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Karma Modern Indian

Modern Indian$$$

Mon closed, Tue 5pm–9pm, Wed–Thu 12pm–2:30pm & 5pm–9pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm, Sun 5pm–9pm

  • 611 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
  • (202) 898-0393
  • Last verified: August 2026
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Overhead spread of Modern Indian dishes at Karma Modern Indian, including curry, grilled kebabs, seafood and a shredded salad

Menu

Chef Recommended

  • Nirvana 37$37

    A 37-ingredient culinary masterpiece by Chef Ajay giving an India-360 tour for your taste buds. Serves two.

Appetizers

  • Quiñoa Tikki$14

    potatoes | quiñoa | ginger | white pea mash

  • Fennel Paneer Tikka$15

    tandoor grilled cottage cheese | fennel | peppers

  • Tandoori Cauliflower$16

    yogurt | garam masala | tomato jus

  • Chèvre & Herb Naan$10

    goat cheese | mint chutney

  • Amritsari Snapper$17

    crisp red snapper | greek yogurt tartar

  • Chicken Jodhpur Skewers$16

    char-grilled chicken | chef's spice blend | malt vinegar

  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka$17

    grilled chicken | pepper blend | mint chutney

  • Lamb Kakori Kebab$16

    macerated lamb pâté | ginger | green chilli | cloves

  • Grilled Lamb Chops$28

    kashmiri chili new potatoes | spice glaze | (2 chops)

Main Courses

  • Hyderabadi Vegetable Stew$24

    cauliflower | patty pan | carrots | coconut milk

  • Spinach & Paneer Croquettes$25

    mace scented tomato bisque

  • Rajasthani Lentil Soiree$24

    lentil blend | kashmiri potatoes | parantha | pickled onions

  • Palak Paneer$24

    puréed baby spinach | burnt garlic

  • Pindi Chickpeas$19 / $24

    slow cooked chickpeas | onion | ginger

  • Paneer Pasanda$26

    stuffed cottage cheese | peach | saffron sauce

  • Dal Makhani$18 / $23

    lentil stew | fenugreek

  • Lobster Masala$65

    lobster tail | beetroot poriyal | bell peppers | fenugreek

  • Nariyal Chili Prawns$35

    pan-tossed prawns | basil | cherry tomatoes

  • Kerala Fish Curry$34

    striped sea bass | curry leaves | tamarind

  • Chef Ajay's Butter Chicken$25

    fenugreek | hickory & clove smoke

  • Malvani Chicken Curry$25

    stewed spring chicken | coconut milk

  • Chicken Chettinad$28

    curry leaves | mustard seeds | coconut

  • Lamb Gushtaba$28

    minced lamb meatballs | spicy gravy

Sides

  • Garlic Naan$6
  • Tandoori Roti/Naan$5
  • Cucumber Raita$6
  • Kashmiri Chili Potatoes$12
  • Lemon Rice$8
  • Beetroot Poriyal$12

Desserts

  • Dal Lentil Halwa$10

    pât de fruit

  • Mango Kulfi$8
  • Dodha Burfi$8

    rabri mousse

  • Cardamom Ice-Cream$7
  • Affogato$9

Hot Beverages

  • Cappuccino / Latte$6
  • Coffee$5
  • Herbal Teas / Masala Tea$5
  • Espresso$5

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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