Here is my collection of the best vegetarian recipes that you can serve with basmati rice. These recipes range fromĀ and work for white and brown basmati rice.
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I use this basmati rice recipe which makes perfect fluffy white basmati rice where each grain is separate. However, you may also like this Jeera rice or takeaway style pilau rice.
Indian style Fried Rice goes great with creamy raita and lassi. I tend to eat Indian basmati rice with Indian food like dal and curry recipes but you can definitely serve it with a veggie chilli or a Moroccan tagine too!
You can also serve basmati rice as a side for any recipe calling for long-grain rice.
Dal/Lentils/Beans Recipes
A warming bowl of dal or beans and rice is so comforting and delicious with rice.
Tarka Dal
This homemade Tarka Dal tastes just like your favourite Indian restaurant and takeaway. It's a classic dish made with a mix of two lentils that are simmered in an aromatic tarka.
Restaurant Style Tarka Dal
Dishoom Black Dal
This famous Dishoom's house Black Daal or Dal Makhani is a copycat version of the popular Indian restaurant. Ā The creamy dal is prepared with whole black lentils which are simmered in a tomato garlic sauce and finished with cream.Ā
Dishoom Black Dal
DAL MAKHANI ā INSTANT POT SLOW COOK AND STOVETOP METHOD
This dal makhani is made in the Instant pot, but still retains the original taste.
Dal Makhani
Whole Masoor Dal - Sabut Masoor Dal - Brown Lentils Curry
This Whole Masoor Dal recipe is perfect for a mid-week meal alongside boiled rice and roti. Sabut Masoor Dal or Whole Brown Lentils make a perfect Indian curry that is so quick and easy to prepare.Ā
Whole Masoor Dal
Mixed Dal Recipe
This Mixed Dal or Mix Dal Fry is a delicious Indian recipe prepared with a mix of lentils, onion, garlic, tomato and spices. The tadka give this dish a delicious dhaba style dal flavour.Ā
Mixed Dal
Chana Saag
This easy Chana Saag recipe is a comforting meal prepared with chickpeas, spinach and Indian spices. Prepare chana saag curry just like your favourite Indian restaurants for the perfect weeknight meal.
Chana Saag
Authentic Chana Masala Recipe: Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry
This authentic chana masala follows a traditional Punjabi recipe and is naturally vegan. The steps for this Indian chickpea curry are easy to follow.
Punjabi Chana Masala
Indian Curried Green Lentils Dal (Dahl)
This easy Green Lentil Curry also known as Green Lentil Dhal uses Indian spices to create a flavourful and nutritious plant-based meal that's easy on the pocket.Ā Great for batch cooking and easy weeknight meals.
Indian Green Lentils Dahl
Instant Pot Easy Gujarati Chana Dal
This split chickpea dal can be made without a pressure cooker or can be made in the pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot. This Gujarati Channa Daal which is equally tangy and sweet.
Gujarati Chana Dal
Mag nu Saak ā Easy Mung Bean Gujarati Curry
Mag nu Saak/Shaak or Mung Bean Curry is a traditional Gujarati recipe made with moong beans, tomato and garlic.Ā This easy and quick recipe can be made in Instant pot and stove top. Serve this plant based and naturally gluten-free curry with rice, roti, salad and papad.
Gujarati Moong Bean Shaak
Rajma Recipe (Punjabi Rajma Masala)
This Homemade Punjabi Rajma Masala has an irresistible melt in the mouth texture. Rajma curry is made from red kidney beans, onion, garlic, tomato and aromatic spices. Often served with rice, lovingly known known as rajma chawal, this is a comforting and authentic dish.
Punjabi Rajma
INSTANT POT AFGHAN LUBYA-RED KIDNEY BEAN CURRY
This easy, delicious and filling Instant Pot Afghan Lubiya/Lubya curry prepared with red kidney beans in tomato and mint sauce.
Afghan Red Kidney Bean Curry
Spinach Chana Dal - Easy & Vegan
This easy Spinach Chana Dal or Dal Palak is an incredibly tasty Indian lentil curry recipe. Fresh spinach and an assortment of fragrant Indian spices are blended with creamy chana dal.
Spinach Chana Dal
Khatta Mag
Khatta Mag is a green moong bean curry cooked in a spiced yogurt gravy. Prepare this delicious Gujarati dish for a quick mid week meal.
Khatta Mag
Vaal nu Shaak
Vaal nu Shaak, simply known as Vaal, is a delicious Gujarati shaak made with lima beans. This recipe is prepared with aromatic whole spices, tamarind and jaggery and is often served at Gujarati weddings.
Vaal nu Shaak
Dhaba Style Dal Fry
This Dhaba Style Dal Fry Recipe is a delicious Indian dish prepared with lentils, onion tomato masala and Indian spices. The dal is tempered in ghee for an incredible rich flavour that tastes just like Indian restaurants or dhabas.Ā
Dal Fry
Sultani Dal
Sultani Dal is a royal dal that takes inspiration from Mughal kitchens. Toor dal is simmered with cream and yogurt and finished with saffron to create a silky and luscious dish.
Sultani Dal
Instant Pot Trevti Daal -Three Lentil Daal with Spinach
This delicious and vegan Instant Pot Trevti Daal with Spinach hits the spot when youāre craving for comforting yet healthy food. Serve it up over the bed of rice and some fresh salad on the side!
Trevti Dal
Gujarati Dal
Gujarati Dal is a flavourful everyday recipe made with toor dal, spices, and a touch of sweetness. It is finished with a tempering and is served with steamed rice (dal bhat) or in a thali for a complete meal.
Gujarati Dal
Garlicky Moong-Masoor Daal with Carrot Greens
Yellow Moong and Red lentils cooked with Carrot Greens and double the amount of Garlic. Healthy and Flavoursome daal tastes delicious with Hot Roti, Phulka or Rice.
Garlic Moong Masoor Dal
Aloo Chana
This homely Chana Bateta without onion and garlic is pure comfort food. It's made with potatoes and chickpeas cooked in a flavourful sauce made with whole spices and tomatoes. I make it in one pot and it's ready within 15 minutes.
Chana Bateta nu Shaak
RED KIDNEY BEAN AND COCONUT CURRY
Red Kidney Bean and Coconut Milk Curry, also known as maharage ya nazi, is a delicious recipe of East African and Indian cuisines. Buttery soft red kidney beans are simmered in a spiced tomato and coconut milk gravy.
Kidney Bean Coconut Curry
RED KIDNEY BEAN & SWEETCORN CURRY
This Red kidney bean and Sweetcorn curry is packed with flavours, beautifully rich and the delicious combination of warmth and spice makes it the perfect hearty meal.
Red Kidney Bean Sweetcorn Curry
Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
Busy weeknights call for this Instant Pot Chickpea and Coconut Milk Curry. It's a one-pot curry cooked directly in the Instant Pot using dried chickpeas. I skip the fancy spices and use easy curry powder for convenient yet delicious flavour.
Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
Kala Chana nu Shaak (Black Chickpea Curry)
This Black Chickpea Curry or Kala Chana nu Shaak is a Gujarati style curry. Black chickpeas are simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato tamarind gravy.
Kala Chana nu Shaak
Gujarati Dal Dhokli
Dal Dhokli is a homely Gujarati dish that is warm and comforting. This one pot meal is made by simmering wheat flour dough in a sweet and sour Gujarati dal.Ā
Dal Dhokli
Masoor Dal (Red Lentils Dal)
Masoor dal, or red lentil dal, is a comforting dish thatās naturally vegan and gluten-free. Easy to make and bursting with flavour, itās a go-to option for a hearty weeknight dish or as a side for your Indian meals.
Masoor Dal
Curry recipes
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a classic North Indian curry prepared with cubes of Indian cottage cheese simmered in a spiced spinach sauce.
Palak Paneer
Paneer Kali Mirch (Black Pepper Paneer)
Paneer Kali Mirch is a creamy paneer curry that is flavoured with freshly cracked black pepper. The creamy gravy is a rich combination of cream, thick yogurt and cashew.
Paneer Kali Mirch
Tofu Makhani (Tofu Butter Masala)
Tofu Makhani, also known as Butter Tofu, is a delicious plant-based alternative to the popular Paneer Makhani.Ā
Tofu Butter Masala
Tofu Mango Coconut Curry
This Mango, Tofu and Coconut Milk Curry is bursting with flavour, perfect served over rice. Pieces of firm tofu are cooked in a coconut milk and mango chutney sauce to create a super easy vegan curry ready in no time. Light, dairy-free and delicious, it can be ready start-to-finish in one pot in less than 30 minutes.
Vegan Tofu Mango Chutney Coconut Curry
Paneer Palak Kofta Curry
In this Paneer Palak Kofta Curry, soft palak koftas are simmered in a creamy gravy made with a base of onion and tomato. It is an exciting twist on the authentic palak paneer.Ā
Paneer Palak Kofta Curry
INSTANT POT PALAK PANEER
This easy, delicious and vegetarian Indian curry Palak Paneer is one of the most consumed dishes around the globe. Now you can make in your Instant pot only in ZERO minutes!
Instant Pot Palak Paneer
Paneer Makhani (Paneer Butter Masala)
For Paneer Makhani, soft paneer pieces are simmered in an exquisite, rich and silky sauce made with butter, onion, tomato, cashews and aromatic spices. Perfect as part of your Diwali dinner menu.
Paneer Butter Masala
Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji (Potato Tomato Curry)
This Aloo Tamatar ki Sabji without onion and garlic is an easy potato curry recipe. It is a North Indian recipe made with potatoes, tomatoes and basic Indian spices. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Aloo Tamatar ki Sabji
Aloo, Gobi Matar
Aloo, Gobi aur Matar Ki Sabji, is a simple, easy and homely classic North Indian curry recipe that can be made an hour. It is made using winter vegetables such as cauliflower, green peas and potatoes
Potato, Carrot and Green Peas Curry
Instant Pot Vegan Cauliflower Korma
Instant Pot vegan cauliflower korma Curry is comforting dish that is full of flavor.
Cauliflower Korma
Navratan Korma
Navratan Korma, or nine-gem curry, is a creamy Indian vegetable curry recipe. A variety of vegetables, fruit and nuts are cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.Ā
Navratan Korma
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma
An easy vegan Indian Korma recipe with Brussels Sprouts, green peas, cashew, coconut, and warming spices!
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma
Dahi Aloo
Dahi aloo or Dahi ke aloo is a delicious and easy vegetarian curry, prepared with a basic and handful of ingredients such as potato and yogurt. In this recipe boiled potato is cooked in a little tangy and mildly spiced yogurt gravy.
Dahi Aloo
PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Microwave Paneer Tikka Masala is a delicious microwave curry recipe. Creamy paneer chunks are marinated in a tikka tandoori masala before being added to a rich gravy to create a wonderful North Indian Microwave Paneer.
Paneer Tikka Masala
INSTANT POT DUM ALOO ā RESTAURANT STYLE
This finger-licking and warming restaurant-style dum aloo made in Instant Pot only in 5 minutes.
Instant Pot Punjabi Dum Aloo
Aloo Baingan - Eggplant and Potato Curry
Aloo Baingan is an aubergine (eggplant) and potato curry from India and Pakistan. You can prepare this easy recipe as a mid-week meal. Naturally vegan and gluten-free potato curry.
Aubergine Potato Curry
INSTANT POT ALOO MATAR ā NO ONION GARLIC
Aloo Matar, this classic, delightful and effortless Indian dish is too good to be missed. In this finger-licking curry, potatoes and green peas are cooked in a tomato gravy with basic spices.
Aloo Matar no Onion Garlic
Fulavar Bateta Nu Saak
Fulavar Bateta nu Shaak is a Gujarati cauliflower and potato curry recipe. It's prepared in a gravy of basic Indian spices and without onion or garlic.
Fulavar Bateta nu Shaak
Aloo Butter Masala (Makhani)
New Potato Butter Masala made with summery Jersey Royals is a luscious vegetarian curry with a British twist. It has a slight sweetness to complement the silkiest of gravies
Potato Butter Masala
Shahi Paneer
My version of Mughlai Shahi Paneer is made restaurant-style with soft cubes of paneer simmered in a rich and creamy tomato gravy. It's perfect for special occasions thanks to the aromatic spices, nuts, saffron and lashings of cream.
Shahi Paneer
Sev Tameta Nu Shaak
Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a delicious Kathiyawadi Gujarati curry. It is prepared by combining fried gram flour noodles (crunchy sev) with a spicy and sweet tomato and garlic gravy.
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Niramish Paneer
Amazing Niramish Paneer ā a creamy and flavourful Paneer Curry that is my version of the classic Bengali Niramish curries. It is rich, delicious and cooked without onion-garlic.
Niramish Paneer
Panch Phoran Paneer
Just when you think you've exhausted paneer recipes, here is one more! Paneer Panch Phoran is a creamy and rich recipe filled with warming flavours.
Panch Phoran Paneer
Kadhi (Indian and Pakistani Spiced Yogurt Based Curry)
Kadhi is a yogurt based soup, sometimes called curry, and is perfect with basmati rice.
Gujarati Kadhi (traditional recipe)
Gujarati Kadhi, is a yoghurt-based soup. Traditional Gujarati Kadhi is thinner than Punjabi kadhi, mildly spiced, sweet-sourness that is typical of Gujarati cooking. This kadhi is great to eat with plain rice or khichdi.
Gujarati Kadhi
GRANDMAāS SPRING ONION KADHI-RAJASTHANI PYAAZ KI KADHI
Warming and comforting Lili Dungri ni Kadhi also known as spring onion kadhi is one those meals you just can not go wrong with.
Spring Onion Kadhi
Mango Kadhi
Mango Kadhi is a delicious dish made with Gujarati sweet white kadhi and fresh mango pulp. It's finished with a mouth-watering tempering of ghee and spices.
Mango Kadhi
Raita, Pickle, Chutney
Fruit Raita
This cooling mixed fruit raita is a cooling Indian side dish made with yogurt, fruit, mint and chaat masala.
Fruit Raita
Cucumber Raita with Mint
Cucumber Raita is a cooling Indian yogurt dip made with yogurt, grated cucumber and mint. It is served alongside poppadoms, biryani, pulao or any other Indian meal.
Cucumber Raita
Sweet Lassi Recipe
This sweet lassi recipe is made from 3 basic ingredients: yogurt, milk and sugar, and can be ready within minutes.
Sweet Punjabi Lassi
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What To Eat with Basmati Rice
Here is my collection of the best vegetarian recipes that you can serve with basmati rice. These recipes range fromĀ and work for white and brown basmati rice.
Equipment
- Frying pan or kadai
- Blender
- Sharp knife
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 Plain Basmati Rice
- 1 Jeera Rice Indian Cumin Rice
- 1 Indian Fried Rice
- 1 Dal Makhani
- 1 Chana Masala
- 1 Dal fry
- 1 Aloo Tamatar
- 1 Tofu mango Curry
- 1 Matar Paneer
Instructions
- Prepare your perfect fluffy Basmati Rice or Jeera Rice.
- Click on your favourite dal, beans or curry dish recipe link above in the post.
- Read through and prepare the side dish by following the instructions given in the post in recipe card and video or step by step pictures.
- Serve and enjoy basmati rice with delicious sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
This is the list I wish I had years ago, whether you are looking for a simple weeknight dal or something a little more special like a rich makhani or a fragrant biryani, every single dish on here pairs so perfectly with a bowl of fluffy basmati rice and there is genuinely something for every occasion and every mood.