Bazil Indian Cuisine Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Bazil Indian Cuisine, an exquisite culinary gem located in Raleigh, NC. Our menu is a tantalizing voyage through authentic Indian flavors, showcasing vibrant dishes that celebrate traditional recipes with a modern twist.
Dive into our Dinner Menu, where our Butter Chicken tantalizes with its rich, buttery curry infused with fenugreek, while the Dhaba Style Chicken entices with its robust blend of ginger and roasted spices. Vegetarian options, like our comforting Chicken Methi Malai, will leave you craving more.
Don’t overlook our indulgent Dessert Selection, featuring the unique Chocolate Samosa and homemade Gajar Ka Halwa, boosting your meal with a sweet finish. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience filled with rich flavors, lively atmosphere, and exceptional service. You won't be disappointed!
Dinner Menu - Vegetable Delights
Dal Makhni
Gluten-Free. Black lentils slow-cooked with onion and garlic.
Paneer & Corn Methi Malai
Creamed spinach, fenugreek, onion, and house-made cottage cheese
Kofta La-Jawab
Fried vegetable croquettes tossed in mughlai delicacy with coriander cream & cashews
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Tangy yogurt curry with crispy fried fritters
Paneer & Matar Masala
Homemade paneer and tender green peas cooked in a spiced tomato gravy
Shahi Kofta
In a creamy cashew sauce, fresh grated cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings
Eggplant Bharta
Gluten-Free and Vegan. Grilled eggplant cooked with fresh onions and tomatoes.
Paneer Makhani
Gluten-Free. Cottage Cheese cubes are cooked in a smooth tomato and cream sauce.
Palak Paneer
Gluten-Free. Homemade cheese and fresh spinach.
Punjabi Chole .
Gluten-Free and Vegan. Chickpeas beans cooked in home made aromatic Indian spices.
Mixed Vegetable Traditional Curry
A hearty dish made with a variety of seasonal vegetables cooked in a spiced tomato and onion gravy
Dal Tadka
Gluten-Free and Vegan. Yellow lentils prepared with garlic, ginger and tomato.
Aloo Gobi
Gluten-Free and Vegan. Cauliflower, diced potatoes, fresh onion, ginger and homemade Indian spices.
Vegetable Korma
A mildly spiced curry made with mixed vegetables, cooked in a rich sauce of cream and ground nuts, finished with aromatic spices
Kadhai Paneer
Paneer cubes cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions in a spicy masala made from coriander, cumin, and chilies
Tofu Kadhai
Gluten-Free and Vegan. Tofu cooked in cubes of onions and bell peppers with Indian spices.
Bhindi Masala
Gluten-Free and Vegan. Fresh okra sauteed with onions & spices.
Sarson Ka Saag
Creamed Spinach & Mustard Greens, Fenugreek
Tofu Tikka Masala
Firm tofu, fenugreek seasoning with tomato and cream sauce
L - Fulka (2pc)
2 pc. stove-cooked unleavened whole wheat bread.
L - Paneer Kulcha
Tandoor-baked flatbread stuffed with Indian cottage cheese.
L - Garlic Naan
Naan bread topped with pressed garlic and fresh herbs
L - Roti
Vegan. Unleavened whole wheat bread.
L - Onion Kulcha
Flatbread stuffed with red onions, cilantro and herbs
L - Chili Garlic Naan
Specialty Breads
Sides
French Fries
Grilled Vegetables
Vegan.
Onion Chutney (8 Oz.)
Small Tikka Masala Sauce (8 Oz)
Fenugreek, spiced creamed tomato sauce
Bazil's Manchurian Sauce (12 Oz)
Soy glaze, garlic, ginger, and a touch of chili for a bold, tangy flavor
Chicken Nuggets
Extra Small Rice
ChatPata Aloo
Succulent steamed potatoes, cooked in zesty spices
Vegetable Rice Pulao
Assorted Condiments
Mango, Onion, Mint, & Raita
Achar (8 Oz.)
Vegan. spiced Indian pickle
Large Tikka Masala Sauce (16 Oz.)
Fenugreek-Spiced Creamed Tomato Sauce
Raita (8 Oz.)
Papad Basket & Condiments
Mint Chutney (8 Oz.)
Tamarind Chutney (8 Oz.)
Extra Large Rice
Yogurt (12 Oz.)
Mango Chutney (8 Oz.)
Vegan
French Fries & Chicken Nuggets
Goat (On The Boat) Rogan Josh
Goat-on the bone, in Kashmiri Curry with Anise, Clove and Mace.
Goat (On The Boat)Tikka Masala
Goat, Spiced Creamed Tomato Sauce.
Lamb Curry
Lamb, Punjabi Style Onion-Tomato Sauce With House Spice Blend.
Lamb Pathai
Tandoor grilled lamb, Mango and ginger glaze, seasonal vegetables.
Madras-Style Goats Chops
Goat chops marinated with ginger, curry leaves and Madras curry powder.
Lamb Shank
Gluten-Free. Roasted spice combination ginger-garlic tadka slow simmered lamb shank. With Basmati Rice.
Lamb Kadai
Gluten-Free. Boneless chunks of lamb cooked in ginger, garlic, herbs and fresh onion and bell peppers. With Basmati Rice.
Goat (On The Boat) Kadhai
Goat, Aromatic Curry, Spices, Ginger, Coriander Seeds, Onions, Bell Peppers.
Goat Curry
Gluten-Free. In a traditional Punjabi stylish dish, goat meat is simmered on the bone. With Basmati Rice.
Lamb Saag
Lamb, cream, herbs, and house spices blended with rich spinach and mustard.
Lamb Vindaloo
Gluten-Free. Boneless chunks of lamb cooked in a spicy sauce. With Basmati Rice.
Lamb Kuzhambu
Gluten-Free. Curry with southern Indian spices, black pepper, and coconut milk sauce. With Basmati Rice.
Dinner Menu - Meat Delights
Dinner Menu - Seafood Delights
Kadhai Spice Sea Bass
Grilled Sea Bass, dry roasted spices, ginger onion bell peppers are sauteed.
Salmon Makhani
Gluten-Free. Salmon cooked in sauce of tomato and herbs. With Basmati Rice.
Lobster & Crab Masala
Gluten-Free. Lobster tail (no shell) and jumbo lump crab meat, cooked in a sauce of tomatoes and herbs. Served with Basmati rice.
Seafood Trio Vindaloo
Shrimp, scallops, & fish cooked in garlic and vinegar infuse this spicy, tomato-based sauce.
Crab Tikka Masala
Gluten-Free. Crab cooked in a subtly spiced tomato and cream sauce. With Basmati Rice.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Gluten-Free. Jumbo shrimp cooked in a sauce of tomatoes and herbs. With Basmati Rice.
Lobster Crab Malai Tadka
Butter, garlic, onion gravy, punjabi tadka, black pepper, rosemary, jumbo lump crab. lobster tail. With Basmati Rice
Grouper La-Jawab
Grouper fillet cooked with Mughlai delicacy made with coriander cream & cashews.
Apricot Glazed Sea Bass
Chilean Sea bass curry, khoya, apricot malai. With Basmati Rice.
Aachari Grouper
Achari masala tandoori grouper with tomato-onion sauce, sour cream tinge. With Basmati Rice.
Shrimp Lababdar
Sea Food Malabar Curry
Gluten-Free. Scallop, shrimp and fish cooked in fresh Indian spices. With Basmati Rice.
Mango Kulfi (GF)
Gluten-Free. Homemade Mango Ice cream.
Pistachio Kulfi (GF)
Gluten-Free. Homemade pistachio Ice cream.
Sorbet (V) (GF)
Vegetarian. Gluten-Free. 3 Rotating Flavors.
Gulab Jamun Thandai Mousse
Cardamom Mousse, Gulab Jamun, Mango with Sandalwood Honey.
Popping Passion Delight Parfait
Passion Fruit burst, vanilla gelato- gulab jamun.
French Limoncello Mascarpone
Lemony French pastry with limoncello whipped cream.
Paan Kulfi
Rose jam and betel leaf flavored milk ice cream dessert.
Saffron RasMalai (GF)
Gluten-Free. Saffron milk, creamy syrup with Chenna (cottage cheese) balls.
3 Layer Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Samosa
Samosas with truffle-filled chocolate, caramel drizzle, & sea salt.
Bazil's Dessert Sampler
Limoncello mascarpone, gulab jamun, your choice of kulfi (Icecream).
Gajar Ka Halwa (GF)
Gluten-Free. Traditional homemade carrot pudding.
Moong Dal Halwa
Traditional Indian sweet dish made with cardamom powder, sugar, ghee and moong lentils.
Gulab Jamun 2pc
Specialty Desserts
Bottled Water
San Pellegrino Sparkling
750ml.
Mango Lassi
Soft Drinks
Shirley Temple
Sprite with grenadine and marachino cherrys.
Juice
Pineapple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Lychee.
Premium Traditional Ginger Beer
Fresh Shakes
Cappuccino
Coffee drink made with espresso and milk foam.
Premium Hibiscus Ginger Beer
Lassi
Masala Chai
Black tea, Milk, Sugar, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, and cloves.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Biryani Delicacies
Vegetable Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Salmon Biryani
Goat Biryani - On The Bone
Crab Biryani
Shrimp & Scallop Biryani
Paneer Biryani
Tofu Biryani
Shrimp Biryani
Anda (Egg) Biryani
Non Vegetarian Thali
Select from 2 non-vegetarian and 1 vegetarian curry options. Each meal is served with butter naan, rice, and dessert
Vegetarian Thali
Vegetarian. Select 3 delectable vegetarian curry options. Each meal served with butter naan, rice and dessert
Choose Your Thali
Contemporary Extravaganza
Chargrilled Sea Bass
Chilean sea bass fillet marinated with fresh spices, thyme, and black pepper, served over potatoes & spinach
Bazil's Mix Grill
A combination of our most popular tandoori items including tandoori chicken, salmon, lamb and shrimp. Gluten-Free.
Badami Malai Surf & Turf
Grass fed lamb chop, jumbo shrimp and chicken breast baked in a clay oven and served with cashew creme malai. Gluten-Free.
Bazil Lamb Chops
Grass fed lamb chops marinated in rosemary, sour cream; served with potatoes, spinach. Gluten-Free.
Karara Paneer
Spice-marinated tandoor-cooked paneer & veggies sauteed with onion, cilantro, smoked spices. Gluten-Free.
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala and saffron, served on a bed of seasonal vegetables. Gluten-Free.
Tandoori Lamb Boti Kebab
New Zealand-cut lamb, tandoor-cooked, served with seasonal vegetables
Paneer Tikka
Paneer, vegetable medley marinated in spices and cooked in the tandoor oven. Gluten-Free.
Machhalee Tikka
Atlantic salmon fillet marinated with fresh spices, cooked in clay oven. Gluten-Free.
Tandoori Prawns
Clay oven-roasted jumbo shrimp, served with seasonal vegetables. Gluten-Free.
Hara Bhara Kabab
Freshly made green vegetable patties, spiced & fried. Gluten-Free.
Bazil's Special Sampler
Tandoori chicken, lamb, & shrimp. Gluten-Free.
Vegetarian Appetizer Platter
Samosa & pakora platter with mint & tamarind chutney
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Thin pastry wrappers filled with seasoned vegetables, served with a dipping sauce
Chicken 65 APPT
Spicy, deep-fried Indian chicken dish marinated in yogurt and red chili, sauteed with bell peppers, onions
Pani Puri
Crispy semolina puffs, spiced mashed potatoes, chickpeas, tangy chutneys, & mint water
Gobi Manchurian
Sweet-Sour-Spicy sauce with fried cauliflower florets. Gluten Free. Vegan
Ancho Honey Shrimp
Lemon, hot honey, and mild spiced shrimp grilled in the tandoor. Gluten-Free.
Fiery Masala Murgh
Chicken breast cooked in a clay oven, with red chili, coriander, & onions. Gluten-Free.
Samosa Chaat
Samosas topped with tangy chutneys, onions, tomatoes, chickpea curry
Tawa Chicken
Yogurt-marinated chicken breast with spices, sauteed with cabbage, served sizzling tawa
Malai Scallops
Seared scallops glazed with cashew malai cream. Vegan
Pav Bhaji
Spiced mashed vegetables, potatoes, peas, and tomatoes, with buttery pav bread
Hariyali Chicken Kebab
Chicken breast, fresh herbs, mint, chillies and spices
Crab Tadka
Punjabi-style tadka, jumbo lump crab, and butter naan on the side. Gluten-Free.
Awadhi Spiced Octopus
Grilled octopus tentacles with Indian spices and coconut glaze. Gluten-Free.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade paneer fried fritters, spice-herb filling, tangy chutneys
Bazil's Special Chaat
Daily rotating Indian savories with tangy chutneys
Lamb Angara
Hand-cut lamb, sauteed with bell peppers, and tomato glaze. Gluten-Free.
Mix Pakora
Deep fried vegetable fritters, herb spice filling
Gobi Pakora
Homemade cauliflower fried fritters, spice-herb filling, tangy chutneys
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy fried dumplings stuffed with potatoes and vegetables. Vegan
Karari Soya Chaap
Tandoori soya chaap, red chili, coriander, & sauteed onions. Gluten Free. Vegan
Tandoori Mint Lamb Chops
Grass-fed lamb chops, rosemary, sour cream, spices & fresh mint. Gluten-Free.
Lamb Kebab (APPT)
Tandoori-baked boneless grass-fed lamb bites with a homemade spice blend, accompanied by tamarind and mint chutney
Artisanal Appetizers
Soups & Salads
Mulligatawny Soup
Fresh lentils and ground spices. Gluten-Free and Vegan.
Tomato Coco Soup
Tomato puree, coconut, curry leaves. Gluten-Free and Vegan.
Punjabi Salad
Peppered Lemon, diced cucumber, tomato & onions.
House Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, with a creamy mango ranch dressing, nuts
Lamb Pepper Soup
Minced lamb, ginger, garlic, black pepper, & coriander
Murgh Masaledar Soup
Minced chicken, ginger, garlic, house spice blend
Nawabi Arugula Fusion
Spring beet salad with Indian Vinaigrette & nuts
Black Coffee
Tea Selection
Espresso Double
Espresso Single
Masala Chai
Tea/Coffee*
Dinner Menu - Poultry Delights
Chicken Curry
A classic curry made with chicken breast cooked in a gravy of onions, tomatoes, and a mix of spices like turmeric, cumin and coriander.
Bazil La-Jawab Chicken
Chicken, cashews, and cream with cilantro marinade.
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in a mild buttery curry sauce with fenugreek.
Chicken Methi Malai
Creamy spinach malai chicken with fenugreek, a decadent Mughlai delight
Chilly Chicken
Chicken, soy- tomato glaze, bell peppers, onions.
Dhaba Style Chicken
Bone-in chicken, ginger, garlic, yogurt, roasted ground spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken breast cooked in a sauce of tomatoes and herbs.
Chicken Kolhapuri
Chicken breast, Southern Indian spiced curry, smoked spices, coconut milk.
Kadhai Chicken
Chicken cooked in a wok (kadai) with bell peppers, tomatoes, and a spicy blend of ground coriander, garam masala, and chilies.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken breast, tomato chili vinegar, hot & spicy sauce.
Chicken Korma
A mildly spiced curry made with chicken cooked in a rich sauce of cream, nuts, and aromatic spices.
Lychee Ginger Fizz
Lyre's zero proof pink Gin, In house ginger syrup, Lime, Soda, Passion fruit
Berry Thyme Twister
Lyre's Zero Proof American Malt, Muddled Fresh Strawberries, Torched thyme, Fresh lemon juice, Ginger beer
Ginger Peach Soda
Fresh Muddled Ginger, Hibiscus Ginger beer, lime & Peach Puree
Mint-Nimbu Soda
Mint, Chaat Masala, Sweet & Sour, Soda
Mango Maharaja
Fresh Lime, Soda, Made In House Mango Puree, Passion Fruit Syrup & Tajin Rim
Chili Lime Pineapple Soda
Freshly Muddled Serrano Pepper & Lime, Pineapple Juice, Sprite
Zero Proof Cocktails
Dinner Menu -Bread Selection
Butter Naan
India's traditional white flour bread.
Chili Garlic Naan
Creamy Spinach Bliss Kulcha
Stuffed naan with fresh baby spinach, cream cheese, & truffle oil.
Onion Kulcha
Lacha Paratha
Layered Buttery Whole Wheat Bread.
Pepper & Cheese Kulcha
Comte cheese-filled naan with mild seasoning, bell peppers, onions
Paneer Kulcha
Tandoor baked flatbread stuffed with Indian cottage cheese.
Roti
Unleavened flatbread.
Saag Kulcha
Creamy, spiced mustard greens filling.
Assorted Bread Basket
Butter naan, garlic naan, aloo kulcha
Fulka (2pc) 2PC Stove-Cooked Unleavened Whole Wheat Bread (Vegan)
Vegan. 2PC Stove-cooked unleavened whole wheat bread.
Peshawari Kulcha
Stuffed naan, coconut, cashew, marchino cherries
Garlic Naan
Naan Bread Topped With Pressed Garlic & Fresh Herbs.
Classic Amritsari Kulcha
Spiced mashed potatoes, onion, green chili, & cumin.
L- Biryani
Fragrant rice dish cooked with spices, and herbs, rich flavors aromatic aroma. Gluten Free.
L- Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in mild, buttery, ereamy sauce tomatoes and fenugreek. Gluten Free.
L - Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra sauteed with onions, & spices. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- Dal Makhni
Black lentils slow-cooked with onion and garlic. Gluten Free.
L- Scallop & Crab Malai Tadka
Butter, garlic, onion gravy, Punjabi tadka, black pepper, rosemary, jumbo lump Crab, and Scallops.
L- Eggplant Bartha
Grilled eggplant cooked with fresh onions and tomato's. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- Machhalee Tikka
Atlantic salmon fillet marinated with fresh spices, cooked in clay oven. Gluten Free.
L-Shrimp Lababdar
Jumbo shrimp, cashews, and cream with cilantro marinade. Gluten Free.
L-Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils prepared with garlic, ginger, and tomato. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- Paneer Tikka
Paneer, Vegetable medley marinated in spices and cooked in the tandoor oven. Gluten Free.
L-Punjabi Chole
Chickpeas beans cooked in home-made aromatic Indian spices. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- Dal Palak
Yellow lentils topped with flavorful spices, aromatics, and spinach. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- Aloo Baingan
Potatoes and eggplants stir-fried and simmered in a spicy onion tomato-masala. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Tangy yogurt curry with crispy fried fritters
L-Madras -Style Goat Chops
Marinated with ginger, Curry leaves, Madras curry powder. Gluten Free.
L- Bazils' Mix Grill
Tandoori chicken, salmon, lamb, shrimp, & seasonal vegetables. Gluten Free.
L-Chicken Methi Malai
Creamy spinach malai chicken with fenugreek, a decadent Mughlai delight. Gluten Free.
L-Shahi Kofta
In a creamy cashew sauce, fresh grated cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings
L - Dhaba Style Chicken
Bone In Chicken, ginger, garlic, yogurt, roasted ground spices. Gluten Free.
L - Chicken Tandoori
Traditional Tandoori chicken tikka served with seasonal vegetables. Gluten Free.
Lunch Indian Classics / Bazil's Specialties
Lunch Artisanal Appetizers
L- Pani Puri
Crispy semolina puffs, spiced mashed potatoes, chickpeas, tangy chutneys, & mint water (Vegan)
L - Bazil's Special Chat
Daily rotating Indian savories with tangy Chutneys.
L- Karari Soya Chaap
Tandoori soya chaap, red chili, coriander, & sauteed onions. Vegan. Gluten Free.
L- Hara Bhara Kebab
Freshly made green vegetable patties, spiced and grilled to perfection. Gluten Free.
L - Tandoori Mint Lamb Chops (2pc)
Grass Fed lamb chops marinated in rosemary, sour cream, ground spices & fresh mint. Gluten Free.
L- Murgh Malai Tikka
Clay-oven-cooked chicken thighs, combination of house spices, & cream cheese. Gluten Free.
L- Awadhi Spiced Octopus
Grilled octopus tentacles with Indian spices & coconut glaze. Gluten Free.
L - Vegetable Samosa
Crispy fried dumplings stuffed with potatoes and vegetables. Vegan.
L- Gobi Manchurian
Sweet-sour-spicy sauce with fried cauliflower florets. Vegan. Gluten Free.
L- Bazil's Special Sampler
Tandoori-Chicken, Lamb and shrimp. Gluten-Free.
L- Traditional Curry
Sauce prepared with onion, tomato and a spice combination. Gluten Free. Vegan
L-Royal Kuzhambu
Southern style sauce made with tomato and coconut. Gluten Free. Vegan
L-Tikka Masala
Fenugreek seasoning with tomato and cream sauce. Vegan
L- Saag
Cream, herbs and house spices blended with rich spinach and mustard. Vegan.
L-Handhi Kadhai
Dry Roasted spices, ginger onion bell peppers are sauteed. Vegan
L-Vindaloo
Garlic and Vinegar infuse this spicy tomato-based sauce. Gluten Free. Vegan
L- La-Jawab Sauce
Mughlai delicacy made with coriander cream & cashews. Vegan.