Indique Introduces ‘Thali Thursday’ with “Three Thali specials available every Thursday for dinner service”
courtesy Indique
From a press release:
“Beginning today – Thursday, April 12th, 2018 – celebrated modern Indian restaurant Indique based in the heart of Cleveland Park in Washington DC – will begin offering their new ‘Thali Thursday’ offerings – dinner service only – featuring three new authentic Thali options including Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, and Seafood in addition to their a la carte menu.
Indique owners Executive Chef K.N. Vinod and Surfy Rahman are launching ‘Thali Thursday’ with the hopes of being able to share an ongoing Thali experience with diners providing them with an interactive and engaging culinary experience that invites them to engage all of their senses, to share background with them on the history and popularity of this authentic dish of which is served throughout various regions of India, and to also teach them the best way to enjoy this unique culinary experience. Three Thali specials will be available every Thursday for dinner service including a Vegetarian Thali priced at $22 per person, a Non-Vegetarian Thali priced at $24 per person, and a Seafood Thali option priced at $26 per person.
A thali is a traditional Indian platter that is composed of an assortment of small dishes providing a balanced meal while incorporating an exotic variety of flavors and textures including salty, sweet, tangy, and crunchy, just to highlight a few. Thali is often enjoyed during popular holidays – such as Diwali – celebrated throughout India, so Chef Vinod and the team at Indique look forward to sharing this Indian culinary favorite with DC area diners and beyond moving forward.”
Dining Room at 3512-14 Connecticut Ave NW courtesy Indique
INDIQUE DIWALI DINNER SPECIALS
VEGETARIAN THALI
$22 Per Person
BAINGAN BARTHA
tandoor roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomato & spices
SAAG MAKAI
spinach & corn kernels cooked with fenugreek leaves & spices
ALOO BHAJI
potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes
PANEER MAKHANI
cubes of homemade cheese in a flavorful tomato-based gravy
DAL MAKHANI
black lentils cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices
CUCUMBER RAITA
homemade yogurt with cucumber & roasted cumin
RICE PILAF
basmati rice
NAAN
PAPADAM
MANGO RICE PUDDING
NON-VEGETARIAN THALI
$24 Per Person
CHICKEN TIKKA MAKHANI
marinated boneless pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor & finished with a
flavorful tomato-based gravy
LAMB ROGANJOSH
an exotic lamb curry cooked with an assortment of spices & tomatoes
VEGETABLE PORIYAL
green peas, carrots, cauliflower, corn, chickpeas cooked with ginger, chili,
mustard seeds, and onions
SAAG MAKAI
spinach & corn kernels cooked with fenugreek leaves & spices
DAL TADKA
yellow lentils tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic,
tomatoes
CUCUMBER RAITA
homemade yogurt with cucumber & roasted cumin
RICE PILAF
basmati rice
NAAN
PAPADAM
MANGO RICE PUDDING
SEAFOOD THALI
$26 Per Person
KERALA SHRIMP CURRY
Cooked with ginger, shallots, tamarind, coconut and curry leaves
MASALA GRILLED FISH
Fish marinated with chili-lime paste and curry leaves
SAAG MAKAI
spinach & corn kernels cooked with fenugreek leaves & spices
DAL TADKA
yellow lentils tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic,
tomatoes
CUCUMBER RAITA
homemade yogurt with cucumber & roasted cumin
RICE PILAF
basmati rice
NAAN
PAPADAM
MANGO RICE PUDDING
