Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto recipe is a Continental and good to serve for 10 people. Total Cooking time is 30 minutes. Which make this recipe more easy to cook, you can try this dish as a Side Dish.
Ingredients
200 grams Basil leaves – with stems removed,1/4 cup Walnuts – toasted,4 cloves Garlic – finely chopped,Salt – to taste,1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera),1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder – or black pepper corns,1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil,1/2 cup Parmesan cheese – grated (optional)
Instructions
- To begin, making the Basil Pesto Recipe we will first have to grind all the ingredients together.Place the walnuts, garlic, basil leaves, salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder in the food processor along with some water, olive oil and churn until coarse texture or a smooth texture – as per your personal choice. If you are using Parmesan, add it once the pesto is purred and blend again until combined.Serve the basil pesto along with your favorite pasta or use it as your recipe call it from sandwiches, breads, baked dishes, wraps and more.Store the Fresh Basil Pesto in the refrigerator and use as and when required to make salads, tarts and even pastas.
Recipe Details
10 minutes prep time
20 minutes cook time
30 minutes total time
10 servings
10 cuisine
Side Dish
Vegetarian
20 minutes cook time
30 minutes total time
10 servings
10 cuisine
Side Dish
Vegetarian
