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Traditional  Indian rice recipes | Bhaat Recipes | Biryani Recipes | Nothing short of treasures, these classic rice recipes have been cooked in our country since time immemorial.

पारंपारिक चावल के रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Traditional Indian Rice Recipes in Hindi)
પારંપારિક ચોખાની વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Traditional Indian Rice Recipes in Gujarati)

Green Pea Pulao with Paneer KoftasGreen Pea Pulao with Paneer Koftas

While everyone has their favourite version, here we present the most commonly-practiced ways of preparing traditional rice delicacies like Vegetable Biryani , Gatte ka Pulao , Curd Rice , etc.

We have a collection of traditional Indian rice, biryani recipes from North Indian traditional rice, South Indian traditional rice, East and West India traditional rice and traditional party biryani to choose from. So go ahead and make your traditional Indian rice today!

Mughlai Vegetable Biryani RecipeMughlai Vegetable Biryani Recipe

North Indian traditional rice, biryani

1. Lajjatdar Handi Biryani simple process of sealing the lid with chapati dough and allowing the ingredients to cook within a covered environment makes all the difference.

Lajjatdar Handi BiryaniLajjatdar Handi Biryani

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

Kabuli Chana Kofta BiryaniKabuli Chana Kofta Biryani

3. Saffron Rice flavoured aesthetically with saffron and rose water, and perked up with an assortment of dried fruits and nuts. 

 Saffron Rice, Kesar Chawal Saffron Rice, Kesar Chawal

4. Chana Dal Aur Gur Chawal spicy chana dal served with aromatic jaggery-sweetened rice. 

 Chana Dal Aur Gur ChawalChana Dal Aur Gur Chawal

5. Gatte ka Pulao bengal gram is used to make rotis, gatta, mithai and also as a thickening agent for kadhi. 

Gatte ka Pulao, Rajasthani Gatte Ka PulaoGatte ka Pulao, Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao

South Indian traditional rice, bhaat

1. Tangy Kachi Keri Rice prepared in South Indian homes at least once a week when the mango season is on. 

Tangy Kachi Keri RiceTangy Kachi Keri Rice

2. Bisi Bele Bhaat a traditional spicy rice dish from Karnataka is quite addictive – served piping hot topped with lots of ghee and accompanied by fried papads and a cool raita. 

Bisi Bele Bhaat
Bisi Bele Bhaat

3. Curd Rice a very simple dish made using the most basic ingredients, curd and rice with an authentic South-Indian tempering.

Ven Pongal a unique flavour and consistency, which are rich yet soothing. 

Curd RiceCurd Rice

4. Hyderabadi Sofiyani Biryani hot and spicy dimensions, which make it a dashing treat for your taste buds. 

Hyderabadi Sofiyani BiryaniHyderabadi Sofiyani Biryani

East and west India traditional rice 

1. Masala Bhaat a famous delicacy from west of India made in most Maharashtrian homes quite frequently. 

Masala BhaatMasala Bhaat

2. Moong Dal Khichdi very popular as a comfort food. It is sure to soothe you and make you feel better when you are off colour. 

Moong Dal Khichdi
Moong Dal Khichdi

3. Varan Bhaat a famous Maharashtrian dish of steaming hot rice topped with ghee and lentil curry. 

Varan BhaatVaran Bhaat

4. Bengali Style Brown Rice Khichdi  this is one dish that manages to always warm the soul as well as satisfy the tummy!

Bengali Style Brown Rice Khichdi, Low Salt RecipeBengali Style Brown Rice Khichdi, Low Salt Recipe

Traditional party biryani, rice recipes 

Parties where there is a mix crowd of young and old these traditional rice recipes are life savers. 

1. Vegetable Biryani a rice based one-pot meal dish, which is inherited from India, traces and origin of Biryani are from Hyderabad.

Veg Hyderabadi Biryani
Veg Hyderabadi Biryani

2. Restaurant Style Jeera Rice a flavour-packed rice preparation with the enticing and appetizing aroma of jeera. Made with minimal ingredients.

Jeera Rice, Quick Jeera Rice RecipeJeera Rice, Quick Jeera Rice Recipe

3. Rajma Chawal one of the most popular dishes in North India from Punjab. 

Rajma Chawal, Punjabi Rajma ChawalRajma Chawal, Punjabi Rajma Chawal

4. Masoor and Tomato Biryani flavours mingle and multiply to drape the rice with a magical aroma that is irresistible. 

 Masoor and Tomato Biryani Masoor and Tomato Biryani

5. Lahsuni Palak Chawal quick rice dish to make. lahsuni palak chawal is derived from North India and is also a very famous recipe there. 

Lahsuni Palak ChawalLahsuni Palak Chawal

6. Vegetables Pulao with Coconut Curry appetizing dish, and you just cannot resist savouring it with an innovative presentation and what a fantastic flavour!

Vegetables Pulao with Coconut CurryVegetables Pulao with Coconut Curry


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Happy Cooking!



Egg Biryani Recipe recipe
egg biryani recipe | Indian style pressure cooker egg biryani | instant pot egg biryani | with 43 amazing images. egg biryani is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight ....
Spicy Vegetable Pulao recipe
spicy vegetable pulao recipe | masala pulao | veg pulao | with 25 amazing images. spicy vegetable pulao is a simple, easy and quick pulao recipe to make. Learn how to make
Restaurant Style Jeera Rice recipe
restaurant style jeera rice | jeera pulao | authentic jeera rice | with amazing 18 images. restaurant style jeera rice is a flavour-packed rice preparation with the enticing and appetizing ....
Lahsuni Palak Chawal Or How To Make Garlic Spinach Rice Recipe recipe
palak rice recipe | lahsuni palak rice | healthy and easy palak rice | with 19 amazing images. palak rice is an Indian style spinach rice made using basmati rice, ....
Sprouted Matki Rice recipe
This fantabulous recipe using matki is so tasty that you will soon want to prepare the same dish using other sprouts as well! Crunchy veggies like onion and capsicum, a host of aromatic spices and perfectly cooked long-grained rice team up brilliantly with wholesome matki sprouts to create a s ....
Dal Khichdi recipe
khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi | how to make dal khichdi | with 31 amazing images An elaborate yet easy khichdi that makes a wholesome and delici ....
Masala Bhaat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat Health Recipe recipe
Maharashtrian masala bhaat recipe | healthy masala brown rice | healthy masala vegetable pulao | with 26 amazing images. Maharashtrian masala bhaat recipe is a famous delicacy from west of ....
Tendli Bhaat, Maharashtrian Tendli Bhaat, Ivy Gourd Rice recipe
tendli bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian tendli bhaat | ivy gourd rice | with amazing 33 images. tendli bhaat recipe is a real spicy preparation of rice and tendi, which totally masks the sober ....
Tamarind Rice recipe
Called Puliyodare in Tamil, this is an Iyengar cuisine classic. A heart-warming dish that uses tamarind to create a magical flavor. The South Indian style tadka adds both flavor as well as appeal, making this a great lunch/dinner recipe. Enjaaai!
Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes ) recipe
This spicy and tangy rice preparation is ideal for packing in a lunch box, and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Enjoy it hot and fresh with papads or pack it with a katori of coconut pachadi; either way it will taste just as appealing, as it combines an assortment of ingredients that compl ....
Masale Bhat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhat recipe
masale bhat recipe | Maharashtrian masala bhat | Indian style masala rice | with 50 amazing images. masale bhat recipe | Maharashtrian masala bhat |
Corn Methi Pulao recipe
corn methi pulao recipe | methi makai pulao | sweet corn methi rice | with 26 amazing images. corn methi pulao is a flavorful and tasty rice variety made using sweet corn and methi leaves. ....
Paneer Tikka Pulao recipe
This festive season surprise your loved ones with this exotic Paneer Tikka Pulao. The juicy paneer and vegetables are marinated in a dense blend of curd and spices, before being cooked on a tava, and finally tossed in with the rice to make a finger-licking delicacy.
Bisi Bele Bhaat recipe
This traditional spicy rice dish from karnataka is quite addictive – served piping hot topped with lots of ghee and accompanied by fried papads and a cool raita, it is almost impossible to say no to! improvise by adding field beans, peas, kidney beans or other legumes along with the vegetables, for ....
Aloo Biryani, Dum Aloo Biryani recipe
aloo biryani recipe | restaurant style veg aloo biryani | dum aloo biryani | potato biryani | with 86 amazing images. aloo biryani recipe | re ....
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