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Indian Ocean
Tel: (202) 362-4444
Address: 4221 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE B, Washington DC
Average Price: $$ ($11 to $30)
Features:
Delivery
Buffet
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Accompaniments
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Basmati RiceSaffron flavored long-grain Indian rice.
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Chutney TrayTamarind chutney, mint chutney, mango chutney and mango pickles. Enjoy with the bread basket!
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Mango ChutneySweet and tangy with chunks of mango.
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PappadamCrisp lentil wafers, baked in our clay oven and served with mint and tamarind chuney.
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RaitaHomemade whipped yogurt mixed with grated cucumbers and roasted cumin seeds.
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Appetizers
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Curried Mussels“Goan style” green shell mussels cooked in a sauce made with shallots, tomato, ginger, garlic paste, curry leaves and coconut milk.
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Fish PariFresh fillet of grouper coated with paprika and herbs, lightly breaded and pan seared, served over zesty mango chutney sauce.
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Goan Calamari MasalaFresh calamari sautéed with diced onions, green peppers, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, malt vinegar and red chili paste in exotic Goan masala sauce.
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Khumb LajawabPortabella mushroom baked then sautéed in herbs and olive oil. Sliced and topped with tomato ginger-pepper sauce, garnished with sheep milk cheese and fresh coriander.
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Mulligatawny Soup (vegetarian)A traditional Anglo-Indian soup made with an assortment of lentils, subtly flavored with herbs and spices.
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Ocean SaladA colorful assortment of fresh garden greens, served with house dressing. Served with Tandoori Chicken Breast
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Ragara PattiesPotato patties stuffed with exotic herbs, served with chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutney.
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Seekh KebabTender rolls of succulent minced lamb, mildly spiced with fresh coriander, skewered and grilled over charcoal.
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Smoked Tomato Soup (vegetarian)Our signature soup! Fresh, ripe, sweet tomatoes smoked slowly with cinnamon sticks overnight over our clay oven, complimented with roasted mustard seeds and curry leaves.
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Tandoori ScallopsFresh jumbo scallops marinated with a blend of yogurt, ginger, garlic and saffron, char-grilled to perfection, served with Kachumber salasa.
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Vegetable PakoraAn assortment of fresh, diced vegetables dipped in a graham flour paste and lightly fried, served with a mint and tamarind chutney.
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Vegetable Samosa ChatPastries stuffed with savory potatoes and green peas with Indian herbs and spices, served with chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutney.
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Zaafrani Chicken Malai“Smooth like silk” tender morsels of chicken breast, marinated in saffron, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and light cream cheese, char-grilled and served with mint chutney.
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Biryani
RICE LOVER DISHES, SERVED WITH RAITAq | ||
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Basmati Rice Flavored With Saffron, Fresh Herbs And Dried Fruit With Your Choice Of- Chicken Biryani |
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Basmati Rice Flavored With Saffron, Fresh Herbs And Dried Fruit With Your Choice Of- Lamb Biryani |
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Basmati Rice Flavored With Saffron, Fresh Herbs And Dried Fruit With Your Choice Of- Navrattan Vegetable |
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Basmati Rice Flavored With Saffron, Fresh Herbs And Dried Fruit With Your Choice Of- Sprimp Biryani |
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Chicken Specialties
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Chicken CurryBoneless pieces of chicken cooked in curry made with yogurt, saffron, herbs and spices.
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Chicken KormaTender pieces of chicken breast cooked in a Korma sauce made with fresh tomatoes, cashew and almond paste, cardamom and saffron.
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Chicken Tikka Makhani (butter Chicken)Boneless juicy pieces of chicken marinated and char-grilled, simmered in a fresh tomato sauce flavored with fenugreek and a touch of honey.
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Chicken Tikka MasalaOur chef uses his own masala. Marinated juicy pieces of chicken, char-grilled and simmered in masala sauce with diced green pepper, onions and tomatoes.
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Chicken VindalooHot and spicy...Marinated pieces of chicken with Goan red chilies and aged vinegar, cooked with diced potatoes and pearl onions in a blend of spices.
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Green Chili ChickenHot and quite spicy...Chicken pieces are cooked in a spicy sauce made with fresh green chilies, coriander, malt vinegar, yogurt and a blend of spices.
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Mustard ChickenSucculent pieces of chicken breast cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, coconut milk, mustard seed, nutmeg, tamarind and fresh herbs.
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Desserts
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Banana MilapFresh bananas and banana sorbet, served with chocolate sauce
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Cappuccino Mousse Cake |
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Chocolate Torte |
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Fresh BerriesServed with Grand Marnier cream sauce
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Gulab JamunA VERY POPULAR INDIAN DELICACY A “Khoya” dumpling dipped in rose flavored syrup and served warm.
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Homemade Indian Ice Cream |
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Mango MilapFresh mangos served with mango sorbet
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RasmalaiA popular Northern Indian dessert made with homemade cheese served with reduced milk flavored with cardamom, pistachios and almonds.
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Rice KheerRice cooked in milk with cardamom, pistachios and almonds.
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Sorbet |
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Strawberry MilapFresh strawberries served with strawberry sorbet
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Drinks
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Pellegrino Large |
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Cappuccino |
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Espresso |
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Green Tea |
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Indian-style Lemonade |
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Mango Juice |
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Mango, Sweet Or Salty Lassi |
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Masala Darjeeling Tea |
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Masala Iced Tea |
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Ocean Punch |
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Perrier |
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Pressed Coffee |
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Soft Drinks |
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Garden Vegetarian Dishes
CLASSIC NORTHERN INDIAN DISHES ACCOMPANIED WITH BASMATI SAFFRON RICE | ||
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Aloo GobhiFresh cauliflower and potatoes steamed in a steam pot and sautéed with masala, onions and tomatoes.
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Aloo PalakFresh spinach and potatoes cooked with herbs.
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Baingan BhartaGrilled fresh eggplant sautéed with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
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Channa MasalaChickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes and an exotic blend of spices.
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Curry PakoriFresh baked, diced vegetable dumpling, served in a creamy yogurt curry sauce.
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Daal MaharaniBlack lentils cooked overnight on a slow fire, seasoned with a variety of spices.
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Kurkuri BhindiFresh, crisp okra sautéed with onions, tomato, green pepper, dry mango powder and fresh herbs.
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Malai Kofta LajawabMinced vegetables shaped into small croquettes, simmered in the chef ’s exotic tomato sauce.
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Matar PaneerHomemade cottage cheese and green peas cooked with fresh tomato and fenugreek sauce.
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Navrattan KormaFresh mixed garden vegetables cooked with dried fruit in a Korma sauce.
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Paneer Bangan MasalaThin sliced eggplant rolled with cheese and herbs, baked and served with tomato masala sauce.
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Saag PaneerFresh spinach and homemade cottage cheese cooked with exotic green herbs.
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Shahi PaneerFresh homemade cheese sautéed with fresh herbs in an almond tomato sauce.
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Lamb Specialties
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Aabe-gosht Garam MasalaSucculent cubes of lamb marinated overnight in a blend of yogurt, cardamom, anis, cinnamon and curry leaves, cooked in curry flavored garam masala.
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Gosht Chickeri CurryTender cubes of lamb cooked with sweet and sour curry with sun dried apricot, toasted almond, pearl onions and topped with straw potatoes.
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Gosht KadaiThis smoky lamb dish is cooked in a hot iron wok with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and roasted coriander seed.
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Gosht Paneer BadamiSucculent cubes of lamb, mushrooms and homemade cheese cooked in gravy made with caramelized onions, cardamom, nutmeg, and garnished with toasted almonds.
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Lamb VindalooHot and spicy...Tender pieces of lamb marinated in aged vinegar and Goan red chilies, cooked with diced potatoes, pearl onions and a blend of spices.
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Palak GoshtTender leg of lamb cubes cooked with fresh spinach, herbs, ginger, garlic and coriander.
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Roghan GoshtEver popular lamb dish...tender morsels of lamb cooked with caramelized onions, saffron, cardamom, star anis, yogurt and spices.
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Seafood Specialties
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Bachau Lobster MasalaMedallions of lobster tail slow cooked with ginger, shallots, garlic, curry leaves and white pepper, in coconut milk and tomato withGoan masala.
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Gangash MasalaJumbo soft-shell crabs coated with ginger-garlic paste and fresh herbs, pan sautéed and served with roasted red pepper sauce.
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Goan Seafood CurryAn assortment of lobster, scallops, shrimp, calamari, mussels and salmon, cooked in exotic curry, made with tomato, coconut, mustard paste and curry leaves.
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Ocean Scallops And Prawns KormaJumbo shrimp and scallops, cooked in rich tomato sauce with almond-cashew paste, rose petals, cardamom and saffron.
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Tandoori Breads
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Aloo ParathaWheat bread stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and peas.
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Basket Of Assorted BreadsNaan, Aloo Paratha, Onion Kulcha
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Chicken KulchaWhite flour bread stuffed with diced tandoori chicken.
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Garlic NaanLeavened white flour bread topped with fresh diced garlic.
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Kabuli NaanStuffed with raisins, cashews and almonds.
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Lacha ParathaMulti-layered whole wheat bread.
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Methi ParathaMulti-layered whole wheat bread stuffed with fenugreek.
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NaanLeavened white flour bread.
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Onion KulchaWhite flour bread stuffed with lightly spiced diced onions.
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PooriPuffed whole wheat bread.
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RotiUnleavened whole wheat bread.
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Tandoori Chef Specialties
Tandoori Entrees accomPANIED WITH BASMATI SAFFRON RICE AND VEGETABLE OF THE DAY | ||
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Akbari Boti KebabMedallions of succulent lamb steak marinated with ginger-garlic and garam masala, masterfully barbecued over charcoal in our clay oven.
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Anjuna Mahi MahiFresh fillet of Mahi Mahi marinated in chef ’s special blend of spices, char-broiled and served with pan sautéed shrimp and scallops in mustard paste, white wine and coconut milk.
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Annari Lamb ChopsSucculent New Zealand lamb chops, marinated in the chef ’s special blend of ground masala, pomegranate juice, fresh ginger. lemon zest and char-broiled.
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Char-broiled Panaji LobsterTen ounce lobster tail marinated overnight in chef ’s special blend of seasoning, char-broiled in our tandoor.
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Kandhari ChickenChicken breasts marinated overnight in a garlic flavored light sour cream, fresh ginger, lemon juice, saffron and white pepper, char-grilled to perfection on a skewer.
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Malai Salmon TandooriTwo fillets of fresh Alaskan salmon, marinated in a blend of fresh herbs, lemon juice, light sour cream and saffron, char-grilled on a skewer in our clay oven.
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Margoa Spicy PrawnsJumbo prawns marinated with Kashmiri chili, wine vinaigrette, saffron, minced ginger and garlic, char-broiled and served over sauce made with tomato, chili and cashew paste.
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Tandoori ShrimpMarinated jumbo shrimp with garlic, white wine, lime juice and tandoori masala, char-grilled to perfection in our clay oven.
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Tandoori TroutFresh, whole trout fillet, coated with paprika paste, dry mango powder, minced ginger and garlic, fresh lemon juice, char-grilled in our clay oven.
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