98 basmati recipes

This spicy Indian dish is best served with basmati or jasmine rice, warm nan, and ready-made mint chutney. A mango sorbet would be a nice finish to this meal.

Persian-style steamed basmati rice with a golden, crispy tahdig crust on the bottom. Just three ingredients, an overnight soak, and patience create the fluffiest rice you've ever had.

Persian chicken polo with basmati rice, dried apricots, raisins, and cinnamon layered and steamed together. A fragrant Iranian rice dish where the chicken and fruit sauce perfume every grain.

Authentic jhinka masala with plump shrimp simmered in a fragrant blend of mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and fresh ginger. Ready in 30 minutes and served over nutty basmati rice for a weeknight Indian curry that hits every warm, spicy note.

"Chicken breast cubes simmered in a sweet and spicy lime-soy glaze are served with cilantro couscous in this quick and easy supper."

Indian-style roasted eggplant with yogurt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Creamy, spiced, and served alongside basmati rice.

Perfumed wtih Benali 5-spice (panch puran), this tasty melange of vegetables is wonderful with basmati rice.

A delicious marsala recipe made with shredded zucchini, spinach and banana peppers. Tastes great when served over basmati rice.

Persian lentil and greens khoreshe with spinach, parsley, cilantro, scallions, and turmeric simmered until tender. A fragrant Iranian stew served over basmati rice.

Slow cooker curry lentil stew with sweet potato, sherry, and warm spices. Indian-inspired vegetarian stew served over fragrant basmati or jasmine rice.

This hearty and scrumptious dish is so easy to make, it doesn't take long to read the entire recipe!

Blended spinach sauce with balsamic vinegar and garlic served over brown basmati rice. A no-cook, vegan-friendly puree ready in 15 minutes flat.

Malai chicken is a creamy North Indian curry: chicken simmered with whole spices, ginger garlic paste, tomato, and finished with heavy whipping cream. Mild, rich, and perfect with naan or basmati rice.

Shrimp pulao cooks basmati rice in ginger-infused shrimp stock with coconut, cardamom, cumin, and red chili. A simple South Indian one-pot seafood rice ready in 30 minutes.

Korma Sabzee is a slow-simmered Afghan beef stew with spinach, cilantro, and cumin, served over chalau basmati rice. A gentle, herb-forward one-pot meal from Afghan home kitchens.

Loads of great flavour. I followed the recipe, and cooked the dish in my microwave (oven mode), and it came out delicious. Of course served it with basmati rice. To die for!