on chocolate and we have some chocolate desserts at Dupont Circle with suitably romantic names like Exotic Passion and a Tryst for Two. We’ll talk more about that next month.

While we have the time here in January, let us show you something else on our dessert menu. This is Shahi Tukra, a rich bread pudding with pistachio, raisins and almonds. Shahi means royal and Tukra means morsel or piece, so the name translates to Royal Morsel. Treat yourself to a royally scrumptious dessert truly fit for a king or queen!

Get a Coupon that Gives to Charity

2012-01-21T13:11:00.000-05:00

Heritage India is proud to announce two offers from Recoup.com that give you discounts at our restaurants while supporting local charities here in the Washington area.

So, what’s Recoup?

“Recoup is the first cause shopping channel where millions of people support causes they care about by connecting with businesses that want to do good. Our innovative and patent-pending system empowers customers to choose which organizations they want to support, how much of their discount they want to give as a tax deductible contribution, and invite their friends to join instant fundraisers.”

Here’s how it works.

You purchase a product or service at a discount. A charity benefits. How much is up to you. The minimum charitable donation appears below the “buy now” box. You can choose to give more by adjusting the “save what you want” calculator. You’d pay more for the offer and your payment above the base amount is a tax-deductible contribution to the charity.

There are only three days left to buy the offer for Heritage Asia, our Thai and Pan-Asian restaurant in Glover Park. This terrific offer benefits Bread for the City, whose mission is to “provide vulnerable residents of Washington, DC, with comprehensive services, including food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.” Click here to view the offer.

We also suggest that you seize the opportunity to try Fiesta Tex-Mex Restaurant and Lounge, a sister restaurant to Heritage India and Heritage Asia. Owned by the Heritage India family, this upbeat Dupont Circle restaurant hosts a daily happy hour with two-for-one tapas and numerous drink specials. The menu features a fusion of Latin-inspired and Continental tapas as well as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and other Mexican classics. The Fiesta offer benefits the Latin American Youth Center, a “nationally recognized multi-cultural, multi-service agency serving all low-income youth across the District of Columbia and in Maryland’s Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.”

Thank you for supporting our efforts to aid worthy charities while offering you a taste of our distinctive international cuisine.

Specials for the Week of Jan. 20-27

2012-01-21T10:26:00.000-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Hurricane Slush
Ruby red grapefruit juice, flavored vodka and grenadine, shaken and poured over ice with a twist of lime and cherry.

Starter

Mushroom Masala Fry
Fresh mushroom buttons rolled in freshly ground spices and pan seared. Served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Entrées

Pudina Tandoori Chicken
The traditional Tandoori chicken marinated in fresh mint and cilantro and grilled in the Indian oven. Served with a side of mint yogurt sauce.

Murgh Haleem
Originating from Persia and literally meaning “patient and merciful,” this wonderful dish takes more than 12 hours to cook. Made popular by the Nizam of Hyderabad, it is made with ground chicken, crushed wheat, lentils and spices. Best eaten with a garlic nan.

Dal palak
Lentils in fresh whole spinach leaves (vegan)

Special Teas

Ginseng tea: an ideal herbal tea for a chilly winter’s day. Sit back, relax and let this cup of tea energize you.

Paneer is Patriotic. It’s National Cheese Lover’s Day!

2012-01-20T11:45:00.001-05:00

Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day.

For a Western perspective, check out this story from CNN’s food blog.

For an Eastern take … you know where this is going. We have just one thing to say:

Paneer!

sag paneer via Wikipedia

This soul-satisfying Indian cheese is the star of our sag paneer, one of the most popular vegetarian dishes on our menu. It also shines in paneer makhni, cheese cubes in a velvety tomato sauce. (Insider hint: paneer makhni is not printed on the Dupont Circle menu, but can be prepared on request.)

The Dupont Circle menu also offers some East-West fusion options, such as Tandoori smoked mozzarella with a tomato basil balsamic glaze. For a traditional taste of street food, order the frankie (kathi roll) with paneer. Both Heritage India locations also serve cheese kulcha, a bread stuffed with paneer.

Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day, however you choose to celebrate it.

Going Global

2012-01-19T11:39:00.000-05:00

Our Dupont circle restaurant hosted the International Club of DC for a standing-room-only happy hour celebration yesterday. The dues-free membership organization hosts a wide range of activities, including events at our sister restaurant, Fiesta Tapas Restaurant and Lounge.

Young and Tasteful

2012-01-19T10:39:00.000-05:00

Our Georgetown restaurant was pleased to host the Clark family twice during the holiday season. Elizabeth, 8, Julia, 10, and Andrew, 5, like Indian food and helping to light the candles. We like to welcome young diners with such sophisticated gourmet tastes.

What’s All the Buzz About? Look Here

2012-01-16T11:24:00.000-05:00

More than one person has praised the polenta cake on our Dupont Circle menu recently, so we’re taking the opportunity to picture it. The dish is one of our Spice Route blends, combining a soft polenta cake with a spicy chicken curry ragout. Yes, of course, we’ll save one for you. :)

Specials for the Week of Jan. 13-20

2012-01-14T13:51:00.002-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Pomamintini
Pomegranate juice, flavored vodka and fresh mint shaken and poured over ice with a twist of lime.

Starter

Machhi tikka -- spicy tuna cakes

Machhi Tikka
Tuna fish cakes with roasted spices, coriander root and potatoes served with an Indianized version of a tomato jam -- lively and spicy-sweet.

Entrées

Indian spice ajwain © Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

Benarasi Tandoori Jhinga
Juicy shrimp marinated in yogurt, paprika, gram (chickpea) flour and mint and grilled in the Tandoori oven. See if you can taste the distinctive flavor of ajwain, a thyme-like spice.

Benarasi Gobi ke Phool
A vegetarian version of the above with cauliflower.

Saunfiyana Murgh
Boneless chicken in a light fennel sauce

Special Teas

Ruby red grapefruit iced tea
Peach passion hot tea: an ideal herbal tea for a chilly winter’s day. Sit back, relax and enjoy this “cuppa.”

The Burger, Desi-Style

2012-01-09T12:36:00.000-05:00

East meets West in our desi-syle burgers. The special menu is offered only at our Dupont Circle bar and includes these options:

sag paneer burger

Sag Paneer Burger
Spiced spinach and cottage cheese patties

Garam Masala Chicken Burger
Cilantro and onion minced chicken burger with freshly ground garam masala spices

Aloo Patties
Tamarind and jalapeño flavored potato burgers

Lamb Burger
Lamb minced burgers flavored with mango chutney

Add fries for $2 and enjoy this creative East-West flavor combination!

New Year’s at Heritage India Makes Anjali Smile

2012-01-03T14:02:00.000-05:00

Anjali, now 3½, was among our New Year’s dinner guests in Georgetown. Her parents tell us Heritage India was her first restaurant when she was just two months old. Her first food was “green balls,” otherwise known as peas. Anjali continues to favor pillau rice with peas, plus nan and makidal.

Three-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner

2011-12-29T11:40:00.000-05:00

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Heritage India. Both our Georgetown and Dupont Circle locations are hosting a special three-course dinner with unlimited wine, beer, cocktails and a champagne toast.

The warmth of our dining room combined with the tantalizing complexity of our curries promise to create a most memorable experience for you and your special guests. Start the new year on a sumptuous note and call for reservations today. Dupont Circle (202) 331-1414, Georgetown (202) 333-3120.

New Year’s Eve Menu

Appetizer Platter
Cocktail Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Bhelpuri

Entrées

Meat Eaters
Choice of:
Lamb Rogan Josh
Sag Gosht
Murgh Makhani
Dum Ka Murgh

Vegetarians
Choice of:
Dhingri Mattar
Aloo Gobi Masala
Paneer Makhani
Sag Paneer

Accompaniments
House Lentils
Navrattan Korma
Zaffrani Pillau Rice
Garlic Nan or Lacha Parantha

Desserts
Choice of:
Kheer
Shahi Tukra
Gulab Jamoon

The above menu also includes unlimited house red or white wines and a sparkling wine toast to the new year. For the non-wine drinkers, domestic beers, draft beers and house cocktails are available.

Buy tickets through the Capitol Deal for just $75 per person.

Dinner package price is exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Should you prefer a la carte selections off our regular menu, you are most welcome to that option.

Variety is the Spice of Life

2011-12-28T21:51:00.000-05:00

For Appetizer Variety ...

aloo tikki

calamari

Almost everyone likes samosas, India’s best known street food.

For a variation on the theme, consider aloo tikki. These pear-shaped cakes are made with a spicy potato filling similar to samosas. They are served with curried chickpeas (chana masala) topped with yogurt and tamarind chutney.

Though not indigenous to India, calamari is another appetizer that Heritage India guests often order. We sauté this American favorite with tomatoes, coconut and lemon to infuse it with Indian flavors.

For Entrée Variety ...

If you like vegetarian tomato curries, you’ve probably ordered paneer makhani, fresh cottage cheese in a smooth tomato sauce. (Hint: it’s not printed on the menu at Heritage India Dupont Circle, but it is available by request.)

makhmali kofta

Guests at our Georgetown restaurant can try makhmali kofta for variety. Described as vegetable dumplings in a velvety tomato sauce, the dish is made with potatoes, cheese and raisins formed into balls. (This makes us trendy in a solidly traditional way. Our classic ball-shaped foods click with Zagat’s assessment of 2011 dining trends.)

For non-vegetarian entrées, most curries can mix and match with most meats. Pair chicken with the curried spinach sauce in sag gosht. Opt for chicken korma instead of lamb. Make it a shrimp tikka masala or a chicken vindaloo. Instead of Goa fish curry, order it with prawns. Let your taste buds guide you to a new flavor combination.

Don’t Drink and Drive. Call SoberRide.

2011-12-24T14:03:00.000-05:00

We encourage responsible celebrations during the holiday season. If you overdo it, please don’t drive. Call SoberRide for a free taxi trip home. Phone 800-200-8294 or #8294 (TAXI) from AT&T phones. The service is available from 10 pm to 6 am through Jan. 1.

Holiday Hours (Timings)

2011-12-23T08:18:00.000-05:00

Heritage India Georgetown and Heritage Asia

Dec. 24: Open for lunch and dinner

Dec. 25: Closed for lunch and open for dinner

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve three-course dinner

Jan. 1: Closed for lunch and open for dinner

Heritage India Dupont Circle
Dec. 24: Open for lunch and dinner
Dec. 25: Open for lunch and dinner
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve three-course dinner
Jan. 1: Closed for lunch and open for dinner

Full Bar Now Open at Heritage India Dupont Circle

2011-12-22T11:44:00.002-05:00

The full bar at Heritage India Dupont Circle has re-opened as of Dec. 22. Our menu of wine, beer and cocktails is available during lunch, happy hour and dinner. We sincerely look forward to serving you again. At the same time, we reiterate our pledge to cooperate with the police department and city officials to ensure the safety of the dining public.

Indian and Tex-Mex Delivery from Dupont Circle

2011-12-19T10:17:00.002-05:00

Heritage India now offers delivery from our Dupont Circle restaurant. Now you can enjoy all those Hawker Zone street foods and Spice Route fusion small plates from home, in addition to the entrée curries and Tandoori specialties. To order, view the Dupont Circle menu then phone (202) 331-1414.

Delivery is also available from our Tex-Mex restaurant, Fiesta. If your taste buds are asking for Southwestern flavors, Fiesta is the answer. Fiesta serves Latin-inspired and Continental tapas as well as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and other Mexican classics. To order, view the menu then phone (202) 659-1544.

Dupont Circle delivery service operates nightly during dinnertime hours.

When visiting the Heritage India website, please keep in mind that the online ordering system is only for our two Georgetown restaurants, Heritage India and Heritage Asia Thai Bistro. Georgetown-area guests who live within our two-mile delivery radius are encouraged to place online orders.

Specials for the Week of Dec. 17-24

2011-12-17T14:17:00.004-05:00

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

Pomegranate Champagne
Voted among the top 5 cocktails for winter, this blend of pomegranate juice, peach nectar, Grand Marnier and champagne invites you to sit back and enjoy the holiday season.

All our specials this week are from Nepal, India’s friendly neighbor.

Starter

Nepalese chicken momos

Momos
Steamed chicken dumplings with a spicy tomato chutney

Entrées

Kukhura Ko Ledo
A traditional chicken curry, medium spicy

Rayo Ko Saag
A delicious mustard spinach dish tempered with roasted spices

Special Teas

Pomegranate iced tea
Nepalese green tea - An organic green tea from the foothills of the Himalayas

Gift Certificates with Extra 20% Value

2011-12-16T00:13:00.002-05:00

Heritage India and its sister restaurants, Heritage Asia in Georgetown and Fiesta in Dupont Circle, have a valuable gift for you. When you purchase a gift certificate, we’ll add an additional 20% to the value of the certificate. It’s our way of thanking you for sharing our restaurants with someone on your gift list. Gift certificates can be purchased and redeemed at any of our four restaurants. Heritage Asia is located at the same address as Heritage India Georgetown and Fiesta is located at 1327 Connecticut Ave., just a few doors south of Heritage India Dupont Circle. May you and yours have a delicious holiday season.

Trendy and Traditional

2011-12-15T23:39:00.000-05:00

Zagat has posted a look back at the DC dining trends of 2011.

Its first observation is that DC is “still flippin’ over burgers.” Omnivores will delight in these must-try beef burgers popular with everyone from First Lady Michelle Obama on down. At Heritage India Dupont Circle, we’re into burgers, too. Our bar offers a special menu of desi-style burgers ranging from vegetarian creations to chicken and lamb burgers. Just add fries and friends for the perfect happy hour.

Dahi bhalle lentil balls are trendy

Then there’s the “having a ball” trend, as identified by Zagat. The Heritage India menu features several ball-shaped foods, such as dahi bhalle, pictured above. This appetizer-sized small plate is made with lentil balls smothered in yogurt sauce. At our Georgetown restaurant, you’ll find an entrée curry called makhmali kofta, balls of cheese, potato and raisins in a sweet creamy tomato sauce.

We’re unabashedly traditional in our approach to cooking, but apparently we’re of-the-moment as well. Trendy meets traditional on the Heritage India dinner plate. Who knew?

Full Bar Returning Dec. 21

2011-12-13T23:11:00.002-05:00

The full bar at Heritage India Dupont Circle will re-open on Dec. 21, 2011. Our menu of wine, beer and cocktails will be available to accompany your meal. We sincerely look forward to serving you again. At the same time, we reiterate our pledge to cooperate with the police department and city officials to ensure the safety of the dining public.

Bread and Spice are Nice

2011-12-13T18:04:00.001-05:00

Heritage India Staples Among 2012 Dining Trends

Nan-tastic!

Open Table has forecast the Top Dining Trends for 2012. Trends #2 and #3 speak to the heart and soul of Heritage India:

2. Bread is back
3. Almost everyone likes it hot

#3 refers to spicy food. Yes, indeed, we have some expertise in that area. And, breads? Oh, yeah.

The world-famous Indian nan is crave-worthy, soul-satisfying comfort food at its best. We bake our nan in the traditional Tandoori oven until it reaches the perfect blend of crusty and chewy.

Plain and garlic are our most popular nans. Did you know we also make a variation called kulcha, stuffed with onion, cheese or minced lamb? Other options include a vegan wheat roti bread, a layered bread with butter (lacha parantha), a layered whole wheat bread with fresh mint (pudina parantha), a Peshawari nan with raisins and almonds and layered potato bread (aloo parantha).

Are you imagining that magical feeling in your mouth as you chew on a blissfully warm nan? We don’t blame you.

Click over to Open Table to read the rest of the 2012 dining trends.

Specials for the Week of Dec. 10-17

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Hennessy Ginger
This cool yet warming quencher is a mix of Hennessy cognac, fresh ginger, simple syrup and a splash of ginger ale.

Starter

Chicken Samosa
A triangular savory pastry filled with spiced minced chicken.

Entrées

Reshmi Palak Kabab
Chicken and spinach kebab grilled in the tandoori oven and served with mint yogurt sauce and a small side of house special black lentils.

Vegetable Vindaloo
A traditional curry from Goa, vindaloo is renowned for its fiery heat and spice.

Special Teas

Cranberry iced tea
Hot oolong tea - originally a Chinese tea and sometimes also referred to as the black dragon tea, oolong has a wonderful woody aroma. Best drunk without milk and with a dash of honey.

Your Generous Support

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Heritage India is profoundly grateful to our friends, staff and especially the dining public for your support during these very challenging times. Needless to say, this has been a very draining experience, emotionally and financially.

On the one hand, we draw strength from the many Washingtonians we have gotten to know. It has been our privilege to welcome you into our dining room regularly and greet you by name. Through the years, we’ve had wonderful conversations about your lives, your families and your favorite dishes. We’ve shared graduations, weddings, retirements and seen hundreds of pictures of your trips to India.

We sincerely thank you for the steadfast loyalty and generosity you have shown in recent weeks. We appreciate every one of you who has come to our Dupont Circle dining room knowing the drink menu would be limited to non-alcoholic beverages. This didn’t stop you from filling our dining room with the warmth and camaraderie we have come to cherish.

Others of you have called to place delivery and carry-out orders night after night expressly to show your financial support. When we hear familiar voices making such a personal investment in our wellbeing, we are deeply inspired and comforted.

We couldn’t rebound in a matter of days and re-open to serve you without our hard-working staff. We thank our loyal employees who stood firm through an unforeseen reduction in hours and sprung back into action with the highest degree of professionalism.

Even as we come together and solider on, our business and our employees have been hard hit by the loss of revenue. We have lost income that we need to survive and thrive.

Your continued patronage is critical to our day-to-day finances. We look forward to meeting your special holiday guests and would be pleased to host your party of friends, family and business colleagues for lunch or dinner. Whether an intimate gathering of loved ones or a large office party, it would be our privilege to serve you. Thank you again for your invaluable support and best wishes for a peaceful holiday season.

Specials for the Week of Dec. 3-10

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Autumn Sunset
Strawberry-orange iced tea, Grand Marnier, orange vodka and strawberry vodka blended together to make this put your feet up and relax cocktail.

Starter

palak ki chaat

Palak ki Chaat
Crispy fresh spinach leaves in a chickpea batter topped with sweet yogurt, tamarind chutney, diced tomatoes and spiced potato.

Entrées

Mango Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in mango pulp and fresh herbs and spices, then grilled in the Tandoori oven and topped with a dusting of dry mango powder.

Hare Makhmali Kofte
Spinach and cheese dumplings in a lightly spiced creamy tomato sauce.

Special Teas

Mango iced tea
Lavender green hot tea

Heritage India Dupont Circle is Open

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Doors open, diners seated for lunch on Dec. 2 .

Heritage India Dupont Circle is open beginning Friday, Dec. 2 and we welcome you to get re-acquainted with your favorite dishes. At present, alcoholic beverages are not available.

We invite you to explore a different pairing and consider options beyond wine, beer and cocktails.

Take a journey back in time and sip a classic masala tea
Enchant your taste buds and cool your palate with a mango lassi or our new mint lassi
Enjoy the delicate flavors of cranberry or mango iced tea

Especially during the holiday season, we cherish meals together with our closest friends, honored guests and respected colleagues. When we dine out, we share a personal experience that’s more memorable than the food and beverages on our table. Specific menu offerings may come and go, but Heritage India is always here to provide a warm, elegant setting for your special time together.

Dupont Circle is open daily for lunch and dinner. Please call (202) 331-1414 for reservations or book through Open Table. Our complete beverage menu appears in the blog post below.

New House Special Lassis and More

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Heritage India Dupont Circle introduces a new menu oflassis, teas and non-alcoholic cocktails.

House Special Lassis

Lassi is a traditional chilled beverage from India which ismade with yogurt or buttermilk and an assortment of flavorings. This drink is apopular accompaniment to spicy Indian food.

Sweet or salted

Fresh mint

Mango lassi

Pineapple/strawberry or blueberry

House Special Teas

Masala chai
An Indian tea spiced with roasted and ground cardamom,fennel, cinnamon and bay leaf

Green tea

Lavender green tea

Jasmine tea

Honey-pear tea
Sweet orange tea
Mango-peach white tea

Lemon-ginger tea (caffeine-free)

Peppermint tea (caffeine-free)

Water, Juices and Iced Teas

San Pellegrino sparkling water

Panna still water

Cranberry, orange or mango juice

Regular iced tea

Mango iced tea

Pomegranate iced tea

Green iced tea

Orange-lemon iced tea

Orange-strawberry iced tea

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Masala Bloody Mary

Tomato juice, lemon juice and tamarind pulp spiced with rocksalt and Worcestershire sauce

Coffee Crush

Shot of espresso, chocolate syrup, milk and simple syrup,blended and dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar

Heritage India Statement on Nov. 27 Incident

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Heritage India extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Jhonte Coleman. We wish a quick and healthful recovery for the others who were injured following a private party on Nov. 27.

Heritage India is proud to be among Washington’s world-class restaurants, offering guests from around the city, country and the world a memorable fine-dining experience. Heritage India often hosts wedding receptions, businesspeople, government officials, foreign diplomats and other dignitaries for large lunch and dinner banquets.

Located in one of Washington’s premier nightlife areas, Heritage India Dupont Circle is an attractive venue for private after-hours events on weekend nights.

On Nov. 27, two patrons at a private party began to fight and security staff immediately escorted both men off the premises.

With tension remaining in the venue, management decided to shut down the event immediately. Music was turned off, lights were turned on and guests were asked to leave.

As patrons were exiting, a person outside of Heritage India shouted that there had been a stabbing on the street.

Heritage India staff immediately called 911 and security began an emergency-response lockdown. At this point, only the security officers, event promoters and restaurant staff were inside the restaurant.

The alleged stabbing victim was leaning against the main door of the restaurant and security brought him inside to render medical aid.

Contrary to published reports, the stabbing did not occur inside Heritage India.

Heritage India is reviewing its contracting procedures for private events and is prepared to participate in a constructive dialog with police and city officials to promote a safe, hospitable environment for nightlife activities.

Meet Fenugreek

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Fenugreek seeds and leaves. Image source: TheKitchn.com.

Two of our most popular non-vegetarian dishes are Chicken Makhani and Chicken Tikka Masala.

Some guests, such as our lovely friends at the British Embassy, are fiercely loyal to one or the other and will never deviate from their preferred dish. Other guests may call us to place a phone order and ask for help to recall which dish they enjoyed in our dining room.

They are both tomato-based chicken curries, so some confusion is perfectly understandable. Chicken Makhani is the world-famous Butter Chicken. It is a mild, slightly sweet, creamy curry that families often find suitable for children. The curry sauce is a brighter red due to the creamy base.

Chicken Tikka Masala is the UK pub favorite, so well-known that it’s universally recognized by its CTM abbreviation. It’s more savory and spicy than Chicken Makhani and it contains a distinctive spice called fenugreek, or methi in Hindi.

According to Wikipedia:

India is the largest producer of fenugreek in the world where Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and Punjab are the major fenugreek producing states. Rajasthan produces the lion’s share of India's production, accounting for over 80% of the nation’s total fenugreek output.

TheKitchn.com offers a brilliant explanation and recipe suggestions for fenugreek.

Newsflash!

2011-11-24T20:49:00.001-05:00

Welcome to your post-Thanksgiving food coma. We’ll forgive you if your eyesight is a bit blurry right now.

Just two announcements for you:

One – you and your Thanksgiving guests are warmly welcome to dine with us this weekend to escape your leftovers and enjoy some entirely different flavors.

Two – watch this space for news of our exciting New Year’s Eve party, coming early next week.

Happy Thanksgiving from Heritage India!

Happy Hour at Dupont Circle

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Lamb vindaloo empanadas

Raise a glass to the end of the work day and nibble on traditional and contemporary tapas nightly at our Dupont Circle happy hour. More than two dozen small plates are available from 5-7 pm, from classic samosas and pakora to modern fusion tapas such as lamb vindaloo empanadas, pictured above.

Tapas are buy one, get one free from 5-7 pm. Drink specials are 4:30-7:30 and include:

Mojitos $4.50, pitcher $22
Margaritas $3.75, pitcher $20
Sangria $4.50, carafe $14
Cocktail and martinis $4.50
Domestic beer bucket $12
Open wine bar $16

If you find yourself in Georgetown for happy hour, you can enjoy drink specials and a selection of two-for-one tapas from our Heritage India and Heritage Asia menus.

Cheers!

Live from Dupont Circle: Desi-Style Burgers for Happy Hour

2011-11-23T02:08:00.000-05:00

During happy hour at Dupont Circle, you can enjoy our exclusive menu of Desi-style burgers. What might have been called “pav cutless,” literally meaning bread and cutlets, takes the shape of some Asian burger options:

Sag Paneer Burger
Spiced spinach and cottage cheese patties

Garam Masala Chicken Burger
Cilantro and onion minced chicken burger with freshly ground garam masala spices

Aloo Patties
Tamarind and jalapeño flavored potato burgers

Lamb Burger
Lamb minced burgers flavored with mango chutney

Add fries for $2 and pair with the drink specials described in the post above. Then just add friends for the perfect happy hour!

You. Lunch. Georgetown Menu. NEW!

2011-11-21T13:08:00.000-05:00

Here’s an exclusive look at our updated lunch menu, now available at our Georgetown location.

EXPRESS STARTERS

SAMOSA
VEGETABLE FRITTERS
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS

MAIN COURSE OPTIONS

GRILLED COMBINATIONS
Served with lentils, naan bread and pillau rice

KABAB KHAZANA COMBO
Tandoori Prawn, Chicken Tikka and Seekh (lamb) Kabab

CHICKEN TIKKA COMBO
Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and saffron, grilled in the Indian oven

KANDAHARI SHIMLA MIRCH
Green peppers stuffed with spicy potato and grilled in the Tandoor Oven

CURRY COMBINATIONS
Served with rice, Indian bread, lentils and vegetables

GOA SHRIMP CURRY
Shrimp in sesame, coconut milk sauce

CHICKEN MAKHANI
Boneless chicken in a creamy tomato sauce

DUM KA MURGH
A light chicken curry in a fresh pepper and almond sauce

SAG GOSHT
A rich lamb curry

DHINGRI MATTAR
Fresh mushrooms and green peas curry

NAVRATTAN KORMA
A mild mixed vegetable curry

HERITAGE EXPRESS LUNCHES
Served with rice only

Chicken Rogan Josh -- a mild chicken curry

Paneer Makhani -- cottage cheese in a tomato cream sauce

Aloo Gobi Masala -- potatoes and cauliflower

Aaj Ki Dal -- fresh lentils of the day

This special lunch menu is available weekdays in Georgetown from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, lunch hours are 12-3 pm and the regular menu is offered.

Dupont Circle serves a buffet lunch weekdays and Sunday from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. The regular menu is offered on Saturdays.

Whole Foods Cooking Demonstration

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Chef Dawa of Georgetown prepared Murgh Pepper Masla for a Whole Foods cooking demonstration this autumn.

One of our Georgetown chefs demonstrated Murgh Pepper Masala at the Georgetown Whole Foods this autumn. By popular demand, we’re sharing the recipe here. It’s not on our menu but available by request. The same curry sauce with shrimp, Jhinga Pepper Masala, is on our Georgetown menu.

Murgh Pepper Masala
This dish is predominantly eaten in Northern India. It can be eaten with Indian bread as well as rice. Spice levels can vary.

2 lbs. boneless chicken cubes
Dark meat is always preferred for Indian cooking as we tend to cook for a long time. White meat will only get harder and tough to chew if it is cooked for so long.
¼ cup oil
½ white onion, diced
½ each yellow, red and green pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ tsp lemon juice
1 tsp green peppercorns

Sauce
2 white onions, chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala

Heat oil in a heavy bottom deep pan, then add chopped onions and garam masala and cook on medium heat until onions brown. Add ginger garlic paste and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and cook until chicken is mostly done. Add onions and peppers and stir lightly for 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Eat with freshly boiled basmati rice.

Serves 4.

Armchair Trip to India

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Indian spices. Image source: The Story of India website.

If you can’t visit India in person, you can get a taste in our dining room – and a truly exceptional one at that, if we do say so ourselves.

To put the food in context, click over to The Story of India, a six-part BBC/PBS series that takes you on a “journey to the past, present and future.”

This video series looks like the next best thing to a trip to India. The website alone is making our eyes pop out!

The films are produced by British historian Michael Wood, who introduces the series with a five-minute video that you can view on the website.

“This is the story of a civilization that is older than human history,” Wood narrates. “A land of a billion people, 400 languages and 33 million gods.”

In the preview video, Wood alludes to the ways that silk, rice and pepper transformed India and the world during the Roman Empire. Foodies will be especially attracted to Episode 3, “Spice Routes & Silk Roads.”

If you take this armchair journey and view the series, please share your impressions in the comments. Bon voyage!

Foodies in Training

2011-11-14T13:23:00.000-05:00

Meet two of our youngest fans, both of whom drew artistic inspiration from their recent visits to Heritage India.

Shurik

Shurik and his family dined at our Dupont Circle location. Perhaps a budding scientist, he drew a picture of the solar system.

Jonathan

Jonathan, 4, dined at our Georgetown location with his extended family, who enjoyed a leisurely meal at a window table. He is pictured with his abstract drawing of an elephant.

Specials for the Week of Nov. 12-19

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Peach Poma
Peach vodka, Triple Sec, lime juice simple syrup and fresh peach puree makes a delicious autumn cocktail.

Starter

Saboodana Aloo Tikki
Sago pearls, potato, peanuts, fresh coriander and green chili patties served with sweet mango chutney.

Entrées

Dalcha Murgh
A popular Central Indian dish where chicken and lentils are cooked together and topped with roasted garlic … medium spicy.

Aloo Palak
Potatoes in creamy spinach.

Special Teas

Cranberry iced tea
Mango peach hot tea with honey

Home Cooking

2011-11-09T13:33:00.001-05:00

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the brilliant spices that bring Indian food to life, you can attend a free lecture and potluck this Sunday with author Nani Power. Power will speak about her new book Ginger and Ganesh, followed by a potluck dinner. The event takes place on Nov. 13 from 4:30-6:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton Street, NW. It is sponsored by the non-profit organization Slow Food DC. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Specials for the Week of Nov. 5-12

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Mongo Pongo
Dry Vermouth, orange vodka, lemon juice, orange juice and a dash of bitters shaken with lime peel and poured over ice.

Starters

Bread Pakora
Spicy potato and peas packed between sliced bread, smeared with cilantro sauce, dipped in chickpea batter and fried. Served with tamarind-date chutney.

Entrées

Tamarind Fish
A specialty of southern India, this tangy and zesty fish curry is known by many different names in all the southern states of India. Fish fillet cooked with tamarind, coconut and dry red chilies.

Naan

Aloo Parantha
Whole wheat naan filled with spiced potato and baked in the Tandoori oven.

Special Teas

Orange iced tea
Strawberry orange hot green tea

Exceptional Quality is Affordable

2011-11-04T12:56:00.003-04:00

At Heritage India Georgetown, local university students often come to dine with us. For them and others who may be living on a tight budget these days, we draw your attention to the Washington Examiner, which recently showed readers how to dine for less than $30.

Click over to “DC Cheap Eats Quickies: Heritage India has meals for under $30 dollars” and enjoy the tasty tips!

All Smiles

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We’re so grateful for the feedback from our happy guests. Here are two of many cases from the Smile Files.

Mrs. Mendez surrounded by her children.

The Mendez family from Pittsburgh visited Heritage India Dupont Circle. Pictured at center, Mom said it was the best Indian food they had ever eaten.

We don’t know the anonymous artist who drew this picture in our guest book, but we love it!

If you have feedback, we’d love to hear your comments on Facebook, Twitter, here on the blog or directly to heritageindiaguestrelations@gmail.com.

Thirsty?

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Each week, our bartender creates a special cocktail for Heritage Asia and Heritage India Georgetown. This week, it’s Harvest Punch, a blend of lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider, crème de banana, Dark Spiced Rum and vodka shaken with ice and served with a cinnamon stick float.

We also offer a rotation of seasonal beers. Here’s what’s on tap now:

Shock Top Belgian White
Well balanced and very refreshing. The flavor is citrusy, mainly lemon, with notes of apple dumpling and vanilla.

Stella Artois
A classic Belgian lager, golden in color with exceptional clarity and a spicy hop character

Bass Ale
A full-flavored English malt with aromatic hops. Salts and minerals combine to give Bass its slightly burnt, roasted aroma and full-bodied flavor.

You can enjoy our draft beers for just $2.50 during our nightly happy hour from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Heritage Asia bar.

We also have a full selection of specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic favorites like mango lassi and masala tea. Whatever is in your glass, cheers!

Sweet and Simple

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Honey ice cream

As regular readers of our blog know, we spend a lot of time talking about our food. After all, it’s the centerpiece of our business and our basic raison d’être. It’s also the reason for our best-in-class reputation. Our chefs literally labor all day to marinade our Tandoori meats and blend our curries to perfection.

For a quick moment, let’s get our minds off the crave-worthy chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo and addictive nans. Let’s fast-forward to the end of the meal and eat dessert.

Classic Indian desserts are served at both our Heritage India locations. Dupont Circle also offers a selection of Continental sweets with flirtatious names like “A Tryst for Two.” On the lighter side, both restaurants and Heritage Asia offer sorbets and ice creams. You can choose one flavor or mix and match three flavors, including our new honey ice cream, pictured above.

What’s more, the lunch buffet at Heritage India Dupont Circle includes an ever-changing selection of off-menu desserts. No matter how full you may be, there’s always room for a spoonful of sweets. The rotation includes surprises such as gajar halva, a carrot pudding aglow with a vibrant orange that will catch your eye and delight your palate. Because every savory meal deserves a sweet finish.

Happy Hour in Georgetown

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Chicken satay is one of a dozen starters we feature during our nightly Happy Hour.

Our Georgetown location hosts a daily happy hour with a selection of starters from Heritage Asia and Heritage India, plus terrific drink specials. Happy Hour takes place at the Heritage Asia bar from 5 to 7:30 pm daily and features:

Starters priced at buy one, get 50% off the second
Margaritas for $3.75 a glass or $18.95 a pitcher
House wine for $3.50
Draft beer for $2.50
Bottled beer for $3.00
Mojitos for $4.50
Martinis and cocktails for $4.25

We invite you to begin your evening at Happy Hour and continue to enjoy a first-class dinner in our Heritage Asia or Heritage India dining room. This way, you’ll impress your dinner companions – and your taste buds – with a broad array of delightful foods and drinks.

Happy Anniversary from Heritage India Dupont Circle

2011-11-02T12:40:00.002-04:00

Nicola Mrazek came to Heritage India Dupont Circle to pick up a carryout order, but this was no routine dinner. Her friends were celebrating their wedding anniversary and had held their reception at Heritage India, so Nicola returned exactly three years later to bring back a taste of the happy day. Nicola and her friends enjoyed the memorable flavors of Heritage India at home to mark the couple’s anniversary.

Street Food Spotlight: Dahi Bhalle

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Dahi bhalle is a sweet and savory starter enjoyed by guests at both Heritage India locations. A popular Indian street food, dahi bhalle is made with savory balls of lentils smothered in fresh yogurt, sprinkled with spices and liberally doused with tamarind chutney.

It has many names throughout India. It’s called dahi bhalle in the north and dahi vada in the south and west. In the east, it’s known as doi bora or dahi bora.

Our Heritage India guests have one name for it: delicious. Once you get to know dahi bhalle, you’ll surely love the dish as well. Sometimes guests are surprised to find the yogurt sauce upon ordering it for the first time. So, here’s what it looks like in all its savory, chewy, tangy, creamy glory. As for its taste, you’ll have to discover it for yourself on your next visit to Heritage India. We look forward to sharing this multi-layered, flavorful dish with you and broadening your repertoire of Heritage India favorites.

Specials for the Week of Oct. 29-Nov. 5

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Harvest Punch
Lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider, crème de banana, Dark Spiced Rum and vodka shaken with ice and served with a cinnamon stick float.

Starters

Vegetable Shammi Kabab
A pan-seared fresh vegetable and lentil kebab served with sweet tomato ginger and date chutney.

Entrées

Chicken Kastoori
A light white meat chicken kebab marinated in fresh herbs and spices (including fenugreek, often called kastoori methi in Hindi; fenugreek comes from the spinach family and is widely used in Asian curries) and grilled in the Tandoori oven.

Lamb Dhansak
Dhansak is a popular Indian dish, especially among the Parsi Zoroastrian community. A deliciously rich lamb curry made with pumpkin and lentils. Also available with chicken.

Special Teas

Mango iced tea
Lavender hot tea

Diwali: Festival of Lights

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Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth, light, prosperity and wisdom (Credit:Deepavali.net)

Ganesha, the ‘Remover of Obstacles’ and the ‘Lord ofBeginnings.’ (Credit: Deepavali.net)

Diwali tribute at Heritage India Dupont Circle

Maybe you’ve heard of the Indian holiday commonly calledDiwali. If you’ve been to an Indian restaurant during the holiday, you’ve undoubtedlyseen a display of candles, central to this celebration of lights.

The five-day holiday is also called Deepavali and its mainday in 2011 is Oct. 26.

As described on deepavali.net,

“Deepavali (also: Depawali, Dipavali, Dewali, Diwali, Divali,Dipotsavi, Dipapratipad ) marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year accordingto the Lunar Calendar. It literally translated means 'Row of Lights' (fromSanskrit: dipa = lamp / awali = row, line). It celebrates the victory ofGoodness over Evil and Light over Darkness - it ushers in the new year.Especially for this event people are cleaning their houses and wear newclothes. Diwali is a 5 day festival as Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Badi (Main) Diwali,Padwa and Bhaiduj. There are many different names for the days of Diwali indifferent regions of India (South & North India, East & West India) andin the different languages spoken in that regions (i.e. Hindi, Urdu, Telugu,Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali). During Deepavali people pray to Lakshmi, Goddess ofwealth, light, prosperity and wisdom, but also to Ganesha, the ‘Remover of Obstacles’ and the ‘Lord ofBeginnings.’”

Among the popular vegetarian foods for the festival issambal, made with tomatoes, onion, green chilli, lime or lemon juice and coconut.View the recipe here.

Happy Diwali! Deepavali Valthukkal! Shubh Diwali!

Specials for the Week of Oct. 22-29

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Autumn Delight
Scotch topped with apple cider and fresh cinnamon

Chicken lettuce cup

Starters

Chicken Lettuce Cup

Spiced chicken tikka topped with raw mango and red onions in a lettuce cup, served with a spicy cilantro-tomato and jalapeño chutney.

Entrées

Kadhai Chicken / Paneer
Boneless strips of chicken with chili peppers, tomato and freshly ground spices. Kadhai literally means Indian wok. Because the method is similar to stirfry, these dishes are quick, nutritious and full of aroma. Also available as vegetarian Kadhai Paneer (farmers cheese).

Naan

Ginger Honey Naan
Naan filled with fresh ginger steeped in honey, baked fresh in the Tandoori oven

Special Teas

Green iced tea
Cinnamon tea: Hot cinnamon tea infused with cinnamon extract

Specials for the Week of Oct. 15-22

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Coconut Grove
Say hello to autumn – when it’s not so hot and not so cold – with this delightful cocktail of coco rum, creme de banana, white rum, pineapple juice and a dash of lemon juice over ice.

Starters

Spinach fritters
Whole spinach leaves in a light chickpea, pomegranate and beer batter, served with tamarind and date chutney.

Entrées

Kashmiri Lasooni Murgh
This delicious specialty of Kashmir is boneless chicken simmered in a light yogurt, garlic and cashew sauce. Also available with lamb or prawns.

Sides

Lemon rice (pictured)
Typical of southern India, this flavorful rice with lemon juice, turmeric, curry leaves and roasted peanuts is made on all festive occasions.

Cilantro and garlic salt naan
Naan bread topped with fresh cilantro and garlic salt.

Special Teas

Pomegranate iced tea: Iced tea with fresh pomegranate juice
Orange herb tea: Hot tea infused with an orange herbal extract and served with honey

Specials for the Week of Oct. 8-15

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Coconut Grove
Say hello to autumn – when it’s not so hot and not so cold – with this delightful cocktail of coco rum, creme de banana, white rum, pineapple juice and a dash of lemon juice over ice.

Starters

Tandoori aloo grilled jacket potato
A whole potato grilled with Indian spices in the Tandoor oven and topped with a drizzle of spicy cilantro pepper sauce

Makai Naan
Naan bread filled with corn, cilantro and green chilies, baked in the oven and topped with rock salt

Entrées

Chicken Rogan Josh
Chicken in a rich ginger garlic sauce

Makhmali gobi
Cauliflower florettes in a velvety, rich tomato sauce

Special Teas

Pomegranate iced tea: Iced tea with fresh pomegranate juice
Orange herb tea: Hot tea infused with an orange herbal extract

Surprise Savings

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A mystery gift awaits you at Heritage India. Next time you dine at our Georgetown restaurant, ask for the “Just Glance” flyer. Scan the QR code for a special something to enjoy right then and there. A secret surprise … zap to it!

Get to Know Heritage Asia for 50% Off

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Maybe you’ve stolen a glimpse of our sister restaurant, Heritage Asia Thai Bistro, on your way upstairs to Heritage India Georgetown. You keep telling yourself that you’ll try it one day. Here’s some incentive for you to do so. With a smartphone, you can access a code for 50% off via Scoutmob, for a savings of up to $15. Claim your discount code at www.scoutmob.com/washington-dc/deal/1484. View the menu and make reservations online at www.heritageasiadc.com. Bon appétit!

Specials for the Week of Oct. 1-8

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Guava Surprise
A refreshing cocktail of guava juice, Vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup.

Fresh Berry Lassi
A refreshing cooler (non-alcoholic) made with a medley of fresh berries churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter

Vegan Tofu Potato Ball
A ball of tofu, potato, fresh herbs and spices fried and served with tamarind sauce

Spinach and ricotta nan

Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Nan
Served with raita (yogurt sauce)

Entrées

Jhinga Pasanada
Grilled prawns in a light almond sauce

Special Teas

Pomegranate iced tea: Iced tea with fresh pomegranate juice
Rose green tea: Hot green tea infused with rose extract

Specials of the Week for Sept. 24-Oct. 1

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Pink Sunset

Pink Sunset
Say goodbye to rainy days and balmy nights and toast in the coming of autumn with this refreshing cocktail of guava juice, strawberry slush, Vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup.

Fresh Mixed Berry Lassi
A refreshing cooler (non-alcoholic) made with fresh seasonal berries churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter

Spinach Samosa
Spinach patties served with tamarind sauce

Entrées

Jhinga Makhani
Grilled prawns in a light tomato cream sauce

Murgh Sag
Chicken in spinach curry

Special Teas

Pomegranate iced tea: Iced tea with fresh pomegranate juice
Rose green tea: Hot green tea infused with rose extract

A Perfectly Hospitable Pairing: Your Party, Our Catering

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Heritage India is available for catering and private parties, both off-site and in the restaurants. It would be our pleasure to provide exceptional food and service for your special event. We’ll work with you every step of the way to bring unforgettable style and flavor to your honored guests.

An example of plated food, pictured below, is one of many ways we’ll personalize the menu and service to meet your needs.

Your big day may look like the 160-person wedding we recently catered. As illustrated in the photos above, we may create stations of appetizers, followed by table service of family-style dishes cooked and presented with the utmost attention to quality and fine detail.

Please allow us to serve your next business gathering, social celebration or other important event. We can be reached at the phone numbers at right. Thanks and we look forward to speaking with you.

East Meets West on the Tapas Plate

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Do you like your food vividly flavorful and creatively multicultural?

If so, feast your eyes on the Spice Route section of the menu at our Dupont Circle restaurant. It’s full of innovative blends that result when east meets west. American and Continental ingredients are the basis of the tapas-inspired small plates. Think crab meat, portobello mushrooms, polenta cake, salmon, shrimp cocktail, calamari, a mozzarella and tomato salad, and so on. Then imagine them spiced up with Indian seasonings and preparation techniques.

lamb vindaloo empanadas

What results are well-executed worldly creations. Latin America and the East come together in tapas such as Southwestern roasted garlic and black bean hummus with Parmesan nan. Another such selection is spicy lamb vindaloo empanadas, pictured. The empanadas are a spicy combination of stewed lamb and potatoes contained in a traditional Mexican empanada. ¡Qué rico!

If you crave more such Latin American small plates, we also invite you to visit Fiesta, a Tex-Mex Tapas Restaurant and Lounge just a few doors south of Heritage India Dupont Circle. Under the same ownership as Heritage India, Fiesta is a celebration of upbeat flavors and colors inspired by the American Southwest. The menu features a fusion of Latin-inspired and Continental tapas as well as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and other Mexican classics. Like Heritage India Dupont Circle, the don’t-miss Happy Hour includes drink specials and two-for-one tapas (Buy one, get a second of equal or lesser value free in the bar area only).

Fiesta happy hour takes place nightly from 4:30-7:30 pm at 1327 Connecticut Av NW. Visit www.fiestaloungedc.com and connect with Fiesta on Facebook and Twitter for all the Latin flavors your taste buds desire. ¡Buen provecho!

Discount alert: Get 50% off at Fiesta through this What's the Deal coupon posted Sept. 26. Hurry and get yours today!

Taste Some Tapas (and Save Big at Happy Hour)

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Dahi bhalla

Khamman dhokla

Our Dupont Circle restaurant boasts 35+ small plates and street food choices ranging from traditional to modern fusion. Classic options include dahi bhalla, lentil dumplings in a light yogurt sauce. We’ve found that guests are surprised to find the yogurt sauce, so do note that it’s served as pictured. Another traditional small plate is khamman dhokla, a flavorful steamed lentil cake with mustard seeds. If you trend modern, you’ll find innovations such as lamb vindaloo empanadas and Mango Tango, a rare blend of fresh mango fillets with boneless tandoori chicken on a bed of field greens and asparagus spears.

Whatever your tastes, you can enjoy many of these dishes for a big discount during our nightly happy hour. From 5 to 7 pm at the bar, tapas are buy one, get one free! (Free tapa of equal or lesser value.) Your savory savings await … We’ll save a barstool for you.

Guests often begin at the bar, then move to a dining room table to feast on Tandoori grilled dishes, curries, nan and other selections from the full menu.

Specials of the Week for Sept. 17-24

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Strawberry Margarita
Say goodbye to rainy days and balmy nights and toast in the coming of autumn with this refreshing cocktail of fresh strawberry blend, tequila and Triple Sec.

Blueberry Lassi
A refreshing cooler (non-alcoholic) made with fresh blueberry puree churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter

Spinach Samosa
Spinach patties served with tamarind sauce

Entrées

Shahi Zaffrani Murgh

Nimboo Masala Jhinga
Prawns marinated in lemon pepper and grilled in the tandoori oven.

Shahi Zaffrani Murgh (pictured above)
Chicken in a rich Kashmiri cashew-saffron sauce. Also available with lamb.

Special Tea: Ginger Iced Tea
Iced tea with a fresh ginger infusion

New Menu at Heritage Asia

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We are pleased to debut the new menu at our sister restaurant, Heritage Asia. Since its opening 16 months ago, this Thai bistro has brought top-quality Pan Asian cuisine to the Glover Park neighborhood. Now, we’re broadening the offerings with an expansive new seven-page menu, including favorites from the original menu plus more than a dozen house specials created by Chef Thasana Midee. Once you’ve viewed the menu at www.heritageasiadc.com, we’re sure you’ll want to taste it for yourself. The bistro is located at 2400 Wisconsin Ave., on the first floor below Heritage India. It is open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday, when it is closed for lunch but open for dinner. Heritage Asia shares the same phone number as Heritage India: (202) 333-3120. Connect with Heritage Asia on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated about the exciting new dishes.

Specials of the Week for Sept. 9-16

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Modermo
Cheers to miserable rainy days with this refreshing cocktail of fresh cane juice, Bacardi Lime, lime juice and fresh mint.

Mixed Fresh Berry Lassi
A refreshing summer cooler (non-alcoholic) made with fresh raspberry puree churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter

Lal Jhinga Cocktail
Shrimp seared with fresh spices and curry powder, served on a bed of greens.

Entrées

Taza Pudina Murgh Kabab (pictured above)
Boneless cubes of white meat chicken in a cream cheese, fresh mint and ginger garlic marinade, grilled in the Indian Tandoor oven and served with a light dusting of garlic salt.

Aloo Chutneywalle
Roasted potatoes in a mint, coriander and fresh spice chutney

Special Tea: Raspberry Iced Tea
Iced tea with a fresh raspberry infusion

Especially Special

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By popular demand, the Georgetown restaurant is serving last week’s specials for one more week. More “Indian French fries,” lemon pepper chicken and raspberry lassi, please!

Double Dippers Repeat the Treat

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An earthquake and a hurricane were not the only things to pass through DC the week of Aug. 22. Our Dupont Circle restaurant was delighted to host two groups of repeat visitors who dined with us two nights in a row. Pictured above, Carla Johannesmeyer of Charleston, S.C., dined with her husband on Tuesday (“earthquake day”) and came back for more by herself on Wednesday. The couple ordered small plates the first night and Ms. Johannesmeyer chose classic curries the second night.

An Englishwoman living in San Francisco came alone Monday night and ordered the popular spinach and cheese dish sag paneer with our house special creamy black lentils, ma ki dal. On Tuesday, she returned with two friends and chose paneer makhni, one of our off-menu vegetarian curries (pictured above.) The dish is made with cubes of Indian cheese (paneer) in a mouth-watering creamy tomato curry.

With so many temptations on the menu, we warmly welcome double dippers. We look forward to serving you … again … and again.

Glorious Desserts for a Stormy Night

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Two of six Sprinkles cupcakes gobbled up in Georgetown

Question: What’s better than Indian comfort food in a hurricane? Answer: Indian comfort food with Sprinkles gourmet cupcakes for dessert. Some Washingtonians weathered the storm to dine with us tonight and we rewarded them with soulful spices and comforting curries. When the last table was cleared and the guests had gone home, the Georgetown staff rewarded ourselves with exquisite cupcakes from our neighboring cupcakery, Sprinkles DC. We thank our guests for joining us tonight and we thank Sprinkles for treating us to a sunshiny taste of LA. (Unfortunately, our pictures didn’t come out, so use your imagination to envision six lovely cupcakes in the hands of six happy staff members).

Specials of the Week for August 26-Sept. 2

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Guava Martini
Raise a glass to sunny days and balmy nights with this refreshing cocktail of fresh guava juice, Absolut Citron, Triple Sec and lime juice.

Raspberry Lassi
A refreshing summer cooler (non-alcoholic) made with fresh raspberry puree churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter

Hariyali Aloo Tikki
Spinach, potato and sweet corn patties served with spicy chickpeas and topped with tamarind sauce.

Entrées

Lemon Pepper Murgh Kabob
Boneless cubes of white meat chicken in a cream cheese, lemon pepper and ginger garlic marinade, grilled in the Indian Tandoor oven and served with a light dusting of rock salt.

Batata Chilli Fry

Batata Chilli Fry (pictured above)
Batata, the commonly used term for potato in western India, is fried with fresh green chillies, a dash of garlic and sour mix spices. These Indian French fries are tangy, spicy and hot!

Special Tea: Herbal Orange Iced Tea

Chef Steps Out from Behind the Kitchen Door

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Chef Dawa, who is usually ensconced in the Georgetown kitchen, steps out into the dining room to pose with the chicken pakoras he has prepared as a special starter this week. See the description below and then we’ll see you in our dining room soon. Call or book your reservation online using the links in the right-hand column.

Specials of the Week for August 19-26

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartenders Specials

Ginatini (Ginger Tamarind Martini)
Raise a glass to sunny days and balmy nights with this refreshing cocktail of fresh tamarind pulp, ginger, cane sugar and a zest of lime and vodka.

Banana Lassi
A refreshing summer cooler (non-alcoholic) made with fresh banana puree churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter: Chicken pakoras (pictured above): cubes of chicken in a lightly spiced chickpea batter, fried and served with tamarind sauce.

Entrées

Murgh Begum Bahar
A traditional dish from Kashmir with chicken in a light tomato, fennel and ginger sauce. Similar to our popular butter chicken (murgh makhani) but without the creamy base. The deep flavor of slow-cooked tomatoes is highlighted in this curry sauce, which bears resemblance to a gourmet Italian sauce with a decidedly Indian accent.

Phool Gobi Bahar
The vegetarian version of the above with fresh cauliflower florettes

Special Tea: Herbal Orange Iced Tea

Weekly Specials in the Spirit of Independence

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Aug. 15 is Indian Independence Day and Heritage India is celebrating with a special dish all week. First, some nibbles of brain food:

Read a brief description of Indian Independence Day

See the New York Times story and original front page from Independence Day, Aug. 15, 1947

Learn about the national song of India, “Vande Mataram,” meaning “I bow to thee, Mother”

Click the flag for information about its history and significance

Now, the weekly specials at our Georgetown location for Aug. 12-19:

Bartenders Specials

Crash and Burn
Raise a glass to sunny days and balmy nights with this refreshing cocktail of seven liquors, tropical fruit juices and a splash of 151 Rum to finish

Blueberrry Lassi
A refreshing non-alcoholic summer cooler of fresh blueberries churned with yogurt and sugar syrup

Starter: Tiranga Paneer Kabab
A flag of patriotic flavors, as described in the post below

Entrees

Murgh do Piaza
Boneless cubes of chicken in a rich onion sauce

Sarson Saag
Fresh mustard ground with spinach and roasted spices

Special tea: Mango iced tea

A Flag of Flavors for Indian Independence Day, Aug. 15

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Indian Independence Day is August 15 and our weekly featured special at Georgetown is a visual representation of the tricolor Indian flag. Tiranga Paneer Kabab is starter of cottage cheese with rows of mango and coriander chutney to represent the orange and green stripes of the flag. The cheese is marinated in yogurt, cumin and our exclusive garam masala seasoning. The spicy coriander and sweet mango will enliven your taste buds with their complementary flavors and liberate you from an ordinary meal. Come and celebrate Indian Independence Day with us and taste our special tribute to the motherland ... only at the Georgetown location this week!

¡Viva Vegans!

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Vegetarians have long known that Heritage India offers abundant choices. Now the news is out that vegans, too, will find a wide selection of flavorful dishes.

The Veracious Vegan recently blogged about an experience at our Dupont Circle restaurant, which features small plates and street food in addition to the well-known curries. Spicy tofu with mustard seeds and plum tomatoes, for example, is our definition of a “vegan’s dream come true.” Hungry for more? We advise you to do as the Veracious Vegan did and ask your server about the full range of vegan options.

Our Georgetown location has the widest variety of entrée-sized vegan curries. Some dishes are also available at the Dupont Circle restaurant. While we welcome you to dine in, you can also enjoy our vegan treats at home with a carryout or delivery order.

Heritage India Georgetown vegan entrées include:

KURKURI BHINDI: Crisp okra tossed with onions and topped with dry mango powder

ALOO GOBI MASALA: Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with onions, tomatoes and herbs

GOBI MASALA: Cauliflower in tomato onion sauce

DHINGRI MATTAR: A fresh green peas and mushroom curry

VEGETABLE VINDALOO: A spicy vegetable curry

ALOO MATTAR: Potato and peas curry

VEGETABLE JALFREZI: Fresh vegetables sautéed in fresh herbs and spices

BHARTHA: Eggplant puree with tomato and onion

LENTILS OF THE DAY: Spiced yellow lentils

CHANNA MASALA: Chickpeas in fresh herbs and spices

Groupon Alert!

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Today, we offer a Groupon for half-off at Heritage India Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Irresistible, isn’t it?

“Hurry, limited time offer,” as they say in the advertising business!

Mustard, You Say? Make That Shorshay.

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Shorshay, a spicy mustard curry, is our tribute to National Mustard Day.

Saturday, August 6 is National Mustard Day, sponsored by the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin. Mustard is the basis of several well-known curries, so Heritage India is honoring the holiday with an exquisite Bengali fish curry called Shorshay Maach.

The Heritage India kitchen has skillfully blended mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onion, green chilies and coconut milk into a lushly flavorful and zesty curry that treats the palate to a truly distinctive taste experience. It is served with Mahi Mahi or cauliflower. The mustard flavor is spicy but more smooth than the traditional pungency of mustard.

Shorshay Maach and Gobi are featured on the weekly specials menu at our Georgetown location through Friday, August 12. We hope you enjoy our tribute to National Mustard Day. Once you try it, please share your comments below.

Specials of the Week for August 5-12

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Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Martini a la India
Raise a glass to sunny days and balmy nights with this refreshing cocktail of fresh green mango pulp, mango-flavored vodka, Triple Sec and a splash of mango juice.

Kiwi Strawberry Lassi
A refreshing summer cooler (non-alcoholic) made with fresh strawberries and kiwi churned with yogurt and sugar syrup.

Starter: Aloo chaat, a warm Indian potato salad (pictured)

Entrees for Mustard Week – Heritage India’s celebration of National Mustard Day on Aug. 6

Shorshay Maach
Fish fillet in a spicy freshly ground mustard sauce

Shorshay Gobi
Fresh cauliflower florettes in a spicy mustard sauce

Special Tea: Cranberry Cinnamon Iced Tea

Join the Clique: Order Online

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Now you can order takeout or delivery at heritageindiausa.com. The links on our splash page take you to the online order form for Heritage India and Heritage Asia. You can also reach the ordering area through the Heritage India Georgetown and Heritage Asia pages.

We are pleased to offer delivery service to our valued guests. To ensure that your delivery experience goes smoothly, please note the following:

We limit deliveries to a two-mile radius so that your food arrives in good condition and our drivers are not required to go too far from our Georgetown restaurant, which handles deliveries for our two Heritage India locations and Heritage Asia.

The minimum pre-tax delivery order is $25 within two miles of our Georgetown location. There is no additional delivery fee.

We thank you in advance for tipping your driver generously, as their income is derived almost exclusively from gratuities. (If you have questions about the appropriate amount, we respectfully draw your attention to “10 Handy Rules for Tipping,” an authoritative piece by the LA Weekly’s Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic. The author emphatically recommends a 20% tip for deliveries and also for table service in the restaurant.)

We will deliver up to 3½ miles away with a minimum order of $60.

If you live more than two miles away, you can place a carryout order for the location nearest you. For a pickup order at our Dupont Circle location, please call the restaurant at (202) 331-1414. All deliveries and Georgetown carryout orders can be placed online or by calling (202) 333-3120.

Please be advised that the entrees are served a la carte, without rice or bread. Please take advantage of our wide selection and add these items to your order. Browse the Bread Essentials section for irresistible naans prepared in the Tandoori oven. Under the Rice Specialties tab, find our large side portions of rice as well as our full-sized biryani entrées.

We’ll make every effort to accommodate special dietary restrictions or other requests. We’re just a phone call away at (202) 333-3120.

Welcome to the Heritage India USA Blog

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We are pleased to launch our blog, which will spotlight Heritage India’s culinary artistry. Bookmark this page for insightful descriptions of our weekly specials and other glimpses into India’s multifaceted cuisine. You can also sign up for the feed to receive new posts by email. Enter your email address in the box on the top right of this page.

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