Basil Indian & Thai Grill Menu

117 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
  • "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
    • Vegan Beyond Meat Kofta Curry - Special

      Beyond meat and potato dumplings cooked in a cashew and coconut creamy gravy.
      $19.95
  • THAI APPETIZERS

    • CHICKEN SATAY

      Marinated grilled chicken on skewers serve with peanut dip.
      $12.95
    • CHICKEN DUMPLINGS

      Steamed dumplings serve with tangy soy sauce.
      $11.95
    • VEGETABLE DUMPLING(VEGAN)

      :(VEGAN) Steamed vegetable dumpling served with tangy soya sauce.
      $11.95
    • SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP

      $15.95
    • VEG SPRING ROLL

      $11.95
  • INDIAN APPETIZERS

    • VEGETABLE SAMOSA(VEGAN)

      Crisp turnovers with spiced potatoes and green peas.
      $6.95
    • SAMOSA CHAAT

      Crushed samosa deliciously filled with mildly spiced potatoes chana, green peas, and layered with chutney and sweet yogurt.
      $9.95
    • GOBHI MANCHURIAN(VEGAN)

      Crispy cauliflower tossed with Manchurian sauce.
      $12.00
    • CHOLE ALOO TIKKI CHAAT

      (VEGAN) Potatoes patties layered With Chana, mint and tamarind chutney, garnish with sev
      $9.95
    • HONEY CHILI CAULIFLOWER

      Crispy cauliflower tossed with honey chili garlic sauce.
      $12.95
    • GOBI MANCHURIAN

      Crispy cauliflower tossed in a sweet and sour chili sauce.
      $12.95
    • HONEY CHILI CRISPY CHICKEN

      $13.95
    • TANDOORI WINGS

      Chicken wings marinated in tandoori spices and chargrilled in tandoor.
      $13.95
    • BASIL SPECIAL PEPPER SHRIMP

      Marinated shrimp tossed with shrimp, onion, pepper, and chef anil special spices.
      $15.95
    • CHICKEN 65

      Seasoned chicken cubes fried and tossed with tangy chili sauce and flavored with curry leaves.
      $13.95
    • MASALA CALAMARI (CHETINAD)

      Calamari tossed with onion, pepper in Chettinad sauce.
      $14.95
    • CHICKEN LOLIPOP

      Fried chicken wings tossed in Manchurian or honey chilly garlic sauce.
      $14.95
    • CHICKEN MANCHURIAN

      Cubes of chicken marinated and deep fried and tossed with sweet and sour chili sauce
      $13.95
  • VEGAN APPETIZERS

    • VEGAN DRUMSTICK MANCHURIAN

      Soya protein drumstick with onion and tomato simmered in a sweet and sour chili sauce.
      $15.95
    • CHICK`N 65 (VEGAN)

      A plant based soy protein tossed with tangy chilly sauce and flavored with Mustard,chilly and curry leaves.
      $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
    • VEGAN PRAWN BALCHAO

      (VEGAN) A spicy and tangy dish made with vegan plant based protein flavored with pickled chilly and vinegar.
      $15.95
    • VEGAN CHILLI CHICK’N

      $14.95
  • INDO-CHINESE APPETIZERS

    • CHILI PANEER

      Marinated cubes of paneer tossed with onion, bell pepper, and chili garlic sauce.
      $13.00
    • CHILI CHICKEN

      Cubes of chicken marinated and deep fried and tossed with onion,pepper and soy chili sauce.
      $13.95
    • CHICKEN MANCHURIAN

      Cubes of chicken marinated & deep fried and tossed with Manchurian sauce.
      $13.95
  • SALADS

    • 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
  • INDO-CHINESE RICE & NOODLES

    • HAKKA NOODLE

      Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, soy, chili, and vinegar.
      $15.95
    • CHILI GARLIC NOODLE

      Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and chili garlic sauce.
      $15.95
    • PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

      Steamed rice tossed with fresh vegetables, pineapple, ginger, garlic, soy, and chili.
      $15.95
    • SZECHUAN FRIED RICE

      Steamed rice tossed with fresh vegetables and Szechuan sauce.
      $15.95
  • THAI CLASSICS RICE & NOODLE

    • PAD THAI

      Rice noodle, bean sprout, scallion, red onion, fried egg and fish sauce.
      $15.95
    • PAD KEE MAO (THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES)

      Rice noodle, red pepper, green onion, basil, ginger, garlic and soy sauce.
      $15.95
    • BASIL FRIED RICE

      Jasmine rice tossed with onion, bell peppers, basil and fried egg.
      $15.95
    • THAI FRIED RICE

      Jasmine rice tossed with broccoli, onion, tomato and fried egg.
      $15.95
  • THAI CLASSIC CURRY ENTREE

    • THAI GREEN CURRY

      Heart of palm, eggplant, pineapple and basil, coconut milk served with jasmine rice.
      $16.95
    • THAI RED CURRY

      Bamboo shoot, eggplant, string beans, and basil with coconut milk served with jasmine rice.
      $16.95
    • MASSAMAN CURRY

      Lotus seeds, onion, peanut, coconut milk and grilled potatoes served with jasmine rice.
      $16.95
  • INDO-CHINESE ENTREE

    • MANCHURIAN (GRAVY)

      A thick sauce with chopped onion, peppers, chili, ketchup, and vinegar. (Served with jasmine rice).
      $19.95
    • SZECHUAN (GRAVY)

      A thick and bold savory hot tangy sauce made with Szechuan peppercorn. (Served with jasmine rice).
      $19.95
    • CHILI GARLIC (GRAVY)

      A spicy tangy sauce with onion, bell peppers, chili, garlic, and rice vinegar. (Served with jasmine rice).
      $19.95
  • TANDOORI GRILL

    • PANEER TIKKA

      Indian cottage cheese, onion and bell pepper marinated with yogurt and spices grilled in tandoor.
      $19.95
    • BHATTI KA MURGH (TANDOORI CHICKEN)

      Half chicken marinated in lemon, yogurt, and tandoori spices and roasted in clay oven.
      $19.95
    • MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA

      Boneless chicken Pieces cubes in creamy yogurt mixture seasoned with spices and chargrilled in tandoor.
      $19.95
    • ACHARI CHICKEN TIKKA

      Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and pickled spices and grilled in tandoor.
      $19.95
    • BASIL CHICKEN TIKKA

      Boneless chicken thigh cubes in green ground spices and grilled in tandoor
      $19.95
    • AJWANI SALMON TIKKA

      Cubes of fresh salmon marinated with lemon, yogurt, and spices flavored with carom seed. Chargrilled in a clay oven.
      $24.95
    • LAMB BOTI KABAB

      Small chunks of boneless lamb marinated in fresh ground spices, yogurt,skewered and grilled in a clay oven.
      $24.95
  • CHICKEN ENTREE

    • DHABA CHICKEN CURRY

      Chicken curry cooked in homestyle gravy with special indian spices.
      $19.95
    • 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.
      $20.95
    • BRITISH BALTI CHICKEN

      An anglo-indian specialty. Boneless chicken tossed with bell pepper, mushroom, onion and tomato gravy flavored with fennel.
      $20.95
    • SHAHI CHICKEN KORMA

      Tender chicken pieces cooked in mildly spiced creamy yogurt gravy.
      $20.95
    • MANGO CHICKEN

      Boneless chicken pieces cooked in onion and tomato gravy flavored with black cumin seeds and mango sauce.
      $20.95
    • BUTTER CHICKEN

      Grilled boneless chicken tossed in a creamy tomato and yogurt sauce with julline of bell peppers.
      $21.95
    • CHICKEN SAAGWALA

      Tender pieces of chicken cooked with spinach, herbs, and indian spices.
      $20.95
    • CHICKEN VINDALOO

      A goan specialty chicken marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy.
      $20.95
    • MADRAS PEPPER CHICKEN

      Chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and coconut milk flavored with mustard, chilly and curry leaves.
      $20.95
    • CHICKEN KALI MIRCH

      Tender pieces of chicken tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with freshly ground peppercorn.
      $20.95
    • 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.
      $25.95
  • LAMB / GOAT

    • LAMB ROGAN JOSH

      Tender lamb pieces cooked with onion and tomato gravy and traditional Kashmiri spices.
      $21.95
    • LAMB BUTTER MASALA

      Boneless lamb, in a creamy tomato, and yogurt sauce with herbs and Indian spices.
      $22.95
    • LAMB BHUNA

      A semi-dry preparation,where the meat is slow-cooked in a reddish-brown thick gravy flavored with cilantro.
      $22.95
    • SHAHI KORMA LAMB

      Tender juicy meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt cashew sauce
      $22.95
    • SHAHI KORMA GOAT

      Tender juicy meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt cashew sauce
      $22.95
    • LAMB SAAGWALA

      Lamb or goat meat cooked with spinach, herbs and Indian spices.
      $22.95
    • GOAT SAAGWALA

      Lamb or goat meat cooked with spinach, herbs and Indian spices.
      $22.95
    • LAMB VINDALOO

      Goan specialty lamb or goat meat marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy
      $22.95
    • GOAT VINDALOO

      Goan specialty lamb or goat meat marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy
      $22.95
    • RAJPUTANA LAAL MAANS

      A traditional mutton curry that hails from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, India, cooked with yogurt and hot mathania chillies.
      $22.95
    • HANDI GOAT MASALA

      Goat meat marinated with paste of spices, slow cooked in a sealed pot
      $22.95
  • VEGETARIAN ENTREES

    • DHABA DAL FRY

      Yellow lentils cooked with onions, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs and spices.
      $16.95
    • LANGARWALI DAL

      Mixed lentil cooked with onions,tomato flavored with fresh coriander and clarified butter.Usually served in the langar in punjab (india).
      $17.95
    • AMRITSARI CHANA MASALA (VEGAN)

      Chickpea cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, and Indian spices.
      $18.95
    • PANEER BUTTER MASALA

      Cubes of paneer simmered in a rich yogurt and tomato gravy and flavored with butter.
      $19.95
    • KADAI PANEER

      Cubes of paneer cooked with onion, bell pepper, tomato, and Indian spices.
      $19.95
    • BHINDI ANARDANA (VEGAN)

      Fresh okra tossed with onion, tomato, and flavored with mango powder and pomegranate seed.
      $18.95
    • PALAK PANEER

      Diced paneer cooked with pureed fresh spinach and flavored with Indian spices.
      $19.95
    • PANEER KALIMIRCH

      Cubes of paneer tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with freshly ground black peppers.
      $19.95
    • SHAHI MALAI KOFTA

      Cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.
      $19.95
    • METHI MALAI KOFTA

      $19.95
    • MUTTER PANEER

      Cubes of paneer cooked with green peas, onion, tomato, and Indian spices.
      $19.95
    • DAL MAKHANI

      Black lentils cooked with onion, tomato, herbs, and indian spices flavored with asafoetida.
      $18.95
    • ALOO GOBI MATAR (VEGAN)

      Cubes of potato and green peas simmered in spiced tomato gravy.
      $18.95
  • 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 MIX VEG BIRYANI

      Basmati rice cooked with soy protein and mixed vegetables flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.
      $21.95
    • CAULIFLOWER KORMA (VEGAN)

      Florets of cauliflower cooked in mildly spiced creamy coconut and cashew gravy flavored with cardamom
      $18.95
    • VEGAN DAL TARKA

      Yellow lentils cooked with onion, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices.
      $16.95
    • VEGAN CHANA SAAG

      Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomato, and spinach flavored with ginger and indian spices.
      $18.95
    • VEGAN CORN SAAG

      Corn kernel cooked with onion, tomato and spinach flavored with ginger and indian spices.
      $18.95
    • CHICK`N MANGO CURRY (VEGAN)

      Soya protein cooked in a mango based gravy with onion, tomato, and indian spices
      $20.95
    • CHICK`N KORMA (VEGAN)

      Soya protein cooked in mildly spiced creamy coconut and cashew gravy flavored with cardamom
      $18.95
    • VEGAN PROTEIN COCONUT CURRY

      Soya protein cooked in a coconut based gravy with onion and tomato flavored with mustard seeds and curry leaves
      $20.95
    • CHICK`N VINDALOO (VEGAN)

      Soya protein combined with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy
      $20.95
    • VEGAN PROTEIN JALFREZI

      Soya protein tossed with onion and bell pepper cooked in a sweet and sour gravy
      $20.95
    • VEGAN PROTEIN SAAGWALA

      Soya protein cooked with onion, tomato, and spinach flavored with Indian herbs and spices
      $20.95
    • VEGAN KADAI PRAWN

      A plant based protein cooked with onion, tomato ,peppers and flavored with dry roast spices
      $20.95
    • VEGAN GOAN PRAWN CURRY

      A plant based protein(prawn) cooked in a traditional goan curry
      $20.95
    • VEGAN PROTEIN AND TOFU TIKKA MASALA

      Plant based vegan meat protein and tofu simmered in a coconut tomato gravy seasoned with Indian herbs and spices.
      $21.95
    • VEGAN TOFU PALAK

      Cubes of tofu fried and cooked with spinach seasoned with indian spices.
      $18.95
  • 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
    • KASHMIRI LAMB BIRYANI

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

    • KERALA SALMON MOILEE

      A kerala style fish curry where salmon is cooked with coconut-based gravy flavored with curry leaves.
      $23.95
    • SALMON BUTTER MASALA

      $23.95
    • SHRIMP BUTTER MASALA

      $23.95
    • KADAI SHRIMP

      Shrimp tossed with bell pepper, onion, and tomato gravy flavored with grounded spices.
      $23.95
    • SHRIMP SAAGWALA

      $23.95
    • GOAN SHRIMP CURRY

      Shrimp cooked in coconut and onion based gravy flavored with traditional goan spices.
      $23.95
  • RICE SPECIALITY

    • JEERA RICE

      $5.95
    • JASMINE RICE

      $3.95
    • BASMATI RICE

      $3.95
    • LEMON RICE

      $5.95
    • PEAS PULAO

      $6.95
    • KASHMIRI PULAO

      $8.95
  • SOUPS

    • TOM YUM SOUP

      Hot And Sour Broth With Onion, Mushroom, Tomatoes. Seasoned With Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal, Lemongrass And Fish Sauce.
      $8.95
    • SWEET CORN SOUP

      (VEGAN)Cream Of Sweet Corn With Vegetable And Seasoning.
      $7.95
    • COCONUT CURRY SOUP

      Coconut Curry Broth With Noodles, Beansprout, Seasoned With Lemongrass, Ginger, Garlic, And Fish Sauce.
      $8.95
  • BREADS

    • NAAN

      Indian flat bread baked in tandoori clay oven.
      $4.95
    • GARLIC NAAN

      White flour bread flavored with fresh garlic and coriander.
      $5.95
    • CHEESE NAAN

      : Bread stuffed with cheese.
      $6.95
    • CHILI GARLIC NAAN

      $6.95
    • ROSEMARY NAAN

      White flour bread infused with rosemary and olive oil.
      $5.95
    • PANEER KULCHA

      Indian flat bread baked in tandoori clay oven.
      $6.95
    • TANDOORI ROTI

      Whole wheat flour bread.
      $4.95
    • LACCHA PARATHA

      Multi layered whole wheat flour bread.
      $5.95
    • MINT PARATHA

      Mint flavored multi layered whole wheat flour bread.
      $6.95
  • ACCOMPANIMENTS

    • RAITA

      Fresh yogurt with chopped vegetable and spices.
      $5.95
    • PAPADUM

      Crisp lentil wafers.
      $3.95
    • MIXED PICKLE

      $2.95
    • LACCHA PYAAZ

      Onion, chilies, and lemon with chaat masala.
      $2.95
    • MANGO CHUTNEY

      Sweet and sour mango with Indian spices.
      $3.95
  • DESSERTS

    • GULAB JAMUN

      Homemade khoya and flour dumpling soaked in rose flavored sweet syrup.
      $5.95
    • KULFI

      $5.95
    • KHEER

      kheer is a luscious and creamy rice pudding that combines the rice and milk and flavored with nuts and spices.
      $5.95
    • COCONUT STICKY RICE WITH MANGO

      Khao niao mamuang. glutinous sticky rice seasoned with coconut milk served with Mangoes.
      $6.95
  • KIDS MENU

    • CHICKEN TENDERS

      Chicken tender pieces with mild spices, breaded and deep fried until golden brown. Served with fries.
      $9.95
    • SHRIMP TENDER

      Shrimp pieces with mild spices,breaded and deep fried until golden brown.Served with fries.
      $11.95
    • 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
    • MASALA FRIES

      Potato french fries with a touch of mild spices.
      $5.95
    • NUTELLA NAAN

      Indian flat bread with nutella spread.
      $6.95
  • BEVERAGES

    • MANGO LASSI

      $4.95
    • STRAWBERRY LASSI

      $4.95
    • BASIL SEED MANGO DRINK

      $4.95
    • BASIL SEED LICHI DRINK

      :Lychee drink flavored with basil seed.
      $4.95
    • THUMBS UP

      Indian Soda
      $3.50
    • LIMCA

      Indian Soda
      $3.50
    • SODAS

      Ask for our selection
      $2.50
    • ICE TEA

      Unsweetened ice tea
      $3.50
    • STRAWBERRY FLAVORED SODA

      Special soda flavored with strawberry
      $3.50
    • PASSIONFRUIT FLAVOURED SODA

      Special soda flavored with passionfruit.
      $3.50
    • TEA

      $3.00
    • COFFEE

      $3.00
    • FLAT WATER

      $2.00
    • SPARKLING WATER

      $3.50
  • INDIAN LUNCH SPECIALS

    • VEG LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Aloo Saag and Aloo gobi mattar
      $14.00
    • VEGAN LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Chana Saag and Vegan Protein Tofu Tikka Masala.
      $14.00
    • PANEER LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Palak Paneer and Paneer Butter Masala.
      $13.95
    • CHICKEN LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Dhaba chicken curry and Chicken TIkka Masala.
      $14.95
    • LAMB LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Lamb Rogan josh and Shahi Lamb korma.
      $15.95
    • SHRIMP LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Shrimp Saagwala and Shrimp Butter Masala.
      $15.95
  • THAI COMBO LUNCH SPECIAL

    • THAI VEG LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Thai Red Curry and Thai Green Curry.
      $13.95
    • THAI CHICKEN LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Thai Red and Thai Green Curry
      $15.95
    • THAI SHRIMP LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of Massaman Curry and Thai Red curry.
      $16.95

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