Rajaji Menu

Name: Rajaji
Telephone: (202) 265-7344

(202) 265-7344

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2603 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Indian, Vegetarian

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Main

Starters

Served With Fresh Homemade Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Mulligatawny Soup

$3.95

lentils simmered in savory broth seasoned with herbs and spices. served with lemon

2. Vegetable Lentil Soup

$3.50

puree of lentils simmered with herbs and spices, a famous south indian recipe, served with lemon

3. Sabzi Bhajiyas

$4.95

eggplant, cauliflower, onion and potato fritters cooked in chickpea batter

4. Murgh Tikka

$5.95

strips of boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices, grilled to perfection over flaming charcoal

5. Bhelpuri

$6.95

a delightful starter guaranteed to tingle your taste buds comprised of puffed rice tossed with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and cilantro stirred with the tangy mint and tamarind sauce

6. Samosa

$5.95

deep-fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas.

7. Boti Kabob

$6.95

boneless pieces of fresh tender lamb marinated in herbs and spices barbecued over flaming charcoal

8. Assorted Appetizer Platter

13.95

a combination of samosas, sabzi bhajiyas, murgh tikka and boti kabob

$Mughlai

Served With Fresh Homemade Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Navrattan Biryani

$14.95

a combination of garden fresh vegetables cooked with saffron basmati rice in mild spices and nuts. served with raita

2. Murgh Biryani

$15.95

boneless chicken cooked with saffron basmati rice, marinated with herbs, spices and nuts. served with raita

3. Gosht Biryani

$17.95

boneless cubes of leg of lamb cooked with saffron basmati rice, marinated with herbs, spices and nuts. served with raita

4. Dum Ki Biryani

$18.95

a delightful combination of garden fresh vegetables, boneless chicken and lamb cooked with saffron basmati rice, marinated in select herbs, spices and nuts. served with raita

5. Jhinga Biryani

22.95

safforn basmati rice smothered with shrimp, herbs, spices and nuts. served with raita

$Vegetarian Entrees

Served With Long Grain Basmati Rice With A Touch Of Pure Saffron And Black Wild Cardamom, Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1.Kaall Makhani Daal

$9.95

black lentils simmered in mild spices and cream

2. Daal Tarka

$9.95

traditional indian yellow lentil cooked with tomatoes and freshly blended spices, garnished with roasted cumin seed and fresh garlic

3. Hyderabadi Aloo Do Pyaza

$10.95

potatoes sauteed in fresh onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, tempered with cumin seeds

4. Aloo Saag

$10.95

quartered potatoes and spinach cooked in curry sauce

5. Aloo Gobi Masala

$11.95

delicately hand pulled fresh cauliflower and potatoes simmered in fresh herbs and spices

6. Matar Paneer

$11.95

homemade farmer's cheese cubes and green peas cooked in a creamy curry sauce

7. Navrattan Korma

$12.95

assorted fresh vegetables cooked in mild creamy sauce

8. Baingan Bharta

$12.95

eggplant roasted in tandoor clay oven sauteed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, panchporan. a very special five spice mixture

9. Palak Paneer

$12.95

homemade farmer's cheese cubes and spinach cooked in a green herbs and spices

10. Bhagara Baingan

$13.95

a hyderabadi specialty. indian eggplants slow cooked in a onion, peanut and coconut gravy

11. Methi Paneer

$13.95

homemade farmer's cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and cooked in an authentic sauce with a touch of fenugreek. a rare combination from kashmir

12. Malai Kofta

$13.95

croquettes of farmer's cheese and potatoes, carefully simmered in a flavorful masala

13. Panir Makhani

13.95

cubes of fresh homemade cottage cheese cooked in a tomato based sauce with bell pepper, onion, green herbs and spices

$Seafood Entrees

Served With Long Grain Basmati Rice With A Touch Of Pure Saffron And Black Wild Cardamom, Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Samundar Ki Begam

$17.95

filet of salmon barbecued over flaming charcoal grill, simmered in a savory curry sauce

2. Jhinga Shahi

$18.95

jumbo shrimps sauteed in creamy curry sauce with onion and green bell pepper

3. Jhinga Vindaloo

$18.95

jumbo shrimps and potatoes in a stimulating hot curry sauce

4. Jhinga Jhalfrezl

18.95

jumbo shrimps sauteed with onion seed, bell peppers and tomatoes, simmered in an authentic curry sauce

$Tandoori Charcoal Barbecues And Grill

Served With Long Grain Basmati Rice With A Touch Of Pure Saffron And Wild Black Cardamom, Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Tandoori Murgh

$14.95

half spring chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, spices and fresh herbs barbecued carefully over a flaming charcoal clay oven

2. Seekh Kabab Tandoori

$15.95

succulent rolls of minced lamb shaped on a skewer and blended with herbs and spices. barbecued in our clay oven

3. Sheesh Kabab Murgh

$15.95

strips of boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices, skewered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers

4. Sheesh Kabab Baarra

$17.95

cubes of leg of lamb marinated in a special blend of spices and lemon juice. skewered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. broiled on the charcoal oven

5. Murgh Tikka Tandoori

$16.95

boneless chunks of chicken breast marinated in our special recipe, barbecued over a flaming charcoal clay oven

6. Murgh Aap Ki Pasand

$16.95

assortment of boneless chunks of chicken marinated with pure saffron, fresh mint and finely chopped garlic. barbecued in a flaming charcoal clay oven

7. Salmon Masala Tandoori

$20.95

fresh filet of salmon delicately marinated in a special mix of masalas. grilled over a flaming charcoal oven

8. Gosht Chaamp Tajdaar

$21.95

lamb chops marinated in a special blend of spices and lemon juice. skewered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. charbroiled in a flaming charcoal clay oven

9. Tandoori Mixed Grill

23.95

a mixed of seekh kabab. murgh tikka, salmon tandoori, sheesh kabab murgh and lamb chops. charbroiled in a flaming charcoal clay oven

$Wok Entrees

Served With Long Grain Basmati Rice With A Touch Of Pure Saffron And Wild Black Cardamom, Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Kadhai Paneer

$13.95

homemade farmer's cheese cubes cooked on very high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and spices

2. Kadhai Chicken

$15.95

boneless diced chicken cooked on very high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and spices

3. Kadhai Lamb

$16.95

boneless cubes of lamb cooked on very high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and spices

4. Kadhai Jhinga

19.95

jumbo shrimp served with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, ginger and garlic cooked to perfection

$Chicken Entrees

Served With Long Grain Basmati Rice With A Touch Of Pure Saffron And Wild Black Cardamom, Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Murgh Masala

$14.95

tender boneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce

2. Murgh Do Pyaza

$15.95

boneless chicken sauteed in fresh onions, tomatoes and a creamy curry sauce

3. Murgh Saag

$16.95

boneless chicken cooked with spinach in curry and fresh select green herbs

4. Murgh Tikka Masala

$16.95

boneless chicken cubes barbecued in a charcoal clay oven, lightly touched in a savory sauce

5. Methi Chooza

$16.95

boneless chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt cooked in an authentic sauce with a touch of fenugreek. a rare combination from kashmir

6. Murgh Vindaloo

$16.95

boneless chicken and cooked potatoes in a stimulating hot curry sauce

7. Murgh Lababdar

$16.95

boneless pieces of chicken char grilled in the tandoor and prepared in a onion, tomato and cashew nut gravy with a hint of coriander

8. Murgh Makhani

$17.95

barbecued chunks of bonelesss chicken breast meat cooked in a fresh cream based tomato curry sauce

9. Kesar Chicken Korma

17.95

barbecued chunks of chicken breast marinated in saffron and cooked in a creamy curry sauce

$Lamb Entrees

Served With Long Grain Basmati Rice With A Touch Of Pure Saffron And Wild Black Cardamom, Green Coriander Chutney And Tamarind Sauce.

1. Gosht Masala

$16.95

fresh chunks of lamb cooked with ginger and garlic in our chef's special sauce

2. Saag Gosht

$16.95

fresh chunks of leg of lamb and spinach cooked in curry sauce with fresh green herbs

3. Gosht Vindaloo

$16.95

fresh chunks of tender lamb and potatoes in a stimulating hot curry sauce

4. Lamb Korma

$17.95

fresh chunks of tender lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce

5. Rogan Josh

$17.95

fresh chunks of leg of lamb simmered to perfection in a creamy sauce with a tinge of cinnamon and nutmeg

6. Gosht Patiala

17.95

tender succulent pieces of lamb cooked with ground onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and spices. (from the royal kitchen of patiala province of punjab)

$Tandoori Breads

Freshly Baked In Our Charcoal Clay Oven When Ordered.

1. Roti

$2.95

leavened whole wheat bread

2. Naan

$2.95

leavened bread baked in flaming charcoal clay oven made with enriched white flour

3. Lacha Paratha

$2.95

multi-layered whole wheat bread sprinkled with onion seeds

4. Onion Kulcha

$3.95

enriched white flour bread stuffed with chopped onions and fresh coriander

5. Aloo Paratha

$3.25

whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and spiced peas

6. Peshawari Naan

$3.50

unleavened flat bread baked with fresh coriander leaf, sesame seeds and raisins

7. Assorted Breads

12.95

a combination of naan, roti, onion kulcha, aloo paratha and lacha paratha

$Special Tandoori Breads

Freshly Baked In Our Charcoal Clay Oven When Ordered.

1. Pudina Roll

$3.25

hand kneaded whole wheat bread made with fresh hand chopped mint

2. Paneer Kulcha

$3.50

enriched white flour bread layered with homemade cottage cheese and fresh green coriander

3. Methi Paratha

$3.95

multi-layered hand kneaded whole wheat bread with fenugreek

4. Garlic Naan

$3.50

leavened white flour with finely hand chopped garlic topped with poppy seeds

5. Tokri

12.95

a combination of pudina roti, paneer kulcha, methi paratha and garlic naan

$Accompaniments

1. Pappadam

$1.95

sun-dried grilled lentil water with a hint of black pepper

2. Katchumber

$4.95

indian salad mixed with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes

3. Ralta

$2.95

soothing homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers

4. Mango Chutney

$3.95

smooth and tangy tropical mango chutney

5. Mixed Pickle

$1.95

hot and spicy lemon, lime and carrot pickle

6. Extra Large Rice

4.95

$Beverages

1. Soft Drinks

$2.50

2. Coffee

$2.95

freshly brewed

3. Masala

$2.95

an exotic tea with a hint of cardamom and cinnamon

4. Lassi - Sweet/Salted/Mango

4.00

a cool refreshing yogurt drink

$Desserts

1. Rice Pudding

$4.00

2. Ras Malai

$4.95

cottage cheese dumplings served in a sweet creamy sauce

3. Kulti - Mango/Pistachio

$4.95

homemade indian ice cream

4. Gulab Jamun

4.95

made of dry milk and soaked in syrup (served warm).

$House Selection

Carafe 6 Gls $27 / Half Carafe 3 Gls $4 / Gl $6.

Gewurztraminer, Columbia Crest, Washington State

ripe lemon and honeysuckle aromas with a crisp peach flavor and a spicy finish

Pinot Grigio, Cavit, Italy

crisp, light character, bright straw gold color, and appealing fruit flavors and refreshing scents. dry light and crisp

Chardonnay, Jacob's Creek, Australia

often referred to as "sunshine in a bottle" it highlights all tha is best about the australian lifestyle with pineapple, melon and peach flavors

Cabernet, Jacob's Creek, Australia

cherry and berry flavors which combine easily to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last

Merlot, Jacob's Creek, Australia

a medium bodied wine with abundantly ripe plum, a touch of earth and trademark spice. the wine is cmooth and supple

White Zinfandel, Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi, California

this lovely wine has an attractive aroma of strawberries and watermelon; it's delicate and fruity with a crisp finish

Appetizers

Samosa Platter

$2.75

Vegetable Pakora Platter

$2.75

Seek Kebob

$3.50

Botti Kebob

$3.50

Pappadam (2pcs)

Bottled Beers $2.50

Corona

Michelob

Budweiser

Miller Lite

Mixed Drinks

Maharaja

$3.75

House Specially

$3.75

Lassi

$2.50

non alcoholic

Mango Lassi

3.00

non alcoholic

$Wines By The Glass $3

Merlot

Chardonnay

Gewurztraminer

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