Rice Recipes

Rice is the soul of Indian cuisine, particularly in South India where a meal without rice is unthinkable. From the elaborate layered biryani to the quick everyday lemon rice, Indian rice preparations showcase incredible versatility.

The distinction between biryani and pulao: biryani uses the "dum" method where partially cooked rice and meat are layered and slow-cooked together, while pulao typically cooks everything together in one pot.

South Indian rice varieties like bisibele bath, puliyodarai (tamarind rice), and coconut rice are temple prasadam favorites that have become everyday staples.