| Cuisines | Indian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 202 265 7344 |
| Website | www.therajaji.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 2603 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
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Rajaji
| Cuisine type | Indian | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Upper Northwest |
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About Rajaji
Come experience the taste of Egypt. Medaterra is a unique twist of Egyptian-American Cuisine. Rajaji Curry House has been serving authentic Indian food to the community since 1969.
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- Main Menu
- Happy Hour Menu
- Wine Menu
Starter
| Mulligatawny Soup | $3.95 | Lentils simmered in savory broth seasoned with herbs and spices, served with lemon |
| Vegetable Lentil Soup | $3.50 | Puree of lentils simmered with herbs and spices, a famous south indian recipe, served with lemon |
| Sabzi Bhajiyas | $4.95 | Eggplant, cauliflower, onion and potato fritters cooked in chickpea butter |
| Murgh Tikka | $5.95 | Strips of boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt herbs and spices grilled to perfection over flaming charcoal |
| 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 |
| Samosa | $5.95 | Deep- fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas. Two per order |
| Boti Kabod | $6.95 | Boneless pieces of fresh tender lamb marinated in herbs and spices barbecued over flaming charcoal |
| Assorted Appetizer Platter | $13.95 | A combination of Samosas, Sabzi Bhajiyas, Murgh Tikka and Boti Kabob |
Mughlai
| Navrattan Biryani | $14.95 | A combination of garden fresh vegetables cooked with saffron basmati rice in mild spices and nuts. Served with Raita |
| Murgh Biryani | $15.95 | Boneless chicken cooked with saffron basmati rice, marinated with herbs, spices and nuts. Served with Raita |
| Gosht Biryani | $17.95 | Boneless cubes of leg of lamb cooked with saffron basmati rice, Marinated with herbs, spices and nuts. Served with Raita |
| 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 |
| Jhinga Biryani | $22.95 | Saffron basmati rice smothered with shrimp, herbs, spices and nuts. Served with Raita |
Shaakahari - Vegetarian Entrees
| Kaali Makhani Daal | $9.95 | Black lentils simmered in mild spices and cream |
| Daal Tarka | $9.95 | Traditional yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes and freshly blended spices, garnished with roasted cumin seed and fresh garlic |
| Hyderbadi Aloo Do Pyaza | $10.95 | Potatoes sauteed with fresh onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, tempered with cumin seeds |
| Aloo Saag | $10.95 | Quartered, peeled potatoes and spinach, cooked in curry sauce |
| Aloo Gobi Masala | $11.95 | Delicately hand pulled fresh cauliflower and potatoes simmered in fresh herbs and spices |
| Matar Paneer | $11.95 | Homemade farmer's cheese cubes and green peas cooked with in a creamy |
| Navratan Korma | $12.95 | Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in a mild creamy sauce |
| Baingan Bhartha | $12.95 | Eggplant roasted in tandoori clay oven sauteed with onions,bell peppers, tomatoes, panchporan. A very special five spice mixture |
| Palak Paneer | $12.95 | Homemade farmers cheese cubes and spinach cooked in green herbs and spices |
| Bhagara Baingan | $13.95 | A Hyderabadi specialty. Indian eggplants slow cooked in a onion, peanut, and coconut gravy |
| Methi Paneer | $13.95 | Homemade farmers cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and cooked in an authentic sauce with a touch of fenugreek. A rare combination from Kashmir |
| Malai Kofta | $13.95 | Croquettes of farmers cheese and potatoes, carefully simmered in a flavorful masala |
| Paneer Makhani | $13.95 | Cubes of fresh homemade cottage cheese cooked in a tomato based sauce with bell pepper, onion, green herbs and spices |
Shahi Samundar Se - Seafood Entrees
| Samundar Ki Begam | $17.95 | Fillet of salmon barbecued over flaming charcoal grill, simmered in a savory curry sauce |
| Jhinga Shahi | $18.95 | Jumbo shrimps sauteed in creamy curry sauce with onion and green bell peppers |
| Jhinga Vindaloo | $18.95 | Jumbo shrimp and potatoes in a stimulating Hot curry sauce |
| Jhinga Jhalfrezi | $18.95 | Jumbo shrimp sauteed with onion seed, bell pepper and tomatoes, simmered in an authentic curry sauce |
Astish - E Tandoor,Tandoori Charcoal Barbecues And Grill
| Tandoori Murgh | $14.95 | Half spring chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, spices and fresh herbs, barbecued carefully over a flaming charcoal in clay oven |
| Seek Kebab Tandoori | $15.95 | Succulent rolls of minced lamb shaped on a skewer and blended with herbs and spices. Barbecued in our clay oven |
| Sheesh Kabab Murgh | $15.95 | Strips of boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices, skewered with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers |
| Sheesh Kebab 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 |
| Murg Tikka Tandoori | $16.95 | Boneless chunks of chicken breast marinated in our special recipe, barbecued over flaming charcoal clay oven |
| 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 |
| Salmon Masala Tandoori | $20.95 | Fresh fillet of salmon delicately marinated in a special mix of masalas. Grilled over a flaming charcoal oven |
| 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 |
| Tandoori Mixed Grill | $23.95 | A combination of seekh kebab, murgh tikka, salmon tandoori, sheesh kabob murgh and lamb chops. Charbroiled in a flaming charcoal clay oven |
Kadhai se - Wok Entrees
| Kadhai Paneer | $13.95 | Homemade farmers cheese cubes cooked on a very high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and spices |
| Kadhai Chicken | $15.95 | Boneless diced chicken cooked on high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and spices |
| Kadhai Lamb | $16.95 | Boneless cubes of lamb cooked on high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, fresh herbs and spices |
| Kadhai Jhinga | $19.95 | Jumbo shrimp served with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, ginger and garlic cooked to perfection |
Murgh Handi se - Chicken Entrees
| Murgh Masala | $14.95 | Tender boneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce |
| Murgh Do Pyaza | $15.95 | Tender pieces of chicken sauteed in fresh onions with tomatoes and creamy curry sauce |
| Murgh Saag | $16.95 | Boneless chicken coked with spinach in curry and fresh select green herbs |
| Murgh Tikka Masala | $16.95 | Boneless chicken cubes barbecued in a charcoal clay oven, lightly touched in a savory sauce |
| 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 |
| Murgh Vindaloo | $16.95 | Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes in a stimulating Hot curry sauce |
| 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 |
| Murgh Makhani | $17.95 | Barbecues chunks of boneless chicken breast meat cooked in a fresh cream based tomato curry sauce |
| Kesar Chicken Korma | $17.95 | Barbecued chunks of chicken breast marinated in saffron and cooked in a creamy curry sauce |
Gosht Haandi se - Lamb Entrees
| Gosht Masala | $16.95 | Fresh chunks of lamb cooked with ginger and garlic in our Chef's special sauce |
| Saag Gosht | $16.95 | Fresh chunks of leg of lamb and spinach cooked in curry sauce with fresh green herbs |
| Gosht Vindaloo | $16.95 | Fresh chunks of tender lamb and potatoes in a stimulating Hot curry sauce |
| Lamb Korma | $17.95 | Fresh chunks of tender lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce |
| Rogan Josh | $17.95 | Fresh Chuks of leg of lamb simmered to perfection in a creamy sauce with a tinge of cinnamon and nutmeg |
| 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
| Roti | $2.95 | Leavened whole wheat bread |
| Naan | $2.95 | Leavened bread baked in flaming charcoal clay oven made with enriched white flour |
| Lacha Paratha | $2.95 | Multi-layered whole wheat bread sprinkled with onion seeds |
| Onion Kulcha | $3.95 | Enriched White flour bread stuffed with chopped onions and fresh coriander |
| Aloo Paratha | $3.25 | Whole wheat dough stuffed with potatoes and spiced peas |
| Peshawari Naan | $3.50 | Unleavened flat bread baked with fresh coriander leaf and sesame seed and raisins |
| Assorted Breads | $12.95 | A combination of Naan, Roti, Onion Kulcha, Aloo Paratha and Lacha Paratha |
Special tandoori Breads
| Pudina Roti | $3.25 | Hand kneaded whole wheat bread made with fresh hand chopped mint |
| Paneer Kulcha | $3.50 | Enriched white flour bread layered with homemade cottage cheese and fresh green coriander |
| Methi Paratha | $3.95 | Multi layered hand kneaded whole wheat bread with fenugreek |
| Garlic Naan | $3.50 | Leavened white flour with finely hand chopped garlic topped with poppy seeds |
| Tokri | $12.95 | A combination of Pudina Roti, Paneer Kulcha, Methi Paratha and Garlic Naan |
Accompaniments
| Pappadam | $1.95 | Sun-dried grilled lentil water with a hint of black pepper |
| Katchumber | $4.95 | Indian salad mixed with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes |
| Raita | $2.95 | Soothing homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers |
| Mango Chutney | $3.95 | Smooth and tangy tropical mango chutney |
| Mixed Pickle | $1.95 | Hot & Spicy lemon, lime and carrot pickle |
| Extra Large Rice | $4.95 |
Beverages
| Soft Drink | $2.50 | |
| Coffee | $2.95 | Freshly Brewed |
| Masala Tea | $2.95 | An exotic tea with a hint of cardamon and cinnamon |
| Lassi - Sweet, Salted, Mango | $4.00 | A cool refreshing yogurt drink |
Dessert
| Rice Pudding | $4.00 | |
| Ras Malai | $4.95 | Cottage Cheese dumplings served in a sweet creamy sauce |
| Kulfi - Mango, Pistachio | $4.95 | Homemade Indian Ice Cream |
| Gulab Jamun | $4.95 | Made of dry milk and soaked in syrup. Served warm |
Bottled Beers
| Copona | $2.50 | |
| Michelob | $2.50 | |
| Budweiser | $2.50 | |
| Miller Lite | $2.50 |
Mixed Drinks
| Maharaja | $3.75 | |
| House Specially | $3.75 | |
| Lassi (Non Alcoholic) | $2.50 | |
| Mango Lassi (Non Alcholic) | $3.00 |
Wines by The Glass
| Merlot | $3.00 | |
| Chardonnay | $3.00 | |
| Gewurztraminer | $3.00 |
Appitizers
| Samosa Platter (2 Pieces) | $2.75 | |
| Vegetable Pakora Platter (4 Pieces) | $2.75 | |
| Seek Kebab | $3.50 | |
| Botti Kebab | $3.50 | |
| Pappadam (2 Pices) |
House Selection
| Gewurztraminer, Columbia Crest, washington state | Ripe lemon and honeysuckle aromas with a crisp peach flavour and a spicy finish | |
| Pinot Grigio, CAVIT, Italy | Crisp; light character, bright straw gold color and appealing fruit flavour and refreshing scents. Dry light and crisp | |
| Chardonnay, JACOB's CREEK, Australia | Often referred to as "sunshine in a bottle" it highlights all that is best about the Australian lifestyle with pineapple, melon and peach flavours | |
| Cabernet, JACOB's CREEK, Australia | Cherry and berry flavors which combine easily to deliver maximum enjoyment from the 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, Wood Bridge By Robert Mondavi, California | This lovely wine has an attractive aroma of strawberries and watermelon; it's delicate and fruity with a crisp finish |
White Wine
| Riesling Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington State | $26.00 | A lovely delicate fruit forward wine displaying distinct floral characters typical for a riesling |
| Gewurztraminer, Columbia Crest, Washington State | $26.00 | Ripe lemon and honeysuckle aromas with a crisp peach flavor and a spicy finish |
| Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy | $26.00 | Fresh summer fruit, golden honey flavor and vibrant acidity |
| Chardonnay, Jacob's Creek, Australia | $29.00 | Hints of citrus and spice on the noce with creamy butterscotch flavors and a crisp finish |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Kenwood "Sonoma", California | $29.00 | Refreshing notes of lime and grapefruit, tastes of tropical fruit and pineapple |
| Macon-Villages, Louis Jadot, France | $31.00 | Fresh and apealling with generous pear and apple flavors with a nice hint of vanilla |
| Chardonnay, "Grand Estates" Columbia Crest, Washington State | $32.00 | Enticing Bouquet of apple, melon and caramel is reborn as flavors on the palate, balance with a touch of sweet oak |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott, New Zealand | $34.00 | Hints of mineral and grapefruit-lime with a hint of grassiness, as the tangy fruit and citrus linger |
| Chardonnay, St. Francis, California | $42.00 | A rich, full mouthfeel with a subtle oak influence gives the wine flavors of toasted caramel and vanilla |
| Pouilly-Fuisse, Laboure-Roi, France | $45.00 | Crisp apple, pear and white peach with hints of tropical fruit and spice balanced with gentle under currents of French oak |
Blush Wines
| White Zinfandel, Woodbridge By robert Mondavi, California | $19.00 | This lovely wine has an attractive aroma of strawberries and watermelon; it's delicate and fruity with a crisp finish |
Red wine
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravenswood Vintners Blend, California | $26.00 | Aromas of dark berries, vanilla and plum. The finish is long with a touch of spice |
| Chianti, Ecco Domani, Italy | $28.00 | Well balanced ripe blackberry and ripe cherry flavors |
| Merlot, Two Vines Columbia Crest, Washington State | $28.00 | Deep bright red color and seductive aromas of black and red cherries, nuances of dark plum and chocolate with accents of vanilla |
| Zinfandel, Zen of Zin, California | $28.00 | Medium Bodied, bright and richly flavored with elements of black cherry |
| Syrah, Trivento Reserve, Australia | $30.00 | Complex nose displaying elements of red fruit, walnut and black pepper with hints of chocolate |
| Malbec, Graffigna, San Juan | $32.00 | Deep red and purple nuances, presents elements of ripe blackberries and black pepper. Rounded and Velvety on the finish |
| Beaujolais-Villages, Louis Jadot, France | $32.00 | Rich lush wine with deep raspberry and cherry fruit flavors |
| Pinot Noir, Nobilo, New Zealand | $32.00 | Perfumed dark cherry and violet with smoky highlights |
| Cotes Du Rhone Rough "Parallelle 45", Jaboulet, France | $34.00 | A rich, full mouthfeel with a subtle oak influence gives the wine flavors of toasted caramel and vanilla |
| Meritage, Kendall Jackson, France | $45.00 | Three-varietal blend of cabernet, merlot and cabernet franc with ripe dark fruit and subtle hints of tobacco |
| Pinot Noir, Benziger, Somoma | $42.00 | An intensely fragrant, elegent expression of the varietal with powerful, classic Carneros aromas of blackberry and spice offset by notes of toast and vanilla |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi, Napa | $54.00 | Displays elements of bright ripe cherry and black currant fruit with velvety soft tannins |
| Mumm Sparkling Wine, Napa Brut, Napa | $40.00 | Three-Varietal blend of cabernet, merlot and cabernet franc with ripe dark fruit and subtle hints of tobacco |
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