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    17 Best Rice Recipes Other Than Biriyani

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    Updated on October 11, 2021 By Shalini 8 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    Looking for easy and best rice recipes? We've got you covered.

    Rice is a staple pantry item and most of us have it at home. This humble ingredient can transform a simple homely meal into an exotic dish and can be the star of your meal!

    Asians love all things biriyani and I always try and make different varieties. But here are some equally delicious rice recipes from all over the world that are other than biriyani, which you can easily and quickly make at home. From Nasi Goreng to Fried Rice and Jambalaya, you can prepare them all!

    I hope you'd try out these dishes!

    17 Best Rice Recipes Other Than Biriyani That You Can Make At Home

    Bowl of chicken fried rice garnished with bias-cut spring onion greens

    1. Chicken Fried Rice

    Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, favorite takeaway, and an easy under 30-minute dish to prepare!

    Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

    Nasi Goreng with Shrimp Recipe

    2. Nasi Goreng

    Nasi Goreng is a popular and flavorful Indonesian-style Fried Rice that is traditionally served with a sunny-side-up fried egg.

    Nasi Goreng Recipe

    Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig somethingiscooking.com

    3. Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

    An Iranian dish with fluffy, rich saffron rice and crispy potato tahdig – fragrant, exotic, and oh so delicious! Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig is your comfort food and your go-to for a party!

    Persian Rice Recipe

    4. Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

    The golden grains of rice with chunks of juicy pineapple, sauteed shrimps and cashews make the Thai Pineapple Fried Rice truly heavenly. You can always omit the shrimps for a vegetarian version.

    Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

    Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya at home

    5. Chicken Sausage Jambalaya

    A super quick one-pot meal, Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya combine rice, chicken, and sausage in a delicious way! It is perfect for a lazy day and when you have unexpected guests at home.

    Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

    6. Thai Fried Rice with Prawns and Peas

    Brimming with Asian flavors, this Thai Fried Rice with Prawns and Peas is another easy one-pot dish. 

    Thai Fried Rice with Prawns and Peas Recipe

    7. Qatari Chicken Majboos

    Stunning Arabic dish made with spiced rice and herb chicken. Delicious and flavorful and also easy to make!

    Qatari Chicken Majboos Recipe

    Spicy Moroccan Rice

    8. Spicy Moroccan Rice with Chicken

    Moroccan Rice with Chicken is a spicy, sumptuous one-pot meal with an eclectic mix of spices. Find the recipe for Moroccan Spice Blend as well.

    Spicy Moroccan Rice with Chicken Recipe

    9. Chicken Kabsa

    Another Middle Eastern Rice recipe prepared with exotic spices and meat.

    Chicken Kabsa Recipe

    10. Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice

    A super easy and quick recipe that’ll take only about 20 minutes to prepare! Must try, especially during winters when you crave a hug-in-a-bowl, one-pot dish!

    Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Recipe

    List of Rice Dishes in India

    Indian Vegetable Pulao Recipe

    11. Veg Pulao

    Veg Pulao is an easy-to-make delicious Indian rice where fragrant basmati rice is cooked with vegetables and spices. Also known as Vegetable Pulao, Pulav, or Indian Pulao, this dish is loved by children and adults alike and can be made with everyday Indian pantry ingredients.

    Veg Pulao Recipe

    12. Zafrani Pulao

    Zafrani Pulao is an exotic and delicious Indian Style Saffron Rice. It is easy to make and is light on the palate without compromising on flavors.

    Zafrani Pulao Recipe

    13. Kerala Ghee Rice

    Neichoru or Ghee Rice is a traditional Muslim dish from the Malabar region of Kerala. A quick-to-make and easy dish, Neichoru is made by cooking rice with clarified ghee, spices, and dry fruits and is prepared on all special occasions like Ramadan and weddings.

    Ghee Rice Recipe

    Yakhni biriyani - Yakhni Recipe - Authentic Yakhni Pulao recipe

    14. Yakhni Gosht Pulao

    Yakhni Gosht Pulao is one of the very best dishes from Kashmiri cuisine. The rich, aromatic rice is packed with flavors; thanks to the tender meat cooked along with rice. This dish is generally made with mutton, but you can also substitute it with chicken or vegetables.

    Yakhni Gosht Pulao Recipe

    15. Carrot and Pea Pilaf

    Carrot and Pea Pilaf is a bowl of delicious low-fat rice that helps you get a few veggies in your diet.

    Carrot and Pea Pilaf Recipe

    Jeera Rice - Zeera Rice

    16. Jeera Rice

    Jeera Rice is one of the most popular and commonly prepared flavored rice in North India. It is prepared by cooking basmati rice with cumin seeds or jeera and other mild spices. It can be prepared in a few minutes and I should say, that there is no curry that wouldn’t go well with this.

    Jeera Rice Recipe

    Zarda Pulao - Cook Zarda Pulao - Easy Zarda Pulao

    17. Zarda Pulao

    Zarda Pulao is a sweet rice dish and is prepared during special occasions as weddings and festivals like Eid and Ramzan. Also known as Meethe Chawal in Punjab, Zarda Pulao is served in Gurudwaras as well. It is sweet because of the addition of sugar. Top it with dry fruits and dried coconut pieces, and this delectable pulao is ready to be served.

    Zarda Pulao Recipe

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    About Shalini

    Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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    1. Pooja Mahimkar says

      October 16, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      It was a wrong decision for me to read this just before lunch, so tempting all these dishes are!

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    2. Sadvika Kylash says

      October 15, 2021 at 7:04 am

      They all look so yumm.! among, thai rice is something i have bever tried. thanks for this post

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    3. Abha Singh says

      October 14, 2021 at 10:48 pm

      Wow so many rice recipes. I love chicken fried rice or any kind of fried rice. I will try other recipes you mentioned here.

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    4. Dr.Amrita Basu says

      October 14, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      How lovely Shalini.I can't wait to start trying out each of these delicious recipes

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    5. CINDY ANN DSILVA says

      October 12, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      I'm not a good cook but rice dishes are my power! Hehehe! Will try these out.

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    6. Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan says

      October 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      will try carrot and pea pilaf recipe .

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    7. Aditya says

      October 12, 2021 at 8:32 am

      Rice is one of my favorites! Thanks for so many recipes!

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    8. Yogita Joshi says

      October 12, 2021 at 12:31 am

      Omg, so many unique rice recipes . Bookmarking your post for future references...

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