Malabar DC

4465 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Menu (As of 10/30)

Brunch

• Appetizers $12.00

Beetroot Wada (V)

• beetroot chutney $12.00
• Mini Masala Dosa (V) $12.00Onion, tomato, potatoes, coconut chutney

Cauliflower Bezule (E)

• curry leaves, lemon juice $14.00

Ragda Pattice (V)

• date tamarind, mint cilantro chutney $14 / $15
• Spicy Chicken Ghee Roast (D) $15 / $14Coriander seeds, cumin, cinnamon, sanna
• gooseberry chutney $15 / $16
• Palak Chaat (D) $16 / $17Crispy baby spinach, yogurt, tamarind, date
• Sea Bass Chutneywala $17 / $18Coconut, koli masala, kachumber
• Scallops Caldine $18.00Sea scallops, coconut, green chili, cilantro
• Malabar Crab Cake $18.00Fennel, Black Pepper, Tempered Mayonnaise
• House-made Chutneys, Papadum, Papads $2.00
• Eggplant Ginger Chutney $2.5 / $2.5
• Tomato Raisin Chutney $2.5 / $2.5
• Mango Chutney $2.5 / $6
• Chutney Medley (all three) $6 / $7
• Assorted Papadum $7 / $5
• Roasted Pappad $5 / $6
• Cucumber Pachadi $6.00
• Breads $6.00
• Malabar Paratha $6.00
• Chili-Curry Paratha $6 / $5
• Naan $5.00
• Garlic Naan $5 / $7
• Goat Cheese Kulcha $7.00
• Entrées $22.00
• Mangalorean Chicken Curry $22.00Fresh coconut, garlic, fenugreek, coriander seeds, basmati rice
• Butter Chicken (D) $22 / $24Broiled chicken, tomatoes, dry fenugreek powder, saffron rice
• Rotisserie Tandoori Chicken (D) $24.00Traditional tandoori marinade, pickled onions, mint chutney
• Lamb Roganjosh (D) $24 / $25Cardamom, ginger, caramelized onions, saffron rice
• Malabari Lamb Biryani (D, N) $25.00Basmati rice, raisins, cashew nuts, onion, tomato raita
• Shrimp Moilee $25 / $27Coconut milk, ginger, green chili, curry leaves
• Salmon Malai (D) $27 / $29Scottish salmon, dill, honey, spinach
• Lamb Shank Chettinad $29.00Roasted coconut, green cardamom, fennel , coconut rice
• Red Snapper Pollichatthu (N) $29 / $30Banana leaf, onion, curry leaf, cashew-lemon rice
• Halibut Goan Curry $30 / $32Coconut, red chilies, tamarind, basmati rice
• Ginger Black Cod $32.00Tamarind, jaggery, curried potatoes
• Kerala Duck Ishtu $32.00Duck Breast, Cinnamon, Clove, Black pepper
• Vegetarian Entrées $10.00
• Dakshini Vegetable Korma $10.00Seasonal vegetables, coconut milk, coriander seed, cumin
• Bhindi Pepper Fry (V) $10.00Okra, Onion, tomatoes, tellicherry black pepper
• Eggplant Kozhambu (V) $10.00Indian eggplant, mustard seed, fennel, tamarind
• Carrot Bean Poriyal (V) $10.00Lentils, ginger, curry leaves, grated coconut

Sabudana Shengdana Kofta

• Tapioca Pearls, Peanut, Green Chili $10.00
• Paneer Makhani (D) $10.00Cottage Cheese, tomatoes, dry fenugreek powder, Honey
• Malai Palak / Paneer (D) $10.00Spinach, garlic, dill, fresh fenugreek
• Dal Makhani (D) $10.00Garlic, tomatoes, butter, cream

Gobi Mattar

• Cauliflower, Peas, Garam Masala $10.00
• Happy Hour Beverage $10.00
• Sparkling: Mas Fi Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV $10.00
• White: Niner, Chardonnay, California, USA 2023 $10.00
• Rose; Moment de Plaisir, Pays D’oc, France, 2025 $10.00
• Red: Domaine de Cristia, Grenache, France, 2022 $10 / $4 off Specialty cocktails
• Cocktails $4.00
• Beers $3 $2
• Brunch $35.00
• Buffet $35.00

Pulao Rice

• Naan (served at the Table) $6.00Pickles / Kachumber Salad / Rita (served at the table)
• Dosa (made to order) $6.00

Dessert

• Happy Hour Snacks $4.00
• Masala Spiced Popcorn $4 / $8
• Cauliflower Bezule $8 / $10
• Lamb Samosas $10 / $16
• Palak Chaat $16 / $7
• Crispy Onion Rings $7.00

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