Choose your curries in mild, medium, medium hot, hot and EXTRA Hot

Kia Ora • NamasteWelcome to Basmati’s - the world of phenomenal Indian Cuisine.

We are a no fuss, no frill, stylish, laid back diner, who just speaks of truly and honest Indian food in

the heart of central Christchurch. The magic of Indian Cuisine is the blending of the right spices in the

right quantity. At Basmati’s, we have perfected the blending of various spices of

India origin to get the best aroma and taste.

Today we appreciate and respect that you have entrusted your palate to us, we will take great loving

care and take your taste buds on journey where each mouthful sings a new magical “WOW” note.

Enjoy your meal at Basmati’s Indian Eatery.

If you have any special requirements or food allergies please let us know.

AppetizersVEG SAMOSA (2pcs) $6Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and freshly ground Indian spices served with Tamarind sauce.

ONION BHAJI’S (4pcs) $6Onion rings, silverbeet dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and finished in hot oil then served with Tamarind sauce.

PAPADUM CHAT $6Masala papadum served with mint chutney and mango chutney

VEG HARA BHARA KABAB (4pcs) $8

COTTAGE CHEESE/PANEER TIKKA ( 6pcs ) $15 Cottage Cheese, Capsicum and onion marinated with yogurt & spices grilled in tandoor and served with mint sauce

VEG MANCHURIAN $15Vegetable balls cooked finely chopped veg in soy sauce.

TANDOORI MURGH TIKKA (4pcs) $12Tender Morsels of chicken, mildly spiced with tikka marinated and cooked in tandoor

GARLIC MURGH TIKKA(4pcs) $ 14Boneless chicken cubes marinated with yogurt, garlic, cheese, white pepper, aromatic Indian herbs & grilled in Charcoal tandoor

BASMATI’S SPECIAL CHICKEN KABAB (5pcs) $18

AFGHANI MURGH Half$12 | Full$22Whole chicken marinated in Afghani style and cooked in tandoor.

TANDOORI CHICKEN Half$12 | Full$22Whole chicken marinated in yogurt dressing and cooked in tandoor.

CHICKEN MANCHURIAN $15Boneless chicken pieces cooked with finely chopped veg in soy sauce.

CHILI CHICKEN $15Chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and green chilies in soy sauce.

LAMB SEEKH KABAB (4pcs) $12Spiced minced lamb mixed with crushed coriander and mild spice mix, grilled in the tandoor

BASMATI’S SPECIAL LAMB CHOPS (4pcs) $20

FISH TIKKA (4pcs) $14Ling Fish fillets marinated in yoghurt and traditional Indian spices cooked in Tandoor

TANDOORI PRAWN (8pcs) $22King Prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of cream, cooked delicately in the Tandoor.

WHOLE SNAPPER $24Snapper marinated with fresh herbs, spices and cooked delicately in the Tandoor

VEG PLATTER $16Includes two samosa, two Onion Bhaji and Harabhara kebab.

MIXED PLATTER $20Includes two samosa, two onion bhaji, Lamb seekh kebab, Tandoori chicken

TANDOORI PLATTER $25Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Lamb chops and Basmati’s Kabab.

MainsBUTTER CHICKEN $18Boneless chicken cooked in tandoor & finished in creamy tomato sauce (all-time favourite)

MANGO CHICKEN $18Boneless Chicken cooked with refreshing mango flavors spices made to a perfect delicacy.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $18Boneless Tandoori Chicken pieces roasted in a butter tomato based sauce garnished with coriander

CHICKEN KORMA $18Boneless chicken cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavor

CHICKEN DEHRA DUN $18Boneless chicken cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.

CHICKEN VINDALOO $18Speciality from Goa, Boneless chicken cooked with special vindaloo paste & Special spices.

TELANGANA KODI KURA $18

KADAI CHICKEN $20Chicken cooked with sliced green capsicum, onion and tomato & topped with ginger & fresh coriander

CHICKEN JALFAREZI $19Roasted chicken cooked with juliennes of capsicum, onions, Tomatoes & coriander.

CHICKEN SAAG $19Tender chicken cooked in subtly flavor spinach and Creamy Sauce.

CHICKEN MADRAS $18Aromatic special curry from southern India cooked with curry leaves, coconut cream and grated coconut

CHETTINAD CHICHEN $18Black Pepper, Garlic, Ginger & Herb based chicken Curry

DHAL CHICKEN $19Chicken pieces simmered with black lentils. Tempered with vegetable gravy, herbs and spices and cream

LambLAMB ROGAN JOSH $18Pieces boneless lamb dish cooked with crushed spices in a tomato-based gravy

LAMB NAAWABI $19Tender diced lamb cooked with sautéed capsicum, onion garnished whole cashew nuts

LAMB MADRAS $19Aromatic special curry from southern India cooked with curry leaves, coconut cream and grated coconut

KADAI GHOST $19Slow cooked lamb curry cooked with bell peppers, onions in a tomato and onion base sauce and special kadhai spices

ANARI LAMB $19Tender Cubes of Lamb cooked with pomegranate, spices and garnished with coriander

LAMB SAAG $19Tender pieces of Lamb cooked in spinach with creamy touch.

LAMB VINDALOO $19Diced lamb cooked with Indian spices & vinegar in a gravy. Be prepared to spoil your taste buds. Cooked to your liking from mild to seriously hot

LAMB JALFAREZI $19Diced Lamb cooked with juliennes of capsicum, onions, Tomatoes & coriander.

KEEMA MATTAR MASALALamb Mince curry served with papadum and yoghurt $21

BASMATI’S SPECIAL LAMB SHANKS $22

GoatALL GOAT CURRIES COME WITH BONE.

GOAT CURRY $20Goat Pieces, cooked in thin tomato based onion curry.

GOAT BLACK PEPPER $20

GOAT MASALA $20Goat cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce & enriched with fresh green peppers & aromatic spices

GOAT SAAH $20Pieces of Goat cooked in spinach with creamy touch.

GOAT VINDALOO $20Pieces of goat, cooked with Indian spices & vinegar in a gravy. Be prepared to spoil your taste buds. Cooked to your liking from mild to seriously hot

SeafoodPRAWN MASALA $20Thick and rich gravy with tomatoes onion sauce

PRAWN MALABARI $20Curry made with freshly ground coconut and blended spices. A specialty of Malabar (Southern India)

PRAWN SAAG $20King Prawn cooked in spinach with creamy touch.

PRAWN DEHRA DUN $20King prawns cooked with a combination of vegetable Indian herbs

GOAN FISH CURRY $20Almost the staple food of Goa (Southern Coastal India) along with rice, fish curry made in this style is tangy and spicy

KERALA FISH CURRY $20Fish fillet cooked in spicy sauce with touch of roasted fenugreek and curry leave

MUMBAI FISH CURRY $20Marinated fish cooked in coconut and tamarind base Gravy

FISH MASALA $20Fish fillet cooked in an onion, cream and tomato based sauce

VegetarianDAL MAKHANI $15A delicacy - black lentils and red kidney beans slow cooked overnight with traditional spices and finished with cream and butter

SAAG PANEER $16Mildly spiced homemade cottage cheese cooked curry with spinach and garlic

PANEER TIKKA MALASA $16Homemade Paneer pieces roasted in a butter tomato based sauce garnished with coriander

KADAI PANEER $16Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with crushed onions, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander.

MALAI KOFTA $15Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins, simmered in a creamy sauce

VEGTABLE KORMA $15Vegetables cooked with homemade cheese simmered in a creamy sauce

ALOO PANEER MUTTER $15Homemade Cottage Cheese, Potato and Mutter cooked with onion gravy with touch of Makhani.

EGG PLANT $16Eggplant roasted in Tandoor, then mashed and cooked with garlic, ginger and seasoned with herbs and spices.

OKRA MASALA $15Stir-fried of okra that is slit and stuffed with spice mix such as garam masala, onion

TADKA DAL         $15Red yellow lentils infused with cumin seeds finished with tomatoes and onion in a blend of spices with touch of fresh coriander

ALOO GOBI $15Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked together with onion and tomatoes in a blend of spices

BanquetsBASMATI’S BANQUETS ($40 per person Min 2 People)Starters Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka & seekh Kebab Main: Butter chicken, Lamb Rogan josh, Goat vindaloo, Vegetable Korma. Served with Naan Bread, Rice, mango ChutneyDesert: Chef’s special

BASMATI’S VEG BANQUETS ($30 Per person Min 2 people)Starters Includes two samosa, two Onion Bhaji and Harabhara kebab & Paneer Tikka Main: Butter Paneer, Mutter Mushroom curry, daal Makhani, Vegetable Korma served with Naan Breads & RiceDesert: Chef’s Special

RiceBASMATI’S RICE $4

KASHMIRI PULAO $7Basmati rice cooked with sautéed peas and nuts

VEG BIRYANI $15Basmati rice cooked along with fresh vegetables and herbs.

CHICKEN BIRYANI $18Chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.

LAMB BIRYANI $18Lamb pieces marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.

PRAWN BIRYANI $20Lamb pieces marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.

Kids MealsKIDS COMBO (butter chicken, Cheese Naan) $10

KIDS COMBO (Mango chicken, Cheese Naan) $10

CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH FRIES $8

BOWL OF FRIES $4

Naan Bread

PLAIN/ BUTTER NAAN $3Traditional Indian bread cooked in Tandoor and coated with butter

GARLIC NAAN $3.5Traditional Indian bread stuffed with Garlic, cooked in Tandoor and coated with butter

ROTI $3Famous Indian bread made from wheat flour

PARATHA $4Wholemeal flaky thick bread enriched with butter

CHEESE NAAN $4A hot favourite with kids. Naan stu�ed with cheddar cheese

ALOO NAAN $5A stu�ed with seasoned potato and peas

KEEMA NAAN $5Stu�ed naan cooked with spiced lamb mince.

PESHWARI NAAN $5Peshwari is famous for its rich food. Naan stu�ed with dry fruits and cherries.

CHEESE AND GARLIC NAAN $5A hot favourite with kids. Naan stu�ed with cheddar cheese and garlic

CHICKEN NAAN $5Tandoori chicken filled Naan

SPINACH AND CHEESE NAAN $5Filled with chopped Spinach and cheese and cooked in Tandoor

AVOCADO AND CHEESE NAAN $5Filled with Avocado and cheese and cooked in Tandoor

CHOCOLATE NAAN $5Leavened bread stuffed inside with crispy fakes of chocolate.

Accompaniments GREEN SALAD $8

MINT/TAMARIND/MANGO CHUTNEY $3

ONION SALAD $5

CHICKEN TIKKA SALAD $15

SEEKH KEBAB SALAD $15

DesertMANGO KULFI $6

PISTA KULFI $6

RICE PUDDING $6

GULAB JAMUN WITH ICE CREAM $6

ICE CREAM (VANILLA/ HOKEY PONKEY) $5

Beers KINGFISHER 4.8% $5

TIGER 5% $5

HEINKEIN LIGHT 2.5% $6

EXPORT 33 LOW CARB 4.6% $6

HEINEKEN 0.0% $6

Craft BeersPAN HEAD APA 5.7% 330ml $8Great summer beers to accompany you watching the sun go down. Grassy on the nose with hints of citrus and passion fruit. Plenty of flavour on a mid-weight body.

GARAGE PROJECT BEER 4.8% 330ml $8The Garage Project OG. Nothing fancy about it, it's exactly what it says it is. Pilsner malt, Saaz hops and Czech yeast. That’s it

CASSELS MILK STOUT 5.2% 330ml $8Our Milk Stout is traditionally brewed with non-fermentable lactose sugar for a luscious, full-bodied mouth feel. Aromas of bittersweet chocolate, dried fruits, and bold coffee-and-cream flavours all descend on the senses, while soft roasted-malt bitterness keeps the sweetness in check.

THREE BOYS IPA 5.2% 330ml $8An elegant malt character underpins a striking mix of South Pacific hops in Three Boys take on the microbrewers’ most popular style. This New World hop-packed beauty looks as good as it tastes.

THREE BOYS WHEAT 5% 330ml $8This beautiful Belgian-style wheat beer is delicate yet complex and fulfilling. The addition of lemon zest gives this beer a real Kiwi twist. The added coriander and lemon zest mingle with the spicy flavours generat-ed by genuine Belgian Abbey yeast in this cloudy wheat beer.

EMERSONS PILSNER 4.9% 330ml $8Its outrageously fruity character makes me think Sauvignon Blanc. Passion fruit and citrus aromas and characters, and a slight malty sweetness. El fabuloso, kittens.

DUNCANS JUNIPER IPA 7% 330ML $8This IPA is brewed with juniper berries which deliver hints of pine and citrus aroma and flavour. If you love gin this is your beer, and if you’re not a gin fan you just might be surprised.

BONEFACE HOPTRON APA 5.5% 330ml $8Hoptron is a super fruity American Pale With a light body and a medium bitterness, this beer tastes of citrus and stone fruit.

BONE FACE SACRED RED IPA 6% 330ml $8Sacred is a smartly balance Red I.P.A. Tastes of Toffee, Caramel, Citrus & Stone fruit paired with some heavenly bitter note

EMERSON’S BIRD DOG IPA 7% 330ml $8Bird Dog is full of intense, hoppy flavours with tropical fruit dominating and subtle orange and pine thrown in. It's a smooth, slightly resiny and one for those who love hops.

TUATARA APA 5% 330ML $8 Up front palate of citrus with pine notes. Has nice malt sweetness and balanced hop finish.

TUATARA HAZY PALE ALE 5.5 % 330ml $8 A refreshing combination of mango and pineapple with a generous dose of citrus. Light bodied with honeyed malt undertones..

TUATARA IPA 330ML 6.1% $8Very fruity flavors of citrus, tropical and stone fruits. Balanced malt base. Solid bitterness

SPIRITS 30ML

SCAPE GRACE GIN $10

BOTANIST GIN $10

HENDRICKS GIN $10

GREY GOOSE VODKA $10

SMMIRNOFF VODKA $8

BACARDI WHITE RUM $8

BLACK MAGIC SPICED RUM $10

HAVANA CLUB 7 ANJEOS $10

PEPE LOPEZ TEQUILA $8

HERRADURA REPOSADO TEQUILA $12

HENNESSY COGNAC $12

WHISKIES

JACK DANIELS $8

MAKERS MARK BOURBON $8

JAMESON $8

CANADIAN CLUB $8

J/WALKER BLACK LABEL $10

GLENLEVIT 12YEARS $10

GLENFIDDICH 12YEARS $10

BOWMORE SINGLE MALT 12YEARS $10

TALISKER 10YEARS SINGLE MALT $15

DALWHINNIE SINGLE MALT 15YEARS $15

J/WALKER BLUE LABEL $20

CHIVAS ROYAL SALUTE $20

LIQUEURS

BAILEYS/KAHLUA/COINTREAU/DRAMBUIE /AMARETTO $8

NON ALCHOLIC

GINGER BEER $5

LEMON LIME BITTERS $5

COKE/SPRITE/DIET COKE $5

JUICE ORANGE/APPLE/PINEAPPLE/TOMATO $5

SCHWEEPS TONIC/SODA/GINGERALE $5

MANGO LASSI $6

SPARKLING WATER $5

HOT BEVERAGE

MASALA TEA $5

CidersREKORDELING STRAWBERRY 4% 500ml $10Made from the purest Swedish spring water, enjoy served over ice with fresh mint leaves or real strawberries and a wedge of lime for a fresh, zesty experience.

Monteith Crushed Apple cider 2.8% 330ml $5.5Monteith's Crushed Cider is a light, refreshing French-style cider made from whole sun-ripened Nelson apples, ruthlessly crushed to retain their natural flavour

Wines GLASS BOTTLEPINOT NOIR

RUA $8 $35The Rua is a great drink-now Pinot Noir, seductive and affordable, with layers of sweet, ripe berry flavours, subtle savoury characters and a touch of spice. Soft, supple tannins lead to a long, fruit-driven finish.

MADAM SASS $8 $35This is 100% Bendigo fruit off a gold medal vineyard. Vibrant color, structure and flavor, with fragrant blackberry and sweet dark cherry characters, silky tannins and deft touches of spice.

MT DIFFICULTY ROARING MEG $10 $45The Meg is a classic Central Otago fruit explosion, the red and black berry characters released in a smooth rush of crushed fruit, herbs and subtle spice. Ripe and textural.

SHIRAZ/SYRAH

BROOKFIELDS SYRAH $8 $40Premium fruit off Ohiti Estate’s back block. Polished, aromatic, with spice-edged plum and berry notes, lovely textures, rounded tannins.

GEORGES ROAD SYRAH $9 $45Classic cool climate Syrah. Wonderfully weighted elegant wine with fresh cherry and licorice notes combined with subtle oak, hints of spicy fine grained tannin, a velvet mouth feel and lengthy finish.

MERLOT/CAB SAUV/MALBEC

MATA WHERO MERLOT $9 $40A smooth, fruit-driven wine with aromas of blackberry, mulberry and plum nuanced by toasty notes. Good concentration of flavors, with well-integrated oak and firm tannins.

TE AWANGA MERLOT CAB FRANC $9 $40This wine displays aromas of black cherry, cassis and cigar box. The palate is full, rich and soft with flavours of plum and cedar. Drink me now or hold off a bit for some extra kapow!

PEGASUS CAB MERLOT $12 $50Blackberry, plum, cassis and mocha characters with a savoury edge. A rich, smoothly muscular palate with velvety tannins and good weight.

WHITE WINES

SAUVIGNON BLANC

JULES TAYLORS $8 $35Intense notes of passion fruit and tropical citrus, an elegantly balanced palate, herba-ceous nuances, a sublimely textural mouth feel and a long, languid finish

ASTROLABE $8 $35Lemon grass, lime peel and elderflower aromas with distant notes of white currant and red pepper. White peach, gooseberry and citrus flavours, and a dry mineral finish.

CHARDONNAY

MUD HOUSE $8 $35Aromatic notes of stone fruit show hints of shortbread and citrus, while the elegantly robust palate channels melons and freshly-cut apples.

CHURCH ROAD $8 $40Fragrant aromas of stone fruit , citrus and toasty oak

REISLING

GEORGES ROAD $9 $40A mineral driven aromatic wine with an off dry level of sweetness perfectly balanced with vibrant natural acidity. Some added textural complexity due to lees contact and ripe alcohol levels. MT

DIFFICULTY ROARING MEG $9 $40This Riesling stands tall with citrus notes intertwined with white blossom and white fleshed fruit: the palate is dominated by clean linear citrus flavours. The wine is a medium-dry style with a lovely backbone of natural acidity and ripe phenolics.

PINOT GRIS

AKARUA RUA $9 $40Elegant, textural, succulent and balanced, it signs off with a fine, mineral-edged finish. Well-structured with good acid balance, finishes off-dry

CATALINA SOUNDS $9 $40Aromatically, white and yellow stone fruits abound with quince flavours in support. The palate is mouth-filling and rich, yet the wine still possess a lightness of touch, finishing cleansing long and precise.

GEWURZTRAMINER

LOVEBLOCK $9 $40Single Vineyard, Sustainable, Vegan Friendly. Hints of guava, sweet mandarin and blood orange on the palate. Finishes with good rounded texture and nice acid tension.

ROSE

MADAM SASS ROSE $9 $40An enticing Pinot Noir Rose full of attitude, style and extravagance. A juicy, luscious wine boasting vibrant berry and stone fruits, leading into a spicy finish with just enough sweetness.

GEORGES ROAD ROSE $9 $40Classic European styled dry and vibrant Rosé. Bright and fresh with aromas of red fruits,watermelon, and violets with zest, texture and length.

MOSCATO/SWEET WINE/DESSERT WINE

LOVE BLOCK $15Unfolds with creamy apple pie, honey, rosewater and mandarin. Its crisp acidity ensures a clean, lively finish. Enjoy with apple crumble, chees or even instead of dessert.

SPARKLING WINE

LINDAUER BRUT 200ml $9

LINDAUER FRAISE 200ml $9

CANTI PROSECCO 200ml $9

DANIEL LEBRUN BRUT $45

LAURENT PERRIER CHAMPANGE BRUT $90

COCKTAILS

MOJITO $15White rum/Lime Juice/Mint Leaves

LONG ISLAND ICE TEA $15White rum/Gin/Tequila/Orange Liqueur

BLOODY MARY $15Vodka /Tomato Juice

MARGARITA $14Tequila/lime juice/sugar syrup

INDIAN COCKTAIL $18Black rum/Malibu/Whiskey/Egg white

MOCKTAILS

BASMATI’S SPECIAL $8Mango /Lime Juice/ Cucumber

KIWI $8Kiwi /Coconut/Pine apple/Raspberry