Recipes With Basmati

Got basmati on hand? Here are 26 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Pairs well with

Onion Garlic Cinnamon Cilantro Bay Chile Pepper Jeera Tomato

Storing & using Basmati

Keep dry, sealed, and away from moisture — most grains and pasta last well over a year in the pantry. Out of Basmati? jasmine rice is a common swap (1:1).

Basmati recipe FAQs

What can I make with just basmati?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on onion or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with basmati?

Onion, Garlic, Cinnamon, Cilantro, Bay are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for basmati plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add basmati plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.