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Recipes using  basil
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.

  • Small is beautiful! That’s so true of these splendid mini Pizzas , which are brimming with taste and … More..

    Recipe# 3849

    06 December, 2024

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  • Flavour, aroma, texture, the Herb Rice with Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Sauce has it all! Tauntingly aromatic herb … More..

    Recipe# 3882

    06 December, 2024

    225

    calories per serving

  • Crunchy sweet corn and mellow baby corn both feature together in this tantalizing Basil Corn Fusilli, which as … More..

    Recipe# 3931

    06 December, 2024

    512

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3963

    06 December, 2024

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

    Recipe# 3965

    06 December, 2024

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  • Try this hearty, tangy pasta for its fresh and delicious flavors. A thick sauce of tomato pulp, onions, … More..

    Recipe# 3966

    06 December, 2024

    467

    calories per serving

  • Thai green papaya salad recipe | veg Som Tam | healthy green papaya salad with vegetables | with … More..

    Recipe# 3972

    06 December, 2024

    53

    calories per serving

  • A classic pasta recipe made with fusilli and cottage cheese, tossed along with garden fresh parsley and basil. … More..

    Recipe# 4099

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • Penne pesto pasta with vegetables recipe | Indian styled Penne in pesto sauce| Jain Vegetable pesto pasta | … More..

    Recipe# 4100

    06 December, 2024

    739

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  • A delicious pesto easy to make. More..

    Recipe# 4107

    06 December, 2024

    532

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  • Carefully-chosen ingredients like green grapes, cucumber and cabbage make this salad a really refreshing one. The innovative dressing … More..

    Recipe# 4239

    06 December, 2024

    52

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4270

    06 December, 2024

    104

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4275

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • green pea and basil soup recipe | pea basil Indian soup | low salt green pea and basil … More..

    Recipe# 4292

    06 December, 2024

    101

    calories per serving

  • Here is a chance for vegetarians to have a go at the Penang Laksa Soup, an ever-popular Malaysian … More..

    Recipe# 4446

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • This recipe has just the right combination of crunchiness and softness contributed by the vegetables and rice noodles … More..

    Recipe# 4460

    06 December, 2024

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  • Pesto Sauce is an ideal addition to any noodle or pasta recipe, as it imparts a nice herby … More..

    Recipe# 4463

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • Interesting colours, textures and flavours make this spicy dish quite enjoyable. More..

    Recipe# 4548

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • A simple yet delicious combination of stir-fried corn and zucchini with mint and basil leaves. More..

    Recipe# 4551

    06 December, 2024

    0

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

    Recipe# 4568

    06 December, 2024

    268

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 1232

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • Farfel is a variety of pasta that is shaped like a butterfly. It is usually served with a … More..

    Recipe# 1243

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • Here is a unique and innovative blend of fresh basil, olive oil and pine nuts mixed with cream … More..

    Recipe# 1294

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • This elegant vegetable lasagna showcases the merits of both tomato and cream sauce. The rich baked dish is … More..

    Recipe# 1311

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 2 wraps make the best use of aromatic basil, tangy lemon juice, … More..

    Recipe# 4788

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • I’ve brought together many authentic thai recipes in this wrap, which is truly wonderful due to right balance … More..

    Recipe# 4834

    06 December, 2024

    0

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

    Recipe# 4841

    06 December, 2024

    0

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  • Roll a la mediterranean! the specialty of this wrap is that it retains the original flavour of all … More..

    Recipe# 4845

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • Layers of delectably flavoured oven-baked paneer, neatly arranged with layers of tomatoes, basil and bread! make sure you … More..

    Recipe# 4996

    06 December, 2024

    353

    calories per serving

  • Hariyali chanki, green as its name suggests, this non-fried snack combines seven green veggies with four different flours. … More..

    Recipe# 5057

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

    0

    calories per serving

    Small is beautiful! That’s so true of these splendid mini Pizzas , which are brimming with taste and … More..

    225

    calories per serving

    Flavour, aroma, texture, the Herb Rice with Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Sauce has it all! Tauntingly aromatic herb … More..

    512

    calories per serving

    Crunchy sweet corn and mellow baby corn both feature together in this tantalizing Basil Corn Fusilli, which as … 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

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

    467

    calories per serving

    Try this hearty, tangy pasta for its fresh and delicious flavors. A thick sauce of tomato pulp, onions, … More..

    53

    calories per serving

    Thai green papaya salad recipe | veg Som Tam | healthy green papaya salad with vegetables | with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    A classic pasta recipe made with fusilli and cottage cheese, tossed along with garden fresh parsley and basil. … More..

    739

    calories per serving

    Penne pesto pasta with vegetables recipe | Indian styled Penne in pesto sauce| Jain Vegetable pesto pasta | … More..

    532

    calories per serving

    A delicious pesto easy to make. More..

    52

    calories per serving

    Carefully-chosen ingredients like green grapes, cucumber and cabbage make this salad a really refreshing one. The innovative dressing … More..

    104

    calories per serving

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

    101

    calories per serving

    green pea and basil soup recipe | pea basil Indian soup | low salt green pea and basil … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Here is a chance for vegetarians to have a go at the Penang Laksa Soup, an ever-popular Malaysian … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This recipe has just the right combination of crunchiness and softness contributed by the vegetables and rice noodles … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Pesto Sauce is an ideal addition to any noodle or pasta recipe, as it imparts a nice herby … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Interesting colours, textures and flavours make this spicy dish quite enjoyable. More..

    0

    calories per serving

    A simple yet delicious combination of stir-fried corn and zucchini with mint and basil leaves. 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

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Farfel is a variety of pasta that is shaped like a butterfly. It is usually served with a … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Here is a unique and innovative blend of fresh basil, olive oil and pine nuts mixed with cream … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This elegant vegetable lasagna showcases the merits of both tomato and cream sauce. The rich baked dish is … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 2 wraps make the best use of aromatic basil, tangy lemon juice, … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    I’ve brought together many authentic thai recipes in this wrap, which is truly wonderful due to right balance … 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

    Roll a la mediterranean! the specialty of this wrap is that it retains the original flavour of all … More..

    353

    calories per serving

    Layers of delectably flavoured oven-baked paneer, neatly arranged with layers of tomatoes, basil and bread! make sure you … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Hariyali chanki, green as its name suggests, this non-fried snack combines seven green veggies with four different flours. … More..

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