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रेसिपी यूज़िंग बेसिल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using basil in Hindi)
બેસિલઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using basil in Gujarati)

Basil recipes | 397 Indian basil recipes, Tulsi recipes |

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.

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.

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

Pizza MargheritaPizza Margherita

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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

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

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    Recipe# 6521

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    Recipe# 3099

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    Recipe# 213

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    Recipe# 3137

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    Recipe# 4275

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    Recipe# 3680

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    Recipe# 3965

    06 December, 2024

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    Recipe# 1232

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    Recipe# 2438

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    Recipe# 2434

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    0

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  • Fried ladies finger and brinjal placed on spaghetti, topped with basil flavoured curd and pesto sauce. More..

    Recipe# 554

    06 December, 2024

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  • Creamy low-fat curds pair remarkably well with the assertive flavours of basil, pepper, salt and lemon rind. This … More..

    Recipe# 427

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    0

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    Recipe# 669

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    Recipe# 3963

    06 December, 2024

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    Recipe# 4841

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    0

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  • With unmistakable shades of Italian cooking, the Broccoli and Basil Rice is a comforting rice preparation with crunchy … More..

    Recipe# 6060

    06 December, 2024

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    Recipe# 1697

    06 December, 2024

    0

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    Today, pizzas are easily available at every restaurant and of course with any number of variations. Heres one … More..

    104

    calories per serving

    chunky tomato pasta recipe | healthy pasta for diabetes | tomato basil pasta | with 18 amazing images. … More..

    149

    calories per serving

    paneer tomato lettuce salad recipe | paneer salad for weight loss | green peas, capsicum, celery salad | … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    bread lasagna recipe | vegetable bread lasagna | Indian style bread lasagna | cheesy bread lasagna | with … More..

    117

    calories per serving

    Touched by the herby notes of basil and sweetened lightly with honey, pineapple gives us a really awesome … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Thick crusty pizza bread topped with a delicious mix of vegetable textures, surprising flavours and colourful appearance. This … More..

    219

    calories per serving

    Margherita pizza 2 ways recipe | Indian Margherita pizza in oven | homemade Margherita pizza in a pan … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Risotto is best when freshly prepared and promptly eaten! Since rice is not advisable for diabetics, kodri is … More..

    82

    calories per serving

    Mangoes are commonly added to fruit salads, but in this exotic salad, we pool together a range of … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    A delicately flavoured salad which could also double up as a substantial meal. If buffalo mozzarella is difficult … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    The rustic, earthy flavour and texture of black beans is a great match for the succulence of crumbled … More..

    268

    calories per serving

    pesto cream cheese dip | sun dried pesto and cream cheese dip | Indian style pesto cream cheese … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Risotto is a classic Italian preparation of rice simmered with cheese, milk, cream and pepper. In this sumptuous … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Pizzettas are little individual pizzas from Sicily. They are nothing more than tiny pizza bread squares. Here they … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    tomato basil bruschetta recipe | Indian style tomato basil bruschetta | bruschetta with tomato and basil | with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Simple classic pasta made with fusilli and cottage cheese tossed along with garden fresh parsley and basil enhances … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This Italian favourite is a great any-time snack. Basil and tomatoes add subtle flavour and texture to this … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Thai cooking is a tempting blend of Indian, Chinese and Malay cooking. Varying form the soothing coconut to … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Fresh, crisp lettuce, boiled channa, paneer cubes, tomatoes, boiled penne pasta, olives, and spring onions make a vibrant-looking … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Revel in the charm of this satiating soup, with the soothing flavour of basil! The mild sweetness of … More..

    285

    calories per serving

    baked pav bhaji pasta recipe | pav bhaji pasta | Indo Italian pav bhaji pasta | with 36 … More..

    41

    calories per serving

    pesto sauce recipe | basil pesto | easy homemade pesto | classic Indian basil pesto sauce | with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Queen margheritas favourite recipe served in the colours of the italian flag-red tomatoes, green basil and white mozzarella. More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Fried ladies finger and brinjal placed on spaghetti, topped with basil flavoured curd and pesto sauce. More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Creamy low-fat curds pair remarkably well with the assertive flavours of basil, pepper, salt and lemon rind. This … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bruschettas are of Italian origin and are traditionally prepared by grilling a toast over a wood fire in … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Sliced french bread is topped with a freshly-made basil paste, chopped tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, and cheese. Try using … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Find heaven in italy, and bring it back to your kitchen! this italian-style wrap is prepared from exotic … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    With unmistakable shades of Italian cooking, the Broccoli and Basil Rice is a comforting rice preparation with crunchy … More..

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