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Basmati

Indian Cooking

Dinner·Menu updated Jul 20, 2026

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Appetizers

PakoraSPPBH

Buttered sautéed vegetables with green chutney

Onion BhajiSPPB

Fried marinated slices onion with spices and flour

Samosas

Potato

Samosa dough stuffed with mashed potatoes

Punjab Chicken

Samosa dough stuffed with chicken

Sauces

Mint Chutney

Mint chutney with coriander and habanero chili

Imly Chutney

Tamarind and jaggery chutney

RaitaH

Yogurt raita and cucumber sauce flavored with roasted cumin

Rice

Side Sadha ChawalPB

Steamed white basmati rice

Lentils Pulao

Saffron with yellow lentils

Tandoori Specials

Tikka MurgH

Marinated chicken with yogurt, lime and spices

Tikka MachaliHSP

Cooked tandoor fish marinated with yogurt and Indian spices

Gobi Tandoori (Gobbi Tikka)

Cauliflower marinated with cream and Indian spices cooked in tandoor

Tandoor Bread

Garlic Nan

Refined flour bread cooked in tandoor with garlic

Cheese Nan

Refined flour bread baked in tandoor stuffed with cheddar cheese

Vegetarian

Dal TadkaH

Unique and flavorful yellow lentils tempered with garlic and cumin

Mutter Pannir MasalaGF

Peas and cheese cooked with smooth blended gravy onion

Chole Aloo Masala

Chickpea and potato cooked with onion gravy, coriander and tempered turmeric

Non Vegetarian

Roganjosh

Marinated and slow-cooked lamb with yogurt and with masala kashmiri

Tikka Masala ChickenH

Soften marinated chicken, served with creamy tomato gravy, cooked in the tandoor oven

Kadai ChickenHSP

Marinated chicken cooked with bell pepper and grilled onions tempered with spice mixture

Masala BeefSP

Stewed beef cubes slow-cooked in onion gravy

Shai Khorma ShrimpSP

Cooked shrimp in saffron sauce

Buttered Chicken

Chicken cooked in the tandoor and finished in tomato cream

Desserts

Fruit GheerH

Mixed of seasonal fruit cubes with mint

Rice Gheer

Rice cooked with milk and sugar

Shati Tukda

Fried bread with honey

Gula Jamun

Fried gulab jamun balls with scented saffron

Sorbets and Ice Cream HomemadeH

Ask your waiter the flavors

Legend

SPSpicyPBPlant BasedHHealthyGFGluten Free

Menu items and availability may change without notice. Please speak with your waiter about allergy and preparation options. For real-time info, always check the Excellence app directly.

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Common Questions About Basmati

Can Basmati accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. Let your waiter know about any allergies or dietary needs when you sit down. The kitchen at Basmati can accommodate most common dietary restrictions. Menu items with dietary tags (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are marked where available.
Do I need to tip at Basmati?
Tipping is not required at Basmati, but it is recommended for great service. If you have questions about tipping etiquette, Alicean is happy to help provide guidance.

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