27 basmati optional Recipes

black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped green bell pepper (celery optional), crumbled athenos feta cheese, chopped scallions, diced vine ripe tomatoes (cherry/grape optional), chopped basil (3 tbsp dried basil), chopped parsley, original rice wine vinegar (italian dressing optional), white basmati rice (jasmine rice optional if you like sticky rice)

chicken stock, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, garlic clove (chopped, minced or crushed ), ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, ground cumin, curry powder, cayenne pepper (optional) or 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional), salt, basmati rice, rinsed and drained or 2 cups regular medium grain rice or 2 cups long-grain rice

onions, chopped (about 4 cups), vegetable oil, boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, crumbled saffron threads, turmeric, water, crushed tomatoes, dried yellow split peas , picked over and rinsed, tomato paste (preferably turkish ), dried omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, fresh key lime or lemon juice, accompaniments: cooked basmati rice ; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves

aromatic brown rice, cooked (brown jasmine or brown basmati, for example), dried cranberries or 1/2 cup dried tart cherry, unbleached white sugar, unrefined unbleached cane sugar or 1/4 cup brown sugar, ground cardamom, coconut milk (regular or light ), milk (soy or rice can be substituted), egg (or non-dairy substitute), almond extract, toasted slivered almonds (optional) or toasted sliced almonds (optional)

brussels sprouts, halved, okra, split in half and squirt in a line of mustard, spinach, radishes , sliced into circles, onion (optional), olive oil, peppercorn, shredded cheddar cheese or feta cheese, garlic, spicy mustard or dijon mustard, basmati rice (optional) or sticky rice (optional)