Swasthi's Recipes

Rice recipes - Collection of 93 simple variety rice recipes from Indian cuisine

Here is a collection of delicious, healthy & quick to make rice recipes.

Lemon rice recipe (Stovetop & Instant pot)

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Lemon rice recipe with traditional & instant pot methods – Lemon rice is one of the most popular South Indian rice recipes. It is a comfort food for many and is most commonly eaten for a meal. Lemon rice has a delicate flavor of fresh lemon juice along with the aroma of the tempering spices. Read More

Tomato rice recipe | How to make tomato rice

Tomato rice is a simple, spicy, flavorful & delicious one pot dish made with rice, tomatoes, spices & herbs. This tomato rice can be made in a pressure cooker or a pot. If you are looking to use up left over or precooked white rice, then you can make tomato rice just under 20 mins Read More

Pulao recipe | How to make veg pulao | Vegetable pulao (Pulav recipe)

Pulao recipe with step by step photos & video. Veg pulao or vegetable pulao is a basic Indian style rice pilaf that is aromatic, delicious, healthy & super quick to make for a meal. This detailed step by step recipe post will teach you how to make pulao recipe at home with basic pantry ingredients. Read More

Peas pulao recipe | How to make matar pulao (Green peas pulav)

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

Khichdi recipe | How to make khichdi (Dal khichdi)

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

Mushroom biryani recipe, How to make mushroom biryani

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

Pudina rice recipe | How to make pudina rice (pudina pulao)

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

Jeera rice recipe | How to make jeera rice (Jeera pulao recipe)

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

Veg fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice

Veg fried rice recipe with video & step by step photos – Delicious, flavorful and quick to make veg fried rice! There are so many ways a fried rice can be made. Chinese fried rice, schezwan style, egg fried rice, chicken fried rice are some of the most common ones from the Indo chinese cuisine. Read More

Biryani rice | Kuska rice or plain biryani without veggies

Biryani rice recipe – kuska rice or plain biryani without vegetables made in south Indian muslim style. This is different from the biryani rice or biryani chawal that is served in North Indian restaurants. You can also check this recipe of Biryani chawal known as “GHEE RICE” in South India. One can also find this Read More

Bisi bele bath recipe | Bisibelebath | Karnataka recipes

Bisi bele bath recipe (stovetop & Instant pot options) – or Bisi Bele huli anna 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 vegetarian folks who do Read More

Palak rice recipe | Palak pulao recipe | Spinach rice

Palak rice or palak pulao – Healthy and delicious rice made using Indian spinach and mild 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 since palak is sauteed only for Read More

Methi rice recipe | How to make methi rice recipe | Fenugreek leaves rice

Methi rice recipe – Quick and easy rice recipe for lunch box or dinner. It can be served without any sides or with a fresh vegetable salad or a simple raita. A simple potato fry goes well with this rice for the kids’ lunch box. This methi rice turns out very flavorful, quick & easy Read More