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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.

  • Pep up multigrain bread with a tangy tomato spread and a healthy topping of spinach and sprouts. Kids … More..

    Recipe# 5945

    06 December, 2024

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  • You may not have ingredients like mustard paste, foot long bread and coloured capsicum at hand, but with … More..

    Recipe# 5957

    06 December, 2024

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  • The distinctive taste and aroma of basil goes very well not just with veggie salads and wraps but … More..

    Recipe# 5975

    06 December, 2024

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    calories per serving

  • black bean and bulgar wheat salad recipe | dalia salad with beans | healthy Indian black bean vegetable … More..

    Recipe# 6041

    06 December, 2024

    208

    calories per serving

  • Thai cuisine is known for its use of coconut milk, garlic and red chilli paste. Here is a … More..

    Recipe# 6059

    06 December, 2024

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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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  • Risotto is a traditional continental preparation of rice and cheese. It is a soft dish, somewhat similar to … More..

    Recipe# 6114

    06 December, 2024

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  • Potatoes, stuffed with an exotic herbed mixture of spaghetti, sun-dried tomatoes and capsicum, are topped with cheese and … More..

    Recipe# 6116

    06 December, 2024

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  • Tangy tomatoes, succulent paneer, fresh basil and perky green chillies, all in one flavourful Italian style spread, which … More..

    Recipe# 6130

    06 December, 2024

    96

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  • Soft, crumbly paneer and crisp capsicum are perfectly complementary in texture, colour and flavour. Understandably, they are the … More..

    Recipe# 6139

    06 December, 2024

    104

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  • An exquisite preparation of potatoes stuffed with sharply flavoured jalapenos, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic basil, floated in … More..

    Recipe# 6149

    06 December, 2024

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  • vegetarian creamy pesto pasta | Indian style veg pesto pasta | veg pesto pasta for tiffin | with … More..

    Recipe# 6246

    06 December, 2024

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  • garlic spaghetti recipe | Indian style veg garlic pasta | aglio E olio | with 10 amazing images. … More..

    Recipe# 6323

    06 December, 2024

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

    Recipe# 6396

    06 December, 2024

    285

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  • Dhokla, the ever-popular Gujarati snack, gets an Italian makeover in this recipe. A quick-fix dhokla batter made with … More..

    Recipe# 1400

    06 December, 2024

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  • A delight to behold and a greater delight to bite into, Cheesy Vegetable Discs make a fabulous, eye-catching … More..

    Recipe# 1408

    06 December, 2024

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  • This Snack is a bowlful of delight – and yes, we forgot to tell you, it’s an edible … More..

    Recipe# 6442

    06 December, 2024

    464

    calories per serving

  • basil walnut dressing recipe | Indian style basil walnut dressing | basil walnut pesto | with 12 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 6451

    06 December, 2024

    56

    calories per serving

  • Here is a continental creation, inspired by our all-time favourite street food, the Sev Puri. The Italian Sev … More..

    Recipe# 6466

    06 December, 2024

    25

    calories per serving

  • ragi roti stuffed with paneer pesto | paneer pesto nachni wrap | healthy red millet cottage cheese pesto … More..

    Recipe# 6509

    06 December, 2024

    272

    calories per serving

  • This is a unique smoothie that focuses on coconut milk rather than fruits, ice-cream or yoghurt. The soothing … More..

    Recipe# 6520

    06 December, 2024

    136

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6521

    06 December, 2024

    117

    calories per serving

  • Pinwheel sandwiches have a timeless charm! The attractive spiral shape of the pinwheels, which reveal the stuffing is … More..

    Recipe# 6552

    06 December, 2024

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  • A totally off-beat use for idli batter! The Mini Pesto Idlis are made by combining idli batter with … More..

    Recipe# 6566

    06 December, 2024

    103

    calories per serving

  • Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer made of grilled bread brushed with butter or olive oil, and then … More..

    Recipe# 6575

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • toasted hummus sandwich recipe | veg hummus sandwich Indian style | veggie and hummus sandwich | mediterranean hummus … More..

    Recipe# 6607

    06 December, 2024

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  • Basil gives an appetizing aroma to any dish that it features in. Here is an awesome crostini from … More..

    Recipe# 6749

    06 December, 2024

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  • Panini is a grilled sandwich made from breads like baguette, ciabatta and michetta. The bread is cut horizontally … More..

    Recipe# 6787

    06 December, 2024

    351

    calories per serving

  • One of Italian cuisine’s wonderful gifts to the world, the crostini is an appetizing variety of snack made … More..

    Recipe# 6812

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • In this Italian dish, the mozzarella cheese is the real star! Caprese is a type of Italian salad … More..

    Recipe# 6872

    06 December, 2024

    77

    calories per serving

    0

    calories per serving

    Pep up multigrain bread with a tangy tomato spread and a healthy topping of spinach and sprouts. Kids … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    You may not have ingredients like mustard paste, foot long bread and coloured capsicum at hand, but with … More..

    19

    calories per serving

    The distinctive taste and aroma of basil goes very well not just with veggie salads and wraps but … More..

    208

    calories per serving

    black bean and bulgar wheat salad recipe | dalia salad with beans | healthy Indian black bean vegetable … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Thai cuisine is known for its use of coconut milk, garlic and red chilli paste. Here is a … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Risotto is a traditional continental preparation of rice and cheese. It is a soft dish, somewhat similar to … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Potatoes, stuffed with an exotic herbed mixture of spaghetti, sun-dried tomatoes and capsicum, are topped with cheese and … More..

    96

    calories per serving

    Tangy tomatoes, succulent paneer, fresh basil and perky green chillies, all in one flavourful Italian style spread, which … More..

    104

    calories per serving

    Soft, crumbly paneer and crisp capsicum are perfectly complementary in texture, colour and flavour. Understandably, they are the … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    An exquisite preparation of potatoes stuffed with sharply flavoured jalapenos, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic basil, floated in … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    vegetarian creamy pesto pasta | Indian style veg pesto pasta | veg pesto pasta for tiffin | with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    garlic spaghetti recipe | Indian style veg garlic pasta | aglio E olio | with 10 amazing images. … More..

    285

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Dhokla, the ever-popular Gujarati snack, gets an Italian makeover in this recipe. A quick-fix dhokla batter made with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    A delight to behold and a greater delight to bite into, Cheesy Vegetable Discs make a fabulous, eye-catching … More..

    464

    calories per serving

    This Snack is a bowlful of delight – and yes, we forgot to tell you, it’s an edible … More..

    56

    calories per serving

    basil walnut dressing recipe | Indian style basil walnut dressing | basil walnut pesto | with 12 amazing … More..

    25

    calories per serving

    Here is a continental creation, inspired by our all-time favourite street food, the Sev Puri. The Italian Sev … More..

    272

    calories per serving

    ragi roti stuffed with paneer pesto | paneer pesto nachni wrap | healthy red millet cottage cheese pesto … More..

    136

    calories per serving

    This is a unique smoothie that focuses on coconut milk rather than fruits, ice-cream or yoghurt. The soothing … 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

    Pinwheel sandwiches have a timeless charm! The attractive spiral shape of the pinwheels, which reveal the stuffing is … More..

    103

    calories per serving

    A totally off-beat use for idli batter! The Mini Pesto Idlis are made by combining idli batter with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer made of grilled bread brushed with butter or olive oil, and then … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    toasted hummus sandwich recipe | veg hummus sandwich Indian style | veggie and hummus sandwich | mediterranean hummus … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Basil gives an appetizing aroma to any dish that it features in. Here is an awesome crostini from … More..

    351

    calories per serving

    Panini is a grilled sandwich made from breads like baguette, ciabatta and michetta. The bread is cut horizontally … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    One of Italian cuisine’s wonderful gifts to the world, the crostini is an appetizing variety of snack made … More..

    77

    calories per serving

    In this Italian dish, the mozzarella cheese is the real star! Caprese is a type of Italian salad … More..

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