Here’s the monthly Georgetown lunch menu, designed to make your selection quick and easy, yet not lacking in variety or choice.
EXPRESS STARTERS
PAPRI CHAAT
FISH BALLS
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
MAIN COURSE OPTIONS
GRILLED COMBINATIONS
Served with lentils, naan bread and pillau rice
SEEKH KABAB
Ground lamb rolls, grilled in the Indian oven
LAL CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, paprika, ginger, garlic, roasted spices and lemon juice, grilled in the Indian oven
TANDOORI GOBI
Cauliflower marinated in freshly roasted gram flour, yellow chili powder and fresh roasted cumin, grilled in the Indian oven
CURRY COMBINATIONS
Served with rice, naan bread, lentils and spinach with corn
MALABAR COCONUT CURRY
Fresh coconut, ground roasted spices and peanut curry with fish or shrimp
MAKHANI
Shrimp, chicken or paneer in a creamy tomato sauce
ROGAN JOSH
This aromatic chicken or lamb dish is the “sine qua non” of Kashmiri cuisine. “Rogan” meaning color, “josh” meaning passion.
DHINGRI MATTAR
Fresh mushrooms and green peas curry
CHANA MASALA
Chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices
EXPRESS LUNCH
Served with rice only
SAG / SPINACH MASALA
Varying in levels of spiciness, this spinach gravy combines with all. Choose chicken, lamb, shrimp or paneer.
This special lunch menu is available weekdays in from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, lunch hours are 12-3 pm and the regular menu is offered.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Weekly Wine Specials
Our white wine of the week is Lockwood’s 2009 Chardonnay from California. The vintner’s tasting notes call the wine “pure and elegant.”
It’s on special for $20 (regularly $36).
Our red of the week is New Zealand’s 2009 Sherwood Pinot Noir. The winemaker notes, “the 2009 Pinot Noir displays ripe, sweet plum notes with an edge of complexity on the nose. The palate is rich and round supported by fine grain tannins.” As for pairings, the wine is considered “an excellent match for most meat dishes.”
It’s on special for $22.50 (regularly $42). Cheers!
Aromas of fresh pineapple and orange blossom are supported by French oak nuances. Flavors of nectarine and white peach fill the front palate as citrus tones and minerality linger on through the finish. This combination of aromas, flavors and textures create a charming Chardonnay experience. Enjoy this wine with a variety of seafood and chicken dishes.
It’s on special for $20 (regularly $36).
Our red of the week is New Zealand’s 2009 Sherwood Pinot Noir. The winemaker notes, “the 2009 Pinot Noir displays ripe, sweet plum notes with an edge of complexity on the nose. The palate is rich and round supported by fine grain tannins.” As for pairings, the wine is considered “an excellent match for most meat dishes.”
It’s on special for $22.50 (regularly $42). Cheers!
Our Georgetown Restaurant is Open
There is some confusion about the status of Heritage India. Make no mistake:
Heritage India is open in Upper Georgetown at 2400 Wisconsin Ave. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Our Dupont Circle restaurant has closed to relocate. We encourage you to patronize our Georgetown location, open for business seven days a week.
Heritage India is open in Upper Georgetown at 2400 Wisconsin Ave. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Our Dupont Circle restaurant has closed to relocate. We encourage you to patronize our Georgetown location, open for business seven days a week.
Monday, August 6, 2012
The difference between Korma and Pasanda
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| Pasanda! |
Gosht Avad Korma was a popular dish on our previous menu. It literally meant Lamb Korma from Avad. Gosht is the Indian word for lamb/mutton (goat) and Avad is a northwestern frontier province in India.
We’ve replaced Korma with Pasanda on our new menu.
What is the difference, you may ask?
Historically, Korma and Pasanda are two totally different dishes.
Korma is a pale yellow mutton curry. It has yogurt, cardamom, black pepper, ginger and lots of saffron. Ground almonds are cooked in to give it a smooth, creamy texture. Sometimes dried fruits may be added. In essence, Korma is pale yellow creamy mild sauce made of yogurt and almonds.
Meaning “like,” Pasanda refers to a dish that everyone will like, from children to beginners to old hands. It’s a creamy white curry with yogurt, ground cashews and cardamom. Cream may be added for light texture. In essence, Pasanda is a white creamy mild sauce made with yogurt, cream and cashews. Pasanda is milder than Korma.
We at Heritage India have added saffron to give our Pasanda an orange color.
In modern recipes, the difference between Korma and Pasanda gravy has all but disappeared. For cost, Korma does not use saffron. Pasanda may substitute cashews with almonds. Both curries remain mild and contain yogurt. Both sauces may include cream of coconut and dairy cream.
For all you Korma lovers, Heritage India now gives you Pasanda with chicken, lamb or cottage cheese.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Weekly Wine and Beer Specials
Summer means a refreshing chilled wine to cool your palate. Our weekly specials complement spice quite nice, so forgive the rhyme and make some time to dine at Heritage India this week.
Guwürz 2011 is a Gewürztraminer from California’s Alexander Valley Vineyards. A perfect partner for spicy and seafood dishes, it’s on special for $20.50 (regularly $30).
Yeluma Shiraz Voignier 2008 comes from Australia. According to the vintner,
It’s specially priced at $22.50 (regularly $35).
If you’re looking for smaller amounts of liquid refreshment, we’re also offering:
Cheers!
Guwürz 2011 is a Gewürztraminer from California’s Alexander Valley Vineyards. A perfect partner for spicy and seafood dishes, it’s on special for $20.50 (regularly $30).
Yeluma Shiraz Voignier 2008 comes from Australia. According to the vintner,
This wine is deep red in colour with sweet, fresh and fragrant aromatics of cherries, plums and bright red-currant fruits. Subtle spices and clove notes are present as are the floral hints of Viognier. This is a medium to full bodied wine with red fruit flavours, fine spices and cloves. It is a rich and softly textured Shiraz with the subtle sweet textures of Viognier.
It’s specially priced at $22.50 (regularly $35).
If you’re looking for smaller amounts of liquid refreshment, we’re also offering:
- Half-bottle of La Linda Malbec 2010 from Argentina for $18.50
- The original Bass Ale on sale for $4.50 per bottle
Cheers!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Earn Points for Dining with Us
Question: What’s better than an exceptional meal at Heritage India?
Answer: Rewards points for dining.
Introducing Belly, our new partner that will reward you for your excellent taste in Indian fine dining. Create a Belly account, scan in on the Belly iPad every time you come to Heritage India and accumulate points towards delicious rewards.
Each visit earns you five points. After just two meals, you’ve earned a free nan or butter nan!
Here’s what else is in store for you:
10 points: Nan or butter nan
15: Mango lassi
20: Onion bhajji or papri chaat appetizer
25: Batata chili fry appetizer
30: Indian rice pudding dessert
35: 15% off a vegetarian side order
40: Glass of house wine
45: Bottle of house sparkling wine
50: One complementary entree
55: 25% off your check
60: Round of domestic beer for the table (up to four people)
65: Bottle of house wine
70: One dessert per person (up to four people)
75: 50% off the second entree and the third free for parties of four or more
80: 50% off your check for parties of two
Our sister restaurant, Heritage Asia Thai Bistro, is also part of the Belly program, so we encourage you to enroll in both to take full advantage of the rewards. Heritage Asia rewards include:
10: Thai iced tea or Thai iced coffee
15: Spring rolls
20: Honey fried banana dessert
25: Starter portion of salad
30: Rice or noodle entree
35: Buy two appetizers, take 50% off the second
40: Glass of house wine
45: 15% off your check for parties of two
50: Bottle of house sparkling wine
Visit Bellycard.com to learn more. To create an account and start earning rewards, activate a Bellycard at Heritage India or download the smartphone app.
Answer: Rewards points for dining.
Introducing Belly, our new partner that will reward you for your excellent taste in Indian fine dining. Create a Belly account, scan in on the Belly iPad every time you come to Heritage India and accumulate points towards delicious rewards.
Each visit earns you five points. After just two meals, you’ve earned a free nan or butter nan!
Here’s what else is in store for you:
10 points: Nan or butter nan
15: Mango lassi
20: Onion bhajji or papri chaat appetizer
25: Batata chili fry appetizer
30: Indian rice pudding dessert
35: 15% off a vegetarian side order
40: Glass of house wine
45: Bottle of house sparkling wine
50: One complementary entree
55: 25% off your check
60: Round of domestic beer for the table (up to four people)
65: Bottle of house wine
70: One dessert per person (up to four people)
75: 50% off the second entree and the third free for parties of four or more
80: 50% off your check for parties of two
Our sister restaurant, Heritage Asia Thai Bistro, is also part of the Belly program, so we encourage you to enroll in both to take full advantage of the rewards. Heritage Asia rewards include:
10: Thai iced tea or Thai iced coffee
15: Spring rolls
20: Honey fried banana dessert
25: Starter portion of salad
30: Rice or noodle entree
35: Buy two appetizers, take 50% off the second
40: Glass of house wine
45: 15% off your check for parties of two
50: Bottle of house sparkling wine
Visit Bellycard.com to learn more. To create an account and start earning rewards, activate a Bellycard at Heritage India or download the smartphone app.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Batata Chili Fry for National French Fry Day!!
Today is National French Fry Day and we’ve got an extraordinary way to celebrate. Our new menu includes Batata Chili Fry: potatoes fried with fresh green chilies, a dash of garlic and sour mix spices. You could call them Indian French fries. One bite of these tangy, spicy and hot potatoes and you’ll surely call them delicious.
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