Pesto

Basil / rama tulasi - 1 handful
Garlic - 6 pods
Pinenut - 1 tbsp (or) any other nut like almonds, cashew or walnuts
Olive oil - 4 tbsp
Salt
Parmesan cheese - 2 tbsp

Grind all the above except olive oil into a paste without any water. Transfer and add the olive oil. Mix well. Check for seasoning before adding more salt. You can add more olive oil to make thin emulsion.