Saturday, March 31, 2012

In a Dessert State of Mind

Who doesn’t love desserts? In anticipation of tomorrow’s release of our new Georgetown dessert menu, we have desserts on our mind. You could even say they’re on the tip of our tongue.

Shahi tukra is one of our favorites and it’s staying on the new menu. It’s a deliciously rich bread pudding that actually isn’t too sweet.


Stay tuned for more dessert-minded information tomorrow!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Where in the World is the Best Indian Food?




The New York Times is “searching for the world’s best Indian food (outside India).” Shall we drop some hints? The authors are seeking comments in response to their blog post. Feel free to name your favorite Indian restaurant there.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Visiting India

Click the picture to view a slideshow of distinctive images of India

The New York Times has written a lengthy travel story for a one-, two- or three-week trip to India. If you have any specific questions after reading the story, post them in the comments and we’ll respond.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Good to Give


When you become a member of WAMU public radio, you are eligible for a range of great benefits from supportive businesses.

Discounts at Heritage India are among the perks you receive. Just show your membership card to get a free entrée with an entrée purchase.

Good food goes hand in hand with a good cause. How positively tasteful!

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Specials for the Week of March 16-23

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown, which has cooked up a full range of green dishes for St. Patrick’s Day!

Bartender’s Specials

Green Watermelon Margarita
Triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup and Melon Midori Liqueur

Emeritus Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (2008)
Sultry and elegant, with the fragrance of fresh cut flowers. This special wine selection of the week is offered at $36/bottle. Regularly $72.

Starter

Hariyali Aloo Tikki
Potato patties with spinach and mint

Entrées

Pudina Murgh
A light yet flavorful chicken curry in a rich mint sauce

Aloo Palak
Potatoes in creamy spinach

Spinach Naan
White flour bread filled with spinach and topped with rock salt

Special Teas

Pomegranate green tea
Herbal green tea with fresh pomegranate juice

Cucumber and fresh mint iced tea

Monday, March 12, 2012

Special Delivery


We love to serve you in the dining room, but when you have to stay home, you can still enjoy dinner from Heritage India. We’re pleased to announce nightly delivery service from our Dupont Circle restaurant. View the menu then order via Foodler or call (202) 331-1414. Delivery is available nightly during dinnertime hours. Bon appétit!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Specials for the Week of March 9-16

Here are the weekly specials at Heritage India Georgetown.

Bartender’s Specials

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


Starter


Shrimp nest


Shrimp Nest
Spicy shrimp topped with chili flakes and roasted garlic nestled in a rice pancake



Entrées

Adraki Lamb Chops
Lamb chops grilled in the Tandoori oven and basted in a rich, full-of-flavor fresh ginger sauce

Malabar Coconut Fish
Fillet of fish simmered in a rich peanut sesame sauce. Can also be ordered with shrimp.


Special Teas

Earl Grey black tea
A refreshing black tea with a distinct orange rind extract, best drunk black

Lemon green tea
Green tea with a citrus aroma

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Cheers for Beers!

We love happy hour at Dupont Circle and so do you! Not surprisingly, Washingtonian magazine named our Dupont Circle bar one of the city’s best happy hour spots.

We have a special selection of beers to cheer aficionados of craft breweries. Our bartender points out two in particular.

Starr Hill IPA is lightly hopped, with refreshing citrus notes and pairs well with Indian food. It’s a rarity at bars, which makes us even more proud to offer it to you.

Goose Island is full bodied, crisp and “nicely hopped,” according to our bartender.

With these and many more choices, plus two for one tapas from 5-7 pm nightly, you’re sure to find good cheer at our Dupont Circle bar.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Georgetown Introduces New Lunch Menu

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

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
So unusual it merits two views ...

Red chilies make our firecracker shrimp positively explosive

A closer look at the brilliant firepower -- combine the chili flakes with a prawn, some rice pancake and chutney for a forkful of fiery flavor!

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.