What Is Basmati rice and How Can I Use It?
Basmati rice rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 74 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (158g)Where found
Basmati rice is usually found in the rice & beans section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Basmati rice is a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does basmati rice weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 158 grams |
Related
Cereal Grains and Pasta
| In Chinese: | 巴斯马蒂大米 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | riz basmati | |
| en español: | arroz basmati |
Recipes using basmati rice
There are 74 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Paneer Basmati Pilaf--Paneer Pulao
Paneer Pulao is a delightful and mildly aromatic Indian rice dish that combines basmati rice with paneer, which is a type of Indian cottage cheese.
Lemon Cashew Rice (Nibu Daar Pullao)
This delicious side dish made of cashew nuts and basmati rice is a great companion to any meal.
Biryani Rice
A scrumptious rice dish that's simple made with basmati rice. Tastes great alone or with any kind of meat you like.
Exotic Spiced Pea Pilaf
Flavorful and colorful. A classic Indian dish, the combination of yogurt, tomatoes, potatoes, rice and spices is super tasty and fills you up. Serve it as a side dish with a tangy stew or a main dish with some refreshing chutney.
Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani (Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole)
This Indian dish is made with several kinds of spices, mustard greens, cauliflower and chickpeas; it's baked with basmati rice, topped with golden raisins and cashews. You can serve it as a side dish or a tasty main dish.
Vegetable Biryani
Our Indian-Tibetan friend came to our place this past Monday, this vegetarian biryani recipe was the main dish we made for him. It was quite flavorful and tasty, he certainly enjoyed it, and so did we.
Biryani Rice Recipe
Fragrant Indian chicken biryani layered with saffron-streaked basmati rice, tender potatoes, and a spiced yogurt-tomato sauce with cardamom, cloves, and cumin. Served with sweetened whipped yogurt.
Hawaiian Pork Chops
Meaty loin chops cooked in a tropical barbecue sauce, sweetened with pineapple. A taste of the islands.
Simple Jamaican Rice & Peas
Made quick and easy by using canned (unsweetened) coconut milk and canned kidney beans, this is a great accompaniment to jerk chicken.
Brown Jasmine Rice Salad
A vibrant chilled rice salad tossing wild and basmati rice with snow peas, green beans, cucumber, oranges, and Granny Smith apples in a ginger-soy-honey-lime sauce. Fresh, crunchy, and full of contrast.
Vegetable Biriyani
Fragrant basmati rice baked with turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander, then tossed with golden cashews and plump raisins. A vegetarian biryani bursting with warm Indian spices.
Seafood-Rice Salad
Chilled seafood rice salad loaded with scallops, shrimp, crab, and blanched broccoli over fluffy basmati, all tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Feeds a crowd in just 10 minutes of prep.
Mushroom Brunch Rice
Basmati rice simmered in chicken broth with sliced mushrooms and a bay leaf. A simple, fragrant 4-ingredient side dish ready in 35 minutes.
Jamie's Chilli Con Carne
Hearty ground beef simmers with chickpeas, kidney beans, carrots, and peppers in a cumin-spiked tomato base. This crowd-feeding chili serves 12 and tastes even better the next day.
Biriani
Layered chicken biryani with yogurt-marinated chicken, garam masala, fried onions, and basmati rice tempered with whole cloves, cinnamon, and cumin seeds. Fragrant, spiced, and deeply satisfying.
Pork Cutlet with Orange & Thyme(Keebler)
Cracker-crusted pork cutlets pan-fried and finished in a fresh orange juice and thyme sauce. No egg wash needed, just press and chill for a crust that sticks on its own.
Sweet & Sour Bean Stew
One-pot bean stew with navy beans, basmati rice, butternut squash, and raisins in a sweet-and-sour broth. Vegetarian, hearty, and on the table in under an hour.
Scott's Curry Spinach
Curry spinach with creamed corn baked until hot and saucy. Five pantry ingredients, vegan, and served over basmati rice. An unexpected weeknight side or meatless main.
Salmon with Chipotle Sesame Vinaigrette & Fried Basmati Rice
Seared salmon over loaded seafood fried basmati rice with oysters, shrimp, scallops and crawfish, drizzled with chipotle sesame vinaigrette. A Southwestern-Asian mashup plate with bold layered flavors.
Herbed Rice with Julienne Potatoes
Indian-spiced basmati rice cooked with julienne potatoes, coconut, green chilies, turmeric, and whole spices in ghee. A fragrant vegetarian one-pot pilaf.
Khichadi From Maja
Khichadi cooks basmati rice and moong dal with cinnamon, cloves, mustard seed, and asafetida, then folds in toasted nuts, coconut, currants, and garam masala. Ayurvedic Indian comfort one-pot.
Spiced Green Beans & Rice (Sem Pullao)
Sem Pullao with green beans, basmati rice, mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric cooked in one pot. A fragrant Indian vegetarian side dish ready in 40 minutes.
Gujar Ka Pullao (Carrot Rice)
Gujar Ka Pullao (Indian carrot rice pilaf): fragrant basmati cooked with caramelized onions, grated carrots, and whole spices like cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and cumin. A vibrant, naturally vegan side from Northern India.
Crusty Persian Rice with Cinnamon & Pistachio
Persian crusty rice (tahdig) with saffron, cinnamon, orange zest, pistachios, and golden raisins. A showstopping basmati rice with the prized golden crust broken over fluffy steamed grains.
Tempeh Teriyaki (Vegan)
Vegan tempeh teriyaki stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and onions in teriyaki sauce with toasted sesame oil. Served over brown rice for a hearty plant-based dinner.
