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Basil Indian & Thai Grill

Basil Indian & Thai Grill

117 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
973-939-5574
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Order Ahead We open Tue at 12:00 PM

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    Pad Kee Mao (thai Drunken Noodles)

    Rice noodle, red pepper, green onion, basil, ginger, garlic and soy sauce.

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    "Plant Based for the Planet" Special

    Vegan Yellow Curry with Tofu- Special

    Lotus stem, onion, peppers, beans, and potatoes with coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice.

    $19.95

    Best seller

    Vegan Beyond Meat Kofta Curry - Special

    Beyond meat and potato dumplings cooked in a cashew and coconut creamy gravy.

    $19.95

    thai-appetizers

    Thai Appetizers

    Chicken Satay

    Marinated grilled chicken on skewers serve with peanut dip.

    $12.95

    Sweet & Sour Shrimp

    $15.95

    Chicken Dumplings

    Steamed dumplings serve with tangy soy sauce.

    $12.95

    Veg Spring Roll

    $11.95

    Vegetable Dumpling(vegan)

    :(vegan) steamed vegetable dumpling served with tangy soya sauce.

    $12.95

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    Indian Appetizers

    Best seller

    Vegetable Samosa(Vegan)

    Crisp turnovers with spiced potatoes and green peas.

    $7.95

    Best seller

    Honey Chili Crispy Chicken

    $13.95

    Samosa Chaat

    Crushed samosa deliciously filled with mildly spiced potatoes chana, green peas, and layered with chutney and sweet yogurt.

    $10.95

    Basil Special Pepper Shrimp

    Marinated shrimp tossed with shrimp, onion, pepper, and chef anil special spices.

    $16.95

    Chole Aloo Tikki Chaat

    (vegan) potatoes patties layered with chana, mint and tamarind chutney, garnish with sev

    $10.95

    Chicken 65

    Seasoned chicken cubes fried and tossed with tangy chili sauce and flavored with curry leaves.

    $13.95

    Best seller

    Honey Chili Cauliflower

    Crispy cauliflower tossed with honey chili garlic sauce.

    $13.95

    Masala Calamari (Chetinad)

    Calamari tossed with onion, pepper in chettinad sauce.

    $14.95

    vegan-appetizers

    Vegan Appetizers

    Best seller

    Vegan Drumstick Manchurian

    Soya protein drumstick with onion and tomato simmered in a sweet and sour chili sauce.

    $15.95

    Chilli Chick’n (Vegan)

    A plant based soy protein with onion and bell peppers simmered in a sweet and sour chilly sauce.

    $15.95

    Best seller

    Chick`n 65 (Vegan)

    A plant based soy protein tossed with tangy chilly sauce and flavored with mustard,chilly and curry leaves.

    $15.95

    Vegan Prawn Balchao

    (vegan) a spicy and tangy dish made with vegan plant based protein flavored with pickled chilly and vinegar.

    $15.95

    Chick`n Manchurian(vegan)

    A plant based soy protein with onion and bell peppers simmered in a sweet and sour chilly sauce.

    $15.95

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    Indo Chinese Appetizers

    Chili Paneer

    Marinated cubes of paneer tossed with onion, bell pepper, and chili garlic sauce.

    $13.95

    Vegetable Manchurian

    Crispy mixed vegetable dumplings tossed in a tangy indo-chinese sauce made with soy, garlic, ginger & scallions

    $13.95

    Gobhi Manchurian

    Crispy cauliflower tossed in a sweet & sour chili sauce.

    $13.95

    Chicken Manchurian

    Cubes of chicken marinated & deep fried and tossed with manchurian sauce.

    $13.95

    Chili Chicken

    Cubes of chicken marinated and deep fried and tossed with onion,pepper and soy chili sauce.

    $13.95

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    South Indian Appetizer

    2. Chili Idli

    A south indian chinese fusion where crispy idli tossed with onion, pepper and chili sauce.

    $12.00

    3. Idli 65

    Crispy idli cubes tossed with onion, peppers, red chili, mustard seed and curry leaves.

    $12.00

    salads

    Salads

    Best seller

    Thai Green Papaya Salad (Vegan)

    Shredded papaya, string beans, tomatoes, and peanuts, served with thai chili lime dressing.

    $13.95

    Grilled Corn Kachumber Salad (vegan)

    Grilled corn tossed with tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and peppers with special house dressing.

    $11.95

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    Indo-Chinese Rice & Noodles

    Hakka Noodle

    Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, soy, chili, and vinegar.

    $15.95

    Szechuan Fried Rice

    Steamed rice tossed with fresh vegetables and szechuan sauce.

    $15.95

    Chili Garlic Noodle

    Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and chili garlic sauce.

    $15.95

    Triple Szechuan Fried Rice

    A bold & spicy combination of rice & noodle tossed with vegetable, egg & szechuan sauce

    $16.95

    Pineapple Fried Rice

    Steamed rice tossed with fresh vegetables, pineapple, ginger, garlic, soy, and chili.

    $15.95

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    Thai Classics Rice & Noodle

    Best seller

    Pad Kee Mao (thai Drunken Noodles)

    Rice noodle, red pepper, green onion, basil, ginger, garlic and soy sauce.

    $16.95

    Basil Fried Rice

    Jasmine rice tossed with onion, bell peppers, basil and fried egg.

    $16.95

    Pad Thai

    Rice noodle, bean sprout, scallion, red onion, fried egg and fish sauce.

    $16.95

    Thai Fried Rice

    Jasmine rice tossed with broccoli, onion, tomato and fried egg.

    $16.95

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    Thai Classic Curry Entree

    Thai Green Curry

    Heart of palm, eggplant, pineapple and basil, coconut milk served with jasmine rice.

    $17.95

    Massaman Curry

    Lotus seeds, onion, peanut, coconut milk and grilled potatoes served with jasmine rice.

    $17.95

    Thai Red Curry

    Bamboo shoot, eggplant, string beans, and basil with coconut milk served with jasmine rice.

    $17.95

    Panang Curry With Vegan Chicken

    Heart of palm, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, carrot and beans with coconut milk and served with jasmine rice. Vegan

    $20.95

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    Indo-Chinese Entree (Gravy)

    Manchurian (gravy)

    A thick sauce with chopped onion, peppers, chili, ketchup, and vinegar. (served with jasmine rice).

    $16.95

    Chili Garlic (gravy)

    A spicy tangy sauce with onion, bell peppers, chili, garlic, and rice vinegar. (served with jasmine rice).

    $16.95

    Szechuan (gravy)

    A thick and bold savory hot tangy sauce made with szechuan peppercorn. (served with jasmine rice).

    $16.95

    Vegetable Manchurian (gravy)

    Crispy mixed vegetable dumplings tossed in a tangy indo-chinese gravy made with soy, garlic, ginger & scallions.

    $20.95

    chief-specials

    Chief Specials

    Bhatti Ka Murgh

    Tandoori chicken. Half chicken marinated in lemon, yogurt and tandoori spices and roasted in a clay oven.

    $21.95

    Kerala Lamb Pepper Fry

    A classic kerala-style dry lamb preparation flavored with bold black peppers, coconut, chili and curry leaves.

    $23.95

    Ajwani Salmon Tikka

    Cubes of fresh salmon marinated with lemon, yogurt and spices flavored with carom seed, chargrilled in a clay oven.

    $25.95

    Goat Chetinad

    Goat cooked with onion, tomato, coconut milk flavored with mustard, chili, curry leaves and chetinad masala.

    $23.95

    chicken-entrees

    Chicken Entrees

    Dhaba Chicken Curry

    Chicken curry cooked in homestyle gravy with special indian spices.

    $21.95

    Chicken Saagwala

    Tender pieces of chicken cooked with spinach, herbs, and indian spices.

    $21.95

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Tender boneless chicken pieces pieces grilled in clay oven and simmered in a creamy tomato and yogurt sauce with herbs and indian spices.

    $21.95

    Chicken Vindaloo

    A goan specialty chicken marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy.

    $21.95

    British Balti Chicken

    An anglo-indian specialty. Boneless chicken tossed with bell pepper, mushroom, onion and tomato gravy flavored with fennel.

    $21.95

    Madras Pepper Chicken

    Chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and coconut milk flavored with mustard, chilly and curry leaves.

    $21.95

    Shahi Chicken Korma

    Tender chicken pieces cooked in mildly spiced creamy yogurt gravy.

    $21.95

    Chicken Kali Mirch

    Tender pieces of chicken tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with freshly ground peppercorn.

    $21.95

    Mango Chicken

    Boneless chicken pieces cooked in onion and tomato gravy flavored with black cumin seeds and mango sauce.

    $21.95

    Delhi Wala Chicken Changezi

    One of the most popular mughlai dishes from old delhi. Roasted bone in chicken cooked with rich tomato based gravy, cashew nuts and indian species.

    $26.95

    Butter Chicken

    Grilled boneless chicken tossed in a creamy tomato and yogurt sauce with julienne of bell peppers.

    $21.95

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    Lamb & Goat Entrees

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Tender lamb pieces cooked with onion and tomato gravy and traditional kashmiri spices.

    $23.95

    Lamb Vindaloo

    Goan specialty lamb or goat meat marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy

    $23.95

    Lamb Butter Masala

    Boneless lamb, in a creamy tomato, and yogurt sauce with herbs and indian spices.

    $23.95

    Goat Vindaloo

    Goan specialty lamb or goat meat marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy

    $23.95

    Lamb Bhuna

    A semi-dry preparation,where the meat is slow-cooked in a reddish-brown thick gravy flavored with cilantro.

    $23.95

    Rajputana Laal Maans

    A traditional mutton curry that hails from the royal kitchens of rajasthan, india, cooked with yogurt and hot mathania chillies.

    $27.95

    Shahi Korma Lamb

    Tender juicy meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt cashew sauce.

    $23.95

    Handi Baby Goat Masala

    Goat meat marinated with paste of spices, slow cooked in a sealed pot.

    $27.95

    Shahi Korma Baby Goat

    Tender juicy meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt cashew sauce.

    $27.95

    Hyderabadi Nalli Curry (Lamb Shank)

    Southern style slow cooked lamb shank curry featuring coconut, tamarind & spices.

    $28.00

    Lamb Saagwala

    Lamb or goat meat cooked with spinach, herbs and Indian spices.

    $23.95

    Dum Nalli Biryani (Lamb shank)

    A Royal style biryani where lamb shank and rice are slow-cooked together in a sealed pot.

    $28.00

    Baby Goat Saagwala

    Lamb or goat meat cooked with spinach, herbs and indian spices.

    $27.95

    indian-vegetarian-entrees

    Indian Vegetarian Entrees

    Dhaba Dal Fry

    Yellow lentils cooked with onions, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs and spices.

    $18.95

    Paneer Kalimirch

    Cubes of paneer tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with freshly ground black peppers.

    $20.95

    Langarwali Dal

    Mixed lentil cooked with onions,tomato flavored with fresh coriander and clarified butter.usually served in the langar in punjab (india).

    $19.95

    Shahi Malai Kofta

    Cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.

    $20.95

    Amritsari Chana Masala (vegan)

    Chickpea cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, and indian spices.

    $19.95

    Methi Malai Kofta

    $20.95

    Paneer Butter Masala

    Cubes of paneer simmered in a rich yogurt and tomato gravy and flavored with butter.

    $20.95

    Mutter Paneer

    Cubes of paneer cooked with green peas, onion, tomato, and indian spices.

    $20.95

    Kadai Paneer

    Cubes of paneer cooked with onion, bell pepper, tomato, and indian spices.

    $20.95

    Dal Makhani

    Black lentils cooked with onion, tomato, herbs, and indian spices flavored with asafoetida.

    $19.95

    Bhindi Anardana (vegan)

    Fresh okra tossed with onion, tomato, and flavored with mango powder and pomegranate seed.

    $20.95

    Aloo Gobi Matar (vegan)

    Cubes of potato and green peas simmered in spiced tomato gravy.

    $20.95

    Palak Paneer

    Diced paneer cooked with pureed fresh spinach and flavored with indian spices.

    $20.95

    Bihari Aloo Gobi

    A dry preparation of potato and cauliflower flavored with carom seed and Panch Phoron Masala.

    $20.95

    vegan-specialties

    Vegan Specialties

    Vegan Drumstick Tikka Masala

    Grilled soy protein drumstick simmered in a coconut tomato gravy flavored with herbs and spices.

    $21.95

    Vegan Protein Coconut Curry

    Soya protein cooked in a coconut based gravy with onion and tomato flavored with mustard seeds and curry leaves

    $21.95

    Vegan Protein Mix Veg Biryani

    Basmati rice cooked with soy protein and mixed vegetables flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.

    $21.95

    Chick`n Vindaloo (Vegan)

    Soya protein combined with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy

    $21.95

    Cauliflower Korma (Vegan)

    Florets of cauliflower cooked in mildly spiced creamy coconut and cashew gravy flavored with cardamom

    $19.95

    Vegan Protein Jalfrezi

    Soya protein tossed with onion and bell pepper cooked in a sweet and sour gravy

    $21.95

    Vegan Dal Tarka

    Yellow lentils cooked with onion, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices.

    $18.95

    Vegan Protein Saagwala

    Soya protein cooked with onion, tomato, and spinach flavored with indian herbs and spices

    $21.95

    Vegan Chana Saag

    Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomato, and spinach flavored with ginger and indian spices.

    $19.95

    Vegan Kadai Prawn

    A plant based protein cooked with onion, tomato ,peppers and flavored with dry roast spices

    $21.95

    Vegan Corn Saag

    Corn kernel cooked with onion, tomato and spinach flavored with ginger and indian spices.

    $19.95

    Vegan Goan Prawn Curry

    A plant based protein(prawn) cooked in a traditional goan curry

    $21.95

    Chick`n Mango Curry (Vegan)

    Soya protein cooked in a mango based gravy with onion, tomato, and indian spices

    $21.95

    Vegan Protein & Tofu Tikka Masala

    Plant based vegan meat protein and tofu simmered in a coconut tomato gravy seasoned with indian herbs and spices.

    $21.95

    Chick`n Korma (Vegan)

    Soya protein cooked in mildly spiced creamy coconut and cashew gravy flavored with cardamom

    $21.95

    Vegan Tofu Palak

    Cubes of tofu fried and cooked with spinach seasoned with indian spices.

    $21.95

    biryani

    Biryani

    Hydrabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

    Basmati rice cooked with succulent pieces of chicken on a slow fire in dum style flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.

    $21.95

    Handi Dum Vegetable Biryani

    Basmati rice cooked with vegetable gravy on a slow fire in dum style and flavored with aromatic indian herbs and spices.

    $20.95

    Kashmiri Lamb Biryani

    Basmati rice combined with lamb cooked in dum style, flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.

    $23.95

    Handi Dum Shrimp Biryani

    Basmati rice cooked with shrimp on a slow fire in dum style and flavored with aromatic indian herbs and spices.

    $23.95

    Handi Dum Goat Biryani

    Basmati rice and goat meat cooked together on a slow fire in dum style flavored with authentic biryani spices.

    $23.95

    seafood

    Seafood

    Kerala Salmon Moilee

    A kerala style fish curry where salmon is cooked with coconut-based gravy flavored with curry leaves.

    $23.95

    Kadai Shrimp

    Shrimp tossed with bell pepper, onion, and tomato gravy flavored with grounded spices.

    $23.95

    Salmon Butter Masala

    $23.95

    Shrimp Saagwala

    $23.95

    Shrimp Butter Masala

    $23.95

    Goan Shrimp Curry

    Shrimp cooked in coconut and onion based gravy flavored with traditional goan spices.

    $23.95

    rice-speciality

    Rice Speciality

    Jasmine Rice

    $4.95

    Lemon Rice

    $6.95

    Basmati Rice

    $4.95

    Peas Pulao

    $7.95

    Jeera Rice

    $6.95

    Kashmiri Pulao

    $9.95

    soups

    Soups

    Tom Yum Soup

    Hot and sour broth with onion, mushroom, tomatoes. Seasoned with kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass and fish sauce.

    $8.95

    Coconut Curry Soup

    Coconut curry broth with noodles, beansprout, seasoned with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce.

    $8.95

    Sweet Corn Soup

    (vegan)cream of sweet corn with vegetable and seasoning.

    $7.95

    whole-wheat-bread

    Whole Wheat Bread

    Tawa Roti

    Whole wheat bread made on a flat tawa.

    $3.95

    Tawa Cheese Paratha

    bread stuffed with cheese.

    $6.95

    Tawa Laccha Paratha

    Multi layered whole wheat flour bread.

    $5.95

    Tawa Aloo Paratha

    Bread stuffed with potato.

    $6.95

    Tawa Mint Paratha

    Multi layered whole wheat flour bread.

    $5.95

    Amritsari Paratha

    Bread stuffed with onion pepper, potato and paneer.

    $6.95

    Tawa Paneer Paratha

    Bread stuffed with indian cottage cheese.

    $5.95

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    South Indian Main Course

    Ghee Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $11.00

    Vegan Chick’n Masala Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $16.00

    Plain Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $11.00

    Chicken Tikka Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $16.00

    Masala Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $13.00

    Lamb Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $16.00

    Basil Special Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $15.00

    Plain Idli

    Steamed Rice and lentil cakes. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $12.00

    Cheese Masala Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $15.00

    Onion Tomato Uttapam

    A thick Soft Pancake made of rice and Lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $12.00

    Paneer Masala Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $15.00

    Onion Pepper Uttapam

    A thick soft pancake made of rice and lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $12.00

    Spicy Podi Masala Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $15.00

    Onion Tomato Chili Uttapam

    A thick soft pancake made of rice and lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $12.00

    Vegan Protein Masala Dosa

    A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $16.00

    Paneer Uttapam

    A thick soft pancake made of rice and lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

    $12.00

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    Combo Paratha Platter

    Served with chana masala, raita & pickle.

    Aloo Paratha Platter

    $12.00

    Cheese Paratha Platter

    $12.00

    Paneer Paratha Platter

    $12.00

    Amritsari Paratha Platter

    $12.00

    accompaniments

    Accompaniments

    Raita

    Fresh yogurt with chopped vegetable and spices.

    $5.95

    Laccha Pyaaz

    Onion, chilies, and lemon with chaat masala.

    $2.95

    Papadum

    Crisp lentil wafers.

    $3.95

    Mango Chutney

    Sweet and sour mango with indian spices.

    $3.95

    Mixed Pickle

    $2.95

    desserts

    Desserts

    Gulab Jamun

    Homemade khoya and flour dumpling soaked in rose flavored sweet syrup.

    $5.95

    Coconut Sticky Rice With Mango

    Khao niao mamuang. Glutinous sticky rice seasoned with coconut milk served with mangoes.

    $6.95

    Kheer

    Kheer is a luscious and creamy rice pudding that combines the rice and milk and flavored with nuts and spices.

    $5.95

    kids-menu

    Kids Menu

    Chicken Tenders

    Chicken tender pieces with mild spices, breaded and deep fried until golden brown. Served with fries.

    $10.95

    Vegan Chick’n Nuggets

    Crispy, golden plant based nuggets made with seasoned soy or protein.

    $11.95

    Shrimp Tender

    Shrimp pieces with mild spices,breaded and deep fried until golden brown.served with fries.

    $11.95

    Masala Fries

    Potato french fries with a touch of mild spices.

    $6.95

    Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

    Chicken wings with mild spices,breaded and deep fried until golden brown.served with fries and honey chilly garlic dip.

    $11.95

    beverages

    Beverages

    Mango Lassi

    $4.95

    Ice Tea

    Unsweetened ice tea

    $3.00

    Strawberry Lassi

    $4.95

    Strawberry Flavored Soda

    Special soda flavored with strawberry

    $4.00

    Basil Seed Mango Drink

    $4.95

    Passionfruit Flavoured Soda

    Special soda flavored with passionfruit.

    $4.00

    Basil Seed Lichi Drink

    :lychee drink flavored with basil seed.

    $4.95

    Flat Water

    $3.00

    Sodas

    Ask for our selection

    $3.00

    Sparkling Water

    $4.00

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