Northern Indian Rice Dishes

Biryani is a group of classic dishes dating back to the Mughal Empire. The main ingredients of biryani are rice (ideally basmati), spices, a base of meat, eggs, or vegetables, and numerous optional ingredients such as dried fruits, nuts, ... READ MORE

Jeera rice is a simple Indian dish made with rice and cumin seeds. Basmati rice is typically mixed with cumin seeds which have been fried in ghee, and the dish can be additionally enriched with cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, and coriander... READ MORE

Mughlai biryani is a variety of Indian biryani that is believed to have been savored by the Mughal Emperors in the past. The dish is made with flavored rice, chunks of spiced and browned meat (usually lamb, mutton or chicken), fried onions, sultan... READ MORE

This simple Indian dish consists of red beans (rajma) and cooked rice (chawal). Rajma is traditionally made with onions and tomato purée which acts as a gravy for the red beans. This dish makes for a complete vegetarian me... READ MORE

Matar pulao is a traditional rice dish originating from Punjab. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of peas, basmati rice, ghee or oil, chili peppers, and spices such as cinnamon, cumin, coriander, carda... READ MORE

Yakhni pulao is a traditional rice-based dish with Persian origins, but over the years it's made its way from Moghul cuisine to India, where it's especially popular in regions such as Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh. The yakhni stock can be made with ch... READ MORE

Makhani chawal is a traditional dish originating from Punjab. Also known as buttered rice, the dish is usually made with a combination of basmati rice, butter, cashews, cumin seeds, and salt. The cumin seeds are stir-fried in butter over medium he... READ MORE