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