Discover a delightful collection of 20+ Best Vegetarian Basmati Rice Recipes from India and around the world that will tantalize your taste buds, from flavorful pilafs to biryanis, fried rice to rice puddings with the delectable possibilities that basmati rice has to offer.
Most of us eat rice every day. It goes well with dal, sabzi, curry, and other foods and is healthy and wholesome. It is also quite versatile. Rice is used in a wide variety of delectable delicacies, from basic steamed sona masoori rice to veg pulao and veg biryani.
However, did you know that farmers grow countless types of rice all over the world? Every variety comes with its own flavor, texture, and taste. Take basmati rice, for instance. Basmati rice is a variety of long-grained rice.
These long, thin grains originate from the Indian subcontinent and are valued for their distinctive scent. In reality, the word "basmati" is derived from a Hindi word which means "fragrant." Although basmati rice is frequently used to prepare royal biryanis, there are many other things you can do with it.
Besides using them in Indian cuisine, you can also incorporate them into a variety of international recipes for a delicious twist.
20+ Vegetarian Indian Basmati Rice Recipes
Perfect Basmati Rice - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Learn how to cook Indian Basmati rice perfect, fluffy, not sticky and separated grains every time using the Instant pot pressure cooker.
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Indian Yellow Turmeric Rice
Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice is an easy and delicious recipe, where basmati rice is infused with turmeric and aromatic spices. Vegan and Gluten-free.
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Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice) is an easy one pot flavorful rice dish made with perfectly cooked Basmati Rice flavored with jeera and whole spices.
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Instant Pot Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)
Peas Pulao or Matar Pulao recipe is a quick, filling, one pot, flavorful rice dish made with green peas, onions and whole spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.
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Vegetable Fried Rice (Stovetop & Instant Pot)
The Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy and delicious Indian Chinese-style dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker or stovetop.
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Paneer Peas Pulao (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
This Paneer Matar Pulao is a delicious rice dish made with basmati rice, paneer, green peas, fresh herbs, and a blend of Indian spices, all cooked effortlessly in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
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Mushroom Fried Rice (Indian Chinese Style)
Mushroom Fried Rice is a delicious Indian Chinese style rice that can be prepared with leftover rice in just 15 minutes.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani Recipe
A simple, easy and flavorful vegetable biryani recipe made in the Instant pot pressure cooker with layers of spiced vegetables, warm spices, herbs like mint and cilantro, fried onions and basmati rice.
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Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat
Masale Bhaat is a traditional Maharashtrian rice dish made with mixed vegetables and a warm spice blend called Goda Masala, that gives it its unique flavor.
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Instant Pot Ghee Rice (Restaurant Style)
Instant Pot Ghee Rice is a simple and delicious one-pot rice made using desi ghee (clarified butter) and whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.
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Instant Pot Mushroom Rice Recipe
Mushroom rice pilaf recipe is a quick, easy dish that can be prepared with mushrooms, rice, vegetable broth, and some spices in just 20 minutes in an Instant Pot pressure cooker.
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Easy Vegetable Pulao Recipe
Vegetable Pulao is an easy one pot rice dish made with rice, mixed vegetables and mildly flavored with various whole spices
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Paneer Fried Rice (Indo Chinese Style)
The Paneer Fried Rice recipe is an, easy and delicious Indian Chinese-style fried rice dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), veggies, cooked basmati rice, and some sauces.
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Carrot Rice Recipe
Carrot Rice Recipe is an Indian style rice dish which is quick, healthy and tasty breakfast, lunch and kids lunchbox recipe.
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Instant Pot Spinach Rice| Palak Rice
Spinach Rice or Palak Pulao is a quick, healthy one-pot meal loaded with proteins, fibers, carbs and vitamins all-in-one pot .
Lemon Rice Recipe - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Indian Lemon rice - spicy, tangy flavored South Indian classic rice pilaf recipe prepared with rice, lemon juice, roasted peanuts, and Indian spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
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Burnt Garlic Vegetable Fried Rice
Burnt Garlic Fried Rice recipe is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with basmati rice, vegetables, soy sauce, and lots of garlic.
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Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao (Coconut Milk Rice)
Coconut Milk Pulao is a flavorful South Indian rice recipe made with coconut milk and few vegetables in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
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Instant Pot Paneer Biryani
Paneer Biryani Instant Pot recipe is very delicious, flavorful and easy one pot rice recipe prepared from paneer, whole spices, biryani masala and the long grain basmati rice
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Moong Dal Khichdi - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Moong Dal Khichadi or Khichari is healthy Indian comfort meal made using yellow lentils, rice, and tempered in ghee with cumin seeds
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Tomato Rice Recipe - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Tomato Rice using Coconut Milk is a Tamilnadu style tomato rice recipe made with fresh tomatoes, coconut milk and few Indian spices.
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Masala Rice Recipe
Masala Rice Recipe is a quick, easy and flavorful spiced rice that can prepared with leftover rice, vegetables and spices.
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Instant Pot Rice Kheer/Pudding Recipe
Instant Pot Rice Kheer is a delicious, creamy Indian style rice pudding made with rice, milk and sugar and infused with saffron, cardamom and topped with dried fruits.
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International Basmati Rice Recipes
Instant Pot Mujadara
Mujadara (Mujaddara) is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice garnished with caramelized onions cooked in an Instant Pot or Stovetop
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Instant Pot Mexican Rice
This Authentic Restaurant style Mexican rice aka Spanish rice is an easy, spicy flavored rice recipe requires just a few ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
This Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice is made in one-pot which is easy, flavorful, fluffy and perfectly tender!
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