Everyone loves rice, and these rice recipes range from quick everyday meals to show-stopping dishes. Whether you’re looking for a side or a main, there’s something here for every occasion.
Rice has the ability to become an instant comfort food or a fragrant bowl of something that you just want to inhale. No matter what the occasion or the amount of effort you want to put in, I’ve got something on this list for everyone. From main rice dishes to fried rice, biryanis, pulaos, and even desserts, these are the only rice recipes you will ever need.
The thing with rice dishes is how easy they’re to serve. So, you can eat them with delicious sides such as curries, raitas or dals for meals that the entire family will love!
This round up also contains plenty of rice meal ideas and one-pot rice dishes for lazy days or pack a punch without putting in too much effort. Plus, the best the thing about making rice is that you can easily double or trip the quantity
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Biryani Recipes
Non-veg biryanis
Boneless Chicken Biryani | Meghana Style
If you love biryani and fried chicken, this Boneless Chicken Biryani from the famous Meghana's In Bangalore will blow your mind! Super flavorful and layered to perfection, this biryani will become a Sunday ritual!
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Dindigul Style Mutton Biryani
Aromatic and flavor, this dindigul mutton biryani with it's freshly made masala and jeera samba rice makes for a hearty Sunday lunch!
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
A simple one-pot chicken biryani that doesn't need you to cook the rice and chicken separately! This method is simple and will give you a quick biryani without compromising on the flavour.
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Kerala Style Egg Biryani
This Kerala Style egg biryani or mutta biryani has a slightly different flavour profile than most biryani recipes because of the spices used in the recipe. It's really easy to make, and a fantastic way to feed a big family or a crowd. Also eggs work so well in a biryani that you really won't miss the meat.
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Mutton Biryani
My Mutton Biryani recipe will give you fantastic results every single time. It needs a little time and effort but you'll be rewarded with juicy, flavourful, tender pieces of meat and really fragrant rice.
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The Best Chicken Biryani (Step by step video recipe)
Watch Recipe Video ABOVE for step by step directions. This homemade chicken biryani recipe is easier than you think. I have broken down the entire recipe into a step by step process so that you can make this at your own pace. This biryani recipe is closest to Hyderabadi Biryani where chicken and rice are layered to make the most fragrant, and well spiced biryani.
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Vegetarian biryanis
Restaurant Style Veg Biryani
Insanely delicious veg biryani is a great alternative for vegetarians. This recipe is so good that even meat lovers will be impressed! It's the perfect family style meal. My tips and tricks will make sure you have the perfect vegetarian biryani every single time.
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Paneer Makhani Biryani
This Paneer Biryani with Makhani gravy is a unique twist on a vegetarian biryani that combines my love for paneer makhani and biryani! It's got layers of paneer makhani, fragrant basmati rice, mint, coriander and fried onions and every bite is super tasty.
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Mushroom Biryani
Aromatic, spicy, and just as flavorful as it's non-veg counterparts, this mushroom biryani is a quick and easy vegetarian biryani you won't be able to have enough of!
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Veg Potli Biryani | Veg Potlam Biryani
Wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed until done, this veg potli biryani is the vegetarian version of parda biryani. It's layered, flavorful, and one of the best veg biryani recipes ever!
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Lal Paneer Biryani
This lal paneer biryani is one of the BEST vegetarian biryanis out there! It’s spicy, garlick-y, rich, and creamy, and just absolutely delicious ❤️🔥
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Gobi 65 biryani
For this recipe, we have recreated Bangalore's famous gobi 65 in a veg biryani format. It's crispy, spicy, and full of texture!
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Veg Soya Keema Biryani
This Veg Soya Keema Biryani is a rich, layered, packed with flavor, high-protein veg biryani that's 100% vegetarian! Serve with raita and laccha onions for the perfect Sunday meal!
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Jackfruit Biryani | Kathal Biryani
This jackfruit biryani packs a punch with juicy jackfruit and big, comforting flavors – mimicking the texture and flavors of meat, but in a 100% vegetarian biryani.
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Fried Rice Recipes
Vegetarian recipes
Thecha Paneer Fried Rice
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Basil Fried Rice
Super quick and easy, this basil fried rice recipe is a refreshing, herby, garlicky dish that makes for the fastest dinner ever!
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Chilli Garlic Fried Rice
The best way to turn leftover rice into something special. Key is the chilli garlic paste that's made from scratch – very low effort but it really adds smokiness and that distinct spicy, chilli flavour to the fried rice.
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Veg Fried Rice
This 10-minute veg fried rice recipe is a lifesaver when you have only bits and bobs in the fridge. It's a fantastic fridge cleaning meal and a great way to use leftover rice too. Add a fried egg and you've got yourself a fast, easy-winner dinner!
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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a super quick recipe that's delicious because of all the sweet and spicy flavours. Pair it with a spicy stir fry for a fantastic weekday meal.
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Burnt Garlic Mushroom Fried Rice
True mushroom lover food – this burnt garlic mushroom fried rice is ready in 15 minutes and packed with flavour!
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Chilli Garlic Fried Rice
The best way to turn leftover rice into something special. Key is the chilli garlic paste that's made from scratch – very low effort but it really adds smokiness and that distinct spicy, chilli flavour to the fried rice.
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Schezwan Fried Rice from Leftover Rice
This is the best chinese schezwan fried rice you’ll make – loaded with vegetables, spicy and super easy! Made with sichuan sauce, it’s the best way to use leftover rice.
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Rainbow Rice
This kid-friendly recipe is simple stir-fry rice that has light flavours making it an amazing addition to your child's lunch box!
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Non-veg fried rice
Egg Fried Rice – Same restaurant style taste!
A few simple tricks and easily available ingredients are all you need to make restaurant style egg fried rice at home!
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Side Rice Recipes
Perfect Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
This recipe for jeera rice (Indian steamed cumin rice) will never fail you! You don’t need a rice cooker or fancy equipment to make this. Just a few ingredients and a pot and you’ll have fluffy, flavorful jeera rice ready in under 10 minutes.
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How to make Ghee Rice
Ghee Rice is a simple recipe that takes less than twenty minutes to make. Its flavorful, aromatic and a great way to elevate steamed rice if you want something extra on the table!
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How to cook Basmati Rice 3 ways
Learn how to cook Basmati Rice with my tried and tested methods. This is more like a guide to basmati rice where you can choose from three methods – stovetop, instant pot and traditional pressure cooker.
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Coconut Rice
Watch the Recipe Video above. This easy coconut rice is a fantastic side to curries, roasted veggies and meats. In India, it’s even had for breakfast because it really fuels you up. Also a great way to use leftover rice! Its naturally vegan, gluten free and vegetarian.
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Mango Rice
Tangy, spicy, vegan one pot mango recipe, made healthier. Great as an accompaniment to curries or stews or can be had just by itself.
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Raw Mango Rice
Make the most of mango season with raw mango and turmeric rice. Use brown rice for a healthier alternative to Maavinakayi Chitranna/ Mangai sadham as it is locally called.
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Curd Rice – Summer Special
This curd rice recipe is a must make during hot summer months. Creamy, tangy and so refreshing, curd rice will make summer lunches infinitely better. Easy, comfort food.
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Pulao Recipes
Veg Pulao Recipes
Kabuli Chana Pulao
Kabuli Chana Pulao is a one pot recipe where spices, chickpeas and rice are cooked together till the rice is fluffy. It’s a delicious weeknight dinner that doesn’t take long to cook and tastes best when paired with raita.
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Pressure Cooker Veg Pulao (Rice Pilaf)
This pressure cooker veg pulao recipe is fragrant, fluffy and perfect every single time! Making this in an instant pot or any other pressure cooker ensures that everything cooks fast. Cooked with whole spices and lots of vegetables, this is the perfect side dish. Watch Video ABOVE.
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Non-veg pulao recipes
Chicken Pulao with Leftover Rice
This chicken pulao recipe is quick, easy, customisable, and very family-friendly. Eat it with curd or a side of sauteed veggies for a comforting and wholesome meal.
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Easy Chicken Pulao
Inspired by the Donne Biryani and made with green masala, this Chicken Pulao Recipe will become a favourite! Spicy, aromatic, this is no regular pulao.
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Rice Meals
Veg rice meals
Kavitha Aunty’s Rice Bath
Rice bath is a typical Karnataka rice dish that has south Indian flavours and the rice is cooked in a green masala with veggies. This is a one pot meal thats easy to put together and is bursting with flavours. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Claypot Rice with Mushroom
This claypot mushroom rice is my idea of a perfect weeknight dinner. Everything cooks in one pot, the flavour is incredible, and it takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.
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The Khichdi Recipe that’s actually tasty!
Khichdi or khichri is an Indian one pot lentil and rice dish that's vegetarian, easy to digest and wholesome. Done right, it can be incredibly tasty and may become your favourite comfort food. This version can be made in a traditional pressure cooker or an Instant Pot and I have instructions below for both.
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Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Corn and Bell Peppers
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice is incredibly flavorful, spicy and super versatile. It can be used as a filling for quesadillas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas or as a side dish with grilled chicken or veggies. We added some corn and bell peppers to make this recipe more hearty!
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Patra Rice
Patra rice is an aromatic spiced rice along with a tangy masala enclosed in a banana leaf and cooked to perfection!
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Tahari
Tahari, a beloved rice dish in Uttar Pradesh, is a go-to for vegetarians. This one-pot wonder combines rice with winter veggies like potatoes, green peas, and cauliflower. It's a delightful, comforting dish, ideal for those days when you crave something easy yet satisfying!
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Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole
Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole is a baked casserole dish that is gluten free, keto friendly and has loads of flavor. It’s super cheesy and perfect when you want a complete meal for dinner. This can double up as a side dish or a main dish.
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Easy Lemon Rice (Yellow Rice)
A really simple lemon rice recipe – it’s flavored with lime juice and zest so that the rice really packs a punch and is full of flavor. Made all in one pot from start to finish, this yellow rice is easy to put together and is excellent with raita on the side.
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One-Pot Sambar Rice | Sambar Sadam
One Pot Sambar Rice is a quick and easy rice, lentil and veggie dish from South India. It's spicy, tangy, nutritious, and absolutely yummy and comforting.
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Non-veg rice meals
Claypot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms (Asian Style)
Hot and comforting, this One Pot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms has all the umami, savory, and aromatic goodness of Asian cooking. Plus, it's one of the easiest recipes ever!
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One Pot Mexican Rice and Sausages
One Pot Mexican Rice and Sausages makes for a quick meal which is full of smokey and mexican flavors. You can substitute the sausages with tofu/paneer and add in as many veggies as you want!
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Rice Desserts
Festive Chocolate Rice Kheer (Pudding)
Super easy recipe for a festive chocolate rice kheer pudding made without condensed milk but still really creamy. Perfect for your Diwali dessert table or any other Indian festival. Actually you won’t need a reason to make this one!
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Gulab Phirni Recipe / Rose flavored Rice Pudding
Rich rice pudding or phirni flavored with rose petals for that perfect make ahead dessert to wow your guests with.
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Rice Kheer
This easy rice kheer or chawal ki kheer is probably the most popular Indian dessert there is. Made with long grained basmati rice and sweetened with condensed milk, it’s simple enough that you can make it often, and elegant enough to serve to guests!
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