8 Indian Rice Dishes That Celebrate Tradition & Flavours

By Bornika Das

February 6, 2024

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Rice is the most popular staple in the Indian households. Rice reflects the country’s diverse culinary traditions. From biryani to khichdis, Indian rice dishes showcase a harmonious blend of flavours, texture and spices. Take a look at some of the Indian rice dishes that are a must try: 

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Biryani 

This is the most fragrant and flavourful one-pot dish where aromatic rice is layered with marinated meat, and a myriad of spices.

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Pulao

This is a versatile rice preparation where the rice is cooked with vegetables and spices and sometimes meat. This is a wholesome meal. 

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Khichdi 

This is a comfort classic food which blends rice and lentils, accompanied by cumin, ghee and mild spices. 

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Jeera Rice 

This jeera rice is a wholesome dish exuding fragrance of jeera and ghee. This dish can be perfectly accompanied with curries. 

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Lemon Rice

This is a South Indian delight having zesty flavour. Lemon rice as the name suggests has tanginess of lemon along with mustard seeds and curry leaves for a refreshing twist. 

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Curd Rice

This is a cooling and soothing dish where curd rice combines yoghurt and rice, seasoned with mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves.

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Kheer

This is a traditional dessert made of rice and milk. Here the rice is cooked in milk till it thickens are reach a velvety consistency. It can be sweetened with sugar or jaggery. 

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Dosa 

It is a traditional South Indian dish made of fermented rice and urad dal batter. It is often paired with sambar and coconut chutney.

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