39 easy basmati Recipes

basmati rice, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, green cardamom pods, cumin seeds, vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, chopped coriander, to serve

butter, basmati rice, turmeric, bay leaf, green cardamom pods, fennel seed, salt, boiling water

vegetable oil, onions, peeled and thinly sliced, beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, madras curry powder (we prefer green ship brand, which we buy at the local indian market), water, coconut milk (light or regular, but not coconut cream), hot jasmine rice (or whatever kind of rice you like) or basmati rice (or whatever kind of rice you like), chutney (i like mango ), chopped hard-boiled egg (separate white and yolk for a nicer presentation), chopped green onion, raisins (we use golden ), chilled canned mandarin oranges, drained, roasted peanuts or roasted cashews

olive oil, onion, sliced, ras el hanout spice mix or 2 tsp moroccan seasoning, lamb fillets, diced, basmati rice, beef stock or 2 cups vegetable stock, dried apricots, chopped, canned chick-peas, rinsed, drained, toasted pine nuts, mint leaf, tzatziki, flat bread, to serve

moong dahl (this can be split peas, mung beans, lentils, whatever dried pulse you have), steamed basmati rice, fresh spinach (as much fresh or frozen spinach as you wish to add), chopped tomatoes (or equivalent fresh...more or less), cumin seed (more or less ), chili flakes (more or less , *optional*), garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic or half tsp asafoetida, more or less), black mustard seeds, coriander powder, ghee (or olive, peanut, or macadamia oil), salt (to taste)

white onion, chopped, chili pepper, finely chopped, coconut milk, sunflower oil, chicken stock, salt, turmeric, thyme, basmati rice

water, concentrated ham base (such as better than bouillon), frozen black-eyed peas, uncooked basmati rice, center-cut bacon slices, chopped green onions (about 4 onions)

vegetable oil, yellow onion, diced, fresh okra , cut lengthwise and then crosswise into 4 pieces (or any other veggie, chopped), garlic cloves, sliced (use less if you prefer ), chopped cooked chicken (if raw, cook with the veggies) or 2 cups cooked turkey (if raw, cook with the veggies), white mushrooms, cut into quarters (or any other veggie, chopped), diced tomatoes , with juice, fresh ginger, peeled and grated, hot green chili peppers (optional) or 2 -3 jalapenos, chopped (optional), mild curry powder, salt, black pepper or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, your choice, water, garam masala (optional), steamed cooked basmati rice

bell peppers (may use zuchinni), mild italian sausage (about 1 lb), grain rice (i use basmati), chicken broth, onion, small dice, garlic cloves, minced, cinnamon, salt and pepper, olive oil, marinara sauce (homemade preferably )

whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, yogurt, onion paste, ginger paste, red chili powder, basmati rice, washed and soaker for 30 min, crushed cardamom, crushed cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground mace, kewra essence, salt, sugar, cooking oil, ghee, water , for rice

boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, snow peas, chopped bok choy, low sodium tamari soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, peanut oil, cooked basmati rice

olive oil, vermicelli cut into 1/2 inch pieces, basmati rice, water, salt

basmati rice, water (or amount suggested by rice packaging), margarine, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, pepper, oil, sugar, raisins, carrots

basmati rice, butter, turmeric, bay leave, green cardamom pods, cummin, saffron, fennel seeds, boiling water

basmati rice, tomato juice, water, diced tomatoes , with juice, salt, sliced mushrooms, drained, cut green beans, drained, cinnamon, saffron, diced cooked chicken breast

boiled rice (uncooked-idli rice), raw rice (not basmati), urid dal, idli rice, cooked, salt, baking soda, sugar