Jyoti Indian Cuisine

Appetizers

• Vegetable Samosa (1 Pc)US$3.00

  Fried triangular-shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes and green peas

• Spinach Samosa (1 Pc)US$3.00

  Fried triangular-shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned spinach

• Bhel PuriUS$8.00

  A snack with iconic status in Western India, Bhel puri is low-fat, nutritious, and delicious street food. Puffed rice, chickpea, chopped onions, and cilantro tempered with trio sauces

• Papari ChaatUS$8.00

  Fried flour crisps, chickpeas, sweet yogurt, cilantro, and tamarind chutney

• Vegetable Bhajia (5 Pcs)US$8.00

  Cut onions, fresh vegetables, and spinach in a chickpea flour deep-fried with fresh herbs

• Samosa Chaat (1 Pc)US$8.00

  Deconstructed vegetable samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, chopped red onions, sweet yogurt, cilantro, and tamarind chutney

• Palak ChaatUS$8.00

  Crispy fried baby spinach topped with chopped red onions, sweet mangoes, tomatoes, and a combination of trio chutneys

• Chicken Wings (5 Pcs)US$10.00

  Spicy broiled wings cooked in clay oven

• Vegetable PlatterUS$10.00

  An assortment of vegetable samosa, spinach samosa, and vegetable Bhajia

• Chicken 65US$10.00

  Boneless chicken deep fried and sauteed with red onions, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices originally from Chennai, South India

Soups & Salads

• Dal SoupUS$6.00

  Lentil soup flavored with mild house spices

• Mulligatawny SoupUS$6.00

  Traditional lentil soup with a touch of chicken broth and mild spices

• Green SaladUS$7.00

  Seasonal fresh garden salad served with dressing

• Chicken SaladUS$10.00

  Boneless grilled chicken tossed with chopped fresh salad with dressing

Choice of Biryani

Served with Cucumber Raita

• Vegetable BiryaniUS$18.00

  Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with vegetable

• Chicken BiryaniUS$19.00

  Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with chicken

• Lamb BiryaniUS$20.00

  Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with lamb

• Shrimp BiriyaniUS$20.00

  Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with shrimp

• Goat Biryani - Bone-InUS$20.00

  Flavorful long-grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs & spices cooked with tender goat meat

Signature Dishes

All Dishes are Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Chicken MakhiniUS$19.00

  Clay oven chicken, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce with mild spices. Chicken Makhini popularly known as Butter Chicken is a classic staple of Indian Cuisine

• Chicken Masala (Popularly Known as Tikka Masala)US$19.00

  Clay oven chicken, simmered in fenugreek and onion sauce with mild spices

Vegetarian Selection

Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Dal MakhaniUS$15.00

  Black lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, and mild spices simmered overnight on a charcoal fire

• Tawa BhindiUS$15.00

  Fresh cut okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and mild spices

• Tadka Yellow DalUS$15.00

  Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices

• Vegetable CurryUS$15.00

  Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked with chef's special choice of spices

• Chana MasalaUS$15.00

  Chickpeas slowly simmered with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and mild spices

• Aloo GobhiUS$15.00

  Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin seeds, tomatoes, and fresh herbs

• Baingan BharthaUS$15.00

  Clay oven roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices

• Dhan SaagUS$15.00

  Spinach and lentils cooked with a special blend of house spices

• Kadi PakoraUS$15.00

  Vegetable fritters in a chickpea and yogurt base sauce

• Saag MakaiUS$15.00

  Spinach and baby corn slow-cooked with fenugreek leaves and exotic house spices

• Aloo SaagUS$15.00

  Spinach and potatoes cooked with house mild spices

• Aloo MutterUS$15.00

  Potatoes cooked with garden peas and mild spices

• Vegetable VindalooUS$15.00

  Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in a fiery Goan sauce

• Kadhai PaneerUS$16.00

  Homemade cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic spices

• Malai KofthaUS$16.00

  Croquettes made with homemade cheese, potatoes, nuts, and raisins simmered in a mild creamy sauce

• Saag PaneerUS$16.00

  Homemade cheese cooked with fenugreek leaves and spinach

• Mutter PaneerUS$16.00

  Homemade cheese cooked with green peas and mild house spices

• Paneer MakhiniUS$16.00

  Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy rich tomato base sauce

From Our Clay Oven

Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Beef Seekh KababUS$18.00

  Ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs and exotic house spices then cooked in a clay oven

• Chicken TikkaUS$19.00

  Chicken breast marinated in our house special spices and herbs then cooked in a clay oven

• Tandoori ChickenUS$19.00

  Half a chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and house spices then cooked in a clay oven

• Lamb Seekh KababUS$20.00

  Boneless lamb marinated with a special blend of house spices then cooked in a clay oven

• Shrimp TikkaUS$21.00

  Shrimp marinated with a blend of handpicked spices then cooked in a clay oven

• Tandoor Red SnapperUS$22.00

  Whole red snapper seasoned with chef's special blend of spices then grilled in a clay oven

• Tandoor SalmonUS$22.00

  Salmon marinated in yogurt, delicately spiced and cooked in a clay oven

• Ginger Lamb ChopsUS$25.00

  Tender chops marinated in a fresh ginger paste and mild spices grilled to your choice

Chicken Selection

Bone-In. Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Chicken CurryUS$19.00

  Popular curry sauce cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices

• Chicken BhunaUS$19.00

  This is an intensely flavored dish that's slow cooked until the chicken is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices

• Chicken Nilgiri KormaUS$19.00

  Chicken cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices

• Chicken VindalooUS$19.00

  Chicken marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce

• Chicken SaagUS$19.00

  Chicken simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices

• Kadai ChickenUS$19.00

  Chicken Sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic house spices

Lamb Selection

Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Kadai LambUS$20.00

  Lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic house spices

• Lamb Rogan JoshUS$20.00

  Popular curry sauce cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices

• Lamb BhunaUS$20.00

  This is an intensely flavored dish that's slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices

• Lamb SaagUS$20.00

  Lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices

• Lamb Nilgri KormaUS$20.00

  Lamb cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices

• Lamb VindalooUS$20.00

  Lamb marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce

Goat Selection

Bone-In. Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Kadai GoatUS$21.00

  Goat with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and exotic house spices

• Goat Nilgri KormaUS$21.00

  Goat with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices

• Goat CurryUS$21.00

  Popular curry sauce cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices

• Goat SaagUS$21.00

  Goat simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices

• Goat VindalooUS$21.00

  Goat marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce

• Goat BhunaUS$21.00

  This is an intensely flavored dish that's slow cooked until the goat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices

Seafood Selection

Served with Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice

• Goan Fish CurryUS$19.00

  Tilapia fillet cooked with ginger, tomatoes, and coconut-based curry

• Shrimp VindalooUS$21.00

  Shrimp cooked with vinegar, chilies, and spices in a fiery Goan sauce

• Goan Shrimp CurryUS$21.00

  Shrimp cooked in an exotic blend of select spices and coconut milk

• Shrimp SaagUS$21.00

  Shrimp cooked with spinach, fenugreek, and spices

Side Orders

• PapadamUS$3.00

  Thin crispy wafers made from chickpeas flour served with a combination of trio chutneys

• Mango ChutneyUS$3.00

  Asafetida and curry flavored sweet mango chutney

• Steamed Basmati RiceUS$3.00

  Steamed Basmati rice

• Masala OnionsUS$3.00

• Cucumber RaitaUS$5.00

  Homemade yogurt with cucumber and roasted cumin, a cooling accompaniment with any dish

Breads

Freshly Made to Order

• Tandoor RotiUS$3.50

  Whole wheat bread

• NaanUS$4.00

  A soft white flour bread

• Lachha ParathaUS$4.50

  Multi-layered whole wheat bread

• Pudina ParathaUS$4.50

  A layered whole wheat flour bread with mint

• Paneer KulchaUS$5.00

  A leavened white flour bread stuffed with homemade cheese

• Paneer ParathaUS$5.00

  A layered whole wheat bread stuffed with homemade cheese

• Aloo ParathaUS$5.00

  A layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes

• Garlic NaanUS$5.00

  A soft white flour bread topped with fresh chopped garlic

• Rock Salt Cilantro NaanUS$5.00

  A soft white flour bread sprinkled with sea salt and topped with fresh cilantro

• Onion KulchaUS$5.00

  A leavened white flour bread stuffed with onion

• Chilly Cheese NaanUS$5.50

  A soft white flour bread stuffed with cheddar cheese and fresh Indian chilies

Desserts

• Gulab JamunUS$6.00

  Milk dumplings fried and dipped in rose flavored syrup

• RasmalaiUS$6.00

  Famous Indian dessert made of homemade cheese served with sweetened reduced milk and garnished with pistachio

• Rice KheerUS$6.00

  One of the most popular kheer recipes made in northern India

• Ghajar Ka HalwaUS$6.00

  Grated carrots simmered with nuts, raisins, and sweetened milk

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

• Bottled WaterUS$2.50

• CokeUS$3.00

  Soft drink

• Diet CokeUS$3.00

  Soft drink

• Ginger AleUS$3.00

  Soft drink

• SpriteUS$3.00

  Soft drink

• CoffeeUS$3.00

• Iced TeaUS$3.00

• TeaUS$3.00

• Orange JuiceUS$4.00

  Fruit juice

• PerrierUS$4.00

  Sparkling water

• Cranberry JuiceUS$4.00

  Fruit juice

• Mango JuiceUS$4.00

  Fruit juice

• Masala ChaiUS$4.00

  Hot Indian tea spiced with cardamom

• Salt LassiUS$4.50

  Salt thickened yogurt drink

• Sweet LassiUS$4.50

  Sweet thickened yogurt drink

• Mango LassiUS$5.00

  Mango flavored thickened yogurt drink

White Wines

• Mas la Chevaliere Chardonnay

  Aromas of beautiful citrus with accents of ripe apricot

  • BottleUS$36.00

• Bex Riesling

  Floral and citrus aromas followed by juicy flavors of white peach, apricot, and Mandarin orange

  • BottleUS$36.00

• Fortant Coastal Select Sauvignon Blanc

  Notes of grapefruit and pineapple, finishing with lively citrus

  • BottleUS$36.00

• Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc

  Honeysuckle aroma with a round supple palate

  • BottleUS$36.00

• San Pietro Pinot Grigio

  Aromas of pear and apple along with a pretty core of fruit

  • BottleUS$36.00

• Man Family Chenin Blanc

  Vibrant aromas of quince and pear with a refreshing mineral finish

  • BottleUS$36.00

• Frico Bianco

  This Friulano & Chardonnay blend has notes of white flowers, citrus, and white peach

  • BottleUS$36.00

Rosé Wines

• Canella Brut Rosé

  Intense aromas of strawberry and raspberry with fine bubbles

  • Bottle (187ml)US$10.00

• Marques de Caceres Rosé

  Notes of redcurrants with a touch of aniseed and white flowers

  • BottleUS$34.00

Red Wines

• Ernesto Catena Tahuan Malbec

  Bright, ripe, and fleshy, with blackberries, dark plums and oak notes, and with hints of cocoa to finish

  • BottleUS$40.00

• Zestos Old Vine Grenache

  Lively red and dark berry aromas with some candied flowers and a hint of white pepper

  • BottleUS$40.00

• Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon

  Vibrant aromas of blueberry jam and strawberry tart with hints of vanilla and toasted oak

  • BottleUS$40.00

• Block Nine Pinot Noir

  Flavorful and silky, showing wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood with a complex finish

  • BottleUS$40.00

• Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone

  Blackberry and plum, complemented by soft, supple tannins

  • BottleUS$40.00

• Grayson Cellars Merlot

  Aromas of rich plums, dark cherries, chocolate, and savory herbs

  • BottleUS$40.00

• Roaming Dog Red Blend (Proceeds Benefit the Aspca)

  Cabernet, Malbec, and Merlot make a lovely blend with hints of blackberry, licorice, and mocha

  • BottleUS$40.00

Domestic Beers

• Blue MoonUS$6.00

• Goose Island IPAUS$6.00

• DC BrauUS$6.00

• Dogfish Head IPAUS$6.00

• Samuel AdamsUS$6.00

• Flying DogUS$6.00

• YuenglingUS$6.00

Imported Beers

• Amstel LightUS$7.00

• HoegaardenUS$7.00

• Bass Pale AleUS$7.00

• Stella ArtoisUS$7.00

• CoronaUS$7.00

• HeinekenUS$7.00

• Taj Mahal

  • 22ozUS$10.00