From the Basmati rice used for pulaos and Biryanis to the Surti Kolam used for khichdi, the parboiled rice available to make idlis and dosas, and the innumerable varieties of South Indian rice like Ponni and Sona Masuri.

Bisi Bele Bhaat

For most Indians, meals like lunch and dinner generally include at least a cup of rice, along with rotis and other dishes.

Sambhar Rice

Rice can be served plain, with accompaniments like dal, subzis, sambhar and rasam, or it can be prepared into one-dish meals like pulaos, Biryani, Khichdi and baked rice dishes.

Biryani, Veg Hyderabadi Biryani

Whether you want to have something light or heavy, you can find a rice dish to match your requirement. International Favorites can be Indo-Chinese, Mexican or Thai. Serve them with various accompaniments to make a fuller meal.

Burnt Garlic Fried Rice

Indian Vegetarian Biryani Recipes

Biryani is a delectable Indian dish, made of layering rice and flavorful gravy. It is then cooked by dum method i.e closed lid lined with a dough or simply pressure-cooked. You can even make them in a non-stick pan.

Shahi Korma Biryani

Most biryanis are topped with saffron and mint before cooking, which enhances the taste and aroma of the dish! When served with raita and papad, they make a wholesome meal.

Mixed Veggie Raita

Kabuli Chana Kofta Biryani  is a royal treat that pampers you with every mouthful! Perfectly cooked long-grained rice is layered with a richly flavoured tomato gravy studded with scrumptious kabuli chana koftas.

The gravy, made with tomato puree, masala pastes and spice powders has an intense aroma and deep flavour, which are ideal for the mealy koftas made of soaked and ground kabuli chana.

Kabuli Chana Kofta Biryani

Lajjatdar Handi Biryani are my favorite Biryani recipes that you must try making at home. Enjoy it hot and fresh with a garnish of fried onions.

Lajjatdar Handi Biryani

Khichdi Recipes

Khichdi is a one-pot meal made using rice and dal. To enhance the flavor you can add spices or vegetables. It is not only light on the stomach but also, nutritious.

Palak Khichdi

Moong dal khichdi is surely my comfort food when served with a bowl of curd, tangy pickle and crunchy papad.

Moong Dal Khichdi

See our healthy bajra khichdi made from bajra and moong dal.

Bajra Khichdi

When you have a long day at work or are looking for an easy recipe, you can quickly pressure cook khichdi with whichever dal is available at home.

Panchamel Khichdi

Try our matar pulao recipe made in a pressure cooker. Check our collection of 103 Khichdi recipes.

Matar Pulao

Apart from this, you can toss cooked rice with spices and condiments to create an array of Pulao and International Favorites.

Shahi Pulao

Pulao is an authentic Indian rice preparation which is extremely aromatic and mildly spiced.  If your pulao is bland, serve it with kadhi, else a simple raita or a cup of masala curd will do.

Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice

Traditional Rice Preparations

Depending upon locally available ingredients, each Indian region has some of the other traditional speciality. Here is a list of some popular Traditional Indian rice recipes :

1. Chitranna Rice

Chitranna Rice

2. Tendli Bhaat

Tendli Bhaat, Microwave Recipe

3. Gujarati Masala Bhaat

Gujarati Masala Bhaat

4. Gatte ka Pulao

Gatte ka Pulao, Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao

By just skipping the addition of ingredients like onion, garlic and root vegetables, you can transform any rice preparation into a Jain variant. Many quick rice recipes can be made, packed and carried in the lunch box.

Baked Layered Coconut Rice with Curry

Enjoy our collection of 675 rice dishes, indian rice recipes and other rice recipe articles below.

53 Biryanis Recipes

102 Khichdi Recipe
43 Low Cal Rice Recipe
215 Pulao Recipes
98 Quick Rice Recipes
147 Traditional Rice Recipes
88International Favourites Recipes
16 Jain Rice Recipes
6 Soya Based Rice Recipes