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186 basil recipes

Last Updated : Nov 30,2024

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Basil recipe collection. Indian Basil recipes. Basil, or Tulsi, is an herb that is used for culinary purposes i.e. for cooking. Even though associated mostly with Italian or Mediterranean cuisines, it actually originated in India. Apart from these cuisines even Thai and Vietnamese cuisines use basil to flavor their food. In India, basil is also known as Tulsi.

बेसिल रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (basil recipes in Hindi)
બેસિલ રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (basil recipes in Gujarati)

Tulsi TeaTulsi Tea

Here, it is not only considered as a culinary herb but also a religious one and is extensively used due to its healthy properties as mentioned in the Ayurveda.

Basil in Indian Cooking

Even though tulsi as such is not used in daily Indian cooking, but due to its medicinal properties and the fresh flavor, it is used in various drinks and tea preparations. Our palate is accustomed to the pleasant taste of tulsi and a great way of having it is to have Tulsi Water or Tulsi Tea. Both these drinks have a fresh tulsi taste but are made slightly different – one by infusing and one by boiling. A hot Herbal tea is the perfect way to rejuvenate anyone who has a cold. The anti-viral properties of tulsi combined with fresh ginger is an age old Indian treatment for common cold.

 Fresh Herbal Tea, Tulsi, Mint and Ginger Drink Fresh Herbal Tea, Tulsi, Mint and Ginger Drink

Basil Recipes for snacks 

Basil provides freshness to any dish it is added to and also gives it that certain edge that makes it irresistible. The most basic snack that everyone knows is a Tomato and Basil Bruschetta! This winner combination, even though Italian, is now served at many restaurants due to its increasing popularity! You can experiment with toppings and make Ricotta Basil Crostini as well.

Ricotta and Basil CrostiniRicotta and Basil Crostini

Party snacks are those which are fun to look at and to eat. Cheesy Corn and Pesto Mini Pizza is the perfect party starter that way!

Pesto sauce is made with basil, nuts, olive oil and garlic and makes a great substitute for pizza sauce.

 Cheesy Corn and Pesto Mini Pizza Cheesy Corn and Pesto Mini Pizza

Healthy Basil Recipes

Basil can be used to jazz up so many healthy recipes. The sweetness of green peas is really complimented by the taste of basil in this Low Salt Green Pea and Basil Soup. This soup is healthy because it is fibrous and is really good for people with high blood pressure.

Low Salt Green Pea and Basil SoupLow Salt Green Pea and Basil Soup

Vegetable and Basil Soup is a medley of different vegetables where basil lends a very aesthetic vibe and a nice mouth feel.

 Vegetable and Basil Soup, Healthy Diabetic Recipe Vegetable and Basil Soup, Healthy Diabetic Recipe

Apart from soups where basil is grinded up and crushed, sometimes it is also used to dress salads and starters. Bean Sprouts and Cucumber Salad with Lemony Basil Dressing has a crunchy vegetables dressed with zesty lemon and fresh basil sauce which is complimented with bean sprouts.

The taste of basil leaves gets much more enhanced when torn into pieces. Adding these to a Walnut and Cherry Tomato Salad makes all the difference in the world, to the taste, texture and to the health quotient.

 Walnut and Cherry Tomato Salad  Walnut and Cherry Tomato Salad

International Basil Recipes

Most of us associate basil with Italian food and the first thing that comes to our mind is Pesto! Toss this sauce with some pasta of your choice, with a little cheese on top, you'll get Pesto Penne or pesto spaghetti or whichever your choice is.

The basic Margherita pizza, which is representative of the Italian flag, utilizes basil to represent the green.

Pizza MargheritaPizza Margherita

Even Thai food makes use of this wonder ingredient. Thai Green Kodri is a classic example of how basil, coconut and lemongrass come together to form a medley of flavors. Laksa Soup, a Malaysian delicacy, is a mix of coconut milk and vegetable broth with the garnish of fresh basil leaves.

Laksa SoupLaksa Soup

Hope you liked this collection of vegetarian basil recipes, scroll down below for more.


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garlic spaghetti recipe | Indian style veg garlic pasta | aglio E olio | with 10 amazing images. garlic spaghetti recipe is a one meal dish and is supremely tummy filling. I usually make t ....
Pesto is a traditional italian sauce prepared with olives, crushed pepper, basil leaves and olive oil. It combines very well with tomatoes and cheese, giving the black olive pesto sandwich a gourmet touch.
Black olive pesto sandwich,much favourite pesto made using walnuts is used as a spread to make this sandwich…walnut does wonders for the brain. . In fact, its shape is just like our brain! that’s why it is believed to be the best brain food. Basil being good source of iron and it is necessary for bl ....
spicy tomato soup recipe | Indian creamy tomato soup | roasted garlic tomato soup | with 30 amazing images. spicy tomato soup recipe | Indian creamy tomato soup | ....
Here is a unique and innovative blend of fresh basil, olive oil and pine nuts mixed with cream and tossed with Fusilli and wholesome vegetables. You will fall in love with it! Pesto, a famous Pasta sauce, is used as a baking sauce here.
The very same irresistible taste, the same luscious mouth-feel and the same unabated excitement of feasting on pasta, albeit with an excitingly healthy twist! Here, we have made delicious Creamy Herb Pasta with whole wheat pasta, thickened with whole wheat flour and boosted with calcium-rich pan ....
cold cream cheese sandwich | cream cheese sandwich recipe | veg cream cheese sandwich | with 15 amazing images. This cold cream cheese sandwich is everything you could ask for – filling, re ....
Cubes of firm ripe red tomatoes marinated in olive oil, combined with fresh aromatic basil leaves topped on crispy bruschettas, serve as starters that can liven up any dinner party! To get the full flavour, marinate the topping well. Ensure that you deseed the tomatoes; else the topping will become ....
Calcium laden lettuce and celery in a calcium rich curd dressing......... serves as a perfect accompaniment to any main course.
walnut and cherry tomato salad recipe | 10 minute tomato walnut salad | healthy Indian cherry tomato salad with walnuts | with 19 amazing images. walnut and cherry tomato salad recipe |
Dominos style garlic bread sticks recipe | garlic bread sticks | Dominos style garlic bread at home | with 54 amazing images. Make the famous and tasty Dominos style garlic bread sticks recipe at ....
Thai cooking is a tempting blend of Indian, Chinese and Malay cooking. Varying form the soothing coconut to fiery chillies, these flavours of Thailand on one platter are sure to stimulate your taste buds and your appetite too!
A delight to behold and a greater delight to bite into, Cheesy Vegetable Discs make a fabulous, eye-catching starter for any party . With two discs of bread seated one above the other, layered with tangy sauces and topped with a yummy, cheesy ve ....
Zucchini Rollups is an awesome cold starter, where the creaminess of feta cheese is interspersed with a burst of basil! This starter requires no cooking and is quite easy to make. It owes its success to the attractive presentation and the exciting mix of natural flavours, including the creamines ....
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