176 basil recipes

This category has been Viewed: 69152 times
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.

{ad7}

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

Pizza MargheritaPizza Margherita

{ad8}

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

{ad9}

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

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

    Recipe# 4463

    06 February, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4239

    29 May, 2016

    52

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 1400

    10 June, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • An outta-this-world salad that combines peach and lettuce with cheese, basil and herbed pizza strips. Pizza strips add … More..

    Recipe# 3111

    22 June, 2016

    372

    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

    20 July, 2016

    25

    calories per serving

  • The Penne, Basil and Apple Salad is a wholesome and sumptuous salad, which is actually as filling as … More..

    Recipe# 5704

    29 July, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • As the name suggests, this is a combination of two starters, ideally served before a main course of … More..

    Recipe# 5459

    01 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • This recipe goes to prove that healthy food can also be fun and interesting! Veggies are stuffed in … More..

    Recipe# 5465

    02 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • This recipe has just the right combination of crunchy vegetables and soft rice noodles, a delightful complement to … More..

    Recipe# 3086

    11 August, 2016

    336

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4460

    11 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • The fragrance of basil, tartness of lemon and soothing coconut milk flavors all go into to making this … More..

    Recipe# 3650

    11 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Long grains of rice interspersed with colourful and chunky veggies, and lusciously flavoured with coconut milk and red … More..

    Recipe# 1697

    11 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6059

    11 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • This oregano-flavoured tangy, crunchy macaroni salad is an evergreen favourite with pasta lovers. The dressing features an interesting … More..

    Recipe# 5420

    24 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Healthy  Bruschettas recipe | Indian style Bruschettas for weight loss | Italian low fat Bruschettas | Healthy Bruschettas recipe … More..

    Recipe# 5421

    24 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 5422

    24 August, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Pizza is a fast food that leaves lot of room for your creativity! Topped with veggies and sauces, … More..

    Recipe# 447

    27 September, 2016

    466

    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

    14 October, 2016

    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

    15 October, 2016

    117

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6566

    16 November, 2016

    103

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6552

    17 November, 2016

    0

    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

    17 November, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6575

    21 November, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Here is a refreshing salad, with a mind-blowing lemony flavour! Packed with vitamin C, calcium and fibre, the … More..

    Recipe# 3217

    25 December, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 1408

    04 January, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6442

    18 February, 2017

    464

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6749

    01 March, 2017

    0

    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

    01 April, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Pesto is a world-renowned Italian spread made of walnuts and basil. It is a versatile ingredient, which can … More..

    Recipe# 6816

    01 April, 2017

    594

    calories per serving

  • Cheese and tomatoes always get along very well together because of their contrasting textures and flavours. The soft … More..

    Recipe# 6820

    03 April, 2017

    165

    calories per serving

    0

    calories per serving

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

    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..

    372

    calories per serving

    An outta-this-world salad that combines peach and lettuce with cheese, basil and herbed pizza strips. Pizza strips add … 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..

    0

    calories per serving

    The Penne, Basil and Apple Salad is a wholesome and sumptuous salad, which is actually as filling as … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    As the name suggests, this is a combination of two starters, ideally served before a main course of … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This recipe goes to prove that healthy food can also be fun and interesting! Veggies are stuffed in … More..

    336

    calories per serving

    This recipe has just the right combination of crunchy vegetables and soft rice noodles, a delightful complement to … 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

    The fragrance of basil, tartness of lemon and soothing coconut milk flavors all go into to making this … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Long grains of rice interspersed with colourful and chunky veggies, and lusciously flavoured with coconut milk and red … 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

    This oregano-flavoured tangy, crunchy macaroni salad is an evergreen favourite with pasta lovers. The dressing features an interesting … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Healthy  Bruschettas recipe | Indian style Bruschettas for weight loss | Italian low fat Bruschettas | Healthy Bruschettas recipe … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    466

    calories per serving

    Pizza is a fast food that leaves lot of room for your creativity! Topped with veggies and sauces, … 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..

    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

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

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Here is a refreshing salad, with a mind-blowing lemony flavour! Packed with vitamin C, calcium and fibre, the … 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..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    594

    calories per serving

    Pesto is a world-renowned Italian spread made of walnuts and basil. It is a versatile ingredient, which can … More..

    165

    calories per serving

    Cheese and tomatoes always get along very well together because of their contrasting textures and flavours. The soft … More..

    user

    Follow US

    Recipe Categories