Top 10 Regional Rice Dishes In India You Just Can't Miss

By Tanisha Salwan

Vegetable Pulao

A North Indian specialty, pulao is made up of top-quality rice, different veggies and fragrant herbs and spices.

Biryani

Biryani is a delight for non-veg lovers. It originated in the Mughal era and is served with a raita and a special gravy.

Pongal

This popular rice dish is from Tamil Nadu and is a festive special. It is a meal healthy and delicious.

Rajma Chawal

Kidney beans cooked in a flavourful gravy and served with rice is a soul food for people especially in North India.

Lemon Rice

This South Indian rice dish is simple and flavourful. It has basic ingredients and tastes delicious.

Bisi Bele Bath

This popular rice dish is from Karnataka and is made up of rice, vegetables and lentils.

Khichdi

If you want to know what a comfort food tastes like, you must try khichdi. It is simple and easy to digest.

Curd Rice

This simplest rice dish is made up of curd, rice and seasoning of mustard seeds and red chili. 

Tehri

Originating from Uttar Pradesh, this rice dish has rice, veggies and spices. It goes well with a spicy raita.

Chak Hao Kheer

This Manipur special rice pudding is made up of black rice. It is a popular dessert and is nutty and sticky.