165 plain basmati Recipes

basmati or long-grain white rice, english cucumber (about 14 oz.), zucchini (about 5 oz.), granny smith apple (about 8 oz.), chopped white or red onion, rinsed and drained, plain nonfat yogurt, grated fresh ginger, salt, vegetable oil, hot chili flakes, cracked or coarse-ground pepper, shredded carrots

basmati rice, rinsed, water, salt, ghee or 1 tbsp butter, cooking oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, grated fresh ginger, ground cumin, turmeric, curry powder, cayenne pepper, baking potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 lb), carrots , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, water, salt, frozen peas , defrosted, plain yogurt, jalapeno chile, seeds and ribs removed, minced, tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cilantro leaf

basmati rice, salt, butter or 1/3 cup vegetable oil, egg, plain yogurt, turmeric

plain yogurt, chopped fresh mint or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, basmati rice, olive oil, chopped onion, curry powder, minced ginger, ground cumin, brown lentils, vegetable stock or 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, diced seeded tomato, red chili pepper flakes, lemon juice, chopped fresh spinach

basmati rice, washed and drained, sweetened condensed milk, fresh milk, cardamom powder, to taste (elaichi ), chopped plain pistachios or 3 -5 almonds, for garnishing (i prefer pistachios)

basmati rice, cinnamon stick, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, ground coriander, vegetable oil, red onion, sliced, carrots, thinly sliced into rounds, shredded rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped fresh mint and/or cilantro, whole-milk plain yogurt, sliced almonds

plain yogurt, ground almonds, chili powder, crushed bay leaf (crush to a powder or process in a coffee grinder before measuring), ground cloves (do not omit these they are essential to the rich aroma), ground cinnamon, garam masala, ground cardamom, turmeric, grated gingerroot (about a 1/2-inch piece, peeled), grated garlic (1 clove), tomato sauce, kosher salt, ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey, butter, vegetable oil, onion, diced, golden raisin, half-and-half, cooked basmati rice (or more if you are hefty eaters)

basmati rice, diced chicken (optional), saffron (either powdered or threads-let soak in 1 tbsp. hot water for a few minutes), eggs, plain yogurt, oil

plain low-fat yogurt, chopped seeded peeled cucumber, chopped seeded tomato, salt, garam masala, sliced sweet onion, grated peeled fresh ginger, dry mustard, ground cumin, salt, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, black pepper, ground red pepper, cider vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, chopped seeded tomato, hot cooked basmati rice

basmati rice, salt, water, vegetable oil or 4 tbsp butter, plain yogurt, egg, saffron threads , dry-roasted, crumbled to a powder, and dissolved in 3 tbsp warm water (optional)

basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water, chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, french beans, greenpeas and cauliflower), shelled green peas, low-fat plain yogurt, salt, garam masala powder, ginger-garlic paste, ghee or 1 tbsp oil or 1 tbsp salted butter, cinnamon sticks, green cardamoms, bay leaves , torn, onions , sliced in circles, cumin seed, whole green lentils (sprouted), methi leaves, coconut, grated (optional), mint leaves, washed and chopped, tomatoes, washed and chopped, water , to cook rice, fresh parsley, washed and chopped (to garnish ), spring onions, washed, ends trimmed , and cut in circles (to garnish)

basmati rice, plain low-fat yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, cauliflower (about 2, 2 1/2 lb), onions, halved and sliced thinly, olive oil, curry powder, lamb rib chops

basmati rice (1 1/4 lb), salt, saffron threads, crumbled, plain yogurt, unsalted butter, fresh dill, chopped, shelled natural pistachios (about 5 oz), coarsely chopped

basmati rice, cassia (zee ( you can use a little nutmeg instead), cardamom pods, salt, lentils, brown, onions, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, potatoes, peeled and halved, mutton (zee ( use lamb or chicken), plain yogurt, tinned chopped tomatoes, cinnamon sticks (zee ( use 1/2 tsp ground if no sticks available), allspice berries (zee ( use 1/2 tsp. ground allspice if no berries), ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, chopped fresh gingerroot, crushed garlic, masala (zee ( a spicy mix, like a mild and spicy curry, but no bite), salt, saffron (zee ( use a 1/2 tsp turmeric), butter, water

basmati rice, rinsed, madras-style curry powder, kosher salt, vegetable oil, white onion, quartered, garlic, ginger, peeled, diced tomatoes, serrano chile peppers, halved (remove seeds for less heat), shrimp, peeled and deveined, whole or low-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro

basmati rice, rinsed, kosher salt, frozen peas, plain yogurt, garlic, chopped, ginger, peeled and chopped, fresh lime juice , plus lime wedges for serving, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, tilapia fillets, unsalted butter, melted, chopped fresh cilantro or mint

saffron strand, basmati rice, whole red masoor lentils or 1/4 cup puy lentils, vegetable oil, onions, thinly sliced, whole cinnamon sticks, whole cardamom pods, fresh gingerroot, finely grated, garlic, crushed, tomatoes, chopped, green chilies, halved, garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground lamb, plain yogurt, fresh coriander leaves, chopped, mint leaves, chopped, potatoes, peeled and chopped into small pieces that are 1/4 cm thick

basmati rice, washed and drained, salt, green cardamoms, cinnamon , pieces (small piece.), bay leaves, black urad dal, washed and soaked overnight in water, salt, baking soda, slightly salted butter (i used the butter) or 1/2 cup ghee (i used the butter), ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, low-fat plain yogurt, whisked, tomatoes, peeled and chopped, green chili, chopped, coriander leaves, chopped, green chilies , slit, tomato, peeled and sliced, onions, peeled and thinly sliced and fried in oil, garam masala powder