Basmati Indian Cuisine
Basmati Indian Cuisine
A sweetened yogurt drink with a touch of kewra water.
Lassi made with mango.
Indian style hot tea with milk and mild spices.
Thinly sliced onions and lightly deep fried in chickpea batter.
Combination vegetable platter includes samosa and vegetable pakoras. Veggie.
Mashed potato patties dipped in spicy chickpea batter and fried golden brown.
Combination kabob platter includes chicken tikka, tandoori shrimp and seekh kabob. Serves two.
Ground chicken blended with a special mix of spices and cooked on skewers in the tandoor.
Homemade wheat chips with a delicious combination of diced potatoes and chickpeas smothered with whipped yogurt and tangy tamarind sauce.
Chicken tenders dipped in a chickpea and yogurt batter. Fried to a golden brown and served with chutneys.
Fish dipped in a chickpea and yogurt batter. Fried to a golden brown and served with chutneys.
Shrimp dipped in a chickpea and yogurt batter. Fried to a golden brown and served with chutneys.
Homemade cottage cheese cubes dipped in chickpea batter and fried golden brown. Served with chutney.
Mixed vegetable fritters dipped in chickpea flour batter and fried golden brown. Served with chutney.
Triangular pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas, with a hint of spices.
Triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes and green peas, with a hint of spices.
Fried slices of eggplant with sprinkled chat masala.
Fried rounds of potatoes dipped with chickpea flour with a sprinkled chat masala.
Delicious flavored broth with chicken and great Indian spices.
Lentils simmered with spices and served with lemon wedges.
Fresh vegetables and blended tomatoes with a touch of cumin and black pepper in a mild broth.
Garden fresh lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes with lemon dressing.
Delicious boneless chicken breast, marinated and cooked in the tandoor.
Delicious homemade paneer, green peppers and onions marinated overnight with spices. Cooked in the tandoor oven to perfection.
Pieces of boneless chicken marinated in hot spices and roasted in the tandoor.
Tender boneless chicken breast, marinated in sour cream butter sauce with ginger, garlic and fresh coriander leaves.
Ground lamb blended with a special mix of spices and cooked on skewers in the tandoor.
Cubes of lamb marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor.
Chicken on the bone, marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Cooked in the tandoor.
Assortment of meat delicious from the tandoor.
Tender lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and herbs, cooked in a charcoaled clay oven. Served with rice and curry sauce.
Jumbo shrimp marinated in an exotic blend of Indian spices, cooked on skewers in the tandoor.
Lightly seasoned salmon fillet cooked in the tandoor with tomatoes and green peppers.
Lobster tail mildly spiced and charcoal flamed in the tandoor.
Tender chicken breast marinated in spices and yogurt, baked in a tandoor oven and cooked in a tomato based creamy sauce.
Boneless chicken deep fried and sauteed with green chilies, onions, ginger, garlic and soy sauce.
Pieces of chicken cooked with fenugreek, onions and spices.
Tender chicken pieces cooked with spices and herbs.
Very mildly spiced chicken, flavored with coconut and simmered in yogurt and nuts.
Butter chicken. Boneless tandoori chicken, cooked with onions and tomatoes in a light butter cream sauce.
Pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy spinach and a mouth-watering curry.
Tender chicken breast and potatoes cooked in a spiced tangy sauce.
Boneless chicken cooked in butter with garden vegetables.
Spicy chicken with a touch of coconut powder.
A spicy chicken curry cooked with roasted coconut and hot spices.
Tender chicken cooked in mango and ginger sauce.
Ground lamb cooked with green peas, freshly ground herbs and spices, blended with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
Boneless tender lamb sauteed in fresh onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, ginger and garlic in a curry sauce.
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a creamy coconut almond sauce, flavored with saffron.
Pieces of lamb cooked with fenugreek in a curry sauce.
Tender morsels of lamb cooked with saffron and spices.
A spicy lamb curry cooked with roasted coconut and hot spices.
Lamb meatballs stuffed with raisins and nuts and cooked in creamy sauce.
Sliced pieces of lamb boti kabab cooked with a blend of spices in tomatoes and cream sauce.
Tender lamb in a creamy spinach curry sauce.
Spicy recipe of boneless lamb pieces with potatoes in a tangy sauce.
Succulent shrimp cooked in a wok with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Jumbo tandoori shrimp cooked with spices and butter sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lobster meat cooked in a wok with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice.
Lobster cooked in a delicately spiced mild sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lobster tail cooked in a spicy and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Fresh fish fillets cooked in a mild curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori fillet of salmon with tomatoes, cream and blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.
Pieces of fish cooked in creamy sauce with ground coconut. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked with spices and herbs with a creamy mustard sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Pieces of crab meat simmered in onions, tomatoes and cooked in a creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Basmati rice flavored with spices and saffron, cooked with stir fried carrots, peas and cauliflower or broccoli and tomatoes. Veggie.
Basmati rice flavored with spices and saffron, cooked with marinated chicken pieces to an aromatic and savory combination.
Basmati rice flavored with spices and saffron, cooked with marinated lamb pieces to an aromatic and savory combination.
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, tomatoes, herbs and spices, cooked with spiced flavored basmati rice and saffron.
Special rice dish with chicken, shrimp and lamb with a mixture of nuts and raisins.
Potatoes and fenugreek cooked with onions and spices. Vegetarian.
Baked eggplant, mashed and seasoned with herbs. Vegetarian.
Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. Vegetarian.
Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. Vegetarian.
Lentils cooked with mild spices. Vegetarian.
Fresh vegetables and cheese cooked with mild spices and butter. Vegetarian.
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with spices and onions. Vegetarian.
Vegetable and cottage cheese dumplings simmered in a savory gravy of onions, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.
Green peas cooked with fresh cottage cheese cubes in a creamy masala sauce. Vegetarian.
Homemade cheese cooked with creamy spinach and spices. Vegetarian.
Homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes and butter sauce. Vegetarian.
Homemade deep fried cheese, sauteed with green peppers, onions, chilies, soy sauce and spices. Vegetarian.
Crumbled homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices. Vegetarian.
Combination of vegetables cooked in a yogurt sauce with finely ground nuts. Vegetarian.
A dish of vegetable fritters mixed with a yogurt curry sauce. Vegetarian.
Homemade cheese cooked in a tomato based creamy sauce. Vegetarian.
Lentils cooked with mild spices. Vegetarian.
Unleavened white flour bread baked in the tandoor.
Leavened whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.
Naan stuffed with raisins and almonds.
Naan stuffed with ground lamb and spices.
Naan stuffed with fresh garlic and herbs.
Naan stuffed with fresh onion and herbs.
Naan stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.
Multi-layered whole wheat bread.
Whole wheat bread stuffed with mint.
Leavened whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Naan stuffed with green chilis and herbs.
Poori is an unleavened deep-fried whole-wheat Indian bread.
Bhatura is a fluffy deep-fried leavened bread.
Freshly made yogurt spiced with diced cucumber and tomatoes.
Thin pieces of crisp lentil bread.
Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated and cooked in the tandoor. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Boneless pieces of chicken breast marinated in sour cream, ginger and garlic and cooked in the tandoor. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Pieces of fish dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Pieces of boneless chicken dipped in chick pea batter and fried to golden brown. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Chicken drumsticks marinated in mild spices and cooked in the tandoor. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Pastry stuffed with vegetables. Vegetarian. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Cubes of cheese marinated with special spices and deep fried. Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Served with a soft drink and french fries.
Cottage cheese and milk flavored with rose water and garnished with nuts.
Deep fried cottage cheese balls, dipped in honey and sugar syrup.
Traditional Indian ice cream made with condensed milk, almonds, pistachios and rose water.
Traditional Indian rice pudding with almonds and raisins.
Choice of pistachio or mango ice cream.
Traditional Punjabi dessert made with gajar (carrots), milk, and almonds.
Samosa Chaat!
Lamb Bhuna
The BIG bottle.
a variety of dishes
Mix grill
a woman and a deer
a dining area
Buffet
Mix grill
the dining room
Sunday lunch buffet on a rainy day.
Lunch buffet
Beautiful aesthetics
Chicken Tikka Masala
food, curry
Keema Mutter. Another dish receiving wife's stamp of approval!
Chicken Tikka
outside
The entrance
Tandoori Shrimp
Mulligatawny Soup
outside
interior
Andrew L.
Jan 26, 2025
Recently relocated to Annapolis and decided to try Basmati's as we very much enjoy Indian food. Being lazy, we opted for delivery which always runs the risk of not reflecting well on any establishment. Not so for Basmati!First, prep time was quick despite being prime time on Saturday. Food was beautifully packaged and arrived hot. I neglected to take pictures of the packaging - but all dishes were in well sealed plastic containers, with the rice being in a standard foil bottom, cardboard top container. Liquids were double wrapped in foil as well. And the whole order was in a nice Basmati branded bagFor our first foray we tried a variety of dishes: veggie samosas, chicken korma, dal makhani, tandoori shrimp, alu gobi, and keemah mutterAll were good, solid representations of the dishes. Our mistake, we chose mild as we weren't familiar with how the restaurant prepared the recipes. We definitely should have chosen medium (for wide and son) and for those who prefer more of a kick I would recommend opting for spicy. Our spice selection not withstanding - the standout dishes were the samosas as and the tandoori shrimp. Universal praise. The lamb was the next most popular dish with the others all being satisfying as well, just not quite jumping out as "stellar". Basmati delivered (no pun intended) as good, easy Indian food and we are definitely excited to try the other items on the menu. And have more samosas as well!!!
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Taylor H.
Aug 7, 2024
Sharing the rude and unprofessional response that I just received from the owner. Notice that her response was sent to me via direct message vs. my original post. As you can see, I gave honest, constructive feedback, but I guess the truth hurts and it's evident. Will for sure not be spending my money here and will caution others about this place also
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Katrina F.
Mar 20, 2024
Delicious, delicious, delicious! The staff is attentive and very courteous. During lunch hours, you can order from their extensive menu or enjoy their buffet, which I may add is a terrific deal--$ 16 for vegetarian, vegan, and meat options. There is always a soup and appetizers like samosas or pakoras. It even includes chai tea. The spiciness level is mild. This is a must-try spot; I would drive to eat here if I were not in the area. To me, is that good? The decor is lovely, with a soft ambiance and music, if any. It is the perfect place for a nice lunch date or a quick but satisfying lunch during work hours. How am I supposed to work after this feast?? I have no idea, but I will keep you posted!
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Lisa W.
Nov 9, 2023
When my kids were younger, weed, frequent basmati restaurant often. One big reason was because I have three sons, and they will eat me out of house and home so having the benefit of going to an all you can eat buffet was a blessing. On this day, we just decided on a whim to head up. Unfortunately, we missed the buffet, but we ordered some of our classic favorites, we started with the two piece, veggie vegetable samosas and decided to try the Mulligawtny soup. Both were delicious. The soup was ground lentils, with a nice spice level. Not over the top but just enough to make you know it was in there. The samosas were served with three different sauces. all of which were delicious. One was sweet, one not so sweet and one that had a nice kick to it. I couldn't decide which one I liked the best so I put all three of them on. The Samosas were just like I remembered crispy on the outside with smashed vegetables, potatoes, peas, carrots, with a curry sort of flavored undertone that was just delicious! I actually think a serving size of three would be better but I might just be greedyThe tandoori chicken, sizzling and generously portioned came out with peppers and onions. It wasn't spicy or is it supposed to be, but very well seasoned, along with a large bowl of basmati rice. It was good to return to Basmati. Next time we won't late so far in between visits!
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Omar B.
Oct 14, 2024
Great food. A bit pricey though but we'll worth it. i highly recommend my fav the tandoori shrimp, shrimp or chicken tikka masala, crab malabar, and lastly dal makhni. best authentic indian cuisine in the area
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Hannah H.
Oct 17, 2022
About a 3-3.5: Basmati Indian Cuisine seems to be a favorite Indian restaurant, nestled in Annapolis. They have an extensive menu, offering items such as various appetizers (such as shrimp pakora, paneer pakora, aloo tikki, samosas, etc.), soups, salads, tandoor items, chicken/lamb/seafood/rice/vegetable specialties, breads, desserts, and drinks. We were craving for some Indian, specifically a buffet in which we could a try a variety - I was so glad to have called and have them confirm that they had a weekend buffet! The set-up was pretty generous, as they had a variety of accompaniments (mango chutney, raita. tamarind dressing), vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras, fish pakora, tandoori chicken, BBQ chicken, goat curry, basmati rice, dal makhani, a mutter and mushroom paneer, garlic and butter naan, gulab jamun, kheer, and hot masala chai!My favorites were:+the veggie samosas with the slightly spicy tamarind sauce+the mutter and mushroom paneer+the BBQ chicken (this had more flavor in terms of spices than the regular tandoori chicken)+the gulab jamun (small, bite-sized pieces that were served hot!)+extra hot, unsweetened masala chai (can add sugar if you wish, but a great complement while eating the gulab jamun)Service was a little brisk, but efficient, and we had our waters refilled often and plates were taken away quickly; everyone was friendly, kind, and welcoming.I just couldn't believe the price, though - super competitive, considering it was a weekend, and how much they offered in their buffet!There were many patrons piling in during the lunch rush.Plenty of parking in the strip plaza lot.+competitively-priced weekend buffet!+veggie samosas with tamarind sauce+gulab jamun+hot masala chai+kind service+plenty of parking in strip plaza lot
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Judith H.
Jan 6, 2024
This is my family's favorite Indian spot in MD! We have been coming here for over 10 years and it never disappoints. Some of my favorite dishes are the fish pakora, butter chicken, garlic naan, and paneer chili. The mango lassi is also one of the best I've had! So good we always end up ordering another! The service is great with friendly and attentive staff and the lovely ambiance of the restaurant makes it feel like a special treat when we get to eat here! We love Basmati!!!
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Aman D.
Sep 8, 2024
The cucumber martini at the bar was a refreshing twist.Its crisp, cool flavor profile was highlighted by the subtle infusion of cucumber.
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Martin B.
Nov 12, 2024
Service was great ambiance was chilled as friends and families were enjoying their meals. Our meals (salmon and shrimp) were prepared excellently and the price was very affordable.
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Tuwei Y.
Dec 22, 2024
Worst restaurant experience ever. We came hoping to have a relaxing Sunday lunch but instead we got rushed barely had more than 4 bites next thing we knew we were being forced to leave coz they close at 2:30. We got to the restaurant at 1:55pm so why even bother seating us. At 2:30 the check comes out to the dining area, removes he's shoes and sleeps on the seats right next to us. I'm being very generous giving 1 star- they 100% don't deserve a rating. Never ever are we going back. Terrible experience and regret we even paid for such crappy service
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