These 93 rice recipes will surely help you whip up a delicious and healthy meal for your family & friends. Whether you are looking for a delicious layered biryani or a one pot comforting khichdi, here you will surely find so many amazing and easy to make rice dishes.
Rice is one of the wonderful grains that is available to us. It is a staple in many households and is enjoyed in numerous ways. Apart from serving with curries and stew, rice can also be used to make pilaf, biryani, flavored rice and many more.
Explore this collection of rice recipes to whip up your favorite meal, from traditional pulao to modern fried rice & puddings.
Lemon rice recipe under 10 mins!! Yes, making this amazingly delicious & refreshing lemon rice is very easy. It uses only pantry staples yet will surprise you with great authentic Indian flavors. This much popular Indian rice recipe is made with cooked rice, tempering spices, curry leaves and peanuts. It is also known as Chitranna Read More
Jeera rice recipe in 2 methods – one home style Jeera rice & the other in restaurant style. Super simple & quick recipes to make fluffy, non-sticky & flavorful jeera rice every time. Jeera rice is a flavored Indian rice dish made by cooking basmati rice with ghee, cumin & other fragrant spices. Making jeera Read More
Schezwan fried rice recipe with easy instructions to make your own schezwan sauce for rice. This spicy schezwan fried rice is a breeze to whip up in just 20 minutes with the best homemade sweet, sour and hot sauce. Made with everyday ingredients, it is insanely flavourful & delicious!! This recipe is vegetarian, but you Read More
Bisi bele bath recipe (stovetop & Instant pot options). Also known as Bisi Bele huli anna, it is one of the traditional Karnataka recipes that is prepared in most Kannada speaking homes. The authentic recipe is a no onion and no garlic recipe, as it is a popular and special dish among the vegetarians who Read More
Curd rice recipe with video & step by step photos. Curd rice is a south Indian dish made with precooked rice, curd (yogurt) & tempering spices. It is more often eaten by south Indians as a part of a meal. Curd rice also known as thayir saddam & daddojanam makes a great summer food. It Read More
Veg tehri recipe made with basmati rice, mixed vegetables, basic spices and coriander leaves. Also known as tehari or tahari, this is a one pot dish originated from the Awadhi cuisine. Tehri is mildly spicy, delicious & flavorful. It is most commonly eaten for a meal in North India. This is a variation of the Read More
Egg biryani recipe – Fragrant basmati rice cooked with aromatic biryani spices, herbs & boiled eggs to yield a delicious one pot egg biryani. This post includes instructions to make it in a pressure cooker, pot & Instant pot. This is one of the most easiest, delicious and flavorful biryani that you can make at Read More
Pudina rice or mint rice – I have shared 2 pudina rice recipes in this post. The first recipe is a one pot dish & the second one is a tempered rice made with precooked rice. Pudina rice is a delicious & flavorful South Indian style dish made with fresh pudina or mint leaves, rice Read More
Khichdi recipe – Dal khichdi is an easy one pot rice & moong lentil dish made under 30 mins. Khichdi also known as khichadi or khichuri is a comfort food that’s most commonly eaten all over India. Most people refer khichdi to be the food for babies and the sick as it is bland in Read More
Ven pongal recipe with stovetop & Instant pot instructions. Pongal is a popular South Indian food made with rice & moong dal, either to a sweet or savory dish. Ven pongal or khara pongal is the name given to the savory version, which is tempered with ghee, curry leaves, black pepper, ginger, cumin & hing. Read More
Sweet pongal is a delicious South Indian dish made with rice, moong lentils, ghee, jaggery or sugar, cardamoms and nuts. It is traditional dish mostly made to offer the gods on special occasions & festivals. Sweet pongal is known as chakkara pongali in Telugu & sakkarai pongal in Tamil. Sweet pongal is made in many Read More
Mushroom biryani recipe – learn how to make mushroom biryani with step by step photos. Recipe includes instructions for regular pot, traditional cooker & instant pot. Mushroom biryani is a delicious one pot dish made with rice, mushrooms, masala powder & herbs. Traditionally a biryani is made with meat, marinated in yogurt and then layered Read More
Methi rice recipe with stovetop & instant pot instructions – Quick and easy rice dish made with fresh methi leaves, spices and rice. It can be served without any sides or with a refreshing vegetable salad & a simple raita. I make this often for the kids’ lunch box with a simple potato fry This Read More
Tomato bath recipe – This is an easy one pot rice dish from the Udupi region of Karnataka and is usually served in the Udupi restaurants. We get to see different kinds of tomato bath prepared in many different ways in these restaurants. Some use veggies like beetroot, potatoes, green peas, beans and cashews too. Read More
Palak rice or palak pulao with stovetop & Instant pot instructions – Healthy and delicious rice made using Indian spinach and few spices. I make this often for the hubby and the kids’ lunch box. Palak rice can be made in 2 ways. I have shared both the methods here. I prefer the first method Read More
Peas pulao recipe or matar pulao recipe with video – A simple aromatic one pot dish that can be made just under 30 minutes. Green peas are known as matar in hindi and Pulao is a Indian rice pilaf . This matar pulao is made with basmati rice, whole spices, herbs & of course green Read More
Pineapple rice recipe made with fresh pineapple, basmati rice, spice powders, herbs, cashew nuts and raisins. Makes for a great meal! It is kids friendly too and makes a good option for the lunch box or for kids’ parties. It doesn’t need any side since it is loaded with nuts, raisins and is quite heavy Read More
Coconut milk rice is a simple one pot traditional rice recipe made by cooking rice in coconut milk along with spices. The aroma of this coconut milk rice is simply exceptional & outstanding. It is usually eaten with some curry or a raita. Coconut milk rice is quite popular in coastal regions of South India Read More
