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What to Make With Basmati Rice and Water

Have Basmati Rice and Water at home? Here are 595 easy and delicious recipes you can cook right now with minimal extra ingredients and zero food waste.

Your Ingredients:
✓ Basmati Rice
✓ Water

Recipes with ALL Basmati Rice and Water (29)

Bengali Khichuri
20% Match
30 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Bengali Khichuri

Missing (8): Potato Turmeric Powder Green Chili +5 more
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Thai Mango Sticky Rice
40% Match
35 mins • Medium • 2 servings

Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Missing (3): Sugar Salt Coconut Milk
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40% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Punjabi Jeera Rice

Missing (3): Salt Ghee Cumin Seeds
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Rajma Chawal
17% Match
50 mins • Medium • 3 servings

Rajma Chawal

Missing (10): Onion Tomato Salt +7 more
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Appam
33% Match
30 mins • Medium • 3 servings

Appam

Missing (4): Sugar Salt Grated Coconut +1 more
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Jeera Rice
29% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Jeera Rice

Missing (5): Salt Coriander Leaves Ghee +2 more
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Gatta Pulao
20% Match
40 mins • Medium • 3 servings

Gatta Pulao

Missing (8): Gram Flour Turmeric Powder Salt +5 more
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Veg Pulao
22% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Veg Pulao

Missing (7): Potato Carrot Green Peas +4 more
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17% Match
50 mins • Medium • 3 servings

Tretiya Rajma Chawal

Missing (10): Onion Tomato Salt +7 more
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29% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Pulao Matar

Missing (5): Green Peas Salt Ghee +2 more
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29% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Matar Pulao Rice

Missing (5): Green Peas Salt Ghee +2 more
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17% Match
40 mins • Medium • 4 servings

Bisi Bele Bath

Missing (10): Potato Carrot Green Peas +7 more
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18% Match
30 mins • Easy • 4 servings

Ven Pongal

Missing (9): Curry Leaves Salt Cashews +6 more
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17% Match
65 mins • Hard • 4 servings

Malabar Chicken Biryani

Missing (10): Onion Tomato Salt +7 more
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17% Match
65 mins • Hard • 4 servings

Thalassery Chicken Biryani

Missing (10): Onion Tomato Salt +7 more
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18% Match
75 mins • Hard • 4 servings

Authentic Awadhi Mutton Biryani

Missing (9): Onion Salt Ginger Paste +6 more
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22% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

South Indian Curd Rice

Missing (7): Mustard Seeds Green Chili Curry Leaves +4 more
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17% Match
40 mins • Medium • 4 servings

South Indian Bisi Bele Bath

Missing (10): Potato Carrot Green Peas +7 more
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22% Match
30 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Gujarati Mag Dal Khichdi

Missing (7): Turmeric Powder Salt Ginger Paste +4 more
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Rajma Chawal
17% Match
40 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Rajma Chawal

Missing (10): Onion Tomato Salt +7 more
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Pongal
20% Match
30 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Pongal

Missing (8): Curry Leaves Salt Cashews +5 more
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Bisi Bele Bath
17% Match
40 mins • Medium • 3 servings

Bisi Bele Bath

Missing (10): Carrot Green Peas Mustard Seeds +7 more
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29% Match
20 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Moong Dal Khichdi

Missing (5): Turmeric Powder Salt Ghee +2 more
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17% Match
50 mins • Medium • 3 servings

Tretiya Rajma Chawal

Missing (10): Onion Tomato Salt +7 more
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18% Match
25 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Tomato Bath

Missing (9): Onion Tomato Turmeric Powder +6 more
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18% Match
30 mins • Easy • 4 servings

Ven Pongal

Missing (9): Curry Leaves Salt Cashews +6 more
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22% Match
80 mins • Hard • 4 servings

Authentic Mughlai Yakhni Pulao

Missing (7): Onion Salt Ginger Paste +4 more
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20% Match
30 mins • Easy • 4 servings

South Indian Ven Pongal

Missing (8): Curry Leaves Salt Cashews +5 more
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20% Match
35 mins • Easy • 3 servings

Gujarati Lilva Ni Khichdi

Missing (8): Turmeric Powder Green Chili Salt +5 more
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More Dishes using Basmati Rice (566)

Bhakri
20 min • Medium

Bhakri

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20 min • Easy

Atta Roti

3 ingredients Cook →
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20 min • Easy

Atta Roti Soft

3 ingredients Cook →
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10 min • Easy

Traditional South Indian Filter Coffee

3 ingredients Cook →
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10 min • Easy

Traditional South Indian Filter Coffee

3 ingredients Cook →
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10 min • Easy

Traditional South Indian Filter Coffee Classic

3 ingredients Cook →

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I easily make with Basmati Rice and Water?

You can make popular everyday dishes such as curries, parathas, stir-fries, and quick snacks with Basmati Rice and Water using standard pantry spices like cumin, turmeric, and salt.

Do I need special equipment to cook with Basmati Rice and Water?

No, most recipes with Basmati Rice and Water only require a standard pan or kadai, a spatula, and basic kitchen utensils.

Can I substitute other ingredients if I'm missing something?

Yes! Check each recipe's ingredient list for common pantry substitutes. You can also select whatever other ingredients you have in our ingredient matcher to find tailored recipes.

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