6 basmati risotto Recipes

basmati rice, assorted lentils (i use 1/3 cup each of mung, chana, masoor), turmeric powder (check the color, add more if needed till yellow), ghee (opt for the upper limit for a richer flavor), cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cumin seeds, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, salt , to taste, lemon juice (optional), cilantro, to garnish

water, brown basmati rice or 2/3 white basmati rice, pearl barley, olive oil, oyster mushroom, thinly sliced, vegetable broth, grated parmesan cheese, ground pepper

mixed spring greens , such as tatsoi, baby mustard greens, lamb s quarters and arugula (about 12 cups), extra virgin olive oil, scallions (wild leeks) or 1 bunch ramps, trimmed and thinly sliced (wild leeks), chopped fresh ginger, chopped garlic, sea salt or kosher salt, to taste, cooked brown rice , preferably basmati, from 1 1/2 cups raw rice, unsalted butter, grated asiago cheese , plus additional for serving (about 1/2 cup), fresh ground black pepper , to taste

tomatoes, tops cut off and hollowed out, onion, finely chopped, jalapeno pepper, chopped, frozen corn, carrot, sliced into rounds, button mushrooms, sliced, vegetable bouillon cubes or 1 chicken bouillon cube, arborio rice or 1 cup basmati rice, milk, parmesan cheese, very hot water , as needed, pepper , to taste, oil or 1 tbsp butter, to saute with, extra parmesan cheese, for sprinkling