The Rice Recipe Collection
Thirty classic dishes for premium aged basmati — from festive biryani and fragrant pulao to the great rice platters of the Saudi table. Every recipe, kitchen-tested and built to serve.
- Recipes
- 30
- Indian & Pakistani
- 20
- Saudi
- 10
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 30 minPakistani Chicken Biryani
The classic layered chicken biryani — fragrant basmati, a rich masala, and slow steam (dum).
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 45 minSindhi Biryani
Spicier and tangier than most — with potatoes, prunes and a bright hit of chilli.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 20 minHyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
The famous kacchi-style biryani — raw marinated chicken cooked under a seal of parboiled rice.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani2 hr 10 minMutton (Lamb) Biryani
Rich, slow-cooked lamb layered with basmati for a truly special occasion.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 10 minVegetable Biryani
A colourful, aromatic biryani of mixed vegetables layered with saffron basmati.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hrPrawn (Shrimp) Biryani
A coastal favourite — juicy prawns in a quick spiced masala, layered with basmati.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 15 minChicken Yakhni Pulao
Rice cooked in an aromatic chicken stock (yakhni) — subtle, elegant and comforting.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 55 minMutton Yakhni Pulao
Fragrant basmati cooked in a rich mutton stock — a traditional feast-day pulao.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hr 50 minKabuli Pulao (Afghani Pulao)
Sweet-savoury rice crowned with caramelised carrots, raisins and tender lamb.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani35 minMatar Pulao (Peas Pulao)
A quick, everyday one-pot of basmati and sweet green peas with whole spices.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani45 minChana Pulao (Chickpea Pulao)
A hearty, protein-rich pulao of chickpeas and basmati with warming spices.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani45 minTahiri (Spiced Vegetable Rice)
A humble, comforting one-pot of rice with potatoes and peas in gentle spices.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani25 minJeera Rice (Cumin Rice)
Fluffy basmati tempered with toasted cumin — the perfect everyday side.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani35 minGhee Rice (Nei Choru)
Rich, aromatic basmati cooked in ghee with whole spices and fried onions.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani25 minLemon Rice (Chitranna)
Bright, tangy South Indian rice with a mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani40 minTamarind Rice (Puliyodarai)
Tangy, spicy temple-style rice coated in a rich roasted tamarind paste.
Short-grain
Indian & Pakistani20 minCurd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
Cooling, creamy yoghurt rice with a fragrant tempering — comfort in a bowl.
Short-grain
Indian & Pakistani25 minCoconut Rice (Thengai Sadam)
Mild, nutty rice with fresh coconut and a crunchy lentil-and-cashew tempering.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani50 minZarda (Sweet Saffron Rice)
A jewel-bright festive dessert of sweet rice with nuts, saffron and cardamom.
Basmati
Indian & Pakistani1 hrKheer (Rice Pudding)
Slow-simmered creamy rice pudding fragrant with cardamom and saffron.
Basmati
Saudi1 hr 25 minChicken Kabsa
Saudi Arabia's national dish — spiced basmati and chicken built on smoky dried lime and warm baharat.
Basmati
Saudi2 hr 10 minLamb Kabsa
The celebratory version of the national dish — tender lamb over spiced basmati.
Basmati
Saudi1 hr 30 minChicken Mandi
Fragrant saffron rice and chicken finished with a signature charcoal smoke (dukhan).
Basmati
Saudi2 hr 25 minLamb Mandi
The most prized mandi — meltingly tender lamb over smoky, saffron-scented rice.
Basmati
Saudi2 hr 25 minMadfoon (Madfun)
“Buried” meat slow-cooked within the rice for an intensely infused, smoky dish.
Basmati
Saudi1 hr 15 minMadghout (Madghut)
Pressure-cooked meat and rice — everything cooked together until deeply tender.
Basmati
Saudi2 hr 10 minMathloutha
The “three-in-one” platter combining kabsa, mandi and madghout in a single feast.
Basmati
Saudi1 hr 15 minSaleeg (Saliq)
Creamy Hejazi rice cooked in broth and milk until soft, topped with roasted chicken.
Short-grain
Saudi1 hr 20 minRuz Bukhari (Bukhari Rice)
Warmly spiced Hejazi rice with chicken, sweet carrots and raisins.
Basmati- Saudi1 hr 50 min
Zurbian (Zurbiyan)
A saffron-rich, biryani-style rice with yoghurt-marinated meat and potatoes.
Basmati
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