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When soaked in water, the seeds of several basil varieties become gelatinous, and are used in asian drinks and desserts such as falooda or sherbet. They are used for their medicinal properties in ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of india and siddha medicine, a traditional tamil system of medicine. They are also used as drinks in all around the world.
basil is commonly used fresh in cooked recipes. In general, it is added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor. The fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or for a longer period in the freezer, after being blanched quickly in boiling water. The dried herb also loses most of its flavor, and what little flavor remains tastes very different, with a weak coumarin flavor, like hay. Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green italian oil-and-herb sauce. Its other main ingredients are olive oil, garlic, and pine nuts.