Herbivore Indian Cuisine Menu
Welcome to Herbivore Indian Cuisine, a delightful eatery nestled in the heart of Washington, DC. Known for its freshly prepared, homemade-style vegetarian dishes, this gem offers an extensive breakfast menu served daily from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can savor the Medhu Vada, crispy lentil donuts accompanied by sambar, or indulge in the Chole Poori, a flavorful chickpea dish served with deep-fried bread. For a perfect afternoon delight, try the enticing Lamb Biryani—seasoned lamb nestled in fragrant basmati rice, complemented by rich raita.
Patrons rave about the cozy ambiance and friendly service, often highlighting how the food captures the essence of home-cooked meals. With dishes that blend healthiness and traditional flavors, Herbivore Indian Cuisine stands out as a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Indian fare. Don't miss out on this vibrant culinary experience!
Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
Two crisp turnovers filled with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Comes with a side of mint and tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetable fritters banded with chickpeas flour. Comes with mint and tamarind sauce
Masala Chicken Wings
Seasoned deep fried Chicken wings, tossed in seasoned bell peppers and onions.
Paneer Pakora
Indian cheese delicately battered in chickpea flour and fried. Comes with mint and tamarind sauce
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken strips battered with seasoned chickpea flour, deep fried. Comes with tamarind and mint sauce.
Palak Chaat
Crispy fried spinach with potatoes, chickpeas,onions and tomatoes with mint and tamarind sauce
Paani Poori
Hollow dough balls stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas, served with spicy tangy water
Vegetarian Manchurian
Crispy fried vegetable balls dunked in slightly sweet, sour and hot manchurian sauce.
Medhu Vada
Deep fried lentil donuts cooked with mild spices served with vegetable puree(sambar) and coconut,tomato sauce.
Idli Sambar
Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with vegetable puree and coconut, tomato sauce
Aalo Tikki Chaat
Two Mildly spiced potato patties battered with cornflour topped with chickpeas, tamarind sauce, green chili sauce and yoghurt sauce.
Vegetable Samosa Chaat
Two crispy vegetable turnovers topped with chickpeas, spiced onions and green, tamarind, Yoghurt chutney.
Fried Chilli
Fried Serrano Peppers battered with seasoned chickpea flour.
Butter Chicken
Seasoned and baked Boneless Chicken thigh in a creamy and buttery tomato sauce.
Chilli Chicken
Boneless fried chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce with onions and bell peppers.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Seasoned and baked Boneless Chicken breast in an onion and tomato based sauce.
Kadai Chicken
Seasoned Boneless chicken in an onion, bell peppers and tomato-based gravy.
Saag Chicken
Boneless chicken in a seasoned spinach curry.
Chicken Korma
Seasoned boneless chicken in a creamy cashew and coconut sauce.
Chicken Curry
Seasoned boneless chicken in a blend of onions, tomato, ginger and garlic
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless seasoned chicken and potatoes in a spicy tangy curry.
Chicken Entrees (Served with Rice)
Lamb Entrees (Served with Basmati Rice)
Lamb Curry
Seasoned boneless lamb in a blend of onions, tomato, ginger and garlic.
Lamb Korma
Seasoned boneless Lamb in a creamy cashew and coconut sauce.
Lamb Saag
Seasoned spinach with lamb
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless seasoned lamb and potatoes in a spicy tangy curry.
Lamb Kadai
Seasoned boneless lamb in an onion, bell pepper and tomato based gravy.
Lamb Roganjosh
Slow-cooked tender boneless lamb in a mild gravy with aromatic spices and sour cream.
Chilli Paneer
Cubes of handmade indian cheese in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions
Mutter Paneer
Green peas and cubes of handmade indian cheese in a mildly spiced gravy.
Kadai Paneer
Cubes of handmade indian cheese, in an onion and bell peppers and tomato based gravy.
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of handmade indian cheese in a creamy cashew nut sauce
Vegetable Korma
A mix of fresh house vegetables in a creamy cashew, coconut sauce.
Malai Kofta
Fried Vegetable, Indian handmade cheese and potato dumpling in a creamy cashew nut sauce.
Saag Paneer
Cooked and seasoned spinach with cubes of handmade indian cheese.
Daal Makhani
Protein rich lentils cooked overnight in a butter based seasoning.
Daal tadka
Protein rich split yellow lentils cooked with onion ginger and garlic in mild spices.
Aalo Gobi Masala
Fresh Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in mildly seasoned gravy.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh Okra sauteed in chopped tomatoes and onions with mild spices.
Kari Pakora
Vegetable fritters in a yogurt based gravy
Chana Masala
Seasoned chickpeas simmered in a tomato and onion based gravy.
Rajma
Seasoned Kidney beans in a mild onion based gravy served with basmati rice.
Baingan Bharta
Mashed Eggplant seasoned in Indian spices, cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of handmade Indian Cheese in a creamy tomato based gravy.
Mutter Mushroom
Green peas and mushrooms in a mildly spiced gravy.
Paneer Vindaloo
Paneer and potatoes in a spicy tangy gravy.
Saag Aloo
Seasoned cooked spinach with potatoes. Ask for vegan.
Aloo Mutter
Green peas and cubes of potatoes in a mildly spiced gravy.
Saag Mushroom
Seasoned spinach and mushroom. Ask for Vegan.
Sambar Rice
Tour lentils cooked with mixed vegetables in a mild gravy.
Vegetarian Entrees (Served with Basmati Rice)
Specials
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati Rice and mixed vegetables sautéed in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions. Comes with a side of Raita.
Chicken Biryani
Seasoned Boneless Chicken in basmati rice, cooked in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions Comes with a side of Raita.
Paneer Biryani
Seasoned Cubes of Indian Cheese in basmati rice, cooked in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions. Comes with a side of Raita.
Lamb Biryani
Seasoned boneless lamb in basmati rice, cooked in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions. Comes with a side of Raita.
Chole Puri
Seasoned chickpeas simmered in a tomato and onion based gravy, served with whole wheat deep fried bread, and a side of Indian pickles.
Chicken Soup
Chicken Cubes in mild soup
(V-GF) Mulligatawny Soup
Split yellow lentil soup with mixed vegetables.
Soups
Sides
Naan
White flour bread baked in tandoori oven.
Garlic Naan
White flour bread garnished with garlic and cilantro baked in tandoori oven.
Poori
Two pieces of whole wheat deep fried bread.
Aalo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes covered in a buttery spread.
Rice
Boiled Basmati rice with cumin.
Raita
Spiced yoghurt mixed with grated cucumbers and roasted cumin.
Mint Chutney
Spicy mint sauce.
Tamarind Chutney
Sweet and spicy tamarind sauce.
Achar
A spicy mixture of vegetables and fruits in mustard oil.
(V) Chapati
2 pcs Whole Wheat Bread
Gajar Ka Halwa
Carrot based sweet pudding.
Gulab Jamun
Deep fried handmade cheese balls in a honey and rosewater syrup.
Rasgulla
Handmade cheese balls with a sweet honey androsewater syrup.
Jalebi
Deep fried flour pretzel soaked in sugar syrup.
Kheer
Creamy rice pudding sprinkled with cardamom powder and almonds, pistachios.
(GF) Rasmalai
Soft Cheese patties in a delicately sweetened and flavored creamy milk sauce.
Desserts
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Mango flavored yoghurt drink.
Coke
Fanta Orange
Ginger Ale
Sprite
Water Bottle
(V-GF) Masala Dosa
A thin savory crepe served with seasoned potatoes, sambar, coconut and tomato chutney
(GF) Paneer Dosa
A thin savory crepe served with seasoned Indian cheese, sambar, coconut and tomato chutney
(V-GF) Mysore Masala Dosa
A spicy thin savory crepe served with seasoned potatoes, sambar, coconut and tomato chutney
(V-GF) Plain Dosa
A thin savory crepe served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney
(V-GF) Idli Sambar
Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with sambar and coconut, tomato sauce on the side.
(V-GF) Medhu Vada
Deep fried lentil donuts cooked with mild spices served with sambar and coconut, tomato sauce on the side.
(V) Pav Bhaji
Thick mashed vegetable curry served with a soft buttery bun
Paneer Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned Indian Cheese, covered in buttery spread
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes, covered in a buttery spread.
Egg Bhurji Paratha
Whole wheat bread with scrambled veggie omelete
(V) Vegetable Samosa
Two crisp turnovers filled with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Comes with a mint, tamarind chutney.
(V) Bread Pakora
Potato sandwich coated with seasoned chickpea flour, deep fried. Comes with mint, tamarind chutney.
(GF) Paneer Pakora
Indian cheese delicately battered in seasoned chickpea flour and fried. Comes with a side of mint, tamarind sauce.
(V-GF) Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetable fritters banded with chickpeas flour. Comes with a side of mint and tamarind chutney
(V-GF) Rajma Chawal
Seasoned Kidney beans in a mild onion based gravy served with rice
(V) Chole Poori
Seasoned chickpeas in an onion based gravy, with black seeds, served with whole wheat deep fried bread and a side of Indian pickles
(V) Cold Cut Sandwiches
Soft sandwich with Vegan mayo, Indian cheese, tomato and cucumber