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20+ Basmati Rice Recipes

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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.

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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 rice to pulao and biryani.

However, did you know that there are countless types of rice grown 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 use them in preparing a variety of International recipes as well.

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Vegetarian Basmati Rice Recipes

Here is a list of 20+ Vegetarian and Vegan Basmati Rice Recipes below.

cooked white basmati rice on a plate with spoon on the side

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

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 turmeric rice serve din a white bowl with spoon on the side

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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Restaurant style Instant Pot Jeera/cumin rice served in a bowl with cilantro on the side

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) served in a bowl with salad and spices on the side

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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veg fried rice in a bowl with chopped spring onions and chop sticks on the side.

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 in a serving bowl

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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instant pot vegetable biryani served in a black plate with raita and lemon wedges on the side

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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mushroom rice pilaf served in a bowl garnished with spring onions

Instant Pot Mushroom Rice Recipe

Mushroom rice pilaf recipe is a quick, easy dish that can be prepared with mushrooms, rice, vegetable stock, and some spices in just 20 minutes in an Instant Pot pressure cooker
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Instant pot cilantro lime rice served in a white bowl with lemon wedges on top

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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Restaurant style Mexican rice served in a black plate with lemon wedge on top

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 vegetable pulao served in a bowl with raita on the side

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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instant pot mujadara served in a bowl garnished with fried onions and cilantro topped with greek yogurt

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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paneer vegetable fried rice in a bowl with green onions on the side

Paneer Fried Rice

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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Instant Pot Spinach Rice| Palak Rice|Palak Pulao

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 .
indian lemon rice served in a bowl with a spoon and lemon wedge and coriander leaves on the side

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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Paneer Biryani Instant Pot

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 served in a bowl with a spoon and kadhi and salad on the side

Moong Dal Khichdi

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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masoor dal(red lentil dal) served in a bowl with tempering on the top with side of salad and lime wedges

Red Lentils Recipe (Masoor Dal)

Masoor Dal or Red Lentils is a simple, extremely delicious and comforting dal cooked in the Instant Pot with pot-in-pot basmati rice.
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rice kheer/pudding served in a copper bowl with cardamom pods on side

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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Basmati Rice Recipes

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Discover a delightful collection of 20+ Best Basmati Rice Recipes from my blog 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.
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