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    Basant Modern Indian

    1939 West Byron Street

    Chicago, IL 60613


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    Sides
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    Starters

    • Chicken Malai Cilantro

      Chicken, cream & cilantro sauce (GF)
      $14.00
    • Paneer Malai Cilantro

      Paneer, cream & cilantro sauce (GF)
      $14.00
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Fried cauliflower koftas, sauce with peppers, garlic, ginger, Sichuan pepper & rice vinegar (Vegan, GF)
      $14.00
    • Mango, Corn, Sweet Potato & Hominy Bhel (contains allergens)

      *NOT recommended for guests who have allergies to wheat, peanuts, treenuts, soy, sesame, mustard or sulphites*
      $9.00
    • Chettinad Fried Chicken

      Fried chicken in 22-ingredient Chettinad marinade, kokum, manzano (GF)
      $14.00
    • Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

      Mango, habanero, curry leaves (GF, DF)
      $14.00
    • Lamb Chops

      Seared lamb chops, mint chutney, seasoned fries (mint chutney contains dairy, fries contain gluten)
      $25.00

    Soup/Salad

    • Mulligatawny

      Spicy lentil broth, dollop of rice (Vegan, GF)
      $8.00
    • Tomato Lemon Shorba

      Tomato soup, lemon, cilantro (Vegan, GF)
      $8.00
    • Kachumber Salad

      Fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions in lemon juice and seasoning (V, Veg, DF, GF)
      $7.00

    Mains

    • Chicken Basant

      Peppers, onions, mushrooms, finished with tomato-based brown sauce, simmered with spices (Rice included) (GF)
      $24.00
    • Saag

      $23.00
    • Makhani

      $23.00
    • Malai Kofta

      Potato and paneer-based balls dunked in tomato-based sauce (Rice included) (Veg, GF)
      $24.00
    • Lamb Rogan Josh

      Boneless lamb, ghee, kashmiri chillies, amarnath, yogurt, spices, served with rice (GF)
      $28.00
    • Chicken Curry

      Spicy chicken broth, carmelized onions (GF, DF)
      $23.00

    Sides

    • Dal Maharani

      Slow-cooked black lentils (Rice not included) (Veg, GF)
      $14.00
    • Yellow Dal

      Pink lentils, an Indian household must (Rice not included) (V, Veg, DF, GF)
      $14.00
    • Eggplant Bharta

      Eggplant, tandoor roasted, finished with aromatics (Rice not included) (V, Veg, DF, GF)
      $14.00
    • Channa Masala

      Old Delhi style garbanzo beans (Rice not included) (Vegetarian, GF)
      $15.00

    Tandoor

    • Fish Tikka

      Salmon with skin, roasted in Tandoor (No sauce, Rice not included) (DF, GF)
      $26.00
    • Chicken Tikka

      Boneless chicken kebabs, roasted in Tandoor (GF) (No sauce, Rice not included)
      $17.00
    • Paneer Tikka

      Paneer and peppers, roasted in Tandoor (GF) (No sauce, Rice not included)
      $17.00
    • Cornish Hen

      Cornish hen, roasted in Tandoor (GF) (No sauce, Rice not included)
      $22.00

    Breads

    • Roti

      Whole wheat bread (Vegan)
      $5.00
    • Lacha Parantha

      Whole wheat bread, layered with butter (Contains dairy)
      $6.00
    • Plain Naan

      Enriched white flour bread (Contains dairy)
      $5.00
    • Garlic Naan

      Enriched white flour bread, topped with minced garlic and cilantro (Contains dairy)
      $5.00
    • Butter Naan

      $5.00

    Rice

    • Plain Basmati Rice

      Basmati rice (DF, GF)
      $4.00
    • Jeera Rice

      Basmati rice with toasted cumin seeds (DF, GF)
      $6.00
    • Cauliflower Rice

      Riced cauliflower (DF, GF)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Accompaniments

    • Plain Raita

      Yoghurt with house-made seasoning
      $5.00
    • Cucumber Raita

      Yoghurt with house-made seasoning and shredded cucumber
      $6.00
    • Onions, Green Chillies & Lime

      $3.00
    • Mint Chutney

      $3.00
    • Tamarind Chutney

      $3.00
    • Mango Chutney

      $3.00
    • Chilli Oil

      $3.00

    Gobi Manchurian

    $14.00

    Fried cauliflower koftas, sauce with peppers, garlic, ginger, Sichuan pepper & rice vinegar (Vegan, GF)

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    No substitutes. Additions may be charged extra.
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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday4:45 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:45 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:45 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday4:45 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.

    Location

    1939 West Byron Street, Chicago, IL 60613

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