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Basil

Name: Basil
Address: 186/1 Block J New Alipore, Kolkata, 700053, IN
Telephone: +919339033659
Price range: ££
Rating: 5

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Serve up something different to your loved ones whatever be the occasion at BASIL! We guarantee you won't be disappointed! We're just a call away

Call Basil Kolkata, your gourmet catering service for any occasion.Place your orders today.

01/05/2021

Mini Meals to enjoy in the comfort of your homes!!! Orders close at 6pm today :)

15/04/2021

Asparagus Green Pea Flakes... A perfect choice for the veggie lovers!!!

10/04/2021

Vietnamese Betel Bites... The perfect appetizer to keep you cool this Summer!!!

28/03/2021

Wishing everyone a sumptuous and colorful Holi

Stay safe

14/03/2021

Basil at the Farmers market BRC!!!

08/03/2021

Women brings completeness in the universe...so a big shout and thank you from team BASIL to all women

15/08/2020

Basil wishes everyone a safe and sumptuous Happy Independence Day

18/05/2020

contest
An all time favorite recipe!!!

SINDHI KADHI

INGREDIENTS SERVES. 8
8 Pcs. CLUSTER BEANS
6 Pcs. FRENCH BEANS
⅓ Cup CARROT
⅓ Cup RADISH
1 DRUMSTICK
½ CORN ON COB
⅓ Cup BRINJAL. ( Green or Purple )
⅓ Cup. RED PUMPKIN
4 Pcs. LADIES FINGER
⅓ Cup PEAS
3 LARGE TOMATOES
5 Pcs. KOKAM
½ Cup. RAW TAMARIND
3 Tbs. BESAN. Heaped
2 Tsp.. CORIANDER POWDER
2 Tsp. CHILLI POWDER
1 Tsp. . TURMERIC POWDER
1 “. GINGER ( GRATED )
½ Tsp. ASAFOETIDA
1 Sprig. CURRY LEAVES
1 Tbs. PANCH PHORAN
⅓ Cup GHEE
SALT

METHOD
Soak the tamarind in half cup water.
Soak the kokum in quarter cup water.
Boil the tomatoes . Puree .Keep the boiled tomato water to thin the kadhi later.
Scrape the peel off the drumsticks and cut into one inch pieces.
Devein the cluster beans and french beans
Cut the corn into rounds.
Boil the drumsticks, cluster beans, corn and peas.
Cut all the vegetables into one inch pieces.
Mash and strain the tamarind pulp and keep aside. Use ¼ cup thickish tamarind extract.
Deep fry the ladies finger, radish, pumpkin, carrot, brinjal and french beans.
Keep aside on absorbent paper.
Heat ghee in a Kadhai.
Temper panch phoran ,ginger, asafoetida and curry leaves.
Add the besan and stir continuously till it turns pinkish red.
At this point, add the tomato purée .
Season with salt, turmeric, chilli powder and coriander powder.
Cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the tamarind paste and kokum .
Totally add 4 cups of water, including the boiled tomato water.
Bring to a slow boil.
Add all the vegetables
Boil for another minute.
Check for salt and consistency.
Serve hot with rice and papad.

16/05/2020

contest
And the final recipe...

15/05/2020

contest
The last two innovative recipes!!!

14/05/2020

contest
Another lipsmacking recipe!!!

12/05/2020

-made contest
Sharing a recipe that we received!!

22/04/2020

This let us pledge to consume responsibly for once we deplete our resources, there will be no turning back.
This is our planet - if we don't look after it, who will?

01/04/2020

Hummus with a touch of Basil
INGREDIENTS :

1. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - 500 grams
2. Tahini (Sesame paste) - 120 grams
3. Lemon - 1
4. Garlic - 2 cloves
5. Salt - 1-2 teaspoons

STEP 1
Soak ½ kg of chickpea in 1 ½ liters of water for 12 hours.
After 12 hours, rinse the chickpeas under running water. Transfer to a pot and cover with 2 liters of cold water.

STEP 2-
Cook over low heat for 2.5-3 hours, until very soft. Strain the chickpeas and save the cooking liquid.

STEP 3-
Transfer the chickpeas to the blender, add 2 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of salt, the juice of 1 lemon, 120 grams of tahini (sesame paste) and blend. Add about ½ liter of the preserved cooking liquid into the hummus, blend until creamy and smooth.

STEP 4-
To serve hummus, spread some hummus on a plate in a circular motion, creating a higher edge. Add some tahini sauce in the middle.

Enjoy your hummus with pita bread, toast,quinoa,mushroom or whatever you like it with!

30/03/2020

Happy Monday everyone!
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25/03/2020

Take these 21 days to Stay Safe and Eat Clean! Build your immunity with fibre rich home food. Cook up your favourites and use this time to bond with your family in the kitchen!

18/03/2020

Basil is maintaining all necessary guidelines when it comes to food preparation.
We always have and will continue to use all fresh green produce.
All guidelines are being followed and we need to trust each other at this hour.
Be patient, don't panic and eat healthy.

14/03/2020

To cheese or not to cheese?

Our Bruchetta platter made with feta cheese and the freshest ingredients will have your taste buds craving for more.

Sun-dried tomatoes to olives - garnished to perfection is your go to binge pick for this weekend!

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Kolkata
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